Well Happy New Year folks and thought it about time we had another get together.
Sunday 19th of January 2014 at the Two Henrys Shrewsbury for about 1.00pm ish
All welcome, see you there
Ok :)
Oddly enough I'm going to be staying in a hotel not far from there on the Saturday. Though it's our anniversary so don't think I'll be allowed to come along, will see what I can do :D
[QUOTE=Dangerous Dave;677023]Oddly enough I'm going to be staying in a hotel not far from there on the Saturday. Though it's our anniversary so don't think I'll be allowed to come along, will see what I can do :D[/QUOTE] we could easily re-arrange to meet at the hotel you're staying at :)
[QUOTE=claymore;677027]we could easily re-arrange to meet at the hotel you're staying at :)[/QUOTE] is it a posh one where we can get some great pic's of the cars
[QUOTE=MoleT5-R;677029]is it a posh one where we can get some great pic's of the cars[/QUOTE] Erm nope :( We'll be gone by 1pm anyway, hopefully some shopping in Shrewsbury so can drop it into a conversation that theres a meet nearby :D
[QUOTE=Dangerous Dave;677059]Erm nope :( We'll be gone by 1pm anyway, hopefully some shopping in Shrewsbury so can drop it into a conversation that theres a meet nearby :D[/QUOTE] Hope you can make it, its more interesting than shopping in Shrewsbury! :D I will be there, without the T5, of course, don't want to break a habit!
Pencil me in for this one, I'm off that day and the distance isn't too bad (around 2 hours each way). Hopefully I'll get to put a few more faces to names and have a natter. I'll confirm either way nearer the time but it's looking hopeful.
I might be in a Volvo, I might be in a Mercedes, but I wont be in the Volvo.
[QUOTE=claymore;677112]I might be in a Volvo, I might be in a Mercedes, but I wont be in the Volvo.[/QUOTE] that is a very worrying signature you have got there Colin
[QUOTE=JamesT5;677099]Pencil me in for this one, I'm off that day and the distance isn't too bad (around 2 hours each way). Hopefully I'll get to put a few more faces to names and have a natter. I'll confirm either way nearer the time but it's looking hopeful.[/QUOTE] Will be nice to see you, think I may have passed you at some point as your reg seems a bit to familiar to me
[QUOTE=MoleT5-R;677219]that is a very worrying signature you have got there Colin[/QUOTE] Just getting people acclimatized to the new colour scheme for the T-10K ;)
[QUOTE=claymore;677238]Just getting people acclimatized to the new colour scheme for the T-10K ;)[/QUOTE] Thats ok then, thought things might not have been going so well as a fiat had re-appeared.....lol colour scheme looks good to me mate, just needs some dark blue wheels
[QUOTE=claymore;677112]I might be in a Volvo, I might be in a Mercedes, but I wont be in the Volvo.[/QUOTE] Have you got a merc now colin?
[QUOTE=Dangerous Dave;677023]Oddly enough I'm going to be staying in a hotel not far from there on the Saturday. Though it's our anniversary so don't think I'll be allowed to come along, will see what I can do :D[/QUOTE] Anniversary? you're not even married yet. Very poor excuse if you ask me. ;)
[QUOTE=stribo;677273]Anniversary? you're not even married yet. Very poor excuse if you ask me. ;)[/QUOTE] I know :/ Its the last one before we're married, so that makes it special LOL
[QUOTE=MoleT5-R;677220]Will be nice to see you, think I may have passed you at some point as your reg seems a bit to familiar to me[/QUOTE] Do you head down to Brecon very often? I can't ever recall seeing your car but then perhaps I wasn't looking very hard.
[QUOTE=LiamT4;677272]Have you got a merc now colin?[/QUOTE] Lol...sort of, A160
Living where I do, I can go to a southern softies meet or a North West, Midlands or Mid-Wales and Shropshire meet. I'm in an odd area of the country, not really very close to any particular group so I tend to tag on to whatever I can and whenever I can.
[QUOTE=JamesT5;677354]Do you head down to Brecon very often? I can't ever recall seeing your car but then perhaps I wasn't looking very hard.[/QUOTE] not sure, i do get about a bit,probably surprised that there's not a spotted lunatic in green T5-r thread...lol [QUOTE=JamesT5;677356]Living where I do, I can go to a southern softies meet or a North West, Midlands or Mid-Wales and Shropshire meet. I'm in an odd area of the country, not really very close to any particular group so I tend to tag on to whatever I can and whenever I can.[/QUOTE] don't we all tag along where we can, did a north-west and the softies this year, nice to get about and see different people face to face and see there cars in reality, may do the Haynes (but not a haynes)meet this year but the calendar is pretty full all ready, we'll see what the budget will allow
[QUOTE=MoleT5-R;677366]not sure, i do get about a bit,probably surprised that there's not a spotted lunatic in green T5-r thread...lol don't we all tag along where we can, did a north-west and the softies this year, nice to get about and see different people face to face and see there cars in reality, may do the Haynes (but not a haynes)meet this year but the calendar is pretty full all ready, we'll see what the budget will allow[/QUOTE] My car is very much standard, no fancy mods or anything and is still very much a WIP. As for me, you can make your own mind up after you've met me. If I do see you about on the road I'll try and give you a wave and a quick flash on the lights. :B_thumb:
[QUOTE=claymore;677355]Lol...sort of, A160[/QUOTE] Ah ok.........you won't take offence if I don't ask you about it then?? ;-)
[QUOTE=LiamT4;677374]Ah ok.........you won't take offence if I don't ask you about it then?? ;-)[/QUOTE] I'm only offended that you would ask if I would be offended :P
[QUOTE=JamesT5;677371]My car is very much standard, no fancy mods or anything and is still very much a WIP. As for me, you can make your own mind up after you've met me. If I do see you about on the road I'll try and give you a wave and a quick flash on the lights. :B_thumb:[/QUOTE] got you plate logged will wave or flash if passing, probably see you at shrewsbury first though
95% chance I'll make it to the Shrewsbury meet, I look forward to meeting you and anyone else I haven't met yet. :B_thumb:
I will be bringing the 940 along. See you there.
[QUOTE=claymore;677382]I'm only offended that you would ask if I would be offended :P[/QUOTE] I am offended that Liam isn't offended about this offence.
I was quite offended when Colin pulled up beside me in that Mercedes bubble-sausage mobile.
I'll hopefully be there for this one! Bubble-sausage mobile. . .lol!
i'll try and be there got a mates birthday the day before so depends how hanging I am
my car will be off the road then :( is this the closest the meets get to me sw wales?
[QUOTE=T5RatherAmusin;678053]my car will be off the road then :( is this the closest the meets get to me sw wales?[/QUOTE] Well may be during this, year we might move slightly further south for a meet, south shropshire or southern powys, the idea was to move about a bit to try some different places and make it easier on some that travel further and keep interest by going somewhere different.
[QUOTE=MoleT5-R;678187]Well may be during this, year we might move slightly further south for a meet, south shropshire or southern powys, the idea was to move about a bit to try some different places and make it easier on some that travel further and keep interest by going somewhere different.[/QUOTE] Hmm, a run out to the Elan valley?
[QUOTE=Dangerous Dave;678339]Hmm, a run out to the Elan valley?[/QUOTE] easily done, not a quick drive but a lovely one and on down into Aber for chips by the sea, May would good (they may have fixed the prom by then)
...I quite like the sound of doing the Evo triangle myself.
[QUOTE=MoleT5-R;678187]Well may be during this, year we might move slightly further south for a meet, south shropshire or southern powys, the idea was to move about a bit to try some different places and make it easier on some that travel further and keep interest by going somewhere different.[/QUOTE] "Southern Powys" you say? Perfect for me because that's exactly where I am! :B_thumb:
[QUOTE=MoleT5-R;678457]easily done, not a quick drive but a lovely one and on down into Aber for chips by the sea, May would good (they may have fixed the prom by then)[/QUOTE] LOL, Volvos take over the prom like the bikers do :) And a spot of tea at Devils Bridge....
[QUOTE=Dangerous Dave;679047]LOL, Volvos take over the prom like the bikers do :) And a spot of tea at Devils Bridge....[/QUOTE] all very do-able and en route as well
Only about a week to go. :D That reminds me, I better put the AA on standby......
[QUOTE=JamesT5;679725]Only about a week to go. :D That reminds me, I better put the AA on standby......[/QUOTE] in six years one volvo has let me down twice and had to be towed, but the other 6 have never missed a beat, amazing build quality and longevity, bet yours isn't that bad really
I might come along, give the car a run up the motorway :)
your 850R will be more than welcome sir, look forward to seeing you again
[QUOTE=JamesT5;679725]Only about a week to go. :D That reminds me, I better put the AA on standby......[/QUOTE] I have a tow rope, and a nice big van! :D
So far lads, looks like we might make it!! Handbrake & mot to sort, plus a good valet inside. :)
Put my name down for this :) I'll be dropping the wife and kids off at Cheshire Oaks en-route....lol
I'm looking forward to meeting you all, I just hope I have my voice back by then as I've got a mild dose of laryngitis at the moment.
Thats ok, I'm used to communicating in grunts!
[QUOTE=Biff;679766]So far lads, looks like we might make it!! Handbrake & mot to sort, plus a good valet inside. :)[/QUOTE] Biff it will nice to finally meet you. [QUOTE=stephenevans99;679930]Put my name down for this :) I'll be dropping the wife and kids off at Cheshire Oaks en-route....lol[/QUOTE] it will be nice to see you again Stephen, that credit card will be taking another bashing by the mrs's...lol
I'm looking forward to seeing you all.
+1 James It'll be a good opportunity to put a few more faces to familiar names....Looking forward to it.
[QUOTE=stephenevans99;679952]+1 James It'll be a good opportunity to put a few more faces to familiar names....Looking forward to it.[/QUOTE] Meet events are always interesting because when you meet members you've only ever 'spoken' to online, your perception of when you expect them to be like face-to-face is often, but not always, different to reality. Online, you see a 'user name' until you meet the person, then you see 'the' person and suddenly the whole of the online world change afterwards and leaps into 3D. :D
Looks like I'll have to wash the S60 :(
Why is this on the same day as the 'Southern Softies' meet lol would have loved to have popped up.
[QUOTE=V70 Graham;679964]Why is this on the same day as the 'Southern Softies' meet lol would have loved to have popped up.[/QUOTE] Even if you could have made it, you're too late mate because to get there on time you would have had to have set off last Sunday...... ;)
[QUOTE=JamesT5;679960]Meet events are always interesting because when you meet members you've only ever 'spoken' to online, your perception of when you expect them to be like face-to-face is often, but not always, different to reality. Online, you see a 'user name' until you meet the person, then you see 'the' person and suddenly the whole of the online world change afterwards and leaps into 3D. :D[/QUOTE] Know exactly what you mean James....you'll discover I'm the same to$$er in real life :) lol
People can 'understand' each other better at meets, for example a conversation face-to-face is worth 100,000 words online.
[QUOTE=JamesT5;679967]Even if you could have made it, you're too late mate because to get there on time you would have had to have set off last Sunday...... ;)[/QUOTE] .....your probably right there mate.
[QUOTE=stephenevans99;679971]Know exactly what you mean James....you'll discover I'm the same to$$er in real life :) lol[/QUOTE] I can confirm this :P
Hopefully making this now, as long as its not peeing down :)
I'm definitely coming (unless I have completely unforeseen circumstances), rain or shine. I'm going to have to be away by about 4pm, 4.30pm at the absolute latest as I have a Hospital Radio program to Broadcast in the evening in Merthyr Tydfil so I may be slightly over-dressed for a meet (just to warn you all) :D My laryngitis is clearing nicely so I should be able to have a normal conversation with you all on the day. See you all Sunday! By the way, what is the Two Henry's, is it a pub and what's the postcode?
