Tom WRX RA

I work at the college and have been discussing the possiblity of using the colleges vehicle workshops for car club members to work on their own vehicles.

This could be done a few evenings a month (depending on interest) for a small charge (£5 per person).

This would be ideal for people wanting to do jobs that require a lift, also wheel tracking and brake testing equipment could be used. A lecturer would be there to instruct or help out.

Still just an idea at the moment but if I get enough interest it may go ahead. Post or PM me if you would like to be involved in this!

Scooby Jo

Tom, could the offer be opened up beyond Scoobynet?? The company I work for are nearby to the college and we've got some close contacts with the college for various reasons, I'm sure there would be plenty of interest. Let me know

stucooper

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Can i fit my new clutch there or is it just body work

Tom WRX RA

Yeah Jo it probably would be ok. Pm me with info and numbers and ill ask tommorow.

Sent you a PM stu. Can anyone get hold of some of the other tunnel runners and see if anyone else is interested?

Scooby Jo

Tom, we have 550 staff - I'd need to know if it was ok before I could promote it in work, not that I think they would all be interested but I can't do a quick ask around. I'll pm you the company name and my contact details

Tom WRX RA

Discussed it today but need to sit down on monday and get area managers approval and finalise details.
I think big jobs like clutches will take too long for the length of session I will be able to get right now at least until it gets off the ground.

In the future prehaps, all day sessions could be organised.

So anybody else interested? It would be at the 12 Quays site in birkenhead btw

Tom WRX RA

Ok Guys, FINALLY got to speak to the boss today about the workshop sessions.

Were going to run the first session on TUESDAY the 28th (the tuesday before the run) at 6.00-8.00 in the evening. This will be an oppourtunity to get the cars on the ramps and check them over, or what ever else can be done in two hours.

This fist session will be free of charge to allow us to gauge interest and let you guys decide if it is something you would want to do regulary.

Throughout the sessions jobs we are looking to offer are:

Pre-MOT checks
Servicing
Wheel alingment
Brake maintenance and testing
Tyre fitment and wheel balancing
Component fitting eg. exhausts and suspension (the specifics of this would have to discussed prior to the session as people are worried that bolts or fittings could break that could not be replaced there and then)

If enough people come to the initial free session and decide they like it I should be able to keep the cost of the subsequent sessions to a minimum if enough people are willing to re-attend.

So get your name on the list if this is for you!

1) Bumblebee doo
2)

steve ex vauxhall

iTrader: (5)

Well up for this.
Not looking to fit major parts, but would love to get it in the air and have a good look underneath, without arsing about on axle stands outside the house,
If it's definitely happening, i will be there

Tom WRX RA

Yes Tuesday the 28th 6.00

Wirral Metropolitan College - 12 Quays Campus 12 Quays Campus, Morpeth Dock,Shore Road, CH41 1AG

The workshops are around the back by the basketball court.

If you can definatly come mate put your name on the list

steve ex vauxhall

iTrader: (5)

[QUOTE=Tom WRX RA;10491122]Ok Guys, FINALLY got to speak to the boss today about the workshop sessions.

Were going to run the first session on TUESDAY the 28th (the tuesday before the run) at 6.00-8.00 in the evening. This will be an oppourtunity to get the cars on the ramps and check them over, or what ever else can be done in two hours.

This fist session will be free of charge to allow us to gauge interest and let you guys decide if it is something you would want to do regulary.

Throughout the sessions jobs we are looking to offer are:

Pre-MOT checks
Servicing
Wheel alingment
Brake maintenance and testing
Tyre fitment and wheel balancing
Component fitting eg. exhausts and suspension (the specifics of this would have to discussed prior to the session as people are worried that bolts or fittings could break that could not be replaced there and then)

If enough people come to the initial free session and decide they like it I should be able to keep the cost of the subsequent sessions to a minimum if enough people are willing to re-attend.

So get your name on the list if this is for you!

1) Bumblebee doo
2) Steve ex vauxhall

steve ex vauxhall

iTrader: (5)

More than appreciated mate, cheers
see you there

Scooby Jo

1) Bumblebee doo
2) Steve ex vauxhall
3) Scooby Jo

stucooper

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Ill be there mate mite do a service on mine clutch is done now needs a cam belt change and main oil seal doing but ill leave that to Dave (Scooby tech) lol

Marvins

iTrader: (1)

Sounds like a good idea, it will give me a chance to get to know some of the scoobynet members. Count me in!

1) Bumblebee doo
2) Steve ex vauxhall
3) Scooby Jo
4) Marvins

Tom WRX RA

Yeah will be a good oppourtunity to meet and greet some of the regular tunnel runners I think the cafe will be open aswell so we can get a bite to eat. BTW folks If you plan on doing some work on your car then you need to bring overalls/ steel toe cap boots

stucooper

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Hi tom mite have bin better mentioning safety stuff earlier i ain't got either so can't do any work but will pop in to watch

Marvins

iTrader: (1)

Just a thought, I've got a pair of overalls spare that I can bring if anyone wants to join in, I'm not sure on a spare pair of boots but I will have a dig if you really want to get involved?

Tom WRX RA

ive got a few spares mate

my06 ppp silver

iTrader: (2)

well done tom. great idea!

Tom WRX RA

Thanks Lee!
Okay guys, on tuesday if I meet you in the car park (the end quarter by the basket ball courts) at 6.00 then we can all go in and get passes from reception.

We can then go to the workshop and get some of the cars in, If anyone dosent have any overalls/boots dont worry, I do have a few sets to borrow.

If anyone is unclear about where to go or anything PM me and ill try and help.

sean95wrx

Excellent idea. I'm handy on the spanners (I'm a turbine technician) so if anybody needs a hand doing owt just give me a shout

Tom WRX RA

Cheers Sean, You should pop down any help would be apreciated

So Ill see you all tomorow

6.00

Wirral Metropolitan College - 12 Quays Campus 12 Quays Campus, Morpeth Dock,Shore Road, CH41 1AG

If you think your goin to have any problems finding it PM me and ill give you my no. Oh and we got to 'be quiet' in the car park. Another staff member complained to me once because my exhaust was 'shaking' the windows in his class

Marvins

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Might be a silly question but is it the first right at the traffic lights facing the old SLM's bike shop? (After the three way lights that head towards Hamilton square.)

stucooper

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Hi all i won't be able to come in scoob unless i get mot tmw it ran out 3 days ago whoops fingers crossed tho

Tom WRX RA

Im not sure where that bike shop is mate, If its the three way lights i think you mean then its straight ahead onto shore road and then left, and then u see the college and its the second right for the big car park at the back. Im rubbish with directions, unfortunatly

Marvins

iTrader: (1)

Lol No worries, I did some recon last night so I'm pretty confident about it now. Cheers for your help.

Scooby Jo

Thanks for setting this up tonight Tom Nice to catch up with tunnel runners too and meet new people sorry I didnt stop long, not exactly dressed for the occasion

stucooper

iTrader: (4)

I brilliant idea lets hope we get the interest and support to pull this off into a regular thing we will all be pushing 500bhp before you know it lol

steve ex vauxhall

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+1, i got a **** load done
Well worth the trip, let's definitely get this set up and permanent, where else can you get these sort of facilities for such a low amount of cash
Me thinks nowhere.
Made up to meet proper genuine scoob enthusiasts and get some great advice, plus i now have a handbrake

Tom WRX RA

Thanks to everyone who turned up, everyone who said they would did so Im made up. Mark and Helen did a great job helping out too.










Alot of good ideas bein discussed and will be discussing continuing the sessions with the boss tommorow. Overall a great night

If anyone else would be interested in taking part in this then let me know!