AutoItalia @ Brooklands 30th April 2016

Auto Italia - Italian Car Day

Saturday, April 30, 2016

One of the biggest events of the year at Brooklands celebrating the UK’s obsession with all things Italian. This will be Auto Italia’s 31st Spring Gathering - the UK’s first and finest all-Italian car event. Expect the site to be bursting with all types of Italian cars (and motorbikes).

Brooklands Museum - Hill demonstration will be taking place, in addition to action on the Mercedes-Benz World circuit. In previous years there have been over 200 Ferraris alone! This year there will be just as much to see and do, including many trade and club stands so come early, bring your camera and plan the whole day at Brooklands!

Brooklands Museum - is a premium event, and advance tickets will be available from http://www.brooklandsmuseum.com and the Museum Shop in the New Year, with admission charges as follows:

Adults £13 in advance, £16 on the day
Seniors £12 in advance, £15 on the day
Children £5.50 in advance, £6.50 on the day
Family £35 in advance, £40 on the day
BTM & LBM £2 in advance, £5 on the day


http://www.brooklandsmuseum.com/index.php?/events/details/auto-italia-italian-car-day3/

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Please add my name.Haven't taken my Coupe to the event before.
Is there space for all? If so how do we go ahead?
Thanks
Barry

Just turn up on the day Barry. Brooklands marshals will direct you to our area.

You can buy tickets in advance from Brooklands Museum, there is normally a fast lane entry for ticket holders. Go in via Campbell Gate.

Here's a link.

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can i be added please

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Please add me too

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13, Barrygadd2003
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15, Jame5
16. Barnacle
17, Frary
18, Lappers
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I'm in - not with a coupe though, but will certainly drop in to catch up with people.

It will be good to see you again Si.

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Hi, please add me to the list

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Ditto, I'll be there too not in a coupe, but I'll be sure to stop by.

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8, arm
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12, Naf
13, Barrygadd2003
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13, Barrygadd2003
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10, n3dsd
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12, Naf
13, Barrygadd2003
14, PeteP - possibly with the X1/9 though
15, Jame5
16. Barnacle
17, Frary
18, Lappers
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20, pipj
21, Cyborg7 (Chris)
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10, n3dsd
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12, Naf
13, Barrygadd2003
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16. Barnacle
17, Frary
18, Lappers
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21, Cyborg7 (Chris)
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Are we being offered any track time?

Do we sign up before hand for the hill demo?

I am discussing it with Phil Ward, it looks like there may well be only 2 or 3 places on the track.

If that is the case they will go to people who have never been on the MB World track previously and priority will go to club members.

Hill demo does need to be signed up for in advance, I don't yet know how many places. There should be more places available than for the track.

When I have firm information I will put it up on this thread.

Thanks Pete, I did the track 2 years ago so happy to let others go ahead. Look forward to seeing the hill demo info, didn't get a chance to do that.

Will be there with m'boy (and possibly daughter) but maybe in his Alfa GT - we went in his last year so maybe this year we'll take the coop (and therefore do it in style

would have liked to come along but Im back to work on 18th April........hope the weather is kind and you all have a great time. Maybe next year I'll be off and maybe next year I'll be lucky enough to own a coupe.

I have now heard from Phil Ward.

There will be space for 3 Coupes on the track demo.

If you have never been on the MB World track before and would like to go please put your name on this thread along with the type of coupe you have and its colour.

Priority will go to paid up club members.

Please note that you will need to produce your driving licence as you register on the day.

I need to give AutoItalia names early next week, so please post your details by Tuesday morning.

Thanks.

Hi again if no problem then I would love to do it.
20vt plus Moongrey 👍
Steve Turner

Great news that Phil is offering us track time Pete? I've done it before so happy to let others take the stand.

Did Phil mention anything about the hill demo? I recall that needed to be signed up for in the past.

Yes there will be Test Hill time Chris, I forgot to ask him how many places but there will be more than for the track.

I think we will need to sign up for that, so I'll check with him on Tuesday.

If anyone wants the Test Hill then please post your details on this thread.

Track Demo: Club members will be given priority

1.) Steve Turner 20vt Moongrey (moongrey99plus)
2.)
3.)

Test Hill:

1.) Pete Pearson X1/9 Gold. (PeteP)
2.)
3.)
4.)
etc.

Track Demo:

1.) Steve Turner 20vt Moongrey (moongrey99plus)
2.) Alex Sharman speed red 20v na (sharman)
3.)

Test Hill:

1.) Pete Pearson X1/9 Gold. (PeteP)
2.)
3.)

thanks PeteP

Track Demo:

1.) Steve Turner 20vt Moongrey (moongrey99plus)
2.) Alex Sharman speed red 20v na (sharman)
3.)

Test Hill:

1.) Pete Pearson X1/9 Gold. (PeteP)
2.) Chris Gunzi 20VT wine red. (Gunzi)
3.)

Track Demo:

Track Demo:

1.) Steve Turner 20vt Moongrey (moongrey99plus)
2.) Alex Sharman speed red 20v na (sharman)
3.) John Anastasio - 20vt - sprint blue - (serg1)

Test Hill:

1.) Pete Pearson X1/9 Gold. (PeteP)
2.) Chris Gunzi 20VT wine red. (Gunzi)
3.)

That's the Track Demo participants sorted out. I will let AutoItalia know the list.

If anyone would like to be considered as a reserve in case of any drop outs, please add your name

Track Demo Participants:

1.) Steve Turner 20vt Moongrey (moongrey99plus)
2.) Alex Sharman speed red 20v na (sharman)
3.) John Anastasio - 20vt - sprint blue - (serg1)

Track Demo reserves.

1.)
2.)

Test Hill:

1.) Pete Pearson X1/9 Gold. (PeteP)
2.) Chris Gunzi 20VT wine red. (Gunzi)
3.)
4.)
5.)

Not so much pressure for giving the Test Hill participant list, Hopefully I will be able to say how many places are available shortly.

I have heard back from Phil.

The track demo participants are confirmed. Don't forget you will need to sign in from around 9 am and attend a drivers briefing later in the morning.

There will be 4 or 5 places available for us on the Test Hill. We do need to pre register, so if you are interested please add your name to the list before Sunday evening 3rd April.

The day before, Friday 29th April, AutoItalia is running a separate trackday event at nearby Chobham.

This is where AutoItalia do a lot of their photoshoots and a number of us have been round it. He is keeping a number of places open for coupe drivers.

If you would like to take part please contact him directly.

AUTO ITALIA DRIVING EXPERIENCE
Friday April 29th

Auto Italia magazine’s 2016 Brooklands Italian Car Day will be held on Saturday April 30th. To complement the event this year a driving experience for owners of selected Italian cars has been established at a nearby private test facility (and Auto Italia’s photo location) on Friday April 29th. With the events being held over consecutive days the intention is to offer Italian car owners the opportunity to take in two neighbouring venues.

This is not a conventional track day that places stress on both cars and drivers but an opportunity for owners to demonstrate their skills. The 2-mile circuit includes fast straights, banked corners and a hill in the ‘forest’ section. The demanding nature of the course requires the use of pace cars to control the groups of cars. Numbers will be limited so drivers will have plenty of laps.

Because the venue is not open to the public attendance needs to be pre-booked. In the first instance Italian car owners should apply to the organisers with registration details of the car they wish to enter. Subject to entry acceptance the cost will be £100 per car and £25 for a nominated additional driver. Closing date for all applications is April 15th. Further details will be published in Auto Italia. For entries contact mail@philwardevents.com

Just the 2 of us for the Test Hill then.

I will let them know.

If there's time can I add John and Gina's 20v n/a for the test hill please Pete?

OK, Joe, I have just emailed Phil, but I'll try and get him to add them if you let me have the details.

I'll be in their vehicle as they're letting me borrow it for Brooklands, so my details.

OK, thanks Joe.

I've being trying to get to the brooklands meet for years, but due to various reasons (mainly work commitments) I could never quite make it, anyway this year.....tickets are bought, hotel room paid for and the coupe is back on the road.

Much looking forwards to this, and putting some of the southern faces to their names.

I would love a blast on the test hill (Porto 20vt) if there are any available spaces on the day?

Anyway, roll on end of the month

Good to see you making it down here Angelo.

The Test Hill may be difficult as I have already been back with one extra car after giving them a "final" list.

I will try though.

Thanks a lot Pete, I appreciate that, but don't worry if it's too late mate.

Just about to buy my ticket but I have a question ...is there club group parking and if so ?

Yes, there will be. We will have an area reserved for all Fiat Coupes.

....... and hot coffee, tea and milk?

great!!

If you bend it, you have to mend it, Joe...

Just booked tickets for me and Anita. I'll have the tea and coffee and hot water and the tent, and Joe has will bring the flag (borrowed for the Bristol event the week prior).

Will be there non italian car

I am a maybe for this. Maybe need to be in the UK to complete on my new house on the 29th ..... Just awaiting confirmation of a few things....

Hello, can you please add me in , + test hill if possible , and track demo , as participant or reserve in worst case
Thank you

laurysr - I think you have missed the sign up date for the track and test hill demo's .

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11, Dave p
12, Naf
13, Barrygadd2003
14, PeteP - possibly with the X1/9 though
15, Jame5
16. Barnacle
17, Frary
18, Lappers
19, suba
20, pipj
21, Cyborg7 (Chris)
22, moongrey99
23, Wink
24, Gunzi
25, EDz
26, Patch234 (maybe)
27, laurysr
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Thanks for adding , hope something will change regarding test hill

Ahem.....

Yes, unfortunately he has.

Neil if you booked your tickets online you'll need to print off the confirmation and bring it with you, looks like they're not sending them out any more.

Yeah. It would probably have helped if I had given them the right email address...

Are coupe club spaces allocated yet ? Would be nice to have a map roughly where it will be

We're normally parked next to Concord, left at the bottom of the hill as you enter, not right towards the embankment.

It is normally fluid until a week or so before the event.

