Regional meets in the South East??

[Problem Child]

Just bought me an NSX!!!!!!

Are there no owners wanting to meet up in the South East? Would love to meet a few of you to help me keep my new baby in good working order

[NSXGB]

Welcome to NSX ownership.
There are meets arranged through the year, keep your eyes peeled in the 2012 events section when the weather turns a bit milder...

[Senninha]

Depending upon where in the SE you are, check out the Kent Car Club. I've been out with them a few times and they have a couple of good runs and are very appreciative and have a mixed ownership from wild 400+hp Turbo MR2 to showroom mint V8 M3's ... and when I was out with them in early December, the owner was in discussions to buy an MC-12 Maserati ....

See you soon ... which one have you bought?

regards, Paul

[Problem Child]

Buckinghamshire

a red targa, 1998 3.2 manual, black leather interior

[Silver Surfer]

Congrats Geoff,

Welcome to NSX ownership.

There are more than many meets in the SE.

Just take the lead and post up a place with food/coffee and see whether some owners be keen to meet...the current early nightfall and cold snap will put people off....occasional Sunday am meet at a coffee place with good parking will get some owners keen to stretch their cars legs getting there and back.

Otherwise, I have attended the Essex Pistonheads meet with a few owners at the Lodge in South Woodham Ferrers which occur monthly.

SS

[NSX 2000]

Just bought me an NSX!!!!!!

Are there no owners wanting to meet up in the South East? Would love to meet a few of you to help me keep my new baby in good working order

Funny you should post this as I was thinking of holding a Saturday/Sunday morning meet here

http://www.oldschoolcafe.co.uk/

I tried it out last Saturday and it's very nice. Just need to make sure the weather is OK. This weekend looks like it will struggle to get above 1 or 2 deg.

[NSXGB]

Cafe looks good Paul. I'm in, available for the next 3 weekends... :)

[Senninha]

12th or 19th (preferably) both currently come with licence to play :)

[Silver Surfer]

I can possible make the 19th morning.

SS

[Problem Child]

I can make most Sunday mornings so 12th and 19th fine for me although I might not have the NSX by the 12th....need to make do with my Megane RS250 and drooling over your NSX's!!!LOL

[Lankstarr]

Should be a few around Hampshire which is not far. If we come up your way we should be able to get Kaz to play!

Which car have you got, is it Jim's from Christchurch in Dorset?
I haven't seen any 98 3.2's for sale, a great combo and interested in knowing more details including price and mileage of not too cheeky and you're willing to share (feel free to pm). It's very hard to keep tabs on prices for the later cars and I'm always interested to think how much mine may have gone up in the last 12 months!!

L*

[Problem Child]

I dont think its "Jims from Dorset". I dont think its known to the NSXCB members although I could be wrong.

I have bought it from a guy up north (Oswestry). 2 owners from new. The original owner was a doctor from Reading and then the guy I have bought it from. Its in beautiful condition and appears to have good provenance/ service history/ good bodywork, paintwork and interior (black leather) and only 46,000 miles. Only thing I want to do to it is a good thorough service (for piece of mind rather than necessity as it is well maintained) and a new cam belt (ouch) again for piece of mind. I might get Kaz to do his 150 point check up too.

Took an NSXCB member (Kingsley, many thanks) along with me and he thought it was in excellent condition too

Only other thoughts are to update the interior a little with a double din Satnav/ phone/ hifi.........thoughts?

[Problem Child]

So who's coming on the 19th. I am up for it?...........say 10am?

[Silver Surfer]

Will be up for it as long as the weather allows on the 19th...

SS

[markc]

Only other thoughts are to update the interior a little with a double din Satnav/ phone/ hifi.........thoughts?

Don't, it looks out of place and some, i.e. me, would say it looks wrong/cheap!

Add a USA Spec or Grom adapter to integrate your iPod/MP3 player into the factory headunit and use a portable TomTom/Garmin etc for the 1 in 10 journeys when you don't already know the final location.

Cheers

Mark

[NSXGB]

I should be ok with the 19th, maybe a bit earlier than 10am??
You can see my cheap double DIN system...

