Long time since we had a proper SW meet and I know that there are a number of cars in the Somerset / Devon area.

Might need to wait until after the School hols. as the roads get busy, but I'm happy to organise something for September.

Any interest?

Hi i would come along, would be good to meet a few new faces in the SW

Thumbs up here too, hopefully get the le tidied a bit up by then.

Ricky

Ok, I'll start planning something.

I know there are quite a few Coupes down this way and it would be good to get everybody out.

Thinking about 2nd Sunday in September, that's the 13th. How does that fir with everybody?

maybe. non coupe related issues will determine, but if i'm about, i'll make an effort to attend

Sounds ok to me should have my clutch sorted by then and new bonnet and got knows how much more

Get on down owl, surely would be nice to get out of boy racer central on a sunday

I'd definitely be up for it, it'd be nice to meet some club members in the South West!

how about a meet in WSM to show up the the little boys?

subject to the marea working i'll come along

Not sure whether to start in WSM area or further west, so that the Devon guys also get a chance.

there's some good roads around Exmoor.

In then end though, we just need a good turnout

thats a loooooooooooooooooooooooong way from bristol, mainly i dont wanna spend 4 hours of the side of the motorway waiting for a recovery truck and then get some at stupid o'clock when the marea inevitibly lets me down.

Ry

Maybe interested, I'm on Dorset/Wilts border.

I'd agree that Dartmoor is a bit too far - I'm north of Bristol! I reckon I could manage WSM though - are there many good roads in the area?

I'm in Exeter but Westons OK, don't mind the trip.
My coupes in hibernation awaiting a big makeover , so will have to come along in the diesel runaround. but good to see some local coupes

fair bit of interest i see and love to see the marea turbo make the turn out. Just really hope i can get the coupe to a fairly reasonable standard by then. Just an idea but cheddar possibly?

Cheddar is a favourite meeting spot for car clubs in the area! Always good photo opportunities etc. Just make sure you pick a day where there won't been thousands of tourists, otherwise you will struggle for parking space!

-wolfman

So would I ... actually was suggesting Exmoor, different and closer, with some nice drives,but if everyone is happier with a more easterly setting then WSM as a start point and then Cheddar etc. No problem.

There are some VGood drives, a good pub or two for lunch.

September should see the end of the main tourist hordes and we can get a good day out.

Shall I plot a course..??

I think weston to cheddar would be great Paul.

Just sit back and get the rest of the guys feedback, the more happier the merrier

Ricky

WSM and Cheddar are both cool with me

Ry

Ahem, yes, my mistake!

Anyway... Weston to Cheddar in September sounds great to me!

Right, I'll get plotting a route.

Might take a week or so and I'll check out the pubs. I'll post a link to the details when done.

We can start by meeting at the pier ...... oops, sorry, there isn't one!

Yes agree Weston - Chedder sounds good!

Might have to get the coupe up and out for this one but if not hope nobody objects to the little deisel tagging along

I guess i'll have MPG on my side

would be good to meet up on the beach for a few photos

then convoy to cheddar for more photos and some food

Haven't most Weston to Cheddar routes got more than there fair share of speed camera's?

What is wrong with that Faz? No one on here speeds!

-wolfman

True wolfman, and i can test my new sat nav out with my snooper

[quote]Haven't most Weston to Cheddar routes got more than there fair share of speed camera's?/quote]

Not where we go!

But then, as said it doesn't matter, cos we don't exceed the limit anyway .....

snooper

when i drove through that way my snooper was only going off in the 30 limits for camera's really, the nationals are clear enough.

can we just keep in mind that Eurofest at castle combe is on the 5th Sept when we come up with a date

Ry

Looking at Sunday the 13th (roads could be clearer after schoolhols).

Sounds good to me!

sounds good to me too

the Marea is now back on the road aswell with a new GTi-R

Ry

Thanks...

A bit of info if this area was decided upon for a meet:

Its free to get on the beach, and it can prove to be good for photo's..... when the tide is in (but not in too far!)

There are a couple of speed scameras about, but not too many, I know most, if not all, there locations from weston to cheddar, and there are some very good, fast (if thats what you want) and / or scenic roads in the area.

One route, which takes in some of the somerset levels, that i'd suggest is....

clicky - map / route WSM -cheddar

or something similar.

Ironically, I'm likely to be in portsmouth in september, but would happily make the trip back for a meet 'on home soil'

Yes, definitely so good, fast and scenic roads around Cheddar.

It's where we had a close encounter of a Pheasant kind a few years ago (and probably altered the colour of a motorcyclists underpants too)

There is a video ...

Im easy going, so happy with the plans so far, just need to get the coupe sorted

sounds good! i live over chichester way (sorta near portsmouth) so would be up for a meet in this area anytime!

Right, let's see a good turnout with lot's of Coupes.

I have a provisional route planned out, including lunch break in Priddy (good pub with plenty of parking), but what sort of a day does everyone want?

We can finish with a short drive after lunch or go on until late afternoon??

I'll get provisional map up in a couple of days, depending!

A lazy sunday would be best for me, but i will probably be there whenever it is.

What would everyone else prefer?

Paul good on you sir, this time I shall follow not lead

May be on for this. Will need to bring the wife as I'll have just got back from two weeks on holiday on my own and then a trackday and a few other items. So if the weather's good I'll probably be there.

Good to see so many interested.

I promise a nice day, no rain etc. etc. - this is the provisional route, which includes lunch stop in Priddy.

Map (only the Cheddar bit!)

And the Pub - Here! - there aren't any better pics, but take it from me it's pretty good.

There are some pretty good roads here for a Coupe convoy....

I would definitely be interested if the weather's nice. Would be a good drive and a good chance to meet some fellow coopsters. Although without a turbo I'm not sure I'd be able to keep up...


James

Don't worry, we have never lost anyone yet

Looking good - those interested so far:

Adam_Dickson
Owl10
Mikeyc
bulldog5046
AP1
ckings6056
Flea
Jonny
MiniMetaller

If it's on a sunday i will be last minut,e as i start work sunday late afternoon, i will hopefully be back on days then.

Cool, i've put the date in my calendar, nothing else planned so i'm in

I wouldnt worry about having an N/A, none of us will be able to keep up with Leighton anyway

hehe, I'm not really worried about getting left behind Depending on the order we set off, I could be near the front of the line then you'll all just be stuck behind me for miles
Of course, with one of Leighton's chips in my car I should be almost as fast as you turbo guys anyway... I wish.

James

If i got nothing on, i'll pop down

Ben

I'm planning to attend - as long as nothing urgent comes up!

Promise, it'll be a good drive, weather will be good, lunch (if you want it) is very good, plus plenty of photo opportunities.

What more could you want! Let's get a good turnout.

i would love to jump on board if i may, as long as no funnies come up at work it would be great to meet you guys, and cars so i am a deffo, unless WWIII breaks out.

Bez

Update

List of hopefuls and fairly positives so far ...

Adam_Dickson
Sweetride (I guess if le is ready ?)
Owl10
mikeyc
bulldog5046
AP1
Flea
Jonny
minimetaller
benny
bez

I promise a nice day, no rain etc. etc. - this is the provisional route, which includes lunch stop in Priddy.

Map (Cheddar bit only)

And the Pub - Here - there aren't any better pics, but take it from me it's pretty good.

Anyone else??

Im still very last minit decision. May need a new engine

Yeah, that's what I thought.

Let's hope news is not bad

sounds good Paul!

do we know how many Shell garages that sell V-Power are on the route?

some of us cant carry as much fuel due to arch/tyre reasons

Ry

Maybe. I live in Weston, so its not exactly a trek for me. But its my boys 4th birthday party, so I'll have to see if I can get away or not :-(

Hey guys, looking forward to this already!

I can't see a confirmed time & place in Weston to meet on Sunday the 13th in the thread...

Am I just not seeing it?

I'm afraid I'm out of the game guys... my engine blew up while I was at the AGM this weekend

If & when I get another one I'll be up for a South West meet though!

Hey, that's such rotten luck ..... worst nightmares and all that!

Still time to slip another engine in - perhaps

Let's hope we see you at the next one.

OK, I hope everyone (who's car is still running) is still up for this one.

The weather is supposed to be fine, the drive will be and luch, at This Place should be pretty good.

Option of a further drive after lunch as well should make a good day.

I suggest that we meet up on Weston sea front, near the pier at 9.30 for 10.00 start when we can make our way to Cheddar for a photo session / tyre kicking / short walk, before a drive on to Priddy for lunch.

After lunch there are some good roads to enjoy to finish the day off mid - late afternoon.

Sound a plan?? Who's still running ?

Be there

I had a good day at Castle Combe on saturday and didnt blow and engine or turbo! so i'm still in

I remember back in march i fitted a replacement engine a week before Castle combe event and had Flea remap in the week, that was fun.

Ry

I'll meet everyone at Chedar gorge

Ben

Afraid I can't make it, have a great day and enjoy the sun.

i'm not going to be able to make this one! have got to work till late sat night then from sunday afternoon through to evening. sorry guys!!

Shame,

Hope you can make the next one.

So, it looks like .....

Benny
Bulldog5046
Spookly
Bez
MiniMetaller
Jonny
Flea
Owl10
Adam_Dickson

and of course anyone else who fancies a meet up and a good drive!

The plane appears to be 9.30 for 10.00 at the front in Weston, then for those who will go straight to Cheddar, I guess we would expect about 10.30 arrival!

Looks like it's going to be a dry day too.

See you all there.

weather is really looking good for this one!

and yes, i'm still coming! looking forward to spending some times around fellow 20vT owners

Ry

Well I said I'd be along if the weather was good... Completely forgot about it though and I've put stuff off that I now need to do tomorrow Have a good one guys

I won't be there either, coupe is currently off the road. Looks like a pefect September day tomorrow though, should have a nice drive.

Pretty nice day today huh? Nice relaxed time, and good to meet you guys.

Photos:
(I'm not sure about how people feel on their number plates being shown or not, so identities have been concealed to protect the innocent)



Cheers,

James

where is everybody.?

everyone else was either taking pics from similar positions to me, on just outside the pub.

We were all admiring the cars :-)

Was quite a good minimeet, small turnout but nice to get to meet people.

Here are the few i took

Well, I remembered to include people anyway!

Very good day and nice to put faces to names. Weather was as good as I hoped, although it probably brought out a few more people on the roads than we would have wanted, including apparently every biker in the south west.

We still managed a pretty good drive, although someone may be looking for some new springs!

Looking forward to another one soon.

For now, some of the pics ....

Looks like everyone is looking up at the rocks and wondering how safe they are!

Non of you got any pics of the IQ?

You must have been too quick for us!

Good to see you again ... hope you've still got some money left.

nice pictures there slightly embarassed to see I managed to get in the way of at least 2 people's pictures...

James

Good to see you all had a good time,

Unfortunatley i wasnt able to attend, despite it being so close, due a close relative being taken into hospital

Hopefully make the next one.

I also had a good day out also nice to attend a meet further a field

Nice to put faces to names
and a good selection of coupes and a pretty quick Marea estate

I'll upload my pic's soon.

Ben

Yes, it was a shame you couldn't make it - definitely have to have another meet before the weather gets too bad.

Unusually, it also meant no sprinty at the meet.

Was a good day, big thanks to paul for arranging it, and picking a mint pub for lunch with the fit barmaid, was a pleasure meeting you all and another massive thanks to paul for showing us that even a coop with only 30k on the clock can sound like a badger being murdered, next to 140k that sounds sweet as a nut! so erm cheers mate

Bez

Oh, cheers .... thanks for the compliment

Actually narrowing the sound down, a little -

1. Out of gear, stationery, rev engine to 5.5 - 6k and no problem, sweet sounding
2. On the road, drop a gear and boot it and around 5.5 - 6k and it screams!
3. On the road any speed, but revs down a bit and no noise

Still wondering about clutch bearing

Ben

Nice Pictures

Yeah, looks like you guys had great fun, I'm very sorry to have missed it!

On a brighter I should be getting my car back today fingers crossed she's in good working order now!

See you next time!

great news mikey, despite the fun we had stood by the side of the road with you it was much better driving along it!!

I got a rather boring and slow stilo abarth now due to circumstances so may pop along to the next one with that

Ricky