VOC National Rally and BKV Sunday 16th June 2013

Post 609698 by V70 Graham on 2013-05-24 14:42:02

After our success at the VOC Southern BKV last weekend, I thought I'd start a thread to see if anyone would be interested in attending the VOC National Rally and BKV on the 16th June. It will be held at Hatton Country World which has an adventure farm for the kids and a shopping village, something for all the family. http://www.hattonworld.com/ Hatton Country World, Dark Lane, Hatton, Warwick, Warwickshire CV35 8XA https://maps.google.co.uk/maps?safe=off&q=cv35+8xa&ie=UTF-8&hq=&hnear=0x4870cbdb2b4ff93d:0xc11523826bcfb84c,Hatton+CV35+8XA&gl=uk&ei=Em2fUcaLB8G2O4jsgZAF&sqi=2&ved=0CJEBELYD Junc 15 of the M40 so handy for the 'Birmingham Brigade' too :haha: You do NOT have to be a paid up member of VOC to attend, though you DO if you wish to enter your car into the BKV competition. Names below please..... 1. V70 Graham 2. Nobber72

Post 609729 by Volvostorm on 2013-05-24 16:35:07

I'm interested in this, I asked about the camping, as it seemed that you have to be a VOC member to do it, but I didn't get an answer.

Post 609730 by Volvostorm on 2013-05-24 16:40:32

I got a reply, just checked, turns out you can't camp over unless you are a member of the MG owners club!!! :rolling_e:rolling_e:rolling_e:rolling_e As a non club member you are welcome to attend especially on the Sunday. However in order to Camp and enter your car you will need to be a paid up member. You can join on line or ring MG owners club to join. It is £30 per year with one off joining fee of £5 so £35 in all. Nigel Ayling Co- organiser National rally and BKV

Post 609731 by Jamest5r on 2013-05-24 16:46:17

Same date as north weadl meet??

Post 609740 by V70 Graham on 2013-05-24 17:24:14

[QUOTE=Pault5estate;609730]I got a reply, just checked, turns out you can't camp over unless you are a member of the MG owners club!!! :rolling_e:rolling_e:rolling_e:rolling_e As a non club member you are welcome to attend especially on the Sunday. However in order to Camp and enter your car you will need to be a paid up member. You can join on line or ring MG owners club to join. It is £30 per year with one off joining fee of £5 so £35 in all. Nigel Ayling Co- organiser National rally and BKV[/QUOTE] Paul, I think you have now received a reply re MGOC :wink:

Post 609743 by V70 Graham on 2013-05-24 17:28:55

[QUOTE=Jamest5r;609731]Same date as north weadl meet??[/QUOTE] Yes it is Jim, and I know a lot of VPC will be at North Weald. Sharkey R will be going to Hatton as his car was 'S60 Class Winner' last week, we will be going to keep him company as our V70 won a 'Highly Commended' award.....and I think I'm right in saying doorman (850/C S V 70 Class Winner) is not attending :saint:

Post 609745 by T5frankie on 2013-05-24 17:29:35

you not going to north weald then?

Post 609747 by V70 Graham on 2013-05-24 17:34:22

[QUOTE=T5frankie;609745]you not going to north weald then?[/QUOTE] Doesn't look like it mate, don't worry, I'll get onto the strip at some point.....and at the moment I still need to arrange a shift swap for this.

Post 609748 by Volvostorm on 2013-05-24 17:34:48

If I can get the trailer, I will come for the day, its not too far.

Post 609751 by T5frankie on 2013-05-24 17:38:45

[QUOTE=V70 Graham;609747]Doesn't look like it mate, don't worry, I'll get onto the strip at some point.....and at the moment I still need to arrange a shift swap for this.[/QUOTE] your'e only going cos you think you can win

Post 609755 by V70 Graham on 2013-05-24 17:47:50

[QUOTE=T5frankie;609751]your'e only going cos you think you can win[/QUOTE] Hmmm.....not really, though it would be nice to get summat lol, mainly it's to keep Sharkey company, and there will be plenty of 1/4 mile meets later in the year.

Post 609778 by ExternalError on 2013-05-24 18:52:18

not to far for me i may be available to go

Post 609781 by stribo on 2013-05-24 19:01:32

I think we'll be going to North Weald, as although I'm sure it'll be a great day, we'd rather drive our cars, than just look at them parked up. ;) Plus we won't win jack lol

Post 609792 by Nealevo on 2013-05-24 19:26:02

5 mins from me but getting there is a nightmare, it's very expensive once inside and i would rather race than watch!! But have fun

Post 609798 by V70 Graham on 2013-05-24 19:35:07

[QUOTE=stribo;609781]I think we'll be going to North Weald, as although I'm sure it'll be a great day, we'd rather drive our cars, than just look at them parked up. ;) Plus we won't win jack lol[/QUOTE] Rachel got 2nd place last week.

Post 609799 by V70 Graham on 2013-05-24 19:36:47

[QUOTE=Nealevo;609792]5 mins from me but getting there is a nightmare, it's very expensive once inside and i would rather race than watch!! But have fun[/QUOTE] Thanks for the heads up Neal, have to get the 'hang sandwiches' made !

Post 609801 by stribo on 2013-05-24 19:41:56

[QUOTE=V70 Graham;609798]Rachel got 2nd place last week.[/QUOTE] Yeah, but this is nationals, so there'll be more competition. Plus much prefer beating competition on the strip, that's why we bought our cars, to go fast. Best of luck to Steve and AnneMarie though, I'm sure they'll do well, maybe you should buy a Volvo and compete. :P LOL

Post 609803 by T5frankie on 2013-05-24 19:43:49

[QUOTE=stribo;609801]Yeah, but this is nationals, so there'll be more competition. Plus much prefer beating competition on the strip, that's why we bought our cars, to go fast. Best of luck to Steve and AnneMarie though, I'm sure they'll do well, maybe you should buy a Volvo and compete. :P LOL[/QUOTE] you aint beating anyone sunshine, remember the rules? pmsl

Post 609807 by stribo on 2013-05-24 19:58:31

Ah yes Frankie always wins lol

Post 609809 by T5frankie on 2013-05-24 20:01:25

[QUOTE=stribo;609807]Ah yes Frankie always wins lol[/QUOTE] got a proper gearbox this year so 14.8 will be beaten

Post 609811 by V70 Graham on 2013-05-24 20:04:18

[QUOTE=T5frankie;609809]got a proper gearbox this year so 14.8 will be beaten[/QUOTE] That gearbox has to last THIS weekend first !

Post 609815 by stribo on 2013-05-24 20:06:57

[QUOTE=T5frankie;609809]got a proper gearbox this year so 14.8 will be beaten[/QUOTE] The VVT's working this year, and along wioth a new TCV the R's flying, but I'll only take it out once, maybe twice, I want to see what I can get in the C70. :D

Post 610025 by Sharkey R on 2013-05-25 10:58:40

[QUOTE=V70 Graham;609698]After our success at the VOC Southern BKV last weekend, I thought I'd start a thread to see if anyone would be interested in attending the VOC National Rally and BKV on the 16th June. It will be held at Hatton Country World which has an adventure farm for the kids and a shopping village, something for all the family. http://www.hattonworld.com/ Hatton Country World, Dark Lane, Hatton, Warwick, Warwickshire CV35 8XA https://maps.google.co.uk/maps?safe=off&q=cv35+8xa&ie=UTF-8&hq=&hnear=0x4870cbdb2b4ff93d:0xc11523826bcfb84c,Hatton+CV35+8XA&gl=uk&ei=Em2fUcaLB8G2O4jsgZAF&sqi=2&ved=0CJEBELYD Junc 15 of the M40 so handy for the 'Birmingham Brigade' too :haha: You do NOT have to be a paid up member of VOC to attend, though you DO if you wish to enter your car into the BKV competition. Names below please..... 1. V70 Graham 2. Nobber72[/QUOTE] 1. V70 Graham 2. Nobber72 3. Sharkey R

Post 610030 by ExternalError on 2013-05-25 11:44:45

1. V70 Graham 2. Nobber72 3. Sharkey R 4. ExternalError

Post 610120 by Santa on 2013-05-25 18:25:31

I did want to go to BKV but I also want to go drag racing......hard one but leaning towards drag racing at the moment. (Depends what state the cars in).

Post 610129 by Pinup_gal on 2013-05-25 19:49:44

I want to go BKV, I'll be leaning on Santa ;)

Post 610133 by T5frankie on 2013-05-25 19:56:01

bad luck rich lol

Post 610136 by Santa on 2013-05-25 19:57:31

[QUOTE=T5frankie;610133]bad luck rich lol[/QUOTE] Why? I haven't decided yet :P

Post 610139 by T5frankie on 2013-05-25 19:58:38

[QUOTE=Santa;610136]Why? I haven't decided yet :P[/QUOTE] it has been decided for you i reckon, go and stand in the field lol

Post 610146 by V70 Graham on 2013-05-25 20:05:38

As I have already said.....there are several 1/4 mile events throughout the year.....only one BKV National.....am I helping ? ;)

Post 610148 by T5frankie on 2013-05-25 20:07:19

richard used to go to them alot, but doesnt anymore

Post 610150 by V70 Graham on 2013-05-25 20:07:59

[QUOTE=T5frankie;610148]richard used to go to them alot, but doesnt anymore[/QUOTE] .....and if Marie wanted to go to the BKV ?

Post 610152 by Volvostorm on 2013-05-25 20:08:48

1. V70 Graham 2. Nobber72 3. Sharkey R 4. ExternalError 5. Pault5estate

Post 610153 by T5frankie on 2013-05-25 20:09:48

[QUOTE=V70 Graham;610150].....and if Marie wanted to go to the BKV ?[/QUOTE] lololololololololololololololololololololololololololol..................................ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha, too funny she loves car shows...............not lol

Post 610155 by T5frankie on 2013-05-25 20:10:28

she does have a very nice looking volvo herself now though.............................thanks to me lol

Post 610165 by Santa on 2013-05-25 20:38:01

[QUOTE=T5frankie;610139]it has been decided for you i reckon, go and stand in the field lol[/QUOTE] Nope, I haven't decided yet. [QUOTE=V70 Graham;610146]As I have already said.....there are several 1/4 mile events throughout the year.....only one BKV National.....am I helping ? ;)[/QUOTE] Maybe, maybe not :P [QUOTE=T5frankie;610148]richard used to go to them alot, but doesnt anymore[/QUOTE] There doesn't seem to be as many 1/4 mile meets organised as there used to be. I try to make all I can and run at them if possible. (Apart from York, don't like destroying all 4 tyres due to a lack of upkeep of the site).

Post 610177 by LiamT4 on 2013-05-25 20:44:43

[QUOTE=Santa;610165]There doesn't seem to be as many 1/4 mile meets organised as there used to be. I try to make all I can and run at them if possible. (Apart from York, don't like destroying all 4 tyres due to a lack of upkeep of the site).[/QUOTE] It wasn't their fault you almost hit a barrier though ;-)

Post 610178 by T5frankie on 2013-05-25 20:44:51

There doesn't seem to be as many 1/4 mile meets organised as there used to be. I try to make all I can and run at them if possible. (Apart from York, don't like destroying all 4 tyres due to a lack of upkeep of the site).[/QUOTE] santa pod has a brand new surface, but no-one ever goes there (only 5 miles form me) lol

Post 610197 by Santa on 2013-05-25 20:53:39

[QUOTE=LiamT4;610177]It wasn't their fault you almost hit a barrier though ;-)[/QUOTE] True, but that cow shed stinking of §§§§ is enough to put off anyone lol [QUOTE=T5frankie;610178]santa pod has a brand new surface, but no-one ever goes there (only 5 miles form me) lol[/QUOTE] Maybe we need to sort something.........still prefer Avon though

Post 610198 by V70 Graham on 2013-05-25 20:53:51

[QUOTE=T5frankie;610178]There doesn't seem to be as many 1/4 mile meets organised as there used to be. I try to make all I can and run at them if possible. (Apart from York, don't like destroying all 4 tyres due to a lack of upkeep of the site).[/QUOTE] [COLOR="#FF0000"]santa pod has a brand new surface, but no-one ever goes there[/COLOR] (only 5 miles form me) lol[/QUOTE] Surely we can sort something out sometime this year. http://www.santapod.co.uk/calendar.php

Post 610207 by V70 Graham on 2013-05-25 20:56:44

[QUOTE=Santa;610197]Maybe we need to sort something.........[/QUOTE] Maybe something can be arranged later in the Summer. http://www.santapod.co.uk/calendar.php

Post 610216 by T5frankie on 2013-05-25 21:00:09

[QUOTE=Santa;610197]True, but that cow shed stinking of §§§§ is enough to put off anyone lol Maybe we need to sort something.........still prefer Avon though[/QUOTE] avon aint a better track, better times to be had at santa pod, although better spectating at avon

Post 610232 by Santa on 2013-05-25 21:06:30

[QUOTE=T5frankie;610216]avon aint a better track, better times to be had at santa pod, although better spectating at avon[/QUOTE] This is going off topic now mate lol. True the track (and the times) are better at Santa Pod. It has a better name as well. Now back to BKV chat lol

Post 610236 by T5frankie on 2013-05-25 21:07:31

[QUOTE=Santa;610232]This is going off topic now mate lol. True the track (and the times) are better at Santa Pod. It has a better name as well. Now back to BKV chat lol[/QUOTE] ok boss hogg

Post 615659 by V70 Graham on 2013-06-11 21:26:16

Bump.....and it's been confirmed I have the day off ! 1. V70 Graham 2. Nobber72 3. Sharkey R 4. ExternalError 5. Pault5estate

Post 615695 by Volvostorm on 2013-06-11 22:12:14

Sorry, not going to be there now, the Mistress has decided she doesn't like her brakes anymore and stopped using them! Shame, I was quite looking forward to upsetting some of the VOC :saythat:

Post 615734 by V8mate on 2013-06-12 08:13:01

In hospital otherwise I would of gone to this one

Post 616133 by abdul on 2013-06-13 18:20:31

Hope 2 go

Post 616190 by Sharkey R on 2013-06-13 21:45:09

The more the merrier, come on guys lets see how many VPC cars we can get there.

Post 616194 by V70 Graham on 2013-06-13 22:06:24

[QUOTE=Sharkey R;616190]The more the merrier, come on guys lets see how many VPC cars we can get there.[/QUOTE] ....and remember this will be on whatever the weather !

Post 616205 by Sharkey R on 2013-06-13 22:28:47

[QUOTE=V70 Graham;616194]....and remember this will be on whatever the weather ![/QUOTE] I've got my umbrella and my V*C raincoat at the ready. :)

Post 616214 by Harvey on 2013-06-13 22:45:51

[QUOTE=Sharkey R;616205]I've got my umbrella and my V*C raincoat at the ready. :)[/QUOTE] At least the rain will show that you both have polished /waxed your cars.

Post 616286 by Sharkey R on 2013-06-14 09:05:47

[QUOTE=Harvey;616214]At least the rain will show that you both have polished /waxed your cars.[/QUOTE] That's secretly what we are hoping for ;-p

Post 616289 by V70 Graham on 2013-06-14 09:16:59

[QUOTE=Sharkey R;616286]That's secretly what we are hoping for ;-p[/QUOTE] Yup, will hide a few minor imperfection in the paint !

Post 616298 by stribo on 2013-06-14 10:26:47

[QUOTE=V70 Graham;616289]Yup, will hide a few minor imperfection in the paint ![/QUOTE] It would be better for you if it snowed. :P

Post 617008 by ExternalError on 2013-06-16 11:05:24

Just got here so where we meeting

Post 617067 by Harvey on 2013-06-16 16:44:58

Any news how they go on.

Post 617136 by Sharkey R on 2013-06-16 18:46:11

Graham got Highly Commended in his class although I personally think he should have got runner up. I think the judge liked the guy that beat Graham's wheels as they were very close to looking chrome. I just squeezed the Best in Class for the R. Was very close, the judges spent half hour or so going between mine and ICs (Ian) R and they said at the time there's barely anything in it. :)

Post 617150 by T5frankie on 2013-06-16 19:02:56

any photos?

Post 617151 by V70 Graham on 2013-06-16 19:05:16

[QUOTE=T5frankie;617150]any photos?[/QUOTE] Loads mate, some great cars there, just uploading a few to PB.....will post laters.

Post 617157 by Santa on 2013-06-16 19:28:20

Congrats guys :)

Post 617164 by Sharkey R on 2013-06-16 19:38:18

Couple of piccies I took, ICs S60 R. Barely anything between mine and his. A couple of nice 850s One for Frankie And I guess my VOC subscription has covered the cost of these :)

Post 617169 by T5frankie on 2013-06-16 19:45:44

well done mate, your s60r is lovely, wanna swap it for an 850?

Post 617171 by Sharkey R on 2013-06-16 19:51:34

[QUOTE=T5frankie;617169]well done mate, your s60r is lovely, wanna swap it for an 850?[/QUOTE] Cheers Frankie, um nah I'll pass on that one for the moment. :)

Post 617182 by stribo on 2013-06-16 20:00:55

Well done mate, don't pass up Frankie's offer so quickly, his 850's mint. ;)

Post 617185 by T5frankie on 2013-06-16 20:03:12

[QUOTE=stribo;617182]Well done mate, don't pass up Frankie's offer so quickly, his 850's mint. ;)[/QUOTE] it is, thank you steve and alot quicker too :rotfl:

Post 617186 by Sharkey R on 2013-06-16 20:03:13

[QUOTE=stribo;617182]Well done mate, don't pass up Frankie's offer so quickly, his 850's mint. ;)[/QUOTE] Well according to the judges, apparently so is mine :p

Post 617187 by stribo on 2013-06-16 20:04:13

[QUOTE=Sharkey R;617186]Well according to the judges, apparently so is mine :p[/QUOTE] Yeah, mint green ;)

Post 617188 by Sharkey R on 2013-06-16 20:04:52

It was that close between our cars that the judges were on their knees looking under the cars at the sills and exhausts etc. They were really thorough this time round.

Post 617190 by Sharkey R on 2013-06-16 20:05:30

[QUOTE=stribo;617187]Yeah, mint green ;)[/QUOTE] Flash Green, Tango man! :)

Post 617191 by stribo on 2013-06-16 20:06:09

I hope you took the cuddly toys out of the windscreen. ;)

Post 617192 by Sharkey R on 2013-06-16 20:07:40

[QUOTE=stribo;617191]I hope you took the cuddly toys out of the windscreen. ;)[/QUOTE] Nope, they are always in there. Plus one of the judges was female so maybe that swayed her :)

Post 617197 by V70 Graham on 2013-06-16 20:14:37

Once upon a time two brave VPC'ers ventured into the world of VOC.....

Post 617200 by Harvey on 2013-06-16 20:15:24

[QUOTE=Sharkey R;617188]It was that close between our cars that the judges were on their knees looking under the cars at the sills and exhausts etc. They were really thorough this time round.[/QUOTE] Well done that man,nice to see the sun came out to play as well,and the grass was cut couldn't ask for more.

Post 617202 by stribo on 2013-06-16 20:16:07

Is that Doorman's car in the backround?

Post 617203 by V70 Graham on 2013-06-16 20:16:24

James's V70 R, a lovely carbon fibre bonnet (for M-R-P) and the V/S/C class winners engine bay.....

Post 617206 by V70 Graham on 2013-06-16 20:16:55

[QUOTE=stribo;617202]Is that Doorman's car in the backround?[/QUOTE] Nope :biggrin:

Post 617208 by V70 Graham on 2013-06-16 20:18:25

Runner up in the V/S/C class, with 15" wheels :icon_soap though I must say the paintwork on this car was better than mine.....and the same colour too.

Post 617209 by Sharkey R on 2013-06-16 20:18:32

[QUOTE=stribo;617202]Is that Doorman's car in the backround?[/QUOTE] Nah Doorman wasn't in attendance

Post 617210 by V70 Graham on 2013-06-16 20:19:40

An S70 and winner (only entrant) in the XC90 Class.

Post 617211 by Sharkey R on 2013-06-16 20:20:01

[QUOTE=Harvey;617200]Well done that man,nice to see the sun came out to play as well,and the grass was cut couldn't ask for more.[/QUOTE] Thanks mate :)

Post 617212 by stribo on 2013-06-16 20:20:14

[QUOTE=Sharkey R;617209]Nah Doorman wasn't in attendance[/QUOTE] And Graham still couldn't win. :hilarious You should have come racing mate. ;)

Post 617213 by Harvey on 2013-06-16 20:20:20

[QUOTE=V70 Graham;617197]Once upon a time two brave VPC'ers ventured into the world of VOC..... [/QUOTE] Graham he wasn't still trying to flog of that old S60R again,what was in the windscreen this time.:rotfl:

Post 617214 by V70 Graham on 2013-06-16 20:21:36

Gav's Blackie, a T5R Gul and a nice Red 850, there was not 1 Saffy to be seen !

Post 617215 by V70 Graham on 2013-06-16 20:22:38

[QUOTE=Harvey;617213]Graham he wasn't still trying to flog of that old S60R again,what was in the windscreen this time.:rotfl:[/QUOTE] Entrance form, I have offered Steve £1250 for his car.....he's thinking about it.

Post 617216 by V70 Graham on 2013-06-16 20:23:13

Post 617217 by V70 Graham on 2013-06-16 20:24:20

A lovely V90, up for sale at £2900 iirc

Post 617218 by V70 Graham on 2013-06-16 20:24:56

Post 617221 by V70 Graham on 2013-06-16 20:26:06

My fave car of the day (coupe), a Volvo Ambulance, and 'Best of Show' winner.....

Post 617224 by T5frankie on 2013-06-16 20:28:48

[QUOTE=V70 Graham;617214]Gav's Blackie, a T5R Gul and a nice Red 850, there was not 1 Saffy to be seen ! [/QUOTE] gavs blackie, you sure?

Post 617225 by V70 Graham on 2013-06-16 20:28:54

As you already know, Steve won the S60 class, and rightly so, his car is immaculate, and we came away with a 'Highly Commended' which we are very pleased with, a great day out and special thanks go to External Error (Stewart) who came along to support us. Here are the winners.....

Post 617228 by V70 Graham on 2013-06-16 20:30:29

One last pic, Anne took on the way home of Steve's car, she took it through the sun strip on the windscreen (by accident) but I think it's a great photo.

Post 617232 by T5frankie on 2013-06-16 20:31:18

exactly what is the average age of this group? looks like you two are the only non pensioners, and to think volvos are "old mans cars" lol

Post 617233 by V70 Graham on 2013-06-16 20:31:19

[QUOTE=T5frankie;617224]gavs blackie, you sure?[/QUOTE] Maybe not, but it was in good nick.

Post 617235 by V70 Graham on 2013-06-16 20:32:48

[QUOTE=T5frankie;617232]exactly what is the average age of this group? looks like you two are the only non pensioners, and to think volvos are "old mans cars" lol[/QUOTE] Some of them were a bit 'doddery' to be fair, but we met some decent enough people today.

Post 617236 by Sharkey R on 2013-06-16 20:33:03

[QUOTE=V70 Graham;617228]One last pic, Anne took on the way home of Steve's car, she took it through the sun strip on the windscreen (by accident) but I think it's a great photo. [/QUOTE] I like that pic although it looks like I'm stationary on an empty motorway lol

Post 617241 by stribo on 2013-06-16 20:35:34

[QUOTE=V70 Graham;617225]As you already know, Steve won the S60 class, and rightly so, his car is immaculate, and we came away with a 'Highly Commended' which we are very pleased with, a great day out and special thanks go to External Error (Stewart) who came along to support us. Here are the winners..... [/QUOTE] I see you're still picking up you wife's trophies. ;)

Post 617370 by M-R-P on 2013-06-16 23:46:09

Well done lads, cars looked spot on :) Great pics although I didn't see any ex - plods... That's why I don't bother with shows like that lol.

Post 617375 by smithy on 2013-06-17 00:08:42

Nice pics there lads I wanted to be there but car wasn't ready again but next defo

Post 617381 by JUDGENINJA on 2013-06-17 00:36:06

Looks like you had an excellent day..

Post 617383 by Kingsford G on 2013-06-17 01:03:00

Lots of nice cars there.Well done Sharkey and congrats mate.

Post 617460 by t5steve on 2013-06-17 15:26:55

well done boys...............and to think the voc didn't want to invite vpc this year..................in your face.................

Post 617465 by partsforvolvos.com on 2013-06-17 15:44:43

[QUOTE=V70 Graham;617208]Runner up in the V/S/C class, with 15" wheels :icon_soap though I must say the paintwork on this car was better than mine.....and the same colour too. [/QUOTE] The owner of this car just came to see me this morning. Nice finish on the wheels.

Post 617474 by V70 Graham on 2013-06-17 16:46:42

[QUOTE=partsforvolvos.com;617465]The owner of this car just came to see me this morning. Nice finish on the wheels.[/QUOTE] Yeah but they are only 15" and he has a beige interior and it's an auto ! not even a proper car lol, out of all the cars I've seen at the Southern and National ours is the best manual P1 by a mile ;)

Post 617476 by partsforvolvos.com on 2013-06-17 17:00:55

Personally, i would have forced u both into entering the modified section anyway ............. :hilarious

Post 617481 by V70 Graham on 2013-06-17 17:11:42

[QUOTE=partsforvolvos.com;617476]Personally, i would have forced u both into entering the modified section anyway ............. :hilarious[/QUOTE] :shhh:

Post 617484 by T5frankie on 2013-06-17 17:18:03

[QUOTE=partsforvolvos.com;617465]The owner of this car just came to see me this morning. Nice finish on the wheels.[/QUOTE] sorry but that car is chod, you were robbed graham

Post 617488 by V70 Graham on 2013-06-17 17:35:27

[QUOTE=T5frankie;617484]sorry but that car is chod, you were robbed graham[/QUOTE] In fairness his paintwork was better than mine, all depends on what the judges are looking for I suppose.

Post 617494 by V70 Graham on 2013-06-17 18:50:15

[QUOTE=T5frankie;617484].....you were robbed graham[/QUOTE] .....and I think stribo robbed you too yesterday mate :wink:

Post 617495 by T5frankie on 2013-06-17 18:50:58

[QUOTE=V70 Graham;617488]In fairness his paintwork was better than mine, all depends on what the judges are looking for I suppose.[/QUOTE] chrome spinners by the look of it lol

Post 617496 by T5frankie on 2013-06-17 18:51:30

[QUOTE=V70 Graham;617494].....and I think stribo robbed you too yesterday mate :wink:[/QUOTE] he got lucky mate good job he didnt line up in any of the other 3 races i had lol

Post 617497 by V70 Graham on 2013-06-17 18:52:03

[QUOTE=T5frankie;617495]chrome spinners by the look of it lol[/QUOTE] Hahaha they weren't spinners, some people liked them, not my cup of tea tbh.

Post 617500 by stribo on 2013-06-17 19:01:04

[QUOTE=T5frankie;617496]he got lucky mate good job he didnt line up in any of the other 3 races i had lol[/QUOTE] Wouldn't have made any difference, you obviously don't perform well under pressure. :lol: :hilarious

Post 617501 by stribo on 2013-06-17 19:01:35

[quote=v70 graham;617494].....and i think stribo robbed you too yesterday mate :wink:[/quote] §§§§§§ :p

Post 617503 by T5frankie on 2013-06-17 19:17:39

[QUOTE=stribo;617500]Wouldn't have made any difference, you obviously don't perform well under pressure. :lol: :hilarious[/QUOTE] i performed very well racing the forums fastest s60r and winning both times

Post 617511 by Harvey on 2013-06-17 19:48:17

[QUOTE=V70 Graham;617488]In fairness his paintwork was better than mine, all depends on what the judges are looking for I suppose.[/QUOTE] A couple of Volvo owners club stickers,tee shirt,tie,cap,grill badge,& a bit more chrome bits.if you had that lot you would have walked it.

Post 617515 by V70 Graham on 2013-06-17 20:00:55

[QUOTE=Harvey;617511]A couple of Volvo owners club stickers,tee shirt,tie,cap,grill badge,& a bit more chrome bits.if you had that lot you would have walked it.[/QUOTE] Hahahaha yeah, I also forgot the tartan rug and werthers

Post 617517 by stribo on 2013-06-17 20:09:01

[QUOTE=T5frankie;617503]i performed very well racing the forums fastest s60r and winning both times[/QUOTE] Must be me then. ;)

Post 617518 by T5frankie on 2013-06-17 20:18:01

[QUOTE=stribo;617517]Must be me then. ;)[/QUOTE] its ok santa pod will be here soon

Post 617537 by stribo on 2013-06-17 20:53:29

[QUOTE=T5frankie;617518]its ok santa pod will be here soon[/QUOTE] I'm looking forward to it, BTW you still haven't changed your status, I have though. :D

Post 617606 by Dangerous Dave on 2013-06-17 22:11:56

Some lovely shiny cars there :) Not sure on the chrome add on bits on the 740 and S90, looks a bit OTT :/

Post 617751 by partsforvolvos.com on 2013-06-18 11:22:58

[QUOTE=bomb192uk;617606]Some lovely shiny cars there :) Not sure on the chrome add on bits on the 740 and S90, looks a bit OTT :/[/QUOTE] definately !!!! i already made a mental note not to order any of THOSE ....................... urgh

Post 617752 by V70 Graham on 2013-06-18 11:37:15

[QUOTE=partsforvolvos.com;617751]definately !!!! i already made a mental note not to order any of THOSE ....................... urgh[/QUOTE] I'll have to order mine elsewhere then lol

Post 617756 by partsforvolvos.com on 2013-06-18 12:43:03

sorry, i have to draw the line somewhere..........

Post 618463 by doorman on 2013-06-20 21:11:16

Well done Steve and Graham, looks like you all had a great time, cars looked fantastic, I reckon I would have had some serious competition had I have turned up. Who won 1st & 2nd in the V70 class then? Sorry, won't be able to make the softies this weekend, perhaps next time. All the best lads. David

Post 618468 by V70 Graham on 2013-06-20 21:31:22

Thank you David, page 4 of this thread shows the winner and runner up, the winners car is a silver S70 and is on the same post as the picture of James's car (I only got the engine bay) runner up was the V70 which was the same colour as mine. Not wishing to blow smoke too far up your exhaust, you would have been ok had you made the trip. I still maintain my (wife's) car is the best manual gearbox car lol Shame you can't make Sunday, always next month.

Post 618499 by bonelorry on 2013-06-20 22:38:27

Damn that Gul 854 T5R looks very clean, Looks like I have some serious competition!

Post 619814 by iancho on 2013-06-25 15:32:23

Well done Steve it was closer than ever this time... Graham you were robbed mate, I stand by my words... You have the best MANUAL in the country. Congrats to both of you though for flying the Flag for VPC.

Post 626203 by V70 Graham on 2013-07-17 11:26:59

Full list of winners, VPCUK members highlighted :redface: PV 1st Andrew Marshall PV444 Maroon 374 YUH 2nd Peter Roberts PV544 Blue GAD 834 120 1st Fred Winborn AMAZON Sand RPN 463G 2nd Chris Parker 122S Grey ANH 399B Highly Commended Simon Gill 1800 1st Neil Murray 1800E White WUF337H 2nd Chris Shaw 1800E White UUT969H 140/160 1st David Sutton 164E Gold OAH 299H 2nd Mark Messenger 164TE Turquoise SAA 521M 200 1st George Coelho 262C Gold ZG 73148 2nd Douglas Hughes 240 Blue D732 8KD Highly Commended Peter Hancox 300/66 1st Steve Painter 360GLT Silver F266 WAF 2nd Sion Hudson 340DL Red B168 DTU Highly Commended Sion Hudson Working Car 1st Margaret Cantle 480 Celeb Maroon N128 DTP 2nd Pat Fripp 940 Grey P781 XJO Pre MOT 1st Terry Pearmain V50 Red TP60 TES 2nd Malcolm Straiton C30 White AU60 YAY 700/900 1st Simon Poole 960 Red N871 VVR 2nd Leslie Riddle 960 Green 960 ZAU Highly Commended Paul Doodson 400 1st Jeffrey Turnbull 460GLE Green J331 MRT 2nd John Carter 480ES Red G991 GWH Highly Commended John Denmead S/V40 Pre 2004 1st Trevor Lowe V40 Red P714 GEJ 2nd Terence Cricket V40 Blue BG51 AWR 850 1st Robert Reid 850 GLT Blue J817 NDX 2nd Adam Kay 850 T5R Yellow M165 TFC Highly Commended Dean Norman Non Standard 1st David Seaton 740GL Red B863 GUL 2nd Colin Hughes 760 Purple/Silver F833 NPK S/V40/V50/C30 Post 2004 1st Alan O'Reilly C30SE Blue A17 ORG 2nd David Brown C30T5 Black RJ07 ESE S80 1st Paul Wildsmith S80 Exec Grey S80 PSW 2nd Steve Malkin S80SE Red D10 MTM Highly Commended Chris Ridley S/V/C70 Pre 2004 1st Peter Flinders S70 Silver H24 CRY 2nd Robert Davidson V70 Green S746 AAR [COLOR="#FF0000"] Highly Commended Graham Waters [/COLOR] S60 [COLOR="#FF0000"]1st Steve Sharkey S60R Green S6 0RU[/COLOR] 2nd Iain Collinson S60R Green **** *** C/V70 2004 Onwards 1st Andrew Morris V70 Titanium V70ALM 2nd David Webster XC70 Red V21 DRW Higly Commended Patricia Skillicorn-Orgill XC90 1st Godfrey Barker XC90R Red M90 GJB Longest Journey UK 1st Godfrey Barker (317 miles from Peebles) Best in Show 1st Neil Murray 1800E White WUF 337H 2nd Chris Shaw 1800E White UUT 969H

Post 626226 by stribo on 2013-07-17 13:32:14

Think you'll find that should say Annemarie Waters, unless you entered your Golf. :P

Post 626728 by iancho on 2013-07-19 06:32:50

Next year Graham :smile:

Post 626759 by V70 Graham on 2013-07-19 10:02:09

[QUOTE=iancho;626728]Next year Graham :smile:[/QUOTE] Hmmm....can't see it Ian, my paintwork is not 100% and while my car is relatively clean, some of the VOC boys have a lot more time on their hands than me.

Post 626813 by iancho on 2013-07-19 15:51:00

I now know what you mean from our conversations Graham, neither you nor I have the time to compete at that level... Correct me if I'm wrong but didn't the winner have his engine out and cleaned all of the bay inside? Plus he was retired... A few "Highly Commended" Trophies on the mantelpiece and a bit of fun as I know you don't take it too seriously is never going to hurt anyone, plus it's a good day out... and a good advertisement for other clubs to see that VPC can stand alone even though we weren't invited (again!)

Post 626817 by V70 Graham on 2013-07-19 16:00:35

[QUOTE=iancho;626813]I now know what you mean from our conversations Graham, neither you nor I have the time to compete at that level... Correct me if I'm wrong but didn't the winner have his engine out and cleaned all of the bay inside? Plus he was retired... A few "Highly Commended" Trophies on the mantelpiece and a bit of fun as I know you don't take it too seriously is never going to hurt anyone, plus it's a good day out... and a good advertisement for other clubs to see that VPC can stand alone even though we weren't invited (again!)[/QUOTE] Not 100% sure he was retired but he certainly hasn't worked 16 of the last 17 days like I have lol, I have only driven the car once this month, looking forward to taking her out Sunday to Avon. To be honest when I told people I was from VPC I didn't get any negative feedback, we are all in it for the cars and I think some even appreciated the work I had put in. As you say it's all a bit of fun, BKV this year, round the track at Silverstone at last years TRAX, I just see the car (and myself) as an all-rounder, who knows maybe try my hand on 'the strip' !