Event Meet Roadkill in Northampton Sunday 19th November!

[Heidel_Kakao]

If you can get a shot of Freiburger with the Proton, that'd be grand. Ta.

That would indeed be awesome, I will try my hardest!

[rantingYoof]

The blue circle is actual stadium car parking but will almost certainly be open and empty on the day as there's no footie. Although if it IS closed there are lots of other car parks/eateries/a cinema nearby to meet up in instead.

[dollywobbler]

Facebook post by Roadkill says to email if you're going, so they have an idea of numbers.

[Heidel_Kakao]

Facebook post by Roadkill says to email if you're going, so they have an idea of numbers.

I have emailed them with details of the Proton but I am not going to be surprised if they deem it non display worthy. I attached photos to my application including one with the light up badge which may be enough to swing it lol.

 

We have times now of 10:00 - 16:00.

[Junkman]

What's the email addy for non facebookers?

[Heidel_Kakao]

What's the email addy for non facebookers?

It's in the flyer above, [email protected]

[Junkman]

Cheers!

[mat_the_cat]

I've emailed, so will see what they say about it. Really hoping the roads won't be salty!

 

I have around 60 litres of diesel contaminated petrol to use up, so the trip won't actually cost all that much

[Heidel_Kakao]

 

"Dear Roadkill fan,

Thank you for your interest in the upcoming RoadKill in collaboration with EBC Brakes event on Sunday 19^th November 2017. We honestly didn’t expect the overwhelming response that this event has generated, in fact we thought only a handful of people in the UK would know about Roadkill, how wrong we were.

We have received HUNDREDS of requests from die hard RoadKill fans right across Europe, all requesting to exhibit their cars on the day. We would like to be able to facilitate all of the applicants, however we only have a strict 98 spots on the EBC main site for show cars and unfortunately this means that on this occasion your car has not been chosen to be an on-site exhibit.

We would however like to remind you that the event is free entry to all members of public when entering on foot between 10am – 4pm. We hope you will still attend the event to come hang out with Freiburger and Dulcich on the day and you can park your car on the road out front of the EBC buildings (It’s a Sunday and a large industrial estate, so plenty of spaces within a few minutes walk). There will some truly incredible cars on show and it’s the first-time Roadkill have been to the UK.

Additionally, when going through the applications we have noted that many of you love EBC products and have EBC Brakes fitted to your vehicles and we would like to take this opportunity to thank each and every one of you that is supporting our brand, we really appreciate your business and we look forward to meeting you on Sunday 19^th November at our Northampton World HQ, address: EBC Brakes World Headquarters, Upton Valley Way East, Northampton, NN4 9EF, United Kingdom.

Perhaps this will be the start something new and show the Roadkill team that they need to have a yearly event at a large venue in the UK!!

Best regards,

 

EBC Team"

 

Oh well, anyone else lucky enough to get chosen to exhibit on site?

[Six-cylinder]

As I had nothing particularly Roadkill to offer I did not bother try to get on site, but still plan to pop over for a look.

[mat_the_cat]

"Dear Roadkill fan,

 

on this occasion your car has not been chosen to be an on-site exhibit.

 

I just got exactly the same email - despite pictures, video, and me pointing out the similarities to Freiburger's Super Bee!

 

But I didn't realise I was applying to be an exhibit, just thought I was asking to make sure there was a parking spot. From the email it suggests that parking is unlikely to be an issue, so it still looks a possibility. Just looked at the long range forecast, and it looks as though they will be gritting though given that the temperatures are approaching freezing

[Zelandeth]

Given we're only 15 miles down the road I might just have a wander up there.  Main objective to just say hello to some like minded folks, and to let anyone who wants to have a nosey at the Lada.  ...unless I've got the Activa by then or I'll have to make a decision then!  Probably Lada though as it's more interesting to more people.

 

Bonus points if we can get a shot of it and a Proton together.

 

...have to admit I'd love a chance to have a proper look at an old Proton again anyway, really miss my old 1.5GL...It's been probably 15 years since I last sat in one.

 

We've got a friend's wedding on Saturday though, so will be dependent on not getting roped in to helping deal with the aftermath of that.

[Junkman]

Right. My R16, heroically roadkilled all the way from fucking Bremerhaven, was DECLINED.

 

Guys, please try to talk me back into it.

[Six-cylinder]

Right. My R16, heroically roadkilled all the way from fucking Bremerhaven, was DECLINED.

 

Guys, please try to talk me back into it.

 

Your trip may have been roadkill but a R16 is never Roadkill!

 

I am going to laugh at the UK interpretation Roadkill and meet up with the crazy and stupid lot that make up AS, me I am completely normal!

[rantingYoof]

Right. My R16, heroically roadkilled all the way from fucking Bremerhaven, was DECLINED.

 

Guys, please try to talk me back into it.

 

Something something automatic something something 1986 something something 405.

 

 

 

 

??

[PhilA]

By the tone of their email, they probably just said yes to the first 98 entrants and have been categorically denying the rest.

 

Also, they can get statistics from Netflix and YouTube of how many people are watching what from where. No real reason they should have had no idea where their show is popular...

[Junkman]

 

 

 

"Dear Roadkill fan,

 

Thank you for your interest in the upcoming RoadKill in collaboration with EBC Brakes event on Sunday 19^th November 2017. We honestly didn’t expect the overwhelming response that this event has generated, in fact we thought only a handful of people in the UK would know about Roadkill, how wrong we were.

 

We have received HUNDREDS of requests from die hard RoadKill fans right across Europe, all requesting to exhibit their cars on the day. We would like to be able to facilitate all of the applicants, however we only have a strict 98 spots on the EBC main site for show cars and unfortunately this means that on this occasion your car has not been chosen to be an on-site exhibit.

 

We would however like to remind you that the event is free entry to all members of public when entering on foot between 10am – 4pm. We hope you will still attend the event to come hang out with Freiburger and Dulcich on the day and you can park your car on the road out front of the EBC buildings (It’s a Sunday and a large industrial estate, so plenty of spaces within a few minutes walk). There will some truly incredible cars on show and it’s the first-time Roadkill have been to the UK.

 

Additionally, when going through the applications we have noted that many of you love EBC products and have EBC Brakes fitted to your vehicles and we would like to take this opportunity to thank each and every one of you that is supporting our brand, we really appreciate your business and we look forward to meeting you on Sunday 19^th November at our Northampton World HQ, address: EBC Brakes World Headquarters, Upton Valley Way East, Northampton, NN4 9EF, United Kingdom.

 

Perhaps this will be the start something new and show the Roadkill team that they need to have a yearly event at a large venue in the UK!!

 

Best regards,

 

EBC Team"

 

Oh well, anyone else lucky enough to get chosen to exhibit on site?

 

 

 

Dear Roadkill fan,

 

Thank you for your interest in the upcoming RoadKill in collaboration with EBC Brakes event on Sunday 19^th November 2017. We honestly didn’t expect the overwhelming response that this event has generated, in fact we thought only a handful of people in the UK would know about Roadkill, how wrong we were.

 

We have received HUNDREDS of requests from die hard RoadKill fans right across Europe, all requesting to exhibit their cars on the day. We would like to be able to facilitate all of the applicants, however we only have a strict 98 spots on the EBC main site for show cars and unfortunately this means that on this occasion your car has not been chosen to be an on-site exhibit.

 

We would however like to remind you that the event is free entry to all members of public when entering on foot between 10am – 4pm. We hope you will still attend the event to come hang out with Freiburger and Dulcich on the day and you can park your car on the road out front of the EBC buildings (It’s a Sunday and a large industrial estate, so plenty of spaces within a few minutes walk). There will some truly incredible cars on show and it’s the first-time Roadkill have been to the UK.

 

Additionally, when going through the applications we have noted that many of you love EBC products and have EBC Brakes fitted to your vehicles and we would like to take this opportunity to thank each and every one of you that is supporting our brand, we really appreciate your business and we look forward to meeting you on Sunday 19^th November at our Northampton World HQ, address: EBC Brakes World Headquarters, Upton Valley Way East, Northampton, NN4 9EF, United Kingdom.

 

Perhaps this will be the start something new and show the Roadkill team that they need to have a yearly event at a large venue in the UK!!

 

Best regards,

 

EBC Team

 

 

 

 

That's despite I even offered to bring an EBS mint/boxed asbestos brake pad set as a gift for Freiburger, to which they wrote me:

 

 

Thanks for the email. Reference the asbestos pads unfortunately due to how dangerous these pads can be ideally they should be disposed of we can not allow these pads to come on site due to the potential risk that they can cause.

 

Kind regards

Chris Church

Technical Advisor

01604 583344

 

 

Hence I put them in a parcel and posted it to:

 

EBS Brakes Headquarters

c/o Mr Chris Church, Technical Advisor

Northampton NN4 9EF

[Conrad D. Conelrad]

*100 old cars pumping out exhaust fumes, noise, smoke*

 

"we cannot allow this old brake pad in a box on site, it is dangerous"

[Junkman]

Besides, they had no problem producing them for decades despite the danger of Asbestos was well known since the 1920s.

[AlabamaShrimp]

I've no idea what Roadkill is. Can someone sum it up for me please.

[dollywobbler]

I've no idea what Roadkill is. Can someone sum it up for me please.

 

Surprisingly likeable Americans fail at cars. Usually with V8 engines.I started with this one.

[rantingYoof]

Sunday is shaping up to be a potentially 'interesting' in terms of local traffic. Suffice to say I'm close enough to the main roads to be able to hear anything fettled being given beans.

 

The world's loudest and most insane gridlock awaits.

 

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[AlabamaShrimp]

Surprisingly likeable Americans fail at cars. Usually with V8 engines.I started with this one.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-gfQ4jzUEwU

Thanks for the video but without trying to sound like a twat, it's not for me. Just a little bit too American and constant stupid music but I can see what the appeal is.

[dollywobbler]

Thanks for the video but without trying to sound like a twat, it's not for me. Just a little bit too American and constant stupid music but I can see what the appeal is.

 

That's ok. Different strokes for different folks. Some people apparently like The Grand Tour.

[AlabamaShrimp]

That's ok. Different strokes for different folks. Some people apparently like The Grand Tour.

I like this strange bloke on YouTube. He's got a 2CV and was a hit in Malaysia recently. Think he's called shit car man or something.

[Junkman]

^^

That sounds delightfully like not for me.

Could you please post a link so I can watch it and form an educated* opinion*?

[flat4alfa]

Eh? I've not seen any Brits having anywhere near as much fun, or doing anything half as stupid as the Roadkill guys.

 

Surely you've not forgotten Hammond/May/Clarkson larking about, enjoying their life, for 16 years and counting 

 

 

That's ok. Different strokes for different folks. Some people apparently like The Grand Tour.

 

Umm, well me, for starters

 

Well, ok, not all of it, but enough of it.  Like Roadkill too, not all of it, but also plenty of it.

 

 

As an aside I was thinking the other day about whether there was warrant for a revisit of the Rover 75 CDTI all these years on for Hubnut TV?  Collecting in a few weeks, would be willing to bring it across for Hubnut assessment.  Autobox too, so no clutch annoyances.  Heated seating in working order.

[dollywobbler]

Surely you've not forgotten Hammond/May/Clarkson larking about, enjoying their life, for 16 years and counting 

 

As an aside I was thinking the other day about whether there was warrant for a revisit of the Rover 75 CDTI all these years on for Hubnut TV?  Collecting in a few weeks, would be willing to bring it across for Hubnut assessment.  Autobox too, so no clutch annoyances.  Heated seating in working order.

 

I don't count Top Gear. Scripted nonsense. I liked Roadkill because it's genuine. Some episodes are really boring, because it's so unscripted that sometimes nothing interesting happens. I like that. 

 

Would definitely like to meet a Rover 75 diesel auto. The manual gearboxes can get in the sea.

[AlabamaShrimp]

^^

That sounds delightfully like not for me.

Could you please post a link so I can weatch it and form an educated* opinion*?

Here he is buying some kind of blue Robin Reliant while wearing a beard!

 

Reminds me of someone but Shirley no one on here would buy something like that.

 

https://youtu.be/mRUaHuF7Fm4

[Heidel_Kakao]

So this is Sunday! Who's still in and where and when do you want to meet? It's a two hour drive for me so not too early lol.