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The Slug
08-01-2013, 15:59
In an effort to help get Silverstone (http://www.silverstoneclassic.com/) sorted for this year, and so Ken knows what to buy.....

We need to know who wants a ticket at the earlybird reduced rate this year.

We need to know this by 24th March 2013, so Ken can purchase them the following week, the last week we can buy them at the reduced rates.

After this time you will have to buy the tickets yourself at the going rate.

To secure a reduced ticket and to show some commitment to the Clubs we are looking for a 50% deposit, the rest to be paid after the AGM.

Please put your names below and we will advise you of the payment method shortly.

I for one would just like to thank Ken once again for the effort he has already put in in securing a site for us, and sorting out the paperwork, ins, etc. etc.

Not sure if like last year he has the Jet Stream fixed for the weekend yet.........:o

Elliott
09-01-2013, 19:06
First and most importantly, a big thanks to Ken for organising the tickets for the club each year.

I'd like two adult ticket for all three days and one child's ticket for all three days too.

Thanks.

The Slug
09-01-2013, 23:10
2 adults for two days please Ken.

carol
13-01-2013, 22:17
The usual for us please ken, all 3 days.
Regards John & Carol

mel lewis
15-02-2013, 01:13
Thanks Ken.

Count me in all three days

cheers Mel

STR_Strat
15-02-2013, 09:17
Hi Ken,

Two tickets for two days (Sat&Sun) please.

Many thanks

Dave

StruanR
15-02-2013, 10:17
3 tickets, 3 days, please.
Struan

Skelly
22-02-2013, 12:16
Hi Ken

2 tickets, 3 days

Cheers Alan

The Slug
14-03-2013, 19:56
Not long to go to get the discounted price.......


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turbonutter
15-03-2013, 11:07
Looking at my work schedule, its looking more likely i will be home, but wont know for sure for a couple of months, so looks like i will miss out on the discounted tickets!

Ken Tomblin
15-03-2013, 13:50
Neil

Can i pencil you in and if so two or three days

Regards Ken

turbonutter
15-03-2013, 13:59
Hi Ken,

You can pencil me in for 2 days, but I cant commit at present due to my working away. If I get away 1st week in May then I should be back, but if its later, then I probably wont make it back in time...

Cheers

][\/][ajor
15-03-2013, 17:19
Not sure on the cost so could someone please confirm how much it will cost for Sat & Sun, 2 adults and 1 child aged 8 including regular camping or snooxbox hotel?

We have friends who may want to come along with us again 2 adults and 1 child. How many things count on the 2 for 1? I presume both families would have to pay for the accommodation?

Sorry to be a pain....Steve

The Slug
15-03-2013, 20:41
Hi Steve,
Accommodation you need to sort for yourself, and going a few extra miles will be much cheaper......MUCH cheaper....some of us camp in Silverstone own campsite.
Check the Silverstone website for details.
Ken will be the best man for the costs and what 2-4-1 means, drop him a mail or PM

Ian

][\/][ajor
16-03-2013, 22:03
The campsite on Silverstone itself looks quite good. Is it?

The toilet and shower facilties last year at the Donnington Kit Car Show was a bit lacking. Cold shower in the morning and most of the portaloos were 'full' and out of action by the morning. The wife was not impressed.

The Slug
16-03-2013, 23:12
Silverstone camping is much better, purpose built to servre 100+ of people

Ken Tomblin
20-03-2013, 16:51
CLASSIC CAR CLUBS DISPLAY PACKAGE

The package includes two event tickets and one infield vehicle display pass for our allocated area

3 day weekend £80 until 31/03/13 £95 until 31/05/13

2 day Sat/Sun £70 until 31/03/13 £80 until 31/05/13

1 day Sat/Sun £50 until 31/03/13 £55 until 31/03/13 (Limited availability)

Skelly
20-03-2013, 17:54
Hi ken

I,m still in for a 3 day ticket, how do I go about paying for this.

Cheers Alan

Ken Tomblin
20-03-2013, 18:09
Hi Alan

The SEC normally subsides the ticket cost, so i wont now the ticket cost until after the AGM !!!!

Regards Ken

][\/][ajor
20-03-2013, 20:39
CLASSIC CAR CLUBS DISPLAY PACKAGE

The package includes two event tickets and one infield vehicle display pass for our allocated area

3 day weekend £80 until 31/03/13 £95 until 31/05/13

2 day Sat/Sun £70 until 31/03/13 £80 until 31/05/13

1 day Sat/Sun £50 until 31/03/13 £55 until 31/03/13 (Limited availability)

Sorry If I'm being extreemly dim here :confused: but how much will it cost me to get my wife & my 8 year old daughter in in a car and me in my Hawk for the Saturday and Sunday please? And what or which tickets do I need to get?

Add to that that we'll probably like to camp on the Friday and Saturday night so will need a ticket for that. If we're camping on the Friday but not turning up while late do we need a 3 day pass?

Is it best to PM you re this or even call you to save question after question?

Thanks Steve

Ken Tomblin
21-03-2013, 11:24
Hi Steve

Give me a call on 07970 565260

Regards Ken

Bernard
21-03-2013, 13:10
Ken
Can you put me down for 2 tickets for the Saturday please
Cheers
Phil

][\/][ajor
21-03-2013, 22:27
Hi Steve

Give me a call on 07970 565260

Regards Ken

Hi Ken

Thanks for your time today.

Please could you book tickets for 2 families. Both 2 adults and 1 child aged 8 for the Saturday & Sunday. Please let me know if we have to book the child places ourselves. We'll book the standard camping for both families so please let me know what I owe you and how to pay.

Cheers Steve

][\/][ajor
22-03-2013, 13:24
Pm'd you Ken as requested. Have a good holiday.

Ken Tomblin
22-03-2013, 21:35
Latest News!!!!!!

With great difficulty I've got Silverstone to agree for the SEC to have more parade laps!!!!!! This time on Saturday after the last race and before the evening race


Regards Ken

turbonutter
23-03-2013, 00:28
Latest News!!!!!!

