Topic: East Midlands (Read 6544 times)

Guinney1971 · « **on:** 29 December 2011, 20:22:13 »

is there owt happening in the East Midlands ref an OOF gathering in the New Year?

I'm going to a Vauxhall Meet at Donington on 22nd Jan with the VODC/Ex-Vecs people - shall I see if there's space for the OOF there too?

Claire

Omega_Dan · « **Reply #1 on:** 29 December 2011, 20:24:58 »

Id possibly be interested in a meet

Guinney1971 · « **Reply #2 on:** 29 December 2011, 22:02:12 »

ok, I'll have a word with my mate Mitch and see what can be arranged ref Donington then

TheBoy · « **Reply #3 on:** 30 December 2011, 10:22:48 »

There used to be a joint ABS/OOF monthly meet near Donnington a couple of years back, but it slowly dried up due to lack of turnout

The Red Baron · « **Reply #4 on:** 30 December 2011, 10:34:17 »

Quote from: TheBoy on 30 December 2011, 10:22:48

There used to be a joint ABS/OOF monthly meet near Donnington a couple of years back, but it slowly dried up due to lack of turnout

was at the services tb, got moved to sawley, last one was a year ago.

TheBoy · « **Reply #5 on:** 30 December 2011, 11:34:53 »

Quote from: The Red Baron on 30 December 2011, 10:34:17

Quote from: TheBoy on 30 December 2011, 10:22:48
There used to be a joint ABS/OOF monthly meet near Donnington a couple of years back, but it slowly dried up due to lack of turnout
was at the services tb, got moved to sawley, last one was a year ago.

Yeah, I went to one of the ones at the services, but decided not to go again due to the distance from here - more time travelling than at meet itself. Never went to the pub one.

Guinney1971 · « **Reply #6 on:** 30 December 2011, 11:40:11 »

I've been told "the more the merrier" ref Donington, so here's the gist:

Its basically here: http://www.donington-park.co.uk/about-donington/the-donington-grand-prix-collection/

and its 22nd January 2012.

Admission prices are on the weblink.

Anyone interested? We'll probably go, as its only 20 mins down the M1 for us. We'll take Morticia (my new 'Mega) and Nuke (last Cavalier built at Luton) as long as the weather is ok. The museum is really good at Donington, I've not been for about 6 years tho, last time I went was when the Renault World Series Gala evening was there in 2005.

adey2 · « **Reply #7 on:** 30 December 2011, 11:52:55 »

for 16 quid for a famiy ticket sounds like a bargain

Guinney1971 · « **Reply #8 on:** 30 December 2011, 11:58:41 »

Quote from: adey2 on 30 December 2011, 11:52:55

for 16 quid for a famiy ticket sounds like a bargain

I must admit, £16 + Fuel for 2 cars + lunch + possibility of crap weather is putting me off a tad............... but we'll see how things are nearer the date

Omega_Dan · « **Reply #9 on:** 31 December 2011, 16:04:18 »

Sounds like a decent day out for the money

The Red Baron · « **Reply #10 on:** 02 January 2012, 12:04:41 »

i might be up for this also.

Guinney1971 · « **Reply #11 on:** 02 January 2012, 17:51:38 »

cool!!! well with the VODC lot and ex-Vecs guys going too, then this should be a good meet up

I saw the GP collection at Donington a few years ago, it was very impressive, and is well worth a visit.

Marks DTM Calib · « **Reply #12 on:** 03 January 2012, 13:47:05 »

I might try and pop down, could bring Tech 2 also.

Guinney1971 · « **Reply #13 on:** 03 January 2012, 14:53:53 »

that could be useful, I've been told that if I fit a cruise control stalk on my car, I'll need tech 2 to make it work

TheBoy · « **Reply #14 on:** 03 January 2012, 14:55:23 »

Quote from: Guinney1971 on 03 January 2012, 14:53:53

that could be useful, I've been told that if I fit a cruise control stalk on my car, I'll need tech 2 to make it work

If its a 2.2, 2.6 or 3.2, thats all you need

Guinney1971 · « **Reply #15 on:** 03 January 2012, 15:01:35 »

Quote from: TheBoy on 03 January 2012, 14:55:23

Quote from: Guinney1971 on 03 January 2012, 14:53:53
that could be useful, I've been told that if I fit a cruise control stalk on my car, I'll need tech 2 to make it work
If its a 2.2, 2.6 or 3.2, thats all you need

but mines a 2.0 16v Ecowreck $:-\$

TheBoy · « **Reply #16 on:** 03 January 2012, 15:24:39 »

Quote from: Guinney1971 on 03 January 2012, 15:01:35

Quote from: TheBoy on 03 January 2012, 14:55:23
Quote from: Guinney1971 on 03 January 2012, 14:53:53
that could be useful, I've been told that if I fit a cruise control stalk on my car, I'll need tech 2 to make it work
If its a 2.2, 2.6 or 3.2, thats all you need

but mines a 2.0 16v Ecowreck $:-\$

No Tech2 required, but you need all the actuator, cables etc, as per the guide. 2.0l cruise cables are reasonably rare.

Guinney1971 · « **Reply #17 on:** 03 January 2012, 17:54:05 »

balls............. reason no. 47 why I should have thought bugger fuel economy and bought a V6 lol

Marks DTM Calib · « **Reply #18 on:** 03 January 2012, 21:20:11 »

Quote from: Guinney1971 on 03 January 2012, 17:54:05

balls............. reason no. 47 why I should have thought bugger fuel economy and bought a V6 lol

Depends which diesel......

astroblaster · « **Reply #19 on:** 07 January 2012, 18:38:00 »

Could be up for this as well, would we be meeting up somewhere down at donnington park i.e a car park

Guinney1971 · « **Reply #20 on:** 09 January 2012, 20:07:33 »

I think the plan is to park up at the on site museum itself, I'll find out some more details, theres a few Vx clubs going, so should be a good day out if the weather holds out

The Red Baron · « **Reply #21 on:** 14 January 2012, 21:50:33 »

any more info or estimated numbers going Claire?.

Guinney1971 · « **Reply #22 on:** 14 January 2012, 22:11:26 »

I'll see what I can find out and let you know

The Red Baron · « **Reply #23 on:** 14 January 2012, 22:21:11 »

Quote from: Guinney1971 on 14 January 2012, 22:11:26

I'll see what I can find out and let you know

cheers, as the meetings on vodc are private so i cant keep up to date with it.

Omega_Dan · « **Reply #24 on:** 14 January 2012, 23:36:23 »

Likewise. If a few oofers are going ill be interested.

The Red Baron · « **Reply #25 on:** 14 January 2012, 23:39:08 »

Quote from: Dan282 on 14 January 2012, 23:36:23

Likewise. If a few oofers are going ill be interested.

i am Dan. deffo.

Omega_Dan · « **Reply #26 on:** 14 January 2012, 23:47:02 »

Do VODC have a stand there or are we just parking up in the normal carpark?

The Red Baron · « **Reply #27 on:** 14 January 2012, 23:56:38 »

Quote from: Guinney1971 on 09 January 2012, 20:07:33

I think the plan is to park up at the on site museum itself, I'll find out some more details, theres a few Vx clubs going, so should be a good day out if the weather holds out

claire will tell us more soon.

Guinney1971 · « **Reply #28 on:** 16 January 2012, 13:33:05 »

just had this from 'veci35' on the VODC to my question about whats happening on Sunday:

well that is a good question as i have no real numbers yet, we (the ex-vecs) are having a b-day bash the night before so i thought how's about going to do something the day after and it turned out this seemed a decent idea, it Its just an informal gathering / meet and i thought it would be an idea to open up to other clubs. The option of going into the museum is yours, personaly i am going in as i have never been in, there is a cafe for hot food / drinks etc, we as in the ex-vec's lot are aiming to be there for around 11.30 - 12.00 is that suits all...

I'll find out about parking, and let you know

The Red Baron · « **Reply #29 on:** 16 January 2012, 13:36:19 »

good one claire, i shall be going around the museum too, not been in it since the late 70`s. if memory serves me right

actually went round the circuit before it had tarmac on it, with my brother in a mini, was rather hard going on stone.

Guinney1971 · « **Reply #30 on:** 17 January 2012, 18:21:48 »

lol, I've driven the DeLorean round the circuit in the wet (and still on Yank tyres!

) and the grip was amazing even in those conditions.

Apparantly parking arrangements (so far) are the main car-park.

So I guess its a case of when you turn up, look for a large random selection of Vauxhall's and join in! lol

Omega_Dan · « **Reply #31 on:** 17 January 2012, 18:49:51 »

Quote from: Guinney1971 on 17 January 2012, 18:21:48

lol, I've driven the DeLorean round the circuit in the wet (and still on Yank tyres! ) and the grip was amazing even in those conditions.

Apparantly parking arrangements (so far) are the main car-park.

So I guess its a case of when you turn up, look for a large random selection of Vauxhall's and join in! lol

excellent

The Red Baron · « **Reply #32 on:** 21 January 2012, 16:53:16 »

Hi guys...& girls. so, who thinks they are going to this meet then?

1.red baron.
2.

Guinney1971 · « **Reply #33 on:** 21 January 2012, 20:02:16 »

Quote from: The Red Baron on 21 January 2012, 16:53:16

Hi guys...& girls. so, who thinks they are going to this meet then?

seeya tomorrow mate, we're gonna get there about 11.30am, going to see the Lithuanians on the way to get Morticia and Nuke washed tho as they are both minging after the weather we've had lately

1.red baron.
2.Guinney1971 (Claire) [plus other half taking Mk3 Cavalier, 'Nuke']

Omega_Dan · « **Reply #34 on:** 21 January 2012, 22:34:56 »

Going struggle to make this now. Purely cost of fuel and im not paid till Friday.

Guinney1971 · « **Reply #35 on:** 22 January 2012, 16:25:42 »

well, twas just me and the Red Baron at Donington, along with the guys (and gals) from Ex-Vecs and the VODC.

Quite windy today, which was a shame, but it was nice to catch up with friends old and new and chat all things Vauxhall

Claire

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