New members say Hello........ [Archive] - Petrolhead Nirvana Forum

Dan H

19-06-08, 11:28 AM

Hi All,

Being lazy I've typed a bit less whilst registering some I've dropped the "ale" from the end and am just Dan H.

Current exciting drives / rides are the Honda S2000 and my Yamaha R1.

Less exciting is the diesel Golf GT TDi company wagon.

Wishing you guys the best of luck with this new venture, and as I said Bachi, if there's anything I can do to help please let me know.

Cheers,

Dan :)

p.s. the "Quick Reply" box is not working at the moment.

Dan H

19-06-08, 11:38 AM

Ignore my last! The quick reply works once you've clicked the "quick reply to this post" which I'm now trying. . . .

stilletto_rebel

19-06-08, 11:46 AM

Hi all,

No dark secrets really. I'm Welsh, but that's more of a deviance than a dark secret!

My everyday drive is a 1990 Mazda MX5 Mk.I. I've converted her to LPG and she runs like a dream. So glad I no longer use unleaded! (You probably don't want to know my real fuel costs are 9.5ppm on LPG...?)

I'm off to Germany in the old girl (that's the car!) tomorrow and will be screaming (literally, I imagine) round the Nurnburgring on Monday and Tuesday!

Miles :)

Butters

19-06-08, 11:58 AM

Well well well this is all very exciting, woohoo!

I am James Butterworth, a very mellow and easy going guy with an ever encompassing passion for driving, cars and track days to boot! In more recent years I have been somewhat consumed by the European VW scene with a string of MK2 GTIs, the last being a full blown show and shine contender (D11B GT) which I have taken all over Europe. I have also had two MK4 R32s in the last 12 months, the first standard which I then replaced with a 370bhp supercharged beast.

It is now time for me to grow up a little with my 30th Birthday approaching early next year so I have sold both the show boat and supercharged guzzler to straighten out my finaces in preparation for something more special in the New Year. I am currently very taken by the Exige S, an manual E46 M3 Convertible or in 1st place an E46 M3 CSL if I can possibly stretch to it, so we'll have to see what funds I can get behind me between now and then.

I bought myself a lovely genuine original Atls Grey 3dr 1990 MK2 Golf GTI 8v with low miles (my 6th MK2!) yesterday off an old guy so that I have something familiar to polish and tinker with over the summer without any substantial expense. This is purely to keep me occupied and to stop me from buying my next special car before I am financially ready. :)

You may know me from many a tunnel run or the FB5K meets although I have been mostly riding with Ben-san having sold both my toys. (Previously 'Jimmy B')

Roll on the New Year...

Good luck with the new venture guys and gals. It is a brilliant thing. A movement of people fuelled by a common passion which thanks to you all now has a new place to call home.

James.

Marcellus

19-06-08, 12:23 PM

hi my names Marcellus and i'm an alcoholic......... :confused:

whoops wrong forum, i'll start again!!

hi my names's marcellus and i'm a ski bum!! :D

jumplead

19-06-08, 12:50 PM

Jumplead Calling,

Hi I'm Ollie, I currently drive a TVR Chimaera which is touching on 100,000 miles. Best of luck with this venture guys and I look forward to being able to catch up with you all at one of the Ace Cafe meets when availability allows.

I'll leave the dark secret for now.

Ollie

TheFarmer

19-06-08, 12:52 PM

Hi All

For those people who do not know me I am Andrew, live in The Netherlands with my dutch girlfriend Jeannine and drive a TVR Cerbera. I am a regular Tunnel runner and get over to the UK often.

Looking forward to finding out more about PN and meeting everyone.

Cheers, Andrew

PS - If you are coming our way, please let us know, there is always a place to stay and a space for your car!

burriana

19-06-08, 13:32 PM

One of my fellow "Race? ... What Race" crew aka Tuscan rat pointed me in this direction so here I am.

Live in that strange part of the country called "oop North" and drive a bright red Italian.

What I miss on the Tunnels Runs is made up for on the glorious wide open, empty, scamera fee roads of East and North Yorkshire :)

burriana

19-06-08, 13:34 PM

eh? Pictures need approving before they appear? :confused:

Harsh

19-06-08, 13:40 PM

Welcome! errm yes it does appear that pics need approving, one of those tick box thingy's that we'll sort out..

you can tell i'm technically minded cant you!

randlemarcus

19-06-08, 13:58 PM

My name's Marcus, and I have an addiction to petrol. Hullo brethren :)

Hairy Cornflake

19-06-08, 14:37 PM

Hello All

I am Darron aka the Hairy Cornflake

Currently living in Cairo, being driven around in a Daewoo P.O.S. :o, but when back in the UK I drive a TVR Tuscan :D, while Mrs HC has a Jaguar XJR.

Will have to try and get back once in a while to meet up with everyone, kick some tyres and have a beer.

Cheers

Ben-san

19-06-08, 14:48 PM

Hey hey.

Ben a.k.a. Ben-san checking in.

As I've said before, I'm honoured to be part of a group of good friends and fellow petrolheads, and delighted at the prospect of some really good fun in the future.

My dark secret is that I drive a turbo-nutter-barge of the fast & furious generation, which I love dearly.

Hope to see you all on the grey stuff soon. :)

Ben

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e88/bleow/Supra/MTRJuly3.jpg
Photograph courtesy of M3John

burriana

19-06-08, 14:51 PM

Marcellus

19-06-08, 14:58 PM

Marcellus - did you try to add me as a friend on facebook earlier by any chance? Someone by that name did from France.

that would have been me!!!

Harsh

19-06-08, 15:01 PM

Marcellus - did you try to add me as a friend on facebook earlier by any chance? Someone by that name did from France.

Bachi - can I ask what all the: shudra / Kshatriya and so on is under our user names please?

they are the different levels of governance of Nirvana,

just a bit of fun :) and nicer than calling you a peasant!

Sportscar Protection Ian

19-06-08, 15:25 PM

hi all,

i'm one half of Sportscar Protection who are your resident detailers. Dave, the other half of Sportscar Protection is lurking somewhere and we look forward to helping you all with your detailing needs :)

Sportscar Protection Dave

19-06-08, 16:00 PM

Hello everyone, apparently I'm the other half of Sportscar Protection , we're not gay or owt :p

As he said , any questions on looking after your pride and joy's, fire away and we'll be more than happy to help , if you can't be arsed to do it yourself then give us a bell on 07970 713062 or visit our website www.sportscarprotection.com ;)

M3John

19-06-08, 16:55 PM

Hi everybody, just checking in. I'm sure i know most, if not all of you ;) . Not a bad looking website here Bachi / Robin.

For those that don't know me - well what i drive is a give away in the user name.

Everyday communting waggon........
http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i33/hawesyboy/M3/m3.jpg

Fine weather only crusing mobile.........
http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i33/hawesyboy/V8%20Pilot/CopyofVariouspics009.jpg

bruce fielding

19-06-08, 17:04 PM

I'm Spartacus...

No wait...

I'm Bruce

Hello.

Dark Secret: I like the smell of old cars and I once had my perfumier (and they say I'm not weird) try to make an eau de cologne that smells like leather car seats. They got pretty close...

Limahl

19-06-08, 19:54 PM

Hi everyone

Eventually found you all. Look forward to seeing you all on next years run

Brendan & Wendy
Mitsi GTO TT

CliveP

19-06-08, 22:13 PM

'ello 'ello 'ello.

Clive here, seen many of you on tunnel runs in my Elise I'm sure. I hope more adventures further afield are possible soon although I might have to delve into my dirty secret to make the most of it.

Dirty secret: I can't leave a too nice a car where I live without permanent paranoia, so opted for the fractional ownership route vie ecurie so when you see me in a gallardo it's not really mine :(

Ireland

19-06-08, 23:29 PM

So this is where you lot are all hiding out now, eh?

Hello everybody.

Stunned Monkey

20-06-08, 00:53 AM

Hi All,

Hoping to join in on a long run (not just some london tunnels!) but pressures of going back to uni next year will probably mean the sale of the Venturi... but who knows, something cheap and fun might replace it and leave some spare change!

Martin

burriana

20-06-08, 11:40 AM

they are the different levels of governance of Nirvana,

just a bit of fun :) and nicer than calling you a peasant!

So, are you trying to enlighten us into the way of the Buddha? :)

Which personally, I am all for, in a rather simplistic way of course, as I'm not sure if too many true Buddahs drive Ferraris!

What are the levels of governance (in easy parlance) ... are they the same as The Twelve Nidānas or totally different?

