Dingo is going to the Outback - in some exotics! (preview)

[dingo]

Well its time to spill the beans (since I have hinted at it before), but on August 4th I will be flying to Alice Springs (see the map) for 6 days of pure heaven.

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a69/dingo23/GA4073.jpg

I will be meeting up there with a bunch of exotic car owners and a couple of other enthusiasts. My main role on the trip will be photographer – something I am more than happy to do!

The participants that are confirmed:

· Lamborghini Murcielago
· Lamborghini Gallardo
· Ferrari 360 Challenge Stradale
· Ferrari 360 Spider
· Ferrari 550 Maranello
· Porsche 996 GT2
· Porsche 996 Turbo
· Mercedes-Benz E55 AMG (maybe)
· Lotus Esprit S4
· Honda NSX
· Porsche Boxster
· Subaru WRX
· Nissan 350Z


There were a couple of other cars considering coming, but for various reasons will not make the trip. (ie. Testarossa, 328, Diablo, TVR, Miura ( :shock: ), GT40…..)

I have taken the seat in the 550 to start with, but over the 6 days I will swap around and hopefully get to experience them all. :wink:

The main reason this place has been selected is because it is one of the few remaining places on earth where there are NO SPEED LIMITS!!!! So these cars can be used like they were meant – with me in the passenger seat. :D

Here’s a little pic of the Stuart Hwy….. :P
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a69/dingo23/StuartHwy.jpg

Australias largest car magazine (MOTOR) will most likely be joining us on one of the days to get some pictures and info which they will feature in a future issue. If they attend they will be bringing along another car - all they've said is it would be different. :hmm:

We will obviously do some of the tourist stuff like visiting Uluru (Ayers Rock) and such, since alot of us have never been out there before. :wink:
So I will return with plenty of car pics (and vids), but also some scenery shots of the outback. :wink:

If any of you have a request (i.e. particular videos or pictures for example) then let me know and I’ll see what I can do….. :wink:

To say I am excited would be an understatement……bring on August the 4th!!!!

[TT]

Finally you did your coming out! I am happy for you, but sad about the Miura :!: :!: :!:

Dude, be sure to come back with tons of pics for us!!!!!!!!!!

[saadie]

congrats 8)
have an awsome trippy :P
no speed limits ..hmm .... i guess the first one on he finnishing line would be the murcielago or the CS .. lol
btw ... you are going in yer holden ? ...

[dingo]

Finally you did your coming out! I am happy for you, but sad about the Miura :!: :!: :!:

Dude, be sure to come back with tons of pics for us!!!!!!!!!!

I couldn't hold it in any longer and had to share it with the rest of JW. :P

Yes I would have loved to see the Miura out there - but in the end the owner wasn't willing to bring such an (old) masterpeice to the middle of nowhere (where there is not likely to be a mechanic for miles if needed). :wink:

I can fit about 150 pics at full-res on my memory card, and at the end of each day I will upload them to the laptop. So over the 5 days I can get about 750 pictures - enough? :P

congrats 8)
have an awsome trippy :P
no speed limits ..hmm .... i guess the first one on he finnishing line would be the murcielago or the CS .. lol
btw ... you are going in yer holden ? ...

Its not a race and they are all sensible guys so no insane things will happen I would say. Having said that, the Murcie owner who lives in Alice Springs has reached 320kmh :shock: on the hwy before.

No my Holden will not be going, as I said I will fly there and then be passenger in the cars for the entire trip. :wink:

[saadie]

i was jk abt the finish line thingy ... :P
well if you were taking yer car .. i wou'ld suggested u NOS and slick drag tires .. lol jk
well have fun ... and try to get into that murci 8)

[ARMAN]

HOLY COW :shock: Nice set of cars, gonna be a great week :P I guess you get tired of all those exotics after seeing them all the time for 6 days :mrgreen: Shame GT40, Testarossa and Muira cant go too :(

[malte]

plz make sure you have a decent microphone to capture the engine noise with... that sure would be great since all of us cant be joining you. Have a great trip!

