UK South East Meet Winter 2014 in Brighton

UK South East Meet Winter 2014 in Brighton

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stevesheldon

Original Poster:

434 posts

119 months

Tuesday 2nd December 2014
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If you are still undecided whether to come, or have already signed up by posting on here or emailing me at JaguarForumsUK@solidlinux.co.uk here are the very latest stats on our favourite bi-annual event.. JUST 5 DAYS TO GO!

We have Welcome Packs for the first time.. with many thanks to our new event sponsors!

We have Harwoods Jaguar Brighton in attendance with hopefully either two showroom F-Type Coupes, or one showroom F-Type and a showroom XK Dynamic to look over

We have Tony from Harwoods Jaguar Brighton and Kevin from The Automatic Gearbox Centre to answer any sales, or transmission enquiries you have.

We have 55 cars signed up so far for the Pease Pottage to Brighton Convoy to make a huge entrance in Brighton at the start of the main meet.

We have 60 cars signed up for the main meet itself so far!

We have booked the Madeira Cafe for £5 fixed price breakfast & tea/coffee.

The parking is just £1 an hour on Madeira Drive for this meet.

You get to see Jaguars right from a 1968 Mk2 through to the very latest 2014 models

You also get to see TVR Tuscans, a Noble, BMW, possibly a Lamborghini Gallardo, a Morgan 3 wheeler, a Mclaren MP4 and more...

Gary, owner of The Jag Gallery has kindly suggested photo shoots with his gallery as a backdrop for anyone who would like that...

And finally and most importantly you get to meet the people you meet on the forums in real life, to see their cars, talk and get to know everyone better! It is a great social event easing the Christmas rush for us and giving us a break as only a JaguarForums.com 'Convoy and Meet' can!

If you look further up the thread you will find the itinerary and loads of info on the event.. so go on, even if you are unsure I am sure your car would love the event.. why not pop a post on this thread or just email me and put your name forward?

Additionally, as promised, I am working on the next Bi-Annual Convoy and Meet, and am currently starting to take bookings here: http://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/uk-eire-68/uk-so... so if you can't make this one don't worry you can now put your name forward for the next one and still guarantee yourself a good Jaguar day out:-) Equally if you attend our bi-annual meets regularly you may want to get signed up now for the next one :-)

Edited by stevesheldon on Wednesday 3rd December 10:26

stevesheldon

Original Poster:

434 posts

119 months

Tuesday 2nd December 2014
quotequote all
Please note we look after our own, so if your car becomes unavailable, or you have a breakdown, spare seats are available if needed with (contact the member directly pls):
SteveSheldon (JF.Com) Crawley
PaulCarr (JF.com) Essex
DerryJag (JF.co.uk) East Surrey
BrianR (JF.co.uk) Maidstone
Clifton94 (JF.co.uk) East London
Ngarara (JF.com & JF.co.uk) East London

stevesheldon

Original Poster:

434 posts

119 months

Wednesday 3rd December 2014
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Listed below are Car details plus occupants (inc driver) where we have the info.

Current List:

