South Meet - Sunday 14 October 2007

OK, time to plan the next South meet, as we know that we all need a bit of time to get it on the calendars at home . I'm going to suggest October, so that simonj has time to find himself a Coupe, and to avoid the next SE meet, which is planned for September .

So, I have two options, Sunday 7th or Sunday 14th October. Any later and we clash with half-term, which is important for those of us with school-age kids! Please use the polling buttons to express your preference(s) .

If you have any preferences for locations, please post them up, and we can decide that nearer the time.

Phil

Are you still guaranteeing good weather

Either Or.

I voted for the later just to give more time between the SE meet and it.

14th for me. May even try to make the SE meet

You can vote for both dates if you can make them both .

JimO - I'm sure that it will be a lovely day for a drive down the M3 !

Phil

I have no real preference but will be just fab to meet other owners of this Sports Car. It is my first Sports Car and as you can imagine am really excited about it and have many plans to mod it.

To meet other enthusiastic owners of the Coupe for a drink, chat and a drive will be very cool indeed. Are we going to have lunch somwhere or should I bring a packed lunch?

Is petrol and expenses paid for?

Coupe by October? No pressure then I'm away for much of August and Sept, so not as much time to look for one and I still need to save a few more pennies as I'll be keeping the Skoda.

Is this likely to be meeting in Winchester again and then drive to nice pub for lunch? If I am Coupeless, perhaps I could meet you all at Tescos and get a lift in a Coupe on the drive rather than tag along at the back.

I like this idea! Let's have a coupé day out on the club. Personally I think Bobbs and Scooby should make the pack lunches and bring them down.

I'll post a preference at a later date as I'm not holding my breath that my shift changes will have happened by then. I also have a service, new turbo, FMIC, boost controller, boost gauge and a clutch to fit in around those dates . Hey, will the club cover that too?

Look forward to seeing a new coupé owner joining the south coast massive matt.

Oooh, errr I'm not sure. Couldn't you have given us a little bit more notice Phil?

LOL! Anyone would think we're contrary southern softies who couldn't agree on the colour of an orange let alone a date to meet up on.

I am really looking forward to the meet now. I really wanna do my Coupe up now for the meet. It still needs lot's of tidying up before the meet and by October it will be fab. I am not going to change it too much as I like the original style, just add a touch of me to it

Don't get too carried away Matt, we just meet up for a drive and then a pint in the pub . It really is a low-key event!

Phil

matt, we wont let you into the club unless you wear a suit.

Yeah a big bird suit

Buy the way i'll play it by ear should be free both dates but i won't know until nearer the time.

which kinda area do you usually meet up in? i'd like to come along to one of these things but the meets always seem to be miles away

cheers

it will just be cool to meet other coupe owners. i think the meet is going to be great!

Nothing to do with the meet but I thought I would just let you know I am in Spain drinking a very cold beer

PS good to meet new faces at the next meet

agreed with that!

ill try my hardest depending on location...

Well we've met up at Winchester a few times, also Horndean (near Portsmouth) and down in the New Forest as well. Which would suit people better? I'm happy to arrange a drive if it is around Winchester, but don't know the roads or pubs in the Forest well enough .

Phil

New Forest would be cool.

crumbs going by the aa route planner, thats a 4 hour drive, 8 hour all round trip. have to give this one a miss guys

location is not definate yet i think?

No, but it's never likely to be any further west than Dorchester, so gurly_racer is going to have a long drive whatever happens .

If it's going to be around the Forest, who's going to organise it then? Any volunteers, otherwise it will be the usual from Winchester !

Phil

New Forest isn't good for a meet IMO (at least not a drive), 40mph most roads, busy, busy, busy and damned horses everywhere.

Still think the roads north or east of Winchester are the best bet in terms of driving and getting the largest number of people along.

Winchester would tempt me.

Pete

Well I still have a hankering to come and sample the good weather that Phil is offering so Winchester way would be good for me, but I am happy with the forest too, as I can pop in and see my family in Ringwood.

I've got my new roster and 7th works out better for me, working nights on the 13th & 14th.

I can make either date Phil, but voted for 14th, as I agree with Truffle, it leaves more time between us & the SE meet.

looking forward to it.

I should be around for both dates.

Oooow my first meet!!

Mark

OK, time to resurrect this thread ! At the moment, the 7th isn't looking as good for me, as I may be in North Wales recovering from a track day ay Anglesey on the 6th, but this isn't definite just yet .

Just wanted to check that there is still interest in meeting up in October, and that the 14th would be OK for most people. Please post whether you would be a definite for the 14th, and I'll get a list going .

Phil

14th suits me.

Pete

I'm working nights on the 13-14th but if we meet up around 14:30ish I could still work it.

Looking forward to seeing a yellow coupé up close.

P.S. Has everyone seen the Rolling Road post .

Would love to come on either the 7th or 14th.

My first meet and very keen to meet up with other coop fans.

Just bought my first one last week and am hooked!!

See you there!!

Nick

14th suits me fine Phil.

Gary.

Maybe tempted to turn up for this, weather permitting!
BTW - not bothered about date

I'll come to either date.I'm in Southampton so no biggie whether Winchester or New Forest.
Mind you I scraped all my side up reversing into my new drive,had a respray and the colour doesn't match so its no show piece.

I can only do the 7th now

14th Good for me. Come on Webbo you know you want to be there on the 14th

Will probably be in Argentina I will try to delay booking the trip until flights are too expensive......

No NO! The 7th is MUCH better.

OK, I am now free on the 7th as well as the 14th, but seeing as there seems to be a good turnout if we go for the 14th, I think we'll stick with that (sorry Webbo & 007, maybe next time ).

Seeing as nobody has come forward with any other options, I suggest meeting at Winchester Tescos car park (just off M3 J9) and then we'll go the The Bear & Ragged Staff again using the cross-country route that seemed so popular last time !

List so far
Me
kbs133
byrdman
Faz (if the weather is good )
Gazza2509
burdy1967
petep
Truffle
JimO (if I can guarantee sunshine !)
Mark_K
dean19
flyyellow9
Webbo
1666matt
glyn_infarina
simonj?
Adyr?

At this rate we could have a record for a South Meet !

Phil

ill def be up for this maybe meet up with burdy1967 then going on to meet everyone else.

Truffle look at the map this time! M3 M3

Thanks for sorting this Phil

Are you bringing the Code Reader? New Accelerator Cable fitted now!!


Kev

If its in Winchester then il probably come along 7th or 14th does nt bother me.


yep il be there in winchester on the 14th..

I expect it will be in the car with me, as usual !

Phil

Delayed my trip so I can do the 7th or 14th now. Should we set a date (14th?) and change the title now?

Sounds good to me!

This is almost looking like an organised event! What's happening to the south meet!!!!!

Erm, I thought I had , but I've changed the title anyway . Glad to hear that you can make it now .

Phil

what time guys?

Good point ! How about meet at Tescos car park from 12.15pm, then we'll aim to head for the pub around 12.45 - 1pm.

Phil

Not been a Coupe owner a week yet but I think it would be a bit rude of me not to turn-up as Winchester is just down the road from me. Please can I bring along my Carlt Portofino for a play?

i can make the 14th, first meet for me too!

W

Blimey, this is going spookily well for a South Meet , we usually struggle for numbers !

List so far (16 - 18)
Me
kbs133
byrdman
Faz (if the weather is good )
Gazza2509
burdy1967
petep
Truffle
JimO (if I can guarantee sunshine !)
Mark_K
dean19
flyyellow9
Webbo
1666matt
glyn_infarina
warnysouth
simonj?
Adyr?

Let's hope that the sun is shining .

Phil

You could get your Sykes fully paid for at this meet Phil

good old trek for me if i was going to come

Could have been worth it..but my coop mods wont be done by then..probably still in garage..oh well next time

Hopefully i'll be able to make it. Timing isnt a problem its the car this time

I want to book it in for a full service and suspension/steering overhaul, problem is i dont know exactly when the student loan is going to appear in my account (last year it was the 10th) so it may be a case of booking the car in for the Friday (12th) and hoping that the funds appear in my account

It's going to be very rude of me if I don't turn up , so put me down as a yes if I can drag my ass out of bed in time. (Night shift, not just a lazy git )

Well i hope to come along either date would be fine, but i can only be a maybe as i'm going though a bad patch at mo, to cut a long story short split up with partner and trying to keep house oh and car :D, it maybe just what i need though to get my mind off things

Sorry to hear that mate. Hope to see you there.

Kev

Ah - now I've got my LE sorted (long story) I can tentatively commit to either date.... count me in! DBP

Sorry to hear that Ady

I'm going to give this one a miss, got a friend's 30th that weekend and still got no Coupe (am looking though).

Where is the meet going to be at, may try and pop along

Ed it is where the m3 joins the A34 near Winchester. Try and drag my bro along will ya

Have you got a post code for the place
Thanks

Ill texted Mat if I going

M3 Junction 9 and head for the Tescos car park. We normally park up on the left near the main road roundabout (turn in opposite the petrol station and hang a left ).

Phil

Here ?

Yep .

ummmm can a 20vt owner in waiting come along?
only problem is that my method of transport is much faster than any body else's, on the flip side i will get soaked if it rains

karl

Bring it along....especially if its an atom

I shall be there!! 1000% percent

i should be so lucky to own one of those, i (as well as every one else) intend to have one some day soon

any ideas as to what time the meet will be?
sorry if i have missed it, on the work pc and reading the forum on the sly LOL

Phil, what pub were you thinking of, Stockbridge??? I might be a bit late so I might have to meet you there.

OK, to clarify what's planned for everyone:

This Sunday (14th)

12.15pm - Meet at Winchester Tesco car park (usual place by the main entrance)

1pm - Leave for the pub in convoy

1.30pm - Arrive at the Bear & Ragged Staff at Stoneymarsh near Romsey

I expect we'll be in the pub for an hour and a half or so for anyone coming along a bit late . I'll pack the code reader !

Phil

Hi there guys,
bit of a drive for me but will see if I can pop down if thats ok?

kind regards
Nic

I'll be there - looking forward to meeting some old and new faces.... DBP

Cheers Phil, I hope to make 1pm for the usual leisurely drive to the pub

As the weather forecast is looking good, we'll probably come down Saturday and stop overnight somewhere.
Any recommendations? or places to avoid! Usually stay at places like travel inn or holiday inns
Must have, or be near a bar and safe parking

There's a pub in my village that has some nice letting rooms for about £60 a night. It's 10 yards from the bar, and your car is right outside your window . It's about 8 miles from where we'll meet.

PM me for details if you are interested.

Phil

Sorry guys gonna have to pull out... next time!

Just a few days to go, so time to update the list:

Likely Attendees
Me
kbs133
byrdman
Faz
Gazza2509
burdy1967
petep
Truffle
Mark_K
dean19
flyyellow9
Webbo
1666matt
glyn_infarina
j999evo
pfoe
karlothen
nicboy?
Adyr?
EDz?

That's a possible 21 people, which will just about triple our best ever turnout ! The weather's looking OK at best, so I guess we may have a few drop out, but let's hope that we will comfortably be into double figures . Bring your cameras to record it for posterity!

Phil

Its a no from me unfortunately Phil, even though you are still claiming you are going to bring the sun but I am not well enough to drive that far which is a shame as I will have my Brera Spider by then

I'll drive the brera.. me.. me .. I also promise not to break the gearbox and will tell you all about the boob/fake tash story on the way down.

Its a nice thought Ken, but I had to sign a declaration with Alfa stating that I would not let you drive the car, although I may check under the terms and conditions for any clauses for boob / fake tash stories

I can't tell you how long I stared at that, wondering what the hell it was

And when you realised.. I bet you stared at it for a little bit longer.

Uurrmmm - no comment

No prbs Jim, the weather doesn't look like being quite sunny enough for you anyway ! Leave it 'til next year .

Shame though, as I'd have been interested to have a poke around the Spider...

Phil

Sorry fellas, I'm going to have to cry-off; my baby's in with Carlt at the moment having a niggle sorted. Hope to catch-up with you next time; meantime look forward to seeing some vids on Youtube!

my clutch is on its way out big time but i may still come down and just take it real easy probally decide on sunday and see how the weather is.

Sorry not for me... student loan still hasnt arrived, Steering Rack is getting bad. I was hoping the loan would have been here by now and it'd be running great.

I'm still on....car's still running!

i might turn up for 10 mins or so, just to see my old coupe if nicboy makes it.
Although i will be in a A6 Avant, not as exciting as my old coupe.
Nic, have you still got my mobile no? Text me if you are going and i'll try to pop up.

Just a quick reminder about tomorrow :

12.15pm - Meet at Winchester Tesco car park (usual place by the main entrance)

1pm - Leave for the pub in convoy

1.30pm - Arrive at the Bear & Ragged Staff at Stoneymarsh near Romsey

The weather's not looking fantastic , but hopefully the Hampshire back roads will make up for it !

Phil

Was lovely up here today

Hope its a good one Phil

I'll hopefully be there too, am checking if Edz will be out of bed in time to come down too.

I'll be bringing the video camera and mount (courtesy of Fishy_Dave) as requested by my bro, Webbo.

Hopefully get some decent weather and video!

Come on guys, what did I miss?

Well i'm happy that i said i couldnt make it. I ended up not getting out of bed till 2pm

Up at 14:30 for me. Had a shower and sha (stop, too much detail ) then fell asleep on the sofa watching Return of the mummy. Great day!

Despite getting horrifically drunk last night i made it up to Tescos to meet everyone for a little while, its a shame couldnt have come on the drive but work was a-callin'.

Great to meet you all anyway, what a friendly bunch of Coopsters

Phill

Good meet today. Thanks for sorting Phil

I had a nice blast back to London, lots of people wanted to play

Great turn out for a south meet, apart from the lazy gits who stayed in bed all day

Agreed - nice job Phil, and great meeting everyone. Here's to the next one!

DBP

JimO please note, the weather was good too.

Some fun roads in south Hampshire.

And corners

Good to meet new people as well.

Pete

Glad you all enjoyed it ! As you say Pete, the weather smiled on us yet again for a South Meet . Must be something to do with JimO not being there, I think .

Phil

Actually all the meets I attend have rubbish weather, the freezing one at bluewater, the wet one this year, maybe it is me

Although was also cracking weather in Surrey yesterday, so I was pimping around in my topless alfa, note I say in my topless car and not topless in my car

The southern meet goes from strength to strength! Really enjoyed it yesterday, and free drinks at the pub !

Got some good video footage so when I get round to compressing and uploading it I will put it in a secure area and PM the password to you guys. After that if there are no objections I will remove the password for open access. Not sure what you can see in the videos yet as the cam ran out of batteries when downloading

I was really annoyed I could't make it but a dodgy curry the night before prevented me from attending .

Sounds like a good meet and the weather stayed nice for you too. The roads are very nice around that area.

What's this about free drinks in the pub then?!

Mark

They charged me for nosh but not the drinks

I was feeling exceptionally generous so I gave Phil a pound cash-back to share in the spoils

Free drinks! Awww i knew i should have not bothered with work.

Yep, Webbo managed the first ever group buy discount on drinks and food at a meet !

Phil

Great meeting guys, really enjoyed myself; & it proved to be a great cure for a hangover too. Thanks for making the arrangements Phil.

Nice to be chauffeur driven this time, I was itching to get behind the wheel; but it’s just not worth the risk is it?

And great to be part of the convoy too; - right up until we left Tescos car park!

Gary.

Yeah,
twas a good laugh and good to put some faces to the names. Thanks v much guys. Look forward to the next one!!!

It was good to have a nice blat in a pack so to speak.... especially when we all went past that pub with all those people outside.... expect they were wondering what was in the water!!

Nic,
I spotted you southbound on the m3, . I can spot a sprint blue coupe a mile off, especially with the plate P306HHF!!
My shouting and excitement certainly woke the missus and youngster up!

Anyone get any pics?

I don't know of any pics, but as we speak I'm trying to convert the videos that were taken from my camcorder in Webbo's car into something manageable for YouTube or similar.

The main movie is only 11 minutes long but weighs in at 737MB!

Another great meet, I must say, cheers Phil!

737Mb, pah thats nothing, hurry up, hurry up, lol

737MB? Mute my exhaust and it'll be down to 100

Ahhh so it was you who i could hear tearing off!

Dunno, there were a few other loud ones there, mine is the one with a high-pitched scream

You defo got to get some bits on line, was great fun of us together like that a big snake of multi colour coupes!!!

It was a real shame u could not get up to tesco Mark, would have been good to see ya. Glad u got to see the old gal though, even if it was in passing.... bet the missus n littlun wondered what was going on!!!

OK, well I've managed to squeeze the file size down to 100MB, so acceptable for YouTube, but it's still a bit long at 11 minutes, so it's over to my bro for him to display some fine editing skills...

Its uploading as we speak...

I can't set it to private because there are other pictures in my account that need to be visible for a How-To guide etc. The quality is compressed enough that no plates are visible. However, if anybody has an objection to it I will remove it immediately.

Oh yeah and its large, >60MB sorry! Come to think of it this might be a late night....

FCCUK! Its under their size limit but over the 5 mins. I'm going to have to split it and start again

Part one is now available

What the hell was I doing at the start

Part 2 is now available too

OMG that was great !!

That camera really hold still where it was mounted some great footage well done guys!!

Yeah, they do look like some fantastic roads.

Watch what you record next time Webbo, youll find yourself getting passed by a 16vT Brum brum!! lol

There's always the excuse that I just wanted to film you

Argh! Well i was about to ask you for advice with an FMIC but ive changed my mind all of a sudden.... *shudders*

Ahh, so that's what we were missing.

Shame you didn't film me & the missus turning up at the pub 15 minutes after everybody else!

I've experimented with moving the camera a bit higher, it looks better now:

Test

PS. My speedo overreads by 40mph.

That seems to be a better field of vision there dude, and that road looked fairly Shame you were only doin 50 down it lol

Cool videos there cant beat the lakes for scenery though!

Great Vid Webbo

Yeah, shame I never got out of 2nd

At the next meet I will have to lend the camera to someone!

Well with any luck i should have a camera by then as well so your car should feature and everyone will be able to see my comedy oil pressure