View Full Version : The Photo and Video thread July 09
Let's use this thread to keep all the photos and vids from the tour in one place..
i'll be uploading mine soon but if anyone's got some to put up now...
go for it!
Here is a selection of my photos. The full set is available in high resolution at http://modgarage.net/femme/gallery/8/petrolhead-nirvana-alpine-assault-2009/
Day 1:
http://modgarage.net/image/214/imagemedium/group-shot.jpg
http://modgarage.net/image/216/imagemedium/jon-diablo.jpg
Day 2:
http://modgarage.net/image/220/imagemedium/tuscan-cerbera-997-gt3.jpg
Day 3:
http://modgarage.net/image/221/imagemedium/dan-driving-the-alpina.jpg
http://modgarage.net/image/222/imagemedium/diablo-in-cannes.jpg
http://modgarage.net/image/227/imagemedium/route-napoleon-b-group.jpg
http://modgarage.net/image/228/imagemedium/cerbera-996-gt3-diablo.jpg
http://modgarage.net/image/229/imagemedium/rob-s-sagaris.jpg
Day 4:
http://modgarage.net/image/233/imagemedium/alpina-on-apennines-mountain-road.jpg
Day 5:
http://modgarage.net/image/237/imagemedium/lamborghini-engine-details.jpg
http://modgarage.net/image/239/imagemedium/darren-swapping-display.jpg
http://modgarage.net/image/240/imagemedium/lamborghini-advertisement.jpg
http://modgarage.net/image/241/imagemedium/lamborghini-miura-homage.jpg
http://modgarage.net/image/244/imagemedium/.jpg
http://modgarage.net/image/245/imagemedium/mini-marcos-at-mille-miglia-museum.jpg
http://modgarage.net/image/246/imagemedium/stelvio-pass.jpg
http://modgarage.net/image/247/imagemedium/stelvio-pass-by-night.jpg
Day 6:
http://modgarage.net/image/252/imagemedium/robin-with-locals.jpg
http://modgarage.net/image/254/imagemedium/jon.jpg
http://modgarage.net/image/257/imagemedium/robert.jpg
http://modgarage.net/image/262/imagemedium/robert-michael.jpg
http://modgarage.net/image/263/imagemedium/vidisha-adarsh-jon.jpg
http://modgarage.net/image/265/imagemedium/stephen-paul.jpg
http://modgarage.net/image/266/imagemedium/wheel-cover.jpg
http://modgarage.net/image/267/imagemedium/360-modena-wheel-cover-upgrade.jpg
http://modgarage.net/image/268/imagemedium/diablo-wheel-cover-upgrade.jpg
http://modgarage.net/image/269/imagemedium/overview.jpg
http://modgarage.net/image/272/imagemedium/road-kill.jpg
http://modgarage.net/image/273/imagemedium/jon-s-meal.jpg
http://modgarage.net/image/275/imagemedium/mini-marcos.jpg
Day 7:
http://modgarage.net/image/277/imagemedium/caterham-on-julier-pass.jpg
http://modgarage.net/image/279/imagemedium/mini-marcos-interior.jpg
http://modgarage.net/image/282/imagemedium/mini-marcos-on-julier-pass.jpg
http://modgarage.net/image/284/imagemedium/ewen-bull.jpg
http://modgarage.net/image/285/imagemedium/julier-pass-defense-caves.jpg
http://modgarage.net/image/286/imagemedium/julier-pass-defense-caves.jpg
http://modgarage.net/image/287/imagemedium/ewen-entering-defense-cave.jpg
http://modgarage.net/image/288/imagemedium/ewen-and-paul-in-defense-cave.jpg
http://modgarage.net/image/289/imagemedium/julier-pass-rock-barrier.jpg
http://modgarage.net/image/290/imagemedium/atom-motion-blurred.jpg
http://modgarage.net/image/291/imagemedium/paul-driving-atom.jpg
http://modgarage.net/image/292/imagemedium/francis-caterham.jpg
http://modgarage.net/image/293/imagemedium/paul-and-femme-in-atom.jpg
Day 8:
http://modgarage.net/image/294/imagemedium/davos-morning-sun.jpg
http://modgarage.net/image/295/imagemedium/mini-marcos-bench.jpg
Day 9:
http://modgarage.net/image/298/imagemedium/ch-teau-de-la-dame-blanche-besan-on.jpg
http://modgarage.net/image/299/imagemedium/reims-pit-lane-group-photo.jpg
http://modgarage.net/image/301/imagemedium/final-motorway-stop.jpg
http://modgarage.net/image/302/imagemedium/petrolhead-nirvana-sticker-on-bachi-s-360.jpg
Femme, those pics are amazing mate!
sadly it now means i clearly cannot post any of my photos up now...
there's no way i can compete with that!
Ben-san
29-07-09, 20:27 PM
Stunning work Femme - really stunning!
Cheeky question: would you mind if we used a few for promotional purposes? :D
Stunning work Femme - really stunning!
Cheeky question: would you mind if we used a few for promotional purposes? :D
No problem.
If anyone wants a full res version of a photo just send me the url of the image and I will post the original.
No problem.
If anyone wants a full res version of a photo just send me the url of the image and I will post the original.
cool femme, how did the videos come out
amazing pics femme
mine now look crap!
he he
hope all's well with the license etc
rgds
adarsh
amazing pics femme
hope all's well with the license etc
Thanks mate.
I have the license back for now. The first delivery attempt was actually on the 22nd but my gf was not at home and overlooked it somehow, so no complaints about the way the French handled this. I'm more concerned about the issues I have run into with the Dutch authorities. I've had a single small speed ticket with this car in over three years and now the shit has hit the fan.
The videos have lots of camera shake but they are useful after stabilizing in software. It won't be top quality and the rendered vid will be made up of some random shots with no storyline whatsoever.
Femme, the photo's are unbelievable!
I'm going away for a week but will stick a few up when I get back.
Cheers
Paul
TheStoat
30-07-09, 21:23 PM
Nice shots Femme. I'll look at the mother lode another time as I'm busy drinking at the moment :)
Can't post pics myself so for the patient amongst you here's the URL for the iPhone snaps:
http://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?act=module&module=gallery&cmd=user&user=63165&op=view_album&album=32308&st=0
Click on the individual pic and then click on it again to see it at about 1024x768...
The photos are in no particular order of course and of seriously varied quality according to the prevailing light. You may find there are a lot of S2000 and cow pics but those are for Nancy :)
If anyone wants a high resolution version then you're out of luck as it's an iPhone - this is as high a resolution as they go :D
P.S. If by some miracle any of these photos are suitable for use on the PN site then go for it guys
here are mine...
i'll post them here properly soon
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=home#/album.php?aid=287749&id=816045132
Here's my Route Napoleon video:
http://modgarage.net/femme/videos/
This is a high bitrate video. It won't play smoothly on a slow internet connection.
Great stuff Femme, Adarsh will LOVE the sound...
:)
Stunning video Femme, great quality and the sound of Adarsh's car just frames the clip.
Brilliant.
verysideways
07-08-09, 14:23 PM
Excellent video - what camera is that you're using? I've got a decent camera mount but not the best camera and yours looked very good...
jumplead
07-08-09, 15:15 PM
Excellent video - what camera is that you're using? I've got a decent camera mount but not the best camera and yours looked very good...
Friend of mine asked the same... he said the quality was amazing.
Good video
Excellent video - what camera is that you're using? I've got a decent camera mount but not the best camera and yours looked very good...
I'm using a Sony PWM-EX1. It's 1920x1080 progressive so you have Full HD resolution with square pixels and no interlacing artifacts. The camera was mounted on a monopod. I could have used suction mounts on the outside of the windscreen but that wouldn't have been very practical since you have to re-pump them frequently. Colour grading was done in Magic Bullet Looks.
verysideways
07-08-09, 18:52 PM
I use a suction mount inside the windscreen but my mount doesn't need pumping up. I can leave it on for two or three days at a time!!
Wow, nice camera though - that explains a lot :-)
Femme
Great Pics and Vid. That some camera you have:drool5:
I'm using a Sony PWM-EX1. It's 1920x1080 progressive so you have Full HD resolution with square pixels and no interlacing artifacts. The camera was mounted on a monopod. I could have used suction mounts on the outside of the windscreen but that wouldn't have been very practical since you have to re-pump them frequently. Colour grading was done in Magic Bullet Looks.
I was using a Delkin Fat Gekko mount (costs under 100 Euros)and is as solid as a rock.... would even be ok at speed on the outside of the car. It's got double suction mounts and like Ollie's doesn't need regular pumping. When i saw your video i was so depressed about the quality of mine. Great work Femme.
