Post 716655 by Jamest5r on 2014-06-03 19:28:59
I'm going for the Saturday and Sunday camping over if anyone fancies it :)
Post 723764 by p fandango on 2014-07-12 07:16:26
I'm going for the Saturday and Sunday camping over if anyone fancies it :)
i may do then again i may not lol
[QUOTE=Jamest5r;716655]I'm going for the Saturday and Sunday camping over if anyone fancies it :)[/QUOTE] Count me in Jim, well over due a camp and beer and with July its surely going to be dry right???
I might come along in my 15g powered t-5r :(
I'm in too Jim, it will be my last weekend as an unmarried man!
Count us in for the Sunday. :D
I will be there too
Fingers crossed
[QUOTE=smithy;716674]I will be there too[/QUOTE] You can borrow mine if the 940 is not ready.
[QUOTE=Jamest5r;716655]I'm going for the Saturday and Sunday camping over if anyone fancies it :)[/QUOTE] Outon park too far for ya?!?! :eclipsee_ lol
Humperty bumperty
Bump. ..so who's going??
Me.
The triplets are in Neonatal for a while - I may yet be able to twist Ellen's arm & go?
[QUOTE=Wobbly Dave;723238]The triplets are in Neonatal for a while - I may yet be able to twist Ellen's arm & go?[/QUOTE] are you asking or telling? lol
I'll be going in my tappety (or bent rod) t-5r
[QUOTE=claymore;723250]I'll be going in my tappety (or bent rod) t-5r[/QUOTE] have you? lolololololol you did say you were running 22psi lol
[QUOTE=claymore;723250]I'll be going in my tappety (or bent rod) t-5r[/QUOTE] done a Frankie and got a little carried away with the boost mate, went did that happen??
[QUOTE=MoleT-5R;723286]done a Frankie and got a little carried away with the boost mate, went did that happen??[/QUOTE] At the Triangle, but I think it's just a noisy tappet, I'll do an oil change on the weekend, see if that helps.
[QUOTE=Wobbly Dave;723238]The triplets are in Neonatal for a while - I may yet be able to twist Ellen's arm & go?[/QUOTE] Got to be done Dave, :)
[QUOTE=claymore;723289]At the Triangle, but I think it's just a noisy tappet, I'll do an oil change on the weekend, see if that helps.[/QUOTE] was it the triangle or your spirited drive home with Stu ??
[QUOTE=Jamest5r;723235]Bump. ..so who's going??[/QUOTE] I'm still going
Us too, may bring the Soarer. :D
[QUOTE=Jamest5r;723290]Got to be done Dave, :)[/QUOTE] Fluttered my eyelashes and she said "Yes" so provisionally [B]We are go for launch! Repeat We are go for launch! [/B]So long as I don't break it between now & then!
OK chaps I may be old but give me a chance. What Show and where. I love car shows if I know what people are talking about, all I see is Avon?
[QUOTE=MacS60T6;723437]OK chaps I may be old but give me a chance. What Show and where. I love car shows if I know what people are talking about, all I see is Avon?[/QUOTE] Hope this helps..... http://www.shakespearecountyraceway.com/eventdetails.asp?event=83
its Shakespeare county raceway at long marston airfield. http://www.shakespearecountyraceway.com/eventdetails.asp?event=83
Thanks for that just 20 minutes away from where I live. Be daft to miss it. Missed it last year.
[QUOTE=MacS60T6;723455]Thanks for that just 20 minutes away from where I live. Be daft to miss it. Missed it last year.[/QUOTE] You are aware that it's not a car show, but a race meet :)
Be interesting to see what a T6 with polestar will do :)
[QUOTE=Jamest5r;723470]Be interesting to see what a T6 with polestar will do :)[/QUOTE] Indeed it would :)
Sounds like a fun weekend just a little too far from kendal. If i wake up early saturday i may drive down.
[QUOTE=faRRow85;723477]Sounds like a fun weekend just a little too far from kendal. If i wake up early saturday i may drive down.[/QUOTE] Beer, BBQ and a dam good laugh might as well make a weekend out of it, more than welcome some just don't know what they are missing out on :)
might pop in for a beer on the way home from Oulton if your still up? lol
[QUOTE=JT;723488]might pop in for a beer on the way home from Oulton if your still up? lol[/QUOTE] Bloody hell that will be a 1st lol, oh yes we will still be up no matter where we go were the last up :), just don't let boy wonder up the strip the next day :hidesbehi:
[QUOTE=Jamest5r;723494]Bloody hell that will be a 1st lol, oh yes we will still be up no matter where we go were the last up :), [COLOR="#FF0000"]just don't let boy wonder up the strip the next day[/COLOR] :hidesbehi:[/QUOTE] Or don't let him race a Civic. ;)
[QUOTE=stribo;723499]Or don't let him race a Civic. ;)[/QUOTE] Them bloody Japanese kamikaze's nothing's safe :)
might come along on sunday
[QUOTE=WOODY T5;723501]might come along on sunday[/QUOTE] Great.....we all love being embarrassed again.....and again......and again :)
if i come ill be coming in my twin engined v70r
[QUOTE=Jamest5r;723494]Bloody hell that will be a 1st lol, oh yes we will still be up no matter where we go were the last up :), just don't let boy wonder up the strip the next day :hidesbehi:[/QUOTE] [QUOTE=stribo;723499]Or don't let him race a Civic. ;)[/QUOTE] [QUOTE=Jamest5r;723500]Them bloody Japanese kamikaze's nothing's safe :)[/QUOTE] I said "pop in" the car wont leave the trailer!! we will need to get home,so wont stay long, if we get there at all:eclipsee_
[QUOTE=Jamest5r;723502]Great.....we all love being embarrassed again.....and again......and again :)[/QUOTE]thanks mate love u too?
Yeah sod it why not...ill come down.
now should i sneak an mbc on my missus' v70r? lol
[QUOTE=T5frankie;723520]now should i sneak an mbc on my missus' v70r? lol[/QUOTE] :) :)
[QUOTE=T5frankie;723520]now should i sneak an mbc on my missus' v70r? lol[/QUOTE] Does she not want to keep it then, or does she like loud tappety noises? :P
Ill be along on Sunday, with Pete's goodies, don't know if ill be in Volvo thou as its still in garage ;)
So what day are people racing or is it like York go down to avon sat night then race Sunday
I may even pop along, I'm off Sunday !
[QUOTE=Nealevo;723539]Ill be along on Sunday, with Pete's goodies, don't know if ill be in Volvo thou as its still in garage ;)[/QUOTE] Remember a long sleeved top and trousers. :P
I've got to book the Sunday off work but Im off Saturday. Planning on camping over Saturday night and a few beers... If I'm feeling lucky I might even drag the Skoda for the slowest 1/4 mile result! ;)
i will be along on Sunday all being well. I don't have time to go camping on Saturday sadly.
I'm just going on Sunday.
[QUOTE=claymore;723576]I'm just going on Sunday.[/QUOTE] What time are you hoping for Colin? :hilarious
[QUOTE=JT;723488]might pop in for a beer on the way home from Oulton if your still up? lol[/QUOTE] [QUOTE=Jamest5r;723494]Bloody hell that will be a 1st lol, oh yes we will still be up no matter where we go were the last up :), just don't let boy wonder up the strip the next day :hidesbehi:[/QUOTE] you think it'll be in a raceable state after he's finished with it, i've heard Tomcat can nearly retire because of the amount of front splitters he's gone thru lol
On the other hand I might not bother :finger::finger:
[QUOTE=stribo;723579]What time are you hoping for Colin? :hilarious[/QUOTE] I'd be happy with a 14.7 :)
[QUOTE=claymore;723467]You are aware that it's not a car show, but a race meet :)[/QUOTE] Sorry, yes I appreciate that, I should not have used the words Car Show. Been a number of times over the years. Lets hope the rain keeps off.
[QUOTE=t5 pete;723551]So what day are people racing or is it like York go down to avon sat night then race Sunday[/QUOTE] Yep just the same mate :)
[QUOTE=JT;723604]On the other hand I might not bother :finger::finger:[/QUOTE] oh cheer-up grumpy, i'll be coming to watch you so won't be going Avon (even tho i'm not exactly sure where it is your racing lol)
[QUOTE=p fandango;723658]oh cheer-up grumpy, i'll be coming to watch you so won't be going Avon (even tho i'm not exactly sure where it is your racing lol)[/QUOTE] Now that I have seen the timetable for Oulton park, I definitely won't be popping in!!! Lol
[QUOTE=JT;723660]Now that I have seen the timetable for Oulton park, I definitely won't be popping in!!! Lol[/QUOTE] Your just running scared of drinking with me and Pete :)
[QUOTE=JT;723660]Now that I have seen the timetable for Oulton park, I definitely won't be popping in!!! Lol[/QUOTE] i want to see you go against the Atoms
[QUOTE=Jamest5r;723664]Your just running scared of drinking with me and Pete :)[/QUOTE] Ive not had the pleasure of meeting Pete, but you?? you cant even sit on camping chair without falling out!! lol pics on here somewhere?! [QUOTE=p fandango;723665]i want to see you go against the Atoms[/QUOTE] I'll park next to one if that helps?
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spent quite a while last night trying to find a similar pic I have of him and this year he showed us he can collapse and fall of a camping table, all in one maneuver......class
[QUOTE=MoleT-5R;723765]spent quite a while last night trying to find a similar pic I have of him and this year he showed us he can collapse and fall of a camping table, all in one maneuver......class[/QUOTE] i just added the html code to JT's picture/post, the internet's a bit too advanced for him lol
[QUOTE=p fandango;723766]i just added the html code to JT's picture/post, the internet's a bit too advanced for him lol[/QUOTE] were all not good at somethings...the internet's a bit too advanced for me to....lol
Cheers lads good to know who your mates are :)
[QUOTE=MoleT-5R;723765]spent quite a while last night trying to find a similar pic I have of him and this year he showed us he can collapse and fall of a camping table, all in one maneuver......class[/QUOTE]
Didn't spill his drink though :D
[QUOTE=Jamest5r;723776]Cheers lads good to know who your mates are :)[/QUOTE] your welcome any time ...lol good to see when you take a tumble there no spillage, great pic Colin by the way
Has anyone got a good condition grille slash they can bring me? Or the whole grille maybe as long as it's cheap! ;)
I'll be along to watch, got a few days off coming up. Catch up with a few people.
[QUOTE=LiamT4;724246]I'll be along to watch, got a few days off coming up. Catch up with a few people.[/QUOTE] Come on the Saturday night mate you know you want to I'll even supply your vodka lol
[QUOTE=Jamest5r;724249]Come on the Saturday night mate you know you want to I'll even supply your vodka lol[/QUOTE] You can't get enough Vodka in the back of an 855 to keep Liam going. ;)
[QUOTE=Jamest5r;724249]Come on the Saturday night mate you know you want to I'll even supply your vodka lol[/QUOTE] Supposed to be warm this weekend so should be a good night. I'll see if i can scrape some pennies together for a few bottles of corona, giving the vodka a rest for while ;) [QUOTE=stribo;724253]You can't get enough Vodka in the back of an 855 to keep Liam going. ;)[/QUOTE] Alas, i can't drink like i used to. Gone are the days of drinking bottle's of vodka lol
I reckon you should just start the night by sitting on the floor james..........you seem to end up there by the end of it anyway.
