afreemason

It's easy, shoult at it loudly in the hope it will start to understand you, failing that bang it with your fist, when it finally decides to work ignore every third instruction it gives you, drive slowly on the straight looking for your turn, like a bat out of hell in the corners and whatever you do ....... don't use the indicators ..... other than that do exactly what the sat nav tells you. There is another method which involves getting young jimmy from IT to set it up and program it every time you want to go somewhere !!!!!!

Thing is mate ...... the route published is only the "suggested route ...... make sure you've had the sat nav upgrade on the beema !!!!!! ....... or else, bring an atlas !!!!!! Expect some fun mate ....... we're going for gumball meets cannon ball meet the vicar of dibley !!!!!!

Come on guys this is going to be a very well supported event as "unofficial" car meets go; we're up to 40 cars already with a month still to go ....... that's impressive guys and girls !!!!! Get yourselves signed up for this one and don't miss out on a spanking good day !!!!! We're talking about a damn good jaw wag with owners of a variety of different performance cars a drive through fantastic countryside and quick ..... ish ..... A roads spiced up with a variety of tasks and challenges en route ....... and as if that's not enough this will be followed up by more techno talk over a relaxed bbq and hopefully a small prize giving ceremony. Come on, this is promising to be a car meet with a difference, you don't even need to be a Midlander for this one guys as you can either sleep where you fall at mine or book yourselves into the travel lodge just a few hundred yards down the road.

No problems Andy, the more the merrier to be honest. You're more than welcome to stop over ...... either sleep where you fall or there's more than enough room for a tent if you want that extra bit of privacy Sarnie ........ I was keeping different lists on each site mate ....... but just for you ...... Planning to attend 1. afreemason ...... gumball & bbq 2. 350z Nismo ....... gumball & bbq 3. TheMinel ....... gumball & bbq & stopping over then ?????? 4. AndyC ....... gumball & bbq & stop over 5. Sarnie ........ gumball & bbq (eating for two !!!!!)

Again not directly I'm affraid however I can try to put you in touch with a friends parents who have not long moved out there ........ if that's any help mate.

Fantastic mate ....... be great to see you again ....... mozarella on the burgers then Planning to attend 1. afreemason ...... gumball & bbq 2. 350z Nismo ....... gumball & ???????? 3. TheMinel ....... gumball & bbq & stopping over then ??????

Morning Gumbllers ....... right we're a month away from this prestigious multi club gathering which in a couple of years promises to be bigger than JAE ......... so, roll call time, who's on board then? Get you diaries sorted lads and sign up !!!!!! Planning to attend 1. afreemason ...... gumball & bbq 2. 350z Nismo ....... gumball & ????????

Bikes are great mate ...... you won't regret a second of it ...... you're road craft should also improve big time ..... I think everyone should be made to ride a bike at least once !!!!! Just remember ..... ride for yourself ..... don't let people push you beyond the point that your either happy or safe ...... and then you'll be just fine mate.

Contact Gaz at envy performance ...... and get the mcguard lockers ..... he sorted mine out for my Volks SF Winning ..... they're slightly smaller than the standard lockers that came withthe car but the thread size is still the same !!!!!!!! Gaz'll know what you need mate ..... and if by some chance he cocks up he'll swap em over for you. Actually ..... if you're going to JAE, envy will have a stand there ...... you could even pick them up and save postage !!!!!!

Ok ..... I said I'd come up with a few more details ...... well here goes ..... please feel free to ask any questions or simply just sign up in the usual fashion below .......... The route has been confirmed, its length is very slightly over 150miles, estimated at just over 4 hours 30 mins driving. The start location is the Grand Central Railway Car Park in Leceister - meeting time is anytime after 8am. The gumball WILL begin and DEPART at 9am sharp! So please be prompt. Route maps will be issued to each vehicle along with emergency contact numbers just in case, please bring radios/sat nav if you wish. We will be stopping in Shrewsbury for brunch at around 11:30, venue to be confirmed, however departure will be 1pm sharp. The finish point is on the A449 between Kidderminster and Worcester, near the Mitre Oak, at Glyn's new property which has amble room for parking. To make things slightly more interesting, each vehicle will be issued with a series of tasks to be completed along route, points will be awarded for each successfully completed task. The car with the highest number of points at the end of the day will win a special prize. Estimated time of arrival at the completion point is around 3:30/4pm, upon arrival at the finish point there will be a BBQ for all, with the chance for any last photo's, prize's will be awarded and we are working on providing some entertainment for young and old If the weather does turn, the BBQ will be on hold and the local Mitre Oak provides very good food and some fine ales. Glyn has very kindly offered to be host for the duration of the afternoon/evening. Glyn is offering all gumballers, the ability to Camp over in his acres of land if you wish, otherwise there is a Travelodge a stones throw away on the A449.

....... did I forget to mention the double garage The art of compromise in action eh !!!!!!

Not quite ...... a small barn conversion with 2 acres in the form of two paddocks ....... Val ...... as it's you, I'll make up one of the stables You and deb's better start looking at your diaries so you can come visit .... we move in on the 25th !!!!!!

Morning all ....... a date for the diary ...... For anyone who showed up last year to the Midlands Gumball organised in part by your's truely through the Supra owners club, we are finalising plans for the second annual Midlands Gumball which is planned for Saturday 2nd September. I will post up a rough route although the idea is that you will be given a starting point and some VERY EASY TO FOLLOW instructions and tasks to complete en route. The day will culminate in a bbq at my new house (I'm provide the burgers if you bring some booze) with the option for free camping over night on the friday and saturday (with very secure off road parking or for the more fussy people ..... a travel lodge very close by. Although we're running from the East to West Midlands, we are welcoming people from further afeild given the availability of space to pitch a tent !!!!!!! You know .... the one you used at JAE wimp !!!!! So that you know ..... although I'm involved in organising , this event is a mkivsupra owners club event and zed drivers of all denominations are cordially invited to attend, just like last year ...... as are the mkiii supra owners.

I thought you were called something else Val ....... still probably safer with TheMinal eh How's it dangling mate ...... Anyway ..... I could tell you about my user name ........ but as I always say ..... it's a secret

Go on then ........ who was it that I parked next to at Goodwood on Sunday morning then ?????? You were in the Kuro coupe and I was in the tango terror

OK ....... so the bbc cut salaries ....... ITV, SKY, C4 all commercially funded and as such above this discussion then, leave there salaries the same and anyone who is any good does their work on commercial tv ...... hence the bbc is left with ....... well ...... up and coming kids tv presenters !!!!!!! You sure this is a valid arguement ???????? If you follow it through bbc tv & radio dies within 12 months !!!!!!!! Mind you I kinda agree ..... no license fee ..... no bbc ..... more money to spend on better sky !!!!!

Nah ......... Fuel Map of Shall service stations Cool shades Favourite driving cd Big grin ..... best apply before you start driving

Hiya Joe ..... shame to see your baby going ..... again ..... but I think you're doing the right thing ..... don't allow doubting thought's to creep into your mind, particularly when you're in bed, trying to sleep, you know, thinking about all those days out on the open road that you've enjoyed ........ don't let that chance you mind. Just one question, you said we could ask .......... on reflection ....... what are the things that you've really, I mean REALLY, loved about your zed

Spot on Chris ........ a fantastic post I agree with you're sentiments whole heartedly ........ after all it's a free world and I admire a man who sets a challenging goal and strives to achieve. Well done mate ..... all credit to you. Please don't think in any way I am criticising this site or indeed your (and the rest of the moderators') achievement ...... I am not. In fact quite the opposite. I like the fact that there are two distinct and different site ...... it's a good thing IMHO. I wish people would get away from the idea that at some point this fine site and the OC will amalgamate. There is absolutely no need for it. They are separate entities: one aims to be a totall free to use forum, the other aims to be a members club to primarily serve a subscribing membership - chalk and cheese really, diametrically differing on such a core ideal ....... and that isn't an issue ...... and long may it continue that way giving zed owners the opportunity to learn more about their beloved cars AND have a choice about how to do it. I'M AGREEING

I hear what you say Stephen but there appears to be an assumption that everyone wants the sites to amalgamate and that they have similar goals ...... I hold the belief that this would in fact be counter productive ..... both sites are heading towards different goals, amalgamation would lead to even more conflict and twice the number of chiefs required to preside over the Indians Besides ...... it's good to have a choice ...... when someone falls out with one site, they have the other to go to We have two great sites to pick these days ........ I think joining them together would be a step backwards now

Bugger that ....... start weighing up all new body kit ...... you'll be getting a decent donation towards it. A nice local bodyshop to do a cash job and bob's your uncle ..... a whole new look !!!!!

No mate ........ everyone is allowed to talk about RED TRACKIE BOTTOMS ..... you Italian style guru you

For once I'm speechless

Horses for courses guys ....... viva la diference as they say. May the two site exist with their own individuality as they are both clearly seeking to achieve different things ...... hence I don't feel they will, or should, ever merge...... I think we all benefit from a choice !!!!! Variety being the spice of life Oh ...... and when I visit I'm always on my best behaviour ....... so don't anyone get worried I'm only a grumpy sod in my own house

HEY HEY HEY ....... Is someone accusing me of talking technical ...... perish the thought. Howdie doodie Rish mate ........ last time I saw you, you insisted on wagging your arse at me all the time