off topic? enter here......

[kezbabybabe]

top gear is so good and i am so sad it is finished after tonight - the stig's little car blew up hee hee

He's face was a picture. :)

[1.9 TDI]

hehe they're gonna burn Oliver!

[1.9 TDI]

He's face was a picture. :)

hehe! lol! he was looking classy in that pool!

[kezbabybabe]

There was a mrs. Stig in the pool too.

I've see that John Player car at this year's World Series at Donnington.

[ted]

hi ye all, lucky that dave channel shows old repeats of top gear, the one with hammond in f1 car was good. i wish they showed more of it though.
i missed tonights one, went 4 a xmas meal. im stuffed.

[topgear1]

where was the track that tg were at last night?

had a feeling that it was the ascari private racetrack, but considering he is italian and the track was in spain i dont know.

[Soup GTi]

where was the track that tg were at last night?

had a feeling that it was the ascari private racetrack, but considering he is italian and the track was in spain i dont know.

Ascari are a British company ;)

However the resort is in Spain, looking at the photos on the website it looks like it could be the place that TG used.

[laurat]

There was a mrs. Stig in the pool too.

I've see that John Player car at this year's World Series at Donnington.
that was me in that pool - :p

[turk06]

was that track not a private test track in albacete that vxr have used a few times before?
i still tom chilton is the stig. i am gonna ask him this year and if he dont answer then i will keep bugging him till he does.:D

[laurat]

was that track not a private test track in albacete that vxr have used a few times before?
i still tom chilton is the stig. i am gonna ask him this year and if he dont answer then i will keep bugging him till he does.:D
we've discussed this not so long ago regarding who is underneath the overalls and helmet - everybody said it was ben collins!

[1.9 TDI]

we've discussed this not so long ago regarding who is underneath the overalls and helmet - everybody said it was ben collins!

there is a vid on youtube of the stig talking. see if you recognise his voice:
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=VihIf1Fi-BM

[adet406]

there is a vid on youtube of the stig talking. see if you recognise his voice:
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=VihIf1Fi-BM


that was perry macathy :o (spelt name wrong i know )

[topgear1]

that was perry macathy :o (spelt name wrong i know )

no it wasnt, perry macarthy was 'killed off' in 2003 and he only ever wore black overalls.

[adet406]

no perry still did it in 04 and now and then anyway there 4 that do it as i said and how can u tell gloves differ and also sometimes watches get shown sometimes on left arm then some time right side ;)


the stig last week in spain was tom carnell as father in law ownes the track and also tom gave hamster a few lessons befor brit car 24h race .

damon hill did the race with them as stig

tiff crashed the korarrrooascccccccccccc (you know what one i on about )

..

but at the end of the day stig is the stig :D :D :cool:

[1.9 TDI]

where was the track that tg were at last night?

had a feeling that it was the ascari private racetrack, but considering he is italian and the track was in spain i dont know.

I think it was as he said that it "was built by a Dutch oil billionaire" and on the Ascari episode he said that Ascari was "founded by a Dutch oil billionaire". There are quite a few of us Dutch sround, but most of us ain't oil billionaires obsessed with cars.

[laurat]

does it really matter who the stig is?

[adet406]

I think it was as he said that it "was built by a Dutch oil billionaire" and on the Ascari episode he said that Ascari was "founded by a Dutch oil billionaire". There are quite a few of us Dutch sround, but most of us ain't oil billionaires obsessed with cars.



klaas zwarts is tom s father inlaw he is the owner of ascari and the track in spain

he made his money when he worked out how to drill oil quicker and easy even when the drill tip brakes he worked out how to replace it with out having to pull all the drill back out this saved time and huge amount of cash and he got about a million a time ...

his life history is worth reading and he is a speed freek :D

[1.9 TDI]

klaas zwarts is tom s father inlaw he is the owner of ascari and the track in spain

he made his money when he worked out how to drill oil quicker and easy even when the drill tip brakes he worked out how to replace it with out having to pull all the drill back out this saved time and huge amount of cash and he got about a million a time ...

his life history is worth reading and he is a speed freek :D

exactly, so it was owned by the ascari dude. he probably lent it to them for being so nice about his car last week.

[ted]

hello people, what did ye all get for christmas?
i got another bsb dvd (doh!), dosh, river island vouchers, rally car model, long way down book (is that in your collection as well laura?) eminem/d12 dvd. alcolhol breath tester ( lol ) outlaw dvd,
hope none of u lot catched the annoying flu bug goin around! :eek:

[1.9 TDI]

hello people, what did ye all get for christmas?
i got another bsb dvd (doh!), dosh, river island vouchers, rally car model, long way down book (is that in your collection as well laura?) eminem/d12 dvd. alcolhol breath tester ( lol ) outlaw dvd,
hope none of u lot catched the annoying flu bug goin around! :eek:

I haven't got flu (yay) but i hav got a very sore throat (...damn).

[Soup GTi]

hello people, what did ye all get for christmas?
i got another bsb dvd (doh!), dosh, river island vouchers, rally car model, long way down book (is that in your collection as well laura?) eminem/d12 dvd. alcolhol breath tester ( lol ) outlaw dvd,
hope none of u lot catched the annoying flu bug goin around! :eek:

I got an Ipod and speakers for it (all my music in one place that isn't my computer at last, YAY!), some CDs, DVDs and games, a couple of books, lots of turkish delight and most importantly the private eye annual! :cool:

[1.9 TDI]

I got an Ipod and speakers for it (all my music in one place that isn't my computer at last, YAY!), some CDs, DVDs and games, a couple of books, lots of turkish delight and most importantly the private eye annual! :cool:

COOL! I got the private eye annual too! Best present I got!

[adet406]

i got a scarf :( and i got a nice bell rs3 ultra :D oh i had to buy it myself . and a wii for the kids :rolleyes: well thats staying down stairs as thay both have x box and ps2 each so wii stays down here with the 360 :D :D

[laurat]

i got a scarf :( and i got a nice bell rs3 ultra :D oh i had to buy it myself . and a wii for the kids :rolleyes: well thats staying down stairs as thay both have x box and ps2 each so wii stays down here with the 360 :D :D
so you can play on it you mean if it's downstairs - method in your madness and all that jazz ;)

[adet406]

now would i be that deviace :rolleyes: .. must say been playing for over 2 hours my arms are killing me :o but no ones beat me yet :D :D

[laurat]

now would i be that deviace :rolleyes: .. must say been playing for over 2 hours my arms are killing me :o but no ones beat me yet :D :D
yes i am saying that you could be deviant - but who cares - it's fun playing on these machines

[turk06]

i got loads of choccies and i have scoffed tem all and now i am hungry again:(

[kezbabybabe]

wow you got lots and KEZZA - are you ok - just with you not being in the xmas mood! Mind you my friend and her husband hasn't bought presents for anybody either as their baby is due in Jan and need their money for that ... we all know hoe expensive babies are ??

Hey Laura, much more cheerful now that Christmas is over. :p

I think it had something to do with the Christmas tree in Gatwick Airport when we got back from Spain on 20th November! :rolleyes:

Wasn't really in a Consumer mood this year.

Maybe the finances will be better next year.

I'm really looking forward to the new BTCC season.

Does anyone have the Autosport for this week? It's got a two page spread picture of ROC in the beginning and you can see my other half yellow Seat hat and my red coat. If you follow the "n" from "Wallbangers" straight up to the end of the first lot of people you should spot the yellow hat and my red coat to the left of him.

Not too bad a view for 110GBP a ticket!

[ted]

i got loads of choccies and i have scoffed tem all and now i am hungry again:(
well when i see your login name, it gives me the urge to pick at the turkey again lol.
if anyone likes f1 here, buy coulthards book, good sense of humour.
:)

[laurat]

well when i see your login name, it gives me the urge to pick at the turkey again lol.
if anyone likes f1 here, buy coulthards book, good sense of humour.
:)
told you - coulthards book is a winner!
Found out the other day that my new michael schumacher book, lewis hamilton's book, jackie stewarts book and two of my harry potter's are all first editions - i'm well chuffed woo hoo :p

[ted]

told you - coulthards book is a winner!
Found out the other day that my new michael schumacher book, lewis hamilton's book, jackie stewarts book and two of my harry potter's are all first editions - i'm well chuffed woo hoo :p
yeah, dc is 10/10. i near the end, ive never read a book so fast, lol!
like you said the other week, hes down to earth and good sense of humour plus i agree on most of what he says.
i wish thompson released a book or other btcc drivers! a cleland one would be brilliant :)

[laurat]

yeah, dc is 10/10. i near the end, ive never read a book so fast, lol!
like you said the other week, hes down to earth and good sense of humour plus i agree on most of what he says.
i wish thompson released a book or other btcc drivers! a cleland one would be brilliant :)
i've often thought it would be good if a couple of the btcc drivers brought out a book like coulthard - very genuine and true to life - and you also feel that no matter what he says, it is nothing but the truth, he is so nice!

[ted]

i've often thought it would be good if a couple of the btcc drivers brought out a book like coulthard - very genuine and true to life - and you also feel that no matter what he says, it is nothing but the truth, he is so nice!
just seen chris walkers book out as well, another one to get! ive gone from "i cant be bothered to read a book" to " ive nearly finished one and wanna get 2more with 1 stil to read" whats goin on!!!!! (oh plus a course to do which involes reading millions of pages....aaaagggggghhhhhhhh!!!! ) you brain washed me laura!!! :p

[laurat]

just seen chris walkers book out as well, another one to get! ive gone from "i cant be bothered to read a book" to " ive nearly finished one and wanna get 2more with 1 stil to read" whats goin on!!!!! (oh plus a course to do which involes reading millions of pages....aaaagggggghhhhhhhh!!!! ) you brain washed me laura!!! :p
am glad that i have ted, reading is good for you! what course you taking?
you've got my books to read too - although i'm not sure about the girly chick-lit one hee hee - which reminds me, I've emailed that to you!

If anybody else wants the first five chapters of my girly novel sent to them to read and give me feedback on, let me know your email address and I'll send them over!

still trying to fathom out my Adobe Creative Suite 3 for my Intel Mac - been looking at the US versions cos their £500 cheapers but some people have told me they won't work on my Mac and others say it will - what am I to do?

[ted]

cheers, it might be few days til i see it. (prob next week), the course is counter dispensing assintant. already got nvq2 but this just extra stuff 2learn. only done 3pages out of 1,000. lol.
there is no tight time limit so need to panic!

[laurat]

cheers, it might be few days til i see it. (prob next week), the course is counter dispensing assintant. already got nvq2 but this just extra stuff 2learn. only done 3pages out of 1,000. lol.
there is no tight time limit so need to panic!
hey no problem ted, take your time and good luck with your course

[1.9 TDI]

Happy New Year!!! :D

[WSimons]

Happy New Year Everyone, All the best for 2008 :D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D

[turk06]

yeah happy new year to everyone

[ted]

hey no problem ted, take your time and good luck with your course
your novel wasnt in my yahoo mail!
happy new year everyone, im starting the year with a huuuuuuge hangover, lol
:)

[laurat]

OUCH OUCH OUCH ... my head hurts so much - too much alcohol me thinks!

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE xx

PS, Ted give me your email address again!

[ted]

OUCH OUCH OUCH ... my head hurts so much - too much alcohol me thinks!

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE xx

PS, Ted give me your email address again!
hello, same here! i was mullerd last night, glad no workies today.
www,btcc2097@yahoo.co.uk
did you see tg on sun, that was so funny. it must be painful in that cold!!! :eek:

[turk06]

this thread seems to have died a little, no one get anything good or juicy to talk about lately???

[ted]

this thread seems to have died a little, no one get anything good or juicy to talk about lately???prob cos of new years stuff, it might pick up after a few days.
:confused:

[turk06]

i could tell you all about my new year but we aint got pages and pages to fill up with tales of pointless but very funny pants ramblings.

[1.9 TDI]

i could tell you all about my new year but we aint got pages and pages to fill up with tales of pointless but very funny pants ramblings.

this is off topic. Nobody has to care and you can post what you like!

[Gracer]

:p ;) A bit late ...but...

"Happy New Year Everyone":p ;)

[kezbabybabe]

this thread seems to have died a little, no one get anything good or juicy to talk about lately???

Umm, not really.

Just to update on our BTCC tickets:

Brands Hatch - March - Purchased
Donnington Park - May - Purchased
Knockhill - August - Purchased

Also booked the hotel for Rockingham, just need to get the tickets for that one.

So looking good so far to attend all of the rounds.

Bought a couple of lovely bookcases from Ikea yesterday, now full with DVDs and Books :eek:

I'm off work this week back on Monday :(

That really has been it.

[1.9 TDI]

I'm off work this week back on Monday :(

Me too. :(

How are you gettin on with sorting bat racer?

[kezbabybabe]

Me too. :(

How are you gettin on with sorting bat racer?

No joy. :( Nearly all the teams are full now, so I'll probably have to sit this one out.

Good luck though Rob.

[Soup GTi]

No joy. :( Nearly all the teams are full now, so I'll probably have to sit this one out.

Good luck though Rob.

My team isn't full! I'd be happy to race with you. :)

[mr_x]

who's for a bit of snow?

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v418/nukez/snow.jpg

That pic is Consett at 9:50 this morning... Both cars had no snow on them when they were parked last night (mine is the Focus). We had about 6-8cms yesterday and another 5cms overnight. :)

I do love a bit of handbrake turning. :p

[1.9 TDI]

who's for a bit of snow?

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v418/nukez/snow.jpg

That pic is Consett at 9:50 this morning... Both cars had no snow on them when they were parked last night (mine is the Focus). We had about 6-8cms yesterday and another 5cms overnight. :)

I do love a bit of handbrake turning. :p

tehe! when i lived in germany we had snow so deep that an audi a6 quattro with snow chains doing 40 mph nearly slid into a ditch!

[kezbabybabe]

My team isn't full! I'd be happy to race with you. :)

Hey Soup, I'm having trouble with Holiday Mode at the moment, which means I'm unable to join a new private game, until the 7 days have passed.

If you're happy to wait I'll join your team once I have the issue sorted out. :o

[Soup GTi]

Hey Soup, I'm having trouble with Holiday Mode at the moment, which means I'm unable to join a new private game, until the 7 days have passed.

If you're happy to wait I'll join your team once I have the issue sorted out. :o

How long ago did you activate holiday mode?

I don't mind waiting at all, better than not having a team mate. :)

[kezbabybabe]

How long ago did you activate holiday mode?

I don't mind waiting at all, better than not having a team mate. :)

I think I activated it last Sunday, so hopefully it'll be finished soon.

:)

[laurat]

woo hoo everyone - how are you all doing? seems like we haven't chatted for an age - I'm just waiting for croft tickets to go on sale - the woman told me new year so hopefully it should be soon

[1.9 TDI]

Does anyone know if Brands or Snetterton tickets are on sale yet?

[kezbabybabe]

Does anyone know if Brands or Snetterton tickets are on sale yet?

All the MotorSport Vision venue tickets are on sale. I've already purchased the Brands Hatch tickets for March!

[1.9 TDI]

All the MotorSport Vision venue tickets are on sale. I've already purchased the Brands Hatch tickets for March!

Thanks Kez, I'm hoping to do Snetterton and Brands this year, though I've never been to brands.

[kezbabybabe]

Thanks Kez, I'm hoping to do Snetterton and Brands this year, though I've never been to brands.

Neither have I, I might see you there?

[1.9 TDI]

Neither have I, I might see you there?

Which Brands meeting are you going to? Lookout for something that resembles a SEAT liveried michelin man, and you just might.

[kezbabybabe]

Which Brands meeting are you going to? Lookout for something that resembles a SEAT liveried michelin man, and you just might.

I'll be going to both. Interesting combo, but I'll keep an eye out.

;)

[topgear1]

All the MotorSport Vision venue tickets are on sale. I've already purchased the Brands Hatch tickets for March!

i am definetly going to oulton park this year.(only 20-30 mins down the road!!!!)
probably going to one more, most likely donnigton.

hope it doesnt rain at oulton again like it did last year - i spent most of the day getting poked in the face by my dads umbrella!!!

[2.0 Civic]

Im going to Oulton Park aswell, But may be going to Brands in September if I get word back on my V.I.P tickets for Brands or Oulton

[nealfan]

Im gonna try and make it to Silverstone as its not too far. I havent been to see touring cars for years. Just not had chance to. Only just manage to see it on tv.

[kezbabybabe]

Im gonna try and make it to Silverstone as its not too far. I havent been to see touring cars for years. Just not had chance to. Only just manage to see it on tv.

Hopefully it's going to be awesome, as it's Silverstone.

I've never been before, but I'll be going this season, so I'm looking forward to it.

:)

[ted]

Hopefully it's going to be awesome, as it's Silverstone.

I've never been before, but I'll be going this season, so I'm looking forward to it.

:)hi, were did u get the knockhill tickets from and how much?
im so chuffed thruxton aint far away from me, but knockhill will be new to me!
ive been to brands in the past, its good to see most of track.
to celebrate 50years of btcc, every1 should watch all the videos/dvds before new season starts lol.

[kezbabybabe]

hi, were did u get the knockhill tickets from and how much?
im so chuffed thruxton aint far away from me, but knockhill will be new to me!
ive been to brands in the past, its good to see most of track.
to celebrate 50years of btcc, every1 should watch all the videos/dvds before new season starts lol.

I bought the Knockhill tickets from their website. You need to select one day first and then you can select the weekend passes on the next page.

However I bought them before 30th November when they were still at 2007 prices, so the weekend pass was 28GBP each. It's gone up to 30GBP, which isn't too bad if it's just you going.

I also managed to book Travelodge for £80 each night. Which is a bargain compared to Holiday Inn's 100GBP+ rooms.

[laurat]

i'm getting all excited now what with everyone talking about the venues and booking tickets etc - so pleased to know the new season is only two months away - or maybe a little bit over!

[kezbabybabe]

i'm getting all excited now what with everyone talking about the venues and booking tickets etc - so pleased to know the new season is only two months away - or maybe a little bit over!

See, I did say it would go quickly.

:p

You'll be well away, Laura, once the Croft tickets are on sale.

[topgear1]

See, I did say it would go quickly.

:p

You'll be well away, Laura, once the Croft tickets are on sale.

croft looks like the most fun track on the calendar.
there seems to be a lot more panel bashing there!!

[kezbabybabe]

croft looks like the most fun track on the calendar.
there seems to be a lot more panel bashing there!!

Cool, I'll look forward to that!

[laurat]

croft looks like the most fun track on the calendar.
there seems to be a lot more panel bashing there!!
croft is absolutely fab - sitting here in stitches at the minute watching the new jim davidson dvd i got for xmas - what a funny bloke!

[ted]

croft is absolutely fab - sitting here in stitches at the minute watching the new jim davidson dvd i got for xmas - what a funny bloke!
lee evans is the best one. the live in scotland probley the funniest dvd ive seen!
thanks for info kez, i will get tickets there!

[laurat]

lee evans is the best one. the live in scotland probley the funniest dvd ive seen!
thanks for info kez, i will get tickets there!
yeah I like lee evans too - and jethro, al murray, jack dee - oh the list could go on

just sitting watching a year in the life of jk rowling AGAIN - see if i can get some tips ;)

[Eunos]

Just over 2 Months to the BTCC Season Begins, Can Nay wait. the excellent news for myself is i no longer have to Work Sunday's :D. I've decided that i'm going to try and follow the BTCC to as many of the Tracks as Possible this Year.

Both Brands Hatch Rounds are a Garrentie for me as i only live 20 Minutes away from the Track.

I attended Thruxton for the Final Round last year and would love to go there again.

I havent been to Silverstone since the 1997 British Grand Prix so would love to do that again, Also going to try and attend Rockingham, Donnigton Park and Snetterton.

Croft and Knockhill i leave in Question due to Distance, Unfortunatly wont be able to do Oulton Park as that's the same weekend as the WTCC Meeting at Brands :mad:

Still be sure to look out for a Guy in a Skull Beanie as that will most likely be me ;)

[laurat]

Just over 2 Months to the BTCC Season Begins, Can Nay wait. the excellent news for myself is i no longer have to Work Sunday's :D. I've decided that i'm going to try and follow the BTCC to as many of the Tracks as Possible this Year.

Both Brands Hatch Rounds are a Garrentie for me as i only live 20 Minutes away from the Track.

I attended Thruxton for the Final Round last year and would love to go there again.

I havent been to Silverstone since the 1997 British Grand Prix so would love to do that again, Also going to try and attend Rockingham, Donnigton Park and Snetterton.

Croft and Knockhill i leave in Question due to Distance, Unfortunatly wont be able to do Oulton Park as that's the same weekend as the WTCC Meeting at Brands :mad:

Still be sure to look out for a Guy in a Skull Beanie as that will most likely be me ;)
i know, not long to go - i think everyone is getting excited a little now - just wait til there is like 1 day left - the suspense will be hanging in the air

[ted]

well done eurnos, i wish i could attend more rounds, last year was good cos i visited thruxton 3times (btcc x2, bsb x1), i cant sleep the night before the race, explains why i feel mullerd on the day!
there is one thing i regret and that is i wish i discovered how far thruxton was a few years earyler (2005 1st race i saw). my own stupid fault, doh, doh, doh. :(

[topgear1]

well done eurnos, i wish i could attend more rounds, last year was good cos i visited thruxton 3times (btcc x2, bsb x1), i cant sleep the night before the race, explains why i feel mullerd on the day!
there is one thing i regret and that is i wish i discovered how far thruxton was a few years earyler (2005 1st race i saw). my own stupid fault, doh, doh, doh. :(

where do you live?
is there not a closer track.
i am lucky becasue oulton park is only 20 mins down the road!!!

[ted]

where do you live?
is there not a closer track.
i am lucky becasue oulton park is only 20 mins down the road!!!
i live in bournemouth, thruxton is only 1hour and a bit away but i didnt relise this until 05. sometimes i go to brands (train) your lucky about oulton lol

[2.0 Civic]

i live in bournemouth, thruxton is only 1hour and a bit away but i didnt relise this until 05. sometimes i go to brands (train) your lucky about oulton lol

Your all lucky, My closest track is 2hrs away lol

[laurat]

Your all lucky, My closest track is 2hrs away lol
thats not far a drive man!

[Eunos]

thats not far a drive man!

It is if your talking about the M25 :p

But nah i agree, I use to do that atleast once everyweek.

[2.0 Civic]

And considering the BTCC stopped going there in 2006 lol, After that the closest track is 500-800 miles away, I think lol, Think its not to far now Laura? :p

[kezbabybabe]

i live in bournemouth, thruxton is only 1hour and a bit away but i didnt relise this until 05. sometimes i go to brands (train) your lucky about oulton lol

It wasn't until the finale at Thruxton this year did I realise that it wasn't that far from Swindon. D'oh, if only we had known earlier, could have seen more motor sport.

:)

[2.0 Civic]

It wasn't until the finale at Thruxton this year did I realise that it wasn't that far from Swindon. D'oh, if only we had known earlier, could have seen more motor sport.

:)

Did you buy the 2006 Season Review DVD?? :confused:

[kezbabybabe]

Did you buy the 2006 Season Review DVD?? :confused:

No, we don't have any motor sport dvds. (we've got BTCC review 07 on order, for my boyfriends birthday, and we all know how that story goes...)

I might treat myself when the pennies are a little looser...

[2.0 Civic]

No, we don't have any motor sport dvds. (we've got BTCC review 07 on order, for my boyfriends birthday, and we all know how that story goes...)

