Flashback

Looking good Andy!

Ok great so all of us travelling from Holiday Inn High Wycombe should aim for 6 a.m. meet with a leave time of 6:10 and we should be spot on to meet you guys at Cherwell Valley.

3 hours ago, Keyser said:

I'm up for that - 5:30 in Winchester head up from there, should be in Oxford about 6AM so where is good to link up with @Flashback  ??

 

Service station is easiest just need to pick one

 

Cherwell Valley service station would be most practical I'd say.  So if the rest of us are meeting up at Holiday Inn High Wycombe it's about a forty minute drive.

When do you think you'd get there? Cherwell Valley Services, Northampton Rd, Ardley, Bicester OX27 7RD.

12 hours ago, MattRwebB said:

I’m coming from Dartford if anyone is near there? Think last year I met a few people at south mimms services

I think Paul K and a few others from Kent died that one out last time Matt.

2 hours ago, Keyser said:

yup I need to be there quite early matey

What time are you aiming to be there?  We'll need to work out meeting point and time somewhere near Oxford.

On 12/04/2018 at 13:57, CAT@CAT said:

Over the next week longsh07 I will be offering the event to some of the other forums we work with.  It is therefore possible the day may be filled within a couple of weeks.  But I am happy to leave it open if there are spaces, up to a week before.  The only way to guarantee a place is to pay for it.  But I'll be more active with updates in the coming days/weeks so you will know what the situation is at any time.  

How are things going with this Jo?  Do you need any deposits or anything?

Good luck for attempt #2 @andybp

Is that the J Spec front? Welcome along.

Morris minor?

Fiat 500?

Sounds like a plan coming together.

Yep some really good reading in there.

12 hours ago, Hypnosis said:

Heading up from Camberley so could well join you depending on time

Not too far from me really, if you went Bagshot sort of way.

1) Humpy

2) Stuggerz

3) Flashback

... looks like you need a blue car to be in this convoy!

On 14/04/2018 at 11:18, Humpy said:

For me it's A34 and m40. 

I'm between the M4 and the M40 so can easily get a meet point.  Looks like your route will go on to the M40 at J9.  Shall we find somewhere near there to meet up?

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That doesn't look too bad at all, have you thought about a wire brush and some hammerite?

Hi guys, this may well have been covered multiple times but I read this earlier today and thought it had some good info for people new to brake and rotor types on what sort of setup might work best for them, dependent on what they use their zed for.

Brake Rotor Blog

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I'm in between the M4 and M40, so could easily meet you on route Steve?

What route are you intending to take Steve?

How old is your car and how many miles has it done?

or a wheel refurbisher.. although by the time you pay for that you might be better just buying new arms off one of the traders.

It really is an easy job.

1. Sand off with wet and dry (whilst wet), clean arms and let dry.
2. Prime wait 20 mins prime again
3. Let dry and go watch the tv
4. Spray with matt black, wait 20 mins spray again
5. Let dry and go watch the tv
6. Turn over and spray the back 
7. Let dry and go watch the tv
8. Refit

Simples

On 10/04/2018 at 20:22, KyleR said:

Horsham aren’t far from you, you should give them a call and book it in.

On 10/04/2018 at 20:35, MartinW said:

I spoke to them.

For £500 they can do their "fix" but that leaves the immobiliser disabled and a light on the dash.

My mechanic is getting a quote for an ECU replacement so I should hear about that tomorrow.

The dealer who sold me the car said he would pay for the repair as it's still under warranty, I think my biggest struggle is going to be getting him to agree that spending over £1k for an ECU is the only solution.

Personally I wouldn't take my zed anywhere other than H-Dev as the guys are excellent.  I'm sure it wouldn't cost £500 to take a look and plug in just to check what they can see...and surely worth a try before chucking a grand at a new ECU.  Jez at Horsham runs an Engine Management school and knows the cars inside out.

If not Abbey are also excellent and not too far away.

Did anything get worked out in the end @Keyser?  Or are you going to wait until after Japfest now...

1 hour ago, valy said:

+1here 

We deserve a great spot for such a fantastic turnout!

4 hours ago, CAT@CAT said:

Hi Taybo & Flashback

 

I'm going to offer this date to other forums if there are no fellow Z'ers looking to join you - will get on that this week and update you.  

 

On insurance – some take it out, some don’t – probably more that don’t.  It’s whatever gives you peace of mind but know that Health & Safety is our highest priority as is that you leave as you arrived.  We’re now in our 14^th year and have worked with over 4,600 clients & have never had an incident in a client vehicle at Millbrook.  The instructor is sat alongside you when it is your turn for the exercises and an extra pair of eyes looking out for you both.  There could be other users in the proving ground on the day as we don’t have it exclusively – cost would be extreme if we did … but it is a professional working environment.  The facility isn’t like Silverstone/Donington etc. which is built with run off areas in mind, so other than the exclusive circuits (Steering Pad / Dynamics Pad / Mile Straight Apron) there isn’t run off areas to ‘fall into’ – but this is why we like it.  Training is progressive and you will be making incremental increases as you develop through the day. 

 

Hope this helps.

 

KR

Jo

Thanks Jo, that's really helpful.