Avon Park 2nd April 2005

[Mrsmopp]

Who's joining us?

MrsMopp
Waxworks
Pedro
Judge
J


x

[Pedro Fandango]

MrsMopp
Waxworks
Pedro
Judge
RandomGuy
J

excuse me hun, but i do the list around here :shifty:

[lance]

Who's joining us?

MrsMopp
Waxworks
Pedro
Judge
J
Lance

x

Looking forward to getting some proper times with traction, I reckon this could be the place for a under 14 1/4, as I read the other day a standard S70 t5 will do the standing 1/4 in 14.9 at 96 mph!

[Pedro Fandango]

ai Lance, didn't you see the post above telling Natasha that i do the lists, so what does he go & do (i give up)

:wink:

[lance]

Sorry mate there was only 1 post when i started writting

[Pedro Fandango]

Sorry mate there was only 1 post when i started writting
i believe you this time then mate because RandomGuy was missed off yours (just don't do it again lol)

MrsMopp
Waxworks
Pedro
Judge
RandomGuy
J
Lance

[volvotuning]

Count me in! With a D5 auto estate!!! :shifty:

Adam.

[Pedro Fandango]

MrsMopp
Waxworks
Pedro
Judge
RandomGuy
J
Lance
Adam

would this be the same diesel that was going to race at the pod, but it was to cold to get you out of bed? :wink:

[Mrsmopp]

You'll park it away from the rest of us tho right?? :tongue:

x

[Pedro Fandango]

isn't there a field you could pough with your tractor while we all race :eek:

[GuyD5]

Hey Pedro .... where's me and Pammy then :shifty:

[Pedro Fandango]

MrsMopp
Waxworks
Pedro
Judge
RandomGuy
J
Lance
Adam
Guy & Pam


Hey Pedro .... where's me and Pammy then :shifty:
:hail: sorry mate, but in my defence i blame MrsMopp who posted the first list without you on it

love you really hun :remybussi (that was for Nat not you Guy, no offence but your just not my type mate :wink: )

[Goof]

I'm in - but won't be running!
For those of us who are new to this place, here's a map - http://www.shakespearecountyraceway.com/map/

[Mrsmopp]

You can keep me company then Goof!! :wink:

x

[Goof]

You can keep me company then Goof!! :wink:

x
It'd be my pleasure! - fancy a boiled burger and stewed tea for lunch? I'll buy! ;)

[Andrew]

Can someone drop me a link to the avon park website. I've no idea where it is.
ta.
Andrew.

[Mrsmopp]

http://www.shakespearecountyraceway.com/map/

x

[Goof]

I've put it in the calendar (link too).

[mulletboy2]

Hrmmm... only around the corner from me.. I'll see what I can do :D

[hamish]

Is there still a picture, on their website, of the start line marshall putting a fire extinghuisher over my engine ?
I'll probably come along, however the T5 will be confined to towing duties, as it'll be our last test before the start of the British Hillclimb Championship.

Regards,
Hamish.

[Giles]

MrsMopp
Waxworks
Pedro
Judge
RandomGuy
J
Lance
Adam
Giles

[Pedro Fandango]

1 MrsMopp
2 Waxworks
3 Pedro
4 Judge
5 RandomGuy
6 J
7 Lance
8 Adam
9 Guy & Pam
10 Goof (not racing)
11 Mulletboy2
12 Hamish
13 Giles

he adds his own name to the list but didn't bother updating it for me with all the other names :wink:

[V8guitar]

Can I come please........

Lance - want to meet first ?

Having never been to one of these, do I need to bring anything ?? Also, how much is it likely to cost ??

[Pedro Fandango]

1 MrsMopp
2 Waxworks
3 Pedro
4 Judge
5 RandomGuy
6 J
7 Lance
8 Adam
9 Guy & Pam
10 Goof (not racing)
11 Mulletboy2
12 Hamish
13 Giles
14 v8guitar

not sure about Avon but at the pod it costs £10 to get in then £15 to sign on. Don't forget your driving license & i've been told you need to wear a crash helmet at Avon

[Mrsmopp]

I doubt very much they are going to make people wear a crash helmet for a RWYB day Pedro - after all how many car owners do you know that own a crash helmet?????

I will check all details direct with AP before we go tho.

x

[siamblue]

Pedro can you put me down for a provisional place?
I have to go into Hospital for a operation next week and don't know whether i will be fit enough for this date,I hope i am.

[Pedro Fandango]

1 MrsMopp
2 Waxworks
3 Pedro
4 Judge
5 RandomGuy
6 J
7 Lance
8 Adam
9 Guy & Pam
10 Goof (not racing)
11 Mulletboy2
12 Hamish
13 Giles
14 v8guitar
15 siamblue

good look with the op, you've got a couple of weeks to recover mate :wink:

[siamblue]

Cheers mate,Number one of 2 for this year,Getting the 3 screws removed from my hip,Hopefully this will help the pain i am in,I am sick and tired of taking 18 tablets a day,for the last 2.5 years,Other than that I can always come and watch you lot at Avon Park.

[Mrsmopp]

I wont be racing Gary, nor will Steve and Goof so even if you cant race you can always keep us company!! :wink:

Best of luck with the op hun!

x

[Wobbly Dave]

Why has my name disappeared from the list.

Can I be on it again!?

Please :worship:

[siamblue]

Thanks Nat,Will try my best to be fit enough,I hate missing meets,As they don't come around that often,

[Pedro Fandango]

1 MrsMopp
2 Waxworks
3 Pedro
4 Judge
5 RandomGuy
6 J
7 Lance
8 Adam
9 Guy & Pam
10 Goof (not racing)
11 Mulletboy2
12 Hamish
13 Giles
14 v8guitar
15 siamblue
16 Dave850R

your name wasn't on the list originally Dave :shifty: (or i'm just blind)

[JUDGENINJA]

I'll bring my helmet and I'll tell Randomguy to bring his.
If we run into the helmet issue at Avon

[pikeajm]

:cry: too far for me being that i in far south west cornwall

[hamish]

Oh Dear Oh Dear,

[Giles]

1 MrsMopp
2 Waxworks
3 Pedro
4 Judge
5 RandomGuy
6 J
7 Lance
8 Adam
9 Guy & Pam
10 Goof (not racing)
11 Mulletboy2
12 Hamish
13 Giles

he adds his own name to the list but didn't bother updating it for me with all the other names :wink:

sorry fernandez, getting used to this site - didn't realise there were 3 more pages after the first one :shifty:

[Giles]

I doubt very much they are going to make people wear a crash helmet for a RWYB day Pedro - after all how many car owners do you know that own a crash helmet?????

I will check all details direct with AP before we go tho.

x

i bought one for when the wife drives

[Giles]

1 MrsMopp
2 Waxworks
3 Pedro
4 Judge
5 RandomGuy
6 J
7 Lance
8 Adam
9 Guy & Pam
10 Goof (not racing)
11 Mulletboy2
12 Hamish
12.9 Giles
14 v8guitar
15 siamblue
16 Dave850R



not that I'm supersticious.

[siamblue]

i bought one for when the wife drives

:hidesbehi lol,

Lucky for me i am the only driver in the family,Otherwise i think i would get seriously stressed out :eek:

[Wobbly Dave]

Justin and I have decided that we need to kidnapp SAM and Bracer to get them along to race. :sinner:

[Mrsmopp]

Sounds fair to me!!! I'll distract him you and J bop him on the head and lock him in SAM's boots - Hey presto :wizardtro

x

[Wobbly Dave]

I like this plan. My mind boggles though - what are you planning to do to distract him? :eek:

[Mrsmopp]

:wink: You'd have to use your imagination.......On second thoughts you'd better not :eek: :hidesbehi LOL

x

[Pedro Fandango]

1 MrsMopp
2 Waxworks
3 Dave850R
4 Judge
5 RandomGuy
6 J
7 Lance
8 Adam
9 Guy & Pam
10 Goof (not racing)
11 Mulletboy2
12 Hamish
13 Giles
14 v8guitar
15 siamblue

just gave BT a thrashing & she's resitating higher up the range, not had a look yet (plugs.leads, rotor arm & cap are likely suspects) but i'll have to back out until she's back to 100% again :(

[Wobbly Dave]

resitating? Is it contageous?

[Pedro Fandango]

resitating? Is it contageous?
it must be, i always resitate when it comes to getting out of bed in the morning & now BT's got it

[siamblue]

1 MrsMopp
2 Waxworks
3 Dave850R
4 Judge
5 RandomGuy
6 J
7 Lance
8 Adam
9 Guy & Pam
10 Goof (not racing)
11 Mulletboy2
12 Hamish
13 Giles
14 v8guitar
15 siamblue

just gave BT a thrashing & she's resitating higher up the range, not had a look yet (plugs.leads, rotor arm & cap are likely suspects) but i'll have to back out until she's back to 100% again :(

I bet if it was anything to do with your ICE you'd be out there now sorting it lol,
Them parts aren't that dear Pedro,You have 3 weeks to see to it.Or just come along to see us all :thewave:

[Pedro Fandango]

lol all my ICE has been left in the garage since the last pod meet (which i can't even remember when that was), i'm off on my hols the week after Avon so got to keep an eye on the pennies (i may be lucky & have it sorted by then, we shall see)

[JUDGENINJA]

:cry: too far for me being that i in far south west cornwall

Pikeajm - It's not that far......
WE'll be travelling over 400miles over the weekend cos we're doing Avon with the VT5 on the Saturday and then Santa Pod with the Nissans on the Sunday "THEFASTSHOW.COM"........

I take it I'll be the only Volvo then....? :tank:

[Mrsmopp]

An update guys!

I have spoken to a nice lady at Avon Park to confirm details.

Saturday is the better day to go as there are longer track hours and less people attend (apparently).

Racing starts @ 10am (so please get there before 9.30am) and ceases at 6pm (a full days racing!!). Gate fee is £10 (on par with SP) and sign on fee is £15 for as many runs as you wish (on par with SP).

Helmets - yes they do require them (although she was a bit wishy washy about it so she may have got that wrong) but they do have a supply that can be used for those that dont have their own.

x

[siamblue]

Crash helmets wtf?
I don't really think they know the damage a ill fitting helmet could do to someone when sat in a car and the airbags go off.Broken neck i would expect,
I understand on high powered cars ala Pod anything over 100mph on the 1/4 (Which they are a bit lenient on)B
ut come on not for standard and slightly modded cars like ours,
Maybe its to do with their insurance :shifty:

[Justin]

Cool, im tweaking winnie this weekend then ready for her runs :)


And fixing that bloody dash light :( as well as the 100 other jobs :(

[Mrsmopp]

Cool, im tweaking winnie this weekend then ready for her runs :)


And fixing that bloody dash light :( as well as the 100 other jobs :(

Ohhhhhh - something you want to tell me??? :shifty:

You just like fettling with her bits!!!

x

[DaveS60D5]

Ohhhhhh - something you want to tell me??? :shifty:

You just like fettling with her bits!!!

x

Pedro - add me to the list buddy I'm coming with a couple of pals - see what mine can do now the airleak is fixed (Thanks to J & Dave).

She hasn't done a single run at the pod or anywhere else without a pretty bad airleak and got a 15.0 in that state, so would expect 14.5 or better now :dgrin:

[Pedro Fandango]

1 MrsMopp
2 Waxworks
3 Dave850R
4 Judge
5 RandomGuy
6 J
7 Lance
8 Adam
9 Guy & Pam
10 Goof (not racing)
11 Mulletboy2
12 Hamish
13 Giles
14 v8guitar
15 siamblue
16 DaveS70R

[Giles]

So is it the saturday or sunday we are going? :confused:

[Mrsmopp]

Saturday Hun!

x

[Goof]

Mopphead - what time you setting off on the Sat morning? I'll follow you there if it's not toooooo early.

[Mrsmopp]

I'm cheating and staying in Brum on Friday night!! :wink: You got my number tho - we can meet somewhere sat morning on the way there and go in mini convoy? Be about 8 - 8.30am tho!!

x

[mulletboy2]

Sure we can get a larger convoy to go.. given how many people live close enough :D Could also possibly meet up on the friday night for a car washing session (or maybe just a few drinks ;) )

[Goof]

Nats-
Ok, could do! - where would be best place to meet up? ~ depends on your route I suppose. You know which way I'm coming from, so have a think and let me know...

[jp850R]

Have i got the right place? [http://www.multimap.com/map/photo.cgi?client=public&X=416835&Y=248419&width=700&height=410&gride=417572&gridn=248610&srec=0&coordsys=gb&db=&pc=CV37+8LL&zm=0&scale=10000&up.x=287&up.y=4]

[DaveS60D5]

I'm cheating and staying in Brum on Friday night!! :wink: You got my number tho - we can meet somewhere sat morning on the way there and go in mini convoy? Be about 8 - 8.30am tho!!

x

Local Car wash on the friday night & drinks?! What a QUALITY idea!! Moppy? J? Dave? Whaddya think?

[C70T5]

........No email from Moppy to tell me about this one? Or you Duane?


*folds arms cries a bit and feels left out just because he's out of the loop as of late*

[Mrsmopp]

Local Car wash on the friday night & drinks?! What a QUALITY idea!! Moppy? J? Dave? Whaddya think?

Sounds ideal to me Dave!! (You offering to wash them all then LOL)

x

[Mrsmopp]

........No email from Moppy to tell me about this one? Or you Duane?


*folds arms cries a bit and feels left out just because he's out of the loop as of late*

Typical bloke never listens (major eyerolling smilie!!) I informed you of this back in January Babe!! LOL

Does that mean you will be attending then?

x

[Mrsmopp]

Nats-
Ok, could do! - where would be best place to meet up? ~ depends on your route I suppose. You know which way I'm coming from, so have a think and let me know...

Hmmmm - I'll work out the route and let you know!! (Que one of the boys with their superior map reading skills!!)

x

[Mrsmopp]

Have i got the right place? [http://www.multimap.com/map/photo.cgi?client=public&X=416835&Y=248419&width=700&height=410&gride=417572&gridn=248610&srec=0&coordsys=gb&db=&pc=CV37+8LL&zm=0&scale=10000&up.x=287&up.y=4]

This is where you need to be heading http://www.shakespearecountyraceway.com/map/ :wink:

x

[mulletboy2]

Nat - are you staying at Justins on the Friday? Sure I can figure out the route for you.

[Mrsmopp]

Yeah I'm at J's on the Friday night!

x

[Justin]

Are you ?

[mulletboy2]

lol, this could get interesting.

[Mrsmopp]

Are you ?

Yeah Kath invited me so there :tongue:

x

[DaveS60D5]

Sounds ideal to me Dave!! (You offering to wash them all then LOL)

x

Hmmm....No! :eek:

[C70T5]

Typical bloke never listens (major eyerolling smilie!!) I informed you of this back in January Babe!! LOL

Does that mean you will be attending then?

x


...... did you..... oh yep bloke thing

Count me in not racing but would love to catch up with you guys. I will bring camera etc for pics and vids.

[Pedro Fandango]

1 MrsMopp
2 Waxworks
3 Dave850R
4 Judge
5 RandomGuy
6 J
7 Lance
8 Adam
9 Guy & Pam
10 Goof (not racing)
11 Mulletboy2
12 Hamish
13 Giles
14 v8guitar
15 siamblue
16 DaveS70R
17 c70T5

[gibbo]

I'm in, just to watch thou

Gibbo

[Mrsmopp]

I'm in, just to watch thou

Gibbo

You'll be in good company then! :B_thumb:

x

[Goof]

You'll be in good company then! :B_thumb:

x
Ta! - I'll take that as a compliment! :redface: :D :santa:

[DaveS60D5]

You'll be in good company then! :B_thumb

x

I feel quite sad!....... But I'm really excited about April 2nd! :wiggle:

[Mrsmopp]

I feel quite sad!....... But I'm really excited about April 2nd! :wiggle:

Me too!!! After an really full meets schedule last year, and we had some brilliant meets, I have kind of missed the whole "volvo" thing! I cant wait to get back into the swing of things! :partysmil

x

[steveT5]

Have you folks got room on your list for one more car ? I have just negotiated a shopping deal with the wife which will allow me to attend, it wasn't cheap, but i'm sure it will be worth it ! Anyone travelling from the derby - notts area that we could convoy with !

[Mrsmopp]

Nice one Steve!! Will the wife be joining you? I'm sure Lance will be happy to be your guide!!

x

[lance]

Yes I will be !

[Goof]

A5 / M69 here too...

[DaveS60D5]

Have you folks got room on your list for one more car ? I have just negotiated a shopping deal with the wife which will allow me to attend, it wasn't cheap, but i'm sure it will be worth it ! Anyone travelling from the derby - notts area that we could convoy with !

Moppy - will you, J (if he's going?), Steve, Dave & I all meet up on the way down? Could meet up with those coming from Derby area????

[Mrsmopp]

Moppy - will you, J (if he's going?), Steve, Dave & I all meet up on the way down? Could meet up with those coming from Derby area????

Yeah thats what i had in mind - a meeting point for everyone between B'ham and Avon Park to arrive in convoy. I just need someone to work out a route for me (cos I am a girl!!)

x

[Wobbly Dave]

I am very much hoping to meet up with you, J, Guy, Mulletboy and Welshboy (chris) and any others from the locale.

[Wobbly Dave]

Map is here...

http://www.shakespearecountyraceway.com/map/

Moppy, I suggest you go from yours, down the M69, over the M6 (at jnc 2) and down the A46 (round the backside of coventry). Pick Duane up - go down to Jnc15 of the M40 and straight onto Stratford. Rest is on the link.

[Mrsmopp]

Map is here...

http://www.shakespearecountyraceway.com/map/

Moppy, I suggest you go from yours, down the M69, over the M6 (at jnc 2) and down the A46 (round the backside of coventry). Pick Duane up - go down to Jnc15 of the M40 and straight onto Stratford. Rest is on the link.

Steve and I are stopping at J's on the Friday night so we can all meet there I guess. Any ideas where we can meet the rest of the midlands lot tho dave?

x

[Wobbly Dave]

With an influx from Redditch and Brum, you can come to my house or better still meet at the top of Junction 2 M42 at the Hopwood Park Services?

[Justin]

Sounds like a plan :)

[Mrsmopp]

Ok so the Birmingham lot meet at daves and the rest of you meet us then at the Hopwood services?? (was that what u meant Dave?)

x

[Wobbly Dave]

Upto you missus - it's your gig (or at least it is now). I am happy with either arrangement.

[steveT5]

Nice one Steve!! Will the wife be joining you? I'm sure Lance will be happy to be your guide!!

x
No, she will be in shop till you drop mode, ouch !!!

[DaveS60D5]

Steve and I are stopping at J's on the Friday night so we can all meet there I guess. Any ideas where we can meet the rest of the midlands lot tho dave?

x

Post editted! I missed a few posts! Doh!

So meet at Davey-boys then right? What time? 7.30am?

[Mrsmopp]

Post editted! I missed a few posts! Doh!

So meet at Davey-boys then right? What time? 7.30am?

WHAT TIME!!!! :jaw: :cuckoo: I was thinking more around the 8 - 8.30 mark (how far is Avon from B'ham anyway??)

x

[Pedro Fandango]

1 MrsMopp
2 Waxworks
3 Dave850R
4 Judge
5 RandomGuy
6 J
7 Lance
8 Adam
9 Guy & Pam
10 Goof (not racing)
11 Mulletboy2
12 Hamish
13 Giles
14 v8guitar
15 siamblue
16 DaveS70R
17 c70T5
18 steve183737

[Pedro Fandango]

couldn't find Avon park on the satnav, but says the B4632 (which is the road Avon is on) is 20 miles away & should take 24 minutes from Cov, & thats sticking to speed limits :D

[Mrsmopp]

8.30 it is then!!!! :funkybana

[Wobbly Dave]

Stratford is about 30 - 40 mins door to door from mine. I am sure on the day it will be a little quicker. I shall expect you all around mine for about 8.30 then. Those that wish to meet at Hopwood Park Services (top of Jnc 2 M42) @ 8:40

[nikgallagher]

Are shandy-drinking southerners allowed to come too? Is anyone else coming up from the sunny south? Don't want to be the billy-no-mates who turns up solo and has to park 4 miles from the nearest volvo! :worried: I could linger around Jct 15 of the M40 and wait for masses to pass I s'pose.

[DaveS60D5]

Stratford is about 30 - 40 mins door to door from mine. I am sure on the day it will be a little quicker. I shall expect you all around mine for about 8.30 then. Those that wish to meet at Hopwood Park Services (top of Jnc 2 M42) @ 8:40

OK 8.30 it is then - what time do they accept sign-on's until? 10am??

[Pedro Fandango]

Are shandy-drinking southerners allowed to come too? Is anyone else coming up from the sunny south? Don't want to be the billy-no-mates who turns up solo and has to park 4 miles from the nearest volvo!
anyone is more than welcome mate & your not the only first timer who's coming, not sure how parking is at Avon but we normally get plenty of room so we all park together. Shall i put you on the list?

[Mrsmopp]

OK 8.30 it is then - what time do they accept sign-on's until? 10am??

Racing starts at 10am so we should all endeavor to egt there for around 9.30 to make sure we get a good look in at the racing!

x

[gibbo]

Are shandy-drinking southerners allowed to come too? Is anyone else coming up from the sunny south? Don't want to be the billy-no-mates who turns up solo and has to park 4 miles from the nearest volvo! :worried: I could linger around Jct 15 of the M40 and wait for masses to pass I s'pose.

mate that was my plan. I'll be at jct 15 from 9:15ish onwards

Gibbo

[DaveS60D5]

Racing starts at 10am so we should all endeavor to egt there for around 9.30 to make sure we get a good look in at the racing!

x


Hmm.. call me pedantic, but if it's anything like Santa pod racing is *supposed* to start @ 10am, but the LAST sign-on for racing is 9.30am!!

Shouldn't we be getting there for 9am at the LATEST?!?

(I get to Santa pod for 8-8.30am usually!)

[Wobbly Dave]

Dave - stop flappin'. You are worse than me :buttkick:

[DaveS60D5]

:hihi:
Dave - stop flappin'. You are worse than me :buttkick:

Nope, I'm just a realist!

No-one's as bad as you! :cuckoo:

[V8guitar]

Have you folks got room on your list for one more car ? I have just negotiated a shopping deal with the wife which will allow me to attend, it wasn't cheap, but i'm sure it will be worth it ! Anyone travelling from the derby - notts area that we could convoy with !

And ME!!! Don't forget me!! I'm a first-timer as well so you all need to be gentle!

Suggest you, me and Lance join up and convey down. I used to live near Stratford and have been to Avon Park a few times so roughly know the way..We may need to leave around 8:15 ish....

[steveT5]

And ME!!! Don't forget me!! I'm a first-timer as well so you all need to be gentle!

Suggest you, me and Lance join up and convey down. I used to live near Stratford and have been to Avon Park a few times so roughly know the way..We may need to leave around 8:15 ish....
Yep, nice one mate. but if we are going to meet up with everyone at Hopwood services i think we need to be earlier ! I suppose we will do a52, m1 m42 with lance living in notts

[Goof]

What time do you think you'll be at Tamworth? - I could tag along from there...

[Goof]

If no-one objects I'll take loads of piccies and post them on a www for anyone to download.
If preferred I'll fuzz the plates if anyone has concerns.

[Pedro Fandango]

If no-one objects I'll take loads of piccies and post them on a www for anyone to download.
If preferred I'll fuzz the plates if anyone has concerns.
i have preferred my plate blocked in the past, but am i right in thinking the footage for the first volvo forums DVD will be took at Avon & understand they regs can't be blocked on video without alot of work so i'm not to fussed (& i think most on here already know my reg)

[Goof]

You could always "fuzz" your own plates when you get on site!
I don't need to, and I'm not going to tell you why in an open forum! ;)

[lance]

And ME!!! Don't forget me!! I'm a first-timer as well so you all need to be gentle!

Suggest you, me and Lance join up and convey down. I used to live near Stratford and have been to Avon Park a few times so roughly know the way..We may need to leave around 8:15 ish....

Sounds Like a good plan , which junction (services shall we meet?)

[highgun]

I went to Avon today; a guy called Damien ran a 13.6 second quarter mile in a T5.

Oh, and you don’t have to wear a crash helmet, unless you run sub 10 seconds, Just take your Licence with you.

I had a good time, so can you put my name down for the 2nd?

All the best,

Tony Demetriou.

[Justin]

Was it a white T5 ?

[highgun]

Yes it was a white T5 and Damien was from Swansea.

Tony.

[Justin]

One of our loyal members :)

[Justin]

I went to Avon today; a guy called Damien ran a 13.6 second quarter mile in a T5.

Oh, and you don’t have to wear a crash helmet, unless you run sub 10 seconds, Just take your Licence with you.

I had a good time, so can you put my name down for the 2nd?

All the best,

Tony Demetriou.
Well well well, what do ya know, at santa pod he couldnt get lower than a 14.8 if i remember right.....looks like he has either spent 20k on his car or the timing is different at Avon ;)

As predicted:slap:

[Ross9]

lol, I was asking about this car on another forum, ie power/tyres.spec, drop of over 1.2 secs with no further mod sis quite impressive as well though :o, 0.1 or so you can expect from strip to strip but thats just daft lol.

What is the spec out of curiosity?

Ross

[spesh]

Yes its true my car did run 4 13.6's, and no its not standard like when it run a 14.9 in pod, i've had rica re-mapp brand new 19T turbo 3 inch down pipe, cat back 2 3/4 inch system, itg panel filter new plugs and leads, 19T hasn't been set up yet, shock are terrible so by the 2nd of april hoping it will go a lttle bit faster to be honest.

[Ross9]

Quality mate, I'm very impressed.

What was the 60ft and Terminal speed on your run? What sort of power do you reckon its putting out?

[spesh]

Terminal was 104.28 and 60FT was 2.287, cant be much more than 300 BHp because the 19T hasn;t been mapped, hamish would not map it on friday as the car is leaking boost from somewhere, the boost should of been 1.2 bar, but was goin to .8 bar, so got to strip the air sysytem down in the next week.

[Ross9]

Quality, good 60ft, were you using road tyres? Sounds like it was getting good traction, but Shakespear raceway is excellent for that, havent been myself but a load of mates went last year in an assortment of Jap modified cars and all ran well. Excellent strip by all accounts.

I reckon I'll head down for "rotorstock" in the Rover this year when its all up to full spec, thats at shakespear county raceway as well.

Has your car had any weight reduction? ie no rear seats etc? Sounds like it goes very well.

Ross

[spesh]

car was running on road tyres, i took the spare out, and my mats lol, but that was it.

[siamblue]

Well done that man,What was your 0-60?,Amazing what these cars can do,Not bad for a 1.5 ton brick :D

[nikgallagher]

anyone is more than welcome mate & your not the only first timer who's coming, not sure how parking is at Avon but we normally get plenty of room so we all park together. Shall i put you on the list?

Excellent, put me down, but for watching only please Mr Fandango. Looking forward to it.


mate that was my plan. I'll be at jct 15 from 9:15ish onwards

Gibbo

Sounds good. I was expecting an unsociably early morning so 0915hrs suits me fine!

[Pedro Fandango]

1 MrsMopp
2 Waxworks
3 Dave850R
4 Judge
5 RandomGuy
6 J
7 Lance
8 Adam
9 Guy & Pam
10 Goof (not racing)
11 Mulletboy2
12 Hamish
13 Giles
14 v8guitar
15 siamblue
16 DaveS70R
17 c70T5
18 steve183737
19 nikgallagher

[Bracer]

I knew it wouldn't be much longer before someone else broke into 13's

Welcome to the club :beer:

[gibbo]

Excellent, put me down, but for watching only please Mr Fandango. Looking forward to it.


mate that was my plan. I'll be at jct 15 from 9:15ish onwards

Gibbo

Sounds good. I was expecting an unsociably early morning so 0915hrs suits me fine!


Hi Pedro can you please add me to the list (only watching) i'll defo be around the jnc @ that time.

Gibbo

[Pedro Fandango]

1 MrsMopp
2 Waxworks
3 Dave850R
4 Judge
5 RandomGuy
6 J
7 Lance
8 Adam
9 Guy & Pam
10 Goof (not racing)
11 Mulletboy2
12 Hamish
13 Giles
14 v8guitar
15 siamblue
16 DaveS70R
17 c70T5
18 steve183737
19 nikgallagher
20 gibbo

[highgun]

Can you put me down on the list. I want to try one of these power brake starts, as I only managed a 15.7 sec quarter mile.

Tony.

[Pedro Fandango]

1 MrsMopp
2 Waxworks
3 Dave850R
4 Judge
5 RandomGuy
6 J
7 Lance
8 Adam
9 Guy & Pam
10 Goof (not racing)
11 Mulletboy2
12 Hamish
13 Giles
14 v8guitar
15 siamblue
16 DaveS70R
17 c70T5
18 steve183737
19 nikgallagher
20 gibbo
21 highgun

what strip did you get the 15.7 on, the pod or avon?

[spesh]

can you put me on the list as well please, ill be up on sat morning

[Pedro Fandango]

1 MrsMopp
2 Waxworks
3 Dave850R
4 Judge
5 RandomGuy
6 J
7 Lance
8 Adam
9 Guy & Pam
10 Goof (not racing)
11 Mulletboy2
12 Hamish
13 Giles
14 v8guitar
15 siamblue
16 DaveS70R
17 c70T5
18 steve183737
19 nikgallagher
20 gibbo
21 highgun
22 spesh

[JUDGENINJA]

Looks possible that We are going to be at the Travellodge in Stratford Friday night now, so We'll see you lot there. I'll be bringing the trailer again if anyone wants lockable storage for some of their stuff....

[Rufe]

Well well well, what do ya know, at santa pod he couldnt get lower than a 14.8 if i remember right.....looks like he has either spent 20k on his car or the timing is different at Avon ;)

As predicted:slap:
he certainly has not spent £20k mate, but the car was not the same as the other time you mention, not even close.

i dont envy you if you believe that you need to spend £20k to gain a fraction over a second off a high 14 second run.

and btw, well done spesh, a very good time

[Mrsmopp]

Spesh - how did you find the track comparison?

x

[Justin]

he certainly has not spent £20k mate, but the car was not the same as the other time you mention, not even close.

i dont envy you if you believe that you need to spend £20k to gain a fraction over a second off a high 14 second run.

and btw, well done spesh, a very good time
Rufe, it was a figure of speech mate, extreme one but i was making a point.

There were several 19t remapped cars last year, inc a C70 that ran a 14.3 best i think at santa pod, We will have to wait and see on the 2nd :)

[Rufe]

so have any of those ever ran anywhere other than pod then mate?

or is pod the be all and end all of strips?

[spesh]

Its hard to compare the tracks, i was in pod 9 months ago, but they glue the track even for RWYB days in stratford, where as santa pod dont, and the all the staff are great there, really friendlly and helpfull, but that doesn't have anything to do with performance.

[Giles]

so have any of those ever ran anywhere other than pod then mate?

or is pod the be all and end all of strips?

It's hardly the be all and end all - for a start it's uphill, but when every other car has been tested there - it's a good start?

[Mrsmopp]

so have any of those ever ran anywhere other than pod then mate?

or is pod the be all and end all of strips?

No we didn't even know of Avon until last year but it was a little late in the season by then so Santa Pod is all we have done so far. We are looking forward to a change of scenery!

x

[Rufe]

It's hardly the be all and end all
my point exactly. just because spesh did a 13.6 at stratford it automatically opened up the attack from people doubting it. personally, i think its about right anyway, from the amount of work gone into it, gaining a second was quite justified. the car is now running a lot better than before, the proof was in the time.

[Pedro Fandango]

the question comparing the drag strips has been going for some time now, what we are comparing is the fact that the best time ever ran at the pod is 14.3 (by a similar spec car to Spesh's) & then for someone to go to Avon & beat the time so easily has brought up the Pod/Avon question. No one is questioning Spesh car not being able to do a 13.6 (especially as he did it 4 times)

[Rufe]

it will be good to see the times from the other cars with similar set up then at avon, possibly yhey will also drop into the 13's.

but my point is after seeing how much better speshs car is now than the last time it ran at santa pod, a second better would be justified in my eyes, at least.

[Justin]

Rufe you have got the wrong end of the stick mate, NOBODY is doubting Damiems time, we in fact suggesting that there is a timing difference at Avon compared to the pod, its been a debate since last year as Pedro said :)

[Rufe]

Rufe you have got the wrong end of the stick mate, NOBODY is doubting Damiems time, we in fact suggesting that there is a timing difference at Avon compared to the pod, its been a debate since last year as Pedro said :)
no i see what your saying mate, but my point is also that the mods carried out from the standard engine before could well be capable of a second difference. :)

a fair test on the same track would obviously be a better comparison, i understand that of course.

[Justin]

Sure would mate, however, as stated before, the best time ever done by our lot was a C70 with a 19T and remap, i think it was a 14.3 @ santa pod, so either spesh's car is "Speshal" or there is a difference in timing.

I think personally its the latter, but we will see ;)

[siamblue]

Wonder if DAMIEN can go to the Pod on Sunday the 2nd as well,Just to prove things?
As we know something isn't quite right with the Pod.

[hamish]

Hi,

Which 'tree' were they running at Avon ? Pro Tree or Sportsman ? as this will make a huge difference !

Hamish.

[hamish]

Oh,

Forgot to mention does anybody want to drive my towcar at Avon on the 2nd ? We'll be testing the race car so the T5 will be sitting idle at the track. Shall I start at............ !

Hamish.

[DaveS60D5]

Oh,

Forgot to mention does anybody want to drive my towcar at Avon on the 2nd ? We'll be testing the race car so the T5 will be sitting idle at the track. Shall I start at............ !

Hamish.

I'll have a go please! :shockedbi

As undisputably your 1st VT5 linked customer in April'03 do I get preference? :B_steerin :bounce:

[Justin]

Get in line sonny, customer order has now weight round here Dave ;)

[DaveS60D5]

Get in line sonny, customer order has now weight round here Dave ;)

:D

Correct me if I'm wrong mate, but reading the thread I am 1st in line?

And there ain't no queue jumping here pal! :uglyhamme

[Mrsmopp]

J you cant seriously be thinking of taking 3 T5's!!!! :B_steerin :bath: :yikes:

x

[Big Jeff]

They were running a Pro tree at Avon on Saturday and Sunday. After racing at both tracks for several years, I would say Avon is the better of the two. They take more time to prep it, often starting on Thursday before any RWYB or large event. Santa Pod on the other hand, throw a bit of glue down on the mornings of RWYB. The only events they prep properly for are your summer nationals, where you see top fuel dragsters doing 5 second passes.

As for Pod being up hill, what a load of rubbish!!. There is also absolutely no difference in the timing of the christmas tree's at both venues. Both are used for FIA sactioned events, and are also used by the NHRA. Both trees are extremely accurate and are tested regularly. When you attend Avon in 2 weeks time, I wouldn't be surprised if you all see a slight improvement in your times. Also Well done Damien on your 13.6 second pass!!!! :)

[Mrsmopp]

They were running a Pro tree at Avon on Saturday and Sunday. After racing at both tracks for several years, I would say Avon is the better of the two. They take more time to prep it, often starting on Thursday before any RWYB or large event. Santa Pod on the other hand, throw a bit of glue down on the mornings of RWYB. The only events they prep properly for are your summer nationals, where you see top fuel dragsters doing 5 second passes.

As for Pod being up hill, what a load of rubbish!!. There is also absolutely no difference in the timing of the christmas tree's at both venues. Both are used for FIA sactioned events, and are also used by the NHRA. Both trees are extremely accurate and are tested regularly. When you attend Avon in 2 weeks time, I wouldn't be surprised if you all see a slight improvement in your times. Also Well done Damien on your 13.6 second pass!!!! :)

welcome to the forum - you obviously have a lot of 1/4 mile experience? What do you drive?

its nice to have a comparison between the 2 before we get there, we have had many problems with the strip at the pod (especially being FWD) and we are hoping that better traction can be acheived at Avon.

As for the uphill thing - stand halfway along the track and have a look. I'll say no more than that.

x

[Big Jeff]

Thank you for the welcome. I don't drive a volvo, but I have been involved in Drag racing for several years now. My car is also front wheel drive, so I can understand your issues. The car I use on the strip is purely built to go in a straight line.

[Mrsmopp]

Thank you for the welcome. I don't drive a volvo, but I have been involved in Drag racing for several years now. My car is also front wheel drive, so I can understand your issues. The car I use on the strip is purely built to go in a straight line.

I take it the drag car takes up a lot of your spare time, what sort of times are you getting and what sort of speeds do you cross the line? I'm very interested to hear more about the strip car?

x

[Big Jeff]

Best time so far is an 11.3 @ 128mph.

[Giles]

Best time so far is an 11.3 @ 128mph.

What? Starting from the other end of Santa Pod:D

[Big Jeff]

No from the start line.

[Rufe]

in what?

[Ross9]

A non road legal fwd drag car by the sounds of it, be interested to hear what it is though. Fastest road legal fwd time is 11.9 @ 128 IIRC by An racings rover engined Maestro, at Pod, and same car did 12.0 @ elvington not long after on the same spec.

I'm looking forward to seeing some Pod vs elsewhere comparisons, as any time I have had 1st or 2nd hand accounts of someone who has run at Pod, and then elvington, or Crail, on the same spec, there has been little to no difference, ie 0.1 tops. I cant speak for myself though as I have never run elsewhere yet.e

As for being uphill, I asked some people I know who run there, not uphill was the response, I've had the discussion on a volvo forum before so no point going over it again, I'll believe it when I see it.

I guess we'll see on the 2nd, I'll be awaiting the results :) Hope to see some more Volvos turning heads.

Ross

[Rufe]

i've run at the pod and it certainly isnt uphill? if it is i didnt notice. may have the effect of appearing uphill as its looking at such a long straight road ahead, it may appear that way, but when your standing at the finish line it looks the exact same level as the start line? this is a whole new debate for me i admit.

[Rufe]

Best time so far is an 11.3 @ 128mph.
lol, another vauxhall driver :wavey:

[Ross9]

Is this the daft turbo nova with HUGE front slicks I used to read about on MIG then. Reputedly bonkers fast, shame it's not road legal, doesnt matter to some folk, a fast car is a fast car, but I always like to distinguish as comparing road legal cars to what are in essence, race cars, isn't really fair. Still, an impressive car.

Rufe, yeah it was a new discussion for me as well when it was first mentioned, had never seen it mentioned by any other club or forum, or have done to date. All drag strips will look up hill from the start line I would imagine, Crail does, but I'm 100% sure it isnt.

Ross

[JUDGENINJA]

Spesh's video.....!!! (http://homepage.ntlworld.com/simon.hurford/13.6%20and%20work%20021.avi)

You may want to right mouse click and download it....

Well Done Damien.....It's a far cry from your bog roll covered car at the last VT5 meet....!!!!

[Ross9]

Ouch on the file size lol.

I see the title is 13.6 and work, so its a vid showing whats done to the car, and then the now infamous 13.6 fastest modern volvo run?

Think the PC will need to be left connected for a few hours in order to get that downloaded, but I really do want to see it. No-one got a fiel converter? if someone coverts the .avi to .mpg then the file size will be much much less.

[Al115]

Oh all right then, I'm coming too...!

Car's not running great (waiting on a turbo replacement) but it will be amusing to get before- and after- figures.

Never done a 1/4 mile run before so looking forward to getting into the 18s...!

Coming from M25 J10.


Alastair

[Wobbly Dave]

It's always good to know where you are starting out. :snail:

Just Kiddin!

[Pedro Fandango]

1 MrsMopp
2 Waxworks
3 Dave850R
4 Judge
5 RandomGuy
6 J
7 Lance
8 Adam
9 Guy & Pam
10 Goof (not racing)
11 Mulletboy2
12 Hamish
13 Giles
14 v8guitar
15 siamblue
16 DaveS70R
17 c70T5
18 steve183737
19 nikgallagher
20 gibbo
21 highgun
22 spesh
23 al115

[Rufe]

Ouch on the file size lol.