Feel free to set up a separate thread as I am actually quite interested. Thinking as the Budha would think sometimes avoids a whole load of stress.

If there was such a book as Buddism for dummies or Buddism Made Simple, I think I might buy it!

:)

Marcellus

20-06-08, 12:05 PM

Burriana - most forums have an auto ranking system whereby there are levels which the admin can set which gives them a different ranking in their profile.

Usually it makes no difference to access rights etc etc.

I think that Bachi is using the four varnas (social orders) of Hinduism which are;

Brahmin - "scholarly community," includes the priests, scholats, law specialists, ministers, and diplomats.

Kshatriya - "high and lower nobility" includes kings, noblemen, soldiers, and administrators.

Vaishya - "mercantile and artisan community" includes merchants, shopkeepers, businessmen and farm owners.

Shudra - "service-providing community" includes mostly manual and farm labourers.

Dizeee

20-06-08, 17:39 PM

Checking in. Finally can make the July meet, for once I am not working! Look forward to catching up then...

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f155/jamesdennis556/Car/DSCI0005-2.jpg

BlueBoyRacer

21-06-08, 09:54 AM

Hi Guys and Gals

blueboyracer here and my dark secret is that I crashed out at Druids with my brother in law at the wheel in my brand new Astra Coupe.

However £6000 we got it fixed and Sprint355 and I took it to Le Mans.

So not all bad.

See you at the Ace meets.

BBR :D

mrs triple s

21-06-08, 15:40 PM

Hi All

Its no secret that I am probably the oldest person on here ;)

and I have no problem being referred to as ' the granny who drives a Ferrari':D

satchbot

21-06-08, 19:24 PM

Made it over :cool:

TomRanson

22-06-08, 10:15 AM

Morning everyone!
My name is Tom, as you can tell, and i am building a Kit Car currently.

Hopefully i will be spending quite a lot of time chatting on here.

Angelis

22-06-08, 14:23 PM

Hi.

I'm very new to forums so please be nice. :D

mrs triple s

22-06-08, 15:08 PM

Hi.

I'm very new to forums so please be nice. :D

Welcome Angelis

Would you like us to be as nice as they are on the Ferrari forum? :eek:

Angelis

23-06-08, 09:36 AM

Welcome Angelis

Would you like us to be as nice as they are on the Ferrari forum? :eek:

If it's anything like that over here, I definetly won't be coming back on here!!! :mad:

You coming next sunday to the Cliveden??

Harsh

23-06-08, 14:29 PM

Nancy and I will be there in two cars, not sure about Lorraine and Bal

Revs_Addiction

24-06-08, 02:15 AM

Hello all,

Just following Harsh's orders for new members to say hello!! ;)

My dark secret is that I drive a tdi passat estate day-to-day :o

However I have an ITR for w-end and evening fun and hoonage!:D

Hell of a contrast, with the lovebus being understeer city, and everything finished by 4k revs, while the ITR has zero understeer, and nothing happening below 6k revs!!

Monday mornings back in the lovebus are a bit of a culture shock !!

Anyway, good luck with the venture Harsh, however I'm sure you're not going to need it! I'm sure you already have a long list of volunteers who have offered help if you need it, but please add me anyway. ;)

mrs triple s

24-06-08, 08:11 AM

If it's anything like that over here, I definetly won't be coming back on here!!! :mad:

You coming next sunday to the Cliveden??

They are a friendly lot aren't they :rolleyes:

I'm afraid we wont be there on Sunday but I hope you all have a good time.

Maybe next time.:)

Harsh

26-06-08, 13:57 PM

they can be friendly...but not as friendly as we are! :)

Domi

26-06-08, 17:55 PM

Hi I'm Domi...some of you look familiar.

I have a passion for the older cars, preferably with a V8 rumble.

sportyking

27-06-08, 00:03 AM

Hi I'm Richard.
If I tell my my dark secret I would have to kill you all afterwards;) so best not.

However, my light grey secrets are that I still have my unrestricted, pedal clad FS1E from my long lost yoof, the XS250 on which I passed my bike test in 1982 and I drive a volvo.

Nice to see you the other day Harsh; Slow down at the front:D

Xaero

28-06-08, 19:56 PM

Hi all, I'm Rob, came here through the facebook group.

My dark secret... I drive a diesel as my daily driver.

My toy however is a 1985 Toyota Corolla AE86, although that doesn't have a engine at the moment, and is work in progress so I can't really attend meets at the moment :(

Be good to meet you all sometime soon though!

WillCarter

29-06-08, 21:06 PM

Hi, found out about this place through my Dad who apparently attends your Ace Cafe meets in his Black SLK. Anyway, my daily is Fiesta 1.4 which although I find boring is great for everyday uses, and I can't complain, not many 21 year olds can say they have a nearly brand new car.

My toy however is a Mk3 Polo which has just arrived in my posession. I plan to give it a full restoration and eventually fit the Supercharged 1.3 out of a G40. This is definately going to be a long term thing as I'm only a student at the moment so finances are few and far between at the moment.

I'm heavily into all VW's and German cars in general are my thing, especially of the old skool variety. Once I leave college I plan to have a career in motor journalism and will be looking at trying getting some freelance work this Summer. I'd also like to encourage you to visit Retro-Rides.org this is where I spend most of my time and if you take a look on the forum you will see some of the weird and wonderful things i'm into (Car wise lol).

-Will

Jaik

29-06-08, 22:32 PM

Not sure what to post really, half of you know me :P

I'm Jaik, I'm cutting my mid-engined teeth driving a girly little hairdresser's car but it's all good fun. Looking forward to throwing it round the Alps ;)

Kelk

29-06-08, 22:35 PM

Hi all,

I know a coupe of the guys here already, I'm Chris and I drive an Elise for fun and a Land cruiser for the rally / off road / going to the station type stuff.

satchbot

30-06-08, 12:18 PM

good car stuff

That's the spirit! Welcome aboard.

sprint355

30-06-08, 12:42 PM

Hello everybody, I think I know most of you. I drive a mildly modified Fiat Coupe for fun and a Passat for work

I don't have any deep dark secrets except that on a certain trip to LeMans alluded to (LOL Harsh) on an earlier post. Blue Boy Racer and I had to put out the car park fire we inadvertently started in a most comical fashion. Good job we weren't dehydrated, if you know what I mean.
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dreamer

06-07-08, 13:42 PM

My turn to say hello ! I met a few of you today at Goodwood but I'm Jo (I was with Chris/Kelk in the red Elise).

My dark secrets are going to remain dark and secret, at least until I've met a few more of you :D

These are my babies in their natural environments:

The daily driver:
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b363/jself75/Scooby/DSC00006.jpg

The race car (I'm racing with SEMSEC this year):
http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o111/Kelk111r/ADSC_3234.jpg

Zebrano

07-07-08, 22:36 PM

Just popping in to say Hi. No dark secrets I am sorry to say.

Dizeee

07-07-08, 22:44 PM

Thats not what Tinman said ;)

Zebrano

07-07-08, 22:48 PM

Thats not what Tinman said ;)

*Ever so slightly worried look*

Its all lies, lies I tell you.

What did he say ?

Snap Happy

09-07-08, 08:25 AM

Hello all - just signed up after seeing the forum mentioned on PH and then saw a Fezza stickerd up at Goodwood on Sunday so I thought I would pop along and see what all the fuss was about!!

No dark secrets here (that I would share anyhow)......

Real name is Lee, currently an IT contract whore (after finding myself 'surplus to requirements' at my old company).......

Been a member of PH for years (back to the TVR days) but met surprisingly few people as family has taken up most of my life for the last 9 years - kids are getting bigger and I am getting more time to play now though!! :)

Have a very serious hankering for a Tiv but have to make to with this for the time being;

http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa86/littleredbarchetta/Sussex%20Feb%202008/DSC_0146.jpg

http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa86/littleredbarchetta/Sussex%20Feb%202008/DSC_0152.jpg

Harsh

09-07-08, 09:04 AM

Hello Jo, good to see you and Kelk on sunday...here's hoping for better weather next time we catch up!

Morning Lee and welcome to the forum, nice pictures of the barchetta.

we're a steadily growing (we only launched a few weeks ago) community with petrol running through our veins. Importantly though we don't allow cliques or car snobbery.

if you want to meet a few more of us, we have a monthly meeting at the Ace cafe in London.
thread here...
http://petrolheadnirvana.com/torque/showthread.php?t=2

come and say Hi!

Snap Happy

09-07-08, 09:16 AM

Morning Lee and welcome to the forum, nice pictures of the barchetta.

Importantly though we don't allow cliques or car snobbery.

if you want to meet a few more of us, we have a monthly meeting at the Ace cafe in London.
thread here...
http://petrolheadnirvana.com/torque/showthread.php?t=2

come and say Hi!

Thanks on both counts, being the driver of a Barchetta its a good job there is no car snobbery!!

I usually make it to the Italian Motors night at the ACE on every second Thursday of the month, can't make tomorrows meet so may well turn up next Monday - good to actually meet some of you rather than just walk past you at VW and Goodwood!!

BTW, anyone going to the FOS on Friday?

dreamer

10-07-08, 13:06 PM

Yep we are :)

Harsh

10-07-08, 13:15 PM

Ben is going too, i wanted to go, as did Nancy and Robin but there's just too much work to do :(

Kirsty

10-07-08, 19:21 PM

Hello!

Harsh

10-07-08, 19:59 PM

Hello!

Hello?

is that all we get?

how about those photo's and vids you took at the weekend young lady? ;)

Pappa Lurve

13-07-08, 03:42 AM

It's the moment you have all been waiting for - Pappa Lurve is in da house!

swerni

13-07-08, 13:12 PM

thats for giving me yet another distraction from doing work:)

Ben-san

13-07-08, 22:47 PM

Hello!

Heyyo! I still owe you a penny... :piggy:

It's the moment you have all been waiting for - Pappa Lurve is in da house!

Now a couple of guys, they were up to no good, started making trouble in da neighbourhood...

thats for giving me yet another distraction from doing work:)

But all this looks so intelligent. All you have to do is put on a serious face... :toetap05:

Kirsty

13-07-08, 23:08 PM

Hello?

is that all we get?

how about those photo's and vids you took at the weekend young lady? ;)

Yes, you know me, a girl of few words ;)
I put a couple of pics in the Goodwood thread. I didn't actually take that many there as I was too busy eating breakfast, looking at the Fiat 500's and trying to keep dry! I took more in the garage and it was a bit dark for my phone camera in there. I'll bring a proper camera next time!

Hey Ben!

tinman

16-07-08, 11:34 AM

hamc

20-07-08, 08:07 AM

Hi my name's John, had the passion for some thirty five years, oh god when will i grow up, think it's too late now though, i drive a Mazda RX7 FD3S.

Ben-san

20-07-08, 23:08 PM

Aye aye! They've let me in :)

Just got back from Europe, so if you are heading for Stelvio at somepoint in the next few days - make sure its open. We've spent a couple of days in Bormio to discover that there was a landslide on Umbrail, and a landslide on Stelvio on the eastern side (between the top and Trafoi). Not sure how bad the rock slides were but double check before leaving if you are heading that way.

A bit late I know, but thanks for the heads up fella.

Hi my name's John, had the passion for some thirty five years, oh god when will i grow up, think it's too late now though, i drive a Mazda RX7 FD3S.

Grow up? Big kids are allowed toys too y'know... :biggrinjester:

andy2jz

21-07-08, 13:48 PM

hello you guys.

'72 Beetle, under restoration, Im a young feller, nuff said :D

Gizmo

21-07-08, 17:00 PM

Hi all. :willy_nilly:

Some of you will know me already from PH and the run to Hayling Island a couple of months back.

Current steeds:
'93 MR2 T-Bar - black with 'Gulf' stripes
'89 bargetastic BMW 535
...both currently off the road. :(

Looking forward to joining an Ace night and some runs in future! :D

Gizmo

21-07-08, 17:01 PM

pip

21-07-08, 19:22 PM

Hey Bachi and Gratzzz on ur new venture m8 :)

And 'hi' to all you petrol heads !

As I live a couple of floors above Batchi/Harsh, I just wonna say to those peeps meeting up in our car park to...Keep the bloody noise down at unGodly hours on Sunday morning ffs ! LOL. :eek:

Ah, what dark secrets do I have which everyone doesn't already know? I drive lots of cars wearing a pair of tiger ears, and I take great pleasure in being generally silly.

Oh, and I don't mind the kudos I get from being "that chick in the Ferrari" :)

As long as your not blonde.....:o ( ''that dude in the Porker'' :) )

Harsh

21-07-08, 19:26 PM

Hey Bachi and Gratzzz on ur new venture m8 :)

And 'hi' to all you petrol heads !

As I live a couple of floors above Batchi/Harsh, I just wonna say to those peeps meeting up in our car park to...Keep the bloody noise down at unGodly hours on Sunday morning ffs ! LOL. :eek:

( ''that dude in the Porker'' :) )

Hello mate!

welcome to PN! :)

as for sunday, that wasn't in the car park, that was on the road outside!

next time you'll just have to get up early and come with us! ;)

Screenager

21-07-08, 22:14 PM

Hello world,
got my shiny blue Volvo C30 T5 SE Sport last Sat!
The secret..........I had the shop remove the go-faster stripes! Harsh nearly smacked me!

Harsh

21-07-08, 22:31 PM

Hello world,
got my shiny blue Volvo C30 T5 SE Sport last Sat!
The secret..........I had the shop remove the go-faster stripes! Harsh nearly smacked me!

Well......

they looked pretty good in the pic!:cool:

Carrera

21-07-08, 23:53 PM

It's nice to see when you "MAY " post....

Hi everyone...just running around making friends...want to eventually get a crowd together to watch the F1 in Monaco some day....or perhaps the authentic Le Mans.

Peace.

Harsh

22-07-08, 00:40 AM

we have to be pretty careful that those signing up are actually people and not 'spam bots'
so every signup is checked manually at the moment.

Welcome to the site.
between us we've done Monaco and Le Mans more than once and we'll be going back again next year.

Why do a trip of a lifetime just once?

Ben-san

22-07-08, 09:00 AM

hello you guys.

'72 Beetle, under restoration, Im a young feller, nuff said :D

Is there a clue in your forum handle? :)

cslgirl

22-07-08, 18:09 PM

Hello all

I have been driving a bmw M3csl since June 2004 and have done a couple of track days (before I put a Gruppe M exhaust on to make lots of noise).

Belong to PH and have been to a few meets/runs on there which I thoroughly enjoyed.

Cheers
Lesa

Harsh

22-07-08, 18:27 PM

Hi Lesa,

i've still not heard that Gruppe M either :(

promise to bring it to one of our meets soon?

pretty please ;)

martymk1

23-07-08, 21:50 PM

hi all, my names marty'
i own two cortina's, a 82' version and a 65' version,
hope to bring one to the ace soon, if i'm welcome?

cheers

martymk1

23-07-08, 22:00 PM

hi all, my names marty'
i own two cortina's, a 82' version and a 65' version,
hope to bring one to the ace soon, if i'm welcome?

cheers

( been reading thruogh the other posts & the last list for the the ace'
seen most of what you own is moden :cheers2: )

Harsh

23-07-08, 22:39 PM

Marty,

that simply means that your car will attract even more interest.

i'd love to see it, so yes please bring it down :)

cslgirl

24-07-08, 08:43 AM

Hi Lesa,

i've still not heard that Gruppe M either :(

promise to bring it to one of our meets soon?

pretty please ;)

I will do! Can't make 11th Aug but hopefully another meet!

bruce fielding

24-07-08, 10:08 AM

hi all, my names marty'
i own two cortina's, a 82' version and a 65' version,
hope to bring one to the ace soon, if i'm welcome?

cheers

Either would be great... don't suppose either is purple or has a wooden dash?

maahny

24-07-08, 16:50 PM

Hi Guys

Recognise most of the names from the PH forum. Look forward to attending some of the future events.

andyc

24-07-08, 18:24 PM

Well thought Id better say something. Great to have met met a few of you the other day. I drive an old Mercedes G everyday that drinks like a fish,I have too many cars and too many projects ..to the extent that,part of my garden looks like a posh scrap yard .I am into Mopar,Drive my Gin palace round the Pond between solent and Dartmouth on most dry and sunny weekends and drive a Jaguar for a buzz.....when its dry.
My dark secret.......none, what you see is what you get!

BigShow

24-07-08, 18:40 PM

Hello, I'm BigShow (Ben)

I've met a few of you on breakfast club runs and tunnel runs previously but thought I'd drop by and say 'Hi'... 'Hi!'

I don't drive anything as wonderful as some of you lucky chaps but I think I can just about stay in your rear view thanks to a few choice mods, 282 bhp and an exhaust tuned for tunnels...This is my play thing.

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj155/bigshowmk/Mini2.jpg

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj155/bigshowmk/Mini1.jpg

Look forward to meeting you all on future runs :cheers2:

Harsh

24-07-08, 20:48 PM

Hi Andy/Ben,

great to see you over here.

Andy...you never told me you hadf a G-wagon!

you should have brought that instead of that lumpy Jag of yours ;) :D

Ben, 282BHP in something that size will do more than stay in the mirror!

still at least we'll hear you coming!

BigShow

24-07-08, 22:18 PM

Cheers Harsh... good to be over here.

Is anyone from here going on the Evo track-day at Bedford on August 22nd?

ericgrondo

24-07-08, 23:04 PM

Hi there , Ericgrondo here, looking forward to getting involved,the drive to Goodwood on 3rd Aug
sounds good and I will be there.
Cobra replica is my pride and joy.
dark secret is my Honda 90 that I,m painting in Gulf Oil colours and is nearly finished.
live in Crawley West Sussex

andyc

25-07-08, 20:35 PM

Harsh- Im greedy I have 3 Gs,one a well specd 460 ,a 6.9 project,and a SWB 460 I could say no to. Had 4 others over the years.

Ben-san

25-07-08, 21:47 PM

Hello, I'm BigShow (Ben)

I've met a few of you on breakfast club runs and tunnel runs previously but thought I'd drop by and say 'Hi'... 'Hi!'

Hey Ben, haven't seen you for a while - since the Little Chef run eh? :D

Come down to the Ace dude.

Ben-san

25-07-08, 21:52 PM

Welcome all you newcomers - good to see some familiar names!

martymk1

26-07-08, 19:41 PM

Either would be great... don't suppose either is purple or has a wooden dash?

niether has, :) here what they look like

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q78/martymk1/cortina/290407064.jpg
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q78/martymk1/cortina/Captured2005-7-400000.jpg
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q78/martymk1/cortina/Captured2005-8-21000000.jpg

:cheers2:

Ireland

28-07-08, 00:57 AM

Welcome all you newcomers - good to see some familiar names!

Thanks.

ph1l5

28-07-08, 13:49 PM

New member checking in.

BigShow

31-07-08, 10:11 AM

Hey Ben, haven't seen you for a while - since the Little Chef run eh? :D

Come down to the Ace dude.

Hello mate, yes need to get out more and do non MINI stuff for a change, been trying to beat some new records but I think I'm done for this year now on that score... she won't go any faster :D So I'll try and make it down to some of the events on here. Doing another Tunnel Run soon too which I'm looking forward to, it's been too long!

Remember the Little Chef run well, was left to me and the chap in the Seat to brave the snow, made it in the end though.

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj155/bigshowmk/GWWeb1.jpg
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj155/bigshowmk/GWWeb3-1.jpg

Felt sorry for that poor guy in the Jag XKR who span off the road in front of me just before the Little Chef. Did he do much damage do you know?

Harsh

31-07-08, 10:21 AM

Harsh

31-07-08, 10:23 AM

marty mk1

please say you're bringing one of those down on sunday?

BigShow

31-07-08, 10:26 AM

well i saw it a little later on, and the two wheels on the side he hit the barrier were in bits.

other than that i dont recall to much in the way of bodywork issues.

god knows what damage was done underneath though.

felt really bad for him, he was a nice chap and really didnt expect that.

I remember Nancy getting out of the ferrari with a big smile on her face simply because she'd managed to negotiate it through the snow and into the car park without any mishap.

very proud of her!

Ouchy! He was following the NSX and I was following him, we weren't doing more than 40 mph I don't think and he went from a perfectly straight line to a tank slapper to the verge in seconds. Thought he might hit the central barrier at one stage which would have been much more expensive I suppose.

I was shocked that some of the Fezza's and TVR's etc managed to keep it together as I was struggling for grip in a FWD so dread to think what theirs was like.

Harsh

01-08-08, 20:21 PM

Indeed, as i said, Nancy was rather pleased with herself,

she made me drive it home though!

martymk1

02-08-08, 21:19 PM

marty mk1

please say you're bringing one of those down on sunday?

can't do sunday, but i will be at the ace this month :)

Paulo.dicanio

04-08-08, 12:02 PM

Hello everyone!!
My name is Paulo, I stumbled across this site via PH, always good to have more sites preventing me from doing anything constructive at work!!!
Peugeot 205 gti's became my first driving passion/obcesssion, until last year I decided to grow up and scratch the "TVR itch" and bought myself a Chimaera.
I suppose my dark secret is I have to smoke about in a Rover 620 diesel Mon-Fri to accomadate my TVR toy!!
Hope to see some of you at the Ace meets on Mondays...
Cheers,
Paulo

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y212/paulodicanio/Mycarsp12d2.jpg

Harsh

04-08-08, 17:59 PM

MIDLIFE CRISIS

04-08-08, 18:12 PM

Been asleep for about a year its time to have some fun again:hurray:
If anyone can remember me from last year, i was with Brendan in his GTO on the Millou trip
Anyway rebuilt my car and ready to go will try to make the Ace Cafe next week

Regards
Malc

Harsh

04-08-08, 18:24 PM

hey Malc,

good stuff, time for some :driving:

see you next week :)

MIDLIFE CRISIS

04-08-08, 18:48 PM

Cheers Harsh
Sad case of to much work, shows you how bad it was i hit the old FB5K icon on the screen and up come the new site i thought i was lost forever:) anyway had a look at a few pic's on here and still remember the faces especially that "gezzer" with the hair halfway down his back:D

Malc

Furryballer

04-08-08, 19:11 PM

Hello!

Harsh

04-08-08, 19:11 PM

dont worry, you've found us now :)....

the hippy is still here, you'll see the rebirth of the Cerb on Monday too

Harsh

04-08-08, 19:11 PM

Hello!

shush you :p

MIDLIFE CRISIS

05-08-08, 20:38 PM

dont worry, you've found us now :)....

the hippy is still here, you'll see the rebirth of the Cerb on Monday too

I take it he got round to fixing his front brakes properly as well after that millau trip:)

Malc

Harsh

05-08-08, 21:20 PM

i sincerely hope so!...although having said that, it's not like he uses his brakes that often ;)

Marcellus

06-08-08, 08:17 AM

I take it he got round to fixing his front brakes properly as well after that millau trip:)

Malc

Plus a few other bits I hear...courtesy of a the front end of an S Class!! :leaving:

Brahman

06-08-08, 10:17 AM

I take it he got round to fixing his front brakes properly as well after that millau trip:)

Malc

The brakes were fine....it was the 2 sheared bolts on the suspension upright that weren't :blush5: ..... and yes they were sorted the day I got back. :smash:

Brahman

06-08-08, 10:19 AM

Plus a few other bits I hear...courtesy of a the front end of an S Class!! :leaving:

I've two words for you sonny........

Head. Gasket. :p

Marcellus

06-08-08, 11:39 AM

oooo that hurts :boxing_smiley:

Marc W

07-08-08, 20:25 PM

Hi I'm Marc W

You may know me from such sites as Pistonheads or CTF

I've got a Red 2007 Honda Civic Type R. I work as a laboratory Technician during the week but I take photographs at various racing events on most weekends, especially the BTCC where I have been trackside for many events this year working for an online magazine.

You can see loads of my photos here;

http://www.flickr.com/photos/19193662@N00/sets/

Paulo.dicanio

07-08-08, 22:34 PM

Hi Paulo, welcome to PN.

look forward to meeting you next monday 11th
(we only meet there once a month ....second monday that is)

i used to have a hot hatch obsession myself.....

not sure if i'm seeing things but is that a pearl white chim or a trick of the light....looks great whichever it is

Thanks for the comments. It isn't a trick of the light it is infact Pearl white. Quite hard to capture on camera.
Hopefully see's you Monday. Unfortunately as luck would have it I am encountering one or two little gremlins with the Tiv but hopefully have sorted for Monday..

Paulo.

gijsdekoning

08-08-08, 11:13 AM

Hey Guys!

This is a great initiative, been looking for something like this.

I'm from the Netherlands and go by the unpronounceable name of Gijs. Like most of you guys I enjoy driving (no!! really?) and I've been looking for great road trips around the world with fellow driving enthousiasts.

I've actually had this idea about planning a fundraising trip from Geneva to North Cape in Norway, but I need a bigger group to support the idea and work things out.

I'm a partner in a very ambitious but serious and hardworking company that develops software for broadcasters and television producers. We had all hoped to be rich by now but it seems we need some more time. Things are looking good though!

So right now I'm driving the company Fiat Punto with creaky suspension, and pondering which car to get once the punto is dead and my wallet is a bit ticker again.

Something that drives really well but can also take a bunch of people and suitcases to the airport, for example...

Suggestions?

Harsh

08-08-08, 11:22 AM

Hi there Gijs, welcome to Petrolhead Nirvana :)

We actually have a number of friends in Holland already, who regularly come over to run with us in the U.K.

I'm not sure where in the Netherlands you are but i'm sure we can put you in touch.

i like your trip idea, sounds like a lot of fun. as for your car quandry my first thought is a subaru impreza wagon...5 doors, lots of space, reliable and above all fast and lots of fun to drive!

Robatr0n

12-08-08, 14:25 PM

Well I suppose I should really introduce myself even though I'm sure that many of you will know me.:)

About 5 years ago I bought myself an old Audi coupe for day to day driving. I loved it but unfortunately it lacked any real power or 'feel' so I decided to buy myself an S2 which is my pride and joy (even though it always seems to be covered in muck for all the meets) and I know use the old coupe for day to day driving.

Oh and I make most of the meets but I'm normally queitly wandering around in the background in my own little world. :D

ph1l5

12-08-08, 14:27 PM

Hi Rob.

Robatr0n

12-08-08, 16:12 PM

Hello! :D

Pleasure seeing you last night Phil.

kidwhizz

13-08-08, 14:37 PM

Spoke to the Wife and Said it would be nice to see and support Uncle Harsh at the ACE CAFE - "tried to phone them up in advance checking if it was child friendly" - never been there before - so was a tad hesitant.

Got there and the whole place was Full - the Nice chap at the Gates said someone is coming out and then Proceeded to help park the car up in a very tight parking lot full of real fantastic variety of cars.

My car probably has the worst turning circle on the Planet , Uncle Harsh Turned up and started to help also - I never reversed the Car before tonite .

Having Parked up, people were so approachable and Kids loved it - Met some Work Collegues with amazing Cars big thumbs up to you guys and thanks for sharing such amazing cars!

Never got the chance to check out the 355 sounds but it looked amazing as did the Mighty Lambos, and Ferrari's.

But I was amazed at the TVR's always loved these cars but never ever got close to them So fantastic!

Child Friendly - how wrong I was met some really friendly people, the bikers and all the enthusiasts - pity it started to get dark early

But thanks to all we spoke to and sorry for the kids running around - they are well trained they never actually touched ONE car apart from mine.

Thanks to all for making us feel so welcome and to Petrolhead Nirvana for all the effort this takes!

Special thanks to Bruce - for little little Zeeshan to sit on his Bike and rev (a little).

Mr Schumacher

17-08-08, 13:06 PM

I was at the Ace Cafe last Monday and decided to register to get updates for future meets. I like to attend to see the metal, but don't do the drive-outs afterwards! I live in Cambridge but visit the London area every couple of weeks.

Harsh

17-08-08, 15:37 PM

Welcome to Petrolhead Nirvana Mr Schumacher.

the Ace nights are actually all about getting to know people.
'putting a face to the username' if you will.
I hope you enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere?

We do organise trips, tours and events but these are seperate from the ace nights as the emphasis there is on conversation.

Thats not to say that people dont organise their own impromptu drives afterwards and who am i to disuade them? :)

I dont know what you drive (nor does it really matter) but come and say hello next month (8th September)

Mr Schumacher

17-08-08, 21:51 PM

Hi Harsh, I did spot you standing next to your Atom, if I wasn't too fussy about wearing a lid, I would consider buying one. I understand that Ariel now can fit a screen to one.

I have updated my profile with my car details now, I currently own a 2003 360 Modena and a 430 Scud may be on the way next year if I can find one at list or lower, I don't do the premiums thing, especially what with the current market! I have a flat in London where the tenants should be moving out in February or March. I'm undecided whether to sell up and buy a smaller flat and Scud, or just to buy a house instead. The property is for my pension, but I want to have a bit more fun before I retire!

I've noticed you have posted in Club Scuderia before, I believe you have a 360 Spider.

I'll be around in September, I'll make a note in my diary for the 8th. Who was the *being polite* coloured guy with the bike which was popping and flaming on over-run.......that was mental!

BTW - What is this "Shudra" title?

JimmyDrama

18-08-08, 15:02 PM

Hello! I came along to the meet at the Ace Cafe - good to meet some of you :D

reckless st

26-08-08, 22:30 PM

Hi everyone just like hello to this comunitee have just been on a run with afew people

Ben-san

27-08-08, 06:28 AM

Hey Eric, make yourself at home!

paps

28-08-08, 16:19 PM

Helllooooo

It did say to say hello... so i did!!

Im Paps, Im 23 and a bit... im an engineer by day come photographer by night and at the weekends.

I have 6 Points... in one go - nothing to be proud of I know, but believe me I learned the lesson!

Current Drives include:

1988 Mazda RX-7, bog standard bar the scaffold pole exhaust (what i got caught in), uber rubbish fuel economy but a lot of noisy fun

2005 Vauxhall Vectra - the workhorse, it carries me and my rubbish around for work and play at times., as well as offering some sort of fuel economy!!

Well thats me!!

M3John

01-09-08, 10:45 AM

niether has, :) here what they look like

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q78/martymk1/cortina/Captured2005-8-21000000.jpg

:cheers2:

That'd look rather nice parked next to my little chariot ;)

Gaz

02-09-08, 17:00 PM

Hello, I've dropped the 'boy from my moniker. Glad to see a site like this, nice one chaps.

I still have the sushi sledge (just, can't bare to sell it but it has to go)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v681/Gazboy/OurSupra.jpg

My dark secret? I bought a brand new Hyundai yet there was no gun resting against my skull.

Harsh

02-09-08, 18:53 PM

welcome on board Gaz,

like the supra, why do you have to sell it?

(dont tell Ben he wont be pleased!)

and nothing wrong with the new H-Coupe!

Ben-san

02-09-08, 21:11 PM

Hey Gaz... how did you find your way here old chap? :)

Gaz

02-09-08, 23:21 PM

Ben-san

03-09-08, 08:59 AM

I was bullied into joining Facebook last week, Harsh found me there and referred me here.

Supe has to go because my sons seat doesn't fit in it so it'll be replaced briefly by an M3 evo and assuming it doesn't kill me through relentless boredom then that will be replaced by something more interesting next year.

Excellent - welcome to our little corner of the tinternet :)

Hey, when I picked up my Supe, it had a baby seat in the back (cripes - what was she thinking?!), but of course, that was when they could be front facing. How 'bout bringing it down for a sendoff at the Ace on Monday night?

Gaz

03-09-08, 15:32 PM

I contacted Toyota about seats but they don't make one so tried all the distributors here and in the states but none supply seats for them. Oh well, time for a change anyway.

I can't make the Ace as I am working on Monday night but thankyou anyway.

Ben-san

04-09-08, 08:44 AM

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e88/bleow/Supra/interiorback.jpg

Britax Trio, I believe! Still, safety first, car second. :)

Harsh

04-09-08, 10:02 AM

sorry, can you repeat that please?

Safety first car second?

who are you and what have you done with petrolhead Ben?

Dan H

04-09-08, 13:56 PM

Something you need to tell us Ben? :D

Ben-san

04-09-08, 17:23 PM

Something you need to tell us Ben? :D

Yes. I'm sorry - I've another dark secret I'm afraid.

I had a love child with a girl called Jessica three years ago. All is well now though, we came to a mutual understanding that things can never work out between us. The child has since taken his mother's name Alba instead of my own.

jumplead

04-09-08, 17:39 PM

Yes. I'm sorry - I've another dark secret I'm afraid.

I had a love child with a girl called Jessica three years ago. All is well now though, we came to a mutual understanding that things can never work out between us. The child has since taken his mother's name Alba instead of my own.

And then we all wake up :)

Dan H

05-09-08, 07:07 AM

:rofl: @ Ben

Gaz

05-09-08, 16:36 PM

Oh you absolute legend!

Marcellus

05-09-08, 17:49 PM

and I always had you down as a big girls blouse ben!!

harry_430

05-09-08, 20:49 PM

Hi everyone,

No real dark secrets to speak of not even ones involving Ms Alba. I think those are just in my dreams.

The only vice i have is my car,
I don't care too much about mileage or depreciation. having toured extensively across westeren europe i cant afford to.

Marcellus

05-09-08, 23:14 PM

and I always had you down as a big girls blouse ben!!

eerrrmm or perhaps it is Borthwick who is hte big girls blouse :confused:

Ben-san

08-09-08, 08:49 AM

harry_430

08-09-08, 12:29 PM

Ben-san

08-09-08, 16:13 PM

Thank you Ben-San,

I will try to make it if i can, if not, i'll be in touch about your tours.

nice friendly forum by the way, much more so than some i could mention!

i think it needs a bar though for people to chat in, do you have any objections to me setting one up?

Excellent idea! :cheers2:

'Spose it's a non-torque talk thing, so it could be put in there. We'll have to have a doorman to stop the brawls :D

Harsh

08-09-08, 23:38 PM

nice idea Harry, and welcome to PN

harry_430

09-09-08, 00:00 AM

I will get on to it now... nice to see everyone today, although i'm not sure if i said hello to either of you

i was slightly overawed by the number of people (i am shy by nature)

Harv

09-09-08, 11:11 AM

Just popping in to say hi..

I was at Ace Cafe last night and I must admit I really enjoyed myself, its a nice change going to a meet where there are all different types of cars. The delorean made my day!

Me? well I used to drive Hondas.. first a CTR then a JDM DC2. Currently have a Mitsi Evo which is good fun.. I'm quite keen on trackdays and have been on a European drive with other like minded Honda enthusiasts in the past, great fun! Misses has recently bought a 330CD as we need a bit of economy in our household! lol

Anyway thats all for now, but I will be using this forum and coming to the next Ace meet!!

ph1l5

09-09-08, 11:48 AM

Hello.

Harsh

09-09-08, 15:43 PM

Hello.

Hello! :)

Harsh

09-09-08, 15:46 PM

Lucky77

09-09-08, 21:56 PM

Hi all:)

Recognise a few names from s2ki and some from other forums. Came to the meet last night and enjoyed it. Great mix of cars and good chips!

I drive a boosted S2000 and hope to catch up with you all again soon.

Jay

Lucky77

09-09-08, 22:04 PM

Oh forgot to say was just overtaken by the petrolhead Nirvana support truck coming out of Brighton. Reminded me to sign up:)

Brahman

09-09-08, 22:29 PM

Oh forgot to say was just overtaken by the petrolhead Nirvana support truck coming out of Brighton. Reminded me to sign up:)

Hello Lucky, that would've been me on an evening 'mission' to fix the indicator box from the Cerb. It checks out on the bench but we'll see in the morning. :) What were you in?

Harsh

09-09-08, 22:59 PM

Shame on you Robin, bullying a turbocharged S2000 like that...........

Lucky77

10-09-08, 08:42 AM

I was in the beater last night due to the fantastic weather!

Good luck with the electrics.

Ben-san

10-09-08, 08:50 AM

Welcome, Lucky! :cheers2:

alfamale

12-09-08, 19:27 PM

Hi guys and gals
i went this week to the Ace for the first time and met some intresting freindly people so here i am
my names Steve and i post as Oxhouser on the S2000 site
i drive a supercharged S2000 and a 1972 Alfa Bertone coupe
Past cars 2 x fiat 124 sport coupe, fiat super mirafiori, Alfa 155
dark secret, i learned to drive in an Alegro
looking forward to meeting you lot again

Harsh

12-09-08, 19:55 PM

Welcome to PN Steve,

which one of the S2000's was yours?

i know Dan's, Nancy's and Lucky's......was yours the other Silverstone one that i saw?

i'd love to know more about the SC convertion too

Dan H

12-09-08, 21:10 PM

alfamale

13-09-08, 04:36 AM

Welcome to PN Steve,

which one of the S2000's was yours?

i know Dan's, Nancy's and Lucky's......was yours the other Silverstone one that i saw?

i'd love to know more about the SC convertion too

i think there was two silverstones i was parked aginst the outer fence, you can give it a good going over next time i make it to the Ace.

harry_430

30-09-08, 11:47 AM

i would like to see that too,

does the supercharger give you a bit more power low down?
i heard that was the S2000's achillies heel

Dan H

30-09-08, 12:10 PM

does the supercharger give you a bit more power low down?
i heard that was the S2000's achillies heel

It is, but that just means you just keep it screaming all the time :D

phils2k

16-10-08, 00:12 AM

Hi all, went to the ace cafe a few months back but sadly i have not been able to get down since, for a few reason ie kds slashing my roof open and then an op on my foot so i cant drive :nopity:

I currently own and drive a silverstone S2000, which is turbo'd which is currently running a far bit of power at the wheels

anyway hope i can pop down soon

phil

Dan H

16-10-08, 07:50 AM

Hi Phil,

Be good to finally meet you after all these years on s2ki :)

Welcome along :)

phils2k

16-10-08, 13:07 PM

and you Dan, i will have to get someone else to drive my car along as i wont be driving until after the 27 nov. So hopefully see all on the next meet

dedes

17-10-08, 15:17 PM

will catch up with you later...Harsh invited me to this fine forum. Harsh & I are friends and among other Petrolheads on facebook!

will be active here, stay tuned!! :party:
from California
junior member soon to be super member

Marcellus

17-10-08, 15:29 PM

Dede....hiya....be carefull that you don't have too many friends here too!!

Harsh

17-10-08, 16:19 PM

welcome on board Dede....
looking forward to news and views from our L.A. chapter!

Flintstone

17-10-08, 17:52 PM

dedes

17-10-08, 18:31 PM

Dede....hiya....be carefull that you don't have too many friends here too!!

Hi Marcellus.....referrig to Facebook.....yep, I was way to social! Story goes like this....making friends too FAST, sending out too many invites for "Driving Nirvana" around the world..., helping other groups with invites, etc etc....got me banned from FB. But thanks to all of my Petrolhead friends I got reinstated :grouphug:
I have to be a little SLOWER on FB and be real good. Hope the moderator on this forum will treat me nice and not be Harsh !!!

welcome on board Dede....
looking forward to news and views from our L.A. chapter!
Hello Harsh, thanks for the friendly invite! I promise to be good here and bring lots of friends to this site & great news from across the pond! BTW, I am in Northern Cali!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3138/2949061133_084e16ce61_o.jpg

Harsh

17-10-08, 18:58 PM

Ummmm....hello.......is this thing on? http://www.tulsarocknroll.com/free-stuff/emoticons/microphone01.gif

Drifted in from somewhere else in the search for adult converation and respite from the 'Nuts' and 'Zoo' brigade. I'll try to behave.

We'll do our best to be adult like in our conversation, however there may well be times when silliness rules.....it's in my nature.

but welcome on board!

Harsh

17-10-08, 19:00 PM

Hi Marcellus.....referrig to Facebook.....yep, I was way to social! Story goes like this....making friends too FAST, sending out too many invites for "Driving Nirvana" around the world..., helping other groups with invites, etc etc....got me banned from FB. But thanks to all of my Petrolhead friends I got reinstated :grouphug:
I have to be a little SLOWER on FB and be real good. Hope the moderator on this forum will treat me nice and not be Harsh !!!

Hello Harsh, thanks for the friendly invite! I promise to be good here and bring lots of friends to this site & great news from across the pond! BTW, I am in Northern Cali!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3138/2949061133_084e16ce61_o.jpg

Harsh ? me ? never :)

right, Northern Cali.....better roads right?
as for bringing friends, if they're petrolheads they're more than welcome

:party:

Ben-san

17-10-08, 19:54 PM

Welcome Dede & Flintstone! :cheers2:

Dan H

17-10-08, 21:25 PM

:iagree: Welcome :)

I see above that the Carrera GT's are a bit common :D

Boxer

26-10-08, 15:43 PM

Hi, heard about this via Harsh (actually read the sticker on the side of the Atom). Hope to make a few events in the future.

Now regarding the Carrera GTs.....

Ben-san

26-10-08, 20:58 PM

Hi, heard about this via Harsh (actually read the sticker on the side of the Atom). Hope to make a few events in the future.

Now regarding the Carrera GTs.....

Excellent. Welcome Boxer, I've already heard about your box of toys :)

Boxer

27-10-08, 08:44 AM

Excellent. Welcome Boxer, I've already heard about your box of toys :)

Would you be referring to the items that are helping put my mechanics children through University ?

Harsh

27-10-08, 12:29 PM

Those will be the ones!

How are things affecting you at the moment Scott?

i've not had a moment to think recently...

Boxer

27-10-08, 13:18 PM

Those will be the ones!

How are things affecting you at the moment Scott?

i've not had a moment to think recently...

Very busy and there is plenty of ugliness going on.

Not much in terms of real effect but certainly has had a mental impact on many..

Butters

27-10-08, 15:34 PM

That's the great thing about this place. Whether you drive a Carrera GT, a Turbocharged S2000 or Suzuki Cappucino we're all in it together. Hurrah!

Welcome to the good ship 'Nirvana of Petrolhead Variety' and I look forward to meeting a few more of you soon...

James. :cheers2:

jumplead

27-10-08, 15:45 PM

Welcome to the fold

SB57VXR

27-10-08, 16:37 PM

hello everyone,
my name is stuart and i drive a astra VXR & landrover defender 90 soft top.

Harsh

27-10-08, 17:10 PM

Very busy and there is plenty of ugliness going on.

Not much in terms of real effect but certainly has had a mental impact on many..

the traders here all have that haunted look, its been so intense over the last 6 weeks that even though most of us are actually doing very well the spark and the smiles are missing.

Harsh

27-10-08, 17:11 PM

hello everyone,
my name is stuart and i drive a astra VXR & landrover defender 90 soft top.

Hi Stuart,

Welcome on board.

did we meet at the Elvetham car show?

jumplead

27-10-08, 18:17 PM

Welcome to the fold Stuart

Dizeee

27-10-08, 18:22 PM

Hi Stuart,

Welcome on board.

did we meet at the Elvetham car show?

No that was someone else. SB57 is a local recruit ;)

Harsh

27-10-08, 19:26 PM

cool, either way, welcome... (Ta Diz!)

Boxer

27-10-08, 20:55 PM

the traders here all have that haunted look, its been so intense over the last 6 weeks that even though most of us are actually doing very well the spark and the smiles are missing.

You are spot on, it is the intensity that is really wearing everyone down. Everything is under pressure right now and because of it, we have no room for any mistakes.

Harsh

27-10-08, 20:59 PM

Mistakes.........they scare everyone right now,

because of the volatility even a tiny error can cost a lot.

everything is being checked 3 times by the senior guys and then by the traineees.

the fear when the back office call up and ask for someone is palpable.

Having said that of course, the upside to the higher volatility is an increase in margins so some of the numbers are amazing.

it isn't all doom and gloom, just noone wants to count their chickens!

i've started a new thread on this here....
http://www.petrolheadnirvana.com/torque/newthread.php?do=newthread&f=23

Kerbie

28-10-08, 21:54 PM

Hey!

Just joined the forum, I used to be a member of FB5K a while back and went to a few events. I am currently driving a Black Honda Integra Type R (DC5).

Planning to hopefully attend a few of yours events, where I will be looking forward to meeting everyone.

Kerry :)

Harsh

30-10-08, 00:11 AM

Welcome Kerry....you'll find a few old friends on here...see you on a run or at a meet soom...
(sushi sunday to goodwood perhaps?)

Boxer

31-10-08, 10:04 AM

Excellent. Welcome Boxer, I've already heard about your box of toys :)

Here is where I found out about PN:

http://www.ferrarilife.com/flq/flq.php
Issue #10
picture on page 33.

or

http://www.ferrarilife.com/library/download_pdf.php?type=flq&id=93

Marcellus

31-10-08, 10:34 AM

ouch...not the most flattering photo of the lovely Nancy!!

reminisent of "clarkson in an Atom"!

Harsh

31-10-08, 14:02 PM

she's concentrating!

imagine what you looked like when you had a go.......fear personified ;)

CarreraKid

10-11-08, 13:09 PM

Hi All,

Hoping to make tonight my first trip to a petrolhead meet at the ACE!

My first car was an Alfa 33 Veloce cloverleaf and I haven't looked back on my petrolhead mission since, owning more Alfas, a mini cooper, ex-army lightweight Landrover and my current ride for the last 3 years, an 1985 non-sport Porsche 911 3.2 Carrera.

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/186/376362137_1005bedfe4_b.jpg

I was a member of the porsche club but didn't enjoy that much but love the classic nights and other nights (including porsche night) at the Ace and looking forward to seeing and meeting you and your cars. My other passion is shooting cars so feel free to check out my photos here:

http://flickr.com/photos/babyskinz/sets/72157607215007702/

cheers

Tom (CarreraKid)

Harsh

10-11-08, 13:33 PM

Hi Tom, some great shots in your album.

look forward to catching up with you tonight.

come over and say hello (and dont worry about the weather)

CarreraKid

10-11-08, 13:42 PM

Hi Harsh,

Will do and definitely my resolution this winter to get out much more whatever the weather as previous years I've left it packed up and it and causes more trouble when you finally get it out again than braving a spot of rain every now and again does.

m1bjr

13-11-08, 19:34 PM

Hi all, don't think I posted on here already?

Another cross breed from S2KUK, the Honda S2000 owners club forums.
I know a couple of you already, myself and the wife are also on the MBV09 tour next year which we're looking forward too very much.

Working away makes cafe visits near impossible, but please say hi to the guy with the goatee and the Silver 06 S2000.

Steve & Karen
m1bjr (all forums)

Harsh

14-11-08, 01:28 AM

Hi Steve,
welcome to PN,
you've already worked out why we're here and how we work,

We like to think we're different from most other clubs for the simple reason that there are no cliques or ego's allowed.

it's a friendly informal place to chat and enjoy all things petrolheady (i sometimes make new words up just for the hell of it)

bruce fielding

17-11-08, 10:53 AM

the traders here all have that haunted look, its been so intense over the last 6 weeks that even though most of us are actually doing very well the spark and the smiles are missing.

That's because if anyone sees a banker looking happy, they'll probably get out the shotgun.

If I were a banker, I think I'd pretend to be a traffic warden for the next couple of years...

Harsh

17-11-08, 11:11 AM

so you saw the ticket i put on your car then?

Boxer

17-11-08, 20:12 PM

The roots of this whole mess can be traced back to Jimmy Carter lowering morgage lending standards for low income borrowers.

S B - Nigel

18-11-08, 21:27 PM

Wow, this is a bit high tech for me, I hope I can use all this stuff (?)

Hi to Harsh and you all,

some may know me from PH and Sporting Bears,

for those that don't - I'm quite tall, slim with very dark hair and am extremely knowledgable and interesting to talk to :smilielol5:

Putting a photo up of my Midget is beyond at the moment but I'll work on it

:seeya:

Harsh

18-11-08, 22:00 PM

Hey Nigel, welcome to our Petrolhead Haven!

you'll find a fairly friendly bunch of people around here...just watch out for Marcellus and Harry_430 :smilielol5:

with regards to photos, the easiest think to do is host them on a site such as photobucker or flickr, then you just copy the link into the post and the pics miraculously appear!

jumplead

19-11-08, 08:08 AM

Welcome over Nigel.

Watch out for that one they refer to as Harsh too. :leaving:

The midget would fit right in in the classics forum. (I mean the car not the owner) ;)

Ben-san

19-11-08, 10:12 AM

Welcome Nigel!

jonspiderman

19-11-08, 14:51 PM

Hi All,

My names Jonathan and I have two Alfa Spiders - a 1976 Veloce 2000 and a Brera Spider 2.4 *whispers quietly* diesel

May have met some of you on some of the PH runs and the Goodwood breakfast meets and will be at the Ace meet in december :) hopefully in the Veloce as it's feeling a bit neglected.

S B - Nigel

19-11-08, 15:16 PM

with regards to photos, the easiest think to do is host them on a site such as photobucker or flickr, then you just copy the link into the post and the pics miraculously appear!thanks Harsh it's getting them off the host sites I find difficult and I've tried a few - I'll eventually work it out :confused:

The midget would fit right in in the classics forum. (I mean the car not the owner) ;)you have to be slim like me to fit in a Midget :D

Welcome Nigel! thank you, hello

And Hi to other newbie Jonathan

identti

19-11-08, 18:15 PM

Hi!

Some of you may recognise me from Pistonheads.

Obviously I'm a car enthusiast, why else would I be here. As I only drive a snotty little hatchback I tend to film the PH events instead.

I'm looking to buy a Suzuki Swift Sport which should be a little quicker than my current car. Being 19 (on Saturday) and a male means insurance is a bugger!

jumplead

19-11-08, 18:51 PM

Welcome along John, I believe we met on the run over to soft top sunday breakfast club in the rain. I was in the quiet green Chimaera.

Welcome identti,

Insurance is always a bugger when you are young (24 here with a lovely array of prizes on my license/insurance history) I blame PHers for showing me the 'cherished' insurance policies that Hagerty offer. Now have a TVR and looking to get myself a 355 Spider in the not too distant future (I blame Cactussed ENTIRELY, oh and Harsh for egging me on).

Warm hatches can be great fun and those Swifts are lovely cars. But if you can justify 2 cars when you reach 21 I thoroughly recommend getting a cheap to run snotter and then something a little exciting on a cherished policy through Hagerty. (£340pa on a 96 Chimaera when I was 23)

jumplead

19-11-08, 18:52 PM

thanks Harsh it's getting them off the host sites I find difficult and I've tried a few - I'll eventually work it out :confused:

www.tinypic.com is very easy to use Nigel, infact i'd almost say it is Nigel proof.

Dan H

19-11-08, 19:00 PM

I didn't know you were after a 355 Ollie. Thought you were thinking 360's??

:seeya: to the newbs, welcome along - a good friendly place here, see you at some of the meets :)

jumplead

19-11-08, 19:02 PM

I didn't know you were after a 355 Ollie. Thought you were thinking 360's??

I've seen the light after spending some time with both a 355 and 360 at the weekend.

Harsh

19-11-08, 19:18 PM

I've seen the light after spending some time with both a 355 and 360 at the weekend.

i agree completely.

ollie if i was in your place a 355 with a capristo would be my choice

jumplead

19-11-08, 19:36 PM

ollie if i was in your place a 355 with a capristo would be my choice

So you keep saying. And i've found what appears to be a lovely '99 TDF spider with a proper gearbox which I'm trying to build up the courage to go and look at.

Harsh

19-11-08, 20:41 PM

what you really need is someone to do an inspection on it.

i would recommend someone like grimaldi engineering

ARphotographs

19-11-08, 20:42 PM

Well i'm new, should i say hi in here, like i am just now,

Hi,

or should i make a new thread and tell you some information about myself??

Adam

Harsh

19-11-08, 20:56 PM

Hi Adam, here is fine....

so, what brings you to Nirvana?

ARphotographs

19-11-08, 21:11 PM

thats fine, i didnt want to irritate people with my first post or introduction post being in the wrong place lol.

Well i saw the secret meet video on youtube and though i'd give this place a wee look and see.

I'm quite a petrolhead, i love fast, powerful and well handling cars, but can't afford or insure one (without 5 mortgages) but for the time being, i have my motorbike, a suzuki Sv650s, had her for about a year and a half and put just over 11k miles on her.

I'm a photographer by trade, and shoot anything from weddings to cars and to landscapes, helps to pay for the dirty habit i have called "V-power"

Ohh and i live in the country with some of the best roads in europe, Scotland!!

so any time you lot come visiting, just let me know and i'll probably be up for a run.

that a good enough introduction? now to fill in my profile.

Adam

Harsh

19-11-08, 21:16 PM

Welcome Adam, firstly, dont worry about putting posts in the wrong place or annoying anyone.

we're pretty relaxed about stuff over here.

newbies are greeted and treated the same way as regulars.

funny you should mention scotland actually, we're planning to come up there for a run some time next year.

where about are you?
we're doing our research at the moment so if you know some decent roads and what we should avoid we'd be very grateful

ARphotographs

19-11-08, 21:24 PM

I'm in glasgow, but spend quite a lot of time in the highlands (cough best roads Cough)

best advice is stay near the west coast, some brilliant stuff that side,

I'd say come to glasgow, either as a stop or a night out, then drive north from there, as you will get the A82(rollercoaster, insane but fun, will try to post up a video shot from inside my workhorse (vw polo) on a way to a shoot up in the highlands) then from there i'd advise to follow it up towards Skye (still a82) then from there go over towards applecross, then from there up towards ullapool, then you can go further, but coming back down you will encounter this road,

http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd312/Rascalkyle/Road.jpg (stolen off another forum)

easy to be into tripple figures on that road.

i can try and find the road numbers to help your planning if need be.

Adam

Harsh

19-11-08, 21:31 PM

thats great Adam, thanks a lot,

one of the team will no doubt be in touch to pick your brains further a bit nearer the time!

once again Welcome to PN

ARphotographs

19-11-08, 21:33 PM

Thank you for the warm welcome,

i'm happy to do some more scouting (read as "holiday")

Adam

chevy-stu

19-11-08, 21:44 PM

http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd312/Rascalkyle/Road.jpg (stolen off another forum)

Hello & welcome all the newbies ... !!!!

that road looks a lotta fun..

Dan H

19-11-08, 21:47 PM

:iagree:

Look forward to getting up there.

When are we going boss? ;)

Dan H

19-11-08, 21:49 PM

Forgot to say Adam, there's a bike section on here too, so get some pics of the SV up in there :)

Redex R

20-11-08, 23:55 PM

Hi all

just introducing myself , I am a long time 1960s Ford fanatic but love fast cars generally , I have done the LeMans trip twice and still yearn for more (those Lambo engine noises !) I first met Harsh and the guys at a show on my doorstep , a real genuine friendly bunch and look forward to more meets soon , I may even bring along the wifes Toymotor - Celica gen 5 cabrio , just a fun little motor , almost a modern Capri in some respects , similar shape , seating arrangements and the Mother in Law hates getting into it as she complains its too low ! ring any bells ?

Harsh

21-11-08, 00:10 AM

Hi Rob, welcome to PN, i'm hoping to see one of your cars (particularly the cortina!) at an Ace meet...

i agree the celica is a modern capri....i still want to get another unmolested St185 GT4 Carlos Sainz
but thats another story

anyway, have a look around and make yourself at home :)

S B - Nigel

21-11-08, 17:02 PM

see if this works - my (everyday) car

http://i34.tinypic.com/s1qjc8.jpg

yes Oillie the site was (fairly) easy for me, only took me two attempts !

Graebob

28-11-08, 21:08 PM

Hi there,

Graeme here, wandering around the North Yorkshire moors delivering things (I see there's already a picture of the A169 in this thread, I drive that road every day for work!)

PN was mentioned to me by my friend from back home down south, Ollie (jumplead on here). Currently looking at Le Mans 2009, hoping to be able to join the forum trip as it should be a bit more interesting (and organised!) than our last voyage, when neither Ollie nor I brought a map! Hopefully by the fateful voyage in June I will be driving something better than my Séat Toledo too.

Harsh

28-11-08, 21:20 PM

Hi Graeme, welcome on board.

As Ollie will tell you it's not what you drive, its the attitude you have that makes you a part of PN.

One of our guys may well be heading up your way next weekend to do a bit of research, so if you don't mind I may put him in touch with you to get some local knowledge!

jumplead

28-11-08, 21:23 PM

Harsh, he only knows the parcel routes ;)

Graebob

28-11-08, 21:28 PM

I'd be glad to help, pop me a PM/email when appropriate :)

Edit - Ollie, I can only drive in circles down the same roads!

Harsh

28-11-08, 21:35 PM

Thanks Graeme...

Ollie, there's nothing faster point to point than a delivery vehicle you know!

Nick 172 Cup

13-12-08, 09:08 AM

Good morning all, thought id join up as ive heard a bit about the site and it sounds good! Got told about it from sb57vxr and Dizzee, oh and I drive a Renault Clio 172 Cup.

Nick

Harsh

13-12-08, 11:18 AM

welcome on board Nick.....
Dizeee told you good things?

cool...

*rushes off to pay Dizeee*

Ben-san

13-12-08, 11:21 AM

Hey Nick - welcome and enjoy!

Nick 172 Cup

13-12-08, 19:57 PM

welcome on board Nick.....
Dizeee told you good things?

cool...

*rushes off to pay Dizeee*

Yeah of course, its sounds like a good crack on here, and some very interesting trips also! Was at ace cafe on Monday just gone.

Nick

partyondude

27-12-08, 17:17 PM

Hi there!

I know allready some of you guys, since I participated in severe tunnel runs. Last weekend in London was great Bachi :coolgleamA:

See you al in the future!

Greetz from Holland.

Bram

Ben-san

28-12-08, 17:33 PM

Hi there!

I know allready some of you guys, since I participated in severe tunnel runs. Last weekend in London was great Bachi :coolgleamA:

See you al in the future!

Greetz from Holland.

Bram

Hey Bram! Welcome to PN - make yourself at home buddy.

B

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e88/bleow/DR%20September%2007/DSC00530.jpg