North Wales - South Cheshire - Meet 'n' Drive - 22/03/07

sworrall · 22-03-2007, 19:31

doesnt look like i can make it either tonight. wife has phoned me today to say shes working until 10 due to the ps3 launch

. id be up for the next one though

**TaviaRS** · 23-03-2007, 07:12

Hello rob

Nice to meet you.

Well after a grand total of 300 miles for an evening I got home at 12:30

So what did I learn?

1. My car has a very mobile backend
2. Michelins may last a long time but they are made of bakerlite

3. Geometric shapes

and large taxi like cars are not ideal companions
4. Standard, non-sport suspension is quite soft

5. Traffic lights are fun

6. I need more power, 1745kg is a lot of metal to shift

Ta Col and John

***ColinD*** · 23-03-2007, 09:11

Aye good to meet you Rob.

What did I learn...

1. Merc headlights are f'ing bright.
2. P-zero assemtricos don't last long and are dire on damp roads.
3. I could drive slower, but I'd be going backwards.
4. Diesels are too quick, they must be in league with satan.
5. I need less power.
6. I need more ability.
7. Fog hides left handers

**TaviaRS** · 23-03-2007, 11:13

Funny about Zero Assyms not lasting long - my michelins have 4k on them and are at less than 3mm

I thought they were meant to last. Ah well, there are now some P7s on the rear instead, even though they arent scrubbed they grip better than the michelins and when they do go they are lovely

faboka vrs · 23-03-2007, 11:36

Hi Rob

Sorry we were a tad late. Muppets at first choice are going to be are last choice from now on.

What I learnt.

1. Large taxi like shape car is fun to watch at traffic lights.
2. Large taxi like shape car with same power is still faster than the furby.
3. Always judge your own overtaking capabilities instead of following the car in front

3. New brakes are bedding in nicely
4. Same with the new rubber
5. Cant beat wales and good leaders for a drive.
6. Jabba rear arb makes a hugh difference
7. Nicci wants a clio 172
8. 3rd and 4th gear drive = 37mpg. Think the fuel filter change may have solved my problem.

Good little meet guys. Always a pleasure.

tdirob · 23-03-2007, 11:53

Hello.

Was nice to meet a few fellow Briskodians, I'm just sorry I couldn't stay longer and come for a drive - I'm sure my knees wouldn't be aching this morning if I had.

What did I learn...

1. There are drivers out there who do much more dodgy things than me!
2. Old(er) doesn't necessarily mean sensible!
3. Meets and other car enthusiasts aren't that scary - although saying that I didn't stick round for the drive which is probably the scary part!
4. I need new front tyres

(had a few scary moments in my rush to get to football)

I'm looking forward to the next meet now.

**TaviaRS** · 23-03-2007, 12:28

1. That'll be Colin then

2. Colin again.
3. It was a gentle drive, no nutty stuff, just a gentle cruise
4. Replaced my rears this morning

***ColinD*** · 23-03-2007, 13:11

oh heck I forgot about that overtake...

yeah my gps thingy ma jig had fallen off the dash and was in my foot well hence I was going slowly...when I came too there was a car coming

Does annoy me when people slow down when your trying to get back behind them...and the other chap isn't slowing down, making that gap in the sandwhich smaller with every foot travelled. Maybe I just should'nt overtake at night...keep having dodgy moments of clarity.

**TaviaRS** · 23-03-2007, 13:16

I had no problems

***Neo_VR*** · 23-03-2007, 13:58

Sorry i couldnt attend, i think my DLTC-TTL* would have spoilt any fun anyway...

* (Dual Level Traction Control - Torque Transmission Limiter) - AKA fooked clutch.

**TaviaRS** · 23-03-2007, 14:12

Col (G) remember the trip back from Anglesey when I had my old black one? A similar thing happened last night with another black Fabia, only this time no-one pulled out

If I'd known, you could have come with me as I had to pass mancland on the way from here to there and back

Mind you, you'd have had to sit in the back and I would have had the meter running

***Neo_VR*** · 23-03-2007, 14:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by TaviaRS

Col (G) remember the trip back from Anglesey when I had my old black one? A similar thing happened last night with another black Fabia, only this time no-one pulled out

If I'd known, you could have come with me as I had to pass mancland on the way from here to there and back

Mind you, you'd have had to sit in the back and I would have had the meter running

Hahaha... Black fabia owners.... never learn do they

Im sure it would have been very comfortable in the back of your luxo-barge.. and i would have had a good view of the road ahead through the side windows by the sounds of it too

**TaviaRS** · 23-03-2007, 14:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by Neo_VR

and i would have had a good view of the road ahead through the side windows by the sounds of it too

I'm having the wipers moved from the front to the sides

faboka vrs · 23-03-2007, 15:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by TaviaRS

Col (G) remember the trip back from Anglesey when I had my old black one? A similar thing happened last night with another black Fabia, only this time no-one pulled out

at Col. Was an overtake that went per shaped. I was committed to just passing one car. But then yours went per shaped and you robbed my spot

to which I was looking at a nice set of headlights in front of me

Live and learn. Right where's that number for the rospa...

22-03-2007, 19:31	#26
sworrall Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: North Wales Posts: 733 Members Car: Octavia II VRS Estate CR2.0tdi in Race Blue Thanks: 138 Thanked 39 Times in 35 Posts	Re: North Wales - South Cheshire - Meet 'n' Drive - 22/03/07 doesnt look like i can make it either tonight. wife has phoned me today to say shes working until 10 due to the ps3 launch . id be up for the next one though __________________ 2008 OctyII VRS Estate CR 2.0Tdi Race Blue - 18" Zeniths - Sunset Glass - Maxidot - Dual Zone - Cruise - Jumbo Box/Rear Elec - Rear park - Active headrests - Curtain Airbags - MFD2 & OEM Bluetooth my flickr Photos

23-03-2007, 07:12	#27
TaviaRS Dinosaur Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: North of the Watford Gap Posts: 14,942 Members Car: Merc E class & SLK Thanks: 19 Thanked 42 Times in 38 Posts	Re: North Wales - South Cheshire - Meet 'n' Drive - 22/03/07 Hello rob Nice to meet you. Well after a grand total of 300 miles for an evening I got home at 12:30 So what did I learn? 1. My car has a very mobile backend 2. Michelins may last a long time but they are made of bakerlite 3. Geometric shapes and large taxi like cars are not ideal companions 4. Standard, non-sport suspension is quite soft 5. Traffic lights are fun 6. I need more power, 1745kg is a lot of metal to shift Ta Col and John __________________ A jolly sensible Mercedes E class saloon in a rather fetching bluey grey colour. No it isn't fast, no it isn't modded, and yes, it will still eat your Fabia for breakfast. Official mobile chicane for Briskoda trackdays Last edited by TaviaRS; 23-03-2007 at 11:14. Reason: errant not

23-03-2007, 09:11	#28
*ColinD* Site owner Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Hill & Mountains of North Wales Posts: 10,312 Members Car: Roomster Scout Images: 3 Thanks: 29 Thanked 174 Times in 80 Posts	Re: North Wales - South Cheshire - Meet 'n' Drive - 22/03/07 Aye good to meet you Rob. What did I learn... 1. Merc headlights are f'ing bright. 2. P-zero assemtricos don't last long and are dire on damp roads. 3. I could drive slower, but I'd be going backwards. 4. Diesels are too quick, they must be in league with satan. 5. I need less power. 6. I need more ability. 7. Fog hides left handers __________________ 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. Last edited by ColinD; 23-03-2007 at 09:12.

23-03-2007, 11:13	#29
TaviaRS Dinosaur Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: North of the Watford Gap Posts: 14,942 Members Car: Merc E class & SLK Thanks: 19 Thanked 42 Times in 38 Posts	Re: North Wales - South Cheshire - Meet 'n' Drive - 22/03/07 Funny about Zero Assyms not lasting long - my michelins have 4k on them and are at less than 3mm I thought they were meant to last. Ah well, there are now some P7s on the rear instead, even though they arent scrubbed they grip better than the michelins and when they do go they are lovely __________________ A jolly sensible Mercedes E class saloon in a rather fetching bluey grey colour. No it isn't fast, no it isn't modded, and yes, it will still eat your Fabia for breakfast. Official mobile chicane for Briskoda trackdays

23-03-2007, 11:36	#30
faboka vrs Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Merseyside Posts: 6,054 Members Car: 2004 Fabia vRS TDI PD130 Thanks: 14 Thanked 46 Times in 46 Posts	Re: North Wales - South Cheshire - Meet 'n' Drive - 22/03/07 Hi Rob Sorry we were a tad late. Muppets at first choice are going to be are last choice from now on. What I learnt. 1. Large taxi like shape car is fun to watch at traffic lights. 2. Large taxi like shape car with same power is still faster than the furby. 3. Always judge your own overtaking capabilities instead of following the car in front 3. New brakes are bedding in nicely 4. Same with the new rubber 5. Cant beat wales and good leaders for a drive. 6. Jabba rear arb makes a hugh difference 7. Nicci wants a clio 172 8. 3rd and 4th gear drive = 37mpg. Think the fuel filter change may have solved my problem. Good little meet guys. Always a pleasure. __________________ John 2004 Skoda Fabia vRS - Xenons - Heated Seats - Cruise Control - Passenger Airbag Deactivation switch - Side Airbags Last edited by faboka vrs; 23-03-2007 at 11:38.

23-03-2007, 11:53	#31
tdirob Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Wrexham Posts: 1,193 Members Car: Golf GT TDi Thanks: 25 Thanked 34 Times in 32 Posts	Re: North Wales - South Cheshire - Meet 'n' Drive - 22/03/07 Hello. Was nice to meet a few fellow Briskodians, I'm just sorry I couldn't stay longer and come for a drive - I'm sure my knees wouldn't be aching this morning if I had. What did I learn... 1. There are drivers out there who do much more dodgy things than me! 2. Old(er) doesn't necessarily mean sensible! 3. Meets and other car enthusiasts aren't that scary - although saying that I didn't stick round for the drive which is probably the scary part! 4. I need new front tyres (had a few scary moments in my rush to get to football) I'm looking forward to the next meet now. __________________ Golf GT TDI - Standard (at the minute)

23-03-2007, 12:28	#32
TaviaRS Dinosaur Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: North of the Watford Gap Posts: 14,942 Members Car: Merc E class & SLK Thanks: 19 Thanked 42 Times in 38 Posts	Re: North Wales - South Cheshire - Meet 'n' Drive - 22/03/07 1. That'll be Colin then 2. Colin again. 3. It was a gentle drive, no nutty stuff, just a gentle cruise 4. Replaced my rears this morning __________________ A jolly sensible Mercedes E class saloon in a rather fetching bluey grey colour. No it isn't fast, no it isn't modded, and yes, it will still eat your Fabia for breakfast. Official mobile chicane for Briskoda trackdays

23-03-2007, 13:11	#33
*ColinD* Site owner Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Hill & Mountains of North Wales Posts: 10,312 Members Car: Roomster Scout Images: 3 Thanks: 29 Thanked 174 Times in 80 Posts	Re: North Wales - South Cheshire - Meet 'n' Drive - 22/03/07 oh heck I forgot about that overtake... yeah my gps thingy ma jig had fallen off the dash and was in my foot well hence I was going slowly...when I came too there was a car coming Does annoy me when people slow down when your trying to get back behind them...and the other chap isn't slowing down, making that gap in the sandwhich smaller with every foot travelled. Maybe I just should'nt overtake at night...keep having dodgy moments of clarity. __________________ 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.

23-03-2007, 13:16	#34
TaviaRS Dinosaur Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: North of the Watford Gap Posts: 14,942 Members Car: Merc E class & SLK Thanks: 19 Thanked 42 Times in 38 Posts	Re: North Wales - South Cheshire - Meet 'n' Drive - 22/03/07 I had no problems __________________ A jolly sensible Mercedes E class saloon in a rather fetching bluey grey colour. No it isn't fast, no it isn't modded, and yes, it will still eat your Fabia for breakfast. Official mobile chicane for Briskoda trackdays

23-03-2007, 13:58	#35
*Neo_VR* Om nom nom nom Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Manchester Posts: 12,482 Members Car: A White Car Thanks: 79 Thanked 176 Times in 125 Posts	Re: North Wales - South Cheshire - Meet 'n' Drive - 22/03/07 Sorry i couldnt attend, i think my DLTC-TTL* would have spoilt any fun anyway... * (Dual Level Traction Control - Torque Transmission Limiter) - AKA fooked clutch. __________________ ColGod the UberMod ,___, [O.o] /)__) -"--"- ORLY??

23-03-2007, 14:12	#36
TaviaRS Dinosaur Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: North of the Watford Gap Posts: 14,942 Members Car: Merc E class & SLK Thanks: 19 Thanked 42 Times in 38 Posts	Re: North Wales - South Cheshire - Meet 'n' Drive - 22/03/07 Col (G) remember the trip back from Anglesey when I had my old black one? A similar thing happened last night with another black Fabia, only this time no-one pulled out If I'd known, you could have come with me as I had to pass mancland on the way from here to there and back Mind you, you'd have had to sit in the back and I would have had the meter running __________________ A jolly sensible Mercedes E class saloon in a rather fetching bluey grey colour. No it isn't fast, no it isn't modded, and yes, it will still eat your Fabia for breakfast. Official mobile chicane for Briskoda trackdays Last edited by TaviaRS; 23-03-2007 at 14:14.

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