Well, up at 0545 dressed, bacon butties with Rachel and Steve, before heading round the M25 and up the M11 to meet up with a few more at McD's then into the queue to get into the Airfield at 0800
Weather held off and was actually quite warm when the sun came out, a good turnout from the VPCUK crowd, great seeing you again and also meeting up with some new faces.
Now for the pic's.....
Awesome pic's Graham For once i think my T5 looks ace
A few of the gang.....from l to r Relfski, stribo, V70 Graham, merc85, Kingsford G and t5steve
Great photos, and I'm glad that the weather was good for you.
[quote=merc85;513609]Awesome pic's Graham For once i think my T5 looks ace[/quote] Gav, you car DOES look ace, and today you proved it runs just as well, the smile on your face the whole day gave away the fact you had a whale of a time.....always a pleasure to hook up with you mate.
Looks like a good day..
Looks like you all had fun :-)
Look's like a great day and at least the weather held out for once, sorry couldnt be there finances just would'nt allow. Anymore 1/4mile times???
[quote=Jamest5r;513667]Look's like a great day and at least the weather held out for once, sorry couldnt be there finances just would'nt allow. Anymore 1/4mile times???[/quote] on the 1/4 mile leaderboard mate
Great day,grat meet,was nice to meet everyone ,met Frankie and Stribo for fist time in their nice looking and performing cars.Graham yr car lookes even better in flesh.The Flyingbricks dads car is a great looker.Very tired as nly had 3hours sleep last night.Here some of my pics,not the best but it is what it is.
We don`t know this guy,he just jumped in while I was taking the pic.
Stribo vs Merc85
Frankie vs firebird,not the best angle,sorry frankie.
Good running times from this diesel baby too.
[quote=Kingsford G;513673]Great day,grat meet,was nice to meet everyone ,met Frankie and Stribo for fist time in their nice looking and performing cars.Graham yr car lookes even better in flesh.The Flyingbricks dads car is a great looker.Very tired as nly had 3hours sleep last night.Here some of my pics,not the best but it is what it is.
We don`t know this guy,he just jumped in while I was taking the pic.
Stribo vs Merc85
Frankie vs firebird,not the best angle,sorry frankie.
Good running times from this diesel baby too.
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yeah and i battered that drag car and nearly beat that 911 turbo too
*ahem* that backside looking under the bonnet of MY car was in fact MEEEE lol i know you cant tell from that angle though hahahahahaha
[quote=t5frankie;513685]yeah and i battered that drag car and nearly beat that 911 turbo too[/quote] i reckon the bloke in the 911 went home and cried hahahaha coz he wasnt expecting that!!
[quote=theflyingbrick;513688]i reckon the bloke in the 911 went home and cried hahahaha coz he wasnt expecting that!![/quote] was alot closer than i thought only beat me by 2 car lengths and they are autos
[quote=t5frankie;513685]yeah and i battered that drag car and nearly beat that 911 turbo too[/quote] Well done mate.U`d have killed him if told yr car is an auto too lol
[quote=Kingsford G;513694]Well done mate.U`d have killed him if told yr car is an auto too lol[/quote] i would have battered him in my v70r which i would have remembered till the day i die lol
Videos coming up soon boys
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I think this Mr.Jeepers Creepers was the craziest thing on there lol
Sorry guys,videos r here http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/showthread.php?t=44836
Bloomin 'eck, just looked at meslf in the mirror, sunburnt AGAIN !
Plus due to my hayfever I had to keep the sunnies on all day.....what do I look like :mad111:
[quote=V70 Graham;513734]Bloomin 'eck, just looked at meslf in the mirror, sunburnt AGAIN !
Plus due to my hayfever I had to keep the sunnies on all day.....what do I look like :mad111:
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you dont realise how burnt you get over there,its so open and windy!!
looked a good day, some very nice looking volvos there.
my 1300 odd pics have been reviewed and are currently loading to fb this album 1 http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.3922407774351.163406.1104277063&type=3
great day out for all who attended.............frankie/stribo/gsxrboy was good to meet you all well done merc you nearly had that car care kit, would've made your car even shinier..........well done stribo for fastest volvo on the day, hope you like the kit
Wot nothing for the fastest Diesel...... Boooooo.....
[quote=BLACKDOG;513801]Wot nothing for the fastest Diesel...... Boooooo.....[/quote] i think the fastest diesel gave something to everyone else......................................A SHOCK...............well done mate but sorry only had 1 kit left
http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.3922659860653.163414.1104277063&type=3 album 2
Facebook link doesn't work for me. Could be because im not a member. But.....
worked for me...............very nice pics mate
I'll try a pc in the morning. On the mobile for the now.
[quote=BLACKDOG;513812]Facebook link doesn't work for me. Could be because im not a member. But.....[/quote] No did for me.
[quote=t5steve;513797]great day out for all who attended.............frankie/stribo/gsxrboy was good to meet you all well done merc you nearly had that car care kit, would've made your car even shinier..........well done stribo for fastest volvo on the day, hope you like the kit[/quote] Didnt fancy walking home lol, tbf i think a 14.4 would have been abit to much to ask from her, But wen the box is fitted we will see.
just realized they worked for me cos the wife is still logged onto facebook
[quote=merc85;513819]Didnt fancy walking home lol, tbf i think a 14.4 would have been abit to much to ask from her, But wen the box is fitted we will see.[/quote] fix box and buy these............then we'll show him http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DUNLOP-215-45R17-COMPETITION-SLICK-Partworn-tyres-X2-T5A-B-/300715078021?pt=UK_Cars_Tyres_RL&hash=item460403f185
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Oy... Keep that for the over 18's section!!
Nice pic's
looks like you lot had a good day, nice photos with some interesting machinery there
Looks like, once again, I missed a cracking day out. Nice cars there peeps. I'll see yall next time ;)
this should be the link to the vid where i got most of you guys in in one go :) http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=3925536332563¬if_t=video_processed
[quote=gsxrboy;513954]this should be the link to the vid where i got most of you guys in in one go :) http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=3925536332563¬if_t=video_processed [/quote] Pukka vid buddy Happy days
thats a great vid mate................vpcuk storm north weald
Can you the vid on here I'm not on facebook
[quote=smithy;514045]Can you the vid on here I'm not on facebook[/quote] Have u seen the ones I`ve uploaded?
[quote=Kingsford G;514055]Have u seen the ones I`ve uploaded?[/quote] Yes mate but I thought the was more that you put on facebook
[quote=smithy;514062]Yes mate but I thought the was more that you put on facebook[/quote] 3 races two our members.Merc85(855) beats Stribo(s60r) but later on Stribo leart the trick how to do it and had a very good kick off and time 14.4-nice car too.
[quote=Kingsford G;514067]3 races two our members.Merc85(855) beats Stribo(s60r) but later on Stribo leart the trick how to do it and had a very good kick off and time 14.4-nice car too.[/quote] merc only just beat me too lucky boy
[quote=t5frankie;514077]merc only just beat me too lucky boy[/quote] yep quite few times too lol
[quote=merc85;514079]yep quite few times too lol[/quote] i only had 4 runs launching at 3000 2500 2200 and 1800 which was the best rpms in the end now i know lol 14.9 in an auto is better than 14.8 in a manual lol
[quote=t5frankie;514082]i only had 4 runs launching at 3000 2500 2200 and 1800 which was the best rpms in the end now i know lol 14.9 in an auto is better than 14.8 in a manual lol[/quote] Dunno, about that bud, andysR done a 14.4 in his auto, so i think 14.9 aint that great for a auto lol,
here we go more pics and a couple of videos of mercs runs
links to 2 vids http://s1167.photobucket.com/albums/q634/angliamania/?action=view¤t=nw8.mp4 http://s1167.photobucket.com/albums/q634/angliamania/?action=view¤t=nw5.mp4 hope they work
[quote=merc85;514085]Dunno, about that bud, andysR done a 14.4 in his auto, so i think 14.9 aint that great for a auto lol,[/quote] alot lighter and hybrid turbo running 20 plus psi, 14.9 is good for an auto, that bloke in his standard 850r auto was getting 16.5's, once rolling it goes really well especially after 80
some great action shots.............well done
[quote=gsxrboy;514088]http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.3926526877326.163510.1104277063&type=1&aft=3926617679596&l=921a961837 3rd album[/quote] some great action shots.........well done mate
[quote=t5steve;514087]links to 2 vids http://s1167.photobucket.com/albums/q634/angliamania/?action=view¤t=nw8.mp4 http://s1167.photobucket.com/albums/q634/angliamania/?action=view¤t=nw5.mp4 hope they work[/quote] Awesome steve pmsl love it
[quote=smithy;514045]Can you the vid on here I'm not on facebook[/quote] get with the times fella :D http://s784.photobucket.com/albums/yy123/dunk1100/?action=view¤t=video-2012-06-17-11-01-12.mp4 try that :)
one of the togs on track took this (sorry..its the saab driver lol) https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150973341859450&set=a.10150973319079450.439737.310054054449&type=3&theater
[quote=gsxrboy;514113]one of the togs on track took this (sorry..its the saab driver lol) https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150973341859450&set=a.10150973319079450.439737.310054054449&type=3&theater[/quote] I bet that was u lol what a great quality pics real pro lol
[quote=t5steve;514087]links to 2 vids http://s1167.photobucket.com/albums/q634/angliamania/?action=view¤t=nw8.mp4 http://s1167.photobucket.com/albums/q634/angliamania/?action=view¤t=nw5.mp4 hope they work[/quote] I like how he said "Quick Volvo" lol made me feel proud for yr baby Gav.Frankie,yr car is good,don`t forget it needed pcv gone,pipes off etc.And it is a very good timing as u haven`t done much to it.Gav,Santa pod it is mate as u need to polish yr kick off skills and me to lern the tricks too.
[quote=Kingsford G;514193]I bet that was u lol what a great quality pics real pro lol[/quote] honestly, that was taken by a guy who has access inside the fencing and can get up close :)
[quote=gsxrboy;514273]honestly, that was taken by a guy who has access inside the fencing and can get up close :)[/quote] yes it was.....my brother will be pleased ;)
[quote=theflyingbrick;514338]yes it was.....my brother will be pleased ;)[/quote] It was yr bros saab doing a fat burn out wasn`t it lol
First 4 vids uploaded, more to follow ;) http://youtu.be/6TrwVVUvr8A http://youtu.be/3LVR_FHuzbo http://youtu.be/SfLdLrOUYqc http://youtu.be/dswWCs1YXA0
[quote=stribo;514375]First vid uploaded, more to follow ;) http://youtu.be/6TrwVVUvr8A[/quote] if you want alot of views change the title to the cars names, i.e volvo 850 t5 versus volvo s60r
Wasn't sure what Gav's Volvo was when I uploaded it. i.e T5 T5R 850R etc. Now edited.
[quote=stribo;514386]Wasn't sure what Gav's Volvo was when I uploaded it. i.e T5 T5R 850R etc.[/quote] just a t5 mate (a nice one) good to see gav on the track and finally see what his car went like against the old saffy after all the banter, point proved now lol, need to up your game gav if you wanna beat saffy 2 lol
[quote=stribo;514386]Wasn't sure what Gav's Volvo was when I uploaded it. i.e T5 T5R 850R etc.[/quote] t5 it is
[quote=t5frankie;514387]just a t5 mate (a nice one) good to see gav on the track and finally see what his car went like against the old saffy after all the banter, point proved now lol, need to up your game gav if you wanna beat saffy 2 lol[/quote] Hardly "just a T5" it had the legs on the R at top end, very impressive. :B_thumb:
[quote=stribo;514402]Hardly "just a T5" it had the legs on the R at top end, very impressive. :B_thumb:[/quote] i do remember telling you that s60'r's aint all that on the 1/4 especially terminal speed, that said i'd have a black one with orange interior tomorrow :smile:, and his is just a t5 cos it isnt an "R"
[quote=t5frankie;514403]i do remember telling you that s60'r's aint all that on the 1/4 especially terminal speed, that said i'd have a black one with orange interior tomorrow :smile:, and his is just a t5 cos it isnt an "R"[/quote] Well S60R's can still do a bit of Rice beating. ;) http://youtu.be/urpYRcgCW2k
[quote=stribo;514406]Well S60R's can still do a bit of Rice beating. ;) http://youtu.be/urpYRcgCW2k[/quote] he beat you by miles he got a 13.9 lol, he left later than you
[quote=t5frankie;514410]he beat you by miles he got a 13.9 lol, he left later than you[/quote] In drag racing it's the car that crosses the 1/4 first. ;)
[quote=stribo;514415]In drag racing it's the car that crosses the 1/4 first. ;)[/quote] no that's called a personal race, the time starts when your car moves, not when the light goes green, but i know what you mean its all in the race, did you see me nearly beating that 911 turbo on my last race? well chuffed
[quote=t5frankie;514387]just a t5 mate (a nice one) good to see gav on the track and finally see what his car went like against the old saffy after all the banter, point proved now lol, need to up your game gav if you wanna beat saffy 2 lol[/quote] Not a fare match frankie his 18t,hlm 304 and yr 19t custom,LSD.U shold get 14 or under from s70r wiv all those bits on and 2.0l box.
[quote=Kingsford G;514419]Not a fare match frankie his 18t,hlm 304 and yr 19t custom,LSD.U shold get 14 or under from s70r wiv all those bits on and 2.0l box.[/quote] i want 13.48 mate lol that 2.0 box though has no lsd remember, my v70r was alot heavier than a t5 remember too, chads v70r is running an 18t with over 300bhp
[quote=t5frankie;514417]no that's called a personal race, the time starts when your car moves, not when the light goes green, but i know what you mean its all in the race, did you see me nearly beating that 911 turbo on my last race? well chuffed[/quote] No mate, I missed it unfortunately, bet he wasn't happy. So, what you're saying is next time, don't worry about when I go, just get the launch right i.e. the green light means nothing, as long as I don't go before it.
[quote=stribo;514423]No mate, I missed it unfortunately, bet he wasn't happy. So, what you're saying is next time, don't worry about when I go, just get the launch right i.e. the green light means nothing, as long as I don't go before it.[/quote] if you want a good time go when you are ready, when you know everything is right with your revs and clutch etc you can leave 5 seconds after the green light has come on and still get your best time, but for me i love the race lol
[quote=t5frankie;514422]i want 13.48 mate lol that 2.0 box though has no lsd remember, my v70r was alot heavier than a t5 remember too, chads v70r is running an 18t with over 300bhp[/quote] 13.48 is poss mate wiv2.0l box just get a sticky fron tyres.Is chad running a custom map?Me and Gav gonna come to Santa pod one day,ust nned to sort our cars out.I wanna put my many on and a few twicks and dyno to c the diff first.
[quote=t5frankie;514426]if you want a good time go when you are ready, when you know everything is right with your revs and clutch etc you can leave 5 seconds after the green light has come on and still get your best time,[COLOR="Red"] but for me i love the race[/COLOR] lol[/quote] That's why I did it. :B_thumb:
[quote=Kingsford G;514427]13.48 is poss mate wiv2.0l box just get a sticky fron tyres.Is chad running a custom map?Me and Gav gonna come to Santa pod one day,ust nned to sort our cars out.I wanna put my many on and a few twicks and dyno to c the diff first.[/quote] wait till i get mine done then pop round mate for bacon sarnies then shoot over to the strip so i can blow you both away lol
Not sure who this is, maybe The Flying Brick's Dad.: http://youtu.be/urpYRcgCW2k
[quote=stribo;514447]Not sure who this is, maybe The Flying Brick's Dad.: http://youtu.be/urpYRcgCW2k[/quote] That was yr best run mate I watched that.
[quote=t5frankie;514433]wait till i get mine done then pop round mate for bacon sarnies then shoot over to the strip so i can blow you both away lol[/quote] Here comes old frankie lol shall I surrender now or fency a battle?lol:hail:
Pics from the day: http://s373.photobucket.com/albums/oo174/RSCougar/North%20Weald%2017th%20June%202012/
[quote=stribo;514447]Not sure who this is, maybe The Flying Brick's Dad.: http://youtu.be/urpYRcgCW2k[/quote] thats not bricks dad...................ITS YOU..............
B******s try this one: http://youtu.be/NN9Y4w6zV-4
[quote=stribo;514466]B******s try this one: http://youtu.be/NN9Y4w6zV-4[/quote] now that IS bricks dad................pmsl
[quote=stribo;514466]B******s try this one: http://youtu.be/NN9Y4w6zV-4[/quote] Really?.....Thats a bloody quick van lol
[quote=Kingsford G;514496]Really?.....Thats a bloody quick van lol[/quote] had a turbo petrol engine i could here the dump valve on it
Totally awesome vid's stribo, Was a great day, Glad my car survived it's thrashing lol
cant wait to do it again im hoping to pop the 14 second bracket next time ;)
[quote=theflyingbrick;514525]cant wait to do it again im hoping to pop the 14 second bracket next time ;)[/quote] Get some mods done mate.Was it totally standard at the time?
[quote=merc85;514509]Totally awesome vid's stribo, Was a great day, Glad my car survived it's thrashing lol[/quote] Your car did really well mate, and is really quick top end.
[quote=stribo;514570]Your car did really well mate, and is really quick top end.[/quote] I'd say middle of the range you wanna see Daves car or deans motors deans done a 13.49 in his t5 and Dave a 14.1
[quote=t5frankie;514582]I'd say middle of the range you wanna see Daves car or deans motors deans done a 13.49 in his t5 and Dave a 14.1[/quote] Thought he was talking about top end? not quater's What ever it was it was still quicker than you buddy on that track on that day lol It will be quicker than your's at santa pod to lol Like you said frankie , you gotta up your game mate
Sounds like a great day , defo try to get to the next one looks like some people need to be shown how its done lol
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=endscreen&NR=1&v=SfLdLrOUYqc in this vid whoever took it was behind me coz i'm the guy in grey in the way :D
[quote=merc85;514598]Thought he was talking about top end? not quater's What ever it was it was still quicker than you buddy on that track on that day lol It will be quicker than your's at santa pod to lol Like you said frankie , you gotta up your game mate[/quote] my engine is being started this weekend whoo hoo cant wait, instant 311 bhp cos its the same engine and same mods from my v70r so should do 13's in it
[quote=t5frankie;514611]my engine is being started this weekend whoo hoo cant wait, instant 311 bhp cos its the same engine and same mods from my v70r so should do 13's in it[/quote] Crack on rankie,u had to bend the rod to pull yr finger out to do it dint u?lol
[quote=Kingsford G;514620]Crack on rankie,u had to bend the rod to pull yr finger out to do it dint u?lol[/quote] who's rankie? lol
[quote=gsxrboy;514606]http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=endscreen&NR=1&v=SfLdLrOUYqc in this vid whoever took it was behind me coz i'm the guy in grey in the way :D[/quote] Haha, that was my wife, you could have stood a bit more to the right, then no one would have seen my crap start.:lol:
[quote=t5frankie;514627]who's rankie? lol[/quote] Frankie lol
[quote=Kingsford G;514620]Crack on rankie,u had to bend the rod to pull yr finger out to do it dint u?lol[/quote] pmsl...........repeat the above in a scooby doo voice and it makes perfect sense .........priceless kingsford
[quote=t5steve;514750]pmsl...........repeat the above in a scooby doo voice and it makes perfect sense
.........priceless kingsford[/quote]
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thought that would make you smile