The usual great day out organised by SDBC - But everyone is welcome!!!!!
Details to be confirmed but typically, meet mid morning over in the east end (Beckton retail park) and cruise through the Limehouse link tunnel, along the Embankment, Parliament Square, Buck House, Park lane and then onto the Ace cafe for a meet and a spot of food and drink in the afternoon.
The fun we have driving through the West end with all the tourists is second to none!!
cant make this :'( >:(
Quote from: chris bulls head on February 25, 2013, 10:57:47 AM
cant make this :'( >:(
What? why not? :(
If not Chris, no worries we will sort another day
in addition to wander round the streets of London town, like Ralph McTell would.
As if lol..........i will be there whistles ,bells and all mate the best day out of the year mate and i truly can not waite.......remember gary 50 buggys and you are the pide piper lol.....andy i cant waite ;-)up ;D :D ;-)up ;D :D ;-)up :D ;D ;-)up :D ;D ;-)up ;-)up ;-)up ;-)up ;-)up ;-)up ;-)up ;-)up ;-)up ;-)up ;-)up ;-)up ;-)up ;-)up ;-)up ;-)up ;-)up ;-)up ;-)up ;-)up ;-)up
Count me in :D
Have booked day off already!!!!!! :)
Will be there,
Sam
O yes ;-)up ;-)up
I'm going ;)
Well ive just checked the diary and the boss, and we are coming along;-)up
You will not regret it my man,last year was a right laugh,never in my life have i seen so many people in suites stop and take photos ,the funniest thing ever .................and no better way to spend the day with a bunch of mad people ha ha ............then theres the dream lol ..dave dream funny as ha ha and the factor that you will get to drive along near the world famous andy robinsons buggy ha ha ...if it exists he he ,and personally i would live your speekers in the back there awesome and you could play the beach boys music full wack as we drive around london....o by the way i am chris and the southern dune buggy clubs northern meet is at my pub the bulls head turnford ... :-X ;D ;-)up :D ;)
Hope you will be able to keep up Chris at the traffic light granprix lol
at the moment matt i will be hitchin a lift lol or following in the audi .no starting to sound like andy ha ha ;D
Mate, with a day I had with it...... I ain't making no comment! :-X
andy my engine is in bits mate lol bleugh
Im in! :D
missed it last year,wont make the same mistake this year!!!!!!!!!
;-)up
I dont think the buggy will be ready - the british weather is making it slow progress.
But Owen and myself will be there - even if it is just at the Ace to meet everyone and steal ideas from all the other buggies. :D ;-)up
Quote from: Team Acme on March 29, 2013, 05:38:12 AM
I dont think the buggy will be ready - the british weather is making it slow progress.
But Owen and myself will be there - even if it is just at the Ace to meet everyone and steal ideas from all the other buggies. :D ;-)up
thats what its all about ideas ;-)up
Bump - Just because I am excited about this ! :)
Any more details on the plan for this day?
Quote from: Mantaray on July 09, 2013, 09:52:19 AM
Any more details on the plan for this day?
Max it from every set of lights ??? Make lots of noise in tunnels :D
Of course this goes without saying! ;)
Details will be posted here very soon.
Should be very similar set up to last year with meeting points at Thurrock and Beckton
I'm not missing this! Will be my first meeting out in the buggy for a long time.
Is this Saturday or Sunday ?? As says both days In the calendar above ???
Just need to know which day is best as need to get the day of work ;)
I believe it's on Sat 17th
shall be tired and hope buggy holds out should get back friday 16th from my italian job lol, see you there tutti frutti :D
Cheers
Will book 17
See you there , I hope
Anyone cruising up from west Sussex way and want to meet up ??
I'm planning on going so we can meet up somewhere on the way, just got to pull my finger out and check over my brakes & steering and seeing what needs doing! ::)
Quote from: Twitch247 on July 22, 2013, 07:48:21 PM
Is this Saturday or Sunday ?? As says both days In the calendar above ???
Just need to know which day is best as need to get the day of work ;)
Sorry mate, just corrected it in the calendar, but YES its the
SATURDAY only. ;-)up ;-)up ;-)up ;-)up
Quote from: kenny h on July 22, 2013, 09:07:24 PM
I'm planning on going so we can meet up somewhere on the way, just got to pull my finger out and check over my brakes & steering and seeing what needs doing! ::)
Yes can meet somewhere on route and cruise there ;-)up
Quote from: Twitch247 on July 22, 2013, 10:59:15 PM
Quote from: kenny h on July 22, 2013, 09:07:24 PM
I'm planning on going so we can meet up somewhere on the way, just got to pull my finger out and check over my brakes & steering and seeing what needs doing! ::)
Yes can meet somewhere on route and cruise there ;-)up
I'm sure there will be plenty of others from around our way too and en-route ;-)up
I'll be going
When we leave home (close too A3/M25 J10) we call into Cobham servs, then onto Clackett lane servs, then through the tunnel and meetup with the Essex boys at Thurock servs and on to Beckton.
The times will pop up soon so if you guys wanna meetup at any of those servs that could be the way to plan ;)
H
so for us M25 northern lot, do we just meet you guys at Beckton? It looks like A10 - A406 is the best route in for us
Yes Gordon, thats the best option I'd say ;-)up ;-)up
Sounds like a certain pub meet again
I see Chris bulls head dosnt post on here anymore, but his pub looks like a good point for some of us to meet :)
;-)up Right on both counts.... But won't explain right now about the first.
Quote from: AndyRobinson on July 24, 2013, 11:17:53 PM
;-)up Right on both counts.... But won't explain right now about the first.
Ok no probs.
What happens on previous years, is it all meet for the drive down to London then a tour round The city, then park up at the ACe cafe?
Basically yep! :). Full details will follow soon, but watch these two videos as an idea....
http://youtu.be/Drh-OBhHodI
http://youtu.be/ETJSQWjaYfo
(There's a few other video clips on that channel too)
Spoke to Chris yesterday,
He is definitely up for us all meeting at his for this. He'll be in his new sparkley purple buggy
Quote from: Roadrunner on July 25, 2013, 09:44:45 AM
Spoke to Chris yesterday,
He is definitely up for us all meeting at his for this. He'll be in his new sparkley purple buggy
;-)up
I have work 1st thing in the morning....will have to wait and see what job they give me as to whether its worth taking the buggy and going from there (i work in tilbury near Thurrock!)
Dave... I need a kent buddy with me!!
ha ha I am back meet at mine first thing and this time there will be breakfast I promise ...and I no I have said it before .but I mean it full massive bap with everything and hot chocolate ,coffee or tea ..so what time guys lol ;-)up
Are we meeting in Essex where we did last year at the Truck parking? Also what time?
Quote from: chris bulls head on July 29, 2013, 09:53:30 PM
ha ha I am back meet at mine first thing and this time there will be breakfast I promise ...and I no I have said it before .but I mean it full massive bap with everything and hot chocolate ,coffee or tea ..so what time guys lol ;-)up
What time are we meeting at Chris's
I might have another buggy coming along for the ride. Need to give him the details.
Latest 8)
Starting from Cobham Servs M25, meet there 08.00 and gonna leave there 8.15 anti-clockwise M25,
then Clacketts Servs 09.00 and leave there 09.15 anti-clockwise for Thurrock servs 10.00,
leaving there for Beckton 10.15 to arrive at the Beckton meetup 11.00ish, fuel up and ready to roll 11.45 latest.
The time slot for "Ace " is 2pm-4.30. So once we get there, chill out, giggle at the drive, have a bit of lunch and a drink and head off about 4.30 after a few piccys.
Route and notes to follow soon. ;)
So, who's coming and do you have a CB fitted and are willing to get involved and help out in the convoy? ;-)up
Cheers H
Any Questions ???
I'm there, know the route well and have a CB, so count me in.
(I have screen shots of the map, will post up soon:)
Oh and hopefully a buggy with a working gearbox, but lets not take anything for granted just yet!
Well I no I am there ,Gordon and Kelly anne will be (roadrunner)and not too sure who else :o
Owen and I are coming - our buggy is no where near finished but we will meet at thurrock.
Lots of names to put faces to - have a chat and share the madness.
As this is my first beetle based toy - i find myself pondering how the box of parts is supposed to bolt back on the chassis. I might just get some clues ;-)up
cool my man ,you will just have to come in your other toy ;-)up :D ;D
Nice coming around M25 past mine, I not sure whether I will meet you all at Clacketts or Thurrock yet. I need to get on the CB then it seems!?!?!
I have secured a CB from a mate :D
I'll be at clackett ;-)up ;-)(-;
Any chance of some postcodes or similar relating to actual route thru London for those of us with sat nav?
Postcodes could be tricky, not a bad idea at all... might have a go.. But could take a while and still be dependent on different sat nave. But will load the maps on here in a few mins
Overall route:
(http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m625/print465/ScreenShot2013-07-11at101909_zpsa037fbe7.png)
To and from the retail park at Beckton:
(http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m625/print465/ScreenShot2013-07-11at103658_zps36ec78c6.png)
Along the A13 (from Beckton) going down to drive through Limehouse Link tunnel and joining the Highway
(http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m625/print465/ScreenShot2013-07-11at103731_zps4961be36.png)
Along the Highway, past tower bridge/Tower of London, Then joining The Embankment (towards Westminister bridge)
(http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m625/print465/ScreenShot2013-07-11at103746_zps60b54a81.png)
At the junction of Westminister Bridge and Embankment its right into Parliament Square, then onto Birdcage walk, past Buck Palace and onto Hyde Park Corner and Park Lane.
(http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m625/print465/ScreenShot2013-07-11at105627_zps5c9e7f53.png)
Park lane, Marble Arch, quick stop and catch up Along Carriage drive. Nottinghill etc to Sheperds Bush and past the "old" TV centre at Wood Lane.
(http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m625/print465/ScreenShot2013-07-11at103826_zps80679303.png)
(Then its up onto A40 to Hanger Land, north circular one junction to The Ace.)
More detailed route directions are just being finished now. Its pretty much the same route as Last year but without the slight detour to the Royal Albert Docks.
Great stuff Andrew, are the last 2 piccys the same though ???
H
Edit: Andy R: whoops sorry! All corrected now
Thanks Andy R! :D
Can I be a pain and ask Andy R to share the google map, the download PNG's images aren't great???
Mantaray.... you are a pain! ;D ;D ;D
Will find a way of detailed versions of them. To create the map was a bit tricky so just did a load of screen shots but am working on a better version of them, in the meantime here are the links to those photos / screen shots above. But do bare with me and I will sort it out. ;-)up
http://s1135.photobucket.com/user/print465/library/
(Within photo bucket you have the option of viewing at full zoom)
Probably meet you guys at the cafe pm,as its only 20 clicks up the rd from hemel,pointless for me to fight my way through the london traffic to meet at beckton,then to come back again,depending on weather of course.
Graham, no worries, many do just meet us at the cafe and its a great social atmosphere there. ;-)up
But the real fun of the day is the cruise and the reaction from the many folks in London. If you can do the cruise I would recommend it. But if you can't or makes sense to just come to The Ace, that would be great too! ;-)up
Dropping the family off at Gatwick on Sat a.m. Will aim to meet up at Beckton for 11.00am. ;-)(-;
Excellent Rob! See you there..... Don't be late!
Yes Andy,i know i will miss out on the run bit of a shame.Going to billing for car show on the sunday AACI allways a good day out for the show and shine. hope to rv with you at ace pm?.
Ok cool, no worries! ;-)up
o my god he has lost his mind .......dosent want to drive lol :-\
graham sort yourself out ....this is the best drive you will ever have ,stop being negative and drive the bloody thing ;-)up
Chris i didnt see you at harpenden,or news weekend, thats rich coming from you lol,school run dont count driving it,going to billing,santa pod nearly every weekend does! see you at ace then...perhaps.
no cos i didnt go sherlock lol......and no i didnt go to nws ok ,surprised you did cos it was cold ha ha ;-)up
Do you mean NEWS? it was far from cold that weekend 8)
thought this was the ace cafe run post >:(
Weather for 17th looking good ;-)up
Quote from: chrisbarker on August 09, 2013, 08:50:36 PM
thought this was the ace cafe run post >:(
Indeed it is Chris, and hopefully back on track ;-)up
Yes sorry i started it! it isnt the harpenden link either,but things had to be said.! sorry.
sory i believe i missed what had been said .......
because i had to check .......there is no congestion charge at the weekends and the ace cafe is running a kit car day 1100 - 1630 so there should be stuff to see before the Buggy slot from 1400 -1600 . cant justify the run round to thurrrock from down here so will try to meet along the route in mid london and then come back out with you to the ace cafe . if anyone wants to drive up from southampton leaving here bout 11 then let me know as that should put us in london for 1230 .
so whos comeing guys ,must be loads of us doing this...the best day out for sure ;-)up
CRAZY DAVE IS COMING 8) ;-)up
I'm on my family holidays in Wales unfortunately / fortunately so have a good day and look after crazy Dave for us... ;-)up :D
hopeing to pop down to the cafe for 2 oclock. :D :D :D :D
cool crazy dave see you at the kfc lol
For those meeting at the Bulls Head, best to leave at 10:00, and no need to go down the a10, easy route through Waltham Abbey towards Chingford, to meet the North Circular
Only way I can get my daughter in the buggy is drive through London so we will be there again
Great day out
Chris, bacon baps still available on the way back?
Dave
Anyone running a CB for Saturday? If so what channel? I shall be installing it tonight....
I did read the CB thread it Peter mentioned Channel 23?
nice refreshing drink available on me after the ace if anyone fancies it ,its not far back to my pub if anyone wants to come,i will get the drinks and you just have to buy your food at a discounted rate if your hungry....so there you go dave ..1 drink on me and you can buy your own bap lol at a cheaper rate :P
Cheers Chris, another good reason to come along
Channel 23 is the one we tend to use ;-)up
Hi,
Is anyone meeting anywhere in essex before we get to beckton.
Enjoyed this last year and definetly hopeing to do the whole thing as i have fixed the accelarator cable issue!
kirk
Quote from: kirkyj on August 13, 2013, 03:49:20 PM
Hi,
Is anyone meeting anywhere in essex before we get to beckton.
Enjoyed this last year and definetly hopeing to do the whole thing as i have fixed the accelarator cable issue!
kirk
hi kirk im meeting up with a couple of buggys in colchester then meeting Dave at boreham services at 9am then on to thourck services
KirkyJ
Borehamwood/Chelmsford services will be 9.00 so if you are meeting us there please let us know as we will be leaving pretty sharp.
Dartford/Thurrock services will be 10:00 leaving at 10:15
Whereabouts in Essex are you?
Dave
Cheers Clem and Dave,
Sounds good to me, I live near rayleigh. Can meet at boreham services no problem should i be there for 9am then?
thanks
kirk
Cool see you there ;-)(-;
Quote from: kirkyj on August 13, 2013, 06:28:17 PM
Cheers Clem and Dave,
Sounds good to me, I live near rayleigh. Can meet at boreham services no problem should i be there for 9am then?
thanks
kirk
Yer ready to go for 9
who else is comeing ...cant waite for saturday what a buzz lol :P :P
Me neither hope the weather sorts itself out ::) :D ;-)up
Cb installed. Can't wait for the tunnels!!!
