Stonking drive out - Sunday 14th

[turboman786]

As above really....managed some good drive with Yorkshire ph'ers last year......then sold my car and haven't really ventured on any car forums

Having picked up a lovely R8 v10 last week I'm keen to put her through her paces

If anyone is up for a little wander up north Yorkshire, do sign up

Perhaps meet in York or Skipton and take it from there....

From past experience even a couple of other cars can make for a very good experience

[turboman786]

Such fine weather and no takers?

Log beet. ..surely you'll come oN a run!

[turboman786]

Thanks for the replies guys

Next weekend is good for me too

Log ert, Wednesday eve is good..in fact I'm still in the new car stage so am taking it out pretty much every eve for a little spin

Pm me or email me at [e-mail]

Thank you!

[turboman786]

Hi like

Sorry I just read your message now.....too late !

Looks like a Wednesday evening drive may be on the cards so guys please keep us posted as to the plans if any


Ta!

[turboman786]

Is anything firmed up then folks?

Perhaps if someone could take lead in this thread and start with a venue /time (or pm.may be oreferable)

Anyway me being Billy no mates will start off ...

1.turboman...r8

[turboman786]

Deary me!..... Still no firm plans on here

Come on folks......the good weather will soon be gone!

[turboman786]

burriana said:

So does he

The list:

Sunday 14th - 06:00 - 09:00

burriana - Z4
Rob - Impreza Type-R

Turboman- R8 v10 (sorry I couldn't help but put the v10 bit in!)

[turboman786]

All that jazz said:

These threads always start and end the same :

- Hi, I fancy going for a blast, anyone up for it?
- Me!
- Me!
- Me too!
- Me 3 !
- Me as well!

- OK cool, we have enough numbers to organise something. Right, I've chosen a date, it'll be x as forecast is good and roads will be clear.
- OK! x10

A few days before the run :

- Hi all, everyone still up for Sunday, yes?
- no, can't make it now, I'm washing my hair.
- me too, sorry. Any other day would've been fine though.
- me neither, my gran's cat has died.
- etc etc.

Those organising - just give it up guys! You're completely wasting your time and effort as the SAME thing happens EVERY time. If you want to go for a blast just get in your car and go. I do this myself as I can't be arsed with all the hassle above and I often find myself meeting someone else out for play who I've never seen before.

Yes the above certainly resonates, but in fairness Ive had a fair few decent runs organised on here or through guys Ive met on here. In all honesty the best drives Ive had have been when just 2 or three others turned up....the larger groups just get split up due to the power imbalance.

[turboman786]

burriana said:

Turboman, just as a heads up, the pace won't be anywhere near as fast as some of the runs we have had over towards East Yorkshire. Some of these roads are fairly tight and twisty rather than high speed. I don't want you to drive all the way over and be disappointed

Thanks for the heads up Al......the car is frustrating me as with any fast car there is just nowhere to sensibly explore it's abilities

I guess this run might allow me to get to grips with the handling if nothing else!

[turboman786]

In a cruel twist of fate the R8 is currently out of action, albeit temporarily...

Went to do my weekly tyre pressure check yesterday in anticipation of Sunday, and the flipping valve on one of the tyres broke off.....leaving me with a flat tyre....had to get the car recovered 1/2 mile home and now awaiting Audi getting me a new valve which they say will be here by tomorrow...then need to find a mobile tyre fitter to fit, and I should be good to go!

[turboman786]

And where is the veteran Logbert.......with his Corvette.......?

[turboman786]

burriana said:

Funny that, my mate has an R8 and that had problems on the way down to Le Mans yesterday. The Ferraris, Lamborghinis and TVR were fine

It was only a flat tyre !!.....I'm hoping nothingness goes wrong but the car is under warranty so no major worries hopefully!

I was gutted not to be able to drive the car for the 12 hours ut was off the road given the lovely weather......looking forward to Sunday morning!

[turboman786]

Oh no, a potential cancellation of the drive?......I guess its pretty pointless if its raining, but heres hoping for some clear weather...

[turboman786]

Al, email received thanks contrary to what I posted a few mins ago.....made its way into spam folder!

Martyn, would love to see that lovely porker of yours again. ...I'm assuming you've still got it....

If the drive is cancelled due to weather I take it Al will post on here or should we be checking our emails (or both!)

Edited by turboman786 on Saturday 13th June 19:55

[turboman786]

I'll second that.....thanks to Al for arranging and leading the way (al...do you actually know the route off the top of your head or were you assisted by satnav?....I'd have got lost after the first turning! )

The route was a bit rough and ready and rob tells me my car was airborne at one point.....but it was good fun and I'm already looking forward to the next one!

Very friendly group too which always makes the day