[N S W] Putty Road Run, Sunday Sep. 14th 2008

[MXcrazy]

rollover Test??

[-alex]

aww andrew don't fret
if your nice to your car, she wont roll over.

[MxJadeMonkey]

Gee you guys really are hyping this road up, it better be as dangerous/good as you all say. Tight, fast, winding, undulating, dangerous road with cops and lots of accidents...

It's easy to hype up a road,

But I must say, being a mountain man and having some pretty dangerous roads around where I live, Yarramundi, perry's lookdown, bells line, and also driving to mania every day for about a year with galstone gorge.

The Putty Road is IMHO a road that has it all, but if you disrespect it, it will chew you up and spit you the f*&k out as we have seen many times before.

I often drive/drift down yarramundi and think that I am a half decent steerer, but when I hear the Putty mentioned in stead of thinking about how fast I can do it in, I automatically think about how am I going to get through it with minimal damage!

It is a road that has many off camber back to back turns and honestly, I talk it up all the time, everyone knows that, but this road even on a good day, when I consider all the factors, i.e young ego's (including my own), speed, police, other drivers, off camber turns, turns that you think end now when in fact they end later, overtaking, fog/mist, the strain on your car for 400klms of sloid thrashing, cliffs and hills, guard rails, blind corners with other cars doing the same thing coming the other way and of course the sportbikes everywhere, scares the sh*t out of me!

just remember the pictures we have all seen of that holden ute!
This will be a great day as it always is, but this is not a road that I take for granted! Keep a cool head!

[StanTheMan]

Ladies & Gents.


There is way too much chest beating going on here. Unfortunately that’s a recipe for disaster.

I’ve been PMing sliq a bit & I have decided to pull out. He has every right to call me a whimp. But to me, there is far too much at stake. All this chest beating worries me to no end.

For those of you who go. Respect the road & keep your head together. Don’t let ego get the better of you.

Be safe & have fun.

STM

[sliq]

that's alright mate. you're definitely no whimp

anyone else care to lead the pack?

[MxJadeMonkey]

Agreed,

After reading my last post again.

STM is correct about this one.

I hate to say it, because I am one of the one's who loves the ego stroke but I will not be going either!

Cheers Josh

[Mactype]

Gotta be careful lads, this type of thing isn't fun either

[Administrator]

Well, a read of the last few pages and a very well written warning by an earier post and Stan not wanting to be a part of it

Keep in mind that we are being observed and a group of MX5 drivers seen to be doing the wrong thing will make a wonderful subject for those who would throw stones.

We don't knowingly go out to break the road rules I hope and certainly don't go around here talking as though we do.

This is a public forum and anyone can read what you write here

[Hot Rodders]

And remember, this is a public forum and the Local Constabulary have a habit of having a look see at what car clubs and forums are up to and may end up being uninvited guests when you least expect them.

[MxJadeMonkey]

Nissan Silvia Club is also doing this run on the same day!

[KIJIMA]

Yerp, keep the silly behavior for playstation or Xbox. If you are going to drive at any higher than 7th tenths then take it to the track. That'll soon humble a few people I reckon.

[Okibi]

As a moderator this thread has been brought to my attention, seems Bob is well aware of it too.

I think Josh and Stephan make excellent points.

While we all LOVE spirited driving, you have to be mindful that this forum can not encourage or support illegal activity.

MX-5 owners love a great bit of road and we join a forum to share our passion. It's great to organise cruises and meet up with each other.

Please be mindful that there may be some in experienced drivers attend who try to emulate far better drivers. While you may be smart enough to drive at a level where your limits are not challenged, the driver behind might be trying to "keep up" and inadvertently go beyond their own limits. It's very easy to think "if their MX-5 can corner that fast mine can too", but that doesn't consider facts like tyre choice, tyre condition, tyre inflation, suspension modifications, weight balance, alignment and the drivers ability to slow the car down in a straight line before the corner etc.

This is one of the reasons the MX-5 club of W.A. doesn't cruise in "convoy", we all drive at our own pace (legally) between regroup points.

I hope that everyone has fun and a safe cruise, please be mindful of everyone else in the group. Don't push anyone towards their limits, keep a safe distance between cars and be mindful of the road rules, other road users, the road condition and wild life.

The one time I went on the Putty road I think at least half the cars received some sort of damage and none of which could be contributed to unsafe driving practise.

[sliq]

this is starting to sound like my nightly 6:30pm today tonight show special on "Hoons in Mx5's on Putty Road"

[MXcrazy]

I'm not fretting Alex, I'm going to stay towards the back and take it easy. I had a look at some videos of putty runs on youtube, and it looks to be extremely challenging....

So currently, how many people are actually going???

[Alex]

I think it's a shame people are pulling out of this, especially now when it's so close to the planned date (and I've already gotten my leave approved, only half a shift though).
Even more so since it's over what seems to be a forumites having a playful ego contest online which I doubt would have any impact on the drive at all (unless you guys really are planning Initial D style races).
Stan it seems that you know the road better than anyone else going so you would be able to set a safe pace. In comparison think about what could happen if one of the younger or less experienced drivers (like myself) ends up leading, to me that sounds like a recepie for disaster. (not that i'm saying anyone here is not a capable driver)

Anyway it looks like a decision has been made and if we are really stuck with noone leading then I'm happy to lead as long as the other Alex is alright with that as she will be my passenger and whoever is directly behind me has ABS, comrehensive insurance, and doesn't drive on my arse (I'm a little paranoid when it comes to being rear ended ). Just take note that I have NEVER dríven on this road (so no complaining about how slow I go).