Roll-up, roll-up! It's Curry Meet, Rolling Road and Something Else time once again..!

[driveforward]

Following the great success of last years meet in and around the Coventry area where we spent the day at the Midland Air Museum and then topped the event off with a nice hot Indian (er, Curry); the now annual pre-Christmas event is back!

I know many have been chomping at the bit to find out when we'll be holding this meet, and I apologise for not posting up sooner however I've been on holiday.. :rolleyes:

Last time around we weren't able to get the rolling road session incorporated in the day, but this year things are all set to go thanks to Robin (who sends his apologies for not being around much of late) and Vince at Stealth who already has us booked in.

The proposal is as follows:

Sunday 2nd December

Meet up at Stealth Racing (http://www.stealthracing.co.uk - Just off J12 M40) at midday for the opportunity to find out the REAL power and torque figures for your A2. Petrol or TDI, standard or remapped; if you've never had this done before it'll be a great insight. It's great to compare your cars results with that of others. Price tba but usually circa £25-35 per run.
Once everyone who wishes to have a run has done so, move off in convoy mid-afternoon to a yet undecided attraction (Post suggestions please - those with local knowledge!)
Finally, head to the same curry house as last year for a hearty meal and an evening of top class conversation! Items of discussion will no doubt include the days events, A2 modifications spied on other members cars, club merchandise and development as well as the usual friendly banter!


As always, A2OC socials are friendly, open and family events so partners and enthusiastic offspring are always welcome!

Maps etc will be posted in due course, but for now please register your interest in the calendar HERE (http://www.a2oc.net/forum/calendar.php?do=getinfo&day=2007-12-2&c=1)- I will need to know numbers to confirm rolling road prices and to book the restaurant. In the meantime I'll be interested to hear suggestions for mid-late afternoon activities!

If you want to see how we got on last year, click here (http://www.a2oc.net/forum/showthread.php?t=4553)

[Skipton01]

I'm in!

Not sure of what to do in the afternoon, but there's a good chance that by the time we've finished off at Stealth, a short run around to Coventry will see us just about right to start the meal.

Cheers,

Mike

[richard-]

It might fit in well I'm just about to book a flight to dublin and back on the 1st dec and
from london I can go back home for the 1st :)

One question though I don't like curry, so have they got non spicy food I can order?

and.. I was thinking of having the car remapped do you think they can fit that in?
however not sure if I can afford it yet.

[Skipton01]

There is a full alternative menu available, or you can go for a non-spicy curry, like the good old korma.

I would have thought that Vince could put a map into your ECU whilst John was doing the rolling bit, but best to confirm this.

Cheers,

Mike

[wooly A2]

Really Sorry guys but i dont think im going to be able to make this one
as im booked up everyweekend from know till xmas with Private work ,
My mate is going to Australia for 6 weeks over xmas and i have agreed
to take on his private's as well cant say the money wont come in handy
though as where leading up to xmas ...

Once again Sorry but im sure after last years sucess and with
Ian organizing this it will be a great day out for all A2 Owners ...:(

[Darren C]

I know many have been chomping at the bit to find out when we'll be holding this meet...

Hehe!! Di sends her apologies for hassling you... :D

... enthusiastic offspring are always welcome...!

Count us in... may even bring little'un too!!

Cheers Ian,

Darren

[Darren C]

Really Sorry guys but i dont think im going to be able to make this one
as im booked up everyweekend from know till xmas with Private work ,
My mate is going to Australia for 6 weeks over xmas and i have agreed
to take on his private's as well cant say the money wont come in handy
though as where leading up to xmas ...

Once again Sorry but im sure after last years sucess and with
Ian organizing this it will be a great day out for all A2 Owners ...:(

Sorry to see you can't make it Carl - it would have been good to hook up before Crimbo.

Will have a vindaloo for you!!

Darren

[ben]

Hi,

My mate is going to Australia for 6 weeks over xmas and i have agreed to take on his privates

You must be a great friend!

No need to apologise Wooly - you've always been there for us in the past. I'll go along as a representative of the 'Wiltshire Massif'...

Ben

PS - I've enabled the opt-in functionality on the calendar post - so register your attendance now.

[driveforward]

PS - I've enabled the opt-in functionality on the calendar post - so register your attendance now.

I did wonder how people were supposed to enroll.. I thought it may have appeared differently for others as I had created the event :o

[malcolmoc]

All being well we will be there for the meal. Just would like an estimate of the time for the meal.
cheers
Malcolm.

[alexwharton]

Ill most likely be there but wont have a rolling road run.

[Skipton01]

Ill most likely be there but wont have a rolling road run.

I'll bring your front valance then. Make sure there's room!

Cheers,

Mike

[alexwharton]

Just PM'd you mike.

[ULP]

It's an awkward weekend for me with my masters but I'm 90% sure we'll be there. No need for the rolling road, but a few of us could spend some time rolling a few mini's outside that specialist near Stealth...

[Skipton01]

Just PM'd you mike.

PM back atcha!

Chris, like the idea - all the more appropriate now that "We is the bestest used supermini", and we beat the Mini too!

Cheers,

Mike

[alanb]

Would love to be there, but it might be tight as it's quite short notice.
You know what it's like at this time of year!

Would love to get on the RR, so I will try, but looks doubtful.

Alan

[driveforward]

All being well we will be there for the meal. Just would like an estimate of the time for the meal.
cheers
Malcolm.
When we have a little more idea about the afternoon I'll post up and let people know what time the restaurant is booked for :)
but a few of us could spend some time rolling a few mini's outside that specialist near Stealth...

:confused: :(

[driveforward]

Bumpety-bump

[pamanal21]

Hi all, Im 'in' as it were! supposed to be going to see 'Michael Buble' but the rolling Road and curry have swayed it for me( hope the Missus dos'nt read this!!) see you all on the second Dec, Cheers ALAN.

[ULP]

Hi all, Im 'in' as it were! supposed to be going to see 'Michael Buble' but the rolling Road and curry have swayed it for me

Even if we were spending the afternoon rubbing our eyeballs with sandpaper it's still got to be better than a Michael Buble concert...

[Red_A2]

Yep, I should be able to make this too as I'm Midlands-based. Looking forward to meeting everyone as I'm new to all this.

Just trying to persuade the missus to come along too.....

Cheers,
Gaz

[jimbobaroo]

Hi guys, would love to have made it but working all day Dec 2nd.( Full 12hrs as well !!!)
Hopefully next time.

[driveforward]

Please can you enrol in the calendar (details first post) if you will be along next Sunday (2nd December).

So far, counting partners, I estimate circa 15 people for the curry. I need to book this during the next few days, so if you have indicated you might be along, please make sure that you've signed up to the event in the calendar and indicated in this thread if your other 3/4's will be attending!

Also: please post up if you are attending the curry BUT NOT the Rolling Road!

Maps, times and meeting places will be posted later this week!

Thanks,

Ian

[alexwharton]

my self and lisa will be there for the curry. I wont be having a rolling road run but i might see if vince can change my front springs if i have enough time/money.

[Skipton01]

my self and lisa will be there for the curry. I wont be having a rolling road run but i might see if vince can change my front springs if i have enough time/money.

I don't think the general workshop facilities are run on the rolling road days, but you can always ask. The fronts are the most awkward to swap too, taking a good couple of hours, plus tracking.

Cheers,

Mike

[Darren C]

Ian,

Myself, Di and Kayleigh will make every effort to be there. Pen us in and I will advise you if things change.

Curry only for us; I already have the Stealth rolling road output figures from earlier in the year.

Cheers,

Darren

P.S. When I say curry for us, that doesn't include a vindaloo for Kayleigh; though with her appetite for food she would probably enjoy it to be fair!! ;)

[pamanal21]

Hi, Me again! I would like to have 'rolling road' done so put me down OK!!!
Alan,(Buble & Ulp fan)
Ps, Just purchased a lightweight 'ALL ALLOY' Wheelchair for my (M in Law) and to match my ALLOY A2
so there!!!

[richard-]

I'm coming along to the roling road but i'm not going on it..

[malcolmoc]

Ian.


Mavis and myself for the curry but NOT the rolling road.

See you there.
Malcolm.

[driveforward]

Those heading for Stealth Racing for a run on the rollers or just to meet up for a chat and nosey around, we'll see you there at 12:00 midday. http://www.stealthracing.co.uk

Map: http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&time=&date=&ttype=&q=CV47+2PT&ie=UTF8&ll=52.244515,-1.390629&spn=0.011982,0.029182&z=15&iwloc=addr&om=1

For those attending the curry only, we have a table booked for 17:30 at:

Sonar-Goan
153 Daventry Road
Coventry
West Midlands
CV3 5HD

Tel : 024-7650-4670

Map: http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&time=&date=&ttype=&q=CV3+5HD&ie=UTF8&ll=52.395113,-1.506371&spn=0.011941,0.029182&z=15&iwloc=addr&om=1

Route between Stealth & Curry house: http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?saddr=Southam,+Warwickshire+CV47+2PT&geocode=&dirflg=&daddr=CV3+5HD&f=d&sll=52.245382,-1.390629&sspn=0.011982,0.029182&ie=UTF8&z=11&om=1

Let's hope for 'decent' weather and I look forward to seeing you all there!

Thanks,

Ian

[ULP]

Marie and I will be coming to the Curry only (well, I say only but it is rather nice).

Bagsy not going anywhere near Kayleigh's nappy!

[Darren C]

...Bagsy not going anywhere near Kayleigh's nappy!

Me too!! Di over to you... :D

[driveforward]

The price for this is £25 per run :)

[wooly A2]

Me too!! Di over to you... :D
aargghhhhh !!!!!
Dont be such a wuss just keep telling yourself its no worse than having mastic all over your hands talking from someone who has had experience of both LOL !!!!

[Darren C]

aargghhhhh !!!!!
Dont be such a wuss just keep telling yourself its no worse than having mastic all over your hands talking from someone who has had experience of both LOL !!!!

I started my railway career as a cleaner Carl; so after spending several months cleaning up after other people, (if you know what I mean), Kayleigh is a pleasure!! :p

Besides, just ask Di next time you see her 'exactly when she changed Kayleigh's first nappy' - it must have been a week and a half at least; as I gladly took ownership of the task from the outset.

Know what you mean about the mastic though... too much detail!! ;)

P.S. Sorry to hijack this thread/forum on baby talk!!

[wooly A2]

P.S. Sorry to hijack this thread/forum on baby talk!!
Sorry riveting conversation LOL !!!!

[wooly A2]

ATTN Rolling Road-ers

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The price for this is £25 per run

Thats Brilliant Value Only wish i could be there ....

[wooly A2]

Originally Posted by wooly A2
My mate is going to Australia for 6 weeks over xmas and i have agreed to take on his privates
Ive just realized what i said LOL !!!! Very Funny ....

[alanb]

Let's hope for 'decent' weather and I look forward to seeing you all there!

Thanks,

Ian

Many apologies, but I'm timed out for this one, which is a shame as I would love to spin the tin can on the rolling road. :-( I have to be on call on the early evening of Sunday, and I couldn't bear to leave before the curry! I just didn't have enough time to swap slots at work.

Have a great day all, and hope to see you soon (as well as all those lovely power and torque plots).

Alan

[driveforward]

Indeed, it's a shame you can't make it Alan - I look forward to catching up (and seeing what other mods of mine you've copied.... ;) ) in the New Year!

[alanb]

Indeed, it's a shame you can't make it Alan - I look forward to catching up (and seeing what other mods of mine you've copied.... ;) ) in the New Year!

I think I should have my iPhone integrated with my RNS-e and Audi Bluetooth and TV by then. Oh, but you've already done that haven't you .... ;-)

Hope to see you soon.

A

[Skipton01]

I think I should have my iPhone integrated with my RNS-e and Audi Bluetooth and TV by then. Oh, but you've already done that haven't you .... ;-)

Hope to see you soon.

A

I have!!

Cheers,

Mike

[Darren C]

Many apologies, but I'm timed out for this one, which is a shame as I would love to spin the tin can on the rolling road. :-( I have to be on call on the early evening of Sunday, and I couldn't bear to leave before the curry! I just didn't have enough time to swap slots at work.

Have a great day all, and hope to see you soon (as well as all those lovely power and torque plots).

Alan

That long overdue pint I owe you from Castle Combe is on hold - temporarily until next time. :p

See you in the new year mate.

Darren

[wooly A2]

I Have just picked up are first batch of clothing from our suppliers
i will be meeting Ben in a minute
so he can bring to the Rolling Road for you guys to look at ....

Anyone who attends will get a sneak preview of our NEW A20C clothing range
I May be biased but i think they look great !!!!

[Skipton01]

Yes, I may not be the typical build for a model, but I'll be wearing the new clothing with a certain amount of jingo-istic pride.

Cheers,

Mike

[ULP]

Yes, I may not be the typical build for a model

Oh, I dunno Mike, I seem to remember there is photographic evidence of you sprinting (well, sort of sprinting...)

[driveforward]

Mike has suggested a great idea for an activity between the RR and arriving at the curryhouse..

http://www.transport-museum.com/default.aspx

Any of those only attending the curry - feel free to roll up a little earlier and join us at the museum!

See you all tomorrow,

Ian

[wooly A2]

Great find Mike and Ian and its indoors its swaying me into thinking sod work .
I Got a real soaking today and was hit by Hailstones like the size of golfballs ,
Why should you guys have all the fun ,I Need a Day Off...

I Could attend the RR and the Museum but dont want to get home to late
as working in Marlow on Monday and have to get up early for work ,
So will probably skip the Curry .......

So maybe see you tommorrow after all ..... :p

[Skipton01]

It'd be great if you could come Carl - bring some of that Wooly charm to the event!

I can't see the curry going on much past 7.30-ish, so you'll be back home for 9pm.

Cheers,

Mike

[driveforward]

Hope to see you tomorrow Carl - ditto Mike re the curry, go-on!

[Darren C]

Well what can I say... yet another excellent A2OC social.

Although we only attended the curry, (slurp :p), it was great to catch up with everyone again before the year comes to a close.

A big thanks go to Ian for organising this now annual feast - it was an all round great evening; good food and good company. Also worth a mention is the A2OC male model... aka Mike... for donning the latest A2OC merchandise - the branded polo shirt and fleece. Well done to Carl for all of his efforts on pulling these together, they look really good and I will be putting my name down on the list for one.

Bring on next years social events...

Cheers,

Darren

[richard-]

Back already.. that was quick

[ben]

Thanks for sorting out today. Another good turnout, despite the frosty temperatures.

I've created a new category in the gallery, so get your pictures posted of your wheels spinning on the rolling road.

Ben

[alexwharton]

yep another great social.

[malcolmoc]

yep another great social.


yes, great meal and friendly chat, ( and just got home in time for Long way down )

[driveforward]

Thanks to all those who turned up, it certainly was a great day :)

I think the curry turn out was even higher than last year, so well done to all and I hope you enjoyed the day/evening!

I'll post up rolling road pics and a few from the curry etc later - probably tomorrow!

Ian

[wooly A2]

Big Thanks to Ian
For organizing this was impressed that he managed to get a car from each class on the rolling road it was very interesting to compare how each car Petrol or Diesel perfomed against each other and see all the different Bhp/Torque figures .....

And also a great turnout for the Curry afterwards i really do think all who attend they know who they are are becoming like part of the family LOL :D

IM Really glad i took the day off from work as once again the day was a big success
I Think this should be a regular event on the A2OC Calender....

Look forward to seeing some pics ....

Cheers Everyone !!!!

[Skipton01]

Great day out as usual - thanks to our new social secretaries!

We'll have to get a list of the readings from the RR, it'd be interesting statistics for reference. I know that you had a nice surprise as Vince gave you the latest 75PS map, taking you from 98BHP to 110BHP in 5 minutes - all for free.

It was gratifying to know that Tank is still the most powerful A2 in the UK (probably) and will be getting a little boost too, hopefully in the next couple of weeks;)

I will propose that we have another curry social in February - Transport museum in the daytime and Sonar Goan in the evening.

Thanks also to Carl for the clothing, which is brilliant - I'll be putting in another order soon!

Cheers,

Mike

[driveforward]

See December 2007's gallery here:

http://www.a2oc.net/pictures/showgallery.php?cat=503

Enjoy :D

[Darren C]

See December 2007's gallery here:

http://www.a2oc.net/pictures/showgallery.php?cat=503

Enjoy :D

So proud to see my little girl in those shots - thanks mate.

The A2 R&R ones aren't bad either... ;)

I counted 12 piccies - must be at least three sets of battery usage there then... :D

DC

[wooly A2]

So proud to see my little girl in those shots

I counted 12 piccies - must be at least three sets of battery usage there then... :D

DC
LOL !!!!
Darren Kayliegh looks a very happy girl ....
Great pics Ian
I Love the close up of your car on the RR
Nice one Roll on next year ....

[Darren C]

Nice one Roll on next year ....

Groan... :D

[driveforward]

So proud to see my little girl in those shots - thanks mate.

The A2 R&R ones aren't bad either... ;)

I counted 12 piccies - must be at least three sets of battery usage there then... :D

DC
No probs mate, great pics :D

Lol.. Believe it or not, I'm still using the same set that I took to Tenerife.. they must have taken ~160 pics :eek:

My camera must have developed a 'special relationship' with them..

LOL !!!!
Darren Kayliegh looks a very happy girl ....
Great pics Ian
I Love the close up of your car on the RR
Nice one Roll on next year ....

Cheers mate, ditto Darren's comment.. 'oh dear'

[Skipton01]

There are some great shots there, and some terrible ones of a beardy git!

Anyway, hows about breaking the post-New Year blues with another social in late Jan/early Feb. Same place, but we'll take in the Transport Museum (free!) in the afternoon.

Cheers,

Mike

[ULP]

Good plan Mike

I'm happy to organise this one as I have a breather on my MSc.

you'll also find details of two camping trips coming next year - an annual social and trip to Duxford Air Museum with a camping trip thrown in!

[Skipton01]

Sounds good Chris - get the dates in the diary everyone!

Cheers,

Mike

PS You and Darren are in the MK area aren't you? If the letter to Mr Hicks draws a blank, we might have to rely on the "MK Massive"!