How about then People, a Xmas Club meet All welcome. 11-12-2011 Dick Turpin Pub 12.00 noon onwards Arterial Road Wickford Essex, SS12 9HZ http://www.2for10pubs.com/pub-food/dick-turpin-wickford/pid-P1397 Perhaps The wives/partner's could come to this one? Perhaps We could all have a sit down Meal/Lunch? Open to idea's more the merrior Would also be Good to see if Kingsford_G can make it, in is 50k mile T5
Well done for getting this thread up Merc. I'll pencil this one in :)
awww another essex :( toooo far away, if it wasnt gonna cost me £400 in fuel i would come haha enjoy the meet if u have it :D get some piccies :D:D
[quote=dazab;430658]awww another essex :( toooo far away, if it wasnt gonna cost me £400 in fuel i would come haha enjoy the meet if u have it :D get some piccies :D:D[/quote] £400??? christ lol how about get the train and i'l pic you up from the station lol
[quote=merc85;430661]£400??? christ lol how about get the train and i'l pic you up from the station lol[/quote] hahaha but then i wont have my trusty volvo :( lol
Affraid folk Im working for this one. However I wish you all the best and dare I say a vey early "Merry Christmas"!
[quote=dazab;430665]hahaha but then i wont have my trusty volvo :( lol[/quote] Brings it's Key's then she will be there Sort of lol
[quote=dazab;430665]hahaha but then i wont have my trusty volvo :( lol[/quote] Get the car recovered...only half the cost in fuel then ;-) Might come to this one if I'm free. (If thats ok......I will try and avoid my fake essex accent I picked up from TOWIE).
[quote=santa20;430678]Get the car recovered...only half the cost in fuel then ;-) Might come to this one if I'm free. (If thats ok......I will try and avoid my fake essex accent I picked up from TOWIE).[/quote] Your very more than Welcome,
Well if santa20's going then I guess I better take the day off! Cant have Birmingham attending without the Lincs/Norfolk border crew in attendance too ;)
why don't you have the meet in north essex rather than south so it's still an essex meet but more people can get to it?
[quote=t5frankie;430692]why don't you have the meet in north essex rather than south so it's still an essex meet but more people can get to it?[/quote] May be a thought frankie, or a Convoy up to North essex to a suitable venue. Any suggestions??
[quote=merc85;430709]May be a thought frankie, or a Convoy up to North essex to a suitable venue. Any suggestions??[/quote] wellingborough?
[quote=t5frankie;430715]wellingborough?[/quote] Yeah lets have an Essex meet outside of Essex but conveniently on your doorstep... pmsl!
[quote=t5frankie;430715]wellingborough?[/quote] Thats a Good distance, Being xmas and all that may be a little to far, but certainly worth a thought. Anymore suggestions People?
We could always do something on the Essex/Suffolk border, but there are people who have attended the Essex meet who are from Kent and that would then mean we could forfeit their attendances by moving the meet location further north. I'm not too bothered where the meet is provided that the vast majority are happy with the location and we don't end up with a mass loss of numbers as a result of relocation..
[quote=AndysR;430725]We could always do something on the Essex/Suffolk border, but there are people who have attended the Essex meet who are from Kent and that would then mean we could forfeit their attendances by moving the meet location further north. I'm not too bothered where the meet is provided that the vast majority are happy with the location and we don't end up with a mass loss of numbers as a result of relocation..[/quote] I second that,
[quote=merc85;430648]How about then People, a Xmas Club meet All welcome. 11-12-2011 Dick Turpin Pub 12.00 noon onwards Arterial Road Wickford Essex, SS12 9HZ http://www.2for10pubs.com/pub-food/dick-turpin-wickford/pid-P1397 Perhaps The wives/partner's could come to this one? Perhaps We could all have a sit down Meal/Lunch? Open to idea's more the merrior Would also be Good to see if Kingsford_G can make it, in is 50k mile T5[/quote] I will wright it down on my forehead,can`t miss this one mate.Going to put that grill on to see if that makes it faster lol
id be happy to travel down.....be good to meet a few of you........:Handshake
I personally dont wanna lose any attendances, as all the member's of the Club are Great people. Who has the furthest to travel to wickford? how about letting them have a suggestion were the Meet could be, if any different to the usual Location for xmas.
[quote=Kingsford G;430738]I will wright it down on my forehead,can`t miss this one mate.Going to put that grill on to see if that makes it faster lol[/quote] Well your already half way there buddy, It's RED lol
[quote=merc85;430741]I personally dont wanna lose any attendances, as all the member's of the Club are Great people. Who has the furthest to travel to wickford? how about letting them have a suggestion were the Meet could be, if any different to the usual Location for xmas.[/quote] I travel 165 miles each way if that counts... lol! "Some say he has nothing better to do with his time... others say he is just plain mad!"
[quote=The Flying Moose;430747]I travel 165 miles each way if that counts... lol! "Some say he has nothing better to do with his time... others say he is just plain mad!"[/quote] And your presence is much appreciated to.
If you do have one a bit further north or west, then i should be able to come but that part of essex is just a bit to far for me.
[quote=merc85;430749]And your presence is much appreciated to.[/quote] Oh, such flattery, I wish I was doing something productive with my "presence"... perhaps I need to bring an 855R interior, load cover and set of Volans to the next meet??? Ironically however bar this meet most have fallen well with my South-bound travel plans so its never been that much of a diversion, door to door however its 165 miles.
[quote=The Flying Moose;430757]Oh, such flattery, I wish I was doing something productive with my "presence"... perhaps I need to bring an 855R interior, load cover and set of Volans to the next meet??? Ironically however bar this meet most have fallen well with my South-bound travel plans so its never been that much of a diversion, door to door however its 165 miles.[/quote] Careful I think Merc could end up having sleepless nights deciding whether it would be worth the added weight of an electric passenger front seat let alone drivers one for the privilege of having an R interior.... ;)
[quote=The Flying Moose;430757]Oh, such flattery, I wish I was doing something productive with my "presence"... perhaps I need to bring an 855R interior, load cover and set of Volans to the next meet??? Ironically however bar this meet most have fallen well with my South-bound travel plans so its never been that much of a diversion, door to door however its 165 miles.[/quote] LOL Load cover sorted, 855r interior would be good doh, you aint got a 19t by anychance lol as i really do have to have one in my life pmsl
[quote=AndysR;430763]Careful I think Merc could end up having sleepless nights deciding whether it would be worth the added weight of an electric passenger front seat let alone drivers one for the privilege of having an R interior.... ;)[/quote] Already thought of that andy, Thats why i've gone the DE-cat route! they weigh a ton pmsl.
[quote=merc85;430768]Already thought of that andy, Thats why i've gone the DE-cat route! they weigh a ton pmsl.[/quote] PMSL!! It's the power hike which helps best really though, sod weight saving just up the power it's more fun to fly in first class than sweat in economy class ;)
[quote=AndysR;430769]PMSL!! It's the power hike which helps best really though, sod weight saving just up the power it's more fun to fly in first class than sweat in economy class ;)[/quote] Dunno andy i always prefer the under dog, a Basic old T5 which can keep more exotic Cars as long as ive electric front windows i'm happy pmsl
I would say thats Me ! - but I'm back in England working now - so I guess im disqualified from suggesting Germany - although Berlin has some great Autobahn's ...... ;-D I'll pop along where ever the meet is if thats OK
[quote=merc85;430772]Dunno andy i always prefer the under dog, a Basic old T5 which can keep more exotic Cars as long as ive electric front windows i'm happy pmsl[/quote] Yeah but having the windows open while driving creates extra drag.. Although the smoother more streamlined single number plate conversion you did recently will have helped to counteract that..slightly ;)
Ill be there (wherever 'there' happens to be)
[quote=AndysR;430774]Yeah but having the windows open while driving creates extra drag.. Although the smoother more streamlined single number plate conversion you did recently will have helped to counteract that..slightly ;)[/quote] And i've since removed the Back plate cover's behind my Front Disc's lol,
[quote=merc85;430741]I personally dont wanna lose any attendances, as all the member's of the Club are Great people. Who has the furthest to travel to wickford? how about letting them have a suggestion were the Meet could be, if any different to the usual Location for xmas.[/quote] I would say thats Me ! - but I'm back in England working now - so I guess im disqualified from suggesting Germany - although Berlin has some great Autobahn's ...... ;-D I'll pop along where ever the meet is if thats OK DOH !! thought I'd clicked reply --sorry peps
again lol
And to think I use Blo**y computers ever day. %-)
Lokking like the above Venue, still open to sugestions, I really would like to try the food this time, dont know what you guy's recon? Anyways Here is a update who may be coming. Merc85 (me lol) AndysR (mintest R in the country) lol TheflyingMoose Santa20 Kingsford_G 850-shane Erik the viking Dave86 Bigrotch Well done peeps anymore??
I will be there in the turquise t5 again....@theflyingmoose. A nice performance(read that as noisy)exhaust with shinyish tailpipe will be nice,quite liked the system on your t5r estate u came with last time..
Merc85 (me lol) AndysR (mintest R in the country) lol TheflyingMoose Santa20 Kingsford_G 850-shane Erik the viking Dave86 Bigrotch Slomo Possibly :)
[quote=Slomo;430816]Merc85 (me lol) AndysR (mintest R in the country) lol TheflyingMoose Santa20 Kingsford_G 850-shane Erik the viking Dave86 Bigrotch Slomo Possibly :)[/quote] jayeastanglia Looling like a Great turn out feller's
Merc85 (me lol) AndysR (mintest R in the country) lol TheflyingMoose Santa20 Kingsford_G 850-shane Erik the viking Dave86 Bigrotch Slomo Possibly :) JimS70R (no Volvo though as she's in the bodyshop)
Merc85 (me lol) AndysR (mintest R in the country) lol TheflyingMoose Santa20 Kingsford_G 850-shane Erik the viking Dave86 Bigrotch Slomo Possibly JimS70R (no Volvo though as she's in the bodyshop) jayeatanglia So People are we having a Launch this time?? what do you guys think?
[quote=The Flying Moose;430687]Well if santa20's going then I guess I better take the day off! Cant have Birmingham attending without the Lincs/Norfolk border crew in attendance too ;)[/quote] I'll tell you what I tell everyone else, I'm not from Birmingham......it's full of brummies for a start
i will be there and as for location i rekon it should stay where it is (but i am slightly biased as i only live 3 miles from pub)
Seeing as theres nowt happening around here i may change my mind and come to this, but as its a 2hour 30mins drive away i'll only know nearer the date.
Merc85 (me lol) AndysR (mintest R in the country) lol TheflyingMoose Santa20 Kingsford_G 850-shane Erik the viking Dave86 Bigrotch Slomo Possibly JimS70R (no Volvo though as she's in the bodyshop) jayeatanglia t5steve liamt4 (poss) I to thinking the meet, Especially as it will be the Last for 2011 Should stay at the same venue. Perhaps in the new year we can get some Road trips to say Santapod etc lol (gives me more time aswell pmsl)
If you do ever go to a 1/4mile, i know its further, but shakespeare is usually a better place. Santapod is usually very busy and as the fire up lane is behind a stand you miss all the action while you are queing. At least if you hsve to wait a while at avon you can still watch the racing. Although i'm sure people will be going santapod as well, think they're may be one in january.
if anyone sets up a meet at shakespeare let me know as i run an event there every year for hot rods.......i may be able to talk jerry (owner) into allocating track time for volvo use only
So far the 1st Avon meet is set as 1st April RWYB. They already have a VP group - mine is VP04. Perhaps we could persuade them to have a Volvo club day?
As for going to Essex - I will ask. If Ellen in her current condition wants to come then I may - but given that I was at the Ace Cafe - 2 long runs in as many weeks may be difficult to justify. If anyone wanted to Car share from the Midlands this would be better for me.
big sorry guys ill be in blackburn for the weekend to see my kids hope you have a good one
[quote=shrek red t5;431156]big sorry guys ill be in blackburn for the weekend to see my kids hope you have a good one[/quote] Family 1st buddy, Have a good one if i dont see you before dude.
[quote=Wobbly Dave;431124]So far the 1st Avon meet is set as 1st April RWYB. They already have a VP group - mine is VP04. Perhaps we could persuade them to have a Volvo club day?[/quote] not enough people turn up for that i would of thought
what about the 8ball diner in essex? even further way for me but it has a good reputation? http://www.8balldiner.com/
Yep - I'm up for food n :beer:
[quote=Slomo;431332]what about the 8ball diner in essex? even further way for me but it has a good reputation? http://www.8balldiner.com/[/quote] This is something I looked into when we started the Essex meets and at the time they had some sort of 50's day on the Sunday's we wanted and it wasn't persued. That said their schedules could have changed since then and I agree it would be a good location for a meet... Not that I have an issue with the Dick Turpin.
[quote=t5frankie;431246]not enough people turn up for that i would of thought[/quote] Indeed - People type a brave fight but half the time don't turn up.
[quote=AndysR;431453]This is something I looked into when we started the Essex meets and at the time they had some sort of 50's day on the Sunday's we wanted and it wasn't persued. That said their schedules could have changed since then and I agree it would be a good location for a meet... Not that I have an issue with the Dick Turpin.[/quote] I'd be up for a Xmas 8ball dinner meet.
Had you considered Royston? Near a14 a10 and a1 so prob easy access for most from Essex, Suffolk and northants, just a thought and no I'm in Hampshire so not closer for me, but I'll try and make it wherever it is. Some scoff would be lovely.
ref 8-ball diner.........have been a few times.........food is expensive for what you get and exit is a nightmare at times.....but i am biased towards turpin.............but also willing to travel with the majority
[quote=t5steve;431536]ref 8-ball diner.........have been a few times.........food is expensive for what you get and exit is a nightmare at times.....but i am biased towards turpin.............but also willing to travel with the majority[/quote] he exit is a good chance to test the 0 - 60 time lol Not fussed where it is although the Dick turpin is a nice Big place and easy to get in and out.
[quote=merc85;431597]he exit is a good chance to test the 0 - 60 time lol Not fussed where it is although the Dick turpin is a nice Big place and easy to get in and out.[/quote] and every other road users brakes........ha ha
i prefer it when its easyer to get it in and out!!!!!!!!lol
[quote=bigrotch;431616]i prefer it when its easyer to get it in and out!!!!!!!!lol[/quote] now now..........keep it clean
[quote=t5steve;431617]now now..........keep it clean[/quote] Never a truer word spoken, I hate a Fishy One PMSL
Pmsl
[quote=AndysR;431453]This is something I looked into when we started the Essex meets and at the time they had some sort of 50's day on the Sunday's we wanted and it wasn't persued. That said their schedules could have changed since then and I agree it would be a good location for a meet... Not that I have an issue with the Dick Turpin.[/quote] Looking good,we could have a quality time there!But I will follow the rest anywhere.
Well done kingsford_G, If you wanna join Me and Bigrotch, of coarse jayeastanglia for a Convoy down there you are most welcome. We meet at BMW Colchester 11.00am If not we will see you down there just txt/pm me if you want to.
[quote=merc85;431805]Well done kingsford_G, If you wanna join Me and Bigrotch, of coarse jayeastanglia for a Convoy down there you are most welcome. We meet at BMW Colchester 11.00am If not we will see you down there just txt/pm me if you want to.[/quote] Yeah,that would be great!!!Defo wanna go together,let you know if any changes(hope not).
I will be at the bmw garage like last time just remember this time to actually come in the turning and not turn round in the entrance.....we was early at the pub meet last time due to 2 people wanting to ....eeeerrrrrr how shall i put it...fry there clutch's and burn extra petrol on hthe way down:B_steerin there may be a bit of truth in that red volvos are quicker
Merc85 (me lol) AndysR (mintest R in the country) lol TheflyingMoose Santa20 Kingsford_G 850-shane Erik the viking Dave86 Bigrotch Slomo Possibly JimS70R (no Volvo though as she's in the bodyshop) jayeatanglia t5steve liamt4 (pos) Theflyingbrick This could be ONE damm BIG meet well feller's
Sorry chaps it looks like I cant make this one. (Far to much on at the moment).
[quote=santa20;432242]Sorry chaps it looks like I cant make this one. (Far to much on at the moment).[/quote] Never mind Santa, Sure we will meet up one day, thanks for letting us know tho buddy.
[quote=merc85;432417]Never mind Santa, Sure we will meet up one day, thanks for letting us know tho buddy.[/quote] Yeah I was looking forward to it, though I'm sure there will be another Essex meet after xmas :-)
Unfotunately I too wont be able to make it now, Im heading north from Kings Lynn to Lincoln for a few days then heading further north to Accrington, its a little too far to travel from near Manchester ;)
Just a Update Hoping the weather holds out for us Merc85 (me lol) AndysR (mintest R in the country) lol Kingsford_G 850-shane Erik the viking Dave86 Bigrotch (wonder if the Black moose will come) Slomo Possibly JimS70R (no Volvo though as she's in the bodyshop) jayeastanglia t5steve liamt4 (pos) Theflyingbrick Looking forward to meeting you all, if any1's got a angled front pipe bring that wiv ya to pmsl
will see you lot there :)
right ive done something to my door strips one side is different to the other!! done on purpose as i want some HONEST opinions!! and NO LAUGHING lol depending which side gets more votes is what ill also do the grey bumper parts aswell :)
Niles <----- would love to come but Petrol vouchers are near to non existent!!! At least you don't have to put up with me. lol.
[quote=theflyingbrick;434601]right ive done something to my door strips one side is different to the other!! done on purpose as i want some HONEST opinions!! and NO LAUGHING lol depending which side gets more votes is what ill also do the grey bumper parts aswell :)[/quote] Can we laugh at the side we don`t like plz?-)
[quote=Kingsford G;434629]Can we laugh at the side we don`t like plz?-)[/quote] lol errrr yeah i dont see why not ;) aslong as i cant hear it lmao
[quote=theflyingbrick;434642]lol errrr yeah i dont see why not ;) aslong as i cant hear it lmao[/quote] Cant wait to see it buddy, missed your presence last couple of meets, will be good to catch up
Still coming along to this, although not in the 850 obviously, what time is everyone meeting there tomorrow? Want to try and get there when it starts rather than as it finishes... lol
What time am i meeting u merc and big rotch at colchestor? and anyone else who is cruising down(did u both hear that CRUISING DOWN )I really need to keep my mpg above 20mpg not at 14mpg
do you think i'd get pulled with no mot if i came in mine? lol
[quote=t5frankie;434751]do you think i'd get pulled with no mot if i came in mine? lol[/quote] bit of tape over the plates wont get it picked up on the anpr
[quote=t5frankie;434751]do you think i'd get pulled with no mot if i came in mine? lol[/quote] If the new owner hasnt collected it then you could bring the 850?
[quote=jayeastanglia;434748]What time am i meeting u merc and big rotch at colchestor? and anyone else who is cruising down(did u both hear that CRUISING DOWN )I really need to keep my mpg above 20mpg not at 14mpg[/quote] it was a spritely cruise pmsl im not in my car so im mercs passanger... sorry for the extra weight merc lol
[quote=t5frankie;434751]do you think i'd get pulled with no mot if i came in mine? lol[/quote] Book it in for a Mot some where in basildon.
[quote=AndysR;434701]Still coming along to this, although not in the 850 obviously, what time is everyone meeting there tomorrow? Want to try and get there when it starts rather than as it finishes... lol[/quote] 12.00am andy
[quote=jayeastanglia;434748]What time am i meeting u merc and big rotch at colchestor? and anyone else who is cruising down(did u both hear that CRUISING DOWN )I really need to keep my mpg above 20mpg not at 14mpg[/quote] 11.00am Jay
[quote=Kingsford G;434629]Can we laugh at the side we don`t like plz?-)[/quote] 11.00am Bmw Colchester Kingsford if you would like a run down to the meet
[quote=merc85;434821]Book it in for a Mot some where in basildon.[/quote] on a sunday? lol i just fitted a new maf and seems to be running much better got an extra 7mpg on the same route
[quote=t5frankie;434857]on a sunday? lol i just fitted a new maf and seems to be running much better got an extra 7mpg on the same route[/quote] Kwikfit? Fast pass colchester? on route (sort of pmsl) Tbh i've been thinking about getting a New Genuine one to, Nothing wrong with my original one but it must be getting past it's best now at 160k
[quote=merc85;434866]Kwikfit? Fast pass colchester? on route (sort of pmsl) Tbh i've been thinking about getting a New Genuine one to, Nothing wrong with my original one but it must be getting past it's best now at 160k[/quote] yeah mine was running rough bad mpg black smoke coughing etc
Even Rain cant put off a Herd of MOOSES lol, Chance for a pint/coke and some food me finks xmas style lol If i park close enough to the restuarant window , i may be able to get a semi watchin those beeds of water rolling off my wax'd 855 lol
I bet you'd park it in the house if you could lol I had a friend who used to park his bike in the house, but that was theft issues
[quote=dalhousie2008;435114]I bet you'd park it in the house if you could lol I had a friend who used to park his bike in the house, but that was theft issues[/quote] I have been known to have the odd intake manifold and turbo in the kitchen lol, not together lol
[quote=merc85;434832]11.00am Bmw Colchester Kingsford if you would like a run down to the meet[/quote] Do my best to meet u at bmw guys,just got home cup of tea and going to bed.If u see a messy red car that would be me-))
Hi Guys - the Gremlins are trying to conspire against me :grumpy: my daughter's just been on the blower - her heating has just packed up -f*@?er!!! (the boiler not her !) so looks like I'll be late :( if I can make it at all. Sorry in advance - I'll keep you posted.
well im coming with a small convoy!! me my dad in his 855 and my brother in his *cough cough* saab!! dont worry ill make sure parks wayyyy over the other side lmao see you all soon :)
On way me merc Jay and kingsford had a detour coz of crash
couldnt go to this one!! no abs module on car :cry:
hope there is some pics for this meet :D
[quote=dazab;435330]hope there is some pics for this meet :D[/quote] reckon it will be flooded....!!
[quote=850-shane;435333]reckon it will be flooded....!![/quote] hahaha good stuff!
i took a few still trying to work out how to get from phone to laptop!!
wanted to go to this one but got mot coming up..AAAAARRRRGGGGGHHHH so thought it about time to get the abs sorted....module somewhere between here and salisbury!! the wifes nagging cos she keeps falling over me front and rear discs and pads in the hallway...i told her to be more careful!! dont she realise what these things cost! lol
[quote=theflyingbrick;435339]i took a few still trying to work out how to get from phone to laptop!![/quote] i know that one!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Good to catch up with everyone again, great turnout. Looking forward to the next one :)
spot the imposter in the crowd..
How many vpcuk members looking underboonet playing can you hear a rattle?
vinnys paintwork on his engine..looking nice..
[quote=theflyingbrick;434601]right ive done something to my door strips one side is different to the other!! done on purpose as i want some HONEST opinions!! and NO LAUGHING lol depending which side gets more votes is what ill also do the grey bumper parts aswell :)[/quote]
[quote=theflyingbrick;435339]i took a few still trying to work out how to get from phone to laptop!![/quote] just added the best ones i took.just before it got a bit to cold/rain to stand about taking pics
http://http://www.youtube.com/user/jayeastanglia?feature=mhee#p/a/u/0/xclhKCPwhVg vinnys straight through exhaust..sounds much better in person..to give you a idea of the sound whack your volume up high and play the video..and it sounds very nice when he pulled away from todays meet even with my windows closed i could hear it pull away from me..
well done mate about the same photos i took :)
sounds nice mate now lets see how these cars go at the pod next year when we arrange a meetup.
[quote=smithy;435413]sounds nice mate now lets see how these cars go at the pod next year when we arrange a meetup.[/quote] the fastest these southern boys do is 0mph they cant drag race with their bonnets open lol
raf marham track day before pod raceway i think.. @frankie think my wife may disagree with you as she saw my gps speeds on my car trakker as well as iphone trakker last meet
im going to try my best to make the marham meet
[quote=jayeastanglia;435441]raf marham track day before pod raceway i think.. @frankie think my wife may disagree with you as she saw my gps speeds on my car trakker as well as iphone trakker last meet[/quote] different when up against proper machinery though lol
[quote=t5frankie;435460]different when up against proper machinery though lol[/quote] 11/10 for confidence Mr T5 ;)
[quote=AndysR;435479]11/10 for confidence Mr T5 ;)[/quote] have i been demoted? (mr T5?) lol
[quote=t5frankie;435482]have i been demoted? (mr T5?) lol[/quote] Ok, Mr. Frankie then. How's that? :)
[quote=AndysR;435485]Ok, Mr. Frankie then. How's that? :)[/quote] i was reffering to the "R" T5 thing
[quote=t5frankie;435488]i was reffering to the "R" T5 thing[/quote] lol, I was just shortening your username that's all, no underlying reason.. honest ;)