MINI2

The Red Baron · Mar 27th, 2008, 11:25 PM

HERTFORDSHIRE HILLBILLY RUN

SUN 1st JUNE 2008

A few of us from East Coast Mini Club are organising a summer run in Hertfordshire and a blast round some of the best lanes the county has to offer?

Meeting point will be the A1 (J 10) services at Baldock at 10.00am for a 10.30 kick off.
The run is a circular tour and will also finish here.

Baldock Services
A1/A507 Radwell
Baldock
SG7 5TR

The start point has plenty of facilities including a McDonalds if you fancy getting there early for a spot of breakfast. There's also a Shell petrol station on site if you need to top up with V-Power

The distance is about 70 miles in the morning with a pub lunch.

The lunch stop will be here plus there's a Shell garage next door if you need to top up again!

The Chequers
Watling Street
Redbourn
St Albans
Hertfordshire
AL3 7AD

In the afternoon there will be another 30 mile run back to Baldock.

You are most welcome to do part or all of the run. The lunch stop is about 5 minutes away from the M1 for those that may need to shoot off early!

I'll confirm a rough route nearer the time but everyone taking part will receive a copy of the run notes (just in case you get lost)

So who's coming....?

Runners and riders

Chrisandjax
cambiker71
Hyper Active
Andy P
Team Streeters
Little G
SeldomSeen
neilobe
ShaunSheep
Tobes
minicabrio & Supa-Dupa-Cooper
SeldomSeen
neilobe
femstar
Brooky
Gristie
bertlo

For those of you with Tom Tom here are the itinary files for the run

Hillbilly Pt One

Hillbilly Pt Two

Paper run notes will be available on the day

See you there
C & J

supa-dupa-cooper · Mar 27th, 2008, 11:26 PM

Very organised tonight Chris

The Red Baron · Mar 27th, 2008, 11:37 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by supa-dupa-cooper (original)

Very organised tonight Chris

Did I redeem myself tonight Jo!

ShaunSheep · Mar 28th, 2008, 01:24 PM

Can you add me to the list please Chris

...this run couldn't be any closer to home

Tobes · Mar 28th, 2008, 01:49 PM

Please add me to this

Tobes

The Red Baron · Mar 28th, 2008, 03:01 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by ShaunSheep (original)

Can you add me to the list please Chris

...this run couldn't be any closer to home

I aim to please!

Quote: Originally Posted by Tobes (original)

Please add me to this

Tobes

No problem matey!

Added!

Streeters · Mar 29th, 2008, 01:42 PM

Blimey I didnt even get a chance to post !

I'd best make sure I turn up then, I'll try to bring the wife, that should put some people off lol

Tara&Paul · Apr 14th, 2008, 10:17 PM

We'll need to sort out the catering at The Chequers...."I ordered chip's, as in more than one chip".

And I'll be there as long as I don't have to drive behind that girl who's car smells of chip fat and sound's like a taxi?

supa-dupa-cooper · Apr 14th, 2008, 10:25 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Tara&Paul (original)

We'll need to sort out the catering at The Chequers...."I ordered chip's, as in more than one chip".

And I'll be there as long as I don't have to drive behind that girl who's car smells of chip fat and sound's like a taxi?

Ooooofffft!!! Paul you little ***!

Pah! You're just jealous

And besides I might have walked away and left me car somewhere by then anyway

Streeters · Apr 16th, 2008, 04:38 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Tara&Paul (original)

And I'll be there as long as I don't have to drive behind that girl who's car smells of chip fat and sound's like a taxi?

V.funny

Tara&Paul · Apr 17th, 2008, 10:25 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by supa-dupa-cooper (original)

Ooooofffft!!! Paul you little ***!

Pah! You're just jealous

And besides I might have walked away and left me car somewhere by then anyway

Our other vehicle is an oil burner, so I know how you feel.....the noise, the lack of power etc etc etc.

supa-dupa-cooper · Apr 17th, 2008, 10:27 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Tara&Paul (original)

Our other vehicle is an oil burner, so I know how you feel.....the noise, the lack of power etc etc etc.

Noise? Check! Those pesky petrol MINIs have the good ol' farmer rattle going on too

Lack or power? Errr, with the same torque as an S, that would be a no then

Nice try Paul, nice try

Tara&Paul · Apr 18th, 2008, 08:37 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by supa-dupa-cooper (original)

Noise? Check! Those pesky petrol MINIs have the good ol' farmer rattle going on too

Lack or power? Errr, with the same torque as an S, that would be a no then

Nice try Paul, nice try

When I said "lack of power" I was refering to my Bitsofmushi L200 which does the 0 to 60mph in a yawning 17.8 seconds!

Did you know that diesel turbo's are very tweakable you know......?

supa-dupa-cooper · Apr 18th, 2008, 08:40 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Tara&Paul (original)

When I said "lack of power" I was refering to my Bitsofmushi L200 which does the 0 to 60mph in a yawning 17.8 seconds!

Did you know that diesel turbo's are very tweakable you know......?

Ahh mine does it in about 9 odd seconds I think

Ohh i'll be tweaking it soon if its not careful

tweaking it with my foot against its bodywork

mister.t · Apr 18th, 2008, 10:14 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Tara&Paul (original)

0 to 60mph in a yawning 17.8 seconds!

My Fiesta is almost that slow!!!

Just over 16 secs and that runs of the green pump!!!

Ive been overtaken by 3 milk-floats and handfull of motorised wheelchairs in the last fortnight

118 · Apr 18th, 2008, 11:09 PM

would have loved to come Chris, but I'll be go karting I'm afraid

Tara&Paul · Apr 20th, 2008, 08:01 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by supa-dupa-cooper (original)

Ahh mine does it in about 9 odd seconds I think

Ohh i'll be tweaking it soon if its not careful

tweaking it with my foot against its bodywork

I just have to ask why?

supa-dupa-cooper · Apr 20th, 2008, 08:07 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Tara&Paul (original)

I just have to ask why?

Well lets just say its going back into the dealer tomorrow night

SeldomSeen · Apr 20th, 2008, 08:35 PM

Chris

I've just noticed that you're expecting us to get through 2 tankfuls of Vpower on a 100 mile run!!

I'll make sure i'm wearing brown on the day......

Tara&Paul · Apr 22nd, 2008, 08:49 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by supa-dupa-cooper (original)

Well lets just say its going back into the dealer tomorrow night

Oh?

I took ours back a few weeks ago because of the noise coming from the clutch release bearing and was told that the noise was normal, a "characteristic" if you will? And I thought ******** mate, I'll just wait untill the bearing fails and then say "I told you so and I want a new clutch please".

Our engine sounds like a rusty bucket of nails at the moment, I'm waiting for something to go "bang" and then I'm going to say "I don't want it back and I'll have a new JCW S model please".

P.

Mar 27th, 2008, 11:25 PM	#1
The Red Baron The Red Baron Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Legoland Local Time: 04:03 AM Posts: 4,999 Offline	Hertfordshire Hillbilly Run - Sun 1st June 2008 HERTFORDSHIRE HILLBILLY RUN SUN 1st JUNE 2008 A few of us from East Coast Mini Club are organising a summer run in Hertfordshire and a blast round some of the best lanes the county has to offer? Meeting point will be the A1 (J 10) services at Baldock at 10.00am for a 10.30 kick off. The run is a circular tour and will also finish here. Baldock Services A1/A507 Radwell Baldock SG7 5TR The start point has plenty of facilities including a McDonalds if you fancy getting there early for a spot of breakfast. There's also a Shell petrol station on site if you need to top up with V-Power The distance is about 70 miles in the morning with a pub lunch. The lunch stop will be here plus there's a Shell garage next door if you need to top up again! The Chequers Watling Street Redbourn St Albans Hertfordshire AL3 7AD In the afternoon there will be another 30 mile run back to Baldock. You are most welcome to do part or all of the run. The lunch stop is about 5 minutes away from the M1 for those that may need to shoot off early! I'll confirm a rough route nearer the time but everyone taking part will receive a copy of the run notes (just in case you get lost) So who's coming....? Runners and riders Chrisandjax cambiker71 Hyper Active Andy P Team Streeters Little G SeldomSeen neilobe ShaunSheep Tobes minicabrio & Supa-Dupa-Cooper SeldomSeen neilobe femstar Brooky Gristie bertlo For those of you with Tom Tom here are the itinary files for the run Hillbilly Pt One Hillbilly Pt Two Paper run notes will be available on the day See you there C & J LIVE from http://www.miniadventureworld.com Last edited by The Red Baron : May 30th, 2008 at 08:54 PM.

Mar 27th, 2008, 11:26 PM	#2 (permalink)
supa-dupa-cooper In S Club Heaven!! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Cloud MINI Local Time: 04:03 AM Posts: 19,003 Offline	Very organised tonight Chris * The Italian Job 2008......Team 50 - Sponsor Us Here!* UNION JACK OWNERS CLUB GB002

Mar 27th, 2008, 11:37 PM	#3 (permalink)
The Red Baron The Red Baron Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Legoland Local Time: 04:03 AM Posts: 4,999 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by supa-dupa-cooper (original) Very organised tonight Chris Did I redeem myself tonight Jo! LIVE from http://www.miniadventureworld.com

Mar 28th, 2008, 03:01 PM	#6 (permalink)
The Red Baron The Red Baron Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Legoland Local Time: 04:03 AM Posts: 4,999 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by ShaunSheep (original) Can you add me to the list please Chris ...this run couldn't be any closer to home I aim to please! Quote: Originally Posted by Tobes (original) Please add me to this Tobes No problem matey! Added! LIVE from http://www.miniadventureworld.com

Mar 29th, 2008, 01:42 PM	#7 (permalink)
Streeters ECMC Addict Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Essex Local Time: 04:03 AM Posts: 462 Offline	Blimey I didnt even get a chance to post ! I'd best make sure I turn up then, I'll try to bring the wife, that should put some people off lol JCW Sound Kit No. D0641

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Mar 28th, 2008, 01:24 PM	#4 (permalink)
ShaunSheep SLOW!!! Sheep!! Join Date: Sep 2003 Local Time: 04:03 AM Posts: 2,781 Offline	Can you add me to the list please Chris ...this run couldn't be any closer to home

Mar 28th, 2008, 01:49 PM	#5 (permalink)
Tobes MINI2 Senior My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Hertfordshire Local Time: 04:03 AM Posts: 383 Offline	Please add me to this Tobes

Apr 14th, 2008, 10:17 PM	#8 (permalink)
Tara&Paul MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Hertfordshire Local Time: 04:03 AM Posts: 436 Offline	We'll need to sort out the catering at The Chequers...."I ordered chip's, as in more than one chip". And I'll be there as long as I don't have to drive behind that girl who's car smells of chip fat and sound's like a taxi?

Apr 14th, 2008, 10:25 PM	#9 (permalink)
supa-dupa-cooper In S Club Heaven!! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Cloud MINI Local Time: 04:03 AM Posts: 19,003 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Tara&Paul (original) We'll need to sort out the catering at The Chequers...."I ordered chip's, as in more than one chip". And I'll be there as long as I don't have to drive behind that girl who's car smells of chip fat and sound's like a taxi? Ooooofffft!!! Paul you little *! Pah! You're just jealous And besides I might have walked away and left me car somewhere by then anyway * The Italian Job 2008......Team 50 - Sponsor Us Here!*** UNION JACK OWNERS CLUB GB002

Apr 16th, 2008, 04:38 PM	#10 (permalink)
Streeters ECMC Addict Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Essex Local Time: 04:03 AM Posts: 462 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Tara&Paul (original) And I'll be there as long as I don't have to drive behind that girl who's car smells of chip fat and sound's like a taxi? V.funny JCW Sound Kit No. D0641

Apr 17th, 2008, 10:25 PM	#11 (permalink)
Tara&Paul MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Hertfordshire Local Time: 04:03 AM Posts: 436 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by supa-dupa-cooper (original) Ooooofffft!!! Paul you little ***! Pah! You're just jealous And besides I might have walked away and left me car somewhere by then anyway Our other vehicle is an oil burner, so I know how you feel.....the noise, the lack of power etc etc etc.

Apr 17th, 2008, 10:27 PM	#12 (permalink)
supa-dupa-cooper In S Club Heaven!! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Cloud MINI Local Time: 04:03 AM Posts: 19,003 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Tara&Paul (original) Our other vehicle is an oil burner, so I know how you feel.....the noise, the lack of power etc etc etc. Noise? Check! Those pesky petrol MINIs have the good ol' farmer rattle going on too Lack or power? Errr, with the same torque as an S, that would be a no then Nice try Paul, nice try * The Italian Job 2008......Team 50 - Sponsor Us Here!* UNION JACK OWNERS CLUB GB002

Apr 18th, 2008, 08:37 PM	#13 (permalink)
Tara&Paul MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Hertfordshire Local Time: 04:03 AM Posts: 436 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by supa-dupa-cooper (original) Noise? Check! Those pesky petrol MINIs have the good ol' farmer rattle going on too Lack or power? Errr, with the same torque as an S, that would be a no then Nice try Paul, nice try When I said "lack of power" I was refering to my Bitsofmushi L200 which does the 0 to 60mph in a yawning 17.8 seconds! Did you know that diesel turbo's are very tweakable you know......?

Apr 18th, 2008, 08:40 PM	#14 (permalink)
supa-dupa-cooper In S Club Heaven!! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Cloud MINI Local Time: 04:03 AM Posts: 19,003 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Tara&Paul (original) When I said "lack of power" I was refering to my Bitsofmushi L200 which does the 0 to 60mph in a yawning 17.8 seconds! Did you know that diesel turbo's are very tweakable you know......? Ahh mine does it in about 9 odd seconds I think Ohh i'll be tweaking it soon if its not careful tweaking it with my foot against its bodywork * The Italian Job 2008......Team 50 - Sponsor Us Here!* UNION JACK OWNERS CLUB GB002

Apr 18th, 2008, 10:14 PM	#15 (permalink)
mister.t Dodgey, er, dodgem driver Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nowhere exciting Local Time: 04:03 AM Posts: 3,921 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Tara&Paul (original) 0 to 60mph in a yawning 17.8 seconds! My Fiesta is almost that slow!!! Just over 16 secs and that runs of the green pump!!! Ive been overtaken by 3 milk-floats and handfull of motorised wheelchairs in the last fortnight A dream can only become a reality if you chase it... MINI2 Karting

Apr 18th, 2008, 11:09 PM	#16 (permalink)
118 KitKat Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: West Sussex Local Time: 04:03 AM Posts: 19,298 Offline	would have loved to come Chris, but I'll be go karting I'm afraid * The Italian Job 2008...... Team 50 - please sponsor us by clicking on my sig! * clicky here to visit the UJ Owners Club thread

Apr 20th, 2008, 08:01 PM	#17 (permalink)
Tara&Paul MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Hertfordshire Local Time: 04:03 AM Posts: 436 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by supa-dupa-cooper (original) Ahh mine does it in about 9 odd seconds I think Ohh i'll be tweaking it soon if its not careful tweaking it with my foot against its bodywork I just have to ask why?

Apr 20th, 2008, 08:07 PM	#18 (permalink)
supa-dupa-cooper In S Club Heaven!! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Cloud MINI Local Time: 04:03 AM Posts: 19,003 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Tara&Paul (original) I just have to ask why? Well lets just say its going back into the dealer tomorrow night * The Italian Job 2008......Team 50 - Sponsor Us Here!* UNION JACK OWNERS CLUB GB002

Apr 20th, 2008, 08:35 PM	#19 (permalink)
SeldomSeen just one mod to go now Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 04:03 AM Posts: 89 Offline	Chris I've just noticed that you're expecting us to get through 2 tankfuls of Vpower on a 100 mile run!! I'll make sure i'm wearing brown on the day......

Apr 22nd, 2008, 08:49 PM	#20 (permalink)
Tara&Paul MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Hertfordshire Local Time: 04:03 AM Posts: 436 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by supa-dupa-cooper (original) Well lets just say its going back into the dealer tomorrow night Oh? I took ours back a few weeks ago because of the noise coming from the clutch release bearing and was told that the noise was normal, a "characteristic" if you will? And I thought ******** mate, I'll just wait untill the bearing fails and then say "I told you so and I want a new clutch please". Our engine sounds like a rusty bucket of nails at the moment, I'm waiting for something to go "bang" and then I'm going to say "I don't want it back and I'll have a new JCW S model please". P.