Post by: Thumper on October 19, 2008, 04:25:14
Only when the driver tooted the horn then I realised it was EymaTeapot's i30.
Gave a friendly wave back once I snapped out of my own little world. (Long day at work, was on my way home, music playing away)
Who has spotted another member on this forum driving about in the wild? :lol:
Post by: Diva on October 19, 2008, 11:09:02
Im not a stalker i promise.... everytime i see an i30 i cant help but stare.... im obsessed.
Post by: Shambles on October 19, 2008, 11:13:28
still
haven't
seen
a
single
i30
on
the
road
Post by: i30Dave on October 19, 2008, 11:15:25
Quote from: "Shambles"
I
still
haven't
seen
a
single
i30
on
the
road
:lol: :lol:
Post by: Waja on October 19, 2008, 11:40:36
wonder if its someone's on this forum..
Post by: CHB on October 19, 2008, 12:08:18
grey
Post by: eye30 on October 19, 2008, 12:51:50
Quote from: "Shambles"
I
still
haven't
seen
a
single
i30
on
the
road
:arrow: AS ABOVE
Post by: bez10y on October 19, 2008, 21:41:34
Quote from: "Diva"
I was on my way to work the other day .......and saw an i30 in my local area which i believe belonged to bez10y. If you drive a silver i30 .... it was him/her :D
I have seen a blue one around my area a few times now and I've seen a white one (maybe yours Diva?). Yesterday we drove to Narabeen for a swim and I saw 2 silver ones, a dark gray one and a blue one. Every time I pointed them out my wife would shake her head hehehe. I even tooted the guy in the dark gray one as I drove past him while he was turning.
I'm the same as you Diva, I see one and just have to look
Post by: Diva on October 20, 2008, 01:35:54
But i will have it this Saturday on the 25th October..... OOOhhhhh im getting anxious.
Post by: EymaTeapot on October 21, 2008, 07:34:38
Quote from: "Thumper"
There I was, sitting at the lights on Ginninderra Drive in Belconnen (Canberra) when I look to my right and notice a dark grey hatch with some nice mags on it driving through the lights in front of me. Thinking that it looks rather good, amongst the normal Falcodore brigade.
Only when the driver tooted the horn then I realised it was EymaTeapot's i30.
Gave a friendly wave back once I snapped out of my own little world. (Long day at work, was on my way home, music playing away)
Who has spotted another member on this forum driving about in the wild? :lol:
Yep.. That was me .
Wife was driving, its her car apparantley :D
We were on our way to the Cotter Dam for a BBQ with freinds. (locals will know the spot)
When we got there, among the 20 or so cars in the parking lot was a moonlight blue SLX with roof racks. I have seen the same car getting around the Belconnen area a bit lately. I wonder If it belongs to a felloew member?
Post by: camerooney on October 21, 2008, 22:03:43
There is a beautiful white SR, which I might have already mentioned in another thread.
Saw a black one with nice rims too.
Post by: bez10y on October 25, 2008, 00:04:10
Post by: EymaTeapot on October 25, 2008, 00:06:36
Post by: ozsnowman on October 25, 2008, 13:14:16
There's starting to be a few around the roads of Bendigo (Victoria) now, I've seen most of the colours now
Post by: bez10y on October 25, 2008, 23:15:02
Quote from: "EymaTeapot"
Were you driving the i30 or riding your toasted sandwitch press at the time?I was in my i30. I only "ride" my toaster during periods of extreme drunkedness
Post by: redi30 on October 26, 2008, 11:07:57
Post by: LuciferDarklord on October 26, 2008, 11:39:30
Post by: eye30 on October 26, 2008, 12:44:37
Quote from: "LuciferDarklord"
I've seen heaps on the road now..
Still not seen 1 where I live!!!!
Post by: Dazzler on October 27, 2008, 12:39:08
Post by: GURKHA17 on October 27, 2008, 14:34:14
Quote from: "dazzling_darryl"
Plenty of i30's in Darwin (well seen atleast half a dozen all different colours in less than four days) Nilesh (Gurkah17) says there are lots up here too and is surprised he is only NT Member so far...
yea very true dazz very true...n it was nice meeting u....and yea...happy almost b'day...have a good one...
Post by: EymaTeapot on October 28, 2008, 11:29:00
So you have met the man, the great one in the flesh, I speak of course of Dazz.
So whats he like. I picture him as being like our own Jack Thompson, Rugged, Tough, Aussie through and through. Or maybe like a hollywood film icon, a senior aged sex symbol, maybe a Harrison Ford or a George Cloney. Or is he more like the ultimate womens man, the great scot, Sean Connoly, or am I off the mark completley?
