Evo Triangle 8/11/2015

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Post 788202 by MoleT-5R on 2015-10-13 11:10:06

Image Image Well it's that time of year again when a few of us make what is now an annual pilgrimage into North Wales to enjoy some fantastic Welsh roads, a bit of banter and a bite to eat (if you wish to). Most of the usual suspects are already in the know on this years run. Hopefully the weather will be better and we may be able to get some good shots of the cars in action. We will aim to meet at one of the 2 cafes in the area (number dependant as one only has a small car park, but is the most convenient one ) which I will post links up to later and after a cup of tea and a probable bacon sarnie we'll set off for a few laps of the Triangle till the fuel gauges tell us that it is time to return to civilisation again, when we will most likely take a nice route back possibly taking in a late afternoon cuppa at the cafe on the horseshoe pass as per last year. Image Image Feel free to add your own images of previous years if you wish to, Looking forward to seeing you all there. Adrian

Post 788203 by stephenevans99 on 2015-10-13 11:16:28

Superb....If there's just ONE meet in the year I could go to - the annual EVO meet would be it. The DeRv will be there :B_thumb: Image

Post 788204 by MoleT-5R on 2015-10-13 11:46:06

[QUOTE=stephenevans99;788203]Superb....If there's just ONE meet in the year I could go to - the annual EVO meet would be it. The DeRv will be there :B_thumb: Image[/QUOTE] Thanks, means alot that and it wouldn't be the same with out the flying Diesel D-5R....:)

Post 788205 by stephenevans99 on 2015-10-13 11:52:45

You're absolutely right... It wouldn't be the same, the air would be a lot cleaner pmsl

Post 788206 by ExternalError on 2015-10-13 12:05:07

I unfortunately will not be able to attend that weekend, we need to sort a Shrewsbury meet out soon we haven't had many this year

Post 788207 by MoleT-5R on 2015-10-13 12:48:12

[QUOTE=ExternalError;788206]I unfortunately will not be able to attend that weekend, we need to sort a Shrewsbury meet out soon we haven't had many this year[/QUOTE] noted and will probably be 22/11 not sure where yet sorry you won't be joining us for the Evo but see you soon no doubt

Post 788208 by ExternalError on 2015-10-13 12:59:22

Yeah I'm sorry also, its year end at work so I'm really busy early November. Also the car isn't good at the moment as I still haven't had the gearbox sorted yet so a bit crunchy slipping into 2nd. I'm waiting for Shem to get his head around mapping the me7's well enough to do a gt28 map and also for him to have the time free to do the work to get the gearbox and turbo swapped together as well as some other general service items that I may as well get done while the engines dropped. The car had a run in with a garden wall while I was out and a family member decided to move it to get access to the garden gate, not to much damage but will need the front passenger door spraying. luckily no dents but not looking its best atm. I'll make an effort to do a late November shrewsbury meet even if the cars not perfect as I haven't been able to attend many meets this year.

Post 788212 by MoleT-5R on 2015-10-13 13:34:05

[QUOTE=ExternalError;788208]Yeah I'm sorry also, its year end at work so I'm really busy early November. Also the car isn't good at the moment as I still haven't had the gearbox sorted yet so a bit crunchy slipping into 2nd. I'm waiting for Shem to get his head around mapping the me7's well enough to do a gt28 map and also for him to have the time free to do the work to get the gearbox and turbo swapped together as well as some other general service items that I may as well get done while the engines dropped. The car had a run in with a garden wall while I was out and a family member decided to move it to get access to the garden gate, not to much damage but will need the front passenger door spraying. luckily no dents but not looking its best atm. I'll make an effort to do a late November shrewsbury meet even if the cars not perfect as I haven't been able to attend many meets this year.[/QUOTE] no worries mate, timing hasn't been great for me, for some of my usual meets this year and have missed out on a lot of the usual drag racing meets, but there's always next year ( that's what I keep telling myself )

Post 788244 by Hybusamini on 2015-10-13 19:22:03

Love to come to this? I'm on nights gonna see what I can do?

Post 788253 by dionbullock on 2015-10-13 20:07:57

Woohoo! That time of year again! Only this year ill be in my turbo 240! So I should be able to keep up with most of you :)

Post 788261 by MoleT-5R on 2015-10-13 20:58:47

[QUOTE=dionbullock;788253]Woohoo! That time of year again! Only this year ill be in my turbo 240! So I should be able to keep up with most of you :)[/QUOTE] you didn't appear to be struggling last year, your 240 was a bit of a mover for what I remember..:)

Post 788268 by Biff on 2015-10-13 21:04:11

Bugger. It's my sons first birthday! That's me well out. Lol Again. :( Sorry boys.

Post 788272 by claymore on 2015-10-13 21:19:40

[QUOTE=Biff;788268]Bugger. It's my sons first birthday! That's me well out. Lol Again. :( Sorry boys.[/QUOTE] You've got a baby seat haven't you?

Post 788286 by abdul on 2015-10-13 23:03:25

Postcode

Post 788291 by Biff on 2015-10-14 05:54:50

[QUOTE=claymore;788272]You've got a baby seat haven't you?[/QUOTE] Yes but I also have a planned trip to Chester zoo with nanna's grandads, aunties uncles & cousins. Joint Birthday for Daddy & Oli. Lol

Post 788307 by dionbullock on 2015-10-14 10:39:53

[QUOTE=MoleT-5R;788261]you didn't appear to be struggling last year, your 240 was a bit of a mover for what I remember..:)[/QUOTE] The GLT handled lovely! Even though I have swapped the shocks and springs over to my SE, the lack of rear anti roll bar is very noticeable! The SE cam with self levelers as standard, hence the lack of anti roll bar! To buy the anti roll bar kit, IPD ones are mega bucks!

Post 788312 by MoleT-5R on 2015-10-14 12:24:01

[QUOTE=abdul;788286]Postcode[/QUOTE] The postcode is really number dependent as the cafe we normally use only has a small car park (Ty Tan Llan Cafe at [FONT=arial]LL21 9SY ),[/FONT][SIZE=2][FONT=arial] so as numbers are already looking high we may use the cafe just east of the village on the A5, I but have just discovered another possible cafe in the area so I will be going on a recce before the event to finalise the meeting point. [/FONT][/SIZE]

Post 788314 by Biff on 2015-10-14 12:40:54

Has anyone asked iancho if he's coming? I know its his top & only meet of the year.

Post 788350 by The Flying Moose on 2015-10-14 23:21:03

Well I'm off and I've not done it before and always fancied it so assuming I come back from Shakespeare in one piece count me in. Failing that there is always the D5 to try and kill...

Post 788355 by MoleT-5R on 2015-10-15 07:12:13

[QUOTE=The Flying Moose;788350]Well I'm off and I've not done it before and always fancied it so assuming I come back from Shakespeare in one piece count me in. Failing that there is always the D5 to try and kill...[/QUOTE] will be good to see you again, may be jimbob will convoy over with you....:)

Post 788359 by claymore on 2015-10-15 14:15:36

[QUOTE=Biff;788314]Has anyone asked iancho if he's coming? I know its his top & only meet of the year.[/QUOTE] Yep, he's confirmed on facebook.

Post 788360 by MoleT-5R on 2015-10-15 15:03:54

[QUOTE=claymore;788359]Yep, he's confirmed on facebook.[/QUOTE] Good, it will nice to catch up with him and his V70R AWD, I wonder if much has changed ???

Post 788364 by Biff on 2015-10-15 15:38:10

[QUOTE=MoleT-5R;788360]Good, it will nice to catch up with him and his V70R AWD, I wonder if much has changed ???[/QUOTE] Last time I spoke to him he said his plan was to enjoy it & get the awd working again.

Post 788367 by Hybusamini on 2015-10-15 16:07:20

I'm coming see u there pop pop

Post 788372 by MoleT-5R on 2015-10-15 16:50:37

[QUOTE=Biff;788364]Last time I spoke to him he said his plan was to enjoy it & get the awd working again.[/QUOTE] didn't know that it had stopped working, must have been snoozing when that happened ..lol

Post 788403 by Volvostorm on 2015-10-15 20:05:14

I might pop over with the Iveco :D

Post 788404 by claymore on 2015-10-15 20:09:16

[QUOTE=Volvostorm;788403]I might pop over with the Iveco :D[/QUOTE] Good, you can do the catering :)

Post 788427 by Biff on 2015-10-15 22:25:51

[QUOTE=MoleT-5R;788372]didn't know that it had stopped working, must have been snoozing when that happened ..lol[/QUOTE] Yeah he had to remove his prop. He was a bit miffed. I've not spoken to him for a long time though. Very jealous of you boys. Have to have another meet soon when I get my s40 sorted. :)

Post 789638 by MoleT-5R on 2015-10-30 19:26:02

Right update time, due to number attending this year we will need to meet at a different cafe to normal as the car park is to small for our requirements, so we will assemble at 10.30-10.55am so we can observe the minutes silence at 11.00am as it is remembrance sunday, we will be meeting at Country Cooks on the A5 [FONT=arial]Two Gates, Ty-nant, Corwen LL21 0PT. Just popped in there today and all looks good and they will be happy to see us and there car park is big enough to cope with an invasion of volvos, so see you all there sunday week...:)[/FONT]