[saadie]

i think dingo will be using his digicam ... :?
dingo .. what equiptment are you taking ?
btw .. dont carry alot of stuff ... yea know .. u just might have trouble catching a ride ..

[dingo]

Try and get some cool combo shoots thats my request..... :D

Done. :D


well have fun ... and try to get into that murci 8)

I will hopefully get some time in all of the cars, shouldn't be a problem with the amount of km's we will be covering. :wink:

plz make sure you have a decent microphone to capture the engine noise with... that sure would be great since all of us cant be joining you. Have a great trip!

Thanks, and yes I do have a decent video camera (only 1 year old) so the sound should be no problem. :wink:


dingo .. what equiptment are you taking ?


I will be taking:

* my digital camera obviously.
* the polarizer filter and a tripod for some morning/night shots.
* and my digital video camera.
* my old camera as a spare incase something bad happens to my new one....fingers crossed I don't need it. :|

[ARMAN]

* the polarizer filter and a tripod for some morning/night shots.

:P sounds VELY VELY promising :drool:

Great idea with video camera too. Will you have any chance to get on the net to drop off images and vids so you can start a day with empty memory cards? :P I dont mean here on JW but somewere on the net and.., then obviosly editing it later,..... and posting a few "preview" pics so we can drool all over the comps :lol:

[dingo]

* the polarizer filter and a tripod for some morning/night shots.

:P sounds VELY VELY promising :drool:

Great idea with video camera too. Will you have any chance to get on the net to drop off images and vids so you can start a day with empty memory cards? :P I dont mean here on JW but somewere on the net and.., then obviosly editing it later,..... and posting a few "preview" pics so we can drool all over the comps :lol:

Yes, I will be bringing my laptop so I can empty my memory card at the end of each day. :wink:
There is an internet cafe near my hotel, so if I find the time I might drop in for a visit at JW with a preview pic or two.... :wink:

[saadie]

yer gonna give us a couple of teasers ... and then make us wait for a week or so = no deal :P
btw .. how long have u had the polorizer lense ....
and how long dose it take to get used tothe angles and all .... 10,000 pics ? :mrgreen:

[stmoritzer]

Wow, what a awsome job opportunity :D

Enjoy the trip, I have no further request, the above mentioned equipment should be ok :wink:

Have fun!

[dingo]

btw .. how long have u had the polorizer lense ....
and how long dose it take to get used tothe angles and all .... 10,000 pics ? :mrgreen:

I've had it for about a month or so I think. :wink:

I'm already used to it now, at first I sometimes forgot to adjust it but now its not a problem. It doesn't take long to get used to the adjustment, as you can see the result of turning it on the screen while you do it.

Its an essential piece of equipment to have to get the best possible pics, makes a huge difference in certain situations. :D

[Darkel]

Its an essential piece of equipment to have to get the best possible pics, makes a huge difference in certain situations. :D
God bless Hoya filters http://www.supercarfrance.com/forum/images/smiles/icon_amen.gif

Great trip, how did this happen ? I mean, how did you manage to be the official photographer of this event ? (and get your plane ticket paid - yes, one of those new flying things that can fly all around the world as you told me a few days ago :mrgreen: )

[dingo]

Its an essential piece of equipment to have to get the best possible pics, makes a huge difference in certain situations. :D
God bless Hoya filters http://www.supercarfrance.com/forum/images/smiles/icon_amen.gif

Great trip, how did this happen ? I mean, how did you manage to be the official photographer of this event ? (and get your plane ticket paid - yes, one of those new flying things that can fly all around the world as you told me a few days ago :mrgreen: )

The idea was 'born' on F-Chat, and then we moved to a private forum to discuss the details of the trip. It is not an 'official' event, just a bunch of owners agreeing to meet in a certain place.