I see the title is 13.6 and work, so its a vid showing whats done to the car, and then the now infamous 13.6 fastest modern volvo run?

Think the PC will need to be left connected for a few hours in order to get that downloaded, but I really do want to see it. No-one got a fiel converter? if someone coverts the .avi to .mpg then the file size will be much much less.
well its a big file size (21mb), but dont pay attention to the title lol, its simply a 15 or so second clip of the run (dont know why he put 'and work' in there lol)

im hosting it for him, but i have no way of converting it to a mpg anymore so just whacked it on my webspace lol (would appreciaite it if someone would convert it, taking up lots of room on my webspace lol)

[Pedro Fandango]

& i can't view avi's :sorry:

[stevepud]

I'll see if I can have a go this evening at converting it

[stevepud]

Ross9, Roof and Pedro, and any other guys and gals


Here are 3 copies of that file.....
The first 2 are small file sizes, and not fantastic quality, and SHOULD stream,
If they dont, dont worry, they are only 900kb in size

Third one is a pretty big file, 11mb (but compared to the 26mb original!!)


Spech's Video - OK Quality, Streaming 320 x 240 (http://www.stevecunningham.co.uk/T5/med.asf)

Spech's Video - Better Quality, Streaming 320 x 240 (http://www.stevecunningham.co.uk/T5/hi.asf)

Spech's Video - BEST Quality, Big Screen MPEG2 (http://www.stevecunningham.co.uk/T5/full.mpg)

I am happy to leave them there for the time being, but feel free to save and host them if you want

Steve

[Pedro Fandango]

brilliant, i can watch it now thanks Steve

[stevepud]

Glad to help.... (for a change!!)

Steve

[Ross9]

Quality Steve, thanks for that, 3 min download vs 2 hours 30 mins plus

Car certainly went well, was shifting along, good rate of acceleration. Seeing is believing, proof is in the pudding etc, and there it was.

Congrats to Spesh on a quick car and a good run.

Ross

[rich850t5]

1 MrsMopp
2 Waxworks
3 Dave850R
4 Judge
5 RandomGuy
6 J
7 Lance
8 Adam
9 Guy & Pam
10 Goof (not racing)
11 Mulletboy2
12 Hamish
13 Giles
14 v8guitar
15 siamblue
16 DaveS70R
17 c70T5
18 steve183737
19 nikgallagher
20 gibbo
21 highgun
22 spesh Hello pedro can you put me on the list too it will be good to put a face/faces to people on here(hopefully surreyish lads together)cheers RICH :ready2go: :ready2go: :thewave: :ready2go: :ready2go:

[Pedro Fandango]

1 MrsMopp
2 Waxworks
3 Dave850R
4 Judge
5 RandomGuy
6 J
7 Lance
8 Adam
9 Guy & Pam
10 Goof (not racing)
11 Mulletboy2
12 Hamish
13 Giles
14 v8guitar
15 siamblue
16 DaveS70R
17 c70T5
18 steve183737
19 nikgallagher
20 gibbo
21 highgun
22 spesh
23 al115
24 rich850t5

at this rate no-one else will have a chance of getting on the strip :tank:

[siamblue]

This is going to be one hell of a turn out, :welcome:

[rich850t5]

1 MrsMopp
2 Waxworks
3 Dave850R
4 Judge
5 RandomGuy
6 J
7 Lance
8 Adam
9 Guy & Pam
10 Goof (not racing)
11 Mulletboy2
12 Hamish
13 Giles
14 v8guitar
15 siamblue
16 DaveS70R
17 c70T5
18 steve183737
19 nikgallagher
20 gibbo
21 highgun
22 spesh
23 al115
24 rich850t5

at this rate no-one else will have a chance of getting on the strip Is that a club discount then Natasha! :deal:

[Pedro Fandango]

Is that a club discount then Natasha! :deal:
as far as i know we're just turning up on the day without any pre-booking of any sort

[Goof]

Whoever updates the list next time please take the "(not racing)" off my name - it makes me look like a pansy!

[Pedro Fandango]

1 MrsMopp
2 Waxworks
3 Dave850R
4 Judge
5 RandomGuy
6 J
7 Lance
8 Adam
9 Guy & Pam
10 Goof
11 Mulletboy2
12 Hamish
13 Giles
14 v8guitar
15 siamblue
16 DaveS70R
17 c70T5
18 steve183737
19 nikgallagher
20 gibbo
21 highgun
22 spesh
23 al115
24 rich850t5

just for you Pansy, sorry i mean Goof :wink:

[Goof]

Thanks flower - I'll give you a kiss on the 2nd! ;)
[and before you get excited, I'm not gay;)]

[Pedro Fandango]

Thanks flower - I'll give you a kiss on the 2nd! ;)
not in public i hope (you'll give me a bad name lol)

[rich850t5]

:wow: :wow: :banana: :funkybana :banana: :remybussi GAY GUY'S NOT RACING!! :hilarious :hilarious :hilarious :shhh: :shhh:

[Goof]

lol. next time...

[Giles]

Just seen the weather forecast :daisy: :banana:

[Pedro Fandango]

1 MrsMopp
2 Waxworks
3 Dave850R
4 Judge
5 RandomGuy
6 J
7 Lance
8 Adam
9 Guy & Pam
10 Goof
11 Mulletboy2
12 Hamish
13 Giles
14 v8guitar
15 siamblue
16 DaveS70R
17 c70T5
18 steve183737
19 nikgallagher
20 gibbo
21 highgun
22 spesh
23 al115
24 rich850t5
25 Pedro

just been pointed out to me i'm not on the list myself :help:

[spesh]

Sorry u lot, someone is going to have o take me off the list, as I don't think my T5 will be any good going up the strip running on 2 cylinders. :(

[chriskay]

Count me in, if it isn't pi**ing with rain. Goof, look out for me; black 855.
Cheers, Chris.

[JUDGENINJA]

Spesh - What you done....?

Just printed out five day weather report......Sun, sun and more sun (with a bit of cloud).......I did start to worry as its raining here......but then I checked and Anglesey is suppose to rain until 10am.......

Well peeps this will be my last post before I leave......

Trailers nearly packed...
Going to work at 2pm
leaving at 4pm :B_thumb:
Then on my way down by 6pm
Arrive stratford 10ish.. (before anyone comments on this time I'm towing a trailer and picking someone up at Crewe so It'll take longer...... :rolleyes2 )

I'll be staying at the travellodge Alcester if anyones driving past at 8am Sat morning....
Otherwise I'll see you lot there......

Any body starting a sweep stake on the actual numbers that turn up...?

DON'T FORGET YOUR LICENCES.............(Quick dave go and check... :B_censore )
IT'S GOING TO BE ANOTHER GRAND T-5 MEET......
:gossip: :doh: :nut: :shockedbi :wiggle: :wave23d: :gossip:

[Wobbly Dave]

16 I reckon

[Mrsmopp]

18!

Whats happened to the T5 Spesh??

x

[Mrsmopp]

Here's the first - Just spoke to Chris and he cant make it after all :rolleyes: :wallbash:

x

[Al115]

Which Chris? :confused:


Alastair

[Mrsmopp]

Chris-C70 not sure whether you have met him, he was a regular last year but seems off the boil of late!!

x

[Al115]

Saffron C70? If so I have met him, he lives close to me. Shame if he can't make it, I was hoping to have a look over his car :smirk:


A

[Mrsmopp]

Nah a black one.

x

[GuyD5]

And as my V70 is going to be with VT until Tuesday (part on back-order with Volvo) I'm afraid that I won't be there either :( ... couldn't stand there for several hours watching everyone else enjoy themselves :mad:

[Mrsmopp]

Down to 23 then.

if you really wanted to race there is always my car Guy - I know its not the same but the offer is there if you want it!

x

[GuyD5]

Thanks for the kind offer 'Tash ... but it's not the racing in itself so much as trying to get my old girl to go quicker than my last run at Santa Pod :D

I'm seriously depressed that Easter got in the way of getting spares sorted for her ... never mind there's always the next one ... I shall be there, car permitting :D

[DaveS60D5]

Down to 23 then.

if you really wanted to race there is always my car Guy - I know its not the same but the offer is there if you want it!

x

Aww how sweet! :daisy:

How do they link cars & drivers there though? Wrist band like Santa Pod used to be or window sticker like it is now (I believe?)...

[DaveS60D5]

Thanks for the kind offer 'Tash ... but it's not the racing in itself so much as trying to get my old girl to go quicker than my last run at Santa Pod :D

I'm seriously depressed that Easter got in the way of getting spares sorted for her ... never mind there's always the next one ... I shall be there, car permitting :D


Hiya Guy long time no speak mate how r ya? :Handshake

What's up with yours?

[Mrsmopp]

I dunno how they link the car to the driver at Avon tbh...

Dave have you seen your thread in the for sale/wanted section?

x

[DaveS60D5]

I dunno how they link the car to the driver at Avon tbh...

Dave have you seen your thread in the for sale/wanted section?

x

Hum.... no... Wasn't aware I had one??!? *goes to look*

[siamblue]

Well good news is went for a drive in the car today feels fine,even though i only drove for 5 minutes,Probably be in apgony tonight,But car has now been cleaned just got to juice her up,Then party time tomorrow :banana: :banana:

PS Car has been sat up for nearly 3 weeks and started first time on the button.

[GuyD5]

Hiya Guy long time no speak mate how r ya? :Handshake

What's up with yours?

Hi Dave

I'm fine thanks, she's awaiting a throttle pedal sensor of some sort, tells the ECU how far down the pedal has been pressed :rolleyes2 .... she only gives boost with the pedal buried into the carpet at the moment, and even then she's not consistent :(

In answer to your text message last weekend re 30th April ... Yes Please, let me know the details in due course ;) :)

[Mrsmopp]

Well good news is went for a drive in the car today feels fine,even though i only drove for 5 minutes,Probably be in apgony tonight,But car has now been cleaned just got to juice her up,Then party time tomorrow :banana: :banana:

PS Car has been sat up for nearly 3 weeks and started first time on the button.

YAY!!!! :bounce: :funkybana I hope you dont end up suffering to much for it!!

x

[DaveS60D5]

I dunno how they link the car to the driver at Avon tbh...

Dave have you seen your thread in the for sale/wanted section?

x

Seen and replied thanks tash :hug:

[siamblue]

I probably won't race Nat,But no pain no gain as they say.See how i feel when i get there,You never know lol :wow:

[DaveS60D5]

Hi Dave

I'm fine thanks, she's awaiting a throttle pedal sensor of some sort, tells the ECU how far down the pedal has been pressed :rolleyes2 .... she only gives boost with the pedal buried into the carpet at the moment, and even then she's not consistent :(

In answer to your text message last weekend re 30th April ... Yes Please, let me know the details in due course ;) :)

Bumma! Hope she gets sorted for you soon mate... us local lot have to get together for a drink again soon :) :beer:

Good point re: my txt message, look out for the new thread I'm just setting up on the subject! :)

[spesh]

My timing belt tensioner give up by the looks of it,bent some valves, timing belt sliped 4 teeth, so I need 6 exhaust valves, so while you lot are enjoying the weekend, I'll be takin the head of my car, NEVER MIND :(

[DaveS60D5]

My timing belt tensioner give up by the looks of it,bent some valves, timing belt sliped 4 teeth, so I need 6 exhaust valves, so while you lot are enjoying the weekend, I'll be takin the head of my car, NEVER MIND :(

Unlucky mate :( Were you ragging it when it went?

[spesh]

well depends wat u mean by raggin, just under 90mph, put my foot down in 5th, next thing lots of lights on the dash. pulled over realised i had no compression in 3 cylinders, then started to cry!! lol

[DaveS60D5]

well depends wat u mean by raggin, just under 90mph, put my foot down in 5th, next thing lots of lights on the dash. pulled over realised i had no compression in 3 cylinders, then started to cry!! lol

Ouch dude.... :shockedbi :frown:

[spesh]

thanks, never mind, I suppose these things happen

[GuyD5]

Quick change of plan ... will be coming .... but.... in brother's 911 Porker, no suspension and probably no fillings by the time I get there :D

Be good to meet everybody after all :D

[mulletboy2]

Just to confirm then, it's J2 of the M42 @ 8:40am? That should be plenty of time to get there without speeding :)

[Justin]

It is J2 M42 Hopwood services petrol station @ 08.30.

Thats the brum lot, lance and the east side i will ring one of ya in the morning, see you all there ;)

[siamblue]

well depends wat u mean by raggin, just under 90mph, put my foot down in 5th, next thing lots of lights on the dash. pulled over realised i had no compression in 3 cylinders, then started to cry!! lol

Sorry to hear that Spesh,How long you had the car?and did you not replace the belt when you bought it?
Take your time on the head and do some porting.

[siamblue]

It is J2 M42 Hopwood services petrol station @ 08.30.

Thats the brum lot, lance and the east side i will ring one of ya in the morning, see you all there ;)

The Southern and Eastern guys will see you at 8.45 J15 M42,Is there any particular place to park at that junction?

[Mrsmopp]

See y'all tomorrow!! :banana: Drive safely and dont forget your licence!!! :B_thumb:

x

[mulletboy2]

Cheers Justin :) See you all bright and early.

[swordy21]

Forks sake - how longn can these threads get. :crazy:

Lovin' to meat U orll ther

Can't be arsed with more smileys

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