Zoners in SOmerset Dorset area....

[Rosc0PColtrane]

Hi

I went to a Classic car show in Sherborne Castle on Sunday (18TH). Went with a few mates. My mate brought along his work colleague, Ian (from Somerton I think).

He told me his friend had recently bought an M3 in Italy and had converted on for track use. Apparantly he visits the zone as "Ian" was familiar with it too.

Just looking to say hello and hear more about these M3s!!!

So hello!!!

Does anyone know who I am on about???

[E30Mark]

Hello

Don't know Ian, but hopefully he will show his face soon

We must arrange a Dorset area meet......

[Ziggy]

Nor do I, and yes we must!

[Rosc0PColtrane]

For sure!!

Where abouts are you guys? Recognise the "e30 ok" plate from Haynes?

I'm on the Somerset Dorset Border in the quaint mini-Beirut that is Yeovil!!

[mark320i]

im good for a meet in dorset, im in ferndown but uo for anywhere really

[Rosc0PColtrane]

Sounds good but where? WOuldn't mind somewhere halff decent to get some good pics

[mark320i]

i aint too sure yet, depends where everyone can get too really? would be a good day if we can get a few people there!

[iDreamBeemer]

What about somewhere like Shaftsbury? Central to quite a few peeps, not sure of any good locations/pubs etc round there though.

Was looking at the A361 as I drove this the other day and it has some great twisty bits but it is a bit farther north than I think most want to travel.

[mark320i]

yeah sounds good to me, when was everyone
thinking of having this meet cos my engine
is currently in bits lol

[CabbyThompo]

Anyone In for a meet in Poole this sunday??

http://www.e30zone.co.uk/modules.php?na ... 845#379845

[iDreamBeemer]

I know I can't do next Sunday, I was thinking 2nd June but thats just me!

[Rosc0PColtrane]

Reckon I could be there!!!

Actually may not depends on the missus, her nan is v ill at the mo..

Shaftesbury isn't too far, a bit tucked away, has that famous twisty road near it. And Hovis hill. Not sure of a meeting point. Pretty local to Salisbury for thos comfing from the south coast

[E30Mark]

For sure!!

Where abouts are you guys? Recognise the "e30 ok" plate from Haynes?

I'm on the Somerset Dorset Border in the quaint mini-Beirut that is Yeovil!!

I organised the Haynes bash the other month...

I'm in Wimborne, but can't make this Sunday meet as i have family coming to stay...

[Rosc0PColtrane]

For sure!!

Where abouts are you guys? Recognise the "e30 ok" plate from Haynes?

I'm on the Somerset Dorset Border in the quaint mini-Beirut that is Yeovil!!

I organised the Haynes bash the other month...

I'm in Wimborne, but can't make this Sunday meet as i have family coming to stay...

Ahhh, it all makes sense!!! Didn't I cath up with you in Maccy D's carpark in Sparkford? I had the black cab with the silly wheels!!!!


Oh and I doubt I'll make the meet on Sunday, we've overlooked tohe footie!!!!

[E30Mark]

Yes we did meet in McD!

I was trying to place the red convert in your avatar! but know i remember you....

Football, what football?

[Ziggy]

Yeah - he was the one who was too scared to go on the track...

Like I said on t'other thread - could move the meet to lunchtime?

[Rosc0PColtrane]

Too scared to go on a race track!!! Hahahaha very good!! Replace slow with scraed and that would probably be more accurate!! Plus I hadn't paid any money so wouldn't have been fair!! (enough excuses yet or you want me to go on!!)

After what matey did to his tourer, that was a warning. I don't have the money to fix it if I brake it!!! We do have a second car now, hence planning for an enghine conversion...

I may be tempted next time tho....


Yes the bl00dy football needs watching. Lunch time would be cool. I'd love to be there!!!

The red car in my avatar was the coolest picture I found of an E30 on google and thought that'll do!!

[Ziggy]

Meh, enough already! I did ok in my cab...

Check out the thread in the meets section - gonna be next sunday instead

Jon.

[Rosc0PColtrane]

Ok, next week should be cool. I hope the weatehr holds out!!

Cheers Jon.

You know of any plans for a Haynes re-run??

[Ziggy]

Ok, next week should be cool. I hope the weatehr holds out!!

Cheers Jon.

You know of any plans for a Haynes re-run??

There's various rumours about them not hiring it out anymore, or it being much more expensive... don't know if anyone's actually called to find out for sure though. There was plenty of interest, so if it can happen I'm sure it will!

[Rosc0PColtrane]

Gimme five minutes, I'll call them. They're on our database here at work.

[Rosc0PColtrane]

Right. Haynes MOST DEFINATELY are hiring their circuit. £400 per whole day, up to 7 cars. £50 per extra car thereafter.

Decidel levels at 98dB, all cars tested on the day (allegedly)

Hope that helps

[Jon_Bmw]

Right. Haynes MOST DEFINATELY are hiring their circuit. £400 per whole day, up to 7 cars. £50 per extra car thereafter.

Decidel levels at 98dB, all cars tested on the day (allegedly)

Hope that helps

Which is a serious amount more money than it was when we did it last

I think 12 of us paid £25 which works out at £300.

The "new" way would work out at £650!!!!!!!

Not being funny but a proper track day is now much better value for money. I would love to blast around haynes' again but not at £50 each effectively!

[E30Mark]

Damn shame they have put the prices up, last time it cost £250+Vat = £293.75. Got to admit at £25 each it was a cheap day out! but £50 is a little on the steep side.... could go paint-balling instead for that sort of money

[Rosc0PColtrane]

Yeah I seemed to recall that you guys got a cheaper deal than £50 a head. If at some point the convenience of it's location is tempteing, I don't mind calling them and bustiong their balls for a better deal. 50 feckin quid!! That's double!!

[Rosc0PColtrane]

All you Zoners local to Somerset/Dorset/Wilts etc, see in the meets page, a meet in Bournemouth this sunday as well as Yeovil in August!! Lets get these numbers up!!!