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Re: 2017 North Scotland tour... [Re: dante giacosa] #1604521
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Just a quick question regarding radios. Is this something that's sensible to have, and if so any recommendations?


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Re: 2017 North Scotland tour... [Re: dante giacosa] #1604525
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Originally Posted By dante giacosa
I just need to add some stuff to the car...


Rear spoiler and go-faster stripes perhaps? tongue


Just back indeed and will post soon answering all Q's smile


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Re: 2017 North Scotland tour... [Re: skeandubh] #1604526
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Originally Posted By skeandubh
Just a quick question regarding radios. Is this something that's sensible to have, and if so any recommendations?



Most of us have them, very useful when in convoy.

Binatones are quite popular - I use the Terrain 750 and Rosso I think the 950....


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Re: 2017 North Scotland tour... [Re: dante giacosa] #1604543
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Originally Posted By dante giacosa
It's all quiet Dianne, as Squadron Leader has been away on holiday.

Personally- I am thinking about route cards, a cleanup on the car before the trip, and the completion of my hands-free 2-way radio mod. The radio itself has now been mod'ed, I just need to add some stuff to the car...


That's a bit posh, hand free 2-way radio!! Is it voice activated? I have had both door handles replaced so no more sad pitted aluminium showing. Went through MOT no problem but my mechanic says it needs a bit of work when I get back from tour. Radiator support bracket/panel and rear springs getting a bit corroded as is the exhaust. Orkney atmosphere I'm afraid. Considering I've not had to have anything done like that before can't complain. Paul and I have two way radios, really for when we are on the boat but hopefully we can synchs channels. Route cards are a great idea. Over and out!!

Re: 2017 North Scotland tour... [Re: Edinburgh] #1604544
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[quote=Edinburgh][quote=dante giacosa] I


Just back indeed and will post soon answering all Qs


Welcome back Simon, hope you had a good time x

Re: 2017 North Scotland tour... [Re: Edinburgh] #1604628
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Hey Dianne- I sent you a text; have you still got the same number..?

No- it's not voice activated; the term 'hands free' was perhaps a bit imaginative; I've broken out the Push To Talk switch, power input, and speaker output to a connector, so I can mount the radio on the windscreen high up, behind the rear view mirror.

I can then plug it 'into' the car and mount a P.T.T. switch on the steering column (or something like that) so I can offer advice when we are in carparks without taking my hands completely off the wheel...

Re: 2017 North Scotland tour... [Re: Edinburgh] #1604683
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Brian, what's your preferred route from you to House of Bruar, via FRB or via Stirling?


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Re: 2017 North Scotland tour... [Re: Edinburgh] #1604706
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We will catch you at the FRB. I pass it on to Bill & Rubina. What time are we thinking to set off from there?


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Ok Brian that's fine...I'll post a more detailed timescale very soon.

I'm thinking along the lines of leaving FRB (brief rendezvous around 0940, coffee stop House of Bruar 1100, Inverness Shell station 1300......


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Re: 2017 North Scotland tour... [Re: Edinburgh] #1604742
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Hmmm. 1300 at the Shell station might be a challenge. We have some Italian friends staying who are flying back to Italy on the 27th at 1100 from Aberdeen. Might have to drop them off at the airport a bit earlier than planned.


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Re: 2017 North Scotland tour... [Re: Edinburgh] #1604743
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I will be waiting for you Southerners at the garage. I may have parked my chosen weapon behind the Fluke pub where Simon has suggested a food stop..... yum


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Re: 2017 North Scotland tour... [Re: skeandubh] #1604746
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Originally Posted By skeandubh
Hmmm. 1300 at the Shell station might be a challenge. We have some Italian friends staying who are flying back to Italy on the 27th at 1100 from Aberdeen. Might have to drop them off at the airport a bit earlier than planned.


Les don't worry as it's likely we'll be lunching at the Fluke

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Re: 2017 North Scotland tour... [Re: Edinburgh] #1604761
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any more hints, Jim- I can't stand the tension!?

How many cylinders..?

Re: 2017 North Scotland tour... [Re: dante giacosa] #1604763
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Originally Posted By dante giacosa
any more hints, Jim- I can't stand the tension!?

How many cylinders wheels..?



Amended that for you Mr G smile


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Re: 2017 North Scotland tour... [Re: Edinburgh] #1604779
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Re: 2017 North Scotland tour... [Re: Edinburgh] #1604795
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Re: 2017 North Scotland tour... [Re: Edinburgh] #1604797
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Ok folks normally I'd post a photo of our detailed itinerary on here but with the problem of photobucket hosting I'm proposing to email everyone with it attached so you can print it off.

Is everyone ok with me displaying each other's email addresses?

Also I'd like to include a contact phone number allied to each car registration - again, has anyone any objection?


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Re: 2017 North Scotland tour... [Re: Edinburgh] #1604809
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Originally Posted By Edinburgh
Ok folks normally I'd post a photo of our detailed itinerary on here but with the problem of photobucket hosting I'm proposing to email everyone with it attached so you can print it off.

Is everyone ok with me displaying each other's email addresses?

Also I'd like to include a contact phone number allied to each car registration - again, has anyone any objection?


No problem for me. Thanks Simon

Re: 2017 North Scotland tour... [Re: Edinburgh] #1604810
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Fine with me.


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Route maps:

Day 1

Day 2

Day 3


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Re: 2017 North Scotland tour... [Re: Edinburgh] #1604837
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no problemo...

a week today!!

Re: 2017 North Scotland tour... [Re: Edinburgh] #1604843
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I’m sure this news is coming too late for you, but if your routes take you near Glasgow on the morning of Sunday 30th, you could stop by the SECC for Tartan Tarmac’s breakfast meet. It’s a pre-Ignition Festival special, hence the venue. We usually get 300+ cars, even on a quieter month.

Facebook event link

Re: 2017 North Scotland tour... [Re: ] #1604844
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Thanks for the heads-up - it might have been a go-er but leaving Spean Bridge in the morning could be pushing it!


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Re: 2017 North Scotland tour... [Re: Edinburgh] #1604845
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Ah well, worth a mention.

Re: 2017 North Scotland tour... [Re: Edinburgh] #1604917
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I'm investigating a group buy of midge hat nets for us southerners.....just a reminder they'll be needed!


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Re: 2017 North Scotland tour... [Re: Edinburgh] #1604923
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I plan to sit in my coop with the air con on. That should keep the zanzare away.


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Re: 2017 North Scotland tour... [Re: Edinburgh] #1604934
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Well!!! thats me out of hospital again, I will still be there & will tell the tale. Been a bit of an episode but I'm still here, see you all soon..... driving


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Re: 2017 North Scotland tour... [Re: jimboy] #1604937
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Originally Posted By jimboy
Well!!! thats me out of hospital again, I will still be there & will tell the tale. Been a bit of an episode but I'm still here, see you all soon..... driving


Again Jim shocked A follow-up check ?


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Re: 2017 North Scotland tour... [Re: Edinburgh] #1604940
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No Simon, a bit more serious, I don't want to say on here, I'll reveal all at the Fluke Inn.


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Well you take care Jim, look forward to meeting up again.....you have an email by the way.....


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