FOTU 2023

[95 quid Peugeot]

I've a ticket but away with work. 

Half price anyone ?

[LightBulbFun]

@Zelandeth @dollywobbler @AdgeCutler anyone? if theres gonna be an AC Acedes Mk15 (Model 67) it would be a great opportunity to confuse some people by parking a Model 70 and/or Invacar Mk12 next to it  

[dollywobbler]

Not a chance of me taking TWC sadly. Berlingo and camper for us.

[AdgeCutler]

I’m already installed at Welland steam rally ready for next weekend, so not I, sorry.

[wesacosa]

has anyone received any information on arrival times/entry routes etc for this year

[GC97]

10 hours ago, wesacosa said:

has anyone received any information on arrival times/entry routes etc for this year

Not yet, planning on just following last years route aiming for around 9

[davidfowler2000]

I've just went on to the Hagerty facebook page and sent them a message asking what the script is

[wesacosa]

They confirmed on twitter this evening that e mails clarifying the details will be sent this week 

[davidfowler2000]

They're cutting it fine. Last year it was a good two or three weeks in advance of the show.

[davidfowler2000]

Just had it confirmed from @juular who has an email saying that it is the Little Bytham entrance again.

[juular]

On 7/9/2023 at 9:57 AM, juular said:

Might be a last minute change to something else for me.

This happened. 205 standing in for the Volvo. Again.

Taking a slow route down through the country again.

[wesacosa]

Really been thinking today if I should go or not. I have been so upset about the ULEZ verdict today even though I expect it that the thought of spending the day looking at cars I can no longer aspire to have is too depressing.. But then I thought that's exactly what he wants, anyone who doesn't buy into his ideology to be punished. So barring any last minute disaster me and my lovely XM will be giving one last two fingered salute to Sadiq Khan. Come and say hello if you see us

 

[captain_70s]

Dolomite did a died. Bringing the Volvo.

[jmsguzzi]

Gonna be bringing the Forester, think it’s more suitable than the Merc and it’ll be nice to give it one final run out before part exing it against my mates SAAB 9-5 next week. 

[Spottedlaurel]

Best wishes/good luck to all those of you who are going. I shall be driving across the French countryside, avoiding autoroutes and hoping to see a few of the things at FOTU in their natural habitat.

[Gompo]

43 minutes ago, Spottedlaurel said:

Best wishes/good luck to all those of you who are going. I shall be driving across the French countryside, avoiding autoroutes and hoping to see a few of the things at FOTU in their natural habitat.

I was a little disappointed to read further up the thread you wouldn't be attending. Obviously you have a decent excuse, we'll miss the Laurel as a natural gathering point! 

I'm going again, not in my Lexus. Also got a friend to attend in his quite smart and not massively unexception V90 which he is 'displaying'. I know a few dismiss the event these days but I've been really looking forward to it. 

[Weird Car]

If anyone can’t go I’ll buy your ticket, I’ve gotten permission to borrow dads Corsa B club

[grogee]

Safe travels to those pilgriming. Remember, make sure to idle in the traffic in case your starter's borked. But also remember to turn off the engine in traffic to prevent overheating. 

I'll try and go next year but only if that chancing ballsack Brewer isn't going. 

[grogee]

3 hours ago, Gompo said:

I was a little disappointed to read further up the thread you wouldn't be attending. Obviously you have a decent excuse, we'll miss the Laurel as a natural gathering point! 

I'm going again, not in my Lexus. Also got a friend to attend in his quite smart and not massively unexception V90 which he is 'displaying'. I know a few dismiss the event these days but I've been really looking forward to it. 

Had a blackcurrant S90, great car. Olden Days tech. 

[wesacosa]

8 minutes ago, Weird Car said:

If anyone can’t go I’ll buy your ticket, I’ve gotten permission to borrow dads Corsa B club

there are a number of people selling tickets on the FoTu Facebook group if you don't have any luck on here, but be wary as there were one or two scammers last year 

[Sunny Jim]

Couldn't get the suspension leak or fast idling issue on BX sorted in time so I'm in the Fabia.

Kinda hope I get parked in the classic and unexceptional anyway if only to upset the self-appointed FoTU Taliban in the Facebook group.

[Gompo]

10 hours ago, grogee said:

Had a blackcurrant S90, great car. Olden Days tech. 

His is in that dark green many come in. Looked great the last time I saw it. It's his sensible car.

[brownnova]

Massively jealous of all who are going, I thought I’d not be able to, and then last minute could. But couldn’t get the Pontiac a new battery (that wasn’t £arserape) in time - bloody side terminals.

Enjoy all! 

[catsinthewelder]

Dacia is not enjoying the queue, must be nearly there now.  Just approaching overheated XR3 corner.

[wuvvum]

Queue seems to be even slower than last year...

[wuvvum]

2 hours ago, brownnova said:

Massively jealous of all who are going, I thought I’d not be able to, and then last minute could. But couldn’t get the Pontiac a new battery (that wasn’t £arserape) in time - bloody side terminals.

Enjoy all! 

Motivation for next year. 

[brownnova]

18 minutes ago, wuvvum said:

Motivation for next year. 

I’d seen on the Facebook group that it was going…. It’s gorgeous. Mine will never be that nice! 😂

[LightBulbFun]

bit of a Long shot, but if anyone happens to find the AC Acedes Mk15 , if you could photograph the *underside* of the dashboard for me, that would much appreciated! I am quite eager to know what that looks like for important AC Invalid vehicle research!  Ted knows who I am so feel free to name drop me to get access so to speak LOL

 

On 07/04/2023 at 14:30, LightBulbFun said:

 

 

however here is a standard AC Acedes Mk14 inside shot (ie not a reverse control machine)

and again looking "backwards" from a similar angle of a reverse control as in this shot note the hump is again on the other side!

 

the really curious thing! is the parts manuals I have, make NO MENTION of seperate reverse control parts, apart from 1 washer that has a note "for Reverse control machines only" 

so I have to wonder, where Fibreglass Acedes made to be flipped if that make sense, IE is the dashboard, literally the same plastic moulding, just turned the other-way around? (I have never seen underneath a Fibreglass Acedes dash board to see if its solid or not)

 

[BorniteIdentity]

Good to see so many familiar faces there today. We got in earlier so no drama, but the sound of imminent failure echoed across the lanes as, once again, people took too long to get parked. 

Still, the bASe got lots of attention (mainly due to being parked next to a Delorean) and I successfully managed to avoid every YouTuber, Content Creator and weirdo who was there. (literally hundreds)

 

 

my son takes a truly terrible photo!

[Dick Longbridge]

On 7/28/2023 at 3:38 PM, wesacosa said:

Really been thinking today if I should go or not. I have been so upset about the ULEZ verdict today even though I expect it that the thought of spending the day looking at cars I can no longer aspire to have is too depressing.. But then I thought that's exactly what he wants, anyone who doesn't buy into his ideology to be punished. So barring any last minute disaster me and my lovely XM will be giving one last two fingered salute to Sadiq Khan. Come and say hello if you see us

 

Sad times. Quite how binning decent survivors like your XM from the cities is the right* choice, I'll never understand. Can't you just clone the plate from Ronnie Pickering's Pickarsehole and drive on?!