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Title: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: illyun on February 01, 2009, 11:43:33 pm: Who's coming? I'm hooked :driver:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: Hurdy on February 02, 2009, 10:35:04 am: I will if I can get out of work as I'm on shift that weekend. :sad:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: illyun on February 02, 2009, 12:57:25 pm: :signIWS: :signLOL: :grouphug: :sick: :evilgrin: :drinking: :confused: :chicken: :P :scared: :innocent: :mad: :mad: :grin: :grin: :jumpmove: :nerd: :rolleye: :driver:i have lost the plot!!!
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: SteveS on February 02, 2009, 12:59:27 pm: i may be able to make it!
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: bennylenny88 on February 02, 2009, 01:22:03 pm: im gonna probs come to this one :P if my cars alright and ive still got it haha
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: SteveP on February 02, 2009, 02:24:44 pm: ^^^ Yeh Yeh Benny we will believe it when we see it :wink: :P :P

I off on holiday when this is on so won't be attending but will definitely being getting back to Santa Pod as soon as the warmer weather arrives :happy2:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: illyun on February 02, 2009, 06:30:17 pm: Quote from: illyun on February 02, 2009, 12:57:25 pm
:signIWS: :signLOL: :grouphug: :sick: :evilgrin: :drinking: :confused: :chicken: :P :scared: :innocent: :mad: :mad: :grin: :grin: :jumpmove: :nerd: :rolleye: :driver:i have lost the plot!!!

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Sorry guys - thats my wife's post. She thinks I spend too much time on the forum :grin: :grin: :grin: :evilgrin: :grin:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: T88OMM on February 02, 2009, 07:01:13 pm: Im going for sure...convoy anyone?? :wink:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: vwrascal on February 02, 2009, 07:44:58 pm: in the words of quagmire 'oh rite' :P

count me in - tesco meet again?? I'll get out of bed a little earlier this time :sleepy:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: WhiteGTI on February 02, 2009, 07:48:22 pm: Looks interesting!

Also the GTI Festival is in July (i assume the 'Summer' one!).

Both sound like a good day out!
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: dan.payne on February 02, 2009, 08:12:24 pm: Bring it on :happy2:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: illyun on February 03, 2009, 11:40:06 am: Quote from: Hurdy on February 02, 2009, 10:35:04 am
I will if I can get out of work as I'm on shift that weekend. :sad:

Hmmm.. I'm sure we can all think of an excuse for you :evilgrin:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: jonnyc on February 19, 2009, 08:52:54 pm: Think we should get a list going for this one.. Not long now!

Also hows about stating what time your after too?? Im aiming for a 12.5 this time..

Illyun - ?
vwrascal - ?
Hurdy - ?
Steves - ?
T880MM - ?
WhiteGTI - ?
dan.payne - ?
Jonnyc - Aiming for 12.5
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: vwrascal on February 19, 2009, 08:58:07 pm: Think we should get a list going for this one.. Not long now!

Also hows about stating what time your after too??

Illyun - ?
vwrascal - lunchtime
Hurdy - ?
Steves - ?
T880MM - ?
WhiteGTI - ?
dan.payne - ?
Jonnyc - Aiming for 12.5
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: jonnyc on February 19, 2009, 09:01:17 pm: Quote from: vwrascal on February 19, 2009, 08:58:07 pm
vwrascal - lunchtime

:grin:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: Hurdy on February 19, 2009, 10:58:51 pm: Any time under 13.5 and I'll be happy :smiley:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: JPC on February 19, 2009, 11:03:27 pm: under 15 and im very happy! ;)
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: illyun on February 19, 2009, 11:18:00 pm: Quote from: vwrascal on February 19, 2009, 08:58:07 pm
Think we should get a list going for this one.. Not long now!

Also hows about stating what time your after too??

Illyun - 12.99
vwrascal - lunchtime
Hurdy - ?
Steves - ?
T880MM - ?
WhiteGTI - ?
dan.payne - ?
Jonnyc - Aiming for 12.5
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: Hurdy on February 20, 2009, 10:42:46 am: Quote from: illyun on February 19, 2009, 11:18:00 pm
Quote from: vwrascal on February 19, 2009, 08:58:07 pm
Think we should get a list going for this one.. Not long now!

Also hows about stating what time your after too??

Illyun - 12.99
vwrascal - lunchtime
Hurdy - ?
Steves - ?
T880MM - ?
WhiteGTI - ?
dan.payne - ?
Jonnyc - Aiming for 12.5

Are you stripping yours out and putting race tyres on then Illyun? :signLOL: :driver:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: Hurdy on February 20, 2009, 10:44:19 am: Illyun - 12.99
vwrascal - lunchtime
Hurdy - 13.5 @ 110+mph
Steves - ?
T880MM - ?
WhiteGTI - ?
dan.payne - ?
Jonnyc - Aiming for 12.5
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: GTIjames on February 20, 2009, 04:26:43 pm: Illyun - 12.99
vwrascal - lunchtime
Hurdy - 13.5 @ 110+mph
Steves - ?
T880MM - ?
WhiteGTI - ?
dan.payne - ?
Jonnyc - Aiming for 12.5
GtiJames - 13's

am up for this should have a couple of extra goodies on by then to help me on the way :happy2:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: WhiteGTI on February 21, 2009, 08:10:56 am: :sad: :sad: I can't get off work unfortunately :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: Tfsi_Mike on February 21, 2009, 10:09:08 am: Would love to but is my medals parade. Arrive germany a few days before from Afghanistan. :jumpmove: If it was a few days later id be there! :sad:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: xxx_mojo_xxx on February 21, 2009, 01:15:54 pm: Hi folks,

I may be able to come. What are the details - location, time, etc.?
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: SteveS on February 21, 2009, 02:02:20 pm: think im going to get my car mapped very soon as the weather is that bit nicer ;)
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: illyun on February 24, 2009, 12:04:26 am: Quote from: Hurdy on February 20, 2009, 10:42:46 am

Are you stripping yours out and putting race tyres on then Illyun? :signLOL: :driver:

Something along those lines :wink: Although I had a scare this week when my contract renewal was stalled and I worked for a week without pay which is why I've been a bit quiet on here as I've been too busy applying for jobs :surprised: I think its a practice run for later this year so I am in two minds now about going all out... I was intending on the following:

Race Spec Engine Mounts from VWR
Polybushes all round
Front mounts to give neg camber
CF Bonnet
Lightweight alloys shod with road-legal slicks :evilgrin: :evilgrin:
Back seats out - thats happenning because its free :laugh:
Fuel tank only 1/4 full unlike last time when I forgot and filled the bloody tank to the brim :confused:
Boost on 8 or 9 instead of 5 like last time.. with Stage 2+
More than one measly run down the strip :grin: :grin: :grin:

I was hoping to get very close to under 13s if not achieving it with all that... I think the polybushes and lightweight alloys may have to be dropped though out of financial precaution.
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: Sunglasses Ron on February 24, 2009, 03:23:05 pm: Sounds like you're going to be a busy man Illyun.. :wink: Also good to see we have a few 1/4 mile whores now too.. :grin:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: Hurdy on February 24, 2009, 03:40:47 pm: Illyun, I seriously thought you'd have bettered my time with the Quaife in tow last time out.

I think 13 seconds for you isn't out of the question with a good launch :happy2:

113mph terminal definitely shows potential though 8)
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: Sunglasses Ron on February 24, 2009, 04:50:27 pm: Think it would of helped if he didn't have the Sirious Star's oil reserve in his fuel tank and was running more than 1 psi boost thanks to having his Revo setting on 5.. :grin:
I'm expecting good times from this car with the right launch etc.. Can I have a go, please, can I...??? :party: :party: :party: :grin:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: illyun on February 25, 2009, 11:57:23 pm: Quote from: Vtec Abuser on February 24, 2009, 04:50:27 pm
Can I have a go, please, can I...??? :party: :party: :party: :grin:

You may indeed... I hope a queue doesn't form :grin: :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: DanGB on February 26, 2009, 10:05:45 am: Im tempted lol... just started my weight saving tasks :)

ow many runs do you reckon can be had?
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: joesgti on February 26, 2009, 10:13:02 am: might be in generva for this so not sure if i can make it! 50/50

if i do come id hope for 14.2!! :happy2:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: jonnyc on February 26, 2009, 04:55:04 pm: Quote from: DanGB on February 26, 2009, 10:05:45 am
Im tempted lol... just started my weight saving tasks :)

ow many runs do you reckon can be had?

Definitely come along mate.. Would be a good heads up against mine??

I think even if its busy you could get 6 runs morning and 6 runs in the afternoon.. Thats if you were doing a run and then rejoining the que right away..
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: DanGB on February 27, 2009, 12:11:58 pm: Ive provisionally put my name down for the SCN stand. :)

Will have to meet up with you 'orrible lot though

Im aiming for a 12.970 :P
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: Phil Mcavity on March 05, 2009, 07:40:59 pm: No go for me :ashamed:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: jonnyc on March 05, 2009, 07:50:51 pm: Illyun - 12.99
vwrascal - lunchtime
Hurdy - 13.5 @ 110+mph
Steves - ?
T880MM - ?
WhiteGTI - ?
dan.payne - ?
Jonnyc - Aiming for 12.5
GtiJames - 13's
JoesGTI - 14.2
DanGB - 12.970 :P
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: jonnyc on March 06, 2009, 03:19:20 pm: Do we need to get ourselves a stand for this??

Just looks like its going to be a pretty busy event, dont want to miss out..

Jonny
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: Hurdy on March 06, 2009, 03:51:02 pm: I'm on the Golfgti.co.uk stand for this....as usual :happy2:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: MAT ED30 on March 06, 2009, 03:52:23 pm: Quote from: Hurdy on March 06, 2009, 03:51:02 pm
I'm on the Golfgti.co.uk stand for this....as usual :happy2:

Traitor :P

:wink:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: Hurdy on March 06, 2009, 04:21:10 pm: Quote from: MAT ED30 on March 06, 2009, 03:52:23 pm
Quote from: Hurdy on March 06, 2009, 03:51:02 pm
I'm on the Golfgti.co.uk stand for this....as usual :happy2:

Traitor :P

:wink:

:sad: :sad: :sad: You've hurt my feelings now! :sad: :sad: :sad:

Only kidding :signLOL: :P
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: T88OMM on March 09, 2009, 01:02:36 pm: Me and Jay are definately coming along :happy2:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: T88OMM on March 10, 2009, 09:47:38 am: Joe, Luca, Gaz, or anyone else. If you are coming along fancy a convoy down?? We can meet others along on the way as we did last time :happy2: Just let me know if anyone is interested and we can start a new thread. Krispy Kremes at Traff can be the trusty meeting place as usual and we can pick others up on the M6 :happy2: :laugh:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: dan.payne on March 10, 2009, 09:50:55 am: Quote from: T88OMM on March 10, 2009, 09:47:38 am
Joe, Luca, Gaz, or anyone else. If you are coming along fancy a convoy down?? We can meet others along on the way as we did last time :happy2: Just let me know if anyone is interested and we can start a new thread. Krispy Kremes at Traff can be the trusty meeting place as usual and we can pick others up on the M6 :happy2: :laugh:

Yes sounds good I will make the convoy this time :laugh:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: T88OMM on March 10, 2009, 09:57:51 am: Quote from: dan.payne on March 10, 2009, 09:50:55 am
Quote from: T88OMM on March 10, 2009, 09:47:38 am
Joe, Luca, Gaz, or anyone else. If you are coming along fancy a convoy down?? We can meet others along on the way as we did last time :happy2: Just let me know if anyone is interested and we can start a new thread. Krispy Kremes at Traff can be the trusty meeting place as usual and we can pick others up on the M6 :happy2: :laugh:

Yes sounds good I will make the convoy this time :laugh:

You are not allowed Dan! I will be shedding tears along the way if you come :grin: :sad:

No seriously I will get a new thread started :happy2:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: xxx_mojo_xxx on March 10, 2009, 04:09:41 pm: T88OMM - Can I join the convoy? :driver:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: T88OMM on March 10, 2009, 04:32:58 pm: Quote from: xxx_mojo_xxx on March 10, 2009, 04:09:41 pm
T88OMM - Can I join the convoy? :driver:

Course you can matey, anyone is welcome. Put your name down on the thread in the link below:

http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=2909.0

You going to be meeting us at Trafford Centre or somewhere along the M6? :happy2:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: xxx_mojo_xxx on March 10, 2009, 10:33:40 pm: T88OMM, thank you!

Before I add myself to the thread link...I should let you know I'll be travelling from Luton on the M1, so the M6 is probably a stretch to far to meet up.

Are there any other points to link up?
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: T88OMM on March 11, 2009, 10:03:37 am: Quote from: xxx_mojo_xxx on March 10, 2009, 10:33:40 pm
T88OMM, thank you!

Before I add myself to the thread link...I should let you know I'll be travelling from Luton on the M1, so the M6 is probably a stretch to far to meet up.

Are there any other points to link up?

Leave it with me matey I will have to have a look at the route :happy2:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: xxx_mojo_xxx on March 11, 2009, 12:50:46 pm: Cheers matey... I'm looking forward to this. Never been to one of these events before - so don't know what to expect!!! Any suggestions on what I shoul dbring apart from myself and the GTI?
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: dan.payne on March 12, 2009, 11:25:13 am: Quote from: xxx_mojo_xxx on March 11, 2009, 12:50:46 pm
Cheers matey... I'm looking forward to this. Never been to one of these events before - so don't know what to expect!!! Any suggestions on what I shoul dbring apart from myself and the GTI?

A warm coat as sometimes it can get windy down there as its quite an open place. Money for dinner/drinks and a camera :happy2:

Cant think of anything else :smiley:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: xxx_mojo_xxx on March 12, 2009, 03:36:05 pm: Cool! Whose bringing the BAG BABES?
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: DanGB on March 14, 2009, 11:05:12 am: Cant wait for this, power mods are done, just the wheels and tyres to go on.. JohnnyC watch out here I come. :evilgrin:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: T88OMM on March 14, 2009, 10:02:21 pm: Quote from: DanGB on March 14, 2009, 11:05:12 am
Cant wait for this, power mods are done, just the wheels and tyres to go on.. JohnnyC watch out here I come. :evilgrin:

This should be an interesting one! :drool: :drool:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: dan.payne on March 14, 2009, 10:36:16 pm: Quote from: xxx_mojo_xxx on March 12, 2009, 03:36:05 pm
Cool! Whose bringing the BAG BABES?

Bag babes? :confused:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: jonnyc on March 15, 2009, 02:37:58 am: Quote from: DanGB on March 14, 2009, 11:05:12 am
Cant wait for this, power mods are done, just the wheels and tyres to go on.. JohnnyC watch out here I come. :evilgrin:

Hey I can't wait to beat another bt car with my little ed30 hehe..

Na in all seriousness mate it should be a good laugh, looking forward to having a nose over your car if that's ok!! : )
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: vwrascal on March 15, 2009, 08:44:08 am: Illyun - 12.99
vwrascal - under 14.84
Hurdy - 13.5 @ 110+mph
Steves - ?
T880MM - ?
WhiteGTI - ?
dan.payne - ?
Jonnyc - Aiming for 12.5
GtiJames - 13's
JoesGTI - 14.2
DanGB - 12.970
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: T88OMM on March 15, 2009, 11:30:16 am: Just to let you know guys I will not be running at the Pod. I am just gonna be spectating. There is really no point whatsoever in my car, it has all of about 2 BHP! :grin: When it has been mapped and had a few other mods maybe, but for now I will save the embarassment :happy2: :laugh:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: DanGB on March 15, 2009, 06:09:19 pm: Lets hope I can still make it, I broke down twice this weekend :laugh:

1st time coil pack, second time vacumum hose came off.
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: SteveS on March 15, 2009, 06:19:57 pm: :driver:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: xxx_mojo_xxx on March 15, 2009, 07:42:10 pm: Quote from: dan.payne on March 14, 2009, 10:36:16 pm
Quote from: xxx_mojo_xxx on March 12, 2009, 03:36:05 pm
Cool! Whose bringing the BAG BABES?

Meant to type in VAG BABES... The excitment must of got the better of me... :rolleye:

Bag babes? :confused:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: jonnyc on March 16, 2009, 01:48:32 am: Quote from: DanGB on March 15, 2009, 06:09:19 pm
Lets hope I can still make it, I broke down twice this weekend :laugh:

1st time coil pack, second time vacumum hose came off.

Hey! No excuses!! :wink:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: dan.payne on March 16, 2009, 10:38:27 am: Quote from: xxx_mojo_xxx on March 15, 2009, 07:42:10 pm
Quote from: dan.payne on March 14, 2009, 10:36:16 pm
Quote from: xxx_mojo_xxx on March 12, 2009, 03:36:05 pm
Cool! Whose bringing the BAG BABES?

Meant to type in VAG BABES... The excitment must of got the better of me... :rolleye:

Bag babes? :confused:

:grin:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: dan.payne on March 17, 2009, 11:29:53 am: Just to confirm do we have a stand? :signLOL:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: WhiteGTI on March 17, 2009, 06:39:45 pm: Oh, i didnt realise my name was down for this! Tom's post in my other thread reminded me that I commented about this event a while back.

Doesn't look like I will be able to get the time off work, had to take last Sunday off due to a close friend's wedding, so doubt I can blag another day! :sad: :sad:

Sowwie :embarrassed: :embarrassed: :embarrassed: :embarrassed:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: Greeners on March 17, 2009, 10:04:46 pm: Quote from: WhiteGTI on March 17, 2009, 06:39:45 pm
Oh, i didnt realise my name was down for this! Tom's post in my other thread reminded me that I commented about this event a while back.

Doesn't look like I will be able to get the time off work, had to take last Sunday off due to a close friend's wedding, so doubt I can blag another day! :sad: :sad:

Sowwie :embarrassed: :embarrassed: :embarrassed: :embarrassed:

That's a shame mate, you missed UD too! Where's Paul these days? He hiding again? :signLOL:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: WhiteGTI on March 20, 2009, 11:50:35 am: Quote from: Greenouse on March 17, 2009, 10:04:46 pm
Quote from: WhiteGTI on March 17, 2009, 06:39:45 pm
Oh, i didnt realise my name was down for this! Tom's post in my other thread reminded me that I commented about this event a while back.

Doesn't look like I will be able to get the time off work, had to take last Sunday off due to a close friend's wedding, so doubt I can blag another day! :sad: :sad:

Sowwie :embarrassed: :embarrassed: :embarrassed: :embarrassed:

That's a shame mate, you missed UD too! Where's Paul these days? He hiding again? :signLOL:

Yeah is a shame :sad: 3rd Forum meet..........I'm 100% there!

Pauline is about somewhere, I don't think he finds the time to come online much because of our uni work, whereas I'm a lazy f*cker and never do the work - hence why I spend so much time on here! Think he's just got some professional photos of his car done, so he will post them up soon! 8) 8) 8)
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: SteveS on March 21, 2009, 02:33:01 pm: is there a mk5golfgti stand??? :rolleye:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: SteveP on March 21, 2009, 08:57:32 pm: ^^^ Nope nothing formally arranged for this one. :smiley:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: SteveS on March 21, 2009, 09:04:47 pm: well thats disapointing!
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: SteveP on March 21, 2009, 09:06:38 pm: Simple answer is if you want one your welcome to organise it, I can't as I am off on Holiday :drinking:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: SteveS on March 21, 2009, 09:10:33 pm: lol, if i knew how...
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: SteveP on March 21, 2009, 09:11:16 pm: http://www.vwaction.com/gtispring/clubs.htm :happy2:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: SteveS on March 21, 2009, 09:12:42 pm: wont it be to late? by monday....
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: vwrascal on March 21, 2009, 09:20:20 pm: ^^^^ DO IT, DO IT, DO IT - this will make a good base for everyone to meet - fly the flag for mk5golfgti.co.uk

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Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: SteveS on March 21, 2009, 09:23:35 pm: im QUITE happy to make the call, aslong as, ppl want it and will bother to show on the stand... people always let the organisers down by no shows..
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: Sunglasses Ron on March 22, 2009, 08:15:38 pm: Looks like I maybe missing this as my mate is no longer going and he was my lift :sad:.. Unless anyone who is travelling southbound on the A1 fancies a hitchhiker? :grin:

On a positive note though, I went to the Pod today (The Fast Show) and managed to bang in a 13.1 @ 109mph, so a new PB for me.. :wink: :laugh:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: Phil Mcavity on March 22, 2009, 08:17:52 pm: Any news ben on your court case??
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: WhiteGTI on March 22, 2009, 08:18:22 pm: :surprised: :surprised: :surprised: Decent time Ben!! :happy2:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: Top Cat on March 22, 2009, 08:20:05 pm: Quote from: Phil Mcavity on March 22, 2009, 08:17:52 pm
Any news ben on your court case??

Their goes any chance of him hitching a lift :signLOL:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: SteveS on March 22, 2009, 08:21:28 pm: hahaaa
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: Sunglasses Ron on March 22, 2009, 08:24:43 pm: Quote from: Top Cat on March 22, 2009, 08:20:05 pm
Quote from: Phil Mcavity on March 22, 2009, 08:17:52 pm
Any news ben on your court case??

Their goes any chance of him hitching a lift :signLOL:

I'll leave the cut up torso at home I promise.. lol

Court case is on tuesday Steve. Looks like 12 months of public transport for me though.. :sad: Oh and apparantly there is a good chance the national press are going to be there as the Police have tipped them off.. :confused: You'd think there would be more interesting things going on in the world than a video of me putting my foot down on a empty DC in a straight line for 10-15 secs.. :surprised:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: Phil Mcavity on March 22, 2009, 08:27:03 pm: FFS :sad:.

havent they got anything better to do! :mad:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: Sunglasses Ron on March 22, 2009, 08:30:36 pm: Quote from: Phil Mcavity on March 22, 2009, 08:27:03 pm
FFS :sad:.

havent they got anything better to do! :mad:

Obviously not.. :fighting: Oh well..
If SteveP wants me to hold up a Mk5GolfGTI banner up for the photos I could see if I can get the site some publicity.. :grin: Although it's not really the publicity the site wants to be fair.. :sad:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: xxx_mojo_xxx on March 22, 2009, 09:58:54 pm: Quote from: xxx_mojo_xxx on March 10, 2009, 10:33:40 pm
T88OMM, thank you!

Before I add myself to the thread link...I should let you know I'll be travelling from Luton on the M1, so the M6 is probably a stretch to far to meet up.

Are there any other points to link up?

Hi mate,

Did you get a chance to work out where I might join the procession, and what time?

Cheers :driver:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: Top Cat on March 22, 2009, 10:19:59 pm: Quote from: xxx_mojo_xxx on March 22, 2009, 09:58:54 pm
Quote from: xxx_mojo_xxx on March 10, 2009, 10:33:40 pm
T88OMM, thank you!

Before I add myself to the thread link...I should let you know I'll be travelling from Luton on the M1, so the M6 is probably a stretch to far to meet up.

Are there any other points to link up?

Hi mate,

Did you get a chance to work out where I might join the procession, and what time?

Cheers :driver:

Mojo are you not from Luton. :smiley: they turn off the M1 long before your junction, you need to join the convoy from darn sarf :wink:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: xxx_mojo_xxx on March 22, 2009, 10:28:22 pm: What time will the convoy reach M1 J15? I could try and link up there...
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: Hedge on March 22, 2009, 10:56:55 pm: If I am going straight to the pod I will turn off at the A509.
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: T88OMM on March 22, 2009, 11:38:04 pm: Quote from: Vtec Abuser on March 22, 2009, 08:24:43 pm
Quote from: Top Cat on March 22, 2009, 08:20:05 pm
Quote from: Phil Mcavity on March 22, 2009, 08:17:52 pm
Any news ben on your court case??

Their goes any chance of him hitching a lift :signLOL:

I'll leave the cut up torso at home I promise.. lol

Court case is on tuesday Steve. Looks like 12 months of public transport for me though.. :sad: Oh and apparantly there is a good chance the national press are going to be there as the Police have tipped them off.. :confused: You'd think there would be more interesting things going on in the world than a video of me putting my foot down on a empty DC in a straight line for 10-15 secs.. :surprised:

I am outraged by your case Ben, it is a complete joke! The press being notified just tops it all for me. Feel for you matey :happy2:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: john_o on March 24, 2009, 10:58:48 am: http://uk.weather.com/weather/10day-Wellingborough-NN29

Sunday 29 March
British Summer Time Begins
Forecast
Rain / Snow
High 9Ã‚Â°C
Low 2Ã‚Â°C
Chance of Precip.
60 %

lol its like deja vu , hopefully it will change as it gets nearer........

NOTE : BRITISH SUMMER TIME SO BE CAREFUL WITH MEETING TIMES ETC if you havent changed you alarm clocks/watches.
Clocks go forward 1hr ....
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: jonnyc on March 24, 2009, 11:27:39 am: Quote from: Vtec Abuser on March 22, 2009, 08:15:38 pm
Looks like I maybe missing this as my mate is no longer going and he was my lift :sad:.. Unless anyone who is travelling southbound on the A1 fancies a hitchhiker? :grin:

On a positive note though, I went to the Pod today (The Fast Show) and managed to bang in a 13.1 @ 109mph, so a new PB for me.. :wink: :laugh:

Right lane?? :wink: :wink: :wink:

Really sorry to hear that they have taken the decision to enforce the ban, really is a case of wasting time, I would suggest that if they put something in the press you should retaliate by working out exactly how much money was spent on your case, then cross referencing it to other far more serious cases.. Sounds like someone seriously had a bee in their bonnet about this one!
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: MAT ED30 on March 24, 2009, 11:37:00 am: Just sent Ben a txt to wish him luck today :grouphug:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: Sunglasses Ron on March 24, 2009, 11:41:58 am: Cheers Mat, much appreciated.. :happy2: haven't got that number anymore, but cheers anyway bud.. already been on all the local and regional radio stations this morning, can only imagine it will get worse come this evening.. But can't say i'm overbothered about what people think (even if it was a idiotic offence on my behalf). Just concentrating on them keeping it at 12 months and hope that the pressence of the press doesn't influence the judge to go all out and let rip on me.. :sad:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: MAT ED30 on March 24, 2009, 11:45:23 am: oh cock that not good mate oh well i think they might make an example of you with the press being there the fookers but keep us informed mate :happy2:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: T88OMM on March 24, 2009, 11:52:38 am: Good luck Ben :happy2:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: gazbutS3 on March 24, 2009, 11:56:56 am: best of luck Ben :happy2:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: john_o on March 24, 2009, 12:05:07 pm: yeah , stiff upper lip n all that , you dont deserve such harsh treatment.
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: Sunglasses Ron on March 24, 2009, 12:08:31 pm: Cheers guys, means a lot..
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: JPC on March 24, 2009, 12:09:52 pm: good luck mate
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: jonnyc on March 24, 2009, 12:16:18 pm: Quote from: Vtec Abuser on March 24, 2009, 12:08:31 pm
Cheers guys, means a lot..

Sorry, thought it had been decided.. Best of luck mate! :happy2:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: wigit on March 24, 2009, 12:24:03 pm: Quote from: Vtec Abuser on March 24, 2009, 12:08:31 pm
Cheers guys, means a lot..

best of british, f#cking media in this country sucks
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: stealthwolf on March 24, 2009, 12:57:34 pm: Mate, good luck to you for the case.

Hope the media doesn't make a meal out of it.

Where's the case gonna take place?
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: stealthwolf on March 24, 2009, 12:58:46 pm: Quote from: john_o on March 24, 2009, 10:58:48 am
NOTE : BRITISH SUMMER TIME SO BE CAREFUL WITH MEETING TIMES ETC if you havent changed you alarm clocks/watches.
Clocks go forward 1hr ....

Goddammit. I was hoping no one would notice, so everyone would get up late, so I could some free goes before everyone else got there!

Do I have to sign up/buy tickets or anything to attend this meet?
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: Greeners on March 24, 2009, 01:39:18 pm: All the best Ben.........

:angry015: to the law and the media :angry015:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: Hurdy on March 24, 2009, 03:51:38 pm: Not sure if you've already been in front of the Beak Ben :confused: but hope it goes/went well for you mate :smiley:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: Sunglasses Ron on March 24, 2009, 04:11:00 pm: Thanks again guys...
Thanks to the media presence the judge felt inclined to make a example of me and issue me 15 months ban and Ã‚Â£865 fine too :sad:. So looks like I shall be missing a few shows/meets etc, but I only have myself to blame and could of been worse as I norrowly missed a 2 year ban by all accounts..
There was about 6 reporters there BBC/Calender/Local papers etc so epect to see me on TV etc soon.. :ashamed: Even though they have the details all wrong and say I was charged for doing 130mph when in fact it was 115mph, CNUTS :fighting:)

(sorry to hijack thread by the way guys, but didn't really want to start a new thread and gain anymore interest than I already have :sad:)
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: MAT ED30 on March 24, 2009, 04:12:49 pm: Quote from: Vtec Abuser on March 24, 2009, 04:11:00 pm
Thanks again guys...
Thanks to the media presence the judge felt inclined to make a example of me and issue me 15 months ban and Ã‚Â£865 fine too :sad:. So looks like I shall be missing a few shows/meets etc, but I only have myself to blame and could of been worse as I norrowly missed a 2 year ban by all accounts..
There was about 6 reporters there BBC/Calender/Local papers etc so epect to see me on TV etc soon.. :ashamed:

i heard it on the radio just now and put a post up but took it off as i felt tight :ashamed:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: markymark on March 24, 2009, 04:14:56 pm: Sorry to hear the judgement Ben :sad:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: jhtrophy on March 24, 2009, 04:15:24 pm: sorry to hear mate.
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: Hurdy on March 24, 2009, 04:24:34 pm: Sh!t, that sucks the big one Ben :sad:

I bet that if the profile hadn't been lifted out of all proportion that you'd have ended up with a 12 month ban and a Ã‚Â£500 fine.
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: dan.payne on March 24, 2009, 04:25:16 pm: Sorry to hear that mate.

