PH hoon end of September

[Kylie]

Hi everyone, just having a little chat to some peeps and it would appear we are well overdue for a northern PH run. We are looking at doing a run last weekend of September (Sunday 27th). We will be well into Spring so get the winter muck and dust off your P&J.

The day will probably consist of a 9am start meet and greet and general catch-up, then an early caffeine stop not long after. Some nice roads north of Auckland will be mapped out to play on and a lunch stop somewhere. If you have any suggestions for a destination or fun driving route please suggest!
I know it wont suit everyone, but if your keen put your name down.

• Please note this is an informal run, which make you responsible for your own actions*

More details of meeting point and route to follow. Watch this space

John - MK1 Ariel Atom
Kylie - Sport 350
Cain - Golf GTi or ??

[Jem Thompson]

I would be interested, if I continue to procrastinate buying an MX5 I may have to bring a rented Corolla along though. Saying that, it may well be the quickest thing there

[GravelBen]

Buy the MX5, just do it! Not that I'm biased or anything...

Hoon may be a wee bit far for me to come unfortunately

[Kiwi XTR2]

I'm in. Not sure whether the XTR2 will be though . . .

[Esprit]

I should be there... GTi6 obviously.

[Kylie]

PH Hooners list so far:


1. John - MK1 Ariel Atom
2. Kylie – Esprit Sport 350
3. Cain C – VW Golf GTi
4. Jem T – One very quick Corolla
5. Kiwi XTR2 – XTR2 or Scooby
6. Esprit – Pug Gti6
7. Stanley – Elise
8. Jarred F - ?

Undecided

Simon M – BMW
Sally – VW Polo

[Fraster]

Yes please Mrs! (unless it's raining as I dinna have a roof, like)

[Kylie]

PH Hooners list so far:


1. John - MK1 Ariel Atom
2. Kylie – Esprit Sport 350
3. Cain C – VW Golf GTi
4. Jem T – One very quick Corolla
5. Kiwi XTR2 – XTR2 or Scooby
6. Esprit – Pug Gti6
7. Stanley – Elise
8. Jarred F - Ariel Atom
9. Fraster - Fraser Clubman
10. Ian W - Elise - Aka rocketship!

Undecided

Simon M – BMW
Sally – VW Polo

Edited by Kylie on Wednesday 19th August 00:36

[Marksteamnz]

Places to stop
Sorry to keep banging the same drum but the Pizza barn in Waipu is brilliant great food, boutique beer list, lots of space, very reasonable prices.
More up market is Sahara in Paparoa but service gets a bit overwhelmed (you're in the country kiddies)
For a quick snack if you are on hwy 1 at Kiawaka the Italian bakery there is the best between Auckland and Whangarei.
Avoid the Skyliner on the top of the Brynderwyns. Wellsford only has places that think food is fuel and to hell with the flavor but if you can't budge from McD's there's one by the Garage.
If you loop out to One Tree Point at the new marina there's a sea food/ modern food cafe. Food is very good but more Ponsonby feel and food than Northland gumboots.
Avoid the Sharing Shed on the Marsden Point hwy
If you go cross country from the North Western Hallertau at Riverhead has great beer and terrific German sausages.

Routes
The old North Road from Kumeu out to 16 just before Kaukapapa is a nice drive. Can be Cyclist infested.
Already posted re the Paparoa to Oakleigh road

Just a few ideas.

[Jem Thompson]

A biker friend told me that Peak Rd (off Old North Rd), is supposed to be pretty good. Not driven it myself though. One of my favourites is West Coast Rd, which links SH1 and SH16 near Wellsford.

[Kiwi XTR2]

Jem Thompson said:

A biker friend told me that Peak Rd (off Old North Rd), is supposed to be pretty good. Not driven it myself though. One of my favourites is West Coast Rd, which links SH1 and SH16 near Wellsford.

There is a navigation problem though from a PH run a few years back that I still haven't recovered from

[Esprit]

Kiwi XTR2 said:

Jem Thompson said:

A biker friend told me that Peak Rd (off Old North Rd), is supposed to be pretty good. Not driven it myself though. One of my favourites is West Coast Rd, which links SH1 and SH16 near Wellsford.

