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Retro Rides Gathering 2011
Sunday 21st August
Prescott Hillclimb
Gloucestershire
GL52 9RD
Retro Rides Gathering 2011 Moves To Prescott Hill-climb Gloucestershire the home of the The Bugatti Owners' Club This prestigious hill-climb venue has been running motor events since 1929 and many of our world class Drivers have driven the track, Now its your turn to experience the excitement and adrenalin as you drive your 126 up the hill.
More information to follow about camping over the weekend so make sure you book August 19/20/21st 2011 off and join us for a memorable Weekend of Motoring Goodness :P
http://www.prescott-hillclimb.com/usefulinformation.aspx
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z2-XOJsLdjY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4-DGMrLGnLg
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that looks so good!
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awsome [-/
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I'm so jealous >:( We rarely have events like this in Oz. Its usually all burnouts, blowers & boobs. I love my curcuit racing :P
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And the problem with boobs is??? :P
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Careful -there's a lady present!
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Oops did I say that out loud :oops:
Anyhow, think I'll definitely be going to this one [-/
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I see they are thinking of a gravity powered soapbox race down the hill too!
Anyone got some old bicycles we can convert into a 126 soapbox :P
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Have I come in the middle of a conversation? Something about gravity and boobs.
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THE RULES FOR THE TRACK ATTACK HAVE NOW BEEN POSTED
Bored of driving up Drag Strips?
Fed up of the expense of Track Days?
Wanting more than the Haynes Sprint Track could offer?
Answer "HELL YEAH" to the above, then this years Track Attack is for you!
RRG11 will give you the chance to run your car up the world famous Prescott Hillclimb. Nows your chance to follow in the footsteps of the likes of Graham Hill and Stirling Moss ....
To grab a slice of the action this is all you need to do!
1) Cars need to be MoT'd (and you need to bring proof!) *
2) Drivers need to show their drivers license.
3) Their is a noise limited - this is 102db.
4) You ARE able to take a passenger.
5) Helmets are NOT required.
6) If originally factory fitted, seat belts MUST be worn.
7) Slick tyres are NOT permitted.
8) Your run WILL NOT be timed.
9) The Track Attack is run in two sessions. 10am-1pm and 2pm-close.
10) Cost is £20 per driver per session.
11) For your £20 you will have unlimited runs during that session.
12) There is a maximum of 60 cars in each session.
13) Drivers and passengers WILL need to sign a disclaimer.
14) Drivers DO need to attend a Drivers Briefing.
15) You may only drive YOUR car, that YOU have presented the MoT for
16) At the moment there is NO intention of pre-selling any of the Track Attack session.
SO THE BASICS,
EVERYONE IS LEGIBLE TO DRIVE THE HILL AS LONG AS YOU HAVE YOUR DRIVING LICENSE AND M.O.T. THIS ALSO GIVES YOU THE OPPORTUNITY TO RAISE THE PROFILE OF OUR 126'S & 500'S BABY FIATS, WITH A GREAT PHOTO OPPORTUNITY OF OUR CLASSIC CARS CLIMBING THE HISTORIC PRESCOTT HILL CLIMB TRACK.
PLACES WILL BE SOLD ON THE DAY FOR BOTH SESSIONS.
SEE YOU THERE :P
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Won't be timed?
What they worried a 126 will whip them?
Sounds like a waste of petrol going up a hill to be watched, I do that every day on the motorway..
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thats a sensible thing really as it would only make folk out do eachother to the point of crashing and that hill climb has some nice spots to crash and make a mess of the car and driver. no helmet suprises me though...
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Hmmm , no helmets eh , sounds like a bit of a cavalier attitude to me :oops:
I can't help thinking that you missed the point here Darrell. The Prescott Hill is a bit of world motor racing history & I would guess that any guys or girls that get a run up the hill will be the first 126s to do that and it is part of the 126 making it into the classic car scene. The Sparkford track was a lot of fun but I think that this one is a bit more special and as GSXR says there would be a lot of guys around the world that would love to get a go [-/
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Yeah, I would give up all the boobs in the world to have a go at that. The "no Helmets" wouldnt happen in Oz or the event would be closed down due to insurance reasons. Anyone know what the insurance costs for this event would be like???
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I still see no point in a hill climb with no timing. And perhaps my point is being missed?
I know that it's health and safety nonsence again with no health and safety helmets???
Basically i see this as something for showboating drifters as there was alot of that last year and the year before.
So it'll be mad tyre screeching in the corners all day with the occasional normal person trying to get up the hill quick but wont know if it was quick :P
The likelyhood as I see it of something going wrong will be just as high, timing or not ;D
But hey ho may not be able to make it after all booboos boobs or whatever.
126 is sick
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whatever happens at prescott does not matter its what will happen at godshill this summer if you hop over that matters.... [-/
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Note to self..must fix 126
Rotorvator in action this weekend up at allotment ::)
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Looks like it is going to be a another fun day out! A bit closer for me than the previous venue. Will we have a club stand like last year? I must make sure the event does not clash with our main holiday!
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Now ,now Guys,
I thought you gents are all old school. Did you wear push bike helmets as kids in the good old days? of course not, and if you did you would without dought get beaten up at school on Monday :cry:
My boy will love going up the hill as a passenger, and as for being timed well thats what was said many times before but rules are rules.
Darrell you must get that car sorted remember our deal last year, just don't tell the wife [-/
Best wishes and hope to see loads of 126's and beer there 8)
Smallcox
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Never mind the push bike I rode my motorbike without a crash helmet and it was legal then. Hope that hasn't given my era away.
Ralph
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regardless of which school u attend, a helmet is a necessary evil these days. i'm sure the old timers have done crazy helmetless things in all types of machinery, (i'v got 35 stitches in total in my noggin) but times have changed. the coppers here will even bust a 7 y/o kid and fine him $110 for no helmet. I personally hate the things, but in a racing environment i wouldnt dare not use one. I experienced first hand how well they work and therefore how important they are. Call me a nerd, but hey, I wouldnt be writing this if it were'nt for my helmet.
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Nice one Ralph , I guess that we both had more hair on our heads to protect us back then. ;D
I often look back at some motoring experiences and wonder how I am still here :o
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I love the Dart Vader helmet!
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Looks like it is going to be a another fun day out! A bit closer for me than the previous venue. Will we have a club stand like last year? I must make sure the event does not clash with our main holiday!
I have booked 6 places on our stand provisionally. All members that have Classic 500’s and other Classic MicroCars, it would be great to have your company over the weekend or on our stand on Sunday 21st August, Please PM or Email me if you would like to join us, so we can organize more spaces if necessary.
As for the passenger and crash helmets, I think the RR organizers have done a great job in securing the event at this Historical Hill Climb Track, Home of the Bugatti Owners Club GB. But will also have to comply with the terms and conditions as set by the Prescott Hill Owners, Remember this is not a competition or Race.
As the rules state: All Drivers DO need to attend a Drivers Briefing
This is to make the event a safe and enjoyable weekend for everyone while allowing you to drive quickly up the Hill Climb Course safely and minimize the risk of Accidents/Damage to Spectators, Your Self, Passenger, and Cars.
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Retro Rides Tickets are now on sale :P
http://www.retroridesgathering.com/
If you want to be where the action is Book early so we can all be together [-/
Members who have tickets so far are:
1. Smallcox
2. pete126
once you have booked please add your name to the list (copy and paste the list)
Would love to see some Classic 500's there as well [-/
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Lets get loads off 126's there and make it our prize meet this year [-/
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What are the chances (and how long would it take) to bring my 126 to Gloucester from Edinburgh?!
I'm game for giving it a try...mind you, not sure i would even make it across the border!
Mhairi
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About 6 hours, if you get a visa ;-)
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Just bought my weekend ticket so anyone else going down from scotland, it would be good to have company on route. Need to start making preparations for the trip.
Ralph
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Retro Rides Tickets are now on sale
http://www.retroridesgathering.com/
If you want to be where the action is Book early so we can all be together
Members who have tickets so far are:
1. Smallcox
2. pete126
3. thepuddlejumper
once you have booked please add your name to the list (copy and paste the list)
Would love to see some Classic 500's there as well
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Ok with much head scratching and threats of putting a match to it the 126 is running again so tickets booked.
As the 126 is now no longer being used as daily driver, I may be able to not break it before the event :-X
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Retro Rides Tickets are now on sale
http://www.retroridesgathering.com/
If you want to be where the action is Book early so we can all be together
Members who have tickets so far are:
1. Smallcox
2. pete126
3. thepuddlejumper
4. Darrell
once you have booked please add your name to the list (copy and paste the list)
Would love to see some Classic 500's there as well
Will be good to meet up Ralph and have a few beers, Have you worked your route out yet ???
Darrell, I knew we couldn't keep you away wouldn't be the same without ya :)
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i have the problem that my mot is due just prior to retro rides so do i buy tickets and the car fails and i end up attending in "something different" or do i wait until the test and hope its okay and passes and then attend without buying the tickets in advance and pay on the gate? its so bloody difficult!
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Just come in what ever Mick [-/ It is social event and would be good if you can make it :) plus if you pre-book we can all be together on the camp site as they are limiting numbers this year.
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Pete still to look at how I will get there, may have to have a few stop overs, also still to decide on which car to bring the 500 Gamine or the 126 depends on how much work I will be able to get done in time. Looking forward meeting you all.
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Right, I'm sorely tempted but again not sure if my 126 would physically make it! Am willing to give a go and if i break down then i break down...
Anyone bringing wives/girlfriends? Don't want to be the only girl!
Ralph - we could go in a little Fiat convoy from Scotland!!
Mhairi
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My wifes coming along to keep an eye on me :oops:
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Gilly's coming too :)
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Had an email from the organisers and there are less than 100 weekend tickets left, If you want to camp at Prescott Hill and be with us on the campsite it would be a good idea to book your places now! or you may have to find another campsite nearby, Show Day tickets are not a problem you can pay on the Day.
Mhairi, Don't worry you will be well looked after.
I'll be driving down Friday from Leeds, my route will be M1 south, Sheffield, Derby, Leicester, M69, Coventry, Stratford-on-Avon, Down Fosse Way then cut across to Prescott hill.
If anyone wants to join me your more than Welcome :)
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Just bought a ticket for the 21st August. Look forward to seeing everyone! This could be a record assembly of 126s.
Retro Rides Tickets are now on sale
http://www.retroridesgathering.com/
If you want to be where the action is Book early so we can all be together
Members who have tickets so far are:
1. Smallcox
2. pete126
3. thepuddlejumper
4. Darrell
5. Amateb8
once you have booked please add your name to the list (copy and paste the list)
Would love to see some Classic 500's there as well
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You guys got me tempted, so I just booked a weekend ticket. I`m not sure if I`ll have a running 126, but we`ll definitely come in some sort of old Fiat.
Members who have tickets so far are:
1. Smallcox
2. pete126
3. thepuddlejumper
4. Darrell
5. Amateb8
6. 1973/126
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Retro Rides Tickets are now on sale :P
http://www.retroridesgathering.com/
If you want to be where the action is Book early so we can all be together [-/
Members who have tickets so far are:
1. Smallcox
2. pete126
3. thepuddlejumper
4. Darrell
5. Amateb8
6. 1973/126
once you have booked please add your name to the list (copy and paste the list)
Would love to see some Classic 500's there as well [-/
L :) :) ks like the start of a great Weekend :arty:
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Mhairi
(Ralph - we could go in a little Fiat convoy from Scotland!!)
Good idea strength in numbers, I have still to confirm the route. We could have a trial run to the ALFA day just outside St Andrews, it is usually at the end of April or May I will check and post the details.
Ralph
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Hi Ralph
Great idea re trial run to Alpha day - would be bang up for that - let me know when it is. Am heading up to my dads in Stonehaven in April and am going to take the Fiat and see how it (and I) do on longer journey.
Convoy from Scotland would be great - can you imagine the looks plus I'm assuming you've got more mechanically know how than me so that also works!
Might do the Stonehaven/St Andrews journey first and then buy Retro Rides ticket...
Thanks for all the words of support and hopefully see you all there !
Mhairi
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Mhairi,
The Scotish Alfa Day will be held on the 29th May at Craigtoun Park, St Andrews.
See link http://alfascot.com/sicd.htm if anyone else would like to come that would be great. All makes of Italian cars turn its a good day out, lots to do and see.
Ralph
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Couldn't resist. Just bought my weekend ticket. :-) Should be an awesome weekend!
Latest list;
Retro Rides Tickets are now on sale
http://www.retroridesgathering.com/
If you want to be where the action is Book early so we can all be together [-/
Members who have tickets so far are:
1. Smallcox
2. pete126
3. thepuddlejumper
4. Darrell
5. Amateb8
6. 1973/126
7. Kent126
once you have booked please add your name to the list (copy and paste the list)
Would love to see some Classic 500's there as well [-/
Tom
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This list is getting mental, 126 Rules oh and beer :P
See you all there
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This is going to be a record. Pete, can we increase the number of spaces allocated to our stand? At the moment seven members have signed up with the potential for Ralph and Mhairi coming as well.
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I've up'd the numbers to 10, Lets see if we can fill the stand :P There is plenty of time to reserve more if we need to :D
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i am hoping to be attending however my car is in bits at the moment so i must get my finger out and rebuild it!
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Just been informed there are only 40 Weekend tickets left, So if your thinking of coming down for the weekend now's the time to book your place :thumbup One of the best parts of the weekend is the camping and having a few beers together without worrying about driving to another campsite :D
Get your tickets here http://www.retroridesgathering.com/
i am hoping to be attending however my car is in bits at the moment so i must get my finger out and rebuild it!
Come on Mick get yourself sorted out, would be great to see you and the rebuilt Bis13 :thumbup
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Bugger! i slipped and accidently bought them on Tracys paypal account....
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1. Smallcox
2. pete126
3. thepuddlejumper
4. Darrell
5. Amateb8
6. 1973/126
7. Kent126
8. Bis 13 and mrs bis 13.
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Bugger! i slipped and accidently bought them on Tracys paypal account....
L :D :D ks like you've got allot of making up to do :P
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Would there be any interest in a whole lot of BIS bits being taken to Retro Rides?
Radiator and fan
Heater matrix
tail lamps
Speedo cluster
rear screen
rear wiper mechanism
etc etc there is quite a bit that will go for small amounts
Otherwise it'll be easier to take it to the tip.
I can think of better things to do with my time than to find boxes and sit in the post office queue :P
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Apart from the Bis parts you listed, what other bits and pieces do you have? I can buy some of the parts.
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Just bought a weekend ticket, no going back now!!
1. Smallcox
2. pete126
3. thepuddlejumper
4. Darrell
5. Amateb8
6. 1973/126
7. Kent126
8. Bis 13 and mrs bis 13.
9. Michaelodonnell500
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This must be a record! :o
I'm taking camera!
Amateb8 I'll be putting the lot in the car, lots of the plastic bits :P
I'll be cheating I think with the 126 on a towing frame ;D
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Retro Rides Gathering 2011
Sunday 21st August
Prescott Hillclimb
Gloucestershire
GL52 9RD
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More photos from last year (http://www.flickr.com/search/?q=retro%20rides%20gathering%202010#page=0)
Full details : http://www.retroridesgathering.com
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Looks like a 126/500 record, But we need more :P
Any members going to snap up the last few weekend tickets and join us at the Prescott Hill campsite ;D then add there name to the list :thumbup
:lol: Been taking lessons, Looks Easy ;D
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kmWIPpxn5QA&feature=related[/youtube]
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Hi Guys and Gals,
Just received this Email from Keith @ RetroRides.
Hello!
This years Gathering is going to be bigger and better than any that have gone before. As the show gets closer we're starting to shout a little louder about what we're doing - our guest cars alone are causing quite a stir, and lets not forget its all taking place at the prestigious Prescott Hillclimb venue! There is so much more under our hats that will be announced over the next 6-8 weeks!
As a result our 300 weekend tickets are nearly sold out. The weekend ticket is aimed specifically at Retro Rides 'friends' - people who want to recreate the forum atmosphere in the gorgeous Gloucestershire countryside. The show is never public-ally advertised as a weekend event, specifically because we want the campsite to be full of R-R people. Weekend tickets are £25, includes your entry into the show on Sunday, and enables you to get into the campsite from Friday afternoon.
There are just 25 weekend tickets remaining. If you have already purchased your ticket then you can rest easy. If you want to experience a Gathering weekend, but haven't yet bought your tickets, you need to head over to http://www.retroridesgathering.com and get your tickets booked sooner rather than later!
Should you wish to attend just on the show day, Sunday 21st August, then it's still worth heading over to the website and grabbing your ticket now. Although these tickets aren't limited, an early purchase does mean you can save 25% and get in for just £7.50!
Look forward to seeing you in August!
The RRG Team!
So join us and promote club126uk. Help make this the best turnout of 126/500 baby Fiats This Year, We already have 10 confirmed places but we have room for more on our stand on Sunday 21st August SHOW DAY.
It going to be a great weekend to show off your baby and a great social event, See you there :wave
Please Add your name to the list once you have booked your Tickets 8)
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Hi
I know I've not been on here for a while but am so sad I won't be able to make it down...had every intention of trying however my Fiat is a little poorly at present plus with my uni course I'm going to have to study every weekend from now until October, boo!
Hope everyone has a great time and can't wait to see the pictures...
Mhairi
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Kitten 75, sort it out, everyone needs a brake, how about just for the Sunday.
As I feel I got bet buy a Smart Car last time (for the last time), I have fitted a monster front anti roll bar but got to give a test drive to see if it's made an improvement in the right direction.
Retro Rides is getting nearer :D
Well looking forward to this show, best one of the year I reckon
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:$ better get mine running again hadn't I :$
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i am up there friday see you anon,
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First one there buys the drinks ;D
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nah that should read first one there first one pished....
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Charging battery, found tent, see you tomorrow pm-ish
07850 328007 is me ;D
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Travelling down Saturday should be there late afternoon, wont have the 126 still not running well after the roasting last Sunday. Fraser is coming with me with no weekend pass so booked b&b for Saturday night 3 miles away from venue see you all there.
Ralph
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Ralph just make sure you've got plenty of space in your car, or a roof rack ;D
We are coming down on Saturday. Hopefully should be there before mid day.
We`re taking the van, so anyone after something let me know...
See you there guys.
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Have a good time guys I will be there next year Even if I have to drag it on a trailer! ;D
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I think it's going to take 6 hrs to drive down, so an early start. Will be in my corsa, I know it's not the 126 but at least I will make it down. The car will be empty so pleanty room for the spares.
Ralph
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We are looking forward to the drive. It will probably take a couple of hours drive from north London. It is going to be fun! See you guys there!!!!!!!
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Made it back from the Retro Rides weekend , just :$
It was touch and go if I would made make it in the first place as my "new" engine was now showing the oil light on most of the time so it was kind of a do or die exercise. Some strange things going on in the oil department which defy logic :o
Gearbox all seemed fine on my "new to me" 126 which I have been working on like crazy for the last few weeks trying to get it sorted for the event. However it had the most bodged up gear linkage I have ever seen along with broken mounts so the gear change worked some how but was horrible.
Replaced / rebuilt the whole lot the whole lot and things worked better but there still seemed to be a problem.
1st gear became hard to engage this morning and sometimes jumped out then getting the car onto the clud stand at the rally site this morning we had to reverse up a steep bank. My car made it but with a few odd noises which I thought might have been down to a drive coupling. Later on I had to move my car only to discover that I now had no reverse & 1st gear. So decided tio leave early to give myself a chance of making it the 80 miles home. Pulled out of the front entrance to the site in 2nd then found that it was impossible to engage 3rd. Ok so it was going to be 2nd and 4th all the way which is very interesting in very rolling Cotswold countryside ::)
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continued ........... It was hard work with only 2 gears and trying to nurse a sick engine. Had the sat nav set on shortest route which took me on a very scenic route up hill and down dale but some of the hills seemed to go on forever. The sat nav also kept reminding me how many more miles I had to go and they seemed to be clicking down very slowly !
I had to try and keep the momentum up and stay in 4th when possible and with almost exactly 50 miles to go , crossing a valley floor, I hit a series of 3 unsigned hump backed bridges. Almost took off on the first one then got quite a throw on the next ones. There then came a very long reasonably steep climb which I got half way up before the car had an almost total loss of power. The engine would tick over or attain medium revs but it was impossible to pull away. Thought I might have thrown a plug lead so had a look in the back but no obvious signs of a problem. I rolled back up a bank so I could get a bit of forward momentum and managed to pull away and just about managed to crawl up the hill. I pulled up thinking it was all over and switched off the engine. Checked a few more things but no joy. Restarted the engine but no power. Then I wondered if the rough ride on the bridges had stirred up something in the fuel system so pulled on the choke and the gave the engine a good rev, pulled away and we were back in business. I kept the sat nav on all the way home even though I knew the way. I just wanted to hear it say "You have reached your destination" ;D
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Rusty, glad you made it home safely! I was so lucky to reach the Retro Rides (RR) venue having lost three of four coupling screws approximately 10 to 15 miles from Cheltenham which was the time I started to hear strange noises from the rear. I felt a bit guilty drving the car mostly at 70mph+ despite my best efforts keeping the speed down to 60mph. Anyway, I took everyone's advice not to risk driving back to London in its condition and rang my breakdown cover. The rescue lorry arrived at 3:20pm, just amazingly, 20 minutes late. Left RR before 4pm. Arrived home at about 7:30pm. I know all have a quite a distance to drive, so hope everyone got home safely as well.
