Raid accross the Border
08 November 2002, 12:42 AM
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i'm sure everyone will drive at their own SENSIBLE pace coz you never know whats around the next corner
08 November 2002, 12:55 AM
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here we go again 
No probs Badger, bung em over to rusty@xr4i.co.uk but make sure they are under 100k each, eh Saint
are you going to send them now because I'll hang around if you are...
No probs Badger, bung em over to rusty@xr4i.co.uk but make sure they are under 100k each, eh Saint
are you going to send them now because I'll hang around if you are...
08 November 2002, 01:13 AM
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Blimey Badger, I know you can get broadband in Carlisle but you still need to pedal a bit fater than that
I'll give you another five then I'm offski - will do it in the morning...if they have made it
I'll give you another five then I'm offski - will do it in the morning...if they have made it
08 November 2002, 08:31 PM
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the REVERENT HARDING SAYS
those pictures show what can go wrong (and did) thank god he got out in one piece .
please can you ensure you all drive carefully on the RAID to your own ability , if you feel the pace is too hot, relax to it to your own comfortable speed i do not want anything like this to happen on the RAID we have 4 catch up points and noone will be left behind!!!
thanks (end of sermon for today)
what is your feelings on groups ? i thought maybe the fast should set off first before the next group by say 5-7 minutes as each check point is aprox 25 minutes so as the faster +screw loose groups catch up the fast (slow) !! can set off again
your comments are invited
(i think rusty wants me to organise a european raid !! next)
those pictures show what can go wrong (and did) thank god he got out in one piece .
please can you ensure you all drive carefully on the RAID to your own ability , if you feel the pace is too hot, relax to it to your own comfortable speed i do not want anything like this to happen on the RAID we have 4 catch up points and noone will be left behind!!!
thanks (end of sermon for today)
what is your feelings on groups ? i thought maybe the fast should set off first before the next group by say 5-7 minutes as each check point is aprox 25 minutes so as the faster +screw loose groups catch up the fast (slow) !! can set off again
your comments are invited
(i think rusty wants me to organise a european raid !! next)
09 November 2002, 12:32 AM
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I agree, I would set leave at 10 minute intervals in groups of 5 or 6 cars. On MTR'rs NM7 the cars just got bunched up and spoiled the run for me.
Those who consider themselves to be fast should set off first so we can take pictures of their write offs
Those who consider themselves to be fast should set off first so we can take pictures of their write offs
09 November 2002, 05:57 PM
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i'd just like to put forward a little note in my defence, just incase those who don't know me think i drive like a lunatic
the accident occured on the first corner after leaving a village that had been driven through at a sedate pace, with over hanging trees and the first rainfall in two weeks on a "notorious stretch of road" (scottish/borders policeman's words).
I'm still to this day not totally sure how or why, but the back end of the car just snapped away, extremely violently( just ask Jas in the Evo 7 who was dodging fence posts)
Cold tyres, heavy right foot, greasy road, excessive speed (but not by much
truthfully) but who really knows, the results were, well you can all see.
I have been on a few MEETS and we all go out to enjoy the roads in our superb cars, I'M SURE THIS WILL BE THE CASE THIS TIME
p.s. anyone free to navigate
the accident occured on the first corner after leaving a village that had been driven through at a sedate pace, with over hanging trees and the first rainfall in two weeks on a "notorious stretch of road" (scottish/borders policeman's words).
I'm still to this day not totally sure how or why, but the back end of the car just snapped away, extremely violently( just ask Jas in the Evo 7 who was dodging fence posts)
Cold tyres, heavy right foot, greasy road, excessive speed (but not by much
truthfully) but who really knows, the results were, well you can all see.I have been on a few MEETS and we all go out to enjoy the roads in our superb cars, I'M SURE THIS WILL BE THE CASE THIS TIME
p.s. anyone free to navigate
09 November 2002, 06:14 PM
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Thanks for those kind words to reassure the INVADERS and glad it hasnt put you off these meets again (im sure your not dissapoined by your RB5 replacement)do you want to be the official RAIDERS photographer!!!as you have shown us your portfolia !
09 November 2002, 08:32 PM
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hi flossy
junction 44 off m6 holliday inn car park
its the hotel next to PC world homebase and currys comet, meet between 10_1030 with departures up to 1050 for those recovering from jack daniels from the night before!!! tell the GF to get along my misses normally atends for the knucle ride and she will get a decent meal out of it. better than stopping in and washing hair!!! although shewill have to wash your scooby after it!!!!!!!!
junction 44 off m6 holliday inn car park
its the hotel next to PC world homebase and currys comet, meet between 10_1030 with departures up to 1050 for those recovering from jack daniels from the night before!!! tell the GF to get along my misses normally atends for the knucle ride and she will get a decent meal out of it. better than stopping in and washing hair!!! although shewill have to wash your scooby after it!!!!!!!!
10 November 2002, 07:34 PM
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We always run groups of 4, 5 max, with the fastest nutters at the front and the slowest at the back and about 5 inutes between groups.
They do not always finish that way round though! I trust you have heard of the Tortoise & the Hare?
If you do catch up another group just slow down or stop somewhere safe to admire the scenary for a couple of mins
Not sure if I am gonna make it up for this one, we have a Derby meet on the same day
They do not always finish that way round though!
I trust you have heard of the Tortoise & the Hare? If you do catch up another group just slow down or stop somewhere safe to admire the scenary for a couple of mins
Not sure if I am gonna make it up for this one, we have a Derby meet on the same day
10 November 2002, 07:55 PM
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I aim to be coming up for the karting then staying overnight somewhere (prob youth hostel) to go on the raid on Sunday.
I need to book my car in first to get the geometry checked due to my incident on the wales camping trip. Is there anywhere rocommended in Edinburgh who can do it (with laser equipment). I will try to get in TSL but I doubt they can accomodate me. Due to the tyre blowout I need to buy 2 tyres and get them fitted(yes I know I should get 4 but I cannot afford it) or take a chance on my 2mm tread set of tyres.
Charlie Whiskey which group sould I go on, the phsycho nutters, the insanely fast, fast or normal?
I need to book my car in first to get the geometry checked due to my incident on the wales camping trip. Is there anywhere rocommended in Edinburgh who can do it (with laser equipment). I will try to get in TSL but I doubt they can accomodate me. Due to the tyre blowout I need to buy 2 tyres and get them fitted(yes I know I should get 4 but I cannot afford it) or take a chance on my 2mm tread set of tyres.
Charlie Whiskey which group sould I go on, the phsycho nutters, the insanely fast, fast or normal?
10 November 2002, 10:01 PM
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Hello people im back on-line after a lenthy absence, perfect conditions for sideways driving!!!!
count me in and bring your cameras!!
Hope everyone is well, dave,mike,mark,lord,badger etc
Just give me a date!!
J
count me in and bring your cameras!!
Hope everyone is well, dave,mike,mark,lord,badger etc
Just give me a date!!
J
10 November 2002, 11:51 PM
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Slider: to be honest I would put you in group II or III
I respect your driving but think you should be out somewhere in front Anyway you are better at navigating than some in group I
I'm sure you know what I mean, I do like to know who I am dealing with when it comes to groupings. If a group turn up together then by all means let them drive together as they will probably know each other better.
I think the trying to mix cars & groups up is a BAD idea!
I respect your driving but think you should be out somewhere in front
Anyway you are better at navigating than some in group I I'm sure you know what I mean, I do like to know who I am dealing with when it comes to groupings. If a group turn up together then by all means let them drive together as they will probably know each other better.
I think the trying to mix cars & groups up is a BAD idea!
