South Wales Meet

[Wrc action]

Gahh 1st June is a capital one no no thanks to the delightful A2 levels lol. dont worry if you go ahead sure there will be some good snaps and a video to watch but if u do reschedual please bear in mind that after the 16th of June I am FREE! and in need of some serious R and R after a physics synoptic

liking the sound of Merthyr Mawr with some soft dunes for the dakar machines as they have had a fair few developments since there last sucessful run on the witterings dunes.

best wishes Ryck

[Bag Of Badgers]

I have a cunning plan of action (so cunning you could brush your teeth with it!) that may make the 1st good for us. So dont worry about the date, what ever would be fine, hopefully .

I think the speed is not what she is after, were just bedding in a HPI MT-2 that is hers and I have a Great Vigor Mammoth that I have resuscitated from having a good sinking, moral of that story, dont let another friend drive something that you want to enjoy, ice and water underneath never a good mix.

She is just getting some fail safes for them now and some oil shocks for the Lunch Box and said a Hornet looks fun and now likes the idea of Tam Tech-Gear! Women, never know what they want, LOL (ducks incoming slap).

Was sorry to hear about you back Steve. Glad its sorted now, know what they are like!

Sorry to be a pain, Matt and the unsure one!

[Lemming]

OK then, an update on costs and 1 pic as a teaser - got more but need to sort them

Ogmore is now Pay and Display - 3.50 for the day. That makes the cost for people from England go up even higher. 5.30 for the bridge and 3.50 for parking (plus from memory Merthyr Mawr is 1 if we decide to head there seperately). On that basis I understand if people want to forget about it.

Anyway, picture attached and more to follow in my Ogmore SkyDrive folder soon Some initial pictures now up

Steve

[Lemming]

All the pictures are now up...

[Lemming]

Not had much in the way of replies since I put the information up on parking (why did they have to do pay and display?!?! - it was only 1 on the gate previously)

Guessing it is going to cost most members too much to meet there (had one person tell me that they won't be there) so unless people really want to meet and let me know I guess it will be a cancellation and using the date at a another location.

All the best

Steve

[Bag Of Badgers]

We, are still up for it, it's getting difficuly around here to find a decent place to bash!

It will be a good day out and we are/were looking forward to it. Just to add, Karan has now gone and got herself a Beetle and my Lunchbox is looking good (not for long with my driving )!

Take care all, Matt and Karan.

[Mad Ax]

Price is OK for me - I'll send out a Sig-wide message asking everyone to check the thread

[richytanimal]

I'm a bit strapped for cash at the mo but I'll be there if I can.

[Rabiedmushroom]

Alex & I can't make the 1st June cus my Mini club's off to a local show at Weston-Super-Mare, so we'll have to wave at you from across the Bristol channel

[Lemming]

Oh Suzy... The perfect rocks for a crawler and you aren't coming?

Well, an update from this end. My car is officially dead (yep, my lovely Audi). I have a private warranty, but they are messing me about badly. Basically I don't know when it will be fixed. On the plus side I can still use the wife's Fiesta, just limited on what I can bring. Therefore, I have no problem if people want to do it another time / scrap the day.

Hopeful attendees so far are:

Mad Ax

Lemming (and Mrs Lemming, and Baby Lemming)

Richytanimal (hopefully)

Our parents (hopefully)

Bag of Badgers (and his lovely lass)

Seems like a good turnout to me

Anyway, still on for the 1st unless anyone wants to re-arrange.

All the best

Steve

[*Topcat*]

I'd love to be there to race the revo (new engine so no more problems) against your e-maxx steve but unfortunately i'm down in newquay at a wedding and to cap it all off the wife says i'm not allowed to take any toys never mind i'll just have to get drunk and embarass her Hope you all have a great day and i'll hopefully see you all next time

[Mad Ax]

Apologies peoples but I had a major disaster this weekend and won't be able to attend.

Not only am I missing the Tamiyaclub meet, but also cancelling my holiday that I had only just booked for the following weeks. All I have to say is *I hate citroens*

Hope to see you all soon.

[Lemming]

Apologies peoples but I had a major disaster this weekend and won't be able to attend.

Not only am I missing the Tamiyaclub meet, but also cancelling my holiday that I had only just booked for the following weeks. All I have to say is *I hate citroens*

Hope to see you all soon.

Really sorry to hear you are having a rough time mate.

Actually beginning to wonder whether to call it off anyway. My parents probably can't make it and Rich is strapped for cash at the moment.

Only my family and Bad of Badgers (and missus) left. Maybe call it quits and look to the future for another meet wherever...

All the best

Steve

[Bag Of Badgers]

Dont talk to me about French cars; I know your pain, Swedish cars are just as bad !

After reading all the problems and looking at the weather for the weekend, Im starting to think the same.

Would it be good idea to postpone for a few weeks as it seems that many had date clashes, it would be a shame not to use the great looking area suggested.

Looking forward to any suggestions.

Matt and Kaz.

[buggymuncher]

Dont talk to me about French cars; I know your pain, Swedish cars are just as bad !

After reading all the problems and looking at the weather for the weekend, Im starting to think the same.

Would it be good idea to postpone for a few weeks as it seems that many had date clashes, it would be a shame not to use the great looking area suggested.

Looking forward to any suggestions.

Matt and Kaz.

Re-scheduling the date seems a good idea to me too. I think the venue's a great idea Steve, but it does seem that we've lost a lot of numbers which would be a shame. Having originally suggested the date I now can't make it either !! Perhaps put it back untill something like the 29th June ? That might give people enough time to recover etc..

[Lemming]

OK then, seems we are all agreed to leave it. The missus has convinced me that we shoud take them there anyway on Sunday and have some fun, so might even have a video of the terrain later next week!

Quite happy for people to look alternate at dates - I'm in Scotland on a camping / driving / walking holiday in a Land Rover G4 Expedition from the 10th for a week, so other than that I'm sure we can make most dates.

I'll leave it to you lovely people to look at what dates suit you all. Maybe worthwhile to submit the ones that aren't suitable and find the ones that are from that... Just a thought.

As another thought, you might have seen my recent E-Maxx video. It's from Gethin Park (which is about 15 mins from M4 J32) and has gravel, a rock strewn path (E-Maxx managed it, but anything smaller might struggle - proper big lumps of rock) grass (quite rough and rutted) and gravel to play on. Free parking too! It doesn't have any tarmac though, so on-road is out for there. Also got lovely pine trees that can be driven under - dead pine needles all over the place so amusing.

Another interesting feature is a serious jump. I do mean serious - only for those willing to risk the car! It's about a 3ft tall platform with a smooth(ish) path running to it. The other side (landing area) is rough as badword and has various paths branching off. Put it this way, I didn't even dare run the E-Maxx off it sa I was afraid of breakage.

Just adding Gethin Park as a thought in case people don't like the costs from Ogmore (and how busy it can get - can't see us all leaving cars out on display there - mind you, I never do).

My FTO bodyshells are due to be completed in the next few weeks, and I have just grabbed an FF02 to go with my FF01, so project FTO might make an apearance (or two) at the next on-road meet. Will also get my Ferrari 250 GTO (Kyosho Mantis) running again (currently missing electrics) as that is highly amusing to see running!

Hoping to service the Dyna Storm and brushless Top Force soon too. Be nice to run those again!

Anyway, all the best to everyone and looking forward to the next arrangement.

Steve

p.s. If any of you guys have a few seriously cheap spare ESC's kicking about please let me know. I'm going to need 1 for the new FF02 and another to get the Ferrari up and running. The Ferrari is a Kyosho motor and not sure on windings, but the FTO (FF02) will probably run a standard or SH motor

[Bag Of Badgers]

Make it the 29th, that's my Birthday. (Cake for everyone, what a bribe!). Get to give my Traxxas Bandit VXL a good bash, just need to get a 9.6V battery & charger !

ATB Matt.

[Lemming]

Make it the 29th, that's my Birthday. (Cake for everyone, what a bribe!). Get to give my Traxxas Bandit VXL a good bash, just need to get a 9.6V battery & charger !

ATB Matt.

Ooo. I am really looking forward to seeing that! If it helps, you could use my 8.4v batteries with Traxxas connectors for a test run. Also got 2 of the chargers now, so can re-charge on the day easily enough.

Everyone up for the 29th then?

Steve

hmmm.... Now I have to get you a present, or I feel guilty!

[Bag Of Badgers]

Dont want to seem like a pain, are we still on for the 29th?

ATB Matt

[Mad Ax]

29th should *in theory* be OK with me

[Lemming]

29th should be OK for me too.

Might even have my Audi back if I'm lucky. Repairs are now authorised although the claim is still in dispute. 50% offer so far...

Love to you all

[Wrc action]

Well thats good to hear about your beloved Audi. Would Dad and myself be welcome as it would be good for a beach bash and we are both free, Myself from Exams and Dad from off roading and other commitments.

best Wishes

Ryck

[Lemming]

Well thats good to hear about your beloved Audi. Would Dad and myself be welcome as it would be good for a beach bash and we are both free, Myself from Exams and Dad from off roading and other commitments.

best Wishes

Ryck

Hi Ryck,

Course you would be welcome. Be nice to put a face to the name

More the merrier I always say

Steve

[Wrc action]

thankyou Lemming and Yes it will be nice to put a face to a name, Is there any flat beach areas for rally car as well as more dune like areas?

Cheers

Ryck

[Bag Of Badgers]

Hi all,

Just looking for the time we are all meeting up. I was thinking about 11am (we will probably get there before that)?

Just got some 8.4v hump packs so will be trying to cycle them quickly . (got adaptor to fit a tamiya plug to the packs for anyone that wants to try some 8.4v fun)

Any news on who is coming? Looking forward to meeting Wrc action and your Dad.

ATB Matt.