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captain carruthers - 13/8/06 at 09:39 AM

I noticed a few peeps meeting up for drive meets on here.. is there anyone in the sutton coldfield area who fancies a blast?
Might give me a chance to get some tips on my engine as well as im a bit of a numb nut when it comes to engine probs.


procomp - 13/8/06 at 09:49 AM

Hi you must be all of 3 miles away from me in Erdington. I dont use a locost on the road but there is jag smart51 dave69 and a few others that get together once a month and will be along soon i would think. As for engine problems i can proberly help with advice and so on as we are a buisness that have been racing and manufacturing 7 type cars for 20 years. If i can be of any help just yell.

cheers matt


omega0684 - 13/8/06 at 09:51 AM

im am in coverntry, but my DAX is still in building mode and will be for another 6 months, but i will gladly occupy your passenger seat for you


flying_coffin - 13/8/06 at 10:16 AM

I'm in Warwick but I've not even started to build yet

Got a TVR still which I can use for a blast. I'd be intrested to pick anyones brain that has build a car too.


NeilP - 13/8/06 at 11:14 AM

In Solihull so not too far - Car almost done - Had SVA booked for tomorrow but had to push back as got let down by a supplier - Should be by mid Sept...


omega0684 - 13/8/06 at 12:17 PM

flying coffin where abouts in warwick are you? i work in leamington.


smart51 - 13/8/06 at 01:21 PM

There are a group of us meet on the first monday of each month but usually around Redditch. We do, occasionally meet round your side of the city. You'd be more than welcome to join us. see here: http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/viewthread.php?tid=50002

[Edited on 13-8-2006 by smart51]


captain carruthers - 13/8/06 at 02:20 PM

Matt, thats good to know you are only up the road I might have to pop down some time, Ive got loads of questions to ask as I bought the car ready built from a guy round the corner and have very limited knowledge of engines!!
I am contemplating upgrading to bike carbs but not sure whats best. Do you have a rolling road as I can not fo the life of me get my pinto to idle right?
Jim


captain carruthers - 13/8/06 at 02:23 PM

smart51,

yeah that would be great ill let you know when Im alowed to go out and play next( 6 month baby and all that )........


flying_coffin - 13/8/06 at 02:59 PM

quote:
Originally posted by omega0684
flying coffin where abouts in warwick are you? i work in leamington.


HI,

I'm not far from the race course.
Can I get a peek at "something special!" then ?


procomp - 14/8/06 at 07:39 AM

Hi you dont need a roling road to set the basics up. will certinally be able to help. either give me a bell 350-3258 or usu on here i am usually here from 0700 to 1930 monday - saturday unless away testing or racing post code B23 6LA no 6 parklands.

cheers matt


rjbrookes - 14/8/06 at 10:22 PM

me from solihull, close to airport



Russ


nre - 15/8/06 at 01:39 PM

quote:
Originally posted by flying_coffin
quote:
Originally posted by omega0684
flying coffin where abouts in warwick are you? i work in leamington.


HI,

I'm not far from the race course.
Can I get a peek at "something special!" then ?


I live in Warwick too. If you see a red mojo, it'll be me...



Neil


JAG - 15/8/06 at 02:51 PM

We have a drive out once a month, always the first Monday. Keep an eye on the 'Clubs & Events' section....

....or drop me a U2U with your email address and we'll add you to the email circulation for any events we organise.

We try to head for all points of the compass and have been all over this Summer.

Do a search for JAG (username) in the 'Clubs & Events' section and you will find all the details of our runs and some photos too

[Edited on 15/8/06 by JAG]


flying_coffin - 15/8/06 at 02:51 PM

quote:
Originally posted by smart51
There are a group of us meet on the first monday of each month but usually around Redditch. We do, occasionally meet round your side of the city. You'd be more than welcome to join us. see here: http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/viewthread.php?tid=50002

[Edited on 13-8-2006 by smart51]


You guys planning something for the 4th of Sept ' then ?


JAG - 15/8/06 at 02:55 PM

Yep - but what depends upon the weather


PeterColeman - 15/8/06 at 05:44 PM

Greetings from Hall Green,

If you see an orange MK Indy on a nice rain-free evening, that would probably be me.

Hoping to make it to the next run, but if anyone fancies an impromptu evening blat and knows a good road or two, then just shout!

Peter


Chazzy - 22/8/06 at 08:39 PM

hiya captain, i'm also in s/c, nr boldmere, on school hols at mo. give me a ring, be nice to see your car, and give any advice you may need.
354 4740,
be nice to see someone from this side of town with a built car...

chas


captain carruthers - 25/8/06 at 04:50 PM

nice one chas,

Ill give you a bell this sunday if the weather is good and ill pop round.
Jim


Chazzy - 27/8/06 at 04:05 PM

might have been in the garden if you rang? feel free to ring either later or 2moro, being a teacher i'm around next week as well:-)

Chas


keith - 28/8/06 at 11:33 AM

hi captain and all other midlanders,myself and brother in law,have kawasaki green avons would love to meet up for a blast about,i will be at bassetts pole tuesday evening(weather permiting)this is a popular bike meet will u2u my phone no; Rescued attachment both in garage.jpg
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captain carruthers - 29/8/06 at 05:45 PM

Chas,

Sorry mate was feeling selfish Sunday only had an hour to play with so had to make the most of it!!!
Ill let you know when Im out next
JIm


captain carruthers - 29/8/06 at 05:48 PM

Hi Keith

Gutted mate, if id seen your reply earlier I would have been up at Bassetts tonight !!

Is it a weekly meet?

Nice build by the way...


keith - 29/8/06 at 06:42 PM

hi jim dont worry mate its a weekly meet cant go myself tonight just sold tin top a slow 3.0 litre v6 24 valve coupe,yes!more money to spend on tiger,yee! haaa! Rescued attachment DONNY.jpg
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smart51 - 30/8/06 at 11:04 AM

Anyone fancy a nice drive out on Monday?

http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/viewthread.php?tid=51054