So I am tagging along to be the photographer as some of the owners had seen my pics and had no problem having me come along and take pics of the trip. :wink:

They are not however paying for my plane ticket (not that I would expect them too) or accommodation, that will all be out of my own pocket. The owners are already spending big money trucking the cars out there and on fuel costs, so I am more than willing to pay my own way (since this is a once in a lifetime experience). :D

[saadie]

hmm ..the plan sounds really cool ....
and btw .... its addictive :P ... this is just the beginning 8)

[dingo]

I just found this picture of the Stuart Hwy, with the 'no limit' signs visible. :D

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a69/dingo23/nolimit.jpg

and one of Ayers Rock, a nice bunch of exotics in front of this should make for a good photo :D

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a69/dingo23/uluru002.jpg

[666fast]

I demand a picture taken from the top of Ayers Rock of all the cars grouped together at the bottom! :lol:

Sounds like a blast! I'm sure you'll have a ton of fun as well!

[detsan]

Sounds like a great event to be involved in; hope that things run smoothly and safely.
If you want to take photos near Uluru then it is highly likely that you will need a permit as your activities may be considered commercial.
It is considered disrespectful to the traditional owners to climb Uluru and costs $25 to get into the park.
It is about 450km from the alice, but thats not far at 300Km/h :D !
There will be lots of tourists around at this time of the year as it is much cooler than the summertime.
Motor have some of the best auto photographers in Australia (Cristian Brunelli and Thomas Wielecki) so be sure to have a chat if you get a chance!
Have fun mate and I look forward to the photos! 8)

[dingo]

Sounds like a great event to be involved in; hope that things run smoothly and safely.
If you want to take photos near Uluru then it is highly likely that you will need a permit as your activities may be considered commercial.
It is considered disrespectful to the traditional owners to climb Uluru and costs $25 to get into the park.
It is about 450km from the alice, but thats not far at 300Km/h :D !
There will be lots of tourists around at this time of the year as it is much cooler than the summertime.
Motor have some of the best auto photographers in Australia (Cristian Brunelli and Thomas Wielecki) so be sure to have a chat if you get a chance!
Have fun mate and I look forward to the photos! 8)

Thanks for the info. :D

I will see what happens about taking photos near Uluru, if need be I'll get a damn permit - as I definately need some pics there. :D

I don't think we'll average 300kmh for the trip to Uluru, but I would imagine we can dispatch those 450kmh in just over 2 hrs.... :D

The photos in MOTOR always impress me, so I'll definatley have a chat with whoever turns up. :wink:

[Wutputt]

Fucking awesome to hear about this, Dingo! You sure will have a great time!! I'm already looking forward to the pics. Did I hear some morning/night shots? I love those ones. Some cars, the sun getting down (or coming up) and some beautiful landscape. The pics will be superb without a doubt. I can already be sure of that right now! :D

I guess it will be very hot in the Outback. But your drool will cool the cars down so they will be fine at all time. Enjoy it with every nerve in your body. This is just awesome and I'm very jealous :D

[dingo]

....Did I hear some morning/night shots? I love those ones. Some cars, the sun getting down (or coming up) and some beautiful landscape. ....

You heard right, I am practising taking photos with the tripod this week in preparation for the trip. :wink:



I guess it will be very hot in the Outback. But your drool will cool the cars down so they will be fine at all time.

Haha, no actually it is fairly cool out there at the moment - about 20-25 C. :wink: Thats a good thing also for the photos, not too much sun glare to worry about. :D

.....I'm very jealous :D

LOL.....so was I about your trip to the NS. :D

[sikx5]

Holy jesus dude!!!! Thats one crazy event, and your lucky enough to be sitting in the passenger seat mate!!

do you know if any cars from QLD are going?

I would love to photograph the event also. I gotta start going to the ferrari meets here in brisbane, but they are so secluded, i dont have a clue where to begin looking, any pointers?

Have fun dude, i know you will make the best of it, and take some of the best shots for us to experience!!

:mrgreen:

[Robbo]

Holy jesus dude!!!! Thats one crazy event, and your lucky enough to be sitting in the passenger seat mate!!

do you know if any cars from QLD are going?

