If you don't ask you don't get!
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Hello all,
This might be a bit of a long shot and i am expecting some very sarcastic replies but as the title says, if you don't ask you don't get. My question is this: Is there anyone here from the Sussex area willing to take a young (21) enthusiast for a blat in their car? I completely understand the owner may like to know a bit more about me before they take their pride and joy to meet a stranger, such information can be provided by pm or a phonecall. I have just left Leeds University and am starting a job as a headhunter in September. I am a massive petrolhead through and through and currently own a new shape Mini which is soon to be upgraded to a BMW 130i! A Ferrari or a Lamborghini is a huge inspiration for my career and i hope to own one as soon as possible. Unfortunately i have never been able to experience them from the inside apart from a trip in a friend's dads 612 in the soaking wet. If anyone is willing to share a love for these cars please do get in touch and you will have a nice lunch on me.
Thanks for reading,
Michael
This might be a bit of a long shot and i am expecting some very sarcastic replies but as the title says, if you don't ask you don't get. My question is this: Is there anyone here from the Sussex area willing to take a young (21) enthusiast for a blat in their car? I completely understand the owner may like to know a bit more about me before they take their pride and joy to meet a stranger, such information can be provided by pm or a phonecall. I have just left Leeds University and am starting a job as a headhunter in September. I am a massive petrolhead through and through and currently own a new shape Mini which is soon to be upgraded to a BMW 130i! A Ferrari or a Lamborghini is a huge inspiration for my career and i hope to own one as soon as possible. Unfortunately i have never been able to experience them from the inside apart from a trip in a friend's dads 612 in the soaking wet. If anyone is willing to share a love for these cars please do get in touch and you will have a nice lunch on me.
Thanks for reading,
Michael
johnnyreggae said:
Why don't you treat yourself to an experience eg 6thgear or Thruxton
Good question- at the moment i don't really have time to get up there as well as the cost of the experience. I need to save heavily until i start my new job! The other reason is that i've heard lots of bad things about such driving experiences- e.g. not being allowed to use all the revs etc. I understand the need for caution in the corners but the whole point of paying for the experience is that you can experience it fully! I would also find it more interesting hearing about the car from the owner and feeling it in the real world.A bit of a trek for you - but, I'd recommend you attend the Littlehavens Dunton trackday event on 18th September (Essex).
It's a charity event, and owners take members of the public around the banked track for two laps - for a £20 fee to charity. I'm taking my 348 (or my 911 turbo if it's raining!), and there are plenty of other Ferrari's, Mclarens, Lambos - I think it would give you exactly what you want, and for a good cause too.
It's a charity event, and owners take members of the public around the banked track for two laps - for a £20 fee to charity. I'm taking my 348 (or my 911 turbo if it's raining!), and there are plenty of other Ferrari's, Mclarens, Lambos - I think it would give you exactly what you want, and for a good cause too.
mikearwas said:
Good question- at the moment i don't really have time to get up there as well as the cost of the experience. I need to save heavily until i start my new job! The other reason is that i've heard lots of bad things about such driving experiences- e.g. not being allowed to use all the revs etc. I understand the need for caution in the corners but the whole point of paying for the experience is that you can experience it fully! I would also find it more interesting hearing about the car from the owner and feeling it in the real world.
Don't be a tight wad and save up, give up a day of your precious time and drive the cars you want. If your an enthusiast surely this wouldn't be a problem?Don't expect a stranger an owner to drive all the way to you and provide a ride to then go all the way back home again just because you don't want to "waste" your money on a driving day. Fact is; the driving days are pretty good - it's not like learning to drive at 30mph everywhere!
Jeez....!
Anubis said:
Don't be a tight wad and save up, give up a day of your precious time and drive the cars you want. If your an enthusiast surely this wouldn't be a problem?
