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Post 772389 by stribo on 2015-05-10 18:13:39
[QUOTE=The Thong;772371]Well Chaps, the Volvo turn out was low but still worth the trip. It was good to put some names to faces. Roll on BKV
TT[/QUOTE]
When's BKV?
Post 772397 by Ettienne on 2015-05-10 18:43:40
Where is BKV this year
Post 772401 by V70 Graham on 2015-05-10 18:55:44
[QUOTE=stribo;772389]When's BKV?[/QUOTE]
[QUOTE=Ettienne;772397]Where is BKV this year[/QUOTE]
Southern BKV
31st May 2015.
Popham Airfield,
Coxford Down,
Winchester,
Hampshire,
SO21 3BD
Post 772402 by stribo on 2015-05-10 18:59:39
[QUOTE=Ettienne;772397]Where is BKV this year[/QUOTE]
Popham airfield I believe. :D
Post 772403 by Ettienne on 2015-05-10 19:03:40
It would be rude not to go, being so close
Post 772405 by The Thong on 2015-05-10 19:22:02
There's a BKV event on the 27/28th June with the main event happening on the 28th at Rutland Water, Oakham, LE15 8RN
I'm going as long as the weathers going to be ok.
TT
Post 772408 by oblark on 2015-05-10 19:29:06
[QUOTE=V70 Graham;772401]Southern BKV
31st May 2015.
Popham Airfield,
Coxford Down,
Winchester,
Hampshire,
SO21 3BD[/QUOTE]
The 240 WILL be ready for this :)
Post 772410 by Ettienne on 2015-05-10 19:33:34
That'll be cool.
Post 772418 by V70 Graham on 2015-05-10 20:24:54
[QUOTE=The Thong;772405]There's a BKV event on the 27/28th June with the main event happening on the 28th at Rutland Water, Oakham, LE15 8RN
I'm going as long as the weathers going to be ok.
TT[/QUOTE]
That's the National BKV
Post 772420 by Orca2 on 2015-05-10 20:30:05
Sorry to appear stupid , but .. What is BKV ?
Post 772422 by stribo on 2015-05-10 20:30:57
Best Kept Volvo.
Post 772430 by Orca2 on 2015-05-10 21:07:57
Hehe , not much point me showing up then . Both of mine get daily abuse.
Thanks Stribo.
Post 772431 by JUDGENINJA on 2015-05-10 21:08:45
[QUOTE=stribo;772422]Best Kept Volvo.[/QUOTE]
[QUOTE=Orca2;772420]Sorry to appear stupid , but .. What is BKV ?[/QUOTE]
[QUOTE=V70 Graham;772418]That's the National BKV[/QUOTE]
[QUOTE=The Thong;772405]There's a BKV event on the 27/28th June with the main event happening on the 28th at Rutland Water, Oakham, LE15 8RN
I'm going as long as the weathers going to be ok.
TT[/QUOTE]
[QUOTE=V70 Graham;772401]Southern BKV
31st May 2015.
Popham Airfield,
Coxford Down,
Winchester,
Hampshire,
SO21 3BD[/QUOTE]
Maybe start a thread for this then..??
Post 772434 by oblark on 2015-05-10 21:12:03
[QUOTE=stribo;772422]Best Kept Volvo.[/QUOTE]
Or in my case Best Krusted Volvo :)
Post 772449 by JUDGENINJA on 2015-05-10 22:04:33
You could write your own award!!
Post 772806 by JUDGENINJA on 2015-05-12 21:04:43
Do you have to be a fully paid up member to bring your car in?
Post 772810 by V70 Graham on 2015-05-12 21:13:14
[QUOTE=JUDGENINJA;772806]Do you have to be a fully paid up member to bring your car in?[/QUOTE]
No.....but you do to enter the actual judging, Judge (see what I did there)
Post 772811 by stribo on 2015-05-12 21:13:16
[QUOTE=JUDGENINJA;772806]Do you have to be a fully paid up member to bring your car in?[/QUOTE]
Only to enter the competition, you can turn up and just look at all the other cars.
Post 772823 by ExternalError on 2015-05-12 21:40:04
Im not a member and just turn up im sharkeys secret weapon i park next to his s60 to make it look even more clean than it already is
i caused complaints to be made on voc 1 year because someone decided to moan about car that didnt take it seriously being allowed to park in the same area as those being judged
Post 772850 by martin_r_smith on 2015-05-12 22:17:08
That's what I tried to do for Graham last year, he still only got runner up :biggrin:
Post 772855 by Harvey on 2015-05-12 22:26:04
I would come but it's a waste of time as I don't have a Volvo battery fitted so not a chance ...:rotfl:
Post 772877 by V70 Graham on 2015-05-13 04:41:30
[QUOTE=Harvey;772855]I would come but it's a waste of time as I don't have a Volvo battery fitted so not a chance ...:rotfl:[/QUOTE]
It's not quite that bad lol
Post 772882 by Harvey on 2015-05-13 09:01:10
[QUOTE=V70 Graham;772877]It's not quite that bad lol[/QUOTE]
Is there any guide lines you need to meet other than being a paid up voc membership.
Post 772884 by V70 Graham on 2015-05-13 09:25:57
[QUOTE=Harvey;772882]Is there any guide lines you need to meet other than being a paid up voc membership.[/QUOTE]
None at all, just turn up, give your car a quick going over with the 'quick detail' (if it needs it) and enjoy the day, well worth going to one if you've not been before.
Post 772888 by ExternalError on 2015-05-13 11:28:15
It's a good day out, I like seeing all the older Volvo including my favourite the P1800 and the 480's
Post 772892 by Harvey on 2015-05-13 12:05:16
Did they ever sort out the class system so all V70 - 850 fall into the same class, but the S60 has its own class? ,or am I wrong ?.
So it's not P1 then P2 then P3 .....
Post 772894 by ExternalError on 2015-05-13 13:15:43
the s60 had its own class the v70 was lumped in with the xc70 I believe and the 850's had a class of their own
Post 772896 by MaxTS on 2015-05-13 13:33:21
What if I turn up in my S70R, I could be in a class of my own and win?!
Post 772899 by ExternalError on 2015-05-13 14:49:05
think it was all the 70s together but not sure as there wasn't any s70's I remember
Post 772900 by V70 Graham on 2015-05-13 15:08:57
[QUOTE=Harvey;772892]Did they ever sort out the class system so all V70 - 850 fall into the same class, but the S60 has its own class? ,or am I wrong ?.
So it's not P1 then P2 then P3 .....[/QUOTE]
I think they are overhauling the classes for this year.....but don't hold your breath.
[QUOTE=MaxTS;772896]What if I turn up in my S70R, I could be in a class of my own and win?![/QUOTE]
Er.....no.
Stribo thought he was onto a winner a couple of years back as his was the only C70 strutting round like a Peacock till he realised all the 70 series cars were judged together.
Post 772901 by MaxTS on 2015-05-13 15:14:14
Dang!
Would be interesting to enter though. Would be great to meet a few of you
Post 772913 by Nealevo on 2015-05-13 18:18:07
850 in own class, I might turn up then. If I'm only one I'll win something... Like graham :)
Post 772916 by Harvey on 2015-05-13 18:37:14
[QUOTE=Nealevo;772913]850 in own class, I might turn up then. If I'm only one I'll win something... Like graham :)[/QUOTE]
Ok so won car of the year then......I think that's says it's not to bad.:wink:
Post 772985 by Sharkey R on 2015-05-14 15:55:25
[QUOTE=Harvey;772892]Did they ever sort out the class system so all V70 - 850 fall into the same class, but the S60 has its own class? ,or am I wrong ?.
So it's not P1 then P2 then P3 .....[/QUOTE]
They've gone one better, the S60 is in with the V60. Lmao
Post 772987 by Harvey on 2015-05-14 16:11:55
[QUOTE=Sharkey R;772985]They've gone one better, the S60 is in with the V60. Lmao[/QUOTE]
That's OK then when I get my V60 in a nice blue...:)
Post 772990 by jamesy12345 on 2015-05-14 16:16:23
[QUOTE=ExternalError;772823]Im not a member and just turn up im sharkeys secret weapon i park next to his s60 to make it look even more clean than it already is
i caused complaints to be made on voc 1 year because someone decided to moan about car that didnt take it seriously being allowed to park in the same area as those being judged[/QUOTE]
how did they decide you weren't taking it seriously? Were you laughing too much or something??
Post 772992 by V70 Graham on 2015-05-14 16:24:04
[QUOTE=jamesy12345;772990]how did they decide you weren't taking it seriously? Were you laughing too much or something??[/QUOTE]
You've obviously not seen Stewart's car lol
Post 772995 by jamesy12345 on 2015-05-14 16:31:12
[QUOTE=V70 Graham;772992]You've obviously not seen Stewart's car lol[/QUOTE]
u'd think they'd be happy with people turning up. Dressed appropriately in a volvo too..! 'Nul point' for modifications i take it..
Post 772998 by Harvey on 2015-05-14 16:41:13
[QUOTE=Sharkey R;772985]They've gone one better, the S60 is in with the V60. Lmao[/QUOTE]
I do think in all fairness they should have the cars in the years they are made,so you can have a 2005 S60R in the same group as a 2015 V60 polestar that's just come out of the showroom that makes a lot of sense....:cuckoo:
Steve do you have a breakdown of the classes ?.
Post 773000 by Harvey on 2015-05-14 16:43:25
[QUOTE=jamesy12345;772995]u'd think they'd be happy with people turning up. Dressed appropriately in a volvo too..! 'Nul point' for modifications i take it..[/QUOTE]
I'm sure they would like to have it as a concourse car show but only for Volvo.
Post 774470 by MaxTS on 2015-05-29 08:37:15
Is anyone actually coming to this?
I know I say I will come to lots of events but never actually do but I WILL be at this one! :haha:
Post 774472 by Ettienne on 2015-05-29 09:04:52
There is a few of us going. I'll be in the p2 (although it needs a good wash).
Post 774473 by MaxTS on 2015-05-29 09:15:56
Shame you can't bring the gul.
Sorry I forgot to respond to you last week I was in the middle of something and opened it and forgot about it. I will be detailing the car tomorrow in Waterloovile if the weather holds out.
I'm heading up about 8AM and might take a detour through Denmead way for some back roads as I'm sick of motorways now.
Post 774521 by stribo on 2015-05-29 17:52:00
I'll be there, as I have to drop some bits off to Etienne, weather will dictate how long I stay, as it's supposed to rain most of the day. :(
Post 774528 by JUDGENINJA on 2015-05-29 18:49:14
Depending on if I get started on the V40... I might pop down for a bit.
Post 774560 by Sharkey R on 2015-05-30 03:38:24
[QUOTE=Harvey;772998]I do think in all fairness they should have the cars in the years they are made,so you can have a 2005 S60R in the same group as a 2015 V60 polestar that's just come out of the showroom that makes a lot of sense....:cuckoo:
Steve do you have a breakdown of the classes ?.[/QUOTE]
I don't because I believe they've changed a few more of the classes but haven't seen the list.
Post 774571 by Harvey on 2015-05-30 12:12:19
I hope you weren't up doing the car at the time you posted that..
Post 774614 by Ettienne on 2015-05-30 19:13:36
Cars cleaned albeit quickly and set for tomorrow
Post 774664 by MIKESC70T5 on 2015-05-30 23:27:34
[QUOTE=Sharkey R;772985]They've gone one better, the S60 is in with the V60. Lmao[/QUOTE]
Well as long as they keep the v70r away from the s60r as we all know the v70r's are superior in every way :saythat:
Post 774667 by Sharkey R on 2015-05-31 06:16:50
[QUOTE=Harvey;774571]I hope you weren't up doing the car at the time you posted that..[/QUOTE]
No I was up for work ��
Post 774684 by Ettienne on 2015-05-31 16:25:01
What a complete balls up the judging was.
Post 774695 by martin_r_smith on 2015-05-31 17:35:20
Again!! Was the same last year lol
Post 774696 by Sharkey R on 2015-05-31 17:54:40
It needs to be renamed BKOV from now on. Best Kept Original Volvo. Seems you get marked down for anything even slightly different than standard.
Post 774698 by Ettienne on 2015-05-31 17:57:26
[QUOTE=martin_r_smith;774695]Again!! Was the same last year lol[/QUOTE]
Worse this year, I was in post 2004 cars, and that meant new cars as well. Then at the last minute they judged me against a new xc70.
Even though the xc60/90 had its own class and my class was post 2004 c/v 70s, but realising they hadn't made provision for xc70s they dumped them in with my class rather than the xc60/90?
Oh and the reason for the new classes is based on the cars platform, I then pointed out mine and Steve's are p2s and not p3s and that was just glossed over.
Post 774701 by Harvey on 2015-05-31 18:05:41
[QUOTE=Harvey;772855]I would come but it's a waste of time as I don't have a Volvo battery fitted so not a chance ...:rotfl:[/QUOTE]
What did I say then..:rotfl::wink:
No photos then ?.
Post 774704 by Sharkey R on 2015-05-31 18:08:14
Mr Borrett took some. I didn't take my camera.
Post 774706 by Harvey on 2015-05-31 18:09:13
[QUOTE=Sharkey R;774696]It needs to be renamed BKOV from now on. Best Kept Original Volvo. Seems you get marked down for anything even slightly different than standard.[/QUOTE]
Shame they just make it up as they go along by the sounds of it..
So what won & photos please...
Post 774707 by Sharkey R on 2015-05-31 18:09:23
[QUOTE=Harvey;774701]What did I say then..:rotfl::wink:[/QUOTE]
It never used to be like that. Plus as Steve says the classes are a complete mess.
Post 774708 by stephenevans99 on 2015-05-31 18:13:32
Sounds like a good day was had
Post 774710 by Sharkey R on 2015-05-31 18:16:31
Cold, Wet, Windy and a really anal judge. Fantastic lol
Post 774712 by Ettienne on 2015-05-31 18:21:28
The car that beat steve into second had a replacement wing that wasn't even the same colour!!
Post 774713 by Santa on 2015-05-31 18:48:25
I feel that customising/modifying the car to the way you want it to be is never going to score points at concourse events.
The categories sound like they maybe sacrificing the newer stuff to accommodate more of the older? Though given another 10+ years I sure they will be taken more seriously?
Gutted for you Sharkey (and even a little bit for you Ettienne) I think you either need to find a crowd/prize giving events which appreciate your car and what you choose to do with it. Alternatively take it all the way back to stock and maintain it then, though I doubt you will enjoy the car as much.
Post 774717 by Ettienne on 2015-05-31 19:32:45
[QUOTE=Santa;774713]I feel that customising/modifying the car to the way you want it to be is never going to score points at concourse events.
The categories sound like they maybe sacrificing the newer stuff to accommodate more of the older? Though given another 10+ years I sure they will be taken more seriously?
Gutted for you Sharkey (and even a little bit for you Ettienne) I think you either need to find a crowd/prize giving events which appreciate your car and what you choose to do with it. Alternatively take it all the way back to stock and maintain it then, though I doubt you will enjoy the car as much.[/QUOTE]
What annoyed me more was I couldn't get a straight answer as to what I was competing against and how many cars.
Nobody can tell me what won my class or his many there were, the judge said 2 then 3 with the xc70 possibly going into the class, so simply by turning up I should have got third at least or second.
Post 774719 by Ettienne on 2015-05-31 19:38:26
See any problems with all these in one class?
Post 774723 by t5 pete on 2015-05-31 20:17:51
Never bothered me this event many people have asked me to attend with the gul and I wouldn't dream of it I know the car is built to the highest of standards and I dont need or want any nit wit picking over my car I modify my car to how I want it and build it to how I want it.
fair enough if you've done it for a concourse event and that's what your into but to all of the above who are unhappy as long as your happy with your can and it's standards who gives a ££££ what they say.
Post 774724 by Santa on 2015-05-31 20:22:10
[QUOTE=Ettienne;774719]See any problems with all these in one class?[/QUOTE]
Yep, four of them used conservative colours, one is sort of bright blue
[QUOTE=t5 pete;774723]Never bothered me this event many people have asked me to attend with the gul and I wouldn't dream of it I know the car is built to the highest of standards and I dont need or want any nit wit picking over my car I modify my car to how I want it and build it to how I want it.
fair enough if you've done it for a concourse event and that's what your into but to all of the above who are unhappy as long as your happy with your can and it's standards who gives a ££££ what they say.[/QUOTE]
Exactly :)
Post 774725 by Sharkey R on 2015-05-31 20:31:37
[QUOTE=Santa;774713]I feel that customising/modifying the car to the way you want it to be is never going to score points at concourse events.
The categories sound like they maybe sacrificing the newer stuff to accommodate more of the older? Though given another 10+ years I sure they will be taken more seriously?
Gutted for you Sharkey (and even a little bit for you Ettienne) I think you either need to find a crowd/prize giving events which appreciate your car and what you choose to do with it. Alternatively take it all the way back to stock and maintain it then, though I doubt you will enjoy the car as much.[/QUOTE]
They've always maintained that it's meant to be a fun light hearted competition and in no way a concourse one. Yet today my car was scrutinised for so many things not 'original'. As I've said before they call it the 'Best Kept Volvo' not Best Concourse Volvo. I hear what you're saying about the modifying but when they preach that it's basically a show and shine one and then start marking down for painted cam cover and badges etc it gets anal and conflicts with what they originally set out to achieve. The whole day was a total mess. No one seemed to know what was going on, what cars were in what classes etc. don't get me wrong I'm not bitter that I didn't win, I'm competitive without a doubt but the fun is taken out when the effort you put in to try and achieve a goal and then the goal is moved dramatically ruins the whole fun of taking part in the day.
Post 774726 by Ettienne on 2015-05-31 20:34:29
I've made a few suggestions to Chris to try and possibly resolve the categories and maybe offer new ones as well. Hopefully a solution can be found as there seems to be plenty of judges with experience of the older cars and perhaps less so with younger / turbo'd / modified cars.
Post 774728 by jamesy12345 on 2015-05-31 20:36:12
Nice to see the saffies represented by 2 lovely examples! Who was the dude with the wide arch kit on the 854...? Scott by any chance?
Post 774741 by stribo on 2015-05-31 21:22:44
[QUOTE=jamesy12345;774728]Nice to see the saffies represented by 2 lovely examples! Who was the dude with the wide arch kit on the 854...? Scott by any chance?[/QUOTE]
No idea who owned the 854, couldn't see anyone with a guide dog. ;)
Post 774812 by LiamT4 on 2015-06-01 22:03:40
[QUOTE=stribo;774741]No idea who owned the 854, couldn't see anyone with a guide dog. ;)[/QUOTE]
The wheels on Wayne's car would have suited that 850 lol
Post 774819 by jamesy12345 on 2015-06-01 22:28:55
[QUOTE=stribo;774741]No idea who owned the 854, couldn't see anyone with a guide dog. ;)[/QUOTE]
I wonder if he got marked down for a non-standard modification - comets on an 850
Post 774824 by JUDGENINJA on 2015-06-01 23:10:43
[QUOTE=LiamT4;774812]The wheels on Wayne's car would have suited that 850 lol[/QUOTE]
He'd need even bigger spacers than the ones already fitted!!
Runner up in the P1 x70 class
Awarded the thanks for turning up prize in the 480 class.
Awarded 2nd place in the C30/ P2 S40/V50 class.
Possibly the P2 x70 class winner.
P1 x40 class winner.
Awarded 2nd place in the x60 class.
Winner, and only entrant in the XC60/XC90 class.
Winner of the non standard class.
Winner and runner up in the PV class.
One of these 2 won the 240 class.