Post by: Shambles on October 28, 2008, 11:43:34
Dazz - is this you? :mrgreen:
Post by: sparki30 on October 28, 2008, 14:19:08
Post by: eye30 on October 28, 2008, 16:53:25
Quote from: "sparki30"
I've seen a few down here in south east England, just shows what an exclusive car it is.
Send a few up north so I can see another.
Post by: Dazzler on October 29, 2008, 01:07:40
Quote from: "EymaTeapot"
Hi Nilesh,
So you have met the man, the great one in the flesh, I speak of course of Dazz.
So whats he like. I picture him as being like our own Jack Thompson, Rugged, Tough, Aussie through and through. Or maybe like a hollywood film icon, a senior aged sex symbol, maybe a Harrison Ford or a George Cloney. Or is he more like the ultimate womens man, the great scot, Sean Connoly, or am I off the mark completley?
I wish!!!! ????
Post by: teamgeorge on October 29, 2008, 01:25:51
i want mine! 12 days to go till monday for its arrival!
Post by: donc on October 30, 2008, 05:46:42
Post by: Shambles on October 30, 2008, 08:23:27
I was passed on a motorway last night by a silver model - first I've ever seen on a UK road. It was carrying trade plates so was either being driven by a dealer or was on a test drive. Woohoo
Post by: Dazzler on October 30, 2008, 08:36:38
Quote from: "teamgeorge"
ive seen two in my country town of 20,000 people, ones a light silver diesel sx (older owner) might not be in horsham, the other is a black base petrol model and a P plate girl owns it...
:shock: Only two? I live in a town with just over 25,000 people in it and I reckon there'd be more than 20 zipping around here...
Post by: eye30 on October 30, 2008, 11:13:23
Quote from: "Shambles"
I can now say I've seen my 1st ever i30 on the road. I was passed on a motorway last night by a silver model
Where, where.
Tell me where.
I need to go and see.
Please, please tell me where.
Post by: rustbucket on October 31, 2008, 08:12:24
Rustbucket
Post by: ouri30 on October 31, 2008, 08:18:37
Quote
Only two? I live in a town with just over 25,000 people in it and I reckon there'd be more than 20 zipping around here...
Now, lets see, that's a ratio of 1:1250.
I live in a town of 400. There are 2 i30s. That's a ratio of 1:200.
We see each other every day (no we are not neighbours).
Not bad hey! :lol:
Bob
Post by: Diva on October 31, 2008, 08:28:46
I even tooted him at the toll. Hahaha...
Im like a child in a toy shop when it comes to seeing other i30's ... it's still very exciting for me.
Post by: eye30 on October 31, 2008, 16:59:10
Quote from: "rustbucket"
We were in Super Cheap Auto parts today at Chermside Brisbane buying a car cover for the i30.
I'm interested in a half cover, i.e. just cover windows and roof, but those I've seen are no good because of the ariel as I don't want to remove it each time I put cover on.
How does your fit??
Post by: rustbucket on October 31, 2008, 19:52:08
I don't think the one we bought would suit your situation as it is a full cover. Although when I say full not quite as I have found when it come to covers the i30 has a huge ass. But it is 100% waterproof with vents. My daughter's fiance' car (Corolla Seca) was caught in a hail storm not far from here and the turret section was completely ruined. and the car was written off. I thought if caught in the open a couple of folded travel blankets and this cover may afford some protection. You can buy hail covers here but they are so unwieldy as to be practically useless. Even when folded they take up the whole boot area. Would hate to have the car beat up by hail. I know insurance would cover it but the inconvience ??
Rbucket
Post by: eye30 on October 31, 2008, 21:03:22
Quote from: "rustbucket"
it is a full cover. Although when I say full not quite
But it is 100% waterproof with vents.
Do you have any links to sites, or a photo on your car, so I can compare to what is available in UK
Post by: rustbucket on November 01, 2008, 00:50:33
Haven't any photos at moment but will take one this afternoon and post it so you can see it.
RB
Post by: rustbucket on November 01, 2008, 04:54:55
Photo of i30 with car cover. Not a great colour but that's all they had that was serviceable
(http://i458.photobucket.com/albums/qq307/harryschoice/Carcover.jpg)
Rbucket
Post by: eye30 on November 01, 2008, 10:24:13
Thanks for pics.
Cover same as what I can get in UK so may go for the full cover. For quickness in morning I'm after one that just covers windows and you clip cover under wheel arch to stop it blowing away. Just to keep frost off.
