paulc555

1. scoobysailor (01 WRX) 2. boab type ra (WR 1) 3. jimser (g4y classic) 4. jonboywrx (98 uk) ... if your stuck ill help out, was going to come to watch anyway 5. STI Pretender (06 STI) 329 on a Dastek so could be good to see the difference on Dyno Dynamics. 6. John Mcalllum 7. Scotty RB320 Thanks guys for the support............. I reiterate my point....if anyone who originally contacted me about doing the event let me know where they stand....... At the minute I think the best option is if the MLR do send anyone....we can decide on the day who wants to go on the rollers for the SIDC....

no worries Peter......I guessed the car wouldnt be ready anyway after our chat at Knockhill.....but thanks for your kind offer of a donation....lets just hope we can pull it together.... Thanks for sticking your names down guys....just to double check you have read the original post about this in Events.......and are prepared to donate the amount listed there ???....... I guess the best thing moving forward is just to add to the list on this thread.....if any of the orginal power cars arrive on the day...then we can decide then what is needed...... so any more takers to go on the rollers.... I make it 4 for now......would like to get up to 10 willing to do this if possible....make the event runnable...and the donation to the charity more substantial... thanks guys... Paul

Evening all Okay..... The Horsepower Heroes event for charity at Hypertech is now unfortunately looking in doubt, unless the SIDC can pull a blinder out of the bag.... With the MLR forum pulling out of the event and not even telling anyone !!...its left the situation kinda high n dry as it where. I started of with a list of prob around 6 or 7 cars that were due to attend the event and go on the rollers on behalf of the SIDC.....however I have had several drop outs due to various understandable reasons.....I am still waiting on anyone else who pm'd me originally to come back to me saying if they can still attend the event...... So we have a choice here.....??? 1) The event is cancelled..which would be a shame after the work all the team at Hypertech had done in preparing.......magazines, merchandise, food, etc etc...as well as the embarassment of having to go back to the charity to cancel....!! 2) The SIDC come to the rescue and make it a day to remember without the MLR club........so how do we do that...??? Initially the concept was to get the highest horsepower cars etc etc.......Now...the Skyline guys are still going to be there..so there is still some competition......however........ While our plan was to throw onto the rollers the highest powered cars we had...there is absolutely no reason why we cannot put our slightly less tuned models forward....whilst the competion for power was the main goal...we must not forget the purpose of the day was to raise money for the charity.......we can do that with anyones car....it doesnt have to be a fully tuned monster...... so what do you guys and girls think.....????? IF I hear from the others on the original list we will still need additional cars......anyone prepared to put their car forward for the event.......?? Decisions on this unfortunately have to be made by Saturday. I need to contact Duncan at Hypertech by this time, and unless numbers are sufficient enough for us to make a decent donation to the charity then the event will have to be cancelled......... We have had Santa Cruise rolling roads before with great success....there is no reason why this cant be a success for everyone involved..... Hypertech, Help the Heroes, SIDC, SKyline Owners Club, and the various magazines which have commited to cover the event and offer prizes. Comments welcomed..... I am happy to start another list with definate confirmed numbers..... thanks everyone for listening. Paul

Looking good mate..... eveyone knows my views on white scoobies... mmmmmmmmm

I must also add my thanks to Brian and Tam for holding it all together at the stand. Really missed going this year, but had prior commitments before I was able to organise the stand with Knockhill. Looking forward to Sunday though...... Paul

Guys.. Bit of an update.... Woman called to the house with the quote from Uncle Arnold....I told her it was to expensive, and to be honest she is being pretty good about the whole thing.....so she has offered to take it to 2 other bodyshops for another quotation.....and we have kinda agreed the amount I am willing to spend to sort the problem out for her. So I need to recommend a couple of good bodyshops who will do the needful......they must be around the Stirling area if possible.... Already been given the name of one place FOZ Motorsport in Tillicoutry...by big Tam......but need one another... any ideas...???????????? thanks

Ross The last track day was my fifth......the main advice I would give you is to enjoy it.... there are far to many people who take it to seriously........yes be serious and drive to your ability.... the other thing is not to be pushed from behind into driving quicker and beyond you and the car's capabilities... be aware of the potential speeds both on the straight and cornering of the other cars on track..... but like I said most of all have fun......everyone keeps asking so "how fast did you go down the straight".... "I dont remember I was still laughing to much at how I went round the hairpin......".....so I would say enjoy it mate......

Congratulations Mike....the wait is finally over eh.... I'm glad to hear all went well.......enjoy these early times Mike...they grow up so fast.....just like we talked about the last time...cant believe Erin is 7 ....it flies past mate....but treasure every moment....... of course you will be at the meet.....plenty of room at the table for you all mate... Paul

update guys..... thanks for the advice..as usual the club comes up trumps...never ceases to amaze me the fountain of knowledge on here....anyway.. following the comments from Scotty and Alan I contacted our home insurance company who have advised that we would be covered under our policy if we chose to go down this route...however what they have also said is that if we claimed they would not pay out to this woman as Erin only being 7 cannot be held responsible for the damage...it was an accident...and should be treated as such. So I see us having a few options moving forward....we continue on the honest thread....offer her to put it through her insurance if her no claims is protected and we pay the excess if its less than the cost of the repairs... secondly - if this is not the case she comes back with 2 other quotes and a good reason as to why the car needs to be of the road for 3 days?. and drops her claim for car hire recovery......I'm happy to pay up to £250 towards the cost of the repair.. and lastly if she plays funny witches....claims for everything...gets all bully boy tactics..then I simply pass it to our insurers...who I know wont pay out anyway and she loses out totally....!!!........ so if she is honest with me I will pay £250 ...if not she can sing for it..... will keep you all updated... many thanks for all the advice guys I knew you wouldnt let me down... Paul

Cheers Greig...... Will do mate........if your needing any 3M stock just drop me a line mate would be happy to help... Thanks Paul.....

Ricey..... Its a new house development...so it was parked in an allocated visitors space...no pavements here....so cant go down that route unfortunately... thanks Paul

thanks for all the replies guys..... like most of your comments I was kinda okay with the repair cost until she tried the "hire car" scenario...thats when I lost it........ Scotty interesting idea...will check through our policy to see if we could be covered for this...... waved at you last night....was walking Erin down to Brownies.......before going out on the bike for a spin...

Evening all.... Looking for your thoughts on this one... My 7 year old daughter was on her bike yesterday in the street, and fell against a car and damaged it. The owner was visiting someone in our street so I dont know them that well. Fair play to Erin my girl...she came and told me and we went to the door and were up front and honest that we had damaged it..... We exchanged numbers and she was to contact us with a price for repair. I'm stupid that I didnt take a photo at the time but was to busy trying to calm Erin down as she was distraught....... anyway...damage was 2 scratches through the paint to primer....just above the rear wheel arch lip...and a small dent...easily pullable in my opinion... The car is an 08 plate Mazda.....she contacted tonight to say she had a quote from my most hated car dealer...Uncle....Ahhmmmmmmm The quote came in at £328 and the car is of the road for 3 days so will be charging us 3 days car hire as well...!!!!! I would like another price from her before agreeing to pay.....but can she take it anywhere else if its under warranty...????? could I ask if her no claims is protected...that she put it through her insurance and we pay the excess...and a sweetner... any advice appreciated... Paul

your right Paul...anyone who has a dog will laugh at that........cracked me up....... Finn our spaniel does it all the time....lying asleep legs going daft.... although I have to say its his fetish for celery at the mintue which is making me laugh...

my track toy me lookin all official at the motorfair...

x box here also....... only started last week after finishing Modern Warfare....

Jamie.... John is away on business at the moment. I will be speaking to him again over the next few weeks regarding some up and coming events at Knockhill, however I'm sure if you email or contact Phil he will guide you in the right direction regards enquiry for refund. If the event is sold out it might be easier to try to sell your place to another member looking a slot. I have helped John with the registrations on the day the last few events and there are always people looking to get spaces....worth a thought... Paul

mmmm very nice......enjoy it.....

sorted... thanks for the replies Spooks and John St..

Hi all.. Having recently changed my mobile...for an awful Blackberry Storm....I have managed to delete some of the mobile no's I had stored including John S....... I have been emailing John for a few weeks with no response...... does anyone (spooks) etc....have a mobile no for him.... If you could message me I would appreciate it...... I need to speak to him ref Knockhill and some other events for the club... thanks Paul

Hi all I have been asked to post up details of the following theft by Duncan at Hypertech, Bonnybridge. Happened today 10/3/09 during working hours at approx 9:15am. Blue Classic had the side window put in and a new set of KYB adjustable shocks were taken from the back seat..... Duncan was alerted in time to see the car drive of....it is very distinctive Fiat Punto with 2 Green doors and a Purple Bonnet. If anyone knows of this car from around the Falkirk, Central region and can pass any registration details to Duncan it would be much appreciated... Obviously if anyone is offered a set of KYB shocks for sale for a classic BE AWARE... thanks Paul

looking good gordon buddy.... I know why your wanting to darken the car down...!! discreet layby parking eh!!!......

George I have always used Kumho tyres...had them on my last 3 Scoobs.....also been running Ecsta's on the track car for over a year now and the wear has been pretty good so far......I find the grip really good in the dry, and I guess I would call them controlled in the wet.....or that might be my excellent driving technique........ either way they are usually hard to beat for the money.....!!! Paul