[QUOTE=JamesT5;680406]I'm definitely coming (unless I have completely unforeseen circumstances), rain or shine. I'm going to have to be away by about 4pm, 4.30pm at the absolute latest as I have a Hospital Radio program to Broadcast in the evening in Merthyr Tydfil so I may be slightly over-dressed for a meet (just to warn you all) :D My laryngitis is clearing nicely so I should be able to have a normal conversation with you all on the day. See you all Sunday! By the way, what is the Two Henry's, is it a pub and what's the postcode?[/QUOTE] Then I shall wear my top hat for you sir, so you don't feel out of place :)
[QUOTE=Jamest5r;680401]Hopefully making this now, as long as its not peeing down :)[/QUOTE] get some proper tyres then, instead of those Aqua Fandango (TM) semi slicks .....lol would be nice to see you, if you can make it, may be Carl will have his thumb out and you could give him a lift too !!
looks like it's going to be a mega meet if everybody turns up :)
Colin you got the little security socket thing to undo the maf bolts? can't find mine and would like to fit the 3" maf
[QUOTE=Jamest5r;680419]Colin you got the little security socket thing to undo the maf bolts? can't find mine and would like to fit the 3" maf[/QUOTE] yep, I'll bring them with me.
[QUOTE=JamesT5;680406]I'm definitely coming (unless I have completely unforeseen circumstances), rain or shine. I'm going to have to be away by about 4pm, 4.30pm at the absolute latest as I have a Hospital Radio program to Broadcast in the evening in Merthyr Tydfil so I may be slightly over-dressed for a meet (just to warn you all) :D My laryngitis is clearing nicely so I should be able to have a normal conversation with you all on the day. See you all Sunday! By the way, what is the Two Henry's, is it a pub and what's the postcode?[/QUOTE] Yes, its a pub, with a large car park. Address: Robert Jones Way, Battlefield, Shrewsbury, Shropshire SY4 3EQ
What you reckon on calibration? might need your help with a little tuning after if your up for it bound to need some fuel adding up top any clever person work out how much more air is pulled due to a larger maf?? :)
the larger maf is not for more air, it's to slow the air down, so that the ecu doesn't hit maf saturation.
[QUOTE=claymore;680425]the larger maf is not for more air, it's to slow the air down, so that the ecu doesn't hit maf saturation.[/QUOTE] Shows what I know lol so how will the map be affected?
[QUOTE=Jamest5r;680428]Shows what I know lol so how will the map be affected?[/QUOTE] If we're lucky, the ecu will compensate within 5 miles of steady driving, if not, it will be a case of re calibrating the injectors and hope that will be enough.
Should be good....there's also a few members from VolvoTuning that are coming.
Will Mr Ringrose be bringing any V70 bits?
Unfortunately I've decided to pull out of this meet, sorry. I was really looking forward to meeting some new faces, hopefully get another opportunity in the future.
[QUOTE=stephenevans99;680762]Unfortunately I've decided to pull out of this meet, sorry. I was really looking forward to meeting some new faces, hopefully get another opportunity in the future.[/QUOTE] What! So looking forward to seeing you there Steve. Well, if you change your mind and come along no one will think any less of you.
