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Boss 335
Join Date: Jan 2006
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Hi all,
Anyone of you travel Melb to Adl recently or live somewhere in between? How are the road conditions, especially after the recent flooding? (is the flooding still ongoing?) Is the road littered with roadworks, potholes, etc. Cheers |
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: May 2005
Location: In my shed
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Drove from Adelaide to Melb early this morning & apart from running over numerous mice &
bugs/grasshoppers, the road was great. Although you do notice the difference in road condition (not as smooth) when you cross back into Vic. |
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Melbourne
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I did the trip to SA from melb over Xmas / New years - admittedly pre flooding
Gorgeous roads and a beautiful state . Only issue I had were those damn bugs!!!!! |
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Boss 335
Join Date: Jan 2006
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How bad are the mice/grasshoppers? Do we really need to cover up the front of the car to protect the radiator/intercooler?
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and that's how it is
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Adelaide
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Well just about every second car we see in SA has some sort of mesh over the radiator right now.
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Jun 2005
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I would be putting a mesh cover on just invade. Expecting more locusts to be on wing over the next week or two.
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Jun 2009
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zip ties and a bit of shade cloth... keep an eye on how clogged up it gets dont go overheating the show...
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Boss 335
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Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Northern Suburbs Melbourne
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Just be careful with the cover. If it goes over the number plate the SA cops can book you for obstructing your numberplate.
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BIG CUBES=POWER
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Thrashing a gt somewhere!
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here you go, the last trip i done to adelaide,then to mildura and back to melbourne,make sure you wash them off asap or you will be cleaning them off forever!dont be like me and let them bake for a few days!
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Boss 335
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Do locust come out during the day or night, or they don't care?
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Join Date: Nov 2007
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both!i think on the warmer days and wind conditions.
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