With great difficulty I've got Silverstone to agree for the SEC to have more parade laps!!!!!! This time on Saturday after the last race and before the evening race


Regards Ken

Well Dont that man :cool: Hopefully I will manage to be home from work by then. Its a lot of years since I drove on silverstone circuit.....

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I guess a parade lap wont be quite so fast though....

Monte76
23-03-2013, 08:44
Well done Ken that's great news, even though its probably the worlds most expensive traffic jam, it's good to get out on track.

vince.

ProtoTipo
23-03-2013, 15:48
Well done Ken that's great news, even though its probably the worlds most expensive traffic jam, it's good to get out on track.

vince.

Yes Vince, you couldn't see how close to that 250 Lusso Ferrari we were!

StruanR
23-03-2013, 18:04
Latest News!!!!!!

With great difficulty I've got Silverstone to agree for the SEC to have more parade laps!!!!!! This time on Saturday after the last race and before the evening race


Regards Ken
Oh bugger, I'll have to put fuel in the tank again.....

Monte76
23-03-2013, 18:33
This time I'll remember to bring the straight through exhaust tail pipes, I completely forgot last year and no one seemed fussed about the noise so that should be fun.

Fingers crossed for great weather.

Vince.

Elliott
23-03-2013, 20:45
Latest News!!!!!!

With great difficulty I've got Silverstone to agree for the SEC to have more parade laps!!!!!! This time on Saturday after the last race and before the evening race


Regards Ken


Well done Ken & thanks!

:)

tomsredstratos
24-03-2013, 12:52
Hi Ken,

One adult,one child please. Will be bringing my car.

Tom.

Ken Tomblin
25-03-2013, 17:36
Hi Tom

Which days Sat/Sun????

Regards Ken

tomsredstratos
25-03-2013, 22:05
oops....Saturday please :D

ProtoTipo
01-04-2013, 11:48
I will have a spare Silverstone Classic 3 day pass for one person, if anyone is interested?
I have already booked this myself.

I'm not offering this to anyone who has already put their hand up for the SEC ticket allocation.

][\/][ajor
16-04-2013, 22:37
[\/][ajor;12551']Hi Ken

Thanks for your time today.

Please could you book tickets for 2 families. Both 2 adults and 1 child aged 8 for the Saturday & Sunday. Please let me know if we have to book the child places ourselves. We'll book the standard camping for both families so please let me know what I owe you and how to pay.

Cheers Steve


Hi Ken

Could you please confirm that we have the tickets for Silverstone as I need to book the camping? Thanks Steve.

Ken Tomblin
26-04-2013, 12:47
To check on who's signed up to this event see my list on page 1 its constantly updated !!!!!!

Regards

][\/][ajor
26-04-2013, 13:33
To check on who's signed up to this event see my list on page 1 its constantly updated !!!!!!

Regards


Thanks Ken, I'd not seen that.

STR_Strat
26-04-2013, 14:08
Thanks Ken,

Just to check, do you have me down for 2 tickets?

Thanks

Dave

Skelly
15-05-2013, 14:08
Hi Ken

Whats the cost of the tickets?

Cheers
Alan

Elliott
15-05-2013, 14:49
Unfotunately, my car won't be running and in good order by the time Silverstone comes around. So, for the first time in five years i'll be Stratosless (new word!).

However, I'll be up for the Saturday BBQ. So not all is lost!

:D

carol
30-05-2013, 20:58
Ken
I have posted you a cheque to-day.
regards John & Carol

Martyn H
30-05-2013, 23:36
Will also be able to make Silverstone on the Saturday and Sunday. Presume no tickets available through the club as aware left it late as wasn't sure about my work comittments. Would be 2 adults 1 child. Martyn

Elliott
31-05-2013, 11:00
Will also be able to make Silverstone on the Saturday and Sunday. Presume no tickets available through the club as aware left it late as wasn't sure about my work comittments. Would be 2 adults 1 child. Martyn

You may be partially in luck. I'd originally booked my usual 2 adults and one child tickets for the whole weekend. Unfortunately, i've had to drastically change my plans to just me attending on the Saturday.

So, there should be some tickets going spare. I suggest that you contact Ken directly.

ProtoTipo
31-05-2013, 11:06
Martyn,

Contact Ken first, as Elliott says.

Then, if you're still stuck, send me a PM.

Ken Tomblin
03-06-2013, 11:38
Hi Martyn

You have a PM

Ken

Ken Tomblin
03-06-2013, 17:21
Re: Silverstone 2013 (26-28 July)
WHO'S COMMITTED TO ATTEND SO FAR -:

FRI/SAT /SUN

Ken * Paul Hassall (pd)* Alan Hayne (pd) * Struan Robertson (pd)* Alex Robertson (pd)* Mel & Marie * John & Carol (pd) * Vince Abbott * Ian Gear (pd) *. Steve Major (pd) *



SAT/SUN

Dave STR * Ian & Jayne (pd) * Neil (Turbonutter) * Martyn H* Gerraint (Media) *

SAT

Phil (Bernard) * Tom Ransome * Griff *

W/Out cars. Elliott Levey *

SUN

Chri & Jane *

Elliott
03-06-2013, 17:51
Don't forget to add me to the Saturday attendees, please Ken.

Media
03-06-2013, 20:56
Also as discussed with you two for me as well Ken please for Sat/Sun

Thanks

Ken Tomblin
03-06-2013, 22:31
Sorry Elliott and Gerraint the above list is fully updated now !!!!!!

Regards Ken

][\/][ajor
04-06-2013, 22:03
Hi Ken. Could you let me know how much I owe you and how best to pay you. Paypal or cheque in the post? Steve

Griff
08-06-2013, 10:37
Ken, as per my pm can you let me know how much car +2 adults, Saturday only, ta

Griff

Ken Tomblin
16-06-2013, 17:41
16/06/13 UPDATE Cars committed so far !!!!!!!!

Friday. 10 cars

saturday 18 cars

sunday. 16 cars

ProtoTipo
16-06-2013, 18:19
16/06/13 UPDATE Cars committed so far !!!!!!!!

Friday. 10 cars

saturday 18 cars

sunday. 16 cars

Pretty impressive... all things considered?


Photo courtesy (hopefully?) of Ian Hassall

Sando
16-06-2013, 21:42
Soz......blame the mother-in-law

turbonutter
17-06-2013, 03:19
Hi Ken,

I have finally got confirmation that i will be home for the Silverstone weekend, its a bit short notice, but thats the way my job goes!
I obviously don't have any tickets & assume we need a pass to get into the display area, the question is do I have a pass for the car or is it possible to get one, I assume the tickets I can just buy as a normal punter??

Your Advice would be much appreciated.

Cheers
Neil

ProtoTipo
17-06-2013, 09:12
Neil,

See PM.

Skelly
17-06-2013, 12:11
Hi Ken

Cheque sent today.

Cheers
Alan

turbonutter
23-06-2013, 23:00
Hi Ken,

Thanks for the confirmation that all is in order for me and my car at Silverstone.

See you all there Saturday & Sunday.

Cheers
Neil

Martyn H
24-06-2013, 23:27
Hi Ken,
Also need to check confirmation of tickets and pass, for two adults saturday and sunday. Also payment needed? Didn't get PM.
Cheers, Martyn

ProtoTipo
30-06-2013, 17:45
I will have a spare Silverstone Classic 3 day pass for one person, if anyone is interested?
I have already booked this myself.

I'm not offering this to anyone who has already put their hand up for the SEC ticket allocation.

I've got a taker for my spare Saturday ticket now.
'Still got a spare Friday and Sunday ticket for one adult.

Elliott
30-06-2013, 18:20
I've got a taker for my spare Saturday ticket now.
'Still got a spare Friday and Sunday ticket for one adult.

Hi Chris,

I've decided to bring the car up for Saturday and Sunday?. Can I have the ticket for Sunday please? I already have one for Saturday ordered though Ken.

ProtoTipo
30-06-2013, 18:45
Hi Chris,

I've decided to bring the car up for Saturday and Sunday?. Can I have the ticket for Sunday please? I already have one for Saturday ordered though Ken.

Yep, 'got that. The Sunday ticket is your's Elliott.

So I only have the Friday one spare now. 'Not sure I'll get a taker for that, but hey ho?

Elliott
30-06-2013, 19:23
I'll now be there for the Saturday and Sunday. So, I've adjusted the figures. Blimey, I hope we get a big enough area! :)


16/06/13 UPDATE Cars committed so far !!!!!!!!

Friday. 10 cars

saturday 19 cars

sunday. 17 cars

][\/][ajor
06-07-2013, 14:29
To go on the parade, do I need to take a crash helmet? If so does it need to be approved and if so what should the sticker say? I usually wear my Arai bike helmet when on a track but I can't get in the Hawk with my helmet on.

Elliott
06-07-2013, 15:36
[\/][ajor;14696']To go on the parade, do I need to take a crash helmet? If so does it need to be approved and if so what should the sticker say? I usually wear my Arai bike helmet when on a track but I can't get in the Hawk with my helmet on.

Nah. No helmet needed. Last year I got into third gear just the once, for about 20 seconds. The rest of the time it was like a rolling road block. Here's film of last year's lap from the Strato's end of the "grid".

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IbZaHQCQlm4

][\/][ajor
06-07-2013, 17:39
Thank you

Ken Tomblin
12-07-2013, 12:12
Space for one more car on the club display area including Saturday evening track demonstration laps !!!!!!
Contact Alan Hyne (skelly)

For more info www.silverstoneclassic.com

Ken Tomblin
17-07-2013, 19:01
TRACK PARADE SATURDAY 27th JULY - Evening 18.10 - 19.10 pm

Full details will be included with tickets

Monte76
17-07-2013, 21:28
Ken, is the circuit parade you've just mentioned the only track action for the SEC throughout the weekend?

With our 3 day passes does anyone know if we can gain access to the circuit on Thursday evening, its just that I have some accommodation booked at the circuit which is valid for Thu, Fri and Sat night?

Vince.

ProtoTipo
17-07-2013, 21:50
I'll have to make do with watching you all drive past this year.:(

ChrisCar6
17-07-2013, 22:34
I'll have to make do with watching you all drive past this year.:(

You could wave at them as well!:D

The Slug
17-07-2013, 22:43
I'll have to make do with watching you all drive past this year.:(

Are the Lotus club not having a drive round this year then Chris?

Elliott
17-07-2013, 22:50
I'll have to make do with watching you all drive past this year.:(

You won't be missing much, as you know. It's akin to being stuck in a rolling road block.

:D

Guy Mayers
17-07-2013, 23:19
I'll have to make do with watching you all drive past this year.:(

Surely someone will have a spare passenger seat Chris? Oh, that'll be me then! ;)

Guy

ProtoTipo
18-07-2013, 08:46
Are the Lotus club not having a drive round this year then Chris?

'Nothing mentioned on the LDC. I think Club Lotus are usually out there?

Guy,
Thanks, I'll hang around your passenger door!

ProtoTipo
18-07-2013, 09:19
You could wave at them as well!:D

One or both hands?

It says, car clubs must use the old main entrance. Then Grey Green and Orange turn right, Blue and Purple turn left for Copse Tunnel.

][\/][ajor
18-07-2013, 12:15
One or both hands?

It says, car clubs must use the old main entrance. Then Grey Green and Orange turn right, Blue and Purple turn left for Copse Tunnel. Then were Do I go, my car's yellow :confused:

Ken Tomblin
18-07-2013, 14:31
Hi Chris
The SEC display area is the green area , Turn off the DADFORD ROAD at WEST ENTRANCE 3 into GATE 1 at the rear of the Luffield Corner Grandstands as per last year
Regards Ken

turbonutter
18-07-2013, 14:59
Surely someone will have a spare passenger seat Chris? Oh, that'll be me then! ;)

Guy

There is a spare seat in my car as well....

ProtoTipo
18-07-2013, 18:02
There is a spare seat in my car as well....

'Spoilt for choice now?!
Have you got air con Guy?

ProtoTipo
18-07-2013, 18:13
Hi Chris
The SEC display area is the green area , Turn off the DADFORD ROAD at WEST ENTRANCE 3 into GATE 1 at the rear of the Luffield Corner Grandstands as per last year
Regards Ken

Hi Ken,

It's very nearly the same, but it looks like they don't want us in that car park (park 49).
Here's the 2013 map, but I've added a grey line showing the route of all the previous years.

Guy Mayers
18-07-2013, 19:17
'Spoilt for choice now?!
Have you got air con Guy?

Yes!

But i won't be bringing the Punto.....;)

gtmpaul
19-07-2013, 01:04
Hi all, A change of plans now means I'm free next Saturday for the Silverstone Classic, I know my Strato's is a long way off but it would be good to meet a few people and put faces to names etc. If I can still get a ticket can you park at the relevant owners club area? My GTM Coupe is on the road and the GTM OC have an area booked so can you just turn up with a ticket or would you need a club area ticket or pass. Thanks Paul

ProtoTipo
19-07-2013, 08:21
If I can still get a ticket can you park at the relevant owners club area? My GTM Coupe is on the road and the GTM OC have an area booked so can you just turn up with a ticket or would you need a club area ticket or pass. Thanks Paul

Hi Paul,
You need an official club car pass to get your car in.
I didn't get my Stratos ready in time on a previous year, so drove in with my normal car with the Stratos car pass. I was told to move my Corsa off the club stand, out of the circuit and into the public car parks outside.

Ken Tomblin
19-07-2013, 14:51
Hi Paul
You will have to park in the public car park no 50 or 51 are closest PM me if you require a ticket
egards Ken

Ken Tomblin
19-07-2013, 15:05
The first batch of tickets have gone in todays post !!!!!

Could Ian Ford / Guy / Dave Evens / Please PM me your addresses

Elliott
19-07-2013, 17:12
Ive just learnt that unlike in previous years, YOU CANNOT BUY TICKETS AT THE GATE.

All tickets must be bought in advance. Lucky that I discovered this as my OH and her son were coming up for the day on sunday. Thanks to Ken ive managed to get two more tickets

ProtoTipo
19-07-2013, 21:45
Entry lists for 5 Masters races (here (http://www.themastersseries.com/images/SC13_Provisional_Entry_List_Online.pdf))

gtmpaul
19-07-2013, 21:53
Hi Ken, Thanks for the offer but I have purchased one from the Silverstone web site today, unless I can get a pass off someone I'll just drive my normal car. Paul.

STR_Strat
20-07-2013, 00:38
Hi Ken,

PM sent.

Thanks

Dave

The Slug
20-07-2013, 00:48
PM sent Ken

Guy Mayers
20-07-2013, 09:56
Ditto!

Ken Tomblin
20-07-2013, 11:03
Due to a late cancellation i have 1 X 3 day ticket and car pass available any takers ?????????

Guy Mayers
20-07-2013, 13:05
Thanks Ken - envelope arrived this morning!

Guy

Media
20-07-2013, 13:26
Thanks Ken tickets arrived safely.

Geraint

StruanR
20-07-2013, 20:38
Tickets arrived today, thank you Ken.

Monte76
20-07-2013, 22:16
Same here, thanks Ken, tickets and car pass arrived safe and sound today - Very much appreciated.

See you all there.

Vince.

Martyn H
21-07-2013, 13:28
Thanks Ken, tickets arrived.
See you all there,
Martyn

Elliott
22-07-2013, 09:36
Mine's arrived too. Thanks Ken. There's a mistake in the reg. number. But there's no way that I'm going to get pulled by the blokes on the gate.

StruanR
22-07-2013, 10:11
Mine's arrived too. Thanks Ken. There's a mistake in the reg. number. But there's no way that I'm going to get pulled by the blokes on the gate.
Mine was wrong last year and again this year! It was not a problem 2012.
Struan

Bernard
22-07-2013, 13:33
Ken
My tickets arrived ok thanks...
Cheers
Phil

][\/][ajor
22-07-2013, 18:03
And mine today too. Thanks Ken

The Slug
22-07-2013, 20:18
Mine also Ken thank you for your efforts

Griff
22-07-2013, 22:14
ditto;)

carol
22-07-2013, 23:23
Thank you Ken recieved the tickets.
Due to the organisers not allowing the hospitality bus onto the stand this year, there will only be Teas/Coffees available, in disposal cups , or you can bring your own, Ken & i have tried upto this past weekend to gain access, but to no avail.
There will be a portable gaz cooker if anyone wishes to use it.
Regards carol

Elliott
22-07-2013, 23:56
Thank you Ken recieved the tickets.
Due to the organisers not allowing the hospitality bus onto the stand this year, there will only be Teas/Coffees available, in disposal cups , or you can bring your own, Ken & i have tried upto this past weekend to gain access, but to no avail.
There will be a portable gaz cooker if anyone wishes to use it.
Regards carol

What a shame about the bus. The Classic seems to be moving in an "interesting" direction, rules wise. :(

ProtoTipo
23-07-2013, 08:45
Due to the organisers not allowing the hospitality bus onto the stand this year, Ken & i have tried upto this past weekend to gain access, but to no avail.
Regards carol

'Sorry to hear that Carol.
What a pain?!

A more sensible rule, would be just one extra vehicle per club stand?

STR_Strat
23-07-2013, 08:53
Tickets arrived, thanks Ken.

ProtoTipo
23-07-2013, 09:03
The Classic seems to be moving in an "interesting" direction, rules wise. :(

'Too right Elliott.
Actually it's more than a "pain". in the case of this club, it affects the success of the weekend from the members point of view. Do the organisers know what they've done? I wonder if some of the other stalwart car clubs are affected in the same way, and what their opinion of this situation is?

Elliott
23-07-2013, 10:01
Have we a gazebo or tentage of some sort? Has the club funds (and the time) to purchase such? If so, we could head out to the car park where the camper will be parked mob handed and get it in.

Having said that, I won't be there until Saturday this year. So, I would get all of the benefit with none of the work! :D

ProtoTipo
23-07-2013, 10:43
Hi Elliott,

Gazebos will be allowed, no doubt.
A gazebo doesn't provide the same 'hub' for the Stratos club stand in my opinion.
I'm just miffed that it messes up the weekend for the people who do the most work for the club's well being.
It's not just that though, there are quite a few sensible and practical benefits that'll be lost.

Elliott
23-07-2013, 13:53
This ban, along with the "no walk ups" ticket policy seems to me as if Silverstone are trying to position the Classic as another Goodwood. This would be a shame, IMO.

ProtoTipo
24-07-2013, 17:04
For you Group C fans:

One XJR-14 is entered by Nic Minassian. That's the all purple one with a bubble cockpit, like Brundle drove at Le Mans.
'Think he was driving that 905 Peugeot that never made it to the race last year? 'Similar era, is it?
I'm not a group C expert. Ask me about ERAs!

turbonutter
24-07-2013, 20:23
Got back tonight, tickets are here, thanks ken:)
Just need to pick up the new radiator and get it fitted ready for saturday!

StruanR
26-07-2013, 00:09
Where is everyone?

Griff
26-07-2013, 08:47
Don't forget your wellies, and brolly, it looks like it may be a little damp on Saturday!!!

turbonutter
26-07-2013, 10:17
Where is everyone?

In The garage fitting a new radiator - see you tomorrow........
4976

4977

Oh and a new water pump as well...

Elliott
26-07-2013, 14:08
A MASSIVE thank you to Martin Santos of Electrical Car Services, Rayleigh, Essex who went far beyond what could be expected from a company.

Yesterday, I took my Hawk out for a pre Silverstone run. After a few miles, the indicators stopped working, as did the near side headlamp lift motor. Not being an auto electrician, I called Hawk Cars for some advice. They immediately gave me Martin's number as he does the wiring looms for their builds.

I gave him a call to see if he could help. What he did was more than admirable and deserves enormous credit and a public pat on the back. He diagnosed the probable cause of the problem - a faulty hazard warning connection. I told him that I needed to get to Silverstone on Friday for the Classic. Martin then said that although he was extremely busy and a man down at work, he would drive from Essex to me in North London after hours to sort it out. Even when I told him that I had to attend a family celebration and that I wouldn't be there, he said he would sort it out.

And he did. He didn't even leave Essex for the fifty mile drive to my place until 8pm and he worked until 11pm sorting out both the electrical problem and the headlamp issue. And for all of that he charged me only £90. Don't forget that he didn't know me from Adam.

So, now I can take my car to Silverstone for the fifth year running. Without Martin, I would have not got it done.

Here's his company's website:

http://www.electricalcarservices.com/

If you want service above and beyond the norm, Martin is the man.

Griff
26-07-2013, 20:56
We all seem a little busy today, mine a little earlier in illustrious company (JW's Hawk - with Delta Evo 4 pot, Dealer Edition 16V, and 8:32 Thema) finishing off the wiring for the heated screen, which is awaiting fitting. Drove the 8:32 few days before, nice noise and LOADS of torque, any gear, any speed - just gets up and GOESSSSSS

Elliott
26-07-2013, 23:08
I'm here but my car is not. I set off this afternoon and within 400 yaards the throttle cable snapped. So, for the first time in five years Im carless.

Gutted as it was probably my last meet as a Stratos owner.

:(

Elliott
27-07-2013, 13:57
http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q299/elevy_bucket/new/brand%20new/null_zpsa7303378.jpg
http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q299/elevy_bucket/new/brand%20new/null_zpse98e7e03.jpg

Griff
28-07-2013, 11:18
Left the circuit after the cancelled display laps (very sensible decision I thought) had to stop when the screen misted up (note to self: fit heated screen asap), what a great advert for the heated screen group buy!! and then drove home in BIG FAT RAIN with drops the size of golf balls, car was great but discovered it has no potential as a boat!!! roof scoop is equally effective scooping water as air in these circumstances, and there are a couple of areas around the drivers door seal that require more investigation. If you have the window open and the wipers on the slipstream dumps all the cleared water straight through the gap. Car ran perfectly all the way home. On the A120 at Buntingford fork lightning hit the field about 20 yards from where I was, left a big black scorch mark on the ground about 5 metre circumference, and the static in the air made all my hair stand up!! On a final note really good note, nice to see people in the flesh and catch up, thanks to all involved in organizing a really good day.

turbonutter
28-07-2013, 12:38
I also left after the cancelled parade as I didn't fancy pitching a tent in the down pour! The rain going north was the worst I have seen had the window open for a while until a car passed as we were negotiating a lake on the M1 and dumped half of the lake through the window:( had a couple of moments aquaplaning on the A46 888R's come with a warning that they are not good in water - now I know why!
As I pulled into my local shell garage the engine died- out of fuel- perfet timing, but I now know the main tank holds 43 litres.
I think somthing got wet on the way back (other than me) as the engine didn't seem to be firing on all cylinders, so deciden not to risk the drive back:( until further investigation..
Thanks for organising a great day
Cheers neil

turbonutter
28-07-2013, 13:57
Everyone lined up ready for the parade - 10mins after this photo there was standing water on the road:(

5000

STR_Strat
28-07-2013, 19:12
After the torrential rain yesterday and spending a night on the trailer mine wasn't happy. It would start and idle no problem but would then die as soon as the throttle was opened. After disconnecting all the electrical plugs and trying to dry everything out it still wasn't happy.
As suspected the throttle position sensor wasn't registering in the ECU as soon as I re-calibrated it by hooking it up to the laptop, everything is good and it picks up no problem. Will give Emerald a call tomorrow to see if this is a known problem, though I suspect it was water ingress somewhere.
A big thanks to all those that helped organise the weekend.

Dave

Monte76
28-07-2013, 20:49
Another great Silverstone Classic and a huge thanks to everyone involved for all their hard work. On the whole I would say we were very lucky with the weather during the day, only the parade lap suffered in the end on the Saturday. If only the previous races hadn't delayed our start I think we would have just missed the down pour!

I think we achived a 19 car turn out on Saturday which looked pretty impressive and I would say the majority of the visitors to the stand thought all the cars were originals.

A few photos from the weekend:



http://vincesgallery.smugmug.com/Cars/Silverstone-Classic-2013/i-HkQGJtQ/0/X2/DSCN2523%20B-X2.jpg


http://vincesgallery.smugmug.com/Cars/Silverstone-Classic-2013/i-Kp3zjXD/0/X2/DSCN3164%20B-X2.jpg

http://vincesgallery.smugmug.com/Cars/Silverstone-Classic-2013/i-MFJjcC2/0/X2/DSCN3167%20B-X2.jpg

http://vincesgallery.smugmug.com/Cars/Silverstone-Classic-2013/i-2mGxhWh/0/X2/DSCN3179%20B-X2.jpg

Vince.

