Midlands Meeting 25th May Nr NEC

devonutopia · 09-05-2003, 16:51

Cheers, Nick - The only thing that shuts me up for long is a massive sirloin steak lunch (which I plan to indulge in for Sunday lunch.) As for the little jaunt, I think Colin has some ideas (see the map in the top post on this page - I think the Staffordshire area looks good)

PS I want everyone who see's my vehicle to anser my Shakespeare question, "to lower, or not to lower, that is the question!"

Laterz

***ncarring*** · 09-05-2003, 16:54

That's this dang bbs software thinking I've already read posts which I haven't again

Missed those particular contributions. Thanks for pointing them out Jason.

**delcac** · 09-05-2003, 17:17

WARNING!!!!

The nutter and The Black Beast will be attending.

devonutopia, if you want a blast in The Black Beast it'll cost you a large coke with ice.

PS It was you that wanted a go in an RS wasn't it?

***ncarring*** · 09-05-2003, 17:20

Des, can I trade you? I want to see how much better a vRS handles on the road than my shopping trolley? I'll bring some fish for the penguins ....

**delcac** · 09-05-2003, 17:32

Not sure about the trade bit but you can have a go if thats any good.

***ncarring*** · 09-05-2003, 17:33

That's great - I thought you might like to see the other half struggles by - but if you prefer to pass that's fine too

***ColinD*** · 09-05-2003, 18:53

Jason,

RE maps, hacked the URL

, tis the problem with us techies, leave nothing alone.

Want to try it...find any streepmap map page, look in the url query string:
newmap.srf?x=425000&y=305000&z=6&sv=425000,305000& st=3&ar=N&mapp=newmap.srf&searchp=newsearch.srf

Everything after the ? is called the query string. Eaxch parameter changes somthing, x and y start points for the map. Z alters the height, or in this case the squares shown. 6 = higher view, 4 = closer thus less squares... AFAIK your not meant to be able to get 6, mainly as it's a BIG space, but looks great on 2148 res for planning.

No not really got any plans for driving to be honest, just if there was any to be done, tis a nice area.

Des, might have to blag a passenger ride form you...ooh let the rumours flow.

Looks to be a good turnout, and I'll pack a sticker just in case

**delcac** · 09-05-2003, 19:03

Quote:

Originally posted by ncarring in this post
Des, I'll bring some fish for the penguins ....

Make sure they are Herrings, I was going to say Pilchards but I can't spell it.

Colin

Pack a couple of small stickers for me.

Cheers m8

***ncarring*** · 09-05-2003, 19:32

Pssst - don't tell Jason you've got stickers, he'll get over-excited and probably make a mess on the carpet .... :p

FabiaTDi · 09-05-2003, 20:16

If were talking about Sunday the 25th May, then i should be able to make it....
Fingers crossed.

funkyjutel · 10-05-2003, 12:32

Right then Briskodans,

The meet on Sunday 25th May looks like this so far in terms of Briskodans (being those that have said they are coming and those who have expressed a serious interest!!)

Me (Funky J)
John S (Stopani1J)
Manny (Manny0)
Des (delcac)
Nick (ncarring)
Quinten
Fabia TDI
Pete (Mellowyellow)
Devonutopia
KLB
Stimps
DMAC1969VRS
ColinD

I make that 13 folks!!

Pretty damn good people, that's what I call a serious band of Briskodan bretheren

Dmac1969vRS · 10-05-2003, 15:06

FunkyJ
Now that its confirmed as the Sunday (!!) I will definately be attending , as you say will be good to put some names to faces! ... and I hope there will be some 'skud convoy' action to be had!

Stimps · 10-05-2003, 19:32

Erm... just remembered it's by GF's birthday on the 25th! (whoooops!)

Will probably still come along... need to find out if the big sister (JaneC) will come along too...

Quinten · 10-05-2003, 20:20

Excellent stuff funkyjutel!

Hope someone is driving a 4x4 from those attending, as I'm curious as hell if it really is as good as they say

Not that I would trade in the vRS... not just yet

Q.

stopan1j · 10-05-2003, 22:28

Quote:

Originally posted by Stimps in this post
Erm... just remembered it's by GF's birthday on the 25th! (whoooops!)

Will probably still come along... need to find out if the big sister (JaneC) will come along too...

Bring your GF along, take her for the drive and a meal but remember a card and a present. We will promise not to sing happy birthday or give her the bumps.
I shall be bringing my wife so she wont be alone.

John

steve · 10-05-2003, 22:57

I might? be able to make it.
Where's the meet? What time etc.........

Steve

fab16v · 11-05-2003, 09:56

Can't promise anything, but I would like to come along. I'll see what I can do. Would be good to put faces to names etc

Stimps · 11-05-2003, 10:09

Ahhh go on!

I want to see your induction kit (wink wink) :-)

fab16v · 11-05-2003, 11:04

Perhaps I will then. Put me down as an almost certain then! :p

Stimps · 11-05-2003, 11:22

All I'll have to show is some phillips silvervision indicators and the sub/amp stuff in the boot...

Will have to see if I can get the Eibach's fitted before the meet... ;-)

fab16v · 11-05-2003, 22:13

Think I might have to drag myself up to this now. Interested in looking at your install a bit closer Stimps. Need to redo mine as it takes up too much space! Also thinking bout getting some coilovers now, but can't currently afford them. Have to start doing some serious overtime!

Stimps · 12-05-2003, 08:58

TBH, I had far more grand plans for the boot than I ended up doing! :-)

Originally I was going to 'sink' the various components into the false floor for a more "flush" look. I still have a sheet of MDF left, and *loads* of carpet (hint: Maplin's speaker covering carpet is great and v. cheap!). Was also planning on having some sort of lighting to highlight the components...

Hmmmm... maybe I'll take a day off just to play around with the boot if I can find a day when i can get away (always far too busy here!)...

Time to look at the maplin site again for a few more ideas (plus need a connector or two to really finish it off!)

devonutopia · 12-05-2003, 09:22

Stimps - I'll be pleased to see your car when/if its lowered in time. I'm still pondering over these eibach kits. So much so that I've been contacting every company I can think of to see if they stock them, and still msport.co.uk are the cheapest. My dealer has also not got back to me about the warranty issue. That's going to be the "do it now or in one year" decision maker.

PS: I've booked myself in to Chateau Aunty up near Leicester for that weekend. I'm feeling quite a lot of anticipation about the meet now, probably because its the first one I've ever been to..?
:bouncer:

edit: Just gone back over the weekend posts (I don't access net at home very often

) The list looks good at the moment, and it seems there could be even more than below!!?

Me (Funky J)
John S (Stopani1J)
Manny (Manny0)
Des (delcac)
Nick (ncarring)
Quinten
Fabia TDI
Pete (Mellowyellow)
Jason (Devonutopia)
KLB
Stimps
DMAC1969VRS
ColinD

As for the promise of a sticker could make me leave a mess on my upholstery - been there, done that & bought the T-shirt! I have a slightly dodgy white stain on the front passenger seat. From a spilt pint of milk, not THAT!

LesPaul · 12-05-2003, 10:41

I might be able to bring the shiney black estate to this meet

. I'm not that far away in Nottingham, just depends if the other half has made any alternative arrangement

Darren.

funkyjutel · 12-05-2003, 16:49

Well all,

It seems that we have about 14 people coming at last count now poss including Les Paul (great guitars those!)

Looks like it's gonna be a stonker!!

We may even make the magic 15! Remember if U find any wandering Briskodans with a lost weekend, it's the Malt Shovel for them

See you all soon

Funky J !!:drive1:

09-05-2003, 16:51	#26
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	Cheers, Nick - The only thing that shuts me up for long is a massive sirloin steak lunch (which I plan to indulge in for Sunday lunch.) As for the little jaunt, I think Colin has some ideas (see the map in the top post on this page - I think the Staffordshire area looks good) PS I want everyone who see's my vehicle to anser my Shakespeare question, "to lower, or not to lower, that is the question!" Laterz __________________ 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!

09-05-2003, 16:54	#27
*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	That's this dang bbs software thinking I've already read posts which I haven't again Missed those particular contributions. Thanks for pointing them out Jason. __________________ Nick North Wiltshire RoADAR

09-05-2003, 17:17	#28
delcac Still a **** Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Chatham, Kent Posts: 7,396 Members Car: A red one Images: 3 Thanks: 17 Thanked 70 Times in 55 Posts	WARNING!!!! The nutter and The Black Beast will be attending. devonutopia, if you want a blast in The Black Beast it'll cost you a large coke with ice. PS It was you that wanted a go in an RS wasn't it? __________________ The Red Devil Last edited by delcac; 09-05-2003 at 18:59.

09-05-2003, 17:20	#29
*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	Des, can I trade you? I want to see how much better a vRS handles on the road than my shopping trolley? I'll bring some fish for the penguins .... __________________ Nick North Wiltshire RoADAR

09-05-2003, 17:32	#30
delcac Still a **** Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Chatham, Kent Posts: 7,396 Members Car: A red one Images: 3 Thanks: 17 Thanked 70 Times in 55 Posts	Not sure about the trade bit but you can have a go if thats any good. __________________ The Red Devil

09-05-2003, 17:33	#31
*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	That's great - I thought you might like to see the other half struggles by - but if you prefer to pass that's fine too __________________ Nick North Wiltshire RoADAR

09-05-2003, 18:53	#32
*ColinD* Site owner Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Hill & Mountains of North Wales Posts: 10,315 Members Car: Roomster Scout Images: 3 Thanks: 29 Thanked 174 Times in 80 Posts	Jason, RE maps, hacked the URL , tis the problem with us techies, leave nothing alone. Want to try it...find any streepmap map page, look in the url query string: newmap.srf?x=425000&y=305000&z=6&sv=425000,305000& st=3&ar=N&mapp=newmap.srf&searchp=newsearch.srf Everything after the ? is called the query string. Eaxch parameter changes somthing, x and y start points for the map. Z alters the height, or in this case the squares shown. 6 = higher view, 4 = closer thus less squares... AFAIK your not meant to be able to get 6, mainly as it's a BIG space, but looks great on 2148 res for planning. No not really got any plans for driving to be honest, just if there was any to be done, tis a nice area. Des, might have to blag a passenger ride form you...ooh let the rumours flow. Looks to be a good turnout, and I'll pack a sticker just in case __________________ ColinD 1.9 Scout Roomster - Standard www.BRISKODA.net :: Site Owner E-Mail : webmaster at briskoda dot net Got a comment to make about the site? Please feel free to use the feedback form here, we welcome your views.

09-05-2003, 19:32	#34
*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	Pssst - don't tell Jason you've got stickers, he'll get over-excited and probably make a mess on the carpet .... :p __________________ Nick North Wiltshire RoADAR

09-05-2003, 20:16	#35
FabiaTDi VT5 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Warwickshire Posts: 2,001 Members Car: Fabia vRS Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	hmmm.. which Midlands meet thread do i choose?.. If were talking about Sunday the 25th May, then i should be able to make it.... Fingers crossed. __________________ Was: 2003 Allard Tuned Fabia vRS VT5 Turbo Conversion Now: 2008 Audi A3 Sportback TDI

10-05-2003, 12:32	#36
funkyjutel Detail Doctor Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Just round the corner from Willie Shakespeare, close to his mum's gaff and not far from the centre of england.... Posts: 646 Members Car: Yes it's a Skoda..Yes it's fast dear! Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Figures Round Up! Right then Briskodans, The meet on Sunday 25th May looks like this so far in terms of Briskodans (being those that have said they are coming and those who have expressed a serious interest!!) Me (Funky J) John S (Stopani1J) Manny (Manny0) Des (delcac) Nick (ncarring) Quinten Fabia TDI Pete (Mellowyellow) Devonutopia KLB Stimps DMAC1969VRS ColinD I make that 13 folks!! Pretty damn good people, that's what I call a serious band of Briskodan bretheren __________________ Funky Fathering Is Where It's At

10-05-2003, 15:06	#37
Dmac1969vRS Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 1,160 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	FunkyJ Now that its confirmed as the Sunday (!!) I will definately be attending , as you say will be good to put some names to faces! ... and I hope there will be some 'skud convoy' action to be had!

10-05-2003, 19:32	#38
Stimps Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Colchester Posts: 5,091 Members Car: Fabia 1.4 16v Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Erm... just remembered it's by GF's birthday on the 25th! (whoooops!) Will probably still come along... need to find out if the big sister (JaneC) will come along too... __________________ Steve « Nature Green 1.4 16v Fabia Comfort »

10-05-2003, 20:20	#39
Quinten Crossdresser Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: fast lane Posts: 10,000 Members Car: Citroen C-Crosser 2.2HDI Thanks: 25 Thanked 40 Times in 37 Posts	Excellent stuff funkyjutel! Hope someone is driving a 4x4 from those attending, as I'm curious as hell if it really is as good as they say Not that I would trade in the vRS... not just yet Q. __________________ Awooga!!!

