SMACS impromptu run out sunday 26th March
Count to 10 and breath deeply........... 
27 March 2006, 04:38 PM
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Looks like a missed a scorcher!!!
Sorry I couldnt make it lads but I was working allday sat until midnight....couldnt get online to let you know I couldnt make it!
Sounds like you had a very eventful evening LOL with some very nice driving skills..The video looked very good
Sorry I couldnt make it lads but I was working allday sat until midnight....couldnt get online to let you know I couldnt make it!
Sounds like you had a very eventful evening LOL with some very nice driving skills..The video looked very good
27 March 2006, 04:57 PM
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Seeing as everyone else has added their thoughts I might as well put mine up too.
This was my first drive out with you guys where it wasnt A) dark and B) snowing. I like to use the power* of my car to make progress too (when safe to do so of course) but on my first proper run I had no idea what the protocol was. I didn't want to offend anyone else by overtaking them. I also didnt want to overtake a non Scooby and then get a ticking off. There were opportunities on the Snake where I would have done the same as the vid but i was aware of a comment mentioned earlier about an overtaking manoeuvre between Bamford and Hathersage so I stayed.
Now I know where things stand I'll be happy to make progress if safe to do so.
I'm looking forward to the next one - lets hope it's not too far off!!
* = Yes, I know mine is standard and way down on you lot!!
This was my first drive out with you guys where it wasnt A) dark and B) snowing. I like to use the power* of my car to make progress too (when safe to do so of course) but on my first proper run I had no idea what the protocol was. I didn't want to offend anyone else by overtaking them. I also didnt want to overtake a non Scooby and then get a ticking off. There were opportunities on the Snake where I would have done the same as the vid but i was aware of a comment mentioned earlier about an overtaking manoeuvre between Bamford and Hathersage so I stayed.
Now I know where things stand I'll be happy to make progress if safe to do so.
I'm looking forward to the next one - lets hope it's not too far off!!
* = Yes, I know mine is standard and way down on you lot!!
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27 March 2006, 04:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Lee 2.0T
Looks like a missed a scorcher!!!
Sorry I couldnt make it lads but I was working allday sat until midnight....couldnt get online to let you know I couldnt make it!
Sounds like you had a very eventful evening LOL with some very nice driving skills..The video looked very good
Sorry I couldnt make it lads but I was working allday sat until midnight....couldnt get online to let you know I couldnt make it!
Sounds like you had a very eventful evening LOL with some very nice driving skills..The video looked very good
You missed a good run out Lee - did you get your brakes sorted as you would have needed them if you came.
I am looking out for some radios on flea bay any idea on what spec is needed?
27 March 2006, 05:08 PM
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Not Sure really mate!!!! not upto date with radio's
Wish I would have came on that run out now!!! instead I just washed and polished my sunday away!!!
Yep got the brakes done.. well chuffed with the guys at prosport...picked up a few things.. Gear change spring was missing????(dont know what that is any ideas guys) oh and also a undertray clip???(same again not sure).. other than that all went ok
Just watched the overtaking vid Chirs... some nice moves there...!!very safe and clean indeed!!!
Wish I would have came on that run out now!!!
instead I just washed and polished my sunday away!!!Yep got the brakes done.. well chuffed with the guys at prosport...picked up a few things.. Gear change spring was missing????(dont know what that is any ideas guys) oh and also a undertray clip???(same again not sure).. other than that all went ok
Just watched the overtaking vid Chirs... some nice moves there...!!very safe and clean indeed!!!
27 March 2006, 05:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Lee 2.0T
Not Sure really mate!!!! not upto date with radio's
Wish I would have came on that run out now!!! instead I just washed and polished my sunday away!!!
Yep got the brakes done.. well chuffed with the guys at prosport...picked up a few things.. Gear change spring was missing????(dont know what that is any ideas guys) oh and also a undertray clip???(same again not sure).. other than that all went ok
Just watched the overtaking vid Chirs... some nice moves there...!!very safe and clean indeed!!!
Wish I would have came on that run out now!!!
instead I just washed and polished my sunday away!!!Yep got the brakes done.. well chuffed with the guys at prosport...picked up a few things.. Gear change spring was missing????(dont know what that is any ideas guys) oh and also a undertray clip???(same again not sure).. other than that all went ok
Just watched the overtaking vid Chirs... some nice moves there...!!very safe and clean indeed!!!
- no idea on what it does though, I think it must make gear changes a bit smoother. 
what brakes did you get or did you just get new pads?
27 March 2006, 06:14 PM
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Thanks gillp95 
Chief, the accident super is refering to was in my old car back in October.
Dr.P, use some smileys in future if you are being funny. The only one you did use in your post implied my actions were cuckoo!
Justin, foam bats sound like a great idea. A panda may be out of your league mate That duff radio has just been retired, may it rest in peace You need a 2 way radio, thats about it really. You can buy really expensive ones, but not worth it. Just get something cheap that will work.
Dr.p. I'm not wearing Kickers! Usually my driving boots when I'm in the car And stop going on about the power you've got, cause you aint using it properly
Lee, I've also had a spring replaced in my old car, made the gearchange harder! Maybe Prosport have a job lot they're trying to get rid of
Andy, agree, but Dr.P's and Gillp95's comments potentially would've done more damage if left unanswered, so I answered them
If anything, sundays run out was as much a little drive out as a test of what our group is capable of. Like Paulthejambo says, know he knows the score, he will drive accordingly next time, and glad to hear your chomping at the bit for the next one. As I mentioned in my response, I expect us to get a move on when on these runs out. Sunday driving is reserved for larger convoys, nbo, bbo, ect, where driving in a large group means driving well below the speed limit. If we're a small group, we can motor on.
Hope this hasn't put anyone off sampling our drives out, I'll sort out another later on for next month,
See you all soon,
chris.
Chief, the accident super is refering to was in my old car back in October.
Dr.P, use some smileys in future if you are being funny. The only one you did use in your post implied my actions were cuckoo!
Justin, foam bats sound like a great idea. A panda may be out of your league mate
That duff radio has just been retired, may it rest in peace You need a 2 way radio, thats about it really. You can buy really expensive ones, but not worth it. Just get something cheap that will work. Dr.p. I'm not wearing Kickers! Usually my driving boots when I'm in the car
And stop going on about the power you've got, cause you aint using it properly Lee, I've also had a spring replaced in my old car, made the gearchange harder! Maybe Prosport have a job lot they're trying to get rid of
Andy, agree, but Dr.P's and Gillp95's comments potentially would've done more damage if left unanswered, so I answered them
If anything, sundays run out was as much a little drive out as a test of what our group is capable of. Like Paulthejambo says, know he knows the score, he will drive accordingly next time, and glad to hear your chomping at the bit for the next one. As I mentioned in my response, I expect us to get a move on when on these runs out. Sunday driving is reserved for larger convoys, nbo, bbo, ect, where driving in a large group means driving well below the speed limit. If we're a small group, we can motor on.
Hope this hasn't put anyone off sampling our drives out, I'll sort out another later on for next month,
See you all soon,
chris.
27 March 2006, 07:23 PM
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Sounds like you all had fun, should have got myself up and down to the Unicorn for 9 (really 8oclock). Late night Saturday
Great video Chris really captures the whole feel of the day especially with the run pasts.
I'll be on the next one defo
Warren
Great video Chris really captures the whole feel of the day especially with the run pasts.
I'll be on the next one defo
Warren
27 March 2006, 08:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Dr.P
Sorry for anyone who took my comments the wrong way.
27 March 2006, 08:02 PM
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Looks like you had a good morning out. The vids by the way are excellent and I dont know what you lot are on about, compared to some of the driving i've seen in the past few weeks you lot are angels 
Glad I went though had a bustin day out , off roading in Whitby!
Glad I went though had a bustin day out , off roading in Whitby!
27 March 2006, 09:05 PM
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http://www.scoobysmacs.co.uk/Videos/overtaking.wmv
Very good video with some well placed comments in light of the subject matter of overtaking- i would have taken the escort at the same time though . On a serious note there was good advance driving technique chris, i hope that less preceptive/experienced drivers learn from the video and future SMACS runs to read the road - it is safe to overtake on corners so long as you LOOK AHEAD and do a risk assessment - make progress. Look forward to coming along to the next run. Although i would be highly likley to misbehave on the cat and fiddle
Very good video with some well placed comments in light of the subject matter of overtaking- i would have taken the escort at the same time though . On a serious note there was good advance driving technique chris, i hope that less preceptive/experienced drivers learn from the video and future SMACS runs to read the road - it is safe to overtake on corners so long as you LOOK AHEAD and do a risk assessment - make progress. Look forward to coming along to the next run. Although i would be highly likley to misbehave on the cat and fiddle
28 March 2006, 12:02 PM
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Chris Been looking at radios - god theres loads - I may have to do a bit more digging - some of the units have ranges of 5-7 miles - what ranges do yours have or supposed to have 
some have 8 channels some have 30
Wanadoo have been messing about with my broadband so its up and down like a yo -yo at least its trying to run at 4mb now shame my line wont accept 8mb
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some have 8 channels some have 30
Wanadoo have been messing about with my broadband so its up and down like a yo -yo at least its trying to run at 4mb now shame my line wont accept 8mb
regards
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28 March 2006, 01:01 PM
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Your right justin, the choice is vast! I got some argos specials about 2 years ago, supposedly paid for out of club funds, but I ended up paying myself
Ours are supposed to have a 3 mile range, but sometimes barely manage 1 mile in forests or hilly country. 8 channel ones are ok, as we usually stick to either ch 1 or 3.
Ours are supposed to have a 3 mile range, but sometimes barely manage 1 mile in forests or hilly country. 8 channel ones are ok, as we usually stick to either ch 1 or 3.
28 March 2006, 01:23 PM
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Originally Posted by cw42
Your right justin, the choice is vast! I got some argos specials about 2 years ago, supposedly paid for out of club funds, but I ended up paying myself
Ours are supposed to have a 3 mile range, but sometimes barely manage 1 mile in forests or hilly country. 8 channel ones are ok, as we usually stick to either ch 1 or 3.
Ours are supposed to have a 3 mile range, but sometimes barely manage 1 mile in forests or hilly country. 8 channel ones are ok, as we usually stick to either ch 1 or 3.
Let me know if you need any more radios'??? wink wink.
Seriously CPC are pretty good for that sort of stuff
28 March 2006, 02:32 PM
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Let me know if you need any more radios'??? wink wink.
Seriously CPC are pretty good for that sort of stuff
Seriously CPC are pretty good for that sort of stuff
I think we should take this out of club funds, its not right that one person should buy them i.e Chris – unless he’s got loads of money
- at the end of the day I am sure those people who are going on the runs quite frequently wouldn’t mind chipping in to get a set, or even each person buy there own what ever works out the cheapest.Some of the units have an hands free option, but mind you, - you would probably hear people fart etc
not sure how that works - maybe the chief can throw a few recommendations into the pot. Regards
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28 March 2006, 02:51 PM
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I won my radio from MotorCycle News website years ago .... Even came with a helmet adapter (extended microphone and ear piece).
Carl, get some prices. It might be worth while you sorting out some kind of group buy
.... Even came with a helmet adapter (extended microphone and ear piece).Carl, get some prices. It might be worth while you sorting out some kind of group buy
28 March 2006, 03:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Gillp95
I won my radio from MotorCycle News website years ago .... Even came with a helmet adapter (extended microphone and ear piece).
Carl, get some prices. It might be worth while you sorting out some kind of group buy
.... Even came with a helmet adapter (extended microphone and ear piece).Carl, get some prices. It might be worth while you sorting out some kind of group buy
Yep no probs if i can get 10+ i will definitely be able to get a discount.
what sort of cost am i looking at - so i know what to beat
28 March 2006, 04:04 PM
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Just checked argos,
http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Produc...er/5530757.htm
4x for £50.
or
http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Produc...er/5530771.htm
http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Produc...er/5530458.htm
http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Produc...er/5530719.htm
http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Produc...er/5530757.htm
4x for £50.
or
http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Produc...er/5530771.htm
http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Produc...er/5530458.htm
http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Produc...er/5530719.htm
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28 March 2006, 04:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Gillp95
Just seen that myself Paul - that i have to say will be hard to beat.
28 March 2006, 04:45 PM
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The radios currently used were purchased by Chris himself, I also bought some.
It may make sence for groups of four to contribute into one purchase and share the cost.
There is no concept of a club fund, and will not be one for a long time.
It may make sence for groups of four to contribute into one purchase and share the cost.
There is no concept of a club fund, and will not be one for a long time.
Originally Posted by scoobyverysoon
I think we should take this out of club funds, its not right that one person should buy them i.e Chris – unless he’s got loads of money
28 March 2006, 05:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Lee 2.0T
Come in Echo Delta foxtrot Romeo...is there anybody out there!!!!
I dont mind chipping in for a set of walkies...just let us know the cost!!!
I dont mind chipping in for a set of walkies...just let us know the cost!!!
28 March 2006, 06:28 PM
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http://www.comet.co.uk/comet/html/cache/638_217344.html
These have a 5km range! but theres only two for £29.95
http://www.comet.co.uk/comet/html/cache/638_190594.html
These have a 8km range for £79.95
http://www.homebase.co.uk/webapp/wcs...tegoryId=37350
This is a twin pack for £54.99 5km Range.
Buy two packs and get £10 off buy three and get £20 off
http://www.homebase.co.uk/webapp/wcs...tegoryId=37350
If the above two links dont work. Try this
http://www.homebase.co.uk/webapp/wcs...tifier=7834825
These have a 5km range! but theres only two for £29.95
http://www.comet.co.uk/comet/html/cache/638_190594.html
These have a 8km range for £79.95
http://www.homebase.co.uk/webapp/wcs...tegoryId=37350
This is a twin pack for £54.99 5km Range.
Buy two packs and get £10 off buy three and get £20 off
http://www.homebase.co.uk/webapp/wcs...tegoryId=37350
If the above two links dont work. Try this
http://www.homebase.co.uk/webapp/wcs...tifier=7834825