I would love to photograph the event also. I gotta start going to the ferrari meets here in brisbane, but they are so secluded, i dont have a clue where to begin looking, any pointers?

Have fun dude, i know you will make the best of it, and take some of the best shots for us to experience!!

:mrgreen:

The cars from QLD going are a 360 spider, 360 CS and Porsche GT2 I think.

Have fun dingo, like I need to tell you too :lol:

[dingo]

do you know if any cars from QLD are going?



Yep as Robbo said one guy from QLD will be bringing both his GT2 and CS - the GT3 will stay at home. Then another guy is trucking his 360 Spider in that same truck. :wink:



I would love to photograph the event also. I gotta start going to the ferrari meets here in brisbane, but they are so secluded, i dont have a clue where to begin looking, any pointers?



I have no idea who the contact in QLD is to tell you the truth, I only know the president of the WA Ferrari club. :)

I know the guy with the CS, GT2 and GT3 often goes to the tracks up there on weekends with either the Ferrari or Porsche club. If I remember I'll ask him when we meet how you could get info....... :wink:

[Robbo]

, i dont have a clue where to begin looking, any pointers?

Try here http://www.fca.org.au/ and go to Club Contacts and go to the Queensland division and you can send the president an email. I don't know whether that helps or not?

Cheers

[dingo]

Just some of the latest news....

It now seems the E55 AMG will not be coming, as we haven't heard from the owner for a few days.....never a good sign. :) Also, the guy with the Boxster is struggling to find transport for the car to get there....

However the main players are still coming, and I'm not so worried about an E55 or Boxster. :D

Also, within a day or two we should get confirmation either way from MOTOR magazine - the plan is they will drive one car (not sure what) up there from Adelaide. :wink:

[dingo]

I'm just hopeful all of them are willing to get up early to get this picture.....or bring the cars out at night. :) If they are then of course a picture like that will be attempted. :D

You'll have to dig up the topic to find the (750) pics as it will be old news by the time you get back from China. :wink:

[stmoritzer]

And my request is a combo shot of the most intereseting cars (let's say the Murci, the Maranello, the GT2 and the 360 CS) early in the morning (morning or sunset... I don't mind)... Somethign like this: :mrgreen:

http://img275.imageshack.us/img275/4989/0507twelvetwelves0112804rw.th.jpg (http://img275.imageshack.us/my.php?image=0507twelvetwelves0112804rw.jpg)

Have fun dude! Can't wait for the 750 pics!!! :P

^ yes ! , that's the kind of pics what we want to see :wink:

[ZfrkS62]

Dingo you lucky bastard :D Must be nice to be able to spring for that kind of a trip :(

I have 2 requests:

1) Don't ignore the Z :D
2) see if you can get a shot of the pack from the sunroof (if equipped) of one of the cars...though not at 300+kmh..colliding with a bug at that speed might sting a little :lol:

[dingo]

Dingo you lucky bastard :D Must be nice to be able to spring for that kind of a trip :(

I have 2 requests:

1) Don't ignore the Z :D
2) see if you can get a shot of the pack from the sunroof (if equipped) of one of the cars...though not at 300+kmh..colliding with a bug at that speed might sting a little :lol:

I'm not sure if any of them have a sunroof, but i could try it out the top of the 360 Spider when the roof is down. :wink:

[|Nuno|]

This sounds fantastic; and no speed limits... Damn. :shock:

I'm sure you'll have fun, so no need to tell you to do so...


