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Aug 21, 2013 14:05:28 GMT
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Hey folks,
I've got a friend coming over from Japan and he is around on 21st September and looking for some car related action. Thing is there isn't a load of things on. So I figured maybe we'd do our own thing. I've been floating the idea of a Saturday meeting in Hype Park for a long time, I'm not sure how it would work having never parked or driven in Hyde Park.
Any thoughts, ideas, anyone up for it??
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kevfromwales
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Aug 21, 2013 14:09:01 GMT
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does he have any room in his suitcase for some wheels which are wider than their diameter?  kfw |
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Almost on the road: b11 sunny breadvan, e36 tds, 325i skidcar,
nearly there: ford f250 tathauler, suzuki alto, u11 bluey
not for a while: ford pop, 32 rails,
not in this lifetime: ruby, '29 hillman
''unfortanatly I'm quite old and scruffy and in need of some loving. my drive shaft needs a new boot....''
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Aug 21, 2013 14:19:29 GMT
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In principal, yes  Oh, and if some FB RX7 coils would fit in with Kevs wheels.. |
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EmDee
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Aug 21, 2013 19:09:35 GMT
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21st is a Saturday so I'll be at work, but if it's gonna be an evening thing I'm in there like swimwear.
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Aug 21, 2013 20:12:51 GMT
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Japshow is on the 28/29th if he can hold out
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Aug 21, 2013 21:17:13 GMT
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I'm up for this.
Could be worth going to some popular car sites around london too (graffiti tunnel, etc etc etc)
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Aug 21, 2013 21:26:00 GMT
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I'm up for a meet  But what about doing it at the Chelsea Cruise which falls on the 28th ? That way if there is a shortfall of attendees there will at least be something to look at! |
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luckygti
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Aug 21, 2013 21:48:03 GMT
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I'd be game, how about a dawn drive on the 22nd?
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Hey folks.. all fine suggestions and I've been planning to sort a more regular London meet. The 21st is the only date he can manage, he is in London for meets for a few days and then flys back to Japan on 22nd.
Has anyone driven in/parking in Hyde Park before??
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Mark
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I'm up for coming along.
Driven Hyde Park before but it was Boxing Day and so less traffic. What about Richmond Park? There are a few car parking areas dotted around and a cruise around the park could be cool?
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I'm up for coming along. Driven Hyde Park before but it was Boxing Day and so less traffic. What about Richmond Park? There are a few car parking areas dotted around and a cruise around the park could be cool? Oooh, that could be an option. I am up for a meet up anyway, either location - gives me a date to work to get some bits sorted! |
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i'd be up for getting involved
hyde park corner / park lane etc is a nasty place to be in a car, only once accidentally drove through the park myself though
sticking with the park theme - somewhere further out might be better - Battersea park does have car park (sometimes used on the Chelsea cruise), Southwark park has a fair bit of parking, Greenwich too, Crystal palace maybe?
ace café might be an idea - it's ford sierra owners in the morning but I guess it's open to other cars in the afternoon?
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I don't know if you would just get moved on in the London parks?!? You would probably need to speak to the council/park security.
If you wanted to go a bit further west I'm sure somewhere like the Ace Cafe would be receptive, so long as it doesnt clash with another meet there
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Aug 22, 2013 10:03:15 GMT
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Battersea park is a good idea, plenty of parking, toilets etc.... plus they seem to except an influx of cars (ie. chelsea cruise).
Also if your organising anything in London on a Saturday it would have to be the evening as traffic will be murder in the daytime, plus lots of people work! And then you have a problem of running out of daylight and parks closing at dusk etc....
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Mark
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Aug 22, 2013 10:03:52 GMT
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There's loads of room in Richmond Park. I honestly doubt there would be an issue with a few old cars rocking up there. I live right next to it (me? biased?) and I don't think that anyone would even notice. I doubt we'll be there in our hundreds. There's also the added bonus of coffee stalls. |
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Aug 22, 2013 10:08:11 GMT
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There's loads of room in Richmond Park. I honestly doubt there would be an issue with a few old cars rocking up there. I live right next to it (me? biased?) and I don't think that anyone would even notice. I doubt we'll be there in our hundreds. There's also the added bonus of coffee stalls. Wont it be rutting season then lol  |
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Mark
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Aug 22, 2013 11:27:03 GMT
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Boom Boom!
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Aug 22, 2013 11:59:27 GMT
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Okay Richmond Park sounds good to me.. it is relatively well connected due to the A3, we could even take a little cruise down to Krispy Kreme . Right thats it Richmond Park Saturday 21st September ... Retro Rides Vs. The Deer. It. Is. On. |
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Aug 22, 2013 12:32:19 GMT
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Japshow is on the 28/29th if he can hold out I'm sure he'll love travelling halfway around the planet to see examples of cars that he can see better versions of at home. |
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Aug 22, 2013 12:40:56 GMT
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FENTON!
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