Sevens 'n' Nine-elevens meet - Herts - 4th August

[domster]

OK, date for the diary for those who fancy a bit of a get together to 'talk pork' and grab a swift half and a ploughman's... Sunday 4th August at The Goat, Hertford Heath, Herts.

Also at the pub will be some Caterham owners from the blatchat forum, as I'm meeting an ex-964RS owner called Mark Piper there. He has a Caterham Superlight R, so if anyone wants to know what 190 bhp feels like in 450 kgs, he's your man.

The date: Sunday 4th August

The venue: The Goat, Hertford Heath, Herts

The time: I am getting there at 11am to meet Mark Piper. The Caterham crew turn up at 12 midday. So anytime around then really.

Dress code: No goggles or flying helmets please. Otherwise we won't be able to laugh at the seveners

Itinerary: Normal mix of chat and soft-ish beverages, plus maybe going out for a bit of a drive. All good clean, sensible fun (as long as UV leaves the call girls at home ).

Map and directions: Copy and paste this link without spaces in your URL bar.

http://search.yell.com/search/ShowMap?nat_id=1416900&
businessType=pub&companyName=the+goat&location=hertford
+heath&bt_term=PUBLIC+HOUSES&referer=search&replay
URL=%2Fsearch%2FDoSearch%3Fscreen%3DVAL%26state
%3DINI%26companyName%3Dthe%2Bgoat%26scramble
Seed%3D31513%26businessType%3Dpub%26location%3D
hertford%2Bheath%26

There is also a nice pic of the pub, in case you are wondering what it looks like. Nothing out of the ordinary, but at least it doesn't have a wacky sodding warehouse in the garden. Again, copy and paste the link.

http://members.lycos.co.uk/pubgrubclub/
pubgrubclubalbum/page5.html

So, hope to see some of you there. Fingers crossed for the weather, and at long last the RS will get an airing...

Cheers
Domster

[peter_964rs]

Every date thus far for meetings (rennlist, pistonheads, evo forum, etc) has been one I know in advance I can't do.

So I can't come! And I've corresponded (don't think I've met) with Mark before so would have liked to meet the both of you.

C'est la vie.

[scottster]

Yup, be there for this one. Wanna see what MY wheels look like on UV's POrk.

Should post this on the Tiv page too, be good to get them along too to insult their cars in the flesh!!

[domster]

Shame you can't make it Peter. There will be another meet again in a month or two, I'm sure. I'm still looking forward to organising a Porsche forum xmas dinner at the local harvester

[Roadrunner]

I'll make it to the next one guys. Have fun! Lucky bastids.

[domster]

We've got an Ultima going as well, which should be nice. It is bluesatin's with 525bhp. He will be leaving from Wycombe/Marlow in convoy with me!

[Turbofree]

Domster, Count me in.

[Turbofree]

Domster, What kind of exhaust are you getting fitted to your car? I am also interested in a new one for mine and would be interested in any recommendations.

[domster]

Hi Dave

It is different for the 964 - a typical sports exhaust simply consists of a single 'J pipe' silencer bypass, so the total cost is no more than 90-200 quid, depending on whether you go for a Type 911 system or a Ruf system (for example). It also saves the weight of the silencer, which is about 10kg.

A 993 system is more complicated, and will be nearer 600-700 pounds. I'm sure the turbos may complicate matters as well. Speak to ajaym (friendly PHer mainly on the Ferrari forum), as he rang me today with a price for the Ruf kit for mine (but I have already ordered one from Autofarm). He will be able to get you a Ruf one for your car at a good price, I'm sure.

Cheers
Domster
PS Glad you can make the meet. I should have the sports pipe fitted by then.

[Turbofree]

Domster, Thanks for the info and see you on the 4th. I have had some on-going talks with Ajay and he has suggested the following:

We can offer you a complete set of Tubi Style silencers (rear right and rear left, including end tips) for £xxxx inc. VAT,
exc. delivery. I have contacted the factory and we should be able to supply Sport test pipes which replace the cats for the 993 turbo aswell.

The silencer for the 993 turbo weighs approx. 8.5 kg, which is significantly less than the standard system. The end tip dimensions are 2 x Ø185 x 35 mm.

Commments?

>> Edited by Turbofree on Wednesday 24th July 17:43

[Roadrunner]

Tubi are famously LOUD as far as I've heard!

[domster]

That sounds pretty good - sport cats will be less hassle than bypass ones at MoT time though. You save a lot of weight with sports exhausts as well.

Your car needs a sports exhaust as it is far too refined at the moment

[Ultra Violent]

Dom, I'm a bit disappointed I can't bring my lady friends. You know how excited RR gets around naked ladies....

[scottster]

Not just RR mate, Colbeck shoots off on the spot if he gets a glimpse of female flesh!!

(Don't let him see male flesh, gets very messy indeed then)

[manu]

you guys crack me up

[manu]

Guys - about this meet on Sunday - are all sports car allowed?

[domster]

All cars are allowed, for sure - see the events/meetings thread.

UV - you are welcome to bring your laydeez for myself and RR!

Manu - it is on Sunday 4th August - not this Sunday, in case there was any confusion, and you'd be very welcome.

Cheers
Domster

[joe90]

Domster,

Thanks for the email invite to this. It sounds like a lot of fun so I'll try and be there with the now tired and shagged out Census proto' 3. I just have to do some juggling about taking the small boy to a steam fair then a birthday party!

Joe90

[meridian]

Domster,

Just a quick hello to let you know that Carlton is fit & healthy and providing much fun in sunny West Sussex. I note your comments in your profile about it's handling but thankfully I've also got an Escort Cossie so I can go fast in the twisty bits as well !

I assume you've got your 964RS by now. How is it ?

Best regards, Meridian (aka Damon)

>> Edited by meridian on Wednesday 31st July 13:04

[domster]

Hey Damon!

Fantastic to have you on here - almost forgot I sold it through PistonHeads!

Glad the car is behaving itself. I spent enough time and energy on the beast sorting it out, so I'm glad it is paying me back in good behaviour for you It is good fun on boost, is it not? Should scare the West Sussex population given its head.

The 'Scort Cossies are good fun on the corners. I can remember being impressed with a roundabout a salesman demonstrated to me - the words 'sh!t' and 'blanket' sprung to mind.

My brother never bought my Rover in the end, as it happens, so gave that a new clutch and new brakes and it is on fine form. I picked up the RS about three weeks ago, and it is an amazing car on the twisty bits. Almost Caterham-esque. Quite nippy too, but a bit quiet so I'm getting a straight through sports exhaust fitted. Need to hear that flat six properly...

All the best
Dom