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Porscha
30-12-08, 20:26 PM
Hi, I've been looking to find a site where I can go to meets and trips in a convoy of sports and supercars. Im in Yorkshire and currently running a Guards red Porsche Boxster until my Ferrari fund is all saved up. Are there many Yorkshire people on here?
Regards
Johnny
Hi Johnny,
there's a couple....and our numbers are growing all the time.
we may be visiting your neck of the woods soon too. :)
Porscha
31-12-08, 01:21 AM
Hi Johnny,
there's a couple....and our numbers are growing all the time.
we may be visiting your neck of the woods soon too. :)
Sounds good, any idea when?
we'll be releasing the new tours in the next couple of weeks.....
but it will certainly be when the weather's better!
Mike Rob
01-01-09, 15:59 PM
Hello Harsh
Finally decided to get my act in gear and join the fold.
Mike
Hi Mike, welcome to PN!
i even managed to convince Christian to come and say hello!
hope you had a good Christmas and New Year?
satchbot
02-01-09, 12:26 PM
I'd be up for a tour of Yorkshire. Haven't been there for a while and will be good to see the countryside :)
Afternoon everyone.
Nice to be here - although I could have sworn I registered months ago!
Anyway - here now :)
K
Hello Mark....
welcome to the madhouse...oh wait errm
Hello :)
bit early for that isn't it?
oh well seeing as you're offering :D
see you tonight? or is a bit far for you?
It's NEVER too early for that :)
Weekday nights are bad for me - purely for work reasons unfortunately. But I'll make it there sometime soon. I promise (might have to book a days holiday).
My local PN posse usually head up there - so easy enough to tag along with them.
K
cool,
no worries....perhaps more worthwhile when it gets warmer.
scarily we filled the car park to overflowing in December. I shudder to think what the summer will be like
* jaws mode on *
we're gonna need a bigger car park!
* jaws mode off *
Hello! :)
took your time!
fair point well made.
right, you're here now, have you been over to Harry's bar for a drink yet?
Grant306
14-01-09, 04:25 AM
Hi all,
I've already made my presence known to some extent in the Ace Cafe thread, i put up some of the pics i took on Monday, however as this is the new members section i'll make a formal introduction...
Im Grant, 21 currently living in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire... though i'll go anywhere to a meet if its a worthy cause lol. Im aready friends with Johnny on here (Red Boxster J800NYS).
I dont own a supercar just yet, but more im more than happy to come along with you guys and take pics of your pride and joys as im trying my best to get into photography.
....However, if anyone has a spare passenger seat, let me know :) hehe
Thanks.
G
Grant, i saw your post last night about wanting to come next month..
hang on til the weather improves........trust me!
Grant306
20-01-09, 21:17 PM
ok :(... but im sooo tempted! your cars are soo pretty! haha!
Porscha
21-01-09, 22:26 PM
It is rather tempting, it would not take anything at all to convince me to go every month.
I can imagine Harsh that in the summer its quite a scene and I can't wait, the tours look awsome and the company is great.
All this talking just makes me want to get my car out of the garage and drive lol
Morning gentlemen (and the ladies if there are any around these parts)
Just found this site and would love to go on some of the runs you guys organise.
Unfortunately just crashed my cerb a couple months back but hopefully getting it back soon.
problem is the car needs sorting before i can go on any trips. so the big ones may be out this year (gutted as really fancy the bridge tour in france) but i may be joining the likes of the DSR and the Breakfast club meets.
hope to catch some of you around :)
anyone from up north on here?? im from newcastle.
jumplead
22-01-09, 12:46 PM
Morning gentlemen (and the ladies if there are any around these parts)
Just found this site and would love to go on some of the runs you guys organise.
Unfortunately just crashed my cerb a couple months back but hopefully getting it back soon.
problem is the car needs sorting before i can go on any trips. so the big ones may be out this year (gutted as really fancy the bridge tour in france) but i may be joining the likes of the DSR and the Breakfast club meets.
hope to catch some of you around :)
anyone from up north on here?? im from newcastle.
Greetings Al,
Not wanting to rub salt into the wounds, was your Cerb mishap on the goth day that Whitby had? I ask because I saw a sad looking Cerbera sat in a bus stop on the way back to Middlesbrough from Whitby that day.
Hope the car is sorted in a timely manner and hope to see you on some of the trips once its sorted.
Graebob is in Middlesbrough, he drives a parcel van but isn't that regular here.
Ollie
Hi Al,
as Jumplead said, Graebob isn't too far away from you,
also Porsha and Grant are in North Yorkshire...they came down to the Ace meet last month.
also members in Cheshire and lurkers from scotland..so we're not just london centric
sorry to hear about your Cerbie, Robin (Brahman on here) had a small altercation last year and hasn't long had his Cerbie back.
anyway, welcome to PN!
Thank you for the warm welcome chaps
Greetings Al,
Not wanting to rub salt into the wounds, was your Cerb mishap on the goth day that Whitby had? I ask because I saw a sad looking Cerbera sat in a bus stop on the way back to Middlesbrough from Whitby that day.
Hope the car is sorted in a timely manner and hope to see you on some of the trips once its sorted.
Graebob is in Middlesbrough, he drives a parcel van but isn't that regular here.
Ollie
Yes that was me, unfortunately (or fortunately depends how you look at it, im having back end respray[needed], sports exhaust[wanted] and new wheels[needed] for £350) had slight mishap on the roundabout.
Hopefully getting car back in the next couple of weeks
Alan
Brahman
23-01-09, 17:39 PM
I share your pain.
This was my effort. Looks much shinier now...
http://www.panacentric.com/cerb/krunch_1.jpg
http://www.panacentric.com/cerb/krunch_3.jpg
Not very nice is it? How did that happen??
Mine was opposite side and left a nice hole in the back
http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x188/bigal_1983/Cerb%20Crash/IMG_0240.jpg
Sorry pic is a bit big, dont know how to shrink it :nopity:
ouch both look painful. I hope you get it sorted soon.
Brahman
06-02-09, 11:55 AM
:)
http://www.panacentric.com/cerb/shiny/02.jpg
http://www.panacentric.com/cerb/shiny/06.jpg
well its back at the workshop getting new bearings and wheels/tyres ready for the new season....what a superb job Surface and Design have made, looks better than when the car came out the factory, new front end respray next year me thinks.
http://www.barryboys.co.uk/phpBB2/../photos15/330b76a370a391fcbd2dca6cae69a1ba.JPG
Hello,
This is my favourite beastie; Sebring SX, Nissan 280z engine, fibreglass body etc have a couple of first in class from when I used to race it.
http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff144/flossie007/Sebring2.jpg
Also have a nice little Toyota Sera for rainy days
and just bought this
http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff144/flossie007/SFbaja1.jpg
It's the Baja bug I'm driving 21,000 miles from the UK to Austalia this summer to raise money for No More Landmines.
Something like this:
http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff144/flossie007/Picture1-1.gif
Welcome along - shame it was raining so much at the ace, would have loved to have a nose around the car.
Oh, Happy Birthday too ;)
:party:
Just found this site via a buddy on facebook, looks like my sort of place so thought i'd sign up. Already submitted my thesis on oversteer on one thread that caught me eye. I work as an Instructor & Driver Coach so I kinda like talking about that sorta stuff.
Already a few names I recognise on here :)
Maxx
Just found this site via a buddy on facebook, looks like my sort of place so thought i'd sign up. Already submitted my thesis on oversteer on one thread that caught me eye. I work as an Instructor & Driver Coach so I kinda like talking about that sorta stuff.
Already a few names I recognise on here :)
Maxx
Hi Maxx,
welcome to PN :)
i'll wander over and have a look at your post then...
A little more info....
I trained as a race driver with the Jim Russell School at Donington Park in 1990 and started racing straight after. In 1991 I trained as an instructor with them and worked as an instructor for the next 4-5 years as well as running an IT business (and racing). At Russells it was 95% race driver training plus I was doing private coaching as well. The IT biz got too busy so stopped the race school work but still did a few coaching jobs.
In 2001 I packed in IT and went back instructing and coaching which is really where my passion is. I stopped racing in 95 also but started again in 2001 and have been racing ever since. I do the 2 big 24hr events each year Nurburgring 24hr & Britcar 24hr .. oh, and .. oh, i did the really big one in 2003 ... no, not LeMans, the 2CV 24hr at Snetterton :)
I race loads of stuff, whatever i'm offered really, Lotus' in the Elise Trophy, MR2s/MX5s/Fiestas. Work wise I still do some Race School work the "The Racing School" (Donington & Rockingham) as I enjoy it. I am Chief Instructor for Lotus-on-Track which is a trackday club specifically for Lotus cars but my main work is trackday & race driver instruction/coaching.
Maxx
spikeyhead
10-03-09, 23:14 PM
I'm entirely sure that you don't want to know any of my many dark secrets.
Currently driving a Boxster S and a Mondeo tdci.
Been to a few of teh Ace Cafe meets and decided I really should say hello in here.
Hiya Kev :cheers2:
good to see you made it over to our place :)
good turnout on Monday, just a shame it was a bit cold!
however the good news is the weather's only going to get better from now on..
see you next month mate.
Good Morning,
better late than never - I am Carol (Carola), originally from Germany, living in London since a couple of months and due to that fact I am most of the time still alone on my private tunnel runs! But I already signed up for Milau (can't wait can't wait can't wait) and try to see you guys more often at the Ace.
My car history started with an Autobianchi A112 a million years ago, I sold my TVR Griffith before I came to England and bought a Tuscan Mk1 shortly afterwards. Never thought that 2 cylinders less could be so much fun!
My dark secret is only light grey, not so dark at all: a passion for cigars and motorbikes (both currently suppressed!).
Hi Carol, your dark secrets are shared by a few on heree, well the Motorbike theme certainly is..
dont speak to Dan H whatever you do when you're on tour, you'll end up buying a bike.
it's taken all my willpower not to be convinced by him up to now!
Hi Carol, your dark secrets are shared by a few on heree, well the Motorbike theme certainly is..
dont speak to Dan H whatever you do when you're on tour, you'll end up buying a bike.
it's taken all my willpower not to be convinced by him up to now!
I haven't given up on you yet :D
Welcome along Carol, I'm sure we can chat about bikes on the tour :)
I haven't given up on you yet :D
Welcome along Carol, I'm sure we can chat about bikes on the tour :)
have you got some sort of bike radar?
Graeme2508
14-03-09, 09:52 AM
Hello all
Lovely looking site you got here. Managed to find it through a search on facebook! Am also a member on PH, so there are a few recognised usernames here. Mine is Graeme_Gman on the there.
Unfortunately my current drive isn't quite as exotic as most, but certainly not a bad car, once past the stigma of the badge. Currently driving a Hyundai Coupe V6, thets only very lightly played with. Will probably be looking at changing later in the year though, so keeping my options open.
A few pics
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v630/fab16v/Cartree-2.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v630/fab16v/Frontpic1-1.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v630/fab16v/Rearpic1-1.jpg
I'm in Potters Bar, but always driving around various North London area's as I work in West Hendon. If anyone spots me around, give me a flash or a wave and I'll try and return the favour. Will try and pop along to one of the future Ace Cafe meets as it's not far from work and been there alot in the past for various VAG meets.
Hi Graeme, firstly welcome to PN and thank you for the compliment.
With regards to your car, there's no stigma to any badge over here (except maybe an electric city car!!)
it's a good looking beast actually, and i'd like to hear more about the 'lightly played with' aspect.
you're welcome to come down to an Ace meet and put some names to the faces on here.
the next one is on April 13th
Graeme2508
16-03-09, 21:11 PM
Hi Graeme, firstly welcome to PN and thank you for the compliment.
With regards to your car, there's no stigma to any badge over here (except maybe an electric city car!!)
it's a good looking beast actually, and i'd like to hear more about the 'lightly played with' aspect.
you're welcome to come down to an Ace meet and put some names to the faces on here.
the next one is on April 13th
Thanks for the welcome.
I seem to have a thing for slightly out of the norm cars as far as badges go, having owned 2 Skoda's in the past, so am used to getting some stick from people, but it does seem that the badge snobbery of the past is nigh on extinct. I do have to agree about the whole electric city car thing though! ;)
Thanks for the compliment your side too. The 'lightly played with' is pretty much as it say's on the tin! I like to make subtle changes that could look factory, so have kept the exterior to just de-ambering the front lamps, the Tuscani badges and the black alloys. Apart from that, we have an air induction kit courtesy of pipercross and a stainless exhaust from the cat back. Certainly gives it a nice exhaust note though, have had lots of compliments about the noise it makes. :)
Unfortunately the only real downside is the power. Standard figure is 165bhp, which for a 2.7 V6 is pretty poor. Not had a rolling road session since the exhaust and filter, so not sure of exact figures now, but would guess around 180ish now.
I shall certainly keep my eye on the Ace Cafe meet in April, especially as it's a bank holiday! Would be good to meet up and put faces to the names.
thoughtful changes then...
the black on red looks good on the alloys and i still cant figure out why car manufacturers think amber lenses look good?
helping the car breathe and making it sound nicer's a great start, but as you say 160bhp from a 2.7 v6 is not that great...
i doubt a remap would do much and realistically you wouldn't want to stress the engine more by forcing induction so i guess you've done all you can..
so will we be seeing a 'i need a new car' thread from you soon?
if so can i suggest a vw corrado VR6 as a good starting point?
Graeme2508
16-03-09, 21:41 PM
I probably will be looking at a different car later in the year, but will probably be looking at something a little more practical. Absolutely love the Corrado, but with all the camping, mountain biking and things that i get up to, will probably be looking at something like an A4 Avant. I have a thing for nice sleeper estates at the moment. Fast but practical at the same time.
I probably will be looking at a different car later in the year, but will probably be looking at something a little more practical. Absolutely love the Corrado, but with all the camping, mountain biking and things that i get up to, will probably be looking at something like an A4 Avant. I have a thing for nice sleeper estates at the moment. Fast but practical at the same time.
a good call...
and i cant argue with that, i used to have a Volvo V70R...
a real wolf in sheeps clothing!
Evening all.
Heard about this place a while back through Harsh's facebook and on PH, so figured I'd see what all the fuss is about. Liking the site so joined up :)
Not driving anything especially exciting with 4 wheels at the minute, that'll change before the year's out I'm sure. Just about to start work on building a rally raid spec 4x4 for some continent crushing,bajas and desert expeditions. Did have a Skyline GTR, sold that and have yet to bother replacing it, there'll be something fun soon I expect.
Bike wise I've got a Yamaha R1, and I recently sent my 4 day old Honda HRC fibrelade cartwheeling down the road.
Enough waffle from me. :)
Welcome to PN mate ,
how are you?
Sorry to hear about the 'blade :(
we've a fair few bikers on here and we dont really mind if you dont have a flash car.
if you're a petrolhead, you're more than welcome.
just jump in on the conversations...we're a friendly bunch
Thanks for the welcome matey, rest assured I've no problems making a pest of myself. Plenty of familiar faces from pistonheads etc.
Still harbouring some injuries from the off but otherwise all is well! Can't say the same for the 'blade but it was only a Honda, I'd be bothered if it was a Yam ;) Hope all is well with you mate, hope to catch you at the Ace sometime but I'm marooned up north at the minute. At least there's beer.
A decent car is essential for me, but I'm looking to do something a bit special travel wise next year, so it's kinda on hold for now as I sink money into other ventures, plus I've got a years worth of bike TD's booked up near enough!
Have just regitered. I have been looking for a forum like this for some time now. Huge petrolhead. Love the Le Mans series, try not to miss any races. Enjoy driving cars, talking about them and everything related. BMW M division fan. Looking forward to meeting and talking to similar minded people. O and meeting other cars as well )
A warm welcome to PN,
what sort of M-Power cars do you like?
and also what do you currently drive?
A warm welcome to PN,
what sort of M-Power cars do you like?
and also what do you currently drive?
All of them ) Just love the idea of an everyday car which is a beast when you need it ) My personal favourite is the E46 M3, had that for some time. But then could not resist 507 hp M6. ) But I am a big fan of all great cars. Scubbys, Evos, Porsches. Love the S2000. Anything that puts a smile on your face ) I can go on for ages about cars )
Still harbouring some injuries from the off but otherwise all is well! Can't say the same for the 'blade but it was only a Honda, I'd be bothered if it was a Yam ;)
Welcome along.
Hope you're not too badly hurt. . .
Like you say, at least it wasn't the Yamaha :D
Get some pics of the bikes up in the bike section when you get a chance :)
All of them ) Just love the idea of an everyday car which is a beast when you need it ) My personal favourite is the E46 M3, had that for some time. But then could not resist 507 hp M6. ) But I am a big fan of all great cars. Scubbys, Evos, Porsches. Love the S2000. Anything that puts a smile on your face ) I can go on for ages about cars )
Welcome along.
Look forward to having a nose around the M6 at the Ace if you make it along, assuming you don't mind ;)
Medic-one
03-05-09, 07:27 AM
Another newbie saying hi.
Been of member of pistonheads for a couple of years so know a few people on here already and get the occasional invite from Bachi to petrolheads nirvana meets/events so thought i was about time to sign up.
Originally a Dutchman but moved to England late 2006 after a work exchange program, now living in Essex.
Done several Kentruns over the last couple of years, been to VW a couple of times and really enjoyed Dash for the coast this time last year so hoping to join in on many more interesting events.
My current toy is a 3.0 V6 Twinturbo GTO :
http://img23.imageshack.us/img23/3160/img2192q.jpg
http://img3.imageshack.us/img3/250/42814550.jpg
Hi Anwar, welcome to PN..
as a few people will testify, i have a soft spot for GT4's, although my real love is the previous ST185 version.
i know how much fun they can be!
Pah - you aint driven an Astra yet!
lol
Welcome all and good to see Medic One signing up :)
Ello,
I'm Aram and I'm from Holland.
greets,
TheArchitect
11-05-09, 13:16 PM
hello!!!
Thought id register as i need to find a good car forum thats not to specific, and ill be going to the Ace tonight. I drive an Octavia VRS which has had some small bits done to it but nothing worth speaking off.
my alias's on other forums are
RichB86
RichVRS
So hello
:party:
Welcome to PN Rich,
come over and say hello at the Ace tonight
H
Aeroman
20-05-09, 12:19 PM
Just been on a Paris Run with some members of this Forum, so thought that I would join and see what it was all about. Looking down the list of members, it seems that there are many familiar 'handles'. :)
Anyway, it looks to have an interesting mix and I look forward to being part of it. Car-wise, I have a Morgan AeroMax, a 1968 Honda S800, with a Morgan Aero SuperSport on order for delivery early next year. My Head Office has a 911 C2 with PDK, that is sometimes purloined by me for use, when she's not looking! :coolgleamA:
Cheers
Brian
Hello All!
Im Chris and from Hertfordshire UK. I first heard about the "club" last saturday at the top gear charity track day and thought I would join to meet like minded people and possibly go on tours, which I am certainly partial to as long as the police are long way away and my car doesnt break down!
I have the following cars in order of age
Triumph Spitfire roadster
Jaguar XJS V12
Vauxhall Elite
Jaguar S-type
MG TF
Oh and I have a motorbike too
Gilera Cougar Custom
By far the most powerful and most modified is the Jag XJS
Hi Chris,
Welcome along. Don't forget to bombard us with pictures of the toys :D
Cactussed
21-05-09, 19:06 PM
What he said ^^^^.
We wanna see pics of the current fleet! :D Oh, and your face on some runs as well!
jumplead
21-05-09, 19:14 PM
:willy_nilly:XJS!!!!!!!:drool5::drool5:
I only have good photos of the XJs that I had to take for insurance valuation. They are on my facebook page if you beocme my friend you can see them. I can start with that and might take others as I polish them.
Where Should I post any pictures? I dont want to clog this stream with my pics!
I know one of the members of my Jag club who took his XJ220 on a tour a couple of years ago also had a XJR 15 at home.
I can find out if he still has it. Why do you ask?
I know one of the members of my Jag club who took his XJ220 on a tour a couple of years ago also had a XJR 15 at home.
I can find out if he still has it. Why do you ask?
Basically because I have lost my mind and become quite interested in acquiring a XJR 15 if I can find one for a reasonable price that has the 5 speed street gearbox.
I dont think he would sell it being as it is so rare. He hardly takes it out the carcoon aparenetly! Will ask however.
As requeted I found some pics of the intresting two I have.
XJS is as current though on board computer will be coming out soon however.
The spitfire now has the soft top on after rear window was polished and refurbed a bit. Also this is straight after re spray so was not machine compounded yet hence not so shiny!
Spy some of the others in the background!
I dont think he would sell it being as it is so rare. He hardly takes it out the carcoon aparenetly! Will ask however.
There are pictures of the one I looked at:
http://www.astonmartinlife.com/forums/showthread.php?t=367
just thought i would pop over and say hi, was at ace cafe last night and said hello to harsh, im robin's mate who photographeds his lambo in the studio.
Ben-san
10-06-09, 10:04 AM
Hey F1NNY, thanks for dropping by.
I've seen your studio work - great stuff!
cheers Ben, glad you like it.
im guessin the supra at ace on monday was urs then?
verysideways
12-06-09, 17:39 PM
Hello!
mk1tony
29-06-09, 00:16 AM
Hi there, I came down to the ace cafe meet in may with Johnny (red porsche boxter) and grant (the guy with the afro) Now that my car is back on the road i will pop down. It's a 1981 Mk1 golf with a 2.0 16v engine running on carbs.
well me ummm....
I'm Tony
Now 22
and an ex student who is currently looking for a job.
That'll do about me.
TigerTwo
29-06-09, 15:48 PM
Hi Tony :seeya:
Welcome to PN and we're looking forward to seeing you at another Ace meet.
Hi Tony :seeya:
Welcome to PN and we're looking forward to seeing you at another Ace meet.
When is the next Ace meet?
jumplead
03-07-09, 16:01 PM
When is the next Ace meet?
Monday the 13th
Monday the 13th
Out of the country again. Is there one in August ?
jumplead
03-07-09, 16:55 PM
Out of the country again. Is there one in August ?
They are every month, second monday of the month
MaserMartin
15-07-09, 13:44 PM
Hi all, I'm Martin, some of you would have seen me at the Ace on Monday with my pride and joy, the '98 Maserati Ghibli GT.
I don't have any dark secrets except that if I don't find a job soon it might have to go, but I'm trying not to think about that at the moment.
I'm trying to work up the enthusiasm to service my daily driver, which being a recently acquired saab 9-5 really ought to involve dropping and cleaning out the sump :-/ That could be interesting and messy.
Anyway, after Monday, I've no doubt you'll see more of me around, and I might try and get some petrolheaded mates to tag along too.
Hi Martin,
was good to meet you on Monday....your car is stunning, i really hope you can keep her.
now you've made contact you know we're a friendly bunch and you're always welcome at our meets and events, as are your mates.
Look forward to catching up soon
Even though i am new to this forum and also new to most on hear i have been on tour as we were swept up by a bunch of crazy guys and gals in fast cars while driving around Italy!
best 4days driving ever and some real characters too!
thanks to you all for making me and my pal Adam very welcome!
And for leeting the little Marcos tag along!
Hope we (I ) was not to noisey for you guys!
Ewen aka AVIT!
Welcome on board Ewen...
obviously you made it back ok.
it was great to meet yuou and we're really pleased you joined us on tour.
looking forward to the next one?
Hello ! My name is Laurent, I am from Paris, France. I am currently in dental school, and I have a passion about cars. It has always been my dream to participate in some of the events you offer here, with some other true enthusiasts.. Maybe soon..
As a student I don't have a great car especially compared to yours.. it's a golf V R32.
I used to live in the US, where I had an 05 mustang GT..
Well.. I hope to be part of the team soon enough :)
Thanks for reading.
laurent
Hi Laurent
welcome To Petrolhead Nirvana.
nothing wrong with an R32 golf, one of our members has taken his across europe on a couple of our trips ....great car.
looking forward to catching up online and when we're in France.
I just got back from a road trip to Italy, through switzerland and the Simplon pass, it was great.
When will be the next event to go near Paris ?
Thanks :)
I just got back from a road trip to Italy, through switzerland and the Simplon pass, it was great.
When will be the next event to go near Paris ?
Thanks :)
Hey Laurent,
you must have missed us by just a few days
we're going here..
http://www.petrolheadnirvana.com/torque/showthread.php?t=683
in the middle of september
Care to join us?
Sods Law
18-08-09, 14:10 PM
Well a Big hello to you all, some you will know me off PH, others will know me from the Ace, and the lucky few from Scotland.
Any way a Big Hi and Hello!
About me,
Petrol Blooded, Drive a Silver E46 320D M-Sport (for now), PH Stickers subtely applied, usually driven enthusiastically....
Recently completed a tour of Scotlad with Mr Verysideways himself, and Tiger Two. I like a challenge but make it a good one!
Feel free to say Hello or a gentle flash if we are on the road,
See you all somwhere some time, !
Dave:cheers2:
Hi guys!
My name is Jay, Im 24 and I work as an Estate Agent (or Ahole to some people lol) and I am an absaloute nutter when it comes to cars.
I think I am about as obssessed as that word means!
I know Robin with the Diablo and Reece with the Tuscan who kindly invited me down to your July meet at the Ace Cafe where I met a few of you guys including Harsh.
My car, well my daily driver, pride and joy and overall bain on my wallet is my Peugeot 207 GT THP 150. The engine is a 1.6 Turbo that has an upgraded Front Mount intercooler by Forge and is about to have a lot of custom work done!
It has custom painted 19'' Khan wheels, custom spax height adjustable coilovers and also a full bodykit that is custom painted.
Next on the agenda with the engine work is the custom stereo installation, if you want pics I can post some up!
Now, in November I get my baby! a 1966 289ci Ford Mustang Convertible! This is currently owned by my uncle and due to insurance reasons I am not allowed to drive it - but when im 25 in November it is mine!!!
Again, if you want pics I can do what I can..
Anyway, enough of me blabbing!
Nice to be here...
Jay
verysideways
21-08-09, 20:12 PM
Dave - what was that about flashing?? :D
Jay - of course we want pictures of that Mustang, and we'll expect to see it at the Ace in November or December, right?
I posted photos in the other section of 1980's and older... and yes it will be at the Ace :D
KingFisher
26-08-09, 01:45 AM
Just thought I'd say hello to everyone on here! I'm Nick, I've got a TVR S2 and I'm into all things automotive, especially TVR!
verysideways
26-08-09, 10:03 AM
Hi Nick, and welcome to Petrolhead Nirvana :)
Where do you live? Are you able to join us for one of our monthly Ace Café meets?
The next one is on Monday September 14th.
it looks stunning!
cant wait to see that Jay!
Hi Nick, welcome to PN mate...
there's a few TVR owners on here so you're in good company...
where in the country are you?
KingFisher
29-08-09, 01:32 AM
Hey, I'm in York. My TVR is currently unuseable as I'm draining the radiator as the water is full of disgusting stuff. I also can't find insurance yet, as I'm only 20....roll on my 21st birthday!
Welcome.
You can get to the ace by train if the car is stuck for the moment. You can still meet the great and the good!