Take it this is you then?

http://www.thelondonpaper.com/cs/Satellite/london/news/article/1157160526765?packedargs=aid%3D1157160526765%26suffix%3DArticleController (http://www.thelondonpaper.com/cs/Satellite/london/news/article/1157160526765?packedargs=aid%3D1157160526765%26suffix%3DArticleController)
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: gazbutS3 on March 24, 2009, 04:49:49 pm: That stinks Ben, sorry to hear that :sad:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: Sunglasses Ron on March 24, 2009, 04:50:30 pm: :ashamed: Unfortunately so mate :ashamed: Not the proudest moment of my life have to say. Seems that the news spreads fast but doesn't seem to travel as fast for people who rape and murder etc.. :confused:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: john_o on March 24, 2009, 04:54:39 pm: they could at least have posted the car type or your 1/4 mile time :smiley: (trying to make you feel better!)
feel for you ben , thats a real knock.
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: Phil Mcavity on March 24, 2009, 05:43:33 pm: Really sad news Ben. Feel for you mate.
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: Sunglasses Ron on March 24, 2009, 05:47:15 pm: Well if you want to hear the media's side to it (where the speed etc is wrong for a start) then it'll be on the evening news tonight for most of you (including the vid too :ashamed:)..
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: Phil Mcavity on March 24, 2009, 05:52:35 pm: what bbc region are you ben?
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: T88OMM on March 24, 2009, 06:18:38 pm: I cannot believe all this, why are the media making such a big deal of it :angry015: :angry015: :angry015: :angry015:

There are far worse things that go on everyday in this country that the media would not even sniff at, WTF!! :confused:

Sorry to hear about it Ben :sad:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: Sunglasses Ron on March 24, 2009, 06:29:15 pm: Cheers Tom.. They are a joke though, you're right.. :fighting:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: Top Cat on March 24, 2009, 06:43:40 pm: Just got in, i feel for you bud :chicken: I hope it doesn't intrude on the other parts of your life to much. :sad:
Make sure you still come to all the meets if you can, i am sure some one can give you a lift. :wink:
at least you would then be around lots of people who understand exactly what it is you actually did, rather than people who will just judge you. :smiley:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: Sunglasses Ron on March 24, 2009, 07:18:20 pm: I'll still be showing my face guys, you won't get rid of me that easily.. :grin: Good bunch of lads on here and as TC says, at least they understand all the details rather than just the headline.. :sad:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: vwrascal on March 24, 2009, 07:19:09 pm: sorry to hear that ben :sad:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: VC on March 24, 2009, 07:24:10 pm: i tuned in and it was a bit of a witch hunt on your local news mate
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: Sunglasses Ron on March 24, 2009, 07:56:50 pm: Could say that mate.. At least they showed the vid so people could make they're own judgement, rather than go off a bull$hit media title that made it sound 100 times worse.. :fighting:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: vwrascal on March 24, 2009, 08:08:49 pm: I hope this is not in bad taste ben, but can I see the video?
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: VC on March 24, 2009, 08:19:49 pm: on a lighter note, i liked the cut of your jib...very dapper :grin:

(not at all like Bart Simpson on parents evening :P)
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: Greeners on March 24, 2009, 09:14:21 pm: Quote from: Very Cherry on March 24, 2009, 08:19:49 pm
on a lighter note, i liked the cut of your jib...very dapper :grin:

(not at all like Bart Simpson on parents evening :P)

Which BBC region is it? :confused:

Oh and Ben, this whole thing is sh1te mate and if you need a lift to any shows I'd be glad to help out (if I can :wink:).
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: MAT ED30 on March 24, 2009, 09:54:26 pm: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/lincolnshire/7960699.stm
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: MAT ED30 on March 24, 2009, 09:58:41 pm: they cant do u again as its on the bbc now
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: wigit on March 24, 2009, 10:21:48 pm: ben got to say you have conducted yourself with dignity fella in realtion to this having seen it
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: VC on March 24, 2009, 10:38:18 pm: how did they prove your speed and what about the audi driver?
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: stealthwolf on March 24, 2009, 11:03:58 pm: Quote from: Very Cherry on March 24, 2009, 10:38:18 pm
how did they prove your speed and what about the audi driver?
Apparently they used the markings of the road to calculate the speed (if you know the distance between say two lampposts and the time taken to pass between them, you can get a rough idea of the speed).

What I wanna know about is the Audi.

Harsh charges - they've come down on you harder than they have for other people doing faster speeds.
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: WhiteGTI on March 25, 2009, 07:29:06 am: Sorry to hear that Ben. What a disgrace that they've made so much of a deal about this :sad: :sad: :sad:

Just reading the BBC article, it says that they got the video from the file sharing website - so does that mean that the police weren't actually active on the forum, but just your video host? (i cant remember if it was put on youtube, or another similar site)

Also, what happened to the Audi??

And I wonder which b@stard 'tipped them off' about your video.......

:grouphug: :grouphug:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: T88OMM on March 25, 2009, 09:36:26 am: I was watching Road Wars last night and some nobhead who was a disqualified driver who tried to evade the police but got caught after smashing his car up only got a 12 month ban. WTF is going on!! :surprised:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: SteveS on March 25, 2009, 10:39:02 am: total bolox, where did they even find the vid ?
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: MAT ED30 on March 25, 2009, 10:43:10 am: Quote from: SteveS on March 25, 2009, 10:39:02 am
total bolox, where did they even find the vid ?

you would not believe me if i told how they got hold of if :surprised: let Ben tell u later
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: joesgti on March 25, 2009, 11:10:52 am: sorry to hear it ben, its an absolute p!ss take how the media have reported all this!! :angry015: :angry015: :angry015: :angry015:

really gutted for you :sad: if you want a lift to any meets RR days etc then id be happy to pick you up. keep you chin up, 15 months aint toooo long. :happy2:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: WhiteGTI on March 25, 2009, 11:13:58 am: Quote from: MAT ED30 on March 25, 2009, 10:43:10 am
Quote from: SteveS on March 25, 2009, 10:39:02 am
total bolox, where did they even find the vid ?

you would not believe me if i told how they got hold of if :surprised: let Ben tell u later

hmmmmm :confused: :confused: :confused:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: Greeners on March 26, 2009, 07:51:01 pm: Can everyone please agree not to mention the result of the Grand Prix on Sunday :happy2:

As a punch in the neck often offends! :laugh: :P :signLOL:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: vwrascal on March 26, 2009, 08:25:04 pm: Whats happened to Mk5golfgti.co.uk ' s good old fashioned LIST procedure??

Illyun - 12.99
vwrascal - under 14.84
Hurdy - 13.5 @ 110+mph
Steves - ?
T880MM - ?
WhiteGTI - ?
dan.payne - ?
Jonnyc - Aiming for 12.5
GtiJames - 13's
JoesGTI - 14.2
DanGB - 12.970

Only these 11 attending! come on now - may the list be with you :chicken:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: Hurdy on March 26, 2009, 08:28:30 pm: It's 10 now as I am working :sad:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: MAT ED30 on March 26, 2009, 08:30:14 pm: Quote from: Hurdy on March 26, 2009, 08:28:30 pm
It's 10 now as I am working :sad:

oh balls
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: vwrascal on March 26, 2009, 08:31:00 pm: oh thats a shame john, I thought you were gonna try and beat your record of 21 runs :P
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: Top Cat on March 26, 2009, 08:33:35 pm: Quote from: vwrascal on March 26, 2009, 08:31:00 pm
oh thats a shame john, I thought you were gonna try and beat your record of 21 runs :P

:grin: :signLOL:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: stealthwolf on March 26, 2009, 08:34:33 pm: What time does the place open?

Do I have to do anything beforehand to get some runs or do I just turn up on the day?
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: Hurdy on March 26, 2009, 08:35:38 pm: Quote from: stealthwolf on March 26, 2009, 08:34:33 pm
What time does the place open?

Do I have to do anything beforehand to get some runs or do I just turn up on the day?

Just turn up on the day and don't forget your licence :happy2:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: Hurdy on March 26, 2009, 08:36:46 pm: Quote from: Top Cat on March 26, 2009, 08:33:35 pm
Quote from: vwrascal on March 26, 2009, 08:31:00 pm
oh thats a shame john, I thought you were gonna try and beat your record of 21 runs :P

:grin: :signLOL:

No chance of 21 runs at Spring fest. The queue by 10am for the strip is like the M25 at rush hour :scared:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: vwrascal on March 26, 2009, 08:37:37 pm: Quote from: Hurdy on March 26, 2009, 08:36:46 pm
Quote from: Top Cat on March 26, 2009, 08:33:35 pm
Quote from: vwrascal on March 26, 2009, 08:31:00 pm
oh thats a shame john, I thought you were gonna try and beat your record of 21 runs :P

:grin: :signLOL:

No chance of 21 runs at Spring fest. The queue by 10am for the strip is like the M25 at rush hour :scared:

:signLOL:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: stealthwolf on March 26, 2009, 08:39:09 pm: Quote from: Hurdy on March 26, 2009, 08:35:38 pm
Just turn up on the day and don't forget your licence :happy2:

Don't need the crappy paper counterpart do I?
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: Hurdy on March 26, 2009, 08:43:11 pm: Quote from: stealthwolf on March 26, 2009, 08:39:09 pm
Quote from: Hurdy on March 26, 2009, 08:35:38 pm
Just turn up on the day and don't forget your licence :happy2:

Don't need the crappy paper counterpart do I?

From their site....

"The only thing you need to go drag racing at the famous Santa Pod Raceway is a valid UK driving licence, Ã‚Â£10 for admission and a Ã‚Â£25 signing-on fee. You'll be entitled to unlimited runs or as many as your nerves will allow! After each run you'll receive a personal performance print-out showing your reaction times to the start lights, 60ft, 1/4 mile, 1/8 mile times and terminal speed."

I tend to take my paper one anyway, but most take their plastic one :happy2:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: Greeners on March 26, 2009, 08:47:34 pm: So apart form the strip who's just coming along?

Illyun - 12.99
vwrascal - under 14.84
Hurdy - 13.5 @ 110+mph
Steves - ?
T880MM - ?
WhiteGTI - ?
dan.payne - ?
Jonnyc - Aiming for 12.5
GtiJames - 13's
JoesGTI - 14.2
DanGB - 12.970
Greenouse - Not running
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: stealthwolf on March 26, 2009, 08:48:58 pm: Nousey do you wanna micro-convoy from Brum?
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: Greeners on March 26, 2009, 08:50:30 pm: Quote from: stealthwolf on March 26, 2009, 08:48:58 pm
Nousey do you wanna micro-convoy from Brum?

Yes matey :happy2:

That'll be three of us as I'll be meeting Flora at a McDonalds just off the M6. :party:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: Top Cat on March 26, 2009, 08:52:13 pm: Quote from: stealthwolf on March 26, 2009, 08:34:33 pm
What time does the place open?

Do I have to do anything beforehand to get some runs or do I just turn up on the day?

Alert! Warning Alert! Warning!

Yikes! Stealth going up the strip (https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Ftomashandmilly%2FDaft_stuff%2Fanger.jpg&hash=84b14e1573223d160f1f709f080aa91007d74f50)

I wonder whether the track is wide enough for his driving skills. (https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Ftomashandmilly%2FDaft_stuff%2Ffunny34d.gif&hash=c933b37f306395ff7822f230afa4adeff8bf1680)
:scared: :scared: :scared: :scared: :scared: :scared: :scared: :scared: :scared: :scared: :scared: :scared: :scared: :scared: :scared: :scared: :scared: :scared: :scared: :scared: :scared: :scared: :scared: :scared: :scared: :scared: :scared: :scared: :scared: :scared: :scared: :scared: :scared: :scared: :scared: :scared: :scared: :scared: :scared:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: stealthwolf on March 26, 2009, 08:55:06 pm: Quote from: Greenouse on March 26, 2009, 08:50:30 pm
That'll be three of us as I'll be meeting Flora at a McDonalds just off the M6. :party:
Where the fudge is that? I don't stop at service stations normally.
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: MAT ED30 on March 26, 2009, 08:55:27 pm: ^^^ :signLOL: :signLOL:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: stealthwolf on March 26, 2009, 08:56:24 pm: Quote from: Top Cat on March 26, 2009, 08:52:13 pm
Alert! Warning Alert! Warning! Yikes! Stealth going up the strip. I wonder whether the track is wide enough for his driving skills

Oi! I'm going in a straight line, don't even have to turn the wheel! Just need to make sure I don't leave the handbrake on! :driver:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: markymark on March 26, 2009, 08:57:51 pm: Quote from: stealthwolf on March 26, 2009, 08:56:24 pm
Quote from: Top Cat on March 26, 2009, 08:52:13 pm
Alert! Warning Alert! Warning! Yikes! Stealth going up the strip. I wonder whether the track is wide enough for his driving skills

Oi! I'm going in a straight line, don't even have to turn the wheel! Just need to make sure I don't leave the handbrake on! :driver:

There are some sidewalls which may jump out at you Stealth! :signLOL:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: markymark on March 26, 2009, 09:01:29 pm: Quote from: stealthwolf on March 26, 2009, 08:55:06 pm
Quote from: Greenouse on March 26, 2009, 08:50:30 pm
That'll be three of us as I'll be meeting Flora at a McDonalds just off the M6. :party:
Where the fudge is that? I don't stop at service stations normally.

Its just off the M6 at Coventry! :happy2:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: stealthwolf on March 26, 2009, 09:05:28 pm: Quote from: markymark on March 26, 2009, 09:01:29 pm
Its just off the M6 at Coventry! :happy2:

IS it this one:

McDonald's - Coventry
2 WIGSTON ROAD
COVENTRY
CV2 2RZ
tel: 024 7661 2492?
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: markymark on March 26, 2009, 09:54:57 pm: Quote from: stealthwolf on March 26, 2009, 09:05:28 pm
Quote from: markymark on March 26, 2009, 09:01:29 pm
Its just off the M6 at Coventry! :happy2:

IS it this one:

McDonald's - Coventry
2 WIGSTON ROAD
COVENTRY
CV2 2RZ
tel: 024 7661 2492?

Not 100% sure but Greenouse met me there before so if your with him he knows where its at! :happy2:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: markymark on March 26, 2009, 10:00:33 pm: Just checked that post code on multimap and yeah that looks to be the one Stealth! :happy2:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: Greeners on March 26, 2009, 10:02:43 pm: There for 08:00am then boys? :party:

Anyone else? :grouphug:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: markymark on March 26, 2009, 10:06:04 pm: Quote from: Greenouse on March 26, 2009, 10:02:43 pm
There for 08:00am then boys? :party:

Anyone else? :grouphug:

I will certainly be there. :happy2:
Are you gonna be claiming yet another free coffee from our kid Ronald? :signLOL:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: illyun on March 26, 2009, 10:09:10 pm: I'm coming along just to meet you guys and have a look around. Not sure if I'm going up the strip as JKM still have the car and I really don't know if this issue I am having with it will be resolved by then :sad: My car might just have to look pretty on the stand all day :rolleye:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: stealthwolf on March 26, 2009, 10:10:16 pm: Coolios 8am guys. And remember it's 8am BST and 7am GMT so remember to sneak out the house early!
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: joesgti on March 27, 2009, 09:24:32 am: anybody bringing vagcom? :smiley:

and forum stickers?

and a mk5golfgti.co.uk flag? :signLOL:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: Rocket on March 27, 2009, 10:19:37 am: Quote from: stealthwolf on March 26, 2009, 10:10:16 pm
Coolios 8am guys. And remember it's 8am BST and 7am GMT so remember to sneak out the house early!

Hey guys, I'll be heading up to this event too for about 8am, though as you just mentioned it stealth, this means I have to get up at 5am! :sleepy:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: illyun on March 27, 2009, 10:56:39 am: Quote from: joesgti on March 27, 2009, 09:24:32 am
anybody bringing vagcom? :smiley:

and forum stickers?

and a mk5golfgti.co.uk flag? :signLOL:

I'll bring VAGCOM, a Revo SP Switch and laptop. :happy2:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: joesgti on March 27, 2009, 11:09:08 am: Quote from: illyun on March 27, 2009, 10:56:39 am
Quote from: joesgti on March 27, 2009, 09:24:32 am
anybody bringing vagcom? :smiley:

and forum stickers?

and a mk5golfgti.co.uk flag? :signLOL:

I'll bring VAGCOM, a Revo SP Switch and laptop. :happy2:

sweet, you fancy disabeling my rear wiper? :smiley:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: VC on March 27, 2009, 11:40:25 am: Quote from: joesgti on March 27, 2009, 11:09:08 am
Quote from: illyun on March 27, 2009, 10:56:39 am
Quote from: joesgti on March 27, 2009, 09:24:32 am
anybody bringing vagcom? :smiley:

and forum stickers?

and a mk5golfgti.co.uk flag? :signLOL:

I'll bring VAGCOM, a Revo SP Switch and laptop. :happy2:

sweet, you fancy disabeling my rear wiper? :smiley:

easy

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fassets.sbnation.com%2Fimported_assets%2F8889%2Fbolt-cutter.gif&hash=2d379a0387baf433f9a005480646d13f886abbe9)

:chicken:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: illyun on March 27, 2009, 11:43:52 am: ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

:grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: illyun on March 27, 2009, 11:45:13 am: Quote from: joesgti on March 27, 2009, 11:09:08 am
Quote from: illyun on March 27, 2009, 10:56:39 am
Quote from: joesgti on March 27, 2009, 09:24:32 am
anybody bringing vagcom? :smiley:

and forum stickers?

and a mk5golfgti.co.uk flag? :signLOL:

I'll bring VAGCOM, a Revo SP Switch and laptop. :happy2:

sweet, you fancy disabeling my rear wiper? :smiley:

No problem. If someone can show me how to do that :chicken: Its probably on the Ross-Tech wiki... I'll have a look.
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: joesgti on March 27, 2009, 11:48:32 am: Quote from: Very Cherry on March 27, 2009, 11:40:25 am
Quote from: joesgti on March 27, 2009, 11:09:08 am
Quote from: illyun on March 27, 2009, 10:56:39 am
Quote from: joesgti on March 27, 2009, 09:24:32 am
anybody bringing vagcom? :smiley:

and forum stickers?

and a mk5golfgti.co.uk flag? :signLOL:

I'll bring VAGCOM, a Revo SP Switch and laptop. :happy2:

sweet, you fancy disabeling my rear wiper? :smiley:

easy

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fassets.sbnation.com%2Fimported_assets%2F8889%2Fbolt-cutter.gif&hash=2d379a0387baf433f9a005480646d13f886abbe9)

:chicken:
:scared: :scared:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: SteveS on March 27, 2009, 12:20:10 pm: well i was going to bring my revo switch, but i may not bother then...

illy, can u see any logs on mine?
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: illyun on March 27, 2009, 01:38:56 pm: Quote from: SteveS on March 27, 2009, 12:20:10 pm
well i was going to bring my revo switch, but i may not bother then...

illy, can u see any logs on mine?

You mean with the VAGCOM?
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: SteveS on March 27, 2009, 02:11:23 pm: yus :)
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: MAT ED30 on March 27, 2009, 02:58:50 pm: Cant make it now lads as the wife just told me the volksworld show is on this sunday so going down to London tomorrow and doing the volksworld show on sunday :jumpmove:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: joesgti on March 27, 2009, 03:16:29 pm: Quote from: MAT ED30 on March 27, 2009, 02:58:50 pm
Cant make it now lads as the wife just told me the volksworld show is on this sunday so going down to London tomorrow and doing the volksworld show on sunday :jumpmove:

fine :confused: :P

whats volksworld?
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: MAT ED30 on March 27, 2009, 03:27:22 pm: http://www.volksworld.com/vwshow.html
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: markymark on March 27, 2009, 05:43:56 pm: Quote from: illyun on March 27, 2009, 10:56:39 am

I'll bring VAGCOM, a Revo SP Switch and laptop. :happy2:

Can I be cheeky and ask you to do me a favor with VAGCOM, I need my US DRL's switching off? :wink:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: VC on March 27, 2009, 06:01:18 pm: Quote from: joesgti on March 27, 2009, 03:16:29 pm
fine :confused: :P

whats volksworld?

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.clicksmilies.com%2Fs1106%2Faktion%2Faction-smiley-060.gif&hash=7a0001ad6739337c8faa48d22882c1382648aa60)
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: RedRobin on March 27, 2009, 06:23:11 pm: ....

Er....I've just had a call from VWR, so it looks like I'll be attending too :jumpmove:

Their demo 300R (with new carbon bonnet) plus a race car (probably the Jetta) will be there.

Looking foward to it and seeing some of you guys again :happy2: :smiley: :happy2:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FRedRobin_05%2FRED_INK%2FRRdevil_VWRdemo.jpg&hash=d24722a30d7f9b35f548d77966069cf91455e388)
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: T88OMM on March 27, 2009, 06:38:01 pm: Good stuff, glad to hear you can make it Robin :happy2: :wink:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: garethmk1 on March 27, 2009, 07:31:31 pm: Quote from: Greenouse on March 26, 2009, 08:47:34 pm
So apart form the strip who's just coming along?

Illyun - 12.99
vwrascal - under 14.84
Hurdy - 13.5 @ 110+mph
Steves - ?
T880MM - ?
WhiteGTI - ?
dan.payne - ?
Jonnyc - Aiming for 12.5
GtiJames - 13's
JoesGTI - 14.2
DanGB - 12.970
Greenouse - Not running

Guys, think I may make a last minute appearence, with new map now hoping for low - mid 14's

Regards,

Gareth
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: xxx_mojo_xxx on March 27, 2009, 08:35:59 pm: Me, :nerd: - not running - just right yet!
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: RedRobin on March 27, 2009, 08:55:55 pm: Quote from: T88OMM on March 27, 2009, 06:38:01 pm

Good stuff, glad to hear you can make it Robin :happy2: :wink:

....Cheers, Tom :drinking:

I won't be running up the strip but just posing :evilgrin:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: xxx_mojo_xxx on March 27, 2009, 09:03:30 pm: Quote from: RedRobin on March 27, 2009, 08:55:55 pm
Quote from: T88OMM on March 27, 2009, 06:38:01 pm

Good stuff, glad to hear you can make it Robin :happy2: :wink:

....Cheers, Tom :drinking:

I won't be running up the strip but just posing :evilgrin:

Robin, may be we can meet up on the day. It'll be good to put a face to a name... see you there!
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: RedRobin on March 27, 2009, 09:19:27 pm: Quote from: xxx_mojo_xxx on March 27, 2009, 09:03:30 pm

Robin, may be we can meet up on the day. It'll be good to put a face to a name... see you there!

....Certainly! :happy2:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: Top Cat on March 27, 2009, 10:01:01 pm: Latest news for those going up the strip on Sunday.

Jonny C makes a final push in stripping of those final few weight saving parts. :chicken:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fmm104%2Ftomashandmilly%2Ffunny2.jpg&hash=11f6feb848705da7d1f693c27a0354077d49e68b) :evilgrin:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: VC on March 27, 2009, 10:13:17 pm: :signLOL: :signLOL: :signLOL:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: Greeners on March 27, 2009, 10:17:02 pm: Quote from: markymark on March 27, 2009, 05:43:56 pm
Quote from: illyun on March 27, 2009, 10:56:39 am

I'll bring VAGCOM, a Revo SP Switch and laptop. :happy2:

Can I be cheeky and ask you to do me a favor with VAGCOM, I need my US DRL's switching off? :wink:

Don't you mean headlights off and US DRL's on? :wink:

Is that you in your avatar? :grin:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: illyun on March 27, 2009, 11:08:52 pm: I feel really bad about this but I may not be able to come :sad: I may have to be in Oxford due to a death in the family. :sad: But I'll try my best :rolleye:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: Sunglasses Ron on March 27, 2009, 11:16:30 pm: Sorry to hear about that mate? :sad: Looks like you and me both aren't going to be there..

Did you get my cheque bud?
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: Sunglasses Ron on March 27, 2009, 11:17:45 pm: Quote from: Top Cat on March 27, 2009, 10:01:01 pm
Latest news for those going up the strip on Sunday.

Jonny C makes a final push in stripping of those final few weight saving parts. :chicken:

That's about the funniest thing i've seen since the Sun's article about my court case.. Quality TC quality.. :happy2: :grin:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fmm104%2Ftomashandmilly%2Ffunny2.jpg&hash=11f6feb848705da7d1f693c27a0354077d49e68b) :evilgrin:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: illyun on March 27, 2009, 11:21:49 pm: ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
:grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:

Don't give Jonny ideas.. he might end up doing that - hardcore weight loss program. :laugh:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: illyun on March 27, 2009, 11:24:41 pm: Quote from: Vtec Abuser on March 27, 2009, 11:16:30 pm
Sorry to hear about that mate? :sad: Looks like you and me both aren't going to be there..

Did you get my cheque bud?

Yes I did - I think it came today (or maybe yesterday - I've been away from home) ... I've just been offered a set of injectors by JonnyC, so I really want to/have to go... I might be able to delay going to Oxford as its an aunts sister that did herself in :surprised: and I might go tomorrow instead - will have to cancel something else tomorrow instead...
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: VC on March 27, 2009, 11:29:50 pm: he would need some carbon fibre pants instead of that heavy denim :grin:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: RedRobin on March 27, 2009, 11:46:00 pm: ....

Apparently jonnyc used to be 6' 4" :wink:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: SteveS on March 27, 2009, 11:49:14 pm: sorry to hear that illy!

seems like a lot of ppl arnt coming now
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: jonnyc on March 27, 2009, 11:49:46 pm: Whats all this abuse.. Haha.. :wink:

Looking forward to Sunday, not looking forward to getting out of bed though I have to say!
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: xxx_mojo_xxx on March 28, 2009, 12:14:33 am: What time are you guys intended to get there by?
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: Phil Mcavity on March 28, 2009, 07:36:39 am: weather looks clear and crisp. should be some good times, as long as the ques not backed up as long as has been said. Fingers crossed.
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: T88OMM on March 28, 2009, 08:46:36 am: Quote from: xxx_mojo_xxx on March 28, 2009, 12:14:33 am
What time are you guys intended to get there by?

I think most of us are gonna be there by 9ish :happy2:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: illyun on March 28, 2009, 10:22:08 am: Quote from: SteveS on March 27, 2009, 11:49:14 pm
sorry to hear that illy!

seems like a lot of ppl arnt coming now

Its sorted and I'm coming... have to get my priorities right :chicken:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: xxx_mojo_xxx on March 28, 2009, 10:35:56 am: Ok, I plan on being there around 11ish. How will I know which of you guys are from the forum + when does the event end?
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: RedRobin on March 28, 2009, 11:00:59 am: Quote from: xxx_mojo_xxx on March 28, 2009, 10:35:56 am

How will I know which of you guys are from the forum?

....We'll all be holding hands :evilgrin:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: SteveS on March 28, 2009, 11:20:23 am: Quote from: xxx_mojo_xxx on March 28, 2009, 10:35:56 am
Ok, I plan on being there around 11ish. How will I know which of you guys are from the forum + when does the event end?

some will be on a stand for the forum, and 5pm i think
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: RedRobin on March 28, 2009, 11:24:29 am: Quote from: SteveS on March 28, 2009, 11:20:23 am
Quote from: xxx_mojo_xxx on March 28, 2009, 10:35:56 am
Ok, I plan on being there around 11ish. How will I know which of you guys are from the forum + when does the event end?

some will be on a stand for the forum, and 5pm i think

....Look out for Greenouse's black GTI with the red splitter lip. I don't think he's going up the strip so his car will be on the forum 'stand' (parking area) most of the day.
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: xxx_mojo_xxx on March 28, 2009, 11:57:35 am: Quote from: RedRobin on March 28, 2009, 11:00:59 am
Quote from: xxx_mojo_xxx on March 28, 2009, 10:35:56 am

How will I know which of you guys are from the forum?

....We'll all be holding hands :evilgrin:

Yeh, in Bermuda shorts, flip-flops, and with camera's hanging from your necks!
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: stealthwolf on March 28, 2009, 12:03:03 pm: Gotta remember to bring the camera!
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: SteveS on March 28, 2009, 01:20:28 pm: gotta remember the car!!
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: illyun on March 28, 2009, 01:27:27 pm: You'ill know who I am as my car has a Mk5GolfGTI.co.uk sticker on the back windows and my username 'illyun' :innocent:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: chungster on March 28, 2009, 01:33:33 pm: don't know if any of you lot are convoying to Santa Pod from the south on M1, but there's a few of us via uk-mkivs meeting up at Toddington Services at 8.30am to convoy over.

I'll be on the strip for some 1/4mile action hopefully! :happy2:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: SteveS on March 28, 2009, 01:36:04 pm: Quote from: chungster on March 28, 2009, 01:33:33 pm
don't know if any of you lot are convoying to Santa Pod from the south on M1, but there's a few of us via uk-mkivs meeting up at Toddington Services at 8.30am to convoy over.

I'll be on the strip for some 1/4mile action hopefully! :happy2:

http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=3219.0 :rolleye:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: chungster on March 28, 2009, 01:40:51 pm: yes saw that thread AFTER i posted it on this one!!!
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: xxx_mojo_xxx on March 28, 2009, 01:41:55 pm: Quote from: chungster on March 28, 2009, 01:33:33 pm
don't know if any of you lot are convoying to Santa Pod from the south on M1, but there's a few of us via uk-mkivs meeting up at Toddington Services at 8.30am to convoy over.

I'll be on the strip for some 1/4mile action hopefully! :happy2:

That would be good... but ain't 8.30 on a Sunday morning a bit too early?
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: chungster on March 28, 2009, 02:10:39 pm: Quote from: xxx_mojo_xxx on March 28, 2009, 01:41:55 pm
Quote from: chungster on March 28, 2009, 01:33:33 pm
don't know if any of you lot are convoying to Santa Pod from the south on M1, but there's a few of us via uk-mkivs meeting up at Toddington Services at 8.30am to convoy over.

I'll be on the strip for some 1/4mile action hopefully! :happy2:

That would be good... but ain't 8.30 on a Sunday morning a bit too early?

not really. gates open at 8am. drag strip opens at 10am. we'll get there for 9am or just after depending on how busy it is on way in.

for those who want to go on the strip, you'll need to start queuing up and sign on etc.

:happy2:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: SteveS on March 28, 2009, 02:33:19 pm: wonder how busy it will be with this other volks world thing going on..
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: Top Cat on March 28, 2009, 02:35:44 pm: The strip will be packed out Steve, you can be sure of that. :smiley:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: chungster on March 28, 2009, 02:36:06 pm: Quote from: SteveS on March 28, 2009, 02:33:19 pm
wonder how busy it will be with this other volks world thing going on..

that's a very different type of show to this GTI spring festival me thinks.

still i hope its not too busy so i can get my Ã‚Â£20's worth of drag runs!
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: SteveS on March 28, 2009, 02:38:35 pm: thats it, i defo aint gonna bother if the strips packed..
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: chungster on March 28, 2009, 02:47:10 pm: Quote from: SteveS on March 28, 2009, 02:38:35 pm
thats it, i defo aint gonna bother if the strips packed..

you won't know until a couple of hours in how many cars have turned up.

you can always wait till the end of the day i suppose.

the problem is having to wait in the queue, so u can't see any action. this could take an hour!!!
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: SteveS on March 28, 2009, 03:01:26 pm: yeah, iv not done it before either...
but at this rate its going to be raining anyway!!

aint had a chance to wash the car yet!
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: RedRobin on March 28, 2009, 03:10:05 pm: ....

