Bail 33 Report post Posted August 3, 2014 Well what a wonderful day, both in terms of attendance and weather. We had a short spat of rain that I missed due to being elsewhere (more on that later) but soon a very nice bright dry day. Lots of cars and a good turnout overall. To those who went, many thanks for making the effort to come on down, I hope you enjoyed it, it was a pleasure to meet you all! I rocked up at the White Heart at 7:45 (because you can never be to early) and wasted a little time doing that last minute polling, radio on to keep myself entertained. Around 8:10 the first of us started turning up (In a 14 plate Mercedes to boot) but soon the whole group was assembled. By 9:45 I yelled for us to make a move, only to realise I'd flattened my battery leaving the radio on! Let that be a warning to you! A quick jump start later and a panic about my TapTurn going haywire and I was back to normal. Photos at The White Horse: The others went on without me but it seems they managed to find the place well enough. I quickly made repairs and hurried to join the group. When I rocked up our space was reserved and waiting. From there on it was a nice day of comparing exhaust notes, radios, colours mods and stories. A great time with a beer and an obligatory ice cream! But photos are far more interesting that words so here's a selection from the many I took, and indeed Subota Boy took a fair few photos too, no doubt his will pop up shortly. Lots of other Japanese cars old and new, stock and modified and of course the Beaulieu motor museum itself to explore kept us all entertain for a good 8 hours. We even bumped into Toyota PR team with their two GT86's including the original UK white TRD which did the Goodwood Hill Climb. A great day overall, even if I now find myself rather red and sunburned (whoops!) Sill, I can't wait for next year! 4 TankGirl, nikndel, Keethos and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adam 70 Report post Posted August 3, 2014 Was definitely a good day out thanks for everyone that spoke to us no matter the age differant was nice to speak to some other owners and see what things people do to there gt,s 2 GT86-Ian and TankGirl reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nikndel 509 Report post Posted August 3, 2014 Well after going through London thinking it would be quiet every road I had planned to go down was shut I managed to go the wrong way at Southampton coz my sat nav sounds like the wife so I took no notice. Great to meet members I knew and others I did not and although I gave Kristov and lift I did not get sideswiped or rearended result 3 TankGirl, GT86-Ian and Twigman reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GT86-Ian 351 Report post Posted August 3, 2014 Think I got too much sun today 1 Keethos reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kristov4 70 Report post Posted August 3, 2014 Great day even without my car A pleasure to meet some new faces especially those from across the pond. Thanks Nikndel for the lift. Very relieved my misfortune didn't rub off on you. Although I can't help feeling the misdirection may have been the result of residual bad karma. Don't know what I did in a previous life but I will continue to pay my penance in the Panzer for the time being. 1 Keethos reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Subota Boy 402 Report post Posted August 3, 2014 Ok James - Here's a few more pics. Nice write up by the way. Good to meet owners old and new today. 13 GT/BRZs plus 1 Celica on the stand - Test Drives Unlimited parked up with the Mazda RX8s, and two Toyota UK cars across from us. That's 16 at Beaulieu compared with 3 last year. Excellent!! The two Toyota UK cars - interesting to chat about ToyotaUK strategy in relation to the 86, with "men who know". 3 GT86-Ian, Keethos and TankGirl reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stevo 6 Report post Posted August 3, 2014 It was a pleasure to meet you guys today. I didn't realise that the club had a pitch or I am sure we would have come over and said hello ourselves. Good to see that people are modding the cars too. I did like the supercharger and turbo versions. Hope to see you all at a future event Steve 2 Subota Boy and GT86-Ian reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Twigman 93 Report post Posted August 3, 2014 my sat nav sounds like the wife so I took no notice HA HA HA HA HA HA HA Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nikndel 509 Report post Posted August 3, 2014 Great day even without my car A pleasure to meet some new faces especially those from across the pond. Thanks Nikndel for the lift. Very relieved my misfortune didn't rub off on you. Although I can't help feeling the misdirection may have been the result of residual bad karma. Don't know what I did in a previous life but I will continue to pay my penance in the Panzer for the time being. I take it you stormed through Southampton in der Panzer on your way home Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
faith 237 Report post Posted August 4, 2014 Looks like a fantastic turn out - excellent photos 1 TankGirl reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keethos 842 Report post Posted August 4, 2014 Awesome stuff guys, wish I could have made it, it looked like an awesome day out! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Subota Boy 402 Report post Posted August 4, 2014 It was a pleasure to meet you guys today. I didn't realise that the club had a pitch or I am sure we would have come over and said hello ourselves. Good to see that people are modding the cars too. I did like the supercharger and turbo versions. Hope to see you all at a future event Steve Hey Steve Was great to chat to you again (Goodwood last year? Or the year before?). Thanks for the background info. Keith Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nikndel 509 Report post Posted August 4, 2014 Hey Steve Was great to chat to you again (Goodwood last year? Or the year before?). Thanks for the background info. Keith likewise Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Test Drives Unlimited 278 Report post Posted August 4, 2014 Lovely photo's Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stevo 6 Report post Posted August 4, 2014 I didn't get to go to Goodwood for the last two years so you are confusing me with David. You'll find me in the workshop more often than not twirling spanners. They don't let us out very often lol. The last event I did was the barrel drift day at Prodrive's circuit in Warwickshire, if any of you were fortunate to go on that? Was going to attach a picture but it's come out the wrong way up . Will try again tomorrow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Subota Boy 402 Report post Posted August 5, 2014 Sorry about the confusion! Least I know now who's who! Yes, met you for the first time Sunday. All the thanks still apply! Keith Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stevo 6 Report post Posted August 5, 2014 A little off topic admittedly but seeing as you guys like TRD stuff here's a couple of special cars we keep here.. TRD Prius in the background and I am sure the blue car needs no introduction. If you look closely you might just be able to make out the 1966 Corona in the very far background. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Twigman 93 Report post Posted August 5, 2014 Should've brought the LFA on Sunday Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rob275 1817 Report post Posted August 5, 2014 Is the LFA Allowed out to play? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stevo 6 Report post Posted August 5, 2014 Lol it was at Carfest North over the weekend so it couldnt have come with us sadly. You will all probably think I am mad but I don't enjoy driving it. You get people driving along side you filming rather than concentrating on the road. I had a biker pull a monster wheelie as he pulled between me and another car on a dual carriageway. The car driver was filming at the time . I could imagine the headlines in the Daily Mail if they had crashed into us! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keethos 842 Report post Posted August 5, 2014 LOL, I can understand that Stevo, I'd be mega excited about the prospect of driving it but as soon as I get in it, I'd probably be bricking it and not enjoy it as much due to the worry of dinking it But still, you jammy so and so Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SteveB01 32 Report post Posted August 7, 2014 Hi all, it was a great day, thanks again to those that organised it. Really enjoyed the convoy drive through new forest even though it rained. Great photos. Ed has made a short video, hope you like. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2eUJfSUkh-I Looking forward to next event we can make. Steve 3 GT86-Ian, TankGirl and Keethos reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rob275 1817 Report post Posted August 7, 2014 Ed used an old logo very well made though! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GT86-Ian 351 Report post Posted August 7, 2014 Cool video Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nikndel 509 Report post Posted August 8, 2014 well made sir Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
