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Competition proposal - Lakes meet
« on: 31 May 2007, 10:56:17 »
Just had a wee brainfart of an idea, seeing as how the MPG of our cars comes up often as a topic.

How about a competition for those attending the lakes meet to see who can get the best fuel consumption from a 3 litre?  Would need to be some ground rules, such as car must be driven and not towed etc etc....  Might be able to do it in classes - 2.5, 3 litre, diesel etc?  Since I've a 3 litre, I'll put up a prize (of my choosing) for those similar.

Any thoughts?
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Re: Competition proposal - Lakes meet
« Reply #1 on: 31 May 2007, 11:00:32 »
Sounds like fun, but we also need to set a minimum speed to avoid everyone arriving mid-morning on Sunday ;-)

Damn! Just remembered I'm planning on going for a Thursday night B&B and blat around Snowdonia on the way up. That's me out of the running.  ;D

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Re: Competition proposal - Lakes meet
« Reply #2 on: 31 May 2007, 11:06:18 »
Im hoping AA's already left or he won't get there at all, the speed he drives ::) :D
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Re: Competition proposal - Lakes meet
« Reply #3 on: 31 May 2007, 11:32:22 »
Good idea Broocie, but do you not think it'd be quite easily frigged?

i.e. reset your Ave MPG just before you get to the site and coast as much of the rest of the way as poss'.

Sorry bud', not meaning to dampen your squib so-to-speak!!!
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Re: Competition proposal - Lakes meet
« Reply #4 on: 31 May 2007, 11:34:35 »
Yep, suppose so.....   :-/

But it could also be confirmed from the fuel comp as to miles run and fuel used.  Not so easy to rig, as well as getting an autoroute type distance from home to venue to confirmish miles covered, allowing for minor detours?
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Re: Competition proposal - Lakes meet
« Reply #5 on: 31 May 2007, 13:09:00 »
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Im hoping AA's already left or he won't get there at all, the speed he drives ::) :D

I suppose you think thats funny >:(

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Re: Competition proposal - Lakes meet
« Reply #6 on: 31 May 2007, 13:10:33 »
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Just had a wee brainfart of an idea, seeing as how the MPG of our cars comes up often as a topic.

How about a competition for those attending the lakes meet to see who can get the best fuel consumption from a 3 litre?  Would need to be some ground rules, such as car must be driven and not towed etc etc....  Might be able to do it in classes - 2.5, 3 litre, diesel etc?  Since I've a 3 litre, I'll put up a prize (of my choosing) for those similar.

Any thoughts?

Frightened of putting up the 2.5's & 3.0's again the 2.0's and 2.2's then?
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« Reply #7 on: 31 May 2007, 13:13:52 »
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Im hoping AA's already left or he won't get there at all, the speed he drives ::) :D

I suppose you think thats funny >:(

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Who me ::)
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Re: Competition proposal - Lakes meet
« Reply #8 on: 31 May 2007, 13:13:52 »
Nope.

If t'were done in classes, then I am prepared to sponsor the 3 ltr comp with a prize, seing as how I have one.  No reason for not having an overall prize, covering all classes.  

Just a suggestion...... :-/
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Re: Competition proposal - Lakes meet
« Reply #9 on: 31 May 2007, 15:24:38 »
Not sure my driving style will be suitable for competition spec  ::) i could try realllllllly hard though  ;D
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Re: Competition proposal - Lakes meet
« Reply #10 on: 31 May 2007, 15:57:26 »
As im bringing 2 large tents, tables , chairs, toilet, cooker, gas bottle, 2 kids and a wife, i don't think i will me getting much mpg anyway :-/ plus ive only got a poverty spec car so ive only got a TID :'( That reminds me i must take the cement mixer out the boot before i leave :D
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Re: Competition proposal - Lakes meet
« Reply #11 on: 31 May 2007, 17:16:47 »
Is there a prize for the lowest consumption  ::)
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Re: Competition proposal - Lakes meet
« Reply #12 on: 31 May 2007, 17:19:45 »
If you want to put one up.
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« Reply #13 on: 31 May 2007, 17:20:49 »
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If you want to put one up.
Not much point as I'll probably win it anyway  :D
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Re: Competition proposal - Lakes meet
« Reply #14 on: 31 May 2007, 19:21:21 »
Dont think id win the 2.2 class as my fuel comp usually reckons av of 23mpg running on lpg  ;D

But that is a bit better than the 20mpg it used to reckon  :D
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