hello peeps i found this on voc its a nordic day saabs and volvo at the ace cafe just of the north circle by park royal london .sorry but can somebody put a link up please.i know its not a racing day but it might be a nice meet and ive never been to the ace cafe so im going.ps its a sunday too so a nice meal at the cafe too lol
www.ace-cafe-london.com Ace Corner North Circular Road Stonebridge London NW10 7UD
[quote=Mrs_PA;421520]www.ace-cafe-london.com Ace Corner North Circular Road Stonebridge London NW10 7UD[/quote] thankyou
Already there... http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/showthread.php?t=37742&highlight=norse I'm hoping to attend, along with a friend. OOh I'm a poet and i didn't know it! I make a rhyme every time! Too much coffee today...:eek: Will Mr. and Mrs P.A. be attending?
I am a yes for this :)
Bit too far to nip out for a meet for me I'm afraid, hope it's a good day though
mmm i might convoy down with ya smithy
I'll be between 2 nighshifts but if I'm awake enough for the 120mile journey I'll give it a whirl.
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Well Im off work so I should be in attendance. Never been to Ace Cafe so would be a refreshing change.
I'm hoping to make it too: Smithy Slomo Martinrpeachey T5Frankie? Mitchyboy01? santa20 Won't be there all day as I will probably pop to westfield to do xmas shopping
Smithy Slomo Martinrpeachey T5Frankie? Mitchyboy01? santa20 Flying Moose JudgeNinja I should be there...
Hey I'm coming lol, anyone wanna do a convoy? Perhaps the Essex Crew will come down in one. lol Count me in!!
If enough people go i may come to this. I'd say convoy down from the midlands, but you wouldn't want to convoy with me as i now drive VERY slow on long journeys, 65mph, as i'm doing so many miles lately its costing me a bloody fortune. lol
[quote=LiamT4;422189]If enough people go i may come to this. I'd say convoy down from the midlands, but you wouldn't want to convoy with me as i now drive VERY slow on long journeys, 65mph, as i'm doing so many miles lately its costing me a bloody fortune. lol[/quote] Or me, I drive like an absolute nutter through London these days
Def going booked in law baby sitters, spoke to qady, said he may pop along as well
[quote=santa20;422199]Or me, I drive like an absolute nutter through London these days[/quote] You made a bit of noise when you went past me into the petrol station, last time at avon! lol
[quote=LiamT4;422253]You made a bit of noise when you went past me into the petrol station, last time at avon! lol[/quote] Actually that was more a medical need, I was about to pass out :-(
[quote=santa20;422262]Actually that was more a medical need, I was about to pass out :-([/quote] Why?
[quote=LiamT4;422266]Why?[/quote] Lack of calories/low blood sugar....basically ended up with really bad shakes, light headed, finding it hard to stay awake.......probably not the best state to shoot past you in so apologies.....though Emlyn followed. ate some crap and drank some high sugar drinks.......nearly killed the guys behind the counter as they were pissing about though. After a bit I was fine.
[quote=santa20;422272]Lack of calories/low blood sugar....basically ended up with really bad shakes, light headed, finding it hard to stay awake.......probably not the best state to shoot past you in so apologies.....though Emlyn followed. ate some crap and drank some high sugar drinks.......nearly killed the guys behind the counter as they were pissing about though. After a bit I was fine.[/quote] His vectra didn't sound quite as good as your s60r. ;) I weren't bothered, just think a few other drivers would have been a bit shocked to hear the noise then have a volvo shoot past them! lol
[quote=LiamT4;422286]His vectra didn't sound quite as good as your s60r. ;) I weren't bothered, just think a few other drivers would have been a bit shocked to hear the noise then have a volvo shoot past them! lol[/quote] Hopefully he will have his S70 sorted soon......though I'm sure his Skoda VRS is still better than that vectra!
[quote=santa20;422304]Hopefully he will have his S70 sorted soon......though I'm sure his Skoda VRS is still better than that vectra![/quote] Easily. I do like those skodas, another good Q car. Plus, i can't imagine how much it would p*ss a chav off in his saxo, when he gets wasted by a skoda! lol
[quote=LiamT4;422310]Easily. I do like those skodas, another good Q car. Plus, i can't imagine how much it would p*ss a chav off in his saxo, when he gets wasted by a skoda! lol[/quote] Same as getting beaten by a volvo (by the less enlightened).....random but noticed a plentiful number of S60's on autotrader for under a grand......P2 V70s for not much more.....getting pretty damn good value for money and almost disposable.
[quote=santa20;422199]Or me, I drive like an absolute nutter through London these days[/quote] Not through red lights though ;)
[quote=santa20;422314]Same as getting beaten by a volvo (by the less enlightened).....random but noticed a plentiful number of S60's on autotrader for under a grand......P2 V70s for not much more.....getting pretty damn good value for money and almost disposable.[/quote] That's because they cost the earth to repair when they go wrong.. I'd still love one though :)
[quote=santa20;422314]Same as getting beaten by a volvo (by the less enlightened).....random but noticed a plentiful number of S60's on autotrader for under a grand......P2 V70s for not much more.....getting pretty damn good value for money and almost disposable.[/quote] I wouldn't mind an s60t5, but the geartronics just sound weaker than my 4spd auto.
[quote=LiamT4;422327]I wouldn't mind an s60t5, but the geartronics just sound weaker than my 4spd auto.[/quote] Umm 100k plus and I believe they can become troublesome. That said I know of a V70R which is still on it's original transmission and that's done 180k... It's had everything else around it mind.. lol
[quote=AndysR;422317]Not through red lights though ;)[/quote] No...of course not :insane:
[quote=AndysR;422322]That's because they cost the earth to repair when they go wrong.. I'd still love one though :)[/quote] at these prices, buy 2 and use one for parts :-p Mines been reliable....hasnt it? :-p
[quote=AndysR;422331]Umm 100k plus and I believe they can become troublesome. That said I know of a V70R which is still on it's original transmission and that's done 180k... It's had everything else around it mind.. lol[/quote] Thats the point, mines just going past 110k now and when its warmed up, you can hardly tell when it changes gear, not the most advanced box for its age but very, very smooth.
[quote=AndysR;422331]Umm 100k plus and I believe they can become troublesome. That said I know of a V70R which is still on it's original transmission and that's done 180k... It's had everything else around it mind.. lol[/quote] my last s70 t5 auto was on 229k with no problems at all
[quote=LiamT4;422286]His vectra didn't sound quite as good as your s60r. ;) I weren't bothered, just think a few other drivers would have been a bit shocked to hear the noise then have a volvo shoot past them! lol[/quote] It certainly didnt! Infact I can still remember the sound of Richards Volvo, sounded fantastic :) [quote=santa20;422304]Hopefully he will have his S70 sorted soon......though I'm sure his Skoda VRS is still better than that vectra![/quote] Funny you should mension that... On the Skoda front the Octavia is a brilliant car, infact I would say it fits into the Volvo cetegory certainly in terms of the shock factor, very much a sleeper with subtle differences. [quote=LiamT4;422310]Easily. I do like those skodas, another good Q car. Plus, i can't imagine how much it would p*ss a chav off in his saxo, when he gets wasted by a skoda! lol[/quote] Its worked a few times Liam, only issue is the vRS is a little more well known the the old Volvo's for va va voom
[quote=The Flying Moose;422470]It certainly didnt! Infact I can still remember the sound of Richards Volvo, sounded fantastic :) Funny you should mension that... On the Skoda front the Octavia is a brilliant car, infact I would say it fits into the Volvo cetegory certainly in terms of the shock factor, very much a sleeper with subtle differences. Its worked a few times Liam, only issue is the vRS is a little more well known the the old Volvo's for va va voom[/quote] I heard tyres squealing, a nice exhaust note and plenty of induction noise, then looked in my mirror to see volvo going a bit quick. Guess because of its VW relation, the skods vrs is a bit more known now.
[quote=LiamT4;422473]I heard tyres squealing, a nice exhaust note and plenty of induction noise, then looked in my mirror to see volvo going a bit quick. Guess because of its VW relation, the skods vrs is a bit more known now.[/quote] Yeah that sounds familiar! The VW relation is definately the reason, the less informed chav obviously knows no less as his primary concern in life is lycra and plastic.
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I'll pop by if I'm in the area.... have been lots recently. :)
[quote=LiamT4;422473]I heard tyres squealing, a nice exhaust note and plenty of induction noise, then looked in my mirror to see volvo going a bit quick. Guess because of its VW relation, the skods vrs is a bit more known now.[/quote] Yeah I should 1/4 mile in the same condition, would have probably got 12's lol.....suppose technically the wife was driving as I didnt really know where I was