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Just back from a trip down to Lake Como. Stelvio so much fun we got up at dawn to go back and do it again (video to follow). Simplon was good too. Highlight was some awesome valleys through Austria (Landeck area) and being invited to take part in a vintage Tractor rally!

Technically I am! My degree was in "Industrial Design (Engineering)" - and I have a bit of paper proving it - despite never doing any real Engineering and now I'm more of a cross between a programmer and a designer. Just wait for the advert in around 2040 when I eventually sell mine to fund a self driving mobility scooter - Built by a qualified Numerical Engineering Reactive Designer or NERD for short

I do this with SKCC every year. Used the car transporter train, sent cars ahead on a lorry and flew down. Mostly we drive there via the Black forest, Vosges mountains. Its a full on driving trip, on the road by 7am , I'm sure I could share the ITN files. Video of a previous trip.

Guys, The award weekend is almost upon us and so I'm getting busy in the ground with @terry everall; so if you have never been then here is a chance to dress up, have a laugh, play black jack, enjoy a nice hotel, swimming pool, drink and eat (in any order you would like) ... then come and join me and @Mrs Panda Question: Do you have to be a speed series driver to come along: NO Question: I have to come in black tie: NO, but its nice to dress up Question: Do I have to bring my other half: NO, but why not take them out for that romantic meal for 2 and share a table with your mates. Question: Where can I buy a ticket? Link to the WSCC Store below Question: Can I get a Panda Hug? Hell yes they are free! Question: How do a book a room at the Lean Marston Hotel: Directly with the Hotel, quote WSCC for a discount, details below Louise and I go down on the Friday night in advance and have my beers and food in the Hathaway bar. IMPORTANT: The hotel still has discounted rooms but they will be released to the general public in the next 2 weeks. IMPORTANT: Ticket deadline is 1st November. Cheers, John "Panda" Williams Member plus guest ticket (not including room) Member on their own ticket (not including room) Hotel To reserve a room for the night, please book direct with: Lea Marston Hotel Haunch Lane Lea Marston Sutton Coldfield B76 0BY Tel: 01675 470468 Quote WSCC to obtain preferential room rate. Website: www.leamarstonhotel.co.uk

Look good to me, I'll take them. Will drop you a pm thanks Dave for the spot Andy

That's the theory, should give enough time to get the registration through!

Turn your sound up and listen to these. Angry Lambo's, N/A engines to die for. Listen to hear who lifts on the bends. Totally brilliant and is every year

Work is much less hectic now so shouldn't be an issue

I would say id be looking at a well set up etc car over power. Having a car set up properly is worth more than an extra 20 bhp for example

Yes was a fun day.. great to meet you all.. not much time to talk as spent most of it on track!

Pete, I'm sure Tigger's problem was that he was carrying too much gravel!

Not got anything booked for 1st October yet guys so may be able to make it. I'll put it in my Calendar

In hindsight, that was not the best video to spark up whilst on a work conference call. On the plus side the engine roar achieved the unique event of making my bosses boss stop talking for a few seconds (as I desperately tried to mute my home laptop) And some advice to the group... never mute your own connection to the call, seeing the little mute icon appear next to your name is a sure fire admission of guilt.

Assuming we don't have any issues after Friday's track day and the weather is reasonable on Saturday, we will see you at McD's.

So Wednesday the forecast was looking good so we thought why not and we are now sat in a B and B in Keswick. I got on booking.com to sort accommodation till Monday then got loads of routes and passes to do from @Dave (OnliestSmeg) - Manchester AO Who very kindly put them on Google maps and emailed them to me. We left Brum Thursday morning heading up cross country to the lovely Peak District. I have to thank @Julie Hall - AO Representative, Peak District AO As we done a few runs round them with her and others so we know them ok ish now. The best bit was lunch on Mam Tour before heading to the Snake Pass and in to the Dales via all the reservoirs and Holmfirth. We then headed to Pike End road of the A672 to Sowerby bridge and cross country to north to Wiggleswoth where we stopped over. This morning back on the road via Settle, Hawes and the across to the Lakes via Sedburgh, Windemere and Ambelside. We then did the Inner lakes passes circuit including Wrynose and Hardknott, absolutely fantastic. We doing them in reverse tomorrow. Need a shower and a pint now.

I had the same issue with my Seight, had 30psi all round when I picked it up from the previous owner, this was the best advice I found:- "The correct tyre pressures depends on the weight of your car (including passengers and luggage so this will vary), and the size and make of tyres. You will need the following information to calculate correct PSI for any given combination: (Gross) weight of vehicle load rating of tyres at max PSI (the sidewall will have this information - something like 600kg at 44 PSI etc) For example, the weight of my legacy with some passengers and baggage I've worked out at 1700kg My Goodyear Eagle F1 GSD2s are rated for 545KG at 44 PSI so: 545kg x 4 = 2180kg (max load) 2180 (combined max load) ÷ 1700 (vehicle weight) = 1.28 44 (max tyre PSI) ÷ 1.28 = 34.31 So you should inflate your tyres to 34 PSI / 2.4 bar in that example." I run 18 psi all round, Cheers

Now the electrics seem sorted on Roary I'm tempted to come to this one if the weather is dry.

Frustrating my fuel pump has given up on route...got it going again but it's not happy. Low loader home for me! Feel free to use my garage...gutted