There is a lot of restoration work going on at the museum for the next 18 months. They are moving aircraft hangars at the moment. When I was there in January a huge swathe of earth had been dug out by the finishing straight.

Never fear, the Brooklands marshals will put everyone together.

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11, Dave p
12, Naf
13, Barrygadd2003
14, PeteP - possibly with the X1/9 though
15, Jame5
16. Barnacle
17, Frary
18, Lappers
19, suba
20, pipj
21, Cyborg7 (Chris)
22, moongrey99
23, Wink
24, Gunzi
25, F1ANG
26, EDz
27, patch235 (maybe)
28, laurysr
29,

Thats good :)lets wait then

What time does it start and are there any convoys heading down from the West of England?

We normally meet at the ace cafe around 7.30/8am for a breakfast before heading to brooklands so your more than welcome to meet up with us Phil .

Anyone going from bristol /reading side via m4 ?

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10, n3dsd
11, Dave p
12, Naf
13, Barrygadd2003
14, PeteP - possibly with the X1/9 though
15, Jame5
16. Barnacle
17, Frary
18, Lappers
19, suba
20, pipj
21, Cyborg7 (Chris)
22, moongrey99
23, Wink
24, Gunzi
25, F1ANG
26, EDz
27, patch235 (maybe)
28, laurysr
29, MrC +one little one
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Only one little one , what about the other little one ?

Experiment!

Would it be good to try and organise a group shot of all the coop's somewhere? Parking at this event usually means single rows that is not too conducive to getting a great looking group photo....

We could maybe organise a quick meet somewhere beforehand and then all convoy in

Good idea but where to meet ? .

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5, Gripped
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10, n3dsd
11, Dave p
12, Naf
13, Barrygadd2003
14, PeteP - possibly with the X1/9 though
15, Jame5
16. Barnacle
17, Frary
18, Lappers
19, suba
20, pipj
21, Cyborg7 (Chris)
22, moongrey99
23, Wink
24, Gunzi
25, F1ANG
26, EDz
27, patch235 (maybe)
28, laurysr
29, MrC +one little one
30, Robfow
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i don't know the area well enough? We need an open space somewhere near the event ... Any ideas anyone?

Weybridge Tesco is less than a mile from brooklands. Big car park

It's in Addlestone. From M25 J11 take A317 towards Weybridge, turn right at 2nd roundabout into Addlestone, over the level crossing and right at next roundabout into Tesco.

What time are people meeting there?

KT15 2AS

what time?

Sounds like a good location, time depends upon what time the Show starts - that i have no idea of

1 hour before we arrive at the event would probably be good.. Tesco also supplies coffee and bacon ideal huh!

Gates open at 9am for clubs and 10am for the public .

Anyone up for an early start then? Don't fancy being billy no mates taking pics of only my car ..... if enough agree we should at least try

If you leave it beyond about 9:30 to 10:00 to get in the queues become horrendous.

Different tesco Dave. The one I meant is right next to MBW , KT130XF Barnes Wallis drive

from the website
The timetable for the day is as follows:

8.00 Gates open (ticket holders)
8.30 Gates open (general entry)
9.00-11.00 Track signing on (for pre-booked entrants)
10.00 Museum displays and aircraft open

They must have changed the times from last year then .

Well, looking at gate opening times ..... and considering travelling from all parts of the country, a meet before is highly improbable (great word that)

Yes I thought that after posting, but it would be a very short 1.5 mile convoy back up to the "Italian Cars only" entrance off the B374, hardly worth bothering with IMHO especially given the early opening time (but same as previous years IIRC?)

Yeah i agree with you there, it's not worth it for the sake of a convoy, was just thinking of somewhere close for patch's idea of pictures.
Personally It's pre-meet and convoy from the ace for me, even though it's quite a diversion it adds a cool element to the day

So how many convoys there going to be ?
1 - from ace cafe

What time are you aiming to get there ?...I go past Ace at least twice a month on a journey to South London, and even on a Sunday it can take forever ! If you are coming from out of London its much easier to go round the M25..I,m stopping at my daughter in Tooting and even from there google reckon 40minutes

If there is a convoy from Tescos I am up for it

+1 for tescos

I would love to show mine again this year but it's looking a bit sorry for itself.😕

it will be quiet on a Saturday morning 7/8am

Bit of spit and polish Liam? go on, would be good to see you there.

Well, got clearance from the Football club, set a date to exhange on the house - 29th. So, I am a definite for this. Great!!! Been away so long this will be my first car event in years, so happy days!!

1, Nismo
2, CC
3, BBR
4, Submariner
5, Gripped
6, coupedummy
7, Serg1
8, arm
9, Boosted7
10, n3dsd
11, Dave p
12, Naf
13, Barrygadd2003
14, PeteP - possibly with the X1/9 though
15, Jame5
16. Barnacle
17, Frary
18, Lappers
19, suba
20, pipj
21, Cyborg7 (Chris)
22, moongrey99
23, Wink
24, Gunzi
25, F1ANG
26, EDz
27, patch235
28, laurysr
29, MrC + one little one
30, Robfow
31,
32,
33,
34,
35,

Can you add me as well please I will tart her up 😜

Can you add me as well please I will tart her up 😜

1, Nismo
2, CC
3, BBR
4, Submariner
5, Gripped
6, coupedummy
7, Serg1
8, arm
9, Boosted7
10, n3dsd
11, Dave p
12, Naf
13, Barrygadd2003
14, PeteP - possibly with the X1/9 though
15, Jame5
16. Barnacle
17, Frary
18, Lappers
19, suba
20, pipj
21, Cyborg7 (Chris)
22, moongrey99
23, Wink
24, Gunzi
25, F1ANG
26, EDz
27, patch235
28, laurysr
29, MrC + one little one
30, Robfow
31, liam_gill ( who probably posted from his iPhone)
32,
33,
34,

Tickets booked

Thought it about time I added my name to the list

Pete - Your all weather Coupé cover is already packed

1, Nismo
2, CC
3, BBR
4, Submariner
5, Gripped
6, coupedummy
7, Serg1
8, arm
9, Boosted7
10, n3dsd
11, Dave p
12, Naf
13, Barrygadd2003
14, PeteP - possibly with the X1/9 though
15, Jame5
16. Barnacle
17, Frary
18, Lappers
19, suba
20, pipj
21, Cyborg7 (Chris)
22, moongrey99
23, Wink
24, Gunzi
25, F1ANG
26, EDz
27, patch235
28, laurysr
29, MrC + one little one
30, Robfow
31, liam_gill ( who probably posted from his iPhone)
32, Barmybob + 1
33,
34,

1, Nismo
2, CC
3, BBR
4, Submariner
5, Gripped
6, coupedummy
7, Serg1
8, arm
9, Boosted7
10, n3dsd
11, Dave p
12, Naf
13, Barrygadd2003
14, PeteP - possibly with the X1/9 though
15, Jame5
16. Barnacle
17, Frary
18, Lappers 
19, suba
20, pipj
21, Cyborg7 (Chris)
22, moongrey99
23, Wink
24, Gunzi
25, F1ANG
26, EDz
27, patch235 
28, laurysr
29, MrC + one little one
30, Robfow
31, liam_gill ( who probably posted from his iPhone)
32, Barmybob + 1
33, Mark 77 (weather permitting)
34,

My first meet/event in the Coupe, looking forward to it.

John :-)

1, Nismo
2, CC
3, BBR
4, Submariner
5, Gripped
6, coupedummy
7, Serg1
8, arm
9, Boosted7
10, n3dsd
11, Dave p
12, Naf
13, Barrygadd2003
14, PeteP - possibly with the X1/9 though
15, Jame5
16. Barnacle
17, Frary
18, Lappers
19, suba
20, pipj
21, Cyborg7 (Chris)
22, moongrey99
23, Wink
24, Gunzi
25, F1ANG
26, EDz
27, patch235
28, laurysr
29, MrC + one little one
30, Robfow
31, liam_gill ( who probably posted from his iPhone)
32, Barmybob + 1
33, Mark 77 (weather permitting)
34, Johntk256
35,

I have now had confirmation from Phil Ward that the following have places on the Test Hill run.

1.) PeteP X1/9
2.) Gunzi 20VT.
3.) Countrycruising 20V
4.) F1ANG 20VT

A reminder of those doing the track demo:

1.) Steve Turner 20vt (moongrey99plus)
2.) Alex Sharman 20v na (sharman)
3.) John Anastasio - 20vt (serg1)


Please remember to take your driving licenceces with you: they will be needed at registration.

Jame5 , Naf , EDz , Indy , MrC and Mario

ace café convoy to Brooklands , i'll be their @ 7.45am and leaving the ace @ 8.15am . everyone is welcome if you want to tag along .

guys let me know if your still all coming , I know MrC may go straight their as its easier for him .

I may arrive here for this, depends on the traffic and time it takes to get there from Blackpool way. If I am early enough, I will join you guys...

i'll pm you my mobile number Phil as your coming from far away .

Back at you

Hey all do you mind I meet up at ace cafe I'm coming up from essex if no one minds

everyone is welcome Dave

See you there

Phil has just let me know that there are still a few track places left and that he has now opened it up to spectators who can pre-book until 267th April.

A number of us have previously been to Longcroft, either to a rolling road session or as part of an AutoItalia photoshoot with our coupes and it's an interesting day out.

It's just off the M3 by Longcroft Studios on this map. Access is from Chobham lane.


AUTO ITALIA DRIVING EXPERIENCE
Friday April 29th

Places are still available for the Auto Italia Driving Experience to be held at Longcross test track on Friday April 29th.

This is not a conventional track day that places stress on both cars and drivers but an opportunity for owners to demonstrate their skills. The 2-mile circuit includes fast straights, banked corners and a hill in the ‘forest’ section. The demanding nature of the course requires the use of pace cars to control the groups of cars.

