PH Autumn Meet + Leisurely Drive
Discussion
have a good, safe run guys!Weather forecast is looking mediocre at the moment
http://www.netweather.tv/index.cgi?action=uk7dayx7...
http://www.netweather.tv/index.cgi?action=uk7dayx7...
Well well well... where did everybody get to here then?!?! Poor effort on attendances!!
Thanks to those who did turn up, pwduncan, SeanyD + Craig and TTcool + Mrs as well, TS-Magnum as passenger and Carl (hedgetrimmer) for meeting up in the morning. The rest, hang your heads in shame!!!
OK the weather was crap, and the roads were soaking... but it was still a fun run out. Not really the right weather for the Elise though Sean? But the Audis seemed unflappable. My 350Z held out quite well, apart from it wanting to kick the arse out in a straight line at 5,000 RPM in second on the coast road, woke me up that did!
I've got a few pics if anyone wants to see but nothing that exciting...
Guess that'll be it until spring / summer next year
Thanks to those who did turn up, pwduncan, SeanyD + Craig and TTcool + Mrs as well, TS-Magnum as passenger and Carl (hedgetrimmer) for meeting up in the morning. The rest, hang your heads in shame!!!
OK the weather was crap, and the roads were soaking... but it was still a fun run out. Not really the right weather for the Elise though Sean? But the Audis seemed unflappable. My 350Z held out quite well, apart from it wanting to kick the arse out in a straight line at 5,000 RPM in second on the coast road, woke me up that did!
I've got a few pics if anyone wants to see but nothing that exciting...
Guess that'll be it until spring / summer next year
TRD.
First of all many thanks for organising such an 'interesting' route. Of course, the weather made it all the more interesting, but some of the scenery was amazing, certainly a route I will enjoy again.
I definitely had the easiest car to drive quickly today, however I'm sure that would change given dry conditions. I was behind SeanyD and he really had his hands full with the potholes and sheer quantity of water around Kielder. It didn't deter him though, he gave it a lot more than I would have.
I can imagine Joe giving the local boy-racers a shock if they take him on, he can certainly drive that TT of his! When he opened his boot and showed us what was inside, I was in shock. I love the fact he is so enthusiastic and passionate about his driving.
Your car sounded lovely. I was quite jealous and really need to see what I can do to let people know what I have under the hood.
Looking forward to the next one already, once again, many thanks.
Paul.
First of all many thanks for organising such an 'interesting' route. Of course, the weather made it all the more interesting, but some of the scenery was amazing, certainly a route I will enjoy again.
I definitely had the easiest car to drive quickly today, however I'm sure that would change given dry conditions. I was behind SeanyD and he really had his hands full with the potholes and sheer quantity of water around Kielder. It didn't deter him though, he gave it a lot more than I would have.
I can imagine Joe giving the local boy-racers a shock if they take him on, he can certainly drive that TT of his! When he opened his boot and showed us what was inside, I was in shock. I love the fact he is so enthusiastic and passionate about his driving.
Your car sounded lovely. I was quite jealous and really need to see what I can do to let people know what I have under the hood.
Looking forward to the next one already, once again, many thanks.
Paul.
pwduncan said:
TRD.
First of all many thanks for organising such an 'interesting' route. Of course, the weather made it all the more interesting, but some of the scenery was amazing, certainly a route I will enjoy again.
I definitely had the easiest car to drive quickly today, however I'm sure that would change given dry conditions. I was behind SeanyD and he really had his hands full with the potholes and sheer quantity of water around Kielder. It didn't deter him though, he gave it a lot more than I would have.
I can imagine Joe giving the local boy-racers a shock if they take him on, he can certainly drive that TT of his! When he opened his boot and showed us what was inside, I was in shock. I love the fact he is so enthusiastic and passionate about his driving.
Your car sounded lovely. I was quite jealous and really need to see what I can do to let people know what I have under the hood.
Looking forward to the next one already, once again, many thanks.
Paul.
No probs. The scenery is so much better on a clear day. I attempted the first 15 or so miles with roof down but after that the conditions were too appalling!First of all many thanks for organising such an 'interesting' route. Of course, the weather made it all the more interesting, but some of the scenery was amazing, certainly a route I will enjoy again.
I definitely had the easiest car to drive quickly today, however I'm sure that would change given dry conditions. I was behind SeanyD and he really had his hands full with the potholes and sheer quantity of water around Kielder. It didn't deter him though, he gave it a lot more than I would have.
I can imagine Joe giving the local boy-racers a shock if they take him on, he can certainly drive that TT of his! When he opened his boot and showed us what was inside, I was in shock. I love the fact he is so enthusiastic and passionate about his driving.
Your car sounded lovely. I was quite jealous and really need to see what I can do to let people know what I have under the hood.
Looking forward to the next one already, once again, many thanks.
Paul.
The Audis must be so effortless any place or time. Yours looks a nice place to be, and I was taking corners wide whereas you had the confidence to stay in your lane. Must be nice to have a confidence inspiring car on a day like this!
I can well imagine the Elise being an utter handful today. Half the weight of my car and mid-engined twitchiness in adverse conditions; I used to drive my MR2 like a saint on a day like this.
Joe is one of a kind, I wish I had a grandad like him. He can really drive too!
Thanks for the compliment, I reckon you just need some nice loud pipes and induction kit; thats what mine has got, the 350Z is often said to be too quiet stock, some food for thought? Your car sounds lovely TBH, just not enough decibels
Another great drive with PistonHeads. Thanks a million. Judy and I enjoyed it immensely; ditto to all that's been said above. The scenery was breathtaking. The autumn leaves were especially beautiful and those that had fallen onto the roads made driving more interesting! I'm very pleased with the performance work that's been done on my TT. It's easy to tell when a car drives well but being able to compare with others is the acid test. The drive was on roads I've not been on which was a nice change. I expect to go over there again in the spring and summer.
Our Not-So-Tame ‘Z ’racing driver kept the pace brisk!! It’s not often I get to share a drive with a 580 bhp Audi RS6 and ever since cutting my teeth with an original Colin Chapman Lotus Elan I’ve always had a soft spot for the Lotus marque; lovely car Sean.
Roll on spring and summer 2013.
Joe and Judy
Our Not-So-Tame ‘Z ’racing driver kept the pace brisk!! It’s not often I get to share a drive with a 580 bhp Audi RS6 and ever since cutting my teeth with an original Colin Chapman Lotus Elan I’ve always had a soft spot for the Lotus marque; lovely car Sean.
Roll on spring and summer 2013.
Joe and Judy
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