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mikeythemini · Mar 29th, 2006, 11:00 AM

Yesterday still hasn't quite sunk in fully yet

& my internal organs certainly havn't recovered

My customer had asked me to come with him to help plan the extras on his Veyron.
We started the day at Liverpool John Lennon Airport in a private jet

Due to French strikes we went over Holland & Belgium.
I was surprised at the small size of the Bugatti factory & showroom, but what a class place. We had full access to the factory & I was able to look closely at partly built cars & parts of cars
Here is the little engine

How does that monster fit in that little car??

How about a little disc

& heres one being built

The final result is stunning

How much are these

mikeythemini · Mar 29th, 2006, 11:01 AM

Prospective buyers were taken out by ex French racing star Pierre Henry for 30 minutes, with a chance to drive themselves. There were 2 demo cars available.

There is no cover on the engine due to the huge heat created

mikeythemini · Mar 29th, 2006, 11:02 AM

The best bit of the day:
He took me out in one!!

I won't repeat the speeds we hit but it was by far the fastest I have ever travelled.
I asked if I could & they told me to get in, as we were about to drive off, my customer stopped us & told Pierre to scare the s*** out of me

It is difficult to describe the experience, the acceleration is amazing & totally seamless, you cannot feel the gear changes. The progress along a country lane with overtaking was breathtaking & the cornering speeds unbelievable, but then came an even more impressive bit....... the braking

he hit the brakes hard & I felt like my guts had carried on without me

It does 0 - 60 mph and back to 0 in under 5 seconds!!!!!
A short motorway blast confirmed the how civilised the car is - you can hold a normal conversation as very high speed as the cabin is so quiet.
He had another surprise for me - taking the car to a runway he waited until we were 'flying' then said it is such a great car that you can drive with no hands! & proceeded to take both hands off the wheel & stamp on the brakes

It again stopped before my internal organs & never moved from the white line.

Me in the car

mad brummie · Mar 29th, 2006, 11:13 AM

bloomin heck look at the size of that tyre

DSapseid · Mar 29th, 2006, 11:21 AM

did you get to drive it?

ScottyB · Mar 29th, 2006, 11:32 AM

Very nice, Mikey

wibbly · Mar 29th, 2006, 11:45 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by mikeythemini

help plan the extras on his Veyron.

You mean you need extras on one

What a day out Mikey.... awesome

:: Jon :: · Mar 29th, 2006, 11:52 AM

top class mate...

obehave · Mar 29th, 2006, 12:54 PM

Tell me you at least got a pic of yourself sitting in one?

laura f · Mar 29th, 2006, 02:30 PM

that looks amazing

randap · Mar 29th, 2006, 02:53 PM

Hope you didn't mess all over the seats....

I heard (think it was Top Gear) that the tyres are £4000 each !!!! There's only one tyre capable of the Veyron's top speed - but you gotta pay for it!

You know we are all jealous, but then with your reputation, you deserve it. Nice one mate.

monkeynuts · Mar 29th, 2006, 04:24 PM

Here he is

you jammy jammy baaaaaaaaaaaaaa........

Well done mate

Just shows hard graft, top work and word of mouth goes a long long way!

AidenL · Mar 29th, 2006, 04:40 PM

Fantastic..........

mikeythemini · Mar 29th, 2006, 05:54 PM

Have finished off the first 3 posts, more words & pics

Washy · Mar 29th, 2006, 06:03 PM

Absolutely awesome......

Rakey · Mar 29th, 2006, 06:15 PM

stunning mate, looks like a day you'll never forget

so what extra's did you help him decide on?

mikeythemini · Mar 29th, 2006, 06:19 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Rakey

stunning mate, looks like a day you'll never forget

so what extra's did you help him decide on?

Me as his driver

Paul · Mar 29th, 2006, 06:28 PM

So, are you getting one then?

Rakey · Mar 29th, 2006, 06:29 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by mikeythemini

Me as his driver

when you getting the breast implants and long blonde hair then?

Jon Chalk · Mar 29th, 2006, 06:38 PM

Where's the smilie for insanely jealous??

You must be one of a very, very small group of people now.

Mar 29th, 2006, 11:00 AM	#1
mikeythemini I can't get no sleep My Classifieds Join Date: May 2002 Location: Capital of Culture Local Time: 08:55 AM Posts: 8,956 Offline	Mikeys' BUGATTI VEYRON adventure Yesterday still hasn't quite sunk in fully yet & my internal organs certainly havn't recovered My customer had asked me to come with him to help plan the extras on his Veyron. We started the day at Liverpool John Lennon Airport in a private jet Due to French strikes we went over Holland & Belgium. I was surprised at the small size of the Bugatti factory & showroom, but what a class place. We had full access to the factory & I was able to look closely at partly built cars & parts of cars Here is the little engine How does that monster fit in that little car?? How about a little disc & heres one being built The final result is stunning How much are these Lakes Tour 2008 coming soon Are you ready for Lakes 2008 - details soon Last edited by mikeythemini : Mar 29th, 2006 at 05:28 PM.

Mar 29th, 2006, 11:01 AM	#2 (permalink)
mikeythemini I can't get no sleep My Classifieds Join Date: May 2002 Location: Capital of Culture Local Time: 08:55 AM Posts: 8,956 Offline	Prospective buyers were taken out by ex French racing star Pierre Henry for 30 minutes, with a chance to drive themselves. There were 2 demo cars available. There is no cover on the engine due to the huge heat created Lakes Tour 2008 coming soon Are you ready for Lakes 2008 - details soon Last edited by mikeythemini : Mar 29th, 2006 at 05:33 PM.

Mar 29th, 2006, 11:02 AM	#3 (permalink)
mikeythemini I can't get no sleep My Classifieds Join Date: May 2002 Location: Capital of Culture Local Time: 08:55 AM Posts: 8,956 Offline	The best bit of the day: He took me out in one!! I won't repeat the speeds we hit but it was by far the fastest I have ever travelled. I asked if I could & they told me to get in, as we were about to drive off, my customer stopped us & told Pierre to scare the s* out of me It is difficult to describe the experience, the acceleration is amazing & totally seamless, you cannot feel the gear changes. The progress along a country lane with overtaking was breathtaking & the cornering speeds unbelievable, but then came an even more impressive bit....... the braking he hit the brakes hard & I felt like my guts had carried on without me It does 0 - 60 mph and back to 0 in under 5 seconds!!!!! A short motorway blast confirmed the how civilised the car is - you can hold a normal conversation as very high speed as the cabin is so quiet. He had another surprise for me - taking the car to a runway he waited until we were 'flying' then said it is such a great car that you can drive with no hands! & proceeded to take both hands off the wheel & stamp on the brakes It again stopped before my internal organs & never moved from the white line. Me in the car Lakes Tour 2008 coming soon Are you ready for Lakes 2008 - details soon** Last edited by mikeythemini : Mar 29th, 2006 at 05:52 PM.

Mar 29th, 2006, 11:32 AM	#6 (permalink)
ScottyB Take me down to Paradise My Classifieds Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: David McGhan's World Local Time: 05:55 PM Posts: 190,920 Offline	Very nice, Mikey - Global Moderator - MY BLOG - Global Procrastinator - ... Buying the 8C for its dynamic abilities is like buying a porn film for its plot ...

Mar 29th, 2006, 11:45 AM	#7 (permalink)
wibbly In my Classic Mk 1 :) Join Date: Jan 2004 Local Time: 08:55 AM Posts: 6,547 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by mikeythemini help plan the extras on his Veyron. You mean you need extras on one What a day out Mikey.... awesome \| MINIaddiction \| \| For MIDLANDS Folk in their MINI's \|

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Mar 29th, 2006, 11:13 AM	#4 (permalink)
mad brummie I Just Can't Get Enough Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: end of the alphabet Local Time: 08:55 AM Posts: 48,373 Offline	bloomin heck look at the size of that tyre

Mar 29th, 2006, 11:21 AM	#5 (permalink)
DSapseid Now with added spotlights My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Nr Chichester W-Suss Local Time: 07:55 AM Posts: 362 Offline	did you get to drive it?

