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damson devil
18-01-2007, 09:19
EDIT: now we have 12 people interested i believe it is the pannels choice to go for the 19th march.. please all state if that is ok.. and make a list.. AGAIN..


Looking to get interest for a day of driving skills training. the course can be whatever you want help with or you can follow the scedule they put out including all skills.

this is the email i recieved from ben elliot racing

Here are the following details you require for the Performance Driver Training Days we hold at Ford Airfield.

£120 per person for 12 people.
9am-5pm or 10am-4pm.
Lunch included which is usually a BBQ.
There is no noise testing but we ask that all cars could pass a 100db's noise check.
Helmets not required.
We can arrange these days only on week days, not weekends and not at school holidays.

Driving skills for the day-Slaloms, grip circles, fast corners, hairpins, heel and toe, brake avoid, steering techniques and finish the day with a timed sprint circuit and a driver of the day award.

looking to do it in march sometime cos the weather and light is better around then.
i suggest the 12th or 19th which are mondays.

any thoughts and interests appreciated.

if you want in let me know your prefered date.

i will require 50% deposit so we can secure the date.

if we can get 12 people interested it should be a good day..

TomK
18-01-2007, 12:15
Where is the ford airfield out of curiousity?

damson devil
18-01-2007, 12:19
ford in sussex..

Parker
18-01-2007, 13:18
Between Littlehampton and Bognor Regis, right by PTS :)

Richy_Boy
18-01-2007, 13:20
oh, that sounds good value for money.

TomK
18-01-2007, 13:25
I guess thats an acceptable distance. Ok im in.

damson devil
18-01-2007, 13:27
ok can we get a definate list going please..

1.Damson devil
2.Matt the Pimp
3.TomK

Robbie P
18-01-2007, 16:39
count me in:thumbs:

1.Damson devil
2.Matt the Pimp
3.TomK
4.rpettafor

damson devil
18-01-2007, 16:44
add yourself to the list then please..

damson devil
24-01-2007, 10:21
is this dying a death or are there others out there interested?

200sxer
24-01-2007, 11:20
I'm up for that :nod:

damson devil
24-01-2007, 11:26
1.Damson devil
2.Matt the Pimp
3.TomK
4.rpettafor
5.200sxer

Ghazoobe
24-01-2007, 11:27
9am-5pm or 10am-4pm.

why does the one that starts later finish earlier? :wack:

I'm interested but not able to say definitely yet as its a way to go from mine and dunno if I can afford it yet :rolleyes:

damson devil
24-01-2007, 11:28
lol.. dunno.. didnt spot that.. must be a typo on their part..

or maybe its to do with the winter hours perhaps.??

mango bob
24-01-2007, 12:23
Any chance this can happen on a weekend day?
I'm chronically out of holiday!

damson devil
24-01-2007, 12:31
as it says in her email to me.. week days only.. i would imagine this is to do with the fact that there is a massive market on the sunday...

Allan whoops
28-01-2007, 17:49
Count me in please. Thanks

Allan whoops
28-01-2007, 17:55
Count me in please - thanks

Sorry double post!

Algie
28-01-2007, 18:00
I'll need to wait until next week but if Mrs Alg gets an S14 I'd very very keen to com e along and have her join in too, so that could be another two.

I'll know in about 2 or 3 days ;)

damson devil
28-01-2007, 19:11
1.Damson devil
2.Matt the Pimp
3.TomK
4.rpettafor
5.200sxer
6.allan whoops

damson devil
28-01-2007, 19:12
Count me in please - thanks

Sorry double post!

dont you mean "Whoops double post"?

sorry couldnt help myself.. :D

Evilchap
28-01-2007, 19:57
Count me in! This in our own cars, and cost per car, or in their cars and cost per driver? I only ask as my GF would probably be up for a go too!

1.Damson devil
2.Matt the Pimp
3.TomK
4.rpettafor
5.200sxer
6.allan whoops
7.EvilChap

JulesS14200
28-01-2007, 20:01
Sounds cool, I better not sell my GTC alloys just yet as I can use them for this :thumbs:

1.Damson devil
2.Matt the Pimp
3.TomK
4.rpettafor
5.200sxer
6.allan whoops
7.EvilChap
8.JulesS14200

damson devil
28-01-2007, 21:52
I better not sell my GTC alloys just yet as I can use them for this :thumbs:

???

damson devil
28-01-2007, 21:53
Count me in! This in our own cars, and cost per car, or in their cars and cost per driver? I only ask as my GF would probably be up for a go too!


cost per car in your own car.. i will find out about the second driver thingy..

JulesS14200
28-01-2007, 22:02
???

I bought some new wheels then bought ordered some more a week later, the've got 'kings' tyres on so they are expendable :D

damson devil
29-01-2007, 08:30
not 17's by any chance?

Allan whoops
29-01-2007, 09:57
This may be a stupid question (whoops!) but does one's standard insurance cover this? I realise that the answer may be yes both times.

damson devil
29-01-2007, 10:02
the answer is most probably NO..

but to be honest its a private day and who's to say that any damage wasnt concieved on the road..

JulesS14200
29-01-2007, 10:25
not 17's by any chance?

No 18's mate

damson devil
29-01-2007, 10:28
damn.. after a set of 17's with a 8j or similar..

James Good
29-01-2007, 10:44
I'm in...

What if we get more than 12 people? Is that allowed

1.Damson devil
2.Matt the Pimp
3.TomK
4.rpettafor
5.200sxer
6.allan whoops
7.EvilChap
8.JulesS14200
9. James Good

James Good
29-01-2007, 12:14
Do you know how much time is actually spent on the track and how long is spent in the office talking about it??!!!

damson devil
29-01-2007, 12:18
more than 12 and your kinda cutting down your own time you get being tutored. i guess theres a breifing and then off to the track.. i wouldnt imagine more than 1hr total talking including training. dunno 100% tbh

Colwell
29-01-2007, 15:21
I've just been put onto this thread. Ill check at work tonight if i can go, it will be a couple of days before i know for sure as i might be a but skint.....

Will find out.

damson devil
29-01-2007, 15:33
well.. i just spoke to kate at Ben elltiot racing and she answered a few questions.

basically it is £1440 for the day there is a maximum of 12 people per day. so there is no advantage of less but cant have more.. seems a little bad that they are not able to bend a little.. for example if one person drops out then its up to the rest to pay more or find a replacement.
with that in mind i think it best that everyone is sure that they can make it and when we have a definate 12 each person should pay direct to Ben Elliot racing to avoid arguments. if you drop out then you may get a refund if Kate can find a replacement on her database. apparently there are people on standby in most circumstances.


if there is a "couple" it is per person not per car

the day starts at 8.30 for a 15 minute breifing and then its all day on the track and an hour for lunch.. alot of time for the money really..

damson devil
29-01-2007, 15:43
1.Damson devil
2.Matt the Pimp
3.TomK
4.rpettafor
5.200sxer
6.allan whoops
7.EvilChap
8.JulesS14200
9. James Good
10.Scooby Paul Sti

after 12 we will have a few on reserve.. some people are bound to drop out

Parker
29-01-2007, 16:03
Get payment from everyone in advance :nod:

damson devil
29-01-2007, 16:09
when we have 12 or more then i will get everyone to pay direct to ben elliot racing..

you not coming Parker?

Allan whoops
29-01-2007, 16:10
Agreed plus anyone who hasn't paid by two weeks before gets dropped and their place made open to a reserve. Or your suggestion of paying direct to Ben Elliot with the debiting of the cards irrespective of attendance.

SkyJawa
29-01-2007, 16:19
Yeah I'm in :D Hopefully have the SX track car ready for then, if not ok to come in me bimmer?

1.Damson devil
2.Matt the Pimp
3.TomK
4.rpettafor
5.200sxer
6.allan whoops
7.EvilChap
8.JulesS14200
9. James Good
10.Scooby Paul Sti
11. SkyJawa

damson devil
29-01-2007, 16:25
if not ok to come in me bimmer?


course.. as long as you can drive it

damson devil
29-01-2007, 16:26
a couple more people and we can start arguing over the dates .... :wack: :sxoc:

Parker
29-01-2007, 16:28
I've just paid for a turbo and wheels/5 stud swap, then had to pay for the turbo to be rebuilt (paid twice basically) so I'm cutting back I'm afraid :(

SkyJawa
29-01-2007, 16:33
course.. as long as you can drive it

bugger :wack:


I might just remember how those indickyator thingys work :whip:

James Good
29-01-2007, 16:38
I have one more to add:

1.Damson devil
2.Matt the Pimp
3.TomK
4.rpettafor
5.200sxer
6.allan whoops
7.EvilChap
8.JulesS14200
9. James Good ----> +1 reserve
10.Scooby Paul Sti
11. SkyJawa
12. Kenny

So, what date do we do??

damson devil
29-01-2007, 16:39
dont need indy caterors.. just the right pedal.. that what i got told once..

SkyJawa
29-01-2007, 16:48
Ah the right pedal is no problem ;) Usually connected to the headlight flashers in a get out of my way stylie :D

Not fussed on dates here :)

Algie
29-01-2007, 18:02
Ah, shame, looks like all the slots are filled. Give me a shout if a couple of people want to pull out as Sara and I may still want to come:thumbs:

damson devil
29-01-2007, 18:04
well i think there will have to be a reserves list anywho.. want to start one Alg?

Algie
29-01-2007, 18:13
Not yet mate, it's all subject to Sara. She's test driving an S14 hopefully this week. If she wants it then I'd like to get her some intruction (and have some myself too) if not then I'll leave it.

So for now I'll hold off thanks:thumbs:

SkyJawa
30-01-2007, 14:10
Well since no-one else is replying with dates I'm gonna say go for the 19th - give me an extra weeks leniency to get the car ready!! :D

Cmon you lot!!

Allan whoops
30-01-2007, 14:13
I'm free any of the proposed dates at the moment

James Good
30-01-2007, 15:54
I concur..... 19th sounds good

damson devil
30-01-2007, 17:33
19th it is then.. 1st post changed..

damson devil
30-01-2007, 17:36
1.Damson devil 19th
2.Matt the Pimp
3.TomK
4.rpettafor
5.200sxer
6.allan whoops i am easy..
7.EvilChap
8.JulesS14200
9. James Good 19th...
10.Scooby Paul Sti
11. SkyJawa 19th...
12. Kenny

SkyJawa
30-01-2007, 20:35
6.allan whoops i am easy..


LOL @ how that reads :rolleyes: :whip: :wack:

Allan whoops
30-01-2007, 21:40
Most people say 'we know that but....what about ......" :D

SkyJawa
01-02-2007, 11:00
Guess the 19th must be fine then by others lack of responses ;) :p :D

damson devil
01-02-2007, 11:02
any more for any more.. need a few reserves if possible ..

SkyJawa
05-02-2007, 11:19
Poss one of my mates might be a reserve........

Ghazoobe
05-02-2007, 12:14
I'll go down as a reserve, but would need a decent bit of notice if I can come as I need to book the day off work :)

damson devil
05-02-2007, 15:16
excellent.. ok.. now i need to get the details from kate and we can all start paying..

SkyJawa
06-02-2007, 11:08
:thumbs:

Robbie P
06-02-2007, 16:15
ive now booked the 19th march off:thumbs:

James Good
11-02-2007, 13:16
I have got a reserve for us - he's pretty keen and has the money waiting so Keep me up-to-date.

SkyJawa
13-02-2007, 10:34
Hey Damson, any news from Kate? :)

damson devil
13-02-2007, 10:35
will call now..

damson devil
13-02-2007, 11:18
getting confirmed now.. i will know by the end of the day apparently..

now..

down to the money..

payment is required in full within 1 week .. so the deadline is the 20th..

you can either pay by card by calling Katie on 01243 670467

or send cheque to ...

Address: Sekots,
Sussex Grove,
East Drive,
Bracklesham Bay,
Chichester,
West Sussex,
PO20 8JT


once you have made payment please inform me via PM

stating

your full name
registration
how you paid (cheque or card)

thanks..

Allan whoops
13-02-2007, 11:40
What happens if not all 12 pay in time - do the payments for those that have go up accordingly?

damson devil
13-02-2007, 11:55
well there are reserves..
and she has a few on standby that are not from the club.. we just need to get as many in as possible as fast as possible, then we will know the numbers and can push for more if there are any gaps.. i am confident we can get 12

Allan whoops
13-02-2007, 11:57
Off I go - debit card in hand! :D

damson devil
13-02-2007, 12:04
its not confirmed 100% yet.. gimme till tonight..

Allan whoops
13-02-2007, 12:15
Lucky I saw this otherwise it could have been a case of 'whoops'

justbutts
13-02-2007, 18:03
bugger im supposed to be working back out in romania for the whole of march i would have loved to give my car a good ragging :(

Ghazoobe
13-02-2007, 21:58
I'm still hoping someone drops out :)
gotta book the day off work soon if I get a place :)

JulesS14200
13-02-2007, 22:07
I may have to drop out :(

If I go its £120 + 2 1/2 tanks of fuel + a hotel + misc expenses.

I havent got much money left to last this month and I'm unlikely to get the bits fitted to my car in time for next month.

I'll work out my finances and decide this week so if you or anyone else wants my spot it gives them more notice :thumbs:

damson devil
14-02-2007, 12:16
letter is back...


Thomas,

Sorry it took me a while to get back to you. YES the 19th March is available at Ford.

As you want people to contact me direct to pay, can you ask them to either call me on 01243 670467 Monday-Friday 10am-1pm and 2pm-4pm to pay by card or they can send a cheque made payable to Ben Elliott Racing Ltd to the address on our website.



If individual people cancel I will only refund their £120 if you, they or I find a replacement.

Hope this is all ok?

Nearer the time I will send you directions and a timetable so you can e-mail them to everyone.

Can I stress that all cars must be able to pass a 100db's noise check. They will not be tested on the day and there is not a noise limit in place BUT there are local residents that can complain about noise.

Thanks

line up peoples.. payment now due..closing deadline is 21st
if your payment is not in by then then you may loose your place if others on reserve want to go.

damson devil
14-02-2007, 12:16
I may have to drop out :(

If I go its £120 + 2 1/2 tanks of fuel + a hotel + misc expenses.

I havent got much money left to last this month and I'm unlikely to get the bits fitted to my car in time for next month.

I'll work out my finances and decide this week so if you or anyone else wants my spot it gives them more notice :thumbs:

i got a room if you want for the night..

damson devil
14-02-2007, 12:18
final list..

as i said please pm me with your details when you have paid in full..

Allan whoops
14-02-2007, 14:32
Many thanks for doing all the organising of this and keeping at it. Look forward to seeing you on 19th March. :wave: :sxoc:

damson devil
14-02-2007, 14:37
woohoo.. thatsa one....

JulesS14200
14-02-2007, 14:59
i got a room if you want for the night..

Thanks mate, thats really good of you to offer :nod:

I'll sit down tomorrow and work things out and get back to you :thumbs:

SkyJawa
14-02-2007, 16:32
I'll give em a bell or send off a cheque tomoz, will let you know when done - good one for organising :)

Anyone else on an Apex single silenced system, am I gonna be ok with that or do I have to fit the bung?

damson devil
14-02-2007, 16:37
i have a twin silenced and i think it will be tight..

TomK
14-02-2007, 17:30
Thanks for organising this :thumbs:
I think i've met you once before? Came by your place and bought your JL sub and box off of you?
I have a mongoose so should be ok, but i think i've got to the upper limits of the exhaust, anymore power and i have to upgrade, but i dont want the noise that comes with a free-er-flowing exhaust.

JulesS14200
14-02-2007, 18:49
Anyone else on an Apex single silenced system, am I gonna be ok with that or do I have to fit the bung?

There isnt an actual noise test on the day though so...... ?

I have a decatted nur spec

SkyJawa
14-02-2007, 19:25
Yeah thats what I though but don't wanna get em into grief - I'll bring the bung along, that chops it down around 100 IIRC :)

SkyJawa
15-02-2007, 15:14
Paid! :thumbs:

Allan whoops
17-02-2007, 08:53
Slightly off topic but let me know if anyone wants a set of front mudflaps (new) for an S14 and I'll bring them along.

damson devil
17-02-2007, 18:04
i paid..

and scooby paul paid..

Ghazoobe
18-02-2007, 16:17
can you remove me from the reserve list please, can't get the day off work.

James Good
20-02-2007, 15:22
Me & Kenny have paid up.

I have a reserve who really wants to come too - can someone please let me know if they cant make it.... even better, any chance of getting a 'paid' and 'reserve' list up together so we can all see what the score is?

Also Jules: I got a place you can stay if you need to but its about 30 miles from Ford.

TomK
20-02-2007, 19:16
I've paid up now as well.

JulesS14200
20-02-2007, 21:28
Im out of this now, I can get the car serviced and brakes fitted but I wont have time to do the clutch and engine & g/box mounts :(

I just got my new wheels today so I need to get some rubber on them this week too, thanks very much for the offers of accomodation though boys, great sxoc spirit :thumbs:

I've been thinking 'sod it I'll go' then thinking 'be sensible' then changing my mind again all week. I thought the deadline was the 21st so if my spot cant be filled I'll go :wack:

Its my mums birthday that weekend and I really need a sensible month or two so I'm not in debt all summer :nod:

Have fun and I'll be up for one in may/june time when the car and my bank balance is more prepared :thumbs:


Edit: Ok payment deadline is 21st so get paying tomorrow. I'll check back online tomorrow to make sure someone is willing to have my spot

damson devil
22-02-2007, 09:34
will put up a list this afernoon..

damson devil
22-02-2007, 15:57
1.Damson devil ------------paid
2.Matt the Pimp
3.TomK ------------------paid
4.rpettafor ----------------paid
5.200sxer
6.allan whoops -----------------paid
7.EvilChap
8.JulesS14200
9. James Good ----> +1 reserve
10.Scooby Paul Sti -------------paid
11. SkyJawa -----------------paid
12. Kenny


time is running out.. please pay or you will loose your place..

James Good
23-02-2007, 12:38
1.Damson devil ------------paid
2.Matt the Pimp
3.TomK ------------------paid
4.rpettafor ----------------paid
5.200sxer
6.allan whoops -----------------paid
7.EvilChap
8.JulesS14200
9. James Good -----------------paid -> + 1 reserve (not paid)
10.Scooby Paul Sti -------------paid
11. SkyJawa -----------------paid
12. Kenny -----------------paid

SkyJawa
02-03-2007, 15:26
Cmon you others get paying :D

James Good
02-03-2007, 16:34
They've had more than enough time to pay up:whip: ... surely we should be getting the reserves on by now??

Jules, are you a 100% no still? Can my reserve take your spot?:D

TomK
02-03-2007, 16:53
^^^ what he said, i think the reserves should be gettin in there by now.

JulesS14200
02-03-2007, 18:26
Jules, are you a 100% no still? Can my reserve take your spot?:D

Yeah tell him to go for it, got too much stuff to sort out :thumbs:

damson devil
05-03-2007, 18:04
1.Damson devil ------------paid
2.Matt the Pimp
3.TomK ------------------paid
4.rpettafor ----------------paid
5.200sxer
6.allan whoops -----------------paid
7.EvilChap
8.JulesS14200
9. James Good -----------------paid -> + 1 reserve (not paid)
10.Scooby Paul Sti -------------paid
11. SkyJawa -----------------paid
12. Kenny -----------------paid
13.porker hales -----paid

ok.. well they have all had enough time...

3 slots left.. first come first served....

just pay and add your name to the list here.

James Good
06-03-2007, 11:45
1.Damson devil ------------paid
2.Matt the Pimp
3.TomK ---------------------paid
4.rpettafor -----------------paid
5.200sxer
6.allan whoops ------------paid
7.EvilChap
8.Jules ---------------------paid
9. James Good ------------paid -> + 1 reserve (paid - see above No.8 - and yes.. by coincidence his name is Jules too!!!)
10.Scooby Paul Sti -------paid
11. SkyJawa --------------paid
12. Kenny -----------------paid

13.porker hales ----------paid

damson devil
07-03-2007, 13:54
one place left..

Robbie P
08-03-2007, 20:35
my mate (AdrianK on here) is interested, but just checking commitments (he mainly works wknds so should be ok)

Rob

damson devil
08-03-2007, 22:04
all gone..

soon i will have the details of the day inc maps etc.. everyone know where it is?? shout if you dont..

SkyJawa
08-03-2007, 23:26
Sweet :) Hopefully my semi shagged clutch will last the day!

Not too sure where it is myself - somewhere down near bognor regis?

Allan whoops
09-03-2007, 07:47
Where is it and what time do we have to be there by?

Thanks

damson devil
09-03-2007, 08:50
http://www.multimap.com/map/browse.cgi?client=public&X=500000.485018653&Y=104000.707191964&width=700&height=400&gride=499953.485018653&gridn=103542.707191964&srec=0&coordsys=gb&db=freegaz&addr1=&addr2=&addr3=&pc=&advanced=&local=&localinfosel=&kw=&inmap=&table=&ovtype=&keepicon=true&zm=0&scale=25000&down.x=321&down.y=8

this is the location.. the airfield..

as for the time i will be informed soon.. its about 8am i seem to remember..

Robbie P
09-03-2007, 12:43
excellent! anyone driving through newbury/reading way fancy a convoy?

James Good
09-03-2007, 13:35
Or through Southampton / Portsmouth?? There a few of us from there.

I see it's right opposite the prison then... kenny with your driving it's where you'll end up!! Or not as the case may be - ya filth dodger!

SkyJawa
09-03-2007, 15:10
excellent! anyone driving through newbury/reading way fancy a convoy?

Not from there mate, but I'm Guildford so I guess you gotta swing by my way somewhere?

Robbie P
10-03-2007, 00:49
Not from there mate, but I'm Guildford so I guess you gotta swing by my way somewhere?

yeah can do, i'll prob take a route similar to this (http://www.multimap.com/map/aproute.cgi?client=public&startx=451497&starty=167277&endx=499953&endy=103543&startrd=&starttown=&startpc=RG19%203RJ&startcountry=GB&endrd=&endtown=Ford&endpc=&endcountry=GB&rn=GB&qs=s&starttime=00:47&input_rt=aproute_pan&lang=)

SkyJawa
10-03-2007, 17:01
Ah! I which case our paths won't cross :( I'll see ya down there!

Now just gotta hope my mech chap can finish the car next week in time!! LOL!

damson devil
10-03-2007, 18:07
if anyone is coming from afar then i can always help to sort accomodation..

damson devil
12-03-2007, 15:42
recieved this ... info on the day...




Timetable 19th March Ford

8.30am Arrive Sign On
8.50am Safety Briefing
9.00-9.55 Group 1 Slalom
Group 2 Slalom
10.05-11.00 Group 1 Hairpin/ Rotational Steering
Group 2 Fast Corner/ Rotational steering
11.05-12.00 Group 1 Fast Corner / Rotational steering
Group 2 Hairpin/ Rotational steering
12.05-1.00 Both Groups Lunch
1.05-2.00 Group 1 Fast Chicane
Group 2 Fast Chicane
2.05-4.00 Both Groups Sprint Circuit-Demo and timed laps
4.05-4.30 Presentation Depart


General
You do not need helmets but if you have your own and you would prefer to use it then please bring it along.

Suitable clothing must be worn for driving and for the conditions. There is no shelter.

Chili and tomato soup with rolls will be provided. Please bring any special dietary foods or vegetarian foods with you. Tea, coffee, squash and biscuits will be served throughout the day.

There is no strict noise limit at Ford but there are problems with local residents complaining. If all cars that attend can pass a 100dbs test then we should be ok.

Any questions or queries before call 01243 670467 on the day call 07717552821.




directions...



Ford Airfield is 2 miles south of Arundel and the A27 in West Sussex.
Approaching from the west on the A27 turn right at the first major roundabout as
you approach Arundel. The exit is sign-posted 'Ford and Climping'. You will pass
Ford railway station and level crossing. Continue along this road until you see the
aeroplane on a pole, You are there!

Approaching from the east on the A27 you will pass Arundel railway station and
come to a roundabout outside the town. Stay on the A27 taking the exit on your
left. Continue to the next roundabout where again you take the left-most exit which
is sign-posted 'Ford and Climping'. Continue as above and you are there.

James Good
12-03-2007, 17:57
mmmmm squash and biscuits, my favourite!

Nice one Damson, thanks for sorting this out. See you there...

SkyJawa
12-03-2007, 20:12
Ditto the above - nice one - see ya there :)

jrtuning
12-03-2007, 20:16
just a quick querie how come you have managed to post from the future :wack:

your post was at 8:12pm and its now 7:16pm :D


edit: hmmmmm ive done it aswell

JulesS14200
12-03-2007, 20:24
I'm quite gutted now, sounds like its gonna be a good day :(

I've fitted my Brembos and got my racelogic working which makes it more of a shame as the car feels much better now their sorted. I still need to sort the engine/box mounts and the clutch though.

Looking forward to seeing a write up :thumbs:

dj_C
12-03-2007, 22:11
Also looking forward to a write up... Been keen to do a day like this, and only just spotted this thread. Time off work is an issue for me these days though, especially at short notice.

Let us know how it goes, and maybe we can arrange another later in the year.

damson devil
16-03-2007, 14:36
if anyone has a problem you can call me on 07801809730 and i will do my best to help..

damson devil
16-03-2007, 14:37
anyone want to bring a camera, with obligatory person attached?

Allan whoops
16-03-2007, 14:48
Good thinking - I'll charge up mine and bring it along.

Does anyone want a free set of new front mudflaps for an S14 ?????

If so, I'll bring them along.

JulesS14200
18-03-2007, 19:43
Have fun tomorrow boys :thumbs:

Try and get some pics too :nod:

SkyJawa
18-03-2007, 21:36
Might be slippy on the snow!! lol!

damson devil
18-03-2007, 22:24
anyone want to take my place.. my car is playing up.. cant seem to find the cause..

SkyJawa
18-03-2007, 22:26
:eek:

In what way mate?

damson devil
18-03-2007, 22:28
posted in the tech section .. went funny on me today. bit of a sh1tter..

SkyJawa
18-03-2007, 23:27
oh dear, can't help, but doesn't sound good :(

JulesS14200
19-03-2007, 10:31
Might be slippy on the snow!! lol!

Dodgy!! :D

Hope you sorted your car too DD :thumbs:

Allan whoops
19-03-2007, 19:50
Many thanks to Damson Devil for sorting this. We all enjoyed the day.

I took photos of everyone - subject to camera shake (or camera shivers :D ). I will post some up when I have processed them.

If people want the complete set of decent ones plus all of the one showing their car, pm me with your name and address and your car e.g. green S14a etc. and I will pop them on a CD to you.

Again, many thanks to all of you for making it an excellent day.

:sxoc:

James Good
20-03-2007, 13:22
here here, thanks Devil, great day. :thumbs:
Shame your motor couldn't make it to the end though:(

My clutch really didn't feel too good on the way home... and my car has developed some very strange rattles! Sign of a good day raggin it!

Alan, as I said, I'm interested in a set please :D (black s14a with a sore nose!)

SkyJawa
20-03-2007, 13:56
I thought it was a trendy nose James, matt blacks the "in" thing :D

Cheers Devil great fun and a good first run out in my car! Nice job on killing the turbo too - it looked a mess! :eek:

Robbie P
20-03-2007, 18:34
great day, i'll echo the others as well, good job DD :thumbs:

managed to blow 2 studs out of my manifold on the way home tho:eek: it now sounds like a bag of nails :(

lan, i'll pm you with my details for 1 of the cd's:thumbs:

Allan whoops
20-03-2007, 20:15
I've started going through the pics and they look better than I thought they would. They include one (so far) of the black VW lifting its inside wheel.

Can you give me your addresses if you want the CD etc as surprisingly I need these :D

Allan whoops
20-03-2007, 22:38
Here are some pics!

http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s249/AllanWhoops/PICT0814.jpg

http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s249/AllanWhoops/PICT0839.jpg

http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s249/AllanWhoops/PICT0853.jpg

http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s249/AllanWhoops/PICT0865.jpg

http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s249/AllanWhoops/PICT0882.jpg

http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s249/AllanWhoops/PICT0936.jpg

http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s249/AllanWhoops/PICT0952.jpg

http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s249/AllanWhoops/PICT0966.jpg

http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s249/AllanWhoops/PICT0992.jpg

http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s249/AllanWhoops/PICT1025.jpg

http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s249/AllanWhoops/PICT1069.jpg

http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s249/AllanWhoops/PICT0834.jpg

http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s249/AllanWhoops/PICT1026.jpg

http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s249/AllanWhoops/PICT0804.jpg

:sxoc:

SkyJawa
20-03-2007, 23:21
Good pics mate - defo need to crank my anti roll bars up to full hard :) Maybe a smidge lower on the suspension to though dunno if I can be ar$ed with the work, maybe when I do the brakes as the wheels will be off anyway!

damson devil
21-03-2007, 11:26
nice pics allan.. no porker pictures?

Allan whoops
21-03-2007, 11:31
Yes there are as well. I was going to send them c/o yourself

http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s249/AllanWhoops/PICT0808.jpg

http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s249/AllanWhoops/PICT1049.jpg

damson devil
21-03-2007, 12:10
cheers..
if you have a good upload facility you could simply package all the pictures of the day using winrar or zip. and upload the whole lot to www.box.net
its easy and fast and has a huge limit. then everyone that wants to can simply download and extract the pics. then you dont have to worry about the cds and postage etc.. there is a share option so it is easy to download also..

James Good
21-03-2007, 12:51
sweeeeeet pics mate!

Norfolk'n'clue
22-03-2007, 11:29
Thanks to the organisers, me and my mate had a great time. We were the pair in the VW's, he had the VR :)

Shout out to Neil, Allan, Tom and Paul and the dude who blew his turbo half-way through the day (sorry man, didn't catch your name).

damson devil
22-03-2007, 11:40
no worries.. cheers to all that gave thanks for the org of the day.. cheers for all being cool and not making the day a chav fest.. nice to see everone had fun.. hope you all learnt something.. i will be attempting to organise something simillar at a different venue with the same team from ben elliot later in the summer..

Parker
22-03-2007, 18:40
That looks like a great day guys. Sorry to hear about the technical issues, they always seem to rear their head on these days :( Can't think why ;)

Big praise to DD (unfortunate abbreviation!) for sorting out a successful day. If you want to do another, drop me a PM and I'll see if I can get some club funding for members :)

Allan whoops
23-03-2007, 07:46
I've followed Damson's advice and here we are

This is for the edited pics similar to those posted

Note that the thumbnails are square so you lose the sides which are there in the files (I know what I mean).

http://www.box.net/shared/s9l484fj7d

and this is for the unedited jppegs so you can produce what you want from them

http://www.box.net/shared/b60mbdljsr

Let me know if there are any problems :wave:

James Good
23-03-2007, 12:31
Thanks mate :thumbs: - looks like most of my new tyre ended up melted to the runway!!

http://www.box.net/index.php?rm=box_v2_download_shared_file&resize=1&width=570&border=1&file_id=f_51106082

TomK
23-03-2007, 14:38
Cheers for the day Damson, thanks for the photos allan (just noticed we have the same surname), and a hi to everyone who made it such an enjoyable day. I perhaps should have spent more time listening to ben and less time enjoying myself, but a great day none the less.

Norfolk'n'clue
23-03-2007, 14:39
Cheers for the photos Allan - some of them are right nice.

Allan whoops
23-03-2007, 15:53
No prob - I really enjoyed the day and meeting you all

JulesS14200
23-03-2007, 16:15
James, Is that my old bumper?

James Good
26-03-2007, 17:49
lol...... Yes!!!! Managed to get the rest of the flakey paint off... but as you see I'm just as quick at fixing my car as you! It's a perfect fit, just need a some paint and job's a gooden! Hopefully it will be done in the next month, bit of a stich really coz they have to do all the right hand side of the car 'to blend it in' - all I want is the bonnet, bumper & wing done!!

Gutted - just seen you got a bren device for sale, only bought a new one 2 weeks ago :(

JulesS14200
27-03-2007, 11:56
lol...... Yes!!!! Managed to get the rest of the flakey paint off... but as you see I'm just as quick at fixing my car as you! It's a perfect fit, just need a some paint and job's a gooden! Hopefully it will be done in the next month, bit of a stich really coz they have to do all the right hand side of the car 'to blend it in' - all I want is the bonnet, bumper & wing done!!

Gutted - just seen you got a bren device for sale, only bought a new one 2 weeks ago :(

I always wanted to pick all the paint off it!

Everytime it got washed (not very often) I used to sit there picking bits off it :D

Had that Bren device for sale for ages, couldnt be arsed to bump the thread or advertise it though, will bump it now actually, need some cash