SDB

Hi All

Sorry for short notice...

This Saturday we are doing the "Scooby vs Challenger" article group test for The ScoobyNews CD Magazine.

The challenger car to be featured in this first issue will be the Ferrari 355 and we intend to show the differences between it and the various models of Scoob.

There will be the following sections to the test...

- Drag race (all drivers drive their own cars along a *gentle* launch (like briskly pulling away from the traffic lights) and then on to a 1/4 mile)
- Handling Course (All driving by me through a short handling course. This will be timed and subjectively assessed in terms of feel, feedback, confidence, general handling characteristics, etc.)
- Photoshoot (All driving by me. To get a number of action shots.)

If you would like to get involved and support us, let me know.

Best regards

Simon

Dave T-S

ME ME ME ME ME ME ME ME - Maybe!!!!!

PS - Where?????

SDB

lol

Sorry... Bruntingthorpe

Gussie Cup

Simon - Very keen to do this.

'Various models of Scoob' - I have a MY94 WRX, modified (See members gallery...)

Are you only after 'standard' models or are you willing to use modified examples?

Dave T-S

I thought you would say that - you've got a rent book for the place......HHHHMMMMM!! not too far away...

ARRON BIRD

I`ll bring me legacy estate loan car along then eh :

Dave T-S

BTW - do I get instant fame and fortune??

- MY00 UK DBM (very photogenic colour!!)
- Full Scoobysport exhaust from turbo back - will sound good on a soundtrack!!
- Prodrive P1 10 spoke gold wheels (don't invite Pete Lewis)
- STI5 rear wing (handy for Larj to rest 10 burgers on)

SDB

Hi Chaps

Thanks for the support!

We do really want cars that are fairly standard, but don't mind a few tweaks.

Gussie let me know fo definite and I'll book you in.

Dave, you were pipped at the post for the late UK car drop me a line if you would like to be a stand-by? Sorry, but we have to keep the numbers down out of respect fro Bruntingthorpe.

Cheers

Simon

Mo

Simon,

I'm keen. Can you give us any more info. Times, duration etc...

Thanks,

Zak.

94MY 5-dr

CraigH

Simon,

Very keen if you'll take mine?????

Silver Surfer

where and what cars do you want?

SDB

Hiya

sorry...

The plan is as follows..

arrive at Bruntingthorpe at 10:00am

Should be there for between 2 and 3 hours.

All the best

Simon

dholmes

If you want to use a MY97 Uk scoob then mine could be made available.


Regards

Darren

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Gussie Cup

Simon - I am CONFIRMED if you want it!

Only power mods are Exhaust/Induction kit.

Is there a web-site or similar with directions? I'm there!

CraigH

Simon,

As am I. Just let me know.

Dave T-S

Mr Sideways de Bonkers.....you have mail

PS - how was I pipped to the post

Nimbus

Simon,

I have a standard 4 door MY95 Turbo (apart from leather interior) if you need it. I live about 5 miles from Buntingthorpe if that's an incentive.

PS. You have to promise not to hurt it!!

Cheers


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SDB

Re: tyres...

Tyres Northampton are hoping to be there to put part worn tyres on anyones car if you are worries about wear, but are confirming with me later due to the short notice...

We are expecting rain (possibly even snow!) and there will be very little time that the cars will spend sideways so I expect very little in the way of tyre wear.

The Ferrari's tyres are due to be eaten up and spat out all over bruntingthorpe, but that is mainly as it is the car I need to spend most of the time in.

I really don't expect any significant tyre wear at all, as the handling course will be very short and we only intend to do two runs in each car.

All the best

Simon

Nimbus

Hold on... Photoshoot? You mean I have to wash the car....?

Gussie Cup

Simon

Are you able to confirm whos 'booked' (as of this afternoon?)
Thanks
Ben

adyhicut

Simon

Would you be interested in a my01 with full exhaust and filter. Trouble is i don't know if i will be able to make it or not.

I will know later though.

Cheers m8

Ady

DaveD

iTrader: (2)

Simon,

which cars are you still looking for?

I have a very standard MY93 WRX (still with 15" wheels!).
Currently no plans for Saturday.....

adyhicut

Simon

Count me in with my my01!

Just sent you an email in case you don't read this.

All the best

Ady

Hoppy

Simon, happy to help if I can. Please Can't wait to be a star in Scoobynews

UK00, PPP, ProDrive suspension, full Scoobysport exhaust, APR brakes.

So standard car, really.

Tyres - wad-do-ya-want? New SO2s, knackered PZeros, or slix?

Am I in? If not, where's the nearest Little Chef you'll be stopping for lunch? Will there be any parking spaces not filled with Scoobs?!

Richard Hopkins.

SDB

Hi Chaps

Thanks guys, my inbox has burst!! finally it has happened! lol

What a lovely show of support. Such a contrast to the efforts and trouble to arrange a couple of EVO's a few weeks ago.

What do we still need....
OK..

22B - (Although I think that's sorted now)
P1 - (We've just had the gentleman with the P1 drop out due to other commitments)
STi

Thanks again for all the support, it should be a damn good laugh.

I forgot to say (not sure if it's obvious)...

1) Whilst, avoiding the ridiculously small chance of damage is the highest on my priorities I should point out that your car is insured while I'm driving it. (just in-case that was a concern.)

2) You will of course be welcome to "co-drive" in your car when it is being tested :-). This is also probably obvious.

All the best

Simon

dc911

Hi Simon been contacted by Ronnie.
I'll be able to come with my 22B .

Blow Dog

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Thats not fair Simon.

Cem

SeriesTwo

Can anyone come and watch????

Paul

Nimbus

Hi,

For those going to Bruntingthorpe on Saturday and don't know the area, here are some instructions on how to get there;


From the South on M1 north, or North on M1 south.

Exit at J20 (Lutterworth)
At roundabout take A4304 towards Market Harborough
Continue for 4 miles
At North Kilworth, turn left into Pincet lane (opposite White Lion pub) This road is a bit twisty!!
At junction with A5199 turn left towards Leicester (this road has been re-surfaced recently, so could be a bit greasy).
Continue for 2.3 miles. After a going down a hill there is a crossroads. Don't overshoot.
Turn left towards Bruntingthorpe at crossroads.
Continue for 1.6 miles.
When you reach the airfield, the main entrance is on the left. You can not miss it.


From West on M6 South

Take the M6 all the way to the end, but DON'T continue onto the M1 south. Take the slip road for the M1 north (this does not have a Junction number, but is after J1 southbound).

Now you have a choice. Either take a left at the roundabout and head up to J20 and take it as above.

Or, for a bit more fun (and dirt unfortunately)
Go under the M1 to the next roundabout and go straight across taking the first available exit (Swinford)
Don't go onto the A14. It the exit before this.
Stay on this road all the way to North Kilworth. It passes through a couple of villages, so watch your speed. It's a great road and I use it everyday on my commute. However, it's a bit muddy, so can be slippy (and gets your car dirty).
When you reach North Kilworth turn Right at the T-junction and the next left onto Pincet Lane.
Follow the rest of the instructions as above.

PS.
Simon. Can you confirm who is in???


Cheers


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adyhicut

Thanks for the directions m8 couldn't remember how to get there.

Last time i went there was back in 1993 when i did a shoot out with my toyota celica carlos sainz a tuned corrado and a vectra v6 for top car magazine.

They were testing a jag 220 there at the time. On the oval my car topped out at 146 and the jag passed as if i were standing still!!! thats some car.

Thanks

Ady