I have to admit I havent had a good scrub of the forum incase this has already been posted but - assuming not - shall we go? Stand and all?
I'm in for this ,this year
It was a very good day last year so I will be going for sure
Yep we went last year too, great day. Count us in.
Yea, put me down.....let's hope the weather is kind to us! ::) 8)
Yes i would like to go again. It was a good turn out last year,more cars than Westfield pitch.
Yes and statistically the weather has to be good now doesn't it!
Sounds good togo then...
Who should I speak to higher up in he BKCC organisers to make this so? As a stand, otherwise its just a group outting.
I'd love to come if you'd have me?
Quote from: Pitlips on 14, May, 2016, 08:41:26 PM
I'd love to come if you'd have me?
I am 100% certain you would be very welcome Pitlips, I will talk to Ian and Colin on your behalf :)
Yes Pitlips please come along - it is a great event and numbers make the day. We managed just under 50 cars last year.
Fantastic! Thanks, I can't wait!
Was a great day last year :) Sure I will come along. If not in a kit car then I will park up with the public lot :) :)
I am looking at a mk Indy on Monday,(ZZR 1200) and if I buy it would like to come and say hi.
Would be great to have a stand if cost isn't too much. Fly the flag and all that!
Do you know how it works?
If you have a stand do we get passes or just pay and drive to the area of the club?
Cheers
Paul
The best guys to ask Paul are Iancider or Moleman, they are up to speed on this event more than most of us I think, try to PM them maybe? Cost is minimal and it may even be free to get in if we have a stand. I went last year but can't recall all the info. Have a look through the events list, it may be in there somewhere. I do know that you would be very welcome to come along onto the stand, also being a BEC owner myself I would love to see the Mk if you get it!!
I will pop along and had a tear or two,, missing my BEC bigtime!!!
Here you go then! Got you written all over it , Or could have ;D
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/131823891268?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2648&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
Yep, that looks like a 'Steve type' car to me!!!! ;D
No time to finish a project.. Got to be complete and ready to go haha.. A nice MNR ZX10 popped up but sold quickly..
Quote from: fullpint on 30, May, 2016, 09:32:24 AM
No time to finish a project.. Got to be complete and ready to go haha.. A nice MNR ZX10 popped up but sold quickly..
Yeah I think I spotted that MNR Steve, looked good.
This one??
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MNR-Vortex-RT-plus-ZX10-R-Provisional-Deposit-Taken-/142006497404?hash=item21103f307c:g:qAUAAOSwQjZXQgz9
There are a few MK Indy and MNR BECs for sale on ebay and PH atm Steve.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/262430928920?ssPageName=STRK:MESINDXX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1436.l2649
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/142003746654?ssPageName=STRK:MESINDXX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1436.l2649
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/291775926661?ssPageName=STRK:MESINDXX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1436.l2649
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/141607862248?ssPageName=STRK:MESINDXX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1436.l2649
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/201589529258?ssPageName=STRK:MESINDXX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1436.l2649
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/112005964605?ssPageName=STRK:MESINDXX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1436.l2649
You'll need deep pockets for some of them!!
Yep that's the one, looked to be a very well sorted BEC..
Yeah I think I spotted that MNR Steve, looked good.
This one??
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MNR-Vortex-RT-plus-ZX10-R-Provisional-Deposit-Taken-/142006497404?hash=item21103f307c:g:qAUAAOSwQjZXQgz9
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Spotted all of those, Red MNR looks nice :)
Quote from: Paul.latham on 29, May, 2016, 08:28:14 AM
Would be great to have a stand if cost isn't too much. Fly the flag and all that!
Do you know how it works?
If you have a stand do we get passes or just pay and drive to the area of the club?
Cheers
Paul
It was free for clubs last year, as Ian said we had lots of people come.
BKCC definately flew the flag ..... Well moleman did.
Quote from: fullpint on 30, May, 2016, 01:47:01 PM
Spotted all of those, Red MNR looks nice :)
Looks like it may have sold Steve, it's no longer on offer anyway
New one on ebay, looks good... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Westfield-Megabusa-Very-high-spec-/301970158951?hash=item464ed2f567:g:Q9AAAOSwie5XTFfX
Hi all,
Sorry I have been quiet but pleased be assured we have a stand booked and we are hoping to obtain some free tickets again. We will rendezvous at the Cross Hands Hotel at circa 08:00 with a prompt departure at 08:30. the organisers like us all to be in place by 9:00 ready for the crowds to arrive for opening at 10:00. more news as soon as I get it.
Regards
Ian
Can I put my name down for this please
I am picking up my new MK Indy with Kawasaki ZZR1200 engine next weekend. Just flew through its mot today.
So I would love to come too!
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Just pitch-up at the Cross hands as above and we wil make the arrangements for you.
Regards
Ian
Quote from: Paul.latham on 04, June, 2016, 08:14:09 PM
I am picking up my new MK Indy with Kawasaki ZZR1200 engine next weekend. Just flew through its mot today.
So I would love to come too!
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Oh boy, that is gonna fly!!!! Great to have another BEC on board!!!! ;D ;D ;D 8) 8) 8)
Yep I scared the you know what out of me. Aprox figures. 0-60 is around 3 seconds. 0-100 is about 6 seconds.
Just hope it's not too much for me!
Need to not push the loud pedal as hard till I get properly used to it.
Bonnet has crazing on it. So not sure if to buy a new one or live with it or wrap it?
Small thing to even think about. Lol.
Quote from: Paul.latham on 04, June, 2016, 08:14:09 PM
I am picking up my new MK Indy with Kawasaki ZZR1200 engine next weekend. Just flew through its mot today.
So I would love to come too!
(http://s33.postimg.org/4wwwglacr/image.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/4wwwglacr/)
I am soooo looking forward to seeing that beast!!
Quote from: Paul.latham on 05, June, 2016, 09:26:07 PM
Yep I scared the you know what out of me. Aprox figures. 0-60 is around 3 seconds. 0-100 is about 6 seconds.
Just hope it's not too much for me!
Need to not push the loud pedal as hard till I get properly used to it.
Bonnet has crazing on it. So not sure if to buy a new one or live with it or wrap it?
Small thing to even think about. Lol.
Re bonnet crazing - I'd say give it time and then decide, no panic on a small issue like that. Wrapping would give you the chance to put your personal touch on the car though, colour change or stripes or whatever. Moleman changed the nose of his Westy from yellow to black and it has transformed the look of the car, looks very mean and purposeful now!!
Have you tried getting off the line fast yet? The 0 to 60 thing I find with my ASBO is almost impossible to do, not that I ever need to do it. Once on track or road it's academic really. I have also found over the years that quoted (particulary by the sellers!!) 0 to 60 times and also 0 to 100 or 1/4 mile times are often wildly inaccurate. Not very good for the clutch either on BECs!
I'd be very keen to see how your clutch and gearchange compares to mine. There are so few BECs in the club now that it's a rare chance to have a good look at another, or even a passenger ride in one. Hope you get to bring the car to Combe and take to the track. I suspect you may have done that before Paul so as you know it's totally awesome fun!
Haven't picked it up yet.
But sorted insurance today to start from Saturday when I should pick it up.
How about this
Fully comp 3000 miles
Inc legal
Inc breakdown cover/ home start and onward travel.
£156
Thank you A plan.
Want to track it at Combe but need to get to grips with the car first. And a bit worried about quarry corner. So little run off.
Yep I am a winp.
Don't want to get it and prang it.
Quarry is ok mate tbh, just take it easy and build up slowly. Tower is more scary I found!
Quote from: Facial Hair Optional on 06, June, 2016, 10:04:19 PM
Quarry is ok mate tbh, just take it easy and build up slowly. Tower is more scary I found!
Quarry - take a straight line over Avon Rise and aim for the lighting tower. Brake in a straight line then late turn in for a late apex. I'm with FHO - tower and camp.
Cheers Adrian
Quote from: Paul.latham on 06, June, 2016, 09:55:36 PM
...bit worried about quarry corner. So little run off...
To be honest, there is little run off anywhere around Combe! Tower and Camp are faster corners than Quarry. Most problems at Quarry are related to braking over Avon Rise.
You'll be fine. Just take it easy to start with and build up speed as you learn you way around the circuit. You'll love it!
Yeah Adrian, Camp can be very scary, that wall is very, very close on the exit!!! :o :o :
The most common advice I hear for Quarry is brake before the rise or after the rise but not ON the rise. I guess the car goes light and braking then could very well lead to an off as you lock up and lose traction? For sure Rob and Adrian would know better than me though Paul.
Quarry - what they all said - the only thing I'll add is if you do find yourself going into a spin due to gassing it too much at/after the apex just let it go and you'll most likely end up on the infield. Its only if you try to catch it you'll go off on the outside - same at Tower and Camp really.
All,
We have the privilege of free tickets again and the best pitch again for the Classic Kit and retro-action day on 25th June at Castle Combe. Please arrive at the Cross Hand Hotel Old Sodbury between 8:00 and 08:30 and will will distribute the tickets there and then run in convoy to the show.
Hope you all come - it was a great show last year!
Quote from: Iancider on 11, June, 2016, 10:15:18 PM
All,
We have the privilege of free tickets again and the best pitch again for the Classic Kit and retro-action day on 25th June at Castle Combe. Please arrive at the Cross Hand Hotel Old Sodbury between 8:00 and 08:30 and will will distribute the tickets there and then run in convoy to the show.
Hope you all come - it was a great show last year!
Hi Ian, I will be coming in from the opposite direction. What will be the best arrangment for us 'eastenders' ?.......Ian
If you turn-up at the Cross-hands Hotel car-park at Old Sodbury BS37 6RJ between 08:00 and 08:30 we are dishing out FREE PASSES
If you want to have a lay-in then you can just turn up and pay on the gate!
Just looked at the castle Combe website. It says clubs will be issued 10 passes.
Will this be enough?
How many people will be meeting at the hotel?
Not wanting to be a awkward but wouldn't it be better to meet at say the bell pub down the road from the circuit? Then anyone from say Swindon doesn't have to drive 10 minutes past to then turn round to come back?
Perhaps no one coming from that direction so doesn't matter. Just one of those random thoughts you have from time to time.🤔
Quote from: Paul.latham on 18, June, 2016, 08:29:33 AM
Not wanting to be a awkward but wouldn't it be better to meet at say the bell pub down the road from the circuit? Then anyone from say Swindon doesn't have to drive 10 minutes past to then turn round to come back?
Perhaps no one coming from that direction so doesn't matter. Just one of those random thoughts you have from time to time.🤔
I'm coming in from the Swindon side and asked a similar question above. I'm not planning to go to Old Sodbury so thought I will be paying on the gate....Ian
Hi Paul and Ian, most members attending do indeed come from the West side of Combe hence that meeting point. If you can get there I would advise coming, part of the fun of this particular day is that we all meet and have a good old chin wag 1st thing and drving/arriving in convoy really is great fun!!
I get your position on this though as it is a bit far past Combe for you guys but I would say it is well worth the extra bit of time (and all that extra enjoyment driving you car!!!!!!) to get there and come in convoy if you can :) :)
Quote from: Paul.latham on 18, June, 2016, 08:29:33 AM
Just looked at the castle Combe website. It says clubs will be issued 10 passes.
Will this be enough?
How many people will be meeting at the hotel?
Not wanting to be a awkward but wouldn't it be better to meet at say the bell pub down the road from the circuit? Then anyone from say Swindon doesn't have to drive 10 minutes past to then turn round to come back?
Perhaps no one coming from that direction so doesn't matter. Just one of those random thoughts you have from time to time.🤔
Hi Paul, are you out Swindon way? I'm just outside Wootton Bassett....Ian
Hi Ian
Yep I am in Chippenham.
As long as it's dry I will meet up with everyone in old sodbury.
It will be a different feel going in convoy. Especially being a newbie.
Hope I can park ok? Bike engine with a starter motor as reverse!
Bit crap but it sort of works. Lol.
Does anyone know if there might be a trade stand there that does wrapping?
Want to get my bonnet wrapped.
Sorted break lights. If you put a bulb in the wrong way it shorts across the terminals. What a poor design. Still what do you expect from a caravan! Lol.
Fitted aero screen today, so nearly finished putting my stamp on the new toy.
bulbs can be a pain sometimes. Ditched mine for leds on the rear end
I have a feeling Chaz is out that neck too, maybe you guys could do your own 'meet up and convoy' deal?
PS I can't actually recall if Chaz is atttending the event though ok!
Quote from: Facial Hair Optional on 18, June, 2016, 08:11:52 PM
I have a feeling Chaz is out that neck too, maybe you guys could do your own 'meet up and convoy' deal?
PS I can't actually recall if Chaz is atttending the event though ok!
I'm sure Chaz will catch up on here but last time we spoke he wasn't sure about work commitments....Any idea, Steve, which route you are all likely to take from Old Sodbury.....A46/A420 or M4?
Quote from: Vindicator on 18, June, 2016, 08:21:04 PM
Any idea, Steve, which route you are all likely to take from Old Sodbury.....A46/A420 or M4?
From the Cross Hands to Castle Combe track is neither of those Ian. It's a direct route straight along the B4040 then the B4039 via Acton Turville and Burton. Lovely drive too!
7 miles, 12 minutes (lot less in a kit car!!)
https://www.google.co.uk/maps/dir/Cross+Hands+Hotel,+Old+Sodbury/Castle+Combe+Circuit,+Castle+Combe,+Chippenham,+Wiltshire+SN14+7EY/@51.507188,-2.2796213,13z/data=!4m13!4m12!1m5!1m1!1s0x48718fbda43c1f75:0x46a987f50a0671f6!2m2!1d-2.3423142!2d51.5290105!1m5!1m1!1s0x487179fc19542e41:0xfdd9ccaedb930702!2m2!1d-2.2178501!2d51.4935115
Quote from: Facial Hair Optional on 18, June, 2016, 09:45:55 PM
Quote from: Vindicator on 18, June, 2016, 08:21:04 PM
Any idea, Steve, which route you are all likely to take from Old Sodbury.....A46/A420 or M4?
From the Cross Hands to Castle Combe track is neither of those Ian. It's a direct route straight along the B4040 then the B4039 via Acton Turville and Burton. Lovely drive too!
7 miles, 12 minutes (lot less in a kit car!!)
https://www.google.co.uk/maps/dir/Cross+Hands+Hotel,+Old+Sodbury/Castle+Combe+Circuit,+Castle+Combe,+Chippenham,+Wiltshire+SN14+7EY/@51.507188,-2.2796213,13z/data=!4m13!4m12!1m5!1m1!1s0x48718fbda43c1f75:0x46a987f50a0671f6!2m2!1d-2.3423142!2d51.5290105!1m5!1m1!1s0x487179fc19542e41:0xfdd9ccaedb930702!2m2!1d-2.2178501!2d51.4935115
Cheers Steve, Ian
You are welcome Ian. Just turn left out of the Cross Hands car park and keep going, then you can't miss Combe!
Chaps and chapesses
We may leave the Cross Hands a little later because the organisers have said it would be okay. Do make sure you arrive before 9:00 because we will leave prompt at 9:15 whether you have arrived or not. So if you want you FREE TICKET be there!
If you arrive early you will not be alone either.
Ian
hi everyone i was looking to come to the show again this year in my haynes roadster.
i came with my other kitcar club last year apple county but it doesnt look like thay have booked a stand this year and i cant find any info on the ckc club pitch either.
would it be ok to squeeze on your pitch with the rest of the bristol crew if i can get to the ticket collection point early enough?
baz, I am certain it would be mate, we are a nice bunch!! I will PM you my moby number mate
Thanks to everyone for making me feel welcome today with my yellow MK.
And a special thanks to Colin. Yep mine is yellow too.
I was pleased to find out that I was only 99db!
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