••• Cotswold Meet: 24th-26th August •••

Carrera RSR · 08-23-2012, 03:12 PM

Got a nudge from Will, thanks. Not sure I can fit this in. I've got a 924 turbo engine to rebuild after I broke it on lasts years Cotswold meet!!

I did ProDrive earlier this year. Fantastic tour. Well recommended.

The Aston build area is awesome. Here's what £350k buys you

I have Wills number so if I can fit it in I'll get in touch. Enjoy!!!

rogerxp · 08-25-2012, 07:05 PM

How was it guys? Who made it along? Any photos?

MEGA · 08-26-2012, 05:44 AM

I have lots of pics from the prodrive tour which was ruddy awesome. Matt has footage of the drive so small pieces of that can go up once doctored I expect!

Over 200 miles of country roads on Saturday winding all through Oxfordshire and Gloucestershire. Superb superb drive.

Matt led brilliantly setting a very good pace and the jcw really shocked me! Ok it's a little slower than the 2 335's but only by the smallest amount. Foot to the floor until the big turbo kicks in there was nothing I could do! A great little car... And as said, leading on a drive like that is something I'd have no intention of ever doing myself. Brave stuff

So attendance. There were 3 cars. Bwahaha. But I don't care. The drive was the best I've been involved in I think. And the company was good.

I feel I added a certain something to the weekend personally heh and no doubt Matt and sean will be here in due course to rip the piss out of me for my many many fails... Hey every meet needs a class clown.. Glad to oblige. Errrrr hehe.

Cheers
Dave (who had to do a 2 hour drive home at 10pm as he booked the wrong hotel. As a small hint of my failings over this weekend. But at least I didn't run out of fuel! )

dxb335d · 08-26-2012, 05:52 AM

LMFAO, who ran out of fuel?

You booked the wrong hotel? Wtf

wheelie good · 08-26-2012, 09:03 AM

LOL sounds like a well organised event

Wrong hotel
And someone runs out of fuel

Hope you all had a good time

phil200tdi · 08-26-2012, 09:21 AM

Prodrive tour was great.

Wish I could have joined in on Saturday too.

Next time!

MEGA · 08-26-2012, 12:06 PM

Sorry it was last time I had fuel issues not this time heh..

seanblee · 08-26-2012, 02:16 PM

Another great weekend - thanks again to Matt for organising! It was a small turnout (six of us for ProDrive then five for the drive on Saturday) but it worked very well. I learned I definitely need new rear tyres - <2mm tread depth on damp roads with a Quaife makes for much oversteery fun.

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Originally Posted by wheelie good

LOL sounds like a well organised event

Wrong hotel
And someone runs out of fuel

Hope you all had a good time

Nobody ran out of fuel and only one person booked the wrong hotel, so pretty good all in all!

mjh93sa · 08-26-2012, 05:50 PM

Another great meet! Thanks to everyone who turned up. Small numbers, but a great time and some good driving nonetheless.

Highlights (though you would have had to be there to appreciate it all):

The carpark tour of Banbury. From the narrowly avoided >£5 for a couple of hours, to the city centre ones that close at 8pm!

Phil and his stories of daring deeds with a four foot chinese tow-rope.

Dave for not running low on fuel in the most econmical car this time. But for failing to read the instructions and booking the wrong hotel for the 2nd night. It was just a shame that there were so many festivals on in the area, so no room at any Inn.

Naomi for befriending Kermit.... and "Sheep!" "Cows!"

Sean using the rear-wheel steer option even on straight roads and the, "I've got a problem... I've just gone into limp mode."

The weather didn't play ball all the time, but we proved that you can still enjoy an ice-cream even on a hilltop with a thunder storm approaching.

...and last but not least - the Party Rock Zafira!

A couple of photos:

Dave's parking - The day after (it was clean the day before!) - 3er compact running out of ideas / talent - wet roads.

MEGA · 08-27-2012, 06:03 AM

It was the first meet I've been trusted with a walkie! Did have to bring it myself though

Sheep!!!

MEGA · 08-27-2012, 06:03 AM

Party rock is in the houuuuse tonight!

