Drive into wales over xmas, ( thursday 29th december)

[api330]

Hello, I was thinking about a drive into north wales over xmas, (After sitting in and eating and drinking to much over xmas) It would be good if a member from north wales area with a good knowledge of some fine roads in there area would join up and plan a route for us, If not I can sort a nice route out, Meeting at Telford services and being ready to leave there at 9am and heading for evo triangle area and then into wales and stopping for some lunch on the horse shoe pass café, Then some more driving then going our separate ways and heading for home at 3pm-ish, So were all home for even more food and drink,


If I can get enough interest I will start planning a proper route, Any way put your name down if your up for it, Cheers Tim

1 = api330, BMW M3, Tim

Edited by api330 on Thursday 8th December 19:50

Edited by api330 on Thursday 8th December 19:59

Edited by api330 on Tuesday 13th December 18:52

[api330]

Crippo said:

Would you be willing to leave earlier?
I know great routes around mid and North Wales, however, Im not interested in sitting in a procession of traffic. Early mornings give great traffic free roads.

Hi, If you know the area mate put a start time up and we can see what people think, Thanks Tim

[api330]

Hi Paul. I was going call you about a good route and see if you two where up for a run out, I will give you a call in the week, Might be good to have a trip to the peaks instead ?, Do you think any of the porsche boys will be up for a run out.

[api330]

I need people to put names and a date they prefere to go, then I can sort some think out,

[api330]

Ok lets say Tuesday 27th is the date and north wales is the drive, If your interested put your names down,

1 = api330 = M3 = Tim
2 = Paul V = golf r = Paul

[api330]

If every one can add them selves to the list (just copy the other names then past in your post and add your self and date you prefere as well) then put your preferred date down, (put either date if you can do both) so that's the 27th or 29th, Then we will pick the date most people can attend,

Edited by api330 on Friday 16th December 18:50

[api330]

Morning chaps, As we have enough of us for a nice little run out I will put a route together, Couple of questions are we all ok to do the 29th so black flag can join us or do we want to stick to 27th ?, Also does any one have a preff on wales or peak district as I have a mate who knows some great roads up there (peak district that is) Or are we all wanting to head into north wales to do evo trangle etc ?, Thanks Tim

[api330]

Hi. Must admit I do like a run into wales my self, Maybe my mate will join us for a run into wales (Paul ?) No probs with the link the more the merrier,

[api330]

1. api330 = M3 = Tim
2. Paul V = golf r = Paul
3. Si_xsi = Golf R32 = a maybe. 27,28 29
4. mrbigturner = T350c = Harry
5. H = 350Z= Hynrick

[api330]

I have just checked the weather and its looking like it's to be a nice day for a drive out,

So could do with all the names that are on the list confirming a deffo yes as its all a bit up in the air still,

Deffo's are as below,

Date, Thursday 29th, Venue North wales

1. api330 = M3 = Tim
2. mrbigturner = T350c = Harry
3. H = 350Z= Hynrick
4. Si_xsi = Golf R32 = simon

Edited by api330 on Thursday 22 December 13:42

[api330]

si_xsi said:

Looking forward to this. So Paul V with Golf R can no longer come then?

Some useful info running on this thread here if you need any inspiration for good roads http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

I know my mate paul can't make it. Not sure about paul V hopefully he is still up for it just want him to confirm, Hope fully a few others will join us as well,

It says 10 degrees and sunny on 29th, So weather will be just right

Edited by api330 on Thursday 22 December 15:47

Edited by api330 on Thursday 22 December 15:50

Edited by api330 on Thursday 22 December 15:55

[api330]

Afternoon all,

Jenny I have emailed you,

Thanks for the ideas Kelwxm on a route, Most roads talked about should come into the route at some point,

Kelwxm are you joining us ?.

Eviltad are you joining us ?.

1. api330 = M3 = Tim
2. mrbigturner = T350c = Harry
3. H = 350Z= Hynrick
4. Si_xsi = Golf R32 = simon
5. Black Flag = Cayman S or TTRS = Jenny

Edited by api330 on Friday 23 December 13:25

[api330]

Yes Telford services or some were just into wales for those coming from that area of the country,

[api330]

1. api330 = M3 = Tim
2. mrbigturner = T350c = Harry
3. H = 350Z= Hynrick
4. Si_xsi = Golf R32 = simon
5. Black Flag = Cayman S or TTRS = Jenny
6. jitstar = ? = ?

[api330]

Morning all,

We are going to meet at Telford services with the plan to leave there by 8,30 as our first stop will be for some coffee and breaky on the horse shoe pass and it will also mean we get to drive some nice roads and won't be late when we all start heading for home, (hope every one is ok with that)

If you drive to the back of the services there is a carpark that sits up on a bit of rise, We can meet up there plus might worth topping up with fuel.,,

Some nice cars on the list.

David T your more than welcome to join us.

1. api330 = M3 = Tim
2. mrbigturner = T350c = Harry
3. H = 350Z= Hynrick
4. Si_xsi = Golf R32 = simon
5. Black Flag = Cayman S or TTRS = Jenny
6. jitstar = 993 = Ajit
7, charlotte = Clio V6
8' David.T - Audi TTS - David

Edited by api330 on Monday 26th December 12:08

Edited by api330 on Monday 26th December 13:08

[api330]

*Al* said:

Hi guys, hope you had a great drive out. I too was at the Evo triangle today and kept an eye out for your group, I think I saw you guys turning right off of the A5 towards the triangle. I was in a dark blue Z4 E89 that some had to give way for. We had a fantastic day and hope you did too.

As Simon says it was not us, We will probably stop in that same car park on triangle though,



1. api330 = M3 = Tim
2. mrbigturner = T350c = Harry
3. H = 350Z= Hynrick
4. Si_xsi = Golf R32 = simon
5. Black Flag = Cayman S or TTRS = Jenny
6. jitstar = 993 = Ajit
7, charlotte = Clio V6
8' David.T - Audi TTS - David
9. RESSE - Subaru Impreza STi Type RA - Richard

[api330]

What reese said and yes ready to leave there by 8,30, There is a costa mechine in there for a quick coffee before heading for breaky point and it should have warmed up by then,

Jenny has volentered to lead as she has the route in planted in her head (lol) and we will be going at a senable pase but still having some fun and when it warms up we will have a bit more fun,

See you all in the morning

[api330]

Great to meet you all today what a really nice group of people, Thanks to jenny for the route and leading at a very quick pace, It was hard work keeping up with the TTRS and TTS with your 4 wheel drive (It was good fun for us 2 wheel drive boys and girls trying though) Mr TVR (Harry) you must have some big #alls to drive your T350C at that pace on them roads mate big respect to and your lady,

I will get some pics up asap.

Thanks all. Tim

Edited by api330 on Thursday 29th December 18:26

[api330]

Deffo next time H.

I think mine deserves a wash after its hard work today.

[api330]

Can any one remember the guy in the mini's name. He was doing a blog I am trying to find him and have a look at his blog of the day.

Couple more pics

Edited by api330 on Friday 30th December 15:00