Just a small request: keep your camera pointed at the Stradale, please. :mrgreen:


And if it is the Stradale that I'm thinking (Scud's), that thing sounds fucking insane! :shock:

[ZfrkS62]

Dingo you lucky bastard :D Must be nice to be able to spring for that kind of a trip :(

I have 2 requests:

1) Don't ignore the Z :D
2) see if you can get a shot of the pack from the sunroof (if equipped) of one of the cars...though not at 300+kmh..colliding with a bug at that speed might sting a little :lol:

I'm not sure if any of them have a sunroof, but i could try it out the top of the 360 Spider when the roof is down. :wink:

As long as you get the Z in a few shots, i'll be happy :D

[Robbo]

Just a small request: keep your camera pointed at the Stradale, please. :mrgreen:

I concur

And if it is the Stradale that I'm thinking (Scud's), that thing sounds fucking insane! :shock:

You think correctly.

[dingo]

Again, as Robbo has said it is Scud's CS that is coming (also his GT2) - but he has changed the cats (and shocks) so it won't be as loud as in some of those videos. He was worried about getting pulled over by cops and getting the trip ruined for 'noise pollution' or whatever. :|

[topgeartom]

Sounds like an awesome trip!

I hope its everything you expect! :P

[dingo]

.....What I wouldn't give to come along for the ride....


The participants that are confirmed:

· Mercedes-Benz E55 AMG (maybe)

:lol:

I was just about to invite you along until you made fun of me. :P

[|Nuno|]

Again, as Robbo has said it is Scud's CS that is coming (also his GT2) - but he has changed the cats (and shocks) so it won't be as loud as in some of those videos. He was worried about getting pulled over by cops and getting the trip ruined for 'noise pollution' or whatever. :|

Ohh, I see... But it still sounds amazing anyway; it's a Stradale after all. :P

[sikx5]

Thanks for the info Robbo, that is greatly appreciated.

Have fun on the trip Dingo, Cant wait to see your results...i know they will be spectacular!

This scuds fella, hes in QLD right? with number plates F1?

[FPVPSI]

ohhh mate, sounds great... :P

i have a little request ( :oops: ) it may not be the most impressive car in that list, but could you please make sure you take some sweet shots of the NSX for me.... :lol:

[sikx5]

ohhh mate, sounds great... :P

i have a little request ( :oops: ) it may not be the most impressive car in that list, but could you please make sure you take some sweet shots of the NSX for me.... :lol:

Me too man, Cheers for brining that up FPV, I love that car, Aryton senna helped in the creation of that beast, must buy one for the collection someday...

[dingo]

*UPDATE*

The magazine (MOTOR) has confirmed it will attend and be bringing along a Mitsubishi Evo IX - not really exotic I suppose but will be cool to experience a yet-to-be-released car. :D



This scuds fella, hes in QLD right? with number plates F1?

Correct.

Don't worry guys, I will get pics of all the cars - including the NSX. :wink:

[sikx5]

Oh really, I have never seen this car on the road, i hope to soon though.

He was at the M5 test day.
http://www.dcr62.net/Car%20Pics/Darlington%20Park%20Test%20Day/24.jpg

[TT]

It just sucks I will probably be away when you will post the pics , grrrrrr

[dingo]

Where will you be, and when do you get back?

[TT]

Well I will be by my parents. So I will surf but won't save pics.. no idea exactly when I will be there. Do you plan to already do the editing in the evening after the day's action so you will post right away when you will be back?

[dingo]

I'm not sure yet, it really depends if I have any spare time at night. The owners are interested in going to the casino and the different bars/restaurants so it could be that I won't have time - and need to do it all once back home. :?

Oh well even if you aren't here you'll get to save the pics eventually anyway... :)

[TT]

Of course ;)

[dingo]

Shit news today - the 550M that I had planned to have a ride in needs a clutch replacement so won't be coming anymore! :(

That obviously leaves me with a bit of a problem, so I am busily trying to confirm a seat in another of the cars.....fingers crossed. :)

Here is what is left of the starters.....dropping like flys. :(

· Lamborghini Murcielago
· Lamborghini Gallardo
· Ferrari 360 Challenge Stradale
· Ferrari 360 Spider
· Porsche 996 GT2
· Porsche 996 Turbo
· Lotus Esprit S4
· Honda NSX
· Porsche Boxster
· Mitsubishi Evo IX (with the mag)


still a mouthwatering list (for me), so it should be a blast even with a few non-starters. :D

[zondaland]

Anytime when there are two Lambos, two Ferraris and two Porsches all in the same place there is plenty to be happy about, I'm sure you'll still have the time of your life.

