Friday 19th November 2010

PistonHeads Sunday Service: 12/12/10

In time-honoured tradition we return to Mercedes-Benz World for the final Sunday Service of 2010

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Mid-December. A time when the town centre is gridlocked with shoppers trying to find a space, and you have the annual arguement with the other half about where to spend Christmas Day. In a word, it's dull.

But just for a day you can forget the shops and the prospect of all those unwanted house guests, and head to Mercedes-Benz World for the last PH Sunday Service of 2010 - taking place on Sunday 12th December between 09.00 and 13.00.

Many of you will be no strangers to the MBW facility as we have visited quite a few times now, so you will know that it serves as a very good winter venue with plenty of tarmac parking and a huge warm, indoor space - with lots to look at - should the weather be unkind to us on the day.

PH Sunday meets are simple in format, all you need to do is turn up (for free), park your car amongst fellow PHers, then head off for some breakfast and a cup of coffee. It's the perfect, frippery-free way to start a Sunday morning. However, our hosts occasionally like to lay on some extra attractions for PHers to make the morning even more special, and Mercedes-Benz have done just that.

Some of you might have heard of the SLS AMG, in fact it has been pretty hard to ignore (and who's complaining about that?). Well now is your chance to sample it, as passenger rides will be available throughout the morning. For those who like their Mercedes aged to perfection (like me) you can choose to take your passenger ride in none-other than the original gullwing hero, the 1954 300SL. Rides will be offered on a first come- first served basis (assuming PH staff haven't block-booked all the spaces before you arrive). Both rides will be charged at £10.

If that's not to your liking, you can always head inside to see the fantastic 'hanging' Mercedes Petronas F1 car recently installed comprising of 3200 genuine F1 parts. 'View Suspended II' has been created by Dutch artist Paul Veroude to demonstrate what goes into a modern Formula 1 car, and while it isn't intended to be an exact replica it is entirely representative of current F1 technology, and deconstructs the car down to the gear ratios. Well worth a look while you are there.

For this meeting, we will be parking along the main straight to the right of the entrance road to Mercedes Benz World. Not only is this area smooth and weather-proof, it can hold 700 cars, so for the second time in a row we can open this to a huge number of PHers.

As per usual, we ask you to sign up on the calendar if you plan to attend this PH meet. By signing up you will be allocated a space on the day, and as we check names on the 'gate' you need to ensure your name is on the list to be guaranteed entry.

Thanks once again to the fellows at Mercedes-Benz World for their hospitality, and don't forget that while the PistonHeads element finishes at 13.00 M-BW will be open for the rest of the day. We look forward to seeing you there.

Calendar link

[Garlick]

I guess I really should take the Merc to its first Sunday Service

[350Wedge]

Sounds like a lot of fun, this would be the first one for me

Hopefully picking a new car up that weekend so be a good opportunity for a drive out!!

[C2james]

ive never been there before so am definately looking forward to this.

(garlick, i will have to say hi properly next time )

[Gizmo!]

Excellent. I'm in.

[Jonny671]

Will be there! 10 miles down the road too, perfect!

[AndySpecD]

Yep, will be there

Edited to add - anyone fancy a run down from say Denbies Vineyard in Dorking?

Edited by AndySpecD on Friday 19th November 12:10

[Johnpidge]

Ok going to this (if I get a green slip from the Mrs)

went last year by accident (kids wanted to go to Brooklands) but just wandered (and lusted) around the splendid cars there - including a matt black Lambo.....

[Brabuss]

Hi i may have missed it out, but whats the address for the Venue. many thanks H

[North West Tom]

Damn that's far away

[5678]

Why, when I click the calendar link does it tell me I need to be signed in, when I already am signed in?!

[McAndy]

Rats! Rats, rats, rats, rats, RATS! (Will be horribly hungover from the 11th and moving on the 16th...not going to be an option this time). RATS!

[Jagmanv12]

Same problem as 5678. I'm logged in but says I'm not so can't add name.

[5678]

Jagmanv12 said:

Same problem as 5678. I'm logged in but says I'm not so can't add name.

It's REALLY annoying!

(If a mod can just add me then that would be great. I'll be in the 650.)

[mgbond]

God Dam it. Thats probably 1 week before I get the car back from its engine rebuild. I've missed a few of these this year. Gutted

[Salom]

5678 said:

Jagmanv12 said:

Same problem as 5678. I'm logged in but says I'm not so can't add name.

It's REALLY annoying!

(If a mod can just add me then that would be great. I'll be in the 650.)

I'm logged in too but keep being told I'm not, sort it out PH Webmaster!

[Jonny671]

Salom said:

5678 said:

Jagmanv12 said:

Same problem as 5678. I'm logged in but says I'm not so can't add name.

It's REALLY annoying!

(If a mod can just add me then that would be great. I'll be in the 650.)

I'm logged in too but keep being told I'm not, sort it out PH Webmaster!

You're on there?

[zakelwe]

It's worth going just to see the stunning slim brunette who works there

Andy

[wotnot]

Salom said:

5678 said:

Jagmanv12 said:

Same problem as 5678. I'm logged in but says I'm not so can't add name.

It's REALLY annoying!

(If a mod can just add me then that would be great. I'll be in the 650.)

I'm logged in too but keep being told I'm not, sort it out PH Webmaster!

+1 Annoying

[Spy]

I am hoping to come (missed out on the Porsche event due to family commitments !)

As this is a Mercedes event, I am bringing my trusty classic W124 Estate and was wondering if it is OK to also bring the family (wife and two young boys) along to the event ?

Will this be OK ?

[5678]

Odd, it's let me register from my phone, but not my pc!