10-05-2003, 22:57	#41
steve Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: London Posts: 1,020 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I might? be able to make it. Where's the meet? What time etc......... Steve

11-05-2003, 09:56	#42
fab16v Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Somewhere in Herts Posts: 3,105 Members Car: Hyundai Coupe V6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Can't promise anything, but I would like to come along. I'll see what I can do. Would be good to put faces to names etc __________________ Graeme Ex Skoda owner twice over.

11-05-2003, 10:09	#43
Stimps Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Colchester Posts: 5,091 Members Car: Fabia 1.4 16v Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Ahhh go on! I want to see your induction kit (wink wink) :-) __________________ Steve « Nature Green 1.4 16v Fabia Comfort »

11-05-2003, 11:04	#44
fab16v Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Somewhere in Herts Posts: 3,105 Members Car: Hyundai Coupe V6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Perhaps I will then. Put me down as an almost certain then! :p __________________ Graeme Ex Skoda owner twice over.

11-05-2003, 11:22	#45
Stimps Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Colchester Posts: 5,091 Members Car: Fabia 1.4 16v Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	All I'll have to show is some phillips silvervision indicators and the sub/amp stuff in the boot... Will have to see if I can get the Eibach's fitted before the meet... ;-) __________________ Steve « Nature Green 1.4 16v Fabia Comfort »

11-05-2003, 22:13	#46
fab16v Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Somewhere in Herts Posts: 3,105 Members Car: Hyundai Coupe V6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Think I might have to drag myself up to this now. Interested in looking at your install a bit closer Stimps. Need to redo mine as it takes up too much space! Also thinking bout getting some coilovers now, but can't currently afford them. Have to start doing some serious overtime! __________________ Graeme Ex Skoda owner twice over.

12-05-2003, 08:58	#47
Stimps Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Colchester Posts: 5,091 Members Car: Fabia 1.4 16v Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	TBH, I had far more grand plans for the boot than I ended up doing! :-) Originally I was going to 'sink' the various components into the false floor for a more "flush" look. I still have a sheet of MDF left, and loads of carpet (hint: Maplin's speaker covering carpet is great and v. cheap!). Was also planning on having some sort of lighting to highlight the components... Hmmmm... maybe I'll take a day off just to play around with the boot if I can find a day when i can get away (always far too busy here!)... Time to look at the maplin site again for a few more ideas (plus need a connector or two to really finish it off!) __________________ Steve « Nature Green 1.4 16v Fabia Comfort »

12-05-2003, 09:22	#48
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	Stimps - I'll be pleased to see your car when/if its lowered in time. I'm still pondering over these eibach kits. So much so that I've been contacting every company I can think of to see if they stock them, and still msport.co.uk are the cheapest. My dealer has also not got back to me about the warranty issue. That's going to be the "do it now or in one year" decision maker. PS: I've booked myself in to Chateau Aunty up near Leicester for that weekend. I'm feeling quite a lot of anticipation about the meet now, probably because its the first one I've ever been to..? :bouncer: edit: Just gone back over the weekend posts (I don't access net at home very often ) The list looks good at the moment, and it seems there could be even more than below!!? Me (Funky J) John S (Stopani1J) Manny (Manny0) Des (delcac) Nick (ncarring) Quinten Fabia TDI Pete (Mellowyellow) Jason (Devonutopia) KLB Stimps DMAC1969VRS ColinD As for the promise of a sticker could make me leave a mess on my upholstery - been there, done that & bought the T-shirt! I have a slightly dodgy white stain on the front passenger seat. From a spilt pint of milk, not THAT! __________________ 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! Last edited by devonutopia; 12-05-2003 at 09:31.

12-05-2003, 10:41	#49
LesPaul Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Nottingham Posts: 441 Members Car: Graphite Grey 2.0 TDI Estate Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	I might be able to bring the shiney black estate to this meet . I'm not that far away in Nottingham, just depends if the other half has made any alternative arrangement Darren.

12-05-2003, 16:49	#50
funkyjutel Detail Doctor Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Just round the corner from Willie Shakespeare, close to his mum's gaff and not far from the centre of england.... Posts: 646 Members Car: Yes it's a Skoda..Yes it's fast dear! Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Creepin Up.......... Well all, It seems that we have about 14 people coming at last count now poss including Les Paul (great guitars those!) Looks like it's gonna be a stonker!! We may even make the magic 15! Remember if U find any wandering Briskodans with a lost weekend, it's the Malt Shovel for them See you all soon Funky J !!:drive1: __________________ Funky Fathering Is Where It's At

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