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Jamest5r
Tuesday 3rd June 2014, 19:28
I'm going for the Saturday and Sunday camping over if anyone fancies it :)

T5frankie
Tuesday 3rd June 2014, 19:34
i may do then again i may not lol

The Flying Moose
Tuesday 3rd June 2014, 19:43
I'm going for the Saturday and Sunday camping over if anyone fancies it :)

Count me in Jim, well over due a camp and beer and with July its surely going to be dry right???

claymore
Tuesday 3rd June 2014, 19:47
I might come along in my 15g powered t-5r :(

martin_r_smith
Tuesday 3rd June 2014, 19:48
I'm in too Jim, it will be my last weekend as an unmarried man!

stribo
Tuesday 3rd June 2014, 20:06
Count us in for the Sunday. :D

smithy
Tuesday 3rd June 2014, 20:18
I will be there too

t5 pete
Tuesday 3rd June 2014, 20:29
Fingers crossed

Wobbly Dave
Tuesday 3rd June 2014, 20:39
I will be there too

You can borrow mine if the 940 is not ready.

JT
Tuesday 3rd June 2014, 21:19
I'm going for the Saturday and Sunday camping over if anyone fancies it :)



Outon park too far for ya?!?! :eclipsee_

lol

t5 pete
Monday 16th June 2014, 22:25
Humperty bumperty

Jamest5r
Wednesday 9th July 2014, 15:30
Bump.

..so who's going??

t5 pete
Wednesday 9th July 2014, 16:27
Me.

Wobbly Dave
Wednesday 9th July 2014, 16:39
The triplets are in Neonatal for a while - I may yet be able to twist Ellen's arm & go?

T5frankie
Wednesday 9th July 2014, 16:56
The triplets are in Neonatal for a while - I may yet be able to twist Ellen's arm & go?

are you asking or telling? lol

claymore
Wednesday 9th July 2014, 16:57
I'll be going in my tappety (or bent rod) t-5r

T5frankie
Wednesday 9th July 2014, 16:59
I'll be going in my tappety (or bent rod) t-5r

have you? lolololololol you did say you were running 22psi lol

MoleT-5R
Wednesday 9th July 2014, 19:25
I'll be going in my tappety (or bent rod) t-5r

done a Frankie and got a little carried away with the boost mate, went did that happen??

claymore
Wednesday 9th July 2014, 19:34
done a Frankie and got a little carried away with the boost mate, went did that happen??
At the Triangle, but I think it's just a noisy tappet, I'll do an oil change on the weekend, see if that helps.

Jamest5r
Wednesday 9th July 2014, 19:34
The triplets are in Neonatal for a while - I may yet be able to twist Ellen's arm & go?

Got to be done Dave, :)

MoleT-5R
Wednesday 9th July 2014, 19:39
At the Triangle, but I think it's just a noisy tappet, I'll do an oil change on the weekend, see if that helps.

was it the triangle or your spirited drive home with Stu ??

martin_r_smith
Wednesday 9th July 2014, 21:48
Bump.

..so who's going??

I'm still going

stribo
Wednesday 9th July 2014, 22:09
Us too, may bring the Soarer. :D

Wobbly Dave
Wednesday 9th July 2014, 23:40
Got to be done Dave, :)

Fluttered my eyelashes and she said "Yes" so provisionally We are go for launch! Repeat We are go for launch!

So long as I don't break it between now & then!

MacXC60T5
Thursday 10th July 2014, 15:42
OK chaps I may be old but give me a chance. What Show and where. I love car shows if I know what people are talking about, all I see is Avon?

V70 Graham
Thursday 10th July 2014, 15:47
OK chaps I may be old but give me a chance. What Show and where. I love car shows if I know what people are talking about, all I see is Avon?

Hope this helps.....

http://www.shakespearecountyraceway.com/eventdetails.asp?event=83

partsforvolvos.com
Thursday 10th July 2014, 15:47
its Shakespeare county raceway at long marston airfield.
http://www.shakespearecountyraceway.com/eventdetails.asp?event=83

MacXC60T5
Thursday 10th July 2014, 17:42
Thanks for that just 20 minutes away from where I live. Be daft to miss it. Missed it last year.

claymore
Thursday 10th July 2014, 18:19
Thanks for that just 20 minutes away from where I live. Be daft to miss it. Missed it last year.
You are aware that it's not a car show, but a race meet :)

Jamest5r
Thursday 10th July 2014, 19:02
Be interesting to see what a T6 with polestar will do :)

claymore
Thursday 10th July 2014, 19:08
Be interesting to see what a T6 with polestar will do :)
Indeed it would :)

faRRow85
Thursday 10th July 2014, 19:21
Sounds like a fun weekend just a little too far from kendal.
If i wake up early saturday i may drive down.

Jamest5r
Thursday 10th July 2014, 19:40
Sounds like a fun weekend just a little too far from kendal.
If i wake up early saturday i may drive down.

Beer, BBQ and a dam good laugh might as well make a weekend out of it, more than welcome some just don't know what they are missing out on :)

JT
Thursday 10th July 2014, 20:04
might pop in for a beer on the way home from Oulton if your still up? lol

Jamest5r
Thursday 10th July 2014, 20:16
might pop in for a beer on the way home from Oulton if your still up? lol

Bloody hell that will be a 1st lol, oh yes we will still be up no matter where we go were the last up :), just don't let boy wonder up the strip the next day :hidesbehi:

stribo
Thursday 10th July 2014, 20:22
Bloody hell that will be a 1st lol, oh yes we will still be up no matter where we go were the last up :), just don't let boy wonder up the strip the next day :hidesbehi:

Or don't let him race a Civic. ;)

Jamest5r
Thursday 10th July 2014, 20:27
Or don't let him race a Civic. ;)

Them bloody Japanese kamikaze's nothing's safe :)

WOODY T5
Thursday 10th July 2014, 20:27
might come along on sunday

Jamest5r
Thursday 10th July 2014, 20:36
might come along on sunday

Great.....we all love being embarrassed again.....and again......and again :)

T5frankie
Thursday 10th July 2014, 20:43
if i come ill be coming in my twin engined v70r

JT
Thursday 10th July 2014, 20:54
Bloody hell that will be a 1st lol, oh yes we will still be up no matter where we go were the last up :), just don't let boy wonder up the strip the next day :hidesbehi:


Or don't let him race a Civic. ;)


Them bloody Japanese kamikaze's nothing's safe :)

I said "pop in"
the car wont leave the trailer!!

we will need to get home,so wont stay long, if we get there at all:eclipsee_

WOODY T5
Thursday 10th July 2014, 21:00
Great.....we all love being embarrassed again.....and again......and again :)thanks mate love u too?

faRRow85
Thursday 10th July 2014, 21:06
Yeah sod it why not...ill come down.

T5frankie
Thursday 10th July 2014, 21:15
now should i sneak an mbc on my missus' v70r? lol

Jamest5r
Thursday 10th July 2014, 21:16
now should i sneak an mbc on my missus' v70r? lol
:)
:)

stribo
Thursday 10th July 2014, 21:26
now should i sneak an mbc on my missus' v70r? lol

Does she not want to keep it then, or does she like loud tappety noises? :P

Nealevo
Thursday 10th July 2014, 21:34
Ill be along on Sunday, with Pete's goodies, don't know if ill be in Volvo thou as its still in garage ;)

t5 pete
Thursday 10th July 2014, 21:49
So what day are people racing or is it like York go down to avon sat night then race Sunday

V70 Graham
Thursday 10th July 2014, 21:58
I may even pop along, I'm off Sunday !

stribo
Thursday 10th July 2014, 22:09
Ill be along on Sunday, with Pete's goodies, don't know if ill be in Volvo thou as its still in garage ;)

Remember a long sleeved top and trousers. :P

The Flying Moose
Thursday 10th July 2014, 22:21
I've got to book the Sunday off work but Im off Saturday.

Planning on camping over Saturday night and a few beers...

If I'm feeling lucky I might even drag the Skoda for the slowest 1/4 mile result! ;)

Wobbly Dave
Thursday 10th July 2014, 22:23
i will be along on Sunday all being well. I don't have time to go camping on Saturday sadly.

claymore
Thursday 10th July 2014, 22:27
I'm just going on Sunday.

stribo
Thursday 10th July 2014, 22:30
I'm just going on Sunday.

What time are you hoping for Colin? :hilarious

p fandango
Thursday 10th July 2014, 22:32
might pop in for a beer on the way home from Oulton if your still up? lol


Bloody hell that will be a 1st lol, oh yes we will still be up no matter where we go were the last up :), just don't let boy wonder up the strip the next day :hidesbehi:
you think it'll be in a raceable state after he's finished with it, i've heard Tomcat can nearly retire because of the amount of front splitters he's gone thru lol

JT
Friday 11th July 2014, 07:29
On the other hand I might not bother :finger::finger:

claymore
Friday 11th July 2014, 07:54
What time are you hoping for Colin? :hilarious

I'd be happy with a 14.7 :)

MacXC60T5
Friday 11th July 2014, 10:01
You are aware that it's not a car show, but a race meet :)

Sorry, yes I appreciate that, I should not have used the words Car Show. Been a number of times over the years. Lets hope the rain keeps off.

Jamest5r
Friday 11th July 2014, 13:16
So what day are people racing or is it like York go down to avon sat night then race Sunday

Yep just the same mate :)

p fandango
Friday 11th July 2014, 15:38
On the other hand I might not bother :finger::finger:
oh cheer-up grumpy, i'll be coming to watch you so won't be going Avon (even tho i'm not exactly sure where it is your racing lol)

JT
Friday 11th July 2014, 16:50
oh cheer-up grumpy, i'll be coming to watch you so won't be going Avon (even tho i'm not exactly sure where it is your racing lol)

Now that I have seen the timetable for Oulton park,
I definitely won't be popping in!!! Lol

Jamest5r
Friday 11th July 2014, 17:42
Now that I have seen the timetable for Oulton park,
I definitely won't be popping in!!! Lol

Your just running scared of drinking with me and Pete :)

p fandango
Friday 11th July 2014, 17:45
Now that I have seen the timetable for Oulton park,
I definitely won't be popping in!!! Lol
i want to see you go against the Atoms

JT
Friday 11th July 2014, 20:43
Your just running scared of drinking with me and Pete :)

Ive not had the pleasure of meeting Pete, but you??
you cant even sit on camping chair without falling out!! lol

pics on here somewhere?!


i want to see you go against the Atoms

I'll park next to one if that helps?

JT
Saturday 12th July 2014, 07:02
http://i573.photobucket.com/albums/ss179/longdogger/received_m_mid13787533168790b8cd8ef67aea2ba91_0_zp s5f876fca.jpg


:)

p fandango
Saturday 12th July 2014, 07:16
http://i573.photobucket.com/albums/ss179/longdogger/received_m_mid13787533168790b8cd8ef67aea2ba91_0_zp s5f876fca.jpg

MoleT-5R
Saturday 12th July 2014, 07:22
http://i573.photobucket.com/albums/ss179/longdogger/received_m_mid13787533168790b8cd8ef67aea2ba91_0_zp s5f876fca.jpg
spent quite a while last night trying to find a similar pic I have of him and this year he showed us he can collapse and fall of a camping table, all in one maneuver......class

p fandango
Saturday 12th July 2014, 07:28
spent quite a while last night trying to find a similar pic I have of him and this year he showed us he can collapse and fall of a camping table, all in one maneuver......class
i just added the html code to JT's picture/post, the internet's a bit too advanced for him lol

MoleT-5R
Saturday 12th July 2014, 07:31
i just added the html code to JT's picture/post, the internet's a bit too advanced for him lol

were all not good at somethings...the internet's a bit too advanced for me to....lol

Jamest5r
Saturday 12th July 2014, 08:50
Cheers lads good to know who your mates are :)

claymore
Saturday 12th July 2014, 09:00
spent quite a while last night trying to find a similar pic I have of him and this year he showed us he can collapse and fall of a camping table, all in one maneuver......class

Didn't spill his drink though :D

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u258/claymore2k/20140614_204658.jpg (http://s170.photobucket.com/user/claymore2k/media/20140614_204658.jpg.html)

MoleT-5R
Saturday 12th July 2014, 11:32
Cheers lads good to know who your mates are :)

your welcome any time ...lol

good to see when you take a tumble there no spillage, great pic Colin by the way

martin_r_smith
Sunday 13th July 2014, 11:29
Has anyone got a good condition grille slash they can bring me? Or the whole grille maybe as long as it's cheap! ;)

LiamT4
Monday 14th July 2014, 21:38
I'll be along to watch, got a few days off coming up. Catch up with a few people.

Jamest5r
Monday 14th July 2014, 21:40
I'll be along to watch, got a few days off coming up. Catch up with a few people.

Come on the Saturday night mate you know you want to I'll even supply your vodka lol

stribo
Monday 14th July 2014, 21:42
Come on the Saturday night mate you know you want to I'll even supply your vodka lol

You can't get enough Vodka in the back of an 855 to keep Liam going. ;)

LiamT4
Monday 14th July 2014, 21:48
Come on the Saturday night mate you know you want to I'll even supply your vodka lol

Supposed to be warm this weekend so should be a good night. I'll see if i can scrape some pennies together for a few bottles of corona, giving the vodka a rest for while ;)


You can't get enough Vodka in the back of an 855 to keep Liam going. ;)

Alas, i can't drink like i used to. Gone are the days of drinking bottle's of vodka lol

LiamT4
Monday 14th July 2014, 22:01
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u258/claymore2k/20140614_204658.jpg (http://s170.photobucket.com/user/claymore2k/media/20140614_204658.jpg.html)

I reckon you should just start the night by sitting on the floor james..........you seem to end up there by the end of it anyway.

faRRow85
Monday 14th July 2014, 22:01
Sorry guys i might not make it down there now..went through some water before and got this message. now the awd isnt working again.if by magic it is sorted by sunday ill see you there

Doingitsideways
Monday 14th July 2014, 22:08
I've got the week to convince the Mrs to let me set the slowest time of the day in the 460T...

That's if she'll even let me attend!

Does look epic :D

t5 pete
Monday 14th July 2014, 22:10
Beer o'clock time best get looking into buying another tent best have booked good weather Jimbob

stribo
Monday 14th July 2014, 22:47
Sorry guys i might not make it down there now..went through some water before and got this message. now the awd isnt working again.if by magic it is sorted by sunday ill see you there

It might just be some crud in an ABS sensor, we get the same message every now and again, doesn't last long.

faRRow85
Monday 14th July 2014, 22:54
It might just be some crud in an ABS sensor, we get the same message every now and again, doesn't last long.

I hope so.i might have been a little rough with the drivers front sensor last week when taking it off.ill try make it down.may insure the c70 for the weekend if I have avaliable funds.it needs a run out

Wobbly Dave
Monday 14th July 2014, 23:17
I have spare ABS sensors BTW. I can bring them with me? They are from 99 C70 so I don't know if they are different.

faRRow85
Tuesday 15th July 2014, 00:12
Thanks for the offer dave.ill remove and clean all the sensors tomorrow hopefully that will work so long as it dosnt need plugging in to remove a code.i do have my c70 I can take a part for now off if it fits.

t5 pete
Tuesday 15th July 2014, 20:26
Is there there owt you need briging for sat nite ive got that big light is some one has a invertor

stribo
Tuesday 15th July 2014, 20:29
Weather doesn't look good, has anyone seen an optimistic forecast?

t5 pete
Tuesday 15th July 2014, 20:33
Take more than rain to put us off

stribo
Tuesday 15th July 2014, 20:43
Take more than rain to put us off

But it'll only take rain to stop us running. :(

Jamest5r
Tuesday 15th July 2014, 20:46
Have faith lads it's not rained round here on a weekend for a couple of months :)

martin_r_smith
Tuesday 15th July 2014, 21:00
I looked earlier and it seems from 21.00 on Saturday we might get a bit but then fairly dry.

The Flying Moose
Tuesday 15th July 2014, 21:50
Well, I'm all sorted, beer bought, Saturday off, Sunday off in Lieu...cant wait! :)

Claymore ill bring your bumper plus a load of other Volvo type freebies that the garage needs rid of.

MoleT-5R
Tuesday 15th July 2014, 23:52
Is there there owt you need briging for sat nite ive got that big light is some one has a invertor

I'll have an inverter with me and couple of other bits, just hope the weather holds, we've never had bad weather when we've been before, always been luck I guess

t5 pete
Tuesday 15th July 2014, 23:54
Awesome surly the weather cannot be any worse that last York meet lol also using a tent this time was way too cold in the van

MoleT-5R
Wednesday 16th July 2014, 00:03
Awesome surly the weather cannot be any worse that last York meet lol also using a tent this time was way too cold in the van

you right there and we have the sides and doors for the event shelter now, so that should keep the rain away, even have a bit of york firewood left over from the Evo do ..!!

t5 pete
Wednesday 16th July 2014, 00:09
Well thats us all set up for the night

MoleT-5R
Wednesday 16th July 2014, 00:12
Well thats us all set up for the night

well, we need to be comfortable and the sides make an amazing difference allowing us the get out of the wind if its a bit blowy and its alot warmer too

siamblue
Wednesday 16th July 2014, 17:15
Can't go now guys sorry,burnt my clutch out..

martin_r_smith
Wednesday 16th July 2014, 21:50
The weather looks a little moist on Saturday now but all good for Sunday.

faRRow85
Wednesday 16th July 2014, 22:30
If you see a s60 with a glowing dashboard sunday morning thatll be me.ill look out for a big pile of empty bottles.

Wobbly Dave
Wednesday 16th July 2014, 22:59
really looking fwd to Sunday - mixture of nervous anticipation and excitement.

WOODY T5
Wednesday 16th July 2014, 23:19
Me too dave 1 on 1

Wobbly Dave
Wednesday 16th July 2014, 23:45
Mano-e-mano!

martin_r_smith
Thursday 17th July 2014, 22:25
What time are folks getting there Saturday?

stribo
Thursday 17th July 2014, 23:48
About 9.30, so we've got time for scrutineering before kick off at 10. :D Still undecided which car to bring, C70, or Soarer. C70 will be quicker, Soarer will be easier as auto, though I doubt it'll get into the 14s, it'll sound the part. Anyway, C70 hasd its MOT on Saturday, so if it fails, there won't be a choice.

t5 pete
Thursday 17th July 2014, 23:59
About 9.30, so we've got time for scrutineering before kick off at 10. :D Still undecided which car to bring, C70, or Soarer. C70 will be quicker, Soarer will be easier as auto, though I doubt it'll get into the 14s, it'll sound the part. Anyway, C70 hasd its MOT on Saturday, so if it fails, there won't be a choice.

Are you meaning that time on the sunday as I think others are only racing on sunday

stribo
Friday 18th July 2014, 00:01
Are you meaning that time on the sunday as I think others are only racing on sunday

Yeah, sorry, that's on the Sunday, we're not camping.

The Flying Moose
Friday 18th July 2014, 00:39
Are you meaning that time on the sunday as I think others are only racing on sunday

Some of us are not racing at all ;) Just here for the piss up!

What time are the happy campers planning on arriving? Has anyone got a BBQ? I'm happy to bring along a selection of grub etc.

Wobbly Dave
Friday 18th July 2014, 00:47
I will ask Ellen if I am allowed to come for the BBQ etc but I fancy it will be a pretty long shot.

martin_r_smith
Friday 18th July 2014, 06:53
Some of us are not racing at all ;) Just here for the piss up!

What time are the happy campers planning on arriving? Has anyone got a BBQ? I'm happy to bring along a selection of grub etc.

Same reason I'm coming lol.

Can't help with the bbq but again I can bring grub and of course beers.

martin_r_smith
Friday 18th July 2014, 09:50
I've got the bbq problem sorted, work has big old unit which will double as a fire pit type thing afterwards too.

If we don't need it however let me know is its a heavy beast to lift lol.

T5frankie
Friday 18th July 2014, 10:10
Don't think I can afford this hard pushed to find at least a oner when off on holiday next week

Wobbly Dave
Friday 18th July 2014, 12:04
I am allowed to come so will bring a BBQ & fuel to run it. I am therefore thinking that you lot can provide the food?

T5frankie
Friday 18th July 2014, 13:23
thunderstorm predicted at 11am on sunday lol

http://www.accuweather.com/en/gb/stratford-upon-avon/cv37-6/hourly-weather-forecast/326244?hour=57

Wobbly Dave
Friday 18th July 2014, 14:31
Key will be to get the runs in earlier rather than later.

stribo
Friday 18th July 2014, 14:44
Key will be to get the runs in earlier rather than later.

I'm not bothered, the R will do the same time wet or dry, probably better in the wet. :D

T5frankie
Friday 18th July 2014, 14:54
I'm not bothered, the R will do the same time wet or dry, probably better in the wet. :D

you wont get a run before 11 am, never had when i.ve been there, also that track wont run unless bone dry, and they will take hours to dry it

MoleT-5R
Friday 18th July 2014, 15:14
I'm still watching the weather on this one Saturday night isn't looking to clever but sunday is looking promising up till 4pm, will be there saturday night with wood, fire pit and shelter

stribo
Friday 18th July 2014, 15:32
you wont get a run before 11 am, never had when i.ve been there, also that track wont run unless bone dry, and they will take hours to dry it

We've run at 10 , and driven back round and run again, last time we went we got 19 runs each.

T5frankie
Friday 18th July 2014, 15:46
We've run at 10 , and driven back round and run again, last time we went we got 19 runs each.

not if its wet from the night before

stribo
Friday 18th July 2014, 15:55
not if its wet from the night before

Let's hope they have driers.

claymore
Friday 18th July 2014, 16:29
Has anyone got a good condition grille slash they can bring me? Or the whole grille maybe as long as it's cheap! ;)

Do you still need a grill?, if so I've got one in the car.

martin_r_smith
Friday 18th July 2014, 16:48
Do you still need a grill?, if so I've got one in the car.

Yes! If the emblem is in good nick that is as mine looks a bit poor.

So I don't need to bring my bbq/griddle/fire pit then??

I shall bring fuel and food if that's the case.

Jamest5r
Friday 18th July 2014, 18:17
I am allowed to come so will bring a BBQ & fuel to run it. I am therefore thinking that you lot can provide the food?

I'll feed you Dave what you want?, at the moment it's spicy chicken wings and chicken breast with peppers and onion on skewers plus salad

Jamest5r
Friday 18th July 2014, 18:30
Fresh trout also now on the menu if anyone fancies, fresh caught by me today :)

http://i790.photobucket.com/albums/yy185/jamesclancy/DSC_0983_zpsxvkb5ylh.jpg (http://s790.photobucket.com/user/jamesclancy/media/DSC_0983_zpsxvkb5ylh.jpg.html)

http://i790.photobucket.com/albums/yy185/jamesclancy/DSC_0984_zpsnnngkbgh.jpg (http://s790.photobucket.com/user/jamesclancy/media/DSC_0984_zpsnnngkbgh.jpg.html)

http://i790.photobucket.com/albums/yy185/jamesclancy/DSC_0985_zpsqm3shvee.jpg (http://s790.photobucket.com/user/jamesclancy/media/DSC_0985_zpsqm3shvee.jpg.html)

Doingitsideways
Friday 18th July 2014, 21:49
Fresh trout also now on the menu if anyone fancies, fresh caught by me today :)

http://i790.photobucket.com/albums/yy185/jamesclancy/DSC_0983_zpsxvkb5ylh.jpg (http://s790.photobucket.com/user/jamesclancy/media/DSC_0983_zpsxvkb5ylh.jpg.html)

http://i790.photobucket.com/albums/yy185/jamesclancy/DSC_0984_zpsnnngkbgh.jpg (http://s790.photobucket.com/user/jamesclancy/media/DSC_0984_zpsnnngkbgh.jpg.html)

http://i790.photobucket.com/albums/yy185/jamesclancy/DSC_0985_zpsqm3shvee.jpg (http://s790.photobucket.com/user/jamesclancy/media/DSC_0985_zpsqm3shvee.jpg.html)

Do you ever do any work Jim?? ;)

Jamest5r
Friday 18th July 2014, 21:54
Do you ever do any work Jim?? ;)

Unfortunately about 60 hrs a week, this was a once a year trip I do with my old man :)

t5 pete
Friday 18th July 2014, 22:18
Humm something smells fishy lol
Is there any thing I need to bring
check list
Big light 240v need invertor or alike
Long reach 1/4" sockets for jim bob
Can we have a fire at avon?
And most of all beer wine and baileys

smithy
Friday 18th July 2014, 22:22
Fresh trout also now on the menu if anyone fancies, fresh caught by me today :)

http://i790.photobucket.com/albums/yy185/jamesclancy/DSC_0983_zpsxvkb5ylh.jpg (http://s790.photobucket.com/user/jamesclancy/media/DSC_0983_zpsxvkb5ylh.jpg.html)

http://i790.photobucket.com/albums/yy185/jamesclancy/DSC_0984_zpsnnngkbgh.jpg (http://s790.photobucket.com/user/jamesclancy/media/DSC_0984_zpsnnngkbgh.jpg.html)

http://i790.photobucket.com/albums/yy185/jamesclancy/DSC_0985_zpsqm3shvee.jpg (http://s790.photobucket.com/user/jamesclancy/media/DSC_0985_zpsqm3shvee.jpg.html)

You have grown your hair Jim and I didn't know you was into dresses lol

The Flying Moose
Saturday 19th July 2014, 02:42
I'll feed you Dave what you want?, at the moment it's spicy chicken wings and chicken breast with peppers and onion on skewers plus salad

Lovely job, ill bring along some sausages, burgers etc...

What time are the campers arriving?

martin_r_smith
Saturday 19th July 2014, 05:57
I'll add to the sausage and burger fest, I don't think we'll go hungry!

Time wise I think I'll get there for 1 or 2.

MoleT-5R
Saturday 19th July 2014, 07:19
Humm something smells fishy lol
Is there any thing I need to bring
check list
Big light 240v need invertor or alike
Long reach 1/4" sockets for jim bob
Can we have a fire at avon?
And most of all beer wine and baileys

I have invertor, shelter, firepit and wood sorted matey


Lovely job, ill bring along some sausages, burgers etc...

What time are the campers arriving?

I'm aiming at 5.30-6 ish


I'll add to the sausage and burger fest, I don't think we'll go hungry!

Time wise I think I'll get there for 1 or 2.

If your after 5.30-6 ish then you should only need to pay sundays entry fee, if you let them know that your with the volvo crowd, one of the top bods there is checking with the gate, I should know for sure by mid day when I get up and will post up here his confirmation on the entry price


right off to bed now, after a long hot busy night, see you all later

LiamT4
Saturday 19th July 2014, 11:45
Weathers looking a bit dodgy and i've been away this week and just want to sleep in my own bed. I'll be seeing you all in the morning though, weather looks ok for tomorrow.

MoleT-5R
Saturday 19th July 2014, 13:13
I'm back, 4 hours kip, Jerry as seen the gate message but has not responded yet, will keep you posted folks

stribo
Saturday 19th July 2014, 13:54
Tomorrow's starting to look doubtful for us, took the Soarer for new front tyres this morning, and all bar one of the soft as ££££ tuners nuts that were on the n/s stripped, making for an interesting journey home, and the C70 has just failed its M.O.T on front brakes, and bloody number plates, because the lettering is 3D which is no longer allowed. :wallbash: Going to try and source some wheel nuts for the Soarer this afternoon.

T5frankie
Saturday 19th July 2014, 13:56
Tomorrow's starting to look doubtful for us, took the Soarer for new front tyres this morning, and all bar one of the soft as ££££ tuners nuts that were on the n/s stripped, making for an interesting journey home, and the C70 has just failed its M.O.T on front brakes, and bloody number plates, because the lettering is 3D which is no longer allowed. :wallbash: Going to try and source some wheel nuts for the Soarer this afternoon.

why not bring your fastest car??

stribo
Saturday 19th July 2014, 13:59
Rachel would be driving that, we want to take 2 cars, and the S70 isn't an option. :P

T5frankie
Saturday 19th July 2014, 14:08
Rachel would be driving that, we want to take 2 cars, and the S70 isn't an option. :P

can you not sit in a car together then? you would rather not come than share a car?

stribo
Saturday 19th July 2014, 14:12
can you not sit in a car together then? you would rather not come than share a car?

If like last time the club went, we can only get 5 runs in between us, that's £10 a run, plus we're not good at watching. ;)

T5frankie
Saturday 19th July 2014, 14:19
If like last time the club went, we can only get 5 runs in between us, that's £10 a run, plus we're not good at watching. ;)

i haven't run since last year at pod

martin_r_smith
Saturday 19th July 2014, 14:36
All dry here at the moment!

MoleT-5R
Saturday 19th July 2014, 14:58
Leaving now see you all soon folks.

martin_r_smith
Saturday 19th July 2014, 15:25
Well it was dry

stribo
Saturday 19th July 2014, 18:54
Soarer sorted (fingers crossed) so we'll see you tomorrow all being well. You'll hear us coming. :D

Doingitsideways
Saturday 19th July 2014, 19:50
Gutted I couldn't come in the end :(

Have to see if I'm allowed to come along to one soon!

faRRow85
Saturday 19th July 2014, 20:00
Clean car and a full tank of fuel ready for the journey in the morning.hope the weather doesn't dissapoint.

Jamest5r
Saturday 19th July 2014, 20:21
Lovely weather :)

Had no rain at all

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Jamest5r
Saturday 19th July 2014, 20:23
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smithy
Saturday 19th July 2014, 20:40
Shame I couldn't come have to work

T5frankie
Saturday 19th July 2014, 20:45
2 cars there jim?

Jamest5r
Saturday 19th July 2014, 20:48
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Jamest5r
Saturday 19th July 2014, 20:49
2 cars there jim?

Yep, lady friend running in ladies that launch tomorrow :)

V70 Graham
Saturday 19th July 2014, 21:34
We'll be there....not running but hopefully get to take some piccy's and catch up with you all.

Jamest5r
Saturday 19th July 2014, 21:43
Wobbly with a blue light on his head, we're wetting the babies heads could be a long night :)

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stribo
Saturday 19th July 2014, 23:07
Wobbly with a blue light on his head, we're wetting the babies heads could be a long night :)

http://i790.photobucket.com/albums/yy185/jamesclancy/DSC_0999_zpsu9hmow14.jpg (http://s790.photobucket.com/user/jamesclancy/media/DSC_0999_zpsu9hmow14.jpg.html)

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That's just going to get messy, still, makes it easier to beat you if you're hungover. ;)

abdul
Saturday 19th July 2014, 23:21
Enjoy the night

Jamest5r
Saturday 19th July 2014, 23:27
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Jamest5r
Saturday 19th July 2014, 23:52
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stribo
Sunday 20th July 2014, 00:20
Time for bed for me, I'm going to be tired tomorrow. :(

martin_r_smith
Sunday 20th July 2014, 01:20
Time for bed for me, I'm going to be tired tomorrow. :(

Your not the only one!

Jamest5r
Sunday 20th July 2014, 01:58
Oh yes :) think we're nearly there with Dave :)

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Jamest5r
Sunday 20th July 2014, 02:57
Done :)

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t5 pete
Sunday 20th July 2014, 02:58
Still there wobblys retired

WOODY T5
Sunday 20th July 2014, 08:07
Carnt make this now sorry peeps have a great day don't forget the vids and pics

Jamest5r
Sunday 20th July 2014, 15:51
Another gearbox bits the dust.....

stribo
Sunday 20th July 2014, 16:56
I did notice you were having problems with gear changes.

T5frankie
Sunday 20th July 2014, 17:53
another great day, great weather after the bull££££ bbc weather site, i took the missus car and managed 3 runs of which my best was 15.46, not bad for pretty much standard, although only a 2.5 60ft so low 15's could of been had with a better start, but as jim got all selfish and spread half his gearbox down the track we decided to call it a day, no more fwd racing for me, time to tune the 740

V70 Graham
Sunday 20th July 2014, 17:55
Had a great day catching up with some good friends and we totally enjoyed the racing, here's some pic's.....

WD wondering how he's ever going to get near Deans time !

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y183/graham1326/P1000473_zps28d2478d.jpg (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/graham1326/media/P1000473_zps28d2478d.jpg.html)

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V70 Graham
Sunday 20th July 2014, 17:56
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T5frankie
Sunday 20th July 2014, 17:56
Had a great day catching up with some good friends and we totally enjoyed the racing, here's some pic's.....

WD wondering how he's ever going to get near Deans time !

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y183/graham1326/P1000473_zps28d2478d.jpg (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/graham1326/media/P1000473_zps28d2478d.jpg.html)

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y183/graham1326/P1000476_zps68ac3f3c.jpg (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/graham1326/media/P1000476_zps68ac3f3c.jpg.html)

didnt even see you graham

V70 Graham
Sunday 20th July 2014, 17:57
The VPCUK stare out contest was in full swing.....

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V70 Graham
Sunday 20th July 2014, 17:58
Emlyn trying to buy Frankie's V70R from him.....unsuccessfully !

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y183/graham1326/P1000493_zps0c8ddd3d.jpg (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/graham1326/media/P1000493_zps0c8ddd3d.jpg.html)

V70 Graham
Sunday 20th July 2014, 18:00
Jim being cool, Emlyn being.....Emlyn lol

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ExternalError
Sunday 20th July 2014, 18:00
shame i couldnt come looked like a good day but the cars chewing another spring seat/strut mount and didnt want to aggravate it, goona look at my options and see if I can get some bc coilovers with some overtime joys and sorrows of modified cars 2 steps forward 1 back

V70 Graham
Sunday 20th July 2014, 18:01
"I must wait for the Green light"

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V70 Graham
Sunday 20th July 2014, 18:02
didnt even see you graham

Sorry mate, we were up in the stands, didn't get a chance to pop down to say 'hi'

V70 Graham
Sunday 20th July 2014, 18:03
Rachel showing how it's done.....

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y183/graham1326/P1000496_zps4e012cc0.jpg (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/graham1326/media/P1000496_zps4e012cc0.jpg.html)

merc85
Sunday 20th July 2014, 18:37
any times? lol

claymore
Sunday 20th July 2014, 18:38
any times? lol
15.2 is the new 14.7 :)

T5frankie
Sunday 20th July 2014, 18:44
dave got a PB

stribo
Sunday 20th July 2014, 18:56
16.1 for the Soarer, 14.1 for the R.

claymore
Sunday 20th July 2014, 18:57
I might have got a 14.6 if my boost pipe hadn't blown off.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TyMXZYM9Z4M&feature=youtu.be

T5frankie
Sunday 20th July 2014, 19:02
16.1 for the Soarer, 14.1 for the R.

was the soarer a diesel?

Doingitsideways
Sunday 20th July 2014, 19:29
was the soarer a diesel?

Or going backwards?? ;)

merc85
Sunday 20th July 2014, 19:32
was the soarer a diesel?

4.0 v8 i think

stribo
Sunday 20th July 2014, 19:35
was the soarer a diesel?

I could ask the same question of your V70R, nearly a second behind my hairdressers car.:P The problems with the Soarer, are it's auto, it's not that powerful (256 BHP new), and it's bloody heavy. I knew it wouldn't be that quick, but thought it was better to take it than sit it out.

stribo
Sunday 20th July 2014, 19:36
4.0 v8 i think

Yep, 4L V8 32 valve, but it's still a late 80s/ early 90's engine, so not that advanced.

smithy
Sunday 20th July 2014, 19:51
It sounded good though

merc85
Sunday 20th July 2014, 19:54
Gonna av to get my Cdi on the strip lol, Drag racing tractor style pmsl

stribo
Sunday 20th July 2014, 20:06
Gonna av to get my Cdi on the strip lol, Drag racing tractor style pmsl

Haha, yeah we could have a competition to see who gets the slowest time. ;)

stribo
Sunday 20th July 2014, 20:07
It sounded good though

It certainly did mate, turned plenty of heads, were you there?

Doingitsideways
Sunday 20th July 2014, 20:19
Gonna av to get my Cdi on the strip lol, Drag racing tractor style pmsl


Haha, yeah we could have a competition to see who gets the slowest time. ;)

Ha ha ha...

I'll have to bring my diesel 960 for the shootout.

2.4l straight-6 VW lump, mechanically injected, old skool diesel, with a Garrett T3 hanging off the side.
122 rampaging german horses at 7psi when new, boost upped to 18psi, running on chip fat, so probably about 125 now! Lol

I want that crown!! ;)

T5frankie
Sunday 20th July 2014, 20:26
I could ask the same question of your V70R, nearly a second behind my hairdressers car.:P The problems with the Soarer, are it's auto, it's not that powerful (256 BHP new), and it's bloody heavy. I knew it wouldn't be that quick, but thought it was better to take it than sit it out.

i could of got low 15's not bad for 14psi boost and a baby seat lol

stribo
Sunday 20th July 2014, 20:36
Haha, yeah we used to get a few raised eyebrows when we left the baby seat in the R on the strip, even took around Castle Combe with the seat, and one of Charlie's cuddly toys strapped in. :D

T5frankie
Sunday 20th July 2014, 20:38
i could of put my forge unos on, but it was just a bit of fun today, i didnt want to break the missus' car lol, i reckon my c6 would have given the soarer a good run today

stribo
Sunday 20th July 2014, 20:53
i could of put my forge unos on, but it was just a bit of fun today, i didnt want to break the missus' car lol, i reckon my c6 would have given the soarer a good run today

You should have brought it, hopefully next time I race I'll be in the C70 with a 18t. :)

T5frankie
Sunday 20th July 2014, 20:54
You should have brought it, hopefully next time I race I'll be in the C70 with a 18t. :)

can you remember one single 18t'd powered car that has produced good times?

stribo
Sunday 20th July 2014, 21:06
Depends what you call a good time. If I can get a 14.55 with a 16t and a bleed valve, I'll be hoping for low 14s with 18t japanifold Ferrita dp with sports cat, and rip kit.

T5frankie
Sunday 20th July 2014, 21:10
Depends what you call a good time. If I can get a 14.55 with a 16t and a bleed valve, I'll be hoping for low 14s with 18t japanifold Ferrita dp with sports cat, and rip kit.

the 18t works better higher up, be better at a half mile race i reckon, who has 18t's? neal, claymore, me, gavs old car, my old 850r, all not very good times at the quarter mile

oh and remaps are ££££ when racing compared to mbc's

stribo
Sunday 20th July 2014, 21:13
the 18t works better higher up, be better at a half mile race i reckon, who has 18t's? neal, claymore, me, gavs old car, my old 850r, all not very good times at the quarter mile

oh and remaps are ££££ when racing compared to mbc's

Maybe it's the drivers, not the cars. :hidesbehi

Oh and how many engines have you killed with a MBC? ;)

claymore
Sunday 20th July 2014, 21:17
Maybe it's the drivers, not the cars. :hidesbehi

Oh and how many engines have you killed with a MBC? ;)

Definitely in my case :)

martin_r_smith
Sunday 20th July 2014, 21:33
Just want to say thank you to everyone for a cracking weekend! Good to meet you all and have some proper laughs, especially wobbly "through the hoop" Dave lol. I can't wait for the evidence of us ravers to come out.

V70 Graham
Sunday 20th July 2014, 21:34
I have been told there is a video which will be uploaded.

martin_r_smith
Sunday 20th July 2014, 21:39
I have been told there is a video which will be uploaded.

I've got a good video myself but I'm waiting to see what gets uploaded first lol

t5 pete
Sunday 20th July 2014, 21:40
Totally awesome meet and what a fantastic venue this really does need to be attended by more the night before is fantastic and what a food selection we all had from chicken to stake to pork to gammon to burgers to sausages to chicken squires and the best of all a huge fresh trout to finish off.
The company was brilliant every one got along shared food drink etc just the way it should be.
Awesome weekend thank you

The Flying Moose
Sunday 20th July 2014, 21:57
Just got back, what a bloody drive! Ironically bumped into my neighbor on the A14 too!

Absolutely epic weekend, thanks for allowing an "outsider" back in! :)

I look forward to seeing the carnage that was, certainly drank enough ale and ate enough to feed the masses between us!

I shall leave you with this video of Wobbly Dancing and a rather strange conversation in the background about "spit roasting" mother in laws?!?!?!

Photos to come...


http://youtu.be/ScKbwy6xKPY

LiamT4
Sunday 20th July 2014, 21:59
Think thats twice now i've missed a good night because of supposedly bad weather.

Bloody hell james, another gearbox..........you'll be getting a reputation soon ;)

stribo
Sunday 20th July 2014, 22:01
Just want to say thank you to everyone for a cracking weekend! Good to meet you all and have some proper laughs, especially wobbly "through the hoop" Dave lol. I can't wait for the evidence of us ravers to come out.

Sorry I never got to see you mate, catch up with you next time.

The Flying Moose
Sunday 20th July 2014, 22:11
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Nealevo
Monday 21st July 2014, 07:38
What a fab day, great company as always and the weather wasnt too shabby. Thanks to everyone who came and shared a few laughs, (mainly at jims explosion) some great cars on display as always, i cant wait for the next get together at Retro Rides

MoleT-5R
Monday 21st July 2014, 12:28
Fantastic weekend, amazing weather ( not that the forecast looked too good before we left ), super company that never fails to entertain, good to see some new faces too, great mixure of cars running on the sunday, mk1 escorts putting our volvo times to shame and a very nice mk1 fiesta with rwd scoobie power running low 10's, pic's and 'the Vid' currently uploading, so I will drag in some good ones and the rest will be on flickr for all to browse.

Wobbly Dave
Monday 21st July 2014, 14:13
:stupid:

I had a great time & whilst the challenge to beat Dean's 13.3 did not fall my way, there was so much more that was great. I especially enjoyed the BBQ food courtesy of Paula & Pete. The homemade chilli jam was lovely, as were the kebabs. Little did I realise what we were expectling later. That trout! Blimey if that was the caught one then I can only imagine the scale of the one that got away.

The late night dancing lesson wasn't half bad either - plus the fact that the old skool Ford peeps blamed the FTO group for all the noise. Speaking of which, thanks also to Emlyn for the blue light loan. We will not be out-done or out-flashed by a bunch of jap-crap LOL.

I will dig out the pics later.

As for the performance. Can't really complain. I did a PB - 13.76 @109.58. Still a way to go get into the 12s & with family responsibilities I guess it will probably stay like this now for the rest of the year.

T5RatherAmusin
Monday 21st July 2014, 14:41
what width tyres you run on the strip then dave?

Wobbly Dave
Monday 21st July 2014, 15:10
Running slicks which I believe are 7.5 inches wide. I didn't get chance to fully prepare them.

T5RatherAmusin
Monday 21st July 2014, 16:30
you may get a better time down on road tyres tbh. theyr quite skinny too...

T5frankie
Monday 21st July 2014, 16:34
you may get a better time down on road tyres tbh. theyr quite skinny too...

we did say

Wobbly Dave
Monday 21st July 2014, 17:02
I think the 29 degree ambient and the lack of practice had me. I had relatively poor 2.31 second 60ft times and they certainly didn't help things as it got hotter.

T5frankie
Monday 21st July 2014, 17:06
I think the 29 degree ambient and the lack of practice had me. I had relatively poor 2.31 second 60ft times and they certainly didn't help things as it got hotter.

better than my 2.51

Jamest5r
Monday 21st July 2014, 20:49
Please have appreciation for the funniest video you are gonna see on here this year..... I have not that much of a laugh in a long time, top group of people having a top laugh, Wobbly you are a legend mate :)

Vpc rave:
http://youtu.be/Zz1t-H8RN7M

V70 Graham
Monday 21st July 2014, 20:58
Body roll.....more like a sausage roll lol

Was very funny though.

WOODY T5
Monday 21st July 2014, 20:59
better than my 2.51still not as good as 2.2 tho

Jamest5r
Monday 21st July 2014, 21:05
still not as good as 2.2 tho

I got 2.2 on my last run :)

WOODY T5
Monday 21st July 2014, 21:05
Please have appreciation for the funniest video you are gonna see on here this year..... I have not that much of a laugh in a long time, top group of people having a top laugh, Wobbly you are a legend mate :)

Vpc rave:
http://youtu.be/Zz1t-H8RN7Mbetter then watching benefits street that bloody brill

WOODY T5
Monday 21st July 2014, 21:06
I got 2.2 on my last run :)we'll done just need to get the rest of it ;)

Nealevo
Monday 21st July 2014, 21:09
I got 2.2 on my last run :)

yeah and that ended well..... 64sec 21mph terminal

t5 pete
Monday 21st July 2014, 21:11
Quality

T5frankie
Monday 21st July 2014, 21:13
These Yanks are getting 2.0 60fts

stribo
Monday 21st July 2014, 21:19
still not as good as 2.2 tho


I got 2.2 on my last run :)

I got a 2.2 in the R, but only a 14.1, need more power. ;)

Doingitsideways
Monday 21st July 2014, 21:26
Vpc rave:
http://youtu.be/Zz1t-H8RN7M

That is pure class!

Pmsl!! :D

Can see now how the triplets came about! ;)

Wobbly Dave
Monday 21st July 2014, 22:35
Sorry but I was intolerably worried about this going on youtube - however having seen it, it was pretty funny. Showed the wife too - she LHFAO'd

smithy
Monday 21st July 2014, 22:50
Please have appreciation for the funniest video you are gonna see on here this year..... I have not that much of a laugh in a long time, top group of people having a top laugh, Wobbly you are a legend mate :)

Vpc rave:
http://youtu.be/Zz1t-H8RN7M

That is really funny pmsl

Wobbly Dave
Monday 21st July 2014, 23:39
Call me paranoid but I get the feeling that people don't reckon much to my 13.7, like it was a bit poor for the spec?

MoleT-5R
Monday 21st July 2014, 23:56
Call me paranoid but I get the feeling that people don't reckon much to my 13.7, like it was a bit poor for the spec?

From what I have seen at Avon and done at york this year no body is doing very well to be fair, we have all struggled with trying to get the times down. It's going to take a fair few runs before you get the best time you can out of the car, your PB should be enough encouragement to keep going as it proves your moving in the right direction, it's practice you need now, to find that sweet spot in your launch and the times will follow, so chin up mate your getting there, plus Betsy looked good and sounded great.

stribo
Tuesday 22nd July 2014, 07:03
Call me paranoid but I get the feeling that people don't reckon much to my 13.7, like it was a bit poor for the spec?

With all the time and money you've spent on your car, are you happy with 13.7?

WOODY T5
Tuesday 22nd July 2014, 10:01
Well i think u done good there dave with all that beer inside you tho ;) 13.7 on the first going well done

LiamT4
Tuesday 22nd July 2014, 10:09
Just need to get it off the line better dave. If you can get a 2.2 then you'll be doing 13.4s, its just practice.

The car certainly does shift once its going, from where i was it seemed to be accelerating much faster on the 2nd half than any other volvo there.

V70 Graham
Tuesday 22nd July 2014, 10:11
The car certainly does shift once its going, from where i was it seemed to be accelerating much faster on the 2nd half than any other volvo there.

That's exactly what I was thinking.

Wobbly Dave
Tuesday 22nd July 2014, 10:51
With all the time and money you've spent on your car, are you happy with 13.7?

If I felt that was the best it could ever be then probably not. However with the lack of practice & a hangover then I think I can live with it for now.

The irony of Pedro thanking you for your post is not lost on me.

p fandango
Tuesday 22nd July 2014, 10:56
The irony of Pedro thanking you for your post is not lost on me.
i could of posted up myself, but it probably wouldn't of been as subtly put

as i have now posted, i'm guessing slicks & non-road legal spec are being allowed to mix on the 1/4times thread

Wobbly Dave
Tuesday 22nd July 2014, 10:57
Just need to get it off the line better dave. If you can get a 2.2 then you'll be doing 13.4s, its just practice.

The car certainly does shift once its going, from where i was it seemed to be accelerating much faster on the 2nd half than any other volvo there.

I also think fully adjustable suspension wouldn't hurt.

LiamT4
Tuesday 22nd July 2014, 11:02
From what i've seen, on a roll, its a seriously quick car. I'd of though on a motorway slip road, it would surprise a lot of people.

You need a day when its not busy, so you can get a lot runs in. Having to wait 30mins between runs does not help.

T5RatherAmusin
Tuesday 22nd July 2014, 11:07
i bet if you put the like of jag penta wheels up front on 255s youll get the time your looking for...

Wobbly Dave
Tuesday 22nd July 2014, 11:12
i could of posted up myself, but it probably wouldn't of been as subtly put


BTW no ground rules have ever been agreed or discussed, other than having a car to actually do a time in (but that is more implied than agreed).

p fandango
Tuesday 22nd July 2014, 11:24
BTW no ground rules have ever been agreed or discussed, other than having a car to actually do a time in (but that is more implied than agreed).
i was going to do 2 times, one road legal for the thread & one with non-legal gadgets/slicks on

T5frankie
Tuesday 22nd July 2014, 13:06
I got 2.2 on my last run :)

i got a 2.2 on my 14.0 run still only 98mph, get the launch right and get your best time, and stribo you should be getting 1.9 60fts in a 4wd

T5frankie
Tuesday 22nd July 2014, 13:06
i was going to do 2 times, one road legal for the thread & one with non-legal gadgets/slicks on

is that a table just for yourself?

stribo
Tuesday 22nd July 2014, 13:07
i got a 2.2 on my 14.0 run still only 98mph, get the launch right and get your best time, and stribo you should be getting 1.9 60fts in a 4wd

Yes, but I value our clutch.;)

T5frankie
Tuesday 22nd July 2014, 13:08
Yes, but I value our clutch.;)

take no prisoners on the 1/4 mile mate, got to go for it

stribo
Tuesday 22nd July 2014, 13:14
i could of got low 15's not bad for 14psi boost and a baby seat lol


take no prisoners on the 1/4 mile mate, got to go for it

Looks like you should take your own advice. ;)

MoleT-5R
Tuesday 22nd July 2014, 13:30
Looks like you should take your own advice. ;)

has to be about the only time he's taken easy on a car on the 1/4, maybe his mrs has a bigger stick to beat him with now if he breaks her car.....lol