Rene
28-07-2013, 20:50
We all seem a little busy today, mine a little earlier in illustrious company finishing off the wiring for the heated screen, which is awaiting fitting

Good to see the Guru´s car out in the sun....

Griff
28-07-2013, 20:58
and he doesn't mean mine!!!!!!

Monte76
28-07-2013, 21:04
We managed to blag a visit from the lovely Pirelli girls which was the highlight of the weekend - well for me it was anyway. All very appropriate of course as I'd just fitted my new Pirelli P7 Corsa's:

http://vincesgallery.smugmug.com/Cars/Silverstone-Classic-2013/i-tBCjTdH/0/X2/Pirelli%20Girls%2001-X2.jpg

The first LB to make it onto the club stand:

http://vincesgallery.smugmug.com/Cars/Silverstone-Classic-2013/i-bLVwgJd/0/X2/DSCN3156%20B-X2.jpg

Mel making sure everything was shiny and sparkly:

http://vincesgallery.smugmug.com/Cars/Silverstone-Classic-2013/i-6qWmQWJ/0/X2/DSCN2514%20B-X2.jpg

Neil couldn't resit one more tinker (stunning car):

http://vincesgallery.smugmug.com/Cars/Silverstone-Classic-2013/i-2THzm5h/0/X2/DSCN3123%20B-X2.jpg

Vince.

Griff
28-07-2013, 21:08
Vince, much better looking than your usual co-driver

Chris pm me with your address, and I'll pop the tape in the post to you


John I'll post the bulbs sometime this week

Monte76
28-07-2013, 21:13
Did I mention we had a visit from the lovely Pirelli girls:


http://vincesgallery.smugmug.com/Cars/Silverstone-Classic-2013/i-GL532Wp/0/X2/DSCN2525%20B-X2.jpg

Am I correct in observing there are four different makes of Strato's replica in the following photo:

http://vincesgallery.smugmug.com/Cars/Silverstone-Classic-2013/i-Tx3Cwqc/0/X2/DSCN3160%20B-X2.jpg

Even John couldn't resist a tinker:

http://vincesgallery.smugmug.com/Cars/Silverstone-Classic-2013/i-5thSHk3/0/X2/DSCN2513%20B-X2.jpg

"Blah, blah, blah, Lancia Strato's this, blah, blah, blah, Lancia Strato's the other"

http://vincesgallery.smugmug.com/Cars/Silverstone-Classic-2013/i-8pH7NtS/0/X2/DSCN3152%20B-X2.jpg

Monte76
28-07-2013, 21:25
Oh, I nearly forgot to mention we had a visit from the lovely Pirelli girls:

http://vincesgallery.smugmug.com/Cars/Silverstone-Classic-2013/i-z9KW8W8/0/X2/DSCN2532%20B-X2.jpg

Mel's car looking very smart with the newly fitted Pirelli P7 Corsa's:

http://vincesgallery.smugmug.com/Cars/Silverstone-Classic-2013/i-Cq4HnPs/0/X2/DSCN3149%20B-X2.jpg

Ken's car looking smart as usual, I don't know who the chap is in the background but he keeps promising to bring a car along one day!:

http://vincesgallery.smugmug.com/Cars/Silverstone-Classic-2013/i-7BN3N3W/0/X2/DSCN3168%20B-X2.jpg

Another cool line up:

http://vincesgallery.smugmug.com/Cars/Silverstone-Classic-2013/i-QCGpWh4/0/X2/DSCN3153%20B-X2.jpg

Vince.

Monte76
28-07-2013, 21:38
Honestly once those Pirelli girls got on the club stand we couldn't get rid of them:

http://vincesgallery.smugmug.com/Cars/Silverstone-Classic-2013/i-8RhQb8G/0/X2/DSCN2538%20B-X2.jpg

Even though I got some stick I noticed everyone else didn't hold back jumping in on the bandwagon, well I suppose John's car is Pirelli sponsored:

http://vincesgallery.smugmug.com/Cars/Silverstone-Classic-2013/i-jVCZFkn/0/X2/DSCN2535%20B-X2.jpg

With the Pirelli girls having hobbled all the way over to our club stand the least I could do was to offer one of the girls a ride back to their base, as it turned out a little too spirited a ride for one of the Silverstone Officials who gave chase immediatley afterwards as so perfectly captured by our resident artist Chris jarvis - it was worth it though :cool::

http://vincesgallery.smugmug.com/Cars/Silverstone-Classic-2013/i-43kWmh5/0/XL/DSCN2827%20B-XL.jpg

Vince.

tomsredstratos
28-07-2013, 21:53
Hi,

Had a great day on Saturday.
Good to see everybody and my son had,as he says 'the best day ever'.

Returned to my car at about 8pm and thought I had better have a look under the back. As I thought...engine soaked. Quick trip to the burger stand for some paper towel and soaked all the water out of the plug holes.
Fired up first go and off we went. Did anybody go down the road towards Buckingham? My screen was misting up and the rain was pouring in everywhere. Roof vent was like a jet every time the wiper went across. Had to open the windows a crack and just took the spray in the face. Meanwhile my son thinks this is great fun,he really doesn't realise I cant see where i'm going. Got to one flood across the road and watched other cars going through like boats. Took a run up and made it through the first of many.
Was quite relieved to get home and dry out.

Anyway,great photos Vince.

Tom.

Monte76
28-07-2013, 21:57
Soaking up some rays:

http://vincesgallery.smugmug.com/Cars/Silverstone-Classic-2013/i-S7q4Jtw/0/X2/DSCN3170%20B-X2.jpg

Not much beats a nice car show when the weather is on your side:

http://vincesgallery.smugmug.com/Cars/Silverstone-Classic-2013/i-6SWmKzs/0/X2/DSCN3173%20B-X2.jpg

Neil's engine is quite literally a work of art:

http://vincesgallery.smugmug.com/Cars/Silverstone-Classic-2013/i-NJLPwCB/0/X2/DSCN3181%20B-X2.jpg

Nothing more to say really, the picture speaks for itself:

http://vincesgallery.smugmug.com/Cars/Silverstone-Classic-2013/i-4XGH7sF/0/X2/DSCN3184%20B-X2.jpg

Vince.

The Slug
28-07-2013, 22:06
My screen was misting up and the rain was pouring in everywhere. Roof vent was like a jet every time the wiper went across. Had to open the windows a crack and just took the spray in the face. Meanwhile my son thinks this is great fun,he really doesn't realise I cant see where i'm going.
Tom.

You need a heated Screen!!!!!

We still have a few for sale...:D

Monte76
28-07-2013, 22:13
More photos I'm afraid, all for the benefit of those that couldn't make it you understand:

http://vincesgallery.smugmug.com/Cars/Silverstone-Classic-2013/i-C9NJXBS/0/X2/DSCN3136%20B-X2.jpg

This tinkering malarkey was catching, nice looking car Struan:

http://vincesgallery.smugmug.com/Cars/Silverstone-Classic-2013/i-xdX4X2p/0/X2/DSCN3135%20B-X2.jpg

Even Ken got in on the act:

http://vincesgallery.smugmug.com/Cars/Silverstone-Classic-2013/i-hMV4z2V/0/X2/DSCN2539%20B-X2.jpg

Tom's great looking car, I've always loved this colour scheme:

http://vincesgallery.smugmug.com/Cars/Silverstone-Classic-2013/i-kMZwrNB/0/X2/DSCN3121%20B-X2.jpg

Vince.

Monte76
28-07-2013, 22:37
On a non-club related note, here are a few features which were the highlight of the show for me, what's not to love about a 917:

http://vincesgallery.smugmug.com/Cars/Silverstone-Classic-2013/i-v7XCxzm/0/X2/DSCN2803%20b-X2.jpg

http://vincesgallery.smugmug.com/Cars/Silverstone-Classic-2013/i-BjCZGW4/0/X2/DSCN3077%20B-X2.jpg

http://vincesgallery.smugmug.com/Cars/Silverstone-Classic-2013/i-QMMnbXn/0/X2/DSCN2993%20B-X2.jpg

Plus a bit of a hero of mine, Valentino Balboni, Lamborghini's famous test driver and yes I admit it I'm a huge Countach fanatic:

http://vincesgallery.smugmug.com/Cars/Silverstone-Classic-2013/i-rxdw6Fb/0/XL/DSCN2853%20b-XL.jpg

Vince.

Cadami
28-07-2013, 22:42
Wow!! A Fiat X1/9 boot and engine lid release handles on a Lambo? :-)

turbonutter
28-07-2013, 23:18
Am I correct in observing there are four different makes of Strato's replica in the photo:

http://vincesgallery.smugmug.com/Cars/Silverstone-Classic-2013/i-Tx3Cwqc/0/X2/DSCN3160%20B-X2.jpg






Correct & well spotted!
I nearly said only three makes, but then realised Tom's car is an Allora...

ProtoTipo
29-07-2013, 10:10
Hi,
Good to see everybody and my son had,as he says 'the best day ever'.
Tom.

He's a good lad to last the full day Tom?
Good to meet up with you, at last.

Vince,
How did you get the camera high off the ground for some of the club stand shots?

ProtoTipo
29-07-2013, 10:12
Wow!! A Fiat X1/9 boot and engine lid release handles on a Lambo? :-)

My 308 GT4 had them too Allen.

goldtop
29-07-2013, 11:22
Thanks for sharing the photos - I wasn't able to get to it.



Another cool line up:

http://vincesgallery.smugmug.com/Cars/Silverstone-Classic-2013/i-QCGpWh4/0/X2/DSCN3153%20B-X2.jpg


Is TDX360W the car I used to see around Felixstowe a few years ago? Before it got the big bug eyes, I think.

ProtoTipo
29-07-2013, 13:40
I think this is the yellow car that did a lap of the track on Sunday?
Here (http://www.flickr.com/photos/78002012@N00/3876766737/)

The owner is Andrew ____ ?
The wheels were the same shade of gold, but if it is the same car, a boot spoiler must have been added.

][\/][ajor
29-07-2013, 13:40
Correct & well spotted!
I nearly said only three makes, but then realised Tom's car is an Allora...

Looks like I need educating....Allora, Lister Bell, Hawk and Transformer????

][\/][ajor
29-07-2013, 13:43
I think this is the yellow car that did a lap of the track on Sunday?
Here (http://www.flickr.com/photos/78002012@N00/3876766737/)

The owner is Andrew ____ ?
The wheels were the same shade of gold, but if it is the same car, a boot spoiler must have been added.

Looks the same to me as it has the same mirrors and was also H reg.

ProtoTipo
29-07-2013, 13:51
[\/][ajor;15145']Looks like I need educating....Allora, Lister Bell, Hawk and Transformer????

Steve, Hawk and Transformer only counts as one.
C.A.E. Corse I is the one you're missing. I think the green Corse 'S' is from the Greenwood era?

ProtoTipo
29-07-2013, 13:56
[\/][ajor;15146']Looks the same to me as it has the same mirrors and was also H reg.

That backs up my theory then?
I remember the car having a neat solution to the inner door handle mounting.

turbonutter
29-07-2013, 16:05
Steve, Hawk and Transformer only counts as one.
C.A.E. Corse I is the one you're missing. I think the green Corse 'S' is from the Greenwood era?

Correct the green car is a litton corse S , well the chassis is, the body is hawk

ProtoTipo
29-07-2013, 16:20
Correct the green car is a litton corse S , well the chassis is, the body is hawk

I think it's just Hawk dash panels and front louvres Neil?
Chris S. will let us know for sure. I did think that it had a Hawk front end on it at one time, but I'm sure Chris said it was an original Corse panel.

turbonutter
29-07-2013, 17:11
I think it's just Hawk dash panels and front louvres Neil?
Chris S. will let us know for sure. I did think that it had a Hawk front end on it at one time, but I'm sure Chris said it was an original Corse panel.

I could be wrong but I thought it was all hawk body work. The chassis for sure is litton, but we need chris to confirm what bits were hawk...

NoCorseChris
29-07-2013, 18:02
I could be wrong but I thought it was all hawk body work. The chassis for sure is litton, but we need chris to confirm what bits were hawk...

If it's my old car you're talking about, then Chris has it for the bodywork, Hawk louvres and dash, the rest was CAE FG parts. AFAIK, a Litton era chassis but with early CAE wishbones. A real Heinz 57.

turbonutter
29-07-2013, 18:06
If it's my old car you're talking about, then Chris has it for the bodywork, Hawk louvres and dash, the rest was CAE FG parts. AFAIK, a Litton era chassis but with early CAE wishbones. A real Heinz 57.

Ok so I was wrong as usual :(

It just needs something from listerbell to complete the cocktail!

Strat Fan
29-07-2013, 18:11
Lawrence Castle's (Vojx) was the only completed Corse I know of with a full set of Hawk bodywork fitted. The chassis kit was from the late Litton days prior to Hugh Carson resurrecting the project.
The Corse kit that was for sale on Gumtree recently also looked to have a full set of Hawk bodywork fitted but was still a bare kit so nowhere near finished. The origins of this one remain unknown.

ChrisC
29-07-2013, 18:16
Big thanks to everybody for all the advice on Saturday and for letting me park my very large backside in so many seats, the years have obviously caught up with me, getting in and out was not a pretty sight.

Griff I have sent a PM with my address.

turbonutter
29-07-2013, 20:01
Lawrence Castle's (Vojx) was the only completed Corse I know of with a full set of Hawk bodywork fitted. The chassis kit was from the late Litton days prior to Hugh Carson resurrecting the project.


I dont think Vojx is on this forum & when he is finished with his latest reincarnation of Sid there wont be much of the hawk panels left...
5034

Monte76
29-07-2013, 21:38
Vince,
How did you get the camera high off the ground for some of the club stand shots?

Long arms Chris and a camera with a suitable tilting rear screen.

Thanks for noticing :),

Vince.

Guy Mayers
29-07-2013, 21:47
Surprised that there wasn't one from that angle with the Pirelli Ladies Vince.... ;)

Guy Mayers
29-07-2013, 21:55
Well, back from Silverstone late on Sunday. I'm now firmly of the opinion that I'm a rain god. Or the Stratos has ambitions to become a swimming pool again. It's not as bad as Stoneleigh last year but I've still got to remove all the interior to dry it out properly. I think I caught up with the rain that hit Silverstone on Saturday evening and headed off North overnight just North of Stafford and was reduced to 35mph max from there until I came out the other side half way up the M57. By the time I got home it had caught me again. There was standing water on the M6, multiple minor accidents and I had two "moments" getting spat sideways out of the nearside lane lorry tramlines with a lot of oversteer to correct it SCAREY. Just glad to get home in one piece really! Fortunately the heater and fan could keep the screen clear otherwise I would have had to park up somewhere..

Great to catch up with faces old and new though! See you all next year!
Guy

Guy Mayers
29-07-2013, 22:01
I think this is the yellow car that did a lap of the track on Sunday?
Here (http://www.flickr.com/photos/78002012@N00/3876766737/)

The owner is Andrew ____ ?
The wheels were the same shade of gold, but if it is the same car, a boot spoiler must have been added.

Definately the same one Chris, managed to get a couple of pictures just after it slipped by! The rumour mill said that there was an original yellow Stratos there on Saturday but looking at the image on the camera afterwards the sill depth looked way too deep and zooming in on the plate confirmed it's the same plate as in your link.

Guy

ProtoTipo
30-07-2013, 08:56
Definately the same one Chris, managed to get a couple of pictures just after it slipped by! The rumour mill said that there was an original yellow Stratos there on Saturday but looking at the image on the camera afterwards the sill depth looked way too deep and zooming in on the plate confirmed it's the same plate as in your link.

Guy

That's put that one to bed then?
'Glad you got back in one piece Guy. I remember 12" rears and very wet motorways being scary. It's been a long while since though, and only on 285s.

ProtoTipo
30-07-2013, 08:58
Long arms Chris and a camera with a suitable tilting rear screen.,
Vince.

I see? It's the tilting viewer that's key. It never works if you just guess?

StruanR
30-07-2013, 10:16
They certainly brightened up Friday for us!

Ken Tomblin
01-08-2013, 13:44
Silverstone Classic 2014 provisional date 25 - 27 July and to help us celebrate our first WRC win of 1974 I have just had conformation that we will be back on track next year

Ken

STR_Strat
01-08-2013, 14:19
Silverstone Classic 2014 provisional date 25 - 27 July and to help us celebrate our first WRC win of 1974 I have just had conformation that we will be back on track next year

Ken

Thunderstorm permitting obviously.

The Slug
01-08-2013, 15:22
Silverstone Classic 2014 provisional date 25 - 27 July and to help us celebrate our first WRC win of 1974 I have just had conformation that we will be back on track next year

Ken


Well Don Ken...Again...

Something to aim for again then Vince....3rd year lucky maybe?

Sando
03-08-2013, 20:34
Just back from hols.. Looks like Me and Will missed another good one this year...

For those with 24v and misfires after the heavy rain, check rear 1,2,3 plug holes, mine seem to attract water and fill up in bad weather, making for extremely rough running.
tip if using an air line to clear the water out...... Stand well back or use eye protection!

Calendar shots of the Pirelli girls please.. :-)

tomsredstratos
09-08-2013, 22:42
Coverage of the event Thursday 15 Aug ITV4 9pm.

Tom.

ProtoTipo
15-08-2013, 08:47
Coverage of the event Thursday 15 Aug ITV4 9pm.

Tom.

This is tonight, remember.

It will be repeated a few times though.

Ken Tomblin
16-08-2013, 14:27
Hi Guy & Neil

You have PM's

Regards Ken

ProtoTipo
16-08-2013, 15:23
Ken asked me to forward the following. The idea being to personalise the Silverstone Classic book with Pirelli girl photos (for example?!):
Further details here (http://www.silverstoneclassic.thetrackrecord.org/).