This months and future southern softies meets

[oblark]

As the last two months southern meets have been very disappointing in the number of peeps attending.

At the begin of each month someone starts a thread on the next meet and everyone starts throwing they handbags.

So who whats a fixed date ? or a bun fight each month to argue over the next meet ?

I would set up a poll for peeps to vote but for the love of god I can`t figure out how to set up a poll.

[V70 Graham]

Either would work I suppose, say the 3rd Sunday in the month for example, or we could carry on with the 'bunfight' method.....it's worked well so far.

I work some weekends so either way won't mean I can attend more, fwiw we're free this Sunday or the 27th :redface:

[ExternalError]

How about a bit more northern sothern softies meet I enjoyed the Abingdon meet last year

[V70 Graham]

How about a bit more northern sothern softies meet I enjoyed the Abingdon meet last year

If you mean this one it was Aug 2012.....

http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/showthread.php?45652-Oxford-Meet-Aug-26th&highlight=

[graemewelch]

How about a bit more northern sothern softies meet I enjoyed the Abingdon meet last year


the southern guys dont like leaving there comfort zone. kingford wont even leave his back yard :uglyhamme

[M-R-P]

Rob, click "thread tools" at the top of the page and click the option for a poll. The rest is simples.

[stribo]

the southern guys dont like leaving there comfort zone. kingford wont even leave his back yard :uglyhamme

Not all Southerners stay in the south.:P

[oblark]

Well the idea of this thread was for the softies to vote on future meets.........

As only two have voted I take it no one wants to bother with these meets.

All you want to is to argue that the southern meet is far.

[M-R-P]

Mornin Rob.

Is there a "don't care" option to vote for?

:D

[stribo]

Mornin Rob.

Is there a "don't care" option to vote for?

:D

I second that.:D

[oblark]

Is that a "dont care" when the meet is or a "dont care" if the meet doesn't happen ?

[stribo]

Don't care when the meet is, if we can make it we'll be there, if we can't, we won't.:)

[M-R-P]

I personally don't care when the meets are, if I can make it, I will.

This is why I stopped organising these meets, I just couldn't be arsed with the ball-ache.

I would like to see the softies meet go back to having 13+ cars attending as it was good fun and filling one side of a car park with volvos is quite a sight.

[V70 Graham]

As above, we've always been there when I haven't been working.

[oblark]

I personally don't care when the meets are, if I can make it, I will.

This is why I stopped organising these meets, I just couldn't be arsed with the ball-ache.

I would like to see the softies meet go back to having 13+ cars attending as it was good fun and filling one side of a car park with volvos is quite a sight.

Thats why I started this thread with a poll some people could say whether they wanted a fixed or floating date.

I`m also pissed off with the ball ache of organising these meets.

So with no one organising these meets it looks like the end of the "southern softies meets"

[stribo]

Thats why I started this thread with a poll some people could say whether they wanted a fixed or floating date.

I`m also pissed off with the ball ache of organising these meets.

So with no one organising these meets it looks like the end of the "southern softies meets"

How do you come to that conclusion? All that needs to happen is someone asks who can make when at the beginning of the month.

[oblark]

How do you come to that conclusion? All that needs to happen is someone asks who can make when at the beginning of the month.

Thats my point........................

Someone put a date forward and all you get "cant do then but I can do then" or "cant we do it the following weekend"

If we had a fixed date the poeple would no when the meet was and all this arguing would stop, remember we are surposed to be adults not kids.

[JUDGENINJA]

Regardless of which is decided all I suggest is that the original poster actively contacts a Moderator to put the date in the thread title.
As above I will attend the opening of an envelope if l'm free.

If I have to make a decision rather than sitting on a fence, I would choose a fixed weekend

[V70 Graham]

Regardless of which is decided all I suggest is that the original poster actively contacts a Moderator to put the date in the thread title.
As above I will attend the opening of an envelope if l'm free.

If I have to make a decision rather than sitting on a fence, I would choose a fixed weekend

After the Essex meet you attended do you think it's wise to venture out again lol

[stribo]

So when's this months meet?

[oblark]

Here are the dates for this months and future months southern meet.

April 27th
May 25th
June 29th
July 27th
Aug 24th
Sept 28th
Oct 26th
Nov 23rd

The only excuses for not turning up I will accept are :-

1. your on your death bed
2. the mother-in-law is visiting

[V70 Graham]

April, Sept, Oct and November for us.

[oblark]

April, Sept, Oct and November for us.

See you at those meets then.

[JUDGENINJA]

After the Essex meet you attended do you think it's wise to venture out again lol

I've been trying for years to get banned from the Vine... Still nothing..

[MoleT-5R]

I try to do a Shropshire Mid-Wales do about every six weeks, I'm getting some nudges of late, as I'm a bit behind with the next meet, due to the dreaded work, so the next one will be 27th of April up here, but I still have to check out our new venue, as when I tried to check it out before, they where closed for a private function, but I don't really see why I need to arrange with the landlord, as we are just a bunch of friends driving out to meet somewhere for an O.J. and bite to eat, what makes us any different to the rest of Joe Public going to a pub to socialise and we never have had any trouble or stupidity at any of the Two Henrys do's, but the car park is getting to crowded now so time to move on

[stribo]

We can't do this month, as well be on our way back from a wedding.

[V70 Graham]

We can't do this month, as well be on our way back from a wedding.

See you in September then mate, you'll probably be 300lb and have a beard by then.

[merc85]

I will do the April meet :)

[stribo]

See you in September then mate, you'll probably be 300lb and have a beard by then.

We'll see you long before then mate, once the weather warms up we'll probably have a BBQ mini meet.:D

[V70 Graham]

We'll see you long before then mate, once the weather warms up we'll probably have a BBQ mini meet.:D

Looking forward to it mate.

[oblark]

We'll see you long before then mate, once the weather warms up we'll probably have a BBQ mini meet.:D


Looking forward to it mate.

Grow up girls.........

I'm ££££ed off with you girls arguing every month over when meet is.

[stribo]

Grow up girls.........

I'm ££££ed off with you girls arguing every month over when meet is.

It's not a case of arguing, it's findind out the best date for the majority. Also we've had a mini meet here before, and Graham's had a couple at his, everytime you've been invited, and you've made it to 2 out of 3, so what's the problem?

[V70 Graham]

April, Sept, Oct and November for us.

Sorry guy's not going to be able to do this now, off up to Anne's Sisters next weekend, I should see most of you at 'Swedish Day' in a couple of weeks.....if not Septembers 'Softies' meet !

[oblark]

If anyone is turning up for this month meet can they bring a code reader as for the love of god I can`t clear the MIL light on the M4.4 ECU.

[M-R-P]

I'll be there with my dongle. ;)

[AAnickmac]

Sorry i wont be able to make this months meet as i have a lifeboat excersise arranged.

[MIKESC70T5]

Sorry i wont be able to make this months meet as i have a lifeboat excersise arranged.

I thought you rescued people not boats :dgrin:

[oblark]

:bounce: Bump :bounce:

It`s this Sunday :)

[M-R-P]

...And it's gonna rain :(

[oblark]

It`s alright you won`t melt :)

[M-R-P]

It`s alright you won`t melt :)

I know that Mr. "I'm not standing around in the pissing rain.."

I'll be in the pub :D

[oblark]

I know that Mr. "I'm not standing around in the pissing rain.."

I'll be in the pub :D

To split hairs I said "I`m not standing in a field in the pissing rain"

And the meet will be in a car park :P

[V70 Graham]

Hope you both have a good meet :hidesbehi

[MIKESC70T5]

Hope you both have a good meet :hidesbehi

Oblark does sound like a bit of a dictator and comes across very arsy, am I wrong as I've never spoken to him face to face lol.

[M-R-P]

Oblark does sound like a bit of a dictator and comes across very arsy, am I wrong as I've never spoken to him face to face lol.

Naah, he's a big grumpy pussy cat :)

[V70 Graham]

Rob is er.....Rob !

[merc85]

Oblark does sound like a bit of a dictator and comes across very arsy, am I wrong as I've never spoken to him face to face lol.

Rob's cool and very knowledgeable,

[M-R-P]

Rob's cool and very knowledgeable,

Works like a bloody trooper when he gets going on a car.

[stribo]

Have a good one, at least you'll only need 1 umbrella if there's only 2 of you. ;)

[oblark]

Oblark does sound like a bit of a dictator and comes across very arsy, am I wrong as I've never spoken to him face to face lol.


DICTATOR...................


I`ve been called many things over the years but never a dictator....................

This thread is to try and sort out dates for the southern meets as at the begining of each the bun fight starts on who can do what date.

Trying to people to agree on a date each month is like herding cats.

So I thought I would grab the bull by the horns and put up some fixed dates.

Other groups on this forum have set dates for meets so I thought us southerns could do the same................................ it appears I was wrong

(well atleast 6 people want a fixed date)

[stribo]

DICTATOR...................


I`ve been called many things over the years but never a dictator....................

This thread is to try and sort out dates for the southern meets as at the begining of each the bun fight starts on who can do what date.

Trying to people to agree on a date each month is like herding cats.

So I thought I would grab the bull by the horns and put up some fixed dates.

Other groups on this forum have set dates for meets so I thought us southerns could do the same................................ it appears I was wrong

(well atleast 6 people want a fixed date)

Which other groups have set dates for meets?

[V70 Graham]

Which other groups have set dates for meets?

I think the 'Essex' meet used to be on a set date.

[stribo]

I think the 'Essex' meet used to be on a set date.

Yeah, that went well didn't it. ;)

[JUDGENINJA]

Yeah, that went well didn't it. ;)

sssssssh.... Was hoping for one this weekend as I have another eBay collection to make either Saturday or Sunday...

[V70 Graham]

sssssssh.... Was hoping for one this weekend as I have another eBay collection to make either Saturday or Sunday...

I'm off to Cambridge tomorrow morning returning Sunday if it's summat that will go in Anne's VAG

[JUDGENINJA]

It OK I'm sort of off that way anyway.... I could have just done with the break at the Cricketers..

I feel like popping in to see the landlord to see of he actually has any beef with us..

[AAnickmac]

I thought you rescued people not boats :dgrin:

I do both. prefer the boats though.

[siamblue]

I'm off to Cambridge tomorrow morning returning Sunday if it's summat that will go in Anne's VAG

That sounds so wrong..

[oblark]

Mite be a bit late, the car won't start :(

I've been playing with the ECU and I've upset it.

[M-R-P]

Baaaaaaaahahahahahahahhahahahahahahhaha

And you say ME7 is troublesome.

[MIKESC70T5]

Mite be a bit late, the car won't start :(

I've been playing with the ECU and I've upset it.

That's not on your own list of reasons for not attending lol.

The only excuses for not turning up I will accept are :-

1. your on your death bed
2. the mother-in-law is visiting

[JUDGENINJA]

That's not on your own list of reasons for not attending lol.

He was still earlier than me...!!
I didn't take any photos. I'm not sure if any of the attendees, Oblark, MRP, "he who shall not be named" or I have done any major modifications. Primarily the conversations rambled around

http://££££brix.com/unmoderated-mind££££/unmoderated/75149-bmw-x3rd-reich

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Lol..

[JUDGENINJA]

Silly swear filter...

[JUDGENINJA]

Silly swear filter...

http://i1094.photobucket.com/albums/i442/judgeninja/General%20photos/4D83F16C-8E40-4D3A-B020-33ADB3ECB4AA.jpg (http://s1094.photobucket.com/user/judgeninja/media/General%20photos/4D83F16C-8E40-4D3A-B020-33ADB3ECB4AA.jpg.html)

[oblark]

Mite be a bit late, lthe car won't start :(

I've been playing with the ECU and I've upset it.

I only said I would be a bit late it wasn`t an excuse for not turning up

[oblark]

Bump for this Sunday :)

[M-R-P]

Yep - I'm in :D

[oblark]

Yep - I'm in :D

Good :)

Dalhousie will be bring his V70R P2

[M-R-P]

Trying to stir up some interest on VOC.

[stribo]

We're at a wedding.

[JUDGENINJA]

I'm only a possible... supposed to stripping another Golf gearbox/flywheel/clutch over the bank holiday...

If I finish, then I'll be there.

[AAnickmac]

maybe! i'll have to check with the wifey. but im off work so hope so.

[JT]

maybe! i'll have to check with the wifey. but im off work so hope so.



let me know if you are going Nick,
got something that requires use of the VPC courier service :)

[AAnickmac]

let me know if you are going Nick,
got something that requires use of the VPC courier service :)
ok mate. i should know by friday.

[V70 Graham]

We're in......Ireland, so we're out !

[V70 Graham]

Any piccys ?

[oblark]

No.

[stribo]

Wasn't there anything to take photos of? :P

[oblark]

Same crowd that you seen photo`s of befroe :P

[stribo]

Oh, you, Martin and Steve. lol Yeah nothing to see there. :P

[oblark]

I've had enough of all this ££££ing arguing over the fixed dates of the ££££ing southern meets.

So scrap the fixed dates and some other ££££er can put up with ££££ing ball ache of get you lot arguing when the next ££££ing meet is.

Thank you and goodbye.

[WOODY T5]

I've had enough of all this ££££ing arguing over the fixed dates of the ££££ing southern meets.

So scrap the fixed dates and some other ££££er can put up with ££££ing ball ache of get you lot arguing when the next ££££ing meet is.

Thank you and goodbye.looks like the toys are out again lol

[stribo]

I've had enough of all this ££££ing arguing over the fixed dates of the ££££ing southern meets.

So scrap the fixed dates and some other ££££er can put up with ££££ing ball ache of get you lot arguing when the next ££££ing meet is.

Thank you and goodbye.

This is how we used to arrange meets, and had good attendance:
http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/showthread.php?51967-August-s-southern-meet

The more you tell people when to attend, the more they're going to do the exact opposite, whyich is why no-one's turning up now.

[oblark]

This is how we used to arrange meets, and had good attendance:
http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/showthread.php?51967-August-s-southern-meet

The more you tell people when to attend, the more they're going to do the exact opposite, whyich is why no-one's turning up now.

The ££££in` problem is the dates I put forward you and Graham cant make so you`ve decided to arrange your £££in`own meet. All you two had to do was put forward different dates but no you two got on your high horse and throw your toys out of the pram as per ££££in` usual.
When it all boils down it`s not down to the date ££££in` of the meets it`s down to popularity and the ones on the south coast are not in your little group.

[stribo]

The ££££in` problem is the dates I put forward you and Graham cant make so you`ve decided to arrange your £££in`own meet. All you two had to do was put forward different dates but no you two got on your high horse and throw your toys out of the pram as per ££££in` usual.
When it all boils down it`s not down to the date ££££in` of the meets it`s down to popularity and the ones on the south coast are not in your little group.

Are you off your head? Graham and I are/were 2 of the most regular attendees of the meet, along with yourself and Martin. We also have a lot further to travel than you, but made the effort, will you make the effort to go to the Crooked Billet meets?
We're not the one's that threw our toys out of our prams, we just arranged a different meet which would suit people further up the country, as for suggesting dates, it wasn't the fact that I had specific dates in mind, it was the fact that everyone was being told when they would attend, rather than going with the date that suited the majority of people for a given month. As for this little group you keep going on about, that's all in your head, if there's a group/clique at all it's the regular attendees of the softies meet, which would be Martin, Graham, you, and I, so that would make you a hypocrite.

[S70T5Chris]

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[oblark]

Are you off your head? Graham and I are/were 2 of the most regular attendees of the meet, along with yourself and Martin. We also have a lot further to travel than you, but made the effort, will you make the effort to go to the Crooked Billet meets?
We're not the one's that threw our toys out of our prams, we just arranged a different meet which would suit people further up the country, as for suggesting dates, it wasn't the fact that I had specific dates in mind, it was the fact that everyone was being told when they would attend, rather than going with the date that suited the majority of people for a given month. As for this little group you keep going on about, that's all in your head, if there's a group/clique at all it's the regular attendees of the softies meet, which would be Martin, Graham, you, and I, so that would make you a hypocrite.

I was not the person who suggested the vine as a meeting place and it`s not my fault that it`s only down the road from me !!!!

Remember this :-

http://i1067.photobucket.com/albums/u433/oblark/January%20southern%20meet/IMAG0741.jpg (http://s1067.photobucket.com/user/oblark/media/January%20southern%20meet/IMAG0741.jpg.html)

And the usual side of the car park we park on :-

http://i1067.photobucket.com/albums/u433/oblark/January%20southern%20meet/IMAG0743.jpg (http://s1067.photobucket.com/user/oblark/media/January%20southern%20meet/IMAG0743.jpg.html)

And by the way these a lot going on in my head some good, some bad and some dark..........

[stribo]

I was not the person who suggested the vine as a meeting place and it`s not my fault that it`s only down the road from me !!!!

Remember this :-

http://i1067.photobucket.com/albums/u433/oblark/January%20southern%20meet/IMAG0741.jpg (http://s1067.photobucket.com/user/oblark/media/January%20southern%20meet/IMAG0741.jpg.html)

And the usual side of the car park we park on :-

http://i1067.photobucket.com/albums/u433/oblark/January%20southern%20meet/IMAG0743.jpg (http://s1067.photobucket.com/user/oblark/media/January%20southern%20meet/IMAG0743.jpg.html)

And by the way these a lot going on in my head some good, some bad and some dark..........

I should do, I was there. :D
No, The Vine wasn't your idea, neither is The Crooked Billet, but is it unreasonable for us to want to meet closer to home?

[LeeT5]

Can I make a suggestion??

Why not (as per another great Volvo Forum) we have, on the front page of the forum, a 'members map' using Google maps or something like that? That way, everyone can look at the map and it will show pins on it with the location of where ppl live. Then, when it comes to arranging a meet, it will be a damn site easier to arrange because we'll all be able to agree on a more central meet to where ppl live. That makes it fair for everyone and also means that some poor git hasn't got to use £80 worth of fuel just driving one!

We ALL have busy lives and some ppl, like me, work shift. So trying to get to a meet can be nigh on impossible most of the time due to (shift workers) working weekends and driving bloody miles away just for a plate of chips and a nose under ones bonnet!

Start with a map of every ones locations then we can work out the best places to have the meets. That way, more ppl will be likely to attend because they don't have to right off an entire 24hrs just to sit in a car park for three hours.
I would like to attend a meet at some point and regularly but I'm not driving for hours to get to one.

[stribo]

Can I make a suggestion??

Why not (as per another great Volvo Forum) we have, on the front page of the forum, a 'members map' using Google maps or something like that? That way, everyone can look at the map and it will show pins on it with the location of where ppl live. Then, when it comes to arranging a meet, it will be a damn site easier to arrange because we'll all be able to agree on a more central meet to where ppl live. That makes it fair for everyone and also means that some poor git hasn't got to use £80 worth of fuel just driving one!

We ALL have busy lives and some ppl, like me, work shift. So trying to get to a meet can be nigh on impossible most of the time due to (shift workers) working weekends and driving bloody miles away just for a plate of chips and a nose under ones bonnet!

Start with a map of every ones locations then we can work out the best places to have the meets. That way, more ppl will be likely to attend because they don't have to right off an entire 24hrs just to sit in a car park for three hours.
I would like to attend a meet at some point and regularly but I'm not driving for hours to get to one.


For me Lee, it has never been about the travelling, in fact the drive is half the fun, but when we're travelling a decent distance to a meet, it would be nice if there was some flexibilty to accomodate as many people as possible, and not just the person organising the meet.

[oblark]

Can I make a suggestion??

Why not (as per another great Volvo Forum) we have, on the front page of the forum, a 'members map' using Google maps or something like that? That way, everyone can look at the map and it will show pins on it with the location of where ppl live. Then, when it comes to arranging a meet, it will be a damn site easier to arrange because we'll all be able to agree on a more central meet to where ppl live. That makes it fair for everyone and also means that some poor git hasn't got to use £80 worth of fuel just driving one!

We ALL have busy lives and some ppl, like me, work shift. So trying to get to a meet can be nigh on impossible most of the time due to (shift workers) working weekends and driving bloody miles away just for a plate of chips and a nose under ones bonnet!

Start with a map of every ones locations then we can work out the best places to have the meets. That way, more ppl will be likely to attend because they don't have to right off an entire 24hrs just to sit in a car park for three hours.
I would like to attend a meet at some point and regularly but I'm not driving for hours to get to one.

Good idea :) also a calender where ppl can enter dates of meets.


For me Lee, it has never been about the travelling, in fact the drive is half the fun, but when we're travelling a decent distance to a meet, it would be nice if there was some flexibilty to accomodate as many people as possible, and not just the person organising the meet.

If I didn`t start a thread about the next southern meet no one would.

I picked roughly the 3rd sunday of the month which as said in a pervious thread I`m sad ££££er who dosen`t do ££££ all at the weekends so ANY weekend would suit me.

[stribo]

Good idea :) also a calender where ppl can enter dates of meets.



If I didn`t start a thread about the next southern meet no one would.

I picked roughly the 3rd sunday of the month which as said in a pervious thread I`m sad ££££er who dosen`t do ££££ all at the weekends so ANY weekend would suit me.
But that thread I posted a link to earlier was how we always used to do it, and it worked fine.

[oblark]

But that thread I posted a link to earlier was how we always used to do it, and it worked fine.

But 66% of ppl who voted wanted a fixed date.

Did you vote ????

So that is what ppl wanted and thats what they got !!!!!!

[stribo]

But 66% of ppl who voted wanted a fixed date.

Did you vote ????

So that is what ppl wanted and thats what they got !!!!!!

I voted for a floating date, and by the looks of it, the people who voted for a fixed date haven't been turning up anyway.

[MIKESC70T5]

I know my opinion probably won't count as I don't drive a Volvo anymore, but when I did attend meets it was a lot more enjoyable when there was a lot of people there, so to me making the venue more central makes a lot of sense. Turning up even if it's local and only 3 or 4 people make it, it's going to be a waste of time and will just die.
I use to love meeting up and when we had a 5 or 6 car convoy having little blasts on the way was fantastic.
Anyone remember when we meet up with Russ at R.T Mechanics?, use to get a nice car park full of Volvos and the drive up and back was a giggle.

[MIKESC70T5]

Another good get together was our trip to Silverstone for a track day with an ex member Warren and I went in his old t5, he blasted onto the dual carriage way then all of a sudden black smoke appeared in his rear window, didn't think anything of it, so continued driving to Southampton to meet up with Chris. Realized his car was ££££ed, so we all bundled into Chris's car and he took us all down.
Really loved Chris's old S70 as it was perfectly modded but still looked factory on the outside.
The drive is a major part of the enjoyment of going to meets for me.

[stribo]

Another good get together was our trip to Silverstone for a track day with an ex member Warren and I went in his old t5, he blasted onto the dual carriage way then all of a sudden black smoke appeared in his rear window, didn't think anything of it, so continued driving to Southampton to meet up with Chris. Realized his car was ££££ed, so we all bundled into Chris's car and he took us all down.
Really loved Chris's old S70 as it was perfectly modded but still looked factory on the outside.
The drive is a major part of the enjoyment of going to meets for me.

Us too mate, which is why we travel over over the place if we're free, but not a lot of point travelling to a meet, and no-one else is there. ;)

[S70T5Chris]

Perhaps a change of event/venue on a more regular basis would get people more interested in going. The Vine is only up the road from me, so couldn't be more convenient, but does get a bit boring after a while.

From my personal point of view, once a month is too often. My personal view is 3 or 4 'local' gatherings a year is more than enough after you've thrown in all the other 'bigger' events i.e. dyno days, track days, 1/4 miles, car shows, etc

[MIKESC70T5]

Us too mate, which is why we travel over over the place if we're free, but not a lot of point travelling to a meet, and no-one else is there. ;)

I don't think I've ever spoken to this Oblark, and going buy his responses on this thread with expletives and !!!!! Etc he's sound very angry so not a good advert trying to promote the Vines meet, just my honest opinion from an outsider looking in.

[LeeT5]

For me Lee, it has never been about the travelling, in fact the drive is half the fun, but when we're travelling a decent distance to a meet, it would be nice if there was some flexibilty to accomodate as many people as possible, and not just the person organising the meet.

You missed my point mate. I too, do not mind a long drive....just not on a regular basis!

If everyone that was coming to a meet had to drive roughly the same distance as everyone else because the meet was 'central' to the ppl attending, then that makes it fairer for all that attend and more likely that someone won't have to drive a ridiculous mileage, all the time.

Not everyone can attend each month and some more than others. Knowing where ppl live at the click of a map would make the meet location so much easier for all that are to attend in that month because the venue can be arranged nearer the time. You won't get any complaints from landlords either because these events won't be on regular basis at the same location.

Makes total sense to me fella!!

ADMIN....Sort out a map please!!!!

[oblark]

I don't think I've ever spoken to this Oblark, and going buy his responses on this thread with expletives and !!!!! Etc he's sound very angry so not a good advert trying to promote the Vines meet, just my honest opinion from an outsider looking in.

This is me in a good mod.............

[M-R-P]

Mike and Chris - you guys up for another Mountbatten meet? Bit of a blast from the past?

It'll be a change of scenary and ive been toying with the idea for a while now. Theres a fair few members in the area and we'll just need to come up with a date...

Oh dear..

[stribo]

I know my opinion probably won't count as I don't drive a Volvo anymore, but when I did attend meets it was a lot more enjoyable when there was a lot of people there, so to me making the venue more central makes a lot of sense. Turning up even if it's local and only 3 or 4 people make it, it's going to be a waste of time and will just die.
I use to love meeting up and when we had a 5 or 6 car convoy having little blasts on the way was fantastic.
Anyone remember when we meet up with Russ at R.T Mechanics?, use to get a nice car park full of Volvos and the drive up and back was a giggle.
Your opinion counts as much as anyone elses mate, as you attend the meets, even if it is in a to$$er's car. ;)

Perhaps a change of event/venue on a more regular basis would get people more interested in going. The Vine is only up the road from me, so couldn't be more convenient, but does get a bit boring after a while.

From my personal point of view, once a month is too often. My personal view is 3 or 4 'local' gatherings a year is more than enough after you've thrown in all the other 'bigger' events i.e. dyno days, track days, 1/4 miles, car shows, etc
I don't mind a monthly meet, as it's good to catch up with mate's (and Rob I include you in that) on a regular basis for a chinwag, it's more personal than just chatting online.


You missed my point mate. I too, do not mind a long drive....just not on a regular basis!

If everyone that was coming to a meet had to drive roughly the same distance as everyone else because the meet was 'central' to the ppl attending, then that makes it fairer for all that attend and more likely that someone won't have to drive a ridiculous mileage, all the time.

Not everyone can attend each month and some more than others. Knowing where ppl live at the click of a map would make the meet location so much easier for all that are to attend in that month because the venue can be arranged nearer the time. You won't get any complaints from landlords either because these events won't be on regular basis at the same location.

Makes total sense to me fella!!

ADMIN....Sort out a map please!!!!

Yeah, maybe I did miss your point Lee, would be good to meet up with you at some time, just to make sure you're looking after my car. ;)


I don't think I've ever spoken to this Oblark, and going buy his responses on this thread with expletives and !!!!! Etc he's sound very angry so not a good advert trying to promote the Vines meet, just my honest opinion from an outsider looking in.
Rob hasn't necessarily come across well on this thread, but he is a great bloke, and very knowledgeable. :D

[S70T5Chris]

Mike and Chris - you guys up for another Mountbatten meet? Bit of a blast from the past?

It'll be a change of scenary and ive been toying with the idea for a while now. Theres a fair few members in the area and we'll just need to come up with a date...

Oh dear..

I'm up for anything mate. As long as I can spare the time, that is the only thing that stops me!

[V70 Graham]

Steve's right it's not just about the mileage, we've done umpteen 'Softies' meets at 130 miles round trip and even attended a meet in Barnsley :saythat:

Even with a monthly meet there are always some who cannot make it, with only 3-4 a year miss one and it could be 6 Months without meeting people.

[stribo]

Steve's right it's not just about the mileage, we've done umpteen 'Softies' meets at 130 miles round trip and even attended a meet in Barnsley :saythat:

Even with a monthly meet there are always some who cannot make it, with only 3-4 a year miss one and it could be 6 Months without meeting people.

You ventured up north, you're a braver man than me, though it must have taken you a week to get there. :P

[V70 Graham]

You ventured up north, you're a braver man than me, though it must have taken you a week to get there. :P

Almost, weather was poo lol

[stribo]

Almost, weather was poo lol

What did you expect up north? ;)

[graemewelch]

You ventured up north, you're a braver man than me, though it must have taken you a week to get there. :P

barnsley isnt north. Whats the matter with yas

[stribo]

barnsley isnt north. Whats the matter with yas

Anywhere north of London is north :P

[oblark]

Anywhere north of London is north :P

Anything north of Winchester is north :P

[JT]

29th anyone???? :B_thumb:

[V70 Graham]

29th anyone???? :B_thumb:

I think it may be the 22nd, the National BKV is on the 29th

[JT]

:slap:

[M-R-P]

I'll be there :) whenever it is.

A thread popped up on pistonheads south coast section last week, someone asked if anybody fancied a small meet at a local golf club.
There's now 42 cars attending and it's just been sponsored by a local motor factors!

The meet is tonight at about 7.30 ish (I won't be there til about 8:15) if anybody's interested, here's the link. (http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&t=1412859&d=12578.29820&nmt=#seperator)

[JT]

22nd anyone???

:uglyhamme

[V70 Graham]

Make a mistake, I think we're having a meet at the 'Crooked Billet' on the 29th :redface:

[p fandango]

22nd anyone???

:uglyhamme
I didn't thnk u had a road legal T-5 any more? Lol

[JT]

Make a mistake, I think we're having a meet at the 'Crooked Billet' on the 29th :redface:


:wallbash:


come on Graham, sort it out!!! lol

[stribo]

:wallbash:


come on Graham, sort it out!!! lol

Crooked Billet meet is 22nd, BKV Nationals is 29th. Bloody old fart doesn't know his own name half the time. ;)

[Sweep]

Where do you usually meet? I'm in Peterborough but don't mind a trip :)

[JT]

Crooked Billet meet is 22nd, BKV Nationals is 29th. Bloody old fart doesn't know his own name half the time. ;)

Oh well, I'll be at the vine on the 29th :eclipsee_

[M-R-P]

Bump!

Who's actually coming to this then?

[MoleT-5R]

I would if you weren't so far away, but I am planning another trip Autumn time as per last year, will just have it see how things work in with anything else that's going on.

[stribo]

Maybe.;)

[JT]

I have the feeling we may be alone, but here goes.......lol

JT
JTs mechanic
Judgeninja ( poss )

[V70 Graham]

Not us, we're going to be sitting in a field with Sarkey San somewhere.

[stribo]

Not us, we're going to be sitting in a field with Sarkey San somewhere.

Not another dogging trip.:P

[V70 Graham]

Not another dogging trip.:P

Your just jealous :redface:

[M-R-P]

All that shiny, hairless skin - you wouldn't know which end is which...

[V70 Graham]

All that shiny, hairless skin - you wouldn't know which end is which...

:yikes:

[JT]

JT
JTs mechanic
Judgeninja ( poss )
HWSNBN
Oblark
Rory
Neil
Charlie T5r
Wallydog


:)

[M-R-P]

JT
JTs mechanic
Judgeninja ( poss )
HWSNBN
Oblark
Rory
Neil
Charlie T5r
Wallydog


:)

Rory IS wallydog isn't he?

Besides... where are you getting you're info from J?

[LeeT5]

I think you can safely say that I won't be attending June's meet...

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e11/LeeT5/FMIC/FMICinstall12_zps0b338e05.jpg (http://s36.photobucket.com/user/LeeT5/media/FMIC/FMICinstall12_zps0b338e05.jpg.html)

[stribo]

What on earth are you doing to my car?

[JT]

Rory IS wallydog isn't he?



Besides... where are you getting you're info from J?

No idea?!?! :uglyhamme


:shhh::shhh:

[LeeT5]

What on earth are you doing to my car?

As well as fixing a problem that's been giving me grief for nearly 8 months, I'm also making it faster and more reliable for you. :B_thumb:

This arrived this morning.........(sorry, not meaning to hijack thread - but he did ask!)

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e11/LeeT5/FMIC/TWFMIC8_zps2e0a1387.jpg (http://s36.photobucket.com/user/LeeT5/media/FMIC/TWFMIC8_zps2e0a1387.jpg.html)

Don't panic stribo, she's in safe hands. :hug:

[Harvey]

I think you can safely say that I won't be attending June's meet...

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e11/LeeT5/FMIC/FMICinstall12_zps0b338e05.jpg (http://s36.photobucket.com/user/LeeT5/media/FMIC/FMICinstall12_zps0b338e05.jpg.html)

Nice trolley jack ,nice blue as well.....

[stribo]

As well as fixing a problem that's been giving me grief for nearly 8 months, I'm also making it faster and more reliable for you. :B_thumb:

This arrived this morning.........(sorry, not meaning to hijack thread - but he did ask!)

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e11/LeeT5/FMIC/TWFMIC8_zps2e0a1387.jpg (http://s36.photobucket.com/user/LeeT5/media/FMIC/TWFMIC8_zps2e0a1387.jpg.html)

Don't panic stribo, she's in safe hands. :hug:

Would that be the new intercooler?

[LeeT5]

That would be telling!

[JT]

If anyone going on Sunday has a gadget / gismo for turning off the service light on an 850,
please can you bring it with you:B_thumb:

[M-R-P]

HWSNBN usually has something, Stribo too.

Dunno if mine works.

[JT]

well, considering I thought I was going to be "billy no mates" today, I was quite surprised !! :D

As always, good conversation and good weather too!

cheers guys:B_thumb:



http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa454/johnnytempest/IMG_1550_zps371c0b5a.jpg (http://s1198.photobucket.com/user/johnnytempest/media/IMG_1550_zps371c0b5a.jpg.html)

http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa454/johnnytempest/IMG_1549_zps3b99d838.jpg (http://s1198.photobucket.com/user/johnnytempest/media/IMG_1549_zps3b99d838.jpg.html)

[JUDGENINJA]

It beat pulling the garage to pieces or dismantling a Golf (that I have just found out is going back to Beligum now)..

[M-R-P]

Nice pics JT, I'll post a couple tomorrow evening.

Nice to see everyone today, oblark's new engine looks the muts nuts ;)

Couldn't help myself on the way home, had a bit of a play and had the screen show zero miles left in the tank when I got home lol.

[JT]

well I was trying to play on the way home, but when it will only boost to about 1.2 bar,meaning I was having to change gear at 3500 rpm, it was slightly annoying!!!:wallbash:

[siamblue]

That's quite a good turn out,a bit too far for me,maybe one weekend i can make it.

[M-R-P]

well I was trying to play on the way home, but when it will only boost to about 1.2 bar,meaning I was having to change gear at 3500 rpm, it was slightly annoying!!!:wallbash:

I could tell you were struggling by the cloud of ££££e that popped out of your exhaust when you changed gear lol. Nearly lost my camera when I slowed for the roundabout too :slap: good job you were having trouble - I'd have been going a fair bit faster by the time I had to stop lol.

[stribo]

I did make it to the Vine, but unfortunately not until 19.00, as I had to pick some wheels up for the Soarer, this may have broken Wayne's record for being late. ;)
http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo174/RSCougar/Volvo%20S70%20T5/WP_20140629_19_00_43_Pro.jpg (http://s373.photobucket.com/user/RSCougar/media/Volvo%20S70%20T5/WP_20140629_19_00_43_Pro.jpg.html)
http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo174/RSCougar/Volvo%20S70%20T5/WP_20140629_19_00_52_Pro.jpg (http://s373.photobucket.com/user/RSCougar/media/Volvo%20S70%20T5/WP_20140629_19_00_52_Pro.jpg.html)

[JUDGENINJA]

Well done.....

[M-R-P]

As promised... some piccies.

What's this hiding in Rob's new engine?http://i1000.photobucket.com/albums/af125/MRPV70/Mobile%20Uploads/DSCF8693_zps8gt1ezqi.jpg (http://s1000.photobucket.com/user/MRPV70/media/Mobile%20Uploads/DSCF8693_zps8gt1ezqi.jpg.html)

Nice!
http://i1000.photobucket.com/albums/af125/MRPV70/Mobile%20Uploads/DSCF8691_zpsi9dwbdoi.jpg (http://s1000.photobucket.com/user/MRPV70/media/Mobile%20Uploads/DSCF8691_zpsi9dwbdoi.jpg.html)
http://i1000.photobucket.com/albums/af125/MRPV70/Mobile%20Uploads/DSCF8685_zpswm81ljey.jpg (http://s1000.photobucket.com/user/MRPV70/media/Mobile%20Uploads/DSCF8685_zpswm81ljey.jpg.html)

3 Rs in a row...
http://i1000.photobucket.com/albums/af125/MRPV70/Mobile%20Uploads/DSCF8686_zpskzpnspci.jpg (http://s1000.photobucket.com/user/MRPV70/media/Mobile%20Uploads/DSCF8686_zpskzpnspci.jpg.html)
http://i1000.photobucket.com/albums/af125/MRPV70/Mobile%20Uploads/DSCF8689_zpstuoh0zlj.jpg (http://s1000.photobucket.com/user/MRPV70/media/Mobile%20Uploads/DSCF8689_zpstuoh0zlj.jpg.html)
http://i1000.photobucket.com/albums/af125/MRPV70/Mobile%20Uploads/DSCF8687_zps68xlpjga.jpg (http://s1000.photobucket.com/user/MRPV70/media/Mobile%20Uploads/DSCF8687_zps68xlpjga.jpg.html)

[oblark]

Bump

Sunday 24th the vine @ 14:00

[JUDGENINJA]

Have a great meet all, unfortunately I'm up in North Wales, then Leeds this weekend

[moosepowerlee]

As a newbie i dont care where it is its an hour + drive for me so date is more important see you on sunday :thewave:

[M-R-P]

I'm in London for the weekend but will try and swing - by on my way back.

[RichT4]

Have a great meet all, unfortunately I'm up in North Wales, then Leeds this weekend

I'll keep hold of your ecu then lol

[V70 Graham]

Work for me, and looking at my new schedule I've not got a Sunday off late in the month till Dec/Jan lol

[LeeT5]

Where's the Vine?

[Sharkey R]

Romsey. Just off the M27.

[stribo]

Should be there, though it may be after the GP.

[oblark]

http://i1067.photobucket.com/albums/u433/oblark/southern%20softies%20meets/August%20meet/20140824_142349.jpg (http://s1067.photobucket.com/user/oblark/media/southern%20softies%20meets/August%20meet/20140824_142349.jpg.html)
http://i1067.photobucket.com/albums/u433/oblark/southern%20softies%20meets/August%20meet/20140824_144219.jpg (http://s1067.photobucket.com/user/oblark/media/southern%20softies%20meets/August%20meet/20140824_144219.jpg.html)
http://i1067.photobucket.com/albums/u433/oblark/southern%20softies%20meets/August%20meet/20140824_142807.jpg (http://s1067.photobucket.com/user/oblark/media/southern%20softies%20meets/August%20meet/20140824_142807.jpg.html)

[Ettienne]

Looks a good meet with some nice cars

[V70 Graham]

We used to get 10+ at these meets, big shame.

[stribo]

We used to get 10+ at these meets, big shame.

We were there, but arrived a bit later. Might have to change the venue for the next one though, they've shrunk the menu, and there's no XXL square burger. :(

[S70T5Chris]

We were there, but arrived a bit later. Might have to change the venue for the next one though, they've shrunk the menu, and there's no XXL square burger. :(

During all the school holidays they have a smaller menu, as they are busier. Once the summer holidays are over the normal menu will resume!

[M-R-P]

Sorry I couldn't make it guys, I'm still in London.

Btw, the xxl burger is seasonal and will be back in a month or two.

[Ettienne]

Sept 28th
Oct 26th
Nov 23rd

Just a bump as it's coming up and remains dates.

[JUDGENINJA]

28th is good for me... Might even polish the TDI for a spin!!!

[oblark]

I`ll be there as I need to swop a crank for some beer vouchers.

A guy from VT who lives in waterlooville will be coming alone.

[JT]

yep, I'll be there to swap some beer vouchers for a crank! :)

[moosepowerlee]

Ill defo be there in the new beast

[MoleT-5R]

I'm up for the 26th of October for my annual visit to your meet, may bring a small convoy of Mid-Wales and Shropshire Vpc'ers, as I know Mr TwinT5 is up for this along with a few others, hope the square burger is back on the menu, for there initiation into a softie's meet.....lol;)

[stribo]

We should be there, I'm changing the turbo on the S70 on the Saturday, but hopefully it won't run into the Sunday.

[M-R-P]

Working Sunday morning but will hopefully be there.

[Ettienne]

We should be there, I'm changing the turbo on the S70 on the Saturday, but hopefully it won't run into the Sunday.

I thought you'd done that already

[stribo]

I thought you'd done that already

No, done the C70, though it needs redoing as it's blowing between head and manifold.

[JT]

Bring the c70, MRP likes working in the car park! :hidesbehi

[oblark]

Working Sunday morning but will hopefully be there.

Can you bring your wastegate actuator tester :)

[oblark]

No, done the C70, though it needs redoing as it's blowing between head and manifold.

Should have fitted a one piece gasket :)

[stribo]

Should have fitted a one piece gasket :)

I will be now. :P Any idea on the best place to get one?

[oblark]

I will be now. :P Any idea on the best place to get one?

Volvo :P

[stribo]

Do they not just do the individual ones?

[V70 Graham]

Sept 28th
Oct 26th
Nov 23rd

Just a bump as it's coming up and remains dates.

No can do for us.....any of them lol

[Ettienne]

Yes but one piece much better, I have a broken exhaust stud without issue, just been mot'd, I used a single piece on v70 as well as 850

[stribo]

Yes but one piece much better, I have a broken exhaust stud without issue, just been mot'd, I used a single piece on v70 as well as 850

Yes I realise that now, but can they be sourced from Volvo, and what car are they for?

[oblark]

The one piece exhaust gasket is for the S40 T5,

The part number is 8699467

http://www.volvopartswebstore.com/showAssembly.aspx?ukey_assembly=235228&ukey_make=865&ukey_model=12008&modelYear=2007&ukey_category=7865&ukey_driveLine=483&ukey_trimLevel=11149

[Jamest5r]

No, done the C70, though it needs redoing as it's blowing between head and manifold.

Mate you've probably just put one of the gaskets on.the wrong way, find which one it is then only remove those 2 bolts then loosen the rest pull it out and flip it over simples I know as i made the same mistake once on mine

[stribo]

Mate you've probably just put one of the gaskets on.the wrong way, find which one it is then only remove those 2 bolts then loosen the rest pull it out and flip it over simples I know as i made the same mistake once on mine

I think the problem is the gasket has slipped, as there was only one stud holding it, as I couldn't get the nut of the other. :wallbash:

[MaxTS]

I'm hoping to attend this meet (it will be my first Volvo meet as I'm new to Volvo's).
It will be good to meet some other Volvo drivers who aren't 90+ :)

[Ettienne]

I'm hoping to attend this meet (it will be my first Volvo meet as I'm new to Volvo's).
It will be good to meet some other Volvo drivers who aren't 90+ :)

Where abouts you coming from max?

[MaxTS]

I'll be coming from Southsea, will be in a S70 2.5T.

[Ettienne]

Not far then

[MIKESC70T5]

Anyone going to the Wilton House breakfast meet in the morning near Salisbury. Free entry and bacon butties 8-11am



http://www.wiltonclassicsupercar.co.uk/wake-up-events/

[Ettienne]

That looks good, for the morning.

[RichT4]

I'll be coming from Southsea, will be in a S70 2.5T.

Local to me! If you see a peacock green v40 with black arcadia alloys floating around give me a beep!

[MaxTS]

Local to me! If you see a peacock green v40 with black arcadia alloys floating around give me a beep!

I think I may have seen you awhile back when I had my 306 down the seafront parked with another V40.
Where abouts are you?

[RichT4]

I think I may have seen you awhile back when I had my 306 down the seafront parked with another V40.
Where abouts are you?

Paulsgrove, I used to have a 306! Lol

[Ettienne]

No can do for us.....any of them lol

As you haven't been for a while, maybe we could try and fit a date around you? Is it a case of just moving a Sunday to the next or previous week?

[oblark]

No can do for us.....any of them lol

I'll be starting a new thread with next years dates.

These dates are not set in stone so they could be moved around so everyone can come to the meets.

[cherrywaves]

Gentlemen I would l'd like to announce that I shall be attending this month's meet. Stop laughing - I'm serious. I'm even going to clean the car - honestly. Its just passed its MOT (how, I've no idea) so I'm going to treat it.

Please be aware that I may also bring with me my front drivers inner arch for replacement as well as my front fogs......also I shall need tonnes of advice about curing a possible leaking cam seal.......

I may also bring the future wife and my son.....maybe.....

Anyway It'd be nice to see everyone!

Is it still 2pm at the vine?
Chez......er.

[stribo]

Same place same time mate, bring the family. :D

[RichT4]

Unknown whether I will make this on time, might pop in on my way back from Bicester, dependant on what's going on up there.

[S70T5Chris]

All being well I should be there Sunday. I might bring the Beemer :biggrin: Should get it back tomorrow after having all the goodies fitted.

D'you want me to bring that cylinder head Rob?

[MaxTS]

What is the actual location for the meet? I can't seem to see it. Unless I'm completely blind.

[oblark]

Yes please :)

[M-R-P]

What is the actual location for the meet? I can't seem to see it. Unless I'm completely blind.

The Vine Inn, Ower road, just of J2 on the M27. Rear car park :)

[M-R-P]

I'm gonna struggle to make this one peeps, if I make it at all, it'll be a late one. I have some parts for Steve and JT so I'll let one of them know if I'll make it or not.

[oblark]

I'm gonna struggle to make this one peeps, if I make it at all, it'll be a late one. I have some parts for Steve and JT so I'll let one of them know if I'll make it or not.

Can you bring your actuator tester to the next PH meet ?

[LeeT5]

Ill have more chance of making these meets next year cod my shift pattern changes in April 2015 to every weekend off! :)

[M-R-P]

Can you bring your actuator tester to the next PH meet ?
If I can find it mate. Been trying to track it down to send to GWE but so far no luck.

Ill have more chance of making these meets next year cod my shift pattern changes in April 2015 to every weekend off! :)
be good if you can make it dude. It's not Trax but it's a larf.

[JUDGENINJA]

Unfortunately I've got some validation work planned for this weekend, so it doesn't look like I'm going to be able to come down again!!

[stribo]

Unfortunately I've got some validation work planned for this weekend, so it doesn't look like I'm going to be able to come down again!!

That's a shame, was hoping to get our compressor back. ;)

[oblark]

Unfortunately I've got some validation work planned for this weekend, so it doesn't look like I'm going to be able to come down again!!

I was going to talk you into buying some N/A cams :)

[JUDGENINJA]

Yep and yep, everything is going a bit crazy at mine at the minute.

compressor - I'll drop it off this week(sorry). I was even in the area two days ago, but I was in the wrong car.

[stribo]

Yep and yep, everything is going a bit crazy at mine at the minute.

compressor - I'll drop it off this week(sorry). I was even in the area two days ago, but I was in the wrong car.

No rush mate, whenever you're about.

[JT]

Ill defo be there in the new beast

what time are you planning to leave LA mate?

could meet up at cross bush if you fancy it???

[moosepowerlee]

what time are you planning to leave LA mate?

could meet up at cross bush if you fancy it???
Cant this time mate going to midhurst in morning to fatherinlaws gona leave from there . Cheers tho

[JT]

Cant this time mate going to midhurst in morning to fatherinlaws gona leave from there . Cheers tho


no worries, c u there:)

[Sharkey R]

Can't mKe this one guys, work have given me a 2am start Monday and I'm in London on Saturday at EGX. I'll try and make the next one.

[Ettienne]

Right off to clean the car, I may even Hoover it out, as still has rubbish in from previous owner lol.

Anyone good at putting the thing in the back of the stereo for my iphone? (About as technical as I get).

Also will be bringing maxt5 with me.

[MIKESC70T5]

Nice to meet up especially as I wasn't the only M3 at a Volvo meet lol. Steve, your Wife's car looked as good as always, shame yours look so inferior, possibly because it's only an S70 T5. :D

Loved the looks of both the V50 and V70 R designs :B_thumb:

[stribo]

Nice to meet up especially as I wasn't the only M3 at a Volvo meet lol. Steve, your Wife's car looked as good as always, shame yours look so inferior, possibly because it's only an S70 T5. :D

Loved the looks of both the V50 and V70 R designs :B_thumb:

Haha, the S70 is my wife's car, the S60 is ours. :D Great to see everyone again, and what wonderful weather. Only downside was a couple of to55ers turned up in M3s. ;)

[S70T5Chris]

Haha, the S70 is my wife's car, the S60 is ours. :D Great to see everyone again, and what wonderful weather. Only downside was a couple of to55ers turned up in M3s. ;)

http://makeameme.org/media/created/youre-welcome-buddy.jpg

[JT]

Nice to meet up especially as I wasn't the only M3 at a Volvo meet lol. Steve, your Wife's car looked as good as always, shame yours look so inferior, possibly because it's only an S70 T5. :D

Loved the looks of both the V50 and V70 R designs :B_thumb:



http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa454/johnnytempest/IMG_1783_zps37f8ba0a.jpg (http://s1198.photobucket.com/user/johnnytempest/media/IMG_1783_zps37f8ba0a.jpg.html)

before anyone else showed up:)

yea, spent 4 enjoyable hours at the Vine today, good to see everyone again and cheers for the parts guys:B_thumb:

[stribo]

http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa454/johnnytempest/IMG_1783_zps37f8ba0a.jpg (http://s1198.photobucket.com/user/johnnytempest/media/IMG_1783_zps37f8ba0a.jpg.html)

before anyone else showed up:)

yea, spent 4 enjoyable hours at the Vine today, good to see everyone again and cheers for the parts guys:B_thumb:

Rachel said the steering was heavy on the way home, did you nicked our PAS pump and reservoir? :lol:

[MIKESC70T5]

http://makeameme.org/media/created/youre-welcome-buddy.jpg

:hilarious:hilarious:hilarious

[JT]

Rachel said the steering was heavy on the way home, did you nicked our PAS pump and reservoir? :lol:


Er???? :hidesbehi

[moosepowerlee]

Good time today 1st one in the v70 should have some idea by the next what to do with it .
:)

[JUDGENINJA]

Roll on next month...

[stribo]

Good time today 1st one in the v70 should have some idea by the next what to do with it .
:)

Get a Mountune kit on it. ;)

[moosepowerlee]

Get a Mountune kit on it. ;)
:cussing::cuckoo: errr no dont want to de value it :)

[Ettienne]

Map the tits off it and get it shimmed.

I didn't ask, manual fwd?

[moosepowerlee]

Map the tits off it and get it shimmed.

I didn't ask, manual fwd? yes both man and fwd

[Ettienne]

Southern meet pic.

[M-R-P]

Glad to see an empty spot where my plodder should've been :)

[Ettienne]

Still an oil stain from it as a mark of respect.

[M-R-P]

Still an oil stain from it as a mark of respect.

Must be Wayne's spot then. Mine's never spilled a drop (apart from a little mis-hap with the seal on the oil filter) :D

[Ettienne]

It smelled of bacon fat, I just assumed it was from your ex police car.

[M-R-P]

It smelled of bacon fat, I just assumed it was from your ex police car.

Probably not from the car... ;)

[oblark]

Bump.

This sunday 14:00 @ The Vine, Ower

The weather will be fine on sunday :)

[Ettienne]

Oh so I have to clean the car then

[oblark]

Yeap :)

[M-R-P]

I'll probably be there :)

House move looming tho

[RichT4]

Busy! Doing my ten miles in the great south run! :)

[JUDGENINJA]

Today...???

[motobuild]

Wont b making it, im sick,the car is sick,we all sick! Pissed off!!

[M-R-P]

I'll be there today, chavboy's coming too... He's on the lookout for a V70 if anybody knows of one?

[stribo]

We won't be able to make it unfortunately, Charlie's been back in hospital this morning, though he's home now, we're catching up on the sleep we missed out on by being up with him most of the night.

[Harvey]

I'll be there today, chavboy's coming too... He's on the lookout for a V70 if anybody knows of one?

http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/showthread.php?57906-V70r&p=744442&viewfull=1#post744442

[M-R-P]

I'm not fixing that thing when it goes wrong lol..