Ferrari & Porsche PH Test Fest

Ferrari & Porsche PH Test Fest

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Dazren

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22,612 posts

260 months

Friday 30th August 2002
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Right guys some of us have been chatting on this forum about swapping passenger rides for scientific comparison. The time is now!

I propose we do something west of London (Berkshire ish) that way no one should have to travel more 100 miles each way.

I don't know where we should hold such an event, us country bumpkins and Essex boys should bow to local knowledge.

However, I suggest sunday 22nd september whilst the sunshine is still here (snigger). Does anyone second this motion or have a problem with this date.

Ideas for location and relevent tunnels for the Tifosi and TreVoR boys?

DAZ

PS - Although aimed at the PHers who've been mouthing off at each other on the Ferrari and Porsche boards, all are welcome particularly if you bring exotica for us all to drool over and ogle at, such as Ultimas Masers and TreVoRs etc.

>>> Edited by Dazren on Friday 30th August 16:45

sb930turbo

3,315 posts

262 months

Friday 30th August 2002
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Daz,
I should be ok for that,depending on where it is and er indoors!
Anyone got any ideas of a location?
Steve

>> Edited by sb930turbo on Friday 30th August 16:50

ultra violent

2,827 posts

268 months

Friday 30th August 2002
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I went to G-force the other day out near Tring (J20 M25). A41 is a bloody fast straight road with no camera's. May want to consider somewhere near there. It would be great if we could stage various drive byes. Just to test exhaust notes you understand...

funkyboogalooo

1,844 posts

267 months

Friday 30th August 2002
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when you looking at? i'll show you how its done for under 15k and in style. Just ask the pie and trout boys.

Dazren

Original Poster:

22,612 posts

260 months

Friday 30th August 2002
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when you looking at? i'll show you how its done for under 15k and in style. Just ask the pie and trout boys.



Sunday 22nd September

DAZ

456mgt

2,504 posts

265 months

Saturday 31st August 2002
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i'll show you how its done for under 15k and in style. Just ask the pie and trout boys.

Absolutely.

manu

768 posts

262 months

Saturday 31st August 2002
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It's clear that these "hoons" (great word Kevin!) are going to become a regular feature of our lives I think. (especially while the weather is OK). What's also clear is that we really really NEED some decent roads - twisties - along with some Motorway slip roads. With all-out "combat-ready" cars like the 360 Modenas and 996TTs along with Tuscan racers and Ultimas we will need to pick the roads carefully otherwise the whole exercise will become VERY frustrating.

We also need a slightly smaller, longer tunnel than Hatfield - something with less traffic. Someone yesterday suggested Southwick Bypass as the ultimate tunnel (South London I think) - I don't know it - does anyone here know it?

bluesatin

3,114 posts

271 months

Saturday 31st August 2002
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Manu

Made avisit to your office today but nobody there. Still managed to upset the local garage. Its nice to see a row of people in shock standing next to a sales person

manu

768 posts

262 months

Saturday 31st August 2002
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The "local garage"...... !!!! Were they all going home about the time you arrived?
Nice one!! Sorry to have missed you mate - I need to get into that Ultima again and scare myself silly once more.....!

>> Edited by manu on Saturday 31st August 17:58

trackdemon

12,149 posts

260 months

Monday 2nd September 2002
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Sounds good to me. Kev, you know I'm up for this kind of thing. Need to check dates - may be in E'boro collecting wifeys new toy (Cooper S)

sb930turbo

3,315 posts

262 months

Tuesday 3rd September 2002
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There is a PH meet on 22 Sep at Virginia Water(up the road from Egham!)Any of you guys can make it?
Steve

rich1231

17,331 posts

259 months

Tuesday 3rd September 2002
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Im up for it.

22nd is difficult as i think I am working.
rich

manu

768 posts

262 months

Tuesday 3rd September 2002
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Got your email Steve - no problem!
About the 22nd - I could walk to Virginia Water from our office.... Dunno at this stage - my pops birthday....

ninja_eli

1,525 posts

266 months

Tuesday 3rd September 2002
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I could be there, I think! Too early to say definitely, but I think it should be okay.

Dazren

Original Poster:

22,612 posts

260 months

Tuesday 3rd September 2002
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Hi guys.

Might be a good idea to invade the Virginia Water meet (wherever that is).

Also means we don't have to argue over pubs and meeting points etc, only work out where the tunnels are? Manu, you mentioned you were local?

DAZ

manu

768 posts

262 months

Tuesday 3rd September 2002
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Dazren - Our little offices are opposite Maranello Sales - literally down the road from Virginia Water.
We could use the office as "the base" from which to launch the "attack" (No Ninja - I meant on the roads - not the local female population - in fact that goes for you too Dom!)

We've got LOADS of parking around the back - we could all meet there!
Egham has a few nice pubs/watering holes within walking distance. We have motorway slip roads nearby, a tiny "tunnel," and apparently where the bikers meet in Chobham and around Box Hill (sic?) there are some good driving roads - but this latter point is yet to be explored and confirmed. (who knows Surrey/Windsor/ etc well?)

Of course we could all pull into Maranellos in a MASSIVE convoy asking for a test drive of this supposedly stodgy 575M too......

sb930turbo

3,315 posts

262 months

Wednesday 4th September 2002
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The meet is at the large National Trust car park on the A30(3x£1 coins required to park there)by the lake.There is a Pub next to it.
There are some good roads in the area ie twisties.Avoid Box Hill it will be packed with Bikers and crawling with plod though.

Daz,
Virginia Water is a few miles West of Egham on the A30.
Steve

>> Edited by sb930turbo on Wednesday 4th September 07:41

>> Edited by sb930turbo on Wednesday 4th September 08:00

sb930turbo

3,315 posts

262 months

Wednesday 4th September 2002
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We could all meet up at Manu's office and go in convoy to V/Water.I know the Surrey roads fairly well so will give it some thought.

>> Edited by sb930turbo on Wednesday 4th September 07:58

hughjayteens

2,029 posts

267 months

Wednesday 4th September 2002
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Would any of you chaps based in or around West London mind if I tagged along?
Had to swap my Tiv recently for bricks and mortar so currently commute in my GFs 1.2 Clio (Stop laughing you c*nts!!) but I am itching for some high performance fun!!!!



Hapless in Holland Park

ninja_eli

1,525 posts

266 months

Wednesday 4th September 2002
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Jay, if I can make it, you are more than welcome to ride with me. I'm in North London and am looking forward to kicking some Porker butt.