I consider train myself as traffic from the city of london to the ace is murderous!
Suzybee
01-09-09, 16:22 PM
Hi everyone
I spoke to Harsh at Wings and Wheels on Sunday and he told me about this forum! He also followed me in his lovely Ferrari on a run in January this year!
I have a yellow Honda S2000 and a Mazda MX-5 Le Mans limited edition which is orange and green and turns heads. I do prefer driving the S2k though!
Sue
verysideways
01-09-09, 16:53 PM
Hi Sue, and welcome to Petrolhead Nirvana! Will you be joining us at the Ace Cafe anytime soon?
I'm sure Harsh will be along shortly to say hello :)
Suzybee
01-09-09, 17:27 PM
Hi
Hopefully I'll make it to the next Ace cafe meeting probably in the S2k.
:o)
Hi Sue - nice to see you over here too ;)
Suzybee
01-09-09, 19:04 PM
Hi Dan
I saw your photo on here somewhere! :o
Hi suzy, welcome to our little corner of the web...
good to see you on sunday, the car looked good too.
i like MX5's but i think your S2k is a lovely car, Nancy keeps thinking of selling hers then changes her mind when she drives it!
see you at the Ace on the 14th?
Suzybee
01-09-09, 19:39 PM
Hi suzy, welcome to our little corner of the web...
good to see you on sunday, the car looked good too.
i like MX5's but i think your S2k is a lovely car, Nancy keeps thinking of selling hers then changes her mind when she drives it!
see you at the Ace on the 14th?
Hi Harsh
Lovely to see you as well on sunday, your car also looked fantastic - I meant to have a look at the inside of it....
Don't worry, I prefer the S2k as well. I only keep the MX-5 because I like posing in it, and it does have a little turbo, so is faster than the standard '5s.
It doesn't surprise me that Nancy has not sold her S2k yet!!! I wouldn't sell mine if it was the last one on the planet!
See you at the Ace.
Sue/Suzy:)
KingFisher
02-09-09, 11:24 AM
London is one hell of a long way! What goes on at The Ace?
verysideways
02-09-09, 12:14 PM
Eating, drinking, meeting new faces and old ones, and having a good perv at some of the amazing cars and bikes that turn up... :D
cinquepunto
02-09-09, 22:26 PM
Hi, my name's Adam, from sunny Horsham in Sussex.
Went to Wings and Wheels at the weekend and saw the stand so thought I'd join up!
I currently own a Punto (funnily enough), it's a yellow mk2
http://www.fiatforum.com/gallery/data/2244/DSCF07941.jpg
verysideways
02-09-09, 23:34 PM
Hi Adam, and welcome to Petrolhead Nirvana!
That picture looks like the Brooklands banking near the museum... do i get a Mars bar? :-)
Bigburd
03-09-09, 13:57 PM
Hello ! My name is Laurent, I am from Paris, France. I am currently in dental school, and I have a passion about cars. It has always been my dream to participate in some of the events you offer here, with some other true enthusiasts.. Maybe soon..
As a student I don't have a great car especially compared to yours.. it's a golf V R32.
I used to live in the US, where I had an 05 mustang GT..
Well.. I hope to be part of the team soon enough :)
Thanks for reading.
laurent
G'day :) Well I be the MKIV R32 who has treated it to a couple of tours...bring on next year (warranty extension part 3 - not that I experienced anything major <cough>)
Welcome to PN...and I am sure we all look forward to seeing you on tour soon...
Ian
Bigburd
03-09-09, 13:59 PM
Hi
Hopefully I'll make it to the next Ace cafe meeting probably in the S2k.
:o)
Hi there, think you may find Neaput of the S2K forums lurking around at the Ace or other PN events in his subtle yellow S2K :)
Welcome :)
Bigburd
03-09-09, 14:01 PM
Even though i am new to this forum and also new to most on hear i have been on tour as we were swept up by a bunch of crazy guys and gals in fast cars while driving around Italy!
best 4days driving ever and some real characters too!
thanks to you all for making me and my pal Adam very welcome!
And for leeting the little Marcos tag along!
Hope we (I ) was not to noisey for you guys!
Ewen aka AVIT!
Think it was you guys that were the crazy ones! I mean that rear wing you installed on the roof of the Marcos in Switzerland was a tad extreme...
Suzybee
03-09-09, 16:07 PM
Hi there, think you may find Neaput of the S2K forums lurking around at the Ace or other PN events in his subtle yellow S2K :)
Welcome :)
I know Neaput - it will be good to have 2 yellows at the Ace then! Bring your sunglasses! :coolgleamA:
Redex R
03-09-09, 20:05 PM
Blimey :eek:
KingFisher
04-09-09, 12:09 PM
Eating, drinking, meeting new faces and old ones, and having a good perv at some of the amazing cars and bikes that turn up... :D
It's a bit far for me at the moment. Do you ever do anything up narth?
verysideways
04-09-09, 12:27 PM
We do a week long trip to Scotland :D
cinquepunto
05-09-09, 11:13 AM
Hi Adam, and welcome to Petrolhead Nirvana!
That picture looks like the Brooklands banking near the museum... do i get a Mars bar? :-)
No mars bars left in stock I'm afraid! :D
but you are correct - one of the Auto Italia shows earlier this year...
KingFisher
06-09-09, 01:10 AM
We do a week long trip to Scotland :D
That would be excellent! When is it?
pigginell
07-09-09, 11:22 AM
Says Hello
verysideways
07-09-09, 12:52 PM
Hello pigginell!
Hi Im Grids, or Ingrid whichever you prefer, I am a web designer who has worked with Car Rallies for many years now.
I do live updates and track the cars, I believe I have a few of you as Facebook friends
Grids
verysideways
07-09-09, 20:21 PM
Hello Grids :wavey: :D
Hello verysideways are you into drifting by any chance :-)
verysideways
08-09-09, 00:38 AM
From time to time ;)
Hi Im Grids, or Ingrid whichever you prefer, I am a web designer who has worked with Car Rallies for many years now.
I do live updates and track the cars, I believe I have a few of you as Facebook friends
Grids
Hello Ingrid!
how are things over at CB?
welcome to our little corner, and yes VSW likes the odd drift (but then who doesn't?)
Me too I love drifting, I have some news on CB will be able to tell you in a couple of days
Grids
simonbavarianfan
09-09-09, 16:38 PM
Hi everyone, recently met Harsh at wings and wheels so decided to check out the forum. Currently driving a mint 02 BMW 330ci M Sport but soon looking to replace it with an M3. Live in West Sussex so not too far from Ace cafe. Hope to get along there soon and meet some of you when my back is better ( I was the one with the walking stick who sat in your M3 vert Harsh lol ) :cheers2:
verysideways
09-09-09, 17:35 PM
Hi Simon,
Be good to see you down at the Ace - let us know when you can make it down :)
Regards,
Pete
Hi everyone, recently met Harsh at wings and wheels so decided to check out the forum. Currently driving a mint 02 BMW 330ci M Sport but soon looking to replace it with an M3. Live in West Sussex so not too far from Ace cafe. Hope to get along there soon and meet some of you when my back is better ( I was the one with the walking stick who sat in your M3 vert Harsh lol ) :cheers2:
Hi Simon , welcome to Petrolhead Nirvana mate,
it's funny that with all the other toys on our stand the little old M3 got more than it's fair share of attention...it's one of my favourite cars so i know you're going to love yours when you get it.
in the meantime you're welcome at the Ace whatever you drive we're there the second Monday of every month, the next one being Sept 14th
simonbavarianfan
09-09-09, 18:16 PM
HAHA, not surprised it was popular mate, it's the perfect affordable everyday use supercar. The wife still preferred your pick-up truck tho.....:svengo: :D
Hangman 7
10-09-09, 17:46 PM
Hello everybody!
Had an intro to petrolhead last Sunday when I brought some caterhams to play with you boys and girls.
What fun was had by everyone!!!!!
Like to do alot more and some tours.
I am the bald head with the goaty and the mad ally/yellow/green caterham.
Cheers
Phil(Hangman):ack2:
Hi Phil,
welcome to Petrolhead Nirvana....
i was the other madman with the scarf and the sideways Atom!
really enjoyed seeing your car there, was a shame we didnt get to go out on track together ,
however there'll be other chances i'm sure! (next similar event is at Dunsfold the Top Gear Test track next May 15th)
pigginell
10-09-09, 20:10 PM
Me too I love drifting, I have some news on CB will be able to tell you in a couple of days
Grids
You mean... Swinging..
Hi guys, neaput here. Been lurking for a while since Bigburd introduced me and finally got round to registering.
I live next door to Bigburd who introduced me to PN some time ago and drive a Yellow S2000 and Blue Clio 182 :driving:
Funny to see SuzyBee from S2ki has just registered too - known Suzy for a while and all I'll say is watch your drinks with her around :)
verysideways
11-09-09, 16:54 PM
Hi Neaput! Will you be joining us at the Ace on Monday?
spiritof'76
14-09-09, 16:57 PM
Ah Hello - no confirmation e-mail as yet. Just tried to post in another section but no joy, do i need the e-mail before i can post anywhere other than this thread ?
verysideways
14-09-09, 17:01 PM
I believe someone is working on the confirmation email issue - watch this space ;-)
Suzybee
15-09-09, 09:37 AM
Hi guys, neaput here. Been lurking for a while since Bigburd introduced me and finally got round to registering.
I live next door to Bigburd who introduced me to PN some time ago and drive a Yellow S2000 and Blue Clio 182 :driving:
Funny to see SuzyBee from S2ki has just registered too - known Suzy for a while and all I'll say is watch your drinks with her around :)
What a cheek - pot calling the kettle black I'd say!!! :cheers2:
HereBeBeasties
16-09-09, 21:38 PM
:seeya:
Joined up yesterday so I could post links to the photos I took on Monday at the Ace. :-)
Mine's a metallic racing green Elise S2. Love her to bits.
verysideways
16-09-09, 23:34 PM
Hi :cheers2:
Hi Everyone :seeya:
Just joined up yesterday. Saw your stand at Wings & Wheels and spoke to Pete about the tours you're running for next year. I've got my eye on the Ventoux and Alpine tours - they look like a lot of fun.
Me - well my name is Richard and I have a TVR addiction, on my fifth one over the last 18 years and it's a T350t.
I have been to the Ace Cafe, but not recently (not compatible with the job atm), although looking to change this.
Hope to meet up with you all soon :)
Cheers!
Richard
brianzx
24-09-09, 02:28 AM
Just a quick hello joined today..............Brianzx
Brahman
24-09-09, 08:29 AM
Welcome aboard. :)
verysideways
24-09-09, 09:58 AM
Hi Richard, Hi BrianZX :)
Ian_UK1
25-09-09, 16:04 PM
Hi everyone.
I just joined the forums fresh from doing the September MBV tour. What a crazy week! The guys found some of the most amazing driving roads in France - tight and twisy mountain stretches that just had to be taken at 100% despite the 1000ft vertical drops (and no barriers to be seen) a few feet away; long fast winding stretches between the towns and villages and that wonderful ascent of Mt Ventoux - just awesome! Add in some spectacular scenery, amazing hotels and food, and it was frankly the most fun you can have with your clothes on!! If you've not done one of Petrolhead Nirvana's tours then I can only advise you to get signing-up ASAP.
To everyone at PN - cheers for a really, really fun week.
Ian W
Brahman
25-09-09, 16:27 PM
Hi Ian,
Thanks for the glowing report ;) Glad you had such a great time and looks like we'll be seeing you again. Did I mention our knowledge of the Scandinavian roads and the trip there in May ?? ;)
Robin.
verysideways
25-09-09, 17:44 PM
Hi Ian,
Welcome to the forum!
Glad you had fun last week :D
See you soon,
P.
ZedHead
28-09-09, 01:24 AM
Hi Everyone
Just found the site a couple of days ago and joined up.
Currently have a 3.0 Z4 and previous 130i (love those straight6)
Tours look great fingers crossed can arrange to join one next year:cheers2:
verysideways
28-09-09, 09:43 AM
130i? Good choice :D
How are you finding the Z4?
Oh, and welcome to PhN :)
Ian_UK1
28-09-09, 18:03 PM
Hi Ian,
Thanks for the glowing report ;) Glad you had such a great time and looks like we'll be seeing you again. Did I mention our knowledge of the Scandinavian roads and the trip there in May ?? ;)
Robin.
Hi Robin
Scandinavia sounds wonderful but I know I won't be able to get away from work for that one. I'm definitely up for the Scotland outing though and both Barbara and myself are going to do our utmost to get on the LA tour next year
Ian
Ian_UK1
28-09-09, 18:07 PM
Hi Ian,
Welcome to the forum!
Glad you had fun last week :D
See you soon,
P.
Certainly did! Apart from the tours we intend to do next year, I wouldn't mind getting to some of the Ace cafe meets - it would be a good opportunity to keep in touch with everyone there and I'm guessing the car nut in me will enjoy the gatherings! When do they take place and do you have some directions?
Ian
ZedHead
28-09-09, 19:37 PM
130i? Good choice :D
How are you finding the Z4?
Oh, and welcome to PhN :)
Thanks:)
Yeah loved the 130i had it stolen though:mad: really enjoying the Z4, like the 130 I changed the runflats straight away and made it 100 times better. Great engines though and handling excellent. Now toying with changing back box to exploit a bit more noise:sifone: looking at remus or miltek so doing a bit of research balance of noise but dont want drone. Are you also on the babybmw forum? remember the username.
Brahman
28-09-09, 19:47 PM
Certainly did! Apart from the tours we intend to do next year, I wouldn't mind getting to some of the Ace cafe meets - it would be a good opportunity to keep in touch with everyone there and I'm guessing the car nut in me will enjoy the gatherings! When do they take place and do you have some directions?
Ian
:cool:
Main Ace Forum here.
http://www.petrolheadnirvana.com/torque/forumdisplay.php?f=11
This months thread here
http://www.petrolheadnirvana.com/torque/showthread.php?t=854
See you there :cheers2:
verysideways
28-09-09, 21:14 PM
Yay, come on down to the Ace Ian :)
Zed - yes, same username all over the place, including BabyBMW :D
Tee Dubya
02-10-09, 17:29 PM
Hi all, I probably have met a few of you before on PH runs / meets and the Wilton House supercar day. Signed up for the Goodwood run on Sunday, so see you there!
Terry (Silver R35 GT-R)
Hi Terry, welcome to PN....see you in the morning.
come and say hello, i'll be in the loud 360!
Hi all,
Newbie here! I recognise a few of the names and cars from the PH site, meets & TR's. I keep on planning on coming to the Ace meets but I'm typically working the late shift everytime there's one arranged :nopity:
In my freetime I'm an automotive freelance photographer, I won't go posting my work but my web addy is in my profile!
That's enough from me, see you on the forums!
Cheers,
Dean
nice to see you in here my almighty automotive piccy god :)
see you at the ace soon :) mate
Hi all,
Newbie here! I recognise a few of the names and cars from the PH site, meets & TR's. I keep on planning on coming to the Ace meets but I'm typically working the late shift everytime there's one arranged :nopity:
In my freetime I'm an automotive freelance photographer, I won't go posting my work but my web addy is in my profile!
That's enough from me, see you on the forums!
Cheers,
Dean
Hi Dean,
just had a quick look through your site...
really liking those photos....
feel free to start a thread and post some if you want to....be great to see more of your work.
hi all , was at the ace cafe last night in my mates tuscan and thort i'd check the site out as i have been to two meets at the ace cafe held by yourselfs and never looked at the site . i drive a fiat coupe 20vt at the moment but looking for something for the weekends and track days to have some fun in .
Welcome to PhN....
was that the other petrol blue tuscan?
hope you had a good time?...come and introduce yourself to us next time, we'll all be wearing Petrolhead Nirvana Fleeces :)
yes it was the petrol blue tuscan with red leather and i will introduce myself at the next ace meet , thanks harsh
sebhaque
22-10-09, 22:12 PM
Hey hey. Been a member for a few months but not posted - I'm Seb, 19, live in Weston-super-Mare but come back to London very regularly.
I'm a good buddy of DonnyMac (fella with the purple Cerb), and I've met Harsh a few times at odd events here and there and when I've been riding shotgun with Don. Not had a chance to bring my car out yet but hopefully it'll be running with you chaps soon.
Car itself is a 2005 Subaru Impreza WRX STi with the Prodrive pack fitted. 300bhp at the age of 19 is very fun but also very enticing to the insurance man - don't ask.
Always up for a beer and/or a run (preferably the latter first!) so if you're ever around Wimbledon on a weekend or Weston and you fancy some socialising then give me a shout.
Hi Seb, about time you posted chap!
300hp at 19....that's impressive, i think i was on a 16v astra gte at that time, just 150hp...so imagine where you'll be when you get to my age!
i grew up in Wimbledon and the surrounding areas so i know it well..
get your butt down to the next Ace meet under your own steam and say hello to the rest of us ok?
sebhaque
23-10-09, 00:52 AM
Thanks for your message buddy!
Well I'm hoping for a Maserati in 3 or so years if things go well! Although an Atom would make my day... anyway! would love to make the Ace meet but as I'm only down in London for weekends it's difficult.
I'll liaise with Don as I'm back for all of next week, with a bit of luck some folks will want to come to Box Hill and wander round Ryka's for an afternoon.
If anybody wants to then please drop me a line/make a topic/reply in this thread.
V10-Goose
26-10-09, 19:57 PM
Evening All, saw some of NWVT's pics on facebook and followed the link so here is another newbie. Currently driving an awful car but hoping it will be tracked in the new year when i purchase a 3 series (looking at 330Ci or there abouts)
I currently am the director for my own telecoms company which i started this year with a friend, a tough market but we're getting there!
Anyway, hoping i can get out and about and meet a few of you guys.
verysideways
26-10-09, 22:17 PM
Hi!
Any friend of Nick's, etc. :D
You should come to the Ace sometime and say hello - we always have a great bunch of people and cars turn up.
Welcome to PhN!
Hi,
Just got back from holiday and thought I should get posting something on here.
I live down on the South Coast and have started to participate in the local Pistonheads events here.
I am a keen visitor to Le Mans and am part of the Team Langoustine gang that have been going together for some time now.
Attended the Dunton charity event and did rides for some of the paying guests in my car- wow you guys have got some nice vehicles:drool5:
Adam
Ben-san
29-10-09, 16:35 PM
Welcome to PhN mister.
As Pete says, come down to the Ace and we'll make you feel welcome whatever you come in!
Ben-san
29-10-09, 16:43 PM
Hey Adam, good show!
We were at LM with TL too - right down the end next to the LM Radio bunch... ;) We're planning on doing the Classic next year.
Glad you had as good a time giving rides at Dunton as we did.
It's next May :)
http://www.petrolheadnirvana.com/tours.php
We're planning on doing the Classic next year.
Hi Ben
Just the classic or both?
Hi Ben
Just the classic or both?
Both....we're doing a tour to the Classic which takes in Spain as well
http://www.petrolheadnirvana.com/tours.php
and we'll also be heading down to Le Mans courtesy of our partners at Team Langoustine.
If only to prove we're friendly, have another welcome and yet another invite to the Ace on November 9th.
talking cars, eating food and having fun.
welcome to PN :)
verysideways
29-10-09, 21:07 PM
And the dates are here: www.petrolheadnirvana.com/tours.php
Butters
30-10-09, 00:17 AM
Welcome to Petrolhead Nirvana KingFisher, we're a friendly bunch on here so hang around get stuck in...
James. :)
V10-Goose
30-10-09, 14:03 PM
i'm only by st albans so will see if i can get down, although will undoubtedly hide my heap round the corner lol
I've moved your posts to your very own dedicated thread :)
http://www.petrolheadnirvana.com/torque/showthread.php?p=5776#post5776
I've moved your posts to your very own dedicated thread :)
http://www.petrolheadnirvana.com/torque/showthread.php?p=5776#post5776
..wow...that's very cool, moving me to a good spot! Great job on the USA area too! thx so much!!
Hi all, newbie here, I have known about the site for quite a while but finally joined up after seeing some stickers on the tunnel run at the weekend. Been on a few tunnel runs before including the London-Paris back in 07, which was interesting. I hope to get to a few more meets next year and fingers crossed a couple of thrashes across Europe.
Hi all, newbie here, I have known about the site for quite a while but finally joined up after seeing some stickers on the tunnel run at the weekend. Been on a few tunnel runs before including the London-Paris back in 07, which was interesting. I hope to get to a few more meets next year and fingers crossed a couple of thrashes across Europe.
Hello chap....welcome to the dark side!
ah yes the first London to Paris was a real epic....
rather sets the tone i think!
Was good to see you on Sunday, hope we can catch up on a few more runs...
and of course take your pick of the euro trips too :party:
Hi all
Just wanted to introduce myself,
Paul, i live in Camberley Surrey and my toy is a Lotus Carlton.
I've owned it for about 18 months, it only comes out in the dry, which we've not had alot of lately !!
I found about this site from a guy i met at the Elvetham Heath Car show in Fleet earlier in the year, its just taken me this long to get around to joining.
I love the sound of the trips you guys go on, i hope to come along some time when the financial situation allows.
Look forward to meeting some of you soon
Paul
Hi all
Just wanted to introduce myself,
Paul, i live in Camberley Surrey and my toy is a Lotus Carlton.
I've owned it for about 18 months, it only comes out in the dry, which we've not had alot of lately !!
I found about this site from a guy i met at the Elvetham Heath Car show in Fleet earlier in the year, its just taken me this long to get around to joining.
I love the sound of the trips you guys go on, i hope to come along some time when the financial situation allows.
Look forward to meeting some of you soon
Paul
Hi Paul, i think i've seen your mint LC at a couple of meets before, particularly Virginia Water.
Was there in the Atom and the 360 last time.
Welcome to Petrolhead Nirvana, be great to see you on some of the dry meets soon :)
Hi Paul, i think i've seen your mint LC at a couple of meets before, particularly Virginia Water.
Was there in the Atom and the 360 last time.
Welcome to Petrolhead Nirvana, be great to see you on some of the dry meets soon :)
I don't think that was me at Virginia Water, there are at least 5 other LC's in this area so maybe one of those.
I'll certainly look forward to getting there in the future though
LC-One car I always wanted.I had 3 gsi,s when they were new.1st one was nicked from the meadows and last seen doing a robbery Ascot way.I was treated like a criminal when the loss adjuster grilled us.
I just need a bigger barn.
LC-One car I always wanted.I had 3 gsi,s when they were new.1st one was nicked from the meadows and last seen doing a robbery Ascot way.I was treated like a criminal when the loss adjuster grilled us.
I just need a bigger barn.
I need a barn..... :(
Paul, Bruce used to have a LC...that got stolen and torched a seriously iconic car...great choice!
john lloyd
09-12-09, 19:37 PM
Hi,
Love it error message saying it's too short has to be 5 characters long. I hope it's long enough now!!!!!
john lloyd
09-12-09, 19:43 PM
How do I get my avatar to work it does not seem to let me post a picture on my control panel?
Hello John!
Robin has switched the Avatar thing so that only he can allocate them, thats so that only tour veterans get them
(i think) but i'll ask him anyway
and welcome to PN!
john lloyd
09-12-09, 19:59 PM
Hello John!
Robin has switched the Avatar thing so that only he can allocate them, thats so that only tour veterans get them
(i think) but i'll ask him anyway
and welcome to PN!
That's cool have to go on a hoon just get my avatar to work then!!
jumplead
09-12-09, 20:01 PM
Welcome :)
john lloyd
09-12-09, 20:03 PM
My bookmarked webpages in decending order;
Atom forum
SELOC
PistonHeads
PN
Facebook
very sad
john lloyd
09-12-09, 20:07 PM
Rude I know being new and all that, but could you put the dates for your trips in the title of the thread ;)
Thank you.
john lloyd
09-12-09, 20:10 PM
PS
Just to be ruder how about making use of the calendar and putting the dates in there.
This is no way to run a forum Harsh :)
My bookmarked webpages in decending order;
Atom forum
SELOC
PistonHeads
PN
Facebook
very sad
no arguments there.....but actually not as bad as me!
Rude I know being new and all that, but could you put the dates for your trips in the title of the thread ;)
Thank you.
Done..thanks :)
PS
Just to be ruder how about making use of the calendar and putting the dates in there.
This is no way to run a forum Harsh :)
you're totally right....and i'll figure out how to do that at some point!
now stop your whingeing and get yourself booked on one of these tours will ya?
Roadcraft
09-12-09, 20:55 PM
And dont forget to take a look at the Performance Driver Training and Performance Driving events we run for PHN at Millbrook Proving Ground, take a look at the Driver Training part of the forum for some more details :auto:
Hey Harsh, as a PHN Partner, do I get one of those avatar thingys ;)
Ian
Roadcraft Driver Training Ltd
Helping you discover the real fun in driving
www.roadcraft-driving.com
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Blimey, everyone's being demanding today! :D
errm actually i'll ask Robin about that, seems like a good plan.
Elliott
11-12-09, 20:04 PM
Just thought I'd say hello.
"Hello".
I own a type of car that The Stig finds almost impossible to drive. I have no such problems.
I never put my name down on the Ace Cafe meeting attendee lists as, if I do, weird stuff happens.
Err.....
.....that's it.
:)
Just thought I'd say hello.
"Hello".
I own a type of car that The Stig finds almost impossible to drive. I have no such problems.
I never put my name down on the Ace Cafe meeting attendee lists as, if I do, weird stuff happens.
Err.....
.....that's it.
:)
oh no...not you again!
:D
dont put yourself down for Mondays meet and for gods sake dont even look at the tour pages!
see you soon chap....i assume you're not going to the PH meet on Sunday?
see you there ..not (i'm getting a little confused now)
Elliott
12-12-09, 00:13 AM
oh no...not you again!
:D
dont put yourself down for Mondays meet and for gods sake dont even look at the tour pages!
see you soon chap....i assume you're not going to the PH meet on Sunday?
see you there ..not (i'm getting a little confused now)
Harsh,
Thank you for your wonderfully positive and enthusiastic welcome to the site. It's good to feel wanted.
I feel at home here already.
:D
I'll probably not make Sunday's PH meet. (genuine)
And you can keep your Ace meet! You wouldn't see me dead there matey! (nudge, wink. etc.)
(The 'double negatives' are flippin' confusing. I'll grant you that).
Nice to be here.
;)
ironictwist
12-12-09, 21:00 PM
Lurked for ages on here & hang mainly around PH :)
Time to finally get active around here & attend the regular Ace meets...You shall be seeing more of me prior to the Alpine Tour :D
Very very excited regardless!
Hi all finally registered...would love to get to some of the meets, but unfortunately living in the West Country, the Ace Cafe nights would be a bit of a struggle! I've spoken to Bachi about doing something for you guys with our business www.supercarhub.com
We're in the process of working with so many Dealers offering great rates for registered users - so get and register and get a free chamois!!
After the a really good nite yesterday, I figured i would do as promised and sign-up. Im Anton the guy looking at buying an MX5! Thanks for being so nice last nite guys its always cool to meet some proper petrolheads!
Hi Anton,
Good to meet you last night and good luck on the car hunt, hope to see it at the next meet.
Jules, living in the West Country is no excuse, there were people from much further afield there last night. Don't you like driving? ;)
Hi Anton,
Good to meet you last night and good luck on the car hunt, hope to see it at the next meet.
Jules, living in the West Country is no excuse, there were people from much further afield there last night. Don't you like driving? ;)
lol - getting my strad to the Ace Cafe requires a stop over - and I'm trying to limit my overnighters to once a week! I also did the Beaujolais run in Nov sticking another 2k miles in the car:cheers2: so I'm guessing I've got some excuses...!
lol - getting my strad to the Ace Cafe requires a stop over - and I'm trying to limit my overnighters to once a week! I also did the Beaujolais run in Nov sticking another 2k miles in the car:cheers2: so I'm guessing I've got some excuses...!
2k is that all? I got back from a 20k road trip in october :p
No seriously, I did, my sanity has been questioned in this matter :willy_nilly:
2k is that all? I got back from a 20k road trip in october :p
No seriously, I did, my sanity has been questioned in this matter :willy_nilly:
20K?? jeeze - think I'll settle for just 10% of that
I do more miles in my Ferrari than most, come rain, shine, sleet or snow, she's out there, giving it large, so at least I can be proud of my measily 7k-10K per year:D
You wouldn't want to go where I did in a fezza. I took a jacked up Baja and still manage to rip off the sump guard and crack the crank case while fording a river on the worlds worst road(in Pakistan).
Glad to hear you get yours wet too though :D
Hi Jules, welcome aboard :)
7-10k is ok i suppose......;) but i agree these cars are made to be driven and they are much better for it...
Fiona on the other hand is a mad woman who takes on impossible adventures and actually does them.
i think that's pretty accurate, right Fi?
After the a really good nite yesterday, I figured i would do as promised and sign-up. Im Anton the guy looking at buying an MX5! Thanks for being so nice last nite guys its always cool to meet some proper petrolheads!
Welcome :) glad you enjoyed it, likewise it's great to meet more people with petrol flowing through their veins....
MX5 is a great car to start playing with rear wheel drive.
Hi Jules, welcome aboard :)
7-10k is ok i suppose......;) but i agree these cars are made to be driven and they are much better for it...
Fiona on the other hand is a mad woman who takes on impossible adventures and actually does them.
i think that's pretty accurate, right Fi?
:) It goes something like this.....
:willy_nilly::driving::smash::auto::eek::driving: :svengo: :D
yeah, think that about sums it up ;)
ses60039
15-12-09, 21:56 PM
Hello All!
Popped along to the Ace yesterday night to see all the cars and was really impressed, not just with the cars on show but also everyones willingness to talk about trips, trackdays and the like. I am only 21 and currently driving a clio 1.6, but would like to opt for the Renaultsport next year perhaps; and would definately like get involved with some of the events offered.
Regards,
SES
Actually, why I am here, if I may draw on your expertise for something fun and pokey around the 5k mark? Obviously insurance is a big factor, as is the cost of running the car (hence I think a 2litre limit). I am in the process of applying to Sandhurst, so it can't look too 'boy racery' either ;), something that will give me a bit of fun for the next two years!
Fi, yes that looks about right.
SES, welcome to PN, as i may have mentioned yestrday there are interesting cars in every price range.
for 5k you're looking at an MX5 which ticks a lot of boxes.
It may have a less than macho image but it is a great car to drive.
great balance and a fun rear wheel drive chassis.
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1402878.htm
if image is an issue then how about an E36 M3?
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1399269.htm
i think Honda s2000's are just aout of range and probably not the best 1st car but something to move on to later when you're used to Rear drive.
if you want front wheel drive how about a mini cooper?
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1257569.htm
These 3 put together cost me less than 5K, all bags of fun.
http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff144/flossie007/mini.jpg
http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff144/flossie007/PICT0111.jpg
Ah, bugger, 3rd photo was supposed to be my Sera but I can't find a photo anywhere. Will take a look when I get home or go out and take one in the morning!
The Toyota Sera is probably the one that would appeal most. It's a 2+2 swan wing door coupe(like Enzo doors), similar size to an MX5 but no one else in the car park will have one(unless I bring mine out) It's front wheel drive and fairly pokey for a 1.5. The highest aspirated K series engine available - if that means anything. Manuals can take a bit of hunting down but they're out there (mine is). There is also a 10 speaker surround sound option available known as slss "sera live sound system" - I haven't got that.
I don't give it enough credit really. None of these guys have seen it as I always take my Sebring to meets. The Toyota gets used and abused as my work horse but it's a Toyota so keeps going and rarely complains (except when I mix up the screenwash and antifreeze!)
They go for anything from £900 to £5k depending on condition and because they are rare tend to hold their value .....I really don't like depreciation, made a profit on most of my cars :-)
Here's what wikipaedia has to say and some pics:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toyota_Sera
Oh yeah it was:
Mini - £270
baja - £1200 plus £1000 shipping from California
Sera - £2000
= £4470 :)
Not that I'm suggesting you buy 3 cars
Just read SES post properly...
I stick with the Sera suggestion, people don't tend to pay too much attention till you open the doors then they do a double take.
i insure with Lifesure at around £250 a year but I'm a bit old :( they are by far the cheapest on the Sera though, unless you can get Firebond or someone to take it on a future classic scheme. they do that for some cars over 10 years. the Sera owners club are really helpful too, based in Norfolk and can supply most of the parts.
Another option would be something you can get on limited mileage classic car insurance.
searching your price bracket here should turn up loads of ideas:
http://www.classiccarsforsale.co.uk/
Mind you, that Mini cooper looks like a good buy too
Sera's are wicked, one of my old teachers at college had one and it was an awesome car! Love the bubble and the doors! Im 19 (20 in march) with 1 years no claims and admiral will ensure me on a 1.8is mx5 for £1000 so my vote is that or the sera!
I went for a classic version of an mx-5 (its a triumph spitfire 1500 roadster) as my first car as classic insurance is much cheaper than normal insurance.
That cost me 3.5k to buy and about 2k to get up to a decent quality mechanically so near your price range. Great thing is its worth the same (ish) about 15 years later.
It might be worth it considering a classic if you want to learn mechanicing nad dont mind being a grease monkey, I cant work on newer cars too complex and too many electrics!
ses60039
16-12-09, 13:07 PM
Thanks alot for the repsonses thus far! Very informative! Everyone seems to be leaning towards the Sera and MX5, as opposed to a more modern car, such as the Clio, is there any paricular reason for this?
I won't be buying until next year anyway, after my parents have moved house (around Jan/Feb time), leaving plenty of time for a few test drives.
verysideways
16-12-09, 13:53 PM
As mileages rack up, a Clio will cost you more to maintain than an MX5 - and of course the Mazda is rwd.
A £3k Clio 172 is probably quicker across country than a £3k MX5 1.8, but the '5' will put a bigger grin on your face :)
It all depends on if you want rear or front wheel drive? My current car till the weekend is a 1.6 W Reg Hyundai Coupe, looks nice, goes ok and is cheap to insure as its FWD. Clio 172's are great little cars and awesome fun, but as a result they are comparitively high insurance for a FWD car. Having had 3 FWD cars (Toyata Yaris 1.01, Saab 95 2.0Ltr Turbo, Hyundai Coupe 1.6) for 3 years I am now really after a RWD car (especially after doing a caterham drift experience and getting hooked on sideways fun!). If you think you still have something to learn or enjoy from a FWD car then go down the newer route, as you will find insurance shoudl be cheaper. As for modern RWD cars there arent many left in your price bracket really, you might find a E46 3 series for that price but again insurance will be a killler, so In my experience old and RWD is really the only option for us young drivers! I vote MX5, test drove my first on a week ago and buying one on saturday, so I can vouch for their fun and appeal!!!!
Like Chris my first car was a classic version of the MX5, an 1969 Austin Healey Sprite. Great fun. Then I bought a 1971 Mini to go with it. I learnt a fair bit about mechanics, they were very very cheap to fix. Tax free and the insurance was cheap £105 a year fully comp when I was 23 on the Sprite and £75 on the Mini!!!
Bought the Sprite for £2k and it was stolen the next day :eek: I think I was in too much shock to cry, my first car stolen the day after I bought it! Reported it to the police and as they seemed reluctant to do anything I put some posters up in the area which was how I found it. The insurance then paid for it to be virtually restored, turning my luck around completely!:D Engine rebuild, new panels, respray (the joy riders had bashed it about a bit). I sold it for £4800 to a friend who still owns it now.
The '71 Mini I got for £400, resprayed myself, won a competition in Mini Magazine for chrome grille and bumpers etc and sold it on for £1500
The '74 Mini convertible pictured in my earlier post was only £270 on ebay. I bought it with the intention of using it on a rally but changed my mind and went for the better ground clearance of the Baja. I sold it to someone who wanted to do a charity rally for £275 (couldn't ruin my record of selling cars at a profit) Had I resprayed it and fitted a soft top I could have got maybe 3 to 5k for it.
But I digress....I went out in the snow and took some pics of my Sera. the streaking on the pics is the snow.
http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff144/flossie007/PICT0521-1.jpg
http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff144/flossie007/PICT0522-1.jpg
http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff144/flossie007/PICT0523-1.jpg
http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff144/flossie007/PICT0520.jpg
Like I said, mine is a bit shabby, it's got a couple of little dings where people have reversed into it! Has lost a wheel trim and the paint is falling off the bonnet where it's been badly oversprayed at some point in it's life. So you can see why a favour the Sebring for Ace meets. That said, if you're considering one I'll bring it along and you can have a go. I'll park it in a dark corner and you can imagine it as it will be when I get the time and money to sort it.....Black with alloy wheels and maybe a bit more of a tint on the windows.
It's a '91 car and I've owned it 7 years now. I serviced it for the first time this year! It gets a lot of abuse hacking up and down the M3 and used for work everyday while the Sebring in the background gets molly coddled. The only money it's cost me was when the exhaust fell off. I had a stainless exhaust fitted, powerflow system for £280, so I won't have the rust issue again. sounds better too :) So don't be put off by the age, Toyota's go on forever!
Oh and I spent £20 last week for a new coil (didn't do that in my dodgy 7 year home service).
ses60039
16-12-09, 15:27 PM
Wow! thankyou I really appreciate that Fiona! Thanks for the offer of letting me see the car also. I am definately considering the mx5 too (think its edging the race at the moment), especially after some further investigation into insurance, driveability etc
ses60039
17-12-09, 16:37 PM
Been looking around various forums etc for MX5's. Plenty of decent examples around within my budget. I just wondered whether anyone has any ideas as to what I should be going for; 1.6 or 1.8, mileage etc.
Thanks and kind regards.
verysideways
17-12-09, 16:46 PM
Are you buying Mk1 or Mk2?
Mk1 i'd go for the 1.6, it's a more rev happy engine and you won't miss the torque because you'll be too busy revving the nuts off it :D
Mk2 with the 1.6 is a bit weedy, go for the 1.8 with as much kit as you can get.
Don't worry too much about mileage as long as it's good full service history - and you should be able to tell from the general condition of the car if it's been loved or simply used as transport.
The gearbox is a gem. If it's not silky smooth there's something not quite right. Ditto the engine, it can sound a little coarse as the revs rise but as four pots go it's a good 'un, and at idle it should be quiet and smooth.
Personally i pay a lot of attention to tyres. Someone who buys cheap tyres may well scrimp on servicing too...
Oh, and whilst the rear window isn't too expensive to replace the rest of the hood is. Feel the carpet with your hands, especially behind the seats, to see if the roof has leaked.
ses60039
17-12-09, 16:55 PM
Thankyou for the advice. I think for my sort of money I am looking at the Mk2, and have seen some very nice examples around. Can anyone recommend some good dealers of the MX5, the one that keeps cropping up in search's is Dandycars, has anyone any experience of these guys?
verysideways
17-12-09, 17:04 PM
I remember helping a mate find a clean MX5 a little while ago - Dandycars certainly had a good selection and their cars were VERY nice, but they were asking absolute top money for them too...
I guess if you want the best and are prepared to pay for it then that'd be a good place to start.
spiritof'76
17-12-09, 18:10 PM
Had a MK1 off of Dandycars some years ago, it was for the wife, when they were at their old premises - i'd give 'em 7 out of 10 to be fair :)
They were very friendly and well informed about their cars but they lost marks in my book as prior to collection the car needed new tyres and some minor paintwork. When we turned up to collect the car they had fitted a lovely set of Runway Tyres :banghead: and it was patently obvious that the paintshop they were using next door didn't have the highest standards :( Not being in the mood for a fight we decided to like it and lump it :(
As it turned out with a bit of diy correction work the paint was fine and the tyres made the car quite.........'er...... interesting lol. Though come the winter, interesting became dangerous for Mrs J. so off they came :o
As said, they've moved now so maybe using a better paintshop :) Got to be worth a look i reckon :)
ses60039
18-12-09, 10:09 AM
Thanks ever so much for the advice, I'll do my research over the next few months and perhaps plump for something for my Birthday in Feb. I'll resist my normal urge to rush in and buy the first thing I see and save up and get something I will really enjoy.
Well give me a shout if you'd like me to bring the Sera to the Ace, otherwise I'll probably be in the Sebring. Unless one of my mates wants to drive the Sera up then I'll bring both :)
Evening people!
Thought I'd totter over to your corner of the internet.
Hi!
I'm abit young at 22 (which means I know nothing, have driven nothing, never done X or Y and need to come back when I've done some of the afore mentioned(or maybe thats just the PH effect)) but I've got a fun car, and like driving (and getting my hands dirty...) so I figure being young cant be such a bad thing.
I drive a Cappuccino (which some of you may have seen at the Ace this monday just gone), based in Bucks and spend alot of time in North London.
Abit of a huge geek (Studying Computer networks).
I think that about covers it...
verysideways
19-12-09, 01:31 AM
Hello! Fun car, hands dirty, how could you not be welcome here? :D
Hi everyone, just signed up and hope to make it to sime of the meets next year.
Currently driving an S2 Exige.
Now for a dumb question. How do I set an avatar?
Hi everyone, just signed up and hope to make it to sime of the meets next year.
Currently driving an S2 Exige.
Now for a dumb question. How do I set an avatar?
Welcome Mark.
Only the PN web guru's have avatar setting priviliges. You have to go on tour or do something stupid like driving to Australia to earn one :)
Welcome Mark.
Only the PN web guru's have avatar setting priviliges. You have to go on tour or do something stupid like driving to Australia to earn one :)
Cheers Fiona. I'll keep an eye on the events!
Welcome on board Mark,
as Fiona mentioned Avatars are the holy Grail ;)
but you'll find we do lots of stuff over here so i'm sure it wont take long.
You automatically get one if you do one of the tours.....and there are a lot to choose from.
We're still adding events to the calender - which as you can see is already pretty full.
come along to one of the Ace cafe meets and you'll find we're friendly offline as well as online.
Hi All
Thought i also better say hi, as i already have met a few of you in person.
I was there on the boxing day tunnel run..car Reg GI IOUD Green TVR.
Bit about me, am a Doctor and speciality is bones... so i hope i never have to work on any one from this club.(Or anyone i know)
You have be told..may even fix your limbs on front to back..;)
Look forward to meeting you all again.
Regards
Ash
Hi Ash,
Don't think we've met. Mines a black Sebring SX reg KI7LER
I'm a TV camera operator and when I was in hospital for an ERCP the nurses asked me if I wanted to operate the camera myself! :(
Elliott
28-12-09, 17:13 PM
You have be told..may even fix your limbs on front to back..;)
Ash
You're a National Health doctor, obviously!
;)
Hi All
Thought i also better say hi, as i already have met a few of you in person.
I was there on the boxing day tunnel run..car Reg GI IOUD Green TVR.
Bit about me, am a Doctor and speciality is bones... so i hope i never have to work on any one from this club.(Or anyone i know)
You have be told..may even fix your limbs on front to back..;)
Look forward to meeting you all again.
Regards
Ash
Hello mate...was good to see (hear!) you on Boxing day...welcome to PN....we need to get you down to an Ace cafe meet so you can actually have a decent chin wag with us.
You're a National Health doctor, obviously!
;)
:D
Hello mate...was good to see (hear!) you on Boxing day...welcome to PN....we need to get you down to an Ace cafe meet so you can actually have a decent chin wag with us.
:D
For now it is the NHS..Future plans to move into re-con.. hey mates rates will appy..:sifone:
stevie_b
30-12-09, 10:52 AM
hi i'm stevie_b
good to see HARSH again, thanks for the lift to the station...about me well currently running a few cars would love to drive on the dads day out charity day next year, would probably want to take either the Caterham 7 or Ferrari 360
Hello Stevie,
Be warned, I'll be at Dunsfold with a video camera, no one is safe....just ask Bachi ;)
Little Miss Stiggy
03-01-10, 11:52 AM
Hi everyone.
I love supercars. I love evrything about them! From the way they look, to the way they sound and their raw power! I'm learning to drive in a battered, bruised, and scarred Suzuki Jeep 4X4 and I live in a family of people obsessed with old American cars and trucks, My love of supercars is alien to them, as is my love of watching the repeats of Top Gear whenever I get the chance.
They are trying to convert me! Help!
Luce x
verysideways
03-01-10, 12:45 PM
Hi Luce, nothing wrong with battered Suzuki jeeps, i had one myself:
http://verysideways.com/photogallery/photo00015423/120_2007.JPG
Welcome to PN!
Hi everyone.
I love supercars. I love evrything about them! From the way they look, to the way they sound and their raw power! I'm learning to drive in a battered, bruised, and scarred Suzuki Jeep 4X4 and I live in a family of people obsessed with old American cars and trucks, My love of supercars is alien to them, as is my love of watching the repeats of Top Gear whenever I get the chance.
They are trying to convert me! Help!
Luce x
Hi Luce,
welcome to PN....I've no doubt we can feed your supercar love and help bring your family around too.
(although i've a love for old american stuff too.......as has our resident Camaro owning ChevyStu)
chevy-stu
03-01-10, 18:21 PM
:seeya:
(It's all you lots fault I'm spending a fortune trying to make my old American car go like a supercar.....!!!!!!)
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