Bushman Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 awesome GT4 Langlord, so was that blue Spyder parked in front of you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Keith W Posted February 5, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted February 5, 2017 Great turn out Super Sausage Sandwich. Black GT4 from St Albans, now that was the dogs danglies. Drool Droollll. Maybe next time we could arrange a bit of a drive out instead of standing in the car park.. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post DJMC Posted February 5, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted February 5, 2017 (edited) Some photos, normal & "arty", here: https://www.flickr.com/gp/139728314@N05/4A3ta5 Hope you find your car amongst them? My favourite snaps... Edited April 6, 2017 by DJMC 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Langlord Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 I agree it would be good to do a bit of a drive as well. nice pictures. If anyone else took any more get them up 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magic8080 Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 (edited) Thanks for letting my random Tipec mates crash the party and nabbing the parking spaces. A great morning albeit cold. I did say get there early I'm get my mate Sunny photos posted up Edited February 5, 2017 by magic8080 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Administrators Tom Posted February 5, 2017 Administrators Share Posted February 5, 2017 1 hour ago, DJMC said: Some photos, normal & "arty", here: https://www.flickr.com/gp/139728314@N05/4A3ta5 Hope you find your car amongst them? My favourite snaps... Some nice photos there David, can we borrow a few for the Facebook page? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJMC Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 3 minutes ago, Tom said: Some nice photos there David, can we borrow a few for the Facebook page? Fill yer boots! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Langlord Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 Loving the picture of the spyder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bushman Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 great pics Dave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 Great turn out! Nice to see the numbers growing, I think going for a drive out would be a good idea, I;m sure some of the local members might know some good routes in the area. Perhaps a loop from and back to the Cafe after breakfast? Could get some cameras set up en'route to capture the drive...? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post PorscheGT4 Posted February 6, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted February 6, 2017 great meet as normal. A drive out is hassle imo, Public Liability insurance is hassle, loads of cars midday on Sundays are hassle. we own Porkers and having a "drive out" at 40mph to 60 mph is dull as dishwater. Me and my mates use these meets TO HAVE A DRIVE OUT at 8am when the roads are clear, just pick a nice route to the venue. That is our drive out, you just have a point of interest to get to and it gets you out of bed on a Sunday. I did speak to a few people and people seem to just come on a main route or main roads to the venue ! hence they then feel the need for a drive out ! I am looking forward to a coffee and a break when I arrived as the run in was "spirited" as normal and is normally an 1hour to 1 1/2 long. On the whole club runs can be quite dull, also can be quite dangerous once a few people overtake a few cars and then another 15 people have to overtake the same cars, and people DO take risks to keep up, see it time and again. Then you have modern roads and grit vs 20 Porsches with 265 tyres, the gaps have to be hugh between cars other wise it's cracked windscreen time. The last 2 super car meet runs I have done have ended up with stone chiped screens, it's just a given. Any way it's not my forum or group, but from past experience group runs are not a good idea. Best to chat to people in your area and use the end point to make your own interesting route to it, with just 1 or 2 other local people. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJMC Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 I agree 100% with Porsche GT4. Just takes a front runner to be 10mph over the speed limit and everyone else feels they must follow suit. Not knowing the roads, that could mean 30 speeding fines. I enjoyed chatting with everyone yesterday and I think that is the best way to spend the time at our meets. Driving in groups is best left for those specially arranged (non-club) events which Nick (Beanoir) has enjoyed a few of. He can no doubt advise the organiser's name. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Founder Popular Post Beanoir™ Posted February 6, 2017 Author Founder Popular Post Share Posted February 6, 2017 (edited) I spoke to a couple of guys on Sunday and this was mentioned. I've slept on it, and I concur with David and David above. The last supercar run I partook in (PH's finest group of muppets) ended up with a days old Lamborghini Huracan parked in a field in the middle of rural Hertfordshire and a people carrier (complete with family on board) having narrowly missed a head-on with said super car at god knows what speed. There followed lots of worried and deleted messages on the forums, it all left a bad taste and the meets in that area where cancelled and there hasn't been one since for fear of anybody being associated with it. Guys and girls are all welcome to arrange their own run outs, pre/post meets etc but there won't be an official OC run organised as part of our normal monthly meet-ups. Sorry to poo-poo the idea for those interested. And yes, I can look at arranging a proper weekend type trip (Wales, Scotland etc) for those interested in going on a road trip with some great roads etc. Edited February 6, 2017 by Beanoir 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Langlord Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 A proper road trip is something I would defiantly be interested in if you are happy to organise. Sorry if I have missed on the wider forum but do you attend any events organised via Porsche owners club? Only ask as my uncle is reasonably active with the club as he likes collecting 911's and I have attended a few events with him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith W Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 Its a shame that you think that other Cayman drivers are unable to control themselves on the roads and possibly do not have the skill level to drive their cars safely. As an ex motorsport driver and rider and a member of the Institute of Advanced Motorists, myself and at least 20 other riders (and 4-5 off duty Police) would go on a Sunday ride out every week come sunshine or snow (and sheet ice). These rideouts were routes of around 200 miles whilst making progress and assessing each others skills, and not once did we have an incident in 2 years. Maybe we could arrange a drive out to a track where Cayman drivers could learn to control their cars and not be a danger to others. Just a thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith W Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 Hi Langlord, Yes, do attend some of the events through the Porsche owners club. In fact 2 of our regional members (r9) work at head office. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PorscheGT4 Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 10 hours ago, Keith W said: Its a shame that you think that other Cayman drivers are unable to control themselves on the roads and possibly do not have the skill level to drive their cars safely. As an ex motorsport driver and rider and a member of the Institute of Advanced Motorists, myself and at least 20 other riders (and 4-5 off duty Police) would go on a Sunday ride out every week come sunshine or snow (and sheet ice). These rideouts were routes of around 200 miles whilst making progress and assessing each others skills, and not once did we have an incident in 2 years. Maybe we could arrange a drive out to a track where Cayman drivers could learn to control their cars and not be a danger to others. Just a thought. The issue you get today is Liability and runs out, and no one will put there name to that I am sure , your car MAY NOT be insured for a run. Also what ever you say, people do try and keep up esp if they get stuck, people will start to take risks. less risk on bikes as they can over take anywhere and do ! Then what's the format 60mph limit ! on B roads and gaps of 150 yards to save your windscreen ! If there is an issue the police will want to see a club run policy signed by people on the run and also may ask the organiser for the list of people on the run ! quoting Advanced drivers and off duty police holds no water to me, they have issues even holding a steering wheel !!! and on track days are the slowest drivers ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJMC Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 Keith, I don't think owning a Cayman suddenly endows the driver with super driving prowess. I always approach the public road with the view that nobody driving any vehicle has the skill level to drive it safely! As an ex motorsport driver also I'd say the badge has little to do with driving sensibly on the road, although it does make the individual less inclined to get his kicks there. I was a little alarmed when joining a convoy of various makes en route to a PH meet at Santa Pod last year that a few appeared to take risks and speed and "show off" and this makes it entirely unpleasant for those wishing to drive sensibly whilst still enjoying themselves. I was thinking before I saw your post that the track is exactly the place where "strangers" should mix their varying driving skills. Indeed when I bought my Cayman I sought a half day's instruction at the PEC so as to more quickly get used to the way it performs. As for the road, my thoughts are that it's at its best when it's just me, the car, and the road, with no other distractions, interlopers, or egoists (more "I am" than IAM). I wonder if the good behaviour during your Sunday trips out had a little to do with the 4-5 Police Officers in attendance? The trip Nick attended in Wales sounded the prefect solution. As I recall this was a prescribed "drivers" route, making your own progress, no time pressures, and not in convoy, forming small groups if preferred with their own agreed set of "rules", stopping at points of interest or beauty, with one of the organisers always at the rear to ensure nobody got lost and another at the destination to greet everyone. One other thing springs to mind. When my wife and I spent a few days in Herefordshire the B&B gave us a CD. This gave us turn by turn directions to points of interest off the beaten track and was thoroughly enjoyable. I wonder if anyone produces such a thing for driving enjoyment rather than sight-seeing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porker Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 I'm not a 'ex' any thing and a run out does not interest me, I possibly would follow the bloke in front and find myself going quicker than my skill level. You cant police who is joining in and their skill or attitude. Lets face it, if you want to get close to the limit on these cars you need to go on a track day. Really not that expensive compared to the car cost, you can get insurance, instruction and drive as fast as you are comfortable with. Doesn't stop some people acting like p**cks though but at least there are no innocent bystanders or cows to plough into. I've booked Snetterton for April, and a 20 minute lesson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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