Today is the bad weather and tomorrow's forecast at The Pod is good : -

"Sunday: After a cold and frosty start, a dry and mainly sunny day is expected with light southwesterly winds.
A pleasant day, but still feeling a cool. Maximum temperature 10 Ã‚Â°C"

^ Source: Met Office
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: chungster on March 28, 2009, 03:11:06 pm: you entering show and shine?

if not, why bother cleaning it!

its pissing it down outside tho at the mo, might throw some shampoo on it lol.

if you've never done 1/4 mile before at santa pod, you should, just for the crack. its a good laugh.

think i did 14.9 when i first got the car, in totally standard form.

the weather forecast looks good for tomorrow. :happy2:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: xxx_mojo_xxx on March 28, 2009, 03:11:59 pm: I was hoping to wash my car before coming - and at this present moment its raining!!! :scared:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: Sunglasses Ron on March 28, 2009, 03:20:28 pm: If the wind is south westerly then that'll mean a nice back wind for some good time hopefully chaps.. :happy2: Hope you boys will fly the Mk5 flag high for us boys, as I aint going to make it.. :sad:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: SteveS on March 28, 2009, 03:20:57 pm: i dont see any point of show and shine... not like they will pick my car over modified ones..
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: SteveS on March 28, 2009, 03:21:13 pm: dont think we have a flag :p
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: RedRobin on March 28, 2009, 03:25:13 pm: Quote from: SteveS on March 28, 2009, 03:21:13 pm

dont think we have a flag :p

....I tried removing my trousers last year at this event but didn't manage it.
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: chungster on March 28, 2009, 03:27:52 pm: Quote from: RedRobin on March 28, 2009, 03:25:13 pm
Quote from: SteveS on March 28, 2009, 03:21:13 pm

dont think we have a flag :p

....I tried removing my trousers last year at this event but didn't manage it.

bit extreme to save weight isn't it RR .... :signLOL:

bit like sabine schimdt when she did that flying lap round the 'ring in the transit for TG :grin:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: MAT ED30 on March 28, 2009, 03:33:23 pm: Hope you guys have fun as I am in London now in my hotel room LOL
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: chungster on March 28, 2009, 03:34:36 pm: Quote from: MAT ED30 on March 28, 2009, 03:33:23 pm
Hope you guys have fun as I am in London now in my hotel room LOL

too much info :signLOL:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: RedRobin on March 28, 2009, 04:37:29 pm: ^^^^
My furtive depraved imagination is running riot!
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: NeilM on March 28, 2009, 05:09:40 pm: Thought I could make it at the last minute but I'm a bit to busy, hope the weather holds up take some pics and have a blast.

Neil
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: RedRobin on March 28, 2009, 05:15:02 pm: ^^^^
That's a pity, Neil - I know how much you enjoy the strip.

There'll be other times.

I wasn't going myself until late yesterday.
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: SteveS on March 28, 2009, 05:33:10 pm: just washed the car in the rain, so probably a bad job! hands are now red raw!! bit chilly/windy!!

hope it holds out for tomorrow or i may chicken out :chicken:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: Greeners on March 28, 2009, 05:35:42 pm: Quote from: SteveS on March 28, 2009, 05:33:10 pm
just washed the car in the rain, so probably a bad job! hands are not red raw!! bit chilly/windy!!

hope it holds out for tomorrow or i may chicken out :chicken:

That's the spirit Steve :happy2:

Mines all done and tucked away for the night! :grouphug: + new wheels fitted :evilgrin: :wink:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: SteveS on March 28, 2009, 05:39:41 pm: tucked away? meaning u put it in a garage? *******! :angry015:

a quicky from the winda
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Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: chungster on March 28, 2009, 05:40:23 pm: heavy overnight frost expected with temps down to zero.

so mine's gonna be tucked away shortly after a trip to give it some fresh V Power.
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: RedRobin on March 28, 2009, 05:42:56 pm: ^^^^
I'm gonna be setting off before dawn! Hope it's not less than zero.
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: T88OMM on March 28, 2009, 06:26:46 pm: Just finished off cleaning mine now. Cant wait now :jumpmove: Im interested to see the new wheels Mr. Greenhouse :surprised:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: RedRobin on March 28, 2009, 06:32:55 pm: Quote from: T88OMM on March 28, 2009, 06:26:46 pm

Just finished off cleaning mine now. Cant wait now :jumpmove: Im interested to see the new wheels Mr. Greenhouse :surprised:

....My car is still clean too (not by Mr Rim King's standards!) and I'm feeling strangely excited.

So, yet another rimming session from King Nathan! There's got to be a 'pic' in it tomorrow somewhere! :evilgrin:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: Greeners on March 28, 2009, 06:33:45 pm: Quote from: T88OMM on March 28, 2009, 06:26:46 pm
Just finished off cleaning mine now. Cant wait now :jumpmove: Im interested to see the new wheels Mr. Greenhouse :surprised:

:signLOL: Three meets, three different wheels :signLOL:

I get bored quickly! :grin:

Lookin forward to seein your mota bud :happy2:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: Greeners on March 28, 2009, 06:34:17 pm: Quote from: RedRobin on March 28, 2009, 06:32:55 pm
Quote from: T88OMM on March 28, 2009, 06:26:46 pm

Just finished off cleaning mine now. Cant wait now :jumpmove: Im interested to see the new wheels Mr. Greenhouse :surprised:

....My car is still clean too (not by Mr Rim King's standards!) and I'm feeling strangely excited.

So, yet another rimming session from King Nathan! There's got to be a 'pic' in it tomorrow somewhere! :evilgrin:

Im sure of that! :laugh:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: markymark on March 28, 2009, 06:34:31 pm: Quote from: RedRobin on March 28, 2009, 06:32:55 pm
Quote from: T88OMM on March 28, 2009, 06:26:46 pm

Just finished off cleaning mine now. Cant wait now :jumpmove: Im interested to see the new wheels Mr. Greenhouse :surprised:

....My car is still clean too (not by Mr Rim King's standards!) and I'm feeling strangely excited.

So, yet another rimming session from King Nathan! There's got to be a 'pic' in it tomorrow somewhere! :evilgrin:
If there is one to be had Robin im sure you will capture it! :laugh:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: DanGB on March 28, 2009, 09:57:32 pm: Havr fun everyone, my cars sh*t at the moment so wont be making an appearance :(
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: chungster on March 28, 2009, 10:08:14 pm: Quote from: DanGB on March 28, 2009, 09:57:32 pm
Havr fun everyone, my cars sh*t at the moment so wont be making an appearance :(

thought it was ok after the water in coil pack??

what's the problem now dan??
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: jonnyc on March 28, 2009, 10:16:46 pm: Quote from: DanGB on March 28, 2009, 09:57:32 pm
Havr fun everyone, my cars sh*t at the moment so wont be making an appearance :(

:sad:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: DanGB on March 28, 2009, 10:21:34 pm: yes indeed...

have to take it out another day there.
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: jonnyc on March 28, 2009, 10:22:53 pm: Quote from: DanGB on March 28, 2009, 10:21:34 pm
yes indeed...

have to take it out another day there.

Real shame mate, all the best with getting it sorted out. Seems like you have been having some dramas with the car recently..

Jonny
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: DanGB on March 28, 2009, 10:37:50 pm: yes bit of a coincidence they all came at once... :confused:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: RedRobin on March 28, 2009, 10:43:42 pm: Quote from: DanGB on March 28, 2009, 10:37:50 pm

yes bit of a coincidence they all came at once... :confused:

....But good to get them all out of the way at once.
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: DanGB on March 28, 2009, 10:45:20 pm: yes lol you could say that.
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: jonnyc on March 28, 2009, 10:51:00 pm: Anyone out there taking stuff to wash your car once you get there, no doubt mine will be filthy by the time it gets there..
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: illyun on March 28, 2009, 10:52:33 pm: Quote from: RedRobin on March 28, 2009, 05:42:56 pm
^^^^
I'm gonna be setting off before dawn! Hope it's not less than zero.

Well its almost midnight (clocks go forward) and I have to wake up in 5 hours time to wash, hoover and wax the bl00dy car :scared:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: SteveS on March 28, 2009, 10:53:33 pm: Quote from: jonnyc on March 28, 2009, 10:51:00 pm
Anyone out there taking stuff to wash your car once you get there, no doubt mine will be filthy by the time it gets there..

no hose.... lol
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: illyun on March 28, 2009, 10:54:34 pm: Quote from: jonnyc on March 28, 2009, 10:51:00 pm
Anyone out there taking stuff to wash your car once you get there, no doubt mine will be filthy by the time it gets there..

Good idea, I might take a couple of buckets and Autoglum shampoo... but is water available there?

BTW... did you put the injectors in the car ? :wink:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: jonnyc on March 28, 2009, 10:55:54 pm: Quote from: illyun on March 28, 2009, 10:54:34 pm
Quote from: jonnyc on March 28, 2009, 10:51:00 pm
Anyone out there taking stuff to wash your car once you get there, no doubt mine will be filthy by the time it gets there..

Good idea, I might take a couple of buckets and Autoglum shampoo... but is water available there?

BTW... did you put the injectors in the car ? :wink:

In the car yess.. Just going to wash it now, got a good light outside lol..

Hopefully its dry tomorrow and its not filthy by the time I get there..
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: illyun on March 28, 2009, 11:16:42 pm: Quote from: jonnyc on March 28, 2009, 10:55:54 pm

Just going to wash it now, got a good light outside lol..

Nutter :rolleye: Its too cold to go out now... I've got a double garage, but the Mk1 and Mk2 are there and refuse to come out on a cold and wet night :grin: :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: snapey on March 28, 2009, 11:35:11 pm: Last minute decision that I'll be heading down with my buddy, I probably won't recognise any of you other than RR by face but if I see any of your car's I'll happily pop over and introduce myself.

Don't be concerned if a youngish looking 'youth' approaches you smiling like a pedo in a playground. :happy2:

Luke
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: SteveS on March 28, 2009, 11:37:03 pm: anyone got a paint tester????????????
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: xxx_mojo_xxx on March 29, 2009, 12:57:34 am: what for?
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: SteveS on March 29, 2009, 07:47:06 am: testing paint tickness
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: illyun on March 29, 2009, 08:31:47 am: ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
:grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:

WTF... didn't realise what time it was... :confused: I'd better head out :ashamed: :embarrassed:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: snapey on March 29, 2009, 04:01:53 pm: Turned out to be a decent day and WTF is your car running Jonnyc? 12.6 seconds is unreal :rolleye:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: Phil Mcavity on March 29, 2009, 04:06:40 pm: well done Jonny, looking foward to hearing how everyones got on today, weather looks superb again :happy2:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: luca on March 29, 2009, 04:13:24 pm: 12.6 :surprised: Well done jonny :happy2:
Hope there are some vids
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: MAT ED30 on March 29, 2009, 05:16:36 pm: 12.6 :laugh: nice one fella :laugh:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: jhtrophy on March 29, 2009, 05:30:33 pm: 12.6!!! man that thing goes, nice one. :happy2:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: snapey on March 29, 2009, 05:33:33 pm: Only managed to get a few photo's from the event:

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Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: SteveS on March 29, 2009, 06:42:01 pm: just got in, good day :) nice to meet some new faces, will have forgotten who you are by the end of today :)

didnt get to run, was major Qs and so couldnt b bothered.

5th of april maybe? lol
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: chungster on March 29, 2009, 06:47:42 pm: i managed to get 4 runs in for my Ã‚Â£25! :angry015:

it would have been alright if it weren't for the 2 breakdowns that cost a good couple of hours of drag time.
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: Hedge on March 29, 2009, 06:49:06 pm: Some of mine. If you want originals then get in touch. :smiley:
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Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: WhiteGTI on March 29, 2009, 06:51:44 pm: :surprised: :surprised: Nath, you kept those wheels quiet didn't you!!?

Veryyyyyyyyy cool!!!!!!
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: Greeners on March 29, 2009, 07:02:51 pm: Quote from: WhiteGTI on March 29, 2009, 06:51:44 pm
:surprised: :surprised: Nath, you kept those wheels quiet didn't you!!?

Veryyyyyyyyy cool!!!!!!

Didn't want to bore everyone with 'MORE' wheels :signLOL:

Thanks mate :happy2:

Great Pics Hedge! Had a great day and my god that Rocket car was amazing :surprised: The second run felt even louder than the first!!
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: SteveS on March 29, 2009, 07:06:58 pm: nice pix hedue, can i get the hires of mine? :)
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: Top Cat on March 29, 2009, 07:26:59 pm: Were are all the pic's :party: :party: :party:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: Hedge on March 29, 2009, 07:29:56 pm: Quote from: Top Cat on March 29, 2009, 07:26:59 pm
Were are all the pic's :party: :party: :party:

Bear with me caller and I will dig out somemore.
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: Hedge on March 29, 2009, 07:58:40 pm: (https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FCar%2FSanta_Pod_290309%2FIMGP3956copy.jpg&hash=daea79053d6a0f3ea2f38161e7b18904aaf3c209)

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Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: vwrascal on March 29, 2009, 07:59:06 pm: great day, didnt get to chat to everyone but nice to meet johno, markymark, redrobin, stealthwolf, tom and illyun!
had only 2 runs (too busy) in me standard manual GTI and only managed a 15.1 :sad:, me best is 14.8 :smiley:
watching jonnyc pulling a 12.6 was awesome - CRAZY POWER
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fsmileyshut.com%2Fsmileys%2Fnew%2F3D+Smiles+%2894%29.jpg&hash=996817ed7716bf1e2a8567ff233441a472d80585) (http://smileyshut.com)
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: vwrascal on March 29, 2009, 08:02:02 pm: Quote from: Hedge on March 29, 2009, 07:58:40 pm
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Had a chat with this fella, he wasnt a member of this forum but I told him to join- I might get my first referal, Yay :party: :chicken:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: markymark on March 29, 2009, 08:03:14 pm: I can only echo what has already been said, it was a great day and good to put some more faces to names! I had a great day with the usual suspects and thanks to SteveS for sorting out the stand! :happy2:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: markymark on March 29, 2009, 08:04:38 pm: Oh and thanks again to JPC and illyun for the VagCom help! :happy2: Mucho appreciado!
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: stealthwolf on March 29, 2009, 08:15:03 pm: I'd like to say thanks to you guys. You were all very hospitable, esp Nousey and Markymark. This was my first car-related event.

Didn't wanna waste time queuing so didn't run but definitely wanna run. Might go up in a few weeks for some 'quiet' runs. :grin:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: SteveS on March 29, 2009, 08:16:28 pm: next rwyb is 5th of april :happy2:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: illyun on March 29, 2009, 08:29:16 pm: Nice to see you all... Greenouse, I'll get that video on Youtube for you :happy2: Pics to come soon although I didn't take many :chicken: It was great to see all the usual suspects - Greenouse, Robin, Markey - and some I haven't seen before - SteveS, StealthWolf and VWRascal... :happy2: Shame that Hurdy and Phil couldn't make it.
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: stealthwolf on March 29, 2009, 08:33:15 pm: Won't be able to make it 5th April coz of work, and weekend after will be easter, when it'll probably be packed. Will have to consult work rota before I can say when I'll go back.
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: Phil Mcavity on March 29, 2009, 08:35:00 pm: yes gutted i couldnt get along Nadeem, john was no doubt gutted aswell. Looking foward to Inters and summer fest which i will be there . Pics from what ive seen looked like it was more busy then last years Spring fest.
Nxt one for my diary is JKM in april RR day.
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: Greeners on March 29, 2009, 08:57:55 pm: Quote from: illyun on March 29, 2009, 08:29:16 pm
Nice to see you all... Greenouse, I'll get that video on Youtube for you :happy2: Pics to come soon although I didn't take many :chicken: It was great to see all the usual suspects - Greenouse, Robin, Markey - and some I haven't seen before - SteveS, StealthWolf and VWRascal... :happy2: Shame that Hurdy and Phil couldn't make it.

