Lakes run 10th of march

[bill hulme]

Hi all, We be meeting at Charnock Richard Services on the M6 it is north of junction 27,
we will leave at 9.00am and stop at the Burton Services between Junctions J35 and J36 and leave at 10am sharp, We will meet up with Graham (lakelad) our route organiser, who has planned the run, we will be stopping for a break for lunch, before the second leg, in the afternoon, this is a full days outing,
we should be at the Burton Services by 10.00 am if you would like to meet there,But we will be leaving at 10am so be early,
Lets have a good turnout, So put your Name down, THERE IS A LIMIT OF 12 NAMES.

1 Graham (lakelad)
2 Bill Hulme
3
4 Julian
5 Gary (mk1dal}
6 bigP Paul Mayes
7 Gilles27
8 Towmaster
9
10 michaeljapp

[kevs aw11]

Hi bill
can you put me down for this one
thanks kev

[julianw]

count me in please Bill
Julian

[mk1 dal]

hi, put me down bill , brilliant run and loved every one for the last 4 years . well done Graham and bill for taking the time to orginize in advance .

[Donna]

If I have a mk1 by then and I'm not working I would like to head down, won't put myself on the list till nearer the time though

[coverco]

I don't put my car on the road until May so won't make it, have fun.

[chief44]

Damn and blast. I'm going to be in Boston on this day. I'll do my absolute best to make the next run. Have a good one all.

[Elliott_knight]

Hello Folks, New to the forum and would love to do a bit of a "Road Trip" in my MK1. So put me down and I'll be sure to be there with my Girlfriend :)
Cheers!

[Master-B]

Hello Elliott, welcome to the forum, youve picked a great run to start with, there are some stunning roads and scenery on the lakes run. Which reminds me... my car probably wont be back on the road for this, I need to sort the suspension out still... Ive got all the bits but too skint to fork out for the garage labour, so if anyone has an empty passenger seat I will gladly fill it :-)

[coverco]

Is your car drivable Kris, if so bring it over here and we will try and get a mini meet suspension fixing thingy sorted. My rates are very reasonable possibly a pint would suffice :p

And welcome along Elliott, I have not done the Lakes run but they say it is a great day out.

[Master-B]

Yes mate its still driving, well it was in october anyway, just verrry bouncy. Ill ring you at weekend to summarise what ive got.

[Elliott_knight]

I am looking forward to it. Thank you all for being so welcoming. KGB603 if you havent got a seat by the 7th let me know and I'll leave my girlfriend at home! lol
cheers folks

[coverco]

Steady on Elliott Kris is a nice bloke but he is scouser :-)

[cabbydave]

Kris if you really stuck you can come in my car if I go. If you can get your scouse arse over to mine i've got spare mk1a rear and front suspension you can put on until yours are done.If you want to borrow mine it also gives you time to clean and paint your suspension up.

[Master-B]

Cheers all. Dave, I should be at mcvities stockport soon so will let you know when I am and pop round for a chat. Ive got spanking new polybushes, kyb inserts and kyb springs so maybe a cleverer way could be to strip and refurb your parts and then drop the new parts into them in advance to make it a bit more straightforward when it comes to removing the tired ones as could then in principle "just" replace with the refurbed ones there and then. I do like the idea of a minimeet round tommys, it would be good fun. To be honest we should have a cross pennines catch up anyway even if it just involved cider and pie. As you know the springs and struts aren't the big problem, its doing the polybushes that is the biggest pain in the ass & thats why I was thinking paying someone was the way forward, problem is I was being quoted more than I paid for the car in some cases and I have a mountain of debt I dont really want to add to, so with the car being a luxury hidden away in a lock up I keep putting it off. Its great to have you lot offering to help out, I just hope one day ill have skills and facilities to do the same in return, but for now all I can offer is 3kg of ginger nuts :-D thanks all B-)

[cabbydave]

Were you thinking of powder coating any of your suspension? or painting any of it? Im sure we can work something out the front shocks ive got are good units but I have a plan. Are you putting on new springs as well?
When you come round you can see my new toy cannot wait until the morning playing in the snow

[julianw]

Hi Kris
Just cottoned on to your predicament. I suspect that Tommy is better kitted up at his place for a suspension swap than I am, but I'll gladly bring what tools I have and pitch in. If you do need garage space to do it, mine's available.
Whatever, post the plan up.

[coverco]

If Dave has a spare set of 1a suspension then borrow it Kris. The hard part is getting the bushes out, I have access to a 50tonne press which does the job. Once the bushes are out it is fairly easy to get the new ones in. I have a spare set but they are 1b unfortunately. A mini meet would be fun though, we could even do it at work if we need more room.

[Master-B]

Were you thinking of powder coating any of your suspension? or painting any of it? Im sure we can work something out the front shocks ive got are good units but I have a plan. Are you putting on new springs as well?

No plan to powdercoat, I figure a clean up & a quick blowover would be sufficient, basically cos i dont want a concourse car, as I would never want to use it!

Yes, I have new springs shocks & bushes to go in

We've taken this thread completely off topic so I will PM you all with whats what after ive spoken to tommy & dave this weekend

[Gilles27]

My rates are very reasonable possibly a pint would suffice :p
Moderators! Moderators! Tommy's trading again!! ;)

Please put me down for this run. Kris I will probably have a spare seat if you need it. I'll keep an eye on this thread and I'll certainly pop round to Tommy's if there is a meeting there. My skills include holding spanners and making tea.

[coverco]

Moderators! Moderators! Tommy's trading again!! ;)


Oh no caught out again, I shall go and slap my wrists :p

Kris maybe we should start a new thread about your suspension refurb otherwise we will get told off by the moderators, actually I think Tom does the moderation so if we buy him a beer he might turn a blind eye.... ah corruption is such fun :D

Note to self... read Kris's posts, sorry mate.

[Elliott_knight]

Steady on Elliott Kris is a nice bloke but he is scouser :-)
Oh dear...
Btw getting back to the main topic! Where does the run end? Where do we call it a day? I'm travelling some distance and am planning of making a weekend out of it. Any good reasonably priced places to say?
Cheers folks, can't wait!

[Elliott_knight]

Anyone??

[coverco]

Elliott send Bill Hulme a PM, he should be able to help you. Sorry but I have not done this run before and am over in Yorkshire so don't know any where to stop.

[Lakelad]

Elliott - where are you travelling from and I can give you more details about the route - PM me

Graham

[Towmater]

Just got my mk1 through a dreadful mot so gunna put it to some use and attend my first run get to know a few people

[Elliott_knight]

I am very sorry to say I cannot make the meet. I hadn't realised the run was on mothers day, which is one of the busiest days in the pub trade. Very sorry and hope I can make it next year

[BigP]

Hi Bill,

Can you put me down for this one please?

Paul Mayes

[AW11mike]

hi Kris,if you get stuck with fitting the suspension and bushes, let me know and i will help you out,and i live just over the river> :)

[Master-B]

hi Kris,if you get stuck with fitting the suspension and bushes, let me know and i will help you out,and i live just over the river> :)

Cheers Mike, It should be getting done in the next couple of weeks now that I have managed to re-set the immobiliser. If those plans fall through, I will deffo be calling in the cavalry!

[AW11mike]

cool,any problems let me know! will handle great with the upgrades. :)

[mk1 dal]

hi all , last few places left for this great day out ,so get your names down and blow the winter cob webs out .please make sure your cars up for the run eg good brakes and tyres , this run is not a race but due to the nature of the roads its a must we don't want any accidents .if anyone breaks down don't leave the group we have parts , tools and experience to fix most faults if any occur on the runs ( bill has a boot full of tools and i carry belts, alternators ,dizzy and caps, leads and basic parts that can cause problems ) these are very organised runs and after attending them for 4 years they get better and better every year and are a credit to the hard work put in by the organisers .only 4 weeks to go for all the mk1 events to kick off and i cant wait , roll on summer.:+:

gary

[Master-B]

stick me down then bill

[mk1 dal]

stick me down then bill

you should have the best handling car on the run :grin::thumbup:

[Master-B]

you should have the best handling car on the run :grin::thumbup:

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[Master-B]

9 Master Bates


hohoho never heard that one before ;-)

[michaeljapp]

If there are any places left can I put my name down please?

Couple of questions.

Meeting in the North or South bound services? I assume North but don't want to start pointing in the wrong direction.

I also have a rather limited range, 150 miles normally, less when pushing it, is there a fuel stop on route or should I bring a few cans?

Michael

[Master-B]

If there are any places left can I put my name down please?

Couple of questions.

Meeting in the North or South bound services? I assume North but don't want to start pointing in the wrong direction.

I also have a rather limited range, 150 miles normally, less when pushing it, is there a fuel stop on route or should I bring a few cans?

Michael

Hi Michael

Northbound :grin:

Wow, 150 miles is a short range! We make regular stops throughout the day & stop a few times for fuel on the runs. I cant envisage this one being any different... but for piece of mind I'd bring a can with me if I was getting that sort of mpg.

Look forward to seeing you there

[bill hulme]

Hi Michael welcome, Please send me your mobile number, there be a couple leaving from charnock richard services after J27
at 9.00am, Its about 3/4 of an hour to Burton services after J35,We will all be Looking forward to meeting you.
Put my mobile number in your phone.

Bill Hulme NorthWest organiser tel 01204 578147 mobile 078 127 387 64

[michaeljapp]

....

Wow, 150 miles is a short range!

For whatever reason I can only fit 35l in the tank; it reads full, I have run it until the fuel light and you can hear the pump sucking air, coughing, spluttering etc.
I think it may have a slightly smaller tank than standard. Still makes playing petrol station roulette more interesting.


PM Sent for yo Bill, let me know if you don't receive it.

Michael

[tommundy]

For whatever reason I can only fit 35l in the tank; it reads full, I have run it until the fuel light and you can hear the pump sucking air, coughing, spluttering etc.
I think it may have a slightly smaller tank than standard. Still makes playing petrol station roulette more interesting.


PM Sent for yo Bill, let me know if you don't receive it.

Michael
I get this with my Mk1.5 too. I'd just assumed it was something to do with the Walbro pump and how it sits in the tank. I would kill for more range! :)

PS: You'll be fine on any of the club runs. There are plenty of petrol stops.

[mk1 dal]

hi all , looks like its going to be a nice sunny day in the lakes tomorrow see you all there :+:

[Lakelad]

Just been out for fuel and it is miserable at the moment but I have just had a look at the forcast and it looks like it will be quite bright tomorrow, sunshine & cloud with the occassional flurry of snow and hail on the top of the hills!!!

Looking forward to the first run of the year.

Graham

[mk1 dal]

this is the bbc forecast http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/2645826 it looks very good . its snowing in buxton now and its covered the cars and paths already .

[Master-B]

Im dropping out. I was only going to do half the day due to needing to see our dear old mums what with it being mothers day and all, but I dont want to run my car in all the salt they are spreading to deal with the frost and ice :-/ a shame as its had a new exhaust on it today and is running and driving like a dream

[mk1 dal]

hi lads , setting off now see you up there , dropped a bit of snow so this should be fun going over the cat n fiddle :grin:

[Gilles27]

Hi folks. I've just realised that my name is still on the list for this. I can't make it I'm afraid. I told Bill a week ago. Hope you have a great time. I loved it last year. Hope to see you on the next one!

[Lakelad]

A good day out - we were lucky with the weather and the roads were quite quiet. Good to see everybody again.

Graham

[tommundy]

Looking forward to seeing some pictures!

We had friends staying with us this weekend, so couldn't make it unfortunately!

Cheers,
Tom

[mk1 dal]

just got back home and what a day fantastic fun . great to meet Micheal on the run , top bloke with a fabulous mk1.5 awesome missile of a machine and i want one . thanks to graham for sorting out another top route mate with many new different roads and all excellent fun well done :clap: and to bill for organizing another top day out :clap: .

i will post up picks and vids tonight are kid got some footage amid the bouncing and taking off :lol:

[michaeljapp]

Thanks for a top day out, good roads, good banter, good cars and a spectacular backdrop.

Thank you for the organisation of the event, hopefully I will see you on the next one.

Michael

[mk1 dal]

hi a few pics .
http://www.mr2mk1club.com/images/imported/2013/03/Picture1651_zpsdf07d623-1.jpg

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[BigP]

Cracking day out yesterday! A big "Thank you" to Bill for organising it, and Graham for leading it - fantastic roads, fantastic company and the odd blizzard - here's a few photos of the day...

http://www.mr2mk1club.com/images/imported/2013/03/DSC_8782_hdr_mode_3_zpsa544b876-1.jpg

http://www.mr2mk1club.com/images/imported/2013/03/DSC_8771_hdr_mode_3pano_zps384a66ef-1.jpg

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[Master-B]

http://www.mr2mk1club.com/images/imported/2013/03/DSC_8751_hdr_mode_3_zps290fcd54-1.jpg

What a fantastic pic, glad you all had a good day

[mk1 dal]

some very nice pics there paul , loading the vids to you tube now ,i tried putting them on photo bucket and it wont work .they have changed the lay out and its useless i wont be using it again .

[mk1 dal]

hi , 1 vid now loaded the rest to follow .

: http://youtu.be/N2Gr04rc2rM

[BigP]

Thanks Gary - watched the viedeo - nice engine note when you overtook the 4x4!!!

[mk1 dal]

and another one http://youtu.be/76ABBIReaJo this one will ready for 6 tonight http://youtu.be/L7fnG525QUA

[autobody]

lovely pic there, hopfully I will coming with you guys next year with the SE.

[Lakelad]

Great pics and videos

[HowardB]

Fantastic!

[mk1 dal]

another video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R97aI74awNA :grin: up load some more today.

[mk1 dal]

hi. new vid up loaded http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0BQG8w_JugQ&feature=youtu.be

[julianw]

Thanks everyone for making that a great day out, but most of all to Bill and Graham for getting it all together.