Cheers James...I just wished I'd kept this meet to VPC and not shared. My own fault really :( There will be others....and I'll be there. lol
[QUOTE=stephenevans99;680768]Cheers James...I just wished I'd kept this meet to VPC and not shared. My own fault really :( There will be others....and I'll be there. lol[/QUOTE] Nothing wrong in sharing it, the more the merrier. I do hope your change of mind on coming to the meet has nothing to do with my facebook post of last night, I wasn't being serious, just rattling jay's cage for a bit of fun, will be a shame that your not there and as stated in the first post all welcome (regardless of anyones personal forum preference) as we are all on more than one Volvo forum and umpteen different FB Volvo club afaik bet reason your not coming is, your credit card can't handle a battering by the Mrs's in Cheshire Oaks so soon after christmas...lol
lol....I know what you mean about Cheshire Oaks, not quite as bad as the Trafford Centre...OMG she can do some damage. It's nothing to do with your FB post mate, I knew that post was tongue in cheek and in good humour BUT unfortunately another didn't see it that way and caused me a little upset. I even pointed out that you were pulling his leg !! I'm easy going 99% of the time but he rattled my cage with what was subsequently posted on a thread. I know threads can get heated and sometimes we say things which we later regret, but I thought sod it...I'm gonna be stubborn and not go to this or next weeks meet either (which is only 5 mile up the road). I want to go to this, but it's the old 'cutting your nose off to spite your face' scenario. My toys have definitely been thrown out of the pram lol.
[QUOTE=stephenevans99;680895]lol....I know what you mean about Cheshire Oaks, not quite as bad as the Trafford Centre...OMG she can do some damage. It's nothing to do with your FB post mate, I knew that post was tongue in cheek and in good humour BUT unfortunately another didn't see it that way and caused me a little upset. I even pointed out that you were pulling his leg !! I'm easy going 99% of the time but he rattled my cage with what was subsequently posted on a thread. I know threads can get heated and sometimes we say things which we later regret, but I thought sod it...I'm gonna be stubborn and not go to this or next weeks meet either (which is only 5 mile up the road). I want to go to this, but it's the old 'cutting your nose off to spite your face' scenario. My toys have definitely been thrown out of the pram lol.[/QUOTE] ooops, sorry mate, see you next time possibly
It wasn't your fault mate....no need for sorry. Hope you guys have a good meet....post up the pics :)
[QUOTE=stephenevans99;680901]It wasn't your fault mate....no need for sorry. Hope you guys have a good meet....post up the pics :)[/QUOTE] just popped in and read the thread......'oh dear' is all I can say
[QUOTE=claymore;680591]Will Mr Ringrose be bringing any V70 bits?[/QUOTE] I hadn't planned to, as I thought you were tight on storage, but if you want any bits pm me a list, or I can run them over to you nearer to when you need them, don't need much of an excuse to go the Shrewsbury
[QUOTE=claymore;680591]Will Mr Ringrose be bringing any V70 bits?[/QUOTE] Why would an 850 man like you want V70 parts.....lol That will get some people guessing. I hadn't planned one bring anything, as I thought you were tight on storage, but if there is anything you need pm me a list and I'll try and get it sorted, otherwise I'll bring what you want when you need it, as I don't need much of an excuse to pop to Shrewsbury
have you got room for slam panel and lights, I can start to mod them .
[QUOTE=claymore;680929]have you got room for slam panel and lights, I can start to mod them .[/QUOTE] shouldn't be a problem, will you mod them in the car park...MRP style....lol
Definatley coming in my new toy as well
[QUOTE=ExternalError;681477]Definatley coming in my new toy as well[/QUOTE] C'mon Stewart....where's the piccy's ?
Its dark there will bd some tomoz
ill be there :)
Just a few hours to go now. I was going to sort the oil change today ready for the trip tomorrow but my oil filter hasn't arrived from PFV yet so pointless doing it until it does. As for detailing the car before the meet, I think this will be a total waste of time because it will be completely filthy by the time I get to Shrewsbury with all the rain and floods.
i have no doubt mine will be the dog of the show :ashamed:
[QUOTE=craigoodwood;681577]i have no doubt mine will be the dog of the show :ashamed:[/QUOTE] Looking forward to meeting you all tomorrow and putting some faces to the cars and forum names.
[QUOTE=craigoodwood;681577]i have no doubt mine will be the dog of the show :ashamed:[/QUOTE] No mate, I can say for certain that will be mine! It wins it every time :D
[QUOTE=Pault5estate;681594]No mate, I can say for certain that will be mine! It wins it every time :D[/QUOTE] Wait until you see the state of my Amaltheas, you might just change your mind at that point! :D
[QUOTE=JamesT5;681567]Just a few hours to go now. I was going to sort the oil change today ready for the trip tomorrow but my oil filter hasn't arrived from PFV yet so pointless doing it until it does. As for detailing the car before the meet, I think this will be a total waste of time because it will be completely filthy by the time I get to Shrewsbury with all the rain and floods.[/QUOTE] my chosen vehicle of the day will be clean, but I doubt it will be spotless, a quick trip through the arc car wash a few minutes before arrival should convert it from dirty diesel donkey to something a to a little nicer
[QUOTE=Pault5estate;681594]No mate, I can say for certain that will be mine! It wins it every time :D[/QUOTE] the dogged iveco wins every time, but never fails to turn up....lol
[QUOTE=MoleT5-R;681600]my chosen vehicle of the day will be clean, but I doubt it will be spotless, a quick trip through the arc car wash a few minutes before arrival should convert it from dirty diesel donkey to something a to a little nicer[/QUOTE] No way, those Arc car washes will rip the gloss straight from the paint. I'd rather leave the dirt on and wash it when I get home...
[QUOTE=JamesT5;681603]No way, those Arc car washes will rip the gloss straight from the paint. I'd rather leave the dirt on and wash it when I get home...[/QUOTE] not bothered as we'll be in the V50 and it's not a keeper, just the mrs's daily, but saves the majority of it's cost buy not running the V70r and T5r on un-necessary long runs or daily chores and £30 tax and leaves a bit of cash for the proper Volvo's outings, unfortunately the nice cars will be at home with a few problems to to sort before the season starts
[QUOTE=MoleT5-R;681601]the dogged iveco wins every time, but never fails to turn up....lol[/QUOTE] Your be pleased to know its looking even worse! Mis-matched paint, half finished arch repair :D I will be painting some of it soon. I'm scared to paint it, might make it unrelieable!
[QUOTE=Pault5estate;681613]Your be pleased to know its looking even worse! Mis-matched paint, half finished arch repair :D I will be painting some of it soon. I'm scared to paint it, might make it unrelieable![/QUOTE] we could get Colin to vinyl wrap it for you, with claymore racing ....lol
I have the graphics planned already :) Completely different from anything you will expect ;)
I have electrical issues & failed to turn up for the planned mot. When will the old bus reward me properly??
first couple of pics, apologies for taking off i'm not one for goodbyes :B_thumb:
Niel and Jim having a coloring competition:
Good to see old and new faces today :)
Stuart's new s60 won the day for me a very nice car :)
Few more
sorry had to dash a little earlier than normal, had to find somewhere to get some jubilee clips before the entire of shreswbury shut for 4pm! Was nice to meet some more new people and some more faces to forum names! Thankyou James for letting me borrow some tools to sort my car out, was a little worried it would have been a meet where nobody brought any tools lol! [ATTACH=CONFIG]23539[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]23540[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]23541[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]23542[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]23543[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]23544[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]23545[/ATTACH]
Looks like you all had a good time, especially Neal with his crayons ! Nice S60 Stewart, I look forward to seeing it soon.
Thanks James and Graham it really is a nice car just a few things needing to be done to it, I will be speaking to Mr Welche sometime in March I think for a downpipe and popping down to GRN some time in Feb to have them give it a once over and provide me with a list of things that may need doing though I doubt it will be a long list. Really is a stunning car I must give credit to the previous owner he did everything proper and it really shows I'm betting he was heart broken to see me drive off with it. I think my best thing about it though is the colour, haven't seen one like it before and it enhances the whole package. It looks black from distance but when you get near or the light catches it the green shows through nicely. I'm pretty sure you wont like the exhaust though Graham
[QUOTE=ExternalError;681785] I'm pretty sure you wont like the exhaust though Graham[/QUOTE] Ohh, low blow there mate.....lol
So glad I came to this - had a brilliant day putting new faces to familiar names. Good to see everyone.
Some random pics:
Don't think we have ever had so many turn out for a Two Henry's meet, so thanks to everyone for making the effort, cracking meet with good weather for a change. Also I don't think I've seen so many meet pic's up on the thread V70 Graham will be very impressed. Here's a few favourites of my pic's of the meet, the rest a at http://www.flickr.com/photos/52829994@N03/sets/72157639943726514/
When I first arrived I thought WD had binned Betsy and got himself a new chariot....
One for MRP......captions please
and a few more
I think Craig gets the award for dirtiest car! ;) I was busy fitting my rebuilt alternator. Maybe the next one he says yet again. :(
Looked like a brilliant day... Neal obviously found his next calling as a Jaguar F-Type colourist.... Shuddered when seeing those diamond wheel killers!!!
Its that Iveco again! :P Its always there
[QUOTE=Biff;681860]I think Craig gets the award for dirtiest car! ;) [/QUOTE] the inside was worse, kids, dogs, mrs and repairs are all in the footwells somewhere :)
It was a great meet! Really enjoyed it, was great to see both new and old faces :D
Stuarts s60 does look low and aggressive, very nice :B_thumb: Plenty of nice cars, but I think neals 855r just takes it for me.
[QUOTE=1112lewis;681751]sorry had to dash a little earlier than normal, had to find somewhere to get some jubilee clips before the entire of shreswbury shut for 4pm! Was nice to meet some more new people and some more faces to forum names! [COLOR="#FF0000"]Thankyou James for letting me borrow some tools to sort my car out, was a little worried it would have been a meet where nobody brought any tools lol![/COLOR] [ATTACH=CONFIG]23539[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]23540[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]23541[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]23542[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]23543[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]23544[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]23545[/ATTACH][/QUOTE] No problem mate and nice to meet you, I could have stopped to help you in the lay-by when I saw your car but it was a bit late to hammer on the brakes (mass pile up comes to mind). ;) I seldom go anywhere without some basic tools in the back of the car, not with nearly 254,000 on the clock. :D Hope you get the wheel alignment sorted now, just remember the rear end sets the thrust angle, if that's set right then the front end is aligned correctly when compared to the back. :B_thumb:
Great afternoon everyone, thanks for all being so sociable and turning up. It was nice to put some faces and people behind the cars and the forum names as always, I hope I've made some new friends today as well.
Sorry my T5 was so filthy despite it being washed before I left, but the journey up from Brecon was somewhat wet and salty. I think we all our cars suffered at the hands of the current weather conditions to be fair.
Some photos..............
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[QUOTE=stephenevans99;681828]So glad I came to this - had a brilliant day putting new faces to familiar names. Good to see everyone.[/QUOTE] Steve, I'm so glad you came along to this and it was great having a chat to you over lunch as well. :B_thumb: :beer:
[QUOTE=Biff;681860][COLOR="#FF0000"]I think Craig gets the award for dirtiest car! [/COLOR];) I was busy fitting my rebuilt alternator. Maybe the next one he says yet again. :([/QUOTE] Just barely, mine got a plastering in crap on the 85 mile trip up from Brecon. :D
Erica & I had a lovely time - great to meet everyone. Still think Ellen's drawing (not featured) was better LOL - but Neal has an untapped talent there! It was great to have such a significant turn out.
Had a good time, meeting old and new, had a play on the way home and can confirm, stuarts new S60 goes well and sounds lovely. (bargain me thinks) can not wait until next time :)
Sorry I couldn't make it, was late by the time we got back to the car. Be there for the next one hopefully :)
[QUOTE=JUDGENINJA;681861]Looked like a brilliant day... Neal obviously found his next calling as a Jaguar F-Type colourist.... Shuddered when seeing those diamond wheel killers!!![/QUOTE] glad to see that nobody tried to drive over any this time
nice pictures