Le Mans 2008

Post Thu Jan 24, 2008 12:36 am

Fingers crossed it'll be finished at the weekend...

This year we'll hopefully be in something a bit different

Low enough at the back to get stuck on the ramp on the ferry!

Post Thu Jan 24, 2008 12:37 am

i dont ned encouragement just waking up from time to time

Post Thu Jan 24, 2008 12:37 am

march109 wrote:So your taking Marks touring then? If I'm not driving I'll be partacking in tiple on the move! But I fear Ad will need some form of encouragement apparently there a lovely farm store just over the border that sells cattle prods, that may fit the bill!

I may bring the plastic sheet but I won't use it as a tent, its clear plastic and as the old saying goes "poeple who camp in clear plastic tents...... shouldn't get changed in the day light."

Different Mark! He drives a Triumph Spitfire! :lol:

Don't know what we'll be there in yet, but it'll be fun.

Post Thu Jan 24, 2008 12:37 am

Something a bit different? your not gonna make your mates sit in the back of the caddy ala hill billy style.

Post Thu Jan 24, 2008 12:40 am

march109 wrote:Something a bit different? your not gonna make your mates sit in the back of the caddy ala hill billy style.

I'd have to set off now, to get there in time!

Post Thu Jan 24, 2008 12:41 am

i was thinking of finding a modded P100 to take but cant find one

Post Thu Jan 24, 2008 12:43 am

I suppose I could always take the 405 with its optional headgasket delete, but we'd use more water than chip fat.

Should be a good trip, I'm taking my crash helmet and getting very very very comprehensive travel insurance though just to be on the safe side.

Post Thu Jan 24, 2008 12:44 am

blitz877 wrote:i was thinking of finding a modded P100 to take but cant find one

Why? I won't act dissapointed you couldn't find one!

Post Thu Jan 24, 2008 12:47 am

i like em, especially with a rover v8 in, you dont need travel insurance you need life insurance mate

Post Thu Jan 24, 2008 12:49 am

Falling asleep in a V8 nailed to some ford tin. Well it's one way to go I suppose!

Post Thu Jan 24, 2008 12:50 am

Ziggy wrote:Falling asleep in a V8 nailed to some ford tin. Well it's one way to go I suppose!

ha ha very funny, mind you nailed might be the right word this year

Post Thu Jan 24, 2008 12:51 am

I just want cover that includes an air lift to the nearest hospital. Alternativly a hospital in Sweden with stunning blonde nurses.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1992-FORD-SIERRA- ... dZViewItem

2.9 litres and 4WD good enough?

Post Thu Jan 24, 2008 12:54 am

i looked at the other one as he only has a 130 reserve on it

Post Thu Jan 24, 2008 12:55 am

it'll be fine mate, your driving some of the way anyway

Post Thu Jan 24, 2008 12:58 am

blitz877 wrote:i looked at the other one as he only has a 130 reserve on it

I reckon we can get it sorted by June! I'm up in Swansea again next month.

Post Thu Jan 24, 2008 1:00 am

i might look in to it then, no of any 2.8 capri altas axles?

Post Thu Jan 24, 2008 1:02 am

Post Thu Jan 24, 2008 1:05 am

more than likely take the bm anyway, not keen on taking a ford all the way there and back

on the back of a recovery truck

Post Thu Jan 24, 2008 1:07 am

Erm... I've got a 2.8 capri axle in the garage! :lol:

Post Thu Jan 24, 2008 1:07 am

just out of interest how much??

Post Thu Jan 24, 2008 1:10 am

No idea - not had a capri in years! Will have to get round to looking up what it's worth at some point... make me an offer if you ever need it - chances are it'll still be there for years to come!

Post Thu Jan 24, 2008 1:14 am

il see if i can find a decent shell first

not bloody likely as its a ford

Post Tue Jan 29, 2008 5:36 pm

Sooooo...

What ferry's everyone going for?

Post Tue Jan 29, 2008 5:50 pm

me and march109 are on the tuesday 10th 0800, have you decided who and what your going with yet mate?

Post Tue Jan 29, 2008 5:53 pm

Only me & my mate Mark confirmed so far - most likely a car fulll though (& probably another car full), & WRR all the way. No idea on the car though!

Probably Wed morning for us.

Post Tue Jan 29, 2008 5:55 pm

well like i said mate if you need some luggage taking il probably have room spare for ya

Post Sat Feb 16, 2008 12:50 am

thought id rescue this with a free bump

Post Mon Mar 03, 2008 2:20 pm

Sooooo.....! Is anyone else going? We're on the Wed 0800 crossing

Post Mon Mar 03, 2008 4:53 pm

Think i'm going to have to give it a miss now this year

, too much money going on stag weekends, engine rebuild and getting my Golf back on the road.

Post Sun Mar 09, 2008 5:18 pm

3 months to go!!! but gettin bored of waiting tho

anyway il have 325 power in my car this time!!

Post Wed Mar 19, 2008 8:39 pm

only 3 months to go

Post Thu Mar 20, 2008 10:29 pm

iv ordered my stripes

Post Thu Mar 20, 2008 11:33 pm

I've not, & probably won't!

Post Fri Mar 21, 2008 6:09 pm

blitz877 wrote:3 months to go!!! but gettin bored of waiting tho anyway il have 325 power in my car this time!!

Well that should keep you awake this time, just get a nice loud exhaust.

Post Fri Mar 21, 2008 6:50 pm

Sooooo.....! Is anyone else going? We're on the Wed 0800 crossing

I am leaving on Thurs 12th on the SeaCat at 07:00hrs from Dover arriving at 08:50 in Boulogne.

I am staying in Lille on Sunday 15th after the race.

I am returning on Mon 16th on Norfolkline at 14:01hrs from Dunkerque to Dover.