[Toronto]

if you land a ride in any of those cars it will still be amazing!

[Wutputt]

Too bad about 550. But it still is an thrilling list. I'll have my fingers crossed for you (and maybe pray the petrol headed lord) so no more entries will drop and you will have the time of your life ;)

[SilviaEvo]

oh wow that sounds like a great trip. wish the best for you. oh yeah and you are one lucky bastard dingo!

[dingo]

Ok after a night of chasing around the owners trying to organise a replacement ride I've got confirmation from scud that a seat in either the CS or GT2 is still free. :D

So its all go again, and in about 24hrs I'll be off!! :D

[TT]

Phew! Sadly at such events, nothing goes like planned, but I am happy you will manage a seat anyway :D

[ARMAN]

CS or GT2 sounds gooood :shock:

[dingo]

I have a curse on me :P , anything I ever plan has something go wrong - and this whole trip was going too smoothly so I knew something had to happen. :x

Oh and one of the guys will be bringing a G-Tech meter which measures 0-100kmh and 1/4 mile times etc so there might be a little competition out there. :D

[nthfinity]

wow, this sounds simply near too good to be true!
have fun; and im sure you'll beat this little 'curse' :wink: enjoy, Dingo :)

[Robbo]

Bad luck about the 550, I was getting scared for you once gekko said there was no room in his car for you. But the CS or GT2 will rock!

Can't wait for the 750 pictures :lol:. Should be a fun day saving/admiring them all 8) .

[dingo]

Another late change - the magazine can't bring the Evo IX anymore (Mitsubishi are idiots, thats why) so they have replaced it with a VZ HSV GTO. Thats basically our version of the Vauxhall Monaro VXR - with a 6.0L LS2 engine (400hp). :D

[Wutputt]

^^^
Those Aussie people are always so modest :D


Have a great time Dingo!!

[dingo]

No I'm not modest at all :P - just mixed it up (its definately "our" car). :D

http://img175.imageshack.us/img175/1090/gtocoupe8006pc.th.jpg (http://img175.imageshack.us/my.php?image=gtocoupe8006pc.jpg)

3 more hours and I'm off to the airport.....so I'll seeya in a weeks time! :D

If I get a chance I'll post a little update from Alice Springs. :wink:

[nthfinity]

hope im not the last to bid you a safe Journey :)

[sameerrao]

hope im not the last to bid you a safe Journey :)

No I am ... Have a safe journey and give my regards to Kangaroo Jack :wink:

[styla21]

Have an awesome trip Dingo! What an awesome time you have planned.. Look forward to the updates (hopefully). Enjoy the red center :P

[ZfrkS62]

you probably wont see this until you get back, but have fun and be safe :D

[dingo]

Thanks for the wishes guys :D

you probably wont see this until you get back, but have fun and be safe :D

Nope I've seen it - just stopping in at the Internet Cafe next to the Hotel. :wink:

I arrived about an hour ago after a 3hr flight......heres a few early pics of the place (the cars are not here yet). :D Only low-res for now.....explain later.

The plane on the tarmac in Alice Springs

http://img140.imageshack.us/img140/8715/alicespringsairport5ug.th.jpg (http://img140.imageshack.us/my.php?image=alicespringsairport5ug.jpg)

the main road....looks exciting huh? :P

http://img140.imageshack.us/img140/8797/mainroad2ul.th.jpg (http://img140.imageshack.us/my.php?image=mainroad2ul.jpg)

and the hotel I'm at for the moment:

http://img140.imageshack.us/img140/3316/plazahotel6gp.th.jpg (http://img140.imageshack.us/my.php?image=plazahotel6gp.jpg)

[saadie]

nice plane :)
hehe :P

btw .. whast with 640 X 480 ? .... dont have dsl or soemthign ?? ?

