spindoctor

Could've been me... I'm usually heading north by around 8ish...

Hi Jay,

Did you ever find somewhere to get your arches rolled?

Doug

Hey folks,

Thought I'd update this page at the end of the saga...

They fixed it!

New A-pillar covers painted and fitted and also got the drivers side headlamp washer replaced, so the car no longer looks like it's got a gap tooth...

Cheers,

Doug

October would probably be better for me to if it's still in the balance at the moment...

Unfortunately I've had to change my confirmed to a tentative, as we've got to go to Mull for a week to help Mrs Spindoctor's mum move house, so I'll need to see what the cash flow's like once we get back...

Crackin' pic Dawn! Jill's saved it as the wallpaper on her laptop!

Great day out and thanks to all who organised it!

Cheers,

Doug

PS: Also surprisingly economical... I normally get 380 miles to a tank, but after 345, I still had an indicated 105 to go...!!!

Sorry for the last minute notice , but Jill's now able to make it tomorrow too... Hope there's room at the table for a wee one!

1. Jay + Laura (GOVAN)

2. Stew + Jayne (ABERDEEN)

3. Spindoctor + Jill (Stirling Services)

4. Gibby + Lea (Stirling Services)

5. Irfan + Rizwana (GOVAN)

6. Vik54 + Gary (GLENSHEE)

7. Paulie + Mr Paulie (Athol) (GOVAN)

8. JT1703 + jacr87 (ABERDEEN)

9. TT350z Kenny and Dawn (ABERDEEN)

10. Neilp + Nicole (Stirling services)

11. Wrighty + Nichola (stirling services)

EDIT: Menu looks good btw http://www.spittalofglenshee.co.uk/pdf/Spittal%20Menu.pdf! Much more wallet friendly than the Lade Inn...!

And be prepared to be interrogated about why you's aren't coming to Scottish modified car show!

 

To save me being interrogated I just canna manage on the 18th

 

 

I'll bring a note from my dad to explain why we cant manage on the 18th

I'm going to forge one...

1. Jay + Laura (GOVAN)

2. Stew + Jayne (ABERDEEN)

3. Spindoctor (Stirling Services)

4. Gibby + Lea

5. Irfan + Rizwana (GOVAN)

6. Vik54 + Gary (GLENSHEE)

7. Paulie + Mr Paulie (Athol) (GOVAN)

8. JT1703 + jacr87 (ABERDEEN)

9. TT350z Kenny and Dawn (ABERDEEN)

10. Neilp + Nicole (Stirling services)

11. Wrighty + Nichola (stirling services)

Anyone noticing the similarity between the VXR wheels and the old TSW Venoms?

Sounds good...

I can head up the A73 towards the A80, but you'd need to advise a suitable spot in Airdrie to meet up...

Mind and make it nice and easy to find though...!

EDIT: What about this BP station? Clicky...

Aberdeen meet!

 

You know you want to!

4th on the list!

I've only had me Zed a couple of months and already been to one meet... There haven't been any others so far!

if i manage to make this is anyone leaving from the central area

I'll probably drive up the M74 or A73, depending on what's easiest, and go up to the A80 for Stirling then onto Perth...

If the Central folks want to, perhaps we could meet up with the Glasgow convoy at the Stirling Services around 10:30 / 11ish?

It's not pretty and will probably need replaced once I have some spare cash...

I've been looking into the BC's myself (long term research, see last line above...) What spring rates have you got and how do you like them?

That'd be me then...

Sweet looking Azure I have to say... Lowered?

I went over some debris on the M74 just a couple of mins later and I seem to have lost most of my drivers side from arch liner...

I like them...

Any idea what size of tyres are in that piccy?

"very unlikely to get done for speeding" love it haha, that tickled a rib lol.

You might not get points and a fine, but they might have words / kick your @rse if you speed in the paddock...

Oh dear, then I best be extra careful as I am running Federals and putting down 600bhp.

 

Wish that I had known this before I splashed the cash.

Just out of interest, are you running the SS595's like the OP linked to or another model? Either way, let us know what they're like...

I won't be able to go to this one I'm afraid. Can't get the time off...

Have driven round Knockhill a couple of times before (not in the 350... yet!) and it was the most amazing experience...

If you're swithering about whether or not to give it a shot, just go for it...! It's something very few people ever ever get to do and if you love your car, why not explore it's potential!

You will always see the signs saying "motorsport is dangerous" and yes, sometimes things happen. But compare it to "spirited" driving on the road:

• [*:2p06s4q9]You don't have oncoming traffic;
  [*:2p06s4q9]people expect to be overtaken and therefore generally use their mirrors;
  [*:2p06s4q9]you're covering the same piece of ground every lap you do, so you quickly learn the track and know where you can push it;
  [*:2p06s4q9]you don't get old duffers or tractors pulling out on you at 10mph;
  [*:2p06s4q9]there are no ditches to fall into or street kerbs to hit if you do slide;
  [*:2p06s4q9]you're very unlikely to get done for speeding.

As long as you start off slow and build up steadily, and don't rush into your first ever track corner like a wannabee motorsport hero, you'll have - dare I say it - a safe and very exciting time.

Won't be able to make this as I'll be down in London...

Hi Folks,

Thanks for a great day!

Sorry for "Slow Down!" getting in the way of the photos btw...

I'll put my name down for this...

1. Vik54

2. Paulie

3. Neilp

4. spindoctor

Cheers,

Doug

Newhouse pub / travel lodge / thingybobber car park at 10:30?

Sounds good, anyone leaving from mothwell area are more than welcome to convoy with me.

I'm near Carluke so can meet up before hand to go over if you like...

Which side of Motherwell are you? Would the restaurant car park in Strathy (next to the Raith) or perhaps the Asda at Newmains suit you best? Up to you, it's 6 and two 3's for me...

Doug

Just realised... I have no idea where to meet up in Glasgow...

Can anyone enlighten me?