I might treat myself when the pennies are a little looser...

My dad got me the 2006 review of BTCC, I was really looking forward to watching the Modello park replays, And id say in total, Modello got 15-20mins max :(

[ted]

My dad got me the 2006 review of BTCC, I was really looking forward to watching the Modello park replays, And id say in total, Modello got 15-20mins max :(
why have you changed name? i was thinking that you had same photo as wsimons until i noticed it was you lol! modello park is a brilliant track, good races there in the past

[2.0 Civic]

Personal reasons lol, But im better of with this name and a fresh start lol

[2.0 Civic]

WooHoo I started off page 57, How weird does that feel lol, Anyways

I was looking through youtube, And decided to type in Tom Chilton to see if anybody had uploaded any footage of Chilton testing the new Civic around Donny or any other tracks, And I came across a video called "Beat Me!", Basically its an invitation from Chilton and Giovanardi to try go karting against 10's of thoushands of people, Now this took place it 2007, But if it happens in 2009 or 2010 then im deffinatly taking part, The winner of the series I would believe gets thought lessons of how to drive a proper race prepared car, Infact its a Race-Prepared Astra VXR which you will then enter into the Dunlop Sport Maxx Cup, They will be run by 888.Com Racing, This is really interesting and something I would love to do when I move to the UK this year :D:D:D

P.S - If you want the link to the video then PM me :D

[laurat]

WooHoo I started off page 57, How weird does that feel lol, Anyways

I was looking through youtube, And decided to type in Tom Chilton to see if anybody had uploaded any footage of Chilton testing the new Civic around Donny or any other tracks, And I came across a video called "Beat Me!", Basically its an invitation from Chilton and Giovanardi to try go karting against 10's of thoushands of people, Now this took place it 2007, But if it happens in 2009 or 2010 then im deffinatly taking part, The winner of the series I would believe gets thought lessons of how to drive a proper race prepared car, Infact its a Race-Prepared Astra VXR which you will then enter into the Dunlop Sport Maxx Cup, They will be run by 888.Com Racing, This is really interesting and something I would love to do when I move to the UK this year :D:D:D

P.S - If you want the link to the video then PM me :D
i think this is the one that one of our forum members took part in and is actually through to the final - tell me off if i'm wrong mind!

[ted]

57pages of this monster!! lol. (70per cent is laura, though im not calling you a monster)

[kezbabybabe]

57pages of this monster!! lol. (70per cent is laura, though im not calling you a monster)

I've changed my display, so it's only 22 pages.

[ted]

I've changed my display, so it's only 22 pages.
i wonder if the editor has been looking though all the pages? he/she probley thinking what are they on!

[Editor1]

A futile exercise... most of you are bonkers anyway. :p

Editor1

[CharlieJ]

A futile exercise... most of you are bonkers anyway. :p

Editor1
You noticed :p

[CharlieJ]

And I've just noticed that it's Les' birthday - You haven't put your date of birth on your new profile Les, but the old one still shows up. ;)

so Happy Birthday Les

[dannybo]

A futile exercise... most of you are bonkers anyway. :p

Editor1
Finally... a place I can call home!:D

[mattlovestbs]

A futile exercise... most of you are bonkers anyway. :p

Editor1

i agree with you ed!!

but hey - as most people will agree - theres nowt wrong with being bonkers :p :p :p

[ted]

i agree with you ed!!

but hey - as most people will agree - theres nowt wrong with being bonkers :p :p :pi blame work, beer and being a male with a childs brain lol
:p

[dannybo]

i blame work, beer and being a male with a childs brain lol
:p
Being male and gifted with any brain is a bonus mate!:D
Mine never developed much past the age of 11, lol.

[1.9 TDI]

A futile exercise... most of you are bonkers anyway. :p

Editor1

I prefer the term overly eccentric, but whatever, as long as you get the jist!

[adet406]

well soon it will be 58 but i think winner will be the one that dose page 100:D


and ed 1 we all mad on here :D :D but also a friendly bunch :p

[laurat]

A futile exercise... most of you are bonkers anyway. :p

Editor1
I hope you haven't just noticed this!???

[nealfan]

A futile exercise... most of you are bonkers anyway. :p

Editor1

Yep we're all stark raving mad

[Editor1]

So long as you're not all stark naked... :D

Mind you, going by the heatwave predicted by some for Croft...

Ed1

[dannybo]

So long as you're not all stark naked... :D

Mind you, going by the heatwave predicted by some for Croft...

Ed1
lol

Without saying too much (hopefully), thats an interesting development considering the planned "meet" at Croft!:eek:
Im going to shutup now...

[Moderator6]

It's not what you want to be doing at Croft, not with all the flies!

[2.0 Civic]

It's not what you want to be doing at Croft, not with all the flies!

Thats a funny comeback there :p :p :p

[laurat]

So long as you're not all stark naked... :D

Mind you, going by the heatwave predicted by some for Croft...

Ed1
Oi Mr/Mrs/Miss/Ms/Dr/Other Editor1 - was that a bite at me - I have to say it was very warm last year at Croft - I had the sunburn to prove it too and I am hoping this year will be the same.
As for the stark nakedness -I do hope this was a joke - no way am I running round without clothes on - there's a draft off those cars when their going past at 120mph ;)

[1.9 TDI]

So long as you're not all stark naked... :D

Mind you, going by the heatwave predicted by some for Croft...

Ed1

Calm down guys. Ed1 always has to be so serious, and this is just him/her letting all that canned silliness out.

By the way, I won't be attending Croft...

[laurat]

Calm down guys. Ed1 always has to be so serious, and this is just him/her letting all that canned silliness out.

By the way, I won't be attending Croft...
Yeah I bet Editor1 isn't as serious as he/she makes out to be - - -

Why aren't you going to croft?

[1.9 TDI]

Yeah I bet Editor1 isn't as serious as he/she makes out to be - - -

Why aren't you going to croft?

Distance, Time, Money etc
Will be doin' Snetterton and Brands if possible

[dannybo]

It's not what you want to be doing at Croft, not with all the flies!
Thats a fair point, maybe somebody should invent clothes for flies, there wouldnt be so many of the little blighters then!:D

[laurat]

Thats a fair point, maybe somebody should invent clothes for flies, there wouldnt be so many of the little blighters then!:D
i hate flies - they always come after me too - wonder if it's the perfume i wear!!!! they might have a thing for hugo boss or dolce & gabbana :p

[Gracer]

:D Hello how is everyone?

I haven`t been around for a while as we are getting ready for the season with rebuilds, testing and ......going to the Autosport Show (which was spookily quiet):confused:

desperatley trying to get rid of all of the xmas sweets and chocs by taking them to work and getting everyone to eat them, but its not working !!

Laura, how is your book coming on ? when will we see it in the shops?

[topgear1]

Distance, Time, Money etc
Will be doin' Snetterton and Brands if possible

i hate geography!!
where is croft and snetterton.
i know where oulton and donny is thats because i am going to those two!!!!!

[laurat]

:D Hello how is everyone?

I haven`t been around for a while as we are getting ready for the season with rebuilds, testing and ......going to the Autosport Show (which was spookily quiet):confused:

desperatley trying to get rid of all of the xmas sweets and chocs by taking them to work and getting everyone to eat them, but its not working !!

Laura, how is your book coming on ? when will we see it in the shops?
hi gracer, grea to hear from you! The book is coming on fine - i sent it over to a couple of people on the forum, but unfortunately since then it has changed slightly as I am working on the final manuscript now - the one which will be sent off to the publisher - - - scary scary scary

[kezbabybabe]

hi gracer, grea to hear from you! The book is coming on fine - i sent it over to a couple of people on the forum, but unfortunately since then it has changed slightly as I am working on the final manuscript now - the one which will be sent off to the publisher - - - scary scary scary

Laura, did you get my PM, about your chapters, over new year?

[topgear1]

hi gracer, grea to hear from you! The book is coming on fine - i sent it over to a couple of people on the forum, but unfortunately since then it has changed slightly as I am working on the final manuscript now - the one which will be sent off to the publisher - - - scary scary scary

good luck with the publishers.

[1.9 TDI]

GRRRR!!! That's not good...

[kezbabybabe]

GRRRR!!! That's not good...

Oh dear. They were updating it this morning, I've managed to get on okay today.

Have you told your team mate?

[1.9 TDI]

Oh dear. They were updating it this morning, I've managed to get on okay today.

Have you told your team mate?

Nay, it's sorta working now.

[laurat]

Laura, did you get my PM, about your chapters, over new year?
hi kezza, no i didnt get your pm!
you can email me at lauraturner2@hotmail.com or info@lktdesign.co.uk if you cant get hold of me on here!!

[ted]

hello every1, got tickets for knockhill though post, woo hoo! gonna have a mad august this year. knockhill races then straight afterwards i got readin festival and my birthday in between them!
i saw the photo of the gold vauxhall, i hope they race in that colour, what a good way to celebrate 50years from a team thats been in it for years:)

[laurat]

hello every1, got tickets for knockhill though post, woo hoo! gonna have a mad august this year. knockhill races then straight afterwards i got readin festival and my birthday in between them!
i saw the photo of the gold vauxhall, i hope they race in that colour, what a good way to celebrate 50years from a team thats been in it for years:)
i dont think they'll be racing in the gold vauxhall - it states it is a bespoke vehicle!!!

[ted]

oh crumbs, i guess the sponsers wont agree. i think there has been a gold vauxhall in 1997 if my memory is right (now adays it plays up lol)

[BTCCROCKS]

oh crumbs, i guess the sponsers wont agree. i think there has been a gold vauxhall in 1997 if my memory is right (now adays it plays up lol)

I'm afraid you're wrong there. There was no gold Vauxhall in 1997

[2.0 Civic]

Well if they do end up using Gold Vectra, Id advise taking all the white writing of the windscreens :p :p :p , There was a car that has gold on it before though, Gareth Howells Integra in 2006! Only a good Castrol design though!

[topgear1]

I'm afraid you're wrong there. There was no gold Vauxhall in 1997

there was a gold peugeot- not sure when.
driven by tim harvey, gold and green- sponsor was ultron.

[laurat]

i think they should stick to the green/red ones - much better and a one which we are all familiar with

[ted]

I'm afraid you're wrong there. There was no gold Vauxhall in 1997i swear i saw a gold vauxhall somewhere? maybe my eyesight is playing up

[laurat]

i swear i saw a gold vauxhall somewhere? maybe my eyesight is playing up
ummm...maybe ted!!!

[adet406]

the mail on sunday vectra was a funny white to start with then went to white befor the sesson started as it did nt show up well on camra

[BTCCROCKS]

there was a gold peugeot- not sure when.
driven by tim harvey, gold and green- sponsor was ultron.

That was in the 97 and 98 season. Harvey's team mates were, Patrick Watts in 97 and Paul Radisich in 98

[BTCCROCKS]

i swear i saw a gold vauxhall somewhere? maybe my eyesight is playing up

It was possibly the Peugeot that you saw. Unless it was Jamie Wall's 97 Independant Vauxhall you were talking about

[laurat]

i think a bit of research is needed to be done here me thinks!

[topgear1]

i think a bit of research is needed to be done here me thinks!

ok. you are on the case.

i always use wikipedia.

half the stuff on wikipedia is wrong.- i checked the other day and it says that frentzen won a title in 1997- when this was vilneuve's year.

this is what happens when you let the fans write the info!!!!!

[laurat]

ok. you are on the case.

i always use wikipedia.

half the stuff on wikipedia is wrong.- i checked the other day and it says that frentzen won a title in 1997- when this was vilneuve's year.

this is what happens when you let the fans write the info!!!!!
oops a daisy - when i get time tomorrow, i'll do a bit research!

[2.0 Civic]

I was just reading a 1997 BTCC review on Wikapedia, And at Croft there was torrential rain, Marshalls stayed up the whole night trying to dry the track, They pumped 7 MILLION Litres of water off the track lol

[laurat]

I was just reading a 1997 BTCC review on Wikapedia, And at Croft there was torrential rain, Marshalls stayed up the whole night trying to dry the track, They pumped 7 MILLION Litres of water off the track lol
by gum, thats lots - i'm not hoping for that this year!

[2.0 Civic]

Im looking forward to my trip to Oulton this year :D :D :D

My dad is arranging for us to visit a factory that makes the car Bentley :D:D:D:D:D:D:D

[laurat]

Im looking forward to my trip to Oulton this year :D :D :D

My dad is arranging for us to visit a factory that makes the car Bentley :D:D:D:D:D:D:D
that sounds cool - that should be a good experience!

[2.0 Civic]

Hope ill see a Rolls Royce aswell since they were linked together.

Did anybody ever hear of Jodrell Bank??

[laurat]

is that the astrophysics thing or am i thinking about something else?

[1.9 TDI]

Hope ill see a Rolls Royce aswell since they were linked together.

Did anybody ever hear of Jodrell Bank??

i have heard his name mentioned on radio 4. some space thing.

[laurat]

i have heard his name mentioned on radio 4. some space thing.
oh i may be onto the right thing then??? you see, i'm not just a pretty face ;)

[2.0 Civic]

Thats 1 day of my holiday going to be wasted then lol :p

[laurat]

Thats 1 day of my holiday going to be wasted then lol :p
why? what di you mean? aren't you interested in that type of stuff??? bless ya

[1.9 TDI]

Thats 1 day of my holiday going to be wasted then lol :p

why? were you gonna spend a day trying to find out who he was or something?

[laurat]

why? were you gonna spend a day trying to find out who he was or something?
oopsadaisy ... looks like we saved him the hassle. Mind you, I dont think i'd be interested in that mind .. i'm not into astrology stuff, unless it's my starsign telling me the truth (for a change)

[1.9 TDI]

oopsadaisy ... looks like we saved him the hassle. Mind you, I dont think i'd be interested in that mind .. i'm not into astrology stuff, unless it's my starsign telling me the truth (for a change)

my starsigns are great! whatever they say i am prepared, aslong as i expect the opposite. I find that stuff interestingish, but mainly i just listen to radio 4 too much...

[laurat]

my starsigns are great! whatever they say i am prepared, aslong as i expect the opposite. I find that stuff interestingish, but mainly i just listen to radio 4 too much...
i never listen to radio 4 yet i knew what jodrell bank was?

[1.9 TDI]

i never listen to radio 4 yet i knew what jodrell bank was?

yeh, but alot of the things i know are just things i know from radio 4.

[laurat]

yeh, but alot of the things i know are just things i know from radio 4.
i've never really listened to radio4 to be honest so I wouldn't know - it must be quite a knowledgeable radio station

[1.9 TDI]

i've never really listened to radio4 to be honest so I wouldn't know - it must be quite a knowledgeable radio station

Yes, apart from the archers and the plays (which I can't stand) Its all factual. Well, apart from the satirical comedys, which rock!!

[laurat]

Yes, apart from the archers and the plays (which I can't stand) Its all factual. Well, apart from the satirical comedys, which rock!!
think i may be bored to be honest - i'm more into either radio 1 or galaxy which is based in the north east and is just dance and r'n'b

[1.9 TDI]

think i may be bored to be honest - i'm more into either radio 1 or galaxy which is based in the north east and is just dance and r'n'b

Personally don't really like music channels, cos i can't choose whats on! I have a MASSIVE music collection, which i listen to instead. I do love ma music!

