MK5 Golf GTI
General => Shows, Events and Meets => Topic started by: jonnyc on December 13, 2009, 08:15:12 pm
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Hey all,
DUE TO WEATHER THE 17TH HAS BEEN CANCELLED, THE NEXT AVAILABLE DATE IS 24TH JAN..
http://www.rwyb.co.uk/dates.php
So who fancys it??! :smiley:
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I've looked at the dates and the first one I can get to on my shift pattern is 21st Feb. I'm already signed up for the Autosport show on the 16th and then on nights on the 17th. :sad1:
I possibly may be able to attend, but that would be more down to the other half than me :laugh:
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what are the prices?
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as john has said it the autosport show that weekend :sad1:
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what are the prices?
This is the blurb from the link I put in the first post..
"Venue normally opens at 8.00am with the track open from 9.30am to 5pm. It is recommended you arrive before 9.30 to ensure track-time. We can only accept a limited number of sign-ons, so arrive early to avoid disappointment! Admission for normal RWYB public track days is £10, plus a one-off signing on fee of £25 for unlimited runs.
Please note, track opening times are approximate and may be subject to track and weather conditions. The dragstrip cannot be used in the wet. Don't forget your driving licence!"
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as john has said it the autosport show that weekend :sad1:
Me too, but Thursday / Friday, wouldn't even dare tackle the weekend lol..
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I would have gone Friday if I could but it is only trade people who can go :sad1:
Sneak me in Jonny :jumping:
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I would have gone Friday if I could but it is only trade people who can go :sad1:
Sneak me in Jonny :jumping:
sneak us all in :signLOL: :signLOL:
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:signLOL: Jonny - we can be your pit crew :happy2:
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I'll be your stunt double. :signLOL:
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I'll be your stunt double. :signLOL:
priceless :drinking:
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I'll be your stunt double. :signLOL:
priceless :drinking:
:grin: :grin: :grin:
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What about the 24th? Another RWYB weekend and you might be able to get a few more people?
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What about the 24th? Another RWYB weekend and you might be able to get a few more people?
Sure, don't think ill be about but either way..
Don't mind at all, we should really choose the day that most people are going to be able to make, otherwise its not going to be much of a meet with just me and John.. (no offense John) lol..
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I'm sure I can do the 17th. Will confirm for sure ASAP - just need to ask the better half when we're in France?
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What about the 24th? Another RWYB weekend and you might be able to get a few more people?
Sure, don't think ill be about but either way..
Don't mind at all, we should really choose the day that most people are going to be able to make, otherwise its not going to be much of a meet with just me and John.. (no offense John) lol..
Yeah no worries dude, either way I won't be running but I'll certainly have a trip out to meet people. :drinking:
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I could be presuaded :signLOL:
but my history at the pod in cold conditions isnt brill....
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I'm sure I can do the 17th. Will confirm for sure ASAP - just need to ask the better half when we're in France?
Just tell her you'll catch up with her a day late? :happy2:
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how about when track temps are better, perhaps march time.
We done this last year and traction was a huge problem
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how about when track temps are better, perhaps march time.
We done this last year and traction was a huge problem
Unless the track is prepped (which none of the RWYB days seem to be at Pod) then traction is always an issue.. But I agree, last year when it was snowing it was a bit slippery lol..
To be fair though, there was only 0.15 between my best 60 foot times on that 1st Feb day to the one we did later in the year with good weather etc..
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i will be doing a rwyb day for sure. Want to throw mine back down Heavens tarmac!!. Want to crack sub 14 now.
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I'm up for this :driver:
Think I'm free on both dates so could do either.
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Can do either date :xmassmiley: :jumpmove:
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I'm sure I can do the 17th. Will confirm for sure ASAP - just need to ask the better half when we're in France?
Just tell her you'll catch up with her a day late? :happy2:
No chance I'm driving a thousand miles on me todd whilst she lords it on the plane!!
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We done this last year and traction was a huge problem
What's up with ya man? you was only running standard power... :signLOL:
As Jonny says, so long as it's a dry day (not damp) then there's no reason why you won't be able to get decent times. I ran about 4 13.2's on the 1st Feb meet we had and was suprised by the amount of traction compared to how cold it was. Plus, what little you may lose on the line, you will gain once moving with nice cold intake temps.. :evilgrin:
Stick me down though mate. As I will be coming down with my mate in his S3. He is gagging to run it since he has gone Stage 2+ to try and beat my 13.1 and see what terminal speed it runs to compare with mine. As we never got to see how they faired on the road.
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We done this last year and traction was a huge problem
What's up with ya man? you was only running standard power... :signLOL:
As Jonny says, so long as it's a dry day (not damp) then there's no reason why you won't be able to get decent times. I ran about 4 13.2's on the 1st Feb meet we had and was suprised by the amount of traction compared to how cold it was. Plus, what little you may lose on the line, you will gain once moving with nice cold intake temps.. :evilgrin:
Stick me down though mate. As I will be coming down with my mate in his S3. He is gagging to run it since he has gone Stage 2+ to try and beat my 13.1 and see what terminal speed it runs to compare with mine. As we never got to see how they faired on the road.
Cool mate, will be a good laugh! :smiley:
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I should be free for this :happy2:
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I'll be up for this one :happy2:
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I will be up for this too, will still be a bit jet lagged as I will have only got back from New York the day before :rolleye:
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Cool guys, will be great to have a nice group of cars there! :smiley:
Ok so list as it stands so far.. (if you could just copy / paste and add your name if you can make it)
JonnyC
Hurdy - No excuses now your on the list :wink:
tony_danza
snapey
john_o - Again your on the list, thats all the persuasion you need :grin:
KRL
T88OMM
Vtec Abuser
vwrascal
DomT
SteveP
List is looking good already :xmassmiley:
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i'll be there and so will phil :happy2:
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i'll be there and so will phil :happy2:
Ok mate, copy the list to keep it updated as your adding your names :smiley:
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i'll be there to take snaps! :happy2:
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Cool guys, will be great to have a nice group of cars there! :smiley:
Ok so list as it stands so far.. (if you could just copy / paste and add your name if you can make it)
JonnyC
Hurdy - No excuses now your on the list :wink:
tony_danza
snapey
john_o - Again your on the list, thats all the persuasion you need :grin:
KRL
T88OMM
Vtec Abuser
vwrascal
DomT
SteveP
PhilMC
NB07
List is looking good already :xmassmiley:
me and you mc philis bring it on! :party:
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^^ oh god , its another Dual, just need Joesgti to finish the last dual :smiley:!!
ok im there, just need to run it by the management :wink:
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Hurdy - No excuses now your on the list :wink:
Looks like I'm going then! :driver:
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JonnyC
Hurdy - No excuses now your on the list
tony_danza
snapey
john_o - Again your on the list, thats all the persuasion you need
KRL
T88OMM
Vtec Abuser
vwrascal
DomT
SteveP
NeilM
JonnyC may bump into you at the NEC on Thursday 14th, are you on a stand ??
:happy2:
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you gonna have the 'secret' button by then Neil?
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JonnyC
Hurdy - No excuses now your on the list
tony_danza
snapey
john_o - Again your on the list, thats all the persuasion you need
KRL
T88OMM
Vtec Abuser
vwrascal
DomT
SteveP
NeilM
WhiteGTI
We should turn this into the first forum meet of the year.....
If the weather is clear I may bring the Lotus, if not then the GTI. But won't be running up the strip this time.
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We should turn this into the first forum meet of the year.....
If the weather is clear I may bring the Lotus, if not then the GTI. But won't be running up the strip this time.
Think there is going to end up being a good group of people so yeah, good idea.. :happy2:
How come you wont be running?
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Haha sorry that probably looked like i was stating the obvious. i meant that I hoped that this would turn out to be a pretty large main forum meet (40-50+ coming), rather than just a smaller regional meet. :ashamed:
Not running because I'll be selling the car soon and don't want to run the risk of damaging anything during a run!
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Haha sorry that probably looked like i was stating the obvious. i meant that I hoped that this would turn out to be a pretty large main forum meet (40-50+ coming), rather than just a smaller regional meet. :ashamed:
Not running because I'll be selling the car soon and don't want to run the risk of damaging anything during a run!
I know what you mean dont worry.. :smiley:
Ahh fair play, you could always just set off gently, really doesnt make a huge difference in the times with a FWD on road tyres, but you still get to have a bit of fun.. And put a time on the board too! :party:
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Guessing no ones got any beef with bringing other along (with other cars) have they? Know a few mates who are meaning to take their cars up the strip.
Luke.
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JonnyC may bump into you at the NEC on Thursday 14th, are you on a stand ??
Erm, well yes and no.. Ill be all over the place but if you spot me then shout and we can have a chat mate.. :smiley:
Guessing no ones got any beef with bringing other along (with other cars) have they? Know a few mates who are meaning to take their cars up the strip
I have invited a few of my mates along..
Up to now we have..
Gallardo Spyder
R35 GTR
My old S3
997 GT3 RS
E92 M3 Coupe
Z4M Coupe (with lots of mods)
So I say the more the merrier.. :smiley: :smiley:
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JonnyC may bump into you at the NEC on Thursday 14th, are you on a stand ??
Erm, well yes and no.. Ill be all over the place but if you spot me then shout and we can have a chat mate.. :smiley:
Guessing no ones got any beef with bringing other along (with other cars) have they? Know a few mates who are meaning to take their cars up the strip
I have invited a few of my mates along..
Up to now we have..
Gallardo Spyder
R35 GTR
My old S3
997 GT3 RS
E92 M3 Coupe
Z4M Coupe (with lots of mods)
So I say the more the merrier.. :smiley: :smiley:
Should be a bloody good turn out then. I'm sure this bag of bolts would be able to blend in quite nicely with some of the metal on show :signLOL:
http://pistonheads.co.uk/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&f=47&t=747496&mid=0&nmt=A%20Rover%20Streetwise (http://pistonheads.co.uk/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&f=47&t=747496&mid=0&nmt=A%20Rover%20Streetwise)
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I have invited a few of my mates along..
Up to now we have..
Gallardo Spyder
R35 GTR
My old S3
997 GT3 RS
E92 M3 Coupe
Z4M Coupe (with lots of mods)
So I say the more the merrier.. :smiley: :smiley:
Mmmm.. That could be interesting. :evilgrin: Little shootout there Sir Cocker?
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I have invited a few of my mates along..
Up to now we have..
Gallardo Spyder
R35 GTR
My old S3
997 GT3 RS
E92 M3 Coupe
Z4M Coupe (with lots of mods)
So I say the more the merrier.. :smiley: :smiley:
Mmmm.. That could be interesting. :evilgrin: Little shootout there Sir Cocker?
Yup, although he's asked me to drive it.. So we should find out what its capable of on the day too.. :smiley:
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I have invited a few of my mates along..
Up to now we have..
Gallardo Spyder
R35 GTR
My old S3
997 GT3 RS
E92 M3 Coupe
Z4M Coupe (with lots of mods)
So I say the more the merrier.. :smiley: :smiley:
Mmmm.. That could be interesting. :evilgrin: Little shootout there Sir Cocker?
Yup, although he's asked me to drive it.. So we should find out what its capable of on the day too.. :smiley:
That'll be good, quite a fitting way to draw closure on your project, but..... will it make you want it back (probably not bearing in mind current project).