Post 789647 by The Flying Moose on 2015-10-30 20:46:58

Thanks Moley but sadly with the T5-R clutch slipping and the D5 dead I cant afford to hammer the T5-R as its the daily for now so I'm afraid "im out"

Post 789653 by MoleT-5R on 2015-10-30 22:35:24

[QUOTE=The Flying Moose;789647]Thanks Moley but sadly with the T5-R clutch slipping and the D5 dead I cant afford to hammer the T5-R as its the daily for now so I'm afraid "im out"[/QUOTE] totally understandable with such a long way to come and the daily has to earn it's keep doing the paying runs, what's up with the D5 or should I not ask ????

Post 789659 by The Flying Moose on 2015-10-30 23:43:08

[QUOTE=MoleT-5R;789653]totally understandable with such a long way to come and the daily has to earn it's keep doing the paying runs, what's up with the D5 or should I not ask ????[/QUOTE] Cambelt failure after aux belt failure and suspected engine failure on top...

Post 790136 by iancho on 2015-11-06 07:15:51

[QUOTE=Biff;788314]Has anyone asked iancho if he's coming? I know its his top & only meet of the year.[/QUOTE] Hi guys and thanks for thinking about me Dave, I know it's been a while... Your correct Dave it is the one event I like to attend every year... but i'm afraid I've got my dates mixed up. I will be in Shropshire next weekend the 14th for my Brothers, daughters Birthday.... So that's me out.... annoying doesn't even come close! Looks like the best meet ever as so many new faces are going... Have fun guys and I'll have to update my project thread soon as it's been a year. I think I am able to use VPC on my phone now so will try to be around more :-)

Post 790137 by jamesy12345 on 2015-11-06 07:46:55

[QUOTE=iancho;790136]Hi guys and thanks for thinking about me Dave, I know it's been a while... Your correct Dave it is the one event I like to attend every year... but i'm afraid I've got my dates mixed up. I will be in Shropshire next weekend the 14th for my Brothers, daughters Birthday.... So that's me out.... annoying doesn't even come close! Looks like the best meet ever as so many new faces are going... Have fun guys and I'll have to update my project thread soon as it's been a year. I think I am able to use VPC on my phone now so will try to be around more :-)[/QUOTE] :welcome: :) nice to see you posting fella

Post 790138 by claymore on 2015-11-06 07:51:49

[QUOTE=iancho;790136]Hi guys and thanks for thinking about me Dave, I know it's been a while... Your correct Dave it is the one event I like to attend every year... but i'm afraid I've got my dates mixed up. I will be in Shropshire next weekend the 14th for my Brothers, daughters Birthday.... So that's me out.... annoying doesn't even come close! Looks like the best meet ever as so many new faces are going... Have fun guys and I'll have to update my project thread soon as it's been a year. I think I am able to use VPC on my phone now so will try to be around more :-)[/QUOTE] I hope you find time to pop over for a chat and a cup of tea on that weekend mate :)

Post 790250 by iancho on 2015-11-07 20:55:49

[QUOTE=jamesy12345;790137]:welcome: :) nice to see you posting fella[/QUOTE] Great to see your still around James! 😀

Post 790251 by iancho on 2015-11-07 20:56:48

[QUOTE=claymore;790138]I hope you find time to pop over for a chat and a cup of tea on that weekend mate :)[/QUOTE] Would love nothing more mate, I'll see what I can do ��

Post 790255 by stephenevans99 on 2015-11-07 21:11:45

Sadly going to miss this....absolutely gutted :( Can't wait to see the pics and perhaps some video.....looks like it's going to be a good meet

Post 790266 by Biff on 2015-11-07 22:14:24

[QUOTE=iancho;790136]Hi guys and thanks for thinking about me Dave, I know it's been a while... Your correct Dave it is the one event I like to attend every year... but i'm afraid I've got my dates mixed up. I will be in Shropshire next weekend the 14th for my Brothers, daughters Birthday.... So that's me out.... annoying doesn't even come close! Looks like the best meet ever as so many new faces are going... Have fun guys and I'll have to update my project thread soon as it's been a year. I think I am able to use VPC on my phone now so will try to be around more :-)[/QUOTE] Will try pop to see you & the car next weekend mate if your popping to Colin's. Be good to see both your car & the t10! Hope your back on mate, place isn't the same without you & the car.

Post 790304 by MoleT-5R on 2015-11-08 07:46:20

looks like it's going to be a wet n windy one this year folks

Post 790306 by Hybusamini on 2015-11-08 08:45:37

Never mind see u there m8

Post 790319 by claymore on 2015-11-08 13:36:07

I'm back early :( split a boost pipe again on the first run round :(

Post 790344 by MoleT-5R on 2015-11-08 19:04:48

Well what a day, weather was awful, but not bad enough to ruin the event, great turn out for the conditions. Met a few new faces today and had a good catch up with some I've met before, Had a lovely drive around north wales and hope the others really enjoy some fun roads, think the grin on there faces said they did, pity Colin popped a hose so early, but he's still in some action shots.. here's a link to Nicholas Owens album of the day...https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.945942122108870.1073741945.100000792738095&type=3&ref=notif¬if_t=mention

Post 790345 by Nealevo on 2015-11-08 19:06:47

[QUOTE=MoleT-5R;790344]Well what a day, weather was awful, but not bad enough to ruin the event, great turn out for the conditions. Met a few new faces today and had a good catch up with some I've met before, Had a lovely drive around north wales and hope the others really enjoy some fun roads, think the grin on there faces said they did, pity Colin popped a hose so early, but he's still in some action shots.. here's a link to Nicholas Owens album of the day...https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.945942122108870.1073741945.100000792738095&type=3&ref=notif¬if_t=mention[/QUOTE] Link not working mate

Post 790356 by Biff on 2015-11-08 20:13:44

Any photo's for us not on face book? Sounds like a cracking day, surprised Colin didn't have a spare hose knocking about somewhere. ;)

Post 790357 by claymore on 2015-11-08 20:15:21

I don't have any pics, but. [video=youtube;E3Q6UwPEITQ]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E3Q6UwPEITQ[/video]

Post 790365 by MoleT-5R on 2015-11-08 22:34:48

[QUOTE=Biff;790356]Any photo's for us not on face book? Sounds like a cracking day, surprised Colin didn't have a spare hose knocking about somewhere. ;)[/QUOTE] I was gutted for him, as I normally have duct tape and cable ties about, but we did even have a screwdriver between us to remove it.....so unusual for us..:(

Post 790366 by Biff on 2015-11-08 22:54:26

[QUOTE=MoleT-5R;790365]I was gutted for him, as I normally have duct tape and cable ties about, but we did even have a screwdriver between us to remove it.....so unusual for us..:([/QUOTE] I bet mate. I know I keep saying it but next time...

Post 790369 by JUDGENINJA on 2015-11-09 01:13:56

Shame I had to pull out... Next time ...!!

Post 790383 by Hybusamini on 2015-11-09 11:59:47

Thanks mole for organising yesterday what a fantastic day. Shame about the weather but it made it more exciting, got to do this again in the summer? Shame about colins pipe splitting glad he got home ok

Post 790384 by MoleT-5R on 2015-11-09 12:14:32

[QUOTE=Hybusamini;790383]Thanks mole for organising yesterday what a fantastic day. Shame about the weather but it made it more exciting, got to do this again in the summer? Shame about colins pipe splitting glad he got home ok[/QUOTE] Well just chucking it out there that if we do the Welsh Weekender again it is most likely to be Friday 19th of June thought to Sunday 21st / Monday 22nd or till you all get bored of driving and camping...

Post 790385 by Hybusamini on 2015-11-09 12:28:20

[QUOTE=MoleT-5R;790384]Well just chucking it out there that if we do the Welsh Weekender again it is most likely to be Friday 19th of June thought to Sunday 21st / Monday 22nd or till you all get bored of driving and camping...[/QUOTE] definitely up for that mate

Post 790387 by claymore on 2015-11-09 12:38:03

[QUOTE=Hybusamini;790385]definitely up for that mate[/QUOTE] Some of the roads we go on during the Evo Weekend are very challenging ;) fine if your used to road rallying but might be a bit scary for some (mentioning no names ;).)

Post 790388 by ExternalError on 2015-11-09 13:02:37

[QUOTE=claymore;790387]Some of the roads we go on during the Evo Weekend are very challenging ;) fine if your used to road rallying but might be a bit scary for some (mentioning no names ;).)[/QUOTE] It helps if you have a car that isn't lowered to much also, I admit I definitely hit my talent barrier on those farm track roads though, but that's where experience takes over, unfortunately we don't get many sheep paths here in Birmingham.

Post 790396 by MoleT-5R on 2015-11-09 15:53:10

I think next time, we would try to keep the roads to maybe B standard as a minimum, only a very few good unclassifieds sloted in to keep a certain person happy ;), the rest would be made up of sweeping A roads to get between the fun sections. The only thing I see with an event like that will be numbers, these would most likely have to be limited, so as not to lost anyone from the group or have to spend to long regrouping at regular intervals. Should be a good weekend and we could do as before and meet more people at the evo on the Sunday when numbers could then be higher, as we'd all be in the one area.

Post 790399 by claymore on 2015-11-09 16:07:06

we could actually make a better go of it this year with proper tulip notes so if someone fell behind they could catch up at a re-group point, I'm up for helping with the organization and reccying for next year.

Post 790401 by MoleT-5R on 2015-11-09 16:16:39

[QUOTE=claymore;790399]we could actually make a better go of it this year with proper tulip notes so if someone fell behind they could catch up at a re-group point, I'm up for helping with the organization and reccying for next year.[/QUOTE] Had already thought about a road book with tulip notes for people to follow, you will need to note the distances.... (as I haven't had a working speedo in the car for the last 2 1/2 years, which is funny as when I've been done for speeding it's always been in the other cars which have a working speedo...doh) I will also be a good excuse to do a good few recce runs into the wilds of Wales, Colin....;)

Post 790402 by p fandango on 2015-11-09 16:20:59

from what i've seen the roads look nice & open & in the middle of no where, & nice & quiet. I'm tempted to try to bring the Phantom & get some aerial footage

Post 790404 by MoleT-5R on 2015-11-09 16:29:33

[QUOTE=p fandango;790402]from what i've seen the roads look nice & open & in the middle of no where, & nice & quiet. I'm tempted to try to bring the Phantom & get some aerial footage[/QUOTE] if its like yesterday, I think the phantom would be grounded due to severe weather conditions, but a nice idea for a summer meet..:)

Post 790415 by Biff on 2015-11-09 19:16:36

I think I will struggle to keep up with the petrol turbo cars so I don't mind going last then if someone gets lost they can follow me. If they can't keep up with me they shouldn't be on a performance Volvo meet. :) I've not been since March time when I had great fun with the boys & beating my old civic type r.

Post 790448 by MoleT-5R on 2015-11-09 22:10:26

the lads in there d5's were no slouches, many of low down torque to keep up, just losing out were and when the T-5 could get the power down for a sensible length of time....great fun though, must get some dashcams fitted soon

Post 790451 by Biff on 2015-11-09 22:16:29

[QUOTE=MoleT-5R;790448]the lads in there d5's were no slouches, many of low down torque to keep up, just losing out were and when the T-5 could get the power down for a sensible length of time....great fun though, must get some dashcams fitted soon[/QUOTE] Mine is definitely no d5. Lol

Post 790463 by p fandango on 2015-11-10 07:58:41

[QUOTE=MoleT-5R;790404]if its like yesterday, I think the phantom would be grounded due to severe weather conditions, but a nice idea for a summer meet..:)[/QUOTE] well organise a summer meet then ;) also don't mind lending out the GoPro's for some laps

Post 790468 by MoleT-5R on 2015-11-10 08:33:39

[QUOTE=p fandango;790463]well organise a summer meet then ;) also don't mind lending out the GoPro's for some laps[/QUOTE] Sounds good Duane, would imagine we will back back there mid June when the weather should be good

Post 790470 by p fandango on 2015-11-10 08:56:36

[QUOTE=MoleT-5R;790468]Sounds good Duane, would imagine we will back back there mid June when the weather should be good[/QUOTE] i'll probably get a local B&B & spend a few days in Welshland

Post 790480 by MoleT-5R on 2015-11-10 10:32:21

A few shots from Sunday's excursion....not my normal quality and certainly not really the weather for standing about shooting lots of car pic's...... Image Image Image Our tame photographers Nick and Islywn Image and a couple of Nick's shoots from the day the rest are in his album https://www.flickr.com/photos/nick_owen_images/albums/72157660568136780 Evo triangle 2015 by nicholas owen, on Flickr ImageEvo triangle 2015 by nicholas owen, on Flickr ImageEvo triangle 2015 by nicholas owen, on Flickr ImageEvo triangle 2015 by nicholas owen, on Flickr ImageEvo triangle 2015 by nicholas owen, on Flickr ImageEvo triangle 2015 by nicholas owen, on Flickr ImageEvo triangle 2015 by nicholas owen, on Flickr ImageEvo triangle 2015 by nicholas owen, on Flickr ImageEvo triangle 2015 by nicholas owen, on Flickr ImageEvo triangle 2015 by nicholas owen, on Flickr ImageEvo triangle 2015 by nicholas owen, on Flickr unfortunately some cars are missing by this time !!! ImageEvo triangle 2015 by nicholas owen, on Flickr