Le Mans

Definitely going, not sure where from, but it would be fun to hook up beforehand.

 

Definitely going.

Last year we booked with 2 weeks to go at Novotel (£60 per room per night). Sounds like a gamble paid off but the crowd I go with always do this and 75% do well because fo cancellations.

We will be going earlier, possibly Monday) as I will get cambelts done at Paris dealership (Ferrari France labour rates are 35% of Ferrari UK rates!). From there onto Le Mans on Wednesday or Thursday.

Last year my F1 pump failed and I spent Thursday/Friday going to Paris for repair. As such, I never got to do Mulsanne last year in the early hoours. So even if we can't do convoy there, I'd be interested in a straight convoy and brunch next year.

Wife due late Feb - she can't make it so I already have pink pass..

 

Yes, Rouen. Tricky. You managed to get out, then - nice one. It's not that I don't love this city...Actually, it is. Anyway, after 2 years it still feels like I'm on holiday, what with all the people speaking French and all the snails and baguettes and stuff.

 

Stewart

Tell me when you are setting off and I will give you a head start.

Izza

 

I missed it last year but I'm definitely going next year.

Stuart & Izza, i'll be happy to 'mix it' with you on the way. It would make for an interesting drive . I will ask girlfirend to take pictures of the scenery to appreciate later

 

Girlfriend??!!!

Best keep that one quiet otherwise all the wives and girlfriends will want to join! Ha Ha! This would cause issues since the last time we 'mixed it' Mr Paton had to lie when he got home and told the wife he doesn't race on the roads. The truth was he had been left at the lights but if 'er indoors found that out he wouldn't be coming to Le Mans!

 

Stewart,
bit off-topic but how do you rate RS6. I've read rave reviews and previously had RS4 but expanding family meant a 5 Touring replaced that. I like the look of a M5 Touring but that's a bit further down the line.
Regards
Tony

 

Hi Tony

Take delivery of my RS6 on Saturday. Spectacular during test drive !

James

 

James,
did you have any mods. done.I read in Evo that you can fit a monster exhaust, bigger! wheels etc....are you going to make the ride-out @ Westerham?
Tony

 

Hi Tony

No mods done yet. I suspect that I will end up with exhaust and probably chip it which takes it to 520bhp !. Not sure yet if I will make it as depends what time I get back from the dealer.

What time do you expect to be at the pub until ?

regards

 

James,
hoping to get there for 12-45/1.00 pm. Maybe see you ?
T

 

Stewart/James,
thnx for the info on RS6.I don't "need" to change the Touring at all but when i hear feedback like yours it makes me want to!
Tony

 

Stewart

Whilst gentlemanly enough to admit I saw you jump a set of red lights to get to Egham first Fiorano and I have been discussing the results from 'mixing it' and every time we do the same question arises - 'Where was Stewart?'

The same answer always pops up - he was way behind us !! Probably on the wrong side of the road in a vain attempt to catch up.

As for the RS6 can you answer me one thing. Is it a trait of all Audi drivers that they talk to traffic lights or just an affliction you suffer from? You have been repeatedly spotted by FOC London members talking out of your stationary car window at traffic lights when the rest of the traffic is already moving past. You see, my wife is getting an Audi in the new year and I will need to assess at that point if she is going even more barking or if a contagious disease has been spread by the seats of her Audi.

 

All

Before we digress too much (I am as guilty as the next person) if we are going down to Le Mans at different times is it worth making a point of being at a certain bar on Friday p.m. (either before or after parade) in order to have a few refreshments and swap tales.

With Bentley forging ahead last year it was fascinating to hear Stewart reminiscing about how Le Mans has changed since he saw Bentley win the previous time. I am sure with his age and experience he could suggest somewhere suitable to meet.

Izza

 

I think it shouldn't be too hard for Stewart to remember a bar in the centre of town.

I will provoke what thought I can with a phone call tomorrow.