Midlands meet

Need some ideas then,
Apparently were letting the rest of the country down by not organising any.

Jan/Feb time would be good

So whos with me.

I'm man enough JBT - just give me a chance to keep up with your flying machine if we get in a convoy

I'd be up for this, providing it's alright to turn up in a Clio 182.

I might come along, depending when it is

Johnnybravoturbo
paulV
McMike
Theresa.

It will be next year now,early on once i have my car back as i think Flea will probably have it over Christmas.

Worst comes to worst i might have to show up in the civic type R.
Clio's welcome.Doenst have to be a coupe only meet.

Plans are a meet somewhere,
Some snap,
Maybe a social event
and then a drive followed by a good scatter before the cops get there

Ok cool, whereabouts in the Midlands are you thinking of holding it Johnny ?

Well the last 2 i did was at Donington park and the airplane graveyard.
Makes great piccys and i know the roads,but if anyone knows of an alternative place then im easy.
I dont mind travelling.

Theres also some cheap hotels near if anyone fancies the night before with a few drinks.

I'm in Jbt think boostmecoupe will he been n
Banned for 10 days he will come

Donny is fine for me, might be interested in some man's beers - depends how cheap the digs are !

Johnnybravoturbo
paulV
McMike
Theresa
Nello

Johnnybravoturbo
paulV
McMike
Theresa
Nello
McMoosey

definitely up for all the suggestions on here, but can only make it on 8th9th & 22nd/23rd due to Kids controlling my life

are we to assume porkypaul is no longer organising the midlands events?

Be rude not to attend now the car is finally back on the road.

Johnnybravoturbo
paulV
McMike
Theresa
Nello
McMoosey
Boostmecoupeup
TomLough
Proccy
Liquid

Enough midlanders here for a night out prior.
If anyones struggling for cash then you can crash at castle de Jbt.

i will be there likely.

airplane graveyard sounds fun

A photo of our meet a couple of years ago, which also happened to be in February

Johnnybravoturbo
paulV
McMike
Theresa
Nello
McMoosey
Boostmecoupeup
TomLough
Proccy
Liquid
Coupedummy

Airplane graveyard it is then unless any better ideas.
Will check if its open Jan time.
if not may make this Feb.

Last time we all ended up in Pizza hut.,but if you fancy some cheap snap theres a 2 for 1 pub which gets good reviews.


Light was fading but the pictures came out great.
Just viewed the entire meet and nearly all those cars have been broken for spares including Jamiepm's
And a keen eye also saw a well known car.A Fiat Bravo Turbo.
Cant belive it was that long ago.

I'd quite like to have a look in the Donny museum if it's open. Food-wise i'm not fussed, pizza, pub whatever.

Here are some pics from the 2007 Donny meeting :-



slideshow

Awww the Bravo.
Wonder if its still alive?

Balls. These things always happen when I'm not in the area.

I might try and make it despite the 3 hour trip.


Johnnybravoturbo
paulV
McMike
Theresa
Nello
McMoosey
Boostmecoupeup
TomLough
Proccy
Liquid
Coupedummy
coupe_integrale
GJ88

Be nice to see you there Gary.

Hello from a Newbie,

I might be interested but need to know time and date in advance to get permission from the tribe leader (THE WIFE).

I'm up for it

I might come along to this as well. Need to get an mot sorted now.

maybe ..maybe...

Depending on how busy we are at work I'll try make it.

I remember that old meet, i can even see my car in those pics. Mine hasn't been stripped for parts yet either
I will try make this one as its not far and i only live round the corner from jbt.

Ash

I could pop along if nobody minds a jumped up Beetle in your midst.

I can't see anyone minding

!!?? How the hell did my name end up there!? Hmmm I will as long as CJ isnt coming

I might just make the effort to pop down for this for t'laugh.

I'll even bring my dents with me!

Johnnybravoturbo
paulV
McMike
Theresa
Nello
McMoosey
Boostmecoupeup
TomLough
Proccy
Liquid
Coupedummy
coupe_integrale
GJ88
Mickndo69
Jonny
Stevo
Cjh
Ash_p
Porkypaul
Brewster
Eks

Provided it isn't still snowing I could fancy a trek! I'm sure I can find some work for JBT to do to kill several birds with one stone ; the MOT on the Moon is due in March .....

Already came mate when i saw your name

Strictly a social event for me mate.No spanners allowed.
But should any of you fancy a free diagnostic check on the scanner then i will bring it with me.


Johnnybravoturbo
paulV
McMike
Theresa
Nello
McMoosey
Boostmecoupeup
TomLough
Proccy
Liquid
Coupedummy
coupe_integrale
GJ88
Mickndo69
Jonny
Stevo
Cjh
Ash_p
Porkypaul
Brewster
Eks
Tim42

Date dependant I could be along for this...

HELP!

Rohhyphol is the only help you'll need ;-)

not sure how i hadnt seen this before now but i'll be up for a meet

Ninja

You put up a thread gay lad saying wheres all the midlands meets.
So here you go.You ask and i deliver.
Except for your unusual sexual ways .



Johnnybravoturbo
paulV
McMike
Theresa
Nello
McMoosey
Boostmecoupeup
TomLough
Proccy
Liquid
Coupedummy
coupe_integrale
GJ88
Mickndo69
Jonny
Stevo
Cjh
Ash_p
Porkypaul
Brewster
Eks
Tim42
Ninja
Hovedan

Does anyone fancy doing this in Feb.
earlyish

If it's the first weekend in Feb - the 5th/6th, then I should be able to make it as I won't be working

Feb 5th / 6th is OK for me as it stands

ok,so first week in Feb...


Going once
going twice...

Fine by me. I never turn up anyway so makes little difference

yeah..sure

...just need to sort out Sat night man's (& T's) beers then

Yeah, definately




Get some prices for us please. As cheap as possible!

As long as the cars will be safe, there's a bed and a toilet/bathroom, it doesn't matter about the rest

same here, this weekend seems best then

I'm on track at silverstone on the 5th, with mr tickle as passenger. I/we could head on up after.

I'm on track (not off the track Dan like at the AGM )on the 5th with Dan as driver. I/we could head on up after. I can have beers and I designate Dan as the driver.

Mr T,
hope you do a better navigating job getting Dan round the track than my job at finding his house last month (just ask him ).

5th/6th Feb sounds great provided my machines are still both working! Might even pop into Silverstone if they take spectators,

Tim

Don't worry, I know Bristol like the back of my Sat Nav

If the meet is having a drive out somewhere, maybe it could have a stop at Silverstone to cheer us on (If they allow spectators that is?)

Tim - I shudder to think how many notes you've lined JBT's pocket with, but your best investement would be £50 on a sat nav!!

I thought the plan for the meet was a few drinks Saturday night, and a drive somewhere on Sunday?
Spectators will be welcome at Silverstone if anyone wants to come down, or like Tim, en route!

John will need a pair of Blackadder's britches to hold the notes from the work already done, and a large codpiece to hold the remainder when I pay him for the Moon clutch . I am overcoming my irrational grey haired fear of things technological - I now have a widget and a boost gauge .

I would hope that I can find a large race track in Northamptonshire and an enormous airfield afterwards without GPS - I will need to consult the wallet goblin after XMas before indulging in a satnav. Any ideas as to which one to buy (or do I need to open a new thread)?

New thread about to be opened anyway

Yes - Don't buy the one that Dan has - you can't have the fiat coupe car on the screen

Hi guys. New to coupe 20VT ownership, and I would like to jump onto this meet.coupe needs a bit of work first but I'll be there, Come from an extensive bravo history. Can some one add me to the list please.
Many thanks
Jason holder

Don't remind me!

Jason,
welcome!! I fell in love with the Coupe 15 years ago, but only bought my first one in May amd now have two . Good to see you in the new year,

Tim

Dan,
no point asking you then....

im up for this around jan/feb

Hi and welcome Jason

I'll add you to the list, seeing as you're new here.




Johnnybravoturbo
paulV
McMike
Theresa
Nello
McMoosey
Boostmecoupeup
TomLough
Proccy
Liquid
Coupedummy
coupe_integrale
GJ88
Mickndo69
Jonny
Stevo
Cjh
Ash_p
Porkypaul
Brewster
Eks
Tim42
Ninja
Hovedan
zimpara
MarioCarillo

fine dont add me to the list T

Lol, I thought you'd reply with an answer like that

I purposely left you off, as you should know better and I wanted to see what your response was

well you have seen it...

... so now you can add me

ahh you have

Great stuff folks.

Theres a few places to stay,anything from around £45 for the night to around £80.
Will be up for a good session of beers and snap so will locate somewhere nearish to the town with good parking.

Looking like a good turnout now,cant wait.

Hi all, in the North West but would love to come to the meet. Only an hour or two for me, it will be a pleasure to meet you all.

Johnnybravoturbo
paulV
McMike
Theresa
Nello
McMoosey
Boostmecoupeup
TomLough
Proccy
Liquid
Coupedummy
coupe_integrale
GJ88
Mickndo69
Jonny
Stevo
Cjh
Ash_p
Porkypaul
Brewster
Eks
Tim42
Ninja
Hovedan
zimpara
MarioCarillo
Wafcarl

Is here any good and/or close to beers and food (besides the hotel itself)? Premier Inn

Only £29 a room per night

Student end of town but is cheap.

Cheap is good

If all the other meets are anything to go by, then we won't be going to bed until 3/4am, so just somewhere to sleep for a couple of hours and grab a shower/bath is good

Yeah we can sure talk some shyte till the early hours thats for sure..
If theres not many stopping over for beers then i would suggest to crash at mine.But if theres a few then sorry your on your own.

In that case, who's stopping over? If there's a a lot, we could book the Premier that I linked to above.
Happy to crash at Jbt's though, if there's only a few of us.


Johnnybravoturbo
paulV
McMike - stop over Sat night.
Theresa - stop over Sat night.
Nello
McMoosey
Boostmecoupeup
TomLough
Proccy
Liquid
Coupedummy
coupe_integrale
GJ88
Mickndo69
Jonny
Stevo
Cjh
Ash_p
Porkypaul
Brewster
Eks
Tim42
Ninja
Hovedan
zimpara
MarioCarillo
Wafcarl - stop over Sat night.
_________________________

Stop over Saturday night is a definite for me. I hope there's a lot decide to do the same, it's no fun getting drunk on your own.

Been keeping my eye on this meet.
Would like to get to this meet, Totally work dependant though.
Going to be run off my feet for the first half year.

Don't worry, they'll be a couple of hardened drinkers to keep you company

Proccy is terrible. Drinks most people under the table and keeps you up all night. Watch out for him. He'll be wearing a purple jumper, so you won't miss him

Sounds like a top drinking partner.

Pop us down.

Do we have a clear date yet?

Ady

Ady, looks like the date will be the 5th/6th Feb

Only a few have responded and those that have say that the 5th/6th is good

Jbt, can we go ahead and book the Premier? It's cheap at the moment, but the price will rise the longer we leave it.

I might have to stop over so I can have a shandy or 2.

I am fine for the 6th, i am not a drinker so will meet up with your lot on the sunday. I don't have far to go to meet up (about 3 mins from jbt's house).
I am looking forward to a nice coupe convoy and a chat.

Ash

Affirmative.
Meet for us p155 heads on Saturday afternoon and we will all meet with the coupes on Sunday.
Time to be confirmed.

Johnnybravoturbo
paulV
McMike - stop over Sat night.
Theresa - stop over Sat night.
Nello
McMoosey
Boostmecoupeup
TomLough
Proccy
Liquid
Coupedummy
coupe_integrale
GJ88
Mickndo69
Jonny
Stevo
Cjh
Ash_p
Porkypaul
Brewster
Eks
Tim42
Ninja
Hovedan
zimpara
MarioCarillo
Wafcarl - stop over Sat night.
Ady
Richard24(you cant be busier than me. )
Mattm

I might be up for it if jbt will put me up for the night?

Sure mate,
I best order a big fridge for all the beer you sup.

oh heck, it will get messy with Mattm pushing on the drinking pace

I'm now booked in

Thought I may as well, while it's cheap and still available (the room that is, not JBT)

LOL @ T

well it's a new year but nothing really changes - so i've booked in too

Be rude not to, I'm booked in as well.

It is Telford North Premier Inn isn't it, or I'm going to be really lonely.

Your going to be lonely :-)

That's what I thought, so changed it to East Midlands instead.

Notice there are are 11 places at Mallory in the morning on Sat 5th for £55

Track day

Could be fun ?

says bikes Mike?

Might have to ring them tomorrow to confirm, as it's not 100% clear.

The day is advertised under Car Track Days, but then gives a price for a rider.

I've emailed them, so will post details if and when I have a response from them


Just had an 'Out of Office' reply. Their office isn't open until the 10th January

Nice work T

Johnnybravoturbo
paulV
McMike - stop over Sat night.
Theresa - stop over Sat night.
Nello
McMoosey
Boostmecoupeup
TomLough
Proccy
Liquid
Coupedummy
coupe_integrale
GJ88
Mickndo69
Jonny
Stevo
Cjh
Ash_p
Porkypaul
Brewster
Eks - Stop over Saturday night.
Tim42
Ninja
Hovedan
zimpara
MarioCarillo
Wafcarl - stop over Sat night.
Ady
Richard24(you cant be busier than me. )
Mattm

Oh well, as I have some spare coin (Inexplicably given it's just been Christmas ) I'll book into the Premier Inn.

Not much of a drinker (read: Lightweight) but I'll have a go

I'm working the 5/6th Feb unfortunately so you'll have to count me out.

Can't you pop along on Saturday night just to say hi? Not sure how far away you live, but would be good to see you again

I'd love to but I work right out on the East Coast near Mablethorpe now. I finish at 18:30 so the earliest I could possibly get there would 8:30pm and that would be without going home first. Dagnabbit.

hi all,
I won't be sleeping over by the looks of things.
What's a sociable time to turn up on saturday.
Obviously 7 am you all will be nursing hangovers I am sure.
Best regards jason
Looking forward to a good long drive

Wont be any hang overs, don't drink.

We are stopping over on the Saturday night, so won't be having the proper meet until Sunday, although not sure what time yet. Certainly not 7am though

phew, i was getting a bit confused there!! i expected us to meet at say 6 or 7pm saturday night, get bladdered then meet sunday for some obscure reason

You have got 100 percent correct proccy, that is what we are doing, haha, well I might turn up at 7 am and introduce my 20vt to its rev limiter right outside some poor guys room window haha

as long as it's 7am Saturday that's cool

Cool with me too

At the AGM meet last year, we were sharing our hotel with the Hells Angels, at 7am around 50 motorcycles were left ticking over for 10 minutes and then all rode off together. I hate the Harley sound

whereas, thanks to magooagains home made liquid cocaine i was completely comatose

What premier inn is it guys, need to book, any telephone number

It's the East Midlands Airport one.

DE74 2TQ

0871 527 8350

Thanks very much Theresa
Better make sure you all have alarms armed on your coupes,
As I am after a yellow bonnet and bumper ( smiles)

I have just been having a spring clean on my desk and come across my booking for Premier Inn. Only about 5 weeks now, so I think I'll have an ale free period to make sure I'm fully prepared for that Saturday night.

Is anyone having more than one night?

Johnnybravoturbo
paulV
McMike - stop over Sat night.
Theresa - stop over Sat night.
Nello
McMoosey
Boostmecoupeup
TomLough
Proccy
Liquid
Coupedummy
coupe_integrale
GJ88
Mickndo69
Jonny
Stevo
Cjh
Ash_p
Porkypaul
Brewster
Eks - Stop over Saturday night.
Tim42
Ninja
Hovedan
zimpara
MarioCarillo
Wafcarl - stop over Sat night.
Ady
Richard24(you cant be busier than me. )
Mattm
Samsite999

Be nice to see you ugly lot again, mabee some one can take me out for a spin in there coupe, it ended really well last time!

I'll take you out Sam.

Johnnybravoturbo
paulV
McMike - stop over Sat night.
Theresa - stop over Sat night.
Nello
McMoosey
Boostmecoupeup
TomLough
Proccy
Liquid
Coupedummy
coupe_integrale
GJ88
Mickndo69
Jonny
Stevo
Cjh
Ash_p
Porkypaul - Stop over Sat night
Brewster
Eks - Stop over Saturday night.
Tim42
Ninja
Hovedan
zimpara
MarioCarillo
Wafcarl - stop over Sat night.
Ady
Richard24(you cant be busier than me. )
Mattm
Samsite999

Johnnybravoturbo
paulV
McMike - stop over Sat night.
Theresa - stop over Sat night.
Nello
McMoosey
Boostmecoupeup
TomLough
Proccy - stop over Sat night.
Liquid
Coupedummy
coupe_integrale
GJ88
Mickndo69
Jonny
Stevo
Cjh
Ash_p
Porkypaul - Stop over Sat night
Brewster
Eks - Stop over Saturday night.
Tim42
Ninja
Hovedan
zimpara
MarioCarillo
Wafcarl - stop over Sat night.
Ady
Richard24(you cant be busier than me. )
Mattm
Samsite999

Johnnybravoturbo
paulV
McMike - stop over JBT's Sat night.
Theresa - stop over Sat night.
Nello
McMoosey
Boostmecoupeup
TomLough
Proccy - stop over Sat night.
Liquid
Coupedummy
coupe_integrale
GJ88
Mickndo69
Jonny
Stevo
Cjh
Ash_p
Porkypaul - Stop over Sat night
Brewster
Eks - Stop over Saturday night.
Tim42
Ninja
Hovedan
zimpara
MarioCarillo
Wafcarl - stop over Sat night.
Ady
Richard24(you cant be busier than me. )
Mattm Stopping over JBT's sat night
Samsite999

castle de JBT is now nearly full.
If any of you wants to leave your cars at mine instead of the hotel then feel free.

then how would we get to/from the hotel jbt? i'm sort of assuming you don't live at the airport

I've had an email through stating that it IS for cars and not bikes

So, get booking

Change of plan, I've got an event to work security for that weekend now, and really need the money

Johnnybravoturbo
paulV
McMike - stop over JBT's Sat night.
Theresa - stop over Sat night.
Nello
McMoosey
Boostmecoupeup
TomLough
Proccy - stop over Sat night.
Liquid
Coupedummy
coupe_integrale
GJ88
Mickndo69
Jonny
Stevo
Cjh
Ash_p
Porkypaul - Stop over Sat night
Brewster
Eks - Stop over Saturday night.
Tim42
Ninja
Hovedan
zimpara
MarioCarillo
Wafcarl - stop over Sat night.
Ady
Richard24(you cant be busier than me. )
Mattm Stopping over JBT's sat night
Samsite999

O.K. it looks like I'm out on back to back beers, ie out Friday night and then Saturday night as per this meeting, so not sure I'm man enough for a Saturday track day now !

Will see what level of interest for Mallory is, but I might tag onto the Donnington track day in March instead.

Eks. DS or CP? CP myself,

Lowly Door Soop for me Zimpara.
Only work Event Security (Biker rallies mainly) - not man enough for the real deal

Looks like I might make this for the daytime meet but still unsure.

Haha that's rubbish and you know it, the only difference is I wasted 4k and you didn't, no cp work around anyway, sunday day meet?

No track day for me
I know i know........

But Flea has my car and im at Donington the following week.

Need to book somewhere for some snap.So around 3 oclock would be good.And estimate prob 15 of us on the sunday.
Paul mentioned somewhere was nice but cant remember the name.
And then Theresa will book it

Lol.

I'll have a look through the thread again later, I'm off to work in a minute.

it's a pub called the boat, on the canal just off the a50 - good food, very nice place and very friendly last time. massive car-park too so no dings and a great photo opportunity

if people are happy with that i can pop in prior to the event and sort of informally book it

I'm happy with that Steve, it was nice last time.

Yes, get it booked please

Hmmmm... looking like a good turnout. Tempting... it is quite a trek from here though :-(

I think I'll see how I go, so I'll call myself a maybe for now :-)

eh? stay over. m5, m42 m1 - 90 mins maximum! although if you stay over the journey back made need to be more cautiously undertaken

thinking about it, if you convoy up with Hovedan you'll be there in 50 mins

Johnnybravoturbo
paulV
McMike - stop over JBT's Sat night.
Theresa - stop over Sat night.
Nello
McMoosey
Boostmecoupeup
TomLough
Proccy - stop over Sat night.
Liquid
Coupedummy
coupe_integrale
GJ88
Mickndo69
Jonny
Stevo
Cjh
Ash_p
Porkypaul - Stop over Sat night
Brewster
Tim42
Ninja
Hovedan
zimpara
MarioCarillo
Wafcarl - stop over Sat night.
Ady
Richard24(you cant be busier than me. )
Mattm Stopping over JBT's sat night (Giggady)
Samsite999
Marco20vt + Mrs Marco20vt

how can i say no to this!!

"cough cough"
let me do the honours for you all now..

Yes i will turn up...
No proccy i will not do any of your twisted sexual favours
JBT same rules apply to you as they do to proccy

coupe_integrale - i hope you can take me for a spin in your motor!!

What time are we all meeting up on the Sunday and where? Cheers

Yes... best be careful.... don't want another DD ban :-(

I was thinking the same thing!

If you were to set out with JBT, you could leave after the meeting time and travel back in time

First rule of swinger club.
There are no rules

Second rule of swinger club
There are no rules.

I say meet around 1030 hundred hours

Set off from Donington park at around 1130 hundred hours

Airplane graveyard around 1135 hundred hours followed by a gentle stroll along the finest twisties that Leics has to offer and then providing we have no dodgy overtaking by McMike or Theresa and we all make it in one piece then some snap at the boat around 1-2ish.

What date is finalised?

Sunday 6th Feb

So I need to search for the address of Donnington Park right?

http://www.donington-park.co.uk/

I'll have my dinner with you lot before I leave on the Sunday. It'll give traffic plenty time to clear and I'll still be home within a couple of hours.

Thanks

If anyone fancies a convoy from my garage on Sunday then let me know.
Address on website.

To confirm
Some of us are meeting on the Saturday for drinks only.

The meet is on Sunday around 10:30

**********Sunday the 6th of February*******************

What time you meeting at the garage?

I will meet at the garage John. What time?

Day after my M'ohT

Arg, just realised it's t girl friends birthday on t 5th... this is going to take some serious tactical planning!

Prob 10 at the garage.

went to the boat pub today, they don't do bookings as such but have said that if we all arrive together they'll either put us upstairs in a very nice room (we went there before) or find us an area all together

job's a good 'un!!

Filth!!!!!!!!!!
A nice quiet room upstairs ay Steven.Just the two of us.
Nothing has to happen.
Heard it all before.

Just the nylon straps on the 4 - poster !

I'll be at the garage at 10 (or at 7.30 if I can find something for you to do ......

I'm still up for this one on the Sunday - Will probably be taking the x2 Junior Nellos' to the Museum.....

Donny Museum

Looks like theres discounts available for club meets?

The museum is very good. Last time I booked a meet there it was shut

Johnnybravoturbo
paulV
McMike - stop over JBT's Sat night.
Theresa - stop over Sat night.
Nello
McMoosey
Boostmecoupeup
TomLough
Proccy - stop over Sat night.
Liquid
Coupedummy
coupe_integrale
GJ88
Mickndo69
Jonny
Stevo
Cjh
Ash_p
Porkypaul - Stop over Sat night
Brewster
Tim42
Ninja
Hovedan
zimpara
MarioCarillo
Wafcarl - stop over Sat night.
Ady
Richard24(you cant be busier than me. )
Mattm Stopping over JBT's sat night (Giggady)
Samsite999
Marco20vt + Mrs Marco20vt





Looking good and getting close now.

I'm a possible now guys.

Car may be in a body shop then.

You'll be able to come as passenger with Mario, if he's still coming?

Unfortunately i won't be able to come to this i am now moving house that weekend, so coupe will be used to move breakables about. If you see me tazzing around loughborough that weekend give me a flash
Hope another one will be setup soon so i can come.

Hope you all enjoy the weekend and i will listen out for you all.

Ash

Gutted Ash I was hoping catch up with you again.

me too, but paul is arranging a stokie tunnels/peak run again spring/summer, get to that mate

good luck with the move

Where you moving to ash? Walk my dogs past your car most nights, stalking your car theirs a yellow one round the corner from you too.

No Worries Ash,
I will catch up with you soon anyway and let me know if you need a hand moving.

Ay up Porkypaul - whens the next Curborough day?

I'll make some arrangements when do you fancy?

Soon as mate, maybe even one asap then one at AGM time?

The AGM won't be in the Midlands this year Matt.

Last year, the Midlands was the venue again, due to it all being rushed, etc.

Last year, I promised it would be held more towards your side this year, such as Yorkshire/Leeds way.

I'll get something sorted out.

I'm out unfortunately. The car's throwing me some big bills at the moment.

I'll be there in a Punto or Ka. The coupe doesn't think spending over 2K on it is enough so now it's again

Sorry to hear this Paul,whats up with it now?

Got the death rattle.

Gutted for you Paul...

Death rattle?

Big eng bearings Tom.

Sorry to hear that Paul. It's not a show as such, more about getting to know others in the group any way.
Not be long now.

I know mate I've organised quite a few meets so I know what there like

Yeah Paul, it's about time you got to meet some of us

Me and my mouth.

Am I up for sarcasm next week?
You won't have met this member sir.

Yes you are

And I can't wait too meet you.

The feelings mutual, looking forward to meeting you.
See you next week.

Blimey Paul ... you're not having much luck with this one, are you?

Sorry to hear about your engine problems Is it in the shop being fixed at the mo?

Tell me about it Dave, but I've spent too much money, time blood and tears now too walk away.

It's at the garage but he wasn't going to be able look at it till March but he's had a cancellation today so he's taking a look today.

Sorry to hear this Paul

Finger crossed for you, then, Paul

Hopefully the bill won't be too big

Just collected my car from John's and thought I'd stepped back in time as there on the ramps again was a RED LE......yup that's Pauls alright.

John's just shown me your "Bottom End" (no pun intended ) and it seems it could have been alot worse so everything crossed he'll get it back on the road!

Gutted for you mate, especially after all the money you've thrown at it.

Coupe ownership is proving to be a painful ride!

pfffft, he's not spent anything yet in comparison to mattm and me

glad to hear it'll be sorted soon Paul, i suppose the beers are on me now you're broke again !!

Jonny has come to my rescue he wasn't going to be able look at it till March but he's had a cancellation today so he's started on it.

Just my fingers crossed he has some good news for me tomorrow and I don't need another engine.

Yep beers are on you Steve :-)

Trust it is nothing desperate mate. Another late night for JBT then. He never sleeps, he never eats, he never drinks !!

PS did you ever get my cheque?

Yes mate cheers. I'll bring it along with me next weekend.

Johnnybravoturbo
paulV
McMike - stop over JBT's Sat night.
Theresa - stop over Sat night.
Nello
McMoosey
Boostmecoupeup
TomLough
Proccy - stop over Sat night.
Liquid
Coupedummy
coupe_integrale
Mickndo69
Jonny
Stevo
Cjh
Porkypaul - Stop over Sat night
Brewster
Tim42
Ninja
Hovedan
zimpara
MarioCarillo
Wafcarl - stop over Sat night.
Ady
Richard24(you cant be busier than me. )
Mattm Stopping over JBT's sat night (Giggady)
Samsite999
Marco20vt + Mrs Marco20vt

Postcodes:

JBT's garage LE12 9DN

Premier Inn, East Midlands Airport: DE74 2TQ

Donington Park: DE74 2RP

The Ragley Boat Stop: DE73 7FY


The plan is to meet up for drinks Saturday night for some of us, with the main meet being on Sunday 6th February.

Not sure what time I'm leaving home on Saturday, but I'll probably be popping to JBT's garage in the afternoon before I go to find the hotel.

Anyone that needs mine or JBT's phone number, pm me.

On Sunday, the plan is to meet at JBT's garage at 10am or wait until 10.30am and meet at Donington Park.

Set off from Donington park around 11.30am and head for the aeroplane graveyard.

Go for a Sunday drive out, then head for The Ragley Boat pub for food around 2pm ish.


I've spoken to Donington Park Museum and they are open next Sunday.
He couldn't guarantee the cafe would be open, but said it has been open so far.

I'll meet you all at Donnington.

Truffle may be in my boot. Passenger seat is reserved for my Nomad pillar pod I'm bringing for Petep. Petep will also be coming along, should be a good turn out!

Anyone coming m4/m5 way fancy a convoy??

link for the boat inn, but if we're going in convoy i know where it is anyway

http://king-henrys-taverns.co.uk/Pubs/The-Ragley-Boat-Stop

Lol, cheers Steve

Hovedan I'll jump on from junction 12 gloucester of M5 mate what time you thinking,

Thanks Proccy and Theresa for helping me with this.
Much appreciated.

Just picked up my car from Fleas so i will be there in my LE.Finally.

ooooooooooooooo and what powaaaa did she make?

....DO NOT ASK!!

Tim

May be able to make sunday to put some faces to names

do it speedy, should be a good turn-out and see/hear a few nice cars

Woo hoo I should be in the coupe. JBT has worked has magic and was able too get it done for me.

nothing too serious then paul?how did the insurance problem work out? been quiet about the coupe recently...

I had to have new crank shells. It didn't work out

Arhh,feel for you pal..Catchup the weekend.

Are you stopping over on Saturday night?

No,would like too but gotta spend some time with the lady.. think im guna meet at John's place in the morning though..

Bring her with you, I'm bringing mine(I need someone carry me back too the hotel room :D)

An idea...sure she has more uses than just carrying you back to the room Paul...

Amen brother

Yeah she can buy me beer

And me

She said she'll buy you a pint fella

Dont encourage him!

Sorry, going to have to pull out. Moved house on Friday and my parents have offered to come and help decorate Can't exactly say here's the keys and leave them to it

Have a good one

Im not going to be able to go unless I can get the cambelt done on my stilo before the weekend

Im trying...

Where do you live, can't you cadge a lift with someone? If you bring a Stilo you'll have to guard the alloys with your life

whats that supposed to mean???

what time we gathering saturday night, roughly?

I'm pretty sure I can rob the 500 of the missus If I cant get it done... Neil is hogging Joe till Saturday however :anger:

Your to late with the wheels, Phil moves VERY quickly!

Not sure yet.

What time are you thinking of getting to the hotel?

I'll be at jbt's all day saturday

2pm for day session. Nowt like a day sesh.

i've got my kids until 2pm, i was thinking maybe 6pm then have something to eat?

I'll be starting later than 2pm wafcarl and won't even be at the hotel by then either

I'll be popping to Jbt's before I go to the hotel, so probably won't be at the hotel until around 4pm ish.

A 6pm start sounds good to me proccy

I'll reserve your seats.

text me when you're at stoke, T, i might come over to jbt's with you then?

Do you fancy a convoy down the A50 T to meet Proccy?

yeah, there's a pub at the toyota services where the a50 and a38 cross

Sounds good to me is that at the new services?

Yeah could do, although puts pressure on me to get my backside into gear and make sure I leave home on time lol.

I wont be coming as I needed to see Joe beforehand and he is packed all week with Neils project or whatever. Have fun people!

yeah it is mate, there's also a kfc so lunch is sorted

Great stuff.

Don't want you drinking too much and missing the meet sunday

Sorry you're not going to be able to make it Liquid






Can't we find a Maccys instead? KFC is minging (well, the chicken skin is nice, but thats about it)

Approx time of meeting and a postcode please

bloody chavs eh?

there's a maccy ds a couple of miles south on the a38, we can decide what we're doing on the day.

DE656DX

as for time of meeting, what time are you hoping to get to jbt's? i guess he's about 45 mins from there, maybe less

About 1 hour 45 mins for me to meet you and about 30 minutes to get from our meeting point to JBT's.

I was planning on being at Jbt's for around 3 - 4pm ish.

JBT's is approx 1 hr from me T, so if you want meet about 2ish?

Well proccy has his kids until 2pm and when I got home earlier, I found that one of my fence panels has broken and come out of its slots We have extremely strong winds here at the moment.

I've been outside until 12.40 am trying to sort it, but I can't, so will have to try and do it later, when the wind dies down a bit and before I meet you

Can we make it 2.30 pm? Just gives me an extra half an hour to get my fencing sorted before I leave.

Yeah that's fine T.

so is this 2.30 at the toyota island services? or are you two leaving me in the dark again?

We'll be there about 15.00 Steve. You know what these women are like

bloody typical - well it won't be her make-up will it, more like not enough fags rolled for the journey

I've just noticed this thread. I might be able to make the Sunday.

Good stuff dan. Where in Leicester you from ?

where the airplane graveyard?any internet links?cant find any info...

In town, near Queens Road. Where are you? I've never seen a Porto locally.

I think were meeting at donington park cd.

ill be meeting up at JBT's and on for the grave yard but wont be up for the driving about bit as ill be in a 1.2 500

I think you will have the legs on me

I'm from Loughborough mate always over in Leicester, not seen you either. Proper mans colour the Porto

Boo Hoo, sorry guys but Moose is out, was really looking forward to this... tis complicated chicky stuff!

Have a blast guys!

Cheers for a great meet all, sorry I had to shoot off! great to meet the newer members as well as the usual suspects, procky, matt, theresa, pete, JBT!

Sat on m42 broken down..not a good day for coupes at all

nope not a good day at all, the blue coupe got home ok me n my bro followed him home, not good at all very scary, i would have cried if that was my coupe

no way mate!!! what's happened?

what happened?

well you know about jbts, coupedummys has broke down, and one of the sprintys guy in the renault t-shirt (relly sorry forgot his name) was going down the dual carriage way and his bonnet flew up, smashed his windscreen lights flew of and his soon roof caved in and hit him, very scary.

Crap! I hope he is ok not a good day at all for coupes by the sounds of it

Wasnt dans was it?

CD, I hope you get back ok mate, nothing serious is it?

really cant remeber his name think its dan though, got home safe he was going to go to the walk in centre it was scary, luckily the bonnet didnt fly of. think jbt is gonna see hime later

Was right behind him.was really scary for me let alone him.....real shame lovely car and sound chap.hope hes ok...our issues arr nothing on what he was dealt..

he was really shook up. got him and the car home, it doesnt look as bad as it could have been exterior wise, he has a spare car to use as a donor, just hoping the roof is too bad. fingers crossed think kbt will help him out. i would but im totally useless.

The chaps name is Johnny who's a good friend of mine,.
Absolutely gutted for him,bloody heartbreaking the mess its made to the car.
Well done Johnny for keeping control of the car at that speed,and although its no consolation the main thing is that your okay.
Keep your chin up pal and i will see you tomorrow to assess the damage.


As above yes my gearbox failed again in dramatic style just coming off the bypass.
Not happy.

Thanks to Paul,Proccy, Theresa and all for the help towards this meet.

Had a great night out on the town on Saturday but still paying for it today,and i know Matt was .

Nice seeing the distance was travelled by you all,London,Wales,B,ham,Bristol,Barnsley,and Leeds all made the trip.
Not the best of days under the circumstances but was definitely memorable.

See you all at the next meet.

Oh dear sounds like a total nightmare for the lad!
Main thing is no1 was seriously injured..there was a coupe on ebay the bonnet had flew up and dented the roof on that too.
I guess as it was a meet people had shown engine's and it just wasnt fully down v easily done.

the guy lives in whitwick nasan, very nice lookin sprinty, suprised you havent seen it

What a strange meet.

Hope your ok Johnny? Gutted for you mate, and you JBT.

What's happened CD?

It was great too meet everyone old and new.

Ollie said he has seen it and spoke to him before! My car isnt out the paint shop yet or i would have come in mine (problem baking it) needs re-doing v long.
Was going to come in ollies car but late night saturaday.

Gutted for the bloke with the bonnet flying up

Gutted again for JBT and his gearbox breaking

Hope you manage to sort your car out Reuban and that it's nothing serious.


Other than the above, was a great weekend!

Had a good night on Saturday night and a nice day today.

Was good to meet up with all the usual people and nice to meet some new ones too

what were you up to friday night then, and why wasn't i invited

Not a very nice ending to a thread this. Glad all are okay though! Blimey, you just don't know what's around the corner eh!

Any pics of all the cars at the meet?

Lol, I was working and have got mixed up on my days. I meant last night
I'll be going back to edit my post in a minute




There will be, as plenty of people were taking photos and videos.

I'm sure people will post them up when they get a chance

I would post them don't know how. Put one up on Facebook nase

Upload them to your Photobucket account, hover over the photo you want to post and it will come up with a list of options.

Copy the code from the one that says direct link.

Then click the fourth symbol along,(looks like a tv screen/window) on your reply box for the forum.

It will come up with the words 'image popper'.

Click on that and a box will appear. Paste your copied code into that and the photo should appear.

To check, go to 'preview post', before you click reply.

On my phone won't do it grrr will wait till I'm on the pc.

Today started off quite well, but didn't end so well sadly. Was good to meet new people as always, and those catch up with those I'd met before.

Some photos:


James

Nice picture of us breaking into the car

Epic fail with Jason's mellow yellow coupe locking the keys inside then as they were removed nearly doing it again right after...lol

Better focus on this one, but doesn't convey the effort involved...


James

http://s555.photobucket.com/albums/jj458/proccy69/

few to look at, wish i could do those image pop thingies

great meet but should have known the flavour of the day when JBT's gearbox spread itself all over the road. then that lad locked his keys in his car, Reub is/was stuck on the m42 and to cap it all poor Johnny had his bonnet blow up in his face, breaking the screen, sunroof and bonnet.

lovely to meet you all, hope to again soon but without the attrition rate we saw today

Some pretty tragic experiences there, horrible to see the damage to that mint sprint and JBT another transmission disaster.

First attempt at uploading so bear with me

nice pics, nice car, nice to meet you

No car ever deserves a fate like that, thats absolutely shockingly crap

Cheers proccy...Great to meet you and everyone

Sounds like an ass of a day.

Great shame for the lads, hope your all ok get back up and running soon!

No moonies attended!?! As if

Nope not one...you bailed martin...failed to represent lol

That sprinty....

An interesting day ! Although interrupted by a few disasters, it was well-organised and well attended. Many thanks JBT, especially from those who benefited from your expertise during the day (myself included). Thanks also to Porkypaul for (almost) arranging a beautifully colour-coordinated line of Coupes at Donington; he really needed a sheepdog!

The poor Sprinty and JBT's beast apart, I hope everyone got home safely, and see you again soon.

Good to see so many Coupes at the meeting, terrible shame for the Sprinty Blue who suffered the bonnet flip-up, a real mess - it was certainly a very quick car

John, hope your car is sorted soon

Tim, thanks a million for the Turbo

T, Proccy, Pete, Matt, etc good to see you and everyone else who turned up.







Coupe short video


More pics here ... Donington pics

Nice video of all the cars there Mike

I have to say they look great all colour-coded, so fair play to OCD Porky Paul for arranging that.

Hi all,i am the guy(jonny) with the smashed in Sprinty.
First of all i would like to thank everybody that attended me and the cars aid.I really appreciate your kind help,in cable tieing the front down so i could get home,clearing the glass of my seat,lending me a coat and Tom and co for looking after me on the drive home.You are all stars.JBT i cannot give you enough respect you are a life saver....
I still have a sore neck and a large bump,but im fine.Having a look with JBT earlier and it seems the slam panel/bonnet locater catch was not in the correct place,hence why this happened...i had just changed into 4th after 3rd gear 7k...when it flew up.Hopefully the roof can be sorted if not i will swap the running gear onto my black one.Sorry to hold people up on the A6.A least it wasnt just me with problems that day.lol

Which video do you mean Theresa i carn't see one?

I have edited my original post, and added a video link...

Cheers mike didn't notice Good to see your ok johnny... hope the cars saveable

nice one johnny, good to see you on here at last and glad to hear you're ok - i did find a piece of glass in my pocket later on

hope it all works out for you with the car, that has some rapid acceleration

Glad your ok Johnny, such a shame it looked a lovely car and it went like stink.

Was going to bring mine, but it is FAR too scruffy

Good luck mate - thank heaven you weren't hurt and managed not to stack the car after you lost visibility. Hope it all goes well, and that you have stopped shaking....!

Glad your ok johnny, if you want anything just let me know gonna see Joe soon in Melton he has a lot of parts. Hope you have some luck with the roof.

Bet your coupe has never been driven so slow think on the way home we was averaging 60mpg

Hi Jonny

Sorry to see you Sprinty that way, glad your otherwise generally ok. Hope you get the Sprinty back to health, you sure have a Coupe with a story to tell mate.

Wasn't that long ago I was bombing down the A38 and noticed the bonnet moving up and down a bit, pulled over when I could and put it down properly, guess I was lucky.

Sorry I missed the meet all.

Good to hear your safe and sound Jonny. Was a Lovely car but only a car. Im sure you will get something sorted and back on the road in a coupe soon..aslong as your well.

Well,the morning after the night before and here's the damage to johnnys car.
luckily hes alot more chirpy today and the lump on his head is shrinking.














Unfortunately its kinked the roof just above the rear 1/4 windows.
Also the front of the roof is noticeably down and the doors aren't shutting as they should.
So hes coming over to tomorrow to swap over the bonnet and the front panels.

Looking further into this it appears the car has previously suffered a frontal impact and the slam panel is noticeably out of alignment which is obviously why the bonnet isn't shutting correctly.
SO its all going to be replaced to avoid any future issues.

Great determination for sticking with the car pal.
See you bright and early tomorrow.

Repairing it?It was the creases by the rear windows that i thought might be the crucial bit. Also if it is being sorted i have a sunroof you can have?

Nice one lads for the support,i bought a decent black 20vt 3 months ago,took it for mot,passed drove 1mile and the engine died....umm nice MOT people drove 18miles in it and killed it...seen the sprinty for sale at a steal and scraped the cash to buy another.Its 65k miles and drives very good,power is good and i kinda love it so i have to take her to have cosmetic surgery because her heart is beating strongly still...JBT is pretty much on the case with it,but if i need anything i will give you a shout.Nice to meet you all and hopefully next time we will have sunshine and a few more miles driving.
Big hugs to you all!!

Your right pal,the car still has 1/2 tank of fuel in it! I will be in touch if i need anything,thank`s a million.
Will have to arrange to meet for a pint..will be in my Fiat 1.7td van of course.

Are those wheels on your van off your coupe?

Good to see you on here Jonny, but absolutely gutted for you about the car

I'm glad you're ok though

I was the woman in the Sprinty, also with black wheels, parked to the left of you at Donington.

Me and the other Sprinty were right at the back of the pack when your bonnet flew up and when we all pulled over.

After watching Porkypaul for several minutes, directing the traffic to the other lanes, I feared for his safety and after seeing some of the idiotic actions of some drivers, when I got out to try and help, I decided it was best to move along and get out of the way, before another accident happened

I can understand why police tell people to get as far away as possible

Many thanks to Paul for directing the traffic out of the way. He says he does it all the time, but that is one scary job

Well done too Johnny, for managing to keep the car under control while it all happened.

Hope to see you at another meet soon

They certainly were,swapped inky alloys to sprinty,and sprinty alloys to van.

Apologies all but I moved house the week before so missed this one.....though by the sounds of it seems it was a car killer meet!

Sorry i had to miss this one, decided to visit my grandad as he's in the local hospital.