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The question for me is, Do I switch back to R888's?
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The question for me is, Do I switch back to R888's?
Yes!!! :smiley:
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and if it snows its going to be fun watching the boys on 888 :driver:
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and if it snows its going to be watching the boys on 888 :driver:
Wander I could spin the wheels over the whole 1/4 mile?! Hmm.. :grin:
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i might be up for this if we go to the autosport the day before but and if the weather looks good
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and if it snows its going to be watching the boys on 888 :driver:
Wander I could spin the wheels over the whole 1/4 mile?! Hmm.. :grin:
Reverse donuts :driver:
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JonnyC
Hurdy - No excuses now your on the list
tony_danza
snapey
john_o - Again your on the list, thats all the persuasion you need
KRL
T88OMM
Vtec Abuser
vwrascal
DomT
SteveP
NeilM
WhiteGTI
Aparoon
I'll be up for this been wanting to give it a go for ages... :happy2:
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1. JonnyC
2. Hurdy - No excuses now your on the list
3. tony_danza
4. snapey
5. john_o - Again your on the list, thats all the persuasion you need
6. KRL
7. T88OMM
8. Vtec Abuser
9. vwrascal
10. DomT
11. SteveP
12. NB07
13. Phil Mcavity
14. NeilM
15. WhiteGTI
16. Aparoon
looks like it could be a nice turnout :happy2:
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and if it snows its going to be fun watching the boys on 888 :driver:
IIRC if it rains or snows they dont let anyone on the track
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IIRC if it rains or snows they dont let anyone on the track
You not coming for a go??
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IIRC if it rains or snows they dont let anyone on the track
You not coming for a go??
probably not, weather still too sh*tty, car might still be in the workshop, and im trying to make my tires last till the r1rs get fitted. Definettly going in march though.
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last year I seem to remember it was snowing and they only shut the track off briefly, very surreal day :happy2:
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last year I seem to remember it was snowing and they only shut the track off briefly, very surreal day :happy2:
oh seems so long ago, just as me and joe were gonna "get it on" :sick:
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(Id just like to point out thats a 'safe' clip and doesnt contain Phil + joe 'getting it on' :confused:)
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:signLOL:
Is it safe to say that bit was ment as a joke again john, before i get a Poll about my comment :P :wink:
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Bump for this one..
Come on guys, was a great day last year, even with the snow!! ha.. :grin:
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1. JonnyC
2. Hurdy - No excuses now your on the list
3. tony_danza
4. snapey
5. john_o - Again your on the list, thats all the persuasion you need
6. KRL
7. T88OMM
8. Vtec Abuser
9. vwrascal
10. DomT
11. SteveP
12. NB07
13. Phil Mcavity
14. NeilM
15. WhiteGTI
16. Aparoon
17. Garethmk1 (if I've had my clutch done !!!)
I'll be there if the car is feeling better !!!
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I'll be there if the car is feeling better !!!
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weather has been looking up lately.
Might see if some of the evo lads are up for this
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weather has been looking up lately.
Might see if some of the evo lads are up for this
I'm expecting it to be pretty busy as it's the first day.. Although it could go the other way, with people waiting until the weather is more likely to be warmer / dry..
Either way the more the better..
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il be coming to this now, didnt want to comment as i didnt know when i would beback but im back on the 13th so il defo be there,
Tom il cruise down with you pal :happy2:
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1. JonnyC
2. Hurdy - No excuses now your on the list
3. tony_danza
4. snapey
5. john_o - Again your on the list, thats all the persuasion you need
6. KRL
7. T88OMM
8. Vtec Abuser
9. vwrascal
10. DomT
11. SteveP
12. NB07
13. Phil Mcavity
14. NeilM
15. joesgti
16. Aparoon
17. Garethmk1 (if I've had my clutch done !!!)
You can take my place Joe, as I think I'll be in Singapore now :tree:
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il be coming to this now, didnt want to comment as i didnt know when i would beback but im back on the 13th so il defo be there,
Tom il cruise down with you pal :happy2:
Aha, the Joe V's Steve 1/4 mile shoot out is back on track then :happy2: :driver:
This time we'll make sure you both get on there nice and early :wink:
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1. JonnyC
2. Hurdy - No excuses now your on the list
3. tony_danza
4. snapey
5. john_o - Again your on the list, thats all the persuasion you need
6. KRL
7. T88OMM
8. Vtec Abuser
9. vwrascal
10. DomT
11. SteveP
12. NB07
13. Phil Mcavity
14. NeilM
15. joesgti
16. Aparoon
17. Garethmk1 (if I've had my clutch done !!!)
18. GtiJames
should be good for this and having a gander at JC's car is well worth the journey :happy2:
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Looks like it's turning out to be a great little meet :smiley:
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Hope I'll get it back in time after some old pr*ck ran into the side of me yesterday, hit the front wheel quite hard and all panels damaged, VW advised me not to drive it, I said a few runs at the Pod would be OK wouldnt they :signLOL:
Got a suspicion that a 1.2 Polo courtesy car wont get me into the 13's :wink:
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Hope I'll get it back in time after some old pr*ck ran into the side of me yesterday, hit the front wheel quite hard and all panels damaged, VW advised me not to drive it, I said a few runs at the Pod would be OK wouldnt they :signLOL:
....Oh sh!t!! That's very sad news, Neil.
I'm glad to see you haven't lost your sense of humour though.
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Got a suspicion that a 1.2 Polo courtesy car wont get me into the 13's :wink:
minutes :grin:
@RR is that not something you've ever been interested in going ot the pod. you have DSG and a diff, it could be a recipe for some good runs.
I plan on it later on next year, been a few times with my mate in his WR1 scooby and his brothers ford ka, both of which run low 13s. (that ka is a weapon, standard exterior, but with 2.1zvh conversion, nitrous and LSD=alot of unhappy people haha). they are both mad for it. never ran there myself though
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Robins car would be good to see down the quarter mile, but Robins Reactions off the start line might be as long as his actual run :wink:
or perhaps ask for which direction to go :laugh:
sorry Robin :ashamed:
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Robin.. I'll drive your car down the strip for you :smiley: You get to see it in all it's glory then.. :happy2:
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cruel.....but funny.
has he got an STS, could always up the settings for the day then wind them back for daily usage, thast he bonus of the STS.
mentioned this to my missus, now shes is trying to persuade me to go.......dont know why, maybe leroy is coming around the house that day??
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maybe leroy is coming around the house that day??
:grin: :grin: :grin:
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how many runs do you reckon you'd be likely to get.
Im tempted but im guessing id be a wheel spinning mess off the line in mine. not really into traffic light gran prixs. normally short shift to second if i boot it off the line so that i have more grip. what s the technique then.
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maybe leroy is coming around the house that day??
:grin: :grin: :grin:
Window cleaner man ??
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how many runs do you reckon you'd be likely to get.
Im tempted but im guessing id be a wheel spinning mess off the line in mine. not really into traffic light gran prixs. normally short shift to second if i boot it off the line so that i have more grip. what s the technique then.
I would say 3 or 4 in the morning and the same again in the afternoon.. Thats without making any real effort, if you want to do lots of runs then I would say you would probably be able to do the best part of 16-18 over the course of the day..
Ill only be doing 2 or 3 all day..
You only need around 2500rpm to get a FWD (on road tyres without a diff) off the line well, just control the wheel slip, so that you have slip (bogging is as bad as lighting them up) until 2nd gear then so long as your hooked at that point nail it and go..
It all really depends on grip levels though, all of the cars will vary massively..
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2500 :surprised: id have prob gone to 3-3.5k if you hadnt mentioned that. i might have to have a try at that when i get a nice dry day and clear roads. see what its like.
f*ck it guys ill be there work dependant(i normally know in advance if i have work on though so should be good to go)
I need to get myself back up to nottingham for the updated map as it is being tweaked at the moment by ben, so im only on a stage 2 map at the moment
what k03 cars are going to be there??
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1. JonnyC
2. Hurdy - No excuses now your on the list
3. tony_danza
4. snapey
5. john_o - Again your on the list, thats all the persuasion you need
6. KRL
7. T88OMM
8. Vtec Abuser
9. vwrascal
10. DomT
11. SteveP
12. NB07
13. Phil Mcavity
14. NeilM
15. joesgti
16. Aparoon
17. Garethmk1 (if I've had my clutch done !!!)
18. GtiJames
19. vRSy
someone needs to show you k04 guys whats what, :ashamed: be good to get a time now then another time when i get my ko4 on next year
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The list is building up nicely - uprate to a full meet?
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Maybe able to attend now as my old man fancies running his M5 (or wants me to anyway :evilgrin:)..
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Maybe able to attend now as my old man fancies running his M5 (or wants me to anyway :evilgrin:)..
That should be about a 12.3 - 12.5 @ 119 ish car then :drool:
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Robin.. I'll drive your car down the strip for you :smiley: You get to see it in all it's glory then.. :happy2:
....That's a very attractive and kind offer :drinking: and a great way of seeing just how fast or slow my car is. Is it the individual driver or the car that gets charged? - Either way I'll pay an appropriate amount to make sure it doesn't cost you to drive my car.
I'm now gonna look into going to the Autosport Show on the Saturday and then continue my journey on to The Pod on Sunday.
However, if it's snowing etc on the day I shan't show.
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its per car for going up the strip...
not to mention the rip off entry fee as well!
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think its 25 for unlimited runs and £10 entry fee according to the website
http://www.rwyb.co.uk/dates.php
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Robin.. I'll drive your car down the strip for you :smiley: You get to see it in all it's glory then.. :happy2:
....That's a very attractive and kind offer :drinking: and a great way of seeing just how fast or slow my car is. Is it the individual driver or the car that gets charged? - Either way I'll pay an appropriate amount to make sure it doesn't cost you to drive my car.
I'm now gonna look into going to the Autosport Show on the Saturday and then continue my journey on to The Pod on Sunday.
However, if it's snowing etc on the day I shan't show.
you should also have a go, see if you can beat jonny, that would be ace if you beat him lol.
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Robin, no probs.. I think your car should have a chance of running a real good time actually.. Mid to low 13's I think..
Maybe able to attend now as my old man fancies running his M5 (or wants me to anyway :evilgrin:)..
Awesome.. E60? Wouldn't mind lining up against that actually :smiley:
you should also have a go, see if you can beat jonny, that would be ace if you beat him lol.
Oh god.. I'll never hear the end of it.. I'll bring my SPS switch and turn it down for Robin lol.. :P
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Robin, no probs.. I think your car should have a chance of running a real good time actually.. Mid to low 13's I think..
you should also have a go, see if you can beat jonny, that would be ace if you beat him lol.
Oh god.. I'll never hear the end of it.. I'll bring my SPS switch and turn it down for Robin lol.. :P
.... :laugh: I don't have an SPS but just the normal Revo Select switch but I'd rather run her as is anyway.
There's no way I'm going to be able to compete with the experience of Jonny or Hurdy if I have a go myself.
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.... :laugh: I don't have an SPS but just the normal Revo Select switch but I'd rather run her as is anyway.
There's no way I'm going to be able to compete with the experience of Jonny or Hurdy if I have a go myself.
I agree, it's much better to run the car as you drive it on the road day to day, whatever spec / trim that may be.. At least you know a true representation that way.. No funky fuel or drag Tyres etc..
You should definately have a go though :smiley:
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what about a run on your usual settings, and a run on aggressive settings, to see how much difference it can make.
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what about a run on your usual settings, and a run on aggressive settings, to see how much difference it can make.
....My car is nicely setup for its mods and the fact that it has an oem fuel pump - I'm not going to start potentially inviting fuel cuts or similar by pushing its settings to the max. Besides, like Jonny, I prefer to run in the same state as I do day to day and see how that is.
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So i think tom is in france atm but we will be coming south on the M6 if anybody fancies joining us, :smiley:
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Well I'm gonna come and see what all the fuss is about :laugh: I won't be driving up the strip, but it would be nice to meet some more members.
:driver:
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1. JonnyC
2. Hurdy - No excuses now your on the list
3. tony_danza
4. snapey
5. john_o - Again your on the list, thats all the persuasion you need
6. KRL
7. T88OMM
8. Vtec Abuser
9. vwrascal
10. DomT
11. SteveP
12. NB07
13. Phil Mcavity
14. NeilM
15. joesgti
16. Aparoon
17. Garethmk1 (if I've had my clutch done !!!)
18. GtiJames
19. vRSy
20. Monk(All the way from Durham!)
21. Monte
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Well I'm gonna come and see what all the fuss is about :laugh: I won't be driving up the strip, but it would be nice to meet some more members.
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Get it up the strip Monte :driver:......You'll not regret it :happy2:
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1. JonnyC
2. Hurdy - No excuses now your on the list
3. tony_danza
4. snapey
5. john_o - Again your on the list, thats all the persuasion you need
6. KRL
7. T88OMM
8. Vtec Abuser
9. vwrascal
10. DomT
11. SteveP
12. NB07
13. Phil Mcavity
14. NeilM
15. joesgti
16. Aparoon
17. Garethmk1 (if I've had my clutch done !!!)
18. GtiJames
19. vRSy
20. Monk(All the way from Durham!)
21. Monte
22. Gaz
Count me in :happy2:
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1. JonnyC
2. Hurdy - No excuses now your on the list
3. tony_danza
4. snapey
5. john_o - Again your on the list, thats all the persuasion you need
6. KRL
7. T88OMM
8. Vtec Abuser
9. vwrascal
10. DomT
11. SteveP
12. NB07
13. Phil Mcavity
14. NeilM
15. joesgti
16. Aparoon
17. Garethmk1 (if I've had my clutch done !!!)
18. GtiJames
19. vRSy
20. Monk(All the way from Durham!)
21. Monte
22. Gaz
23. ian (candy turbo )
are you doing the leicester forest east services meet for the drive there ???
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Come on Mr Greenouse, get your keys out the cuboard and come along mate, fancy a rematch :happy2:
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are any of the guys coming from the north interested in meeting up at leicester forest east bright and early ? in the past the convoy from there as been a good one ??????????
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Just thought I would add on the guys who are coming along from the VagOC forum too.. :happy2: Hope you dont mind..
1. JonnyC
2. Hurdy
3. tony_danza
4. snapey
5. john_o
6. KRL
7. T88OMM
8. Vtec Abuser
9. vwrascal
10. DomT
11. SteveP
12. NB07
13. Phil Mcavity
14. NeilM
15. joesgti
16. Aparoon
17. Garethmk1 (if I've had my clutch done !!!)
18. GtiJames
19. vRSy
20. Monk(All the way from Durham!)
21. Monte
22. Gaz
23. ian (candy turbo )
24. JamieKip
25. S3-Dan
26. AuldReekie
27. Kontraband
28. MarcQuinlivan
29. Decked
30. IanS3
31. L60N
32. Gordie
33. VRS_mosby
There are quite a few of us meeting at Wetherby services at 6.00AM (anyone is welcome by the way) so I would say we should be at Leciester forest east for roughtly 7.30AM..
Im up for a second stop there and a drive in together.. :smiley:
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Where is Wetherby Services? Is it new? Its been a while since I lived near there. What is the route you have planned Jonny? Are you going A1 then M1 via the link rd?
Also VtecAbuser! if your mate lets you down I can take you? :driver:
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Just thought I would add on the guys who are coming along from the VagOC forum too.. :happy2: Hope you dont mind..
1. JonnyC
2. Hurdy
3. tony_danza
4. snapey
5. john_o
6. KRL
7. T88OMM
8. Vtec Abuser
9. vwrascal
10. DomT
11. SteveP
12. NB07
13. Phil Mcavity
14. NeilM
15. joesgti
16. Aparoon
17. Garethmk1 (if I've had my clutch done !!!)
18. GtiJames
19. vRSy
20. Monk(All the way from Durham!)
21. Monte
22. Gaz
23. ian (candy turbo )
24. JamieKip
25. S3-Dan
26. AuldReekie
27. Kontraband
28. MarcQuinlivan
29. Decked
30. IanS3
31. L60N
32. Gordie
33. VRS_mosby
Holy :surprised:. Tis gonna be a biggy :happy2:
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Where is Wetherby Services? Is it new? Its been a while since I lived near there. What is the route you have planned Jonny? Are you going A1 then M1 via the link rd?
Also VtecAbuser! if your mate lets you down I can take you? :driver:
Yeah, new one.. Just on the A1.. Huge! I usually go A1 - M18 - M1.. Works best I think :smiley:
Holy :surprised:. Tis gonna be a biggy :happy2:
Haha.. Lets hope no one else is going!! :laugh:
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:sad1: Wish i was coming!
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The new M&S one yeah?
Yup..
http://motorwayservicesonline.co.uk/Wetherby
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Im in Manchester am I on any of these routes? Dnt know where the pod is :ashamed:
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Im in Manchester am I on any of these routes? Dnt know where the pod is :ashamed:
There are a few peeps from your way that are coming. Are you going M62 then M1?
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I would've thought so yeah :smiley:
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Well il be meeting you guys there then as theres no way il be setting off before 7am, my brother is bringing my car, need to beat that lousy 12.7 in the turbo!!! :fighting:
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Hey guys,
I going to try make this one too I think, just wondering, can you just go to spectate? I'm thinking about just coming to meet everyone and get some pictures :)
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Hey guys,
I going to try make this one too I think, just wondering, can you just go to spectate? I'm thinking about just coming to meet everyone and get some pictures :)
Hey mate, of course you can spectate!! more spectators the better!! (means there wont be as much people queing) :grin:
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Hey guys,
I going to try make this one too I think, just wondering, can you just go to spectate? I'm thinking about just coming to meet everyone and get some pictures :)
Hey mate, of course you can spectate!! more spectators the better!! (means there wont be as much people queing) :grin:
Coolio, Let me have a word with the other half and hopefully I'll be joining the convoy ;)
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About time I added my name (subject to weather):
1. JonnyC
2. Hurdy
3. tony_danza
4. snapey
5. john_o
6. KRL
7. T88OMM
8. Vtec Abuser
9. vwrascal
10. DomT
11. SteveP
12. NB07
13. Phil Mcavity
14. NeilM
15. joesgti
16. Aparoon
17. Garethmk1 (if I've had my clutch done !!!)
18. GtiJames
19. vRSy
20. Monk(All the way from Durham!)
21. Monte
22. Gaz
23. ian (candy turbo )
24. JamieKip
25. S3-Dan
26. AuldReekie
27. Kontraband
28. MarcQuinlivan
29. Decked
30. IanS3
31. L60N
32. Gordie
33. VRS_mosby
34. RedRobin
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Thought this would be of interest :smiley:
Now Take A Friend On The Quarter Mile!
Santa Pod has just turned the track day market on its head, by being the first venue in the UK to allow guests to drive under fully timed race conditions – with a passenger!
In a dynamic change to their rules and regulations, the ‘Pod has made it possible for any enthusiast enjoying a day’s full-tilt driving (at £35 all in) to take a passenger alongside, under race conditions, for only a £10 sign-on fee!
Passengers will need to bring their full UK driving licence and sign on in the usual manner, but having done so - and once presented with their wristband, they are free to ride shotgun with anybody on the start line that would like them onboard. With events running every month and at every major Santa Pod show there are over 50 separate opportunities in 2010 for a bit of twos-up, heads-up racing! Any road legal car is eligible, but understandably, real race car drivers and bikers will have to travel solo!
Upon announcing the move, Santa Pod MD, David Lloyd Jones was quick to point out the many benefits. "We’re proud to have added this new dimension to our RWYB days,’ he said. ‘By allowing passengers, it not only makes it a far more enjoyable day for groups of friends attending, but also opens the door for any tuners or commercial organisations to come along and showcase their wares to prospective customers. This fundamental change in our running regulations also means we can offer ‘experience’ rides to allow newcomers to the sport to discover the thrill of the quarter mile, for the price of a round of drinks."
Although each run is limited to one passenger per car, there is no limit to the amount of guests accompanying each car, so if you’re looking to sell, to impress, to entertain – or even for a first date with a difference, why not try the new RWYB for two?
For more info on Run What Ya Brung at Santa Pod Raceway visit www.RWYB.com.
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Im gonna have Ben (Vtec) as my co pilot :party: :congrats:
Gotta see how he does his launch control starts :laugh:
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^^^^
This has obviously been brought about by my attempts to ride passenger last year and then my famous mooning on the start line to the delight of the crowds when I was asked to step out of the car!
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The visions still haunt me Robin :laugh:
Great to allow some 2up action, but will slow down the times with an extra 90kg or so of weight onboard :signLOL:
Set your times first and then give some passenger trips :happy2:
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The visions still haunt me Robin :laugh:
Great to allow some 2up action, but will slow down the times with an extra 90kg or so of weight onboard :signLOL:
Set your times first and then give some passenger trips :happy2:
arh but better traction with more weight john :wink:
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arh but better traction with more weight john :wink:
There not allowed to sit on the bonnet.. :wink:
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arh but better traction with more weight john :wink:
There not allowed to sit on the bonnet.. :wink:
Dammit, was thinking of Robin doing that very trick so he got his Passenger Ride wish :innocent:
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arh but better traction with more weight john :wink:
There not allowed to sit on the bonnet.. :wink:
Dammit, was thinking of Robin doing that very trick so he got his Passenger Ride wish :innocent:
....Alternatively you could make sure you get the righthand lane and I'll distract the competition by mooning at them from your passenger seat.
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Can't see me being popular as a passenger then. :sad1:
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But you have to come to the event .... nudge nudge
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Can't see me being popular as a passenger then. :sad1:
It'll be hard for anyone to sit in my passenger seat on the day :innocent: :evilgrin: :innocent: :evilgrin: :innocent:
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Can't see me being popular as a passenger then. :sad1:
It'll be hard for anyone to sit in my passenger seat on the day :innocent: :evilgrin: :innocent: :evilgrin: :innocent:
JOHN! What the hell happened to turning up as you drive it on the road lol.. :grin: :grin:
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Can't see me being popular as a passenger then. :sad1:
It'll be hard for anyone to sit in my passenger seat on the day :innocent: :evilgrin: :innocent: :evilgrin: :innocent:
JOHN! What the hell happened to turning up as you drive it on the road lol.. :grin: :grin:
I was made an offer for a seat and couldn't refuse :happy2:
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Im in Manchester am I on any of these routes? Dnt know where the pod is :ashamed:
another good route for you is M6 to j15 follow a50 (great road no cameras !) to the M1 south 3 junctions to L F E services to meet the convoy :happy2:
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Another interesting link to check out..
http://www.rwyb.co.uk/cc_registration.php
Get yourself a CC number by registering and you will be able to keep track of your times and have your best times logged online, also you will be added to the 2010 leader board!
If you click the drop down menu it will allow you to see the results from each RWYB day.. (check out 01/02/2009) As that was the last RWYB day that a few of us attended.. :smiley:
http://www.rwyb.co.uk/cc_results2009.php
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can we not use our CC number from last year??
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can we not use our CC number from last year??
Yes we can :happy2:
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can we not use our CC number from last year??
:smiley:
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CC1524 ready for action, Sir!
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CC1525, just incase I decide to run :wink:
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Where can i find it??
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Joe - did you not keep the email from rwyb? Only other way I can think is to find asome of your results from 2008/9 seasons - they all have your cc number next to them.
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il just regester again. :happy2:
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Joe - I think you must be:
Joe H - Golf GTI MK5 - CC1116
103rd 01/02/2009 14.634s 99.57mph
You monkey. :wink:
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Joe - I think you must be:
Joe H - Golf GTI MK5 - CC1116
103rd 01/02/2009 14.634s 99.57mph
You monkey. :wink:
:jumpmove: :jumpmove: :jumpmove:
cheers buddy!!
On another note, ive just spoken to my mum and she said that the UK is under about a foot of snow :confused: is it still coming down? hope this will still go ahead. :smiley:
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yes :rolleye:
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1. JonnyC
2. Hurdy
3. tony_danza
4. snapey
5. john_o
6. KRL
7. T88OMM
8. Vtec Abuser
9. vwrascal
10. DomT
11. SteveP
12. NB07
13. Phil Mcavity
14. NeilM
15. joesgti
16. Aparoon
17. Garethmk1 (if I've had my clutch done !!!)
18. GtiJames
19. vRSy
20. Monk(All the way from Durham!)
21. Monte
22. Gaz
23. ian (candy turbo )
24. JamieKip
25. S3-Dan
26. AuldReekie
27. Kontraband
28. MarcQuinlivan
29. Decked
30. IanS3
31. L60N
32. Gordie
33. VRS_mosby
34. RedRobin
im on duty that day :fighting:
another time guys
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NO way at the moment that it's worth going to this even though I've registered....
Would be see who can actually get to the end of strip as opposed to quickest..
Although those with LSD would reap the rewards again :laugh:
Snow's great eh!!!
Lets hope it clears.. Not looking too good at the moment though.. :sad1:
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Is the longer range forecast looking like snow still being around?
A bit too soon to tell isn't it [he said optimistically].
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Is the longer range forecast looking like snow still being around?
A bit too soon to tell isn't it [he said optimistically].
Not looking good at the moment, still forecast snow in Wellingborough on the 15th.. But to be fair, 10 day or more forecasts are a little bit dodgy to say the least..
Lets just hope it suddenly warms up haha..
To be fair, if its not snowing or raining on the day (which is quite possible) then im sure that they would just clear the track and run as usual.. As we did on the 1st Feb last year???
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That's my thinking too. Too soon to reliably forecast. Trouble is that some of have to consider the driving conditions on a long journey to and from the Pod.
Time will tell. :happy2:
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That's my thinking too. Too soon to reliably forecast. Trouble is that some of have to consider the driving conditions on a long journey to and from the Pod.
Time will tell. :happy2:
Yeah me, 220 miles each way! :scared: Ill just leave on the Saturday :wink:
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really hoping this will still happen, if it does i may bring the misses with, if thats allowed or is it boys only?! :rolleye:
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If the weather is the same, then i wont make the trip.
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If the weather is the same, then i wont make the trip.
You southern Softie :P
It's sunbathing weather up here for us northerners :laugh:
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http://www.weather.com/outlook/travel/businesstraveler/wxdetail/UKXX1388?dayNum=8
Looks ok (ish).. 20% chance of precipitation, if it stays dry then were on!
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http://www.weather.com/outlook/travel/businesstraveler/wxdetail/UKXX1388?dayNum=8
Looks ok (ish).. 20% chance of precipitation, if it stays dry then were on!
According to that link its now 60% chance of showers :confused:
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http://www.weather.com/outlook/travel/businesstraveler/wxdetail/UKXX1388?dayNum=8
Looks ok (ish).. 20% chance of precipitation, if it stays dry then were on!
According to that link its now 60% chance of showers :confused:
Lol.. It was 20% when I posted it.. Great!! :grin:
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back to 20 now, :party:
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back to 20 now, :party:
:pomppomp:
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Back to 60% again!
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Back to 60% again!
Sure you are looing at the right day?
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well its at 50% at the mo....Sunday 17th.
think the conclusion is that it can be anything so will just have to wait and see i suppose nearer the day! :drinking:
EDIT: actually if u see it via the uk version of TWC, its sayng 40%! ah what a load of tosh lol.
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Bad news.. :sad1:
"17th January RWYB CANCELLED
Unfortunately due to the adverse weather conditions the Run What Ya Brung on Sunday 17th January 2010 has been cancelled.
The next Run What Ya Brung at Santa Pod Raceway will be on Sunday 24th January 2010"
Pretty pissed to be honest as the weather is starting to pick up now, and still a week to go but never mind..
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it was always going to happen :sad1: oh well :sad1:
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Ar$e!!! So what happens now then mate? Move to the 24th, or put on hold until further notice? :confused:
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Wait untill march i say.
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Dont know what everyone else wants to do but Im still going to go at the first opportunity.. So 24th it is for me.. :smiley:
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Dont know what everyone else wants to do but Im still going to go at the first opportunity.. So 24th it is for me.. :smiley:
I could be up for the 24th too mate. Will see if my mate can make that date too.. :wink:
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I am still off on the 24th, so will come if weather is better :happy2:
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Here we go again! :grin:
Changed the thread title and top post too.. Don't want people arriving on the 17th wandering where we all are!
EVERYONE THAT IS UP FOR SANTA POD FORUM MEET ON 24TH JAN
1. JonnyC
2. Vtec Abuser
3. Phil Mcavity
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I'm there on the 24th!
1. JonnyC
2. Vtec Abuser
3. Phil Mcavity
4. Tom
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1. JonnyC
2. Vtec Abuser
3. Phil Mcavity
4. Tom is gay
5. JPC
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1. JonnyC
2. Vtec Abuser
3. Phil Mcavity
4. Tom is gay
5. JPC
6. RedRobin
You'll still break-in my beloved GTI's Pod virginity won't you, Jonny?
Obviously still subject to weather!
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You'll still break-in my beloved GTI's Pod virginity won't you, Jonny?
:happy2:
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1. JonnyC
2. Vtec Abuser
3. Phil Mcavity
4. Tom is gay
5. JPC
6. RedRobin
7. GtiJames
:happy2:
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1. JonnyC
2. Vtec Abuser
3. Phil Mcavity
4. Tom is gay
5. JPC
6. RedRobin
You'll still break-in my beloved GTI's Pod virginity won't you, Jonny?
Obviously still subject to weather!
If Jonny doesn't get chance, you know i'll gladly give her a run for ya if you want Red..? :wink:
That goes for anyone else who doesn't fancy running their own car. I just need to drive :scared: :jumping: :signLOL:
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1. JonnyC
2. Vtec Abuser
3. Phil Mcavity
4. Tom is gay
5. JPC
6. RedRobin
7. GtiJames
8. DomT
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1. JonnyC
2. Vtec Abuser
3. Phil Mcavity
4. Tom is gay
5. JPC
6. RedRobin
7. GtiJames
8. DomT
You running Dom? Be interested to see how yours gets on mate :popcornsoda:
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i am sure all drivers must have a driving licence Ben to go on the strip :confused:
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You can have my wrist band Ben if thats the case..
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Well that is annoying. Was really looking forward to putting some faces to names etc this weekend. I should be ok for the 24th though so count me in :happy2:
1. JonnyC
2. Vtec Abuser
3. Phil Mcavity
4. Tom is gay
5. JPC
6. RedRobin
7. GtiJames
8. DomT
9. KRL
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You can have my wrist band Ben if thats the case..
:happy2: :wink:
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F**K!!!
Definitely can't go on this day :sad1:
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F**K!!!
Definitely can't go on this day :sad1:
I'm assuming you're non to pleased about this then John.. :signLOL:
Just noticed on your new sig (which is mint by the way) the performance figures you've now done and..
1/4 mile time
You = 13.1
Me = 13.1
1/4 Mile Speed
You = 109mph
Me = 109mph
0-60mph
You = 5.0
Me = 5.0
:signLOL:
Think we need to have a Joe vs Phil Mc style Santa Pod run this year don't you? :party: :signLOL:
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F**K!!!
Definitely can't go on this day :sad1:
I'm assuming you're non to pleased about this then John.. :signLOL:
Just noticed on your new sig (which is mint by the way) the performance figures you've now done and..
1/4 mile time
You = 13.1
Me = 13.1
1/4 Mile Speed
You = 109mph
Me = 109mph
0-60mph
You = 5.0
Me = 5.0
:signLOL:
Think we need to have a Joe vs Phil Mc style Santa Pod run this year don't you? :party: :signLOL:
That was before some more "upgrades" :happy2:
Should be interesting though. I REALLY wanted to test out the car whilst I know it is running well. 13th March is the first one I can get to now - and that is the day before Ultimate Dubs. :sad1:
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Real shame John!.. :sad1:
I even called the office and asked if weather depending the day may be back on.. She told me no.. I asked what if its bone dry and sunny.. She said no.. I tried at least anyways!!
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Did you not use the "Yeah but John's working on the 24th" line Jonny? :grin:
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Did you not use the "Yeah but John's working on the 24th" line Jonny? :grin:
I wish it would have :sad:
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was looking forward to this , cant make 24 th will be in peutoventura (i think thats how you spell it !)
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was looking forward to this , cant make 24 th will be in peutoventura (i think thats how you spell it !)
Nearly.. Fuerteventura :wink:. Was going to say it's a shame you can't make it, but I know where I would rather be and I would be able to wear shorts.. :wink:
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Yes Ben, will be running, no point going if your not going to run is there? :party:
Dom
I like your style sir.. :happy2:
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Looking forward to it - just a shame about the cancellation tis week, am gutted for Hurdy too :sad1:
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Well that is annoying. Was really looking forward to putting some faces to names etc this weekend. I should be ok for the 24th though so count me in :happy2:
1. JonnyC
2. Vtec Abuser
3. Phil Mcavity
4. Tom is gay
5. JPC
6. RedRobin
7. GtiJames
8. DomT
9. KRL
10. Aparoon
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Well that is annoying. Was really looking forward to putting some faces to names etc this weekend. I should be ok for the 24th though so count me in :happy2:
1. JonnyC
2. Vtec Abuser
3. Phil Mcavity
4. Tom is gay
5. JPC
6. RedRobin
7. GtiJames
8. DomT
9. KRL
10. Aparoon
11. GTI_Daz
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im still there, :party: 24th it is :happy2:
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Really hope this doesn't get cancelled again due to weather as i'm a definate and so is my mate now with his Stage 2+ S3. Also got my old man to come down and run his E60 M5 so should be a cracking day..
Fingers crossed guys.. :happy2:
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^^^^
Is even more bad weather forecast? :sad1:
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I'll come along for the crack, nice to meet a few nice faces. I still wont be running mind..... bad memories from last time :signLOL:
1. JonnyC
2. Vtec Abuser
3. Phil Mcavity
4. Tom is gay
5. JPC
6. RedRobin
7. GtiJames
8. DomT
9. KRL
10. Aparoon
11. GTI_Daz
12. Snapey
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Bloody shame it wasn't still on yesterday as the weather was fine.. :sad1:
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Bloody shame it wasn't still on yesterday as the weather was fine.. :sad1:
it was sunny :sad1:
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I'II be there :happy2:
1. JonnyC
2. Vtec Abuser
3. Phil Mcavity
4. Tom is gay
5. JPC
6. RedRobin
7. GtiJames
8. DomT
9. KRL
10. Aparoon
11. GTI_Daz
12. Snapey
13. senor rascal
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1. JonnyC
2. Vtec Abuser
3. Phil Mcavity
4. Tom is gay
5. JPC
6. RedRobin
7. GtiJames
8. DomT
9. KRL
10. Aparoon
11. GTI_Daz
12. Snapey
13. senor rascal
14. joesgti
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Bloody shame it wasn't still on yesterday as the weather was fine.. :sad1:
It was a complete knee-jerk reaction on their part.. With a week to go too?? Seems like they just wanted a weekend off to me..
Weather is looking a little wet for 24th at the moment but fingers crossed its ok..
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I'm tooling around Oulton on the 24th. Another time maybe :sad1:
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Are we not going to see some of the Cupra boys there this Sunday? Poverty, Blade, CarrG, Dan GB, Mike TFSI, Rob H?
Come on boys, we all want to see what these Spanish rockets are made of? :evilgrin:
* Will let Al (Djhorace) off as he lives in a different time zone.. :signLOL:
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Makes you wonder if they made the decision early as it was easier to do that knowing that Autosport International was on.
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Makes you wonder if they made the decision early as it was easier to do that knowing that Autosport International was on.
....They will have known Autosport was on for a long time - In fact they had a stand there. I think it more likely that they realised that the snow etc had been very difficult to predict in local areas and that even if the strip itself was clear, the minor access roads could easily have been lethal. I think they were being sensible. Anyway, hindsight is a very exact science.
I'm afraid that next weekend might not be too clever if it's wet and the temperature drops again as currently expected, but it's still early days.
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Stay positive Robin, stay positive.. :party: :wink:
Besides, I need the weather to be nice as there is a load of us coming down from my end now, including...
Stage 2+ S3 (8P)
Stage 3 S3 (8L)
E60 M5
997 Turbo
R26 Megane
and maybe 1 or 2 others yet.. :party:
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:sad1: :sad:
REALLLLLYYYYY want to go to this!
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Are we not going to see some of the Cupra boys there this Sunday? Poverty, Blade, CarrG, Dan GB, Mike TFSI, Rob H?
Come on boys, we all want to see what these Spanish rockets are made of? :evilgrin:
* Will let Al (Djhorace) off as he lives in a different time zone.. :signLOL:
Your right.. Come on guys!? I know you all love your RR days.. Time to prove it now :wink: :wink:
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:sad1: :sad:
REALLLLLYYYYY want to go to this!
Is it the damn shift pattern again John?
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:sad1: :sad:
REALLLLLYYYYY want to go to this!
Is it the damn shift pattern again John?
Yep.
Theoretically it is just about possible, but I'd get about an hour there before I set off back and then would have to go straight to work for 8hrs :sick:
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Can't beleive no one has noticed tom's name on the list yet!
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Can't beleive no one has noticed tom's name on the list yet!
We noticed, but it's just old news :signLOL: :signLOL: :signLOL:
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Weeeyyyyyyyy! :congrats: :congrats:
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Haha! Where is that thread steve? Lol
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Are we not going to see some of the Cupra boys there this Sunday? Poverty, Blade, CarrG, Dan GB, Mike TFSI, Rob H?
Come on boys, we all want to see what these Spanish rockets are made of? :evilgrin:
* Will let Al (Djhorace) off as he lives in a different time zone.. :signLOL:
Your right.. Come on guys!? I know you all love your RR days.. Time to prove it now :wink: :wink:
Some of us do that everyweekend :P
You will see the pod full of cupras in feb/march, and I have a feeling that it wont be the leon cupras that will be the quickest SEATs either
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There's some serious powered Ibizas out there, that is for sure.. But seriously though mate, can none of you guys make it? Even if you don't run, it will be good to put a name to a face etc.
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There's some serious powered Ibizas out there, that is for sure.. But seriously though mate, can none of you guys make it? Even if you don't run, it will be good to put a name to a face etc.
Yeah sure is, 600hp, 1000kg, sh*t off a shovel lol. :party:
Well I cant speak for all of the cupra drivers, but me and cuprak1 wont make it, cant see dangb being there either nor tfsimike.
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Haha! Where is that thread steve? Lol
i tried to find it after nurburg but coulndt see it anywhere!
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Haha! Where is that thread steve? Lol
It will have been removed when we clear down the random chat section every few months.
I will check some old backup's to see what I can find :wink:
i tried to find it after nurburg but coulndt see it anywhere!
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1. JonnyC
2. Vtec Abuser
3. Phil Mcavity
4. Tom is gay
5. JPC
6. RedRobin
7. GtiJames
8. DomT
9. KRL
10. Aparoon
11. GTI_Daz
12. Snapey
13. senor rascal
14. joesgti
15. nb07
lets hope weather is good, met forecast a good day on saturday but havent released sunday forecast yet, but then what do they know! its meant to snow tomorrow! i smell roses, oh no its something else :laugh:
better get a southern softies convoy going then :happy2:
could be an idea to meet at watford gap that dom suggested, then all go up the M1 in force :evilgrin:
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1. JonnyC
2. Vtec Abuser
3. Phil Mcavity
4. Tom is gay
5. JPC
6. RedRobin
7. GtiJames
8. DomT
9. KRL
10. Aparoon
11. GTI_Daz
12. Snapey
13. senor rascal
14. joesgti
15. nb07
Whats happened to everyone else?? :sad1:
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means theres less ques, less ques = :evilgrin:
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Whats happened to everyone else?? :sad1:
you don't want to know this weekend :fighting:
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:confused: cmon guys!
Steve, I think it was in new member intros
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Are we not going to see some of the Cupra boys there this Sunday? Poverty, Blade, CarrG, Dan GB, Mike TFSI, Rob H?
Come on boys, we all want to see what these Spanish rockets are made of? :evilgrin:
* Will let Al (Djhorace) off as he lives in a different time zone.. :signLOL:
Im not allowed to play out this weekend and i need a new clutch so carnt run anyway :sad1: and i carnt be bothered to drive all that way to just watch.
Will deffo come down later in the year when everything is sorted on the car, but dont expect much with me driving!!!
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Whats happened to everyone else?? :sad1:
x 2 :mad: :mad:
you don't want to know this weekend :fighting:
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Whats happened to everyone else?? :sad1:
Mine is still at the bodyshop and wont be back in time :sad1:
Could always have a go in Mrs M's 320d estate (it does have a 'S' mode) :signLOL:
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Yes!!!!! You can race me then!
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sorry guys Im out, off up to ecosse for the weekend.
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That a sport?
Joking, I am!
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weathers not looking good! :scared:
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nope its not
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http://news.bbc.co.uk/weather/forecast/345?&search=wellingborough&itemsPerPage=10®ion=uk&area=Wellingborough
Not that BBC ever get it right, but doesn't forecast rain... Yet!
http://www.metcheck.com/V40/UK/FREE/dayforecast.asp?zipcode=wellingborough&day=4
Bit better...
Still early days yet guys/ Let's just keep everything crossed eh? :scared:
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Just depends where you look..
http://www.weather.com/outlook/travel/businesstraveler/wxdetail/UKXX1388?dayNum=4
Fingers crossed..
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Take this one it looks more promising.
http://uk.weather.com/weather/dailyDetails-Wellingborough-UKXX1388?dayNum=4
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I should be popping along to Santapod on Sunday to take on some challenges...
lets hope the weather holds out though.
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So what time will people be arriving at Santa Pod? Just wondering what time to get there for...
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So what time will people be arriving at Santa Pod? Just wondering what time to get there for...
I now have a meeting Sat night so ill be staying in the area.. Im planning on getting to Pod for 9am.. :smiley:
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This is looking even better.
http://uk.weather.com/weather/dailyDetails-Wellingborough-UKXX1388?dayNum=3
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This is looking even better.
http://uk.weather.com/weather/dailyDetails-Wellingborough-UKXX1388?dayNum=3
:pomppomp:
So long as it doesn't rain all is good!! Its going to be cold for sure anyways so the cars should run pretty nicely!! Only problem will be low grip as the track isn't prepped below 12 degrees C..
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Only problem will be low grip as the track isn't prepped below 12 degrees C..
....I'm gonna ask you to be kind to my tyres and not burn them out - I'm right in thinking it's not necessary for road tyres aren't I? They're Goodyear F1 assymetrics.
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To be fair Robin it does help, especially this time of year. Makes even more difference on slicks though.
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il be stting off about 8 ish from lancaster going south on the M6, il be in the golf now, :party:
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Only problem will be low grip as the track isn't prepped below 12 degrees C..
....I'm gonna ask you to be kind to my tyres and not burn them out - I'm right in thinking it's not necessary for road tyres aren't I? They're Goodyear F1 assymetrics.
Yeaah no probs :smiley:
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Right I will aim to get there some time from 0900 - 1000. Anybody else travelling from Suffolk?
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Not travelling from Suffolk mate, but is there anyone coming southbound on the A1? If so we have a 4 car convoy that anyone can happily join?
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Ive asked this before but re the original date , i'm coming from Manchester with 'GtiDaz' is anyone else coming frlm this way or are we passing anyone? :happy2:
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Ive asked this before but re the original date , i'm coming from Manchester with 'GtiDaz' is anyone else coming frlm this way or are we passing anyone? :happy2:
Think Joe, Tom and Jay are from you end-ish mate..
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Ive asked this before but re the original date , i'm coming from Manchester with 'GtiDaz' is anyone else coming frlm this way or are we passing anyone? :happy2:
Think Joe, Tom and Jay are from you end-ish mate..
Yups, :happy2:
Will probs be going past manc way about 9ish, not sure where yet though, probably down the M6.
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Right I will aim to get there some time from 0900 - 1000. Anybody else travelling from Suffolk?
I will be travelling from suffolk if you want to convoy? :driver:
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1. JonnyC
2. Vtec Abuser
3. Phil Mcavity
4. Tom is gay
5. JPC
6. RedRobin
7. GtiJames
8. DomT
9. KRL
10. Aparoon
11. GTI_Daz
12. Snapey
13. senor rascal
14. joesgti
15. nb07
Sorry chaps, gonna have to pull out. Gone over budget with funds, so cant afford to make the trip.
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1. JonnyC
2. Vtec Abuser
3. Phil Mcavity
4. Tom is gay
5. JPC
6. RedRobin
7. GtiJames
8. DomT
9. KRL
10. Aparoon
11. GTI_Daz
12. Snapey
13. senor rascal
14. joesgti
15. nb07
Sorry chaps, gonna have to pull out. Gone over budget with funds, so cant afford to make the trip.
:grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:
You PUSSY!! :evilgrin:
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Sorry joe, family comes 1st, Beating you down the quarter mile is along way behind my prioritys.
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Right I will aim to get there some time from 0900 - 1000. Anybody else travelling from Suffolk?
I will be travelling from suffolk if you want to convoy? :driver:
Cool, we may as well meet somewhere along the way.
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Sorry for the noob question but as I've not done this before I was just wondering if I need to sort anything special out for my insurance to run at Santa Pod?
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Sorry chaps, gonna have to pull out. Gone over budget with funds, so cant afford to make the trip.
....IF I still go (it's not definite), do you wanna ride shotgun with me like last weekend, mate? I hope your missus won't get concerned about you and me :evilgrin:. I'm not going to stay at The Pod too long. It'll cost you absolutely nothing except the entry (if it's per person rather than per car - I forget).
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Right I will aim to get there some time from 0900 - 1000. Anybody else travelling from Suffolk?
I will be travelling from suffolk if you want to convoy? :driver:
Cool, we may as well meet somewhere along the way.
I will be heading up the M11/A14, I get on at duxford - any good to you?
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Sorry for the noob question but as I've not done this before I was just wondering if I need to sort anything special out for my insurance to run at Santa Pod?
The drive there will most likely be far more dangerous mate.. I wouldn't worry! :smiley:
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i only have my paper licence??!!
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and ive lost the paper bit, hopefully the card will be enough? eek :confused:
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and ive lost the paper bit, hopefully the card will be enough? eek :confused:
Just use the card part last time, I think either would do though..
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Im still coming guys but I ain't bringing the car, I am gonna hop in with Joe and spectate for the day :happy2:
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and ive lost the paper bit, hopefully the card will be enough? eek :confused:
Just use the card part last time, I think either would do though..
cool :happy2:
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It'll cost you absolutely nothing except the entry (if it's per person rather than per car - I forget).
Per person i'm afraid Red :wink: But good of ya to invite Steve mate, nice touch. Come on Steve would be nice to see you at the event, even if you can't kick Joe's arse..... This time. :evilgrin: :grin:
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Im still coming guys but I ain't bringing the car, I am gonna hop in with Joe and spectate for the day :happy2:
Shame on you Sir Marsh/. Was looking forward to seeing how she faired up the strip.. :sad1:
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Me too you fairy!!!
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I would love too but there are several large bills coming out of my account this month :sad1: :sad1:
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I would love too but there are several large bills coming out of my account this month :sad1: :sad1:
a wedding ring? :confused:
:grin: :grin: :grin:
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I would love too but there are several large bills coming out of my account this month :sad1: :sad1:
a wedding ring? :confused:
:grin: :grin: :grin:
:congrats: :congrats: :angry015: :angry015: :angry015: :angry015: :angry015: :congrats: :congrats:
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I would love too but there are several large bills coming out of my account this month :sad1: :sad1:
a wedding ring? :confused:
:grin: :grin: :grin:
To be fair to Tom, they cost a fortune these days mate....
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:signLOL: :signLOL: :signLOL:
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you know youl be marries this time next year!! :P :grin:
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you know youl be marries this time next year!! :P :grin:
Looking forward to the Stag weekend Tom! :laugh:
Nurburgring? :party:
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you know youl be marries this time next year!! :P :grin:
Yeah! To your mum! :P
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you know youl be marries this time next year!! :P :grin:
Looking forward to the Stag weekend Tom! :laugh:
Nurburgring? :party:
awesome idea!! thatl be my stag weekend fo sho!!! :notworthy: :notworthy:
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Right I will aim to get there some time from 0900 - 1000. Anybody else travelling from Suffolk?
I will be travelling from suffolk if you want to convoy? :driver:
Cool, we may as well meet somewhere along the way.
I will be heading up the M11/A14, I get on at duxford - any good to you?
I'm going to go via the A14 and then turn onto the A428 at Cambridge. I drive the A14 between Cambridge and Huntingdon everyday so fancy taking another route :signLOL:
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you know youl be marries this time next year!! :P :grin:
wouldnt surprise me! he was asking about engagement rings the other day!
god knows why he'd ask me, i know jack sh*t about them. I intend to keep it that way for the next 3 years at least!
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you know youl be marries this time next year!! :P :grin:
wouldnt surprise me! he was asking about engagement rings the other day!
god knows why he'd ask me, i know jack sh*t about them. I intend to keep it that way for the next 3 years at least!
....I hope you are reading this, Steph. Just hang on in there, babe! :evilgrin:
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you know youl be marries this time next year!! :P :grin:
wouldnt surprise me! he was asking about engagement rings the other day!
god knows why he'd ask me, i know jack sh*t about them. I intend to keep it that way for the next 3 years at least!
yeah ok thats going to happen :P u know u need to ask steph if she wants to spend the rest of her life with u :sad1: :signLOL: then we can all do a big stag do at the ring :driver:
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anyone heading up from London? I'll be setting off around 7ish to get there for 9ish.
got some weight saving to do tomo - spare wheel coming out and installing the 15lb braille battery (is this an easy job?)
game on :evilgrin:
ps is it cheating if i top up with bp102 before? as there is a petrol station not far from the pod which supplys it
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http://www.bp.com/sectiongenericarticle.do?categoryId=9009087&contentId=7016865
Go for it James. :wink:
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ps is it cheating if i top up with bp102 before? as there is a petrol station not far from the pod which supplys it
Depends how old the fuel is. With it not being a very popular fuel I hear a lot of the time it can go off and be worse than normal V-Power etc :confused:
How much is it a litre now, does anybody know? I rememeber getting some about 3 years ago and it was £2.56 a litre then... :surprised:
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It'll cost you absolutely nothing except the entry (if it's per person rather than per car - I forget).
Per person i'm afraid Red :wink: But good of ya to invite Steve mate, nice touch. Come on Steve would be nice to see you at the event, even if you can't kick Joe's arse..... This time. :evilgrin: :grin:
Cheers for the offer Robin, If i was to come down, would of preferred to kick joes arse bringing phylis, but standing around watching and wishing id of brought the car would be too much.
being january and end of the month, i am abit brasic with my the boiler that packed up a couple of days back costing me a few hundred for a new heater Matrix, Road tax and MOT on monday on the car, I will have to pass on your very kind offer.
The VW gig in February is now in the Forefront to be at.
So joe if your reading this, you can re-instate your cars Carpet, seats,spare wheel and Bumpers in an attempt to beat a stage 1 Edition30 dsg :laugh:
Im sure there will be cars in same state of tune as mine, so you can see what else your need to remove from your car to beat one :wink:
When our time comes on the strip joe, I will be even better prepared with my additional Forge Twintake too.
Fingers crossed the weather holds good for everyone, but still looks 50/50 last time i looked.
Make sure someone takes a camcorder!!
:drinking:
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I'll be taking my camera mate and will be spectating so will get plenty of footage.. :wink:
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I'll be taking my camera mate and will be spectating so will get plenty of footage.. :wink:
Cheers Ben :happy2:
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I'll be taking my camera mate and will be spectating so will get plenty of footage.. :wink:
Likewise :happy2: looking forward to the day though I will not be going if the weather is dire!
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It'll cost you absolutely nothing except the entry (if it's per person rather than per car - I forget).
Per person i'm afraid Red :wink: But good of ya to invite Steve mate, nice touch. Come on Steve would be nice to see you at the event, even if you can't kick Joe's arse..... This time. :evilgrin: :grin:
Cheers for the offer Robin, If i was to come down, would of preferred to kick joes arse bringing phylis, but standing around watching and wishing id of brought the car would be too much.
being january and end of the month, i am abit brasic with my the boiler that packed up a couple of days back costing me a few hundred for a new heater Matrix, Road tax and MOT on monday on the car, I will have to pass on your very kind offer.
The VW gig in February is now in the Forefront to be at.
So joe if your reading this, you can re-instate your cars Carpet, seats,spare wheel and Bumpers in an attempt to beat a stage 1 Edition30 dsg :laugh:
Im sure there will be cars in same state of tune as mine, so you can see what else your need to remove from your car to beat one :wink:
When our time comes on the strip joe, I will be even better prepared with my additional Forge Twintake too.
Fingers crossed the weather holds good for everyone, but still looks 50/50 last time i looked.
Make sure someone takes a camcorder!!
:drinking:
your still a pussy steve :P
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^^^^ :congrats: :congrats: :signLOL: :signLOL: :signLOL:
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It'll cost you absolutely nothing except the entry (if it's per person rather than per car - I forget).
Per person i'm afraid Red :wink: But good of ya to invite Steve mate, nice touch. Come on Steve would be nice to see you at the event, even if you can't kick Joe's arse..... This time. :evilgrin: :grin:
Cheers for the offer Robin, If i was to come down, would of preferred to kick joes arse bringing phylis, but standing around watching and wishing id of brought the car would be too much.
being january and end of the month, i am abit brasic with my the boiler that packed up a couple of days back costing me a few hundred for a new heater Matrix, Road tax and MOT on monday on the car, I will have to pass on your very kind offer.
The VW gig in February is now in the Forefront to be at.
So joe if your reading this, you can re-instate your cars Carpet, seats,spare wheel and Bumpers in an attempt to beat a stage 1 Edition30 dsg :laugh:
Im sure there will be cars in same state of tune as mine, so you can see what else your need to remove from your car to beat one :wink:
When our time comes on the strip joe, I will be even better prepared with my additional Forge Twintake too.
Fingers crossed the weather holds good for everyone, but still looks 50/50 last time i looked.
Make sure someone takes a camcorder!!
:drinking:
your still a pussy steve :P
:signLOL:, ill ask you that when i next see you joe :wink:
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looking forward to the day though I will not be going if the weather is dire!
....Same here. Weather looks promising though.
Is a rain-wet surface good or bad for doing the quarter-mile? [you can tell I know zilch about it]. Do they still run it while raining?
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No mate, not if it's raining. If it rains and stops then they dry the track out with an old jet engine, literally :surprised:. But this can take about an hour or so.
Rubber + Rain + Rubber = :scared:
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you know youl be marries this time next year!! :P :grin:
wouldnt surprise me! he was asking about engagement rings the other day!
god knows why he'd ask me, i know jack sh*t about them. I intend to keep it that way for the next 3 years at least!
You have been chasing that dragon far too much! I definately have not been asking you about engagement rings! :P
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No mate, not if it's raining. If it rains and stops then they dry the track out with an old jet engine, literally :surprised:. But this can take about an hour or so.
Rubber + Rain + Rubber = :scared:
....Thanks, Ben :drinking: I've seen them do it but didn't know why.
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weather looks promising still
http://uk.weather.com/weather/tomorrow-Wellingborough-UKXX1388
should be good :happy2:
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See you boys there about 9:30am :happy2:
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My ETA is about 0930 as well :happy2:
Will be bringing along VCDS and my SPS+ so if anyone wants anything looking at or any settings changed I will be happy to help.
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i should be there before 9, setting off early. :happy2:
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Half 9 -10 for me I think
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I'll be leaving shortly so should be there between 9 and 10 :happy2:
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Loads of pics & vids for those that aint coming please :smiley:
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Loads of pics & vids for those that aint coming please :smiley:
+1
and remember to post your 1/4 mile times too :jumping:
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Major school boy error today.... Overslept big time so even if i tried wouldn't have been able to get there till 1 at the earliest.
Look forward to seeing the pictures though.
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Just got back.
Got to go up against some pretty tasty Golfs, think it was James? running 340bhp but he lost out to traction (4WD ftw!).
Went against another ED30, red with black gti wheels and he was pretty nippy.
Think the damp track hindered the FWD guys unfortunately/fortunatley.
Best time of the day for me was 13.9 against a R35 skyline (gulp!)..
I was the blue R32 btw.
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Hi Rupo,
Missed out today, but I'll be there later on in the year. 13.9 must be near your best.
any sub 13 second golfs get down today (white one in particular!!)?
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hey dude,
Yeh, Iv got 13.8 but I think today I may have got lower if I had gone harder from the start, and maybe fileld up on some 102ron! I was getting some decent launches with the damp surface.
didnt see the white one go down, but he did run.
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Went against another ED30, red with black gti wheels and he was pretty nippy.
The suspence is a killer, wonder who took my car for the day without me knowing !! :P
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Went against another ED30, red with black gti wheels and he was pretty nippy.
The suspence is a killer, wonder who took my car for the day without me knowing !! :P
That'll be our kid... 'aparoon' :happy2:
He loves beating R32's.... :wink: lol!
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that was aparoon, i went on a run with him he's stage 2 blufin and me revo, there was a gnats pube in it. my best was 14 dead but im useless!
was a great day out, really enjoyed it. took my freinds son with me as he loves motorsport and cars and he took 700 pics!! will upload a few when i get a mo :happy2:
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good day out all :happy2:
nice to meet you nb07 and rupo as well as that exhaust of yours :drinking:
i think we can all agree traction wasnt the best but still managed to improve my PB -
best run of 5 was -
60ft - 2.7037
ET - 13.6967
MPH - 108.99
whens the next rwyb am hooked!
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that was aparoon, i went on a run with him he's stage 2 blufin and me revo, there was a gnats pube in it. my best was 14 dead but im useless!
was a great day out, really enjoyed it. took my freinds son with me as he loves motorsport and cars and he took 700 pics!! will upload a few when i get a mo :happy2:
Only 700 :confused: :wink:
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yeh nice to meet a few of you. we had a great showdown james, that run felt a lot quicker than the others so i was dissapointed to get mid 14
that was aparoon, i went on a run with him he's stage 2 blufin and me revo, there was a gnats pube in it. my best was 14 dead but im useless!
was a great day out, really enjoyed it. took my freinds son with me as he loves motorsport and cars and he took 700 pics!! will upload a few when i get a mo :happy2:
Only 700 :confused: :wink:
:signLOL: i fear he may have been tking too many shots of blue ovals and scoobies!! :rolleye:
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:signLOL: i fear he may have been tking too many shots of blue ovals and scoobies!! :rolleye:
Easily fixed. Beat him. :signLOL:
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Hey everyone, nice to meet some of you at last :drinking:
Really enjoyed it, it's very addictive! My best run was 13.8 at 106mph, quite pleased with that as it was my 1st time... It was very slippy on the line so struggled to get going, the best time was without launch control.
Think it shows bluefin is pretty good too seeing all the sh*t that gets said about it...Its 'pretty nippy' haha, quick enough to see to the r32 :confused: :signLOL:
Anyway look forward to the next one :happy2:
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Great day :driver:
It was nice meeting everyone and seeing some good times being put down despite the conditions. My best time was a measly 14.2 which I'm a bit disappointed with to be honest, I need to practice my launches in the S3!
Also thanks for James for letting me check out his Milly, I've made my mind up now about what to go for :smiley:
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So question is, Did Joe beat his 14.6 with his Stripped out GTi and Intake??
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Hey everyone, nice to meet some of you at last :drinking:
Really enjoyed it, it's very addictive! My best run was 13.8 at 106mph, quite pleased with that as it was my 1st time... It was very slippy on the line so struggled to get going, the best time was without launch control.
Think it shows bluefin is pretty good too seeing all the sh*t that gets said about it...Its 'pretty nippy' haha, quick enough to see to the r32 :confused: :signLOL:
Anyway look forward to the next one :happy2:
What stage Bluefin are you if you dont mind me asking Aproon?.
I know NB07 did 14.0 dead, his is the same as mine near enough but with Revo.
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I just got back - And I'm no longer a quarter-mile virgin :jumpmove:
I really enjoyed it and mostly due to my first ever run being Jonny driving my car and showing me how to launch etc. Of course, I subsequently cocked it up in usual RR fashion by forgetting to take my left foot totally off the brake for the first zillion feet! But by my third attempt I did 14.8182 / 98.76 mph. Jonny managed a 14.0739 /100.99 mph solo driving my car. So it's reasonable to think that on a better day my K03 car will get in the 13's and it would be extra good if I can do it.
Big thanks to Jonny :drinking: - You gave me the confidence I needed. Gee, he's a smooooth driver.
Sorry I didn't manage to say bye-bye to everyone.
Hedge, you starting a photo thread?
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nice to meet you krl glad you liked the miltek - subtle but noisy when you want it to be
and apologies to aparoon for hurtiling towards you as you left the car park it was all part of the miltek demo :wink:
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Well done Robin! :congrats:
Next time I'll come and to meet you all so I can lose my 1/4 mile cherry!! :smiley:
Nobody has yet mentioned JonnyC and how his car did?!?! :confused:
Been looking forward to hearing about it!
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Glad you had a good day, and Finally Your Red Beast got a good test Robin!!.
Gutted i couldnt run along aswell. I was sat in Kids Kingdom half the day with a face like Thunder. Just ask Mrs Mcavity :sick:
Looking foward to seeing some Snaps/Vids
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The Red Beast as you call it, Phil : -
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FRedRobin_05%2FTrack%2FREDJonny_Pod24Jan10.jpg&hash=e9fad202799900ffaf125415d52bb2008ca0aea4)
It didn't sound as loud outside as it does inside the car!
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Just got back, nice to see some of u there....can put a face to some of the usernames now :signLOL:
Really enjoyed it even though i wasnt tearing up the tarmac in my stock gti :sad1:
Will get my bluefin and hopefully stage 2 by the summer along with a new cambelt etc and will return, was dying to get on today!
enjoyed the drive back aswell appers! the toyota land cruiser coming off the junction at knutsford :signLOL: :signLOL: :signLOL:
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I'm stage 2 to Phil, I have a dp and sports cat and a carbonio that's all :smiley
James - poo'd myself :signLOL:
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got some realllllly poor phone photos! will upload them later for what its worth!77 :happy2:
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(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FRedRobin_05%2FTrack%2FREDJonny_Pod24Jan10.jpg&hash=e9fad202799900ffaf125415d52bb2008ca0aea4)
Nice Pic that Robin :happy2: with Jonny at the Controls
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Just for you Robin. :P
My pics here.
http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=10983.new#new
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Looks like a god day, but more importantly, what time did Jonny get?
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I hope we get loads of pics, so how did jonny c's do? No one has said :jumping:
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I hope we get loads of pics, so how did jonny c's do? No one has said :jumping:
....I expect he'll post when he's next here. I don't think those who might know his time want to inadvertantly post it up wrong.
Apparently it wasn't a day for good times for anyone.
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Indeed the surface was very slippy, would have got better times using the car park tarmac :signLOL:
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Was great to see everyone today..! Robin, glad I could be of help.. :smiley:
Apart from that it was a total waste of time in my opinion.. The track was a joke.. Really.. I can't believe we had to pay to drive on that?!
Last night I was able to put 100% of the power down in 2nd gear on a dry road, yet at the 'glued' track today the car was lighting up the tyres in 4th gear!! Hell.. It didn't even do that in the wet driving back home tonight..
What really got me though was the dusty service road which you had to use to drive back from the strip to the pits I could also plant the power down in 2nd gear.. Maybes they mistook the 'glue' for baby oil!? Who knows.. I blame the man with no teeth
Consequently all I managed was a pretty disappointing 12.91 @ 119mph..
The terminal speed was promising though.. Faster than a 997 turbo which was running around 113 - 115mph and a new R35 GTR which was about the same, both of which had plenty of runs.. So at least I know she's got plenty of grunt!! With a decent track im now really confident of a mid 11 second run..
Oh well.. I certainly wont be visiting Santa Pod again after today.. My next day will be at York Raceway.. 150 miles closer and hopefully at least as much grip as the bloody public road!!
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Had a great day today guys! Nice to put some new faces to names. Sorry if I didn't manage to say bye to everyone! Had a good giggle and a chin wag with everyone! Here's to the next one !
Oh and as for my best run, I got a 15.5 with a reaction time of about .250
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Yourright jonny. I think on a hot summers day, when the air is dry it's very sticky with the glue. But a tiny bit of moisture in the air and cooler temps, I think it makes it less grippy
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Was great to see everyone today..! Robin, glad I could be of help.. :smiley:
Apart from that it was a total waste of time in my opinion.. The track was a joke.. Really.. I can't believe we had to pay to drive on that?!
Last night I was able to put 100% of the power down in 2nd gear on a dry road, yet at the 'glued' track today the car was lighting up the tyres in 4th gear!! Hell.. It didn't even do that in the wet driving back home tonight..
What really got me though was the dusty service road which you had to use to drive back from the strip to the pits I could also plant the power down in 2nd gear.. Maybes they mistook the 'glue' for baby oil!? Who knows.. I blame the man with no teeth
Consequently all I managed was a pretty disappointing 12.91 @ 119mph..
The terminal speed was promising though.. Faster than a 997 turbo which was running around 113 - 115mph and a new R35 GTR which was about the same, both of which had plenty of runs.. So at least I know she's got plenty of grunt!! With a decent track im now really confident of a mid 11 second run..
Oh well.. I certainly wont be visiting Santa Pod again after today.. My next day will be at York Raceway.. 150 miles closer and hopefully at least as much grip as the bloody public road!!
Still quick for what sounds like a crap surfure, If you mean york dragstrip up near me am afraid to say its even worse, the road going in & out of the strip is full of potholes, stones & dirt track & the strip itself aint any better eithier
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If you mean york dragstrip up near me am afraid to say its even worse, the road going in & out of the strip is full of potholes, stones & dirt track & the strip itself aint any better eithier
Thats it.. Im moving to America and buying a Vette!!
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York has been like that for year as its an old runway so its still got the little dip at the bottom for the planes to take off and the road off the track is a joke but it will save u some miles going down to the pod and i have seen some bloody fast stuff at york
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For everyone that ran - be sure to check out this thread - http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=10986.msg168440#msg168440 (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=10986.msg168440#msg168440) and start recording your POD times on the spreadsheet :happy2:
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What an awesome day, cant count how many runs i did but my best was a 14.4, so with a new inatke and pump i rekon itl be in the 13's :party:
York sounds like a plan, :happy2:
had a nightmare trip home, was caught by the fuzz on the toll road doing silly figures :chicken: :ashamed: managed 3 points and a 60 quid fine, (which i believe is very fair) then for the rest of the way i couldnt get over 60 because the british public dont seem to be able to use the 'inside' lane!! :mad:
who said jonny was a good driver?? what happened in the red S3 :P :P
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I've sent you some pics Joe so you won't have to give me a slap. :smiley:
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I've sent you some pics Joe so you won't have to give me a slap. :smiley:
cheers matey, i will refain from using the hand :signLOL:
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who said jonny was a good driver??
