Well no doubt that most of you will know or have guessed that we made it back from this year's Scumball with all our arms and legs, and the car (just about) in one piece!
The S2 was excellent, and it really was very good at touring. On track it was rather soggy but fast, and great fun. We attracted LOADS of attention which made for a cracking time. Unfortunately we only got 3 laps done before I felt a bit of a shimmy under load to the front left side of the car, and at the moment I'm suspecting either wishbone bushes (as I could see some movement when jacked up) but it could also be the front right shock absorber as that feels rather soft.
Forgetting the car.. the trip was totally amazing. Had so much of a better time than I did last year, and that's down to the excellent people who take part and make the event what it is. I implore you to do it at some point, there really isn't another weekend jaunt quite like it.
Some of the highlights of the trip:
There are a few videos appearing on YouTube, if you do a search for Scumball 2008 you'll find some that are already on there. Please be aware that there is another event who call themselves Scumball 3000 and we are NOT them! I can only describe that lot as tasteless chavs, so please don't associate me or the event that I did with that load of louts.
A couple of pictures for your entertainment:
Major thanks to all those who sponsored me.. the odd bit of sponsorship is still coming in but the running total is £1404 + the gift aid which makes a whopping £1695 for AMEND, our chosen charity.
Keep a lookout on YouTube for more videos and thanks again S2Forum
The S2 was excellent, and it really was very good at touring. On track it was rather soggy but fast, and great fun. We attracted LOADS of attention which made for a cracking time. Unfortunately we only got 3 laps done before I felt a bit of a shimmy under load to the front left side of the car, and at the moment I'm suspecting either wishbone bushes (as I could see some movement when jacked up) but it could also be the front right shock absorber as that feels rather soft.
Forgetting the car.. the trip was totally amazing. Had so much of a better time than I did last year, and that's down to the excellent people who take part and make the event what it is. I implore you to do it at some point, there really isn't another weekend jaunt quite like it.
Some of the highlights of the trip:
- Crossing the France/Belgium border at nearly speed limiter territory
Loading Bill onto a kiddies springy ride thing, pulling back, and letting go | see here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bMtw0FtsB_0
Playing a few games with an English biker on the 'ring
Listening to Dan from team "The Slow And The Dubious" trying to break 100mph in their 1989 Volvo 360 GLT on the CB: "92, 93, 94..... 93, 92"
Paying homage at the oil slick that designated the death of last year's Scumball Limo
Checking into hotel rooms as other people and emptying the room of furniture and lightbulbs
About 10 of us driving around a roundabout in France bumper to bumper, much to the bemusement of the locals
Watching one of the guys drift his Supra around the same roundabout, with much more bemusement!!
And so many, many more...
There are a few videos appearing on YouTube, if you do a search for Scumball 2008 you'll find some that are already on there. Please be aware that there is another event who call themselves Scumball 3000 and we are NOT them! I can only describe that lot as tasteless chavs, so please don't associate me or the event that I did with that load of louts.
A couple of pictures for your entertainment:
Major thanks to all those who sponsored me.. the odd bit of sponsorship is still coming in but the running total is £1404 + the gift aid which makes a whopping £1695 for AMEND, our chosen charity.
Keep a lookout on YouTube for more videos and thanks again S2Forum
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