At the local shop tonight there where 8 young lads hanging around waiting for the youth club to open. I pull up, jump out and am asked 'how fast can you go?' Oh 140ish but not on the road...walked into the shop a little worried about the car :eek:

Came out and questions again - ended up they were all interested in the car, we chatted about it for 5 mins, mods track days etc. They all seemed realy nice, even knew where I lived. Ummm.

Question is - should I go to their youth club and offer them a ride? Subject to their parents permission. Or am I risking getting sued etc if something happens?

Peolpe that know me will I'm sure agree that I am more than sensible enough to take them out safely.

What you think ?

Cheers

David

Same here, each time I come home during lunchtime, there are those schoolkids waving and shouting "Go Subaru" etc... at me.

The headlamp washers come pretty handy in this situation when passing them......it's like a rallye simulator when the car drives through water.

NO!

NO NO NO

Don't do it mate.

When you go on teh track as a passeger you sign a disclaimer, its not worth the hassle should anything go wrong.

You leave yourself open to all kinds of allegations, too.

Thanks for the replies - confirms what I was thinking.

Could I change direction - what could I do to help / amuse the kids / teach them a little about cars etc ?

Anyone done anything like that ?

Cheers

David

Dude dont do it....how r u gonna disprove u aint a kiddy feeler??
Aint worth the risk and is a damn shame when honest members of society can t help out... :(

Doing donuts at a safe distance seem's to be enough :D

lol @ Avi :D

Shark, knowing where you live I think it`s advisable to get them on your side. If you get my drift.
Kids tend to have more respect for you if they can class you as their `mate`.

Joan.

Tricky one innit:rolleyes: I don't think I'd bother, as said it's just too risky... shame tho:(

Perhaps you could talk the youth club, maybe get an old banger to do up?

Bob

Hey Bob,

Good idea,do you know anyone selling one,say a fiesta si or similar http://www.stopstart.fsnet.co.uk/smilie/rolleyes.gif

I had same problem sort of. A bevy of young girls that work where my wife gets her hair done all pleaded for a ride. ;)

What should I do? Thoughts of back-laneing with nubile hairdresers(have you seen those thin smock things they wear?) :o

Fortunately sanity prevailed & "She who must be obeyed" (WIFE)rode shotgun & all were happy. :D

I suggest if you want to do your bit for Scooby relations why not invite the Youth Club leader to set it up or one of the parents?

Mark

I have a neighbour who has two lads (about 10 years old) and they are both Subaru mad I was driving down the road a few weeks back and they were there with a few mates. I peeped my horn and waved I had the window open and heard one of the other kids say, hey do you know that guy and both lads were well chuffed :D.

I spoke to their dad a while back and told him if they all wanted to go for a spin then no problem but probably best in the better weather. Like it has been said I would take their dad with me but in any case I think he wants to come for a spin as well :D.

My idea was to take the kids for a spin with the youth club leader or a dad in the front seat - I would stick to the speed limits, just show the car off in a calm way :D

Oh well, I think I'll pop in and have a word with the youth club manager and try to arrange a day out at Prodrive for the boys - and I'm not driving ;) Coach drivers on here? :D

Cheers

David

David

The local neds where I work have all been for a spin. As has been said already, if you get them onside it makes everyone happy.

The main downside is you will find them hanging around all the time asking for another go ;)

DJ

Flatty

I'm sure the girls were more interested in the car than you ;) ;)

As for the kids?

Well, I would personaly be tempted to give them a ride, but within the confines of the law at all times. Coming out of a roundabout onto an empty dual carriageway & giving it large to 70mph does "wow" for them & keeps you legal. Apart from anything, the sound and the buzz from the scoob will make 'em happy.

Forget the noncy thing. It's hardly as if you're going to stick your hand down their trousers as you nip round a corner - is it? :rolleyes: The courts/police can make wild assumptions but they're not entirely stupid. See the local youth worker first and take some "handling" guidelines (forgive the pun,its late and after a couple beers). As to insurance and liability? Well you're covered under your own policy - so no problem/issue.

We've all given m8s a lift at sometime & probably for the intention of "showing what it can do" ;) Well I have anyway. I do it on-track as well ( :D ). Just don't break the law & keep it sensible and no problems will arise :)

I've got "lifts" wanted currently from both some pals and one of their offspring. Just 'cos I know them, same rules apply as above.

Therefore, they'll get their ride safely in the best handling/performing car currently available :D :D :D

:)

[Edited by Puff The Magic Wagon! - 2/18/2002 11:19:06 PM]

I'm lead to believe Fiesta's make really good projects, hmm, wonder where you might find one:confused:

Bob;)

In 1988 I had a Dutton kit-car (vaguely Caterham 7-ish) and took it up to see my mate in Leeds. Couldn't lock it, it was summer, left it outside the house with the roof off.

As I looked out the window in the afternoon, I saw about four six yr olds climbing in and out, clambering over, etc. I shouted a couple of times, they ran off, but were back in 10 mins doing the same thing. They were playing with the chrome switches on the dash, which was putting the lights on and possibly killing my battery.

Then 5 mins later I noticed an older boy (like, 8!). I went out and had a chat. He advised me to be careful as someone could nick it. How? I asked. He pointed to the wires hanging out under the ignition. "You just join the red one and the white one." :eek:

Anyway, we were in an enclosed square, so I ran him 3 times round at acceptable speed (cherry bomb sidepipe!), and in return he promised to keep an eye on my car for me. I'm sure it was a good idea. 'Course, Gary Glitter wasn't around then:O

Not often I'm told how to hotwire my car by an eight year old!

BJH

I agree with Puff, adopt a responsibe approach and do it.

It's a sad indictment of society when a politically correct culture prevents you from providing a little fun for some kids. Lets face it to these lads it's probably the equivalent of being driven through a stage by Burns or McRae.

I once took a child out for a blast in my car. Visiting my brother years later an old school mate of his wandered over and bought us a drink. He then went on to tell me in great detail about his first ride in a sports car and added that he still had the photo of us all standing beside it!

I'm in two minds now :confused:

I've trained as a teacher and I'd back up what everyone's saying - get parents permission! Then you'll be ok :)

I'd also say when (if?) you do give them a ride, make sure there's an adult involved in the youth club there i.e. parent/leader to save you from any allegations...

Talk to the youth club leader - they're always looking for willing helpers/ideas for an evening :D

Have fun!

Jen

Caution - they may pick their noses and wipe it under your seats.

lol :D

Few botty burps in the seats too....


(edited coz Im rearly stoopid!)

[Edited by JohnMcC - 2/19/2002 12:14:15 PM]

Just make sure no-one's feelin' queasy before you chuck it round a corner :eek: :D

Jen

Make sure no one has any sweets or chewing gum. A packet of crisps can make a really good mess.

I've partaken of the odd donut at a distance to keep the local toerags happy. where donuts are precluded, the rolling burnout keeps em smiling too. You get "geezer" status, they wont think you're a moody knob and are less likly to give the car aggro if they see it parked up.
Everybody's happy. 'specially the local tyre shop :D
astraboy

Hi Dave,

Why not combine it with a police talk!?
i.e show the kids what the car can do and then give them a little lesson on road safety. The police can then guide you as to what they feel is appropriate - you also get the backing of the police should something go wrong.

Phil

Shark
Forget it its all getting out of hand and not really all that worth it, you only went to the shop to buy fags, im going to be worried each time to go to the shops now,
this could end up costing us money in one way or another.

chel xxx