Because the venue is not open to the public, attendance needs to be pre-booked. In the first instance Italian car owners should apply to the organisers with details of the car that they wish to enter. Subject to entry acceptance the cost will be £100 per car and £25 for a nominated additional driver. An optional Italian buffet lunch is available at £25 per person.

SPECTATOR OFFER !
Spectators are welcome at this private event strictly on a pre-booked basis. Come and see exotic Ferraris, Maseratis, Alfa Romeos and top Fiats being driven at high speed.
The entry cost is £25 per person with a free Italian buffet lunch and paddock access. Offer ends April 27th.

For all bookings contact Phil Ward on mail@philwardevents.com

We have been allocated the entire length of the Finishing Straight on the left hand side.

There is a lot of work taking place on site, behind us is a bloody great hole where they are excavating foundations for a hangar which is due to be moved.

Opposite us are Lancia and X1/9, on the banking past us is the Fiat Forum.

How will you know where to park, Pete? I mean, you've got the coupe, the x1/9, and the punto...

That's why we are opposite the X1/9s Neil.

If I can get its new electrikery ignition sorted I'll probably take that one.

I'm taking the coupe to Longcross on the Friday.

Then the X1/9 is due on display at 8am the next day at Goodwood's Soft Top Sunday.

The Punto gets the weekend off.

Ah! Machinations in high places, eh? Briberies and corruptions! Whisperings in the right ears!

I'm looking forward to peeking at the Brera's on show. I have an itch for one of these. The 2.4 Diesel one!!!

If I can get Mario to drive he has a 2.4jtd brera in alfa 8c red .

up to that

.

Its called Longcross studios!

I have got a 159 2.4 diesel , 210bhp , remapped to 250. Its a really nice car and quick for its size

Is yours the red one with red rings around the wheels Laury? Oh no, scrap that, you have a 159 .... I saw a red remapped brera (250) for sale

1, Nismo
2, CC
3, BBR
4, Submariner
5, Gripped
6, coupedummy
7, Serg1
8, arm
9, Boosted7
10, n3dsd
11, Dave p
12, Naf
13, Barrygadd2003
14, PeteP - possibly with the X1/9 though
15, Jame5
16. Barnacle
17, Frary
18, Lappers
19, suba
20, pipj
21, Cyborg7 (Chris)
22, moongrey99
23, Wink
24, Gunzi
25, F1ANG
26, EDz
27, patch235
28, laurysr
29, MrC + one little one
30, Robfow
31, liam_gill ( who probably posted from his iPhone)
32, Barmybob + 1
33, Mark 77 (weather permitting)
34, Johntk256
35, Bravepants
36,

Hope I'm not too late to join you guys! I'm a first timer too!

P

1, Nismo
2, CC
3, BBR
4, Submariner
5, Gripped
6, coupedummy
7, Serg1
8, arm
9, Boosted7
10, n3dsd
11, Dave p
12, Naf
13, Barrygadd2003
14, PeteP - possibly with the X1/9 though
15, Jame5
16. Barnacle
17, Frary
18, Lappers
19, suba
20, pipj
21, Cyborg7 (Chris)
22, moongrey99
23, Wink
24, Gunzi
25, F1ANG
26, EDz
27, patch235
28, laurysr
29, MrC + one little one
30, Robfow
31, liam_gill ( who probably posted from his iPhone)
32, Barmybob + 1
33, Mark 77 (weather permitting)
34, Johntk256
35, Bravepants
36, mariocirillo
37,

U should try alfa as its nice daily , but becomes boring after some time as it does not offer as mutch excitement like coupe does
Keep in mind that is still italian car and will have some niggles to deal with .
On a 2.4 so far had
Dpf issues - sorted
Egr - history now
Manifold flaps - history too .
Injector plugs ( replaced by previus owner as originally diagnosed as issue ) turned out it was injection drivers in ecu.
Overall nice car

PeteP - Is that opposite to where we were on autumn meet ?

It has changed once more - we are now on the other side of the finishing straight towards the top with the x1/9s at the bottom.

The Lancias are now up on the banking.

I was at Brooklands yesterday and a contractors' compound takes up the middle of the finishing straight.

Can you please make a map for allocated spaces like u did last time im sure it will help all of us whos getting confused

See this is why meeting other at the Ace is a good idea .... Meet up, make my way to the back of the Ace convoy and let someone else figure it out hahaha

Is anyone meeting at the local Tesco..if so what time?

Don't worry, the marshals on site on the day will direct everyone to the right area when you get there.

I was following you Phil as I don't know how to get there and don't have a satnav

Awwwwww crap!!!

Should be a mini convoy of us coming from Portsmouth, leaving around 0900.

1. Gunzi
2. Gaz 2905
3. Rich
4. Wal_S

We'll be going the usual route up the A3

Who the hell am I going to follow then!

Hope to see you all at Brooklands, although not with my coupe. I’m having to drive my practical family friendly 5 door . I’m visiting family in London so trying to pop out for ½ a day. Will be great to see some top condition coupes and put faces to forum names.

Would have loved to have joined your morning convoy Nismo as staying in Sudbury which is very close to The Ace Café. Maybe next time.

Anyone travelling from the south clockwise on the M25 up for a convoy from Clacket Lane services?

Almost any Italian car on the bottom half of the M25 is going there... I just pick one and follow it!

Just bought a ticket, wasn't sure if I was able to go.
Hopefully it will be a sunny day.

looking ok at the moment - http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/2643743?day=1

Between 1pm and 4pm then

I usually buy tickets in advance but didnt this time.
Can I pay on the door whilst in the coop....?

Yes you can but buy tickets online and you just print them off as they don't send them anymore .

cool, cheers mate.

Note to self, must do that tonight!!

It's a good idea to do so Phil, There is a fast(er) track entry for ticket holders.

Don't forget everyone that you should use the Campbell Gate entrance which is off the B374 Brooklands Road. HERE.

It will be signposted for Italian Vehicles Only or similar words.

So all the Coupe and Lancia will be at the bottom of the bank by the end of the day as they obviously don't know how crap our hand brakes are!

We're not on the banking as far as I know Joe, Fiat Forum have that honour. We're at the top of the finishing straight before the banking starts. I was offered it, but declined for the reason you mentioned.

Where the Lancias are is reasonably flat anyway as it is by the wall at the bottom of the banking just past the bridge.

That's a relief

just a reminder for those that are meeting at the ace café tomorrow morning , i'll be their at 7.30 for breakfast and leaving no later than 8.15 for Brooklands .

looks like rain on the way home - http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/2643743?day=1

I'm going down today and it's snowing!

I'll be at the Ace for 7:30

Unfortunately I have to drop out due to a hospital visit, family illness.

Hope the sun shines down on everyone and it's a great day.

I may be coming in my silver 20VT, not too sure I want to bring the Plus .... Bit nervous about it as it's on sale at the moment and has bids on it .... Decisions decisions

Take it for a last blast Phil as it will be gone soon or you can always buy mine with the azev C's fitted

Not this year for me I'm afraid due to personal circumstances, the fact that I'm still in Azerbaijan and the fact that I don't have a coupe at the moment but hopefully everything falls into place for next year

Take care and hope you have a great time and the weather is kind too

I'll take the azevs no problem yeah I think she needs to be on display there. Not home often should make the best of it. See you at the ace hopefully

Can't make it anymore have a good time all!

Hi all, has anyone got a pair of children's ear protectors I could borrow today? I'm bringing my 21 month old son and I forgot to order some!

Fantastic show at Brooklands today. Met many Coupe Club members (reminded me a bit of Auf Wiedersehn Pet with all the great accents there...)
Thanks to Peter and all those who made it possible for us to get together. Sad neither my turbo nor Vis would start but need to get my head down and sort out why.
With the Vis I had swapped the Lambda sensor lead plus lead emerging from loom close to the top of the rocker box (gearbox end)and bingo....she started but then died a few seconds later.It's a bit confusing as both lead plugs and sockets are identical. I need to check now why she dies after starting.....

All of us who couldn't make it to Brooklands today are gasping for news as to how good the day was.
Who's first with the 'gen'?
And some Fccuk pics?
Other car pics most welcome too

I really wanted to go to Brooklands but didn't get the car finished in time.

Cracking day out an excellent selection of Coupes and Itailan cars in general. I heard 42 Coupes in attendance!

I met Warren, Richard and Gary just outside Portsmouth as a convoy to Auto Italia.













My Hill Demo Run. my 2nd was with it pouring down so lots of wheel spin.

Same run different perspective.

Sorry no pics but a great meet and some really great cars and very friendly people.. my only disappointment was that my haggling was unsuccessful lol..i had to pay full price!

Lamborghini crash

That one was a showoff.... poor car...

Excellent day and good to meet some new people. Massive thanks to Joe (Countrycruising) for getting my Lancia going and avoiding me the indignity of having to have it recovered. Proves it's not only coupes that he has the magic touch with.

Really good day, great to meet members and chat about cars. Thanks all Back in Blackpool now! 8 hours driving in total But very enjoyable in a Coupe

Some shots...

Hotel in Kings Langley this morning at 6:30 am


Meet up with the London Crew at the Ace (dave decided to park that way)


Convoy to Brooklands


Stuff from Brooklands

Great day out and an excellent Autoitalia, good turn out of cars of all marques and think actually our new Coupe spot was alright.

Shame with the Lambo as I watched it happen straight in front of me, looked an expensive repair when I saw it waiting for recovery on the way out.

Thoroughly enjoyed our mini Coupe convoy up from Portsmouth with Chris, Gary and Richard, bit of fun and my first proper Coupe drive for 9 months....really missed driving the VIS

What was the damage on the Lambo like? I saw from a distance.

From what my mate showed me on YouTube the rear wheel was at a funky angle. It didn't help he was driving like a bit of a plum on the wet hairpin so was only going to end one way

Good day out, I counted 38 coupes at one point, CC son counted 50 odd, so a very good turn out.

Sorry I didn't talk to many people or for long, but an old friend turned up that I hadn't seen in a year so took the opportunity to catch up with him.

Got photos of the Coupes on track and the hill, so will get the photos uploaded. If people want high res, just PM me and I'll chuck them across.

Great day, shame about the rain but excellent turn out and top marks for effort from everyone including the club coffee table
Not long been home after spending 4hrs at work changing Rosa'a downpipe, the second run up the test hill fractured the bellows in the felx so our drive home was noisy you might say
Great to see the usual faces and meet some new folk, thanks to Barry for the box of Ale, I'm sipping on one now as I think I've deserved it
Lovely classic you've got there Chris, it was refreshing to see an engine with twin carbs instead of injectors for a change.
Jake has the pictures of the day so I'll nab a copy when he's 'done his stuff' with them, shame about the Lambo armco mating, looked expensive!

Here's a side shot of the lambo. Also got a video that I will upload later. The rear wheel was hanging off

Great day out, thanks Joe for the boot seal
The Lambo drivers pride hurt him more than anything else, saw him at the hotel after, as he shortened our lap drive I really wanted to thank him and ask how he managed to do that in a car that's basically telepathic on where you want to go!! But his mates were doing a grand job of that

It looked stunning

Good day out, just what I needed to help me re-evaluate my Coupé ownership prospects

as for Pictures. I've stuck my pictures up in the Facebook group as I can't seem to get into my photo bucket account

Also, at the request of the Fiat Forum, I've placed details of their event on the Facebook page

Bob

Patch - literally moments after you drove away (and you know *I* use the word 'literally' exactly) a chap wandered up and asked if anyone had a plus for sale, as he wanted to hand them a bundle of cash... I pointed him at yours on the forum here, so he might appear.

He had blonde hair yes Neil? If he did, he was the guy that stopped me when I was leaving just at the bottom of our meeting area. I told him to go to eBay

Great day out. Slightly spoiled by a bad back and a little rain.

Some fabulous cars and great turn out for the coupes.
Fiat forum really came out in force and a few things to think about when we all do another.
I havent attended a meet is such a while i forgot how good they are.

My brother coupe's was great again despite its looks.

The entrance to brooklands really set a scene for the day with hundreds of italian cars lined up with most things you could think of?

Was that you Phil plodding on the m40 as we came past?

Yes Reubs that was me, I only saw a blue flash...

Would you care to expand on what you mean matey?

Just a few luxuries i think. Just a expansion on what we had at Brooklands. Certainly grateful ive what we had of course.

A gazebo? I know there was one a spa a few years ago. Nothing big and heavy just something foldaway that fits in the boot.
Fiat forum had a scheduled lunch, donut morning etc.
Maybe just some subway platters brought up.£18 for 16 sandwiches. For the cost of a burger down there you could just ask for a donation(if you wanted).

I know not feasible for all meets but for the big events, why not. Not huge expenditure. Heck if arranged well im sure we would chip in anyway as members. I certain would for my next one.

This was based on the numbers we had there. Must have been 40+ coupes and more members/forum users than that.

Gazebo - We had one and discussed erecting it. Unfortunately we had no means of securing it to the concrete surface, and as I didn't have a couple of large concrete blocks in the Coupé we decided not to erect it. Sorry if you feel that was wrong but it was the assessment we made on the day

Breakfast - Lunch. This is a tough one as can see both sides. I am fairly sure that the organisers of such events dearly wish for those in attendance to use the on-site catering facilities who they have organised to provide for the event. Yes they are often expensive but everyone going knows that and has a choice before they arrive.

If we as an organisation choose to provide catering, as the Fiat Forum do, we are in effect undermining the event organisers wishes, why would we honestly wish to do that? If every club at the Auto Italia events chose to do the same thing as the Fiat Forum then the on-site caterers would not make money and not bother attending future events. Judging by how busy the units were, they were very popular.

As the Fiat Forum are now branching out into being an event organiser it will be interesting to see if they still participate in the practice of providing and undermining their organised on-site catering and bar facilities.

Gazebo- Never said it was wrong at all. Just if there is one and as you said a way of tieing down its a nice luxury to have given us all running in packing the chair in and back out. Never knew you had one. I will look into weights maybe for the next one.

Lunch is fine, reading it back it sound like i don't wish to pay to use the catering. If fact we did and was decent. Just an additional idea to show good will/support to participants and members who attend with fccuk. An additional bonding point to attendees. It seemed a nice gesture.

Just looking at other clubs and seeing how they do things. It was a successful meet for fccuk and fiat forum. It was nice to see which formulas work and keep people attending the meets especially how we come across to potentially new members or people have never attended with us old members.

I see your point with the catering though.. Platter just for me next then!

Yes i see the fiat forum are arranging there own event's. See how that thrashes out.

One final point on the Gazeebo. At an early SPA event a gazeebo did break free! There was some very minor damage caused to a Coupé and a very near miss, too close really, with the Lamborghinis parked below

Anyone knows of any videos from event ?
Or hd photos of coupes ?;)

Just looking at other clubs and seeing how they do things. It was a successful meet for fccuk and fiat forum. It was nice to see which formulas work and keep people attending the meets especially how we come across to potentially new members or people have never attended with us old members.

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well put coupe dummy think you know by saying this sentence. exactly how it is and exactly how it looks as new members, I don't think people join to make new best friends, it's just a genuine interest in coupe's surely ?

Couple of my favourite pictures of the day.



Recognise these?





Further Brooklands pictures here.

Always happy to hear ideas, suggestions and expectations.

Place a post in the members area and we'll discuss

Also happened at Gaydon one year too and caused some minor scratches to a Coupe - proccys iirc?

I think I am covered for flying gazebo's on my car insurance, I will check later

Yes, but I'm not sure the gazebo is insured against Patch driving into it...

I wonder what the odds are on that

Video here of Auto Italia. There is a few coops shown coming in (Joe CC, James, and more) I'm at around 12mins and other coops, and Joe you are at around 7mins 30 secs

CLICK HERE for YouTube

The f50 is one ugly duckling. Did you see the enzo. Love the wing mirrors in the la Ferrari!

We were only doing 70. You must have been plodding about 40-50.

I understand about the gazebo guys. Just some suggestions.

Great to see you after so much time!

Was great to see you too, it has been far too long

I think your speedo isn't working properly mate

Look like a great meet! I really need to pay more attention to this section of the forum as I would have come down for it! I'll keep my eyes peeled for the next big meet!!

Maybe its time to arrange a Northern Meet or North East Meet....Somewhere like Whitby or Scarborough

Start a new thread in this section and see what interest you get.

Big thanks to PeteP for getting me on the track demo this year, after missing out last year. Really enjoyed being sandwiched between a Bugatti Veyron and a Pagani Huayra in my cheapo Fiat.

Also got a good view when the Lambo crashed on the corner.

Weather held off for the most part, and we managed to sneak in the back entrance behind some Ferraris. The Ferraris got waved through and the stewards didn't want to let us peasants in.... money talks. But we negotiated our way in with some good old British bull**t.

Amazing Coupe turn out, and good spot near the banking too.

Hope to be there next year. I'll post some pics/vid on the club page on FB.

Your "cheapo Fiat" was looking mighty fine

Gripped. That must have been you who spoke to us at the pre track talk ?
Nice to meet you shame the track thing didn't quite work how I thought (Alfa ) between us but good time, see you again some time

How did you get on with looking at the possible turbo purchase ?

Nice moonie by the way....

Good to meet you guys too. If you look at the youtube videos of the track demo, you can see us from the drone's view following that huge Lambo Humvee thing. Fame ! Hope you enjoyed it.

Turbo purchase didn't go to plan. I've posted in the Coupe chat section about it. It wasn't quite as good as the advert was making out. It did drive well though. The "thrust" in 2nd and 3rd was addictive.

See you next year ?

Ok track videos compilation:

The drone view, see us from 4:10
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mihYH4heyS4

See from 7:56
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IDQ4w_h1-ds

and 1:37
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZKQPPWGgFX4

Oh and the test hill:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gnE8ciD8C-A

Sorry Gripped I went straight out after posting.
Yes I did enjoy the Lambo humvee thing ( only kidding)
Shame he cost us time on the track. But still funny, how the chap thinks he needs
Turbos on the car I don't know !! He lost the car at what 40/50 mph
Anyway yes probably see you next year there
Going to look at the chat about the turbo now

Looks like you guys had a great day out. I was busy with our final "Fun Day" of the Rugby season for Oliver and the Under 8's so wasn't able to make it this year.
Having just been to see my newly sprayed C-Class - Don't ask!?
The Gallardo from the crash was in the workshop. Serious suspention damage replaced, bodywork being repaired. Those turbos though! 2x OMG!

They also had a new McLaren 570 in for some work.

Nice update on the Lambo Ross, wondered what the damage was and the cost!(still needs wheel refurb!) Glad the Merc has been sorted.

Is that a replacement wheel with the deeper tread depth, or did the two different tyres contribute to his pirouette?

@Submariner - not quite there with th Merc yet, I went for an inspection visit, and I'm glad I did.....!

@Rob40 - I think it was a loan wheel as the suspension came from another doner Gallardo in the same shop. It also looks to be of a different width too.

The figure 700bhp was mentioned regarding it's power output

And we all know that the eBay option wasn't the wisest choice too. Sometimes just better going with a cracking offer from a serious buyer

eBay suited my needs exactly Clint. Maybe not what you would use, and it can sometimes be trouble. But I sold my car a a good price in a short period of time when home. The buyer who got it in the end was an italian car fanatic, previously into GTV's ..... so a serious buyer and he got a serious car

Anyway, that's the difference between someone really knowing the market and someone assuming they know the market. Some people will always make and others will lose on the sale of a car

Didn't see your original reply for some reason, Patch. But I think yes, with a hat and wife and toddler.

Yes, that was the guy. Never bought it anyway but he seemed to very keen to buy. Having the wife around when talking about buying cars, that will 'most likely' become an occasional use machine, is never a good move