Somerset Autumn Meet

[Mad Ax]

Been meaning to put one of these up for a while. For various reasons I've not been around much recently but I've streamlined my collection of runners and I'm ready and willing to get to another bash.

I can't do the weekend of 31st Oct or Sun 15th Nov, but otherwise am pretty good. Would like to make a decision on a date this week tho as I have to book other things in for Oct

What locations do we prefer? I'm fond of Ham Hill, most of my running stock is off-road and I'd like to test some of my rebuilt stuff on the dirt.

[clabby]

Been meaning to put one of these up for a while. For various reasons I've not been around much recently but I've streamlined my collection of runners and I'm ready and willing to get to another bash.

I can't do the weekend of 31st Oct or Sun 15th Nov, but otherwise am pretty good. Would like to make a decision on a date this week tho as I have to book other things in for Oct

What locations do we prefer? I'm fond of Ham Hill, most of my running stock is off-road and I'd like to test some of my rebuilt stuff on the dirt.

why not bradford hollow just off the sherborn duel carrige way into yeovil near matalan jjb, sport world etc there is loads of sandy/dirt and i think its a lot better than ham hill there is jumps ruts climbs every thing there just no rocks or gravel

[Lemming]

Been meaning to put one of these up for a while. For various reasons I've not been around much recently but I've streamlined my collection of runners and I'm ready and willing to get to another bash.

I can't do the weekend of 31st Oct or Sun 15th Nov, but otherwise am pretty good. Would like to make a decision on a date this week tho as I have to book other things in for Oct

What locations do we prefer? I'm fond of Ham Hill, most of my running stock is off-road and I'd like to test some of my rebuilt stuff on the dirt.

Will post regarding dates later today or tomorrow at the latest. Need to check with "she who must be obeyed"...

Got to say that I would love another Ham Hill, as I missed the last one there (the only meet I've ever missed!)

why not bradford hollow just off the sherborn duel carrige way into yeovil near matalan jjb, sport world etc there is loads of sandy/dirt and i think its a lot better than ham hill there is jumps ruts climbs every thing there just no rocks or gravel

Hi Clabby.

Not been to Bradford Hollow... What's the parking like there (and how close to the bash areas)?

Always up for new venues, just that I can't scope them out as I'm living in South Wales

All the best

Steve, Maria and Evan

[clabby]

Will post regarding dates later today or tomorrow at the latest. Need to check with "she who must be obeyed"...

Got to say that I would love another Ham Hill, as I missed the last one there (the only meet I've ever missed!)

Hi Clabby.

Not been to Bradford Hollow... What's the parking like there (and how close to the bash areas)?

Always up for new venues, just that I can't scope them out as I'm living in South Wales

All the best

Steve, Maria and Evan

hi there is plenty of parking and between a 3 and 500 yrd walk from the main car park also sorry mad ax for jacking your post

[Rabiedmushroom]

Hi everyone!

I've been really quiet on TC over the summer. I think another meeting is a great idea!

The alternative spot is just the east/south side of Yeovil rather than the west, so for those of you coming from a distance it won't make much difference in travel time. You'd park in the Argos car park?

I think some slightly different terrain would be fun. Good for the offroaders, and tarmac where we park for onroad. If it doesn't work out we just drive back to Ham Hill via McDonalds

Will be lovely to see everyone again, its been ages

Suzy

xox

[clabby]

Hi everyone!

I've been really quiet on TC over the summer. I think another meeting is a great idea!

The alternative spot is just the east/south side of Yeovil rather than the west, so for those of you coming from a distance it won't make much difference in travel time. You'd park in the Argos car park?

I think some slightly different terrain would be fun. Good for the offroaders, and tarmac where we park for onroad. If it doesn't work out we just drive back to Ham Hill via McDonalds

Will be lovely to see everyone again, its been ages

Suzy

xox

yea argos matalan car park etc for parking i dnt think any one in the shops will care any hows

[Bag Of Badgers]

Afternoon all.

We are up for another bash, just sorting out some bits, car and otherwise. Any date is good for us always willing to try new areas.

We have not given the cars a good run out lately, means I may even get to build my Buggy Champ.

ATB Matt & Karan

[matisse]

let me know the date and i'll try to be there, no pref as to which site in yeovil for me.

just got a basher again after selling them all when i got into racing, and SC10 is on the way, sweet!!!!!!

mat

[Mad Ax]

OK peeps let's have some date suggestions!

For me the following are good:

25 October

7/8 November

21/22 November

28/29 November

I've just got my new E-Revo VXL so I'm looking to get out ASAP - 25 Oct would be my fav

[Bag Of Badgers]

Oh, I want to see that...............(oh misses!!!).

25th is good for us.

ATB MAtt

[clabby]

prior to pm i have managed to steel a shel of a mate so i just need to source a few more battery packs and my wheels will here tomorrow hopfuly any time is good for me

[Rabiedmushroom]

For once (!) any of those dates are good for me

[Lemming]

Hiya all,

We decided on the date yet? This Sunday should be OK for us if that helps. Not sure on next month yet - need to get the missus t finish filling in the calendar...

Whatever people decide on is good though - we will always try to make it if we can!

Steve, Maria and Ev

[Bag Of Badgers]

Afternoon all.

In a bit of a rush, it’s that work thing

Suggestion that we meet this Sunday (the weather looks ok’ish) at the site suggested by Clabby. We will be there about 10:30ish, look out for a Black 3dr Civic, 59 plates with a lost looking bloke and wife!

After that maybe move on over to Ham Hill via somewhere to grab a bite to eat, got to enjoy the last day of summer time !

ATB Matt

Ps. Forgot to add, anyone is welcome .

[Lemming]

Sounds good to me.

Now I just have to work out what cars to get ready! lol

Take care all

Steve

PS: We'll be in an Audi A6 in Silver - me, the missus (Maria) and the monster (Evan, our 3 year old) should be there.

[clabby]

if we are meating this sunday ill come for a hour or so as i have only 1 battery and no body shell my dippy gf stood on it and i think its only fair that i serjested the place so i tern up any idea on a time yet? i think we should meet at the top car park closest to the mini round about at the main car park as in the pic above. if i remember ritly there is a burger van in tar park and you dont need a bank loan for it either prety cheep and rather tasty

http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l13/clabby/untitled.jpg

[Lemming]

Knowing the normal lot who come along, there should be some spare batteries if that helps.

Most of us also bring car chargers along as well, so that should help.

We are always late as we come from South Wales and have to get a 3 year old ready first...

Steve

[Bag Of Badgers]

We will have spare packs and chargers, we never seem to use all of them!!

Ref the GF, why not get her a RC? My better half loves the ones she has got, takes pride in them where as I just go for SPEED, like my next project will be, a bit left field, a move tie in and if you listen to the director a little bit of of the dark prince !!!

We will be there about 10:30-11:00, the satnav sugests about 1 3/4 run for us.

ATB Matt

[Rabiedmushroom]

I'll be there, in my black Jazz, but I've been idle and still having fixed the monster trucks since last 'playing' so it'll be just buggy, WW & Minis for me. And my DF03 Avante has become a whole lot cooler...

Suzy

[Deanej10]

I hope to maybe pop along and hope to have ready.

E-Maxx

Clod

Dark Impact

Grasshopper

Lunchbox

TT01

Mad Bull if finished.

Hope to have a few nice things lined up for the next tarmac one.

[Bag Of Badgers]

Hopefully we will have:-

Traxxas hooligans

Lunch Box (may be even dafter!)

BFX

Sliders & Drifters.

Baja Champ (it just loves abuse)

Gravel Hound with monster wheels (if I can sort the gearing)

Suzy, you mean to tell me that the Clod is still in shock, poor thing !!!

[clabby]

We will have spare packs and chargers, we never seem to use all of them!!

Ref the GF, why not get her a RC? My better half loves the ones she has got, takes pride in them where as I just go for SPEED, like my next project will be, a bit left field, a move tie in and if you listen to the director a little bit of of the dark prince !!!

We will be there about 10:30-11:00, the satnav sugests about 1 3/4 run for us.

ATB Matt

ok ill see you all sunday and as the gf she brakes any thing rc wise she killed my axial ax10 hardend out puts with a slipper clutch fitted so i dont actualy thing there is a rc out that will servive a few hours of her playing with it she is a proper toy destroyer lol

[Bag Of Badgers]

E-Maxx!!!!!! That will survive, just wait and see the punishment that my Traxxas rc's take!!!!

ATB Matt

[clabby]

E-Maxx!!!!!! That will survive, just wait and see the punishment that my Traxxas rc's take!!!!

ATB Matt

she would make light work of it i recon would come back in a bits bag lol and as much as i love her she is not gettin a car that costs more than mine lol

[Lemming]

she would make light work of it i recon would come back in a bits bag lol and as much as i love her she is not gettin a car that costs more than mine lol

Check out the Bandit, Slash and 3 x E-Maxx in this video from our Bristol Bash in March. Bad driving and idiotic behaviour with no breakages.

Managed to break the front suspension on mine (front right, top and bottom arms - £10 fix) after running full tilt into the wheel of a Volvo! Would have destroyed many of my other cars at that sort of speed. Traxxas are amazingly tough vehicles!

Don't rule out the cheaper ones such as the Bandit (VXL version is more expensive) as they are just as tough! Matt crashed his into my steel toecap after it span out under braking at full tilt. Full tilt with a Bandit VXL is seriously quick - resulted in a damaged wheelie bar and nothing else. Luckily I was wearing hiking boots or it would have hurt a lot more!!!!!

Definitely get the missus something and make sure you fit a stock 540 or slower (35t lathe motors are a good bet) and you watch the difference when she drives "her own" car!

I got Maria a BMW Mini (she wanted it in preference to the Rover one I have) and a TLT-1. She also "owns" the Dyna Storm, but with a Novak SS5800 in it she gets scared driving it!

Hopefully see you all there, provided Evan's chest infection is sufficiently cleared. If not I might be on my own...

Steve