SMACS drive out Sunday 11th June
07 June 2006, 05:45 PM
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I am also going to have to drop out, 5 am start up in stockport means 4am start for me and as I intend to have some drinks on saturday night (and a few more if england beat paraguay!) I dont think its gonna happen.
There was already a question mark over my attendance as mentioned above so not a great surprise anyway.
There was already a question mark over my attendance as mentioned above so not a great surprise anyway.
08 June 2006, 12:07 AM
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Originally Posted by supertouring
CW, what is happening now? Is it a 5am start?
It is OK with me (empty roads etc) but I have a BBQ on the Sat afternoon so need to know if I should limit my drinking. Want to be fully prepared for this.
Can you re-post the plan to make it clear.
It is OK with me (empty roads etc) but I have a BBQ on the Sat afternoon so need to know if I should limit my drinking. Want to be fully prepared for this.
Can you re-post the plan to make it clear.
So, 5AM START AT PCWORLD IN STOCKPORT. HEADING UP THE M60,M66 TOWARDS THE YORKSHIRE MOORS.
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CW42
SUPERTOURING
500
DR.P. (maybe)
We'll be leaving pcworld once we're all assembled.
If it's easier for you adam, I can give you a call nearer to the m60,62 junction so you can swing on our tail then? Otherwise let me know if your meeting us at pcworld.
Martin, can you confirm your attendance please.
Sticky, 5am is go, I repeat, 5 am is GO!
I'll pm you the route tomorrow. Dai, please make sure you bring your sat-nav.
09 June 2006, 11:00 AM
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Come on people, I need definate confirmation of your attendance on this.
cw42
supertouring
500?
andy_s?
Dr.P?
stressymare?
I will not be waiting for anyone at pcworld if you've not confirmed your attendance
cw42
supertouring
500?
andy_s?
Dr.P?
stressymare?
I will not be waiting for anyone at pcworld if you've not confirmed your attendance
09 June 2006, 03:13 PM
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I see you've been on that asertive course again Chris.
You lads better let him know if you are going or else.
Been to dealers over here in States they have a 2006 STI with SPI pack? dont know what that is, with Turbo Gauge and front spots fitted at $395. Car priced at $34,000 so 19,000 pounds(sorry no pounds sign on this USA lap top.
Any takers? only problem is LHD and importing. Sure I could order a RHD, and Oh my brother can get a discount, via work.
You lads better let him know if you are going or else.
Been to dealers over here in States they have a 2006 STI with SPI pack? dont know what that is, with Turbo Gauge and front spots fitted at $395. Car priced at $34,000 so 19,000 pounds(sorry no pounds sign on this USA lap top.
Any takers? only problem is LHD and importing. Sure I could order a RHD, and Oh my brother can get a discount, via work.
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09 June 2006, 03:40 PM
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Originally Posted by cw42
I will not be waiting for anyone at pcworld if you've not confirmed your attendance
Moo-hoo-dee!!
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09 June 2006, 04:33 PM
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Originally Posted by The Chief
I thought that as well
I have posted to say that if i get my brakes sorted on Saturday then I will be on it !! ITS NOT SATURDAY YET!!
LOL
Sorry for shouting
09 June 2006, 04:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Andy S.
PMSL
I thought that as well
I have posted to say that if i get my brakes sorted on Saturday then I will be on it !! ITS NOT SATURDAY YET!!
LOL
Sorry for shouting
I thought that as well
I have posted to say that if i get my brakes sorted on Saturday then I will be on it !! ITS NOT SATURDAY YET!!
LOL
Sorry for shouting
Andy mate - i've seen you drive and how fast you corner - you dont need brakes - unlike me ahem!
10 June 2006, 03:18 PM
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http://forums.amita.uk.net/topic.asp...38&whichpage=2
Please log in and check the details on the smacs forum if you're coming tomorrow. They have changed.
Please log in and check the details on the smacs forum if you're coming tomorrow. They have changed.
11 June 2006, 11:16 AM
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some great pics there Lee I might rob them I think
thanks to chris and Dia for a great route.
nice to see the wyoc.
it was like a driveing round the zoo with all the bloody animals around the place.
I knew that police STI would be knocking about the crafty sod
thanks to chris and Dia for a great route.
nice to see the wyoc.
it was like a driveing round the zoo with all the bloody animals around the place.
I knew that police STI would be knocking about the crafty sod
11 June 2006, 12:03 PM
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Thanks for the comments guys, and you were quick with your pictures Lee
Sorry to have missed you Adam, but it was imperative that you met us where we said, as the route was so difficult to follow on the sat-nav, nevermind on a bike
You missed a great route.
stressymare, where were you? No text, no nothing! Once again, just plain rude!
We wasted time, once again, waiting for you.
Cracking turnout those who came, and some awesome roads up in Yorkshire. The wyioc gave us thier usual warm welcome, thanks guys, and on Dazza's stance when he got out of the atom, I don't think I'll rush to put my order in for one
Got some great footage of it going slow over the moorland roads, with sticky driving
Nice steady route back, with lots of traffic on the roads, and police positioned all over the place trying to catch us out
Once again, thanks for a great mornings drive out, see you all on the next one
Sorry to have missed you Adam, but it was imperative that you met us where we said, as the route was so difficult to follow on the sat-nav, nevermind on a bike
You missed a great route. stressymare, where were you? No text, no nothing!
Once again, just plain rude! We wasted time, once again, waiting for you.
Cracking turnout those who came, and some awesome roads up in Yorkshire. The wyioc gave us thier usual warm welcome, thanks guys, and on Dazza's stance when he got out of the atom, I don't think I'll rush to put my order in for one
Got some great footage of it going slow over the moorland roads, with sticky driving
Nice steady route back, with lots of traffic on the roads, and police positioned all over the place trying to catch us out
Once again, thanks for a great mornings drive out, see you all on the next one
11 June 2006, 12:56 PM
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Looks like i missed a good one, good job i didn't say I'd come as Leanne went out last night and didn't get in till 7.30 this morning.
Looking forward to next week.
Looking forward to next week.
11 June 2006, 01:55 PM
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Originally Posted by cw42
Got some great footage of it going slow over the moorland roads, with sticky driving
Good to see you all.
Nice pics. Nice formation parking.
Dai, hope things are sorted quickly and inexpensively
11 June 2006, 01:59 PM
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Originally Posted by cw42
stressymare, where were you? No text, no nothing!
Once again, just plain rude! We wasted time, once again, waiting for you.
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supertouring
500?
andy_s?
Dr.P?
stressymare?
I will not be waiting for anyone at pcworld if you've not confirmed your attendance
i never confirmed i was going Chris
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11 June 2006, 03:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Sticky Stuff
Git. Not my car, so it wasn't gonna get any stick. I know how much ££££££ it cost
Good to see you all.
Nice pics. Nice formation parking.
Dai, hope things are sorted quickly and inexpensively
Good to see you all.
Nice pics. Nice formation parking.
Dai, hope things are sorted quickly and inexpensively
I'll be sorting out vids later tomorrow, as I'm working tonight See you next week, somewhere between here and Wakefield
Stressymare, you gave me the distinct impression you were coming, sorry to have mis-interpreted that. Could've told us you weren't coming for definate though.
11 June 2006, 10:19 PM
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Looks like I missed out on a good run. Would've put my name down for it but as I said earlier, Mark (my brother) was on a track day near to Bruntingthorpe Proving Ground.
The airfield track wasn't that technical but down the back straight some of the cars were touching 150.
The orange Lambo from Evo magazine was there too. I think someone mentioned he got to 192mph last time he was there! Crazy! Sounded awesome when he gave it some right foot. They have an 'Arrive and Drive' option so I could have had a drive of it but at £45 for one lap, I gave it a miss!!
I did get to drive a DB9 for a few laps though. Very very nice car (people may disagree with me but I loved it!!). Want one!!
Mark drove a 996(?) Porsche, a Lotus Elise, did some Karting, then drove a Ferrari 360 and then got in the (Bugeye) Scoob. Not clued up enough to spot whether it was a real STi but it had the right badges!
The instructor from the 360 came over to the instructor from the Scoob and mentioned that he had actually enjoyed sitting alongside Mark as he actually listened to his instructions (most don't apparently!) and to let him use the scoob to it's full potential. Believe me he did - he was really shifting!! Where he was going into the first left hander at 95mph in the Elise, he was doing 110mph in the Scoob. I think that was also due to gaining track knowledge too though.
Presentation ceremony comes around at the end of the day. Everyone's name is read out except Mark's. He get's the driver of the day award! 38.5 out of 40 points! He's had a great weekend, what with this, and finding out yesterday at Prosport that his 328 has 205bhp not 193bhp.
Overall an excellent day out (except for the sunburn) and now I want to go on one myself!
Sorry to hijack the thread and write an essay about the day but hey. :-)
I'm struggling to get Dai's link to work too but I hope nothing is too badly broken Dai?
Regards,
Paul
The airfield track wasn't that technical but down the back straight some of the cars were touching 150.
The orange Lambo from Evo magazine was there too. I think someone mentioned he got to 192mph last time he was there! Crazy! Sounded awesome when he gave it some right foot. They have an 'Arrive and Drive' option so I could have had a drive of it but at £45 for one lap, I gave it a miss!!
I did get to drive a DB9 for a few laps though. Very very nice car (people may disagree with me but I loved it!!). Want one!!
Mark drove a 996(?) Porsche, a Lotus Elise, did some Karting, then drove a Ferrari 360 and then got in the (Bugeye) Scoob. Not clued up enough to spot whether it was a real STi but it had the right badges!
The instructor from the 360 came over to the instructor from the Scoob and mentioned that he had actually enjoyed sitting alongside Mark as he actually listened to his instructions (most don't apparently!) and to let him use the scoob to it's full potential. Believe me he did - he was really shifting!! Where he was going into the first left hander at 95mph in the Elise, he was doing 110mph in the Scoob. I think that was also due to gaining track knowledge too though.
Presentation ceremony comes around at the end of the day. Everyone's name is read out except Mark's. He get's the driver of the day award! 38.5 out of 40 points! He's had a great weekend, what with this, and finding out yesterday at Prosport that his 328 has 205bhp not 193bhp.
Overall an excellent day out (except for the sunburn) and now I want to go on one myself!
Sorry to hijack the thread and write an essay about the day but hey. :-)
I'm struggling to get Dai's link to work too but I hope nothing is too badly broken Dai?
Regards,
Paul
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11 June 2006, 10:32 PM
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Just got in!!!!!!
very long day!
Sorry I had to shoot off but I had a days work to do as well!! had a superb drive back the road to the Motorway was superb!!
Bloody sleepy now though!!
Cheers for a great day and narrow lanes
Top route finding !!
LOL
very long day!
Sorry I had to shoot off but I had a days work to do as well!! had a superb drive back the road to the Motorway was superb!!
Bloody sleepy now though!!
Cheers for a great day and narrow lanes
Top route finding !!
LOL