30mph speed limit in Limehouse Link tunnel & speed cameras :'(
Quote from: Melly B. on August 14, 2013, 08:33:59 AM
30mph speed limit in Limehouse Link tunnel & speed cameras :'(
Maybe "But"
No noise limit though :P :D :D :D :D :D :D :D
H
Anyone going from Leicester/ midlands area? Just wondering if I could meet up and drive down..
just jump in fella and drive to my pub we aint setting off until 10 buddy the bulls head high road turnford en10 6bz wanna see that buggy of yours ;-)up ;D
forgot to mention...dont suppose anyone has a spare seat in there buggy for keith(stayfocusedboy)he would love to come on the run ..thanks
he could meet you wherever he needs too...
Quote from: Hunter on August 14, 2013, 08:40:17 AM
Quote from: Melly B. on August 14, 2013, 08:33:59 AM
30mph speed limit in Limehouse Link tunnel & speed cameras :'(
Maybe "But" No noise limit though :P :D :D :D :D :D :D :D
H
Sure Hunter, Wont be the same without Chris's mental horn like last year though! It was louder than the exhausts ;D
I have spare seat. Feel free to jump in if he wants at Thurrock?
cool I will send him a message ;-)up
don't worrie about my horn....road runner has a intercom system in his..god nows what tunes hes gonna come out with lol... ;D
Was talking to Allan about this a couple of weeks back.
Wifes 40th birthday party. I'm not allowed out to play >:( >:( >:(
bring her along for her birthday ..big bow on the buggy in the morning and say close your eyes ,surprise now for the magical mystery tour lol :P
Due to daughters hair getting messed up on a run today I now have a spare seat
Will be at Borehamwood A12 services 09:00, Thurrock at 10:00
On return will be going to Chris' pub, then back via A12.
PM me if you want to arrange a pickup/drop off point and if its on the route no probs.
Alternatively happy to take someone who gets there in a back seat
cheers
Dave
Quote from: Doon L001 on August 14, 2013, 06:41:28 PM
Due to daughters hair getting messed up on a run today I now have a spare seat
Will be at Borehamwood A12 services 09:00, Thurrock at 10:00
On return will be going to Chris' pub, then back via A12.
PM me if you want to arrange a pickup/drop off point and if its on the route no probs.
Alternatively happy to take someone who gets there in a back seat
cheers
Dave
;D ;D ;D
so whos meeting at my boozer at ten so i no how many butties to make .....get your orders now...... ;-)up
Here's a bit more detail on the route.....any queries or errors give me a shout.
Ace cafe route - 17th August 2013
Approx. 33 miles Maps says 1hr 25min but with stops/traffic its nearer 2hr 30mins
Initial pre-cruise meeting at Thurrock services by petrol station (for essex/north M25 crew)
10.00 Depart Thurrock and follow A13 to B&Q at Beckton.
10.15 - 11.00 meet at B&Q Beckton This is situated just off the roundabout of the A406/A13 next to KFC and McDonald's there is also a Sainsbury petrol station their for those running low on juice.
11.00am We then depart Beckton and follow A13 towards Canary Wharf and London
We will then branch off the A13 and follow signs for Canary Wharf and proceed through the Lower Lee underpass. Once out the other side we go over the flyover taking in views of canary wharf tower and other skyscrapers in London banking centre. We soon enter Limehouse link tunnel where the buggies echo and sound phenomenal. Be warned 3 speed cameras in the tunnel and it is a 30mph limit.
Upon exiting the tunnel we continue down The Highway towards central London. This road will run straight into London and after a few miles Tower of London and tower bridge will appear on your left.
Continuing along the route we bypass the City of London opting for Lower Thames Street where we have Cannon Bridge to pass under and Backfriars underpass we continue out of the city and towards the west end of London along the Embankment (lots of traffic lights - there might be the chance for traffic light grid starts - lots of tourists but also lots of police) where we will be greeted by Big Ben where we turn right towards parliament square. We take the 3rd exit off of Parliament Square heading towards Buckingham Palace we will enter St James Park and follow it straight towards Victoria but turning right upon exit of the park and immediately re-entering. The park where Buckingham Palace is on your left. We follow the road keeping the royal palace to our left to head towards Hyde park corner. Upon reaching Hyde Park Corner we take the 3rd major exit up Park Lane towards Marble Arch.
Following Park Lane we reach Marble Arch where we enter the park off the roundabout. We drive leisurely through the park (watch out for horse riders) before exiting into Bayswater Road. We then follow Bayswater Road passing Notting Hill Gate and arriving at Holland Park roundabout. We then continue towards Shepherds Bush and circumnavigate the green before driving down Wood Lane passing Westfield Shopping Centre on our right and BBC TV centre on our left. We then pick up the A40 towards Ealing and follow the road until we turn off for the A406 at Hanger Lane junction. Following the A406 Ace Cafe is situated about 1 mile down on your left
We booked in at The Ace for 2pm until 6pm, though interestingly they have the Kit Car club booked in before we are due to arrive.
Hope to see you all there
Can all those with CBs and / or a decent knowledge of the route volunteer to help out a little keeping us altogether:
I will assist however I can on that one.
It's pretty much the same route as we did last year.
Carole has done some very good instructions for keeping in convoy, which I will post later if that's ok. Remember keeping together is not about speed especially in London, low speeds (but still loud in the tunnels) is the key! There are various points along the route which will allow us to regroup as much as possible. But it is inevitable particularly once on embankment that we will be split into smaller groups.
We will be there Chris
I will be there too chris 8)
For those who may use sat nav, or maybe get lost....here's some postcodes/addresses:
Thurrock services : RM16 3BG
B&Q Beckton : Unit 3, Gateway Retail Park, Beckton, Newham, E6 6LG
Ace café, Ace Corner, North Circular Rd, Stonebridge, NW10 7UD.
And here's the google map of the route.
(Not sure why we have to do a loop around Nottinghill Gate Tube - may be traffic restrictions?)
http://goo.gl/maps/dWMfR
When I bring up that map it takes you round the north circular ::) thought we were going through London ;D
I think it does it from your home destination
Quote from: Big Clem on August 15, 2013, 07:35:02 PM
When I bring up that map it takes you round the north circular ::) thought we were going through London ;D
Oi!!!!! :P :P :P :P
That said, I have noticed if you click the link on you iOS device, it's a right pain, you need to let it take to google maps ap and then select the layers option which will include that route! (Damn'd apple and google not playing!)
Andy, your written route says we go Wood Lane (A219) & past BBC TV centre, but Google route says West Cross Route (A3220). Which road should we use?
Oh yes! :-[ good spot.
To be honest either will do! They both soon lead together onto A40 and to be perfectly honest, by that stage, due to the very nature of the traffic on a Saturday afternoon in that area and its towards the end of the route, we will be quite split up so it's just personal choice really.
Wood lane was the original plan but west cross may be better. (I did that by accident on the google map)
By then it's whatever is best to get to Ace Cafe. A40 will be busy anyway.
So each man for himself by that time in the route, can't wait now don't think i'll sleep much tonight :D :D ;D
one more sleep cant waite ..top day ,get them noisey feet ready lol..... :o
Works perfectly on Android! Opens it up in google maps
T minus 24hours.... :)
not long now dudes ...bring it on :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o
I cant get the route into my Android phone.
Maps app just recalculates Grays to the Ace so misses the interesting bit in between
Help
Is there a layers option on the maps app in Android? I found that on my iPad I selected that and the route itself and it worked.
I would have thought it keeping it all google (on the Android) it would be fine. ???
I thought the same
Just cracked it, I had tried the shortcut you posted, then the full link from Google maps, just selected the short link and it worked.
now just leaving it alone hoping it is still there tomorrow
I will do as I did last year,stay glued to someones butt lol :o
I will try some nice smokeys of the lights and see if you can keep up Chris... lol
Actually guys, the following are some convoy rules and guidelines which should help to keep everyone together as much as possible. Carole and Hunter put them together following other convoy guidelines. These were used very well at News. Its all down to the lead car doing it right.
Of course a cruise through the centre of town is tricky so lets see how well they work, but there's no reason why they shouldn't.
There will be various points along the way where we can collect folks back up. Remember, the slightest gap left by not making a traffic light behind will make it very very hard for that follower to catch up.
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How not to lose yer mates on a convoy.
After several years of convoys and losing the odd vehicle during a run we thought it was about time we shared a few rules and pieces of etiquette for the better way to keep a convoy together. Now it would be nice if other road users just stayed out of our way and the lights all stayed green 'till we passed through them, but unless we get a police escort it just aint gonna happen. So, this is what we need to do as the authorities aren't gonna help and we want to enjoy our convoy safely.
Do 'Convoy Rules' mean anything to you?
For those of you whom it doesn't the following is intended to explain the meaning and purpose of a few simple rules.
The success of a convoy run depends on two things:
a) The driver of the lead car knowing where he is going!
b) The driver of each car staying, WITHOUT FAIL, with the car BEHIND and NOT the car in front.
In practice this means that each driver, starting with the lead car, drives in such a way that they never lose visual contact, for any significant period, with the car following.
DO NOT attempt to stay with the car in front under any circumstance. Your responsibility and allegiance is with the car BEHIND you. Keep the car behind you in sight, if it is not then STOP in a safe place asap! The car in front of you will then realize that you have stopped and will also stop, and so forth until the lead car has also stopped.
You should drive at a speed and in such a way that the car behind you stays in visual contact.
This is the Fundamental Rule of Convoy driving.
The following are a few ideas/hints on how to achieve this:
• Drive at a speed that you can comfortably maintain. If all goes to plan the actual speed of the convoy should be set by the slowest car. If you find you are pulling away from the car behind slow down slightly to allow them to maintain visual contact. Conversely if the car behind you closes the gap, and you are able and willing to raise the speed slightly, do so until you have re-established a reasonable gap between the cars.
• Do not close up on the car in front unless the car behind has closed up on you! Try and maintain a constant speed, try not to keep speeding up and slowing down. The effect is accentuated as you pass down the convoy.
• Space between cars. There is no set distance; it will depend on speed, road conditions and line of sight. On main roads the distance can be quite large allowing other vehicles to overtake easily; on country routes the gap should be reduced to aid visual contact but still allow space for other traffic to overtake. In town the gap should be as small as possible. This aids visual contact and maximises the number of cars that can pass through traffic lights etc during each sequence.
• Use your indicators; make sure that if you are changing direction that you try and indicate in plenty of time for those that are following to be able to see that they need to change lanes or get in the correct lane for the change of direction.
• If you go through a traffic light that changes to red the last car through should wait, somewhere safe, for the lights to change again and the next car comes through.
• If you go around a roundabout always check that the person behind you is through. This may mean going around again (however many times is necessary). Don't worry 'cos the others in front of you will be stopped up and waiting for you.
N.B.
It would be really handy for those that are going to attend the event to make themselves known in advance. Also, if they have CB radio's fitted or if they are in anyway familiar with the route or even a part of the route then let us know. This would help with the organization and sorting of the convoy with key contacts placed in strategic positions being able to inform those ahead if there have been any issues occurring toward the rear of the convoy. If you are also carrying a passenger they could help with a little light route checking to help keep you on track and up with the rest of the convoy.
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now let me think....no thanks ,not gonna try and keep up with that beast of a buggy ,I will give mine a blast tho,its set up very nice and is very pokey indeed,i will say you will be quite shocked on how nippy it is,but not that nippy lol :o
or basically thrash ;D ;Dand make loads of noise lol...and then all pull over on the kirb in the middle of London when ya pal breaks down and laugh ha ha ...then jump back in and thrash it again and make loads of noise ha ha and then thrash it some more lol....and then race a Nissan skyline to the ace café and watch is face in disbelief as a fellow in a yellow beach buggy with a Viking hat on has just smoked his Nissan skyline with 10 k of mods lol ...ha ha roll on the morning ;D
Nice one Andy, just hope whoever is in front of me knows the route and has read your guidelines
#@?#** Android, got the route on it, then it would only show the directions not the map, now it has lost it again and is back to plotting its own route from Grays to Ace.
Just printed everything and hope I get a passenger who can read it for me ;-)(-;
Dave
did stay focused boy contact you for a lift dave ? and stop being sensible you lot smile and go with the flow lol
I wont be doing anything too crazy ;D in fact Gary was worse than me last year (Great to watch as he smoked his motor from the lights) :)... I will abide by the convoy rules as I am no guru on London roads, I just did as Chris did last year and tried to stay with everyone.
I have printed off as well, I will use my phone if needed. Yes google maps doesnt seem to have a save function for routes, or not that I know off.
See you all tomorrow, It does a little rain in the afternoon 2-9pm bring ya hoods!
I had my own sat nav last year called ....hunter and carol ,I stayed with them like glue lol :o
Cant believe I didn't catch the Grand Prix start at the lights on the embankment on the video with Gary and Aaron :-[ :-[
Any way, will make sure all cameras are OK tomorrow (well at least one of them is water proof!) Yes there is a slight chance of a few spots towards the end of the day as we finish at Ace. (I mean at the end of our allotted time at Ace itself - don't speak too soon but the cruise should be dry!!!)
I know its tricky balance keeping with the one in front but also making sure the ones behind are there too! ;-)up
My son has watched those Youtube videos from last years Ace cruise many many times from you Andy! They are great. :)
IM ONLY BLEEDING BACK ,LOOK OUT YOU LOT,BEEN DRIVING ITALIAN STYLE THINK LONDONS SCARY TRY NAPLES LOL ;-)up
Not heard from him Chris, will PM him my mobile number. He can have a lift so long as he can read directions and brings his reading glasses ;D
:'( :'( just seen latest weather for tomorrow :'( :'( :'(
Saturday is looking good till 13:00 then deteriorating.
Want a lift Clem, I've got a roof
Stayfocusedboy, you got mail
Quote from: Doon L001 on August 16, 2013, 05:13:53 PM
Saturday is looking good till 13:00 then deteriorating.
Want a lift Clem, I've got a roof
Stayfocusedboy, you got mail
Would love to but little one is away for weekend so want to spend time with the misses so might go to white noise and camp :-\ but cheers for the offer ;-)up
OK Clem, will head straight to Thurrock services unless anyone else is gathering at Borehamwood.
Let me know what you do as if you dont end up camping (camping in that weather is as bad as driving in it) I may be driving up to Norwich on the sunday
Will let u know when spoke to better half ;-)up
Remember guys NO TAILGATTING TOMMOROW! old bill will be looking for new law nicks.
Quote from: poacher on August 16, 2013, 07:07:23 PM
Remember guys NO TAILGATTING TOMMOROW! old bill will be looking for new law nicks.
Joking apart.... Very true!
And also, remember there are cameras everywhere (not just on my buggy!) so think twice about getting caught in a box junction, jumping red lights, bus lanes and even stopping in the cyclists box before red lights!
Oooooo and drowning ;-)up
hi,
i take it boreham meet is off, will meet everyone at thurrock services.
see you there
;-)up
I think there will be a few at Thurrock. Personally, I will catch up with you all at Beckton.
Why all so serious for gods sake,just go with the flow,drive as u normally do and enjoy the day...im only jokeing about the thrashing ,just tranna jee u up a bit ,..... :o
:P :P :P
;-)up
I hope to be there too.....I have ways and means
Are you not in the green buggy Gary?
Yes I am but different engine
I may be out of this today guys,if so have a good time ;-)up
Quote from: chris bulls head on August 17, 2013, 05:44:53 AM
I may be out of this today guys,if so have a good time ;-)up
What's wrong Chris? :'( can't be good if you can't make it, it's one of your faves!!! :'( :'(
Meanwhile, looks like weather reports have been updated and the rain is coming in a bit later now, so we might get lucky!! ;-)up
thats a shame chris was hopeing to see the new buggy!
Where is everyone meeting? I'm lookin at setting off soon. Coming from Leicester..
Thurrock 10am DJ fix is first stop for me. Coming from Kent though
I think il meet at b&q, is that the last meeting point before the drive through London?
Yep DJ - Beckton it is, make sure you get there before 11am! It's at the bottom of the north circular east. Just M25, down the M11 and keep on the main road until up hit a big round about and you are there!
Cool, just under 2 and a half hours from here, will set off at 8, so should be there 10:30 Ish.
its the rain that scares me ......its all shiney ...like a muppet im comeing now...andy it is my favourite of all ..the daddy of buggy runs ...o well its got some holes in the bottom to drain the water out lol..best get ready :o
Any negatives or moaners today and im gonna run you over in my buggy lol.....want all smiles and laughter ,bring it on x ;D ;D
About 15 mins away from b&q, my accelerator cable seems to have snapped near the pedal!
Can anyone help?
07890958108 call me if you can help!
Have passed your no. To dave whos there hope someone can help :-\ best of luck hope you can sort it ;-)up
Luckily there was a garage just around the corner, pushed the buggy there and mechanic managed to fix it, was back on road in 30 mins! Thankfully I didn't miss it, was one of the best drives I've been on!-
Just got in the weather held until about 3ish
I think im the first non buggy to ever complete the run - but next year i hope the kyote will be in the convoy.
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My view as the buggies arrive at parliament square
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Taking a break at Hyde park
As we were leaving the Ace - the rain started - but a late comer was spotted - i really wanted to see this up close
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Well done Clem, yes DJ rix made it! But we got that message as we waited for him. (he soon had it fixed!) Good to meet you and also to the other new faces there!
Numbers were a little down on previous years 13 buggies on the cruise itself (more at ace cafe), but the rain held off for the cruise and most of the time at Ace. The cruise went well, we stuck together, all went well.
And we had a surprise guest appearance by Mr Ludicruz!!! Great to meet you!
Hopefully captured it all on the front n rear cameras this year! ;-)up
Just got back from ace run,good afternoon meet,met a few new faces too and dodged the rain,all luvly jubly.
Great cruise really enjoyed took me a while to get home about 2hrs... See you all next year!
was the nuts mate,andy that's one awesome machine lol.....and well to the rest of you great day guys so ...who was mr ludicrous then...?.........one more thing can a buggy really be alive Gordon?
:-\ :-\ :-\ :-\ :-\ :-\ :-\ :-\ :-\ :-\ :-\ :-\
cheers for the cruise to the start of the M3 on departure . got home no probs and clear roads . what happened to the roads on the way up i have no idea . enjoyed following the turbocharged bug . sounds awesome . great day out . ;-)up
Quote from: chris bulls head on August 17, 2013, 07:12:40 PM
was the nuts mate,andy that's one awesome machine lol.....and well to the rest of you great day guys so ...who was mr ludicrous then...?.........one more thing can a buggy really be alive Gordon?
:-\ :-\ :-\ :-\ :-\ :-\ :-\ :-\ :-\ :-\ :-\ :-\
Well your new one runs so more alive than the orange one ;D ;D ;D ;D
yep it dose clem...but I aint on about mine on about gords mate ...and I don't own a orange one ;-)up mines purple and goese like the stink lol :-*
Well after we left the ace, Chris needed fuel, so with mine still coughing and backfiring, I topped up too. 5 minutes later and mine was running sweet again.
So it looks like my problems may have been a duff tank of fuel.
Oh well, still got the tuneup due, so hopefully I won't be sooting plugs up in 8 miles anymore.
Good to see everyone there. And sorry for those I smoked out, or deafened with the explosions.
was a good day gord mate ,glad its better now .......and running its usual feisty self.....when Klolelly annes driving
Meanwhile, can I address the rest of the moderators...
Due to certain actions today, we may have to consider ban chris bulls head again.
Why? Well I believe a photo will be posted soon by MantaRay and will explain more...... ::) ::) ::) ::)
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
ban me lol.....waite until dave sees it hes gonna pee his pants,it was so funny ..you was frantic ha ha wheres mi keys wheres me phone lol...you have to admit andy so funny :P :P :P :P :P :P :P :P :P :P :P :P :P :P :P :P :P :P :P :P :P
Quote from: chris bulls head on August 17, 2013, 08:17:43 PM
ban me lol.....waite until dave sees it hes gonna pee his pants,it was so funny ..you was frantic ha ha wheres mi keys wheres me phone lol...you have to admit andy so funny :P :P :P :P :P :P :P :P :P :P :P :P :P :P :P :P :P :P :P :P :P
No question about it!!! Top marks it was very funny indeed! ;-)up
;D ;D ;D
Bearing in mind I'm now holding the whole cruise up because I "lost" my keys, it's this photo of you showing everyone else that you had them!
Folks even though you weren't there, I guarantee you will crack up laughing when you see this photo!
;D ;D
just wish I had videoed you searching for them ....finally get out and you go and loose ya keys...ha ha love ya man
;-)up
Meanwhile, I should point out a big thank you to Gary (big GP) and hunter for organising, booking the ace and planning the route. Though folks thanked me, I was just the chap posting the map screen shots and the dodgy google map link! It is far more down to them! ;-)up
I feel the need to speak up on behalf of Chris, someone was trying to encourage anybody to remove your keys, even I was approached, luckily I was made of stronger stuff, they didn't have the bottle to do the deed themselves, all I'm going to say is that, had, their other half been there they would had been more controlled.
By the way it was GARY
;D
You was tempted though Mark
no balls ;-)(-; ;-)(-; ;-)(-; ;-)(-; ;-)(-; ;-)(-; ;-)(-;
Well, while we are waiting, I hope you don't mind Andrew (Mantaray) but I have "borrowed" your photo of the guilty person....
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so funny as you can tel my stomach was hurting and i couldnt breath with laughter as you ran around the buggy lol ;D ;D ;D
No worries Andy R! :)
Here are some photo's of the run through london
Thanks for organising a great event gary and hunter and everyone else involoved!!!
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Then the rain came as soon as i left ace cafe
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Not so cool on the way home :(
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Wish I had filmed Andy.
Checked the ignition, checked his pockets, staring to panic now, then remembers the buggy cubbyholes, slight relief, not there, now blind panic, looks all round like the squirrels might have nicked them
ban me lol.....wait until dave sees it hes gonna pee his pants, it was so funny ..
Quote from: AndyRobinson on August 18, 2013, 09:06:34 AM
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Honestly, how childish . . . . How could I possibly respond to that
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Quote from: Doon L001 on August 18, 2013, 10:51:24 AM
Wish I had filmed Andy.
Checked the ignition, checked his pockets, staring to panic now, then remembers the buggy cubbyholes, slight relief, not there, now blind panic, looks all round like the squirrels might have nicked them
Then went back checking underneath seat cushions, emptied pockets, really worried now, looked in foot wells, all engines (except one) are running now, revving, am looking around further, telling folks to wait..... Scott shouts out a clue..... I start walking down the line...... Until I get to an hysterical Mr Allen..... :D :D :D :D :D
so wish we had filmed it lol ...love it ha ha ha
Quote from: chris bulls head on August 18, 2013, 11:05:43 AM
so wish we had filmed it lol ...love it ha ha ha
if only someone had a rear mount video camera running at the time....... ::) ::) ::)
Nope no keys in there....
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Just seen it (though won't be until this evening before I have it edited and processed for youtube)
Glad it turned out good for you guys ;-)up
Wish I'd just panned it down there now :-\ I'd have dried out :)
More pictures please 8)
It was great run but London seemed pretty quiet both traffic and tourist wise, maybe we just werent noisy enough.
There were events going on at the Tower and in the Mall so maybe they were all there instead of lining our route.
It was good to see more turn up at the Ace, several there before us and even more turned up later
andy I do hope its filming when I nick the keys and when you start looking for them.....please don't edit it with music ,let the natural raw sound be on it lol ;)
Thanks to the guys who helped me get my buggy back home and back e route before the cruise began.
Was a great day out, shame there wasn't more buggies out...
Same time next year?
yep for sure was spot on......can we organise a sea side town run......perhaps mr.robinson could recommend some where ? ;-)up
Southend was pretty good when we had the SDBC picnic in Essex though parking can be tricky sometimes (over to the locals for info there)
Clacton can be good, can check out the parking, good excuse for a run out
Well Chris if you are suggesting Skeggy... It's a bit of a trip for most (well nearly all!)
That said its Skeg Vegas this coming weekend, another weekend vw show. I "may" pop over there, but only because I really have to head up to see my ma.
I know it's a bit Essex based,, but Southend is a good shout. The cruise along the sea front is very good indeed!
But meanwhile heading back to topic, have just finished editing the video from yesterday. Have you any idea how long it takes!! Well it's just processing the file now - takes 3 hours for the final 13min clip! Then I have to upload it too (trying it at full 1080 res.) so hopefully at some point it will be uploaded and yes, it's a cracker! Including my "losing" my keys!
give me the link come on give me the link ....i must see this lol ;D
Blimey.
3 hours for 13 mins!!
Is that why the NEWS video isn't up here yet??
;)
Well done Andy on the editing part, and for leaving the key nabbing in!!
Sorry Dan, I have just not got around to it yet... I know I must ;-)up
Anyway, guys calm down I know you are keen and excited!!! :D :D
But as a guideline.....
This Ace run one, is just a single cruise, with just 2x cameras running and using a single audio track, had to get the 1.5 hours down to under 15mins as goal. It took 3.5hrs editing (having got the 20gb of movie files onto my Mac), then once completed the editing is done it took over 3.5hrs to process - Admittedly I did go for the max setting for youtube being 1920x1080 (though lower resolutions are available) And it looks like the front camera didn't like that resolution much :(
That gave me a file of 900mb so then just had to upload that at home (in the country remember) so that only took 2.75 hours......
(I really need to speed these things up!)
So you want to see it? Here's the link.... Oh hang on I will do a new thread for it!