OcUK HQ Motors Meet - Saturday 3rd March 2018

Rainmaker · 2 Feb 2018 at 16:18

Gibbo said:
Don't go out with me then, I will fail.

Only one way to find out... and I get to passenger in a car I have my eye on to boot. Been considering a Porsche 997, F-Type, 240i etc for next year when my Superb lease is up. I want to buy cash and have an asset at the end this time. Your call mate but I'd still appreciate the ride whether you want me to keep my gob shut or not.

Edited to fix my fat fingered typo.

Akagi · 2 Feb 2018 at 16:25

Crikey... Its a maybe from me, because its a long damn way.

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If I do go it would be interesting to see what @Rainmaker makes of my driving, considering I managed to impale a Polo on a tree once.

Rainmaker · 2 Feb 2018 at 16:29

Acme said:
Crikey... Its a maybe from me, because its a long damn way. \

If I do go it would be interesting to see what @Rainmaker makes of my driving, considering I managed to impale a Polo on a tree once.

Haha we all managed to do something stupid once, the trick is banking the experience so you don't do it again.

Gibbo · 2 Feb 2018 at 16:33

Rainmaker said:
Only one way to find out... and I get to passenger in a car I have my eye on to boot. Been considering a Porsche 997, F-Type, 240i etc for next year when my Superb lease is up. I want to buy cash and have an asset at the end this time. Your call mate but I'd still appreciate the ride whether you want me to keep my gob shut or not.

Edited to fix my fat fingered typo.

Yeah no problem buddy, will take you out.

Rainmaker · 2 Feb 2018 at 16:38

Gibbo said:
Yeah no problem buddy, will take you out.

Havana_UK · 2 Feb 2018 at 16:39

Rainmaker said:
Advanced driving is a book in itself (literally), but in this instance I was thinking something similar to the teaching I provide on the weekends to RoSPA members. A (quiet) assessment of the driver's current abilities and flaws, and then pointing out where they could make the drive smoother, faster, easier and (of course) safer into the bargain. Usually changing brake points and gear shifts and being more progressive on the power, better cornering lines, keeping the vehicle balanced properly and making use of its power and characteristics etc etc. I'm a RoSPA Gold and RoADAR approved advanced driving instructor if that counts. Just a bit of fun really but if anyone wants to take me up on it there's no charge (obviously) and it's still a blast out down some country lanes. Two birds, one stone, etc etc.

If I can make it I'd be interested in this!

Akagi · 2 Feb 2018 at 16:40

I hope the prospect of going out in a Corolla excites you just as much.

Rainmaker · 2 Feb 2018 at 16:40

Havana_UK said:
If I can make it I'd be interested in this!

No worries. Just look for the 6'5" brick s...outhouse by the equally large Skoda.

Rainmaker · 2 Feb 2018 at 16:41

Acme said:
I hope the prospect of going out in a Corolla excites you just as much.

It's not the tool, son, it's how you use it.

paradigm · 2 Feb 2018 at 16:44

Possibly, depends entirely on if the wife is happy to look after the little man on her own.

Akagi · 2 Feb 2018 at 16:45

Rainmaker said:
It's not the tool, son, it's how you use it.

Lowe · 2 Feb 2018 at 16:49

Rainmaker said:
Advanced driving is a book in itself (literally), but in this instance I was thinking something similar to the teaching I provide on the weekends to RoSPA members. A (quiet) assessment of the driver's current abilities and flaws, and then pointing out where they could make the drive smoother, faster, easier and (of course) safer into the bargain. Usually changing brake points and gear shifts and being more progressive on the power, better cornering lines, keeping the vehicle balanced properly and making use of its power and characteristics etc etc. I'm a RoSPA Gold and RoADAR approved advanced driving instructor if that counts. Just a bit of fun really but if anyone wants to take me up on it there's no charge (obviously) and it's still a blast out down some country lanes. Two birds, one stone, etc etc.

Very much up for that

Rainmaker · 2 Feb 2018 at 16:57

Lowe said:
Very much up for that

More the merrier mate.

AHarvey · 2 Feb 2018 at 17:29

If I get a motor sorted in time I'll be there, 10 mins from work and 30 mins from home.

kitkat9933 · 2 Feb 2018 at 18:58

Gibbo said:
Unfortunately we are not allowed to sell Titan's to consumers unless it is a full system build, just rules NVIDIA set.

That sucks. I’d come down in the Tesla or my new weekend toy for a cheap Titan xp.

Gibbo · 2 Feb 2018 at 19:53

kitkat9933 said:
That sucks. I’d come down in the Tesla or my new weekend toy for a cheap Titan xp.

You should come down anyway and bring the weekend toy.

dacads · 2 Feb 2018 at 20:55

Could do it if someone wants to convoy up from Peterborough or surrounding area, as it's a boring two hour trip otherwise

Crowze · 3 Feb 2018 at 10:04

Might come along if I'm not working that weekend. Tempted by Rainmaker's offer, I've been working on the RoSPA riding standard and it'd be interesting to see how much of it has affected my driving.

Lexus GS 450h, or maybe some sort of Italian bike if either of them decide to work that day.

dacads said:
Could do it if someone wants to convoy up from Peterborough or surrounding area, as it's a boring two hour trip otherwise

Sure, although I'd be taking the slightly more interesting non-motorway route.

Meridian · 3 Feb 2018 at 11:57

Am I too old for this? I'm certainly in with a chance for the dirtiest car - last washed in October. Not sure which year though.

Ace Modder · 3 Feb 2018 at 14:35

why would you be too old?