Dr Dave · 09-25-2012, 05:01 PM

Shouldn't this be de-stickied now???

MEGA · 09-26-2012, 04:42 AM

Probably. Why not contact a moderator?

Dr Dave · 09-29-2012, 05:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MEGA

Probably. Why not contact a moderator?

Maybe so, but shouldn't they take a more pro-active role in the UK forum??

mjh93sa · 09-30-2012, 04:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MEGA

Probably. Why not contact a moderator?

That's how it got stickied in the 1st place.

08-23-2012, 03:12 PM	#67
Carrera RSR Colonel 75 Rep 2,937 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Location: Location: iTrader: (1)	Got a nudge from Will, thanks. Not sure I can fit this in. I've got a 924 turbo engine to rebuild after I broke it on lasts years Cotswold meet!! I did ProDrive earlier this year. Fantastic tour. Well recommended. The Aston build area is awesome. Here's what £350k buys you I have Wills number so if I can fit it in I'll get in touch. Enjoy!!!
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08-25-2012, 07:05 PM	#68
rogerxp Major General 177 Rep 5,950 Posts Drives: M3 Comp Pack / QQ+2 Tekna Join Date: May 2008 Location: Stockport, Cheshire iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 350Z GT Roadster [2.00] 2004 Honda S2000 [0.00] 2005 Nissan 350Z GT ... [0.00] 2006 E92 BMW 335i SE [9.00] 2003 Maserati 4200 [6.00] 2006 E90 330d M Sport [0.00]	How was it guys? Who made it along? Any photos? __________________ Current -: MW E92 M3 Competition Pack / Qashqai+2 Tekna 1.6dci Gone -: 370Z GT Roadster; BMW X3 3.0d xdrive M Sport; E46 330i M Sport Coupe; Mazda RX8 231; Nissan 350Z GT Roadster; BMW E90 330d M Sport; BMW E92 335i SE; Maserati 4200; Nissan 350Z; Honda S2000; Astra Coupe Turbo; Ford Probe
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08-26-2012, 05:44 AM	#69
MEGA Dieseasal 209 Rep 6,881 Posts Drives: LCI E92 335d M-Sport Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Harrow, London iTrader: (2)	I have lots of pics from the prodrive tour which was ruddy awesome. Matt has footage of the drive so small pieces of that can go up once doctored I expect! Over 200 miles of country roads on Saturday winding all through Oxfordshire and Gloucestershire. Superb superb drive. Matt led brilliantly setting a very good pace and the jcw really shocked me! Ok it's a little slower than the 2 335's but only by the smallest amount. Foot to the floor until the big turbo kicks in there was nothing I could do! A great little car... And as said, leading on a drive like that is something I'd have no intention of ever doing myself. Brave stuff So attendance. There were 3 cars. Bwahaha. But I don't care. The drive was the best I've been involved in I think. And the company was good. I feel I added a certain something to the weekend personally heh and no doubt Matt and sean will be here in due course to rip the piss out of me for my many many fails... Hey every meet needs a class clown.. Glad to oblige. Errrrr hehe. Cheers Dave (who had to do a 2 hour drive home at 10pm as he booked the wrong hotel. As a small hint of my failings over this weekend. But at least I didn't run out of fuel! ) __________________ Previously: 2003 Peugeot 206 1.6 8v \| 2006 E90 320d M-Sport, 19" BBS CH, Full Ice-cold JL audio install, August 2010 Total BMW 6 page feature car. \| 2003 Nissan 350Z GT Coupe 286BHP Now:2010 E92 LCI 335d M-Sport
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08-26-2012, 05:52 AM	#70
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08-26-2012, 09:03 AM	#71
wheelie good Second Lieutenant 9 Rep 277 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	LOL sounds like a well organised event Wrong hotel And someone runs out of fuel Hope you all had a good time
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08-26-2012, 09:21 AM	#72
phil200tdi Colonel 115 Rep 2,621 Posts Drives: 335i M Sport E90 LCI manual Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Aylesbury iTrader: (1)	Prodrive tour was great. Wish I could have joined in on Saturday too. Next time! __________________ Car: e91 330d with Viezu map Gone but not forgotten: 2010 Jaguar XFR (Cat-back exhaust, pulley, intake mods and map), Highly Modified E90 335i LCI M Sport Manual (circa 480BHP/500lb ft)
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08-26-2012, 12:06 PM	#73
MEGA Dieseasal 209 Rep 6,881 Posts Drives: LCI E92 335d M-Sport Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Harrow, London iTrader: (2)	Sorry it was last time I had fuel issues not this time heh.. __________________ Previously: 2003 Peugeot 206 1.6 8v \| 2006 E90 320d M-Sport, 19" BBS CH, Full Ice-cold JL audio install, August 2010 Total BMW 6 page feature car. \| 2003 Nissan 350Z GT Coupe 286BHP Now:2010 E92 LCI 335d M-Sport
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08-26-2012, 05:50 PM	#75
mjh93sa Major General 148 Rep 5,080 Posts Drives: 530d Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Gloucestershire iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 BMW M135i [10.00] 2011 Mini Countryma ... [5.50]	Another great meet! Thanks to everyone who turned up. Small numbers, but a great time and some good driving nonetheless. Highlights (though you would have had to be there to appreciate it all): The carpark tour of Banbury. From the narrowly avoided >£5 for a couple of hours, to the city centre ones that close at 8pm! Phil and his stories of daring deeds with a four foot chinese tow-rope. Dave for not running low on fuel in the most econmical car this time. But for failing to read the instructions and booking the wrong hotel for the 2nd night. It was just a shame that there were so many festivals on in the area, so no room at any Inn. Naomi for befriending Kermit.... and "Sheep!" "Cows!" Sean using the rear-wheel steer option even on straight roads and the, "I've got a problem... I've just gone into limp mode." The weather didn't play ball all the time, but we proved that you can still enjoy an ice-cream even on a hilltop with a thunder storm approaching. ...and last but not least - the Party Rock Zafira! A couple of photos: Dave's parking - The day after (it was clean the day before!) - 3er compact running out of ideas / talent - wet roads. Attached Images __________________ Gone: Fiesta - Focus - E46 320dSE - E91 330dMSport - E82 135iMSport - R55 JCW Clubman - M135i Now: 530d Last edited by mjh93sa; 08-26-2012 at 05:59 PM..
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08-27-2012, 06:03 AM	#76
MEGA Dieseasal 209 Rep 6,881 Posts Drives: LCI E92 335d M-Sport Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Harrow, London iTrader: (2)	It was the first meet I've been trusted with a walkie! Did have to bring it myself though Sheep!!! __________________ Previously: 2003 Peugeot 206 1.6 8v \| 2006 E90 320d M-Sport, 19" BBS CH, Full Ice-cold JL audio install, August 2010 Total BMW 6 page feature car. \| 2003 Nissan 350Z GT Coupe 286BHP Now:2010 E92 LCI 335d M-Sport
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08-27-2012, 06:03 AM	#77
MEGA Dieseasal 209 Rep 6,881 Posts Drives: LCI E92 335d M-Sport Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Harrow, London iTrader: (2)	Party rock is in the houuuuse tonight! __________________ Previously: 2003 Peugeot 206 1.6 8v \| 2006 E90 320d M-Sport, 19" BBS CH, Full Ice-cold JL audio install, August 2010 Total BMW 6 page feature car. \| 2003 Nissan 350Z GT Coupe 286BHP Now:2010 E92 LCI 335d M-Sport
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09-25-2012, 05:01 PM	#78
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09-26-2012, 04:42 AM	#79
MEGA Dieseasal 209 Rep 6,881 Posts Drives: LCI E92 335d M-Sport Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Harrow, London iTrader: (2)	Probably. Why not contact a moderator? __________________ Previously: 2003 Peugeot 206 1.6 8v \| 2006 E90 320d M-Sport, 19" BBS CH, Full Ice-cold JL audio install, August 2010 Total BMW 6 page feature car. \| 2003 Nissan 350Z GT Coupe 286BHP Now:2010 E92 LCI 335d M-Sport
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