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NJW 77

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17,065 posts

267 months

Monday 3rd April 2006
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Okey dokey, with the shock news of the Santa Pod RV (Im now having second thoughts ) how about a meet at Pease Pottage services for say 6.15am, to be away by 6.30am LATEST? (may have to adjust timings when the dust settles)

I was planning on running round the Surrey section of the M25 so we could meet up with any Surreyites etc on the way through, and then again at South Mimms for the final push?

Or am I the only soft southerner going?

G9eg

177 posts

256 months

Monday 3rd April 2006
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NJW 77 said:
Okey dokey, with the shock news of the Santa Pod RV (Im now having second thoughts ) how about a meet at Pease Pottage services for say 6.15am, to be away by 6.30am LATEST? (may have to adjust timings when the dust settles)

I was planning on running round the Surrey section of the M25 so we could meet up with any Surreyites etc on the way through, and then again at South Mimms for the final push?

Or am I the only soft southerner going?


I'm going Nick so not the only softie up there,but have booked a hotel near by so it wouldn't be such an early start.Didn't fancy a long drive up there then racing for the day then driving all the way home.

NJW 77

Original Poster:

17,065 posts

267 months

Monday 3rd April 2006
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G9eg said:
NJW 77 said:
Okey dokey, with the shock news of the Santa Pod RV (Im now having second thoughts ) how about a meet at Pease Pottage services for say 6.15am, to be away by 6.30am LATEST? (may have to adjust timings when the dust settles)

I was planning on running round the Surrey section of the M25 so we could meet up with any Surreyites etc on the way through, and then again at South Mimms for the final push?

Or am I the only soft southerner going?


I'm going Nick so not the only softie up there,but have booked a hotel near by so it wouldn't be such an early start.Didn't fancy a long drive up there then racing for the day then driving all the way home.


Bloody wuss!

Actually, I'd considered going up Friday evening, but by the time I finish work, and fight the Friday night traffic, an early start Saturday for some reason seems a better bet to me.

G9eg

177 posts

256 months

Monday 3rd April 2006
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NJW 77 said:
G9eg said:
NJW 77 said:
Okey dokey, with the shock news of the Santa Pod RV (Im now having second thoughts ) how about a meet at Pease Pottage services for say 6.15am, to be away by 6.30am LATEST? (may have to adjust timings when the dust settles)

I was planning on running round the Surrey section of the M25 so we could meet up with any Surreyites etc on the way through, and then again at South Mimms for the final push?

Or am I the only soft southerner going?


I'm going Nick so not the only softie up there,but have booked a hotel near by so it wouldn't be such an early start.Didn't fancy a long drive up there then racing for the day then driving all the way home.


Bloody wuss!




Actually, I'd considered going up Friday evening, but by the time I finish work, and fight the Friday night traffic, an early start Saturday for some reason seems a better bet to me.





Well I am a southener

keithyboy

1,940 posts

299 months

Monday 3rd April 2006
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Nick - I'm going and meeting up at South Mimms. As I'm in SW London I'll probably head around the South/North Circular for the A1M and South Mimms. I assume you're going round the M25?

mrsmadmark

3,545 posts

252 months

Monday 3rd April 2006
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hi nick

some of us are meeting up at south mimms so let us know what time you plan to get there?

njw 77

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17,065 posts

267 months

Monday 3rd April 2006
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mrsmadmark said:
hi nick

some of us are meeting up at south mimms so let us know what time you plan to get there?


Tracey

Anyone know how long it will take from, say Gatwick to South Mimms? Gives me an idea of when to leave

Anyone care to share a helmet with me if needed? For a fat bloke, I dont sweat too much

As it happens, I have one I used to use for moto-x, but I dont know/doubt if it will be acceptable? It has a kite marking, but no idea if it is ok for cars (and its got a mad paint-job, which was ok for muddy fields, but Ive a feeling it may be a little OTT for the 'Pod' )

ocean500

32 posts

248 months

Monday 3rd April 2006
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Nick

I'll be en route from Chichester to Portsmouth on Saturday with 8 other boats for the w/end, weather permitting, which is just as well as the Griff is not back yet. Enjoy!

Paul

njw 77

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Monday 3rd April 2006
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Ack, whats up with it Paul? Thought it had been quiet lately

ocean500

32 posts

248 months

Monday 3rd April 2006
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Near side front damper leaking, so both fronts removed and sent back to Gaz for re-build. Thought I might as well have an early pre Le Man check at the same time. I guess you'll hear when the Griff's back

njw 77

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17,065 posts

267 months

Tuesday 4th April 2006
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ocean500 said:
Near side front damper leaking, so both fronts removed and sent back to Gaz for re-build. Thought I might as well have an early pre Le Man check at the same time. I guess you'll hear when the Griff's back


The cerb's just come back from Austec and theyve reported a leaking rear damper, so looks like I have to get new ones all round. How much do kidneys go for on fleabay?

Steve_T

6,356 posts

301 months

Tuesday 4th April 2006
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Watcha Buddy,

I hope you're still going to the Pod? I always look on these issues as an upgrade opportunity, can be expensive but at least you're improving your motor. So what's it going to be? Are you going for the new intrax dampers Paul is doing then? These look the business and are probably the only dampers that would sway me away from Nitrons.

Cheers,
Steve

>> Edited by Steve_T on Tuesday 4th April 10:48

profstoff

1,272 posts

256 months

Tuesday 4th April 2006
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njw 77 said:
How much do kidneys go for on fleabay?


Yours Nick?



Not a lot

njw 77

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17,065 posts

267 months

Tuesday 4th April 2006
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Alreet Steve.

I hear what you're saying and if I was a track day demon I would go for Paul's ones, but as Im not, I cant justify the outlay. Probably end up with Gaz or some such, depending on how persuasive Paul is at the Pod

Wont let a silly thing like suspension worry me for tomorrows tracking




123 spin, whoops, 123 spin, whoops. I see a pattern forming

Mrs_T

1,533 posts

278 months

Tuesday 4th April 2006
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njw 77 said:

123 spin, whoops, 123 spin, whoops. I see a pattern forming


Nick, that sounds more like a dance step! Somehow I can't really see you on Strictly Come Dancing!
I'll have the new video camera with me on Saturday so we can try and get some in car footage (bullet cam)as well as trackside.

Karen
I'm going to bring my crash helmet but I don't think I'd be much good (Steve would have a heart attack anyway!)

NJW 77

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17,065 posts

267 months

Tuesday 4th April 2006
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Hi Karen. Steve's already phoned me and warned me off asking to borrow his helmet

Good chance Im going to meet the Kent 'Podders' at the Dartford Hilton now, not sure where they are heading from there. You guys staying in a hotel local Friday?

Mrs_T

1,533 posts

278 months

Tuesday 4th April 2006
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I hope so or its another early start with Mr Happy
We're off to Derbyshire later for Steve's Mum's birthday . That's it mind, one hat and a balloon.

Looking forward to seeing the Tivs in action, just hoping the track is dry for a top day.
Karen

V8Smith

3,510 posts

282 months

Tuesday 4th April 2006
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Nick Im going up, so we can blast up together, there is a convoy from Hants way too AFAIK as Harryw and the guys are coming up too?? Will try to find out what their plans are?

In any event getting up to South Mimms to meet the others might be a good idea lots of Tivs going through the Hatfield tunnel is always fun....

Catch up later this week.

Mike

Steve_T

6,356 posts

301 months

Thursday 6th April 2006
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Been doing a quick check around and have found that the Tesco's in Wellingborough (about 5 miles from the Pod) does 99 Octane petrol.

Steve_T

6,356 posts

301 months

Thursday 6th April 2006
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By the way Whitey, did you keep it on the island yesterday evening?