[Problem Child]

I'm easy about what time we meet, so someone suggest a time that suits.

Looking forward to meeting you all, and hope to have my NSX by then (not long now) although if the weather is like it is today I wont be driving it! (I'll bring pictures)

[Marky]

If the weather is good (dry), then I'll come along to the Old School Cafe at 10am on Sunday 19th February. I'll come in the NSX and bring some friends in other exotica.

[Problem Child]

I'll be there before 10am...........see you then.

I'll be coming in my exotica...Megane RS250 LOL. Look forward to seeing you all

[Problem Child]

Looks like I will have mine in time for this mini meet on the 19th.

Will bring it along assuming weather is suitable

Who else is coming?

[L696ULO]

Guys, am I missing something, the Old Cafe doesn't open on Sundays according to the link ?

[Silver Surfer]

Happy to meet at the previous place where Paul (NSX2000) use to take us after a good NSX hoon.

SS

[NSX 2000]

Guys, am I missing something, the Old Cafe doesn't open on Sundays according to the link ?

From their website you would be correct, however I do know that other car clubs use the Old School Cafe as a meeting place, so I'll give them ring.

If this is closed I can either find somewhere else nearby, or the place that Silver Suffer is talking about is this one

http://www.7hoteldiner.co.uk/

a 2 minute drive from Jcn 4 of the M25.

[Marky]

If its not snowing or raining I'll be coming with a couple of friends. I can always ask Porsche Hatfield if they'll host if we're stuck. Lots of parking and free coffee and tea :D

http://www.porschehost.com/home.asp?opc=17

[Problem Child]

Just phoned the Old School Cafe and got no answer so can only assume it doesnt open on Sundays.

Porsche Hatfield sounds good to me

[NSXGB]

I vote this one too.



From their website you would be correct, however I do know that other car clubs use the Old School Cafe as a meeting place, so I'll give them ring.

If this is closed I can either find somewhere else nearby, or the place that Silver Suffer is talking about is this one

http://www.7hoteldiner.co.uk/

a 2 minute drive from Jcn 4 of the M25.

[Senninha]

I vote this one too.

+1 for the 7hoteldiner

what time on Sunday boys n girls?

[Silver Surfer]

Nice and early and get home before the morning is over ....

SS

[britlude]

sarah did like the 7hoteldiner......

[NSX 2000]

If its not snowing or raining I'll be coming with a couple of friends. I can always ask Porsche Hatfield if they'll host if we're stuck. Lots of parking and free coffee and tea :D

http://www.porschehost.com/home.asp?opc=17


Just phoned the Old School Cafe and got no answer so can only assume it doesnt open on Sundays.

Porsche Hatfield sounds good to me

Sorry Mark and Geoff, it looks like you'll need to travel to Kent.

Shall we wait and see what the weather is like before we pick a time.

Paul

[NSXGB]

I'd prefer an early(ish) start too....subject to weather conditions. LR weather predicts 30% chance of rain, 6˚C.

[Marky]

I have a birthday party on Saturday night, with lunch on Sunday, and as Kent is a 2 hour round trip I'm going to pull out. Hopefully see you at the next event.

[Problem Child]

I dont normally go "saaf of the Rivaaah" but given that I asked for the meet in the first place I ought to make the effort despite it being far from home (Bucks)

At least I'll get to take my NSX for a spin......I'll be there (depending on the weather) ....name the time although the earlier the better

[Silver Surfer]

Get there for 9-9.30am?

SS

[Problem Child]

9 for 9:30 is fine for me..............see you then

[214nsx]

7hoteldinner is only 1 junction away from me no reason not to join in.

phill

[Problem Child]

We should check this place out for a National NSX event/ dinner later in the year. Many people talking about having one....looks a suitable venue

See you all on Sunday

[Problem Child]

Meant to say weather forecast for Sunday is 7degrees and partly sunny. Think I'll come in the red one!

[NSXGB]

....any south coast members interested in coming on Sunday, a few of us are meeting at Pease Pottage Service at 08:30....

[Hagasan]

....any south coast members interested in coming on Sunday, a few of us are meeting at Pease Pottage Service at 08:30....


Argh, about this time last year I missed the little Radlett meeting in my car caused by gearbox upgrades.... I'll miss this one too due to other work in progress (very slow).. Somebody trying to tell my something?!? Simon, wanna give me a lift again ;-P

Well enjoy your gathering and get a picture of sleep deprived Geoff with with darkened eyes!!

[Senninha]

I'm sure whatever you're upto will be worth the wait ..... just think how long it would take if you'd asked me to do the work :laugh:

This Geoff bloke, is he the one in the Red car?

See you soon Gary as I have a long overdue plug for you to connect up for me ...


Argh, about this time last year I missed the little Radlett meeting in my car caused by gearbox upgrades.... I'll miss this one too due to other work in progress (very slow).. Somebody trying to tell my something?!? Simon, wanna give me a lift again ;-P

Well enjoy your gathering and get a picture of sleep deprived Geoff with with darkened eyes!!

[NSXGB]

I'll give you a lift if you can get to Crawley :)

[Paul G]

There's a pretty good chance I might be able to make it Sunday, not sure what route and time I will take, but hope to see you all tomorrow.

Cheers
PG

[L696ULO]

Hoping to be there too.

Rich

[Senninha]

Hi Rich , Kare,

What time are you guys passing by, I'll be ready and hop on the back of a mini convoy. If it's the usual A12 location, maybe we might invite this Geoff bloke to tag along too .... He'll be in the red one :laugh:

Regards Paul

[Problem Child]

methinks your taking the piss!

See y'all tomorrow....must go and have another look at my car

[L696ULO]

Hi Paul

8.30 to 8.40 at the petrol station off J28? Need to put some petrol in somewhere on the way down.

Rich

[Silver Surfer]

Hi Rich, Paul

I'll will travel down the A12 with Rich and meet at the usual place at the Junction 28 (Brentwood) service station and meet you there unless you want us to meet you on the A13.

Rich, Meet me at the Shell garage at the Marks Tey turn off at 8pm.

We will need to meet Phill (214NSX) around junction 2 of the M25.....is there any service station or Lay-by after the QE bridge where he can meet us?

SS

[Senninha]

To meet Phil it would probably be best to call him as you exit the tunnel. He can then pull onto M25 and merge into the convoy.

Don't know about where everyone else is right now but it's been absolutely pouring down here for the past hour ... Might have an issue getting the car out if it doesn't stop soon ...

If all OK, will see you at J28

Regards, Paul

[Problem Child]

I presume you mean the BP station on the roundabout on the A12 just before you go onto the M25 (about 2 miles before)?

I'll get there for 8:30 too.

I'll be in the red one and just in case I get lost here is my number 07402 906221

[L696ULO]

Geoff, not sure if it is a BP garage but it's on the A1023 as if you are heading towards Brentwood literally 100 yards off the roundabout on the left hand side.
I'll be in the best colour, red

Rich

[britlude]

see you tomorrow!!!

[Problem Child]

Ah, That one.

Just seen it on Google street view........Its a Total garage.............See Y'all there 0830

[L696ULO]

Kare

See you at 8 at Marks Tey

Rich

[Silver Surfer]

Cool Rich.

SS

[Senninha]

Great turn out ... Any photos?

[Problem Child]

A few but not great....what we really needed was a vid (for the sound alone) of Paul and K's cars going through the darford tunnel....sounded great!

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Great to meet you all and see your fantastic cars......we ought to do it again.

[britlude]

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn41/thisYup/nsx stuff/z190220122135800x600.jpg

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn41/thisYup/nsx stuff/z190220122136800x600.jpg

i missed the 2 silver cars, as they turned up late......


So not necessarily the fastest colour after all!!!

[Problem Child]

At the South East mini meet on 19th Feb someone (I cant remember who) had fitted a Parrot hands free kit in the ashtray void.

I'd be interested in how this was wired in and whether the Hifi automatically mutes when answering a call

[L696ULO]

That was Steve with the silver car, I was with you when he showed you and he said it did mute.