blagging a ride?

[s2ooz]

Im really keen to get a ride for myself, biz partner and missus in a nice dream car during the weekend, either down the strip, or the saturday night stratford cruise.

Any offers? I will either donate a prize for ted to have in a compo, or give 30% off ANYTHING on my stand? (m/bike related goodies)
Ive owned TVR's in the past so..
Im looking for ferrari, Lambo, dodge viper, ac cobra , jag 220 etc

Anyone want offer a seat to 3 grateful little folk?

thanks

[456mgt]

Happy to oblige if my car does it for you. I'll definitely be there on the Sunday; I *may* be able to make it for the cruise on Saturday, but that's dependent upon other things so I can't promise that at the mo'.

Kevin

[s2ooz]

thanks 456, very gratful, anymore offers about for my partner?

[viper]

I'm trying to be there not sure which day yet, can offer you a ride if you fancy been on the wrong side of the road

[s2ooz]

viper said: I'm trying to be there not sure which day yet, can offer you a ride if you fancy been on the wrong side of the road

SOLD!!

actually, to get away from my own greed for a moment, why dont we PHers, offer our spare seats out in a "auction" with the proceeds going to charity, little "thankyou" presentation sunday? mr PistonFest?

If you two could come and find me at the bikesport stand saturday or sunday and "drag" me away when your ready? thanks

>> Edited by s2ooz on Thursday 8th May 15:18

[PistonFest]

s2ooz,
Regarding your suggestion about auctioning the rides in other people's cars,unfortunately we shall not be able to have any involvement in this, for insurance
purposes- basically as soon as we get involved in "selling" rides in other people's cars, we open a whole "can of worms" for ourselves, and for the
owners too, because the vehicle then becomes used for business purposes, and the insurance implications, in the event of any possible accident, then become very complicated & potentially costly also.
Hopefully you understand our position, and we are sorry but will have to decline your invitation on this occassion.

[the dodger]

S2ooz, you turned down one of the most beautiful pieces of finest Italian machinery (with 4 seats) for Yank tank with a truck engine?

IMHO the 456 is only second to an Enzo - maybe even First. I came close to buying a 400i before my first TVR but when I saw what was under the bonnet I sh*t myself - too risky.

[viper]

I let you know my truck engine has lamborghini designed parts in it, so there not a lot of people know that, remember the good old days when Chrylser owned Lamborghini ?

>> Edited by viper on Thursday 8th May 22:32

[456mgt]

OK- let's not have a pissing contest! I'm happy to do passenger rides as obviously is Viper. Don't know about you but apart from the social side, the attraction of events like this is getting up close to all sorts of exotica.

Dodger- track me down and we'll appreciate the, ahem, performance characteristics of five and a half litres of Maranello muscle.

[the dodger]

ooooooh! thanks Kevin. I will certainly look out for you - well, the car anyway 'cos I don't know what you look like! What colour is it? - blue?

Viper - Lamborghini? - OK Tractor engine!
(only kidding - Big is the new Black and "there ain't no substitute for extra cubes"!) Will hunt you down too if I can.

[robp]

Can I just point out that I will be after blagging a ride into Stratford on Sat! I dont think the Fiesta will be worth taking so if there are any emtpy seats I will be happy to exhange for a pie and a pint

[s2ooz]

the dodger said: S2ooz, you turned down one of the most beautiful pieces of finest Italian machinery (with 4 seats) for Yank tank with a truck engine?

IMHO the 456 is only second to an Enzo - maybe even First. I came close to buying a 400i before my first TVR but when I saw what was under the bonnet I sh*t myself - too risky.

Ive turned down nothing!! I ideally want THREE seats, one for me, and one for biz partner, and third for g/f.
is the 456 a 4 seater then?

So first dibs on the 456 AND the viper
I will return the favour in my astra club automatic.. "mmm feel the quality of that plastic" you'll exlaim.

I might even take the bike tho, currently tuned for 0<60 in under 2 secs and nothing to hold onto.

[tl1000gussie]

stu : quote
I might even take the bike tho, currently tuned for 0<60 in under 2 secs and nothing to hold onto.

Nice take the bike i want someone to ride out with, that only has 2 wheels.
What have you done to triumph to get 2 second 0-60's.

[-DeaDLocK-]

Oooohhhh Oooohhhh [hyperventilating] Oooohhh Ooohhh



This is my first post. Long time lurker, but only now have I been struck enough to register and post. Why? Dream Rides!!!

I have nothing to offer in return , but I'm sure some of you wonderful people with European exotica (or be it American grunt) will offer me a minute or two of passenger time in your incredible motors in return for the privilege of helping a motoring skinty experience some serious petrol pleasure.

I've never been in a Ferrari - and a ride in a modern Ferrari would be wonderful. Anyone here with a 360 (dream car) willing to give me a spin (literally, if necessary)??

And Viper, you have great taste. Most who go American settle for a 'Vette or an older standard Viper - but noooo, you have to go all insane GTS on us.

*sigh*

I'm expecting PF to be like a Motorshow, with the difference being you can get up close and personal to the motors and chat with their owners, who by the sounds of things are more than happy to talk about their machinery and associated anecdotes.

Yes, yes, I am wanting to be there...




DeaDLocK

[Pistonfest]

So, tl1000gussie & -DeaDLock- .........you'll be wanting tickets then??????
Please visit www.pistonheads.com/shop/asp/product.asp?product=125 .
Good luck getting your rides- maybe contact some of the members already confirmed via their profiles to arrange it before the event??????

[Hughesie2]

0<60 in under 2 secs and nothing to hold onto.

so, :stupidquestionmodeon: How do you steer the bugger then ??? :stupidmodequestionoff:

[Pistonfest]

Hughesie2 said:

0<60 in under 2 secs and nothing to hold onto.

so, :stupidquestionmodeon: How do you steer the bugger then ??? :stupidmodequestionoff:

It's all done by the direction you lean your body...............best not to do it after a few beers tho!

[s2ooz]

Pistonfest said:

Hughesie2 said:

0<60 in under 2 secs and nothing to hold onto.

so, :stupidquestionmodeon: How do you steer the bugger then ??? :stupidmodequestionoff:

It's all done by the direction you lean your body...............best not to do it after a few beers tho!

Hi, back from the hols..

I was referring to offering a lift to a passenger.. they have nothing to hold onto!

<2 secs - chip the ECU, sports can, lower the cog on the front for less teeth.. this was the most effective. less top speed, but better oomph!!

[joust]

There will be a spare seat in my Noble as I'm coming up on my own - happy to oblidge anyone, just come up and ask.

J

[Superflid]

Just sent Mr. Petrolted some cybercash, so might just take you up on that one Joust.