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  1. jimmy b

    jimmy b Formula Junior

    Dec 13, 2003
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    James
    BTW, Nizza, WTF was that countdown-clock link to matey? All I got was heaps o' spam and stupid pop-ups, which of course my browser mercilessly exterminates....

    Top night out on Friday with you and the lads - still just about recovering from it.

    Phil the Greek,

    Top to see you on Friday too, sir. Love your top post about the bugs / Zymol-boy and his "comedy classic cleaning concourse 2005" (all the way from London to LM). How many kebabs did you have on the way home?

    J.
     
  2. Stimmers360

    Stimmers360 Guest

    Just been told that these Tom Tom's i mentioned before are not illegal in France and Tom Tom have just set up offices there to market and sell them.

    Trying to get a few for our trip down to Le Mans to test out.
     
  3. Stimmers360

    Stimmers360 Guest

    Guys,

    what does French law require you to have in your car and on your car.

    I know you have to put those thingys on your headlights, but on a recent trip to Belgium, the ones i bought wouldnt stay on the 360, nothing would.

    I just dont want to give the cops a reason to pull me over and fine me
     
  4. F308 MAN

    F308 MAN F1 Rookie

    Jan 19, 2004
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    headlamp deflectors, if driving in darkness, obviously.
    warning triangle
    fchat t shirt !
    spare bulb set
    first aid kit
    insurance docs.

    i think .. cheers, d
     
  5. v15ben

    v15ben Formula 3

    Aug 12, 2004
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    Ben
  6. Stewart 430

    Stewart 430 Guest

    I know i am a sad git, but here is a bit of Le Mans Trivvia.

    Today (27th May 2005) is the aniversary of the Finish of the first ever 24 Heures Du Man! 82 Years ago...
     
  7. jeffQV

    jeffQV F1 Rookie

    Feb 13, 2004
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    I didn't know that!

    With various ferry crossings thursday, friday how about so sort of list of times, places so that people can meet up and go down in convoy?
     
  8. Stimmers360

    Stimmers360 Guest


    Im on the 2.30 Speedferry on the Thursday from Dover to Boulogne - dont think anyone else from here or Pistonheads is on this one, so on my own to Le Mans it seems.

    Anyone getting into Calais etc around this time and heading down to Le Mans, let me know !
     
  9. Philjay50

    Philjay50 Formula Junior

    Jan 16, 2003
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    Philip
    I will check, but I think we are on this ferry also. Post details later.
     
  10. F308 MAN

    F308 MAN F1 Rookie

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    you won't get on the ferry without a t shirt .... where is your order, phil ?
     
  11. Philjay50

    Philjay50 Formula Junior

    Jan 16, 2003
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    Jez Dave I thought I had ordered one ????????
    Hey I hope you guys have plenty of spare space in your tents, I think my brother has cocked the accomadation up !
     
  12. jeffQV

    jeffQV F1 Rookie

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    o

    if he has try the camp site at Spey, its nly 5 km from the track and really good.
     
  13. jeffQV

    jeffQV F1 Rookie

    Feb 13, 2004
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    Im on the Dover/Calais 09.15 crossing Friday 17th, meet in the car park on arrival? T-shirt is on order!
     
  14. Stimmers360

    Stimmers360 Guest

    How long is the drive to Le Mans once off the ferry in Boulogne, i was thinking 2 -3 hours, but i have been told its more like 5/6 , this true ?

    Guessing its not a 'quick' drive as speed traps will be everywhere ?
     
  15. steve f

    steve f F1 World Champ

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    it depends how fast you go how long it takes
     
  16. Stimmers360

    Stimmers360 Guest

    sticking to speed limits (honest)
     
  17. F308 MAN

    F308 MAN F1 Rookie

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    Absolute, finite last order tonight for t shirts .... it would be good to have one more name to make it a round dozen, for the back of the t shirts.
    cheers, d
    ps ... any enquiries to the t shirt thread please.
    pps .... with two extra screens the cost will rise to aprox £18 or so.
     
  18. Philjay50

    Philjay50 Formula Junior

    Jan 16, 2003
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    Philip
    I cannot find the thread, but I will hav ethe last one
    I need to be able to get on the boat
     
  19. ferrari355gtb

    ferrari355gtb Formula 3

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    We're thinking along the lines of about 4 or 5 hours (as long as Simon finds another 6 cylinders !!). Suppose it depends upon the route - ie motorways (speed traps) or A/B roads (slightly less speed traps)

    Chris - are you all set now, car running Ok ? (are you taking out AA Europe cover ?)

    Rick
     
  20. Philjay50

    Philjay50 Formula Junior

    Jan 16, 2003
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    If you look up maps thru Michelin, they show the camera locations.
    Obviously, not the mobile ones.
    bank on 5 hours or so, I usually go thru Rouen, but there was roadworks there, big time, and its a bit of a bottle neck.
    After that, the traffic usually just builds up, watch out for the morons, there are plenty.
     
  21. Stimmers360

    Stimmers360 Guest

    Rick,

    JCT sorted out the major problem and its in with Italia Autosport having a new clutch, polish, leather treatement and engine bay clean. So the car should be 100% ready to go. Got Auto Italia first as a trial run !

    Really looking forward to it now, trying to work out what to put in now with limited space for two people ! I have European cover with my insurer , Zurich Private Clients, so thats cool !

    Hope Simon gets his sorted, im sure he will !

    Chris
     
  22. F308 MAN

    F308 MAN F1 Rookie

    Jan 19, 2004
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    I apologise for the duplication, but the following is a copy of the T shirt order submitted tonight:

    for the attention of Richard.

    details as discussed:
    names to be printed on the back of shirt are as follows:

    mal
    ferrari355gtb
    Izza
    smpaton
    MARKY355
    Nizza
    Jimmy B
    Stimmers360
    F308 MAN
    LeeP
    Philjay 50
    JeffQV

    total = 12 names .... please note: case and spaces are important
    ----------------------------------------------------------------

    the date on the back is to be 18th/19th June 2005
    ---------------------------------------------------------------
    short sleeve shirts reqd are:
    1no ... blue .... XL
    1no ... yellow ... XL
    3no ... white ... L
    1no ... yellow ... M
    1no ... yellow ... size to be confirmed
    1no ... white ... size to be confirmed
    1no ... yellow ... XXL
    2no ... white ... M
    1no ... tbc ... tbc (philjay)
    1no ... white ... XL
    1no ... black ... XL

    --------------------------------------------------------------
    long sleeve shirts reqd are :
    2no ... white ... XXL
    1no ... white ... M
    1no ... white ... L
    -------------------------------------------------------------
    "Philjays' details to be confirmed
    -------------------------------------------------------------
    I am to collect the above on thursday 9th June 2005

    best wishes, david
     
  23. Philjay50

    Philjay50 Formula Junior

    Jan 16, 2003
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    Dave, White short sleeved large
    I like baggy !!

    Thanks
     
  24. steve f

    steve f F1 World Champ

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    i got one of f308mans old ones boy its baggy on me
     

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