Bruntingthorpe III V Maxers pls read

[tony_996hasgone]

Saw a black GT2 at the sevices on the M1 near J13 around 8.45am.... was that you? We half wondered if you'd appear at Brunters.

[badger5]

derestrictor said:

First of all - GOD BLESS CRAIG W!!! Gent, scholar and all round good egg - literally the star of the show. My most profound plaudits, Squire. The best event I could possibly imagine really did surpass an already unfeasible standard. (Please also convey appreciation to Marco the chef: his rat au vin burger souffle was beyond divinity...) Indeed, on a catering theme, I would further extend grateful acknowledgements to mein hosts, Lord & Lady Thomas, for their generous provision of hearty pre-dawn refreshments and guidance of a motley crew to the hallowed place thereafter. And on behalf of Mr Thompson, aka The Black Ultimaic, apologies to the residents of Daventry and the surrounding region: it was NOT an impromptu RAF training session going horribly wrong! To Brunters itself and as ever, the ensemble represented quite the choicest array of man and machine: what an exceptional mix of track work, uber hoofism, mini-motorshow and quality social intercourse. My only dissappointment was not sampling all the automotive wares - time is always against us - in particular the T350 and the Tuscan, both of which escaped my amorous advances unscathed (although my stint merely sitting in and revving the Tam tin-top was a delicious reacquaintance with the very best cockpits in the business, the very best solvent abuse this side of Salford's less salubrious quarters and even stationery, an engine note more spine tingled than one recovering from an Ian Gillan scream at several thousand decibels when paralytic beside one of Marshall's finer stacks.) Praise be. Tony's Diablo was a true creature of darkness, of course but I was thrilled at how our resident beast master had honed his craft: through the curves the evil one locked on to smaller fish that previously might have implied pendulous messology - but not a bit of it! Well done, Tony: a simply outrageous mechanical cacophony and now the sheer ability of that monumental chassis grappled with and seemingly conquered...awe is the abiding state of memory. Hail to thee. Of Domsteric delight, was my foray with Paul of the Clubsport division: a 993RS? No - I swear - I was clamped firmly in place alongside Mr. D Bell and as I closed my eyes, it was undoubtedly Car 956. Cheers Paul - you're a Ring Bearer and no mistake - what a car, what a noise and such balletic poise. Pedigree? Let's just say you own a 9 times Crufts champ Louis XIV poodle and I for one was tempted by unspeakable bestiality. A killing machine. Love it, love it, LOVE IT!!! (And many thanks for the help with Operation Blade Removal!) The Ultima? What can I possibly say that hasn't been dribbled forth before? I can but echo the sentiments of the venerable Sage of Scuderia, Manu with his analysis: "visceral." I yield to it's extremity, it's purity of purpose. Unworthy? You bet. If this was a football hooligan, it would be the multiple Nazi scar tissued pyschotic murderer frontman of Combat 18's Chelsea Headhunter special incursion squad. Never has a car made me feel more inclined to deliver a Julian Clarey impersonation. I possess simply insufficient male testosterone to contemplate merely LOOKING at that thing. Guy, you must have spiked mace balls for testicolata. I am simply scared of this vehicle. All hail the Warlord B-Satin: for he is Lucifer's envoy and he is here for your soul... Messrs Carter & Viant - the PH photographer of the year? And generous custodian of Maranello's most indecently rosonant flat plane block, respectively: Steve, lovely to meet you and keep those incredible photos coming - stunning. Richard, many thanks for the ride and reminding me why one day, somehow, a prancing horse must enter the fold as an automotive rite of passage. I'm really not sure there is a finer sound track on the planet. :cheers: And the Malthusian postulate incarnate aussi: The DJ Plotlothian, whose blast 'au targa' was a fitting testimony to the varcity of the fundamental principles of the classic British muscle car - like me, Sir Matt - a little surprised by it's ability whence pressing on? Singularly wonderful Chimeritude. The evergreen mentor of race going mentors par excellence himself, the inimtable and beneficent Earl Jeremiah of Copthorne, amazed the throng with a display of frankly unfeasible shooting brake stylee vulcanised pyromania when according to the laws of particle physics, he, the three stooges thereabout and Misty, the pie-eyed beagle in the back should have been atomised at the foot of a Hercules transporter plane's undercarriage and yet lo! We prevailed! And verily did spondoolicate forth like a mentalist banshee wailer with aggressive haemorrhoids whilst piranha-baiting not with bloody fish heads but instead, one's very own arse...a mesmerising display of quite outrageous proportions. Hail to thee, Jezmondo, consider your drinks barely mixed. We are but orc droppings. Adamt - a charming young Squire and with such modesty capping an amazing breadth of clearly stupendous talent - an absolute pleasure to hail you thus. That a fabulously 'helmed' BMW compact was one of the finest tootles of the day is a tribute to the ability on tap. I'm sure I'm not alone in welcoming you to the Bruntershclorn Gruppen Stag. (Just bring one of 'the other cars' next time, there's a good chap! ) The Nobles continued to harry amidships and Von Joustawitz has one venerable new recruit in the form of Dan whose spanking 3R set more than a few internal juices flowing with all the control of an octogenarian at bath time: there is always a twinkle in the eye of a Noble pilot and the reasons are well documented! Hail to thee, also, gents and thanks as ever, Dan, in making me reconsider the significance of the film Tron insofar as lateral Gs are concerned. Finally, to the Kaiser himself: no VMax would be complete without recourse to the Archduke himself and this is no exception. Although still the pace setter, I must thank the Overlord for his invaluable advice to this particular whipper snapper viz a vis entry speeds: the debate rages as to the import of this but I'm sure the 2nd-3rd 'snap out' as the apex is breached was critical and this technique transformed my attack. My the Gods grant you the grace to continue your prosecution of the war. Just keep the sun to your back... This event can hardly come again soon enough: hopefully a GT2 clutch conversion, sound proof removal and a decent dose of bucketitus will narrow the margins further. If I survive the winter, let spring's sweet blossom herald Round IV... God save Albion. >> Edited by derestrictor on Tuesday 14th October 13:34

........ and a small yellow vehicle with an oddly named crest in the shape of an S

Curious little package

[BCA]

Couple of vids courtesy of Oliver Whittaker - Enjoy!!

http://smartowner.co.uk/gallery/bruntvmax?&page=5

Thanks Oli!!

Thanks again to craigw who allowed this to happen, it was an absolute pleasure to go side by side with a Lotus Carlton and get absolutely whooped by it
http://smartowner.co.uk/albums/bruntvmax/smartvmax.mov

edited to add: Just to explain, we lined up - did a quick run to the first corner (I didnt jump the start, the passenger in the carlton signalled to go!) then we slowed to 20mph round the corner to line up on the back straight. At this point the passenger in the Carlton was again signalling to go, unfortunately I was in fourth gear and missed his signal! Hence the intial ridiculously slow start - a few seconds later in the vid (when the Carlton is long gone) you can see the smart finally got going properly, all too late though.

Have to say, thanks to the driver of the Silver porker behind (Martin?) who gave me plenty of space until it was clear to overtake (I signalled to let him pass). Again this shows the brilliant organisation and co-operation of all those present that day!!

Really cant thank craigw enough, superb - work permitting me and dad will be signed up for the next one without doubt!!!

>> Edited by BCA on Tuesday 14th October 23:52

[joust]

derestrictor said:

£1634.90 + VAT inc fitting (actually for a GT2 job). Still, it's my only expense bar servicing, batteries and super-U since purchase over 3 years ago. How about yourself, kind Sir?

Sounds good.

As for me, all good at the moment, know more by end of week.

J

[rviant]

Hi Richard, It was a welcome site seeing the Maserati on route, I knew then i must have been on the right track. Happy Birthday by the way mate.

Next time perhaps i can have a ride in your car and see how that goes.

Can't wait till the next VMAX IV.

Was supposed to be going to LB meet but looks like i will have to go to VW instead as there are so many of you going.

Jason any updates on the car situation?

Joust Have you got your car fixed yet?

>> Edited by rviant on Wednesday 15th October 09:13

[joust]

rviant said:

Joust Have you got your car fixed yet?

It's all in hand.

J

[rviant]

Good luck mate. I can't believe your luck. You must be so annoyed!

[TimJMS]

dazren said:

...Mart1n (also of X50 fame) raised an interesting point though in that with a full on attack through the corner we both only managed another 3 mph on our top speed from a 20mph rolling start on the straight... regards DAZ >> Edited by dazren on Tuesday 14th October 13:51

Guys the full - on attack technique may not have even been worth three mph, though undoubtedly it was worth the added fun factor Remember that ambient temperatures were rather higher in the afternoon roll - on sessions. I suspect that VMax would have been near enough identical irrespective of technique employed to achieve it, given the same intake temperatures.

Regards, Tim

[Clubsport]

I think the fairly strong headwinds in the afternoon would have had more of an impact on Vmax than ambient temperatures experienced,particularly as the cars in question have efficient intercoolers compared to previous incarnations of the turbo engine.

[craigw]

I'm still wondering if the skidmarks on the track were as big as the ones in a certain T350 owners pants ?

[Plotloss]

craigw said:

I'm still wondering if the skidmarks on the track were as big as the ones in a certain T350 owners pants ?

I feel he discovered that adrenaline is brown!

[joust]

rviant said:

Good luck mate. I can't believe your luck. You must be so annoyed!

It is fine, really.

J

[adamt]

Der,

Great write up as usual,you are our resident Shakespeare!

The RUF will definetley be at VMax IV, come hell or high water...

all the best
adam

[Marshy]

adamt said:

The RUF will definetley be at VMax IV, come hell or high water...

Gibber. Asbestos underpants it is then...

[jason360hasgone]

rviant said:

Jason any updates on the car situation?

Looked @ a yellow SV on Sunday....exceptionally well looked after and 530 bhp but need to get an inspection done b4 I go any further.......LL have a yellow SV too but not "ready" yet to view......In my research so far I am surprised how many SV's there are available at the moment, at least 7 or 8 at last count....do they all know something I dont apart from us going into Winter? Maybe they are all going into "Gay"ardo's , (dont do it for me atall) or waiting for the Murkys to come off as more come into the market???

[Edt]

Did you see 5th gear on C5 last night.. he didnt like the gearing that the Gallardo had.. 70 mph in 1st !

Ed

[plotloss]

>> Edited by plotloss on Thursday 16th October 21:11

[grimbo]

Hi guys,it's the tuscan driver here.Like to say thanks to craig for a great day.
Sorry for the poor effort on the day,but it wasn't feeling right.Confirmed today as the engine is making a trip to TVR power for some new parts.Not just being paranoid.
Can't wait for the next one and thanks again.

[BCA]

grimbo said:

Hi guys,it's the tuscan driver here.Like to say thanks to craig for a great day. Sorry for the poor effort on the day,but it wasn't feeling right.Confirmed today as the engine is making a trip to TVR power for some new parts.Not just being paranoid. Can't wait for the next one and thanks again.

Have to say I was wondering why it wasnt as quick as other Tuscans I had seen - and I got very worried when you pulled in with hazzards on!! Hopefully TVR Power will get it sorted quickly for you, good luck!! See you at the next one no doubt, will try and get some older TVR muscle along...

[grimbo]

Yeah the hazards was a bit worrying for another reason though.bit embarrasing realy.I'll tell you anyway.My long legged mate had been driving so i adjusted the seat,didn't wiggle around enough to make sure it had locked.On pulling away got to 2nd and whoa ha.Seat right back couldn't reach the peddles,get outta gear or anything.Whats worse i was giving someone a ride in it.
The car was fine at normal speeds but as soon as it was pushed it didn't like it.Just as well i stopped when i did.Got a bit of a wait till i see it again.
Other than in the car park at racing green next sunday at the unveiling of the t350t.
Not much of a show of TVR's at bruntingthorpe were there.I would have expected more.
Cheers definately see you next time and a better effort from me.And sorry for scarring the guy from the audi.