Dunedin meets

[SkylineObsession]

I think there are only a couple of us down here, me with my Skylines and Mike with his Esprits, but just incase - i'd like to extend an invitation out to anyone/everyone in the area to attend our Nissan Skyline club meets. A number of our Dunedin members are over 50, so age isn't an issue.

www.southernskylines.com (the forums are the best place to see what meets are coming up)
www.facebook.com/southernskylines (i don't do the constant updating on this page, but am the main admin)

I took over the club nearly a year ago and we've always been very welcoming of ANY type of vehicle, even motorbikes. We've had a large variety attend meets before, Toyota Corollas/Supras (my brother owns one now)/Hilux/Hiace, Subaru Legacys, Mazda RX-7, Ford Fairmont/Falcon XR6 (and XR6 Turbo), Mitsubishi EVOs, Honda and Kawasaki motorbikes, Mike and his Lotus Esprit Sport 350 (pic) and so on. A guy i know with a 1970s Porsche Carerra is keen to come along too but days haven't suited yet.


We sometimes have combined meets with NZ Hondas, ToySpeed (Toyota club) and have extended invitations to other clubs (Subaru, BMW etc) too.

You'll find no/not much evidence of stereotypical 'boy racers' you see on TV at our meets, with caps on upside down and pants dragging on the ground behind them. We occasionally get a hoon along, but they get bored (i guess) with the fact we don't do skids/races etc and never come back to another meet - not that we're worried!

If anyone is here and reads this in time, tomorrow (Sunday 24th March) we are doing a longer cruise than normal and are heading out to Karatane via the back roads (SH1 is too straight) to Palmerston, then maybe grabbing a quick bite to eat before heading off to Macraes past the mine all the way to Middlemarch, Outram and back to the city.

Leaving 10:30am sharp from the Dunedin Ice Stadium carpark.
http://southernskylines.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f...

This isn't meant as an advertisement for our club, i don't think anyone on here even owns a Skyline, but moreso as another way for PHers to meet up.

Edited by SkylineObsession on Saturday 23 March 05:05

Edited by SkylineObsession on Saturday 23 March 05:06

[CR6ZZ]

Damn - didn't see this until too late, but always keen to meet up with other PistonHeads in Dunners

[SkylineObsession]

Our next meet will be in mid April maybe.

It was only a small turnout as i didn't advertise much and a number of people couldn't make it, but it was pretty much just a reconnaissance run anyway for that route. Awesome day though, and really nice roads.

Attendees;
1x R34 Skyline GT sedan
2x R32 Skyline GTS coupe
1x R31 Skyline Passage GT sedan
1x Audi A4? (lateish model)

[GravelBen]

I'll be up for the Otago Rally, if you're out round the stages keep an eye out for a ginga bloke with a camera and a blue Legacy GTB.

[SkylineObsession]

I may only get to the tarmac stage and Three Mile Hill/Scroggs Hill if they are still going that way.

[SkylineObsession]

Meeting up this Sunday, 1pm at the ice stadium carpark. Heading over to Middlemarch perhaps, or Clarks Junction.

Rain or shine.

Edited by SkylineObsession on Saturday 25th May 02:18

[alexwu98]

Hi there, im just wondering if you welcome any newcomers to pop by and have a look? Even if i own a honda instead of a skyline? If so, is there a meet this sunday?

[SkylineObsession]

Hey. Yep, newcomers are always welcome, and i always try make them feel welcome too (i'm usually the first person to approach a newcomer when they park up).
Another member may be bringing his Honda Accord to the meet tomorrow instead of his Skyline GT-R, so you may not be alone.

But yeah, really doesn't matter at all what people turn up in.

[alexwu98]

oh nice! i drive a Inspire V6 which should be similar to the accord. And i always have a thing for skylines because i used to own a R32 until her maintenance fees became too high for me haha

[SkylineObsession]

Was great to meet you yesterday Alex.

Had the following turn up despite the wet weather again:
1x R32 Skyline GT-R coupe
2x R32 Skyline GTS coupe
2x R31 Skyline Silhouette (?) sedan
1x Stagea 25x wagon
1x 350Z coupe
1x Nissan Wingroad wagon?
1x Honda Inspire sedan

Heres a few photos from the day;

[CR6ZZ]

Looks great. Would have enjoyed being there, but painting the garage floor took precedence.... Maybe next time.

[alexwu98]

Had a great time at the meet. Nice cars and great people, would come along again next time

[SkylineObsession]

Our next meet is coming up soon, details below.

Current idea floating around is to cruise out to Portobello for sun, swings and beverages.
Rain, hail and most definitely shine.
- Sunday, 28 July 2013
- 1:00pm
- Dunedin Ice Stadium carpark (big one), Victoria Rd, St Kilda
http://www.facebook.com/events/631932106819959/?re...
http://southernskylines.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f...

If you're a Christchurchian we also have a meet the previous day to the Dunedin one. Even though i run the club i haven't met a lot of the Chch members but they still should be welcoming and friendly. If not, then let me know!

CHRISTCHURCH
- Saturday, 27 July 2013
- 1:00pm
- Victoria Park, Christchurch
http://www.facebook.com/events/523899127659184/?re...
http://southernskylines.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f...

[CR6ZZ]

Bugga. OH has booked in a family lunch.... Kinda difficult to get out of. But it does involve a hoon over Three Mile Hill, so not all bad.

Edited by CR6ZZ on Friday 26th July 23:09

[SkylineObsession]

Next meet is Sunday, August 25th. Heading out to Wals Fun Land in Mosgiel for mini golf/the driving range. if its fine.
https://www.facebook.com/events/556714247723675/

Edited by SkylineObsession on Friday 16th August 06:50