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So whos up for this beauty then?!
think im defo going to do this, who else from our circle is going?
yep defo being going along to this, spectating obviously lol
I am in South Africa so I can't :(
Would have actually liked to come to this too now I have bits of the SUpra sorted.....
21st April mate - but ive noticed your in Kent tho say probably wont be convoying with us!
:( Im Fecking working that Saturday cant get out of it neither gggrrrrrr :(
Cheers
Ian
I am in South Africa so I can't :(
Would have actually liked to come to this too now I have bits of the SUpra sorted.....
Wish I was in South Africa now...Cape Town to be more specific:(
Currently I'm a definite possible ;)
Mike
Currently I'm a definite possible ;)
Mike
Thats clear then :blink: LOL
Cheers
Ian
well if anyone want to spectate ive got the passengers seat is all yours!
Tourniquet
09-04-07, 17:23
Want to but isn't there a 75 car max or sumthing. Couldn't sign up for it for some reaon the morning I got the PM n last time I looked it was on 120 something.
What's the link to sign up if it isn't too late. Ran a 13.6 with v.BPU last time so hope to beat that if nothing else
well wont be going to this now :(
well wont be going to this now :(
You need to change your signature mate 410bhp ? :search:
Sorry mate couldn't resist ;)
Mike
You need to change your signature mate 410bhp ? :search:
Sorry mate couldn't resist ;)
Mike
:bang: :angry: :swearsign:
Want to but isn't there a 75 car max or sumthing. Couldn't sign up for it for some reaon the morning I got the PM n last time I looked it was on 120 something.
What's the link to sign up if it isn't too late. Ran a 13.6 with v.BPU last time so hope to beat that if nothing else
http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=105843 it seems there are plenty of places free.
I have paid so, will join any convoy from the NW :)
Might be able to come to this will have to check tomorrow :)
Matt really sorry to hear about your engine matey just read the post dude :( What you going to do matey?
Might be able to come to this will have to check tomorrow :)
Matt really sorry to hear about your engine matey just read the post dude :( What you going to do matey?
taking it to turbofit on the 23rd, jut got to work out how to get it there!
Still plenty of places available for this guys, Rob;)
Anyone still interested who hasn't seen the details check out the big banner at the top of the forum ;)
To those already signed up, what time do we want to get to the Pod ? By my reckoning it's going to take us close to 3 hours to get there, so we'll need to factor that in.
Those that I know of:
Wez_P
Dodgy
Sharpie
Pixelfill
mrmward
I'm thinking same procedure as JAE last year meet up at Mascrat and convoy down from there. Where are you coming from Peter?:
Anyone else who's signed up and wants to convoy down - make yourself known :hi:
Mike
Where are you coming from Peter?:
West of J27 (M6) so, not too far away.
sounds good Mike.
what time does it all start at the pod?
Think im gona come as a spectator,
Anybody fancy giving me a lift down?
ta
Matt :cry:
Think im gona come as a spectator,
Anybody fancy giving me a lift down?
ta
Matt :cry:
i'm sure one of us will (maybe) i'm just waiting on whether my passenger seat is free & then i'd offer. you can pay the fuel then :p
To those already signed up, what time do we want to get to the Pod ? By my reckoning it's going to take us close to 3 hours to get there, so we'll need to factor that in.
i don't fancy getting up too early! if we met at Mascrat at say 7.30-8 & get to Pod for 10.30-11 is that early enough?
i also wondered whether to head down the night before & stay at the Travelodge at Toddington Services where they're all convoying from in the morning? it's currently £39 for a room (can sleep adults)
i'm sure one of us will (maybe) i'm just waiting on whether my passenger seat is free & then i'd offer. you can pay the fuel then :p
cheers Wez!! o.k then but you can pay my repair bill!!!!!
I'd offer but, only have one seat in the car at the moment.
I'd offer but, only have one seat in the car at the moment.
is that part of the weight reduction process for better times down the strip?!
garetheves
16-04-07, 18:52
Theres a "slight" chance i may be coming to this after all. Hopefully getting my car back tomorrow all fixed. Would still be a bit worried about thrashing it so soon after getting it back, plus im supposed to be going to Old Trafford on sat to watch utd v boro so would have to give my ticket up.
is that part of the weight reduction process for better times down the strip?!
:)
so would have to give my ticket up.
like that's a hard decision?!
if Rob takes his balls out of the wife's purse wwe could have a single-off :)
like that's a hard decision?!
if Rob takes his balls out of the wife's purse wwe could have a single-off :)
LOL how do you know were they have just been :D I should be able to come need to speak to the one of the garages tomorrow. If i miss out on my upgrades its all your fault :)
i don't fancy getting up too early! if we met at Mascrat at say 7.30-8 & get to Pod for 10.30-11 is that early enough?
The sign-on at POD starts at 9am....getting there for ~11 ish is a little late if you are a runner since, they normally close for 1hr (1-2pm for lunch) so, you would only get from 2-5pm running :(
http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showpost.php?p=1366056&postcount=415
Theres a "slight" chance i may be coming to this after all. Hopefully getting my car back tomorrow all fixed. Would still be a bit worried about thrashing it so soon after getting it back, plus im supposed to be going to Old Trafford on sat to watch utd v boro so would have to give my ticket up.
:innocent: Gaz, that M/U ticket. I think you,ll have to pay some one to take that :p :p
The sign-on at POD starts at 9am....getting there for ~11 ish is a little late if you are a runner since, they normally close for 1hr (1-2pm for lunch) so, you would only get from 2-5pm running :(
http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showpost.php?p=1366056&postcount=415
lunch? the cheeky swines!
fair enough if we have to be there earlier, but it doesn't mention it being closed over lunch
what time do you guys think we should be aiming for then?
LOL how do you know were they have just been :D I should be able to come need to speak to the one of the garages tomorrow. If i miss out on my upgrades its all your fault :)
you don't deserve any more upgrades at the moment anyway!
:innocent: Gaz, that M/U ticket. I think you,ll have to pay some one to take that :p :p
good lad, make sure you give him some grief over being a scum fan on the day too, if he bothers coming ;)
The sign-on at POD starts at 9am....getting there for ~11 ish is a little late if you are a runner since, they normally close for 1hr (1-2pm for lunch) so, you would only get from 2-5pm running :(
http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showpost.php?p=1366056&postcount=415
I didn't want to hear that ;)
I did think the Toddington stop over sounded like a reasonable idea, but I'm a bit worried about the security for the Supes.
Mike
I didn't want to hear that ;)
I did think the Toddington stop over sounded like a reasonable idea, but I'm a bit worried about the security for the Supes.
Mike
yes i'd wondered about that, but i'm sure we could either ring them to see if they have any secure parking or see if there's anywhere else nearby that has? i'll have a ganders on lastminute later/tomorrow
originally thought toddington stop over was a great idea but then realised the girlfriend has got tickets to see blood brothers on the friday night. :(
I assume there will be some people that go and stay over and some that want to meet somewhere!
Do we want to swap some tel numbers so we can get hold of people? I for one have no ones mobile numbers?!
regards
Mike
garetheves
17-04-07, 10:41
:innocent: Gaz, that M/U ticket. I think you,ll have to pay some one to take that :p :p
Just you wait....:stickpoke
I'll be going to this now (not competing though). I was planning on leaving Preston about 8am as my band is recording on Friday night so it could be a late one.
Ok upgrades on hold, i've signed up :) so you can all watch me drive a 300 mile round trip to get spanked by a stock N/A probably :D
Ok upgrades on hold, i've signed up :) so you can all watch me drive a 300 mile round trip to get spanked by a stock N/A probably :D
I'll bring my video camera then :D
I'll bring my video camera then :D
LOL :D yeah! Actually in a seriousness has anyone got a good DV camera? Might be good to do a bit of filming of the runs :)
nice one Rob :) you just couldn't miss out
i just hope Gaz got his back today as expected & it's in tip top condition!
I'll be going to this now (not competing though). I was planning on leaving Preston about 8am as my band is recording on Friday night so it could be a late one.
you don't fancy running Animal? looking forward to seeing all your carbon fibre goodies :)
you don't fancy running Animal? looking forward to seeing all your carbon fibre goodies :)
I'd love to, but I'm absolutely broke this month. I can only just afford the fuel to get there & back. I've had far too much to pay for this month - tyres, mot, tax & insurance all needed doing this month on top of everything else.
Really looking forward to meeting up with everyone though.
Just polishing the old track day helmet :D Have you guys got one?
http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w269/robwild/helmet.jpg
Just polishing the old track day helmet :D Have you guys got one?
http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w269/robwild/helmet.jpg
aye just in case
No, only BPU :innocent:
I will bring my video cam which, I won at work. I have just got a clamp so, hope to fit it onto my harness bar for in-car action and got an old tripod off my grandad for some static filming on the start line.
Not sure how good it will be as I have never used it before (or anyother)
I'll be bringing my cameras :idea: ,
Nice one Rob, good to see the North West can be relied upon to support the bigger club events. Shame that Matt has let us down ;) (sorry mate that was a little below the belt)
Rob - is Anna coming or do you have a spare seat :innocent:
Mike
Just polishing the old helmet :D
Too much info Rob!!!
On a serious note however, whos taking me down?!?!?!?!?!
:( Have a good time down there Lads and Lasses ..wish i could come down ............ I Cant get out of work :complain:
Cheers
Ian
aye just in case
I though it was the rules? 5th paragraph down?
This is a private club event and entrance is by invitation only. All club members are automatically invited, but those wishing to attend must add their name to the calendar list clearing stating how many guests they will be bringing with them.
Participation in this event is by pre-arranagement only, and is on a first come, first served basis. Payment to paritcipate is required to secure your place.
All participants must be aged 21 or over. Please ensure you bring along your driving license as either the club officials, or Santa Pod staff, may ask to check this before you are allowed to participate.
Participants will be asked to provide us with the license plate number so that the security guard can check you are allowed on the track. Spectators not attending in a Supra should bring along their membership card to ensure they can get past security.
Participants in this event will be expected to abide by the terms & conditions stipulated by Santa Pod Raceway Limited. This includes wearing a helmet if your expected terminal speed is in excess of 100mph.
All members, including their guests, are expected to behave in a suitable manner at all times. Any behaviour or driving that is likely to bring the club into disrepute, or causes danger to another member or their guests, will result in the member and their guests being asked to leave the event with no recourse to a refund from the club.
Any members or guests who bring along children are reminded that this is a motor sport event and therefore has the dangers associated with any motor sport. All children attending this event must be under constant adult supervision.
This is an alcohol free event! No alcohol is allowed on the site – this includes for guests and non-participants of the events. Any participants suspected of being under the influence of alcohol or drugs will be refused access to the track with no recourse to a refund from the club.
There will be a 20mph speed limit imposed whilst driving around the site. There is to be no racing, doughnuts, wheel spins, skidding or any other unacceptable driving whilst on the site, with the exception of participating in the drag race event itself.
You are not allowed to bring or use any cooking equipment (BBQs, gas stoves etc) as Santa Pod prohibits this. Santa Pod will be either opening their café or a food van for hot food and drinks. You may bring along cold food or soft drinks as long as you collect together your rubbish and take it home with you.
The club has already paid Santa Pod the full amount to secure the booking; therefore we will start collecting the money from people wishing to participate straight away. Spectators can pay in advanced but they are also allowed to pay at the gate.
No refunds will be given if you fail to attend the event, or if you are refused access to the track for any reason.
Althought the club has secured cancellation insurance for this event, there are many terms and conditions for the policy that could mean we get no pay out even if the event is cancelled. Therefore you should assume that if this event is cancelled, and the club is unable to receive a full refund from Santa Pod or the insurers, YOU WILL LOSE YOUR MONEY!
By agreeing to these terms and conditions you further indemnify the organisers from and against all legal liability in respect of any costs, claims, damages, demands, penalties, actions, proceedings, suits, losses or expenses in respect of or arising out of the injury to or the death of any person, or damage to any property arising from your participation in the activity.
I'll be bringing my cameras :idea: ,
Nice one Rob, good to see the North West can be relied upon to support the bigger club events. Shame that Matt has let us down ;) (sorry mate that was a little below the belt)
Rob - is Anna coming or do you have a spare seat :innocent:
Mike
Anna might be coming down she'd not made her mind up :tongue:
Too much info Rob!!!
LOL :D
:( Have a good time down there Lads and Lasses ..wish i could come down ............ I Cant get out of work :complain:
Cheers
Ian
Shame that matey would have like to see yours run! May be next time :)
3000 :party: :friday:
I though it was the rules? 5th paragraph down?
I asked this question in the chit chat thread :
okay, got some more answers
1) crash helmets - they are still being relaxed about this. If you are running 120mph terminals then expect to be asked to use a helmet. Below that and you 'should' be okay unless you are snaking up the track like a loony. So crash hats are optional for most BPU people.
2) camping - they are actively considering letting people camp over on Saturday night. HOWEVER, the gates will be locked at 6pm and you wont be able to get out. THey will confirm if its possible shortly.
3) we will be looking to start the drag runs for 9.30am, gates will open at 8.30am
4) the whole pit area track side is available for us to use as we see fit. We may keep a small area set aside for 'gorgeous cars' and for one of the traders and their winebego. The rest of it we will allow free reign for supra parking.
5) apparently when the RWYB days are on the whole 'fire up lane' contains about 150 cars, so we should fill that lane up to about half way, which means a seriously quick turnaround for competitors. Sort of like it was when RWYB first started.
any other questions?
JB
3000 :party: :friday:
I asked this question in the chit chat thread :
Ah not read that thread TBH but was just going off what a mate of my said about pod and the rules in the thread but if that is the case then may be not bother :) But looking at monkeymark thread most of the singles terminals are over 120 :blink: so i think i'll keep mine on :) Was going to say i have a couple of helmets if anyone wants to borrow one :)
Ah not read that thread TBH but was just going off what a mate of my said about pod and the rules in the thread but if that is the case then may be not bother :) But looking at monkeymark thread most of the singles terminals are over 120 :blink: so i think i'll keep mine on :) Was going to say i have a couple of helmets if anyone wants to borrow one :)
I haven't got one Rob, so if your head is as big as mine I wouldn't mind borrowing a skid lid for the runs ;)
Mik
Mike have you seen that photo? :p
Have you guys decided if you are going down on friday night or meeting at Mascrat?
I haven't got one Rob, so if your head is as big as mine I wouldn't mind borrowing a skid lid for the runs ;)
Mik
Yeah no problems matey :) im sure it will fit tbh don't mind anyone borrowing either of them whilst there doing their runs :) I have a full suit and gloves set but i think ill leave them at home :) Always feel a bit of a tool whilst driving in it :) the best was a few years ago when i got pull in it on the way back from a track day the coppers faces was a picture :D
i'd read that bit about 120mph terminals being more likely to require a helmet, but was going to take it anyway
i've managed 116mph with mine BPU so i'm sure you'll have no probs hitting 120mph
Can anyone lend me a helmet????? I feel left out:(
i've got a spare but it ain't the fanciest, as in it's a tatty old one, but it'll do the job ;)
On a serious note however, whos taking me down?!?!?!?!?!
can you be at Mascrat? think my passenger seat is free, but none of that gay music you were playing at Mascrat, deal? bring a movie or something!
Mike have you seen that photo? :p
Have you guys decided if you are going down on friday night or meeting at Mascrat?
if i knew the car was safe on the fri night somewhere then i'd be happy to head down the night before, otherwise it looks like an early start
how about if we aimed to leave Mascrat by 7am? then, 140-160 all the way there means we could have breakfast at Pod before the racing starts ;)
can you be at Mascrat? think my passenger seat is free, but none of that gay music you were playing at Mascrat, deal? bring a movie or something!
if i knew the car was safe on the fri night somewhere then i'd be happy to head down the night before, otherwise it looks like an early start
how about if we aimed to leave Mascrat by 7am? then, 140-160 all the way there means we could have breakfast at Pod before the racing starts ;)
I'll leave a good 2 hours before that then and you boys can catch Grandpa up somewhere around th M6 toll. :senile:
Mike
!! Why bring me into this!!:innocent: :d
Anyway, what time we meeting Sat? :search:
Thanks wez, cheers fella!!
I'm kinda torn on this, because I'm hopeless at getting up early, but don't want to have to plant it on the way down, it's gonna be heavy enough on fuel as it is.
We'll want to get to the Pod reasonably early otherwise we'll miss out on a number of runs, or might even have to wait until pod staff have finished their lunch before we can register.
According to the RAC route planner it'll take about 2 hours 40 from Mascrat, so I'd suggest leaving as close to 7:00 as possible. What does everyone think?
Mike
Hmm, thats 10 when we get there? Im gonna have to think on this
one? Thats back of the que? 1-2 hour waiting? lunch before we run? I may leave / set off around 5.30-6,00 from home, get there around 9-9,30.
can you be at Mascrat? think my passenger seat is free, but none of that gay music you were playing at Mascrat, deal? bring a movie or something!
Yeah can make it Mascrat. Lol, o.k deal! so you want a gay movie instead?!?! :D
DEEP THROAT was mentioned Matt,:innocent: :D :D
Take a drink fella, you might need one:innocent: :rlol: :rlol:
Hmm, thats 10 when we get there? Im gonna have to think on this
one? Thats back of the que? 1-2 hour waiting? lunch before we run? I may leave / set off around 5.30-6,00 from home, get there around 9-9,30.
I'd like to get there for about the same time, but working backwards that's a real early start. It has been known for me to see the wrong side of 6:00am but it is rare ;)
I'm happy to set off that early if everyone else is up for it. I know Peter is signed up for the Toddington convoy so will likely be making his own way down unless we all want to aim for that too. It just makes it a very long day :zzz:
Mike
Peters meeting them at 7-7.30?? WOW, that is an early start?
I,d prefer to go early. JUST GO TO BED EARLIER FRIDAY NIGHT!!
Im up for what ever you guys decide, are you thinking leaving mascrat at 7 is too late? is 6:30 more realistic? how far from mascrat is everyone?
how about if we aimed to leave Mascrat by 7am? then, 140-160 all the way there means we could have breakfast at Pod before the racing starts ;)
Wez dont forget you have some N/A boys with you, youll be at 160 before the N/A has wound the elastic bands up! Also as Matt proved supras dont like 160!:blink: sorry matt ill wait for the :slapped:
I am now going to this event. I think you guys are missing out on wanting to leave on Saturday morning. We normally go on the Friday night at about 6.30 to 7 pm. We stay over about 11 miles from Santa Pod. The road is quite, we have a meal at this American road side restaurant and drive around milton Keyens which on a Friday is packed with petrol heads. The travel lodge in Milton Keyens has a car park across the road that normally attracts hundreds of cars. You get up Saturday relaxed, and go for breakfist maybe a little detour for coffee at Turbo-Fit and then Santa Pod. It makes the weekend a nice experience rather than the race down on the morning and the race back after. I would definitly recommend the 1st option
I am now going to this event. I think you guys are missing out on wanting to leave on Saturday morning. We normally go on the Friday night at about 6.30 to 7 pm. We stay over about 11 miles from Santa Pod. The road is quite, we have a meal at this American road side restaurant and drive around milton Keyens which on a Friday is packed with petrol heads. The travel lodge in Milton Keyens has a car park across the road that normally attracts hundreds of cars. You get up Saturday relaxed, and go for breakfist maybe a little detour for coffee at Turbo-Fit and then Santa Pod. It makes the weekend a nice experience rather than the race down on the morning and the race back after. I would definitly recommend the 1st option
sounds good to me! altough im doing whatever Wez is doing! lol :D
I am now going to this event. I think you guys are missing out on wanting to leave on Saturday morning. We normally go on the Friday night at about 6.30 to 7 pm. We stay over about 11 miles from Santa Pod. The road is quite, we have a meal at this American road side restaurant and drive around milton Keyens which on a Friday is packed with petrol heads. The travel lodge in Milton Keyens has a car park across the road that normally attracts hundreds of cars. You get up Saturday relaxed, and go for breakfist maybe a little detour for coffee at Turbo-Fit and then Santa Pod. It makes the weekend a nice experience rather than the race down on the morning and the race back after. I would definitly recommend the 1st option
this sounds like a really good idea - i'm going to look into going down the night before to avoid the RIDICULOUSLY early start!!
Leon, is it the Old Stratford Travelodge you're referring to?
can anyone be a backup to give Matt a lift if necessary? i don't fancy spending the night with him as well!
if i do end up going down Sat morning, i ain't fussed about the Toddington convoy, rather just get straight there & set off later!
sounds good to me! altough im doing whatever Wez is doing! lol :D
lol, you are definitely buying dinner at least before we spend the night together :eyebrows:
can anyone be a backup to give Matt a lift if necessary? i don't fancy spending the night with him as well!
well cheers a lot mate! :(
garetheves
18-04-07, 14:17
lol, you are definitely buying dinner at least before we spend the night together :eyebrows:
All i can say wes is sleep facing him. I wouldnt trust him lying behind me at all.
lol, you are definitely buying dinner at least before we spend the night together :eyebrows:
Anything for you wezy poos :innocent:
All i can say wes is sleep facing him. I wouldnt trust him lying behind me at all.
Thats o.k i prefer head!
!!!!!! Giving !!!!!!:rlol: :rlol: :rlol:
this sounds like a really good idea - i'm going to look into going down the night before to avoid the RIDICULOUSLY early start!!
Leon, is it the Old Stratford Travelodge you're referring to?
can anyone be a backup to give Matt a lift if necessary? i don't fancy spending the night with him as well!
if i do end up going down Sat morning, i ain't fussed about the Toddington convoy, rather just get straight there & set off later!
There is a few but I will come back to you with the name of the 2 we normally use.
I'm up for travelling down on the Friday if the car park is secure.
Otherwise stupid o'clock on the Saturday it is.
Mike
I'm up for travelling down on the Friday if the car park is secure.
Otherwise stupid o'clock on the Saturday it is.
Mike
Yeah im up for either as well :) Mike is the misses coming? Anna still can't make up her mind :rolleyes:
Yeah im up for either as well :) Mike is the misses coming? Anna still can't make up her mind :rolleyes:
Last time I asked her yes ;)
Mike
Last time I asked her yes ;)
Mike
After how many seconds was that then :p :D
lol, you are definitely buying dinner at least before we spend the night together :eyebrows:
:eek:
this place is only about 4 miles away and currently shows as having 4 rooms available @ £50 per room (double bed & sofa bed in each) - i'll give them a call in the morning & enquire about the parking & report back
this place is only about 4 miles away and currently shows as having 4 rooms available @ £50 per room (double bed & sofa bed in each) - i'll give them a call in the morning & enquire about the parking & report back
Nice one Wez ;)
can you text me mate, I don't get online whilst at work nowadays :(
Mike
Wez. I might be interested in one of these. I see it sleeps 3 if needed? Can you text me in morning when you have called them, thanks.. Oh, by the way, i have sorted my helmet out already, thanks for the offer, cheers buddy.. MOBILE 07850-995045.
Hey Wez if you want to give me a PM as well just thinking dont want to be on my own on Saturday travelling down :)
I can't come down on the Friday so, will be going down early on the Saturday.
I cant do the friday either so Ill be getting up at stupid AM too.
garetheves
19-04-07, 10:07
If i come then it will be early sat morning as well for me.
The travellodge with the American Diner is in Wellingboruogh Rushden and the one in Milton Keyens is Milton Keynes Central. Let us know what you decide. I am leaving Friday morning at 5.30am to get some final tweaking done by Turbo-fit and spend the day there.
What's the best route ?
I have never driven from the North down to POD before.
M6
Toll
M6
M1 -> J15
A45 -> Wellingborough
A509
Back roads to POD
Thats the way I was going to go. Think its sign posted from the M1 J15, what time are you planning on setting off?
Seeing as though it's such a special event i think i'll join everyone and keep up the NW spirit! :D I'll be spectating though as my new clutch only went in last weekend and i don't fancy trashing my car right before the dragonball! :) Think i'll probably be joining the saturday morning gang.. Anyone fancy meeting me at Sandbach services? (inbetween J17 & J16).. It's pointless me driving all the way to mascrat only to come back again.. :)
I think it's going to take ~3hrs to get there if we factor in picking people up along the way, a toilet stop at Norton Canes services on the Toll while travelling at a good pace.
How many runners will be travelling down on the Saturday ?
Sign-on is from 9-9.30 and the first runners on the strip at 9.30.
Where do people normally meet in the Northwest ? The Shell Services at Haydock Island (M6 J23) http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=77480
AA Autoroute says ~2hrs 40mins form the Shell station to POD
I was aiming to get their ~9.30 for sign-on so, that would mean leaving Haydock Island at 6.30am so, we could meet up at the Shell station for around 06:15 ???
Thoughts ?
(apart from fook me that's early)
:rolleyes:
As people will be joining the M6 at different places would it not be better to meet at a services a bit closer to the M6 Toll, somewhere like stafford or something like that?
I'm happy to meet anywhere :)
I guess for the more Northern folks we could meet at Haydock Island M6 J23 and then swing into Stafford South services along the way :)
sounds good, What sort of times?
I suppose it depends if people that are running are traveling down with us?
I'm a runner ;)
Again going of the AA autoroute, I'll leave Haydock park at 06:30 and arrive at Stafford services by 07:20 and we could leave Stafford at 07:30 which, keeps us on plan for arriving at POD for 09:30.
What do you think ?
that sounds good, as long as I dont have to leave home before 6 then its fine with me, so Stafford services meet at 7:20 to leave at 7:30
I'll go for that... Stafford services at 7.20 sounds do-able to me :)
Are the people coming from Mascrat able to meet at Stafford services at that time?...
Are the people coming from Mascrat able to meet at Stafford services at that time?...
Well, so far there is only me coming from Mascrat :)
But, I thought I'd post up the times to see who is interested.
Shall we start a list, because this is getting confusing :confused:
How about;
NW Trip to Supra Pod
People meeting at Mascrat Manor on Saturday morning;
1. Sharpie
2.
3.
People joining the convoy at Stafford Services;
1. Dr Doom
2.
3.
People going down on Friday Night and staying over;
1. leonv
2.
3.
Copy and paste away guys :) ;)
great idea
NW Trip to Supra Pod
People meeting at Mascrat Manor on Saturday morning;
1. Sharpie
2.
3.
People joining the convoy at Stafford Services;
1. Dr Doom
2. Mrmward
3.
People going down on Friday Night and staying over;
1. leonv
2.
3.
NW Trip to Supra Pod
People meeting at 06:15 Mascrat Manor on Saturday morning leaving at 06:30;
1. Sharpie
2.
3.
People joining the convoy at 07:20 Stafford Services leaving at 07:30;
1. Dr Doom
2. Mrmward
3.
People going down on Friday Night and staying over;
1. leonv
2.
3.
NW Trip to Supra Pod
People meeting at 06:15 Mascrat Manor on Saturday morning leaving at 06:30;
1. Sharpie
2.
3.
People joining the convoy at 07:20 Stafford Services leaving at 07:30;
1. Dr Doom
2. Mrmward
3.
People going down on Friday Night and staying over;
1. leonv
2.
3.
Lazy people not competing leaving Preston at 07:30;
1. Animal
2.
3.
garetheves
19-04-07, 13:09
NW Trip to Supra Pod
People meeting at 06:15 Mascrat Manor on Saturday morning leaving at 06:30;
1. Sharpie
2. Garetheves (If i end up going which isnt 100% certain yet)
3.
People joining the convoy at 07:20 Stafford Services leaving at 07:30;
1. Dr Doom
2. Mrmward
3.
People going down on Friday Night and staying over;
1. leonv
2.
3.
Lazy people not competing leaving Preston at 07:30;
1. Animal
2.
3.
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Just seeing what possibilities we have with meeting up with the Midlands convoy on the M1 J19.
Not sure if they will be up for it, OR if you guy's are but, thought I'd ask the question anyway since, there could only be 10mins in it :)
http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?p=1371410
so long as we are not pushing the pace too much! One long line of Supras is like a car thief with a big arrow above them to the police.
secure parking is not available at any of the travelodges near to Santa Pod
Wellingborough Rushden is the closest and is still £50 per room
i think i'd rather head down the night before but prob won't set off till about 7ish & arrive say 10-10.30pm?
i'm going to PM Matt to confirm plans now & put us down for the night before :)
NW Trip to Supra Pod
People meeting at 06:15 Mascrat Manor on Saturday morning leaving at 06:30;
1. Sharpie
2. Garetheves (If i end up going which isnt 100% certain yet)
3.
People joining the convoy at 07:20 Stafford Services leaving at 07:30;
1. Dr Doom
2. Mrmward
3.
People going down on Friday Night and staying over;
1. leonv
2. Wes & Matt
3.
Lazy people not competing leaving Preston at 07:30;
1. Animal
2.
3.
secure parking is not available at any of the travelodges near to Santa Pod
Wellingborough Rushden is the closest and is still £50 per room
i think i'd rather head down the night before but prob won't set off till about 7ish & arrive say 10-10.30pm?
i'm going to PM Matt to confirm plans now & put us down for the night before :)
NW Trip to Supra Pod
People meeting at 06:15 Mascrat Manor on Saturday morning leaving at 06:30;
1. Sharpie
2. Garetheves (If i end up going which isnt 100% certain yet)
3.
People joining the convoy at 07:20 Stafford Services leaving at 07:30;
1. Dr Doom
2. Mrmward
3.
People going down on Friday Night and staying over;
1. leonv
2. Wes & Matt
3.
Lazy people not competing leaving Preston at 07:30;
1. Animal
2.
3.
ace sounds good mate!
hotel is here https://www.travelodge.co.uk/find_a_hotel/hotel.php?hotel_id=190
i'll book ours this afternoon or tonight, as soon as i get chance
What's the best route ?
I have never driven from the North down to POD before.
M6
Toll
M6
M1 -> J15
A45 -> Wellingborough
A509
Back roads to POD
Forget the TOLL at that time in the Morning Birmingham will be free running and there isnt much difference in the milage IMO
PSSSSSSSSSSSSSSTTTTTTTTT :d :d :d
I Might be coming now !! Watch this space ;)
Cheers
Ian
PSSSSSSSSSSSSSSTTTTTTTTT :d :d :d
I Might be coming now !! Watch this space ;)
Quick someone put him off!! :D
But the Toll is Soooooo smooth :D
for the £4 id rather not take the risk. but thats just me.
Plus the M6 gets so boring, nice to have a break in the middle thats got no trafiic on it
Quick someone put him off!! :D
:tongue: Right im defo coming now !!!! :p
It was just an Idea guys about the TOLL road (had my planning head on at work you see LOL)
Cheers
Ian
nice one Ian, would not be the same without you, you running?
iandagnall
19-04-07, 16:58
is it ok if i meet up at stafford services
ime comeing from stockport
ian
Should,nt be a problem!!. Someone give him a mobile number and time of passing?
is it ok if i meet up at stafford services
ime comeing from stockport
ian
details are on one of the earlier posts matey, just add your name to the lists :)
Matt, i've booked our room too ;)
details are on one of the earlier posts matey, just add your name to the lists :)
Matt, i've booked our room too ;)
cool, i'll bring some ribbed! ;)
for the £4 id rather not take the risk. but thats just me.
Plus the M6 gets so boring, nice to have a break in the middle thats got no trafiic on it
And there is no drag racing from the pay station either ;)
OK Guys. 4 rooms booked and paid for at the travel lodge?
1. Pixelfil
2. Dodgy
3. Rob Wild
4. S. Dawson (brother)
Just bringing this upto date :
NW Trip to Supra Pod
People meeting at 06:15 Mascrat Manor on Saturday morning leaving at 06:30;
1. Sharpie
2. Garetheves (If i end up going which isnt 100% certain yet)
3.
People joining the convoy at 07:20 Stafford Services leaving at 07:30;
1. Dr Doom
2. Mrmward
3. Ian
People going down on Friday Night and staying over;
1. Pixelfil
2. Dodgy
3. Rob Wild
4. S. Dawson (brother)
5. leonv
6. wes & Matt
Lazy people not competing leaving Preston at 07:30;
1. Animal
2.
3.
For the Saturday morning convoy, are you happy to meet up with the Midlands convoy ?
Seems they are up for it :)
If I say to AshBhp ~8.15/20 at McDonald's
http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showpost.php?p=1371898&postcount=63
As they think it's faster going - M1 J19> A14> A509 or A6
Look forward to see you all.:)
Sharpie i'll Pm you my Number.
OK Guys. 4 rooms booked and paid for at the travel lodge?
1. Pixelfill
2. Dodgy
3. Rob Wild
4. S. Dawson (brother)
Nice one Derek, thanks buddy :)
Sorry to leave the rest of you on the Saturday run, I'll make sure I'll be at the Pod to greet you all :D
Mike
OK Guys. 4 rooms booked and paid for at the travel lodge?
1. Pixelfil
2. Dodgy
3. Rob Wild
4. S. Dawson (brother)
Cheers Buddy :) I give you a phone tommorow about were we are meeting up :)
Just bringing this upto date :
NW Trip to Supra Pod
People meeting at 06:15 Mascrat Manor on Saturday morning leaving at 06:30;
1. Sharpie
2. Garetheves (If i end up going which isnt 100% certain yet)
3. Shytot ( Ian )
People joining the convoy at 07:20 Stafford Services leaving at 07:30;
1. Dr Doom
2. Mrmward
3. Ian
People going down on Friday Night and staying over;
1. Pixelfil
2. Dodgy
3. Rob Wild
4. S. Dawson (brother)
5. leonv
6. wes & Matt
Lazy people not competing leaving Preston at 07:30;
1. Animal
2.
3.
Are we meeting at the Shell Station at Haydock OR Masgrat at 6:15 ?
Come on Animal get outta bed ya lazy bugger and join us LOL :p
Cheers
Ian
Oops - my bad - I did say the Shell Services at Haydock Island (M6 J23) but, somehow it got changed to Mascrat by mistake.
I'll update the post and PM Garetheves. Good catch Ian :thumbs:
Just bringing this upto date :
NW Trip to Supra Pod
People meeting at 06:15 Shell Services at Haydock Island (M6 J23) on Saturday morning leaving at 06:30;
1. Sharpie
2. Garetheves (If i end up going which isnt 100% certain yet)
3. Shytot ( Ian )
People joining the convoy at 07:20 Stafford Services leaving at 07:30;
1. Dr Doom
2. Mrmward
3. Ian
And all meeting the Midlands Convoy at McD's on the A14 (just off the M6 J19) http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showpost.php?p=1371898&postcount=63
***************************************
People going down on Friday Night and staying over;
1. Pixelfil
2. Dodgy
3. Rob Wild
4. S. Dawson (brother)
5. leonv
6. wes & Matt
Lazy people not competing leaving Preston at 07:30;
1. Animal
2.
3.
nice one Ian, would not be the same without you, you running?
Cheers Mike ....not made my mind up about running but probably not :innocent:
Cheers
Ian
OK Guys. 4 rooms booked and paid for at the travel lodge?
1. Pixelfil
2. Dodgy
3. Rob Wild
4. S. Dawson (brother)
Which travel lodge did you book into
Cheers Mike ....not made my mind up about running but probably not :innocent:
Cheers
Ian
Oww go on you know you want too :D Honestly you'll probably beat me anyway, i just can't seem to get the power down from low speeds at the mo and RLTC is crap/broken!
Which travel lodge did you book into
the Wellingborough Rushden one
Oww go on you know you want too :D Honestly you'll probably beat me anyway, i just can't seem to get the power down from low speeds at the mo and RLTC is crap/broken!
HEEHEE no no no your not tempting me Rob :tongue:
Cheers
Ian
You don't need RLTC for the POD :devil:
wish i was running, was so looking forward too, would of been nice to kick everyones arse, and show you what hybrids is all about! :(
wish i was running, was so looking forward too, would of been nice to kick everyones arse, and show you what hybrids is all about! :(
Out of interest Matt what fuel were you running at Mascrat ?
Mike
Out of interest Matt what fuel were you running at Mascrat ?
Mike
urmm, super unleaded, cant remember the brand tho, its wasnt a shell or any supermarket fuel, why do you ask mate?!!
urmm, super unleaded, cant remember the brand tho, its wasnt a shell or any supermarket fuel, why do you ask mate?!!
:bang:
Not using good fuel is a no no Matt?
Its like having a bentley and taking it too the tip with rubbish in it:blink: You just don,t do it!! Well, thats my opinion:p :d
What would you rather have, eg, a can of stella, or a can of kenyas finest:blink: i know what i,d want?
In other words Matt, use good fuel:innocent: :D
And there is no drag racing from the pay station either ;)
I thought that was what they were there for, what else do you pay your £4 for?
I thought that was what they were there for, what else do you pay your £4 for?
:innocent:
:yahoo:
Hopefully there will be no last minute changes to the plans tonight as I wont be able to log onto a computer before tomorrow morning. If there are please can someone give me a shout on 07766168241 and let me know.
Cheers
Hopefully there will be no last minute changes to the plans tonight as I wont be able to log onto a computer before tomorrow morning. If there are please can someone give me a shout on 07766168241 and let me know.
Cheers
No problem :)
Right then,
just about to set off so see you all tomorrow. Play Nice ;)
Rob,
Derek,
Wez,
Matt
See you at Mascrat about 7:00 et your skates on
Mike
:d Right im away to my pit in a minute see you at 6:15 Sharpie........... Gaz isnt going tomorrow his soops still at Hyper :(
See the rest of you either on the way ie Rob and Mike or there at the Pod :cool:
Cheers
Ian
Night night !
I'm off to bed soon.
Dodgy - http://www.blctechnology.com/wespage/pics/santapod210407/image002.jpg
Wez & Leon - http://www.blctechnology.com/wespage/pics/santapod210407/image006.jpg
http://www.blctechnology.com/wespage/pics/santapod210407/image009.jpg
http://www.blctechnology.com/wespage/pics/santapod210407/image010.jpg
http://www.blctechnology.com/wespage/pics/santapod210407/image019.jpg
Leon - http://www.blctechnology.com/wespage/pics/santapod210407/image022.jpg
http://www.bobbeh.co.uk/images/Supra_Pod_2007/target97.html
Rob Wild - http://www.blctechnology.com/wespage/pics/santapod210407/image050.jpg
http://www.bobbeh.co.uk/images/Supra_Pod_2007/target25.html
Mike - http://www.bobbeh.co.uk/images/Supra_Pod_2007/target49.html
Mike
Dodgy - http://www.blctechnology.com/wespage/pics/santapod210407/image002.jpg
Wez & Leon - http://www.blctechnology.com/wespage/pics/santapod210407/image006.jpg
http://www.blctechnology.com/wespage/pics/santapod210407/image009.jpg
http://www.blctechnology.com/wespage/pics/santapod210407/image010.jpg
http://www.blctechnology.com/wespage/pics/santapod210407/image019.jpg
Leon - http://www.blctechnology.com/wespage/pics/santapod210407/image022.jpg
http://www.bobbeh.co.uk/images/Supra_Pod_2007/target97.html
Rob Wild - http://www.blctechnology.com/wespage/pics/santapod210407/image050.jpg
http://www.bobbeh.co.uk/images/Supra_Pod_2007/target25.html
Mike - http://www.bobbeh.co.uk/images/Supra_Pod_2007/target49.html
Mike
Excellent pictures Mike your a dab hand with that camera :)
Cheers again guys for a top day well and night out! Really enjoyed it! What a buzz! Shame my times were cr@p but at least the car held together :) and i know now what to err modify :eyebrows: :D
garetheves
22-04-07, 10:41
Cant tell you how gutted i am i missed this especially with all the pictures and threads about how good it was :(
Cant tell you how gutted i am i missed this especially with all the pictures and threads about how good it was :(
Shame buddy was looking forward to seeing your car matey plus im sure you would have got a better time than me :) How is your car matey? Please say running?
good pics, great day out, shame you missed it Gaz, but i'm sure there'll be others
hopefully everyone got home safe & no car casualties :)
Derek, everything ok with yours?
:) Wicked day Guys n Gals and the weather was fantastic too !! my face looks like its had a week in the canarys !!
Looked like you guys was having grip problems off the line, but the "old seasoned pro" wez looked like he had it sussed LOL
What happend on "the convoy" home we all got split up early on :blink:
Cheers
Ian
Excellent pictures Mike your a dab hand with that camera :)
Cheers again guys for a top day well and night out! Really enjoyed it! What a buzz! Shame my times were cr@p but at least the car held together :) and i know now what to err modify :eyebrows: :D
Not my pictures I'm afraid - these are from another thread - pictures were taken by Wez or Bobbeh.
good pics, great day out, shame you missed it Gaz, but i'm sure there'll be others
hopefully everyone got home safe & no car casualties :)
Derek, everything ok with yours?
Not sure, but my brakes aren't 100%. making lovely noises... :eek:
Mike
garetheves
22-04-07, 17:17
Shame buddy was looking forward to seeing your car matey plus im sure you would have got a better time than me :) How is your car matey? Please say running?
Kind of. Chris brought it over on saturday to give it a good road test because the car didnt have the front bumper on so he hasnt had chance to really test it. Took it out and after 20 miles the same prob returned. In a way im kind of glad because at least now he has felt and seen the symptoms for himself rather than me telling him. Managed to drive it back to hyper and left it there. Hes getting back on with it first thing monday.
So yes its running which is something and ive had loads of little electrical faults sorted, which is cool, but its still not driveable really :(
Kind of. Chris brought it over on saturday to give it a good road test because the car didnt have the front bumper on so he hasnt had chance to really test it. Took it out and after 20 miles the same prob returned. In a way im kind of glad because at least now he has felt and seen the symptoms for himself rather than me telling him. Managed to drive it back to hyper and left it there. Hes getting back on with it first thing monday.
So yes its running which is something and ive had loads of little electrical faults sorted, which is cool, but its still not driveable really :(
Piggin eck Gaz gutted that its STILL not sorted :( :(
Cheers
Ian
good pics, great day out, shame you missed it Gaz, but i'm sure there'll be others
hopefully everyone got home safe & no car casualties :)
Derek, everything ok with yours?
Was a fantastic day. Cheers Wez, no probs, got home safley:d
I probably would have got home a little quicker if i,d have taken my SUB/ICE out & SPARE wheel :innocent: :innocent: :p Class!!
Can,t wait for ELVINGTON. I think i have the BUG!!!!!:blink: :D
Kind of. Chris brought it over on saturday to give it a good road test because the car didnt have the front bumper on so he hasnt had chance to really test it. Took it out and after 20 miles the same prob returned. In a way im kind of glad because at least now he has felt and seen the symptoms for himself rather than me telling him. Managed to drive it back to hyper and left it there. Hes getting back on with it first thing monday.
So yes its running which is something and ive had loads of little electrical faults sorted, which is cool, but its still not driveable really :(
Sorry about that matey :( i though they had finally sorted it :( do they know what it is? I mean tracked it down to a certain area?
I probably would have got home a little quicker if i,d have taken my SUB/ICE out & SPARE wheel :innocent: :innocent: :p Class!!
hehe, i had to do something since you're claiming you're still 'BPU' :innocent: plus i wasn't seeing over 1/1.1 bar on the boost guage
garetheves
23-04-07, 10:57
Sorry about that matey :( i though they had finally sorted it :( do they know what it is? I mean tracked it down to a certain area?
Hes fairly certain its something to do with the airflow, possibly a blown MAP sensor, a dodgy SAFC II. He did mention a few other things but i cant remember tbh. :(
Hi… Saturday was my first time at Santa Pod & I must say it was an awesome day! It was nice to meet new people & put forum names to faces. The convoy down of about 20 supras was an experience too! :) I hope everyone found there way back to the motorway ok with me leading the convoy! :D I did pull over a few times so I hope no one got lost… I can’t wait to go again, I’ve signed my name up for ‘Jap Show’ which is on Sunday 24th June, see this link;
http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=96269
Anyone else from the NW fancy going?.. We could have another convoy down. There are practice runs on the Saturday so maybe we could camp and make a weekend of it? :)
:) What happend on "the convoy" home we all got split up early on :blink:
Dr Doom has a lead right foot :D
I was doing ~80ish and he left me for dust!
I slowed down with Tony, Ian and Mike to ~60mph waiting for you to catch up but....you never showed Ian.
Mike and I stopped at Corley Services but, I guess you did not stop. I got home for ~8.30.
It was very nice to meet you chaps, thanks for the warm welcome to the NW club :thumbs: I hope work does not get in the way of the next Mascrat meet on the 14th May.
Hes fairly certain its something to do with the airflow, possibly a blown MAP sensor, a dodgy SAFC II. He did mention a few other things but i cant remember tbh. :(
speak to Dodgy if you end up needing a new SAFC mate
Dr Doom has a lead right foot :D
I was doing ~80ish and he left me for dust!
I slowed down with Tony, Ian and Mike to ~60mph waiting for you to catch up but....you never showed Ian.
Mike and I stopped at Corley Services but, I guess you did not stop. I got home for ~8.30.
It was very nice to meet you chaps, thanks for the warm welcome to the NW club :thumbs: I hope work does not get in the way of the next Mascrat meet on the 14th May.
Cheers Pete
I think we lost you lot well before the A6 we got caught with some lights or slow drivers in the way and lost contact ....never mind as long as everyone got home safe :)
Yeah would be good to see you at Masgrat on the 14th May
Cheers
Ian
hehe, i had to do something since you're claiming you're still 'BPU' :innocent: plus i wasn't seeing over 1/1.1 bar on the boost guage
:D :D Class time Wez. Make sure you get that up on the board
Monkeymarks doing:innocent: Just looked at the 60ft? thats some going. On one of my reaction times its .34000 fooking hell thats quick:D Im only ever that quick if i drop any money on the floor:innocent: :D
Congrats all on your times, well done. Altough i know one thing; next time i'll be kicking all your asses when i get in the 12's!!!
Cars goes in in 2 days guys, wish me luck :fingerscrossed: !!
p.s cheers for taking me down Wez :wink: the day was kind of bittersweet!
:D :D Class time Wez. Make sure you get that up on the board
Monkeymarks doing:innocent: Just looked at the 60ft? thats some going. On one of my reaction times its .34000 fooking hell thats quick:D Im only ever that quick if i drop any money on the floor:innocent: :D
:D that is a good reaction time
Congrats all on your times, well done. Altough i know one thing; next time i'll be kicking all your asses when i get in the 12's!!!
Cars goes in in 2 days guys, wish me luck :fingerscrossed: !!
p.s cheers for taking me down Wez :wink: the day was kind of bittersweet!
good luck with the car, how have you decided to get it down there? hope it isn't something serious. no probs on the lift :)
garetheves
24-04-07, 09:54
speak to Dodgy if you end up needing a new SAFC mate
Thats one possibility if its gone but tbh i may just take it as an opportunity to upgrade to an eManage anyway.
Thats one possibility if its gone but tbh i may just take it as an opportunity to upgrade to an eManage anyway.
I may have Emanage Ultimate for sale shortly :)
garetheves
24-04-07, 17:10
I may have Emanage Ultimate for sale shortly :)
Why what are you going for?? AEM??
Why what are you going for?? AEM??
Yup :D another 1000 pounds down the drain :Pling: :blink: :search:
Yup :D another 1000 pounds down the drain :Pling: :blink: :search:
back pocket money for you that isnt is rob?! :d
back pocket money for you that isnt is rob?! :d
LOL Yeah :D i think that's how i'll keep justifying it to myself :)
garetheves
24-04-07, 17:33
Well just had a phone call from Chris. He dropped an emanage in today and took it out, unmapped, for about 20 miles and it seemed to be ok. Hes off tomorrow but gonna get one of the lads to take it out again for 20-30 miles or so and if no further probs hes gonna get it on the dyno, map it properly and see what happens. Fingers, and everything else, crossed that there may be some good news after all.
Let me know how much you are looking for for the ultimate. Admittedly i was only going to go for a blue originally cos i dont think id use all the features on the ultimate, but as always, it depends on the price.
Cheers
Gaz
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