Silverthorn Posted May 3, 2019 Posted May 3, 2019 (edited) 4 hours ago, cs2000 said: @Silverthorn, our tickets say the stand location is T1, T means tunnel. Im pretty damn low (to the point where i cant tackle most speed bumps) and i dont scrape anywhere, just take it slow down the ramps both up and down, and give it some beans through the tunnel, thats what everyone does. Ground clearance is probably down to about an inch at best now I honestly can't remember the last time i went over a speed bump. I'll try and sweet talk them into letting my take the bridge route - hopefully they won't mind! Thanks for the map though! Only ever been to Silverstone once so that'll no doubt come in handy trying to navigate my way around Edited May 3, 2019 by Silverthorn 1 Quote
Justthejedi Posted May 3, 2019 Posted May 3, 2019 Aiming to get on the stand for 9, think I'll use the A5 down from Rugby instead of the M1 as it's 50mph all the way down and that's boring! Hope to see some of you on-route. Quote
cs2000 Posted May 3, 2019 Posted May 3, 2019 1 hour ago, Justthejedi said: Aiming to get on the stand for 9, think I'll use the A5 down from Rugby instead of the M1 as it's 50mph all the way down and that's boring! Hope to see some of you on-route. If i was you, id aim for 8:30 mate, traffic is terrible on the way in and if youre not on the stand by 9AM, youre directed to the public car park. 2 Quote
StormWhite Posted May 3, 2019 Posted May 3, 2019 (edited) 28 minutes ago, zelda said: Is the rain scuppering anyone else's detailing efforts.. I got mine washed and dried earlier (no tyre shine) but it already looks like its going to rain again and I still have to drive to Silverstone/Northampton tomorrow. I am staying overnight locally to Siverstone so I am aiming to arrive at about 7 am on the assumption that the hotel doesn't serve breakfast until 6 am. Edited May 3, 2019 by StormWhite Quote
Flashback Posted May 3, 2019 Posted May 3, 2019 23 hours ago, Andy_Muxlow said: Tunnel = sexy noises though. +1 Quote
Hypnosis Posted May 3, 2019 Posted May 3, 2019 Flashback, you still heading up from Bagshot type way? Quote
Paul K Posted May 3, 2019 Posted May 3, 2019 20 hours ago, Mike k-g said: Anyone posting any pic of Japfest ? cud'nt make it but would like to see what was there. I’ll probably take some. There’s usually a photos thread after the event. I’ll bung then there and on my insta page @paultk1 Quote
Wrenny Posted May 3, 2019 Posted May 3, 2019 If I get to Silverstone area for around 8am would that leave enough time with the queues and traffic? Takes around an hour to get to the track from my house, and was planning on leaving around 7am. Or is that too late? 1 Quote
StormtrooperZ Posted May 3, 2019 Posted May 3, 2019 8 minutes ago, Wrenny said: If I get to Silverstone area for around 8am would that leave enough time with the queues and traffic? Takes around an hour to get to the track from my house, and was planning on leaving around 7am. Or is that too late? Would love to know the same!ha. Quote
andy james Posted May 3, 2019 Author Posted May 3, 2019 3 hours ago, cs2000 said: If i was you, id aim for 8:30 mate, traffic is terrible on the way in and if youre not on the stand by 9AM, youre directed to the public car park. 2 minutes ago, Wrenny said: If I get to Silverstone area for around 8am would that leave enough time with the queues and traffic? Takes around an hour to get to the track from my house, and was planning on leaving around 7am. Or is that too late? Just a quick note to those that have not experienced the volume of cars on the local roads around Silverstone, Unfortunately many members over the years have been turned away for being late so be warned. At 7am hundreds of cars are queuing up outside. Get close to the venue well before 8am or you will not get in! Not wanting to put a damper on this but it is the biggest Japanese car show on the calendar. Looking forward to seeing all of you on Sunday. 4 2 Quote
StormtrooperZ Posted May 3, 2019 Posted May 3, 2019 33 minutes ago, andy james said: Just a quick note to those that have not experienced the volume of cars on the local roads around Silverstone, Unfortunately many members over the years have been turned away for being late so be warned. At 7am hundreds of cars are queuing up outside. Get close to the venue well before 8am or you will not get in! Not wanting to put a damper on this but it is the biggest Japanese car show on the calendar. Looking forward to seeing all of you on Sunday. Leave at 6am it is then! Cheers Andy! 1 Quote
Paul K Posted May 3, 2019 Posted May 3, 2019 Seems a bit odd having a Zed stand without @buster organising the parking!! 3 Quote
zeebez Posted May 4, 2019 Posted May 4, 2019 1 hour ago, ZcarRob said: I'm leaving at 5 to be there for 7.... Glad I'm not the only one 2 Quote
Wrenny Posted May 4, 2019 Posted May 4, 2019 17 hours ago, andy james said: Just a quick note to those that have not experienced the volume of cars on the local roads around Silverstone, Unfortunately many members over the years have been turned away for being late so be warned. At 7am hundreds of cars are queuing up outside. Get close to the venue well before 8am or you will not get in! Not wanting to put a damper on this but it is the biggest Japanese car show on the calendar. Looking forward to seeing all of you on Sunday. Thanks, will leave a bit earlier then! Quote
cs2000 Posted May 4, 2019 Posted May 4, 2019 Just taking a break for the 4th time because of hailstones. Literally I’m melting for about 30 mins, then out of nowhere, Hail! Grrrrrr! Anyone else being interrupted today? i did try and convince @Keyser to come and park us all up, but he was having none of it! Lol 1 1 Quote
Whitevanman Posted May 4, 2019 Posted May 4, 2019 im trying to get a layer of wax on, but had to dry car off 3 times already... 1 Quote
pintopete58 Posted May 4, 2019 Posted May 4, 2019 They think i'm mad to just finished changing discs and pads 2 Quote
cs2000 Posted May 4, 2019 Posted May 4, 2019 Luckily I managed to get a good coat of wax on with the DA this morning before the rain came, I’ve also dried it off 3 times today. Finally done, started at 10:30, finished at 6pm! Lol see you all tomorrow 1 Quote
pintopete58 Posted May 4, 2019 Posted May 4, 2019 I no i was trying to sell some new discs to members at silverstone tomorrow but some of us older generations are not computer literate i'm only trying to help the lesser folk who have short pockets Quote
Adrian@TORQEN Posted May 4, 2019 Posted May 4, 2019 Enjoy guys and girls, hope the weather stays dry for you. Post lots of photos 1 Quote
FruitPolo Posted May 4, 2019 Posted May 4, 2019 First event with the zed and it's looking like a good one! Staying in Milton Keynes overnight and just seeing the influx of Japanese cars has been awesome. Can't wait to get there and park up with you guys! 1 Quote
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