Steady on! Roads i mean. I'm staying down on 7th/8th Feb, so it would be rude not to go for a drive and find these superb local roads. (And test out the new ASTs )

Anyone in the south area fancy going for a drive?

 

No one fancy going for a drive?

Doesn't have to be hidden gems, just good roads.

 

Got to be a run over the Elan valley dams and then over the mountain road to Aberystwyth. If i had a bit more power i'd join you.

 

You don't need more power just less brain cells.

 

I'll check out that route. You don't need more power, would be good for some similar minded-thinking people just to go for a good drive. I know if i don't sort anything, i'll just go the pub.

I can slow down if need be. To be fair, i don't mind going at the back. Let someone else who knows the roads, lead.

 

Does that mean you're up for it?

Hey, both 18g's, will be good to compare etc...

 

You should try the a40 between Sennybridge and Llandovery, mind you watch out for the police helicopter down the long straight past the abandoned motel ( where you can turn off towards Epynt ) then on to some cracking high speed cornering.

Mind you be careful of the kamikaze motorcyclists especially on a sunday morning during the summer months.

 

Blinking flip just realised if you came back down through Rhyader after being over towards Aberystwyth, then go towards Llandrindod Wells you come across a b road ( which is a real rollercoaster of a road and a real test of anybodys driving ) just before Newbridge-on-Wye which then brings you out on the a476 I believe and drop down towards Llandovery over the top road.

There is a great section on this road through the forestry which has some great downhill corners and then brings you down to Llandovery where you can pick up the a40 and go back up towards Sennybridge.

It would be a real good drive through some of the best a roads in Wales and take a good part of the day including the Elan Valley but I would be up for it as I have yet to take the Impreza on some of those roads, anybody else interested in taking part in the spring?

 

I'll check out those routes too. I'm up for any kind of a drive. (as long as i know there's a shell not too far away)

Got any online links for these routes? Just so i know where we're talking about. The names all ring bells, having been a rally nerd for many years.

 

My favorite roads are around here - Elan Valley

We are planning a get together with some of the ScoobyCity lot in late March and a drive out around Elan Valley, Devil's Bridge and Aber... Should be a good few days...

 

Whereabouts down south you going to be based?

A few good roads around the Vale but best roads are when you head up the middle. The A470 up to Brecon is a good one and then staying on there passing Elan Valley and onto the A44 that goes towards Aber is amazing. Only done this once yet i go to Aber around once a month really should do it more.

 

I'm down in Newport.

Think i'll finally give in and get a TomTom. There's a download for stations and when i've been blasting for 1/2 hour and i've no idea where i am. The TT should come good.

I'll check out that Ellen valley.

 

Shame no-one was up for a drive. I guess the weather has not helped much. I still wanna go for a local burn around, so i'll see if there's interest later on in the month.

I've just got a load of goodies, so i'll be doing some detailing this w/end. Picked up:

• Karcher K2.97M PW
• HD Snow Foam Lance
• Snow Foam
• Meguiars Lambswool Mitt
• Meguiars Waffle weave towel
• Meguiars Gold Class Shampoo
• Gloss safe wheel brush
• Bilt Hammen Soft clay
• Duragloss 9003 polishing cloth
• Wax applicator pad
• Pro applicator pads
• 2 x Dodo Juice Buckets with grit guards
• Dodo Juice Mr Pink interior Mitt
• Dodo Juice Mint Merkin Glass cloth
• Dodo Juice Purple Haze
• Dodo Juice Red Mist
• 3x MicroFibre Detailing Towels

And the AutoGlym set santa brought me:

• Super Resin Polish
• Bodywork Shampoo Conditioner
• Intensive Tar remover
• Car glass polish
• Clean wheels
• Paint renovator
• Bumper care
• Quick clear screenwash

Have a good w/end all, i know i will, with what will be the shiniest STi in the land.

 

Gaz, get a Garmin...much better than TomTom - Well, according to the young guy working in Halfords. They rate them above TomTom's anyway.

I've got a Garmin, I got the girlfriend one for Christmas, and they are excellent. Got all the petrol stations, restaurants, cinemas etc etc. Basically everything you will ever need.

Get one!

(I do not work for Garmin )