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Title: Sooo... I went for a drive...
Post by: MikeT on 12 April 2010, 18:16
and I ended up doing a few loops of the 'Evo Triangle'.  Gorgeous weather for it, and hardly any traffic at all - Perfect!!


(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4051/4514695316_b6d1f65643_b.jpg)

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2316/4514057219_14d7ae728a_b.jpg)

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2417/4514699716_10f28c369d_b.jpg)

(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4053/4514700350_7e15e226a0_b.jpg)

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2757/4514698182_08a8001a03_b.jpg)

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2079/4514697042_108529a143_b.jpg)

Anyone else frequented this mythical place?
Title: Re: Sooo... I went for a drive...
Post by: Awry on 12 April 2010, 18:40
Finally I see a 3-door Reflex Silver only a few days before I get mine!  :laugh: I love it and makes me glad I picked the same setup. Those we're some very nice pictures as well.
Title: Re: Sooo... I went for a drive...
Post by: MikeT on 12 April 2010, 18:47
Finally I see a 3-door Reflex Silver only a few days before I get mine!  :laugh: I love it and makes me glad I picked the same setup. Those we're some very nice pictures as well.

Reflex Silver ftw ;)

and thanks!
Title: Re: Sooo... I went for a drive...
Post by: Snoopy on 12 April 2010, 18:49
I nearly went for reflex silver and your 1st photo reminded me why i like it so much.
That is one nice road.
Title: Re: Sooo... I went for a drive...
Post by: mac7 on 12 April 2010, 18:55
So what and where is the 'Evo Triangle'? I have a week off and those look like roads I need to be driving on   :cool:
Title: Re: Sooo... I went for a drive...
Post by: VWKev on 12 April 2010, 18:55
Honestly, fuuuuuuuuuck me that road looks brilliant.

Where is it ?
Title: Re: Sooo... I went for a drive...
Post by: MikeT on 12 April 2010, 18:58
I nearly went for reflex silver and your 1st photo reminded me why i like it so much.
That is one nice road.

It's actually 3 roads, but they are amazing when empty, and the weather's good:

(http://thumbsnap.com/s/hOKT2ZL2.jpg)

The A5 along the bottom, the A543 up the right hand side, and the B4501 down the left hand side, an awesome place to 'play' :)
Title: Re: Sooo... I went for a drive...
Post by: mac7 on 12 April 2010, 19:10
I feel a trip to North Wales coming on...  :evil:
Title: Re: Sooo... I went for a drive...
Post by: MikeT on 12 April 2010, 19:11
I feel a trip to North Wales coming on...  :evil:

If you're going up this week then drop me a line, as you may have guessed I too have a week off work! haha
Title: Re: Sooo... I went for a drive...
Post by: p3eps on 12 April 2010, 19:13
Looks quality - loving your first photo... the car looks great  :evil:

I was beginning to doubt my Reflex Silver choice, but I'm really looking forward to it now!!
Title: Re: Sooo... I went for a drive...
Post by: MikeT on 12 April 2010, 19:16
Nice to see my photos are restoring the faith in Reflex Silver ;)
Title: Re: Sooo... I went for a drive...
Post by: ajmoir36 on 12 April 2010, 19:20
Deer, screeech oh no a dent.  :wink:
Title: Re: Sooo... I went for a drive...
Post by: p3eps on 12 April 2010, 19:20
Nice to see my photos are restoring the faith in Reflex Silver ;)

Yeah... its just that recently I've been noticing how many silver cars there are on the road, and that so many of them just look soooo bland!  I chose silver to blend in, but I also want it to look good - and yours proves that it doesn't have to look bland!!
Title: Re: Sooo... I went for a drive...
Post by: Steve30 on 12 April 2010, 19:27
Silver GTI is top!! lovely car enjoy  :cool:
Title: Re: Sooo... I went for a drive...
Post by: MikeT on 12 April 2010, 19:37
Nice to see my photos are restoring the faith in Reflex Silver ;)

Yeah... its just that recently I've been noticing how many silver cars there are on the road, and that so many of them just look soooo bland!  I chose silver to blend in, but I also want it to look good - and yours proves that it doesn't have to look bland!!

it does look kinda bland when dirty, but it's so easy to clean and looks amazing when it is clean..

I like that it can blend in too..
Title: Re: Sooo... I went for a drive...
Post by: Wayne on 13 April 2010, 00:03
Cracking pics :afro:
Title: Re: Sooo... I went for a drive...
Post by: jdjd on 13 April 2010, 00:32
sick road, Never any speed camera's? I heard its redhot in wales these days
Title: Re: Sooo... I went for a drive...
Post by: avalon on 13 April 2010, 08:45
Nice roads, nicer car!



