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NikB
10-02-2004, 15:44
Hi Guys,

There is a meet at VW on the 22nd Feb if anybody's interested.

Details here:

http://www.pistonheads.com/calendar/detail.asp?aid=7&did=8

Cheers

Nik
Crooked200SX
10-02-2004, 20:50
Could be interesting. Looks like there will be alot of nice cars.

Where is it exactly? I know it's somewhere near the M3/M25 junction. Can anyone just turn up?

Cheers

Si
NikB
11-02-2004, 08:10
Si,

VW is off the M25 at the Egham junction and about 5 minutes up the A30. The meet is in the main car park next to the Wheatsheaf pub. Unfortunately it is £4 to get into the car park, but I think it's worth it for the cars you see and the people you meet. There are detailed directions and some pictures of a past meet here:

http://www.sxoc.com/vbb/showthread.php?s=&threadid=21479&perpage=20&pagenumber=2

Cheers

Nik
Crooked200SX
11-02-2004, 09:48
Cheers for the info Nick. That looks like it would be a good day out (weather permitting). I will ask Cd01uk if he is interested to. Is it £4 per car or per person?

On another note Nick, I had a look at your WWW and would be interested in some info (PM me) about Hill climbing. A freind of mine has a mini that he is currently doing up and is having trouble finding a club/clubs that do on road hill climbing.

Thanks for the info

Si
NikB
11-02-2004, 10:33
Si,

It's £4/car as there is a barrier that you pay at - it's not the people organising the event taking the money, it's the national trust or royal estates.

Funny that, about your mate with the Mini cos I am doing exactly the same!

The pics on my site are from Gurston Down, I have a mate who races a single seater there. More info here:

http://www.gurstondown.org/

I did speak to some of the guys running mini's there - they are a popular car. You can race quite competivly in a Mini as the bike engined kit cars go in a different class. I think all you need is a race license (£30), a racing log book for the car (they have to inspect it) and a skid lid and you are away. The only thing that puts me off is that you hang around all day and only get to run 4 or 5 times, so not much track time really. Best thing to do is make sure that your car is prepped so that you can run it at different events and track days so you get the most out of it.

First thing to do is find your local track and go for the day and talk to people - they are usually very friendly and willig to chat.

Cheers

Nik
Crooked200SX
11-02-2004, 11:00
Thanks for all the info Nick. Where will you be going from to get to VW? Thinking of a convoy.

Si
cdo1uk
11-02-2004, 18:36
looks like it could be good....count me in guys.:thumbs:
NikB
12-02-2004, 08:22
Cool.:thumbs:

I am quite local to this so will be heading through Ascot on the back roads. I'll see you guys there.
Crooked200SX
12-02-2004, 08:31
Ok Nick, we will be there. What time are you aiming to get there?

Would it be ok for me to give my m8 your e-mail address so he can contact with any questions he might have regarding hill climbing?

Si
Crooked200SX
18-02-2004, 09:19
Is there anyone from Kent heading to this meet? (possible convoy)

Si
NikB
18-02-2004, 09:23
Si,

Just PM'd you back.

Check out the events section on PH as there are convoys forming.

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/forum.asp?f=65&h=0


Also worth checking the regional sections at the bottom of general gassing here:

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/

Cheers

Nik
Crooked200SX
18-02-2004, 09:59
Just registered with the piston heads groups, so I might put a post out later.

Cheers again for the info.

Si
sabrex
20-02-2004, 16:00
NOt far to go and it be good to show an s13 there eh

:D
sabrex
20-02-2004, 17:07
What time will this be from?
Crooked200SX
20-02-2004, 21:02
Hello there :wave: I think NikB is getting there around 12:00. Me and Cdo1uk are aiming to get there about 11:30, hoping to meet the convoy that is leaving from Clackets Lane services. Should be a good day.

Si
cdo1uk
20-02-2004, 21:51
it should be good and cold. but si make sure you wash your car coz damn.......... two tone grey with a green tint is not a good look.:hurl:
Crooked200SX
20-02-2004, 21:53
Its green with a dirty flip look you cheeky monkey :D

Si
Crooked200SX
22-02-2004, 20:36
Hi, some pictures from the piston head meet can be seen here (Direct link)

http://www.crooked200sx.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/piston_heads_meet_at_virginia_wa.htm

Or go via my web site.

Enjoy

Si
NikB
23-02-2004, 08:35
Hi Mate,

Hope you had a good day after travelling all that way!

Sorry I missed you, but I had to shoot off.

The pictures are great, my battery decided to die so I didn't get many. What a great turnout, I think that's the best I've ever seen.

I managed to blast up the A30 with a group of TVR's and kept up!

Have you go the details on the Crawley RR session, I need to stick mine on the rollers again.

Cheers

Nik
Crooked200SX
23-02-2004, 09:50
Hi Nick, it was a great day. I might even have some video footage when I have worked out how to use the software and make the clips a sensible size!

There will be pictures of your car later as Keith took some. I have know idea why I didn't any though!

The RR day is on the 20th March. There is a complete post in this section with all the details. I think you need to let Ken know (See the post).

Si