Jaguar..
SteveSheldon (me:-)) 2002 X-Type 2.5 (classic) manual + 1
Ngarara (Jaguarforums.com) 2010 XKR 75 + 1
HarleyJagMan (Jaguarforums.com) 2007 XK8 4.2 convertible + 1
SCM (Jaguarforum.co.uk) 2010 XKR 5.0 + 1
HMSMotorsport (Jaguarforum.co.uk) 1997 XJ6 X300 + 1
DJ Sonic (Jaguarforum.co.uk) 2001 Silver XKR + 2
MrMichael (Jaguarforums.com) 2002 X-Type 2.0 + 1
BigTel (Jaguarforum.co.uk) XFR-100 + 1
JgBird (Jaguarforums.com) 2001 XKR + 1
DerryJag (Jaguarforum.co.uk) 2011 XF 3.0 + 1
Ric63 (Jaguarforum.co.uk) 2005 X-Type 2.2D + 1
Egg (Jaguarforums.com) 2009 XF Prem Lux + 1
Brian R (Jaguarforum.co.uk) 2007 STR + 1
CarlXK8 (JaguarForums.com) 2010 XK + 1
Andrew65 (JaguarOwnersClub.com) 2007 X-Type 2.2 Estate + 1
Dave114 (JaguarForums.com) 2002 X-Type 3.0 SE + 1
Tovarish Chernokot (JaguarOwnersClub.com) 2000 S-Type + 1
Tony J (JaguarForums.com) 2014 F-Type V6s Coupe + 2
Charles Selwyn (JaguarForum.co.uk) 2003 S-Type 4.2 V8 + 1
Mtl (JaguarForum.co.uk) 2004 Silver X-Type 2.D Sport + 1
Danant (JaguarForum.co.uk) X-Type 2.5 Auto + 1
Jonathon Hall (JaguarForum.co.uk) 1996 X300 4.0 Sport +1
Nembsbe (JaguarForum.co.uk) 2009 XF-R Sport 5.0 + 2
Vicslade 141 (JaguarForum.co.uk) 1995 XJ6 + 1
ClassicJagMan (JaguarForums.com) 1968 Mk2 (in cream with red leather) + 1
Ian.D (JaguarForum.co.uk) 2006 XK Coupe 4.2 + 1
Tinker (JaguarForums.com) 2001 XK8 + 2
CSJ (JaguarForum.co.uk) 2006 X-Type 2.2D + 1
Lukie (JaguarForums.com) 1998 XJ + 3
JagMan71 (JaguarForum.co.uk) 2001 X-Type 2.5 SE + 1
PaulCarr (JaguarForums.com) 2006 Stratstone 4.2 XKR Coupe + 1
ShayneJ (JaguarForums.com) 2003 XK8 + 1
Daniel350 (JaguarForum.co.uk) 2014 XF 3.0D Premium + 4
Clifton94 (JaguarForum.co.uk) 2007 XJR Portfolio + 2
Golan (JaguarForum.co.uk) 2003 STR with 450+ u/grade + 1
Andrew Lowe (JaguarForums.com) 1998 XJR + 1
Ricko61 (JaguarForums.com) 2004 XKR Coupe + 1
RickMc (JaguarForums.com) 2004 STR + 3
RGP (JaguarForums.com) 1984 HE V12 XJS + 1
ReadingKev (JaguarForums.com) 2002 XK8 Coupe + 2
Henry K (JaguarForums.com) 2007 X-Type 2.5 + 1
GarethDM (Pistonheads.com) XJ SWB or Lamborghini Gallardo + 1
Stanboy (JaguarForum.co.uk) 2005 S-Type + 1
Gary Silver (The Jag Gallery) 1972 Challenger E-Type or 1998 XKR Convertible + 1
Adam (JEC) 2001 XJR with Paramount Performance Conversion + 1
Fred Bone (JEC) XF + 1
Judith Bone (JEC) X-Type + 1
Mick Parker (JEC) XK8 + 2
Ian Crossley (JEC) XK + 2
Roy Jenkins (JEC) XK8 or XF Sport Brake + 2
Ron Solomons (JEC) S-Type + 2
Rael (JaguarForum.co.uk) 2003 STR + 1

Other Marques...
Cats (Pistonheads.com) 2010 TVR Tuscan + 1
SmithTrevor (JaguarForums.com) 1999 Ford V6 Cougar + 1
John Neely (Pistonheads.com) 2006 TVR Tuscan (full convertible) + 1
Ian Claridge (Pistonheads.com) 2000 TVR Tuscan + 1
Nev (Pistonheads.com) BMW E28 M5 or E46 M3 + 1
David (referral via PH.com) 2009 Mk2 RS Ford Focus
SteveObes (Pistonheads.com) 2001 Noble M12 GTO + 1
Chris99 (Pistonheads.com) 2013 Morgan 3 Wheeler + 1
Geoff Stilwell (Pistonheads.com) 2014 (brand new) Maclaren MP4 3.8 twin turbo. In Volcano Red. + 2

Total - 61 cars + 79 attendees.


As for the social run from Crawley down the A23 to the venue we have:

Jaguar...
SteveSheldon
Ngarara
HarleyJagMan
HMSMotorsport
DJ Sonic
MrMichael
DerryJag
Rick63
Egg
Brian R
CarlXK8
Andrew65
JGBird
Dave114
Tovarish Chernokot
Tony J
Charles Selwyn
Mtl
Danant
Jonathon Hall
Vicslade141
ClassicJagMan
Ian D
Tinker
CSJ
Lukie
JagMan71
PaulCarr
ShayneJ
Daniel350
Clifton94
Golan
Andrew Lowe
RickMc
ReadingKev
Henry K
GarethDM
BigTel
Stanboy
Adam
Fred Bone
Judith Bone
Mick Parker
Ian Crossley
Roy Jenkins
Ron Solomons
Rael
Rick061

Other Marques...
Cats
SmithTrevor
John Neely
Ian Claridge
David
SteveObes
Chris99
Geoff Stilwell

Crawley - Brighton Social Run Total - 56 Cars

Speakers/Industry Attendees:
Tony from Harwoods Jaguar
Kevin from The Automatic Gearbox Centre

Welcome Pack Sponsors:
Car-Chem - CarChem - Car Care Products | Detailing Products
MotorGeek - Motorgeek , Car Washing, Cleaning, Polishing and Detailing Products
Harwoods Jaguar - Harwoods Jaguar Brighton
SNG Barratt - SNG Barratt - The Ultimate Jaguar Parts Specialist

stevesheldon

Original Poster:

434 posts

119 months

Wednesday 3rd December 2014
quotequote all
Please note we look after our own, so if your car becomes unavailable, or you have a breakdown, spare seats are available if needed with (contact the member directly pls):
SteveSheldon (JF.Com) Crawley
PaulCarr (JF.com) Essex
DerryJag (JF.co.uk) East Surrey
BrianR (JF.co.uk) Maidstone
Clifton94 (JF.co.uk) East London
Ngarara (JF.com & JF.co.uk) East London
CSJ (JF.co.uk) Enfield, Middlesex

stevesheldon

Original Poster:

434 posts

119 months

Wednesday 3rd December 2014
quotequote all
If you are still undecided whether to come, or have already signed up by posting on here or emailing me at JaguarForumsUK@solidlinux.co.uk here are the very latest stats on our favourite bi-annual event.. JUST 4 DAYS TO GO!

We have Welcome Packs for the first time.. with many thanks to our new event sponsors!

We have Harwoods Jaguar Brighton in attendance with hopefully either two showroom F-Type Coupes, or one showroom F-Type and a showroom XK Dynamic to look over

We have Tony from Harwoods Jaguar Brighton and Kevin from The Automatic Gearbox Centre to answer any sales, or transmission enquiries you have.

We have 55 cars signed up so far for the Pease Pottage to Brighton Convoy to make a huge entrance in Brighton at the start of the main meet.

We have 60 cars signed up for the main meet itself so far!

We have booked the Madeira Cafe for £5 fixed price breakfast & tea/coffee.

The parking is just £1 an hour on Madeira Drive for this meet.

You get to see Jaguars right from a 1968 Mk2 through to the very latest 2014 models

You also get to see TVR Tuscans, a Noble, BMW, possibly a Lamborghini Gallardo, a Morgan 3 wheeler, a Mclaren MP4 and more...

Gary, owner of The Jag Gallery has kindly suggested photo shoots with his gallery as a backdrop for anyone who would like that...

And finally and most importantly you get to meet the people you meet on the forums in real life, to see their cars, talk and get to know everyone better! It is a great social event easing the Christmas rush for us and giving us a break as only a JaguarForums.com 'Convoy and Meet' can!

If you look further up the thread you will find the itinerary and loads of info on the event.. so go on, even if you are unsure I am sure your car would love the event.. why not pop a post on this thread or just email me and put your name forward?

Additionally, as promised, I am working on the next Bi-Annual Convoy and Meet, and am currently starting to take bookings here: http://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/uk-eire-68/uk-so... so if you can't make this one don't worry you can now put your name forward for the next one and still guarantee yourself a good Jaguar day out:-) Equally if you attend our bi-annual meets regularly you may want to get signed up now for the next one :-)

Edited by stevesheldon on Wednesday 3rd December 10:25

stevesheldon

Original Poster:

434 posts

119 months

Thursday 4th December 2014
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Current List:

Jaguar..
SteveSheldon (me:-)) 2002 X-Type 2.5 (classic) manual + 1
Ngarara (Jaguarforums.com) 2010 XKR 75 + 1
HarleyJagMan (Jaguarforums.com) 2007 XK8 4.2 convertible + 1
SCM (Jaguarforum.co.uk) 2010 XKR 5.0 + 1
HMSMotorsport (Jaguarforum.co.uk) 1997 XJ6 X300 + 1
DJ Sonic (Jaguarforum.co.uk) 2001 Silver XKR + 2
MrMichael (Jaguarforums.com) 2002 X-Type 2.0 + 1
BigTel (Jaguarforum.co.uk) XFR-100 + 1
JgBird (Jaguarforums.com) 2001 XKR + 1
DerryJag (Jaguarforum.co.uk) 2011 XF 3.0 + 1
Ric63 (Jaguarforum.co.uk) 2005 X-Type 2.2D + 1
Egg (Jaguarforums.com) 2009 XF Prem Lux + 1
Brian R (Jaguarforum.co.uk) 2007 STR + 1
CarlXK8 (JaguarForums.com) 2010 XK + 1
Andrew65 (JaguarOwnersClub.com) 2007 X-Type 2.2 Estate + 1
Dave114 (JaguarForums.com) 2002 X-Type 3.0 SE + 1
Tovarish Chernokot (JaguarOwnersClub.com) 2000 S-Type + 1
Tony J (JaguarForums.com) 2014 F-Type V6s Coupe + 2
Charles Selwyn (JaguarForum.co.uk) 2003 S-Type 4.2 V8 + 1
Mtl (JaguarForum.co.uk) 2004 Silver X-Type 2.D Sport + 1
Danant (JaguarForum.co.uk) X-Type 2.5 Auto + 1
Jonathon Hall (JaguarForum.co.uk) 1996 X300 4.0 Sport +1
Nembsbe (JaguarForum.co.uk) 2009 XF-R Sport 5.0 + 2
Vicslade 141 (JaguarForum.co.uk) 1995 XJ6 + 1
ClassicJagMan (JaguarForums.com) 1968 Mk2 (in cream with red leather) + 1
Ian.D (JaguarForum.co.uk) 2006 XK Coupe 4.2 + 1
Tinker (JaguarForums.com) 2001 XK8 + 2
CSJ (JaguarForum.co.uk) 2006 X-Type 2.2D + 1
Lukie (JaguarForums.com) 1998 XJ + 3
JagMan71 (JaguarForum.co.uk) 2001 X-Type 2.5 SE + 1
PaulCarr (JaguarForums.com) 2006 Stratstone 4.2 XKR Coupe + 1
ShayneJ (JaguarForums.com) 2003 XK8 + 1
Daniel350 (JaguarForum.co.uk) 2014 XF 3.0D Premium + 4
Clifton94 (JaguarForum.co.uk) 2007 XJR Portfolio + 2
Golan (JaguarForum.co.uk) 2003 STR with 450+ u/grade + 1
Andrew Lowe (JaguarForums.com) 1998 XJR + 1
Ricko61 (JaguarForums.com) 2004 XKR Coupe + 1
RickMc (JaguarForums.com) 2004 STR + 3
RGP (JaguarForums.com) 1984 HE V12 XJS + 1
ReadingKev (JaguarForums.com) 2002 XK8 Coupe + 2
Henry K (JaguarForums.com) 2007 X-Type 2.5 + 1
GarethDM (Pistonheads.com) XJ SWB or Lamborghini Gallardo + 1
Stanboy (JaguarForum.co.uk) 2005 S-Type + 1
Gary Silver (The Jag Gallery) 1972 Challenger E-Type or 1998 XKR Convertible + 1
Adam (JEC) 2001 XJR with Paramount Performance Conversion + 1
Fred Bone (JEC) XF + 1
Judith Bone (JEC) X-Type + 1
Mick Parker (JEC) XK8 + 2
Ian Crossley (JEC) XK + 2
Roy Jenkins (JEC) XK8 or XF Sport Brake + 2
Ron Solomons (JEC) S-Type + 2
Rael (JaguarForum.co.uk) 2003 STR + 1
David Beasley (referral via JF.co.uk) 2011 XF 3.0 Diesel + 1

Other Marques...
Cats (Pistonheads.com) 2010 TVR Tuscan + 1
SmithTrevor (JaguarForums.com) 1999 Ford V6 Cougar + 1
John Neely (Pistonheads.com) 2006 TVR Tuscan (full convertible) + 1
Ian Claridge (Pistonheads.com) 2000 TVR Tuscan + 1
Nev (Pistonheads.com) BMW E28 M5 or E46 M3 + 1
David (referral via PH.com) 2009 Mk2 RS Ford Focus
SteveObes (Pistonheads.com) 2001 Noble M12 GTO + 1
Chris99 (Pistonheads.com) 2013 Morgan 3 Wheeler + 1
Geoff Stilwell (Pistonheads.com) 2014 (brand new) Maclaren MP4 3.8 twin turbo. In Volcano Red. + 2

Total - 62 cars + 80 attendees.

As for the social run from Crawley down the A23 to the venue we have:

Jaguar...
SteveSheldon
Ngarara
HarleyJagMan
HMSMotorsport
DJ Sonic
MrMichael
DerryJag
Rick63
Egg
Brian R
CarlXK8
Andrew65
JGBird
Dave114
Tovarish Chernokot
Tony J
Charles Selwyn
Mtl
Danant
Jonathon Hall
Vicslade141
ClassicJagMan
Ian D
Tinker
CSJ
Lukie
JagMan71
PaulCarr
ShayneJ
Daniel350
Clifton94
Golan
Andrew Lowe
RickMc
ReadingKev
Henry K
GarethDM
BigTel
Stanboy
Adam
Fred Bone
Judith Bone
Mick Parker
Ian Crossley
Roy Jenkins
Ron Solomons
Rael
Rick061
David Beasley

Other Marques...
Cats
SmithTrevor
John Neely
Ian Claridge
David
SteveObes
Chris99
Geoff Stilwell

Crawley - Brighton Social Run Total - 57 Cars

Speakers/Industry Attendees:
Tony from Harwoods Jaguar
Kevin from The Automatic Gearbox Centre

Welcome Pack Sponsors:
Car-Chem - CarChem - Car Care Products | Detailing Products
MotorGeek - Motorgeek , Car Washing, Cleaning, Polishing and Detailing Products
Harwoods Jaguar - Harwoods Jaguar Brighton
SNG Barratt - SNG Barratt - The Ultimate Jaguar Parts Specialist

stevesheldon

Original Poster:

434 posts

119 months

Thursday 4th December 2014
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OK we have hit the magic 60 vehicles! I am in and out of meetings at work over the next few days so I'm going to try to list all the info you need in this post..

The days itinerary is listed below for your info, so you know when you need to be where for this event...

08:15 Meet at Pease Pottage Service Station at the base of the M23.
08:20 Initial 'Welcome to the Event' greeting, and packs handed out.
08:30 Depart in convoy for Brighton (cruising speed 65mph)
09:15 Park up in one large parking block in Madiera Drive.
09:30-10:30 Big Breakfast in Madiera Cafe (b/fast + tea/coffee for £5 only)
10:30 General social events etc. start
11:30 Group signings of banner, and group photos for the forums


The parking is pay and display at this location and is £1 for an hour, £2 for two hours, £4 for four hours, or £7 for 11 hours (I would suggest for most people the £4 parking option will be sufficient). Your meal will be £5.00 per person.. so hopefully no shocks or surprises if you are on a budget



Possibly the best area to park at Pease Pottage Services is to the left as you go in, as from memory the HGVs park to the right.



At Pease Pottage Services the Welcome Packs will be distributed one per car and on a first come, first served basis as I didn't anticipate quite as much interest as we have had in this meet - I *will* do better for the next meet in May :-)

Additionally at Pease Pottage we will need to do a very quick photo shoot with the Welcome Packs for our sponsors.

The cruise to Brighton is set at 65mph to ensure all our vehicles make it without any problems considering that we have vehicles from 1968 right through to 2014.

We need to park up on Madiera Drive in one block if at all possible somewhere between The Jag Art Gallery and the Madeira Cafe.

The Madiera cafe may well struggle with our numbers on the day so I may have to negotiate the same breakfast deal with another cafe next door and spread the load.

Tony will be there to answer any Jaguar sales related questions, and will hopefully have two showroom cars for us to have a look at and Kevin will be there from the Automatic Gearbox Centre to answer any transmission queries..



We will all be signing the meet banner and having group shots taken for the forums at 11:30..

On the day you will need to track me down for the Welcome Packs etc .. My car is a dark blue X-Type 2.5 RN02CVS, and my phone number should you need to get hold of me on the day is 07914 116375. I will also be trying to monitor emails etc as I go.. JaguarForumsUK@solidlinux.co.uk or stephen.sheldon@solidlinux.co.uk

stevesheldon

Original Poster:

434 posts

119 months

Thursday 4th December 2014
quotequote all
Please note we look after our own, so if your car becomes unavailable, or you have a breakdown, spare seats are available if needed with (contact the member directly pls):
SteveSheldon (JF.Com) Crawley
PaulCarr (JF.com) Essex
DerryJag (JF.co.uk) East Surrey
BrianR (JF.co.uk) Maidstone
Clifton94 (JF.co.uk) East London
Ngarara (JF.com & JF.co.uk) East London
CSJ (JF.co.uk) Enfield, Middlesex

Cats

993 posts

173 months

Friday 5th December 2014
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Sorry Steve I won't be able to make it now
Have a good one
Neil

stevesheldon

Original Poster:

434 posts

119 months

Tuesday 9th December 2014
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Hi All

I took Monday off forum work (well, apart for sending photo's to people by email where requested and keeping a general eye on things) and I now have a stackload to work through here lol - there's always a cost to days off grin

OK, I believe most the pictures and videos are up online now, and I will hopefully be getting a chance to pull together the synopsis of the day for everyone. Thankyou again to everyone who came along on the day, and to our sponsors: Car-Chem, MotorGeek, SNG Barratt UK, and Harwoods Jaguar Brighton.

Those of you that received goodie bags please make good use of those discount vouchers for the products that you like - it's by our feedback that our sponsors know it is worth sticking with us for future meets :-)

I have collated everything into the master thread rather than try duplicating everything everywhere or split things across the forums - so if you want to see some great photos of the day, and see all the chat and discussion to-date please have a look at: http://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/uk-eire-68/uk-so...

Chris99

353 posts

159 months

Tuesday 9th December 2014
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Thanks for organising this Steve and for inviting non Jag guestssmile

A great run out, good venue, good company and great cars - what more could you wantdriving

stevesheldon

Original Poster:

434 posts

119 months

Wednesday 10th December 2014
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Hi there.. I'm really glad you enjoyed the day - it was great to have people along with a range of cars on the day. The spring/summer meet will be exclusively Jaguar, but the next winter convoy and meet will again be open to all marques, with a warm Jaguar welcome to everyone.

Please keep an eye out for the thread appearing on here in a few months - probably around April/May and you will be very welcome to sign up to come along :-)

stevesheldon

Original Poster:

434 posts

119 months

Thursday 8th January 2015
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Hi Guys,

Well, I haven't been resting on things, and I do now have some good news for you regarding one of our event welcome pack sponsors - I have been in discussions with them for a while since our last event and have negotiated a discount with them, for meet attendees.

I must stress that this is in no way associated with this or any other forum directly, as the forums all have their own sponsors and I have no wish to infringe on things, or step on toes, which is why this is specifically for meet attendees

With the official disclaimer out of the way I can give you the details..

At our last convoy and meet, we received a sample of a 1900:1 car shampoo which has proved really popular with attendees that tried it. I have been discussing this with Car-Chem and they have agreed to offer meet attendees a 12% discount on all products purchased from them.

Their website is www.car-chem.com and you need to enter a discount code at the checkout of 'jaguar12' (all in lowercase). They supply accessories and cleaning chemicals. Their only proviso is that if you use the discount to purchase accessories please also order cleaning chemicals at the same time.

I hope this deal is of use to you guys, and that you are able to take advantage of it - I hope that as I work on things here we are able to make the convoy and meet more than just a regular event for every one