Surrey Run?

[GFWilliams]

knight said:

GFWilliams said:

knight said:

I decided to drive the route today, some interesting road selections that were not all TVR friendly Just a quick thought, but might it be an idea to split into smaller groups as some of those roads will be struggling with 70+cars in convoy Apart from that had a nice drive until my alternator packed up about a mile from the finish!!!!

You just need to slow down a bit for the un TVR friendly bits
Did you use the itn or the notes? I haven't tested the notes, so would be interested to see if they are okay!

Might be a good idea on groups - I'll decide on the day depending on the actual number that show up

Oh and shame about the alternator - did you get home okay?

I used the itn files with TomTom, they worked superbly

Called the AA who turned up within 15 mins! Stuck one of his spare batts in and I drove it to a TVR specialist in Crawley with the an AA escort Was back home 2 hours after it failing and was most impressed with the quick response All I need now is to get the car back before this sunday so I can go to the next breakfast club.

Glad you got back alright and wow, very quick from the AA!

knight said:

GFWilliams said:

knight said:

I decided to drive the route today, some interesting road selections that were not all TVR friendly Just a quick thought, but might it be an idea to split into smaller groups as some of those roads will be struggling with 70+cars in convoy Apart from that had a nice drive until my alternator packed up about a mile from the finish!!!!

You just need to slow down a bit for the un TVR friendly bits
Did you use the itn or the notes? I haven't tested the notes, so would be interested to see if they are okay!

Might be a good idea on groups - I'll decide on the day depending on the actual number that show up

Oh and shame about the alternator - did you get home okay?

Forgot to say that I couldn't complete the route as one of the roads was closed, think it was Crocknorth Rd or one that led to it. Had to go upto the A246/A24 and back to Dorking as I wasn't sure if I could get back to the route.

This says that the road should be open by the 11th

[GFWilliams]

Waugh-terfall said:

Does anybody know whether or not .itn files are compatible with Navamn units? I was stupid and chose price+bluetooth > functionality...

This might help:
http://www.poieditor.com/poi_convert/itn-to-navman...

(I could have used the "let me google it for you" thingy )

[GFWilliams]

VPower said:

Just a heads up lads.

Sunday 11th is the annual Surrey Harley Boot Sale.

It in centred at the Pipbrook Car Park from 06:00 onwards.

So expect a LOT of bikers to be whizzing about! Think Bike?

Best to fill up the tank night before hand as well!

Thanks for the heads up

Lets just hope that there aren't too many bikers around!

[GFWilliams]

VPower said:

George
I live in Dorking and IF the weather is sunny the high street will be packed with shiny Harley's
by 09:00!

Might make a decent photo shoot for you, mixing it with the bikers on the way back?

I think that we'll be finished earlier than that and I've got to be in Guildford for 9:30, so not much of a chance for photos unfortunately

(also, we'll be avoiding the Highstreet in Dorking on the way back through

George

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Jonny671 said:

Anyone have anything planned afterwards?

Bristol Run seems abit far really..

I think a few people are going to watch the F1 in a pub in Morden - I'm sure that a few others can shed some light on it..

[GFWilliams]

Furyblade_Lee said:

Is it breakfast in the Reigate Morrisons Cafe after??

If you feel like it

On the next one I'll find a more civilized finishing point

[GFWilliams]

Jonny671 said:

GFWilliams said:

Furyblade_Lee said:

Is it breakfast in the Reigate Morrisons Cafe after??

If you feel like it

On the next one I'll find a more civilized finishing point

Can they accomodate 50 PHers?

We'll find out on the 11th

[GFWilliams]

Alexdaredevilz said:

knight said:

Anyone coming up the A24 from Horsham who fancies meeting for the drive up?

I could meet you at Rika's in boxhill?

It won't be a very long run from box hill - about 2 minutes

[GFWilliams]

Shabs said:

GFW, you may want to check the route, that little bumpy road out the back of Bell and Colville is closed for bridge works, not sure how long for.

Shabs

I'll investigate tomorrow morning

[GFWilliams]

winshent said:

Sunrise should be around 6.15am next weekend.. Any reason why the start is so late?

Given the amount of cars, will some groups be heading off earlier ?

No particular reason, but if people want to do a smaller run before, that's fine by me For anyone that wants to set off at 6:30, put your name down in a new list

[GFWilliams]

Shabs said:

GFW, you may want to check the route, that little bumpy road out the back of Bell and Colville is closed for bridge works, not sure how long for.

Shabs

Hi Shabs - please could you give me a link on Google maps to the stretch of road so that I can try to find an alternative

[GFWilliams]

winshent said:

Can anyone tell me how long the run will be and when it is expected to finish?

It's just under 50 miles and should take about 1 hour 20 ish

TomEd said:

GFWilliams said:

Shabs said:

GFW, you may want to check the route, that little bumpy road out the back of Bell and Colville is closed for bridge works, not sure how long for.

Shabs

Hi Shabs - please could you give me a link on Google maps to the stretch of road so that I can try to find an alternative

If you mean Crocknorth Road, it was supposed to re-open today. Not been that way yet but will be over to B&C on Friday that way so can check, unless someone else is going that way before then.

A thought re the start point: Denbies has been used the last two years as one of the starts for the MSA Classic Car run, so I'm sure if you approached them about using their main car park they might be OK. As we'll all have left before they open, can't see they'll have a problem with it. It'll save 90+ cars trying to turn in the access road before the rail bridge.

Tom, would be appreciated if you could do that.

Re start point: I'd rather keep things simple and keep everything unofficial. It won't be too hard for everyone to turn around though!

[GFWilliams]

MalleyT said:

Please could you forward me the route as I want to load it into my SatNav. I'll be driving my black RX8

I've done so. Please add your name to the list

[GFWilliams]

Medic-one said:

Weather forecast looking good!

if it's as good as today we'll be very happy!

I'll send out the route to the new people later...

[GFWilliams]

Jakestar said:

GFWilliams said:

winshent said:

Sunrise should be around 6.15am next weekend.. Any reason why the start is so late?

Given the amount of cars, will some groups be heading off earlier ?

No particular reason, but if people want to do a smaller run before, that's fine by me For anyone that wants to set off at 6:30, put your name down in a new list

Is anyone else up for an earlier start?

doesn't look like it - let's keep it simple and scrap that idea

GFWilliams said:

Shabs said:

GFW, you may want to check the route, that little bumpy road out the back of Bell and Colville is closed for bridge works, not sure how long for.

Shabs

Hi Shabs - please could you give me a link on Google maps to the stretch of road so that I can try to find an alternative

Does this require a new route and .itn file?

Looking forward to this one, forecast is very good, fingers crossed!

No - the road should be open.. We'll be doing a reckee the night before just to double check though

[GFWilliams]

hoyin said:

Don't want to sound like a party pooper, its looking like there might be over 100 cars!

It is great that there is so much interest and GF Williams has done a great job of organising so far.

But is this going to be manageable? Just worried this might get a bit out of hand with so many people and attract a lot of unwanted attention.

As Funk has said, so long as everyone is sensible, everything will be fine

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9. Sibby - new car
10. James P - Caterham Seven Roadsport
11. Poledriver - TVR Cerbera 4.5
12. Ilovevolvo - The mental Volvo...
13. shimmey69 - Pug 205 mi16
14. greggie87 - BMW 3
15. JSS 911 - 996 C4
16. Doorman - Volvo V70R
17. Mgbond - Noble M12
18. jack_st - Mini Cooper S
19. biper - Chimaera 500
20. Griffster - TVR Griffith 500
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22. Waugh-terfall - Renault sMegane
23. omgus - Scooby Wagon (if it is working again by then)
24. sixspeed - Z4M Coupe
25. hewlett - Clio 172
26. tonyhall38 - DB9 Coupe
27. works250 - Mini Cooper S Works (r53)
28. ukcerb - Cerbera
29. sebhaque - Impreza STi
30. 147GTA - Alfa 147 GTA
31. Medic 1 - GTO
32. lotuscorsa - tvr chimaera 400
33. Hoyin
34. Isik - Mini Cooper S Works (r53)
35. Jonspiderman - Scirocco
36. Pekwah1 - 180sx
37. Pekwah1's friend - S1 Elise
38. Steven bishop - mondeo st200 (non member jack_st's friend)
39. ollieworks - Cooper S Works
40. SiR Si Volvo C70 T5
41. Cats TVR Chimaera 450
42. Vpower - Cerbera
43. John Lloyd - Ariel Atom
44. Andy Sargeant - VXR8 Bathurst no. 02
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46. reddragon (Andy) - red Impreza WRX (PPP)
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48. Claydon - Eunos VR
49. Sir Christopher Dunn - Focus ST
50. Roker - Fisher Fury Zetec
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52. Doobs Scoob - Impreza Turbo 2000
53. Jonny671 - Citroen C2 VTR
54. tjlazer - Z4MR
55. OrangeUFO (George's Dad) - Caterham 7
56. Wilkoca - Scooby STI-5 Wagon
57. Uncle John - Westfield SEIW
58. rvrrob - Skoda Octavia VRS
59. tom86 - ep3 CTR
60. Alexdaredevilz - Merc C230k - Going to Woodies at 3 ish in Morden to watch gp if any ones intrested
61. beergibbon - Impreza GB270 (newly improved... )
62. Chimaera001 - TVR Chimaera 400
63. Ollie A - Forester STI
64. Supergrass- M400 Wet Tuscan Dry
65. Shabs - Elise
66. Don4l - DB9 Coupe
67. Dyladams - Impreza
68. andywaterfall - M3
69. unitson - Legacy GT-B
70. spiral_C5 - C5 Corvette
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75. jimmy306 - Alfa Romeo 156
76. Anton2015 - Audi A3 (TDIs can come too ?)
77. JRH555 - Chimaera 400
78. TomEd - Elise SC
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80. Mr Dog - Alfa GT V6
81. Nicke999 - DB9 prodrive S
82. mac182 - Clio 182
83. Jakestar - MR2 Turbo
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85. Fishboy - Viper GTS
86. Quyen - 996C2
87. scoobysubaru - RS4 B5
88. Funk (& Rach*) - 123d M-Sport
89. Roon1990&ryan - FRP ZS
90. GS05MAS - Westfield
91. Pumpkin192 - Subaru Impreza STI PPP
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94. Stuart - M6
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96.ITBScone - Clio 172
97. Alex Abramian - MX5
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100. DrPep - BMW 130i M-Sport


100!

Edited by GFWilliams on Thursday 8th April 23:08

[GFWilliams]

Winshent sent me and email which is very valid last night. As there ate so many 'noobs' around, please consider this overtaking rule we try to implent:

when overtaking a normal car that is not part of the run, keep your right indicator on for as long as it is safe for the next car to overtake. When it is no longer safe then should cancel the indicator. Obviously only overtake when YOU can see it is safe to do so also.


Sorry I can't send the route out at the moment, I'm on my phone and won't get a chance to be on my pc till this evening...

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Furyblade_Lee said:

There is a few of us leaving from the Shell Petrol Station, jct6 M25 Godstone at 06.30 if anyone wants to tag along for the last 20 minutes in. Going via Reigate Hill jct 8 to the start.

i'm coming from Reigate, so might as well tag along with you (I'll lead I'd you want) - meet you in the bus stop at the bottom of the hill before the Surrey mirror building at 6:45?