They are starting set up for n24 or strongman event

What lap times are people hoping for? I didn't bother timing it last year but I may do this year just for the crack - hope I can go faster than Sabine in the Transit from that TG episode.

Just hoping to get round in one piece lol

Wanda could you look in to making a booking please ?

If Si and Rob agree.

That's a good plan :)

I don't time whilst in the car, but just lookup times afterwards on the video (from timestamps under the bridge/gantry). Would be nice to go under 9 minutes again, not managed it for a couple of years due to weather/traffic/overheating scoob :doh: but not fussed if it doesn't happen. These days its more about getting away from work, enjoying the people, food and beers :ok:

dam straight that last bit

I'm happy for that, if not a problem Si and Wanda?

Sounds good

Snap me too just get round safely and hopefully not get lapped by another ses member lol

I second that, also to add SES don't get over taken by a Datsun ;)

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just 2 more days........long days!!!

one more long night and day to go for me...cant wait!!!

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Bit slow on the uptake here... but:

Claire:
No starter.
Pork escalope “Lukullus”, oven baked with cheese, mushrooms and onions, sauteed potatoes.

Me:
Mushrooms
Rump steak, served with homemade herbed butter, french fries.

Only 1 more late shift to go tonight then car cleaning tomorrow

thanks Si

But I think my lot have already sorted dinners

Don't suppose there's any chance of you telling me when you're about 1hr away from the turn in Germany where you change from the A60 to the A1? Then I can see about making my way and joining you that point. I took a look at meeting you up near Liege where you stop but that's a long way in the wrong direction.

Is anyone using Waze on the their phone for navigation? Would make this easier.

One more day in the orifice and then try and get an early night.

Going to try and get packed and loaded tonight.

**** NOTE TO SELF ===> SET ALARM ****

Long weekend of car things - doesn't get much better.

Friday looking a bit damp but dry remainder.

Guys, I'll be out there Thursday to Sunday so will keep an eye out for you and the Scoobies.

Out in the M140 and a mate in his E46 M3.

Cool - what are the colours ?

Quite a few people going.

Google maps says its 1 hr 15 mins from our stop in Liege to that junction, so we could text you when leaving there if it helps?

Forecast certainly looking better than it did earlier in the week, rainy drive over there on Friday but much nicer for the rest of the weekend. Won't bother cleaning the car too much before leaving if we're driving through the rain to get there!

Did any of you see this on Pistonheads and watch the associated videos, can't believe the works Fiat entry was a bunch of Cinquecentos and the works VW entry were Golf Diesels, the VLN 24 has certainly moved even if one of the winning drivers is very familiar.

https://www.pistonheads.com/news/gen...r-coffee/36253

2 x Carrot soups
1 x Lukullus with sauted potatoes
1 x Roast Chicken with sauted potatoes.

Mushrooms and lukullus please

Mushrooms and schnitzal please...... to remind myself to put mine down!

Just a reminder everyone, see you Friday morning, assuming the clio gets that far!

Not long to go now folks, just a reminder of the meet details on Friday 19th and the all important checklist. As has been pointed out some of the stuff in the list may or may not be law in mainland Europe but if you have it all there shouldn't be any issues!

06.20 Meet @ the Shell service station Junction 11 M20 (CT21 4GH)

06.40 Leave for Euro tunnel terminal. (2 minutes down the road)

06.45 Check in

07.50 Depart UK.

The Check List FOR THE CAR

1: Spare Bulb Kit
2: Warning Triangle
3: Hi Visibility Vests (1 for each person in car to be kept inside, not the boot)
4: Headlight Beam Deflectors (see link below)
5: Fire Extinguisher
6: First Aid Kit
7: Octane Booster (personal choice)
8: Oil (optional but advised)
9: GB Sticker (if you dont have GB on your number plate)
10:Spare Key
11: Sat Nav (with European Data) - but with French speed cameras removed!!!
12: Crash Helmet (not compulsory)
13: European Insurance & Breakdown Cover (make sure it covers repatriation, just in case)
14: Track insurance (those insured with Keith Micheals, call Moley)
15: Driving License, insurance cert. V5 form and MOT certificate to be carried at all times !
16: Locking wheel nut tool
17: Tyre pressure gauge
18: Breathalyser kit

PERSONAL ITEMS

1: PASSPORT !!
2: Euro Tunnel confirmation e-mail with booking reference and dont forget to register you API http://www.eurotunnel.com/uk/advance...r-information/
3: E 111 (optional additional health insurance)
4: Euro's and debit / credit cards (inform bank that you are away for safety)
5: Mobile Phone & Charger
6: Headache Tablets (trust me)
7: European Plug Adaptor
8: Walkie talkies ? we have 4 this year, which will be distributed amongst the regulars as so to keep the group together.
9: Big bag of cash. Euros.

Jackies address is:

Hotel Wilhelmshöhe, Wilhelmshöhe 4, 56766 Auderath, Germany.

Lets have some fun and laughter :-)

Yeah, that's sounds like a plan - I'll PM you my mobile number


Yeah I quickly washed my car late last night after a glorious day, 29C, this morning I left for work and it was cloudy but still nice but then I got close to the office and the rain came down. The thing to really mess things up are the insects as they're out in full force now, I only drove 30min home last night from Germany and the windscreen was covered again :brickwall:

Yeah, Ginola sent us some pics on whatsapp, he's been there all week and the car was covered.

Will remember spare microfibres for cleaning the bugs off!

Here's something else you might want to add to the list of things to have with your vehicle - a rescue sheet. I only discovered this today: http://www.acl.lu/Mobilite/Rescue-Sheet

Basically it gives the rescue services the info they need to know exactly the best places to cut to get you out as quickly and safely as possible. These are the ones for EU models, http://www.acl.lu/Mobilite/Rescue-Sh...-constructeurs not sure where you would find them for UK spec vehicles.

Oh and a handy guide translation guide for a couple of the vehicle docs you must have onboard and none of which must be copies, it's the most commonly used English phrases the police will use that don't mean much in English unless you know what they are:

• Grey Card = V5
• Control Certificate = MOT Certificate
• Green Card = European Insurance Certificate, signed!!
• ID = Your Passport

I also have to carry the car's "Certificate of Conformity" but I don't know if you get given one with UK cars - it details the exact specifications of the car as it was imported, with any subsequent changes listed on the grey card (V5). It's the thing that prevents me simply putting any old wheels/tyres on my car.

That's something worth adding to your packing lists, windscreen cleaner.

Although it won't shift everything that can hit your windscreen on the autobahns:

https://www-telegraph-co-uk.cdn.ampp...h-germany/amp/

That reminds me, what you guys do about cleaning cars, do you bring much stuff with you? Is there actually somewhere you can clean the cars or do you not bother once you're here.

I think I took more cleaning stuff than I did clothes pmsl !!!

Jackie may let us clean the cars outside and use there water, though dont take it for granted. I'm taking very basic was stuff.

Did your car ever get dirty :angst:

I didnt even wash my car once just used rapid detail spray once :ok:

I'm sure I found a dead bug on it one morning - so yes is the answer to your question :lol:

!!!! We passed about 5 or 6 of those transporters with the huge blades on the back on the way out!

100% bring full bottle of windscreen cleaner. Bugs galore in the evenings, never seen anything like it in the UK

Wishing you all a fantastic time. :doubleup::doubleup:

Have a great trip everyone ,I won't miss going this year.......... much:cry:

Really hope the weather picks up and looking forward to all the news :doubleup: