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terry stevens · Aug 4th, 2006, 01:04 PM

Hello my name Is Terry Stevens
I am a mechanical design engineer previously of BMW/Rover/Landrover(contractor)
Amongst other projects i worked on the prototype R50 with R25's as donor vehicles in the flight shed at longbridge for a couple of years as well as test work and modifications at the Gaydon site.Sinse the BMW pull out i have had no contact with like minded experienced engineers and it would be nice to make contact.
My email address is ste05114503@northamptoncollege.ac.uk
I look forward to hearing from you soon.
(I am currently trying to get back to Gaydon through Ford with little success, so any advice would be greatly appreciated.)

Rakey · Aug 4th, 2006, 01:06 PM

errr, maybe you should try www.friendsreunited.com

Goonery · Aug 4th, 2006, 01:09 PM

Hi Terry,
As Ford are about to offload Jaguar and possibly Land Rover as well, I'm not sure Gaydon will be looking for people at the moment. In fact the whole Ford PAG looks as if its under threat of a sell off. I wish you luck though, thought about changing your outlook and trying something out of automotive ?

Rakey · Aug 4th, 2006, 01:11 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Goonery

thought about changing your outlook and trying something out of automotive ?

good idea, I know someone that could find the right person a job designing prams

Goonery · Aug 4th, 2006, 01:17 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Rakey

good idea, I know someone that could find the right person a job designing prams

How about motorised AWD prams.......... er oh no Diahatsu already make them

Jon Chalk · Aug 4th, 2006, 01:33 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Rakey

good idea, I know someone that could find the right person a job designing prams

Your hood playing up again, Rakey???

terry stevens · Aug 4th, 2006, 01:56 PM

Thanks for your adult responses except one.I won't bother again!

Rakey · Aug 4th, 2006, 02:13 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by terry stevens

Thanks for your adult responses except one.I won't bother again!

I thought most of them are adult replies

Friendsreuntied has a work section, and you are bound to find ex-colleagues on there more than on a MINI site.

I work for a Pram Company, and we are looking for an Engineering Designer at present, so again serious.

Although TBH I don't think one that throws his toys out of prams so easy would be the right man for the job

Roofas · Aug 4th, 2006, 02:25 PM

Go easy on the poor bloke, some of the posts did sound like you were taking the mickey

Cooper Man · Aug 4th, 2006, 02:27 PM

There are numerous contractor jobs available at Whitley through www.jobsite.co.uk

terry stevens · Aug 4th, 2006, 02:56 PM

Sorry folk thanks for the tip

ONED · Aug 4th, 2006, 03:00 PM

Good...all sorted !

ONED · Aug 4th, 2006, 03:01 PM

Rakey,....your worse than Alvin, you can start trouble without even tryin!

Tigger, Eeyore & Roo · Aug 4th, 2006, 03:06 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Goonery

As Ford are about to offload Jaguar and possibly Land Rover as well,

I know that Ford has problems and PAG are losing money, but I didn't know that was a real possibility

Is this about to happen, or is it speculation? Who, if anyone, is buying anything in the automotive industry (well, apart from the Chinese, but even they don't seem to be in the market for buying anything other than bankrupt companies for next to nothing).

Tigger.

Jon Chalk · Aug 4th, 2006, 03:09 PM

Been some media speculation, but as usual, opinion is divided - BBC Breakfast report said decisions could be made while Gaydon is on summer shutdown, but then the industry "expert" they brought in to comment said that he felt it was wrong time - wait until new XK (which can't be made fast enough to keep up with demand, apparently) had a chance to see if sales could be improved.

Goonery · Aug 4th, 2006, 03:31 PM

sadly the Ford Motor Company has to re focus its business and although the PAG group badged cars do make a fair profit on each car sold, the numbers sold don't support the investment involved. So it looks very much like articles such as this will become daily fare.
http://news.independent.co.uk/busine...cle1211349.ece

Rakey · Aug 4th, 2006, 03:45 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Goonery

sadly the Ford Motor Company has to re focus its business and although the PAG group badged cars do make a fair profit on each car sold, the numbers sold don't support the investment involved. So it looks very much like articles such as this will become daily fare.
http://news.independent.co.uk/busine...cle1211349.ece

a real shame to see that this could be happening, its almost as if they need someone to come in and do what BMW did for MINI.

