| Author | Message | ||
| darren hart (Darhart)
New member Username: Darhart Post Number: 27 Registered: 3-2003 |
How do you edit your posts? i'd like to change that to "realy rather drunk" sorry. | ||
| Ricky Nardis (Rickyn_f355)
Member Username: Rickyn_f355 Post Number: 469 Registered: 8-2002 |
anyone take pics?? | ||
| darren hart (Darhart)
New member Username: Darhart Post Number: 26 Registered: 3-2003 |
Dam, got bloody lost, went right at the first roundabout instead of left! (oops!) tried to catch up but the 328 we were with got a puncture when colliding with a motor bike! still had a good run with the other 348 shame we didnt meet up with the rest of you guys after. Will have to do it again some time (and try not to get lost) realy rather drunk now after the pub!!!. Paul did you get our tape? Cheers guys Darren by the way thanks paul for the other Knob! Darren 348ts | ||
| Joe (Spider)
New member Username: Spider Post Number: 49 Registered: 9-2003 |
Hi Guys, I had a great time, its was nice to meet such a nice group of people, the run was nothing short of awesome. Sound ,speed and a convoy of Ferraris waking up all the sleepy villages on route. The Tubi exhausts on Zaks car and the 355,s were superb, and a message for MANU my exhaust sounds sweet , cheers mate speak to you on Monday about details.... Many thanks to Paul who organised the ride.. and im sure all will agree its a venue we should organise more regularly....how about that??? Hope to see you all again soon. Posting pics on Monday... anybody got Video?? Joe | ||
| Paul Hill (348paul)
Member Username: 348paul Post Number: 415 Registered: 12-2002 |
What a great day we all had! � Can�t wait for the next one! � Something tells me that we will have to wait some time to get the weather we had today. Nice meeting up with everyone and putting some faces to the names. There should be some interesting stories to be told by the relevant parties out there about the happenings of today: - Marc � �How to make 2 lanes into 3� Ali � �Taking the 360 for a nice and gentle stroll on a Saturday afternoon!� There are many more including the two screaming 355�s! I will let the above fill in all the details  (Or maybe we should leave it off the board for legal reasons!!!) Can�t wait to see the video footage!! Paul | ||
| tony hopkins (Tonyh)
Junior Member Username: Tonyh Post Number: 140 Registered: 12-2002 |
Zak, that was a touch hairy! we had a fun drive back on the m11 & m25.....2 x 355 spiders with tubi's and straight thru pipes in convoy for about 150 miles.....everyone sure heard us coming !!! tony | ||
| zak dhabalia (Dhabaz)
New member Username: Dhabaz Post Number: 16 Registered: 7-2003 |
Hi guys, yes was great fun...jesus tony, i thought you were a gonner just outside Baldock when you were pulling back inside before a truck was heading straight on. Could have been messy. my brakes must be shot after the number of times the ABS was coming on. Thought i had lost control of it a couple of times. great blast. Joe your 360 spider sounded awesome with that tubi. cheers everyone. Zak | ||
| tony hopkins (Tonyh)
Junior Member Username: Tonyh Post Number: 139 Registered: 12-2002 |
Great turnout, great weather,great drive.Thanks to Paul for arranging this. cars in attandance included;3 x 550, 3 x 360 spider, 3 x 355 spider,1 x 355 gts, 2 x 348 gts, 1 x 328 ,1 x tr, 1 x lotus elise and 1 x tvr 350 c.pics to follow. hope to do the same again tony h | ||
| James Shand (Jrs)
New member Username: Jrs Post Number: 22 Registered: 6-2003 |
Manu It was great fun. Many thanks to Paul for organising. We all waited around until 2pm for you ! regards James | ||
| Manu (Manu)
Member Username: Manu Post Number: 858 Registered: 2-2002 |
Damn guys - I'm so disappointed. Woke up too late - was in the office and couldn't get away. I'm sure there were enough guys there to represent me Bet you had a GREAT time - lovely weather too. Regards Manu | ||
| Warren Smith (Wazza)
New member Username: Wazza Post Number: 2 Registered: 10-2003 |
Paul, Thanks for the invite but i'm now a non-starter. The damned handbrake is stuck on. So dissappointed. Really looking forward to meeting all you guys for the fist time. Oh well, next time. The handbrake thing seems to be a regular problem. I hope they can fix it properly this time. Have a great time. Weather looks fab for it. See you on the next run out. Warren | ||
| Ricky Nardis (Rickyn_f355)
Member Username: Rickyn_f355 Post Number: 468 Registered: 8-2002 |
it would be really cool if u guys can make a pass through Bayswater Rd!!! :-) | ||
| tony hopkins (Tonyh)
Junior Member Username: Tonyh Post Number: 138 Registered: 12-2002 |
should be a top day...the sun's even shining! manu will have a huge free publicity coup too ,as most of these car have been fitted with tubi's by his company, scuderia sytems! manu, hope to see you there tony | ||
| Marc Hartog (Hedge)
Junior Member Username: Hedge Post Number: 102 Registered: 6-2003 |
Got it. This is going to be superb! | ||
| Paul Hill (348paul)
Member Username: 348paul Post Number: 413 Registered: 12-2002 |
Paul, Got the email - thanks Will be there with the Morris Minor! | ||
| tony hopkins (Tonyh)
Junior Member Username: Tonyh Post Number: 137 Registered: 12-2002 |
thanks.got it. | ||
| zak dhabalia (Dhabaz)
New member Username: Dhabaz Post Number: 15 Registered: 7-2003 |
HI PAUL, i just sent you a mail. can you send me the time and dets on this too pls thx zak. look fwd to seeing you all tomorrow. | ||
| Marc Hartog (Hedge)
Junior Member Username: Hedge Post Number: 101 Registered: 6-2003 |
Hi Paul - nothing yet! [email protected] Thanks, Marc. | ||
| Paul Gardner (Paulnwgb)
New member Username: Paulnwgb Post Number: 18 Registered: 9-2003 |
Mark - wow, that's freaky! Glad you enjoy the service! | ||
| Paul Gardner (Paulnwgb)
New member Username: Paulnwgb Post Number: 17 Registered: 9-2003 |
Everyone should have the exact details in their mail by now - if you haven't, let me know ASAP! | ||
| Andrew Menasce (Amenasce)
Intermediate Member Username: Amenasce Post Number: 1562 Registered: 10-2001 |
Ricky no !!! Stay with RWD ! Pls ! | ||
| tony hopkins (Tonyh)
Junior Member Username: Tonyh Post Number: 134 Registered: 12-2002 |
i've not received email confirming route, meeting point etc but am assuming we're still sticking to original plan.. paul, can you confirm,pls? tony | ||
| eli (ali) Latif (Ninja_eli)
Junior Member Username: Ninja_eli Post Number: 59 Registered: 5-2002 |
Cheers Joe, I'll definitely be there! see you guys there. | ||
| Mark (Marvellous_mark)
New member Username: Marvellous_mark Post Number: 45 Registered: 12-2002 |
Paul - just seen your email address - small world ! I'm a very happy subscriber to your service. Keep up the good work, its truely one of the best things online :o) | ||
| Warren Smith (Wazza)
New member Username: Wazza Post Number: 1 Registered: 10-2003 |
Hi Guys, I'm new to F-chat Just spent hours catching up on all the stuff on here. So much to read it's mind blowing. I'm currently driving a 550+tubi and waiting for a new Stradale to be delivered (shud be in Oct. Hopefully) If anybody has got one already, would love to know what you think. Paul. I have emailed you directly would love to come along on your drive out. I usaully get down to Bury Hill on the SouthDowns on Sunday mornings if i'm not racing. Just me and a million 2 wheelers.(feel a outnumbered). Could do with a bit more ferrari support. Warren | ||
| Paul Gardner (Paulnwgb)
New member Username: Paulnwgb Post Number: 14 Registered: 9-2003 |
Sorry guys - been really busy - I'll finalise this in the morning. Weather forecast looks good for Saturday - looking like a real good turnout! | ||
| Joe (Spider)
New member Username: Spider Post Number: 48 Registered: 9-2003 |
Eli, Its all on mate so come along im sure you will be welcome, that will be 3 360 spiders there :0) I sent you private mail with details if your interested. regards Joe | ||
| eli (ali) Latif (Ninja_eli)
Junior Member Username: Ninja_eli Post Number: 58 Registered: 5-2002 |
I haven;t had a confirmation email with details of the location etc either. Looking forward to receiving details. Ali (360 Spider) | ||
| Ricky Nardis (Rickyn_f355)
Member Username: Rickyn_f355 Post Number: 467 Registered: 8-2002 |
kenny, i think im going to get a Skyline | ||
| Marc Hartog (Hedge)
Junior Member Username: Hedge Post Number: 99 Registered: 6-2003 |
Paul, I have not had a confirmation email yet. Please mail me on [email protected] Thanks, See you Saturday! Marc (328) | ||
| darren hart (Darhart)
New member Username: Darhart Post Number: 25 Registered: 3-2003 |
I'm up for some of this, best add another 348 to the list | ||
| Manu (Manu)
Member Username: Manu Post Number: 856 Registered: 2-2002 |
Paul - I got your email mate - looks like we've got a shitload of Ferraris coming. Has everyone got the meeting place and time confirmed? Anyone fancy drawing up a list of attendees with their cars? | ||
| Robert Oglesby (Testar1988)
New member Username: Testar1988 Post Number: 37 Registered: 5-2003 |
Hey Guy's I would love to come with my Black 88 TR, but I am stuck in Mukilteo Washington USA..I was in the UK back in 1984, what a cool drive that would be!!! Wish I had a Ferrari than!! Please post some pictures for us folk here in the US..love to see them!! Have a safe ride..Robert | ||
| Mark Frost (Frostie)
New member Username: Frostie Post Number: 2 Registered: 11-2002 |
Just seen this and wouldn't miss it for the world ! Count me in with my unsilcenced 550 8-) Frostie | ||
| Paul Gardner (Paulnwgb)
New member Username: Paulnwgb Post Number: 12 Registered: 9-2003 |
Guys Can anyone wishing to come along on this event, please drop an e-mail to [email protected] When the route is finalised, it'll be sent out by e-mail, rather than on a public board. Thanks Paul | ||
| Kenny Herman (Kennyh)
Intermediate Member Username: Kennyh Post Number: 1312 Registered: 8-2001 |
Ricky, pick up a used TVR to play with while you're there! | ||
| Ricky Nardis (Rickyn_f355)
Member Username: Rickyn_f355 Post Number: 465 Registered: 8-2002 |
ben, thanks for the invite but my new wife would probably kill me if i left her alone on saturday with no friends and nothing to do....wish i could come! | ||
| Craig Williams (Craigw)
Junior Member Username: Craigw Post Number: 205 Registered: 4-2002 |
Paul, have spoken to you this am anyway & will be good to see you on Sunday. enjoy yr drive on sat. ps. just a note & not meant to sound patronising at all but keep your eyes peeled for the boys in blue now you have posted your route here. They do tend to have a look at sites such as this sometimes & not unknown for them to be waiting along the route. Have lots of fun | ||
| Ben Mainwaring (Bukem)
New member Username: Bukem Post Number: 9 Registered: 9-2003 |
Hey Rick (Nardis)! There's a free space in my passenger seat if you want it! How are you settling in to the London way of life? | ||
| tony hopkins (Tonyh)
Junior Member Username: Tonyh Post Number: 122 Registered: 12-2002 |
barry, see post below for details.meeting at 1.00 pm on jct 8 of m11.area is essex/herts. tony | ||
| barry castelete (Bazzis)
New member Username: Bazzis Post Number: 26 Registered: 7-2002 |
What area??? I have a 512TR would love to join in,let me know where and when. | ||
| Rick (Bromers)
New member Username: Bromers Post Number: 26 Registered: 6-2003 |
ANDREW : Are there many NW owners on here ? It'd be nice to meet up with guys from down South somewhere in between (Midlands) Maybe we should organise a national meet ? | ||
| Paul Gardner (Paulnwgb)
New member Username: Paulnwgb Post Number: 11 Registered: 9-2003 |
Ben - sure - bring your friend along! | ||
| Ricky Nardis (Rickyn_f355)
Member Username: Rickyn_f355 Post Number: 464 Registered: 8-2002 |
i would love to join u guys but my horse is in the stable at home in NY. | ||
| Ben Mainwaring (Bukem)
New member Username: Bukem Post Number: 8 Registered: 9-2003 |
Paul, sounds like it will be a great turn out! OK if I bring my mate - he's just run in a new GT3 - at least he got it a red one! | ||
| eli (ali) Latif (Ninja_eli)
Junior Member Username: Ninja_eli Post Number: 57 Registered: 5-2002 |
Might be able to make this, sounds like fun. I need to get the car armourfended some time this week then as black doesn't hide stone chips!! Manu, call me and let me know whats going on. | ||
| Paul Gardner (Paulnwgb)
New member Username: Paulnwgb Post Number: 10 Registered: 9-2003 |
Ok guys - this is the plan - all suggestions welcome! This is the first ride-out I've organised so please bear with me. I'll put in a few stop points en-route. I'll drive this route ahead of time during the week to identify good stopping points with enough space for us all, so I may slightly modify the route nearer the time. Essex/Herts/Suffolk Circuit (116 miles total) Assemble at Birchanger Service Station (M11 J8) for 1pm. Leaving at 1.30pm. From Birchanger, A120 West around the north side of Bishops Stortford. A10 North to Buntingford A507 West to Baldock (I used to live here - nice twisty road with an excellent straight) A505 Northbound through Royston and onto the A11 Staying on the A11 north until the A14 A14 Eastbound to Bury St Edmunds A134 South to Sudbury A131 South to Halstead Staying on A131 South going around Braintree (around as in avoiding) A120 West back to Birchanger via Dunmow, Takeley etc, for about 3.30-4.00. | ||
