Jack wrote:
Woo Hooo only two weeks to go...
... til I get my car back (probably 
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Le Mans Classic 11-13 July 2008
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 The Quiffster |
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Posts: 3198 Thu, 26-Jun-2008 06:08 Administrator |
The Quiffster
Unregistered user?, Why not come in out of the cold? It's painless, free and opens other options up to you. Spare less than a minute of your time and register here, go on, you know it makes sense! |
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Posts: 1091 Thu, 26-Jun-2008 06:34 Chief mechanic |
and I still haven't finished fixing the car ! and I've only driven it 1 mile in the last 2 years and then it broke down
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Marcos 1800 |
Tickets | #183 | ||
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Posts: 54 Thu, 26-Jun-2008 17:18 |
With a great sense of relief, the tickets have arrived, some yesterday and some today. The majority of the envelopes went out in the post at lunchtime and the
remainder this evening, to both UK and mainland Europe addresses. If you know of anyone who does not use the Forum regularly, or at all, and you know they are
waiting for tickets, appreciate if you could contact them.
Please do not all post here when you receive them. It'll just worry those who haven't got their envelope and each area will be different, although they have all gone out first class, whatever size of envelope or rate of postage you sent me. Look forward to meeting up with all the Marcos contingent travelling to this event. Regards, Isobel |
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spyderv8 |
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Posts: 1145 Tue, 1-Jul-2008 08:54 Guru mechanic |
Mrs SpyderV8 can't come now, which means I have a spare everything - general admission, grandstand and so on. And a dinner pass for the Marcos do' as
well! Anyone interested drop me a line lewisj_evans@nospam hotmail.com
Removing the 'nospam' obviously! |
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spyder |
Tickets | #185 | ||
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Posts: 203 Tue, 1-Jul-2008 11:07 |
Please can someone PM me Isobels telephone number
Thanks |
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Posts: 232 Tue, 1-Jul-2008 13:08 |
Don't forget to take lots of pictures and put them up on the forum for us 'stay at homes' to see, and be envious.
Regards
Si Via Difficilis Sit. Hanc Eligam!
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webbozen |
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Posts: 99 Wed, 2-Jul-2008 09:14 Apprentice mechanic |
One week to go now 
Starting to get a bit hairy here as car still not fixed up with quite a lot to do. 
It may be that the shakedown will be the Le Mans run 
May be a test of Insurance Recovery Policy (only on return trip ) |
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mendamantis |
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Posts: 195 Wed, 2-Jul-2008 13:13 |
And on that note is it worth creating a list of mobile phone numbers.
I am quite happy to let other people have my number if they want it. I can create a list if people PM me with their details I can then share it with all who are willing to have their number included. I know we all probably have break down recovery but I am just thinking if you have a minor problem or just want an update of who is where you could do a group text for help or advice.
Just a thought  
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lm95 |
Fill up in GB or France? | #189 | ||
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Posts: 40 Wed, 2-Jul-2008 18:39 |
One other thought. Does anyone know the current price of petrol in France? Should we be arriving with tanks full or empty? Not that, with the size of the
Marcos tank, it will make much difference!
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webbozen |
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Posts: 100 Thu, 3-Jul-2008 00:09 Apprentice mechanic |
mendamantis wrote:
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spyderv8 |
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Posts: 1146 Thu, 3-Jul-2008 10:38 Guru mechanic |
Mendamantis, PM being sent now with my phone number. If not Q has it from all my abortive attempts to get to Tatton
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cactusdave |
Lemans Problems | #192 | ||
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Posts: 42 Fri, 4-Jul-2008 13:04 |
Just tested my 1970 V6 before going to Le mans. It broke down with symptoms of fuel starvation! But still had fuel. Left it a while when it went for 5 miles
and stopped again. After 30min ok! all fuel filters and tank clean. could this be the coil? (also not fuel tank breather) ( mine has triple Webers and
electronic ignition)
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Posts: 1148 Fri, 4-Jul-2008 23:41 Guru mechanic |
Woohoo, have the car back and am going tomorrow night (Saturday overnight).
When and where is the Clubs Dinner??? I can't seem to find the info... |
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mendamantis |
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Posts: 197 Sat, 5-Jul-2008 10:01 |
The suspense is getting too much what with Martineztop's Top Gear style last minute problems but in true Brit style he will win through I am sure.
How about Mr Q will the Green Mantis make it to Le Mans? |
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Posts: 30 Sat, 5-Jul-2008 10:03 |
I'm doing some info cards for the cars these are A4 size white with a watermark of the Classic Decal on and then printed over then laminated
Also still got some car decals left Also will have with me polo shirts with the Decal on Thay all match and look great Info cards and Decals are free You need to send me a pm with your details ie:- car,year, engine colour,your name, and please keep any info short. Polo shirts you can get from me at Le Mans price 20 euros each limited numbers so be quick if you want one |
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The Morrisons |
Petrol prices | #196 | ||
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Posts: 510 Sun, 6-Jul-2008 07:27 |
lm95 wrote: Sorry for the delay in replying - bit busy here at the moment! Current petrol prices at supermarkets are approx - 1.45 Euro for 95 & a couple of centimes more for 98. The likes of Total, etc are approx 10-15 centimes more. Diesel is approx 1.40 Euro at supermarkets. |
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lm95 |
Petrol Prices | #197 | ||
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Posts: 41 Sun, 6-Jul-2008 08:01 |
Debbie / Darren
Thanks for that info. At current exchange rate of about 1.20 euro to £, that is about £1.20 gallon for petrol, so virtually no difference. |
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Posts: 199 Sun, 6-Jul-2008 21:41 |
Is anyone else camping at Karting Nord at le mans, we have 2 pitches D35 and D36 see you there if you are.
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Jack |
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Posts: 1243 Sun, 6-Jul-2008 22:46 Guru mechanic |
Best to break out the wet weather gear, looks like rain right through the event: http://uk.weather.com/weather/10day-Le-Mans-FRXX0048
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webbozen |
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Posts: 103 Sun, 6-Jul-2008 23:06 Apprentice mechanic |
Jack wrote:Here was me thinking lovely warm dry days relaxing with friends and cars. Dream Over 
At least some of us had a rain practice at Tatton Park but I do not have space for a Gazebo this trip 
I really do hope that this forecast is wrong as they usually are.
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