Ava
Title: Re: Sooo... I went for a drive...
Post by: DDRFan on 13 April 2010, 16:17
The silver looks really good next to the backdrop of the blue sky and everything.
Title: Re: Sooo... I went for a drive...
Post by: simonpolly on 18 April 2010, 13:33
Is that near bala lake ?, im thinking of going sometime this week  :smiley:
Title: Re: Sooo... I went for a drive...
Post by: simonpolly on 20 April 2010, 14:43
DRIVING NIRVANA  :smiley:

(http://i578.photobucket.com/albums/ss227/simonpolly/2010_0618polly0009.jpg)
Title: Re: Sooo... I went for a drive...
Post by: simonpolly on 20 April 2010, 14:48
(http://i578.photobucket.com/albums/ss227/simonpolly/2010_0618polly0036.jpg)
Title: Re: Sooo... I went for a drive...
Post by: simonpolly on 20 April 2010, 14:52
(http://i578.photobucket.com/albums/ss227/simonpolly/2010_0618polly0032.jpg)
Title: Re: Sooo... I went for a drive...
Post by: simonpolly on 20 April 2010, 14:57
(http://i578.photobucket.com/albums/ss227/simonpolly/2010_0618polly0038.jpg)
Title: Re: Sooo... I went for a drive...
Post by: simonpolly on 20 April 2010, 15:01
(http://i578.photobucket.com/albums/ss227/simonpolly/2010_0618polly0045.jpg)
Title: Re: Sooo... I went for a drive...
Post by: am1w on 20 April 2010, 15:24
Simon: What does 'J' stand for? John, James, Jason, Julian, Justin, Jake, Jasper, Josh  ......? Do tell, please. :grin:
Title: Re: Sooo... I went for a drive...
Post by: simonpolly on 20 April 2010, 15:26
It stands for" mind your own"  :wink: :grin: And the p does not stand for polly either :wink:
Title: Re: Sooo... I went for a drive...
Post by: am1w on 20 April 2010, 15:28
It stands for" mind your own"  :wink: :grin:

Ok. Fair enough. Janice it is not! :grin:
Title: Re: Sooo... I went for a drive...
Post by: am1w on 20 April 2010, 15:35
It stands for" mind your own"  :wink: :grin: And the p does not stand for polly either :wink:

You will always be Pretty Polly to me!
Love the pics and the car. :smiley:

PS: I mean this in the nicest possible way, ofcourse. :smiley:
Title: Re: Sooo... I went for a drive...
Post by: am1w on 20 April 2010, 18:08
Where did you take those pics?
Fantastic!
Title: Re: Sooo... I went for a drive...
Post by: gizzywizzy on 21 April 2010, 23:02
Looks like the "evo triangle" to me. 

Great pics Simon, how many miles on your car now.

Gizzy
Title: Re: Sooo... I went for a drive...
Post by: simonpolly on 22 April 2010, 19:11
Looks like the "evo triangle" to me. 

Great pics Simon, how many miles on your car now.

Gizzy

Around 3500 miles i only really use it on my days off or weekends ,what about you how many miles you at now ?
Title: Re: Sooo... I went for a drive...
Post by: am1w on 22 April 2010, 19:59
Looks like the "evo triangle" to me. 
Great pics Simon, how many miles on your car now.
Gizzy
Around 3500 miles i only really use it on my days off or weekends ,what about you how many miles you at now ?

How long have you had Black Beauty?
Title: Re: Sooo... I went for a drive...
Post by: marty341 on 22 April 2010, 20:03
Beautiful pictures :smiley:

And a lovely motor too, wish i had got mine in silver :cry:
Title: Re: Sooo... I went for a drive...
Post by: simonpolly on 22 April 2010, 20:07
Looks like the "evo triangle" to me. 
Great pics Simon, how many miles on your car now.
Gizzy
Around 3500 miles i only really use it on my days off or weekends ,what about you how many miles you at now ?

How long have you had Black Beauty?

9 months
Title: Re: Sooo... I went for a drive...
Post by: am1w on 22 April 2010, 20:16
9 months

I do around 6000 miles per annum. So very similiar.
She really is a 'Black Beauty' if I may so presume and the pictures are truly wonderful.
 :smiley:
BTW: All cars in our area of London, Zone 2,  have been covered with gritty black debris. I presume from the effects of the Icelandic eruption. Never happened before. The stuff is really very gritty and can easily damage paint.
Title: Re: Sooo... I went for a drive...
Post by: simonpolly on 22 April 2010, 20:19
Its been dusty but i cant say ive noticed the volcanic ash, its just very dusty due to the fact its rained very little in the last couple of months.
Title: Re: Sooo... I went for a drive...
Post by: am1w on 22 April 2010, 20:25
Its been dusty but i cant say ive noticed the volcanic ash, its just very dusty due to the fact its rained very little in the last couple of months.