[laurat]

Personally don't really like music channels, cos i can't choose whats on! I have a MASSIVE music collection, which i listen to instead.
yeah i have a cd changer in the car which holds 6 cds but i get bored and end up changing the 6 once a week - i always like to swap between cds and the radio coos galaxy play all the dance stuff which i like such as groove armada or freemasons and then i like the r'n'b stuff like rhianna etc

[1.9 TDI]

yeah i have a cd changer in the car which holds 6 cds but i get bored and end up changing the 6 once a week - i always like to swap between cds and the radio coos galaxy play all the dance stuff which i like such as groove armada or freemasons and then i like the r'n'b stuff like rhianna etc

Our Toledo has a 6 CD changer, but we never agree! Thats why god invented MP3 players! I like more rocky stuff. My faves are the Kaiser Chiefs, but i also like franz ferdinand, foo fighters, the killers, linkin park, motorhead, the verve, guns n roses, well, loads!

[laurat]

Our Toledo has a 6 CD changer, but we never agree! Thats why god invented MP3 players! I like more rocky stuff. My faves are the Kaiser Chiefs, but i also like franz ferdinand, foo fighters, the killers, linkin park, motorhead, the verve, guns n roses, well, loads!
i like the kaiser and the killers, franz ferdinand - to be honest i'm not really that fussed as long as it doesnt go into heavy rock like black sabbath - that i draw the line at!

[1.9 TDI]

i like the kaiser and the killers, franz ferdinand - to be honest i'm not really that fussed as long as it doesnt go into heavy rock like black sabbath - that i draw the line at!

I agree there! When they start talkin' bout nothin but drugs and death, then you have a problem! Although Motorhead gets pretty close...

[laurat]

I agree there! When they start talkin' bout nothin but drugs and death, then you have a problem! Although Motorhead gets pretty close...
nope dont like them!!!!!!!
anyway i'm disappearing for a bit - need to go and write some more of my book, which is just about doing my head in - - - - the final manuscript has just about got me driven up the wall!
see ya all soon - probably in an hour or so, bye :D

[leggo]

i like the kaiser and the killers, franz ferdinand - to be honest i'm not really that fussed as long as it doesnt go into heavy rock like black sabbath - that i draw the line at!
god....hes actually.. i beleive a v8 engine !!! hehe:)

[laurat]

god....hes actually.. i beleive a v8 engine !!! hehe:)
you are MAD!!!!!!! no other word to describe you really ...

[2.0 Civic]

Can I ask anybody a question!

Say for example on Amazon, I wanted to get a game for the Nintendo Wii, And I didnt have enough money, It says add to wish list!, What exactly is the wish list there for?? Does anybody know? :confused:

[laurat]

Can I ask anybody a question!

Say for example on Amazon, I wanted to get a game for the Nintendo Wii, And I didnt have enough money, It says add to wish list!, What exactly is the wish list there for?? Does anybody know? :confused:
HMV has a wish list too and I think it is pretty much what the watching list does in ebay - it stays there until you buy it so you dont have to keep going to look through the catalogue for it!

[2.0 Civic]

HMV has a wish list too and I think it is pretty much what the watching list does in ebay - it stays there until you buy it so you dont have to keep going to look through the catalogue for it!

Awwwwwwww, I was hoping id get a free pressie of Amazon :p

[1.9 TDI]

Awwwwwwww, I was hoping id get a free pressie of Amazon :p

You can give people your wish list, so they know what to buy you. Or you can find other peoples (if they have one) by typing in their email.

[2.0 Civic]

You can give people your wish list, so they know what to buy you. Or you can find other peoples (if they have one) by typing in their email.

Ill give mine to you then lol :p

[1.9 TDI]

Ill give mine to you then lol :p

lol, Maybe you should give it to someone with money!

[laurat]

lol, Maybe you should give it to someone with money!
anybody on here with lots of money???

[2.0 Civic]

anybody on here with lots of money???

Well since your publishing a book you must be loaded Laura?? :p

[laurat]

Well since your publishing a book you must be loaded Laura?? :p
i wish ;) - i have got 'nowt' as us geordies would say up 'ere' in the north!

[kezbabybabe]

i wish ;) - i have got 'nowt' as us geordies would say up 'ere' in the north!

Yep, more like struggling author, moneywise. :p

Fair play to Laura though, I'm sure it's not easy to write a book from scratch, I certainly couldn't do it.

[ted]

anybody on here with lots of money???i was thinking the other day, if i didnt go out on saturday nights from the past 10 odd years, i would be a millionaire lol.
or maybe afford a better car i think!
that gold vauxhall i think i saw it as a model at thruxton few years ago, (got to admit, it was funny you lot scratching your heads wondering were it came from!!!)
:p

[dannybo]

I was just reading a 1997 BTCC review on Wikapedia, And at Croft there was torrential rain, Marshalls stayed up the whole night trying to dry the track, They pumped 7 MILLION Litres of water off the track lol
Yeah straight onto the car park, it was horendous that year (if memory serves)!:rolleyes:

[1.9 TDI]

can i ask, does anyone here use mozilla firefox? if so, is it any good?

[mr_x]

can i ask, does anyone here use mozilla firefox? if so, is it any good?

Yes, I use it... It's fantastic... 1000000% better than the rubbish that is Internet Explorer... and may I add 1000000000000x safer than IE!

Internet Explorer has a massive security holes in it (well, lots of them), being a computer technician I see results of people using IE every single day (viruses, hijacks etc.).

[1.9 TDI]

Yes, I use it... It's fantastic... 1000000% better than the rubbish that is Internet Explorer... and may I add 1000000000000x safer than IE!

Internet Explorer has a massive security holes in it (well, lots of them), being a computer technician I see results of people using IE every single day (viruses, hijacks etc.).

Thanks. Does it work with all websites?

[laurat]

can i ask, does anyone here use mozilla firefox? if so, is it any good?
hi, i use safari which is fab - have you managed to get firefox yet?

[1.9 TDI]

hi, i use safari which is fab - have you managed to get firefox yet?

I'm still waiting for a few more replies before i switch, but i probo will, as i am FED UP with IE.

[laurat]

I'm still waiting for a few more replies before i switch, but i probo will, as i am FED UP with IE.
yeah internet explorer is a bit hitty missy - i got safari on ther mac, so i'm enjoying that at the moment

[1.9 TDI]

yeah internet explorer is a bit hitty missy - i got safari on ther mac, so i'm enjoying that at the moment

Personally don't get on with safari, but might get used to it if I used it everyday. Better than IE though.

[kezbabybabe]

can i ask, does anyone here use mozilla firefox? if so, is it any good?

Me!

It's fab, there's lots of extensions out there to make our lives easier. I've installed the English dictionary, so it tells me if I spell things wrong anywhere I can type, such as here. :D

You can also download an extension called greasemonkey. I forget what it does, but I use it with an art site I use, you can PM me if you want the url and it seems that it can re-style a website if someone has released a new style for it.

It's all so easy to install and use. Multiple tabs like IE7, automatic search when you start to type in a window.

I can't think of anything else to say about it...

...I love it. :D

EDIT: I also use IE7 for things that don't work in Firefox, though you can get an extension which emulates and IE tab/window.

[1.9 TDI]

Me!

It's fab, there's lots of extensions out there to make our lives easier. I've installed the English dictionary, so it tells me if I spell things wrong anywhere I can type, such as here. :D

You can also download an extension called greasemonkey. I forget what it does, but I use it with an art site I use, you can PM me if you want the url and it seems that it can re-style a website if someone has released a new style for it.

It's all so easy to install and use. Multiple tabs like IE7, automatic search when you start to type in a window.

I can't think of anything else to say about it...

...I love it. :D

does it work with all the big sites? YouTube, MySpace etc?

[1.9 TDI]

and of course with SEAT.co.uk and seatsportuk.co.uk! :p

[kezbabybabe]

does it work with all the big sites? YouTube, MySpace etc?

Works fine with YouTube.

I don't use MySpace, but works great on Facebook (I have an extension which gets rid of the ads)

Any others?

[kezbabybabe]

and of course with SEAT.co.uk and seatsportuk.co.uk! :p

Yep and Yep, might need to install the odd flash program or java.

[1.9 TDI]

Works fine with YouTube.

I don't use MySpace, but works great on Facebook (I have an extension which gets rid of the ads)

Any others?

well basically, does it often encounter problems with sites? And if it does can istill use IE to view the site?

[kezbabybabe]

well basically, does it often encounter problems with sites? And if it does can istill use IE to view the site?

I've not come across any "Netscape" type errors, where it won't display right.

As I mentioned before I still have IE install just in case.

[1.9 TDI]

I've not come across any "Netscape" type errors, where it won't display right.

As I mentioned before I still have IE install just in case.

Ok thanks! I know which website I'm off to next! :p

[laurat]

am going to sit now as its 9pm to watch fifth gear on five life as its the one where jason drivers the audi r8 - i so want one of those!

[R32]

am going to sit now as its 9pm to watch fifth gear on five life as its the one where jason drivers the audi r8 - i so want one of those!
i'm sitting watching that too whilst flicking through this forum - his driving is phenomenal.

[1.9 TDI]

Well I'm here on Firefox now! :D

[laurat]

Well I'm here on Firefox now! :D
...and are you enjoying it?

[Gracer]

hi gracer, grea to hear from you! The book is coming on fine - i sent it over to a couple of people on the forum, but unfortunately since then it has changed slightly as I am working on the final manuscript now - the one which will be sent off to the publisher - - - scary scary scary

How about writing your next one based on the BTCC, Ron Dennis`s wife wrote a couple of kids books about 2 F1 cars Mac & Lauren....corny I know :p

[laurat]

How about writing your next one based on the BTCC, Ron Dennis`s wife wrote a couple of kids books about 2 F1 cars Mac & Lauren....corny I know :p
really??? i did not know that Oooo may have to research that!
got any good ideas then for what my btcc novel could be about????? nah dont think that would work ... i may upset people a little

[Eunos]

am going to sit now as its 9pm to watch fifth gear on five life as its the one where jason drivers the audi r8 - i so want one of those!

I see them at my Work Place (Always Covered up) Transporter Lorries taking them away, Get alot of Porsches down there too.

[1.9 TDI]

...and are you enjoying it?

Yep! Easy to use!

[2.0 Civic]

Well I'm here on Firefox now! :D

Mozilla Firefox? I hated that Internet Explorer Program soooo much lol :p

[dannybo]

Ok thanks! I know which website I'm off to next! :p
Always wise to keep IE installed and upto date though...

[1.9 TDI]

Always wise to keep IE installed and upto date though...

Thanx Danny. Will do anyway!

[mr_x]

I have actually uninstalled IE too. Takes some doing, you might think you've removed it, but it's still there! The only website it's needed for is Microsoft hosted ones (windows live, msn spaces, microsoft.com etc). I use MSN spaces, things are a little messed up with it, but still usable. :)

[ted]

really??? i did not know that Oooo may have to research that!
got any good ideas then for what my btcc novel could be about????? nah dont think that would work ... i may upset people a little
you could make up the names and cars! :)

[mattlovestbs]

I have actually uninstalled IE too. Takes some doing, you might think you've removed it, but it's still there! The only website it's needed for is Microsoft hosted ones (windows live, msn spaces, microsoft.com etc). I use MSN spaces, things are a little messed up with it, but still usable. :)

i find IE ok - though, ive been told to use Firefox.. and i used to, but got annoyed coz i couldnt use zone.com on it :mad:

[laurat]

you could make up the names and cars! :)
could do, good idea!

[2.0 Civic]

could do, good idea!

Or use the forum members names(Real Names mind)

And seat them in different cars :D:D:D

[laurat]

Or use the forum members names(Real Names mind)

And seat them in different cars :D:D:D
thats a wicked idea but i dont think it'll really come off to be honest :p

[2.0 Civic]

thats a wicked idea but i dont think it'll really come off to be honest :p

If you wont do then I will lol :D

Or a least try lol

[laurat]

If you wont do then I will lol :D

Or a least try lol
go ahead, give it your best shot - when you want it proofread, send it over and i'll be happy to help ya

[ted]

If you wont do then I will lol :D

Or a least try lol
r give ye a hand lol.
" ted wins 2008 championship and pulls all the grid girls, the end! "
:p

[1.9 TDI]

r give ye a hand lol.
" ted wins 2008 championship and pulls all the grid girls, the end! "
:p

lol, you are ambitious aren't you!

[mr_x]

I am a happy Geordie... The 2nd coming of King Kev, to finish off what he started 11 years ago.

4-1 win tonight.

I have a new broadband supplier which is MUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUCH better than my old one.

Excellent. :D

[sinclat]

I am a happy Geordie... The 2nd coming of King Kev, to finish off what he started 11 years ago.

4-1 win tonight.

I have a new broadband supplier which is MUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUCH better than my old one.

Excellent. :D
What on earth are you on about?

[dannybo]

What on earth are you on about?
Football, as if you didnt know!?!:p

Newcastle United have appointed Kevin Keegan as manager, if you really didnt.:)

[GatesGarage]

r give ye a hand lol.
" ted wins 2008 championship and pulls all the grid girls, the end! "
:p
Sorry one or two are taken. I have an army of people who will agree :P. Dont wanna take on some of us BTCC Nutters :P.

[1.9 TDI]

Football, as if you didnt know!?!:p

Newcastle United have appointed Kevin Keegan as manager, if you really didnt.:)

Football!? I thought fans of the BTCC would have better taste! :rolleyes:

[laurat]

I am a happy Geordie... The 2nd coming of King Kev, to finish off what he started 11 years ago.

4-1 win tonight.

I have a new broadband supplier which is MUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUCH better than my old one.

Excellent. :D
am so excited too - - he's is back for the third time (once as a player and then twice as manager now) - ahhhhh hope he can get us some silverware - that would be soooo good!
Come on King Kev - you can do it!

[BTCCROCKS]

am so excited too - - he's is back for the third time (once as a player and then twice as manager now) - ahhhhh hope he can get us some silverware - that would be soooo good!
Come on King Kev - you can do it!

Dream on Newcastle fans, but I doubt anything good will happen :rolleyes:

[ted]

Football!? I thought fans of the BTCC would have better taste! :rolleyes:i agree, i dont mind watchin world cup matches down pub (brilliant atmosphere) but ive never watched club stuff.
i prefer 4wheels and a motor then a ball that gets kicked by people who fall over most of the time
:p

[laurat]

Dream on Newcastle fans, but I doubt anything good will happen :rolleyes:
you've got to be optimistic about these things dont you - if you support a team whatever you cant go round saying their going to lose or get beat etc - have we not learnt you anything?
its like you putting your fav driver down all the time - be fair and give them a chance

[1.9 TDI]

i agree, i dont mind watchin world cup matches down pub (brilliant atmosphere) but ive never watched club stuff.
i prefer 4wheels and a motor then a ball that gets kicked by people who fall over most of the time
:p

woo! ted is more sane than we thought!

[laurat]

woo! ted is more sane than we thought!
awwwwwww bless him. i love football me which reminds me, i need to sort my fantasy football out before sat

[mr_x]

Laura.. I certainly hope he brings something trophy like and shiney to St James'

And in all honesty, I can see it happening... Not this season, but within the next couple of years. :)

Most importantly, he's a legend, the fans WILL give him time until Allardyce, Roeder, Souness and all the rest of them.


i agree, i dont mind watchin world cup matches down pub (brilliant atmosphere) but ive never watched club stuff.
Visit Newcastle on or after a match day (especially if we win)... the atmosphere is quite possibly the best in the world! It's just electric... No other city relies on football to determine the mood of the place as much as Newcastle does. Football is religion here, to put it simply.

[2.0 Civic]

Has anybody seen the ad for the Skoda Fabia on TV, Making the car out of cakes and jelly and icing sugars and stuff, Makes me hungry when I see it lol

[bringbacktheolddays]

Has anybody seen the ad for the Skoda Fabia on TV, Making the car out of cakes and jelly and icing sugars and stuff, Makes me hungry when I see it lol
Yep, i crashed into one the otherday there was sponge and jam everywhere:p

[2.0 Civic]

Yep, i crashed into one the otherday there was sponge and jam everywhere:p

Please dont make me hungry lol :p :p :p :p :p

[CharlieJ]

...... Football is religion here, to put it simply.
Guess that makes me an atheist then..... :p

[sinclat]

I think football has become less of a religion and more of a cult.
:rolleyes:

[laurat]

Has anybody seen the ad for the Skoda Fabia on TV, Making the car out of cakes and jelly and icing sugars and stuff, Makes me hungry when I see it lol
yes i think that advert is certainly a one off - it is amazing!
that advert has been on our tv's for a while now

[2.0 Civic]

I think football has become less of a religion and more of a cult.
:rolleyes:

If football has become a cult, Then where does Motorsport stand?

[1.9 TDI]

If football has become a cult, Then where does Motorsport stand?

a much better cult

[dannybo]

Guess that makes me an atheist then..... :p
I get a severe bout of apathy whenever religion is mentioned.

I dont get the same feeling at a football match, I just find it a good place to let off some steam, in the correct manner of course.

[kezbabybabe]

Yay...New season of Fifth Gear starts on Monday at 8pm. :D :D

Means I can watch Jason Plato :p

Has anyone been watching Mission Implausible on SkyOne on Saturdays?

[2.0 Civic]

Looks like this weekend is dedicated to Motorsport over on Discovery Turbo

I was watching a program on it earlier on called Be a Grand Prix Driver based on International Formula 1

Over a 1000 competiters fighting for one seat alongside Byfield and Brundell for a one off race at Monza

The winner turned out to be Irishman Mark Johnson, Due to bad qualifying he started 29th on the grid, And after the 13 lap race distance he eventually finished 8th, And 1st in his class of cars :D:D:D

I say well on him, And just as the show ended, He was offered a contract with the same team that run Jenson Button

Brundell said he could be the next young lad to lead F1 in the future

[laurat]

Yay...New season of Fifth Gear starts on Monday at 8pm. :D :D

Means I can watch Jason Plato :p

Has anyone been watching Mission Implausible on SkyOne on Saturdays?
i'm quite excited about that as i noticed it in mondays listing in the new tv book. and yes i've been watching mission implausible - but their repeats

[2.0 Civic]

i'm quite excited about that as i noticed it in mondays listing in the new tv book. and yes i've been watching mission implausible - but their repeats

I found a video on the internet of Jason getting burned in the Caparo T1 :D

[laurat]

I found a video on the internet of Jason getting burned in the Caparo T1 :D
did you not watch it on fifth gear when it happened or dont you watch it?

[2.0 Civic]

did you not watch it on fifth gear when it happened or dont you watch it?

Nope dont really watch Fifth Gear, Top Gear all the way for me, Althought, they only showed the flames in the rear view mirror, As it happened when the camera's werent looking, And also I can understand the neck and hands getting burnt, But how did he manage to burn his face while the helmet was on?? :confused:

[R32]

Nope dont really watch Fifth Gear, Top Gear all the way for me, Althought, they only showed the flames in the rear view mirror, As it happened when the camera's werent looking, And also I can understand the neck and hands getting burnt, But how did he manage to burn his face while the helmet was on?? :confused:
i think what must have happened is when the flames came from behind him, it must have gone underneath his helmet cos he didn't have any fireproof gear on - dont think he did anyway but i hope he has learnt from the mistake. i'm sure he would have done being a professional driver and all that - just hope it doesn't happen to him or anybody else again

[ted]

didnt thompson get burns on his legs a few years ago in dtm race?
if u go 2 halfords they got 3for2 dvds, got btcc07, wrc95, and mcrae for 33quid! normaly that lot would cost 60quid! not bad (i looked inside the btcc one to see if i got wsb lol)

[2.0 Civic]

i think what must have happened is when the flames came from behind him, it must have gone underneath his helmet cos he didn't have any fireproof gear on - dont think he did anyway but i hope he has learnt from the mistake. i'm sure he would have done being a professional driver and all that - just hope it doesn't happen to him or anybody else again

Personally I can never see that Caparo T1 being road legal, Especially if the floor keeps falling off(Top Gear) and if there is a chance flames will shoot out over the driver(Fifth Gear), Well I cant see it being legal any time soon anyways :rolleyes:

[laurat]

Personally I can never see that Caparo T1 being road legal, Especially if the floor keeps falling off(Top Gear) and if there is a chance flames will shoot out over the driver(Fifth Gear), Well I cant see it being legal any time soon anyways :rolleyes:
cant see how it can be road legal anyway - if the speed bumps round where i live are anything to go by, it wont get over them!

[2.0 Civic]

I went on Holiday to Lanzarote and me and my dad had arranged for me to enter a little competition on one of the Kart Tracks down there, I think the track was a mile long with as many twists :P

Anyways, Since I was new, And didnt know the track really well, I got a few free laps to learn the track, After 4 laps, I returned to the pits saying to myself that was enough, And then an hour later we had to go out and qualify, I ended up fastest, But my time was not aloud as I had taken 4 wheels off the ground going over a corner and that lap happened to be my fastest, So i started right from the back of the grid of 40 drivers, Off the line I passed 3 of them, And into the 1st corner everyone was fighting for position and I sneaked up another 5 places on the inside, Lap 12 of 40 came up and i was up to 16th with 5th fastest lap, And I was feeling the strain of the sun(40 Degrees in a race suit is not nice :P) But I still continued on, By lap 30 I was 2nd and the leader was half the track distance away, So I had to settle for either 2nd or relly push for 1st, Lap 37 and I was right up his a*s lol, Passed him on the last corner on the 2nd to last lap, On the last lap I set the 2nd fastest lap ever on the track :D:D:D:D

Well thats one of my achievements in the Karts :D:D:D

[laurat]

Yay...New season of Fifth Gear starts on Monday at 8pm. :D :D

Means I can watch Jason Plato :p

Has anyone been watching Mission Implausible on SkyOne on Saturdays?
when jason was younger he attended king's school in tynemouth (about a 10min drive from where i live as it is right next to whitley bay on tyneside) and he lived in Heaton (just up the road from where I love also but in the opposite direction - more towards newcastle city centre) with his family as they moved there when he was young but when he was at kings school, one of my dad's friends allan was in the year above him and according to allan, Jason was a right worky ticket at school - i'll not say exactly what he told me as editor1 may get annoyed and shout at me for the use of bad language - i guess jason has never changed then????????
kings school is right posh and it costs thousands per term - it's for yuppies i say

[laurat]

I went on Holiday to Lanzarote and me and my dad had arranged for me to enter a little competition on one of the Kart Tracks down there, I think the track was a mile long with as many twists :P

Anyways, Since I was new, And didnt know the track really well, I got a few free laps to learn the track, After 4 laps, I returned to the pits saying to myself that was enough, And then an hour later we had to go out and qualify, I ended up fastest, But my time was not aloud as I had taken 4 wheels off the ground going over a corner and that lap happened to be my fastest, So i started right from the back of the grid of 40 drivers, Off the line I passed 3 of them, And into the 1st corner everyone was fighting for position and I sneaked up another 5 places on the inside, Lap 12 of 40 came up and i was up to 16th with 5th fastest lap, And I was feeling the strain of the sun(40 Degrees in a race suit is not nice :P) But I still continued on, By lap 30 I was 2nd and the leader was half the track distance away, So I had to settle for either 2nd or relly push for 1st, Lap 37 and I was right up his a*s lol, Passed him on the last corner on the 2nd to last lap, On the last lap I set the 2nd fastest lap ever on the track :D:D:D:D

Well thats one of my achievements in the Karts :D:D:D
well 2.0 civic that is fab - - you have to go in for the vxr thing next year then if another one comes off or for that matter any chance you get to enter competitions like that you should go in for them as you're only young aren't you? you're only in your teens so you've got a good chance as you've got plenty of time for practice and to show what you're capable of

[2.0 Civic]

http://www.gamefudge.com/Create-a-Ride

You lot should try this game :D:D

Also WOOOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

I made the 1000th comment on this thread lol