It was great to see everyone there. It was great to meet Ralph (and his son?). Many, many thanks for everyone's knowledge and support particularly Bis13 and Rusty. Ladislav, it was good to see you and many thanks for bringing all my stuff. Steve, you have an amazing car. I was hoping that you would drive the car around the circuit. Darrel, you were right about the coupling. We did not get a chance to do a deal on your treasure trove of Bis parts - perhaps next time. Pete, I took your advice and moved the car to the RR entrance. The rescue vehicle actually drove passed as its sat nav instructed him to do so. He made a u-turn when he noticed my car, so he could have arrived sooner.
I need to buy a new drive coupling and perhaps risk driving it the nearest garage.
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Great time we had there, good to see everyone.
Strange how the same fate came of yours and mine Amateb8.
I'm thinking that CV/Universal joint conversion is the way to go with mine as I'm getting tired of buying those nuts and the couplings :$
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great weekend great to meet up with some new folk and equally great to bump in to the old hands got home in record time car behaved itself the "bespoke wire modification" held all the way. fix on a new exhaust today and we will be as good as new then i shall sit back with one of the slovak evil brews that lad kindly left me.......
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Great to hear we all got home one way or another.
Good to see the faces on the forum, Rusty my boy your gift fitted perfect ;)
Had a great day. Sorted wanted to go up the hill but as the 126's where having a bad weekend maybe fate that I did not. ???
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Good news Smally ;D
I have heard from Lad by phone but there is one person we have not heard from, could he still be taking his tent down ?
Where would we have been without Pete, he showed us how to get a fully equiped tent the size of an aircraft hanger into a 126 and it doubled as the Club126uk clubhouse & social club when the nights drew in.
Memorable nights with a small group bought together by their passion for small Fiats but not all of the conversation revolved around cars, we touched on the classics , art and literature etc ;) ;)
Despite the mechanical problems I have suffered I realy enjoyed the weekend and meeting up with known & new faces.
Despite the cars that could not make it there was a good range of cars that drew a lot of attention, Fiat 500 , Polish 126 , 126 De Ville , Red Bis , Yellow (Ivory) Bis and the Smallcoxmobile which I think I heard him say it was yellow :P
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I'm Here! :D
What a stonker of a weekend, As Dave said its not just the cars its a social event and you guys made it,
Managed to get everything in the 126 (Thanks guys for the help to get the club house in the car, LoL) and left Prescott at 5.20pm got home at 8.40pm 187miles 3hr 20mins and only used a full tank of petrol, Hope you all enjoyed Prescott Hill this year which is also the venue for RR 2012 so we can all do it again ;D
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Glad you made it home Pete.
Just as the guys said it already, it was a great show and it was good to meet up with everyone. Shame not all uf us could make it it there in our 126s, or even back, but that`s life with these little cars.
So hopefully next year again, and with even a bigger turn out.
Found this photo on the net taken by someone else :P...
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Hi all, we made it back to good old Scotland, 650 odd miles round trip can't remember when Fraser and I left thought it was arround 3:30ish arrived home 10:15pm. Great to meet and put faces to the names. Had a great time and looking forward to next year, need to try and get more there. I will have the 126 running for next year. As Fraser came along without a weekend ticked Angela had booked us into a b&b, Manor House, for Saturday night to allow Fraser to come. The accomodation was superb, 1600's cottage very clean and welcoming, the breakfast was brill. Back to the meet the 126's were outstanding and smallcoxmobile well it's as others have said you don't appreciate the amount of work untill you see it in the flesh. The show had a vast range of vehiles from BMW's with paint stripped off and left to rust, rat look I think not my cup of tea, to top class custom full blown engine show cars. Glad to hear all got home safe.
Ralph
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Some great pics! I'm gutted I couldn't make it I'm there for the next one regardless of work ;-)
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Just to show you guys that couldn't get to RR Gathering, Tony and his son spent most of the weekend snapping the event to show you what you missed!
So grab a drink, click on the links and enjoy the excellent photos (use the slideshow option) ;D
http://www.flickr.com/photos/51994075@N02/sets/72157627486464890/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/tonysphotos/sets/72157627486980800/
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now i'm really annoyed...
Fitted a new silent block and ran the can today and it's running real good... :cry:
If only the silent block had have waited till after RR! ::)