Convoy to PHSS @ Silverstone 28/10

[MrC986]

mustdash said:

Looks like I'll still have my car, along with the associated accident damage from having someone use me to stop instead of their brakes. Insurance Co are dragging their heels / parts on order from Sweden!

That's insurers for you when you're driving something rare! I'm surprised someone managed to run into it given how fast it's rumoured to go

[mustdash]

Moley RUFC said:

Bad news...are the parts standard Volvo or specific Polestar bits?

It's just a rear bumper and diffuser. Unfortunately they are slightly different to the standard V60 so have to be shipped in,

MrC986 said:

That's insurers for you when you're driving something rare! I'm surprised someone managed to run into it given how fast it's rumoured to go

Even I have to stop at traffic islands every now and again!

[MrC986]

Well, tomorrow is "the day". I hope you all have you warm coats/hats ready as it looks like it'll be dry though with a "real temp" of around 2C currently. I'll bring my walkie-talkies though if you have one, please bring it along

[RESSE]

MrC986 said:

Well, tomorrow is "the day". I hope you all have you warm coats/hats ready as it looks like it'll be dry though with a "real temp" of around 2C currently. I'll bring my walkie-talkies though if you have one, please bring it along

Looking forward tomorrow (forecast is cold/dry)

[Moley RUFC]

Hoping this rain does one.

[Craikeybaby]

The MR2 has had its tyres pumped up and tank filled. I just need to remember where I left my warm hat last spring!

[max b]

Gutted I can’t make this one, especially the run down. Enjoy yourselves folks

[AcidRich]

Three of us in TVR’s will join you for the run down 8)
What time are you leaving?

[MrC986]

AcidRich said:

Three of us in TVR’s will join you for the run down 8)
What time are you leaving?

Just after 08.15 (ish)

[Moley RUFC]

Eta 8:20

[MrC986]

I hope everyone had a safe trip home & managed to keep warm at the PHSS? A great turnout for such a cold morning and a real mix of cars with some lovely sounding exhausts (the TVRs apparently sounded "epic", as did the Alfa & Atom). For those who has their roofs down/off, or has no roof....great commitment

I might organise a Sunday brekkie run to the Peak District over the winter & will give decent notice for those who might be interested.

[MrVert]

Good to see you Chris.....I'd be up for a Winter run

[MrC986]

MrVert said:

Good to see you Chris.....I'd be up for a Winter run

Likewise Mr Vert. I'll get some new tyres I think for the "track slag" as the ditch finders on it were trying to live up to their reputation.

[Moley RUFC]

Thanks for arranging. I’d defiantly be up for a winter run. Had a great day and then stopped off at The Fish in Wixford for a Sunday roast and warm up next to the fire!

[cheeky_chops]

MrC986 said:

I hope everyone had a safe trip home & managed to keep warm at the PHSS? A great turnout for such a cold morning and a real mix of cars with some lovely sounding exhausts (the TVRs apparently sounded "epic", as did the Alfa & Atom). For those who has their roofs down/off, or has no roof....great commitment

The tuscan sounded fantastic as it was sliding around in front of me! Not sure i even got more that 30% throttle in the atom, backend stepped out a few times even tickling it.... 1st time ive driven it in the cold or wet!!

I can quite safely say though that i wont ever be driving it in those conditions again - that the journey down was the most unplesant hour ive ever had to spend in a car! 5 layers inc winter cycle kit wasnt enough!!!!!

Heyho, Atom is now SORNed til next year... Roll on temperature over 10c!

[MrVert]

I was a couple of cars behind you for a while.....looked rather 'hairy' I must say! Amazed you got any traction at all for most of the journey!

Had the same sort of experience a couple of years ago in my 458, cold, slippery, downpour on the M40, aquaplaning everywhere...! Our then 11 year old was terrified!

Would be nice if they could find a slot for Silverstone in sunnier / warmer months!