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Post by leafboi on Dec 22, 2013 14:48:14 GMT 11
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Post by Feng on Dec 22, 2013 16:28:49 GMT 11
Ooh, I'm tempted to come down for that! Anyone know how much it costs to transport a car from Sydney to Melbourne? Hope to meet some of you there and also check out the i3 and Outlander up close. Is Nissan going to make an appearance? OT: Does anyone browse this site with an Android device and do they get fake pop-ups warning about viruses? Don't know what's the story there.
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Post by gabzimiev on Dec 22, 2013 17:18:37 GMT 11
OT: yes really does all the time i assume it's dodgy ads
Sydney to Melbourne $758 by train i believe you have to go through Adelaide
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Post by Phoebe on Dec 22, 2013 17:38:50 GMT 11
Sydney to Melbourne $758 by train i believe you have to go through Adelaide Yep, I think so, Indian Pacific to Adelaide and Overlander to Melbourne.
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Post by leafboi on Dec 22, 2013 17:55:27 GMT 11
I'm not really sure it's that big and expo for the brand to make an appearance? I'd like to hope I'm wrong though... I didn't attend this years one but from what I gather it was quite small. But hopefully with a few more Imievs and LEAFs being purchased this past year some of the owners will attend to swap stories.
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Post by riddick on Feb 19, 2014 12:53:35 GMT 11
I am definitely coming this weekend. Will be there earlier in the morning, not sure if any forum members will be there?? And I will be driving my LEAF there...
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Post by leafboi on Feb 19, 2014 15:25:59 GMT 11
I am definitely coming this weekend. Will be there earlier in the morning, not sure if any forum members will be there?? And I will be driving my LEAF there... I'll be going for a look see!
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Post by eburbsleaf on Feb 19, 2014 20:52:51 GMT 11
Yes I was thinking of going - I was looking at the options at the show, i don't think Sparky is ready for Show & Shine (or I'm willing to leave it for 9am to 4pm) - is there a spot for electric cars that are used as real cars - the Facebook page appears to say no ? Are any people thinking of going in for the show & shine ...
From the site - " if you are willing to take people for test rides in your car, you can park right out the front of the expo on Burwood Rd. We just need to know so we can reserve space for you." a great way to share the EV message ?
I like the idea of a Melbourne meet up though - it would be good to put faces to userids ! I could get there for 10am or 11am whatever suits.
Tony
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Post by leafboi on Feb 19, 2014 21:11:11 GMT 11
I had signed up to the show and shine section but the application didn't go through.
I haven't reapplied because I'm not sure I want to be stuck there all day.
I think if a contingent of 'real' LEAF owners were there privately it would draw a crowd anyway as long as we all parked together.
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Post by leighf on Feb 19, 2014 23:05:35 GMT 11
I'm not sure how Sunday will work out but I'll try and get down there about 10:30 but I'll have to leave by 12:30.
Leigh
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Post by riddick on Feb 20, 2014 8:27:20 GMT 11
That is about the time I will be there. I did not want to go there for the open, in case there are too many people, but after 10:30 sounds fine. I suggest we meet at 10:45 to leave time for everyone to get there. I have to be back before 2:30pm anyway as it is my birthday :-) and the family will be waiting...
Any suggestions for a meeting spot?
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Post by eburbsleaf on Feb 20, 2014 9:51:30 GMT 11
10:45 sounds good to me too.
Not sure if parking together is going to happen depending on the street traffic that day. Want to meet at a garage / car park nearby first and head there in a mini procession?
Just been spreading the Ev expo news at work - good to drum up some interest .
Tony
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Post by riddick on Feb 20, 2014 17:29:15 GMT 11
hehe, I will even bring an overseas visitor, so they get international exposure :-)
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Post by leighf on Feb 20, 2014 18:18:57 GMT 11
I don't really know the area in detail, although I've driven through there a lot, so can't suggest where to meet. If someone knows a suitable spot let us know.
Leigh
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Post by Feng on Feb 20, 2014 18:34:23 GMT 11
Can somebody post photos? It'll be cool to see.
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Post by leafboi on Feb 20, 2014 20:10:26 GMT 11
There is a 7-11 on Glenferrie Rd across from the Hawthorne library, it's right around the corner from the Uni with plenty of parking if you want to meet there first...
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Post by eburbsleaf on Feb 20, 2014 21:33:49 GMT 11
I can see a 7-11 on Glenferrie Rd across from an HBA building at approx 600 Glenferrie road, just south of (a very old) Hawthorn Library - but this is from google street view so may not be up to date/accurate. leafboi let me know if i spotted the wrong one ...
So 10:45 in the 7-11 car park - approx 600 Glenferrie road, just south of (a very old) Hawthorn Library
So we have - Riddick, leighf (Red) , leafboi and me eburbsleaf / Tony (Red). That will be the greatest concentration of LEAF's I would have seen in one spot !
Riddick & Leafboi - tell me your LEAF's aren't red too !
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Post by leafboi on Feb 20, 2014 21:45:16 GMT 11
I can see a 7-11 on Glenferrie Rd across from an HBA building at approx 600 Glenferrie road, just south of (a very old) Hawthorn Library - but this is from google street view so may not be up to date/accurate. leafboi let me know if i spotted the wrong one ... So 10:45 in the 7-11 car park - approx 600 Glenferrie road, just south of (a very old) Hawthorn Library So we have - Riddick, leighf (Red) , leafboi and me eburbsleaf / Tony (Red). That will be the greatest concentration of LEAF's I would have seen in one spot ! Riddick & Leafboi - tell me your LEAF's aren't red too ! Yeah that's the right one and I'm good for 10.45 too. Mine is blue, I'm looking forward to see a red in the flesh!
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Post by eburbsleaf on Feb 20, 2014 22:26:12 GMT 11
I thought i'd try to see if there was any options for EV parking on Sunday - given we have 4 LEAF's coming. I've sent the following through to the ATA :
Hi there
Through a Nissan LEAF owners website we have 4 LEAF's coming to the show on Sunday - and I wanted to check if there were any option for parking visitors EV's coming to the Expo ? I think we are happy to park them up and be 'pawed' - but none of us can leave them the full 9 till 4pm for show & shine.
I assume that you have some space restrictions - and you may have enough LEAF's already but I thought there was no harm in asking as it I thought it would be good to be able to have them present to really start to normalise them in people's minds.
Thanks for your time.
Will let you know if I get a favourable response ...
Tony
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Post by leafboi on Feb 21, 2014 6:24:16 GMT 11
Good idea Tony! Was thinking to do the same today. Hopefully they can ensure there is some space. Near the Chademo unit would be good, just in case. )
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Post by riddick on Feb 21, 2014 10:12:19 GMT 11
Mine is blue, too. So we have 2 reds and 2 blues, 2 matching pairs :-) We could drive around in a matching convoy like the little Smart advertising car convoys.
We can check if the reds really go faster... ;-)
Feng, we will definitely make sure to take some pictures!
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Post by Phoebe on Feb 21, 2014 11:05:28 GMT 11
Yep, I'm sure we'd all like to see the photos
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Post by eburbsleaf on Feb 21, 2014 15:00:25 GMT 11
Got a positive response from the organisers - see below but suggest we still meet at 7-11 and convoy the last part (for max effect )!! Thanks for your enquiry about the EV Expo on Sunday. If you would like to park your Leafs along Burwood Rd, that will be good to generate attention for the event We will do our best to reserve the whole area in front of the ATC building, between Serpells Lane (or the CH building) and John St (see following map), which should fit about 10 cars.
There should be a marshal around the area if you need assistance to park. There is also a Level 2 charger on the Swinburne site if any of you should need. I hope this will suit you, and let me know if any further questions. Thanks & Regards, RebeccaI've let Rebecca know we'll be there just before 11. (Guess I'll be cleaning the car tomorrow) Cheers Tony
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Post by riddick on Feb 21, 2014 16:52:31 GMT 11
Well done and sounds great!! It will be funny to see 4 Leafs parked at a petrol station. That will be a moment to capture..., just like this: www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJfjn0uin_s
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Post by leighf on Feb 21, 2014 20:19:35 GMT 11
7-11 at 10:45 sounds good. I'll try and give the car a wash tomorrow too.
Leigh
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Post by leafboi on Feb 21, 2014 21:06:26 GMT 11
Perfect! I can't wait now.
Everyone will be washing their LEAF tomorrow it seem haha.
My number is 0408511018, just in case.
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Post by eburbsleaf on Feb 22, 2014 17:02:33 GMT 11
For a small car it can certainly take a while to clean - maybe its because I let it get so grubby for so long. It was a useful exercise though to see how pot-marked its got in 18 months :-(
Anyway mines now clean and shiny ready for tomorrow - just going to hope it doesn't rain.
See you all tomorrow at 7-11. Tony
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Post by riddick on Feb 22, 2014 17:11:11 GMT 11
I haven't started ours yet! I better get to it, otherwise I will be left in shame now that you guys will all be spotless...
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Post by eburbsleaf on Feb 23, 2014 14:22:43 GMT 11
Great turnout ! It was great to catch up with all you guys and put faces and real names to usernames !!
It was an interesting occasion, and a good opportunity to swap stories with each other and also chat to random people walking past or visiting the EvExpo. I think it was good to park up outside and hopefully show others that people have bought these and run them as everyday cars (and not all electric cars are projects like the Lancer & Capri inside). I ended up taking a couple on a test drive who i'd been chatting with for a while. I probably could have done some others but wanted to get inside to see a presentation too. The EV charging infrastructure presentation was good to see.
A highlight for me was seeing two sinclair C5's (from 1984) two personal transportation devices that were definitely ahead of their time (and battery technology), plus finding where the Swinburne fast charger is (although it was a bit sick at the time).
Now Jim, we just need to balance the the NSW Leafs in the site header with a VIC Leafs picture !!
Here are my pics from the meet-up (outside 7-11) I think the others have some pics outside Swinburne.
Tony
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Post by leafboi on Feb 23, 2014 17:05:48 GMT 11
Yes I thoroughly enjoyed meeting you guys today! I was very excited to have our four LEAFs together and then to be joined by the white on as well at the expo.
Getting them together was really my days highlight, I just hope enough people attending the expo noticed them parked out the front!
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