Mar 29th, 2006, 11:52 AM	#8 (permalink)
:: Jon :: what a 5h1t hole My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Local Time: 08:55 AM Posts: 15,110 Offline	top class mate... EMPTY SPACE NEEDS FILLING.... but it has to be something that wont get me banned

Mar 29th, 2006, 12:54 PM	#9 (permalink)
obehave Mini Mod Join Date: Sep 2002 Local Time: 03:55 AM Posts: 9,388 Offline	Tell me you at least got a pic of yourself sitting in one?

Mar 29th, 2006, 02:30 PM	#10 (permalink)
laura f lucky number 7? My Classifieds Join Date: May 2004 Location: Northern Mini Local Time: 08:55 AM Posts: 19,925 Offline	that looks amazing \| My Gallery \| My Flickr \|

Mar 29th, 2006, 02:53 PM	#11 (permalink)
randap Hangin at the Krusty Krab My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Bikini Bottom Local Time: 08:55 AM Posts: 860 Offline	Hope you didn't mess all over the seats.... I heard (think it was Top Gear) that the tyres are £4000 each !!!! There's only one tyre capable of the Veyron's top speed - but you gotta pay for it! You know we are all jealous, but then with your reputation, you deserve it. Nice one mate.

Mar 29th, 2006, 04:24 PM	#12 (permalink)
monkeynuts my ponies have escaped!!! My Classifieds Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: TBC Local Time: 08:55 AM Posts: 5,100 Offline	Here he is you jammy jammy baaaaaaaaaaaaaa........ Well done mate Just shows hard graft, top work and word of mouth goes a long long way! m o n k e y : n u t s

Mar 29th, 2006, 04:40 PM	#13 (permalink)
AidenL Nice TTs......... Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: On The Coast........ Local Time: 08:55 AM Posts: 42,147 Offline	Fantastic.......... *Global Moderator*

Mar 29th, 2006, 05:54 PM	#14 (permalink)
mikeythemini I can't get no sleep My Classifieds Join Date: May 2002 Location: Capital of Culture Local Time: 08:55 AM Posts: 8,956 Offline	Have finished off the first 3 posts, more words & pics Lakes Tour 2008 coming soon Are you ready for Lakes 2008 - details soon

Mar 29th, 2006, 06:03 PM	#15 (permalink)
Washy 1151bhp/tonne Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Northampton Local Time: 08:55 AM Posts: 18,289 Offline	Absolutely awesome...... Black to the future....

Mar 29th, 2006, 06:15 PM	#16 (permalink)
Rakey I am not a number!! My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: The Village Local Time: 08:55 AM Posts: 50,334 Offline	stunning mate, looks like a day you'll never forget so what extra's did you help him decide on? Its only a forum you know!

Mar 29th, 2006, 06:19 PM	#17 (permalink)
mikeythemini I can't get no sleep My Classifieds Join Date: May 2002 Location: Capital of Culture Local Time: 08:55 AM Posts: 8,956 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Rakey stunning mate, looks like a day you'll never forget so what extra's did you help him decide on? Me as his driver Lakes Tour 2008 coming soon Are you ready for Lakes 2008 - details soon

Mar 29th, 2006, 06:28 PM	#18 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 08:55 AM Posts: 40,555 Offline	So, are you getting one then?

Mar 29th, 2006, 06:29 PM	#19 (permalink)
Rakey I am not a number!! My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: The Village Local Time: 08:55 AM Posts: 50,334 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by mikeythemini Me as his driver when you getting the breast implants and long blonde hair then? Its only a forum you know!

Mar 29th, 2006, 06:38 PM	#20 (permalink)
Jon Chalk Cooperama? Who's he? Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Milton Keynes Local Time: 08:55 AM Posts: 698 Offline	Where's the smilie for insanely jealous?? You must be one of a very, very small group of people now.

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