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ColinM50

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2,631 posts

175 months

Wednesday 13th April 2016
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With just Stoneleigh on the kit car agenda now it seems ages since I went to a show. Well actually it was May Bank holiday last year so really looking forward to this year's show. Sunday May 1st and presumably Mon 2 as well so just over two weeks. I'm soooooo excited bouncebiglaugh

Oh alright, I'll calm down

I'm planning to be there in my Royale Sabre unfortunately with health issues, there'll be a for sale sign in the window.frown If anyo9ne wants to see what a REAL kit car's like, well actually the Sabre's not really a kit car it's a bespoke Gentleman's tourer, come and say hello.

So what are your plans for the show? What are you buying or selling or just going for the craic?


felixflyer

10 posts

97 months

Wednesday 13th April 2016
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About to start an Exocet build so going to have a look and maybe pick up some parts/tools.

I am taking the family and we are planning on camping Saturday night. The advert says dogs are welcome but has anyone taken theirs before?

Trying to work out whether it will be more hassle than its worth. He is well behaved but will he be excluded from certain areas?


CrutyRammers

13,735 posts

198 months

Wednesday 13th April 2016
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I'll be there with the Dax, just having a poke around and a chat I imagine.
Can't imagine you'll have an issue with the dog, it's a massive great agricultural showfield after all.

Fury1630

393 posts

227 months

Wednesday 13th April 2016
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felixflyer said:
About to start an Exocet build so going to have a look and maybe pick up some parts/tools.

I am taking the family and we are planning on camping Saturday night. The advert says dogs are welcome but has anyone taken theirs before?

Trying to work out whether it will be more hassle than its worth. He is well behaved but will he be excluded from certain areas?
Can't say I've ever seen any "NO DOGS HERE" signs, but the main halls can get very crowded & people won't be looking downwards, also there's usually a Westfield / Caterham drifting area with the associated revving, tyre squealing & smoke, easy enough to keep a dog away from if that's likely to be a problem.

rdodger

1,088 posts

203 months

Wednesday 13th April 2016
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I will be there both days.

I will also have my car For Sale. Thruxton GT

AdiT

1,025 posts

157 months

Wednesday 13th April 2016
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I'll be there Sat afternoon until Mon afternoon with my (orange) FuryR1 on the JPSC pitch.

ColinM50 we're right next door to the SabreOC I think so pop over and say hello.
There's usually plenty of dogs there and no restrictions even in the halls as far as I've seen. I'm considering taking my Weim' but not sure how he'll cope in the tent... or the Fury driving down.
Roger, are you slumming it again?

Ambleton

6,655 posts

192 months

Wednesday 13th April 2016
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Doubt I'll be going this year. With Victoria off the road until after my wedding at the end of May and a shed load of wedding stuff on the cards I don't think I can justify it to the OH. Although, having said that, I would like a nosey around a few BMW and Guzzi engined Pembletons to see how much of a job the swap is.....

gtmdriver

333 posts

173 months

Thursday 14th April 2016
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Hi,

If anyone is thinking of going to the CKC seminars over the show weekend mine (at 2.00pm) is not about Electronic Ignition as erroneously published in CKC. It is about my conversion of my UVA (Beetle engine) from carbs and distributor to full EFI. A much more interesting topic altogether, honest.

John Dickens

rdodger

1,088 posts

203 months

Thursday 14th April 2016
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AdiT said:
I'll be there Sat afternoon until Mon afternoon with my (orange) FuryR1 on the JPSC pitch.

ColinM50 we're right next door to the SabreOC I think so pop over and say hello.
There's usually plenty of dogs there and no restrictions even in the halls as far as I've seen. I'm considering taking my Weim' but not sure how he'll cope in the tent... or the Fury driving down.
Roger, are you slumming it again?
Hi Adi. Yes I will be in the hotel :-)

Matt97

607 posts

128 months

Thursday 14th April 2016
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Hopefully i'll be at Stoneleigh for the two days as i've never been before. I should be on the Ginetta stand in probably the only road going G20 there. Looking forward to it, has anyone ordered the sunshine for the long weekend wink

Regards,
Matt

CrutyRammers

13,735 posts

198 months

Thursday 14th April 2016
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Sunshine last year, at least on sunday, so we're probably due a 5 degree job this time...

wca

307 posts

166 months

Friday 15th April 2016
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I will be manning* the Tribute Automotive Owners Club stand.

  • More accurately sitting, drinking or sleeping there

killerferret666

462 posts

188 months

Saturday 16th April 2016
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Hoping to maybe make the Sunday, if the cars all back together and I've put a few miles under it before the long drive.

Red Spider

17 posts

107 months

Saturday 16th April 2016
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I'm there all weekend with the Westfield.
Hope I have a drier drive down than last year.

ColinM50

Original Poster:

2,631 posts

175 months

Monday 25th April 2016
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Just realised it's THIS COMING weekend. Better get out in the garage and get the car ready.biggrin

it's sooooooooooooooooo exciting

CrutyRammers

13,735 posts

198 months

Monday 25th April 2016
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Weather's looking pretty bad at the moment, fingers crossed it perks up.

killerferret666

462 posts

188 months

Tuesday 26th April 2016
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weathers putting me off for such a long drive. frown

AdiT

1,025 posts

157 months

Tuesday 26th April 2016
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Met office site is showing an improvement but it's still too early to be accurate/reliable. Looks typical Stoney weather; Sunny intervals and showers (probably at the least convenient times).

AcC8braman

55 posts

151 months

Wednesday 27th April 2016
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felixflyer said:
About to start an Exocet build so going to have a look and maybe pick up some parts/tools.

I am taking the family and we are planning on camping Saturday night. The advert says dogs are welcome but has anyone taken theirs before?

Trying to work out whether it will be more hassle than its worth. He is well behaved but will he be excluded from certain areas?
Hi,
I took my dog two years ago and we camped. I didn't take her into the halls but she was fine with all the other places

ColinM50

Original Poster:

2,631 posts

175 months

Wednesday 27th April 2016
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From the official website:

Welcome to the world’s biggest Kit Car Show!
Show Highlights
Established over 25 years ago, held at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire.
4000 kit cars
Hundreds of inside and outside trade & club stands
Feature Displays
New launches
Live action
Have a go opportunities
Camping on-site
Live music on Sunday night
Free daily entry for kit car and driver
Free parking
2016 showguide (Download here)
4,000 kit cars, Hundreds of trade stands in 3 Exhibition Halls and outside. More than 100 club stands displaying their cars. Gates open 9.30am to 5.00pm.
Live action and displays. Watch the Official Video of the Stoneleigh Show.
Camping available on-site from midday Saturday 30th April.


[big]Dogs allowed on a lead only.]/big]

So there you have it from the horses mouth. Dogs allowed. In fact I might bring one, or both of my Cavaliers. Dogs, not the Vauxhall version. So if you see a nice old geezer hanging on to one or two Cavs, that'll be me
















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