Thunder in the Tunnels 4 - Date confirmed

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Hi all,
Back by popular demand, TitT 4 has been confirmed for Sunday 22nd November This will be the third anniversary of the original London Thunder event.

We will be looking at a similar format to previous events, with some new routes, and plenty of tunnels, ending at the Ace cafe for a hearty breakfast.

Pop it in your diaries now, specific details will be posted nearer the time.
I look forward to seeing you there
David

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NTEL said:

Know any cheap digs mate?

Sure do, and you will both be most welcome Dave. I'll have the East wing prepared

Tvrjock said:

Well done David I cant wait. If you need any wingmen on the try out
Graeme

Naturally Graeme, it goes without saying

WorAl said:

why does it have to be so late int he year?

My car hybernates during the long winter months.

Hibernate??? What on earth for?
NTEL has explained the main reason, coupled with the fact that this was the only date the Ace Cafe could accommodate us.
Get your car out and drive it man

markh1 said:

I can understand that it is an aniversary. Would it be possible to hold something similar in the summer months or would this rain on the parade so to speak of the November run?

Its a great idea, and we did one last summer ending at Silverstone for the TVR Tuscan Challenge racing. TVR Owners voted with their feet... and it was not very well attended. The reason being that people were on holiday, and there are many other TVR related events during the summer months, which we would not wish to distract from. I'm happy to arrange one of there is sufficient demand, but we will need to find an alternative end venue... any suggestions?

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SteveW8975 said:

Bit of a trek for me, but from what I've seen on Youtube of previous years I think it will be worth the early start from Stoke!

that is dedication!

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bartesque said:

Not going to miss this again

really enjoyed it in 07 highly recommended!

off to check ferry times

Ah yes, even more dedication!!!

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amazon said:

Where else would I be?

Hello you!! Long time no speak. I'll give you a later

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WorAl said:

Blues said:

WorAl said:

why does it have to be so late int he year?

My car hybernates during the long winter months.

Hibernate??? What on earth for?
NTEL has explained the main reason, coupled with the fact that this was the only date the Ace Cafe could accommodate us.
Get your car out and drive it man

Because this happens when i take my car out in november

http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/gassing/topic.asp?h=0...

Ouch, not fun i'm sure. I hate leaving it even two weeks between driving mine, regardless of the weather, but each to their own based on their own experiences.

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lwel doe chps, its great to see such enthusiasm
I suspect we will get all sorts of lists nearer the time... but Ian wins the "first list started for TiTT 2009" award

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T40ORA said:

Yeah, me too. How do we get details of start times and start point?

BTW Is this the anniversary of the run done after the factory closure? Was on that one....

Lee. Details will be mailed much nearer the time.
We have run this every year since the big one, London Thunder, in 2006, always in November as an anniversary, and a mid-year one last year (i think)

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Its great to see such enthusiasm, but don't worry chaps, we'll start a thread with lists for names early November. I'll mail everyone that signs up, plus anyone who has been on one before. I'm looking forward to it already, lets hope for some dry weather

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tubbystu said:

t1blk said:

By the way , has anyone got a link to the Youtube vids to view of the previous runs ?

Tony.

The summer run last August.

Part One

Part Two

Part Three

Nice one Stuart.
Not long to go now
I'll have to unleash my new tunnel run machine

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tubbystu said:

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I'll have to unleash my new tunnel run machine

what have you done ? Do tell...........

http://www.pistonheads.com/xforums/topic.asp?h=0&f=127&t=737470&mid=57734&nmt=Blues%20Tuscan


Addition, not replacement (yet )

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Its good to see so much enthusiasm so early
We'll start a list in a few weeks

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Shabs said:

I can't come anymore, my car is broken and it is doubtful that it will get fixed in time

If anybody near the Woking area would like some company, let me know

Shabs

Thats a shame Shabs... is it so broken that you won't have it fixed within the next 2 months?

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T40ORA said:

How many cars usually attend? Anywhere near the number on the original run?

Not quite Lee, i don't think London could cope with that number of TVRs again, and teh police were not entirely impressed with my promise of only three cars parking on Whitehall.

The attendance has ranged from 75 to 220+ It depends on many things, most especially the weather. We always have the hard core die hards, who turn up regardless, and a few who just join us for breakfast at the end.

TBH i've done tunnel runs with just half a dozen cars, and its still brilliant fun

I expect that the convoy in from Berkshire will be a couple of dozen cars

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cramorra said:

...sounds tempting - though for reasons a lot of people no here the anniversary bit scares me off...

Don't be scared off... its another public acknowledgement of those wonderful people who made our cars, and have therefore given us so much fun

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Byker28i said:

Nice and early start with some high buildings in the background. (dunno who's car)


Real fun driving around London in the early hours with no-one on the road, then waking the clubbers as they leave

If i'm not mistaken, that looks very much like our own Tuscan Rat's car...
before it met its maker thanks to a terrible fire

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T40ORA said:

Ah yes; must remember to take the camera.

Someone asked on here if it is solely TVRs, as was the original run (well, with a couple of exceptions).

Do you usually keep in a Blackpool originated event. No reason for asking, other than interest (I will be in a TVR - God willing!)

The event is open to all TVR enthusiasts, whether they currently drive one or not

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The Moosehunter said:

All Ready .....

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bartesque said:

Dave

Just spotted on your profile that you have branched out into europe with Paris tunnel runs



Nick

Just one or two Nick.
All very hush hush don't you know

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