Meets

[banny]

OK so do any of you guys know of any regular meetings etc or do you ever organise such things through the forums??

I know of the meets forums but am looking more Jag only.



>>> Edited by banny on Tuesday 26th October 20:10

[jas xjr]

hi, sorry dont know of any meets but would turn up if we managed to organise one. i am in stoke on trent but would travel no problem.

[banny]

well if we get enough interest I dont mind sorting a venue. I'm in manchester

[Triple7]

I've just moved a topic area featuring the Xk's owners club for you Banny.


www.xk8xkrenthusiastsclub.com

>> Edited by Triple7 on Wednesday 27th October 09:40

[banny]

I am bumping this back to the top because I am not used to paying for information on the net.
I am an enthusiast and want to meet like minded people and I dont see why I have to pay to be a part of that.

The more I think of it the more I think if there are only 147 members of the xk8 / xkr enthusiasts club then there are plent people still out there that might be up for this.

I have organised events in the past for a previous online club www.mx6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=61277 and we have had a lot of great meetings.
Including just days out to a pub carpark to talk crud and then retire for a pint and a pub lunch. (I dont need much more of an excuse to meet than that)

I am not knocking what the club brings to people and in time I will probably join but my question is still. Who would be up for it when things warm up??

Dave

>> Edited by banny on Friday 7th January 21:35

[robbieduncan]

As long as it's within a reasonable distance, then sure. For me that would be say, 1-2 hours drive from east London max. Would be good to meet other owners though...

[John Millar]

banny said:

I am bumping this back to the top because I am not used to paying for information on the net. I am an enthusiast and want to meet like minded people and I dont see why I have to pay to be a part of that. The more I think of it the more I think if there are only 147 members of the xk8 / xkr enthusiasts club then there are plent people still out there that might be up for this. I have organised events in the past for a previous online club <a href="http://www.mx6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=61277"><a href="http://www.mx6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=61277">www.mx6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=61277</a></a> and we have had a lot of great meetings. Including just days out to a pub carpark to talk crud and then retire for a pint and a pub lunch. (I dont need much more of an excuse to meet than that) I am not knocking what the club brings to people and in time I will probably join but my question is still. Who would be up for it when things warm up?? Dave >> Edited by banny on Friday 7th January 21:35

I am one of those 147, this time last year it was 17. It may be small now, but the forum is busier than this jag board, and the events are brilliant. For a one model club, it is diong very well, an inclusive club for an exclusive automobile.
Membership now about 1 0wner in every 500


Regards
John
XKEC 00048

>> Edited by John Millar on Friday 7th January 23:28

[triple7]

I go to meets, in fact I'm off to a TVR meet with a mate in my Jag and his Tamora on Sun down in Sussex. Same with me any excuse to drive the car and have a pint!

Link is is in the TVR meet section under Sussex meet or summit.

We need more Jags there!

[triple7]

Found it.

www.pistonheads.co.uk/gassing/topic.asp?t=138919&f=13&h=0

[banny]

John I am sure the forum is busier than this board. You have the right BB Set up for a start.

I say again I am not knocking the Club as I am aware of what you can gain from them but to make the meets exculsive to members is a bit of a mistake IMO. The best way to get new members is have regular get togethers where new people can just show up and chat.

As for the TVR meet I still go to mx-6 and probe meets and frequent a club called Autophoria.org which is for now is still mainly probes but has members with BMW FORD NISSAN MISTU etc I go to as mant meets as i can.
The TVR one on the 9th is a bit to way out for me from manchester especially as i have to drive down to Poole on Monday.

[John Millar]

banny said:

I say again I am not knocking the Club as I am aware of what you can gain from them but to make the meets exculsive to members is a bit of a mistake IMO. The best way to get new members is have regular get togethers where new people can just show up and chat.

Banny,Thanks for the follow up, that's a very good point you make about attracting new members, maybe we could have something like that at XKEC.
Rgds
John

[markgregory1]

Hi all. I just read this and thought i should reply. As Chairman of the club mentioned I can fully understand both points of views. The reason obviously for the club is about exclusitivity and offering the best benefits to any owners who simply want to take part as there wasn't a club out there that was specifically doing this at the time. The membership costs involved mainly go towards the publication of the newsletter and the events come as an added extra. If non members want to get together for meets that's fantastic and I sincerely congratulate them on doing so as at the end of the day the objective is to get as much pleasure out of owning these cars as you can, whether that means joining a club or not. I honestly hope that in time non members will maybe consider joining what is relatively a new venture and help us simply raise the profile of XK8 and XKRs across the car fraternity. The club is there simply to offer a wide range of benefits other than just attending events. Good luck with your meets and let us know when they take place as I'm sure members would be only too happy to attend. Keep up the good work at Pistonheads. By the way, we do have an annual show at Beaulieu in May which is open to members and non members alike so perhaps we will see you there?

>> Edited by markgregory1 on Saturday 8th January 12:19

[triple7]

I'd like to sign up for XKEC, registered to use the forum, but am required to be a member to post

I'll save up my £30 in due course, gotta pay off the car purchase this month first!

G

[markgregory1]

It will be great to have you on board Triple7. Your car looks fantastic and at a great price as well.
We obviously welcome with open arms any more of you who would like to join. Your may like to view our new website at www.xkec.co.uk for info. Happy New Year to you all.

[jas xjr]

still up for a meet banny,like the other guys i dont need too much of an excuse to go for a drive , meet other drivers and of course a beer or two.
not too fussed as to the venue,will travel