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Title: GTI Festival, Santa Pod..
Post by: Vtec Abuser on 01 April 2008, 14:58
Who's off?
I know there's a sticky thread in the meets section. But just wanted to know if any of the MkV boys are off and if so who's running?
I'll be going, but unless there's some sort of miracle, i doubt i'll be in mine, so will be just spectating for now.. :wink:
Title: Re: GTI Festival, Santa Pod..
Post by: RedRobin on 01 April 2008, 15:08
....I'm gonna be there (on the 'stand'), so is Hurdy :smiley: - Should be a good meet! :smiley:
Title: Re: GTI Festival, Santa Pod..
Post by: SteveS on 01 April 2008, 15:09
er so am i thank you!  :huh: :tongue:
Title: Re: GTI Festival, Santa Pod..
Post by: Rosie on 01 April 2008, 15:10
The one in a couple of weeks?

I should be coming if thats what you mean. Its the day after my daughters birthday though so gonna have to do some serious begging to come! It's a long drive and the likleyhood will be that i have to bring her  :sad:

I will also just be spectating. I'm really just going for the banter and to drool over other peoples moters  :drool:

 :kiss:
Title: Re: GTI Festival, Santa Pod..
Post by: joesgti on 01 April 2008, 15:11
only time im goin to the pod this year will be BUGJAM  :drool: :drool:
Title: Re: GTI Festival, Santa Pod..
Post by: Vtec Abuser on 01 April 2008, 15:14
er so am i thank you!  :huh: :tongue:
Will see you in the flesh now then mate, instead of on MSN.. lol  :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: GTI Festival, Santa Pod..
Post by: Vtec Abuser on 01 April 2008, 15:15
Good to see there's a few going.. Really am interested to see what times the ED30 can get.. Especially mapped ones..  :wink:
Title: Re: GTI Festival, Santa Pod..
Post by: RedRobin on 01 April 2008, 15:16
er so am i thank you!  :huh: :tongue:

....Sorry Steve - I'm too busy to keep track of everyone who's going. I look forward to meeting you, buddy  :smiley:
Title: Re: GTI Festival, Santa Pod..
Post by: SteveS on 01 April 2008, 15:22
:p

duno if ill go on the strip yet... neva done it before...
Title: Re: GTI Festival, Santa Pod..
Post by: RedRobin on 01 April 2008, 15:30
:p

duno if ill go on the strip yet... neva done it before...

....I'm a 'strip virgin' too :grin:
Title: Re: GTI Festival, Santa Pod..
Post by: Phil mcavity on 01 April 2008, 15:37
I shall be in attendance as well  :wink:
Title: Re: GTI Festival, Santa Pod..
Post by: Vtec Abuser on 01 April 2008, 15:49
Don't worry about being strip virgins.. It's a good laugh and fairly straight forward. Just need to get a good launch (if conditions are right it can be very grippy) and rapid gear changes for all you non DSG boys...  :wink:
Title: Re: GTI Festival, Santa Pod..
Post by: SteveS on 01 April 2008, 16:13
yeah and no stalls.... LOL!!!  :shocked: :rolleyes: :cry: :undecided:
Title: Re: GTI Festival, Santa Pod..
Post by: Hurdy on 01 April 2008, 17:11
Yup, I'll be there on the stand. The forum managed to get a really good spot last year, just behind the grandstand where all the action is :cool:

If you haven't "stripped" before I can recommend it - just remember your licence. :evil:
Title: Re: GTI Festival, Santa Pod..
Post by: Vtec Abuser on 01 April 2008, 17:33
You running Hurdy? Have you run at Pod before? or just Inters..
Title: Re: GTI Festival, Santa Pod..
Post by: Vtec Abuser on 01 April 2008, 17:33
You running Hurdy? Have you run at Pod before? or just Inters..
Title: Re: GTI Festival, Santa Pod..
Post by: Hurdy on 01 April 2008, 17:42
You running Hurdy? Have you run at Pod before? or just Inters..

It would be rude not to :evil:

14.32 @ 98.27mph last year as standard

This year.......any guesses?
Title: Re: GTI Festival, Santa Pod..
Post by: Vtec Abuser on 01 April 2008, 17:45
Spot on mate.. be very interested to see what you get this year,, As you've got pretty much the set up i'll have.. Bar the Miltek.. (DSG, Revo and Carbonio)..
Do you bother with launch control?
Title: Re: GTI Festival, Santa Pod..
Post by: Hurdy on 01 April 2008, 17:49
Spot on mate.. be very interested to see what you get this year,, As you've got pretty much the set up i'll have.. Bar the Miltek.. (DSG, Revo and Carbonio)..
Do you bother with launch control?

Didn't get a decent launch last year, but I've had plenty of practice now. :evil:
Title: Re: GTI Festival, Santa Pod..
Post by: R32UK on 01 April 2008, 18:16
Spot on mate.. be very interested to see what you get this year,, As you've got pretty much the set up i'll have.. Bar the Miltek.. (DSG, Revo and Carbonio)..
Do you bother with launch control?

Didn't get a decent launch last year, but I've had plenty of practice now. :evil:

Launch control?? DSG?? On a straight??? Surely this is toddlers work!! :drool: :drool:
Title: Re: GTI Festival, Santa Pod..
Post by: Phil mcavity on 01 April 2008, 18:32
Spot on mate.. be very interested to see what you get this year,, As you've got pretty much the set up i'll have.. Bar the Miltek.. (DSG, Revo and Carbonio)..
Do you bother with launch control?

Didn't get a decent launch last year, but I've had plenty of practice now. :evil:

Launch control?? DSG?? On a straight??? Surely this is toddlers work!! :drool: :drool:
Lets just hope r32uk, if you go, you dont stall it !  :wink: wouldnt that be funny :smiley:
Title: Re: GTI Festival, Santa Pod..
Post by: SteveS on 01 April 2008, 18:45
i guess there are some times i wish i had DSG lol
Title: Re: GTI Festival, Santa Pod..
Post by: k4ith on 01 April 2008, 19:51
eh putting it in reverse is funny.
seen that happen a few times lol
Its a bit far for me to travel to but gonna try inters strip, done crail, yes i know it pails into insignif against the mighty pod lol.

how many runs you guys get for your dosh?
Title: Re: GTI Festival, Santa Pod..
Post by: SteveS on 01 April 2008, 20:01
unlimited i believe
Title: Re: GTI Festival, Santa Pod..
Post by: Vtec Abuser on 01 April 2008, 20:05
I think GTI fest is 3 runs for £15 Hurdy.. Normal Big event days are. But I prefer that, as the queues aren't as bad then. Plus with DSG and Launch control, you won't need many more than 3..  :wink:  Standard RWYB days are £20 for unlimited runs..
Title: Re: GTI Festival, Santa Pod..
Post by: SteveS on 01 April 2008, 20:10
http://www.vwaction.co.uk/vwgti/rwyb.htm

Quote
Test your car on the world famous
Santa Pod 1/4 mile
Once inside the venue, for a one off signing on fee of £20, you can sprint up the famous 1/4 mile as many times as you wish.

Not per run, no time slots, just get in line and drive!

All day if you feel like it! And the timing equipment is accurate to world record standards, so the time and speed you run here is FACT, not fiction.

If you haven't done it before, give it a try. The adrenaline is addictive, even in a relatively slow car.

Don't forget your driving licence - NO LICENCE = NO RUN !!!
Title: Re: GTI Festival, Santa Pod..
Post by: Hurdy on 01 April 2008, 20:40
I for one will probably do 3 runs in the morning and 3 in the afternoon. :evil:

Last year I did 4 runs at Spring fest and realised it soon becomes a good adrenaline rush :cool:
Title: Re: GTI Festival, Santa Pod..
Post by: Hurdy on 01 April 2008, 20:41
Oh...and if I don't get under 14 second I will be DEEPLY disappointed. :sad:
Title: Re: GTI Festival, Santa Pod..
Post by: Komenda on 01 April 2008, 20:44
I for one will probably do 3 runs in the morning and 3 in the afternoon. :evil:

Last year I did 4 runs at Spring fest and realised it soon becomes a good adrenaline rush :cool:

Bet your clutch is gonna love you
Title: Re: GTI Festival, Santa Pod..
Post by: Vtec Abuser on 01 April 2008, 21:05
Oh...and if I don't get under 14 second I will be DEEPLY disappointed. :sad:
Me and you both mate.... :wink: Don't think it'll be a problem though. Weather permitting.. Just hope this recent bout of wind fooks off. Because Pod is notorious for having a hideous headwind..