Sorry guys i might not make it down there now..went through some water before and got this message. now the awd isnt working again.if by magic it is sorted by sunday ill see you there
I've got the week to convince the Mrs to let me set the slowest time of the day in the 460T... That's if she'll even let me attend! Does look epic :D
Beer o'clock time best get looking into buying another tent best have booked good weather Jimbob
[QUOTE=faRRow85;724260]Sorry guys i might not make it down there now..went through some water before and got this message. now the awd isnt working again.if by magic it is sorted by sunday ill see you there[/QUOTE] It might just be some crud in an ABS sensor, we get the same message every now and again, doesn't last long.
[QUOTE=stribo;724267]It might just be some crud in an ABS sensor, we get the same message every now and again, doesn't last long.[/QUOTE] I hope so.i might have been a little rough with the drivers front sensor last week when taking it off.ill try make it down.may insure the c70 for the weekend if I have avaliable funds.it needs a run out
I have spare ABS sensors BTW. I can bring them with me? They are from 99 C70 so I don't know if they are different.
Thanks for the offer dave.ill remove and clean all the sensors tomorrow hopefully that will work so long as it dosnt need plugging in to remove a code.i do have my c70 I can take a part for now off if it fits.
Is there there owt you need briging for sat nite ive got that big light is some one has a invertor
Weather doesn't look good, has anyone seen an optimistic forecast?
Take more than rain to put us off
[QUOTE=t5 pete;724389]Take more than rain to put us off[/QUOTE] But it'll only take rain to stop us running. :(
Have faith lads it's not rained round here on a weekend for a couple of months :)
I looked earlier and it seems from 21.00 on Saturday we might get a bit but then fairly dry.
Well, I'm all sorted, beer bought, Saturday off, Sunday off in Lieu...cant wait! :) Claymore ill bring your bumper plus a load of other Volvo type freebies that the garage needs rid of.
[QUOTE=t5 pete;724384]Is there there owt you need briging for sat nite ive got that big light is some one has a invertor[/QUOTE] I'll have an inverter with me and couple of other bits, just hope the weather holds, we've never had bad weather when we've been before, always been luck I guess
Awesome surly the weather cannot be any worse that last York meet lol also using a tent this time was way too cold in the van
[QUOTE=t5 pete;724439]Awesome surly the weather cannot be any worse that last York meet lol also using a tent this time was way too cold in the van[/QUOTE] you right there and we have the sides and doors for the event shelter now, so that should keep the rain away, even have a bit of york firewood left over from the Evo do ..!!
Well thats us all set up for the night
[QUOTE=t5 pete;724444]Well thats us all set up for the night[/QUOTE] well, we need to be comfortable and the sides make an amazing difference allowing us the get out of the wind if its a bit blowy and its alot warmer too
Can't go now guys sorry,burnt my clutch out..
The weather looks a little moist on Saturday now but all good for Sunday.
If you see a s60 with a glowing dashboard sunday morning thatll be me.ill look out for a big pile of empty bottles.
really looking fwd to Sunday - mixture of nervous anticipation and excitement.
Me too dave 1 on 1
Mano-e-mano!
What time are folks getting there Saturday?
About 9.30, so we've got time for scrutineering before kick off at 10. :D Still undecided which car to bring, C70, or Soarer. C70 will be quicker, Soarer will be easier as auto, though I doubt it'll get into the 14s, it'll sound the part. Anyway, C70 hasd its MOT on Saturday, so if it fails, there won't be a choice.
[QUOTE=stribo;724612]About 9.30, so we've got time for scrutineering before kick off at 10. :D Still undecided which car to bring, C70, or Soarer. C70 will be quicker, Soarer will be easier as auto, though I doubt it'll get into the 14s, it'll sound the part. Anyway, C70 hasd its MOT on Saturday, so if it fails, there won't be a choice.[/QUOTE] Are you meaning that time on the sunday as I think others are only racing on sunday
[QUOTE=t5 pete;724614]Are you meaning that time on the sunday as I think others are only racing on sunday[/QUOTE] Yeah, sorry, that's on the Sunday, we're not camping.
[QUOTE=stribo;724612]About 9.30, so we've got time for scrutineering before kick off at 10. :D Still undecided which car to bring, C70, or Soarer. C70 will be quicker, Soarer will be easier as auto, though I doubt it'll get into the 14s, it'll sound the part. Anyway, C70 hasd its MOT on Saturday, so if it fails, there won't be a choice.[/QUOTE] Are you drag racing Saturday as well? I thought the RWYB was open to public on the Sunday only & Saturday PM/evening was for socialising?
[QUOTE=t5 pete;724614]Are you meaning that time on the sunday as I think others are only racing on sunday[/QUOTE] Some of us are not racing at all ;) Just here for the piss up! What time are the happy campers planning on arriving? Has anyone got a BBQ? I'm happy to bring along a selection of grub etc.
I will ask Ellen if I am allowed to come for the BBQ etc but I fancy it will be a pretty long shot.
[QUOTE=The Flying Moose;724618]Some of us are not racing at all ;) Just here for the piss up! What time are the happy campers planning on arriving? Has anyone got a BBQ? I'm happy to bring along a selection of grub etc.[/QUOTE] Same reason I'm coming lol. Can't help with the bbq but again I can bring grub and of course beers.
I've got the bbq problem sorted, work has big old unit which will double as a fire pit type thing afterwards too. If we don't need it however let me know is its a heavy beast to lift lol.
Don't think I can afford this hard pushed to find at least a oner when off on holiday next week
I am allowed to come so will bring a BBQ & fuel to run it. I am therefore thinking that you lot can provide the food?
thunderstorm predicted at 11am on sunday lol http://www.accuweather.com/en/gb/stratford-upon-avon/cv37-6/hourly-weather-forecast/326244?hour=57
Key will be to get the runs in earlier rather than later.