Just a rumor i've heard! :wink: :wink:
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:grin:
@RR
is that you hooked on running at the pod then. lol
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Looked like a good day!
I would love to have a go at doing the 1/4 mile but I suppose they only use a timer and not a calendar? :rolleye:
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Good to see you all again guys, it was a good day! Wish I would have took my car now! :sad1:
Oh and Joe, you are a lucky sh*t! To get off from the Police with just 3 points and a fine for that naughtiness is once in a lifetime :surprised:
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Nice to see you boys again today. Was also good to meet a few new faces (Dom and NB07 etc). Never saw James or Aparoon though, so apologies.. :ashamed:
My media effort for today...
http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=10983.15
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What an awesome day, cant count how many runs i did but my best was a 14.4, so with a new inatke and pump i rekon itl be in the 13's
....Comparing yours with mine, Joe, I did a 14.8 but Jonny did a 14.0 in mine, so both of us K03's should manage an under 14 with practice and the right conditions.
had a nightmare trip home, was caught by the fuzz on the toll road doing silly figures :chicken: :ashamed: managed 3 points and a 60 quid fine, (which i believe is very fair) then for the rest of the way i couldnt get over 60 because the british public dont seem to be able to use the 'inside' lane!! :mad:
....What a bummer! Really sorry to hear that but good you took it like a man.
I had plenty of those middle lane hoggers too - They just don't have a clue. I find that rushing up on the inside lane but not actually undertaking sometimes wakes them up - They can't help but see the DRL's.
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@RR
is that you hooked on running at the pod then. lol
....Sort of! I enjoyed it but I intend to just run my car exactly how I do normally rather than different tyres or taking the back seat out etc. I'll probably stop when I eventually get down to a time I can't manage to beat. I've got a lot to improve on my starts.
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wish I could have made this. Will get down there sooner rather than later though when the car isnt in pieces :driver:
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whats happening with your car than POV
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whats happening with your car than POV
will send you a pm :happy2:
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Looks like it was a decent meet, slightly spoiled by the strip conditions.
I'd have loved to have been there despite the conditions as it is always good to meet up and talk shop whilst having some in-car fun at the same time :driver:
Great pics and vids on the other threads too, Cheers fella's :happy2:
12.9 for JonnyC ain't half bad given that in the vids I could still hear the car spinning up nearly halfway down the run :scared:
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@RR
is that you hooked on running at the pod then. lol
....Sort of! I enjoyed it but I intend to just run my car exactly how I do normally rather than different tyres or taking the back seat out etc. I'll probably stop when I eventually get down to a time I can't manage to beat. I've got a lot to improve on my starts.
Thats an understatement robin, you needed waking up by the marshal!! :laugh: :grin:
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Thats an understatement robin, you needed waking up by the marshal!! :laugh: :grin:
....I'm not bothered about reaction times yet - It doesn't matter how soon you get off the line. Anyway, that was the time I cocked it up. I'm going to try it without Launch Control another time just to see.
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@RR
is that you hooked on running at the pod then. lol
....Sort of! I enjoyed it but I intend to just run my car exactly how I do normally rather than different tyres or taking the back seat out etc. I'll probably stop when I eventually get down to a time I can't manage to beat. I've got a lot to improve on my starts.
Thats an understatement robin, you needed waking up by the marshal!! :laugh: :grin:
:laugh:
At least he has finally given in and started in the fun. :congrats:
This time last year Robin would not even consider parking next to a track, now he is planning his way round Europe. :pomppomp:
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It's largely thanks to the encouragement and support of people here that I am now an event junkie. I'm a late starter though - Didn't get married until my late 30's and no children until my 40's, the Ring/Spa/Pod in my 60's. What am I going to do in my 70's!?
You in particular, TC, have always praised my efforts in spite of me occasionally irritating you by posting complete bollox :laugh:
:grouphug:
[Very off-topic, but I'm betting you're still on Cloud Nine re the newborn. It changes but the joy remains]
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It's largely thanks to the encouragement and support of people here that I am now an event junkie. I'm a late starter though - Didn't get married until my late 30's and no children until my 40's, the Ring/Spa/Pod in my 60's. What am I going to do in my 70's!?
You in particular, TC, have always praised my efforts in spite of me occasionally irritating you by posting complete bollox :laugh:
:grouphug:
[Very off-topic, but I'm betting you're still on Cloud Nine re the newborn. It changes but the joy remains]
Occasionally :surprised: :grin:
Robin you wind a lot of people up on here with your ways, that goes without saying. :smiley:
But you are part of the furniture. :star: and a big chunk of what gives this place its flavour, and a big character.
I know you have had a few jabs to the ribs lately, but as you know that's part of being you.
You are a bit to old to be changing now :laugh: but to be honest i think we would all lose something if you did. :grouphug:
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It's largely thanks to the encouragement and support of people here that I am now an event junkie. I'm a late starter though - Didn't get married until my late 30's and no children until my 40's, the Ring/Spa/Pod in my 60's. What am I going to do in my 70's!?
You in particular, TC, have always praised my efforts in spite of me occasionally irritating you by posting complete bollox :laugh:
:grouphug:
[Very off-topic, but I'm betting you're still on Cloud Nine re the newborn. It changes but the joy remains]
Occasionally :surprised: :grin:
Robin you wind a lot of people up on here with your ways, that goes without saying. :smiley:
But you are part of the furniture. :star: and a big chunk of what gives this place its flavour, and a big character.
I know you have had a few jabs to the ribs lately, but as you know that's part of being you.
You are a bit to old to be changing now :laugh: but to be honest i think we would all lose something if you did. :grouphug:
I can almost feel a tear coming to my eyes....almost :grouphug:
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....You great big softie, Hedge :grin:
Pass me the Kleenex, please - I am overcome with emotion and suddenly and involuntarily in touch with my feminine side.
Quickly back on topic, I'm keeping my eye out for the next RWYB we attend.
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looks like you all had a cracking day. was a no go for me being a 5 week month and all that :confused:
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It's largely thanks to the encouragement and support of people here that I am now an event junkie. I'm a late starter though - Didn't get married until my late 30's and no children until my 40's, the Ring/Spa/Pod in my 60's. What am I going to do in my 70's!?
robin this has to be the best delayed mid life crisis ive heard of. better late than never lol :happy2: :wink:
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robin this has to be the best delayed mid life crisis ive heard of. better late than never lol :happy2: :wink:
....I have to say that I've never understood why it's called a "crisis" - It's absolutely not! :drinking:
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crisis for the bank balance is what it is :grin: eben more so when you get your fuel pump :P
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crisis for the bank balance is what it is :grin: eben more so when you get your fuel pump :P
.... :laugh: Don't mention fuel pumps :wink: My tastes are far too expensive.
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I noticed the next one was this Sunday but I'm playing a gig (tooting my floot). Besides, as you rightly point out, we want the track to improve.
We'll stay in touch via the forum about the next we all attend I'm sure :happy2:
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I will certainly come along for the next one. :driver:
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I will certainly come along for the next one. :driver:
Ditto! :happy2:
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How about the one in the first week of March? I think I'm free then.
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1st week in March sounds good to me!
Wud be nice 2 see u there Beddie! shame u were workin this time round! :happy2:
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1st week in March sounds good to me!
Wud be nice 2 see u there Beddie! shame u were workin this time round! :happy2:
Likewise Daz!
Unfortunately i need to pay for the ED30 money pit somehow! :laugh:
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1st week in March sounds good to me!
Wud be nice 2 see u there Beddie! shame u were workin this time round! :happy2:
Likewise Daz!
Unfortunately i need to pay for the ED30 money pit somehow! :laugh:
I can see y this is so addictive. not spent half as much as the people on here, only just at bluefin stage 1 today but i f*ckin love it! been flying round all night in it!
such a massive difference! want a sports cat now or a blue flame, decent air intake, panel filter and then stage 2!!!! :rolleye:
cant wait! need to get the overtime in tho!
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1st week in March sounds good to me!
Wud be nice 2 see u there Beddie! shame u were workin this time round! :happy2:
Likewise Daz!
Unfortunately i need to pay for the ED30 money pit somehow! :laugh:
I can see y this is so addictive. not spent half as much as the people on here, only just at bluefin stage 1 today but i f*ckin love it! been flying round all night in it!
such a massive difference! want a sports cat now or a blue flame, decent air intake, panel filter and then stage 2!!!! :rolleye:
cant wait! need to get the overtime in tho!
And so, it begins.......... :grin:
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theres only one thing worse than beig on a forum like this and thats driving someone elses car wth more mods or power
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Who's the man the hat?
:signLOL:
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Very nice Dom. :wink:
Who is the man in the hat? :evilgrin:
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:evilgrin:
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v nice vid dom :happy2:
spotted this one of you against a subaru - you pipped him at the end
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Evening all, got my video up for people to see (HD version accessible from Youtube site):
Nice work that Dom. Nice to see your car smash that ST too.. :grin:
Only problem is you can see vids of mine in the related section and it brings back memories... :sad1: :grin:
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Hang in there Ben - I can only but imagine that all this is a bit like rubbing your face in it at the moment. Felt for you when the marshall would not even let you ride shotgun with Jonny :sad1:
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Nice vid dom!! :happy2:
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Hang in there Ben - I can only but imagine that all this is a bit like rubbing your face in it at the moment. Felt for you when the marshall would not even let you ride shotgun with Jonny :sad1:
Yeah, wasn't best pleased about that. Reckon he was related to the magistrate or something.. :signLOL: Tried blagging him, but he was having none of it.. :sad1:
Oh well still enjoy a trip to the Pod, whether i'm driving or not. In fact, when's the next forum meet there again? :jumping: :signLOL:
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Great vid, Dom - Loving the Prodigy(?) intro - Perfect track for motorsport atmosphere - That riff even sounds engine related.
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results are up on street challenge:
http://www.rwyb.co.uk/cc_results2010.php
im currently 8th :jumpmove:
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results are up on street challenge:
http://www.rwyb.co.uk/cc_results2010.php
im currently 8th :jumpmove:
....Crikey! Yikes! My car (with Jonny as pilot) would have been 12th if I registered. I gotta register!
[James, you have a PM]
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wow, i had the wrong number!! :grin: CC1161 ASTRA SPORT! :signLOL:
DAMN, mine was 1116..... :signLOL:
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haha gutted joe! im pissed they didnt record my 15.5! 15.6 it is then! :(
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look at that terminal speed of the Civic that ran a 14.2, seems well high! :confused:
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How do you register? I wondered why i just had '19' on the back of my car and everyone else seemed to have CC*** etc..
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How do you register? I wondered why i just had '19' on the back of my car and everyone else seemed to have CC*** etc..
http://www.rwyb.co.uk/cc_registration.php :wink:
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Sorted :happy2:
I assume they won't backdate for previous runs?
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You assume right mate. But going off all the times for the high powered stuff on Sunday I wouldn't bother anyway mate. Plenty of room for improvement on a better day in better conditions.. :happy2: