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Offline Neil8p

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Long time lurker says hello
« on: 02 June 2006, 16:06 »
Hi

Been lurking for ages and posted a couple of times, but now I'm sorted on the car front I thought I'd say hello again. 

I've got a 1988 Mk 2 Golf GTi that has been for sale on and off for the past 12 months, but after a recent trackday at Cadwell Park I've decided I'm keeping it  :smiley:  It's a standard car, but I'm hoping to do a bit of work on the suspension before the next trackday.

Trackdays are my thing really.  I've been to Cadwell Park a few times, Mallory, Thruxston, Goodwood, Binbrook airfield and Elvington airfield, and at some point soon I'd like to visit Anglesey, Croft and Snetterton.

I've had the golf 2 years, and I've been looking for a practical daily driver that has reasonable running costs and is also a fun car to use on track.  In the past I've used minis (still got 3, got a big soft spot for minis), an audi 80 quattro and an impreza (snowy airfield  :cool: ), but if I'd used the golf in the first place I would've saved myself a lot of expense and hassle - doh!   :laugh:  :rolleyes:  Still, I've scratched my 4wd itch for now...

Anyhow, hoping I can pickup a few tips on keeping the car a reliable daily driver but also fun on the track  :smiley:

Cheers

Neil
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Re: Long time lurker says hello
« Reply #1 on: 02 June 2006, 16:08 »
Arrow. :cool:
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Offline Uruk Hai

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Re: Long time lurker says hello
« Reply #2 on: 02 June 2006, 19:15 »
Hello  :smiley:
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Offline Neaty

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Re: Long time lurker says hello
« Reply #3 on: 02 June 2006, 19:17 »
hello and welcome!
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Offline Bula_82

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Re: Long time lurker says hello
« Reply #4 on: 02 June 2006, 20:50 »
Hello, welcome  :smiley:
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Re: Long time lurker says hello
« Reply #5 on: 03 June 2006, 12:31 »
how do  :smiley:
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Re: Long time lurker says hello
« Reply #6 on: 04 June 2006, 11:01 »
welcome to the forum hun :smiley:

Dinx :kiss:
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Offline Neil8p

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Re: Long time lurker says hello
« Reply #7 on: 04 June 2006, 19:20 »
Cheers for the welcome  :smiley:
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Offline Len

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Re: Long time lurker says hello
« Reply #8 on: 05 June 2006, 12:35 »
Welcome.

So whats wrong with Castle Combe????

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Re: Long time lurker says hello
« Reply #9 on: 05 June 2006, 12:55 »
 :embarassed:  I cannot believe I forgot about Combe   :rolleyes:  My first track experience was the miniworld action day at Combe in 1992. 

It was foggy and I had a trundle round in my '79 clubman estate.  I vividly remember the first time I approached quarry corner :shocked:
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