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Re: Wales / S West meet.. [Re: chrissy] #1531257
24/03/2015 19:21
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All sounds good to me. Local knowledge is priceless. 10AM at Magor services and on from there.

Good to hear Alex is coming along too.

Re: Wales / S West meet.. [Re: HiraethHuw] #1531259
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Originally Posted By: HiraethHuw
Smashing pic, remember seeing it last year now.

The road from Hirwaun to the A470 is just that bit wilder and quieter than the A470 itself. It joins the 470 just south of Storey Arms, IIRC.

Will probably be covered in snow on the 12th snowman


I loved that drive back in 2005, If you look to the far left, My rare beast came out to party that day Nissan Pulsar GTIR, Very thin on the ground these days, But the roads were perfect for its 4 wheel drive,

Can't wait for this one, Big-up to you all for sorting a decent route in such quick time!

Chrissy

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Re: Wales / S West meet.. [Re: ] #1531297
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Jonscoupe. Do you think we need to book at the Lamb and flag or is it big enough to cope if we just turn up, it being a Sunday lunchtime and all that?

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Re: Wales / S West meet.. [Re: chrissy] #1531301
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As an ex chef, Anywhere would need pre bookings for 10+ people, and there will be more than 10 of us.

Re: Wales / S West meet.. [Re: chrissy] #1531312
25/03/2015 12:00
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Yeah think we should book just in case.

Do you wanna make the call to em Chrissy, or I'm happy to call if you're busy smile

What time shall we book for?

Re: Wales / S West meet.. [Re: chrissy] #1531317
25/03/2015 12:43
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Chrissy/all,

Just called the Lamb & Flag.

They said we needed to book now as they are already filling up so I've booked a table for 15 on Sunday 12th for 12.30

Hope ok for everyone.

Re: Wales / S West meet.. [Re: chrissy] #1531322
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Good work! wink

Re: Wales / S West meet.. [Re: ] #1531323
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Triffic. Thanks for doing that .
Got the day off today to change a front spring and service the]car ready for the new season.
Cars been up on blocks for 5 weeks.......

Re: Wales / S West meet.. [Re: chrissy] #1531325
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Good effort mate !

Is 15 the total number or is there any slack for the Mrs?

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Re: Wales / S West meet.. [Re: chrissy] #1531328
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I guessed at 15 but they said there was room for couple more but to let them know before if possible......

smile

Re: Wales / S West meet.. [Re: chrissy] #1531413
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my missus has just said she would like to join me!!! shocked

So if there is room for one more that would be great smile

Re: Wales / S West meet.. [Re: chrissy] #1531448
26/03/2015 07:47
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Great stuff smile

Re: Wales / S West meet.. [Re: chrissy] #1532546
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Not long to go now.
I've printed off a route plan - done 15 copies. Is that enough?
Magor M4 -> jnct 32, N on A470 to Merthyr, West on A465 to Hirwaun, Hirw to A470 Storey Arms.
Down to Brecon, A40 to Abergavenny, but, if time, detour from Bwlch, to Llangynidr, mountain road towards Beaufort, turn off down to LLangattock, A40 on to pub
90 miles - 2hrs 10 according to AA route planner.

Is this ok with everyone??!!

My Coupe is roadworthy, and is ticking over already from now til then to make sure it will start on the Sunday laugh

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Re: Wales / S West meet.. [Re: chrissy] #1532577
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Good effort H smile

That should get us all to the pub with 20 mins to spare.............or if we are running early we could stop off for some photo's.

Re: Wales / S West meet.. [Re: ] #1532579
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Yeah. There's the layby just past Storey Arms, and one on the mountain road above Llangattock.

All we need is the weather now.....

Re: Wales / S West meet.. [Re: chrissy] #1532582
02/04/2015 17:53
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BBC weather for next week looking promising so lets hope it continues into the w/end smile

Re: Wales / S West meet.. [Re: chrissy] #1532605
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Yeeee haaaa !

I collect my coupe from its winter residence on sat. Then direct to MOT... Wish me luck!

Re: Wales / S West meet.. [Re: Gripped] #1532606
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Christ! Leaving it til the last minute. yes hurl Eh?

Good luck with the Mot.

Have a spirited drive beforehand ....

Re: Wales / S West meet.. [Re: chrissy] #1532607
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What do you mean. I have a whole week to do a ground up restoration. Plenty of time !!

crazy

Re: Wales / S West meet.. [Re: chrissy] #1532609
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Quality chaps, Good work Huw on the route planning, Certainly better than I would do!

I have a few jobs to do also, Brake discs, Do I / Don't I fit the decat?? A bit of paint @ the Paint shop...

Re: Wales / S West meet.. [Re: chrissy] #1532610
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Hmm. Do what you can as long as you can get to Magor in time.

De -cat will sound fab so do that 1st before paint wobble wobble wobble hippy

Re: Wales / S West meet.. [Re: chrissy] #1532645
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My back box fell off mid re-map so I replaced with a straight pipe as a temporary fix but it actually sounds really good!

Might leave it like it.

Re: Wales / S West meet.. [Re: chrissy] #1532648
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Will looks like I may be in the Last Minute club too.

My Coupe is still up with JBT!!

Hoping I can collect next week!! ooo

Re: Wales / S West meet.. [Re: chrissy] #1532712
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Mine started first time today since last year !

MOT tomorrow ....

Re: Wales / S West meet.. [Re: Gripped] #1532725
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That's a good start. Ahem.
Good luck.
Expecting any probs?
My ball joint dust covers are shot - smothered in copper grease at mo til I replace the (original) arms.

Re: Wales / S West meet.. [Re: chrissy] #1532735
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Darn it. Broken front coil spring. Won't be driving it home this weekend after all. cry

Repair booked for thurs.... But not sure how I will get it home before next weekend..... Going to be a last minute for me.

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Re: Wales / S West meet.. [Re: chrissy] #1532799
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Come on Toby you can do it. I have to drive to Loughborough to pick mine up!! laugh

Will be good to see you again and everyone else. smile

Can't wait

Re: Wales / S West meet.. [Re: chrissy] #1532800
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Yes - Get that MOT tester getting it legal ASAP!

I have changed Coil springs a few times, With the right tools its not hard,

Did you have the car MOT'd & then they discover the broken spring?

Is it ONLY the spring failing the cars MOT?

Do you have a plan B? another car, or shotgun with one of us perhaps?

I have had the Paint corrected, Fitting the decat monday - Which I know will sound epic with the Scorpian system,.

I cant wait too smile

Re: Wales / S West meet.. [Re: chrissy] #1532807
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Spring was the main fail. The other was the windscreen washer has stopped working. I've jiggled the connections but no joy. It's not long had a new pump too, so very odd. Fingers crossed it will be fixed by thurs..... Then I'll have to pull some favours to get it back home.


As they say $h*t happens.

Re: Wales / S West meet.. [Re: chrissy] #1532821
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Took mine for a spin on Friday. Quick test run before the bigger spin on 12th.

Glad to report she's running well but after stopping off for a bite to eat, got back in the car and prepared for e 30 mile trip home. She started fine but The red injector light problem has returned frown

This meant she was running on 4 cylinders for a while but the 5th one came back to life after a few miles and the injector light went out.

Think I might need to look at that before next weekend.

Hope it's a cheap fix.

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