There is a navigation problem though from a PH run a few years back that I still haven't recovered from

Only because you had no sodding reverse

Surely SOMEONE must have a GPS these days though with which to lead runs on

[iwilson]

Marksteamnz said:

Places to stop
Sorry to keep banging the same drum but the Pizza barn in Waipu is brilliant great food, boutique beer list, lots of space, very reasonable prices.

I have an even better deal, how about The Beach House restaurant in Waipu cove. The food is way better and you'll be supporting a fellow Pistonhead since I'm a part owner Plus it's 50m from the beach.

[Kylie]

Esprit said:

Kiwi XTR2 said:

Jem Thompson said:

A biker friend told me that Peak Rd (off Old North Rd), is supposed to be pretty good. Not driven it myself though. One of my favourites is West Coast Rd, which links SH1 and SH16 near Wellsford.

There is a navigation problem though from a PH run a few years back that I still haven't recovered from

Only because you had no sodding reverse

Surely SOMEONE must have a GPS these days though with which to lead runs on

Ooooohhh what eva George!!! If I remember between you and Dean Harper leading the way that day....um...Never again hahaha
Ill be giving each car some kind of printed written instruction, if you follow the car infront of you good luck and at your own risk!! Its always hard keeping a convoy together and is bound to be split up with having a mixture of hooners and slow cruisers. So the odd stop off here and there will be good to re group.

[Kylie]

Jem Thompson said:

A biker friend told me that Peak Rd (off Old North Rd), is supposed to be pretty good. Not driven it myself though. One of my favourites is West Coast Rd, which links SH1 and SH16 near Wellsford.

It is one of my favs too, nice combo of straights and twisties and pretty scenery.

[Kylie]

iwilson said:

Marksteamnz said:

Places to stop
Sorry to keep banging the same drum but the Pizza barn in Waipu is brilliant great food, boutique beer list, lots of space, very reasonable prices.

I have an even better deal, how about The Beach House restaurant in Waipu cove. The food is way better and you'll be supporting a fellow Pistonhead since I'm a part owner Plus it's 50m from the beach.

Cheers Mark and Ian, all amazing ideas. Gosh arent we lucky to be spoilt for choice in this freakin awesome country!!!

[Stephen - GOPLAY]

Hi Kylie,

Just joined PH after my TVR infatuated mate introduced me.

Count me in for the cruise up North. The road between Warkworth and ST16 is a must. Good brakes is a must if you want to enjoy the full extent of the twists and turns.

Cheers
Stephen

[Kylie]

Hi Stephen, welcome aboard Glad you can join us, we will have a great day out, you'll enjoy it and meet some neat people too

Talking about TVR....where are those TVR lurkers, I know theres plenty of them here put yr names down or mail me direct as others have done , it wouldnt be a proper PH meet without some nice british V8 rumble

Edited by Kylie on Thursday 20th August 06:13

[Kylie]

PH Hooners list so far:


1. John - MK1 Ariel Atom
2. Kylie – Esprit Sport 350
3. Cain C – VW Golf GTi
4. Jem T – One very quick Corolla
5. Kiwi XTR2 – XTR2 or Scooby
6. Esprit – Pug Gti6
7. Stanley – Elise
8. Jared F - Ariel Atom 3
9. Fraster - Fraser Clubman
10. Ian W - Elise - Aka rocketship!
11. Tony I – Elise 111R
12. Stephen – Honda S2000 ?
13. Nigel K – ?
14. Jenny M - Elise 111R


Undecided:

Simon M – BMW
Sally – VW Polo
John – Esprit
Sandra – Ford XR6 ?

Edited by Kylie on Thursday 20th August 22:56

[Marksteamnz]

iwilson said:

Marksteamnz said:

Places to stop
Sorry to keep banging the same drum but the Pizza barn in Waipu is brilliant great food, boutique beer list, lots of space, very reasonable prices.

I have an even better deal, how about The Beach House restaurant in Waipu cove. The food is way better and you'll be supporting a fellow Pistonhead since I'm a part owner Plus it's 50m from the beach.

Wooops!! Sorry sorry brain fade. Been working to hard. Sun was in my eyes. I hadn't had my cup of tea.
Yes a definite one to list, the Beach House has great food. Recommend the old school fish and chips, and the peppered squid is always perfect (The chief has to be world class to do that consistently). Even my piccy English bro in law loved the place. You have had to have met him to understand how high an accolade that is.
If you have a fine day the outside dining area is one of the best in NZ.
Cheers