Shropshire/Mid-Wales Meet-up 10/2/2013
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Post 560877 by MoleT-5R on 2013-01-08 22:35:46
Hi folks just thought it might be nice to have another gathering of the Volvo clan, not sure yet of the venue, as we have had few now at The Two Henry's Shrewsbury and I was wondering whether we wanted to try some different places and move the meets about a bit. This would make it easier for the more distant members that, they would have a few meets that could be a little closer and would spice things up a bit with some different scenery and possible photo shoots
Anyway I have my thinking cap on and I'm also open to ideas and look forward to seeing you all again soon
Post 560898 by Wobbly Dave on 2013-01-08 23:15:37
That's the day before my birthday. I should be able to come.
Post 560947 by claymore on 2013-01-09 07:22:51
I don't think i'll have the car done by then.
Post 561123 by MoleT-5R on 2013-01-09 19:54:26
[QUOTE=claymore;560947]I don't think i'll have the car done by then.[/QUOTE]
We won't think any the less of you for turning up in a ford....lol or I could pick you up.. :bud:
[QUOTE=Wobbly Dave;560898]That's the day before my birthday. I should be able to come.[/QUOTE]
In that case you better get Mrs WD to drive as we'll have to get you a couple of Peroni's to celebrate the 41st :partysmil
Post 561128 by Volvostorm on 2013-01-09 20:00:52
[QUOTE=claymore;560947]I don't think i'll have the car done by then.[/QUOTE]
Never stopped me, has it?! ;)
Post 561133 by claymore on 2013-01-09 20:05:54
[QUOTE=Pault5estate;561128]Never stopped me, has it?! ;)[/QUOTE]
It's a Volvo owners meet, for Volvos.
Post 561134 by Volvostorm on 2013-01-09 20:07:59
[QUOTE=claymore;561133]It's a Volvo owners meet, for Volvos.[/QUOTE]
Nah, it gets boring looking at all the same cars!
I might drag mine out, one day
Post 561137 by MoleT-5R on 2013-01-09 20:12:54
[QUOTE=claymore;561133]It's a Volvo owners meet, for Volvos.[/QUOTE]
shall I pick you up then or arrange a VOLVO taxi....lol
Post 561139 by claymore on 2013-01-09 20:14:58
[QUOTE=moleadrian;561137]shall I pick you up then or arrange a VOLVO taxi....lol[/QUOTE]
the engine change might not be to bad, a couple of the big changes I had planned, I'm going to hold back on, so hopefully it will be all done by the 10th
Post 565610 by kfc on 2013-01-24 09:32:25
Any more details on the venue yet? if all goes well i should be able to come to along. "which was nice"
Post 565616 by ExternalError on 2013-01-24 10:00:58
I'll be up for this just waiting on the venue
Post 565711 by MoleT-5R on 2013-01-24 17:51:17
[QUOTE=kfc;565610]Any more details on the venue yet? if all goes well i should be able to come to along. "which was nice"[/QUOTE]
[QUOTE=ExternalError;565616]I'll be up for this just waiting on the venue[/QUOTE]
Sorry guy's, better getting my ยงยงยงยง in gear and getting sorted, had left it open to see if anyone had any bright idea's, I'll get the map out and have a look
Post 565922 by ExternalError on 2013-01-25 08:58:33
http://www.drivingroads.co.uk/pass-of-llanberis-north-west-wales
This little drive would be nice at some point although maybe for another meet
Post 565924 by MoleT-5R on 2013-01-25 09:04:43
[QUOTE=ExternalError;565922]http://www.drivingroads.co.uk/pass-of-llanberis-north-west-wales
This little drive would be nice at some point although maybe for another meet[/QUOTE]
Yep your on the money with that one, might be able to fit it into, what might possibly be called The VPCUK Tour of Wales 2013 thingy I'm planning for the summer
Post 565928 by ExternalError on 2013-01-25 09:24:19
I'd be up for that will have to get the camping gear sorted
Post 566044 by T5 ALIVE on 2013-01-25 16:17:23
I've just joined recently and have been waiting to show off my 97 v70 T5 in frost green. Can't offer much of a show of strength though as i'm having some airflow problems at the mo. In response to your request, I believe Southend on sea, Essex would be the perfect place. The car scene used to be amazing here so lets bring southend alive with the sound of T5.....
happy new year to all and hope to see volvo muscle near me soon.
Post 566048 by claymore on 2013-01-25 16:25:16
[QUOTE=T5 ALIVE;566044]I've just joined recently and have been waiting to show off my 97 v70 T5 in frost green. Can't offer much of a show of strength though as i'm having some airflow problems at the mo. In response to your request, I believe Southend on sea, Essex would be the perfect place. The car scene used to be amazing here so lets bring southend alive with the sound of T5.....
happy new year to all and hope to see volvo muscle near me soon.[/QUOTE]
Hello, and welcome, Southend on sea isn't really very close to the west midlands and Shropshire. :)
Post 566067 by Wobbly Dave on 2013-01-25 17:08:47
God & I thought I didn't bother reading posts
Post 566154 by PHIL V70R on 2013-01-25 19:03:51
some one give him sat nav lol
Post 566206 by T5 ALIVE on 2013-01-25 20:37:22
Thank you. I know it's some distance for most but as you were saying, other people travel some distances for meets. It's just nice "sometimes" to show a different crowd what's under that 4ft bonnet. I would go to the top of scotland for the right meet.
Post 566210 by claymore on 2013-01-25 20:52:02
[QUOTE=T5 ALIVE;566206]Thank you. I know it's some distance for most but as you were saying, other people travel some distances for meets. It's just nice "sometimes" to show a different crowd what's under that 4ft bonnet. I would go to the top of scotland for the right meet.[/QUOTE]
Totaly agree, and a lot of us do travel all over the country to meets. but this thread is about a monthly local meet.
Post 566218 by Wobbly Dave on 2013-01-25 20:59:17
[QUOTE=T5 ALIVE;566206]Thank you. I know it's some distance for most but as you were saying, other people travel some distances for meets. It's just nice "sometimes" to show a different crowd what's under that 4ft bonnet. I would go to the top of scotland for the right meet.[/QUOTE]
When I started out - I'd travel miles just to see an envelope open - if it had Volvo written on it. And yes I have been to a Scottish meet...
http://www.bigredvolvos.co.uk/galleries/my_c70_in_scotland.htm
more than once.
But sadly this is not one of them - but you'd be most welcome. Southern Softies have a regular meet too.
Post 566225 by T5 ALIVE on 2013-01-25 21:10:35
sorry hadn't updated my area but will be in shrewsbury and all over soon as my airflow is sorted and had my IPD remap. You are more than welcome in southend on an annual meet if it can be organised. Plenty of camp sites and proper roads. hope to see you all soon.
ps. I'm struggling to get someone to make me show plates, anyone any ideas.
Post 566226 by Wobbly Dave on 2013-01-25 21:14:23
As a site organised annual meet we are using TRAX at Silverstone.
Post 566273 by PHIL V70R on 2013-01-25 22:25:59
lmao....love this site...:wtf
Post 566326 by Biff on 2013-01-26 08:54:33
I'm up for the tour of wales but won't be making the 10th due to work...
Post 566338 by T5frankie on 2013-01-26 09:23:01
[QUOTE=T5 ALIVE;566225]sorry hadn't updated my area but will be in shrewsbury and all over soon as my airflow is sorted and had my IPD remap. You are more than welcome in southend on an annual meet if it can be organised. Plenty of camp sites and proper roads. hope to see you all soon.
ps. I'm struggling to get someone to make me show plates, anyone any ideas.[/QUOTE]
there is a monthly essex meet near basildon
Post 566635 by T5 ALIVE on 2013-01-26 19:09:21
Thanks mate, do you know what date these are on or have a link i can follow.
Post 568664 by MoleT-5R on 2013-02-02 10:57:13
10th February 2013 Shropeshire / Mid Wales Meet Up
Sorry folks, I have been dragging my heels a bit lately and have not sorted the venue, so I propose that we meet at The Two Henry's Shrewsbury about 1.30-2.00pm
We could at some point have a brainstorming session on ideas for further meet venues, locations with piccy opportunities ( to keep V70 Graham and a few others happy) and plan ahead for the next couple of meets. So please turn up as many of you as possible as I would like to Include as many of your ideas as possible
See all of you soon
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Post 568670 by V70 Graham on 2013-02-02 11:19:33
Working on the 10th but we'll get to a Shropshire/Mid Wales meet at some point this year.
Post 568866 by MoleT-5R on 2013-02-02 19:16:40
[QUOTE=V70 Graham;568670]Working on the 10th but we'll get to a Shropshire/Mid Wales meet at some point this year.[/QUOTE]
Graham your more than welcome to pop along anytime and we look forward to seeing you and your very nice V70 in our neck of the woods.
Post 568991 by Wobbly Dave on 2013-02-02 21:24:42
I'll be there - it's ma burfday
Post 568994 by claymore on 2013-02-02 21:28:19
I'll be there, but not in the Volvo
Post 570494 by MoleT-5R on 2013-02-06 21:25:39
OK folks who's popping along on sunday then, It will be a good chance to shape the future meets this year, all ideas welcome
Post 570500 by T5frankie on 2013-02-06 21:30:44
[QUOTE=Wobbly Dave;568991]I'll be there - it's ma burfday[/QUOTE]
not as good as a meet as last year then?
Post 570501 by Wobbly Dave on 2013-02-06 21:30:58
me & mini wobbles.
Post 570505 by claymore on 2013-02-06 21:36:58
I'll be there
Post 570514 by smithy on 2013-02-06 21:44:54
Not me I'm afraid
Post 570521 by Wobbly Dave on 2013-02-06 21:52:50
[QUOTE=t5frankie;570500]not as good as a meet as last year then?[/QUOTE]
Sorry no - but 42 might be. Certainly not ruling Cadwell out as a destination but perhaps not this year? Still plan on doing Oulton in November.
Be good to see you if you could spare the time?
Post 570803 by Brett855tdi on 2013-02-07 17:28:19
Should i bring the C along?
Post 570810 by T5frankie on 2013-02-07 18:02:25
[QUOTE=Wobbly Dave;570521]Sorry no - but 42 might be. Certainly not ruling Cadwell out as a destination but perhaps not this year? Still plan on doing Oulton in November.
Be good to see you if you could spare the time?[/QUOTE]
why are you so intent in doing track days in the winter? surely there is a better chance of not raining off in the spring or summer? could come and batter you in the cosworth?
Post 570822 by ExternalError on 2013-02-07 18:53:55
ill be popping along sunday
Post 570847 by kfc on 2013-02-07 19:39:19
Im coming, and should bringing along a newbie, cant remember his user name. Meh!
Post 570986 by Wobbly Dave on 2013-02-08 01:36:24
[QUOTE=t5frankie;570810]why are you so intent in doing track days in the winter? surely there is a better chance of not raining off in the spring or summer? could come and batter you in the cosworth?[/QUOTE]
Because numpty boy - they're kinda busy in the summer plus Oulton has been fine the last 2 times I ran it in March & November & that's when track-action online organises them for.
Post 570998 by MoleT-5R on 2013-02-08 06:58:16
Hi Dave, are you bringing betsy along to get a couple more running in miles on the clock ?
Post 571029 by Wobbly Dave on 2013-02-08 10:43:27
Yes & Erica too. Her mum's having a day off to herself.
Post 571120 by graemewelch on 2013-02-08 16:56:07
is this meet far from chester. thats if a northern lad is allowed to come :-). im there for wkd. i leave on sunday but might call by if not to far out the way
Post 571126 by Wobbly Dave on 2013-02-08 17:43:16
Are you coming to HLM? If you are I have a small amount of TIG welding that needs doing?
Post 571142 by MoleT-5R on 2013-02-08 18:30:22
[QUOTE=graemewelch;571120]is this meet far from chester. thats if a northern lad is allowed to come :-). im there for wkd. i leave on sunday but might call by if not to far out the way[/QUOTE]
Of course your welcome, it would be nice to meet you
Post 571148 by Jamest5r on 2013-02-08 18:47:40
[QUOTE=Wobbly Dave;571126]Are you coming to HLM? If you are I have a small amount of TIG welding that needs doing?[/QUOTE]
Dave he said he's in Chester you numpty
Post 571196 by graemewelch on 2013-02-08 19:50:13
[QUOTE=Wobbly Dave;571126]Are you coming to HLM? If you are I have a small amount of TIG welding that needs doing?[/QUOTE]
dose he have a tig set on and a weld screen. my clutch is on last legs. was slipping realy badly on way down here
Post 571202 by claymore on 2013-02-08 20:07:47
Looks like I'll be in the S60 :(
Post 571238 by MoleT-5R on 2013-02-08 21:13:23
[QUOTE=Jamest5r;571148]Dave he said he's in Chester you numpty[/QUOTE]
James, are you popping over to say Happy Birthday to Wobbly ?
Post 571259 by Wobbly Dave on 2013-02-08 22:29:21
[QUOTE=graemewelch;571196]dose he have a tig set on and a weld screen. my clutch is on last legs. was slipping realy badly on way down here[/QUOTE]
Sadly no. Still it will be fab to see you.
Post 571351 by MoleT-5R on 2013-02-09 10:44:13
[QUOTE=Brett855tdi;570803]Should i bring the C along?[/QUOTE]
Of course you should, have you finished wrapping it or have you stripped it all off ?
Post 571376 by Brett855tdi on 2013-02-09 13:12:19
The Camo was nice at first... but the dirt kept getting under the vinyl so i stripped it all off, some of the glue still remains tho lol
I shall be popping down (think i might be able to leave the child and mrs behind this time lol) also be nice for some sun rather than rain :/
Post 571512 by MoleT-5R on 2013-02-09 19:19:50
[QUOTE=Brett855tdi;571376]The Camo was nice at first... but the dirt kept getting under the vinyl so i stripped it all off, some of the glue still remains tho lol
I shall be popping down (think i might be able to leave the child and mrs behind this time lol) also be nice for some sun rather than rain :/[/QUOTE]
Bet the glue took a bit of getting off, plenty of cellulose thinners...and a good polish after? Hopefully it will be nice tomorrow and dry, got to wash the ecowagen in the morning ready for the meet
Post 571515 by Volvostorm on 2013-02-09 19:25:16
I might be there, got a bit to do to the camper, and the T5
Post 571575 by Brett855tdi on 2013-02-09 22:20:38
It took a hole bottle of sticky stuff remover to do the wing. Then the local valet guy took the task on for ten quid. He came back 3 hours later covered in glue... The car wasn't too bad lol.
The vinyl was stratader from ctn and the glue was very thick. Hopefully I will get some time tomorrow to tidy the car up... Wouldn't want to show everyone up lol
Post 571577 by Wobbly Dave on 2013-02-09 22:24:27
I will try and wash mine tomorrow if the weather allows.
Post 571586 by 850 chris on 2013-02-09 23:16:19
wot about a meet nearer to gosport in hampshire
Post 571589 by V70 Graham on 2013-02-09 23:24:27
[QUOTE=850 chris;571586]wot about a meet nearer to gosport in hampshire[/QUOTE]
There is a monthly meet 'Southern Softies' meet in Ower, keep a look out for the next one, should be posted soon.
Post 571606 by ExternalError on 2013-02-10 03:06:17
be there at about 1:30 but need to leave before 4
Post 571628 by V70 Graham on 2013-02-10 10:03:02
Plenty of pictures please
Post 571636 by stribo on 2013-02-10 10:10:50
Hope the weather's better there than it is here.
Post 571656 by MoleT-5R on 2013-02-10 11:25:57
[QUOTE=stribo;571636]Hope the weather's better there than it is here.[/QUOTE]
Ha Ha, its tipping it down up here, wish it was snow, its much nicer to drive in
[QUOTE=V70 Graham;571628]Plenty of pictures please[/QUOTE]
Will try, but the weather is not going to help much, could be a few dull grey photo's, brightened up with some colour-full Volvo's in them (well Colin's at least..lol)
[QUOTE=V70 Graham;571589]There is a monthly meet 'Southern Softies' meet in Ower, keep a look out for the next one, should be posted soon.[/QUOTE]
Hope to get to one of your meets this year, probably late spring/summer
Post 571658 by Santa on 2013-02-10 11:37:06
I'm going to try and make this. It wont be in the Volvo though.
Post 571662 by claymore on 2013-02-10 12:08:47
[QUOTE=moleadrian;571656]
Will try, but the weather is not going to help much, could be a few dull grey photo's, brightened up with some colour-full Volvo's in them ([COLOR=#ff0000]well Colin's at least..lol[/COLOR])
[/QUOTE]
Not today I'm afraid, just a boring burgundy :(
Post 571731 by Santa on 2013-02-10 17:38:38
Great to see you guys and thanks for organising Adrian :)
Post 571790 by Wobbly Dave on 2013-02-10 19:20:07
Well the weather was dreadful, but it was good to see you all & Erica & I both had a fab time. Cheers to Moley for organising & thanks too for the b'day card - very funny,
Post 571805 by ExternalError on 2013-02-10 19:58:35
Sorry I had to dash and didn't get to say bye to everyone hope none of you got caught in the snow on the way home, it was nice meeting you all and hope to see more at the next one.
Post 571822 by MoleT-5R on 2013-02-10 20:33:07
Hi Folks, thanks to everyone for the great turn out for the first meet of the year and I have already emailed RAF Cosford regarding the next meet, which will hopefully be there on either the 10th or 17th of march, thread will be up for this as soon as I hear back from Cosford.
Hears a piccy link to keep V70 Graham and a few others happy
[URL="http://s1218.beta.photobucket.com/user/moleadrian/library/VPCUK%20Shrewsbury%20Meet%2001July2012"]
[/URL]http://s1218.beta.photobucket.com/user/moleadrian/library/VPCUK%20Shrewsbury%2010-2-2013
Enjoy
P.s. who's trying to hide behind the burger...lol
Post 571833 by Santa on 2013-02-10 21:08:52
[QUOTE=moleadrian;571822]Hi Folks, thanks to everyone for the great turn out for the first meet of the year and I have already emailed RAF Cosford regarding the next meet, which will hopefully be there on either the 10th or 17th of march, thread will be up for this as soon as I hear back from Cosford.
Hears a piccy link to keep V70 Graham and a few others happy
[URL="http://s1218.beta.photobucket.com/user/moleadrian/library/VPCUK%20Shrewsbury%20Meet%2001July2012"]
[/URL]http://s1218.beta.photobucket.com/user/moleadrian/library/VPCUK%20Shrewsbury%2010-2-2013
Enjoy
P.s. who's trying to hide behind the burger...lol[/QUOTE]
Didnt quite work did it? Lol
Post 571898 by MoleT-5R on 2013-02-10 23:07:45
[QUOTE=Santa;571833]Didnt quite work did it? Lol[/QUOTE]
how was your pork chop, bet you had pudding after....lol
Post 571926 by MoleT-5R on 2013-02-11 00:57:53
KFC just found these vid's of your car, thought you might like them
[video=youtube;DO2CCRDlbT8]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DO2CCRDlbT8[/video]
your cars times where better than mine that day
one careful owner, did I hear you say, lol
who should come along and join in next time, it's great fun and not to hard on the cars
Post 571927 by MoleT-5R on 2013-02-11 01:01:21
KFC here's the other, as it wouldn't let me put 2 vids up together
[video=youtube;ajYEPPKV_kQ]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ajYEPPKV_kQ[/video]
Post 571929 by smithy on 2013-02-11 01:44:45
That was a nice day I remember being a spectator again lol.but this year I hope not too be and be a driver instead in a 140 bhp 940 .
Post 571938 by Santa on 2013-02-11 05:31:52
[QUOTE=moleadrian;571898]how was your pork chop, bet you had pudding after....lol[/QUOTE]
Pork chops were very nice thankyou lol
Post 571965 by T5frankie on 2013-02-11 09:21:45
[QUOTE=moleadrian;571926]KFC just found these vid's of your car, thought you might like them
[video=youtube;DO2CCRDlbT8]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DO2CCRDlbT8[/video]
your cars times where better than mine that day
one careful owner, did I hear you say, lol
who should come along and join in next time, it's great fun and not to hard on the cars[/QUOTE]
that was my v70'r last ever race and it wasnt boosting right..........still won lol
Post 571966 by T5frankie on 2013-02-11 09:25:07
[video=youtube;XzZxqqS5gW4]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XzZxqqS5gW4&list=UUn3Ddx_wFUM24qD8Yy9O2yQ&index=52[/video]
my brother driving my car, and his 2nd race ever and he still beat hamish lol
Post 571968 by V70 Graham on 2013-02-11 09:53:54
Some good pictures of the meet, nice to see Dave'a car on the road again.
Post 572142 by MoleT-5R on 2013-02-11 18:58:00
[QUOTE=t5frankie;571965]that was my v70'r last ever race and it wasnt boosting right..........still won lol[/QUOTE]
yet another sunny shakey super sunday, was a great day, nice and cold to start as well