Thanks matey :happy2: Was good to catch up and have a good chat today :drinking:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: candy turbo on March 29, 2009, 09:01:32 pm: my pics from today ....
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Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: candy turbo on March 29, 2009, 09:05:08 pm: dont know if dan payne found his way back to m1 he was behind me then he was gone !! i went a14 way home if i lost you mate , sorry :innocent:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: xxx_mojo_xxx on March 29, 2009, 09:35:10 pm: Quote from: chungster on March 29, 2009, 06:47:42 pm
i managed to get 4 runs in for my Ã‚Â£25! :angry015:

it would have been alright if it weren't for the 2 breakdowns that cost a good couple of hours of drag time.

I managed to get around 6 runs...one with a black porsche 977 Turbo... :driver:

Watch this space...will post photos.
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: chungster on March 29, 2009, 09:40:32 pm: i did all my runs before lunch break.

didn't bother after that, queues were wayyyyyyy too long. also got a bit bored and tired so headed home to beat the rush.

what times did u get?
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: markymark on March 29, 2009, 09:42:01 pm: Quote from: xxx_mojo_xxx on March 29, 2009, 09:35:10 pm
Quote from: chungster on March 29, 2009, 06:47:42 pm
i managed to get 4 runs in for my Ã‚Â£25! :angry015:

it would have been alright if it weren't for the 2 breakdowns that cost a good couple of hours of drag time.

I managed to get around 6 runs...one with a black porsche 977 Turbo... :driver:

Watch this space...will post photos.
We saw the first run for the Porker, but to be honest he didnt get the best of starts but looked cool as hell, I hope his times got better or jonnyc will be wetting his pants! :signLOL: :happy2:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: jonnyc on March 29, 2009, 09:43:19 pm: Quote from: markymark on March 29, 2009, 09:42:01 pm
Quote from: xxx_mojo_xxx on March 29, 2009, 09:35:10 pm
Quote from: chungster on March 29, 2009, 06:47:42 pm
i managed to get 4 runs in for my Ã‚Â£25! :angry015:

it would have been alright if it weren't for the 2 breakdowns that cost a good couple of hours of drag time.

I managed to get around 6 runs...one with a black porsche 977 Turbo... :driver:

Watch this space...will post photos.
We saw the first run for the Porker, he didnt get the best of starts, I hope his times got better or jonnyc will be wetting his pants! :signLOL: :happy2:

Lol! What did he get.. :grin:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: xxx_mojo_xxx on March 29, 2009, 09:57:36 pm: Quote from: chungster on March 29, 2009, 09:40:32 pm
i did all my runs before lunch break.

didn't bother after that, queues were wayyyyyyy too long. also got a bit bored and tired so headed home to beat the rush.

what times did u get?

My best time was 14.5362 (95.39 mph) ... reaction time +0.7686

Got to get the reaction time sorted... a bit poor. I want to get at least a fraction below 14 secs....

:love:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: markymark on March 29, 2009, 09:58:01 pm: Please dont quote me but I think his first was 13.4, if it is incorrect mojo forgive me! As I say hopefully it was just a case of getting used to the start! :signLOL:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: jonnyc on March 29, 2009, 09:59:07 pm: Quote from: xxx_mojo_xxx on March 29, 2009, 09:57:36 pm
Quote from: chungster on March 29, 2009, 09:40:32 pm
i did all my runs before lunch break.

didn't bother after that, queues were wayyyyyyy too long. also got a bit bored and tired so headed home to beat the rush.

what times did u get?

My best time was 14.5362 (95.39 mph) ... reaction time +0.7686

Got to get the reaction time sorted... a bit poor. I want to get at least a fraction below 14 secs....

:love:

Sure you probably know but your ET is your time from when the car starts to move, not from the green light..
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: Sunglasses Ron on March 29, 2009, 10:02:58 pm: Nice figures again JC.. I see you have managed to get another bob on photo for your sig too.. :wink:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: jonnyc on March 29, 2009, 10:04:03 pm: Quote from: Vtec Abuser on March 29, 2009, 10:02:58 pm
Ni I see you have managed to get another bob on photo for your sig too.. :wink:

Haha good ey! :happy2:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: Sunglasses Ron on March 29, 2009, 10:05:50 pm: Quote from: xxx_mojo_xxx on March 29, 2009, 09:57:36 pm
Quote from: chungster on March 29, 2009, 09:40:32 pm
i did all my runs before lunch break.

didn't bother after that, queues were wayyyyyyy too long. also got a bit bored and tired so headed home to beat the rush.

what times did u get?

My best time was 14.5362 (95.39 mph) ... reaction time +0.7686

Got to get the reaction time sorted... a bit poor. I want to get at least a fraction below 14 secs....

:love:
What car/spec have you got mate? As Jonny has already said, your reaction time doesn't affect your ET time and 0.7 is about the norm mate to be honest.. :smiley:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: xxx_mojo_xxx on March 29, 2009, 10:08:40 pm: Quote from: markymark on March 29, 2009, 09:42:01 pm
Quote from: xxx_mojo_xxx on March 29, 2009, 09:35:10 pm
Quote from: chungster on March 29, 2009, 06:47:42 pm
i managed to get 4 runs in for my Ã‚Â£25! :angry015:

it would have been alright if it weren't for the 2 breakdowns that cost a good couple of hours of drag time.

I managed to get around 6 runs...one with a black porsche 977 Turbo... :driver:

Watch this space...will post photos.
We saw the first run for the Porker, but to be honest he didnt get the best of starts but looked cool as hell, I hope his times got better or jonnyc will be wetting his pants! :signLOL: :happy2:

The guy with the Porsche was my younger brother!!! He's also got a pearlescent pink one - for pulling the rich Arab babes. :laugh:

The reason he was starting off slow was becoz the race marshalls wouldn't let him on the track:

1) because it wasn't a VW - with a bit of gentle persuasion we reminded them that Porsche owns over 30% of VW.

2) He was actually starting the race in second gear... even though he has launch control and the chrono pack.

3) He had restricted his car to a top spead of 110mph...so the marshalls would allow him to race. The car would have easily done over 120 in the quarter mile, but he didn't have a helmet.

I reckon if he let the car loose he would have got 11 secs easily!!!

P.S. His last run was 0.2 over 12 secs - from second gear. And that's without him even trying :driver:

P.P.S I want one... :embarrassed:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: markymark on March 29, 2009, 10:11:57 pm: Quote from: xxx_mojo_xxx on March 29, 2009, 10:08:40 pm
Quote from: markymark on March 29, 2009, 09:42:01 pm
Quote from: xxx_mojo_xxx on March 29, 2009, 09:35:10 pm
Quote from: chungster on March 29, 2009, 06:47:42 pm
i managed to get 4 runs in for my Ã‚Â£25! :angry015:

it would have been alright if it weren't for the 2 breakdowns that cost a good couple of hours of drag time.

I managed to get around 6 runs...one with a black porsche 977 Turbo... :driver:

Watch this space...will post photos.
We saw the first run for the Porker, but to be honest he didnt get the best of starts but looked cool as hell, I hope his times got better or jonnyc will be wetting his pants! :signLOL: :happy2:

The guy with the Porsche was my younger brother!!! He's also got a pearlescent pink one - for pulling the rich Arab babes. :laugh:

The reason he was starting off slow was becoz the race marshalls wouldn't let him on the track:

1) because it wasn't a VW - with a bit of gentle persuasion we reminded them that Porsche owns over 30% of VW.

2) He was actually starting the race in second gear... even though he has launch control and the chrono pack.

3) He had restricted his car to a top spead of 110mph...so the marshalls would allow him to race. The car would have easily done over 120 in the quarter mile, but he didn't have a helmet.

I reckon if he let the car loose he would have got 11 secs easily!!!

P.S. His last run was 0.2 over 12 secs - from second gear. And that's without him even trying :driver:

P.P.S I want one... :embarrassed:

I want one to matey it looked awesome! Yeah I didnt want to slate your bro's runs as I didnt know the full facts, thats why I was so surprised at the time! :happy2:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: xxx_mojo_xxx on March 29, 2009, 10:16:28 pm: Quote from: Vtec Abuser on March 29, 2009, 10:05:50 pm
Quote from: xxx_mojo_xxx on March 29, 2009, 09:57:36 pm
Quote from: chungster on March 29, 2009, 09:40:32 pm
i did all my runs before lunch break.

didn't bother after that, queues were wayyyyyyy too long. also got a bit bored and tired so headed home to beat the rush.

what times did u get?

My best time was 14.5362 (95.39 mph) ... reaction time +0.7686

Got to get the reaction time sorted... a bit poor. I want to get at least a fraction below 14 secs....

:love:
What car/spec have you got mate? As Jonny has already said, your reaction time doesn't affect your ET time and 0.7 is about the norm mate to be honest.. :smiley:

Just a standard GTi with a stage 1 remap, eibach sportline springs, piper cross induction kit.

Mind you I did have a full tank of petrol - which with hindsight would have slowed me down.

Plus, I couldn't get the hand of not getting my wheels to spin in the beginning from 1st into 2nd gear. Got to learn to hold back from flooring the pedal.

Someone looked at my induction kit and suggested that I change it for a Carbino one cos he thought the pipe might be suffocating my engine...
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: Hurdy on March 29, 2009, 10:21:20 pm: OMG JonnyC a 12.6. That's fantastic. :happy2:

Any 60' times off that for us?

Looks like it was a great day all round. I really wish I could have been there :sad:

Anyone else go down the strip?

Times pleeeeeaaasse :jumping:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: xxx_mojo_xxx on March 29, 2009, 10:29:58 pm: Here's a question... how much time do you think I could shaved off - if like a muppet :rolleye: I didn't have a full tank of juice, but say a quarter full one?

Do you reckon I could save a second?
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: Top Cat on March 29, 2009, 10:32:02 pm: Quote from: xxx_mojo_xxx on March 29, 2009, 10:29:58 pm
Here's a question... how much time do you think I could shaved off - if like a muppet :rolleye: I didn't have a full tank of juice, but say a quarter full one?

Do you reckon I could save a second?

How big is your fuel tank :grin: to hack saw a second of, your fuel tank would have to be the size of a house. :laugh:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: Sunglasses Ron on March 29, 2009, 10:45:54 pm: Quote from: Top Cat on March 29, 2009, 10:32:02 pm
Quote from: xxx_mojo_xxx on March 29, 2009, 10:29:58 pm
Here's a question... how much time do you think I could shaved off - if like a muppet :rolleye: I didn't have a full tank of juice, but say a quarter full one?

Do you reckon I could save a second?

How big is your fuel tank :grin: to hack saw a second of, your fuel tank would have to be the size of a house. :laugh:

:signLOL:
When you say a full tank, do you mean one of these? :grin:
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Only kidding mate.. To knock a second of your 1/4 mile you would be needing about another 100bhp give or take 10bhp.. With a full tank you may have cost yourself about 0.2 secs (2 1/10ths) tops.. Still a good time mate for a stage 1 (similar to what Joe was getting last month..
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: xxx_mojo_xxx on March 29, 2009, 10:59:15 pm: If my car did 14seconds in 1/4 mile strip... can some one work out what the 0-60 time is? Any mathematicians... :indifferent:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: Sunglasses Ron on March 29, 2009, 11:01:39 pm: If you put up all your details of your best run (1/8 mile time and speed) then I could give you a rough idea, but not poss to give exact..
Your 0-100mph time would be about 16-16.5 secs though.. :wink:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: xxx_mojo_xxx on March 29, 2009, 11:03:23 pm: Best 1/8mile time was 9.4351 secs at 77.32 mph...
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: Sunglasses Ron on March 29, 2009, 11:07:58 pm: At a rough guess mate I would say it would be mid to high 6's 0-60.. :wink: As going of one of my runs where I had this rigged up..
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My 1/8th time and speed was 8.7 @ 88mph..
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: Top Cat on March 29, 2009, 11:18:44 pm: OK i have waited all night and he has not come on. :chicken:

Does any one know whether my mate John_O ventured up the strip, and what time he did. (https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Ftomashandmilly%2FDaft_stuff%2Ffunny34d.gif&hash=c933b37f306395ff7822f230afa4adeff8bf1680)
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: xxx_mojo_xxx on March 29, 2009, 11:24:08 pm: Quote from: Vtec Abuser on March 29, 2009, 11:07:58 pm
At a rough guess mate I would say it would be mid to high 6's 0-60.. :wink: As going of one of my runs where I had this rigged up..
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My 1/8th time and speed was 8.7 @ 88mph..

What car do you have? Spec and mods pls... :grouphug:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: Sunglasses Ron on March 29, 2009, 11:27:51 pm: The car in the signature pic mate.. CW Edition 30 DSG, Milltek TBE, ITG panel filter and Revo software..
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: xxx_mojo_xxx on March 29, 2009, 11:31:02 pm: Nice one... so wot was ur 1/4 mile time?
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: RedRobin on March 29, 2009, 11:35:36 pm: ^^^^
Glad you had such a good time at your first meet, Mo :happy2:

It was a fabulous day - Mostly sunny and good company as always. I haven't got many pics to post and one or two need some 'RED INK' creativity (Nathan!), so later.

387 mile round trip for me and very spirited return home - I got a completely clear run through my favourite B-road twisties - God my car is well planted!
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: Sunglasses Ron on March 29, 2009, 11:36:01 pm: On that run it was 13.2 but I have managed a 13.1 (just last week :smiley:). Would of loved to of joined you boys today.. :sad: Weather looked mint too.. Looks like you all had a good crack though.. :wink:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: xxx_mojo_xxx on March 29, 2009, 11:50:40 pm: Good to meet you Robin, and the crew...

Robin, you got to do the Santa Pod thing... it would be interesting to see some times... :evilgrin:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: jonnyc on March 29, 2009, 11:55:56 pm: Quote from: Hurdy on March 29, 2009, 10:21:20 pm
OMG JonnyC a 12.6. That's fantastic. :happy2:

Any 60' times off that for us?

Looks like it was a great day all round. I really wish I could have been there :sad:

Anyone else go down the strip?

Times pleeeeeaaasse :jumping:

60ft.. 2.2670
330ft.. 5.6531
ET.. 8.3467
MPH.. 91.52
ET.. 10.5924
ET.. 12.6017
MPH.. 115.85

:happy2:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: Sunglasses Ron on March 30, 2009, 12:08:20 am: Don't care what anyone says, that is rapid for a FWD, family 3 door hatchback.. :happy2:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: jonnyc on March 30, 2009, 12:11:28 am: Quote from: Vtec Abuser on March 30, 2009, 12:08:20 am
Don't care what anyone says, that is rapid for a family 3 door hatchback.. :happy2:

The guys in the states are pulling 1.7 - 1.8 60ft times with drag radials, would drop mine into the 11's with no further mods.. Crazy!!
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: Sunglasses Ron on March 30, 2009, 12:14:02 am: Jeeeeesus! :surprised:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: jonnyc on March 30, 2009, 12:15:25 am: Quote from: Vtec Abuser on March 30, 2009, 12:14:02 am
Jeeeeesus! :surprised:

With another 250KG out of the car (thats the aim) running road legal tyres and shell v-power, im aiming to drop into the 11's.. How realistic that is, I have no idea!! haha..
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: kris on March 30, 2009, 08:38:19 am: Been reading loads about your car, was seriously quick yesterday! :surprised:

Great day out at as usual at Spring Fest, even with a 650 mile round trip!
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: WhiteGTI on March 30, 2009, 09:07:51 am: Did Joesgti go?? And if so, what did he get??
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: joesgti on March 30, 2009, 09:21:31 am: soz guys, had abit of a family emergency on saturday so couldnt make it :sad:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: JPC on March 30, 2009, 09:43:08 am: great day guys, that rocket car blew me away, even though ive seen it before!my ears are still ringing!

good to see you all again, sorry my car was a bit dirty! and thanks to steve for sorting the stand out! ;)
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: SteveS on March 30, 2009, 09:52:28 am: :happy2:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: Greeners on March 30, 2009, 10:02:59 am: Quote from: Top Cat on March 29, 2009, 11:18:44 pm
OK i have waited all night and he has not come on. :chicken:

Does any one know whether my mate John_O ventured up the strip, and what time he did. (https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Ftomashandmilly%2FDaft_stuff%2Ffunny34d.gif&hash=c933b37f306395ff7822f230afa4adeff8bf1680)

Ah yes he was there :smiley:

And much fun was had comparing his 1/4 mile skills with anyone that decided to go up in reverse! :grin:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: dan.payne on March 30, 2009, 10:16:40 am: Quote from: candy turbo on March 29, 2009, 09:05:08 pm
dont know if dan payne found his way back to m1 he was behind me then he was gone !! i went a14 way home if i lost you mate , sorry :innocent:

Haha no sorry Candy we had to stop at tesco's for some more petrol :-( What a great day tho! :drinking:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: Top Cat on March 30, 2009, 10:30:52 am: Quote from: Greenouse on March 30, 2009, 10:02:59 am
Quote from: Top Cat on March 29, 2009, 11:18:44 pm
OK i have waited all night and he has not come on. :chicken:

Does any one know whether my mate John_O ventured up the strip, and what time he did. (https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Ftomashandmilly%2FDaft_stuff%2Ffunny34d.gif&hash=c933b37f306395ff7822f230afa4adeff8bf1680)

Ah yes he was there :smiley:

And much fun was had comparing his 1/4 mile skills with anyone that decided to go up in reverse! :grin:

Come on John_O show yourself, put your times up. :jumpmove: :party: :party: :grin:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: Greeners on March 30, 2009, 10:37:52 am: sorry TC he didn't run yesterday :chicken:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: john_o on March 30, 2009, 12:08:56 pm: indeed , much to my disapointment (and yours Im sure TC :laugh:) I did not run, waste of cash for such a busy day.
So sadly the carp 15 sec run stands :sad:

The 24hrs events went something like this ....

11pm Sat : Set my phone 1 hr forward to negate the 'gained hr'
1 am : clocks go forward
4 am my alarm goes off , with my phone having auto adjusted, so im now 2 hrs ahead of schedule and cant get back to sleep FFS :indifferent:
5 am : breky and reply to illyuns post on the forum :confused: , reckon I could just go back to bed........
6 am : make my way down to services , on the way fill up. heated seats ablaze and a nice 'enormous cup of caffeine' , its nearly dawn ........
6:45 : tom texts to say they have left krispies / 2 clean cars are easy to spot , whoosh down the slip road only to give Tom a heart attack while flashing the lights , bad move easily miconstrued as a copper (sorry Tom!)
....nice cruise to LFE services at a sensible speed in a convoy of 3 , on the way down pass 2 crazy people with top down in an old morgan
....Tom decides to show us a the drifting skills of the audi whilst negotiating a roundabout for LFE services :driver:
815am : LFE meetup with other convoy members inc jonnyc
then onto the pod
enormous queues to get in , oh and its gone up to Ã‚Â£15 too!
09:30 : by chance find SteveS who gets directed by a marshal to someone hitherto unknown stand area that isnt ours....
...find correct stand ...... usual forum trailer queens already parked up :grin:
10:00 chinwag with the usual suspects, nathan starts ~~adding swirl marks~~ polishing his car to show off his new rims ( :happy2:). Usual 'I want one of those' discussions starts
wander round the ~~sheds~~ nice cars :grin:
11 : jonnyc shows us all how its done
more cars , food and drink
1pm jet car
more cars , food and drink
1.01 booked in for replacement eardrums
more cars , food and drink
3.30 pm time for home, long day catching up on me , unexpected sun tan !
5.30 home : dinner and bottle of wine , 320 miles total journey distance, car , licence, and clutch intact...

What a great day :happy2:
Once again the forum members turn out in force...
Although we do need a flag/banner (Greenouse offered his cars wheels to hold it in place :wink:)
good to meet some new and some familiar faces, had a good chat with VWR about engine mounts too.
Thanks to Jay and Tom for the convoy :happy2: and the hospitality , appreciated guys
Cheers to SteveS for the stand, was a great focal point and allowed us to stay nearer to the action :happy2:

Ill try and get pics up later.
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: Greeners on March 30, 2009, 12:31:08 pm: :signLOL:

Nice write up John!! I was asked this morning when I got into work If I'd been on a sunbed! :surprised:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: Top Cat on March 30, 2009, 12:37:47 pm: John_o you are the king of write ups, thats just had me in stitches :grin:
Nice one fella, i am kind of glad you didn't make it down the strip, I find a strange enjoyment extracting the p!ss from you over this ~~problem~~ topic. :wink:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: RedRobin on March 30, 2009, 01:01:29 pm: Quote from: Greenouse on March 30, 2009, 12:31:08 pm

I was asked this morning when I got into work If I'd been on a sunbed! :surprised:

....So did you tell them the truth about you having your face painted?

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FRedRobin_05%2FMeets%2FNathan_facepainting.jpg&hash=c54a2b165919960e95c55aae398ee7e330f432eb)

:evilgrin:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
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^ Nathan The Rim King's latest ^ :evilgrin:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
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^ The REAL reason Stealth came to Santa Pod - He looks as happy as a sand boy! ^ :evilgrin:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
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^ Feather dusters at the ready, dahlings! ^ :laugh:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: Greeners on March 30, 2009, 01:15:19 pm: Quote from: RedRobin on March 30, 2009, 01:07:22 pm
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^ The REAL reason Stealth came to Santa Pod - He looks as happy as a sand boy! ^ :evilgrin:

Iv'e never seen him looking so happy! :grin:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: VC on March 30, 2009, 01:16:33 pm: Quote from: RedRobin on March 30, 2009, 01:07:22 pm
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^ The REAL reason Stealth came to Santa Pod - He looks as happy as a sand boy! ^ :evilgrin:

that's a hungry evil look in his eyes :grin:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: Greeners on March 30, 2009, 01:16:59 pm: Quote from: RedRobin on March 30, 2009, 01:01:29 pm
Quote from: Greenouse on March 30, 2009, 12:31:08 pm

I was asked this morning when I got into work If I'd been on a sunbed! :surprised:

....So did you tell them the truth about you having your face painted?

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FRedRobin_05%2FMeets%2FNathan_facepainting.jpg&hash=c54a2b165919960e95c55aae398ee7e330f432eb)

:evilgrin:

Damn it, you rumbled my spray tan! :angry015: :signLOL:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
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^ They were going to bring the VWR Caddy Van - Much faster - Pity they didn't ^
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: MAT ED30 on March 30, 2009, 01:41:03 pm: i think the van has its engine out at the mo :signLOL: they are playing with it and i should be down there this week :evilgrin: getting the kw v3 setup for track use :smiley:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: JPC on March 30, 2009, 01:47:07 pm: Quote from: Greenouse on March 30, 2009, 01:15:19 pm
Quote from: RedRobin on March 30, 2009, 01:07:22 pm
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FRedRobin_05%2FMeets%2FSantaPod_Stealth.jpg&hash=b36c3113072e7cd82d6fa4bac6371f7910257b3d)

^ The REAL reason Stealth came to Santa Pod - He looks as happy as a sand boy! ^ :evilgrin:

Iv'e never seen him looking so happy! :grin:

i spent Ã‚Â£7 there!

where is that raped smilie?
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: Phil Mcavity on March 30, 2009, 02:00:38 pm: A bag full of Worthers Origonal stealthy :signLOL: He's having fun bless him :wink:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
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^ Here's one for you, Phil, and Nathan, and other detailers! ^
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: Steve Baker on March 30, 2009, 02:27:13 pm: Quote from: RedRobin on March 30, 2009, 02:23:21 pm
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^ Here's one for you, Phil, and Nathan, and other detailers! ^

Ooh! she doesn't look pleased at you taken her photo! :laugh:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: Phil Mcavity on March 30, 2009, 02:28:45 pm: Thats whats known as a" Right Pair of Chav's" in that car :laugh:

He's put her coat around the Front grill. Bet she doesnt know :wink:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: VC on March 30, 2009, 02:29:52 pm: that radiator grill....speechless......
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: JPC on March 30, 2009, 02:31:41 pm: that whole car.....speechless.....
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: wigit on March 30, 2009, 02:31:59 pm: Quote from: Phil Mcavity on March 30, 2009, 02:28:45 pm
Thats whats known as a" Right Pair of Chav's" in that car :laugh:

He's put her coat around the Front grill. Bet she doesnt know :wink:

fur coat no kn........... springs to mind :happy2:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: john_o on March 30, 2009, 02:55:34 pm: .........and yet no one mentions the pearl necklace ........... :grin:
to be fair there were far worse cars than that there yesterday ........
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: xxx_mojo_xxx on March 30, 2009, 03:08:13 pm: Robin,

I couldn't help noticing the brakes on the Red Racing line Golf on the day. What are they, and how much would they cost?
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: RedRobin on March 30, 2009, 03:28:52 pm: Quote from: Steve Baker on March 30, 2009, 02:27:13 pm

Ooh! she doesn't look pleased at you taken her photo! :laugh:

....Well, I did politely ask and she grinned and nodded. Probably her usual face though!
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: RedRobin on March 30, 2009, 03:34:31 pm: Quote from: xxx_mojo_xxx on March 30, 2009, 03:08:13 pm
Robin,

I couldn't help noticing the brakes on the Red Racing line Golf on the day. What are they, and how much would they cost?

....They are VWR's own big brake kit - Just over Ã‚Â£2,800 including vat and fitting. I find them a bit snatchy compared with my AP Racing's but they do work extremely well!! I've got a bit more used to the feel but got a bit of a shock first time I applied them.
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: jonnyc on March 30, 2009, 03:37:28 pm: Quote from: RedRobin on March 30, 2009, 03:34:31 pm
Quote from: xxx_mojo_xxx on March 30, 2009, 03:08:13 pm
Robin,

I couldn't help noticing the brakes on the Red Racing line Golf on the day. What are they, and how much would they cost?

....They are VWR's own big brake kit - Just over Ã‚Â£2,800 including vat and fitting. I find them a bit snatchy compared with my AP Racing's but they do work extremely well!! I've got a bit more used to the feel but got a bit of a shock first time I applied them.

Its a VW Racing branded Project Mu product, they are fantasic! Love them to bits, should have them on my car soon.. Well as soon as I can afford them anyways lol..

Really didn't notice the grabby feeling that you describe Robin.. Possibly the pads were not bedded correctly when you drove the car? I think I was in it a little while after you..

Jonny
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: RedRobin on March 30, 2009, 03:51:04 pm: Quote from: jonnyc on March 30, 2009, 03:37:28 pm
Quote from: RedRobin on March 30, 2009, 03:34:31 pm

....I find them a bit snatchy compared with my AP Racing's but they do work extremely well!! I've got a bit more used to the feel but got a bit of a shock first time I applied them.

Its a VW Racing branded Project Mu product, they are fantasic! Love them to bits, should have them on my car soon.. Well as soon as I can afford them anyways lol..

Really didn't notice the grabby feeling that you describe Robin.. Possibly the pads were not bedded correctly when you drove the car? I think I was in it a little while after you..

Jonny

....Yes, I have the honour of being the very first non-VWR staff to drive her and the last time I drove her was still before you did. I know after my feedback that Mark was going to do more to sort out the brakes. Time for me to re-acquaint myself with her methinks. I really love that car - So tactile!

:happy2:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: MAT ED30 on March 30, 2009, 04:03:12 pm: I loved the brakes just how i like em :evilgrin: perfect when warm and the sound was :evilgrin:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: JPC on March 30, 2009, 04:12:00 pm: well....ive not bloody driven it, stop rubbing it in you swines!
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: RedRobin on March 30, 2009, 04:53:26 pm: Quote from: JPC on March 30, 2009, 04:12:00 pm

well....ive not bloody driven it, stop rubbing it in you swines!

....I've driven it several times :P :P :P :P

Actually, you don't want to drive her - Look what's happened to her victims - Mat is the latest. She's a serial manipulator and temptress.
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: MAT ED30 on March 30, 2009, 04:56:47 pm: Quote from: RedRobin on March 30, 2009, 04:53:26 pm
Quote from: JPC on March 30, 2009, 04:12:00 pm

well....ive not bloody driven it, stop rubbing it in you swines!

....I've driven it several times :P :P :P :P

Actually, you don't want to drive her - Look what's happened to her victims - Mat is the latest. She's a serial manipulator and temptress.

there is no hope for me now :sad: :evilgrin:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: xxx_mojo_xxx on March 30, 2009, 05:01:09 pm: OK, couple more questions...

1) How comes you guys always get to test stuff? I want to join the club - I'm sure I can provide an impartial and detailed review.

2) Were those discs ceramic? And how much would it cost to replace pads, and discs each time round... I'm hoping its not Ã‚Â£2800 each time.

3) What other cost effective brake upgrades are there that you folks can recommend.

Thanks,

Mo
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: wigit on March 30, 2009, 05:03:45 pm: the temptress looks mighty fine since she has had some work to the rear too as looks like a really cohesive styled car now, love those wheels on it too
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: MAT ED30 on March 30, 2009, 05:05:44 pm: if i can get down there this week i am having another go :signLOL:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: jhtrophy on March 30, 2009, 05:24:03 pm: i bet you are mate, what a car!!! felt like mine but well built and with toque!!! i fell in love. :love:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: RedRobin on March 30, 2009, 05:28:06 pm: Quote from: xxx_mojo_xxx on March 30, 2009, 05:01:09 pm
OK, couple more questions...

1) How comes you guys always get to test stuff? I want to join the club - I'm sure I can provide an impartial and detailed review.

2) Were those discs ceramic? And how much would it cost to replace pads, and discs each time round... I'm hoping its not Ã‚Â£2800 each time.

3) What other cost effective brake upgrades are there that you folks can recommend.

Thanks,

Mo

....To answer your questions:

1) In the case of VWR's demo car, aka The Temptress, those of us who have driven her have done so because she's a demo car for VWR's offered products and she's for their own testing rather than ours. Otherwise on testing generally for various manufacturers, you have to be invited by the manufacturer.

2) Not ceramic. 4-pot & 4-pad (quite unusual). Ã‚Â£129.23 a set of pads inc vat but not fitting.

3) Depends what you mean by "cost-effective". AP Racing have a very long established excellent reputation. Tarox excellent too. Others I personally have little knowledge of. Some guys use components from other cars such as R32 and Cupra. I prefer to have the peace of mind of a manufacturer's aftersales support with a fully tested kit and don't mind it costing more.

HTH (Hope This Helps) :happy2:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: QD MBE on March 30, 2009, 05:38:47 pm: Quote from: RedRobin on March 30, 2009, 03:51:04 pm
Quote from: jonnyc on March 30, 2009, 03:37:28 pm
Quote from: RedRobin on March 30, 2009, 03:34:31 pm

....I find them a bit snatchy compared with my AP Racing's but they do work extremely well!! I've got a bit more used to the feel but got a bit of a shock first time I applied them.

Its a VW Racing branded Project Mu product, they are fantasic! Love them to bits, should have them on my car soon.. Well as soon as I can afford them anyways lol..

Really didn't notice the grabby feeling that you describe Robin.. Possibly the pads were not bedded correctly when you drove the car? I think I was in it a little while after you..

Jonny

....Yes, I have the honour of being the very first non-VWR staff to drive her and the last time I drove her was still before you did. I know after my feedback that Mark was going to do more to sort out the brakes. Time for me to re-acquaint myself with her methinks. I really love that car - So tactile!

:happy2:

Test her - Pahhhh!!

I had her for a whole week! And what a week it was! Those brakes are fantastic.

Great car! :happy2:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: RedRobin on March 30, 2009, 05:50:31 pm: ^^^^
@ stokey - Now I'm on a mission to try out those brakes again! IIRC, Mark said they had differents pads when I drove her.
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: chungster on March 30, 2009, 06:36:52 pm: RR....

following your words of wisdom about air filters, i had mine changed today. :happy2:

but i couldn't believe what i saw tho when i popped my bonnet up to check.

the damn engine cover was loose, the connection to the ram air box thing at the front of the car not attached.

maybe that's why i got crap times yesterday!!!

still the local guys i use sorted it all out. also re did the 2 bolts holding the driveshaft shield as that was loose too :surprised: got knows how. they were querying maybe it was the peeps who fitted my Forge DV.
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: xxx_mojo_xxx on March 30, 2009, 07:00:43 pm: My car just came back from Richter Sports - with a nice and new Kufatec Bluetooth Kit installed.

Loving it! :nerd: Apart from the trouch screen telephone gubbins...I also get an extra set of digital read outs on my MFD - oil and water temp, revs, speed, turbo boost, litres of petrol left in tank.

Only issue is that my turbo boost read out shows nothing at the moment. Looks like I will have to phone Richter just in case I'm doing something silly.

Apart from that the phone kit works a treat!!! :driver:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: MAT ED30 on March 30, 2009, 07:37:20 pm: Quote from: jhtrophy on March 30, 2009, 05:24:03 pm
i bet you are mate, what a car!!! felt like mine but well built and with toque!!! i fell in love. :love:

i keep telling u to get a gti :signLOL:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: JPC on March 30, 2009, 07:37:46 pm: my boost doesnt work with the kufatec either matey
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: JPC on March 30, 2009, 07:38:02 pm: Quote from: MAT ED30 on March 30, 2009, 07:37:20 pm
Quote from: jhtrophy on March 30, 2009, 05:24:03 pm
i bet you are mate, what a car!!! felt like mine but well built and with toque!!! i fell in love. :love:

i keep telling u to get a gti :signLOL:

yep...too right! ;)
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: xxx_mojo_xxx on March 30, 2009, 07:41:29 pm: Quote from: JPC on March 30, 2009, 07:37:46 pm
my boost doesnt work with the kufatec either matey
Do you know why? Is it a known issue?
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: WhiteGTI on March 30, 2009, 07:49:43 pm: Quote from: xxx_mojo_xxx on March 30, 2009, 07:00:43 pm
My car just came back from Richter Sports - with a nice and new Kufatec Bluetooth Kit installed.

Loving it! :nerd: Apart from the trouch screen telephone gubbins...I also get an extra set of digital read outs on my MFD - oil and water temp, revs, speed, turbo boost, litres of petrol left in tank.

Only issue is that my turbo boost read out shows nothing at the moment. Looks like I will have to phone Richter just in case I'm doing something silly.

Apart from that the phone kit works a treat!!! :driver:

Which display is the MFD? Is this the display between the speedo/Rev counter? Im not good with the whole audio thing in cars.
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: JPC on March 30, 2009, 07:53:12 pm: Quote from: xxx_mojo_xxx on March 30, 2009, 07:41:29 pm
Quote from: JPC on March 30, 2009, 07:37:46 pm
my boost doesnt work with the kufatec either matey
Do you know why? Is it a known issue?

im not too sure mate. its never worked. i thought it might be because i didnt have a charged petrol, mines diesel.

Ive also been finding that once in a while it will just disconnect from my car. "no compatable bluetooth phone connected" then a few seconds later it says "phone connected"

then sometimes thru a phonecall, it goes all crackly.

I will be speaking to kufatec about all these issues. Hopefully there will be an update available. If not, they can have it back, for Ã‚Â£350 or so, it better bloody work and it better work good! ;)
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: JPC on March 30, 2009, 07:59:48 pm: Quote from: xxx_mojo_xxx on March 30, 2009, 07:41:29 pm
Quote from: JPC on March 30, 2009, 07:37:46 pm
my boost doesnt work with the kufatec either matey
Do you know why? Is it a known issue?

im not too sure mate. its never worked. i thought it might be because i didnt have a charged petrol, mines diesel.

Ive also been finding that once in a while it will just disconnect from my car. "no compatable bluetooth phone connected" then a few seconds later it says "phone connected"

then sometimes thru a phonecall, it goes all crackly.

I will be speaking to kufatec about all these issues. Hopefully there will be an update available. If not, they can have it back, for Ã‚Â£350 or so, it better bloody work and it better work good! ;)
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: stealthwolf on March 30, 2009, 08:03:12 pm: Quote from: Greenouse on March 30, 2009, 01:15:19 pm
Iv'e never seen him looking so happy! :grin:
You will do when I pick up those Monzas! :grin:

Quote from: Very Cherry on March 30, 2009, 01:16:33 pm
that's a hungry evil look in his eyes :grin:
Oi! I woke up with no brekkie, a small OJ courtesy of 'nousey and the chips from the fish and chip were crap. Should have gone for the pizza like illyun did!

Quote from: JPC on March 30, 2009, 01:47:07 pm
i spent Ã‚Â£7 there! where is that raped smilie?
w00t! I spent Ã‚Â£4 and that was including a bottle of coke. I'm still eating the remains of the pic'n'mix now! :party:

Quote from: Phil Mcavity on March 30, 2009, 02:00:38 pm
A bag full of Worthers Origonal stealthy :signLOL: He's having fun bless him :wink:
You're just jealous coz I never saved any werthers for you, you old fart! :P
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: T88OMM on March 30, 2009, 08:40:51 pm: Brilliant write up John_O, PMSL :grin:

Thanks for a good day everyone :happy2: :wink:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: xxx_mojo_xxx on March 30, 2009, 08:41:09 pm: Quote from: JPC on March 30, 2009, 07:59:48 pm
Quote from: xxx_mojo_xxx on March 30, 2009, 07:41:29 pm
Quote from: JPC on March 30, 2009, 07:37:46 pm
my boost doesnt work with the kufatec either matey
Do you know why? Is it a known issue?

im not too sure mate. its never worked. i thought it might be because i didnt have a charged petrol, mines diesel.

Ive also been finding that once in a while it will just disconnect from my car. "no compatable bluetooth phone connected" then a few seconds later it says "phone connected"

then sometimes thru a phonecall, it goes all crackly.

I will be speaking to kufatec about all these issues. Hopefully there will be an update available. If not, they can have it back, for Ã‚Â£350 or so, it better bloody work and it better work good! ;)

the crackling is down to poor reception. I noticed that at times... havent used it long enough to notice if it drops the bluetooth connection.

What software version do you have... I will go and check mine in a bit.
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: JPC on March 30, 2009, 08:58:43 pm: i think its 1.7

and the crackling well...its more like the person on the phone sounds like they are using some little kids voice changer thing!

and apparently.....tom will tell you....the person on the phone to me gets a squealin sound down the line. i just need to hang up and phone them back
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: xxx_mojo_xxx on March 30, 2009, 09:20:51 pm: Mine says:

Main Board = 1.65
P Board = 1.7
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: xxx_mojo_xxx on March 30, 2009, 09:22:11 pm: Aparently the GTi fordm't show turbo boost. Check out the link below and read the notes at the bottom. I think its number 2.

http://fiscon-mobile.com/products/rns_510.php
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: xxx_mojo_xxx on March 30, 2009, 11:15:45 pm: Anyone? I saw a GTi at the festival with the same Recaro seats as mine - but with one really cool difference.

The car had seats inserts of a different colour to the outside leather bits. The arms rest was also colour coded along with the gear cover.

Does anyone know where I can get this done? Gotta put my mind at peace... :jumping:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: wigit on March 30, 2009, 11:35:04 pm: Quote from: xxx_mojo_xxx on March 30, 2009, 09:22:11 pm
Aparently the GTi fordm't show turbo boost. Check out the link below and read the notes at the bottom. I think its number 2.

http://fiscon-mobile.com/products/rns_510.php

off thread but a few chaps have been having issues with their sciroccos and this kit, this may be of interest :happy2:

XXXXXXX wrote:
YYYYYYYY wrote:
On mine it either says 0.00 or off.

It should give you a boost readout from the Turbo system whether Diesel or Petrol. Does anyone have a boost readout working with the Fiscon kit?

Yes it does give readouts after a day of being stuck at 0. I realized that the down arrow button on the right side of the wheel steps through four different values for boost, and it is now showing a value. Also the up arrow toggles between remaining fuel in liters and battery output voltage, not sure how useful it is to know that the battery outputs 14.7 volts but fun all the same!
No extra connection is needed. The bluetooth unit is connected to the CAN bus and presumably just pulls the information from the engine management, this extra information display is just a nice extra from the phone kit.
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: jhtrophy on March 31, 2009, 09:16:35 am: Quote from: MAT ED30 on March 30, 2009, 07:37:20 pm
Quote from: jhtrophy on March 30, 2009, 05:24:03 pm
i bet you are mate, what a car!!! felt like mine but well built and with toque!!! i fell in love. :love:

i keep telling u to get a gti :signLOL:
he he, i am in new car mode!!! ring first for last time in the postman pat van then new car!!! m3? r26? one of them i think, Ed 30 would be good but a lot of money still, plus got to sort chasis and more power before i can beat clio's :evilgrin:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: MAT ED30 on March 31, 2009, 10:12:17 am: Quote from: jhtrophy on March 31, 2009, 09:16:35 am
Quote from: MAT ED30 on March 30, 2009, 07:37:20 pm
Quote from: jhtrophy on March 30, 2009, 05:24:03 pm
i bet you are mate, what a car!!! felt like mine but well built and with toque!!! i fell in love. :love:

i keep telling u to get a gti :signLOL:
he he, i am in new car mode!!! ring first for last time in the postman pat van then new car!!! m3? r26? one of them i think, Ed 30 would be good but a lot of money still, plus got to sort chasis and more power before i can beat clio's :evilgrin:

not long now :jumpmove: :jumpmove:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: RedRobin on March 31, 2009, 10:18:32 am: (https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FRedRobin_05%2FMeets%2FSantaPod_JetCar.jpg&hash=2e5be0adc8c5e4dec8fc7926dbc927ccd9aa2ffa)

^ Someone farted! ^

I'd have preferred to see that Top Fuel dragster in the background have a go.
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: illyun on March 31, 2009, 01:18:46 pm: Quote from: MAT ED30 on March 30, 2009, 04:56:47 pm
Quote from: RedRobin on March 30, 2009, 04:53:26 pm
Quote from: JPC on March 30, 2009, 04:12:00 pm

well....ive not bloody driven it, stop rubbing it in you swines!

....I've driven it several times :P :P :P :P

Actually, you don't want to drive her - Look what's happened to her victims - Mat is the latest. She's a serial manipulator and temptress.

there is no hope for me now :sad: :evilgrin:

I had it for 4 days as a daily drive and did about 800 miles in it :evilgrin: :evilgrin: :evilgrin: :evilgrin: :evilgrin: My Ed30 sounds just like her now after the uprated engine mounts. :P
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: T88OMM on March 31, 2009, 01:25:39 pm: Your all making me really want a go in the 'temptress', problem is I don't have a MKV to buy anything for at VWR :sad: :sad:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: xxx_mojo_xxx on March 31, 2009, 02:13:09 pm: Quote from: wigit on March 30, 2009, 11:35:04 pm
Quote from: xxx_mojo_xxx on March 30, 2009, 09:22:11 pm
Aparently the GTi fordm't show turbo boost. Check out the link below and read the notes at the bottom. I think its number 2.

http://fiscon-mobile.com/products/rns_510.php

off thread but a few chaps have been having issues with their sciroccos and this kit, this may be of interest :happy2:

XXXXXXX wrote:
YYYYYYYY wrote:
On mine it either says 0.00 or off.

It should give you a boost readout from the Turbo system whether Diesel or Petrol. Does anyone have a boost readout working with the Fiscon kit?

Yes it does give readouts after a day of being stuck at 0. I realized that the down arrow button on the right side of the wheel steps through four different values for boost, and it is now showing a value. Also the up arrow toggles between remaining fuel in liters and battery output voltage, not sure how useful it is to know that the battery outputs 14.7 volts but fun all the same!
No extra connection is needed. The bluetooth unit is connected to the CAN bus and presumably just pulls the information from the engine management, this extra information display is just a nice extra from the phone kit.

Hi Wigit,

I have driven approx. 40 miles... still no readout on the turbo boost. How long do you rekon I have to wait?

Cheers
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: john_o on March 31, 2009, 09:16:05 pm: only took a few pics but here they are ......
GTI Festival pics (http://picasaweb.google.co.uk/john.oldfield.uk/GTISpringFestivalSantaPod?feat=directlink)
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: Greeners on March 31, 2009, 09:26:50 pm: Nice work there matey :happy2:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: RedRobin on March 31, 2009, 09:31:02 pm: Quote from: john_o on March 31, 2009, 09:16:05 pm
only took a few pics but here they are ......
GTI Festival pics (http://picasaweb.google.co.uk/john.oldfield.uk/GTISpringFestivalSantaPod?feat=directlink)

....Maybe not a huge quantity, but some quality pics there :happy2:

Cheers :drinking:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: RedRobin on March 31, 2009, 09:38:25 pm: Quote from: T88OMM on March 31, 2009, 01:25:39 pm

Your all making me really want a go in the 'temptress', problem is I don't have a MKV to buy anything for at VWR :sad: :sad:

....Tom, you can look (as I see you are doing) but you can't touch! :evilgrin: :evilgrin: :evilgrin: :evilgrin:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Flh5.ggpht.com%2F_f42ZbKWLXUk%2FSdJyT4qPMkI%2FAAAAAAAAATg%2FAjBFyqauh-o%2Fs1152%2FDSC02665.JPG&hash=8e948bbc3bcf2a9a8c57edb5fe3b84659737e31b)

[photo: john_o]
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: john_o on April 01, 2009, 07:49:21 am: Quote from: Greenouse on March 31, 2009, 09:26:50 pm
Nice work there matey :happy2:

did you not notice the 'hot dog' reference pic just for you :evilgrin:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: T88OMM on April 01, 2009, 09:26:25 am: Great pics John_O :drool: :drool:
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: illyun on April 01, 2009, 11:58:57 am: Not sure if someone's posted it or not, but here's the 2nd run of the Rocket/Jet Car...

and
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: SteveS on April 01, 2009, 12:11:04 pm: shweet
Title: Re: GTI Spring Festival 29th March
Post by: illyun on April 01, 2009, 02:16:54 pm: I think it was Greenouse that got in the way of the shot of the car hurtling down the strip on the 2nd video :grin: :grin: