After the recent success of the DT meet at Wrexham, anyone up for another North West meet in October? Thinking of a location in Lancashire, as I know a guy from Carlisle will be coming down, and Wrexham may be a bit far.
Yeah I'd be up for it, must make sure the car's running a little better next time though for the after meet sillyness.
[QUOTE=Tomcat;642240]Yeah I'd be up for it, must make sure the car's running a little better next time though for the after meet sillyness.[/QUOTE] After meet sillyness, don't know what you mean....lol. Where do you think would be good venue wise? What's happened to Immingham as well, do you know please TC? Sorry about all the questions!!
I'd be up for one, but limited to only a few dates in October. How about a meet at Botany Bay? easy access, mahoosive car park, something for the wives & kids inside.
[QUOTE=stephenevans99;642246]I'd be up for one, but limited to only a few dates in October. How about a meet at Botany Bay? easy access, mahoosive car park, something for the wives & kids inside.[/QUOTE] Not a bad idea, and certainly handy for most of us. What dates can you make?
Unfortunately I've only got the weekends 5th/6th & 19th/20th
[QUOTE=stephenevans99;642254]Unfortunately I've only got the weekends 5th/6th & 19th/20th[/QUOTE] 19-20th is best for me, for payday reasons...........especially if the kids and mrs did come along.
We need Mr Smithson in his Golf now, as he's promised to bring some bits down for me(dump valve and another strutbrace). Andy, can you make this?
Not seen Mr Immingham for ages, I was only wondering today where he's gone. Provided it's on a weekend I'm fairly flexible on dates and Botany Bay sounds like a great idea, not been there for years.
[QUOTE=Tomcat;642258]Not seen Mr Immingham for ages, I was only wondering today where he's gone. Provided it's on a weekend I'm fairly flexible on dates and Botany Bay sounds like a great idea, not been there for years.[/QUOTE] He seemed to vanish end of July I think it was, cos it was his wedding anniversary at the same time as mine. Hope he's still got Gul, as he was having a few issues.
You know me...full of good ideas ;) apart from the one involving a traffic cone and a transvestite called Trevor :(
[QUOTE=foammanmark;642261]He seemed to vanish end of July I think it was, cos it was his wedding anniversary at the same time as mine. Hope he's still got Gul, as he was having a few issues.[/QUOTE] Oh, I didn't know. Suppose we'll just have to wait for him to surface. [QUOTE=stephenevans99;642262]You know me...full of good ideas ;) apart from the one involving a traffic cone and a transvestite called Trevor :([/QUOTE] I er.... I dread to think what the traffic cone was used for...lol.
[QUOTE=Tomcat;642264]Oh, I didn't know. Suppose we'll just have to wait for him to surface. I er.... I dread to think what the traffic cone was used for...lol.[/QUOTE] I think we should give him a shout. I'll PM him so he receives at least an e-mail.
There is a place near the Reebok stadium that the BMW lot used to go too, had a place that had good food and also enough parking for lots of people, just a thought for you all
[QUOTE=daza-b;642272]There is a place near the Reebok stadium that the BMW lot used to go too, had a place that had good food and also enough parking for lots of people, just a thought for you all[/QUOTE] Cheers Daza, next junction to Botany Bay, so also handy for all.
BL6 6JW Its around that area somewhere but cant remember for the life of me what the food place was called
Bolton W are playing at home on the 19th.....that would make anywhere near the Reebok a nightmare. It would have to be 20th for there IMO.
[QUOTE=stephenevans99;642278]Bolton W are playing at home on the 19th.....that would make anywhere near the Reebok a nightmare. It would have to be 20th for there IMO.[/QUOTE] Bolton who? Good point, so Sunday the 20th then?
This will be a rare 'meet' outing for my R, with new headlights.
Sunday the 20th is good.....Botany Bay still gets my vote. But I'm easy if the Reebok is better for others :)
[QUOTE=stephenevans99;642289]Sunday the 20th is good.....Botany Bay still gets my vote. But I'm easy if the Reebok is better for others :)[/QUOTE] My mrs is also easy, well in my dreams she is. Reebok or Botany bay are about 4 miles apart, so I'm OK with either.
I'd be up for this, hopefully we'll be sorted brakes & suspension wise by then. Dunno about the awd. I could drive up & meet you guys somewhere on the way? Boltons not that far really & will help me get some confidence in the bullion. Lol I don't work Sundays anymore either so happy days!
[QUOTE=Biff;642318]I'd be up for this, hopefully we'll be sorted brakes & suspension wise by then. Dunno about the awd. I could drive up & meet you guys somewhere on the way? Boltons not that far really & will help me get some confidence in the bullion. Lol I don't work Sundays anymore either so happy days![/QUOTE] We hope to see you at this meet Biff, and the awd doesn't matter to us. Look forward to meeting the elusive Wrexhamer.
[QUOTE=foammanmark;642320]We hope to see you at this meet Biff, and the awd doesn't matter to us. Look forward to meeting the elusive Wrexhamer.[/QUOTE] Ha ha. I know mate, I couldn't get a day off now but I'm strictly Monday -Friday now with work, its affected my health (plus 2 stag do's) so I'm calming with the working all hours & am doing more on the weekends. Be good to meet you guys, met a few fellow Volvo owners last weekend & although we all come from different walks in life its good to be able to talk volvo's. I'm the odd guy around here but my brother in law is coming around to them after driving mine. We may have a new member soon I hope. Lol
I have returned:eclipsee_, have you missed me:uglyhamme? not been in for a while due to little one being poorly and the fact i blew the gearbox up in the gul oops:wallbash:. anyhow i'm up for the 20th at any destination.
[QUOTE=Immingham;642373]I have returned:eclipsee_, have you missed me:uglyhamme? not been in for a while due to little one being poorly and the fact i blew the gearbox up in the gul oops:wallbash:. anyhow i'm up for the 20th at any destination.[/QUOTE] Good to hear from you!! Little one better I hope? Gearbox sorted and I would imagine expensive?
Hope to make this meet
It'd be a pleasure to see the Laser again Abdul. And you too of course :) lol
[QUOTE=abdul;642379]Hope to make this meet[/QUOTE] Nice one Abdul. Might give Seb a shout as well.
[QUOTE=foammanmark;642374]Good to hear from you!! Little one better I hope? Gearbox sorted and I would imagine expensive?[/QUOTE] Little one all well and good thanks. Gearbox sorted (ish) well it moves now so that's a bonus :)
Are we having 2nort west meets in october
Is this still happening? If so when and where :)
[QUOTE=Immingham;645120]Is this still happening? If so when and where :)[/QUOTE] Subject to checking, I think we've pencilled in the 20/10/13 at Botany Bay. How's that for you?
[QUOTE=abdul;643389]Are we having 2nort west meets in october[/QUOTE] Hi Abdul, do you mean the Rishworth one the weekend after this one as well?
[QUOTE=foammanmark;645124]Hi Abdul, do you mean the Rishworth one the weekend after this one as well?[/QUOTE] Yes thats the one will try to attend both
[QUOTE=abdul;645160]Yes thats the one will try to attend both[/QUOTE] I'll just be doing the Botany Bay one as I'm away with the kids the weekend after.
I am going to the Rishworth one but might be in my other halfs Fiesta if the Gul has sold by then!
[QUOTE=bonelorry;645201]I am going to the Rishworth one but might be in my other halfs Fiesta if the Gul has sold by then![/QUOTE] i thought u might be coming in a laser blue
[QUOTE=abdul;645207]i thought u might be coming in a laser blue[/QUOTE] Yes you are right Abdul I might get a lift with my friend, He said he wanted to attend :)
20th is fine for me, see you there :)
Quick update: Sunday 20th October - 12.00PM - Location Botany Bay at Junction 8 of the M61. [LIST=1] [*]Stephenevans99 [*] Tomcat [*] Biff [*] Immingham [*] Foammanmark [*] Nosh [*] OktaneJay [*] Farmer [*] Abdul [/LIST] Feel free to add your name :) Should be a good meet.
Is this still going ahead? :B_steerin:
I dont think my car will be ready which is a shame :(
[QUOTE=daza-b;651569]I dont think my car will be ready which is a shame :([/QUOTE] You've got 2 weeks, plenty of time :uglyhamme :)
Booo!!!!, pull your finger out!.. You've made some awesome progress so far...
hahaha so much to do so little time lol ill give it my best but no promises, would be nice if it was ready but was planning to tax it Nov 1st as dont wanna loose a month on tax :(
Its a challenge, do you accept it? Lol
hahaha! ermmm ill ask the audience lol erm no ill take a 50/50 instead! lol
Phone a friend?? :hidesbehi
already done... well txt on whatsapp haha
1, Stephenevans99 2, Tomcat 3, Biff 4, Immingham 5, Foammanmark 6, Nosh 7, OktaneJay 8, Farmer 9, Abdul 10, Liddo (tentatively as out on the pop the night before :D )
Can't believe that this meet is only a week tomorrow. Hope the weather stays fine for us. I'll be in my R, as Gul is away until March, and the C70 has a badly seizing caliper which will be sorted last week of the month.
Hope my gearbox mount turns up before then :) because it's proper buggered :(
[QUOTE=Immingham;652080]Hope my gearbox mount turns up before then :) because it's proper buggered :([/QUOTE] If it doesn't, then one of us will come and pick you up.
Cheers bud, worst case scenario, I'll pinch her xc90 :)
[QUOTE=Immingham;652089]Cheers bud, worst case scenario, I'll pinch her xc90 :)[/QUOTE] I'd like to see the XC90, cos it looks awesome in the pics I've seen.
[QUOTE=foammanmark;652071]Can't believe that this meet is only a week tomorrow. Hope the weather stays fine for us. I'll be in my R, as Gul is away until March, and the C70 has a badly seizing caliper which will be sorted last week of the month.[/QUOTE] Mark I have a caliper if u need one? Is it front or rear?
Cheers :B_thumb: I got to use it today :) ( only because the bugger needed diesel)
[QUOTE=daza-b;652098]Mark I have a caliper if u need one? Is it front or rear?[/QUOTE] It's the front offside, but the upper carrier bolt is knacked. New discs and pads also required after only 6 months.
[QUOTE=foammanmark;652104]It's the front offside, but the upper carrier bolt is knacked. New discs and pads also required after only 6 months.[/QUOTE] Bloody hell not good, well if you want the caliper let me know u can have it as for the bolt, get one 1 size smaller, get a big hammer and hit it on as hard as you can, should come off them, had to do same on the 850
[QUOTE=daza-b;652107]Bloody hell not good, well if you want the caliper let me know u can have it as for the bolt, get one 1 size smaller, get a big hammer and hit it on as hard as you can, should come off them, had to do same on the 850[/QUOTE] Cheers Daza. I ended up with a 9/16" socket on the bolt, but still couldn't crack it. I'm going to try and loosen the lower bolt, and swing the carrier to the side, and hope it frees the upper.
Have you not got a blow torch? If not get one of these: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BUTANE-MINI-SMALL-WIRELESS-BLOW-LAMP-TORCH-COOK-JEWELLER-SOLDERING-WELDING-TOOL-/231049509160?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item35cb9fb928 That will do as thats what I use, on the head of the bolt and on the carrier near the thread, keep it on for ages and then try again with that socket, should free it, thats the way id do it anyway lol
[QUOTE=daza-b;652112]Have you not got a blow torch? If not get one of these: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BUTANE-MINI-SMALL-WIRELESS-BLOW-LAMP-TORCH-COOK-JEWELLER-SOLDERING-WELDING-TOOL-/231049509160?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item35cb9fb928 That will do as thats what I use, on the head of the bolt and on the carrier near the thread, keep it on for ages and then try again with that socket, should free it, thats the way id do it anyway lol[/QUOTE] No blowtorch, but we have a good hair dryer. Cheers for the tip.
[QUOTE=daza-b;652112]Have you not got a blow torch? If not get one of these: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BUTANE-MINI-SMALL-WIRELESS-BLOW-LAMP-TORCH-COOK-JEWELLER-SOLDERING-WELDING-TOOL-/231049509160?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item35cb9fb928 That will do as thats what I use, on the head of the bolt and on the carrier near the thread, keep it on for ages and then try again with that socket, should free it, thats the way id do it anyway lol[/QUOTE] oi thats my tip of the day. get your own:uglyhamme
Ahhhhh......looks like the 'Bromance' is alive and well lol
lmao just helping a fellow Volvo owner as everyone else would
[QUOTE=daza-b;652118]lmao just helping a fellow Volvo owner as everyone else would[/QUOTE] haha worth there wieght in gold those things. but so is the huge mell hammer i have with cut down shaft
Anyway, back on topic. Look forward to seeing everyone, and I hope that Botany Bay don't mind a load of Volvos on their car park. Mind you, our other halves might be spending in the place, so they can't complain.
botany bay, isnt that int he sydney area of australia
[QUOTE=graemewelch;652142]botany bay, isnt that int he sydney area of australia[/QUOTE] You better set off if you're coming to the meet.
I've decided to put Gul back on the road, and have done the taxdisc online. If it arrives in time, then Gul should make this meet.
[QUOTE=graemewelch;652142]botany bay, isnt that int he sydney area of australia[/QUOTE] Bugger, I'll have to get fuel...:)
Sorry, I can't make this meet, as I'm off to Germany on Monday, and need to fix a machine at the UK warehouse on Sunday.
[QUOTE=foammanmark;653983]Sorry, I can't make this meet, as I'm off to Germany on Monday, and need to fix a machine at the UK warehouse on Sunday.[/QUOTE] Booo!!!!!... You suck!!...Lmao... Sorry Mark,maybe next time eh?
Another one who organises a meet then doesn't bloody go ;)
Taxed the gul for bugger all then. Lol
No you've not... I wanna see it!!.
My car is nowhere near ready im afraid, so in the words or Dragons Den... Im out lol
Mine needs a bath first, just finished a trip to Bridlington via immingham and back it's ££££in filthy :)
Mines been washed today Au Naturale :) Thunder & Lightening here a few hours ago....
sorry guys won't be making this one, which is a pitty as I'd not mentioned coming along, but really wanted to pop along and swell the numbers, but finances are tight and I've just bought another V70 as a donor for the AWD R's manual conversion, so hopefully we'll be able to bring it along to a meet early next year
Right Who's coming, Immingham, Tomcat, Stephenevans99.
[QUOTE=Immingham;654116]Right Who's coming, [/QUOTE] Immingham Tomcat Mr99 Nosh Oktane Jay Farmer Graham Deathy Biff Abdul
[QUOTE=stephenevans99;654118]Immingham Tomcat Mr99 Nosh Oktane Jay Farmer Graham Deathy Biff Abdul[/QUOTE] You not coming? :shifty:
[QUOTE=Immingham;654122]You not coming? :shifty:[/QUOTE] Mr Evans doesnt have a choice anymore he is legally obliged too go too every show lol
I'll deffo be there :)
Might leave mine dirty. It looks used :)
We're probably all going to meet up at Car Park B.....by the helipad :)
Car park a is a better option as it's huge. And all the old duffers use b to park the nissans and Hondas. (Car park dings are a certainty )
We'll see what happens when we get there....if you see a bunch of shady characters standing in the rain next to some Ovlovs....join in lol
will do :)
Have a great meet chaps, remember the camera's us 'Southern Softies' like piccys......wanna see what you lot look like too lol
[QUOTE=V70 Graham;654174.wanna see what you lot look like too lol[/QUOTE] you don't, trust me you really DON'T....:scared::scared:
[QUOTE=V70 Graham;654174]wanna see what you lot look like too lol[/QUOTE] you don't, trust me you really DON'T....:scared::scared:
Well I was going to wash the car, right up until the torrential rain and thunder and lightening kicked in... Maybe I'll get chance in the morning then...
[QUOTE=stephenevans99;654125]I'll deffo be there :)[/QUOTE] Good, I'll bring those wiper blanks for you..
[QUOTE=V70 Graham;654174]Have a great meet chaps, remember the camera's us 'Southern Softies' like piccys......wanna see what you lot look like too lol[/QUOTE] you have already seen my ugly mug Graham lol
[QUOTE=Tomcat;654179]Well I was going to wash the car, right up until the torrential rain and thunder and lightening kicked in... Maybe I'll get chance in the morning then...[/QUOTE] I've just thrown some car shampoo over mine, then let the weather sort it over night..
[QUOTE=deathrider311271;654182]you have already seen my ugly mug Graham lol[/QUOTE] are you joining us tomorrow?..
RIght im gonna come down in the D5 for a hour ;)
Good stuff :B_thumb:
[QUOTE=daza-b;654189]RIght im gonna come down in the D5 for a hour ;)[/QUOTE] Good man :)
[QUOTE=Immingham;654186]are you joining us tomorrow?..[/QUOTE] yes matey im Deathy on the list lol
[QUOTE=deathrider311271;654203]yes matey im Deathy on the list lol[/QUOTE] Oh yea!! Lol
Sorry guys been up all night with dam toothache, trip to dentist on Monday, gonna try sleep now have a good meet guys
Soft ar$e ;)
[QUOTE=stephenevans99;654235]Soft ar$e ;)[/QUOTE] Pmsl!!! :ices_rofl
Had a good laugh at todays meet - really good turnout and it stayed DRY. Here's a few pics:
And there's always one....or two
looks like a great meet, shame I missed this one, will try harder to make the next one
Certainly had some cracking motors there, hopefully we'll try and get up next year to see some of you.
Thanks for the photo's Ste, think that's the best photo of my car I've seen to date..
Best photo bomb ever :)
Photobombing must run in the Immingham household lol
Very nice meet nice to meet new and old faces
[QUOTE=stephenevans99;654403]Photobombing must run in the Immingham household lol
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I've taught him well :)
Id just like to point out that the loud crunching noise as I left was me going the wrong way across the car park and nearly ripping the bottom of the car off when the ground suddenly plumeted from under me...:(
Who let the diesel in? :P Great pics, looks like a good meet.
Tc your cars looking proper on that mate. ;) In fact everyone's car looks awesome, glad you had the weather & hope you thought of me getting wet through. Promise in 2014 myself & the bullion will commit to making it to a meet. We had big words today as she made me bleed for the millionth time.
[QUOTE=Tomcat;654464]Id just like to point out that the loud crunching noise as I left was me going the wrong way across the car park and nearly ripping the bottom of the car off when the ground suddenly plumeted from under me...:([/QUOTE] Good lad, leave in style I say.... :uglyhamme
[QUOTE=Immingham;654477]Good lad, leave in style I say.... :uglyhamme[/QUOTE] Lol..aye, leave half your car behind when you leave.
Looks like a good meet! Liking the S40! Was that a T5? Sorry couldnt make it, had a mate's leaving do on the sat night so my head was sore on the sunday :D Will try and make the next, hopefully with a few mods done to the 240! :)
Wheres foammanmark ? Hes missed the meet
[QUOTE=dionbullock;654566]Looks like a good meet! Liking the S40! Was that a T5? [/QUOTE] That's Nosh's Rocket Fuelled T5.....one seriously quick motor. [QUOTE=abdul;654583]Wheres foammanmark ? Hes missed the meet[/QUOTE] He missed his own meet ;) lol. Work commitments.