Don't expect a stranger an owner to drive all the way to you and provide a ride to then go all the way back home again just because you don't want to "waste" your money on a driving day. Fact is; the driving days are pretty good - it's not like learning to drive at 30mph everywhere!
Jeez....!
Wow. Talk about misunderstanding a post. I am not a tight wad but i have heard bad things about these driving experiences. Nowhere in my post did i expect anyone to do anything. I asked, politely. Don't be a fool, of course i would drive to a place of their choosing. Do you know what, i had thought pistonheads was a place for sharing a love of cars. Your reply makes it seem otherwise. When i can afford to buy one of these cars i will damn well make sure i share it with others.Don't expect a stranger an owner to drive all the way to you and provide a ride to then go all the way back home again just because you don't want to "waste" your money on a driving day. Fact is; the driving days are pretty good - it's not like learning to drive at 30mph everywhere!
Jeez....!
mikearwas said:
Wow. Talk about misunderstanding a post. I am not a tight wad but i have heard bad things about these driving experiences. Nowhere in my post did i expect anyone to do anything. I asked, politely. Don't be a fool, of course i would drive to a place of their choosing. Do you know what, i had thought pistonheads was a place for sharing a love of cars. Your reply makes it seem otherwise. When i can afford to buy one of these cars i will damn well make sure i share it with others.
When you have one I can assure you your time will be far too valuable to give passenger rides for someone you don't know who has asked on PistonHeads IMO.6th Gear do let you put your foot down unlike most of the others (that is what I have been told) - so definitely do that if you can!
I'd suggest a driving experience too, had one bought for me as a birthday present drove a Gallardo,360 and a 911 had a usb stick with video footage (inside and outside) of me driving aswell as a still photo.
Also had a very fast passenger ride in an elise.
Total cost was no more than £250-£300 not bad IMO for everything I got.
Keep an eye out on hot deal uk and groupon as one of my mates bought a similar experience day for £100!.
Also had a very fast passenger ride in an elise.
Total cost was no more than £250-£300 not bad IMO for everything I got.
Keep an eye out on hot deal uk and groupon as one of my mates bought a similar experience day for £100!.
I did a driving day recently with 6th Gear and it wasn't an issue me cracking nearly 140mph down the straight. And the passanger ride in a Gallardo was phenomenal!!! The day was worth it for that alone! Noone will be able to to give you a thrill ride like that unless they're on a track, and these guys are professional racing drivers.
Alternatively, the charity run by Sporting bears rides are excellent. Just about every supercar you can think of at some of the events, costs very little, and a great cause.
Alternatively, the charity run by Sporting bears rides are excellent. Just about every supercar you can think of at some of the events, costs very little, and a great cause.
Jonty355 said:
Alternatively, the charity run by Sporting bears rides are excellent. Just about every supercar you can think of at some of the events, costs very little, and a great cause.
ThisAnd for a good cause too!
Been out in quite a few varied cars (Atom and 911 Turbo were truely absolutely gobsmackingly incredible - and both PH'ers as it turns out). Been out in a range of other too although some are definitely a case of never meet your heroes.
The 360 Spider was fanastic and the old chap driving, when he saw precisely how much I had 'donated' that day, turned off short of the entrance back into the NEC and proceeded to drive around for another 20 mins as this was the last run of the day. Old chap yes. Slow....nope *grin*
XB70 said:
This
And for a good cause too!
Been out in quite a few varied cars (Atom and 911 Turbo were truely absolutely gobsmackingly incredible - and both PH'ers as it turns out). Been out in a range of other too although some are definitely a case of never meet your heroes.
The 360 Spider was fanastic and the old chap driving, when he saw precisely how much I had 'donated' that day, turned off short of the entrance back into the NEC and proceeded to drive around for another 20 mins as this was the last run of the day. Old chap yes. Slow....nope *grin*
KonigAnd for a good cause too!
Been out in quite a few varied cars (Atom and 911 Turbo were truely absolutely gobsmackingly incredible - and both PH'ers as it turns out). Been out in a range of other too although some are definitely a case of never meet your heroes.
The 360 Spider was fanastic and the old chap driving, when he saw precisely how much I had 'donated' that day, turned off short of the entrance back into the NEC and proceeded to drive around for another 20 mins as this was the last run of the day. Old chap yes. Slow....nope *grin*
Do this and you will have THE best ride, and do some good with your money. Rides vary from £20 up to £100+. Have a look on sporting bears main site. If you really want to get your feet wet, wait until NEC classic car show November 11-13, when we have over 100 cars to pick from. Range from Ariel Atom to current Bentley supersports via classics like older 1980's 911 and Lamborghine Muira! Usual selection fo F43, F360 Gallardo, Aston V8 Vantage, Vanquish, DB7 etc.
rs48635 said:
Konig
Do this and you will have THE best ride, and do some good with your money. Rides vary from £20 up to £100+. Have a look on sporting bears main site. If you really want to get your feet wet, wait until NEC classic car show November 11-13, when we have over 100 cars to pick from. Range from Ariel Atom to current Bentley supersports via classics like older 1980's 911 and Lamborghine Muira! Usual selection fo F43, F360 Gallardo, Aston V8 Vantage, Vanquish, DB7 etc.
I went to last years show in the NEC and saw the charity rides (impressive array of cars Do this and you will have THE best ride, and do some good with your money. Rides vary from £20 up to £100+. Have a look on sporting bears main site. If you really want to get your feet wet, wait until NEC classic car show November 11-13, when we have over 100 cars to pick from. Range from Ariel Atom to current Bentley supersports via classics like older 1980's 911 and Lamborghine Muira! Usual selection fo F43, F360 Gallardo, Aston V8 Vantage, Vanquish, DB7 etc.
), there was a Miura on show next to the Charity stand but wasn't being used for passenger rides, as it's listed in your post will there be a Miura in the NEC for a ride as I'd definatley (sp?) look to pay for a ride 
.Also as it's mentioned here's a picture of the Miura
ZOLLAR said:
I went to last years show in the NEC and saw the charity rides (impressive array of cars ), there was a Miura on show next to the Charity stand but wasn't being used for passenger rides, as it's listed in your post will there be a Miura in the NEC for a ride as I'd definatley (sp?) look to pay for a ride .
Also as it's mentioned here's a picture of the Miura
Zollar), there was a Miura on show next to the Charity stand but wasn't being used for passenger rides, as it's listed in your post will there be a Miura in the NEC for a ride as I'd definatley (sp?) look to pay for a ride .Also as it's mentioned here's a picture of the Miura
As in life there are no guarantees! We are all volunteers, paying all our own expenses including fuel. I stay for two days, some do all three, some just an afternoon.
Last year there was indeed the staic display muira, while the owner was taking customers out in her XJ220. There was a chap on Saturday only, in his Muira SV red with gold cromodoro wheels. Think Mike Brewer even got hom on stage for a section of "The car's the star"
some of last years cars
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Michael,
If you don't get any joy with this, and fancy a blat in a Cerbera or similar, drop me a line and you can come out for an early morning blat with us!!
We won't charge you, not even to buy the tea!! And we're in West Sussex!!
If you're more adventurous, I'm down for a track day in October at Cadwell which you're more than welcome to come and have some real fun at...
On the other hand, it may only be Ferrari's that do it for you, in which case, I'll run off and hide, although I will understand!!
Cheers
Rob
If you don't get any joy with this, and fancy a blat in a Cerbera or similar, drop me a line and you can come out for an early morning blat with us!!
We won't charge you, not even to buy the tea!! And we're in West Sussex!!If you're more adventurous, I'm down for a track day in October at Cadwell which you're more than welcome to come and have some real fun at...
On the other hand, it may only be Ferrari's that do it for you, in which case, I'll run off and hide, although I will understand!!
Cheers
Rob
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