Bit of an update from the Crapper!
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Hey guys, though I'd give you an update on how I'm getting on with my Elise (if your interested). My original post about car purchase is here ( www.pistonheads.co.uk/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&t=258272 ).
Picked up my car on Friday 28th April and for nearly a week I was not enjoying the car, really frustrating as the Elise has everything I wanted and the particular car was pretty much spotless and had everything I wanted in terms of spec.
The frustration ended last Friday. I was around my mothers house and was planning on driving home (around 2 miles away) but decided to extend my route to make sure the engine is warmed through to minimise any short journey damage. So thought if I do 5-10 miles it would be fine. Now Fridays weather was glorious, I had the roof of and the journey turned out to be a 4 hour trip around Dorset trying to find the best roads (with my brother helping out). Got back home with sun burn but a big smile on my face, noticed more of the attention I was getting and understand now the whole, milk run turning into at 40+ mile blat!
I realise now why I was not enjoy the car, for the first week I was taking friends and family out in the car trying to give them the Elise experience but I never really gave myself time to enjoy the car. I'm working shifts for the next few days but can't wait for another day off and a nice long drive.
I'm now hoping for a BOLOC's Burger Run this week (or next) so I can meet all you local guys. The only thing I am a little concerned about is that I am definately not the fastest of Elise drivers and my feel out of my depth driving with all these experienced BOLOC's guys. I'd be interested to hear your opinions.
>> Edited by Crapper on Tuesday 9th May 04:01
Picked up my car on Friday 28th April and for nearly a week I was not enjoying the car, really frustrating as the Elise has everything I wanted and the particular car was pretty much spotless and had everything I wanted in terms of spec.
The frustration ended last Friday. I was around my mothers house and was planning on driving home (around 2 miles away) but decided to extend my route to make sure the engine is warmed through to minimise any short journey damage. So thought if I do 5-10 miles it would be fine. Now Fridays weather was glorious, I had the roof of and the journey turned out to be a 4 hour trip around Dorset trying to find the best roads (with my brother helping out). Got back home with sun burn but a big smile on my face, noticed more of the attention I was getting and understand now the whole, milk run turning into at 40+ mile blat!
I realise now why I was not enjoy the car, for the first week I was taking friends and family out in the car trying to give them the Elise experience but I never really gave myself time to enjoy the car. I'm working shifts for the next few days but can't wait for another day off and a nice long drive.
I'm now hoping for a BOLOC's Burger Run this week (or next) so I can meet all you local guys. The only thing I am a little concerned about is that I am definately not the fastest of Elise drivers and my feel out of my depth driving with all these experienced BOLOC's guys. I'd be interested to hear your opinions.
>> Edited by Crapper on Tuesday 9th May 04:01
Crapper said:
I'm now hoping for a BOLOC's Burger Run this week (or next) so I can meet all you local guys. The only thing I am a little concerned about is that I am definately not the fastest of Elise drivers and my feel out of my depth driving with all these experienced BOLOC's guys. I'd be interested to hear your opinions.
>> Edited by Crapper on Tuesday 9th May 04:01
Hi Craper, I am glat you are finally getting the point of the 'liz.
We rarely leave a man behind only when we are sure that there is no chance of meeting up again do we move on (or if the burger place is about to close).
If you think you cant keep up then we will make you up your own route plan so you will know where we are. Also we are no all fast "mad" drivers, there is a great spread of confidence levels. The whole point is to just have some fun.
I look forward to meeting you and your new baby!
The Burger runs are more a social event, rather than a true blast. Couple of sections where we do push it, bit nothing to long, so it would be easy to catch up as the leaders slow down.
Last week wwas the first time a really pushed my Liz on the Bruger run, I usually play tail end charlie. Best advice would be follow the slighly slower guys and get used to the route and its idiocyncracies. There are a couple of bits, which will catch most people out if they dont know the route well. So on the first few runs, do make sure you take it easy.
Last week we lost a few, but they just drove into Swanage and met us at the Burger bar.
Last week wwas the first time a really pushed my Liz on the Bruger run, I usually play tail end charlie. Best advice would be follow the slighly slower guys and get used to the route and its idiocyncracies. There are a couple of bits, which will catch most people out if they dont know the route well. So on the first few runs, do make sure you take it easy.
Last week we lost a few, but they just drove into Swanage and met us at the Burger bar.
I'm not a fully fledged BoLOC but as the guys have said, it's about having fun, not hairing about on the edge on a public road. None of them I've met would put themselves, anyone else, or (god forbid) their cars in danger for the sake of a lairy overtake or what-have-you.
As with all runs, the key thing is to know where you're going, where the meeting point is, and to take it at a pace you are comfortable with. Don't be egged on by others if you're not comfortable doing something, just like in the rest of your life.
The more you get used to the car the more you will love it. And once summer comes, you will wonder what the hell you've been doing driving around in boring old sheds all this time
As with all runs, the key thing is to know where you're going, where the meeting point is, and to take it at a pace you are comfortable with. Don't be egged on by others if you're not comfortable doing something, just like in the rest of your life.
The more you get used to the car the more you will love it. And once summer comes, you will wonder what the hell you've been doing driving around in boring old sheds all this time
Cheers guys, definately want to join you lot on a Burger run or such like, just hope I can make the next one.
Really am enjoying the car now and planning to do a Walshy day in the near future (there is a space next month but need to work out funds) so I'm sure that will help me to bond with the car and to learn better car control.
>> Edited by Crapper on Tuesday 9th May 22:41
Really am enjoying the car now and planning to do a Walshy day in the near future (there is a space next month but need to work out funds) so I'm sure that will help me to bond with the car and to learn better car control.
>> Edited by Crapper on Tuesday 9th May 22:41
Hi crapper,
You'll have no worries on our little burger runs keeping up. i remember my first run being a little daunted by a few bits of road i didn't know but i survived and absolutely relish the chance to get out with everyone where possible. The best bet is pitch yourself towards the back of the pack and tag along at your own pace. if the guy behind you wants to go faster we all pretty much know the best overtake spots so no-one will hassle you or pressure you.
I think it's safe to say as long as you make sure Gooby is ahead of you on the run from Kimmeridge to Swanage you'll be ok - this stretch is his favourite and he's best left to it
Hope to see the car out and about!
You'll have no worries on our little burger runs keeping up. i remember my first run being a little daunted by a few bits of road i didn't know but i survived and absolutely relish the chance to get out with everyone where possible. The best bet is pitch yourself towards the back of the pack and tag along at your own pace. if the guy behind you wants to go faster we all pretty much know the best overtake spots so no-one will hassle you or pressure you.
I think it's safe to say as long as you make sure Gooby is ahead of you on the run from Kimmeridge to Swanage you'll be ok - this stretch is his favourite and he's best left to it
Hope to see the car out and about!
cheekymonkey said:
I think it's safe to say as long as you make sure Gooby is ahead of you on the run from Kimmeridge to Swanage you'll be ok - this stretch is his favourite and he's best left to it
Hope to see the car out and about!
It is becoming "deer alley"! Went down there with the Mrs Gooby last night and some poor kid in his new Audi hit a large stag. The car came off far better than the 'Liz and the collision finished off the deer so it was far less complicated than my little "incident". I helped the guy shift the body off the road and pick up the number plate and grill.
Beware the deer are crossing a lot at about dusk... Got to the top of the road near the golf course and there were 4-5 on the road. I will have to start doing the new road in the poonjero, that is pretty deer-proof!
If there's no meet this week (I'm assuming that there is no run this week as this time last week one was arranged), I would still like to do a bit of reccy on the Burger Run. I would understand if you don't want to post it on here but would someone kindly e-mail me? Would be very interested to try out the route in my on time (and speed!)
Crapper said:
If there's no meet this week (I'm assuming that there is no run this week as this time last week one was arranged), I would still like to do a bit of reccy on the Burger Run. I would understand if you don't want to post it on here but would someone kindly e-mail me? Would be very interested to try out the route in my on time (and speed!)
Do you have autoroute?
gooby said:
If there's no meet this week (I'm assuming that there is no run this week as this time last week one was arranged), I would still like to do a bit of reccy on the Burger Run. I would understand if you don't want to post it on here but would someone kindly e-mail me? Would be very interested to try out the route in my on time (and speed!)
Do you have autoroute?
I think my housemate has got a version, I generally use AA route planner if I need a route guide
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