Who has got what to do for the SES 2014 trip??
 

My list this year for the scoob in no particular order is :

1: Get a full tank of V Power.
2: Headlight beam deflectors
3: Update my sat nav
4: Check all the tyre pressures.
5: brake down recovery with repatriation.
6: have a chat with Mr G Moulson

and that is about it.....:doubleup:

1. Got to get from my house to the train to meet PPP

2. Get some euro type money

3. Gain a few stone to slow PPP down

:wave:

Some cup parts for the suspension and that's about it. Need an extra fuel tank.as can only get 250 miles out of it

Passport......

Brakes
Drop Links
Recovery
Track Insurance
Beam Deflectors

Whatever else falls off or breaks before I go, after tonight I may be fixing the rear bumper on with Gaffa tape

heheh :)

That much I wish I could get as far as that..:lol:

1: Map tweek/fit MD321T!.
2: Fit new pads (after goodwood) and bleed brakes
3: Renew the ADAC cover... Done
4: have a chat with Mr Moulson
5: Get some Euro's
6: Make sure I have room for all those continental breakfasts.

Don't start this again, I'm still recovering from last years list.

:lol:

All the usual stuff on my list, assuming the scoob is fine for the trip. Had it serviced today including gearbox/diff oil, geo tweaked, new front drop links as the old ones were duff and it feels much better on the front end, more responsive.

Only possible issue were the chunks of metal stuck to the gearbox drain magnet :paranoid: but the gearbox oil has done 30,000 miles/5 years. Could have happened last week, could have happened years ago. Not making any noises in any gears that are different to how its sounded forever so I'll be keeping an eye on it (or on the lookout for a replacement box...)

Service and maybe an oil cooler. Hopefully nothing else! Got to get Euro recovery and insurance also. Got a Euro Travel kit coming with all the necessary bits I need to drive through Europe. Thinks that's it, other than Euros of course. Actually flying to Nuremburg next Wednesday morning to watch United play Bayern Munich!

And mighty fine coffee mate ..

That too! :P :five:

updated mine ;)

My list this year for the scoob in no particular order is :

1: Get a full tank of V Power.
2: Headlight beam deflectors
3: Update my sat nav
4: Check all the tyre pressures.
5: brake down recovery with repatriation. SORTED
6: have a chat with Mr G Moulson

and that is about it.....:doubleup:

1: Get a full tank of V Power.
2: Headlight beam deflectors
3: Update my sat nav.
4: Check all the tyre pressures.
5: Breakdown recovery + repatriation including Ins renewal @KM.
6: Service and mot next week.
7: Iron the seat covers (lol) just for you Ian :grin:
8: Fit 2014 Ring Stickers(on the train).



and finally ensure my wing women is fit to travel,its going to be a close call :|

I do hope Liz gets well soon..

Has Harry packed his bag yet??

I do hope Liz gets well soon..

Has Harry packed his bag yet??

Thanks Ian, Liz`s mobility is improving but not sure if there are enough days left though?

As for H he is on standby, just have to book his days off and as I can do that for him it shouldn`t be a problem, just not sure about the sleeping arrangements or if the bed will be big enough? :grin:

I'm happy to make lots of stops on the journey down with you if that makes things easier and enables Liz to come along. It wouldn't be the same without her there!

Will be a shame if Liz can't make it:cry: but health comes first:ok:

Cheers Ron,fingers crossed.

Thanks Greg, I know you are use to stopping with me bringing up the rear :grin:

But wouldn`t dream of holding up your dream machine :worthy:,straight lines should be ok just the twistys could be a problem.

Just like last year then :lol:

Brakes - Done, refurbed calipers, braided lines and new pads.
Drop Links - Not Essential
Recovery
Track Insurance
Beam Deflectors
Mount Fire Extinguisher
Euros

Rear brakes are on my list now as my passenger side rear caliper has a sticky piston and the pad is dragging since Goodwood.

Refurb, brembos (bit of hassle with oversized handbrake shoes) or bigger brake kit.... ?

Go bigger or refurb :)

1. Passenger harness - bought and fitted
2. Lighter extinguisher and holder - ordered (the stock one weighs a ton!)
3) Geo - booked
4) Shakedown - booked
5) Considering cup tyres but may have to wait due to funds
6) Euros - picked up

1: Map tweek & fit MD321T! - (booked)
2: Fit new pads (after goodwood) - (not needed!! yey!)
3: Renew the ADAC cover - (Done)
4: have a chat with Mr Moulson - (Pending)
5: Get some Euro's -(Pending)
6: Make sure I have room for all those continental breakfasts. - (Started eating croissant's for breakfast!)
7: Start getting excited, break out the Chair and GT6, Start doing countless laps of the Ring in random standard cars and the "the scoob" (Check!):drive::doubleup: - Ferrari GTO (1984) is a nice drive ;)

Glad I am not the only one counting the days...:five:

Still trying to decide which car to take. Golf might be coming after all.

Just along as you two make it it doesn't matter...:ok:

Bring the Jag ???

...and he is currently de-tangoing and blacking the inserts, nail-biting stuff and it stinks lol (wonders when I can put the lamb in)

Dont forget to re-heat them before putting them back together..

1. Passenger harness - bought and fitted
2. Lighter extinguisher and holder - ordered (the stock one weighs a ton! Now delivered and have to fit
3) Geo - booked and done
4) Shakedown - booked and done (which was fun)
5) Considering cup tyres but may have to wait due to funds - will wait until.after the ring
6) Euros - picked up
7) Armourfend - gone in today to be fitted

Not long now!!!

Good stuff :nod:

Whats the bets for cup tyres fitted before the ring :lol:

1: Get a full tank of V Power.
2: Headlight beam deflectors (ordered)
3: Update my sat nav (can't, its too old)
4: Check all the tyre pressures.
5: brake down recovery with repatriation.
6: have a chat with Mr G Moulson
7: Order euros
8: Buy rear brembos and discs/pads/oversized shoes. (Done)
9: Fit number 8 and bleed brakes.
10. Wash car.

OK, so I stole Ian's list then added to it... plenty to do then!

Your list is pretty similar to mine Steve. Need to pull my finger out. Also my other car has it's MOT tomorrow and know it's failed on a hydraulic pipe, just hope it's not too expensive to fix. Then the Scoob goes off to my bodyshop mate to fit new front poo guards and refit fog covers. Then i need to get it to SMD to get oil and filter changed and pray to god they don't find anything else that needs doing. Other than all that, I'm good to go.hahahaha.

Oh yeah, they both run out of tax at the end of the month....

Can anyone tell me how much the euro cover including track day and recovery will be roughly please?

PM sent :nod:

If you got a iphone or android download navfree UK&ROI and you can download maps for Germany for £1.99 hope that helps Steve

Cheers Scotty.

My old tomtom europe has always been fine in the past, its only when they move the roads it all goes wrong ;)

Think i'm ready for Thursday, although i keep double checking my lists as i'm sure i've forgotten something lol, even managed to clean the car today :-)

Have a good trip....:five:

:norty:Cheers Ian

Argh panic, my contract keeps getting extended and I want to take time off to get my golf ready, waiting for parts to arrive from America, milltek are out of stock of parts, another stressful run up to Nurburg trip.

:angst::angst::angst::angst::angst:

You have only had a year....:-o


Bringing the scoob, jag or vw then????

You have got 23 days !!!

Hope you get it sorted :ok:

+1, hope to see some go-pro footage on your return Ian :ok:

Here is a bit from last year. Will miss you MR E
http://youtu.be/u0J1v8pud8U

Cheers...:five:

I am toying with going back on October 3,4,5,6....:drive:

Provisionally sounds good as Sept I'm in Africa
:martyn:

Brakes - Done, refurbed calipers, braided lines and new pads.
Recovery - Done (Churchills with repatriation for £31)
Track Insurance (Need to see the forecast before I book a day)
Beam Deflectors and breathalysers - Ordered
Mount Fire Extinguisher - will probably go in a box in the boot
Euros - nearer the time
Then just wash it, inflate it, gas it, drive it :doubleup:

Should be Golf, maybe jag as a backup or possibly Scoob, who knows lol.

As long as your there mate, it doesn't matter what car you bring.

If you end up in the Jag, i'm happy to give you another lap in the scoob ;)

;)

Lol cheers Steve, I'll bring toilet roll this time.

Shout if you need a hand with the car Si!

Edited for accuracy!

What, to wipe his backside? :polish:

:sos::tumbleweed:

!!! hahaha !!!

Only now do I realise the error of my quoting!, I meant with car/s and of course, I have issues with man poo

cheers Dave, I can wipe me own bum, just, but help with the car maybe be good as I am running out of days rapidly, currently on bald flat tyres, no mot, no tax, no insurance. needs a clean, poly bushing and god knows what.

So which vehicle is it going to be?

Sounds like the Golf to me ;)

Moving along quite nicely so far. ADAC recovery sorted, car booked in for oil/filter change and check over. Health insurance sorted. Just Euros and track day cover to sort......So long as my trip to SMD doesn't throw up anything nasty!

[QUOTE=...So long as my trip to SMD doesn't throw up anything nasty![/QUOTE]

It will be fine...:doubleup:

Yeah I'm sure it will be too mate. :-)

What day are you down there? I'll be there on Wednesday next week :)

Ha, Tuesday next week mate. What are you getting done? Hopefully mine will just be the oil and filter.

I'm getting my rear brakes sorted as the current WRX 2 pots have seized and aren't up to the job. Brembos going on, new discs/pads and bigger handbrake shoes to match the larger hub on the STI.

And then the car should be ready apart from a wash! :)

Updated
1: Get a full tank of V Power. Done
2: Headlight beam deflectors. Done
3: Update my sat nav. Done
4: Check all the tyre pressures.Done
5: Breakdown recovery + repatriation including Ins renewal @KM.
6: Service and mot. Done
7: Iron the seat covers (lol) just for you Ian :grin: Done
8: Fit 2014 Ring Stickers(on the train).
9: Wing women fit. Done (just about).
10: Get Euros.
11: Pack.
12: Clean the car (if it stops raining!)

Getting a tad excited, so looking forward to getting away with a great bunch of people and my best mate Liz!

Your fuel would of started to go off by then, i suggest you go for a drive and use it up before hand and fill up just before you go, or i know someone who would be happy to take it for a spin for you and make sure your tyres are OK :wink: :)

I'll be filling up at the services at Ashford on the morning, as long as i've got enough in the tank to get there i'm sorted :)

Good news Liz is coming then?:doubleup:

I bet H is gutted..

I`ve seen how you warm up your tyres Ian so I`ll pass on your kind offer thanks. :wink:

H seems ok,I think he always knew how determined Liz was to try and make the trip, he would love to bring his own car but this year is not really an option for him.

Getting there :)

Insurance
Redial button for Moley is starting to wear out.... !!!!!!!!

Just called him and got straight through..:doubleup:

yeah managed to grab him myself the other day, good job I did, he comes up good everytime. think I owe him a beer or two.

oh and I only have one thing on my list to do now........... PANIC!

Whats to do now then Si ??

oh god, here goes and this isn't a full list!

fit stereo in dash and connect to iphone for sat nav and charging.
fix lack of windscreen washer for mot
replace passenger door that has dent in it.
replace top mounts on front suspension
fuel filter and pump
haldex 4wd oil and filter renew
gearbox oil renew
rear diff oil renew
engine oil and filter renew
front and rear brake pads
stainless braided brake hose fit and flush fluid
MOT
Tax
replace 4 rear lateral arms with adjustable ones
replace rear trailing arm bushes with poly bish
replace front wishbone bushes with poly
replace subframe bushes
install uprated front ARB
replace steering rack bush
replace track arm ends
roll front arches as 888's wider than old tyres
fit fire extinguisher

ADAC cover renew


things that haven't made it:
Porsche Big brake kit for front
rear big disc conversion
rear cage from Canada
leather trimmed Recaro race seats and harnesses
Good mop and polish
make carbon fibre mirror covers
refurb my very tatty wheels
fit my new cams
remap

clean garage out so I can get to car! - done
fit 888's - done
put engine bay back together - done
fit new xenon bulbs - done
replace air filter with evo7 HKS one as old one too restrictive -done
clean three years worth of dust off car and wash - done
fit new steering wheel - done
fit new gear linkage bushes and short shift kit - done
new gear knob - done
new mats - done (sounds easy but no longer available, try to buy them in a hurry!)
new pedals as old ones tatty - done
piaa wipers for usual wet weather when I am around - done
fit front upper strut brace I have had for years - nearly done
learn how to drive Golf again - hmm debatable.

You sorted out my cover then ?

Crikey that is some list...

Take the scoob ???

Surely taking the scoob would be far easier? But I know you like a challenge......

My list is easier - hire car for the ring - done :-D

Surely the new car will get a few laps too? :o

Hope you've got some time off before we go! I'm off work on the Thursday 22nd if you need any help.

Concentrate on the most important mate. Don't need a radio, just a cigarette lighter to charge the satnav. Dent in door doesn't really matter. Maybe give SMD a bell if you need a hand - much quicker to do this stuff with a workshop and ramps! :)

Or bring the scoob and leave the 2 tonne shed in the garden.

cigarette lighter doesn't work as I used wiring for something else.

most of it will be done, I finally finished my over running contract today, so work starts in anger tomorrow, I have mates ramps and his help hopefully on Thursday evening, but SMD might have a call soon.

Here you are Si this will save you trouble:

http://www.pistonheads.com/classifie...xperiment=true

They like exclamation marks don't they!

Why not the scoob Si? Have I missed something?

If you're likely to need it, call them tomorrow ;)

I'm there on Wednesday and when I phoned they were working to about an 8-10 day booking wait....

Lol, I've driven some supercharged ones and turbo is the way to go. 450bhp turbo kit is awesome and I can only compare it to my mates old 450bhp evo7.

One day it may happen, reason I'm taking golf is scoob ha a we problems at moment and I wanted to get golf up and running this year, Nurburg gives me the green light to do it. I love both cars and to be honest they are two completely different cars, I think compliment each other. Scoob will always be my serious track toy.

Glad the scoob is ok- worried for a while that you may have had a serious issue with it!

Love the R32 Golf so looking forward to seeing it, better still hearing it!

Got the all clear from SMD today, well the car did anyway! Just Euros and track cover to get and I'm ready! :-)

Sorted.....but.......

EHIC....was out of date by 1 month, (onlt lasts 5 years) so just renewed

Happy days mate....:10:

Errr, nothing like last minute but does anyone have a working set of single pot rear calipers?

That will teach me to check the pads on both sides and not just one and assume they'd both be the same :(

I might know a man that has, will give him a shout tomorrow if no one else has any for you dude.

Car is sorted, just got to arrange breakdown cover and i'm ready :ok: :drive:

PMed u dude

1: Map tweek & fit MD321T! - (Done)
2: Fit new pads (after goodwood) - (not needed!! yey!)
3: Renew the ADAC cover - (Done)
4: have a chat with Mr Moulson - (Pending)-PM'd
5: Get some Euro's -(Done)
6: Make sure I have room for all those continental breakfasts. - (Started eating croissant's for breakfast! - Still going according to plan! :P)
7: Start getting excited, break out the Chair and GT6, Start doing countless laps of the Ring in random standard cars and the "the scoob" (Done)
8: Learn to drive car again as it is totally different with all the mods, more torque and different power spread!(Do on the Ring?)

Late night in mates garage last night, think we finished at 10.30!
Bad evening, everything going wrong, couldn't press new poly bushes into wishbones and damaged them slightly, got them in in the end, they will have to do. Then steering rack bolts snapped, so had to drill out and retap.

Put everything back together then realise front arb was on upside down, doh, all off again to swap.

Feeling knackered today. But work must go on.

Think I'm Ready
Front Brakes - Done, refurbed calipers, braided lines and new pads.
Recovery - Done (Churchills with repatriation for £31)
Personal Travel Insurance - Done
Track Insurance - Turns out that because I'm with Aviva and not Highway I can't get track day insurance, will be driving like Miss Daisy of I go out :(
Beam Deflectors - Fitted
Breathalysers/High Vis/Bulbs/triangle/fire extinguisher/first aid kit. - All packed in car
Tools, spares. other odds and sods in case of problems - Packed in boot
Rear Brakes - Replacement Calipers fitted this morning (nearside had sticky piston, off side had a wedged pad that had over heated and disintegrated)
Washed and polished.
Tyre Pressures done.
Euros - This week
Just need a tank of fuel on Thursday night and I'm ready to go

:doubleup: