Audi Driver International 2006

I would like to add my thanks to Ben, Wooly, Mike for organising us and to all the rest of the A2OC for making it a great day.

25 or 30 A2s together who was counting was a sight; at least now we should be counted as a proper Audi by others.

From an A2OC perspective the event was Fantastic, from a spectator it was poor; too few trade stands and the parade laps at the end... well did you see anyone at track side?

I think we should get the photos from the official chap (Jim) he must have all of us.

Anyhow I have add a few photos to the gallery and used all my space must be too big a file size.

Thank You again and no I haven't Autoglymed the A2 yet..
 
Great pics Shezlee - I had no idea that a TDi powered TT was there, otherwise I'd have been quizzing them all about it (signed up to buy the new diesel TT when it appears in 2008).

People always thank Ben, Wooly and myself for the day, but everyone who came can be thanked and congratulated to make the day what it was - just imagine if we hadn't showed up - the ground would have been half empty!

Cheers,

Mike
 
Hi All,
Would like to add our thanks for the organisation of the day at Castle Coombe.It was good to swap stories,hints and get problems solved.Enjoyed the drive around the track although it was not fast enough ,hope the weather might be a little kinder to us next year.

Regards,

Malcolm & Mavis.
 
First of all the apologies.

Sorry for the late reply to this thread.
Making Maddy's husband spend more cash than originally planned in getting the dents pulled out of this wifes A2.
Not going to the pub afterwards, having not seen my two boys (and my wife) all day I wanted to get home and spend a bit family time with them before they went to bed.

Now the thanks

A BIG thankyou to ALL who turned up to make this the best A2 turnout at ADI ever. 25+ A2's is one in the eye for all other Audi owners clubs to see and now take us seriously.
Meeting the faces behind the forum names and chatting about all things A2 and more.
Ben, WoolyA2 and Skipton01 who all made the day go so well and smoothly. The car now speaks to me when I lock it.

Managed to handout one of the business cards (cheers Ben) the other day, try and keep them with me, so we might some more Hampshire members, must do the one in the car Park !!!!

I have to agree with Shezlee, with the trade stands or lack of them, what was there actually to buy ??
The only think I could see was some cleaning cloths, some back issues of Audi driver Mag and Dave ? sellng NOS stock out the back of his brand new T5 camper with matching trailer.
Why are there not more main dealers there selling there stuff, I am sure one of the local dealers would be able to bring some stuff along.

Perhaps we should email the organisers and tell them about the issues we have, there is a email address on the ADI website. Might just do that after writing all this.

Does anyone know what company had the Blue R32 Golf and Black New Passat Estate on show, I think it was something with West in it as that was signwrittend on the side of the cars.
They both passed me on the A34 southbound, so don't know if they are from this neck of the woods.

Whilst travelling along the M4 the oil light came on, so stopped at Chieveley services and topped her up. Good job I didn't get too over exicted in the parade lap and used even more up.

Just checked the ADI website, the event report will be posted in the December issue of Audi Driver.
Photos are also to follow soon hopefully on there, once Neil Birkett and Co. has uploaded them all.

Once again thanks to all who attended and lets get together again soon if not we will all be back in 2007, this time with the weather being a little better.

I will get my photos of my camera and if there is anything diffferent and interesting will upload to the website.
 
Castle Combe - Photographer Details!!

I almost forgot to post this:

For anyone wishing to contact the official photographer on the day, his details are as follows:

Jim Gaisford
Tel: 01225743400
Mobile: 07778389257
Email: [email protected]
Web Address: www.gaisfordphotographic.co.uk

I have yet to look at the site or contact him myself, however to my understanding there is every chance that there will be some photo's of the parade lap available. (Skipton / Dubbsy - pics of the 'children's parade lap' should also be available if you are interested).

Regards,

Darren;)

Alan_uk said:
On the Grand finale parade I saw at least 2 photographers (one on the trackside and the other in the people carrier) who seemed to be taking pics of all cars. I presume they will be selling prints. Any idea where they will be promoting themselves?
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Hi Widdy
I'm with you and Shezlee regarding the lack of trade stands, having been to GTi International in the past and expecting something similar.
Maybe the A2OC could consider attending this event next year - and show all the other Audi and VW Clubs how it's done (Great job Ben, Wooly & Daughter & Skipton and as he rightly said, everyone else who came along)

For info, WEST Tuning are based at Thruxton circuit (www.west-tuning.com) I don't know much about them other than they occasionally advertise in the Audi Driver magazine

Cheers Spike
 
spike said:
Hi Widdy
I'm with you and Shezlee regarding the lack of trade stands, having been to GTi International in the past and expecting something similar.
Maybe the A2OC could consider attending this event next year - and show all the other Audi and VW Clubs how it's done

Cheers Spike
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We where invited to GTi International this year at Bruntigphorp but i pulled the plug as there was a severe lack of interest.
If we could get 30 A2's at GTi next year i reckon we would be going there everyear as it makes ADi look like a micky mouse event .....I Will definatly put it back on the calender for next year and we can see if we have renewed interest ,
GTi is also for the whole weekend so there is the possibility of camping as well if anyone was interested .

I especially liked the fact that so many people went for a drink after CC
it was nice to be able to continue are friendship after the meet.
Next Year it has been suggested that we go for the Awards and Dinner
at the Hilton Hotel In Swindon maybe we could get an award for the best stand of the event ........

I reckon that WE have proved that with plenty of forward planning we can do this and we can get the numbers up for an event ,we've proved ourselves in front of the Audi Crowd now let's prove ourselves in front of the GTi crowd .....
ITS VERY NICE TO HAVE BEEN COUNTED .....
 
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I also think we could be considered for best club for the awards next year. There are 2 categories - one for best club in terms of events and the other in terms of communication - I certainly think we're in with a shout at the latter.

Also, I'm going to Stealth Racing in a couple of weeks to have Tanks springs uprated. Very near there (Southam near Coventry) is Baginton Air Museum, with loads of military jets, including one of the last examples of a Vulcan bomber.

How cool would a photo of 20+ A2s look parked in front of that?!

Also, I'll be having a word to see about the possibilites of a rolling road day at Stealth - should be fun and it'll benefit all involved I guess.

Cheers,

Mike
 
Skipton01 said:
I also think we could be considered for best club for the awards next year. There are 2 categories - one for best club in terms of events and the other in terms of communication - I certainly think we're in with a shout at the latter.

Also, I'm going to Stealth Racing in a couple of weeks to have Tanks springs uprated. Very near there (Southam near Coventry) is Baginton Air Museum, with loads of military jets, including one of the last examples of a Vulcan bomber.

How cool would a photo of 20+ A2s look parked in front of that?!

Also, I'll be having a word to see about the possibilites of a rolling road day at Stealth - should be fun and it'll benefit all involved I guess.

Cheers,

Mike
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Hey Mike
the Vulcan would be a perfect backdrop for a fleet of A2's and it just happens to be one of my favourite planes ,
I think Baginton Air Museum would be a good place for a meet as its fairly central .......Let us know how you get on with Stealth .........
 
Skipton01 said:
Also, I'll be having a word to see about the possibilites of a rolling road day at Stealth - should be fun and it'll benefit all involved I guess.

Cheers,

Mike
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That would be excellent. I have previously been to Stealth for a RR day and the results were good - have long been thinking about finding out the A2's power output whilst standard
 
wooly A2 said:
the Vulcan would be a perfect backdrop for a fleet of A2's and it just happens to be one of my favourite planes ,
I think Baginton Air Museum would be a good place for a meet as its fairly central .......Let us know how you get on with Stealth .........
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The Vulcan is my all-time favourite plane and I was fortunate enough to see one flying (and go inside it) whilst a cadet on annual camp at RAF Marham in Norfolk.

I will make enquiries as to the possibility of arranging a meet there and also as to a rolling road day at Stealth Racing.

I will be getting H&R springs fitted to Tank, so I'll let you know how things go.

Cheers,

Mike
 
Vulcan

Great idea for a meet at Baginton Air Museum. The Vulcan is a fantastic aircraft. It would have still had a role in both Gulf Wars if still flying, according to an ex Vulcan pilot quoted on a documentory watched recently. It takes 3 Jaguars escorted by Tornados to do a similar job!
 
FYI - I'm off to visit John Gaisford today to see all the photos - I'll report back on what is available.

Ben
 
Baginton Air Museum

I'd be up for meet there!

It was a great success for me at Castle Combe.
I've not had a remap, but I'm about to order mirror glasses and interior bits from VAGparts.

Thanks to all.

Alan

p.s. Woolly, forgot to give you the rubber mats!
 
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It seems then that there would be a fair bit of interest in a meet at the Air Museum then.

I'll let you know the lie of the land once we've been there and then start a new thread on the subject.

Cheers,

Mike
 
alanb said:
I've had the remap, and I'm about to order mirror glasses and interior bits from VAGparts.
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Hi Alan,

I'm going to order my mirrors this week following discussions with Darren, Mike and yourself at CC! ;)

What part numbers have you ordered, and dare I ask how much they came to?

Thanks,

Ian
 
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For the mirrors click on product overview,Audi, A2, exterior, mirrors.
Obviously you need the ones for RHD cars

Cheers Spike
 
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After doing many searches i can now confirm that we have A New UK Record
for A2's which we already knew , but as for world record it stands at 40 . This was the first social that the German A2 owners club held ......

http://www.a2oc.net/forum/showthread.php?t=1240&highlight=GERMAN+SOCIAL
and some pics....
http://homepage.mac.com/frido/Auto-Bilder/PhotoAlbum13.html

I Can only think to make this record Rest once and for all we need to go
for 50 next year ....

Ill get on to Audi Driver now and tell them we want a bigger Pitch LOL !!!!
 
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Part numbers - ordered with discount card!

driveforward said:
Hi Alan,

I'm going to order my mirrors this week following discussions with Darren, Mike and yourself at CC! ;)

What part numbers have you ordered, and dare I ask how much they came to?

Thanks,

Ian
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Quantity Name Item number Unit price Total price VAT
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1 A2 front stowage tray 8Z0711549D*** 16.25 GBP 16.25 GBP 2.84 GBP (17.5%)
Colour: Black

1 A2 cup holder 8Z0863476A*** 29.22 GBP 29.22 GBP 5.11 GBP (17.5%)
colour: Black

1 RHD A2 heated mirror LH 8Z2857535A 24.08 GBP 24.08 GBP 4.21 GBP (17.5%)

1 RHD A2 heated mirror RH 8Z2857536A 29.10 GBP 29.10 GBP 5.09 GBP (17.5%)

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Amount: 98.64 GBP
Shipping costs: 10.70 GBP
plus VAT (17.5 %): 19.13 GBP
Total amount: 128.47 GBP
 
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