LMB · Aug 4th, 2006, 03:49 PM

That's really sad.

It is miss management imo. They ditched cars such as the F Type in favour of a diesel X type.

Hugo · Aug 6th, 2006, 10:57 AM

the germans should buy Jaguar and Land rover, since they own all the great British car manufactures, such as Mini, Rolls and Bentley

Paul · Aug 6th, 2006, 07:52 PM

Bentley is VW, not BMW.

Edit - I thought you said BMW, not "the Germans".

Aug 4th, 2006, 01:04 PM	#1
terry stevens EX-DESIGN ENGINEER ROVER Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: DAVENTRY Local Time: 12:14 AM Posts: 3 Offline	R50 Prototype Hello my name Is Terry Stevens I am a mechanical design engineer previously of BMW/Rover/Landrover(contractor) Amongst other projects i worked on the prototype R50 with R25's as donor vehicles in the flight shed at longbridge for a couple of years as well as test work and modifications at the Gaydon site.Sinse the BMW pull out i have had no contact with like minded experienced engineers and it would be nice to make contact. My email address is ste05114503@northamptoncollege.ac.uk I look forward to hearing from you soon. (I am currently trying to get back to Gaydon through Ford with little success, so any advice would be greatly appreciated.)

Aug 4th, 2006, 01:06 PM	#2 (permalink)
Rakey Four Candles? My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Hardware Shop Local Time: 12:14 AM Posts: 51,131 Offline	errr, maybe you should try www.friendsreunited.com The only problem I have is knowing which one to drive?
http://www.mini2.com/forum/

Aug 4th, 2006, 01:11 PM	#4 (permalink)
Rakey Four Candles? My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Hardware Shop Local Time: 12:14 AM Posts: 51,131 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Goonery thought about changing your outlook and trying something out of automotive ? good idea, I know someone that could find the right person a job designing prams The only problem I have is knowing which one to drive?

Aug 4th, 2006, 01:56 PM	#7 (permalink)
terry stevens EX-DESIGN ENGINEER ROVER Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: DAVENTRY Local Time: 12:14 AM Posts: 3 Offline	R50 response Thanks for your adult responses except one.I won't bother again!

Aug 4th, 2006, 02:13 PM	#8 (permalink)
Rakey Four Candles? My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Hardware Shop Local Time: 12:14 AM Posts: 51,131 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by terry stevens Thanks for your adult responses except one.I won't bother again! I thought most of them are adult replies Friendsreuntied has a work section, and you are bound to find ex-colleagues on there more than on a MINI site. I work for a Pram Company, and we are looking for an Engineering Designer at present, so again serious. Although TBH I don't think one that throws his toys out of prams so easy would be the right man for the job The only problem I have is knowing which one to drive?

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Aug 4th, 2006, 01:09 PM	#3 (permalink)
Goonery You can put lipstick on.. My Classifieds Join Date: Aug 2003 Local Time: 12:14 AM Posts: 13,694 Offline	Hi Terry, As Ford are about to offload Jaguar and possibly Land Rover as well, I'm not sure Gaydon will be looking for people at the moment. In fact the whole Ford PAG looks as if its under threat of a sell off. I wish you luck though, thought about changing your outlook and trying something out of automotive ?

Aug 4th, 2006, 01:17 PM	#5 (permalink)
Goonery You can put lipstick on.. My Classifieds Join Date: Aug 2003 Local Time: 12:14 AM Posts: 13,694 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Rakey good idea, I know someone that could find the right person a job designing prams How about motorised AWD prams.......... er oh no Diahatsu already make them

Aug 4th, 2006, 01:33 PM	#6 (permalink)
Jon Chalk Cooperama? Who's he? Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Milton Keynes Local Time: 12:14 AM Posts: 698 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Rakey good idea, I know someone that could find the right person a job designing prams Your hood playing up again, Rakey???

Aug 4th, 2006, 02:25 PM	#9 (permalink)
Roofas BMW Quality - LOL!! My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Luton (pron: Loo'un) Local Time: 12:14 AM Posts: 730 Offline	Go easy on the poor bloke, some of the posts did sound like you were taking the mickey Lies need defending all the time. The truth defends itself.

Aug 4th, 2006, 02:27 PM	#10 (permalink)
Cooper Man "Just Like That!" Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: England Local Time: 12:14 AM Posts: 255 Offline	Jlr There are numerous contractor jobs available at Whitley through www.jobsite.co.uk UJ Club: GB064

Aug 4th, 2006, 02:56 PM	#11 (permalink)
terry stevens EX-DESIGN ENGINEER ROVER Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: DAVENTRY Local Time: 12:14 AM Posts: 3 Offline	apologies Sorry folk thanks for the tip

Aug 4th, 2006, 03:00 PM	#12 (permalink)
ONED SUCKIN DIESEL!!!! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Ballydung Manor ! Local Time: 12:14 AM Posts: 7,565 Offline	Good...all sorted !

Aug 4th, 2006, 03:01 PM	#13 (permalink)
ONED SUCKIN DIESEL!!!! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Ballydung Manor ! Local Time: 12:14 AM Posts: 7,565 Offline	Rakey,....your worse than Alvin, you can start trouble without even tryin!

Aug 4th, 2006, 03:06 PM	#14 (permalink)
Tigger, Eeyore & Roo I'm Back! My Classifieds Join Date: May 2004 Location: Kernow, near England Local Time: 12:14 AM Posts: 4,631 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Goonery As Ford are about to offload Jaguar and possibly Land Rover as well, I know that Ford has problems and PAG are losing money, but I didn't know that was a real possibility Is this about to happen, or is it speculation? Who, if anyone, is buying anything in the automotive industry (well, apart from the Chinese, but even they don't seem to be in the market for buying anything other than bankrupt companies for next to nothing). Tigger. Unintimated and I'm back!! For sunshine, fun and Cornish Pasties: New MINI Kernow Cornish Oggy Run 2009!

Aug 4th, 2006, 03:09 PM	#15 (permalink)
Jon Chalk Cooperama? Who's he? Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Milton Keynes Local Time: 12:14 AM Posts: 698 Offline	Been some media speculation, but as usual, opinion is divided - BBC Breakfast report said decisions could be made while Gaydon is on summer shutdown, but then the industry "expert" they brought in to comment said that he felt it was wrong time - wait until new XK (which can't be made fast enough to keep up with demand, apparently) had a chance to see if sales could be improved.

Aug 4th, 2006, 03:31 PM	#16 (permalink)
Goonery You can put lipstick on.. My Classifieds Join Date: Aug 2003 Local Time: 12:14 AM Posts: 13,694 Offline	sadly the Ford Motor Company has to re focus its business and although the PAG group badged cars do make a fair profit on each car sold, the numbers sold don't support the investment involved. So it looks very much like articles such as this will become daily fare. http://news.independent.co.uk/busine...cle1211349.ece

Aug 4th, 2006, 03:45 PM	#17 (permalink)
Rakey Four Candles? My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Hardware Shop Local Time: 12:14 AM Posts: 51,131 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Goonery sadly the Ford Motor Company has to re focus its business and although the PAG group badged cars do make a fair profit on each car sold, the numbers sold don't support the investment involved. So it looks very much like articles such as this will become daily fare. http://news.independent.co.uk/busine...cle1211349.ece a real shame to see that this could be happening, its almost as if they need someone to come in and do what BMW did for MINI. The only problem I have is knowing which one to drive?

Aug 4th, 2006, 03:49 PM	#18 (permalink)
LMB Toon Toon.. <div><a href= Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Up North Local Time: 12:14 AM Posts: 24,937 Offline	That's really sad. It is miss management imo. They ditched cars such as the F Type in favour of a diesel X type. Global Moderator

Aug 6th, 2006, 10:57 AM	#19 (permalink)
Hugo MINI2 Master Join Date: May 2006 Location: Over 4.5k RPM Local Time: 12:14 AM Posts: 2,817 Offline	the germans should buy Jaguar and Land rover, since they own all the great British car manufactures, such as Mini, Rolls and Bentley

Aug 6th, 2006, 07:52 PM	#20 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 12:14 AM Posts: 41,220 Offline	Bentley is VW, not BMW. Edit - I thought you said BMW, not "the Germans". There aint no party like my nana's tea party

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