would a plastic sheet underneath catch firegarythefish wrote:There is a small Ford, that'll clean the underside
Saturday 21/06/2008 - Essex 'The Longest Day Run'
We'll be sure to get some pics of Trojan to prove its existance
Gazza
"Understeer is when you hit the wall with the front of the car, oversteer is when you hit the wall with the rear of the car. Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall and torque is how far you take the wall with you"
Z3 S54 M roadster , BMW Z1, BMW M3 CSL, Z4M Coupe
"Understeer is when you hit the wall with the front of the car, oversteer is when you hit the wall with the rear of the car. Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall and torque is how far you take the wall with you"
Z3 S54 M roadster , BMW Z1, BMW M3 CSL, Z4M Coupe
The first post has been updated with the Lunch Venue and Menu.
Those unconfimed at present and those thinking of joining us, would you please confirm by the 14th June.
Those unconfimed at present and those thinking of joining us, would you please confirm by the 14th June.
Gazza
"Understeer is when you hit the wall with the front of the car, oversteer is when you hit the wall with the rear of the car. Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall and torque is how far you take the wall with you"
Z3 S54 M roadster , BMW Z1, BMW M3 CSL, Z4M Coupe
"Understeer is when you hit the wall with the front of the car, oversteer is when you hit the wall with the rear of the car. Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall and torque is how far you take the wall with you"
Z3 S54 M roadster , BMW Z1, BMW M3 CSL, Z4M Coupe
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Pics of both ??Andrew330Ci wrote: Decision time do i have the black or the silver wheels for the run?
lol
Gazza
"Understeer is when you hit the wall with the front of the car, oversteer is when you hit the wall with the rear of the car. Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall and torque is how far you take the wall with you"
Z3 S54 M roadster , BMW Z1, BMW M3 CSL, Z4M Coupe
"Understeer is when you hit the wall with the front of the car, oversteer is when you hit the wall with the rear of the car. Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall and torque is how far you take the wall with you"
Z3 S54 M roadster , BMW Z1, BMW M3 CSL, Z4M Coupe
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Prefer Silver but would prefer to see the Black on the day
Gazza
"Understeer is when you hit the wall with the front of the car, oversteer is when you hit the wall with the rear of the car. Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall and torque is how far you take the wall with you"
Z3 S54 M roadster , BMW Z1, BMW M3 CSL, Z4M Coupe
"Understeer is when you hit the wall with the front of the car, oversteer is when you hit the wall with the rear of the car. Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall and torque is how far you take the wall with you"
Z3 S54 M roadster , BMW Z1, BMW M3 CSL, Z4M Coupe
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Too late! Gazza's already jinxed the weather with this:Andrew330Ci wrote: It better not r*** next week (Didnt want to curse it so left blank)
Cheers gaz, thanks a bunch mate!garythefish wrote:
If the weather on the day is anything like todays then bring plenty of Suncream.....ouch ouch ouch
Maybe if we all post recommendations to give soft tops extra rain proofing we can introduce some positive karma...
Lunch pm'd also
Even worse, I'm relying on a fine day on Thursday or Friday to clean her (cringe!!!).
My main concern is that they have some petrol at those Shell services (& my local ones, of course). Sainsburys petrol station at Biggleswade has had queues right out to the roundabout this week, but when I've filled up at Shell, it's been as normal. That was before the strike started, of course .
So when I mentioned the cruise at my daughter's yesterday (are you going on a boat?), all I got was - well, that's not very green, is it? Think of all that petrol you're using. Etc,etc etc......Just as a change from 'why do you need such a small laptop?' and some other thing I can't remember offhand.
burmagirl
My main concern is that they have some petrol at those Shell services (& my local ones, of course). Sainsburys petrol station at Biggleswade has had queues right out to the roundabout this week, but when I've filled up at Shell, it's been as normal. That was before the strike started, of course .
So when I mentioned the cruise at my daughter's yesterday (are you going on a boat?), all I got was - well, that's not very green, is it? Think of all that petrol you're using. Etc,etc etc......Just as a change from 'why do you need such a small laptop?' and some other thing I can't remember offhand.
burmagirl
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It could be a good idea to fill up before arriving at the Services as a precaution
Gazza
"Understeer is when you hit the wall with the front of the car, oversteer is when you hit the wall with the rear of the car. Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall and torque is how far you take the wall with you"
Z3 S54 M roadster , BMW Z1, BMW M3 CSL, Z4M Coupe
"Understeer is when you hit the wall with the front of the car, oversteer is when you hit the wall with the rear of the car. Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall and torque is how far you take the wall with you"
Z3 S54 M roadster , BMW Z1, BMW M3 CSL, Z4M Coupe
I doubt it will be an issue next weekend, the strike is over for the moment.garythefish wrote:It could be a good idea to fill up before arriving at the Services as a precaution
Ciao,
Spokey
Spokey
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do you actually like driving at all or are cars to you just a manifestation of some sort of pathological mother complex ?
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Darn , just after I have had mine converted to run off festering horse pooGreen Genie wrote:O'h good can i stop saving chip fat oil now!
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big cheesy wrote:'I nearly cacked my trolleys till I quickly tuned in'. Yorkshire Cruise 2008.
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I managed to fill up fine at the Shell station near me on Saturday...they only had V-Power and the tightwads in my part of the world just wont go there; instead queuing up for half-an-hour or more at the next door Esso/Tesco station.
I guess the irony of sitting there engine running and time wasted against the extra cost of the V-Power went right by them.
So, me and the missus will be joining you all on Saturday...better get my bucket and sponge out.
Marc
I guess the irony of sitting there engine running and time wasted against the extra cost of the V-Power went right by them.
So, me and the missus will be joining you all on Saturday...better get my bucket and sponge out.
Marc
Dont forget to wash the car aswell as the missusThe Colonel wrote:
So, me and the missus will be joining you all on Saturday...better get my bucket and sponge out.
Marc
Gazza
"Understeer is when you hit the wall with the front of the car, oversteer is when you hit the wall with the rear of the car. Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall and torque is how far you take the wall with you"
Z3 S54 M roadster , BMW Z1, BMW M3 CSL, Z4M Coupe
"Understeer is when you hit the wall with the front of the car, oversteer is when you hit the wall with the rear of the car. Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall and torque is how far you take the wall with you"
Z3 S54 M roadster , BMW Z1, BMW M3 CSL, Z4M Coupe
Anyone know the contact details for Grazzzz ?
I've sent a text,PM and emailed the contacts on his profile with no joy.
I need to get a Lunch order from him.
Hopefully if he shows on the day the restaurant may be able to squeeze him in.
I've sent a text,PM and emailed the contacts on his profile with no joy.
I need to get a Lunch order from him.
Hopefully if he shows on the day the restaurant may be able to squeeze him in.
Gazza
"Understeer is when you hit the wall with the front of the car, oversteer is when you hit the wall with the rear of the car. Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall and torque is how far you take the wall with you"
Z3 S54 M roadster , BMW Z1, BMW M3 CSL, Z4M Coupe
"Understeer is when you hit the wall with the front of the car, oversteer is when you hit the wall with the rear of the car. Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall and torque is how far you take the wall with you"
Z3 S54 M roadster , BMW Z1, BMW M3 CSL, Z4M Coupe
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I can see you will fit in with this crowd
Gazza
"Understeer is when you hit the wall with the front of the car, oversteer is when you hit the wall with the rear of the car. Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall and torque is how far you take the wall with you"
Z3 S54 M roadster , BMW Z1, BMW M3 CSL, Z4M Coupe
"Understeer is when you hit the wall with the front of the car, oversteer is when you hit the wall with the rear of the car. Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall and torque is how far you take the wall with you"
Z3 S54 M roadster , BMW Z1, BMW M3 CSL, Z4M Coupe
I'm distraught! The Z1 needs new rear tyres, and I can't get any till next week.
Looks like I might be there in the 116i.
Looks like I might be there in the 116i.
Ciao,
Spokey
Spokey
jackal on PH wrote:i love your profile... an endless pornographic paroxysm of the letters BMW
do you actually like driving at all or are cars to you just a manifestation of some sort of pathological mother complex ?
NOOOOOO !!!!spokey wrote:I'm distraught! The Z1 needs new rear tyres, and I can't get any till next week.
Looks like I might be there in the 116i.
2 Z1'S on the same meet, just take it a bit easy
Gazza
"Understeer is when you hit the wall with the front of the car, oversteer is when you hit the wall with the rear of the car. Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall and torque is how far you take the wall with you"
Z3 S54 M roadster , BMW Z1, BMW M3 CSL, Z4M Coupe
"Understeer is when you hit the wall with the front of the car, oversteer is when you hit the wall with the rear of the car. Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall and torque is how far you take the wall with you"
Z3 S54 M roadster , BMW Z1, BMW M3 CSL, Z4M Coupe
I'm afraid we've gone past the "take it easy" stage. The next time the Z1 comes out of the garage will be solely to get it to a tyre shop.garythefish wrote:NOOOOOO !!!!spokey wrote:I'm distraught! The Z1 needs new rear tyres, and I can't get any till next week.
Looks like I might be there in the 116i.
2 Z1'S on the same meet, just take it a bit easy
Ciao,
Spokey
Spokey
jackal on PH wrote:i love your profile... an endless pornographic paroxysm of the letters BMW
do you actually like driving at all or are cars to you just a manifestation of some sort of pathological mother complex ?
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The weather forecast is fine, can't you think of them as racing slicks? The 116 wheels don't fit?spokey wrote:I'm afraid we've gone past the "take it easy" stage. The next time the Z1 comes out of the garage will be solely to get it to a tyre shop.
Well, Green Genie needs to wheel up. My missus has never seen a Z1 before (well, she probably has, but girls, you know!) and I have promised her magical doors.
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Get a couple of remoulds to hold you over
Gazza
"Understeer is when you hit the wall with the front of the car, oversteer is when you hit the wall with the rear of the car. Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall and torque is how far you take the wall with you"
Z3 S54 M roadster , BMW Z1, BMW M3 CSL, Z4M Coupe
"Understeer is when you hit the wall with the front of the car, oversteer is when you hit the wall with the rear of the car. Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall and torque is how far you take the wall with you"
Z3 S54 M roadster , BMW Z1, BMW M3 CSL, Z4M Coupe
Yeah, right, I'm definitely going to entrust myself to cheap tyres on a cruise.garythefish wrote:Get a couple of remoulds to hold you over
Ciao,
Spokey
Spokey
jackal on PH wrote:i love your profile... an endless pornographic paroxysm of the letters BMW
do you actually like driving at all or are cars to you just a manifestation of some sort of pathological mother complex ?
116i it is then
Would the wheels from the 1er fit? just out of interest you understand
Would the wheels from the 1er fit? just out of interest you understand
Gazza
"Understeer is when you hit the wall with the front of the car, oversteer is when you hit the wall with the rear of the car. Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall and torque is how far you take the wall with you"
Z3 S54 M roadster , BMW Z1, BMW M3 CSL, Z4M Coupe
"Understeer is when you hit the wall with the front of the car, oversteer is when you hit the wall with the rear of the car. Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall and torque is how far you take the wall with you"
Z3 S54 M roadster , BMW Z1, BMW M3 CSL, Z4M Coupe
Sadly, not at all.garythefish wrote:116i it is then
Would the wheels from the 1er fit? just out of interest you understand
Ciao,
Spokey
Spokey
jackal on PH wrote:i love your profile... an endless pornographic paroxysm of the letters BMW
do you actually like driving at all or are cars to you just a manifestation of some sort of pathological mother complex ?
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Spokey this is sad news.
My rear tyres are also close to their end would be interested to know
costs for yours when we meet.
If there is any way you can bring the zed it would be great.
otherwise I'm coming in a Smart car
P.s what's a Z116i......
Look forward to meeting you and the rest of the gang.
GG
My rear tyres are also close to their end would be interested to know
costs for yours when we meet.
If there is any way you can bring the zed it would be great.
otherwise I'm coming in a Smart car
P.s what's a Z116i......
Look forward to meeting you and the rest of the gang.
GG
I was quoted £88 each for Toyo Proxes T1-R.Green Genie wrote:Spokey this is sad news.
My rear tyres are also close to their end would be interested to know
costs for yours when we meet.
Ciao,
Spokey
Spokey
jackal on PH wrote:i love your profile... an endless pornographic paroxysm of the letters BMW
do you actually like driving at all or are cars to you just a manifestation of some sort of pathological mother complex ?
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Sadly, I'm not near Romford and there seems to be a shortage of Toyos in the size for the Z1 at the moment.Andrew330Ci wrote:Why cant they get hold of tyres? Are they really weird sizes, i could get them over night for you if need be? You near the Romford area?
I'm sure the Green Genie will be there.
Ciao,
Spokey
Spokey
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do you actually like driving at all or are cars to you just a manifestation of some sort of pathological mother complex ?
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Lunch has now been ordered so I guess that brings entries to a close, unless you want to join us and bring a packed lunch
The fuel strike is over so fuel should be available at the Services.
To Recap....
Arrive 9.30am ish J8/M11 Bishops Stortford Services
There will be 2 groups
Depart 10.00 sharp
Lunch is booked for 12.45pm
Cant wait to meet again with some of the 'Oldies' and looking forward to meeting the 'Newbies.
If you would like the TomTom Itinery then send me a PM with you email address and I will email it to you on Friday.
The fuel strike is over so fuel should be available at the Services.
To Recap....
Arrive 9.30am ish J8/M11 Bishops Stortford Services
There will be 2 groups
Depart 10.00 sharp
Lunch is booked for 12.45pm
Cant wait to meet again with some of the 'Oldies' and looking forward to meeting the 'Newbies.
If you would like the TomTom Itinery then send me a PM with you email address and I will email it to you on Friday.
Gazza
"Understeer is when you hit the wall with the front of the car, oversteer is when you hit the wall with the rear of the car. Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall and torque is how far you take the wall with you"
Z3 S54 M roadster , BMW Z1, BMW M3 CSL, Z4M Coupe
"Understeer is when you hit the wall with the front of the car, oversteer is when you hit the wall with the rear of the car. Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall and torque is how far you take the wall with you"
Z3 S54 M roadster , BMW Z1, BMW M3 CSL, Z4M Coupe
TomTom Itinery files have been emailed to the following, if you haven't received them please let me know
AlexL
Alfie
Burmagirl
Mr & Mrs Murf
PaulW
PeteM
Spokey
AlexL
Alfie
Burmagirl
Mr & Mrs Murf
PaulW
PeteM
Spokey
Gazza
"Understeer is when you hit the wall with the front of the car, oversteer is when you hit the wall with the rear of the car. Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall and torque is how far you take the wall with you"
Z3 S54 M roadster , BMW Z1, BMW M3 CSL, Z4M Coupe
"Understeer is when you hit the wall with the front of the car, oversteer is when you hit the wall with the rear of the car. Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall and torque is how far you take the wall with you"
Z3 S54 M roadster , BMW Z1, BMW M3 CSL, Z4M Coupe
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Dont mention the weather You'll jinx itGreen Genie wrote:Can you email me the files too - better make sure I know where I am going! Looks like the weather may be cr@p lets hope they are wrong!!
GG
Files sent
Gazza
"Understeer is when you hit the wall with the front of the car, oversteer is when you hit the wall with the rear of the car. Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall and torque is how far you take the wall with you"
Z3 S54 M roadster , BMW Z1, BMW M3 CSL, Z4M Coupe
"Understeer is when you hit the wall with the front of the car, oversteer is when you hit the wall with the rear of the car. Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall and torque is how far you take the wall with you"
Z3 S54 M roadster , BMW Z1, BMW M3 CSL, Z4M Coupe
Hi Gazza... sorry for the late notice but I'm gonna have to scratch from this run... Catastrophic water pump failure stranding me on the A10, only just been recovered to home.
I've been looking forward to this run, so I'm absolutely gutted. Still, I've got your itinerary file so maybe I'll go on a solo cruise when I've fixed the pump...
Once again, sorry for the late notice... hope it won't cause problems with the restaurant booking.
Pete
I've been looking forward to this run, so I'm absolutely gutted. Still, I've got your itinerary file so maybe I'll go on a solo cruise when I've fixed the pump...
Once again, sorry for the late notice... hope it won't cause problems with the restaurant booking.
Pete
Poop.Pete_M wrote:Hi Gazza... sorry for the late notice but I'm gonna have to scratch from this run...
Shouldn't be a problem, especially if you phone them tonight.hope it won't cause problems with the restaurant booking.
Ciao,
Spokey
Spokey
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do you actually like driving at all or are cars to you just a manifestation of some sort of pathological mother complex ?
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