Andy Supra Posted July 21, 2006 Share Posted July 21, 2006 As I work next to the Showground for Barclays Stockbrokers and have already headed up there this morning at 4.30am to pick up a few client files and now i'm back home then going back shortly. Headed back at around 7am. On the A1 heading North from London, or North from where the A14 meets approx 5 miles from the turning off for the EOE Showground you'll take, there is a fly over for Yaxley and Norman Cross Roundabout, there is a speed trap there and a mobile camera on the flyover, however it's on the other side of the roundabout looking down so you won't see it till you pass under. Also as you join the A1 from the A14 on the left there is a ridge where police are also parked up, again you won't see till you pass. So summary. PLEASE DON'T SPEED IN THE 15 MILE RADIUS AROUND THE SHOWGROUND. *Also they like to use an Unmarked Silver Land Rover and a Green BMW M3* Would hate to see anyone lose there licenses, I got screwed the same way previously I'm not sure if it's because the shows on as they do this sort of thing once a month but they did this Tuesday already. Needless to say thought i'd warn anyway so if they've moved on or gone I apologise but was thinking of your licenses. I'm back off to P'boro in next hour but won't be able to get onto net access as going straight into meeting so won't be able to say whether there still there or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARTIN R Posted July 21, 2006 Share Posted July 21, 2006 Cheers for the heads up;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom S Posted July 21, 2006 Share Posted July 21, 2006 Cheers matey, thanks for the update. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisSZ Posted July 21, 2006 Share Posted July 21, 2006 Nice heads-up, cheers mate :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaz1 Posted July 21, 2006 Share Posted July 21, 2006 nice one mate;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pig Posted July 21, 2006 Share Posted July 21, 2006 Good lad, thanks a lot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaz1 Posted July 21, 2006 Share Posted July 21, 2006 Good lad, thanks a lot! what time you going up to jae matey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraStar 3000 Posted July 21, 2006 Share Posted July 21, 2006 thanks dude Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixelfill Posted July 21, 2006 Share Posted July 21, 2006 Thanks from me too Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobSheffield Posted July 21, 2006 Share Posted July 21, 2006 many thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mcgoo Posted July 21, 2006 Share Posted July 21, 2006 nice one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lui Posted July 21, 2006 Share Posted July 21, 2006 On a event as big as this & the A1 being to main route going up there there's bound to be plenty of police activity so let's all have a great CONVOY up there & a great time up there with no silly action & come back with the same license that we went up there with none of us have to prove a point as we all know that Supra's are best & not worth any of us getting points or getting BANNED your only regret it afterwards. All of us should have a great time & keeping within the speed limits cause POLICE activity is going to be VERY VERY heavy over the weekend ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesmark Posted July 21, 2006 Share Posted July 21, 2006 On a event as big as this & the A1 being to main route going up there there's bound to be plenty of police activity so let's all have a great CONVOY up there & a great time up there with no silly action & come back with the same license that we went up there with none of us have to prove a point as we all know that Supra's are best & not worth any of us getting points or getting BANNED your only regret it afterward all of us should have a great time keeping within the spped limits cause POLICE activity is going to be VERY VERY heavy over the weekend ;) Well said, but you have to get at least one know it all that thinks "it wont happen to me" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted July 21, 2006 Share Posted July 21, 2006 In general for anyone not familiar with it the A14 is a nightmare for speed cameras. There's one particular one right after a sweeping bend which is really bad as if you're doing some serious speed and try to brake, you'll really throw the car off balance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lui Posted July 21, 2006 Share Posted July 21, 2006 In general for anyone not familiar with it the A14 is a nightmare for speed cameras. There's one particular one right after a sweeping bend which is really bad as if you're doing some serious speed and try to brake, you'll really throw the car off balance. On the A14 there's also plenty of Truvelo's all over the place catching you headind towards the camera's so beware Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edd_t Posted July 21, 2006 Share Posted July 21, 2006 oh i hate the A14! lol i should think there will be quite a long que of traffic close to the show anyway wouldnt there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted July 21, 2006 Share Posted July 21, 2006 Cheers for the advice, dont forget about the speed cameras on the A1 after Biggleswade and through Beeston and Sandy. (for the South mims etc people coming from the south) They also put mobile vans down that stretch a lot too.. so be careful... but I'm sure like last year, we'll all be well behaved and just enjoy the convoy experience without resorting to speeding to have fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesmark Posted July 21, 2006 Share Posted July 21, 2006 Also a pointer, if you have a camera detector get it updated!!!!!! every little helps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underworld Posted July 21, 2006 Share Posted July 21, 2006 Top star cheers. I went up the a1 the other day in my gay rental car. Ill be more vigilant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dee_rz Posted July 21, 2006 Share Posted July 21, 2006 cheers for the heads up bud Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Branners Posted July 21, 2006 Share Posted July 21, 2006 one thing to remember is that I am the 'Single Turbo Dawdler', the convoy generally cruises along at 70mph or maybe up to 80mph. With that many cars behind me it could easily go seriously wrong so I behave when at the front of the convoy. JB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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