Deckchair & packed lunch!
Deckchair & packed lunch!
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SlackBlevens

Original Poster:

117 posts

226 months

Monday 14th January 2008
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I spent a lovely hour or two at the factory today. It's always nice to look at the cars, talk to the people, pop to the loo, etc! I believe 454's car was there - very tidy looking, also a black can-am recieving a good polishing.

I think next time I'll take a deckchair & packed lunch - you know - really make a day of it!

Darren rotate

Holst

2,468 posts

250 months

Monday 14th January 2008
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SlackBlevens said:
I spent a lovely hour or two at the factory today. It's always nice to look at the cars, talk to the people, pop to the loo, etc! I believe 454's car was there - very tidy looking, also a black can-am recieving a good polishing.

I think next time I'll take a deckchair & packed lunch - you know - really make a day of it!

Darren rotate
Probably the only decent thing to do in Hinckley, haha

Im a local btw

454

136 posts

275 months

Tuesday 15th January 2008
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Hi Darren,

Yes, my car is there waiting for it's final inspection by the DVLA in order to release the registration docs.


Should be on the road within a week or two which is both exciting and quite scary at the same time.


Steve_D

13,802 posts

287 months

Tuesday 15th January 2008
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454 said:
.......which is both exciting and quite scary at the same time.
Be scared. Be very scared.

Steve

454

136 posts

275 months

Tuesday 15th January 2008
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In a strange sort of way I hope you are right, Steve.

Would be a trifle disappointing to spend all that time and money building the car if it didn't scare me rigid for the first few spirited outings eek

I will post up my impressions once I've finally driven it in anger .......

shithotfast

1,134 posts

297 months

Tuesday 15th January 2008
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454 said:
Hi Darren,


Should be on the road within a week or two which is both exciting and quite scary at the same time.
with this weather I would suggest you put it in the garage and cuddle it for a few weeks just to be safe!

cliveg

199 posts

273 months

Wednesday 16th January 2008
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SlackBlevens said:
... a black can-am recieving a good polishing.
Darren rotate
smile. Forgot to add an amphibious option, so I'm following shithotfast's advice and waiting for spring to arrive. A few more coats of polish won't hurt.

454

136 posts

275 months

Thursday 17th January 2008
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After all the time it's taken me to build it I'm gagging to get out there and actually drive the thing.

All I need is one dry, salt free day ............hmmm maybe it will be spring then ......

SlackBlevens

Original Poster:

117 posts

226 months

Thursday 17th January 2008
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The frustration/expectation would kill me ... I really feel for you! cry

Wilder

1,509 posts

238 months

Thursday 17th January 2008
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Steve_D said:
454 said:
.......which is both exciting and quite scary at the same time.
Be scared. Be very scared.

Steve
Speaking of which .. I spun my back wheels today whilst overtaking. No drama in that, except I was in 4th at 70 mph yikes
(wasnt even full throttle either!).