[TT]

WOW, it is started! I am excited :good:

[Robbo]

Main street isn't going to know what hit them once all those exotics turn up. Is anyone else up there or are you by yourself until tomorrow?

[dingo]

nice plane :)
hehe :P

btw .. whast with 640 X 480 ? .... dont have dsl or soemthign ?? ?

something like that.... :P

Main street isn't going to know what hit them once all those exotics turn up. Is anyone else up there or are you by yourself until tomorrow?

Yep all on my own - although hopefully a night at the hotel bar will change that. :P

I'm off to KFC for dinner now.....so seeya guys later (might update on the weekend with some car pics.) :D

[saadie]

I'm off to KFC for dinner now..... :? :roll:

[Wutputt]

Nice to hear you had a safe trip to Alice Springs. Are you already getting exited for your exotic adventure? :P

[ZfrkS62]

nice plane :)
hehe :P

btw .. whast with 640 X 480 ? .... dont have dsl or soemthign ?? ?

something like that.... :P

Main street isn't going to know what hit them once all those exotics turn up. Is anyone else up there or are you by yourself until tomorrow?

Yep all on my own - although hopefully a night at the hotel bar will change that. :P

I'm off to KFC for dinner now.....so seeya guys later (might update on the weekend with some car pics.) :D

"do you think KFC is still open?" (Will Ferrel from Old School, if you didn't know)

[ikon2003]

Just taken a look at this thread - first time browsing in a long while, and it seems like Dingo is about to have an awesome time, even if there are a few hitches. Like everyone, I'm hopin for some sweet pix :)

[dingo]

Hi guys - this is the first chance I've had since Friday to get online (so busy). :D

I am having the time of my life - words can hardly describe what we've got up too! We achieved some insane speeds, quite a few of the cars cracking the triple ton. :shock:

I've got about 500 pics which are not edited since I've had no time so far - but heres a couple to keep you happy. :D

A group shot in a scenic location:

http://img116.imageshack.us/img116/4263/groupshot0yd.th.jpg (http://img116.imageshack.us/my.php?image=groupshot0yd.jpg)

and the Aussie beast showing who's boss at the unrestricted speed signs :twisted:

http://img116.imageshack.us/img116/1903/unrestrictedroads8zl.th.jpg (http://img116.imageshack.us/my.php?image=unrestrictedroads8zl.jpg)

[komotar]

:drool:

so........

in wich car are you driving along?

Say that you switch from tim to time and that you've been in all of them
and I'll just die of jealousy.

[Robbo]

Oh man those unrestricted speed sings :drool:. What did you end up in most of the trip? Good to see an Aussie out there not letting all those Italians/German have ALL the spotlight 8). Also in the pic you posted on FChat is that a dead koala infront of the murci :puke:. Just noticed a dead something else in the other pic you posted there. Where there dead animals everywhere or something. Sorry that just drew my attention a bit away from the cars for about .00000001 seconds. Anyway have a safe trip home.

[RAMMIUS]

Dingo you lucky man !
What can I say , I love the great outdoors , I like roads with no speed limit , how can I move to Australia ??

:lol:

Have fun man , and we are expecting the great pics .

:mrgreen:

[Wutputt]

Top stuff dingo! :good:

It's great to hear you're having the time of your life. Any speedo shots (no, I don't mean shots of you posing in a rather revealing swimsuit)? :P

[dingo]

Yes I got to ride in ALL of the cars - and even drive one of them for about 100km to The Olgas (more info later). :D

Robbo - no they were both kangaroos. There was actually less roadkill then I expected... :|

Wutputt - yes some speedo shots, including one of the max speed achieved by any of the cars (not taken by me though). :D

[saadie]

awsome awsome .. .cant wait for the pics ... :drool:

[ARMAN]

:drool: :drool: :drool: Nice Murielago plate :mrgreen:

Must be a BLAST to be there between all those cars :P Thanx for preview Dingo :wink:

[sikx5]

Wow Dingo!!! Good stuff dude..cant wait for all the pics dude!!! :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

[SPEEDCORE]

Good work Dingo, wish I was there!!!!
Pity we dont have any roads like that in Syd :(

Cant wait for the rest of the pics/vids :D

[Wutputt]

Yes I got to ride in ALL of the cars - and even drive one of them for about 100km to The Olgas (more info later). :D

:shock: :shocked!: :faint: If that isn't something truly amazing, I'm going to eat my pants!


Wutputt - yes some speedo shots, including one of the max speed achieved by any of the cars (not taken by me though). :D
Great. I almost can't wait to see your material, Dingo ;)

[dingo]

Well I'm back in Perth now - what a letdown after the last few days to be back here. :(

I have only edited a few pics so you guys will have to wait a bit longer before I can start a proper topic in the WYST section. :wink:

[styla21]

Great that your back mate, i'm glad you had an awesome time too! Can't wait for the pics :D

[saadie]

congrts dude :P ... on having such an awsome time with such awsome cars 8) 8)...... .
now that u are back .. take acouple of days off ... edit all the pics and post them :D asap hehe ....

[dutchmasterflex]

don't you hate coming back from a great vacation? it's always so depressing to be back "home"..


well, im sure you got enough work cut out for your to keep busy! get those pics posted!

any videos?

[dingo]

don't you hate coming back from a great vacation? it's always so depressing to be back "home"..


well, im sure you got enough work cut out for your to keep busy! get those pics posted!

any videos?

Very true - but I'll get over it. :D

I did take about 1.5hrs of video, though a guy in Adelaide has all the tapes as he will burn them all onto DVD for us guys. :wink: Then when I get it back it depends on whether we will sell any of the footage - that would impact whether I can share it with you dudes. :wink:

[dingo]

I am very close to fnishing my editing - about 230 pics have made it to my final list. :D

There is a chance some of them (those taken on Monday after MOTOR left) will end up in the magazine so not sure if I can post them or not.... :?

So in any case expect something either over the weekend or on Monday. :wink:

[gis]

well i held back from your topic till you got back,as i said i would,lol but i had to take a look now at the teaser pics.glad you had a good time mate i knew you would.cant wait for the full set of pics :D

[SPEEDCORE]

Is Motor paying u for the shots? If they arent paying u then you are free to show us, but if they are paying u then u may want to wait till u find out which ones they used.

Was the weather perfect everyday?

[sameerrao]

I am very close to fnishing my editing - about 230 pics have made it to my final list. :D

There is a chance some of them (those taken on Monday after MOTOR left) will end up in the magazine so not sure if I can post them or not.... :?

So in any case expect something either over the weekend or on Monday. :wink:

At least post the ones you have on f-chat

[dingo]

Is Motor paying u for the shots? If they arent paying u then you are free to show us, but if they are paying u then u may want to wait till u find out which ones they used.

Was the weather perfect everyday?

They did say to one of the other guys that they pay for any pics they would use - but not 100% sure.

Yeah the weather was perfect everyday, around 20 C and not a single cloud in the sky. It did drop to 0 C overnight but that didn't really bother me. :wink:



At least post the ones you have on f-chat

those guys are pushy :P , so I need to keep them happy. I would rather only start a topic here when I have them all ready, instead of a couple per day. :wink:

[TT]

Nice to see you didn't post them yet :)

I just came back myself with lot of pics to edit and a new Ferrari meeting this upcoming weekend, so I better do my editing asap too :D

Looking forward to your nice pics dude!

[dingo]

those guys are pushy :P , so I need to keep them happy.



So you choose them over us.... I understand we can be pushy too you know..... :wink:

haha, well they are the ones who made it possible. :wink: I have only posted a few over there anyway, and in low-res (640x480). :)

I think I'll post them this afternoon after work - if MOTOR haven't got back to me by then. :wink: