NM

Hi All

Finally got my car back with a working gearbox so fingers crossed it will last longer than 2 1/2 days this time. I have managed to get a few hours off work next weekend which will be enough to sneak down to Santa Pod for a few runs to see what she can do with over 300BHP.

So if you are not going oop norf to the Midland big one (you could do that in the afternoon) who fancies joining 555Rob and I down at the Pod next Sunday morning. Strip opens at 10am so need to get there just b4.

Normal admission is £10, plus one-off signing on fee of £15 for unlimited runs.

Check out all the details HERE !

Cheers

Neal

scooby_si

Hmm i'll see how my wallet feels
Si

M8 NNY

Well i may have to pop up to see hows its done ,may even be in the new motor

borich

yeah im up for it? hopefully will have scooby ecu fitted by then? convey over?

Borich

NM

Hi Guys

As long as its not raining we are game on ! If its pi55ing it down we wont get a run so its a waste of time, so fingers crossed with the weather.

Where is the best place to meet everyone ?

Lets all meet on the first layby on the A14 where the M1 and M6 meet at 9.00am to move on at 9.15am. As long as there isnt a Q we should get into the Pod b4 10am and on the strip by 10.30am. There isnt a show so hopefully we should be ok.

If you are coming from the south let us know and we can meet you either at the Pod or enroute somewhere.

Any other prefered times or sugestions for meet up places are more than welcome.

Cheers

Neal

gadget daz

got to aim for low 12's nm, you know u can

NM

Daz

I am about 100 BHP short of running 12 secs

I am hoping for some good 13 sec runs so fingers crossed

Neal

gadget daz

good luck then m8, 311 will get you late 12's, don't be a girls blouse I think u said to me recently

6k and dump clutch

...............er..............and be careful with that gearbox

NM

I will give it ago matey and report back

Gearbox is working fine so far hope its ready for a bit of abuse at the pod

Cheers

Neal

NM

All

I have changed the meet up point which now reads

Lets all meet on the first layby on the A14 where the M1 and M6 meet at 9.00am to move on at 9.15am. As long as there isnt a Q we should get into the Pod b4 10am and on the strip by 10.30am. There isnt a show so hopefully we should be ok.


As the M1 was the long route

Is this alright with everybody ?

Also Alan in his black STi might be joining us for a few runs

Cheers

Neal

scooby_si

oohh booger i maybe going along to the local IAM (institute of advanced motorists, stop laughing at the back ) meeting to check it out & see what the story is, read wana take preventative measures before next years insurance lol. That's 9-11 by looks of it so may catcha up at pod later in the day (uh oh sounds like Si is guna get lost...... )
Si

NM

LOL @Si

Si, I am only there until 1.30pm as I have a party to attend at 3pm. One of the neighbours having a going away party for us so I best be there . What the others are doing I have no idea!

Cheers

Neal

555ROB

Oi Gadget wind your neck in you p***k

Don't worry about the gearbox NM my warranty is as good as Subaru UK!!!!!! if not better.

LOL....ROB....

ARM-Scooby

i might pop along, g/f is away so shall see how my saturday night goes!

scoobyboy1

iTrader: (16)

Im going, also a mate might be coming down in his Audi RS6, always boasting that his car would waste everything so hopefully, i would like to see someone beat him, last time i went there where a couple of cossies doing 12.5 and a R32 skyline doing low 12's.

NM

If anyone intends to meet us there just look for me in This !

Cheers

Neal

scooby_si

But Neal it's changed since then maybe to an unrecognisable state
Si

NM

I thought it was your car that had the unexpected bodywork changes

LOL

Neal

scooby_si

i was talkin bout yer illumination devices
Si

STD

ha ha ha ha ha

NM

Stu R U up 4 this then ?

Give the EVO a proper thrash to see what she can do !

Come on yer big girls blouse put your name down on the list

Neal

brybusa

In MCN this week, Pods advertised on the 25th as a R-W-Y-B for bikes...or is the day open to anything with an engine!?

cheers

scooby_si

tiz a normal RWYB by looks of it ie open to all, speedfreaks ball is bikes & trikes only that's on 7th-9th May....
Si

NM

Not long to go now and the car is running great (many thanks to Rob and crew), and the weather looks like its going tobe sunny so fingers crossed for Sun.

Some people say that sometimes the first layby is closed on the A14, if so we will use the 2nd one

Cheers

Neal

scooby_si

ahhhh i'm still very tempted to come later in day as they maybe a few powerful RX7's there going for 11's...............
Si

Ozzy Scoobourne

Me and Kazlo should be there by about 9.15 hopefully, we've got to drop someone off somewhere first. If we're any later we'll have to catch you up so which way will you be heading??

NM

We will be heading along the A14 and to Kettering then down south behind Northampton (From memory on A43). Then follow on to Santa Pod which should be sign posted.

MAP

Its quicker for us this way rather than running south of Northampton.

Cheers

Neal

NM

Hi Guys

Here is my contact number for the day if you need to get in touch or are running late for the meet up point etc

07947043424

Bring your shades and suntan lotion as it looks like its going to be a hot day again

Cheers

Neal

kazlo

see ya in the morning m8....sun cream @ the ready

NM

Hi guys

Well what a great day (weather wise), Met at the A14 and with with just 3 cars in convoy and set off to the Pod at 9.20am.
arrived to find a huge Q waiting to sign on. Then joined the massive Q of cars waiting for the strip. Was it me or did it take an age to get from the back of the q to the front !

Well I managed 2 runs

1st run

Messed up the start using far to low revs as Rob sped away off the line like a cat with a firework up its ***, Managed to pull him back in down the straight and we crossed the line about 0.04 secs apart with a 13.7sec @104MPH run. Rob with just a number plate in front that pipped me at the post!


2nd run

We were stuck about 6 rows from the start line when lunch was called so stood around for a bit until some TV guys asked us for an interview. Finally the 1/2hr break which actually lasted 1hr started and we drew up on the line, reving around 5k and dropped the clutch and pushed on the throttle to find myself sitting just off the start line with a plumb of smoke behind me and the revs hitting the limiter, but no wheel spin !!! changed to second and belted off the line. Didnt bother to look at the time was just worried about my cooked clutch , apears I layed a few 2 many revs down and ended up slipping the clutch, ouch ! TV women turns round to Sausage fingers and said ' oh Neal didnt get a very good start !" No **** pedro. Had to retire due to other plans.


Very please with the car just my launch to sort out.


So looking for another run up to the Pod soon for some more runs.

Cheers

Neal