As they are cheapish, 1 idea I have is to put a split for the ariel and reinforce split so it doesn't rip. Or remove ariel and just play CD's as I'm only 20 minutes to work.
What did you do with ariel do you take it off?
Cheers for that RB
Post by: rustbucket on November 01, 2008, 20:41:19
The aerial should just fold forward so that it is flush with the roof and then flip back when you remove the cover. It's not a fixture that needs to be removed. We have found that it works pretty well as good down as up anyway. Your welcome.
RB
Post by: eye30 on November 02, 2008, 12:01:04
Quote from: "rustbucket"
The aerial should just fold forward so that it is flush with the roof and then flip back when you remove the cover. It's not a fixture that needs to be removed. We have found that it works pretty well as good down as up anyway.
Thanks for the info RB but on my car the ariel is screwed into a rubber block.
The ariel is ridged and only quivers. I can not push it down level with the roof. If I did it would snap
See pictures:
(http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr292/eye30/100_1590.jpg)
(http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr292/eye30/100_1591.jpg)
I wonder if Oz i30's ariels are a different design?
Post by: Lakes on November 02, 2008, 18:34:42
Post by: eye30 on November 02, 2008, 18:59:12
Quote from: "Lakes"
Hey eye, yes the one the i30 comes with are diff to that m8, that one to me looks like an Indian has hit you with a suction cap arrow ;)
Thanks for that so RB can use a cover without any problems.
Any picture to compare?
Post by: rustbucket on November 02, 2008, 19:02:08
I now understand your problem with the cover. As Lakes said above our aerials in OZ have a pivot mount that enables it to be laid flat against the roof(stowed). Maybe a strategic hole or a bigger cover ? Going away for few days in 30 mins will send pic when back.
R-B
Post by: eye30 on November 02, 2008, 19:06:07
Quote from: "rustbucket"
Hi eye30.
I now understand your problem with the cover. As Lakes said above our aerials in OZ have a pivot mount that enables it to be laid flat against the roof(stowed). Maybe a strategic hole or a bigger cover ? Going away for few days in 30 mins will send pic when back.
R-B
Cheers.
enjoy your trip RB
Just googled car cover and got a few hits.
This site interested me - The type of cover I'm interested in is at the end.
http://www.wilcodirect.co.uk/index.php? ... x&cPath=15 (http://www.wilcodirect.co.uk/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=15)
Will give them a ring and ask if fits i30.
2 others do covers by car. Plenty for Hy cars but none for i30!
http://www.vertar.com/car-covers/ (http://www.vertar.com/car-covers/)
http://www.carcovershop.co.uk/carcovers ... er=HYUNDAI (http://www.carcovershop.co.uk/carcoversearch-part2.asp?manufacturer=HYUNDAI)
Post by: camerooney on November 02, 2008, 21:14:31
Quote from: "eye30"
Quote from: "Lakes"Hey eye, yes the one the i30 comes with are diff to that m8, that one to me looks like an Indian has hit you with a suction cap arrow ;)
Thanks for that so RB can use a cover without any problems.
Any picture to compare?
Here are some pics of our Oz aerial.
(http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee287/camerooney/P1000981DesktopResolution.jpg)
(http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee287/camerooney/P1000982DesktopResolution.jpg)
Cam
Post by: eye30 on November 03, 2008, 18:39:37
Why didn't they put this on UK models as it would stop K***heads twanging the ariel etc.
At shops today went into Motorworld and had car covers on special offer.
Got a car top cover at the knocked down price of £4.68 ($10.92 AUD) should have been £14.99 ($35.00 AUD) see photo below.
Medium just not big enough so taking back to exchange for Large.
They also had full covers on special offer as well.
(http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr292/eye30/carcover.jpg)
Post by: teamgeorge on November 03, 2008, 23:28:04
Post by: Lakes on November 04, 2008, 09:03:41
Also noticed that the rental co at mascot airport are renting i30's so that has to be good as that has been corolla domain ( in that size) but next size down they use a lot of Getz so they must be proving dependable.
so Shambles and eye have no excuse now they can fly to SYDNEY hIRE AN I30 AND DRIVE TO bONDI bEACH FOR A HOT NEW YEARS EVE V
Post by: Shambles on November 04, 2008, 12:10:01
Post by: bez10y on November 04, 2008, 21:18:57
Post by: eye30 on November 04, 2008, 22:36:02
Quote from: "Lakes"
Shambles and eye have no excuse now they can fly to SYDNEY hIRE AN I30 AND DRIVE TO bONDI bEACH FOR A HOT NEW YEARS EVE V :lol:
Post by: camerooney on November 04, 2008, 23:11:58
Don't think it was someone on here though. It was an elderly lady
Post by: camerooney on November 05, 2008, 22:21:22
Never parked next to another i30 before...hehe
It had a tweed heads sticker on the back windscreen.
Anyone from here?
Post by: GURKHA17 on November 05, 2008, 23:06:38
Post by: camerooney on November 06, 2008, 04:56:05
:D
Post by: jay on November 06, 2008, 12:33:33
Post by: Lakes on November 06, 2008, 18:11:28
Quote from: "eye30"
Quote from: "Lakes"Shambles and eye have no excuse now they can fly to SYDNEY hIRE AN I30 AND DRIVE TO bONDI bEACH FOR A HOT NEW YEARS EVE V :lol:
:lol:
Post by: eye30 on November 06, 2008, 20:49:07
Quote from: "Lakes"
funny thing is all our christmas cards seem to have snow on them
They should show xmas in Oz i.e. youg ladies in cosies.
Post by: Shambles on November 06, 2008, 20:51:32
Quote from: "Lakes"
funny thing is all our christmas cards seem to have snow on them :lol:
Post by: EymaTeapot on November 11, 2008, 10:07:49
Had to share this with you. I was heading down Gungahlin drive tonight at about 5.50pm. I went through a traffic light and there on my right, stopped at the red light was a lovely Red SLX i30. I dont see them that often so I waved as I drove past, not sure if they saw me. Any way, I was still looking in the rear view mirror when my 12 year old son quickly pointed another coming towards us, this time a Vivid blue SLX. Cool I said to my son, Two i30's in the space of 100m, Three including the one we are driving. Before I could even finish the sentence, only 2 or three cars behind the previous, another i30, again vivid blue but this time an SX flew by.
I reckon maybe I see one or two a day now, but to see three, and my own all on the same stretch of road within only seconds of each other, really was good stuff
Post by: Dazzler on November 11, 2008, 10:27:54
I think it might be a computer virus..
Post by: camerooney on November 12, 2008, 00:16:59
I'm the same. I get excited when I see other i30's.
:lol:
Post by: EymaTeapot on November 12, 2008, 01:34:28
Quote from: "camerooney"
Lol Dazz..
I'm the same. I get excited when I see other i30's.
:lol:
Would be good to catch up
Post by: ras on November 12, 2008, 07:30:19
Parked next to one at Waratah shops and saw 2 in the space of 5 mins same Moonlight blue colour, did not catch the models but i think one was sx as it did not have alloys.
I wouls imagine the numbers are only going to increase as the back orders come in.
Post by: Thumper on November 12, 2008, 08:47:56
All I can say is, you'll know it's me, from either the front or the rear!
Post by: eye30 on November 12, 2008, 18:52:18
Quote from: "dazzling_darryl"
get a kick out of seeing other i30's on the road
I'd give anything to see another.
Post by: ras on November 16, 2008, 01:21:04
Had to work in sydney on friday nioght at saterday, on the way down i was passed by a Moonlight Blue with towball.
On the way back on saterday night i was passed again by a Grey SLX crdi with a female driver and male passanger (around 5.30pm). I had my CC set on 120kph and they both went passed going around 125-130kph. Neither made a look in my direction so prob not forum members.
Post by: Thumper on November 16, 2008, 01:33:38
Quote from: "camerooney"
I'm planning a trip down to Canberra perhaps in the next month, so who knows...
Might see Eyma or Thumper!
8-)
Post by: camerooney on November 16, 2008, 03:46:45
I'm going to be flatout this week with work, but I'll see how I go.
It would be a lovely drive down
According to Google Maps roughly 3 and a half hours from Nowra.
Probably less once you get going on the Hume.
Post by: drew1981 on November 16, 2008, 04:33:12
Post by: encountar on November 16, 2008, 05:18:37
Post by: ozsnowman on November 16, 2008, 05:55:29
Quote from: "dazzling_darryl"
we also get excited if we see Tiida's with body kits or nice alloys
Backs away slowly, not showing any fear :lol:
Post by: bez10y on November 16, 2008, 21:09:56
Post by: camerooney on November 16, 2008, 21:18:23
The other person did look, but I'm not sure if it was anyone from here
Post by: Dazzler on November 17, 2008, 09:54:51
Quote from: "ozsnowman"
Quote from: "dazzling_darryl"we also get excited if we see Tiida's with body kits or nice alloys
Backs away slowly, not showing any fear :lol: :o I could take that a few different ways :evil: