The last one listed was the 23rd November (as far as I can see) How does everyone feel about this months? The 21st would be pretty busy I think at the vine. Do people fancy a different location? Someone house as I guess it will be small number of people or South Downs hill? Or the week before? Just kicking ideas about
I'm working both the 14th and 21st so we can't do Decembers meet.
[QUOTE=V70 Graham;750736]I'm working both the 14th and 21st so we can't do Decembers meet.[/QUOTE] What's wrong with the 28th?
[QUOTE=stribo;750739]What's wrong with the 28th?[/QUOTE] Where do I start..... We'll be on our way back from Anne's Sisters Oh yes..... The Darts World Championships will be on :biggrin:
Darts, are you having a laugh, watching a bunch of fat blokes chucking pointy things at a round bit of wood. :slap:
[QUOTE=stribo;750739]What's wrong with the 28th?[/QUOTE] It`s cold wet and miserable..................................... Oh thats just me.
[QUOTE=stribo;750745]Darts, are you having a laugh, watching a [COLOR="#FF0000"]bunch[/COLOR] of [COLOR="#FF0000"]fat[/COLOR] blokes [COLOR="#FF0000"]chucking[/COLOR] pointy things at a round bit of [COLOR="#FF0000"]wood[/COLOR]. :slap:[/QUOTE] Bunch.....there are 2 at a time Fat.....compared to you I suppose so Chucking.....bit more skilled than that Wood......not any more, they are made from sisal fibres :biggrin: If you ask nicely, you can come watch it with me, it's on from the 18th Dec to Jan 4th
28th I have no problem with, just trying to avoid the rush at the vine and Xmas sale shoppers. Car park was very busy last month. I'll go with the flow.
So is it the 28th? Usual time?
l will be there whenever it is providing theres not 2ft snow on the floor
[QUOTE=moosepowerlee;751707]l will be there whenever it is providing theres not 2ft snow on the floor[/QUOTE] You poor people with only 2wd, I'd quite like some snow lol
Have a look at some previous meet threads Lee... Snow and subzero conditions won't stop us :)
[QUOTE=M-R-P;751763]Have a look at some previous meet threads Lee... Snow and subzero conditions won't stop us :)[/QUOTE] Two years ago was a good one.
I'll be in Wales..
Is this at your usual haunt guys?
[QUOTE=AndysR;751820]Is this at your usual haunt guys?[/QUOTE] Yes mate. The Vine Inn, just off J2 onbtge M27. Thinking of popping along?
I doubt I'll attend due to working on the T5
[QUOTE=RichT4;751839]I doubt I'll attend due to working on the T5[/QUOTE] Bah - pop along for a couple of hours Rich, get some pointers for when you've done the engine. It's the last one of the year after all.
[QUOTE=RichT4;751839]I doubt I'll attend due to working on the T5[/QUOTE] Drag it down with the T4, we can all have a go at it. ;)
I draw the line at engine rebuilds in carparks :) I remember someone asking me if I fancied fitting coilovers in the carpark once.... :slap:
Coilovers on a P1 are simple. :)
[QUOTE=stribo;751852]Coilovers on a P1 are simple. :)[/QUOTE] In a car park, in December with no spare bolts? I'll give it a miss ;)
[QUOTE=M-R-P;751859]In a car park, in December with no spare bolts? I'll give it a miss ;)[/QUOTE] You've got no sense of adventure. :P
Coilovers are easy, just the rear spring anchor bolts that break. Fronts aren't too bad if drop links play ball. Just have to check everything loosens before starting
[QUOTE=stribo;751861]You've got no sense of adventure. :P[/QUOTE] And a bad back :(
[QUOTE=M-R-P;751869]And a bad back :([/QUOTE] Yeah, me too. :(
[QUOTE=stribo;751846]Drag it down with the T4, we can all have a go at it. ;)[/QUOTE] I have a better idea :p you all donate towards my t5 project before hand so I can buy parts, then you arrange the meet at my house where we all fit the parts and get it running!! :D
Really gonna try to make this one guys. The S60 will be in the body shop though, and the 850 is still at Tims. ATR or Bimmer :confused:
I wanna see the bimmer dude :) (and I'm not a Honda fan)
I'd rather see the Honda, quite like the ATRs
[QUOTE=M-R-P;751826]Yes mate. The Vine Inn, just off J2 onbtge M27. Thinking of popping along?[/QUOTE] Considering it, will depend on the alcohol content and the plans of the previous day of course... Lol
Neil is going with the 740
Our diary has changed so I can make it now! :) Really want to get to this as it might be my last :(
[QUOTE=JT;752009]Our diary has changed so I can make it now! :) Really want to get to this as it might be my last :([/QUOTE] Why your last?
Things are changing.......
So when we doing this then ? 21st or 28th?
Change of plan. The S60 is going to the bodyshop in the new year now, so I'll be in that. Might be a bit novel to turn up to a Volvo meet actually in a Volvo! LOL!
[QUOTE=M-R-P;751850]I draw the line at engine rebuilds in carparks :) [COLOR="#FF0000"]I remember someone asking me if I fancied fitting coilovers in the carpark once....[/COLOR] :slap:[/QUOTE] PMSL! That's a classic........
28th
If it's not raining snowing or just generally crap weather I might come and say hi.
That's cool, actually if it is raining I've got a nice umbrella
[QUOTE=Ettienne;752149]That's cool, actually if it is raining I've got a nice umbrella[/QUOTE] You and everyone else on VPC
I haven't :(
I've got a Gok Wan brolly :slap:
[QUOTE=stribo;752151]I haven't :([/QUOTE] Join the club.. Lol
Who's coming along to this then, as a Northern by comparision, and making the trip will I be seeing many of you true Southerners or will some of you be living up to your softies reputation :)
I will be showing my face I think...
I'll be there :)
A quick list add yourself if I've forgot you as it's late. Ettienne AndyR Richt4 Mrp Oblark S70Chris Neil 740 Stribo Moose lee Nealevo JT Graham? Looking a good'un
[QUOTE=Ettienne;753172]A quick list add yourself if I've forgot you as it's late. Ettienne AndyR Richt4 Mrp Oblark S70Chris Neil 740 Stribo Moose lee Nealevo JT Graham? Looking a good'un[/QUOTE] Want to meet up before for a cruise up to the vine?
Ettienne AndyR Richt4 Mrp Oblark S70Chris Neil 740 Stribo Moose lee Nealevo JT Sorry chaps, we won't be at this one, should be along in Jan though.
[QUOTE=RichT4;753188]Want to meet up before for a cruise up to the vine?[/QUOTE] Can do, will depend on whether it's on route or not. Will probably be easier for me just to meet you guys there :)
[QUOTE=V70 Graham;753192]Ettienne AndyR Richt4 Mrp Oblark S70Chris Neil 740 Stribo Moose lee Nealevo JT Sorry chaps, we won't be at this one, should be along in Jan though.[/QUOTE] Shame you can't make it Graham would have been good to see you both :)
We'll be bringing the V70R if anyone fancies diagnosing the gearbox oddities. ;) Will also bring the S60R if you want to take it for a spin Andy.
Thanks for the offer of the drive but as I said to Chris I much rather a passenger ride than driving just in case I break it.. I don't do lucky when it comes to cars ;) So just to clarify you guys are meeting at the vine for 14:00, will you be eating as well or is it a chat and drink coke sort of thing? Just thinking I might get there earlier and eat before you guys arrive if that's the case otherwise I'll wait until you all get there :)
We'll be eating there, and I can take you out for a spin, then let you take it for a blast on the motorway, what could go wrong? ;)
[QUOTE=stribo;753439]We'll be eating there, and I can take you out for a spin, then let you take it for a blast on the motorway, what could go wrong? ;)[/QUOTE] It's 4 wheel drive, so even a monkey like you can't ££££ it up lol.
[QUOTE=MIKESC70T5;753450]It's 4 wheel drive, so even a monkey like you can't ££££ it up lol.[/QUOTE] Nice little straight as well to test it out. Just keep an eye out if doing so.
Any pics? I didn't take any but it was a good meet and nice to see the usual faces and some test drives today.
[QUOTE=Ettienne;753584]Any pics? I didn't take any but it was a good meet and nice to see the usual faces and some test drives today.[/QUOTE] Uploading now mate :)
My T4 not good enough then Martin? :O
Good turnout today, good to see everyone.:D
That's me back from the Southern softies meet and I have to say what a nice bunch of people you all are.
It was 147 miles each way for me and the traffic was horrendous on the way down, set off at 10:00 and arrived at 13:40, luckily the run back went a lot quicker and having left at 16:40 was home by 19:20, plenty of time to settle before Top Gear :)
When I arrived I wasn't sure where everyone was but I was quickly met by Ettienne who's car I'd parked next to, who was in the pub but came out to meet my brother his better half and I. After a quick chat he took me for a spin round the block in his V70R and then shortly after this others started to arrive and time was passing quickly. S70T5Chris also offered me a spin in his but I declined in favour of a passenger lap which was a nice insight into what can be achieved with a few mods.
Having stood out for a short while admiring the cars in the cold we retired into the pub for something to eat and then it was time to shoot.
I did manage to get a few shots of the cars that were present, see below, when I was leaving but none from arrival so sorry to those who's I missed out.
Just want to say thanks for the warm welcome, always nice when you've traveled the distance and made the effort and thanks for the passenger laps.
Both equally nice cars in their own rights. I like the traction and the comfort even in advanced mode there's still a good level of comfort, the noise level inside the car is also nice and they both seemed to go well for their respective specs. That said the raw feeling of the 850 is one of the things I currently enjoy and also the pace of it as a result of all the tweaks it had received. That said I'm still confident at some point that I'll have one, just not quite yet think I need to enjoy the 850 a little more the having done nearly 300 miles today it's been very enjoyable despite the horrendous traffic on the way over in the morning.
Apologies for the picture quality it was getting dark and they were taken with my phone...
Anyway thanks again hoping to get down to a few of these throughout the year in 2015 :)
good to see you again Andy, and that stupidly excellent example of an 850!!:B_thumb: cant believe you feel the need for change, but hey.......Im sure jamest5r cant wait to get his hands on it! lol nice turn out today, shame some don't stay longer for a proper chat, especially when its some distance away:(
Looked like another good meet.. I had to endure 30mph on the M6 back to Guildford. Took me nearly 7hours with all the stops to water people and dogs in stages...
I had to nip off early as children still not the best with there flu / colds. I think what Andy is trying to say is there's gonna be another rwd Volvo on the forum soon lol. Or not.
[QUOTE=RichT4;753627]My T4 not good enough then Martin? :O[/QUOTE]
Sorry Rich, thought I'd done it.
Here ya go :)
[QUOTE=M-R-P;753685]Sorry Rich, thought I'd done it.
Here ya go :)
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Wahoo! Lol :)
I think I might be off to the scrapyard today
[QUOTE=RichT4;753706]Wahoo! Lol :) I think I might be off to the scrapyard today[/QUOTE] It doesn't look that bad. :)
Nice to see everyone out in their cars and a good number too especially for this time of year. Sorry I didn't come and say hi to many of you but I was trying to keep the other half happy at the same time.... Roll on more meets next year!!
[QUOTE=stribo;753707]It doesn't look that bad. :)[/QUOTE] Lol, turns out my trip to the scrappy didn't pay off
I / we had a passenger ride in chris's s60, very nice car and quick too boot. One thing I did notice is the rate at which he went up the gears on boost, almost like it's too shortly geared now for the power it has now. Looking forward to see how it performs on the Dyno.
[QUOTE=JT;753649]good to see you again Andy, and that stupidly excellent example of an 850!!:B_thumb: cant believe you feel the need for change, but hey.......Im sure jamest5r cant wait to get his hands on it! lol nice turn out today, shame some don't stay longer for a proper chat, especially when its some distance away:([/QUOTE] Thanks JT, nice to see you again. All the best for the new year and I hope I can see you JB action in the T5 at Brands as I'd love to see it in action :) [QUOTE=Ettienne;753682]I had to nip off early as children still not the best with there flu / colds. I think what Andy is trying to say is there's gonna be another rwd Volvo on the forum soon lol. Or not.[/QUOTE] Been there done that, not doing it again, well not until later in life now ;)
[QUOTE=Ettienne;753781]I / we had a passenger ride in chris's s60, very nice car and quick too boot. [COLOR="#FF0000"]One thing I did notice is the rate at which he went up the gears on boost, almost like it's too shortly geared now for the power it has now[/COLOR]. Looking forward to see how it performs on the Dyno.[/QUOTE] You know the answer to that ............................................... a diesel M66 box :)
[QUOTE=oblark;753877]You know the answer to that ............................................... a diesel M66 box :)[/QUOTE] Did they do the XC70 D5 with a manual box?
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Nice to see bonnet down pics for a change.
Happy new year