So its been a while since we all got back to the U.K, after 9 brilliant days of driving the Apline passes. What a holiday, big thanks to PN (Robin,Harsh and Jim) for making it that way.
So I said I would let those who where intrested know the out come of my little water sking lesson on the Swiss N13 highway, which resulted in my car taking an early bath.
So it took the insurance company 16 days to get the car back to England (Last Monday). and 3 day to have an engineer produce a report.
Out come is myself and Robin where no where near with our estimate of £10 - £15k. The bill is coming in at 50 notes short of £30K OMG!!!! i love my insurance and protected no claims.
Due to extremely large price tag a second engineer has to now verify the estimate. So at a little over 3 week after the event I'm still don't know if my pride and joy will be returned to me all nice and polished, or am I going to get a big cheque.
Will keep you up dated.
Jon
How much! :eek:
that's mad!
dear god, i'm speechless
How much! :eek:
that's mad!
dear god, i'm speechless
I know, there must be a lot more damage than there looks. I have a copy of the estimate. the parts list is three A4 pagers long. Well at least, if it does get re-built it will be in better condition that when I bought it, as everything is going to be new:):party:
true enough it's a win win situation...
not a nice one, but you'll have a great car whichever way it goes.
every cloud, etc (will it be ready for the september run? ;) )
Good to hear from you Jon (even with THESE kind of news!)
Umph, that's a lot of money... let us know how you decide
(for some reason I think I know how you will decide :) )
Carol
Thanks for the support guy's, will keep yoy update.
Harsh
Cant see me have a toy for at least 2 months, so won't be able to join you in September, but will be back next year:cheers2:
Jon
Gutted to see the photo's because it really is a stunning car. Hope it goes the way you wish.
Cheers
Paul
that didn't look like £30k of damage John, but as you say there must be more damage than can be seen. hope you get it back on the road soon.
i'm editing my video in anger now and have produced the first day. i've uploaded a low res version to Youtube at the following link:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ybgOg4kTVzE
i've also produced a short video of the Mille Miglia Museum to show off my poor stills, but once doctored to look old i think it doesn't look too bad... take a look:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_E5UYy0JX8Q
Nice video, Stephen! (I can opnly see the one from the museum)
:)
Bigburd
20-08-09, 19:56 PM
So it took the insurance company 16 days to get the car back to England (Last Monday). and 3 day to have an engineer produce a report.
Out come is myself and Robin where no where near with our estimate of £10 - £15k. The bill is coming in at 50 notes short of £30K OMG!!!! i love my insurance and protected no claims.
Due to extremely large price tag a second engineer has to now verify the estimate. So at a little over 3 week after the event I'm still don't know if my pride and joy will be returned to me all nice and polished, or am I going to get a big cheque.
Jon
Welcome to forum...
16days mine was 11days but came back with the contents of a FreeLanders sump on it but should be back on road tomorrow ready for the Sunday Service
£30K WOW....where is it? Who have quoted? (try Buckingham Coachwork and ask for Steve Woods)
Does that include Vet's Bills as I am sure you had a dog in there?
If it is not returned what do you think will take your fancy?
Welcome to forum...
16days mine was 11days but came back with the contents of a FreeLanders sump on it but should be back on road tomorrow ready for the Sunday Service
£30K WOW....where is it? Who have quoted? (try Buckingham Coachwork and ask for Steve Woods)
Does that include Vet's Bills as I am sure you had a dog in there?
If it is not returned what do you think will take your fancy?
Hi there
I had it sent to Selby's in Nott's, a porsche approved repair shop. There very good they did some work on my cayman s once, and it was spot on, if a bit expensive. But at least I will know it's been done right when or if I ever get it back.
Nice to here your cars back and repaired, hope weathers good over the weekend so you can enjoy it to the full.
At the moment I'm still waiting for the second engineer to inspect my car. Been told he's there tomorrow (friday). Therefore should know out come mid next week.
Trying not to think about what I will buy if the insuers right it off, as I'm sure it will be repaired. Shame really as I took GAP insurance out when I bought the car, so would get back what I paid for it, 20 months ago, and in the present market that would get me into most brands.:cheers2:
ooooh decisions decisions!
could you have a chat with them about all the underlying chassis damage....
after all if it took a real whack there's bound to be something they cant see.....
if they have to work on that it might be uneconomical to repair.
Bigburd
20-08-09, 23:42 PM
Sounds like the Warranty/Insurance companies have taken a hit this month!
Mine was small compared to £30K
BUT...
Power Steering Pump
Aircon Pump/Re Gas
Aux Belt
2 rear springs
£1500
all funded by warranty.
Downside is Service/MOT/4 New Tyres is not....
Well the insurance company messed up again and forgot to book the engineer to do the second report. (Not Happy). Gave them a right %£$*&^*& on the phone, for what good that will do, but I felt better afterwards.
So another weeks gone by with no progress and still no out come. Hopefully I may still have an answer next week.
Had a look at an R8 today mmmm?:(
Cunno
Well the insurance company messed up again and forgot to book the engineer to do the second report. (Not Happy). Gave them a right %£$*&^*& on the phone, for what good that will do, but I felt better afterwards.
So another weeks gone by with no progress and still no out come. Hopefully I may still have an answer next week.
Had a look at an R8 today mmmm?:(
Cunno
no no no
360 Challenge Stradale.....a very special car!
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1098350.htm
jumplead
21-08-09, 23:46 PM
:iamwithstupid:
I was think 4 wheel drive in case it rains again:D
Nice video, Stephen! (I can opnly see the one from the museum)
:)
just checked to find that youtube rejected the other one as it was too long.... they have a 10 minute limit and that one was about 16 minutes. i'll be putting all onto a dvd once it's finished so i'll let you have a copy if you'd like one.
johnbear
27-08-09, 10:23 AM
Hi Guys,
The Cerbera isn't make it back home in the condition that I left it in Switzerland. The day before it was due to be delivered back to me, a recovery lorry in the AA parking area rolled into it. The door was open at the time and hit a steel post and the car was pushed back it a wall. The damage was £9400. Will take several weeks to repair and needs a complete respray.
http://www.cherrything.co.uk/tvrcc/DSCF3963.JPG
http://www.cherrything.co.uk/tvrcc/DSCF3967.JPG
http://www.cherrything.co.uk/tvrcc/DSCF3969.JPG
http://www.cherrything.co.uk/tvrcc/TVR%20Damage%20012.jpg
http://www.cherrything.co.uk/tvrcc/TVR%20Damage%20016.jpg
http://www.cherrything.co.uk/tvrcc/TVR%20Damage%20018.jpg
I've put it down to bad karma from moaning too much so I being positive about the whole episode. Thinking of changing the colour.
verysideways
27-08-09, 12:11 PM
Hi John,
Sorry to see the car in such a state, but at least it'll get fixed and, as you say, it's an opportunity to change the colour if you want to.
Just think how happy you'll be when you eventually get it back :)
Pete
Brahman
27-08-09, 12:12 PM
That's polish out John.......
seriously though. OUCH!!!
That's bad - but be positive - you weren't in it and aren't hurt :)
At the end of the day, it's just a (nice) car. But it can be fixed or replaced :)
Plus you won't have any stonechips in it for a short while :D
John B
I'd be guttered if my car came back looking like that. Who transported it, back to the uk? You need to have a word with ITV, they could start a new show Car Transporters From Hell.. There could be a quid or two in it for you.
Any way Hope you get back all nice and shiney.
Finally got a decission from my insurers today, and the GT3 is going to ride again. So hope to see you all on another PN tour. Thinking of starting next year off, with the bridge tour in April, followed by a run up to Scotland.:driving:
Jon C
Ben-san
28-08-09, 10:13 AM
Holy mother of gawd...
Sorry to see this John. As has been said, it's a blessing in (rather horrible) disguise, and she'll be back better than new!
Will you have a choice over who takes on the repair work?
sorry for being so pants with the video uploads guys...have only just got some time to do this...and still have loads to upload...
some vids up already:
http://www.youtube.com/user/p4dhu
Bigburd
04-12-09, 16:33 PM
Just received a phone call from the Transport Company who damaged the car in transit and they have approved the repairs :) just need to book it in then decide on whether to satin wrap or not...
Bigburd
04-12-09, 16:34 PM
John B
I'd be guttered if my car came back looking like that. Who transported it, back to the uk? You need to have a word with ITV, they could start a new show Car Transporters From Hell.. There could be a quid or two in it for you.
Any way Hope you get back all nice and shiney.
Finally got a decission from my insurers today, and the GT3 is going to ride again. So hope to see you all on another PN tour. Thinking of starting next year off, with the bridge tour in April, followed by a run up to Scotland.:driving:
Jon C
Mighty fine choices there!
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