| Paul Gardner (Paulnwgb)
New member Username: Paulnwgb Post Number: 9 Registered: 9-2003 |
Tony/James Great - look forward to seeing you both! | ||
| rico nijhof (Riconijhof)
New member Username: Riconijhof Post Number: 35 Registered: 8-2003 |
I wish I lived over there guys! | ||
| James Shand (Jrs)
New member Username: Jrs Post Number: 21 Registered: 6-2003 |
I am up for joining a run - F355 GTS | ||
| Michael Vaughan (Vanimal)
Junior Member Username: Vanimal Post Number: 83 Registered: 3-2003 |
Aagghh no fair, my 348 challenge is up for sale at my local agent, so cant make it, BUT next year guys, for sure. Have a blast & post some photos please. | ||
| Joe (Spider)
New member Username: Spider Post Number: 43 Registered: 9-2003 |
So Paul, This now looks like its turning into a good turnout, can we make sure that we all know exactly where we are meeting? and times etc, we dont want any disapointments. As you are the organiser of this event perhaps you could post some form of meeting schedule.. Its only an idea!!! Looking forward to meeting you all, lets hope the weather holds up???? :0) | ||
| Andrew-Phillip Goalen (Andrewg)
Member Username: Andrewg Post Number: 413 Registered: 9-2002 |
Don't suppose this could involve a trip up the M6 to Cheshire? If not, maybe Northwest Fchat should have a meet | ||
| tony hopkins (Tonyh)
Junior Member Username: Tonyh Post Number: 120 Registered: 12-2002 |
hello everyone....room for 355 spider? tony h | ||
| Paul Gardner (Paulnwgb)
New member Username: Paulnwgb Post Number: 8 Registered: 9-2003 |
Marc - great, look forward to seeing you and the 328! Ben - sure! Zak - hope to see you! | ||
| zak dhabalia (Dhabaz)
New member Username: Dhabaz Post Number: 14 Registered: 7-2003 |
Hi manu and guys!!! This sounds like could be awesome...i think i may be able to get a pass from the misses indoors and bring my 550 + tubi straight pipes along too. | ||
| Ben Mainwaring (Bukem)
New member Username: Bukem Post Number: 5 Registered: 9-2003 |
Any chance a Lotus driving, (soon to be 360-Challenge-driver-manager) Ferrari lover can come along? Not sure my little blue number could keep up, but it'd be fun trying... | ||
| J R K (Kenyon)
Member Username: Kenyon Post Number: 948 Registered: 10-2002 |
I would like to go, but to far away. i live in the north... Have a great day !!! | ||
| Marc Hartog (Hedge)
Junior Member Username: Hedge Post Number: 90 Registered: 6-2003 |
I would like to attend..first 'event' in my first Ferrari, which I picked up 3 weeks ago. Ferrari 328 GTS can be added to the list now. | ||
| Paul Gardner (Paulnwgb)
New member Username: Paulnwgb Post Number: 7 Registered: 9-2003 |
More the merrier Joe! | ||
| Joe (Spider)
New member Username: Spider Post Number: 41 Registered: 9-2003 |
Paul if any of them are TALL LEGGY ND BLOND ive always got room HEEEE heee ! | ||
| Joe (Spider)
New member Username: Spider Post Number: 40 Registered: 9-2003 |
Paul Two of my Pals will come along New 911 Turbo 575 Marenello Hope thats Ok Joe | ||
| Paul Gardner (Paulnwgb)
New member Username: Paulnwgb Post Number: 6 Registered: 9-2003 |
I'm getting a few mails from f-car lovers who want to turn up for the possibility of a ride-along. What's the deal here? I'm happy to give rides - do you guys feel the same way? | ||
| Paul Gardner (Paulnwgb)
New member Username: Paulnwgb Post Number: 5 Registered: 9-2003 |
Manu - fantastic - this is going to be a blast! It sounds like we should probably limit the number of spaces then? How many do you guys suggest? 20? Can anyone bring an F40 & F50 along? | ||
| Manu (Manu)
Member Username: Manu Post Number: 853 Registered: 2-2002 |
No, no Paul - this is not the Bruntingthorpe one - having said that, I WOULD like to try that one day too. (Hi Craig ) Paul - I'm not kidding - I can get TOO many cars to come and this DOES become a problem. Zak - are you reading this? I'm going to contact a few guys and let them know - 1 weeks notice is pretty tight though mate! | ||
| Paul Gardner (Paulnwgb)
New member Username: Paulnwgb Post Number: 4 Registered: 9-2003 |
Manu - you serious about getting all those F-cars to come along? This is a drive-out on Saturday 11th in Essex, not the one in Bruntingthorpe right? Ok, so far we've got a: 360 Modena (Mine) 360 Spider (Joe) TVR T350 (not on this board) Diablo (not on this board) 911 Turbo (not on this board) Let's shift it to Birchanger - easier for everyone and only up the road from Harlow anyway! 1pm looks to be the meeting time if that's ok with everyone - I think we can push it later, but not earlier. | ||
| Manu (Manu)
Member Username: Manu Post Number: 852 Registered: 2-2002 |
OK Kev sounds good - Everall (in UNSILENCED 550) will be up for it as will Pani (F355 + tubi). We could get Brian, Tony/Jason in his Diablo etc etc. Ali is coming over to show us his 360 Spider today - We're hoping to do his tubi install next week - when are you able to come down - and we'll co-ordinate that with you. Manu | ||
| Kevin (Jammy)
Junior Member Username: Jammy Post Number: 116 Registered: 3-2002 |
Bummer! I can't do next weekend; heavy business-type stuff. Otherwise I'd be doing this and the Bruntingthorpe VMax run on Sunday. Harlow is not far from the 'zone' Manu; in fact I'd suggest you assemble at Birchanger Services (j8 M11, Harlow is J7) and go for a drive Saffron Walden way. This is the route Steve (Trackdemon on PistonHeads) sorted out, and it's a peach! Easy to get lost, but you're never that far away from anything, it just seems like you are. You have to be early though- after 11am you're too likely to get stuck behind other cars. If you go from J8 in the other direction (West) on the A120 then onto the A10 Northbound you end up in Buntingford and can enjoy the A507 to Baldock (just watch out for the Sainsburys lorries). To scale you, it takes me 30 mins to get from Baldock to J8 M11, without hanging the back out. Alternatively, why not join Craig and the PistonHeads crew at Bruntingthorpe on Sunday http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&f=63&t=60348 | ||
| Manu (Manu)
Member Username: Manu Post Number: 851 Registered: 2-2002 |
Joe - THIS - *THIS* is the biggest problem in my life at the moment... I HATE waiting for my exhausts to arrive.... (I've got a queue of 11 Spider owners for **** sake) We should be on for the end of the week..... should be able to confirm later today. (I LIVE IN HOPE I REALLY DO). | ||
| Joe Johncock (Spider)
New member Username: Spider Post Number: 37 Registered: 9-2003 |
Thats if Manu gets it in from Italy. Whats the Chance Manu???????? | ||
| Manu (Manu)
Member Username: Manu Post Number: 850 Registered: 2-2002 |
I can bring an entire crew of Ferraris - ALL WITH TUBIS....... 550s, 360s, 355s, and possibly the odd F40 too... Kevin - are you reading this - you've got some GREAT driving roads near you... but they're miles away from Essex.. Are we flexible about the starting point? | ||
| Mark (Marvellous_mark)
New member Username: Marvellous_mark Post Number: 41 Registered: 12-2002 |
I think you should come up to Yorkshire to go for a run out in the dales. Amazing roads up here - all very twisty and fantasic scenery. hmmm its a bit of a drive from London i guess, but I'd do anything for a ride in a 360 (well maybe not anything, but you know what i mean ) | ||
| Joe Johncock (Spider)
New member Username: Spider Post Number: 34 Registered: 9-2003 |
Paul Count me in 360 Spider you should hear me coming with new Tubi exhaust by then. Keep me informed Joe | ||
| rdp (Garretto)
New member Username: Garretto Post Number: 7 Registered: 9-2003 |
I suggest you head to Portsmouth, then take the Ferry Boat to Bilbao in North Spain. I'll be waiting for you here... Just kidding  | ||
| Paul Gardner (Paulnwgb)
New member Username: Paulnwgb Post Number: 3 Registered: 9-2003 |
Anyone here in the UK? A couple of us are trying to organise a ride-out for Saturday 11th of this month - I'll have my 360, a friend of mine is bringing along his spanking new TVR. I'm the only F-driver and I know the other people coming would love to see some more F-cars there. Only 4 of us so far so still quite small! Gladly taking along passengers if we can get enough cars. No route planned, but it'll be starting in Harlow, Essex! Suggestions welcome. All subject to the lovely UK weather of course! Cheers Paul |