pym Member 332 Member For: 21y 11m 18d Location: Sydney, Australia Posted 16/07/04 01:39 AM Share Posted 16/07/04 01:39 AM Came across the following article...here.2 things... Quote Today, the job is done at night by a Saab 9000, driven at more than 220kmh to check there isn't too much grime on the runway.Why use a Saab...would be much more fun in a Tand can I have that job...sounds like a lot of fun, and all legal too. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/11842-airside-tarmac-tours/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
-carty nutter Member 1,966 Member For: 21y 5m 14d Location: Wagga Wagga Posted 16/07/04 02:42 AM Share Posted 16/07/04 02:42 AM I couldnt open the article...but sounds like a farily dangerous job... night time driving at 220kph to check for grime? what happens if you end up into a spin? Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/11842-airside-tarmac-tours/#findComment-143823 Share on other sites More sharing options...
-carty nutter Member 1,966 Member For: 21y 5m 14d Location: Wagga Wagga Posted 16/07/04 02:51 AM Share Posted 16/07/04 02:51 AM okcn open it but with this link... (I shoulda looked)http://sydney.citysearch.com.au/profile?id=26148 Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/11842-airside-tarmac-tours/#findComment-143829 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggy Member 47 Member For: 21y 1m 20d Location: Mount Annan , NSW Posted 16/07/04 04:56 AM Share Posted 16/07/04 04:56 AM Worked out there for 28 years and the only vehicles I have ever seen are Nissan Patrols and 4wd utes. And I do work nights often. Mind u it would be fun to take the t out there but SACL would book u for speeding. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/11842-airside-tarmac-tours/#findComment-143858 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty05 Member 228 Member For: 21y 5m 19d Location: The city of churches and TURBO XR'S Posted 16/07/04 08:33 AM Share Posted 16/07/04 08:33 AM The fricton test at adelaide used to be done with a GTHO!!!! Now they just use a crappy 4wd The ASA fireys once got asked if they want clearance for takeoff when they were testing their new ss ute Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/11842-airside-tarmac-tours/#findComment-143925 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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