East Anglia Owners meets

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gaucimiura said:

I’m Simon, in Ongar, Essex. I have an Alpine A110 PE in Alpine blue, with LIFE110 springs, geo, spacers, brakes, paddles and induction.

Hi Simon

Hope you can join us on the next meet

Stu

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Bez said:

Hi all,

I’m a bit out of area (Northamptonshire) but could be up for the next meet if one happens / I’ll keep an eye on this thread.

Blue 2020 S with a smattering of Life110 bits & bobs

No problem Bez, you are welcome to join us. Stu

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Hi Jamie, would certainly have come along but I am at football match Sunday hopefully watching West Ham give those Geordies a thrashing!

Hope the event goes well and best wishes to your dad.

Stu

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Not yet Simon but will aim to organise another meet in October

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Hi all

I visited Bradley at Alpine Cambridge yesterday and spoke to him about arranging a visit to the showroom one Sunday in October/November and he seemed positive about arranging an mini event and opening up for us. We spoke about the new A110 R and he hopes to be getting one for the showroom so I said that would be an ideal time to visit so we can all see the new model.

Watch this space....

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hi Alpy, yes would like to have gone but now have something on. Should be a good turn out though looking at previous events...

Still hope to arrange a meet for us all at John Banks Cambridge when they get a A110 R in.....

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Alpy said:

I’ve not had much response for the run out to North Weald but I’ll still be at Alpine Chelmsford at around 9.30 and then leave about 10-00

Sorry couldn't make it today. Hope the day was good, nice weather for it

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Hi Johnny

I will contact Bradley and find out if something can be arranged in the next month or two

cheers

Stu

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ok gang, a date to pencil in on your calendars. I have contacted Bradley at John Banks Cambridge and they are looking to arrange a meet/Drive out on Sunday 7th May for a F1 themed gathering to tie in with the Miami F1 GP. Food and drink provided etc.

In the meantime, shall we try and meet up March/April? How about Sunday 26th March which is when the clocks change?

Stu

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MorganP4SS said:

Thanks Stu but I'll give it a miss this time. In any event you probably wouldn't want me there now as I've recently traded the Alpine for a Japanese/German 2-seater. After 5,500 miles i just needed a bit more space :-).

Supra?

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MorganP4SS said:

Yes Stu. Manual Supra. Suspension a bit revised/improved from when I drove one 3 years ago and a good balance for my normal driving. More of a true GT car than my A110 GT (if that makes sense :-)).

Have a good meet up and best wishes to all.

come along to the meet anyway, we wont be too mean to you lol

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Hi all, weather forecast for the morning is heavy rain so I suggest we postpone meeting up to a Sunday in April. I will check weather and put up a new date.

I know a nice run which lasts about an hour starting between Haverhill and Bury St Edmunds. There is a cafe there we we could meet, do the run and then finish back at the cafe for coffee etc

Café 33 Stradishall
01440 820009
https://maps.app.goo.gl/1qf1TX492jqBSsVH7

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sassthathoopie said:

My wife and I had breakfast there very early on a Saturday a couple of weeks ago. If you want an early meet with empty roads Cafe 33 would be a good choice. If you are planning to go early and need the cafe open call to confirm the time a few days ahead: Advertised opening times vary across their different media - it’s a relatively informal business - but she will open for you if she knows you’re coming.

I have a 1978 Alpine A310 with 1976 Group 5 style engine mods. It’s new to me and I’m working it up after very light use for the last 20 years. Once it’s running well and I’m up to speed I’d love to join you.

Cheers for that Sass. Would love to see your 78 Alpine once you have her fettled.

I think plan would be to meet at the cafe 7am, do the run which is Clare, Sible Hedingham, Finchingfield , Steeple Bumstead and back to cafe for breakfast/coffee

Cheers

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Cheers for that Rowland

Looking at dates for us to meet and do a run, who is up for Easter Sunday, subject to weather? Thinking 7am at the cafe, hour run, back to cafe for drink and cheeky bacon roll then home in time for Easter eggs lol

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Hi Matt

Welcome and enjoy your test drive. Funnily enough my previous car was a manual M2 Competition and I had a Cayman S in 2007. M2 a great car, very quick and still practical. Would I swap my Alpine back for an M2 or a Cayman? No way. The Alpine is a very different car to drive because of the lightness and feel. You'll know within 5 minutes of driving it. Nothing else like except perhaps a Lotus Elise/Exige but the Alpine is more roomy and better made.

Have fun!

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The Cayman is a nice car, well built and the internal finish is top class. It does however weigh 350kg more than the A110 so it needs more power, bigger tyres and stiffer suspension to deal with the equivalent of a grand piano on top of an Alpine. It's the lightness and ride quality with fun factor of the Alpine that convinced me. You'll know when you drive it...

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The only Sunday I can make this month is Easter Sunday but if most can't then we can do one Sunday in May?

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Ok lets do something in May when more can make it including those new owners!

Happy Easter all and see you in May...

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I believe so Johnny, Bradley said to tie in with the F1 race. He has started the what's app group so expect to see something soon

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So Bradley (John Banks Alpine Cambridge) is arranging a meet/event on Sunday 28th May for a drive out convoy then back to the showroom for food and drink, driving sims, casino and watch the Monaco GP. An Alpine F1 car will be there too. Hopefully you are all on the John Banks Whats App group to know about this. Those that aren't I suggest you contact Bradley at John Banks and see if you can get added.

See you on the 28th!