[QUOTE=Wobbly Dave;724687]Key will be to get the runs in earlier rather than later.[/QUOTE] I'm not bothered, the R will do the same time wet or dry, probably better in the wet. :D
[QUOTE=stribo;724689]I'm not bothered, the R will do the same time wet or dry, probably better in the wet. :D[/QUOTE] you wont get a run before 11 am, never had when i.ve been there, also that track wont run unless bone dry, and they will take hours to dry it
I'm still watching the weather on this one Saturday night isn't looking to clever but sunday is looking promising up till 4pm, will be there saturday night with wood, fire pit and shelter
[QUOTE=T5frankie;724690]you wont get a run before 11 am, never had when i.ve been there, also that track wont run unless bone dry, and they will take hours to dry it[/QUOTE] We've run at 10 , and driven back round and run again, last time we went we got 19 runs each.
[QUOTE=stribo;724693]We've run at 10 , and driven back round and run again, last time we went we got 19 runs each.[/QUOTE] not if its wet from the night before
[QUOTE=T5frankie;724694]not if its wet from the night before[/QUOTE] Let's hope they have driers.
[QUOTE=martin_r_smith;723969]Has anyone got a good condition grille slash they can bring me? Or the whole grille maybe as long as it's cheap! ;)[/QUOTE] Do you still need a grill?, if so I've got one in the car.
[QUOTE=claymore;724697]Do you still need a grill?, if so I've got one in the car.[/QUOTE] Yes! If the emblem is in good nick that is as mine looks a bit poor. So I don't need to bring my bbq/griddle/fire pit then?? I shall bring fuel and food if that's the case.
[QUOTE=Wobbly Dave;724660]I am allowed to come so will bring a BBQ & fuel to run it. I am therefore thinking that you lot can provide the food?[/QUOTE] I'll feed you Dave what you want?, at the moment it's spicy chicken wings and chicken breast with peppers and onion on skewers plus salad
Fresh trout also now on the menu if anyone fancies, fresh caught by me today :)
[QUOTE=Jamest5r;724708]Fresh trout also now on the menu if anyone fancies, fresh caught by me today :)
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Do you ever do any work Jim?? ;)
[QUOTE=Doingitsideways;724717]Do you ever do any work Jim?? ;)[/QUOTE] Unfortunately about 60 hrs a week, this was a once a year trip I do with my old man :)
Humm something smells fishy lol Is there any thing I need to bring check list Big light 240v need invertor or alike Long reach 1/4" sockets for jim bob Can we have a fire at avon? And most of all beer wine and baileys
[QUOTE=Jamest5r;724708]Fresh trout also now on the menu if anyone fancies, fresh caught by me today :)
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You have grown your hair Jim and I didn't know you was into dresses lol
[QUOTE=Jamest5r;724707]I'll feed you Dave what you want?, at the moment it's spicy chicken wings and chicken breast with peppers and onion on skewers plus salad[/QUOTE] Lovely job, ill bring along some sausages, burgers etc... What time are the campers arriving?
I'll add to the sausage and burger fest, I don't think we'll go hungry! Time wise I think I'll get there for 1 or 2.
[QUOTE=t5 pete;724720]Humm something smells fishy lol Is there any thing I need to bring check list Big light 240v need invertor or alike Long reach 1/4" sockets for jim bob Can we have a fire at avon? And most of all beer wine and baileys[/QUOTE] I have invertor, shelter, firepit and wood sorted matey [QUOTE=The Flying Moose;724728]Lovely job, ill bring along some sausages, burgers etc... What time are the campers arriving?[/QUOTE] I'm aiming at 5.30-6 ish [QUOTE=martin_r_smith;724730]I'll add to the sausage and burger fest, I don't think we'll go hungry! Time wise I think I'll get there for 1 or 2.[/QUOTE] If your after 5.30-6 ish then you should only need to pay sundays entry fee, if you let them know that your with the volvo crowd, one of the top bods there is checking with the gate, I should know for sure by mid day when I get up and will post up here his confirmation on the entry price right off to bed now, after a long hot busy night, see you all later
Weathers looking a bit dodgy and i've been away this week and just want to sleep in my own bed. I'll be seeing you all in the morning though, weather looks ok for tomorrow.
I'm back, 4 hours kip, Jerry as seen the gate message but has not responded yet, will keep you posted folks
Tomorrow's starting to look doubtful for us, took the Soarer for new front tyres this morning, and all bar one of the soft as ££££ tuners nuts that were on the n/s stripped, making for an interesting journey home, and the C70 has just failed its M.O.T on front brakes, and bloody number plates, because the lettering is 3D which is no longer allowed. :wallbash: Going to try and source some wheel nuts for the Soarer this afternoon.
[QUOTE=stribo;724759]Tomorrow's starting to look doubtful for us, took the Soarer for new front tyres this morning, and all bar one of the soft as ££££ tuners nuts that were on the n/s stripped, making for an interesting journey home, and the C70 has just failed its M.O.T on front brakes, and bloody number plates, because the lettering is 3D which is no longer allowed. :wallbash: Going to try and source some wheel nuts for the Soarer this afternoon.[/QUOTE] why not bring your fastest car??
Rachel would be driving that, we want to take 2 cars, and the S70 isn't an option. :P
[QUOTE=stribo;724764]Rachel would be driving that, we want to take 2 cars, and the S70 isn't an option. :P[/QUOTE] can you not sit in a car together then? you would rather not come than share a car?
[QUOTE=T5frankie;724767]can you not sit in a car together then? you would rather not come than share a car?[/QUOTE] If like last time the club went, we can only get 5 runs in between us, that's £10 a run, plus we're not good at watching. ;)
[QUOTE=stribo;724768]If like last time the club went, we can only get 5 runs in between us, that's £10 a run, plus we're not good at watching. ;)[/QUOTE] i haven't run since last year at pod
All dry here at the moment!
Leaving now see you all soon folks.
Well it was dry
Soarer sorted (fingers crossed) so we'll see you tomorrow all being well. You'll hear us coming. :D
Gutted I couldn't come in the end :( Have to see if I'm allowed to come along to one soon!
Clean car and a full tank of fuel ready for the journey in the morning.hope the weather doesn't dissapoint.
Lovely weather :)
Had no rain at all
Shame I couldn't come have to work
2 cars there jim?
[QUOTE=T5frankie;724829]2 cars there jim?[/QUOTE] Yep, lady friend running in ladies that launch tomorrow :)
We'll be there....not running but hopefully get to take some piccy's and catch up with you all.
Wobbly with a blue light on his head, we're wetting the babies heads could be a long night :)
[QUOTE=Jamest5r;724841]Wobbly with a blue light on his head, we're wetting the babies heads could be a long night :)
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That's just going to get messy, still, makes it easier to beat you if you're hungover. ;)
Enjoy the night
Time for bed for me, I'm going to be tired tomorrow. :(
[QUOTE=stribo;724867]Time for bed for me, I'm going to be tired tomorrow. :([/QUOTE] Your not the only one!
Oh yes :) think we're nearly there with Dave :)
Done :)
Still there wobblys retired
Carnt make this now sorry peeps have a great day don't forget the vids and pics
Another gearbox bits the dust.....
I did notice you were having problems with gear changes.
another great day, great weather after the bull££££ bbc weather site, i took the missus car and managed 3 runs of which my best was 15.46, not bad for pretty much standard, although only a 2.5 60ft so low 15's could of been had with a better start, but as jim got all selfish and spread half his gearbox down the track we decided to call it a day, no more fwd racing for me, time to tune the 740
Had a great day catching up with some good friends and we totally enjoyed the racing, here's some pic's.....
WD wondering how he's ever going to get near Deans time !
[QUOTE=V70 Graham;724937]Had a great day catching up with some good friends and we totally enjoyed the racing, here's some pic's.....
WD wondering how he's ever going to get near Deans time !
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didnt even see you graham
The VPCUK stare out contest was in full swing.....
Emlyn trying to buy Frankie's V70R from him.....unsuccessfully !
Jim being cool, Emlyn being.....Emlyn lol
shame i couldnt come looked like a good day but the cars chewing another spring seat/strut mount and didnt want to aggravate it, goona look at my options and see if I can get some bc coilovers with some overtime joys and sorrows of modified cars 2 steps forward 1 back
"I must wait for the Green light"
[QUOTE=T5frankie;724939]didnt even see you graham[/QUOTE] Sorry mate, we were up in the stands, didn't get a chance to pop down to say 'hi'
Rachel showing how it's done.....
any times? lol
[QUOTE=merc85;724954]any times? lol[/QUOTE] 15.2 is the new 14.7 :)
dave got a PB
16.1 for the Soarer, 14.1 for the R.
I might have got a 14.6 if my boost pipe hadn't blown off. [video=youtube;TyMXZYM9Z4M]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TyMXZYM9Z4M&feature=youtu.be[/video]
[QUOTE=stribo;724962]16.1 for the Soarer, 14.1 for the R.[/QUOTE] was the soarer a diesel?
[QUOTE=T5frankie;724966]was the soarer a diesel?[/QUOTE] Or going backwards?? ;)
[QUOTE=T5frankie;724966]was the soarer a diesel?[/QUOTE] 4.0 v8 i think
[QUOTE=T5frankie;724966]was the soarer a diesel?[/QUOTE] I could ask the same question of your V70R, nearly a second behind my hairdressers car.:P The problems with the Soarer, are it's auto, it's not that powerful (256 BHP new), and it's bloody heavy. I knew it wouldn't be that quick, but thought it was better to take it than sit it out.
[QUOTE=merc85;724974]4.0 v8 i think[/QUOTE] Yep, 4L V8 32 valve, but it's still a late 80s/ early 90's engine, so not that advanced.
It sounded good though
Gonna av to get my Cdi on the strip lol, Drag racing tractor style pmsl
[QUOTE=merc85;724982]Gonna av to get my Cdi on the strip lol, Drag racing tractor style pmsl[/QUOTE] Haha, yeah we could have a competition to see who gets the slowest time. ;)
[QUOTE=smithy;724981]It sounded good though[/QUOTE] It certainly did mate, turned plenty of heads, were you there?
[QUOTE=merc85;724982]Gonna av to get my Cdi on the strip lol, Drag racing tractor style pmsl[/QUOTE] [QUOTE=stribo;724986]Haha, yeah we could have a competition to see who gets the slowest time. ;)[/QUOTE] Ha ha ha... I'll have to bring my diesel 960 for the shootout. 2.4l straight-6 VW lump, mechanically injected, old skool diesel, with a Garrett T3 hanging off the side. 122 rampaging german horses at 7psi when new, boost upped to 18psi, running on chip fat, so probably about 125 now! Lol I want that crown!! ;)
[QUOTE=stribo;724975]I could ask the same question of your V70R, nearly a second behind my hairdressers car.:P The problems with the Soarer, are it's auto, it's not that powerful (256 BHP new), and it's bloody heavy. I knew it wouldn't be that quick, but thought it was better to take it than sit it out.[/QUOTE] i could of got low 15's not bad for 14psi boost and a baby seat lol
Haha, yeah we used to get a few raised eyebrows when we left the baby seat in the R on the strip, even took around Castle Combe with the seat, and one of Charlie's cuddly toys strapped in. :D
i could of put my forge unos on, but it was just a bit of fun today, i didnt want to break the missus' car lol, i reckon my c6 would have given the soarer a good run today
[QUOTE=T5frankie;724997]i could of put my forge unos on, but it was just a bit of fun today, i didnt want to break the missus' car lol, i reckon my c6 would have given the soarer a good run today[/QUOTE] You should have brought it, hopefully next time I race I'll be in the C70 with a 18t. :)
[QUOTE=stribo;725007]You should have brought it, hopefully next time I race I'll be in the C70 with a 18t. :)[/QUOTE] can you remember one single 18t'd powered car that has produced good times?
Depends what you call a good time. If I can get a 14.55 with a 16t and a bleed valve, I'll be hoping for low 14s with 18t japanifold Ferrita dp with sports cat, and rip kit.
[QUOTE=stribo;725015]Depends what you call a good time. If I can get a 14.55 with a 16t and a bleed valve, I'll be hoping for low 14s with 18t japanifold Ferrita dp with sports cat, and rip kit.[/QUOTE] the 18t works better higher up, be better at a half mile race i reckon, who has 18t's? neal, claymore, me, gavs old car, my old 850r, all not very good times at the quarter mile oh and remaps are ££££ when racing compared to mbc's
[QUOTE=T5frankie;725018]the 18t works better higher up, be better at a half mile race i reckon, who has 18t's? neal, claymore, me, gavs old car, my old 850r, [COLOR="#FF0000"]all not very good times at the quarter mile[/COLOR] oh and remaps are ££££ when racing compared to mbc's[/QUOTE] Maybe it's the drivers, not the cars. :hidesbehi Oh and how many engines have you killed with a MBC? ;)
[QUOTE=stribo;725020]Maybe it's the drivers, not the cars. :hidesbehi Oh and how many engines have you killed with a MBC? ;)[/QUOTE] Definitely in my case :)
Just want to say thank you to everyone for a cracking weekend! Good to meet you all and have some proper laughs, especially wobbly "through the hoop" Dave lol. I can't wait for the evidence of us ravers to come out.
I have been told there is a video which will be uploaded.
[QUOTE=V70 Graham;725035]I have been told there is a video which will be uploaded.[/QUOTE] I've got a good video myself but I'm waiting to see what gets uploaded first lol
Totally awesome meet and what a fantastic venue this really does need to be attended by more the night before is fantastic and what a food selection we all had from chicken to stake to pork to gammon to burgers to sausages to chicken squires and the best of all a huge fresh trout to finish off. The company was brilliant every one got along shared food drink etc just the way it should be. Awesome weekend thank you
Just got back, what a bloody drive! Ironically bumped into my neighbor on the A14 too! Absolutely epic weekend, thanks for allowing an "outsider" back in! :) I look forward to seeing the carnage that was, certainly drank enough ale and ate enough to feed the masses between us! I shall leave you with this video of Wobbly Dancing and a rather strange conversation in the background about "spit roasting" mother in laws?!?!?! Photos to come... [video=youtube_share;ScKbwy6xKPY]http://youtu.be/ScKbwy6xKPY[/video]
Think thats twice now i've missed a good night because of supposedly bad weather. Bloody hell james, another gearbox..........you'll be getting a reputation soon ;)
[QUOTE=martin_r_smith;725034]Just want to say thank you to everyone for a cracking weekend! Good to meet you all and have some proper laughs, especially wobbly "through the hoop" Dave lol. I can't wait for the evidence of us ravers to come out.[/QUOTE] Sorry I never got to see you mate, catch up with you next time.
What a fab day, great company as always and the weather wasnt too shabby. Thanks to everyone who came and shared a few laughs, (mainly at jims explosion) some great cars on display as always, i cant wait for the next get together at Retro Rides
Fantastic weekend, amazing weather ( not that the forecast looked too good before we left ), super company that never fails to entertain, good to see some new faces too, great mixure of cars running on the sunday, mk1 escorts putting our volvo times to shame and a very nice mk1 fiesta with rwd scoobie power running low 10's, pic's and 'the Vid' currently uploading, so I will drag in some good ones and the rest will be on flickr for all to browse.
:stupid: I had a great time & whilst the challenge to beat Dean's 13.3 did not fall my way, there was so much more that was great. I especially enjoyed the BBQ food courtesy of Paula & Pete. The homemade chilli jam was lovely, as were the kebabs. Little did I realise what we were expectling later. That trout! Blimey if that was the caught one then I can only imagine the scale of the one that got away. The late night dancing lesson wasn't half bad either - plus the fact that the old skool Ford peeps blamed the FTO group for all the noise. Speaking of which, thanks also to Emlyn for the blue light loan. We will not be out-done or out-flashed by a bunch of jap-crap LOL. I will dig out the pics later. As for the performance. Can't really complain. I did a PB - 13.76 @109.58. Still a way to go get into the 12s & with family responsibilities I guess it will probably stay like this now for the rest of the year.
what width tyres you run on the strip then dave?
Running slicks which I believe are 7.5 inches wide. I didn't get chance to fully prepare them.
you may get a better time down on road tyres tbh. theyr quite skinny too...
[QUOTE=T5RatherAmusin;725186]you may get a better time down on road tyres tbh. theyr quite skinny too...[/QUOTE] we did say
I think the 29 degree ambient and the lack of practice had me. I had relatively poor 2.31 second 60ft times and they certainly didn't help things as it got hotter.
[QUOTE=Wobbly Dave;725214]I think the 29 degree ambient and the lack of practice had me. I had relatively poor 2.31 second 60ft times and they certainly didn't help things as it got hotter.[/QUOTE] better than my 2.51
Please have appreciation for the funniest video you are gonna see on here this year..... I have not that much of a laugh in a long time, top group of people having a top laugh, Wobbly you are a legend mate :) Vpc rave: [video=youtube_share;Zz1t-H8RN7M]http://youtu.be/Zz1t-H8RN7M[/video]
Body roll.....more like a sausage roll lol Was very funny though.
[QUOTE=T5frankie;725216]better than my 2.51[/QUOTE]still not as good as 2.2 tho
[QUOTE=WOODY T5;725297]still not as good as 2.2 tho[/QUOTE] I got 2.2 on my last run :)
[QUOTE=Jamest5r;725288]Please have appreciation for the funniest video you are gonna see on here this year..... I have not that much of a laugh in a long time, top group of people having a top laugh, Wobbly you are a legend mate :) Vpc rave: [video=youtube_share;Zz1t-H8RN7M]http://youtu.be/Zz1t-H8RN7M[/video][/QUOTE]better then watching benefits street that bloody brill
[QUOTE=Jamest5r;725302]I got 2.2 on my last run :)[/QUOTE]we'll done just need to get the rest of it ;)
[QUOTE=Jamest5r;725302]I got 2.2 on my last run :)[/QUOTE] yeah and that ended well..... 64sec 21mph terminal
Quality
These Yanks are getting 2.0 60fts
[QUOTE=WOODY T5;725297]still not as good as 2.2 tho[/QUOTE] [QUOTE=Jamest5r;725302]I got 2.2 on my last run :)[/QUOTE] I got a 2.2 in the R, but only a 14.1, need more power. ;)
[QUOTE=Jamest5r;725288] Vpc rave: [video=youtube_share;Zz1t-H8RN7M]http://youtu.be/Zz1t-H8RN7M[/video][/QUOTE] That is pure class! Pmsl!! :D Can see now how the triplets came about! ;)
Sorry but I was intolerably worried about this going on youtube - however having seen it, it was pretty funny. Showed the wife too - she LHFAO'd
[QUOTE=Jamest5r;725288]Please have appreciation for the funniest video you are gonna see on here this year..... I have not that much of a laugh in a long time, top group of people having a top laugh, Wobbly you are a legend mate :) Vpc rave: [video=youtube_share;Zz1t-H8RN7M]http://youtu.be/Zz1t-H8RN7M[/video][/QUOTE] That is really funny pmsl
Call me paranoid but I get the feeling that people don't reckon much to my 13.7, like it was a bit poor for the spec?
[QUOTE=Wobbly Dave;725328]Call me paranoid but I get the feeling that people don't reckon much to my 13.7, like it was a bit poor for the spec?[/QUOTE] From what I have seen at Avon and done at york this year no body is doing very well to be fair, we have all struggled with trying to get the times down. It's going to take a fair few runs before you get the best time you can out of the car, your PB should be enough encouragement to keep going as it proves your moving in the right direction, it's practice you need now, to find that sweet spot in your launch and the times will follow, so chin up mate your getting there, plus Betsy looked good and sounded great.
[QUOTE=Wobbly Dave;725328]Call me paranoid but I get the feeling that people don't reckon much to my 13.7, like it was a bit poor for the spec?[/QUOTE] With all the time and money you've spent on your car, are you happy with 13.7?
Well i think u done good there dave with all that beer inside you tho ;) 13.7 on the first going well done
Just need to get it off the line better dave. If you can get a 2.2 then you'll be doing 13.4s, its just practice. The car certainly does shift once its going, from where i was it seemed to be accelerating much faster on the 2nd half than any other volvo there.
[QUOTE=LiamT4;725356] The car certainly does shift once its going, from where i was it seemed to be accelerating much faster on the 2nd half than any other volvo there.[/QUOTE] That's exactly what I was thinking.
[QUOTE=stribo;725346]With all the time and money you've spent on your car, are you happy with 13.7?[/QUOTE] If I felt that was the best it could ever be then probably not. However with the lack of practice & a hangover then I think I can live with it for now. The irony of Pedro thanking you for your post is not lost on me.
[QUOTE=Wobbly Dave;725366]The irony of Pedro thanking you for your post is not lost on me.[/QUOTE] i could of posted up myself, but it probably wouldn't of been as subtly put as i have now posted, i'm guessing slicks & non-road legal spec are being allowed to mix on the 1/4times thread
[QUOTE=LiamT4;725356]Just need to get it off the line better dave. If you can get a 2.2 then you'll be doing 13.4s, its just practice. The car certainly does shift once its going, from where i was it seemed to be accelerating much faster on the 2nd half than any other volvo there.[/QUOTE] I also think fully adjustable suspension wouldn't hurt.
From what i've seen, on a roll, its a seriously quick car. I'd of though on a motorway slip road, it would surprise a lot of people. You need a day when its not busy, so you can get a lot runs in. Having to wait 30mins between runs does not help.
i bet if you put the like of jag penta wheels up front on 255s youll get the time your looking for...
[QUOTE=p fandango;725368]i could of posted up myself, but it probably wouldn't of been as subtly put [/QUOTE] BTW no ground rules have ever been agreed or discussed, other than having a car to actually do a time in (but that is more implied than agreed).
[QUOTE=Wobbly Dave;725374]BTW no ground rules have ever been agreed or discussed, other than having a car to actually do a time in (but that is more implied than agreed).[/QUOTE] i was going to do 2 times, one road legal for the thread & one with non-legal gadgets/slicks on
[QUOTE=Jamest5r;725302]I got 2.2 on my last run :)[/QUOTE] i got a 2.2 on my 14.0 run still only 98mph, get the launch right and get your best time, and stribo you should be getting 1.9 60fts in a 4wd
[QUOTE=p fandango;725375]i was going to do 2 times, one road legal for the thread & one with non-legal gadgets/slicks on[/QUOTE] is that a table just for yourself?
[QUOTE=T5frankie;725381]i got a 2.2 on my 14.0 run still only 98mph, get the launch right and get your best time, and stribo you should be getting 1.9 60fts in a 4wd[/QUOTE] Yes, but I value our clutch.;)
[QUOTE=stribo;725383]Yes, but I value our clutch.;)[/QUOTE] take no prisoners on the 1/4 mile mate, got to go for it
[QUOTE=T5frankie;724994]i could of got low 15's not bad for 14psi boost and a baby seat lol[/QUOTE] [QUOTE=T5frankie;725385]take no prisoners on the 1/4 mile mate, got to go for it[/QUOTE] Looks like you should take your own advice. ;)
[QUOTE=stribo;725389]Looks like you should take your own advice. ;)[/QUOTE] has to be about the only time he's taken easy on a car on the 1/4, maybe his mrs has a bigger stick to beat him with now if he breaks her car.....lol
[QUOTE=T5frankie;725382]is that a table just for yourself?[/QUOTE] i'm quite happy to simply go with the faster non-legal time, but thought it'd be fairer for everyone to be a level playing field
[QUOTE=p fandango;725394]i'm quite happy to simply go with the faster non-legal time, but thought it'd be fairer for everyone to be a level playing field[/QUOTE] if your car has tax and mot it can go on the normal board, if you're the fastest then you're the fastest (in 2025)
[QUOTE=stribo;725389]Looks like you should take your own advice. ;)[/QUOTE] not my car
[QUOTE=T5frankie;725396]not my car[/QUOTE] Who bought it?
[QUOTE=stribo;725401]Who bought it?[/QUOTE] i bought it, and swapped it for my missus' pug, i then sold the pug and spent the money on her pmsl
[QUOTE=T5frankie;725406]i bought it, and swapped it for my missus' pug, i then sold the pug and spent the money on her pmsl[/QUOTE] Sounds like you got a case of the MRPs lol
[QUOTE=stribo;725412]Sounds like you got a case of the MRPs lol[/QUOTE] I doubt he has it that bad, but its worth keeping an eye on him.......
This is not a serious enough group to introduce regulations so I don't see how it is relevant to opt for road-legal rules, & in any case who can be bothered to enforce, edit or regulate them?
[QUOTE=Wobbly Dave;725432]This is not a serious enough group to introduce regulations so I don't see how it is relevant to opt for road-legal rules, & in any case who can be bothered to enforce, edit or regulate them?[/QUOTE] As long as it has a Volvo badge on the back, that should do.
But does it have to have a Volvo engine in it and what proportion of the car must remain OEM?
[QUOTE=Wobbly Dave;725452]But does it have to have a Volvo engine in it and what proportion of the car must remain OEM?[/QUOTE] Think we might be over thinking this one,.......I'll make a suggestion,just turn up and have a laugh who actually cares life's too short :)
[QUOTE=Wobbly Dave;725452]But does it have to have a Volvo engine in it and what proportion of the car must remain OEM?[/QUOTE] Now you're starting with regulations. ;)
[QUOTE=Wobbly Dave;725452]But does it have to have a Volvo engine in it and what proportion of the car must remain OEM?[/QUOTE] i'd say it has to be a volvo body and it don't matter what engine it has, not that anyone has changed engines for something else
[QUOTE=stribo;725460]Now you're starting with regulations. ;)[/QUOTE] Indeed and given that in the end it doesn't add up to a hill of beans - I think we can remain without rules or classes.
[QUOTE=Wobbly Dave;725508]Indeed and given that in the end it doesn't add up to a hill of beans - I think we can remain without rules or classes.[/QUOTE] Yep that's it mate now book your weekend pass for 20/21st September and come and have a laugh, i've been trying for 13's for years, your faster than me and most out there but just have fun trying mate :) think I might of got it against you as well that was my 1st 2.2 ever I think
[QUOTE=Jamest5r;725513]Yep that's it mate now book your weekend pass for 20/21st September and come and have a laugh, i've been trying for 13's for years, your faster than me and most out there but just have fun trying mate :) think I might of got it against you as well that was my 1st 2.2 ever I think[/QUOTE]well u should when u get that diff mate ;)p.s me been trying to in the 12s for the past year too
[QUOTE=Jamest5r;725513]Yep that's it mate now[COLOR="#FF0000"] book your weekend pass for 20/21st September [/COLOR]and come and have a laugh, i've been trying for 13's for years, your faster than me and most out there but just have fun trying mate :) think I might of got it against you as well that was my 1st 2.2 ever I think[/QUOTE] Is that Avon, or York?
[QUOTE=stribo;725528]Is that Avon, or York?[/QUOTE] York......camping if your brave enough :)
[QUOTE=Jamest5r;725536]York......camping if your brave enough :)[/QUOTE] he's a southern softie so I doubt he'll do it and could he handle a night with us lot...lol
[QUOTE=MoleT-5R;725542]he's a southern softie so I doubt he'll do it and could he handle a night with us lot...lol[/QUOTE] No, too far north for me. ;)
[QUOTE=stribo;725553]No, too far north for me. ;)[/QUOTE] too far to fuel that nice sounding noisey V8 ??
I'm disappointed that I didn't come... I probably would have been the 5th member of the Wobbly rave party!!!
[QUOTE=Jamest5r;725513]Yep that's it mate now book your weekend pass for 20/21st September and come and have a laugh, i've been trying for 13's for years, your faster than me and most out there but just have fun trying mate :) think I might of got it against you as well that was my 1st 2.2 ever I think[/QUOTE] I'd love to say yes - but the triplets will be in the first few months of being at home, so running off for a jolly sounds as delightful as it is unlikely. Still no harm in asking. As long shots go - it is pretty far fetched.
[QUOTE=MoleT-5R;725555]too far to fuel that nice sounding noisey V8 ??[/QUOTE] It's surprisingly good on fuel , for the size of the engine, only used half a tank of fuel on Sunday, that's a 200 mile round trip plus all the moving about and 5 runs up the strip.
Any videos yet of the races
[QUOTE=smithy;725845]Any videos yet of the races[/QUOTE] soon Mr Smithyness, have got to capture the vid's from Jaynes phone and will pop them up, just sort ing some choice pics from the few...lol ...that I took But in the end who was quickest out of Jame's car and his other car driven by his tame racing driver, some say, she makes the meanest chilli jam, some say in 15.3 seconds, but who was quickest on our test track ??? would you like the video of the New Stigette.... ??????
I think Jim's started something there... Pretty soon she'll be launching quicker than him! Lol :D Think I'm gonna try and persuade Mrs Sideways to have a go, then hopefully she'll be hooked and then modifying would be actively encouraged rather than accompanied by much swearing... Somehow doubt it, but a fella can dream right?? Oh, yeah get the vids up ;)