Jump to content
SAU Community

Michinbury (great Western Hwy)

GTRAAH

By GTRAAH,
in New South Wales

 Share

Recommended Posts

dannyb Contributor

dannyb

Posted
Posted
IS this a fake speed camera? does anyone know for sure as its really old and there arnt even any warning signs around it

Im not 100% sure but i think its a heavy vehicle trip camera to stop truck drivers doing over there max hours for the day without breaks.......

MaTBoY Grand Master

MaTBoY

Posted
Posted

If you're talking about the camera near the M7 bridge it's a truck emission camera they've been trialling. They might use the housings to test other features on cameras but currently it's not a speed camera.

GTR-N1 Grand Master

GTR-N1

Posted
Posted
It is a truck camera moniters compression braking there's also 1 going down the mountain to wollongong....

^^^ Someone said this on talk-back radio too.

Another person stated that he rang up the RTA and said, "can you tell me what that camera is at such 'n such?"

RTA: "Where is it located again?"

John Citizen: "I said it's at such 'n such"

RTA: "I dunno. Are you sure it's a camera?"

John Citizen: "Yes it's a camera and it's at such 'n such"

RTA: "In that case, we'll send out a truck to investigate."

:yes:

oweban Grand Master

oweban

Posted
Posted
No, we pay tax to the thieving Labor Government that has been ruining the state of NSW for the last 15 years, but that's just my opinion. :D

As much as I'm a "Labor" person (to be honest, not so much them, just more "left-wing"), I agree with you there; State Labor is fkt.

Still don't know why they can't put a "u" in their name.

MBS206 Grand Master

MBS206

Posted
Posted
^^^ Someone said this on talk-back radio too.

Another person stated that he rang up the RTA and said, "can you tell me what that camera is at such 'n such?"

RTA: "Where is it located again?"

John Citizen: "I said it's at such 'n such"

RTA: "I dunno. Are you sure it's a camera?"

John Citizen: "Yes it's a camera and it's at such 'n such"

RTA: "In that case, we'll send out a truck to investigate."

:)

RTA didn't erect them.

DECC did, and they're not monitoring truck compression braking, they are monitoring noise levels of both trucks and cars.

GTR-N1 Grand Master

GTR-N1

Posted
Posted
RTA didn't erect them.

DECC did, and they're not monitoring truck compression braking, they are monitoring noise levels of both trucks and cars.

Thanks Matt...

But what's the difference between the Mt Ousley sound level detection equipment (of truck compression) compared to...

the noise monitoring equipment at Minchinbury? I can't distinguish. :D

MBS206 Grand Master

MBS206

Posted
Posted
Thanks Matt...

But what's the difference between the Mt Ousley sound level detection equipment (of truck compression) compared to...

the noise monitoring equipment at Minchinbury? I can't distinguish. :D

There won't be any.

The problem the DECC have with trucks is that whilst stationary, they may pass their noise emmisions, but when rolling, they become alot noiser. It's not just about compression braking, there's road noise, engine noise, they pick up the trucks quite easily who have leaking exhausts a LOT easier then employing 4 guys to wave every truck in and go over it at an inspection station.

Owen, you can't hear much of the trucks on the other sides of those walls. You'd be VERY surprised how good they are at taking out noise. If there's a worry about compression braking annoying neighbours, they put up signs stating "Please limit compression braking"

When coming down the Mt Ousley, the trucks aren't on compression brakes the whole way, that's why they're limited to low gear. When you come down there in a truck, you actually use the throttle coming down it. Until you drive a truck down there, it's hard to understand...

And Terry, there won't be a difference at all, they're both picking up noisy vehicles, as stated, it's not JUST for compression braking.

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share
Go to topic listing


  • Similar Content

  • Latest Posts

    • MBS206
      Comfortable replacement seats for R32 GTR

      By MBS206 · Posted

      A seat I find stupidly comfortable to sit in is the one in a friend's Merc Race Car. It even has the huge wings that wrap around your head. Best ever. Only issue is climbing through his scaffolding he put up in the doorway of the car... Ha ha ha. I sat in that seat for a couple of hours doing wiring. Another stupid comfortable seat I find, especially if my back is aching, is my OMP fixed back bucket seat too. I'll just sit on it when I'm exhausted in the garage sometimes to relax!
    • GTR_JOEY
      Comfortable replacement seats for R32 GTR

      By GTR_JOEY · Posted

      I just got off the phone with Dean from Vosta in Brisbane. They are the ones that do the replica seats and they have a shop full of seats for my to try out. Lovely guy.  I haven't decided whether to go genuine or replicas, I'm leaning towards Genuine at this point but who knows.  Also thinking the STRADIAs are the way to go VS the GIAS since they have a lower hip edge and would be easier to get into. Don't really like the idea of arm rests on the models to the right of this diagram either, maybe they can be removed?
    • MBS206
      ugently need expert / experienced opinion

      By MBS206 · Posted

      From my own first hand experience, keeping power for a fun Street able skyline down at a responsive low 200 wheel KW, is the best. It makes it super drive able through the twisties, you're not just smashing mass wheel spin, or only able to open the throttle for a split second before being at absurd speeds. That said, plenty of people like being morons at more than double the speed limit on public roads and hence are happy with 600whp and seeing 200kmh fly up frequently and fast. Also, at that low 200, a GTR can still do a decent quarter mile, and with a bit of fancy  clutch work (foot, not the parts) can still beat many many cars in a traffic light gp, even in the wet.
    • silviaz
      Using Trickle Chargers

      By silviaz · Posted

      Good news. So it went up to 16.2 volts as per the manual then dropped to 13.6v where it maintains that voltage. The sizzling sound stopped after that. All is looking ok. Car starts up same as usual.
    • Murray_Calavera
      Comfortable replacement seats for R32 GTR

      By Murray_Calavera · Posted

      As strange as this sounds (as they are fixed back), my Bride Xero CS seats are the most comfortable seats I've used.  I vote go genuine.  The only downside I've found is on very long drives, you can't reposition your body while driving. So even though its comfy, being locked in the same position eventually becomes uncomfortable. I find myself stopping every 3 or so hours to stretch my legs on long drives. 
×
×
  • Create New...