Taster Day Feeler

ScoobyChris · 10-08-2008, 22:21

After the success of the last one, I'm proposing running another advanced driving taster day on Saturday 18th October. Format would be the same as the last one with a pairing with an advanced driver in the morning running a route as a driver and a passenger and then a different pairing in the afternoon running the same or a different route. All the coaches will be there voluntarily and are giving up their time for nowt so all you need to do is bring money to cover your lunch and whatever fuel you use.

It'll be based in Andover and the routes will be about an hour long taking in the roads in Hants, Wilts and Berks and will probably run from 9am to 5pm ish. Numbers will be limited based on the number of coaches I can get hold of so express interest below and places will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. Everyone is welcome, irrespective of experience

Chris

devonutopia · 10-08-2008, 22:44

Potentially I am - but it's a fair way to come, but I expect worth it for the "free" advice being given.

smstext · 11-08-2008, 12:12

but me down chris as a likely.wont know till nearer the time!!

cheezemonkhai · 11-08-2008, 12:41

I'll be interested, but can you ping me about it on MSN as I won't be on here much.

mattandy · 11-08-2008, 13:04

If you could put my name down Chris, I should be able to make it. Cheers

***ncarring*** · 11-08-2008, 13:54

Think I should be available.

ScoobyChris · 11-08-2008, 22:10

Thanks for the interest guys - currently have 6 coaches lined up (depending on whether Nick wants to be a coach or a tastee

) so it's looking like it should be a good day!

Chris

devonutopia · 11-08-2008, 22:13

Well, I wouldn't be a coach!

Have done a one day roadcraft course and in terms of advanced driving, that's it. I'm sure there's plenty I can learn even though my driving history is only blemished by one major incident in 11 years.

**robmawer** · 11-08-2008, 22:17

Might be able to make this one, so a likely. Could do with somewhere to stay on the Friday night tho if I did make it down...

Rob.

***ncarring*** · 11-08-2008, 22:29

I believe there's a Travel Inn very handily placed

**VRStu** · 11-08-2008, 22:33

I'd quite like to take part in this Chris/Nick if there is space available.

smstext · 12-08-2008, 03:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by devonutopia

Well, I wouldn't be a coach!

Have done a one day roadcraft course and in terms of advanced driving, that's it. I'm sure there's plenty I can learn even though my driving history is only blemished by one major incident in 11 years.

one day wont change the world.

in the last 2 years i think ive had 30hrs possibly more in driver training including IAM, scooby chris (a few hours now), SAFED, defensive driving, security driving, driving assesments and a couple of other courses. ive never felt that one day is enough on any course and that it should actually run over a course of time or on a regular basis.... well my 2pence worth

devonutopia · 12-08-2008, 07:59

Well, I'd like to commit 100% to this day then. It's only a 250 mile round trip + fuel/food for the day.

ScoobyChris · 12-08-2008, 10:47

Sounds like some good interest and I've had a couple more coaches sign up too so we can still maintain a 1:1 ratio which is excellent!

So, at the moment we have the following:

1. Jase (Devonutopia)
2. Paul (smstext)
3. Mark (Cheezemonkhai)
4. Matt (MattAndy)
5. Rob (pending somewhere to stay

)
6. Stu (VRStu)

Any more for any more?

Chris

smstext · 12-08-2008, 10:52

well hopefully ill be there as well be nice to see how everyone progresses on the day

ScoobyChris · 26-08-2008, 11:48

Currently have offers of help from 9 coaches at the moment so we've still got more room if anyone else wants to come

Chris

pixi · 26-08-2008, 19:30

Are you going to be a coach Christopher?

ScoobyChris · 26-08-2008, 19:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by pixi

Are you going to be a coach Christopher?

We'll have to see if anyone's desperate/brave enough on the day

Chris

smstext · 26-08-2008, 23:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by ScoobyChris

We'll have to see if anyone's desperate/brave enough on the day

Chris

nope not desperate as you make a great observer!!

mattandy · 27-08-2008, 08:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by ScoobyChris

We'll have to see if anyone's desperate/brave enough on the day

Chris

I'm not brave but I'm stupid. Where do I sign?

ScoobyChris · 27-08-2008, 12:11

Cheques are in the post, guys

Are you tempted then, Miss Pixi? I promise to pair you with a proper coach

Chris

smstext · 28-08-2008, 00:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by ScoobyChris

Cheques are in the post, guys

Chris

i only accept hard cash mate

Wardy · 28-08-2008, 00:48

Shame you're so far away really

Steve

smstext · 28-08-2008, 11:26

come on wardy make a day of it, lovely roads around andover

ScoobyChris · 28-08-2008, 11:56

Maybe you could convoy down with Rob, Steve

Can't easily do anything about the distance unfortunately, but the Travel Inn around which the day is based is nice enough and pretty much brand new (it's still not appeared on Google Maps!) and there are a few other local alternatives. If you're desperate to come and there's anything I can do to make it easier, let me know.

Btw, Gareth's down as one of the coaches so I might get him to check your progress since last time

Chris

10-08-2008, 22:21	#1
ScoobyChris Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Andover Posts: 18,198 Members Car: Fiat Panda Thanks: 15 Thanked 337 Times in 290 Posts	Taster Day Feeler After the success of the last one, I'm proposing running another advanced driving taster day on Saturday 18th October. Format would be the same as the last one with a pairing with an advanced driver in the morning running a route as a driver and a passenger and then a different pairing in the afternoon running the same or a different route. All the coaches will be there voluntarily and are giving up their time for nowt so all you need to do is bring money to cover your lunch and whatever fuel you use. It'll be based in Andover and the routes will be about an hour long taking in the roads in Hants, Wilts and Berks and will probably run from 9am to 5pm ish. Numbers will be limited based on the number of coaches I can get hold of so express interest below and places will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. Everyone is welcome, irrespective of experience Chris __________________ Holding up the traffic in a little Italian.......... Last edited by ncarring; 12-08-2008 at 21:19. Reason: tweak to the nuances of meaning

10-08-2008, 22:44	#2
devonutopia Mongreller Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Exeter / Devon Posts: 30,109 Members Car: Skoda Fabia Mongrel Images: 5 Thanks: 75 Thanked 353 Times in 296 Posts	Re: Taster Day Feeler Potentially I am - but it's a fair way to come, but I expect worth it for the "free" advice being given. __________________ Jason - Only a Skoda. Custom Fabia Bonnet Lifter Kits - £45! Click Me. Cheesy bonnet lifter video to "raise me up" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMnGECEi5Oc See the mongrel's 260bhp Dyno Video!

11-08-2008, 12:12	#3
smstext 2.0 FSI Sport. Join Date: May 2007 Location: oxon Posts: 9,717 Members Car: Octavia Mk2 FSI Sport Thanks: 11 Thanked 307 Times in 274 Posts	Re: Taster Day Feeler but me down chris as a likely.wont know till nearer the time!! __________________ Oxon Meet Feeler 2009 please add your input, click here

11-08-2008, 12:41	#4
cheezemonkhai Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 15,664 Members Car: Thanks: 118 Thanked 527 Times in 488 Posts	Re: Taster Day Feeler I'll be interested, but can you ping me about it on MSN as I won't be on here much. __________________ Cars make CO2 and trees absorb CO2. By driving your car you're feeding a tree and helping the environment.

11-08-2008, 13:04	#5
mattandy Wolfboy Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Hemel - Home of sub-standard roads Posts: 1,358 Members Car: Black Fabia vRS Thanks: 68 Thanked 48 Times in 46 Posts	Re: Taster Day Feeler If you could put my name down Chris, I should be able to make it. Cheers __________________ Matt - Standard(ish) Fabis vRS - 134bhp - 244lb/ft Next Herts / North London Meet (Now on a Sunday and possibly not in either Herts or North London )

11-08-2008, 13:54	#6
*ncarring* Don't talk, drive! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The B roads of Britain Posts: 12,965 Members Car: 1983 Porsche 928S / 1972 MGB GT Thanks: 17 Thanked 96 Times in 79 Posts	Re: Taster Day Feeler Think I should be available. __________________ Nick North Wiltshire RoADAR

11-08-2008, 22:10	#7
ScoobyChris Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Andover Posts: 18,198 Members Car: Fiat Panda Thanks: 15 Thanked 337 Times in 290 Posts	Re: Taster Day Feeler Thanks for the interest guys - currently have 6 coaches lined up (depending on whether Nick wants to be a coach or a tastee ) so it's looking like it should be a good day! Chris __________________ Holding up the traffic in a little Italian..........

11-08-2008, 22:13	#8
devonutopia Mongreller Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Exeter / Devon Posts: 30,109 Members Car: Skoda Fabia Mongrel Images: 5 Thanks: 75 Thanked 353 Times in 296 Posts	Re: Taster Day Feeler Well, I wouldn't be a coach! Have done a one day roadcraft course and in terms of advanced driving, that's it. I'm sure there's plenty I can learn even though my driving history is only blemished by one major incident in 11 years. __________________ Jason - Only a Skoda. Custom Fabia Bonnet Lifter Kits - £45! Click Me. Cheesy bonnet lifter video to "raise me up" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMnGECEi5Oc See the mongrel's 260bhp Dyno Video!

11-08-2008, 22:17	#9
robmawer Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Rochdale Posts: 12,476 Members Car: Octavia 1.6 Ambiente Thanks: 2 Thanked 74 Times in 67 Posts	Re: Taster Day Feeler Might be able to make this one, so a likely. Could do with somewhere to stay on the Friday night tho if I did make it down... Rob. __________________

11-08-2008, 22:29	#10
*ncarring* Don't talk, drive! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The B roads of Britain Posts: 12,965 Members Car: 1983 Porsche 928S / 1972 MGB GT Thanks: 17 Thanked 96 Times in 79 Posts	Re: Taster Day Feeler I believe there's a Travel Inn very handily placed __________________ Nick North Wiltshire RoADAR

11-08-2008, 22:33	#11
VRStu Txt Spk Police Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 20,856 Members Car: Audi S3 Thanks: 145 Thanked 999 Times in 895 Posts	Re: Taster Day Feeler I'd quite like to take part in this Chris/Nick if there is space available. __________________ Stu Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Stu's Car - 2008 Audi S3 - Ibis White, Black Optics Pack, Privacy Glass, Auto Bi Xenon Headlights, Rain Sensing Wipers, Bose Sound System, Ipod Prep, GSM Phone Prep, Flat Bottom Multi Function Steering Wheel, Electric Folding Mirrors, Acoustic Parking, Cruise Control, Interior Light Pack, Non Smokers Pack. SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - A Patio

12-08-2008, 07:59	#13
devonutopia Mongreller Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Exeter / Devon Posts: 30,109 Members Car: Skoda Fabia Mongrel Images: 5 Thanks: 75 Thanked 353 Times in 296 Posts	Re: Taster Day Feeler Well, I'd like to commit 100% to this day then. It's only a 250 mile round trip + fuel/food for the day. __________________ Jason - Only a Skoda. Custom Fabia Bonnet Lifter Kits - £45! Click Me. Cheesy bonnet lifter video to "raise me up" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMnGECEi5Oc See the mongrel's 260bhp Dyno Video!

12-08-2008, 10:47	#14
ScoobyChris Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Andover Posts: 18,198 Members Car: Fiat Panda Thanks: 15 Thanked 337 Times in 290 Posts	Re: Taster Day Feeler Sounds like some good interest and I've had a couple more coaches sign up too so we can still maintain a 1:1 ratio which is excellent! So, at the moment we have the following: 1. Jase (Devonutopia) 2. Paul (smstext) 3. Mark (Cheezemonkhai) 4. Matt (MattAndy) 5. Rob (pending somewhere to stay ) 6. Stu (VRStu) Any more for any more? Chris __________________ Holding up the traffic in a little Italian.......... Last edited by ScoobyChris; 12-08-2008 at 12:01.

12-08-2008, 10:52	#15
smstext 2.0 FSI Sport. Join Date: May 2007 Location: oxon Posts: 9,717 Members Car: Octavia Mk2 FSI Sport Thanks: 11 Thanked 307 Times in 274 Posts	Re: Taster Day Feeler well hopefully ill be there as well be nice to see how everyone progresses on the day __________________ Oxon Meet Feeler 2009 please add your input, click here

26-08-2008, 11:48	#16
ScoobyChris Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Andover Posts: 18,198 Members Car: Fiat Panda Thanks: 15 Thanked 337 Times in 290 Posts	Re: Taster Day Feeler Currently have offers of help from 9 coaches at the moment so we've still got more room if anyone else wants to come Chris __________________ Holding up the traffic in a little Italian..........

28-08-2008, 00:48	#23
Wardy 207/340 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Around Manchester & Cheshire Posts: 11,760 Members Car: Skoda Fabia vRS Thanks: 457 Thanked 372 Times in 360 Posts	Re: Taster Day Feeler Shame you're so far away really Steve __________________ Wardy's Fabia vRS xenons : sunroof : cruise : OEM+ "Racing is life. Anything before or after is just waiting." - Steve McQueen "If in doubt, flat out." - Colin McRae

26-08-2008, 19:30	#17
pixi Naughty Pix! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Writing in these boxes is soooo last year! Posts: 6,311 Members Car: 06 Fabia vrs Thanks: 106 Thanked 93 Times in 51 Posts	Re: Taster Day Feeler Are you going to be a coach Christopher? __________________

27-08-2008, 12:11	#21
ScoobyChris Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Andover Posts: 18,198 Members Car: Fiat Panda Thanks: 15 Thanked 337 Times in 290 Posts	Re: Taster Day Feeler Cheques are in the post, guys Are you tempted then, Miss Pixi? I promise to pair you with a proper coach Chris __________________ Holding up the traffic in a little Italian..........

28-08-2008, 11:26	#24
smstext 2.0 FSI Sport. Join Date: May 2007 Location: oxon Posts: 9,717 Members Car: Octavia Mk2 FSI Sport Thanks: 11 Thanked 307 Times in 274 Posts	Re: Taster Day Feeler come on wardy make a day of it, lovely roads around andover __________________ Oxon Meet Feeler 2009 please add your input, click here

28-08-2008, 11:56	#25
ScoobyChris Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Andover Posts: 18,198 Members Car: Fiat Panda Thanks: 15 Thanked 337 Times in 290 Posts	Re: Taster Day Feeler Maybe you could convoy down with Rob, Steve Can't easily do anything about the distance unfortunately, but the Travel Inn around which the day is based is nice enough and pretty much brand new (it's still not appeared on Google Maps!) and there are a few other local alternatives. If you're desperate to come and there's anything I can do to make it easier, let me know. Btw, Gareth's down as one of the coaches so I might get him to check your progress since last time Chris __________________ Holding up the traffic in a little Italian..........