The stuff on our cars is really very gritty and black. You can actually feel it quite easily.
Have to hose Wolfgang this weekend, again. Pain.
Never wanted to look after a car so much, even though I have had much more expensive cars!
Can't understand it. :rolleyes:
BTW: Just a very innocent suggestion: Why not call your car 'Black Beauty'? Seems very apt. :smiley:
Title: Re: Sooo... I went for a drive...
Post by: gizzywizzy on 22 April 2010, 21:02
Looks like the "evo triangle" to me. 

Great pics Simon, how many miles on your car now.

Gizzy

Around 3500 miles i only really use it on my days off or weekends ,what about you how many miles you at now ?

I'm at about 2580 I only drive 18 miles to work and back each day so it isn't being used that much at present.  Got a trip to  Devon coming up in June so that should add a good few.  It's a great car tho don't you think?

Gizzy
Title: Re: Sooo... I went for a drive...
Post by: simonpolly on 23 April 2010, 19:33
Looks like the "evo triangle" to me. 

Great pics Simon, how many miles on your car now.

Gizzy

Around 3500 miles i only really use it on my days off or weekends ,what about you how many miles you at now ?

I'm at about 2580 I only drive 18 miles to work and back each day so it isn't being used that much at present.  Got a trip to  Devon coming up in June so that should add a good few.  It's a great car tho don't you think?

Gizzy

Yes ,thats why 99% of the miles ive done have been purely for fun :smiley:,going somewhere nice in devon ?
Title: Re: Sooo... I went for a drive...
Post by: gizzywizzy on 23 April 2010, 21:15
Looks like the "evo triangle" to me. 

Great pics Simon, how many miles on your car now.

Gizzy

Around 3500 miles i only really use it on my days off or weekends ,what about you how many miles you at now ?

I'm at about 2580 I only drive 18 miles to work and back each day so it isn't being used that much at present.  Got a trip to  Devon coming up in June so that should add a good few.  It's a great car tho don't you think?

Gizzy

Yes ,thats why 99% of the miles ive done have been purely for fun :smiley:,going somewhere nice in devon ?
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Down to Brixham area for a couple of weeks, slobbing out and doing plenty of driving hopefully :smiley:
Title: Re: Sooo... I went for a drive...
Post by: Duncreflex on 26 April 2010, 19:36
This post inspired me to ventured down to the "evo triangle" today, i'm glad I did. It's a great set of miles!  :laugh:

Would strongly recommend it  :cool:

(http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/af107/duncreflex/SDC10829.jpg)

(http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/af107/duncreflex/SDC10827.jpg)

(http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/af107/duncreflex/SDC10826.jpg)

(http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/af107/duncreflex/SDC10819.jpg)

(http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/af107/duncreflex/SDC10807.jpg)

(http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/af107/duncreflex/SDC10808.jpg)

(http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/af107/duncreflex/SDC10825.jpg)

I don’t think my photography skills are quite up to those of MikeT, but hope you enjoy
Title: Re: Sooo... I went for a drive...
Post by: simonpolly on 26 April 2010, 19:44
Right thats a silver,black and white GTI pictured at the Evo triangle,lets see some of the other colours
Title: Re: Sooo... I went for a drive...
Post by: am1w on 26 April 2010, 19:46
This post inspired me to ventured down to the "evo triangle" today, i'm glad I did. It's a great set of miles!  :laugh:
Would strongly recommend it  :cool:
I don’t think my photography skills are quite up to those of MikeT, but hope you enjoy

Fabulous pictures. :smiley:
So that's where simonpolly went and would not let on! :rolleyes:
Title: Re: Sooo... I went for a drive...
Post by: simonpolly on 26 April 2010, 19:53
This post inspired me to ventured down to the "evo triangle" today, i'm glad I did. It's a great set of miles!  :laugh:
Would strongly recommend it  :cool:
I don’t think my photography skills are quite up to those of MikeT, but hope you enjoy

Fabulous pictures. :smiley:
So that's where simonpolly went and would not let on! :rolleyes:

Did you actually read this thread from the start ?, i thought it would be obvious due to the thread being about the evo triangle :wink: :rolleyes:
Title: Re: Sooo... I went for a drive...
Post by: am1w on 26 April 2010, 19:59
Did you actually read this thread from the start ?, i thought it would be obvious due to the thread being about the evo triangle :wink: :rolleyes:

Got your attention at last! :grin:
I never get it right with you and I just don't know why? :wink:
Title: Re: Sooo... I went for a drive...
Post by: simonpolly on 26 April 2010, 20:01
Did you actually read this thread from the start ?, i thought it would be obvious due to the thread being about the evo triangle :wink: :rolleyes:

Got your attention at last! :grin:
I never get it right with you and I just don't know why? :wink:

You try too hard
Title: Re: Sooo... I went for a drive...
Post by: am1w on 26 April 2010, 20:06
You try too hard

Just the opposite dear chap! :laugh:

PS: Because I am relaxed with you! :smiley:
Title: Re: Sooo... I went for a drive...
Post by: am1w on 26 April 2010, 20:10
BTW, where is this Evo rectangle?
Title: Re: Sooo... I went for a drive...
Post by: ajmoir36 on 26 April 2010, 20:22
Thats probably a couple of hours away from me, could maybe get a Red GTD to there.  Looks like it would be nice photo op.  Anywhere to mountain bike too.
Title: Re: Sooo... I went for a drive...
Post by: am1w on 26 April 2010, 20:24
Thats probably a couple of hours away from me, could maybe get a Red GTD to there.  Looks like it would be nice photo op.  Anywhere to mountain bike too.

But where the hell is it? :huh:
Title: Re: Sooo... I went for a drive...
Post by: simonpolly on 26 April 2010, 20:31
Thats probably a couple of hours away from me, could maybe get a Red GTD to there.  Looks like it would be nice photo op.  Anywhere to mountain bike too.

Loads of places,there is a lake with a outwood bounds centre you could probably park up there and go for a bike ride.
Title: Re: Sooo... I went for a drive...
Post by: am1w on 26 April 2010, 20:32
For god's sake will someone tell this poor sod where it bloody well is, PLEASE? :angry:
Title: Re: Sooo... I went for a drive...
Post by: am1w on 26 April 2010, 20:34
Loads of places,there is a lake with a outwood bounds centre you could probably park up there and go for a bike ride.

You: stop teasing me or I'll set fire to your bagh! :wink:
Title: Re: Sooo... I went for a drive...
Post by: simonpolly on 26 April 2010, 20:38
Loads of places,there is a lake with a outwood bounds centre you could probably park up there and go for a bike ride.

You: stop teasing me or I'll set fire to your bagh! :wink:

I doubt you could find it
Title: Re: Sooo... I went for a drive...
Post by: am1w on 26 April 2010, 20:42
Found it. Been there many times and many moons ago - not the 'bagh' fortunately! :tongue: :grin:
Title: Re: Sooo... I went for a drive...
Post by: gizzywizzy on 26 April 2010, 21:15
BTW, where is this Evo rectangle?

Amy

Will you try to keep up :wink: it is in Welsh Wales for its sins :grin:

Gizzy
Title: Re: Sooo... I went for a drive...
Post by: am1w on 26 April 2010, 21:29
BTW, where is this Evo rectangle?
Amy
Will you try to keep up :wink: it is in Welsh Wales for its sins :grin:
Gizzy

Dwarling. I Googled it. Been there many times and had one of the best times with a Welsh maiden of excellent repute! Now I know why they call it the evocative triangle! :laugh:
Title: Re: Sooo... I went for a drive...
Post by: gizzywizzy on 26 April 2010, 21:32
Right then

As you know it so well we need to see some pics of a red 5 door GTI doing the loop.

You up for it? and don't forget the camera :grin:

How's Wolfgangs dents??

Gizzy
Title: Re: Sooo... I went for a drive...
Post by: am1w on 26 April 2010, 21:53
Right then
As you know it so well we need to see some pics of a red 5 door GTI doing the loop.
You up for it? and don't forget the camera :grin:
How's Wolfgangs dents??
Gizzy

Wolfgang has a perfect body and needs to mate with Bonnie!
I got The Dentman, Martin Leach, to come and fix it. He is a true artist and he has done a fabulous job. He is from Lancs and a true gentleman. He rides Ewan McGregor's BMW bike which was featured in 'The long way round'.

I will get to the triangle sometime in the summer and take some very evocative pictures which I will PM you. The tasteful ones will be on the forum!

The car is fabulous but was terribly noisy on the  M4 motorway to and from Heathrow. The tarmac is really horrible so it is not the car IMO.

Soon to have the Sat Nav + Bluetooth  installed by Darren.
Also, having the rear diffuser and side mouldings sprayed in the Metallic Grey of the front bumper. Getting my old Honda Garage to do the job! I think it will look really classy and suit Wolfgang to a tee!

AM :kiss:
Title: Re: Sooo... I went for a drive...
Post by: gizzywizzy on 26 April 2010, 22:29
Right then
As you know it so well we need to see some pics of a red 5 door GTI doing the loop.
You up for it? and don't forget the camera :grin:
How's Wolfgangs dents??
Gizzy

Wolfgang has a perfect body and needs to mate with Bonnie!
I got The Dentman, Martin Leach, to come and fix it. He is a true artist and he has done a fabulous job. He is from Lancs and a true gentleman. He rides Ewan McGregor's BMW bike which was featured in 'The long way round'.

I will get to the triangle sometime in the summer and take some very evocative pictures which I will PM you. The tasteful ones will be on the forum!

The car is fabulous but was terribly noisy on the  M4 motorway to and from Heathrow. The tarmac is really horrible so it is not the car IMO.

Soon to have the Sat Nav + Bluetooth  installed by Darren.
Also, having the rear diffuser and side mouldings sprayed in the Metallic Grey of the front bumper. Getting my old Honda Garage to do the job! I think it will look really classy and suit Wolfgang to a tee!

AM :kiss:

Nice! I'm not dure about the mating bit tho,black and red? tht will make for a muddy brown  :sick: Anyway glad to hear Wolfgang is feeling better and that his dents and bumps are nightmares of the past.  Look forward to those pics  :kiss:

Gizzy
Title: Re: Sooo... I went for a drive...
Post by: MikeT on 16 June 2010, 13:36
Sorry to dig this post up!

Glad to see a few of you guys have ventured over to the Evo, unfortunately I haven't been able to keep up with the thread (or drive my car) due to being in Kabul.

If anyone's around the Evo on the 1st or 2nd of July though you may see me pootling around at the national speed limit.....
Title: Re: Sooo... I went for a drive...
Post by: gizzywizzy on 16 June 2010, 21:03
Sorry to dig this post up!

Glad to see a few of you guys have ventured over to the Evo, unfortunately I haven't been able to keep up with the thread (or drive my car) due to being in Kabul.

If anyone's around the Evo on the 1st or 2nd of July though you may see me pootling around at the national speed limit.....

Good on you, are you in the British Army? Thank God for our troops and God bless you.
Title: Re: Sooo... I went for a drive...
Post by: am1w on 16 June 2010, 21:12
God bless you MikeT. :smiley:
Title: Re: Sooo... I went for a drive...
Post by: MikeT on 17 June 2010, 09:54
Sorry to dig this post up!

Glad to see a few of you guys have ventured over to the Evo, unfortunately I haven't been able to keep up with the thread (or drive my car) due to being in Kabul.

If anyone's around the Evo on the 1st or 2nd of July though you may see me pootling around at the national speed limit.....

Good on you, are you in the British Army? Thank God for our troops and God bless you.
God bless you MikeT. :smiley:



Thanks, yeah I am in the Army, for my sins - atleast I'm in Kabul and not in Helmand though - could be worse.  I just really miss my car! haha

Title: Re: Sooo... I went for a drive...
Post by: mikemk4gti on 25 June 2010, 13:33
Just so that any visitors are aware, there is quite often unmarked police cars in this area. Last time I was there I saw 2. Normally it's skoda octavia vrs's I've seen a silver, grey and a blue one all in the area, estates too.
Title: Re: Sooo... I went for a drive...
Post by: mikemk4gti on 25 June 2010, 13:41
Also, here's a few pics from our visit last year.
http://uk-mkivs.net/forums/t/279195.aspx
Title: Re: Sooo... I went for a drive...
Post by: MikeT on 25 June 2010, 13:50
Just so that any visitors are aware, there is quite often unmarked police cars in this area. Last time I was there I saw 2. Normally it's skoda octavia vrs's I've seen a silver, grey and a blue one all in the area, estates too.

Cheers for the heads up Mike
Title: Re: Sooo... I went for a drive...
Post by: sundaydriver on 25 June 2010, 14:28

Good on you, are you in the British Army? Thank God for our troops and God bless you.
God bless you MikeT. :smiley:



Thanks, yeah I am in the Army, for my sins - atleast I'm in Kabul and not in Helmand though - could be worse.  I just really miss my car! haha


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Keep up the good work!
Title: Re: Sooo... I went for a drive...
Post by: Rhyso on 25 June 2010, 14:36
Off to the triangle in August! Can't wait!!  :cool: