London Meet VII August, 30th @ 10am

[ZeroH]

Callughan said:

madala said:

....er....what happened on the M40 last one you attended....?

On the way back there were some Police cars on the hard shoulder. I don't think it had anything to do with us, we have been lucky in the last six meets that all attendees have driven safely and respected other roads users! I have wanted from the very start for these to be a social event, gathering like minded people doing what we enjoy and free from any commercial interest!!!!

The biggest issue (for me) is ensuring that no one gets lost which can be difficult in a large group.

Glad to see a interesting mix of Pork coming both old and new, not long to go chaps

Edited by Callughan on Monday 24th August 18:47

I think that whenever there is a big gathering of sports cars in convoy it will lead to attention - wanted and unwanted.... obviously the more cars there are the bigger the potential attention - and even when you drive within the limits, the sheer noise can make people think you are going faster than you are.

[Nitro...]

This sounds like a great day out.

I just hope my car's fixed in time but it's looking increasingly unlikely.
My RMS has had to be ordered from Germany apparently, so it's going to take a fair bit longer to fix.

[996GT2]

98C4S said:

996GT2 said:

Did you see in the other thread that I thought I saw you on the Edgware Road a couple of Wednesdays ago? Can't be many Caymans in that colour scheme, looked very clean!

I didnt see that thread no - where is it?

Just looked at my diary - the 12th (wednesday) I took the Cayman in to work and I was around the Edgware Road area - must have been me!

Were you in the GT2?

Unfortunately not, the wife was driving our family estate car! We were visiting some friends and stopped off for a quick meal at a restaurant on boundary road, I think I saw your car very close by there before I saw it again at the A40 junction on Edgware road, jeeez sounds like I'm keeping a diary of your movements

It looked the business, made me miss my Cayman S again


As for the safe driving thing here, it wasn't a big deal and for the record everybody was driving very safely within the limits, it just seemed a coincidence that we had an escort running back into London! There was clearly no reason to pull anyone over but I just wondered if they might have been alerted to a group of Porsches on the roads, probably just being paranoid.

[Badjwa]

Would have thought the site and sound of loads of Porsche driving together being awesome! Sadly there are many who have the green-eyed monster within them.

[jackal]

has the date now changed or am i going mad ?

[Callughan]

jackal said:

has the date now changed or am i going mad ?

Still the 30th

[stuttgartmetal]

I was in a snake of nine the other nigh, out with the boys from 911uk at their Fairmile Meet
We ended up in Elstead at the Mill.
Great drive out.

They look fantastic in a line, plod usually keep well off ten Porsches as long as they are behaving.
TrafPol love Porsche as much as you or I in my opinion, driven well of course.
I´ve had many an admiring glance from TD, always let them in/out/past, they always say thanks.

[jackal]

Callughan said:

jackal said:

has the date now changed or am i going mad ?

Still the 30th

damm, apologies
no idea whay but i read it as the 6th
ill be on hols so sadly cant make it

[gadgetJunky72]

hi folks,

just got a link to this thread from 911uk (thanks CallughanPH).

can i come along please? not sure how to add my name to the list. I'll be coming in a 997 C2S.

cheers

Pav

[Callughan]

Welcome Pav


1. CAL 996 C4S
2. 98C4S Cayman S
3. Badjwa 997 Turbo
4. Mevilazy Boxster S
5. 996GT2 996 GT2
6. GT Two 996 GT2
7. Mark Seeker 996 C2
8. stuttgartmetal 993
9. plenty 968 Sport
10.KAL 996 GT2
11.Chris 997 TT
12. Kidhaa 997 GT3
13. Baylon 997 GT3
14. VonSenger 996 turbo
15. five50 Boxster S 550
16. Quaint 928 S4
17. gadgetJunky72 997 C2S

Maybe
1. Madala 993 C4
2. Quyen 996 C2
3. kazino Boxster S
4. Ultra Violent 993RSR
5. R2FU 993TT
6. Nitro 996 Turbo (X50)!!!
7. JacKal 993 C2
8. Nevyn 996 turbo

[mrdemon]

Has the run got insurance ?

when we did Lotus runs we had to have some and forms to fill out.

Sad but true.

[98C4S]

Insurance?

Can you elaborate?

[996GT2]

Why would you need a form, the only reason I can think would be to remove liability from the organiser if anything happened.

As PH isn't organising this it's probably not an issue is it? I've been on Porsche Club Great Britain organised drives and didn't have to sign anything, and those guys are the kings of forms so if there was one needed they'd have it.

Have we got any lawyers in the list?

[Badjwa]

mrdemon said:

Has the run got insurance ?

when we did Lotus runs we had to have some and forms to fill out.

Sad but true.

That's bks is that why you are not coming in your 1000hp Cayman

[ZeroH]

mrdemon said:

Has the run got insurance ?

when we did Lotus runs we had to have some and forms to fill out.

Sad but true.

Insurance ??? To cover who and for what ?

[citychap26]

Hi Guys,

Sorry not going to be able to make this one.

Cheers

Sunil

[mrdemon]

Badjwa said:

mrdemon said:

Has the run got insurance ?

when we did Lotus runs we had to have some and forms to fill out.

Sad but true.

That's bks is that why you are not coming in your 1000hp Cayman

I could use some choice words, but they will prob go over your head.

[mrdemon]

98C4S said:

Insurance?

Can you elaborate?

MSA permit is needed by the looks of things.


Put simply this permit acts as a form of
insurance for you, the organiser, meaning
that if anything goes wrong on your run then
you would be unlikely to be held personally
responsible.

Edited by mrdemon on Wednesday 26th August 11:32

[madala]

....So if I phoned up a few like minded friends who have nice cars to go for a jaunt to some pub one Sunday I would have to have a form for them to fill in and sign!!!!.....what a load of bollix.....are you part of the nanny state by any chance....sheesh.

[mrdemon]

bollix but true and you may even find your insurance will not cover you in the event of a crash, you might only have 3rd party over.

It is a published event on Pistonheads so not hard to track down if a crash happens.

then all sorts of st could happen if no cover is in place.

3 or 4 cars meeting up is ok but 20 cars driving about all the same make on an published Organised Event is a whole new ball game.

Edited by mrdemon on Wednesday 26th August 11:45