Andy-grimes Posted March 28, 2019 Share Posted March 28, 2019 Hey guys never joined or posted on a forum before so loosing my virginity here.... twice! Im a mechanic by trade and had Subaru’s for years. My uncle was a big part of SIDC back in the day so thought I’d join in also. Been looking on here at people’s projects for ages and there seems to be much less attitude on hear than other forums. Got 2 interesting cars but have no idea how to upload so will come back to that another day lol Link to comment
ccrien Posted March 28, 2019 Share Posted March 28, 2019 Welcome Andy, yes it can be quiet on here but if you ever need advice for your cars there's no place better to get it, I find. banter or rants now and then but you've summed it up nicely, little " attitude". Car looks interesting, cheers. Link to comment
The Don Posted March 28, 2019 Share Posted March 28, 2019 Welcome to the forum. I'm assuming your uncle must be Richard then?? Link to comment
Andy-grimes Posted March 28, 2019 Author Share Posted March 28, 2019 Thanks ccien. yes don, did you know him? Link to comment
ScoobieFloz Posted March 28, 2019 Share Posted March 28, 2019 Hi Andy, welcome to the forum ? Link to comment
The Don Posted March 29, 2019 Share Posted March 29, 2019 13 hours ago, Andy-grimes said: Thanks ccien. yes don, did you know him? There are a couple of us still around who do/did, although "did you know him" sounds a bit ominous. Link to comment
johnmacdonald Posted March 29, 2019 Share Posted March 29, 2019 Hi Andy, We knew Richard for many years and were so sad to hear of his passing. From the days of servicing and adding performance extras to our Turbo 2000, RB5 and WRX Hawkeye, he never failed to impress. His attention to detail and professionalism was next to none and of course, in addition to being an Essex Police pursuit trainer, he was a qualified motor engineer. He would often call in on us when in the area for a cuppa. Very sad, especially having lost Yvette a few years ago. John Link to comment
Andy-grimes Posted March 29, 2019 Author Share Posted March 29, 2019 Thanks guys. It’s very nice to hear such things said about him. I’ve tried to carry on his legacy by picking up from where he left off. Im even sneaking the odd ‘sidelines’ sticker on to those worth while! Link to comment
johnmacdonald Posted March 29, 2019 Share Posted March 29, 2019 Andy, if ever passing SG11 2PQ, call in for a chat and a cuppa! Link to comment
Andy-grimes Posted March 29, 2019 Author Share Posted March 29, 2019 Not a million miles from me so I may just hold you to that! Link to comment
johnmacdonald Posted March 29, 2019 Share Posted March 29, 2019 Very welcome and here is a photo of Richard ready to compete in one of his sprint events. Link to comment
Andy-grimes Posted March 29, 2019 Author Share Posted March 29, 2019 8 minutes ago, johnmacdonald said: Very welcome and here is a photo of Richard ready to compete in one of his sprint events. That looks suspiciously like Debden? Link to comment
t5nyw Posted April 3, 2019 Share Posted April 3, 2019 On 28/3/2019 at 19:55, Andy-grimes said: Thanks ccien. yes don, did you know him? ah i thought i reconized the name. 1999 i joined SIDC Pete and Stef new members were offered a free day with either Richard or another on the pursuit course. But saddly never got to do it. Altought i did meet him at a few trackdays Brands hatch and Silverstone etc. IIRC. very knowledgeable chap. anyway welcome to the club Tony Link to comment
johnmacdonald Posted April 3, 2019 Share Posted April 3, 2019 First meet with Richard was a SIDC skid pan event featuring an old Sierra patrol car with a welded rear diff at Essex Police HQ at Chelmsford- scary or what, but he totally mastered it. Me, not so good. Then a friendly chat in the car park when he pointed out that the front inside tyres on the RB5 were spent. Embarrassing, but I didn't get a ticket!! He was a great character... 1 Link to comment
The Don Posted April 3, 2019 Share Posted April 3, 2019 Pictures from t'other thread...... pictures taken in October '98. Chris Coulson in the red shirt in the wagon as passenger. Link to comment
johnmacdonald Posted April 3, 2019 Share Posted April 3, 2019 Don, those pics bring back so many memories. Can't believe nearly 21 years ago... Link to comment
Andy-grimes Posted April 3, 2019 Author Share Posted April 3, 2019 He had me on the sidc course too 2 weeks after passing my driving test! Loved seeing all the scoobys in the car park and my mk2 fiesta lol 1 Link to comment
Andy-grimes Posted April 7, 2019 Author Share Posted April 7, 2019 Can some please tell me how to put up pictures? I can only seem to use teenytiny ones that of poor quality Link to comment
ScoobieFloz Posted April 7, 2019 Share Posted April 7, 2019 Hi Andy, Although image size limits are 5782x4000 pixels, forum members are restricted to uploading 2048kb (2MB) per post. Full, 10 Year and Lifetime members have no restriction on uploads. If you have your images stored online you may be able link to them in the post. Link to comment
insane clown Posted August 4, 2019 Share Posted August 4, 2019 Where in essex Andy?, I joined in 2005 originally... Ive just crept back ? Link to comment
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now