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Old 27-02-2011, 01:56 PM   #1
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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.

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Old 27-02-2011, 03:44 PM   #2
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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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Old 27-02-2011, 04:38 PM   #3
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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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Old 27-02-2011, 06:55 PM   #4
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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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Old 27-02-2011, 07:31 PM   #5
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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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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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Old 27-02-2011, 08:43 PM   #7
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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.
Cheers mate, where does one get a mesh cover or will any old mosquito mesh do the trick? What about a car bra?
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Old 27-02-2011, 09:21 PM   #8
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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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zip ties and a bit of shade cloth... keep an eye on how clogged up it gets dont go overheating the show...
Gee are the locust plagues THAT bad? Anybody have pics? Do they come up in swarms or do you hit one now and then? Are they worse during the day or night?
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Old 27-02-2011, 11:09 PM   #10
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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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Old 27-02-2011, 11:14 PM   #11
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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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Do locust come out during the day or night, or they don't care?
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both!i think on the warmer days and wind conditions.
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both!i think on the warmer days and wind conditions.
Cheers mate. There will be some chilly nights in the coming week in western vic (below 10 degrees), hopefully this should keep the locusts at bay and the turbo happy .
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