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Dodgy Day. Saturday 7th May

Posted: Sat Apr 16, 2016 12:40 pm
by Steampunk
Howdy y'all, I reckon is time fora 'nuther git together.

For the uninitiated, Dodgy Day is when a bunch of people get together bringing parts and tools and pretend they know what they are doing.

It's held at Magpie's ranch over at Purga.

So if you have that tricky job to do that you've procrastinated on because you don't have the appropriate tools or equipment, this is the perfect time for you to have other people help you;... attempt to undo captive nuts that are permanently welded on, over-torque bolts until they snap, jack the car up and forget to place jack stands under it.

We start around 0830 and end around 1800

Send me a PM for address.

Re: Dodgy Day. Saturday 7th May

Posted: Sat Apr 16, 2016 1:20 pm
by Magpie
I'll be there :)

Will try and make some chicken wings with some more 'kick' this time.
Lokiel's dent puller (from last Dodgy day) is available to be used.
Corner Weighting - at least 2 spots available for the day.

Re: Dodgy Day. Saturday 7th May

Posted: Sat Apr 16, 2016 4:04 pm
by bruce
I think Sydney dodgy days had a secret Wingzz recipe? Anybody have the recipe for Magpie?

Re: Dodgy Day. Saturday 7th May

Posted: Sat Apr 16, 2016 8:12 pm
by Regie
bruce wrote:I think Sydney dodgy days had a secret Wingzz recipe? Anybody have the recipe for Magpie?


Ill see if i can dig it up, pretty sure i attended one or two in my early MX5 Days

Re: Dodgy Day. Saturday 7th May

Posted: Sat Apr 16, 2016 9:38 pm
by Magpie
Appreciated. If people from Sydney can't make it we will replicate your food :)

Anybody from out of state wanting to attend I'm sure we can find accommodation/transport.

Re: Dodgy Day. Saturday 7th May

Posted: Sat Apr 16, 2016 9:44 pm
by Steampunk
If the recipe is based on Franks' Hot Sauce (as it was when Jules was hosting), then it don't hold no candle 'gainst Magpie's secret 'erbs'n'spices

Re: Dodgy Day. Saturday 7th May

Posted: Sat Apr 16, 2016 11:01 pm
by Vat
Eh, it's half an hour down the road. I'm sure I can find some time to head down and stir up some already short tempers for my own entertainment. Might even take my otherwise untouched tools home with me first go this time!

Re: Dodgy Day. Saturday 7th May

Posted: Sun Apr 17, 2016 8:43 am
by Lokiel
I heard that Magpies' secret was to marinate the wings overnight in E85 with a dollop of Redline MTL Gear oil.

Re: Dodgy Day. Saturday 7th May

Posted: Sun Apr 17, 2016 9:08 am
by Magpie
Yes the E85 adds the sweetness and the Redline makes them smooth.

Smoking a roast again Lokiel or more importantly is Gina allowed out for the day?

Re: Dodgy Day. Saturday 7th May

Posted: Sun Apr 17, 2016 9:33 am
by Lokiel
At this point I'd like to say I'll be attending but whether or not it's with Gina depends on when my TSE downpipe arrives.

I'm going to bring 2 smokers this time - should halve the cooking time.

Re: Dodgy Day. Saturday 7th May

Posted: Sun Apr 17, 2016 10:10 am
by corners
I think i'll be away for this one :cry:

Re: Dodgy Day. Saturday 7th May

Posted: Sun Apr 17, 2016 5:46 pm
by joshuam
Oohh, I should be able to make it to this one. Its in the calendar.

I'm keen to get some thoughts on my suspension set up if we have time - I need to raise it a bit for starters, but I want to have a look at the preload and damping settings as well.

Re: Dodgy Day. Saturday 7th May

Posted: Sun Apr 17, 2016 5:51 pm
by joshuam
Mentioned it to Pursuit170 (Richard) and he is very keen. "Sign us both up".

Re: Dodgy Day. Saturday 7th May

Posted: Sun Apr 17, 2016 6:24 pm
by Magpie
joshuam wrote: I need to raise it a bit for starters, but I want to have a look at the preload and damping settings as well.
Make sure you bring the C Spanners for your coilovers just in case the ones I have don't fit. Height is pretty quick, you just need to decide on the height (will be a can of worm on the day on what height is the 'best'). Depending on what else is going on it can be thrown on the scales.

Steampunk is responsible for organising what cars need a shed bay or a 'grass' bay :)

Look forward to meeting you.

Re: Dodgy Day. Saturday 7th May

Posted: Sun Apr 17, 2016 8:46 pm
by joshuam
Magpie wrote:
joshuam wrote: I need to raise it a bit for starters, but I want to have a look at the preload and damping settings as well.
Make sure you bring the C Spanners for your coilovers just in case the ones I have don't fit. Height is pretty quick, you just need to decide on the height (will be a can of worm on the day on what height is the 'best'). Depending on what else is going on it can be thrown on the scales.

Steampunk is responsible for organising what cars need a shed bay or a 'grass' bay :)

Look forward to meeting you.


Will do. I was planning to aim for 949 racing's recommended height, but I'll make sure I measure that up properly before hand.

Look forward to meeting you too - I was at the last Automotive Plus garage sale but I only arrived a few moments before you left :P

As for chipping in for lunch, any recommendations on what to bring? (Open question)