Who is interested in going to the Exeter Kit Car Show this year 26th - 27th Oct 2013?
I see from their flyer that they are now calling it the South West Specialist Sports Car Show. Attendance has been dwindling at this show year on year so I wonder if they are trying to attract a new audience. Shame that its still free entry for kit car owners but but sports car owners :(
It is a shame.. May be they should change the event to a more summertime month..
People like me only go if they know its going to be dry and warm. :(
Could always use the daily car I guess..
The last couple I've been to have been a bit low on attendance. Not a bad show but just the wrong time of year I reckon.
I will prob. go, theres a few things I want.
Walnut
It is at the wrong time for alot of kit car owners. I don'tmind some damp weather but thats abit far for me to go if it's raining hard. ::)
I will be seeing what it's like first then deside. :)
Did not compare with the Bristol Classic Car Show this year which was massive with hundreds of cars and lots of stalls. ::)
It has sadly gone down hill but it used to be a great end of season show. I bought my Westfiled kit there a few years back. It went down hill as fewers manufacturers could be bothered to make the Journey South. As that happened fewer supporting stands came and now it is a shadow of the heydays. Having said all that for a day out chating with others and looking around the car park it is fine even if you have to pay to get in.
Hey,
A bit dismal chaps! ;)
If it is going downhill we need to turn up en-masse don't we?. I went last year and it was dry and sunny but especially bleak. It is a bit of fun fighting adversity and it makes the coffee so much better. Hoping the Cornish Pasty stand is there again - pretty darn decent grub :P. There is more than just kit cars and the guy in the cut-down VW (Chevy) camper van burning rubber was impressive. I met a nice chap there of 78 , wondering if if he could tune a few more horses from his lime green Imprezza - talking in glowing terms of beating just about everybody away from the lights - I guess methanol fumes keep him young at heart. There were a small cluster of vintage cars and seemingly some genuine super-cars. And then after that a good rummage around in the sheds was good fun.
Okay I got chilblains and lost the ability to speak but it was fun! ;D
If I can get an IVA in time I'l join you in style. If not I will go in the old tin-can but I promise to open the windows and not turn the heater and on so that I can share the experience! ;D
I don't mind the cold, Some of us even went to the club meets in the winter at -9degree's in our kits with out roof's or doors. :o :D
I don't even mind getting wet. Just rather get there dry to start with. ::) :D So I havent ruled it out yet. ;)
So who is up for this one then? :)
1, The Gaffer
2, Wallnut
3, Iancider
4, Moleman (weather depending)
5, ANYONE ELSE? :D
Yep, I will be there.
M
Well after a talk with the better half providing I can find some cheaper new cycle wings for my supersix then I will be taking that otherwise I will still be going but in the Bmw.
So after that ramble I'm in!!!
So who is up for this one then?
1, The Gaffer
2, Wallnut
3, Iancider
4, Moleman (weather depending)
5, Dixie
6, Fletch_306
7, ANYONE ELSE? :)
Count me out, working all weekend and can't get out of it
Ok Peterw. Thanks for letting me know. That is appreciated. :)
So who is up for this one then?
1, The Gaffer
2, Wallnut
3, Iancider
4, Moleman (weather depending)
5, Dixie
6, Fletch_306
ANYONE ELSE UP FOR THIS? :D
Yep, I'll be there hopefully.
Might be Saturday or Sunday :-\
I usually wait until the Friday before the show, look at the weather forecast, then go down on the best day, weather wise ;D
People going so far. :)
1, The Gaffer
2, Wallnut
3, Iancider
4, Moleman (weather depending)
5, Dixie
6, Fletch_306
7, Dave_Bence
ANYONE ELSE UP FOR THIS?
Any more takers for this then? ::) :)
What day do you think will be most popular Colin, I fancy a drive down but just for the one day?
Regards Steve
Hi steve. I think its normally sunday for most people. but some of us may be waiting to see which day is going to be better with the weather? ;)
ONLY A WEEK TO GO!
People going so far.
1, The Gaffer
2, Wallnut
3, Iancider
4, Moleman (weather depending)
5, Dixie
6, Fletch_306
7, Dave_Bence
ANYONE ELSE UP FOR THIS?
Not this time, I'm SORN at the moment, can't really afford the Tax and I'm spending all my spare time on the Midget so not been able to sort the little issues on the Locost. Once that and the Midget are sorted I'll see if I can re-tax it.
No probs John. Thanks for letting me know. ;)
Hi,
sorry that I missed this thread.
I will be going on Saturday (I think). I will be taking my Dutton Legerra for its first meeting anywhere. I am expecting to meets a handful of other Duttons there. You guys wont have seen my car yet because I never get to any local meets - I play volleyball at Portishead every other Thursday (which has always clashed) and I have family over every other Sunday (which also always seems to clash). I am keen to meet up and/or travel in convoy.
I have only had my Legerra since February and it has been giving me all sorts of trouble ever since. I think that I now have it under control, until something else goes wrong.
I am in Patchway and I will be travelling down fairly early - leaving at 8:30. I will be using my cruise control (a cushion under my right knee) in order to keep it down to 60-65mph otherwise the roof gets un-poppered. If it is bright then I might put the top down with my flying helmet and bomber jacket on. I want to leave early because if I am the first to breakdown then I won't have to wait so long for the RAC!
Hi Jagodo. I was going to give it a few more days to see what the weather is up too.
I think there is normally a meeting point for this is Taunton Dean services?
What is everyone planing to do for this one then?
What day is best for everyone?
Are you guys waiting to see which would be the better day?
The M5 is the fastest route but would you rather take the a roads?
Please give me your thought on this one? :D
I was leaving it to see what day is best ( weather wise )Im the past we have always met up at the Gordano Services, and picked up people on the way down at diff. points
Walnut
Like Walnut, I'll decide on Friday, based on the forecast.
Whichever day I go, I'll go via the M5, stopping at Gordano and probably Taunton Deane services on the way.
Ok. That sounds like a good plan to me. :D
So which ever day is best we can meet up at Gordano services then down to Tauton Dean to meet up with the other guys.
Does 9am at Gordano sound ok with everyone? I'm happy to go earlier if required? ;D
Still not sure on the weather yet. but I think the clocks go back sunday so this might help anyone who don't like the early starts! :)
Currently it is looking like both days will be overcast and dry but with rain in the early hours of Sunday. Sunday is looking like being windier. I'm still going on Saturday unless the weather changes significantly because my in-laws are coming here on Saturday to see our new puppy. I won't be missed on Saturday - they can leave the washing up until I get home!
Meeting at Gordano services for 9am seems fine.
Quote from: Moleman on 22, October, 2013, 06:36:14 PM
Still not sure on the weather yet. but I think the clocks go back sunday so this might help anyone who don't like the early starts! :)
Don't know what you mean? ;)
I think you do Mark. :P
I still dont know which day i can do yet as i may have to go to Weymouth either sat or sun. so still unsure.
9am at gordano services sounds, then meet up at tauton dean service for 9.30-10am I guess?
Both days still looking unsettled though? ::)
From Gordano, it is 24 miles to the Sedgemoor Services and another 22 to Taunton Deane and then a final 25 to the Exeter Westwood Centre. So leaving Gordano at 9am we should expect to get to Taunton Dean in time for 9:45, then get to Exeter at 10:15. Add to that the time for chatting at each meeting place, so 10:30 looks achievable as long as we have no bad luck.
Sat. looks the best day for me. So I will be on the car park at Gordano just before 9.00
( The car park not the lorry park )
Walnut
Sat looks like the only day i can do too. i will meet at Taunton deane services if thats ok. just let me know what sort of time and i will see you guys then.
Fletch
Like Jagodo says, should be at Taunton Deane about 9.45
Anyone else up for the Sat.
Quote from: WALNUT on 25, October, 2013, 02:11:24 PM
Anyone else up for the Sat.
Yep, I'll join you at Gordano services tomorrow just before 9.00
I was going to go. But change of plan for me. I'm off down Weymouth to help one of our members pick up a car. :)
I still may go sunday but to be honest it ain't looking good for sunday as far as the weather is looking. ::)
I shall be at Gordano services, ready to leave at 9:00 - unless something goes wrong in the 9 miles from my house!
Sorry, not going to make this one now on either day. Hope it is a good show for those that attend.
;D As long as its not honking down I will be there with Alan, either in the Dutton or the Cobra, see you for 09:00 :P
Just going to get the Dutton started. I found my snorkel! AA card still valid, lets go 8)
Whats a bit of rain and wind when there is hot coffee to drink and cars to look at!!
Got there and back OK, Car was going fine until I got to Taunton Deane, from there to Exter and all the way back home the car was poping (backfireing ) Had a look when I got home, one of the leads came off a plug. Ohhh I wish I knew more about engs I would not had to worry all the way home, thinking it was something that was going to cost me £££s
The show was nothing as good as I remember, never got anything I wanted. but a good day.weather was dry all the time we were there.
Walnut
Tony; Good job you have 8 of those plug leads. As you now know it still runs ok on 7 pots :D..
Glad it was a quick-fix and sorry the show was not that good..
I wondered how I had managed to catch back up. With you after you flew past. Glad it was something simple.
I had never been to Exeter kit car show and must admit I was a little disappointed but I did get some stuff for my new wiring loom.
It was also nice to meet some of you guys even if just briefly.
Fletch
How many guys went in the end then? Did anyone take any pic's of the day? :) I know the rain was on & off for most of the morning going down to weymouth, How was it at exeter?
I don't think i will bother for tomorrow? ::) I think the weather is not going to improve now. ::)
Yes Colin a few pics were taken by Steve (sumo), im sure they will be here later.... the show was half the size a few years earlier, bit dissapointing :(
Had a good day out at Exeter. Met up at Gordano Services but managed to miss Walnut. The M5 was heaving with the half-term traffic, aggravated by on-off showers. We drove down in convoy at 60mph and I had my top up but it came unbuttoned more and more and only had a couple of poppers holding it down by the time I got to Exeter. I was mostly dry though and snug enough that I had turned the heater off. While the rest of the convoy went to the show ground, I met up with a Dutton club member at the Exeter services (when I got through the queues). Then we joined up and all parked together. Every time that we stopped, my car was smoking when started again.
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I looked at all of the cars and chatted to some of the owners. Then I bought some tools and things and looked at everything on show and by the time that I had finished in the hall everyone else from BKCC had gone home. The weather was looking good at 3:30pm and I managed to drive home with the top down. The car drove faultlessly at 70mph home. I was wearing my flying helmet and dark glasses (and looking stupid, no doubt) but I took the helmet off eventually as I was getting a bit hot! I filled up at my local garage and my average was 39.3mpg for the round trip. A jolly good day out.
There were 7 of us, I think. There were the two Westfields in the front row of my picture and 5 cars in the second row, with my Dutton on the left of the picture and a yellow car on the right, mostly hidden by the green Murtaya (or whatever it is called).
Not saying the show was poor but I only took one photo
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Ride down was good even if we did miss the "Meet in the Car Park, NOT THE LORRY PARK" Sorry Tony
At least we ended up at Taunton Dean together.
Next year it will be Stoneliegh for the weekend!!
I went today and the show was awful. It is sad but according to one of the exhibiters this will be a the last one as the organisers have lost money for the second year in a row.
The show needed manufacturers to attend which they did not. Apple county filled a huge space with their cars as there was only around 6-8 manufacturers there.
A sad end to what was usually a great last event.
Maybe I'm sad but I quite enjoyed the whole day, even though it was poorly attended by both trade and the public. It was nice not to have to queue anywhere. Pilots say that any landing is a good landing if you can walk away from it. In a similar way, any runout is a good one if you are still driving the car at the end of it! Here is another picture of BKCC cars...
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Glad you still injoyed it Jagodo. I couldn't do this one in the end but hopefully I will see you on loads more club outings? ;D
Looks like the nail in the coffin for this one then unless maybe they can get more into the sports car and classic scene. Might be something in it then.