The Le Mans 24 Hour - 16/17 June 2007

[Mahmood]

Guy

I've got the forms, printed, completed and with a cheque all documents on their way to you. There are two of us confirmed for now. Could even be three by next week.

Ferry will be booked this weekend.

Mahmood

[e36guy]

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[ajm-e30]

guy can i have 78 for my dad please?

[Kedge]

17 please

[Dan318-is]

02 please!

[e36guy]

@ you last three. Done and done. Now send me some cash!!

[ajm-e30]

wildo when i get the forms in post

[herman]

Can you send me the forms, 86 would be good. how much do you need now.

[Cotty]

Now send me some cash!!

Met my co pilot yesterday, seems like a decent bloke and really into his cars, will be sending form and check in the next couple of days, just need to confirm his surname.

I found my check list from last time I went, thought it might be of use, won't post it all but here are some basics

Valid passport
Insured to drive abroad?
breakdown cover
Toilet roll (well you knever know)
Sunblock
torch
personal radio for Le Mans radio station
Tent + mallet for pegs
sleeping bag
spare fuses
light bulbs

[e36guy]

@ Herman - check your PMs dude.

@ Cotty et al.

Cotty forgot comfortable fold up chairs. These are cheap but break easily. Worth bringing 2 so you have a spare and try and get ones that come in a bag with a carrying strap then you can take it everywhere with you. Last year we pretty much broke every chair we had and were on the ground by Sunday night. Well worth getting a £10 gazebo from Argos for shelter in case of rain and also the sun. Maybe a few of you could club together and buy a small party marquee for all of you. They are only about £100 from argos IIRC. Your tents get so hot inside during the day that you won't want to go anywhere near the insides.

Another good idea is a few solar showers. Again, these are about a tenner from all good camping shops. Basically, a 20L plastic bag which you fill with water and leave in the sun with the black side facing upwards. Then, hoist it from a tree and enjoy a warm shower. Beats queueing for the main campsite facilities at busy times.

Also - the last 4 years have been blazing. We had 38 degrees on camp in 2005! I found last year that a stash of talcum power came in useful for drying up the old betty swollocks making all the walking far more pleasent with no chafing if you get my drift.

[herman]

Last time I went to Le Mans 2 years ago, the French police had radar traps on all roads leading to Le mans.
You may say if I get caught 'so what' pay the fine and off I go.
But if you are 30% over the speed limit.

INSANT BAN and a big fine, you have to get soneone to drive your car. After they have taken you to a cash point.

Will remind you closer to the day

[e36guy]

I know Herman. Happened to me last year! Was 50kph over the limit. Driven to the cashpoint by Monsieur Le Plod. At 50kph over the limit which pissed me off a bit. Instant ban, ┚¬130 fine. FYI, copper told me the ban level is 172kph. Booking forms have been sent to you btw.

[e36guy]

14 Zoners on the list now by the way!!

[Cotty]

@ Cotty et al.

Cotty forgot comfortable fold up chairs. These are cheap but break easily. Worth bringing 2 so you have a spare and try and get ones that come in a bag with a carrying strap then you can take it everywhere with you. Last year we pretty much broke every chair we had and were on the ground by Sunday night.

I have got acouple of camping stools that come in a bag with carring strap but I might invest in a couple of chairs with backs. The stools are indistructable though

Well worth getting a £10 gazebo from Argos for shelter in case of rain and also the sun. Maybe a few of you could club together and buy a small party marquee for all of you. They are only about £100 from argos IIRC. Your tents get so hot inside during the day that you won't want to go anywhere near the insides.

My dad has this, he may lend it to me again. 12 foot square

[Kedge]

Cheques in the post Guy, lets have a list of confirmed zoners then chaps!

Got a back up car incase mine isn't ready, will it cost me to change that in the booking or doesn't it matter? I know it'll cost me on the ferry but booked that quick to make sure i was on it!

The car in question is this beast ;


Now sporting chrome side pipes and flames across the whole front end, won't need a tent with the back on either but it'll criple me on petrol

[Cotty]

Another good idea is a few solar showers. Again, these are about a tenner from all good camping shops. Basically, a 20L plastic bag which you fill with water and leave in the sun with the black side facing upwards. Then, hoist it from a tree and enjoy a warm shower. Beats queueing for the main campsite facilities at busy times.

New Argos catalogue sell them for £7.48. Page 129 Cat No 019/1603

[Cotty]

1. jon_bmw - Southampton or Salisbury
2. ajm-e30 (adam) cardiff/bristol
3. adams dad cardiff/bristol
4. 12345kevin (Kevin) - Essex
5. DRIFTBOY (Martin) - Maidstone, Kent
6. Cotty + co pilot Richard - Orpington, Kent (J4 M25)
7. Ziggy (Jon) - Dorset
8. Dan318-is + Irish mate (Woking) m25 j11
9. Kedge (Dave) + a mate - Leicestershire
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14.

Come on who are the other Zoners

[Jon_Bmw]

Hermans coming then i presume, thats number 10. I gather you have moved from exeter? to manchester? Thats some drive now, but seeing as you do it for a living, i'm sure you won't mind

Paul me and you can charge the convertible owners for storage space in our Touring/Avants

Get your cash out ziggy

[Cotty]

Paul me and you can charge the convertible owners for storage space in our Touring/Avants

I was thinking of taking lots of toilet rolls and charging 10p a sheet but the storage idea would work as well



Edit: they probably have larger boots

[e36guy]

1. jon_bmw - Southampton or Salisbury
2. ajm-e30 (adam) cardiff/bristol
3. adams dad cardiff/bristol
4. 12345kevin (Kevin) - Essex
5. DRIFTBOY (Martin) - Maidstone, Kent
6. Cotty + co pilot Richard - Orpington, Kent (J4 M25)
7. Ziggy (Jon) - Dorset
8. Dan318-is + Irish mate (Woking) m25 j11
9. Kedge (Dave) + a mate - Leicestershire
10. GingerTim
11. Ginger Tim's mate
12. Mahmood
13. Herman
14. Don't know forum name. Identify yourself sir.

Come on who are the other Zoners

[e36guy]

Kedge.

Sorry dude but you HAVE to bring that truck mate. Awesome beast.

[Cotty]

You pay his petrol then.

One of the Pistonheads guys I know will have this in his convoy

[Cotty]

Cant wait as I really enjoy the racing

:cough:

[herman]

Guy

I was with a m8 and we got stopped not for speeding but the plod said can you drive a car to le mans. We turned left at the roundabout and there were 25 cars all brits all bannned. The blokes car I drove had been waiting 4 hours.

Two miles down the road he was saying Ican drive now. But the plod had taken my licence details. Did another 20 clicks and got in with my m8.

Could see the cops pulling him in just before le mans

[e36guy]

One day I will have one. Oh yes.

[Cotty]

Well if we can meet up at least you can get to sit in it

[e36guy]

I so need my photo taken with that for inspiration for the future. Next year perhaps?! See how it goes.

[Cotty]

I so need my photo taken with that for inspiration for the future. Next year perhaps?! See how it goes.

The van is going this year ill talk to the guys

The guy that owns it is gong with Buttmonky


http://www.buttmonkeys.co.uk/

[Mahmood]

Update from me based on the last list posted.

1. jon_bmw - Southampton or Salisbury
2. ajm-e30 (adam) cardiff/bristol
3. adams dad cardiff/bristol
4. 12345kevin (Kevin) - Essex
5. DRIFTBOY (Martin) - Maidstone, Kent
6. Cotty + co pilot Richard - Orpington, Kent (J4 M25)
7. Ziggy (Jon) - Dorset
8. Dan318-is + Irish mate (Woking) m25 j11
9. Kedge (Dave) + a mate - Leicestershire
10. GingerTim
11. Ginger Tim's mate
12. Mahmood (North London) + Co-Pilot: Spero (High Wycombe)
13. Herman
14. Don't know forum name. Identify yourself sir.

[GingerTim]

1. jon_bmw - Southampton or Salisbury
2. ajm-e30 (adam) cardiff/bristol
3. adams dad cardiff/bristol
4. 12345kevin (Kevin) - Essex
5. DRIFTBOY (Martin) - Maidstone, Kent
6. Cotty + co pilot Richard - Orpington, Kent (J4 M25)
7. Ziggy (Jon) - Dorset
8. Dan318-is + Irish mate (Woking) m25 j11
9. Kedge (Dave) + a mate - Leicestershire
10. GingerTim - nr oxford
11. Ginger Tim's mate - nr oxford
12. Mahmood (North London) + Co-Pilot: Spero (High Wycombe)
13. Herman
14. Don't know forum name. Identify yourself sir.

Just updated my location

[Mahmood]

Hi all

Passenger confirmed, ferry booked (14th @ 08:00 and 18th @ 16:01 on Norfolk Line), cheque in the post to Guy...guess I am all set.

[miniblob]

Woooooooo Hooooo!!!!!!!!!

Just spoke to Guy (:cheers:) and i'm on!!!!!!!!

Can't wait!!

Just gotta book up the ferry now!!!!!!!

[DRIFTBOY]

This should be a right good giggle!!!

As long as I don't break down!

[miniblob]

Does sound like it's gonna be a wicked trip!!!!!!

Ferry is all booked - i'm on the 14th @ 8am and 18th @ 16:01 - same as most on here from what i can gather!!

Can't wait!!!!!!!

[miniblob]

1. jon_bmw - Southampton or Salisbury
2. ajm-e30 (adam) cardiff/bristol
3. adams dad cardiff/bristol
4. 12345kevin (Kevin) - Essex
5. DRIFTBOY (Martin) - Maidstone, Kent
6. Cotty + co pilot Richard - Orpington, Kent (J4 M25)
7. Ziggy (Jon) - Dorset
8. Dan318-is + Irish mate (Woking) m25 j11
9. Kedge (Dave) + a mate - Leicestershire
10. GingerTim - nr oxford
11. Ginger Tim's mate - nr oxford
12. Mahmood (North London) + Co-Pilot: Spero (High Wycombe)
13. Herman
14. Don't know forum name. Identify yourself sir.
15. miniblob (Rob) + Dan - Croydon