Rocket Ron

I've got a few questions while on the subject of Engines and my 94 VR keeping it standard (no power increase). 1. Engine rebuild.(heard some nasty stories). 2. Best company for a rebuild & rough cost 2. New Engine. 3. Best company for a new engine & rough cost. 4. Is the ABV VR Engine still available from VW & rough cost. Cheers

Tan Good to see you all and the CCGB Members who attended and represented the club even a banner was present and thanks to Jez for handing out membership leaflets what a display and thank you to all who purchased CCGB Merchandise. I took loads of photographs but would welcome more for the 2017 CCGB Calendar. Thanks to all again Ron

Sorry no fleeces available will have to order one for you TanVr6 see me tomorrow

I came up Thurs and to make the long long drive worthwhile staying at a hol inn express Leeds east Toby Carvery last night and only £6.75 bargain. Been to York today site seeing National Rail Museum fantastic and Free to go in only a donation if you want well worth a visit. York town very good aswell well worth a visit also. Leaving about 9 30 in morning see you all there. I'll be representing the CCGB Committee and a sample of merchandise will be available look out for a banner.

4 Pitches Campsite Houx Annexe numbered pitch 7m x 5m and 8 General Admission Tickets provisionally booked today. Those who would like to attend let me know by 26 August. Please read post for details. Ron

I'm staying in a Hol Inn out skirts of Leeds what time is best on the Sat to arrive

Hi If you are going to VW Festival on the Sat i'll take a boot carpet if there is one left. You'll now me i'm the one selling CCGB Merchandise. Ron

Got my discounted tickets and hanger hotel booked can't wait Just the journey from Portsmouth to Leeds to look forward.

Hello All As promised I said I would look into putting some costs together to arrange a Corrado Forum outing to the 2017 24hrs Lemans in France which next year is over the weekend of Sat 17 & Sun 18 June 2017. Next year’s plan is below and what I do every year camping on the circuit in the thick of it which is my preferred option as once you arrive there is no need to drive and you can take in the atmosphere. I leave from Portsmouth as that is the easiest way for me just 5 mins down the road for the ferry have tried from Dover but longer to drive and by the time you budget petrol, tolls and time on the road the cost is about the same, but less time driving. My Programme is and I find the more relaxed for a full on weekend: Thursday 15 Jun: catch early Ferry 9am Portsmouth to Cherbourg fast cat 3hrs arrive 11am drive from Cherbourg 3 hrs to leman arrive at campsite usually about 4pm after visit to supermarket to purchase food and refreshments and set up camp possible BBQ few beers on completion visit circuit for evening practice. Friday 16 Jun: Breakfast AM visit circuit to see cars in the pits. PM Drivers Parade catch tram to Leman Town and a meal. Saturday 17 June: Race Day breakfast To track early 3pm race start and find good vantage point with your folding chair early to soak in atmosphere. Walk the circuit Live Band in evening night driving usually manage to stay up until about 3am. Sunday Sun 18 Jun: Race Day up breakfast then to track for 3pm race finish and walk the track soak in the finish atmosphere. Usually go for a meal in town and evening on camp watch the fireworks few beers. Monday 19 Jun: Break camp and Travel Back 5pm Fast Ferry from Cherbourg to Portsmouth arrive 9pm. Have visited one of the Normandy Beaches in the past depending on weather. Weather this can be unpredictable Hot/Wet you got to allow for anything. Regarding facilities Showers/Toilets there are not many but considering the amount of people they have to cover they are cleaned regularly, but you have to judge your visit ie avoid morning. Now down to costs General Entrance Ticket £79 (2015 price could increase) Campsite Houx Annexe numbered pitch 7m x 5m (£87 2015 price could increase) minimum number of 2 Entrance tickets per pitch to be purchased. Set inside the perimeter easy for start/finish straight, circuit shops/drink stations and the tram terminus to leman town Rough Ferry costs: This would be the responsibility of the driver/individual to book and pay. Portsmouth – Cherbourg Fast Cat 3hr return cost about £330 this cost could be split between those in car. 3 hr drive then to Leman Portsmouth – Caen slow ferry 5hrs return cost about £199 this cost could be split between those in car making it cheaper. 2 hr drive then to leman Dover - Calais 2016 price est £90 - £100 rtn about 5hr drive to leman + tolls Le Shuttle 2016 price £130 rtn about 5hr drive to leman + tolls It would be good if all could arrive at camp site together about 4pm, but this could be unavoidable because of where we are in the country. Please avoid arriving after dark. Other cost to budget for are: Breakdown cover, Insurance, petrol tolls also allow for about 300 – 400 Euros spending for the weekend but can increase depending on you. Food, drink and merchandise/impulsive buys (8 euro per pint on track) For this year I am going small to start with if I get enough interest so going on 2 persons per pitch which has to accommodate tents and the car. Also because of the inclement weather some years Iast year I took a gazebo which was a good investment so plan to take again maybe 2 next year depending on numbers going. To sum up camp site will consist of Tents for 8 persons, Cars + Gazebos I have to phone up the company I deal with (Just Tickets) first week in August to say how many pitches I would like so I am going to provisionally book 4 pitches and 8 general entrance tickets. A Deposit of £50 per pitch is required Total £200 for 8 persons £25 each to be paid the end of August/beginning September. Outstanding amount once I receive final invoice has to paid to Just Ticket by end December 2016. Total Cost for 8 2015 prices will be: Note this will increase once I receive invoice and 2016 prices are known. 8 x Entrance tickets @ £79 = £632 4 x Camp pitches @ £87 = £348 Special Delivery £10 Total = £990 Cost each would be £123 each minus the £25 already paid = £98.75 That leaves space for 4 more. Once I have confirmation/commitment and payment of those going we can then decide who takes what and I will provide list of what to take. Once last thing this trip will require an early commitment for payment and it is advisable that ferry booking are done fairly early as the dates do get booked up. It will also require a certain amount of team work at the campsite meals/cleaning up etc which can be decided once all have arrived on site. However you are free to do your own thing otherwise. And finally for the petrol heads you will never experience anything else I’ve been doing it for the last 10 yrs. I look forward to hearing from you and if I get early responses between this post and the first week in August I will ask for more pitches. Think I have covered everything and If you have any questions please ask. Link to a site covering the 24hr Leman below to look at to give you more information. http://www.beermountain.com/ Regards Ron White PS Sorry post is so long.

Spotting one when your on Holiday.

I think I read you cannot purchase on the day.

Just purchased 2 love a bit of discount.

Hi As John said I prefer to stay on the circuit on a camp site. Also once you arrive no need to drive everything is within walking distance. If anyone is interested in my preferred option I will put some costs together. I leave from Portsmouth as that is the easiest way for me just 5 mins down the road for the ferry have tried from Dover but longer to drive. You can either use the slow ferry from portsmouth to Cannes 5hrs about £199 return then 2 hr drive to leman and Portsmouth to Cherbourg 3hrs fast cat about £300 then 3 hr drive to leman. I use fast cat option and if few of you in car can split cost. I know dover may be cheaper but by the time you add cost of petrol tolls etc it work out about the same and it is about 5 hr drive from Calais to leman. Also If you have to travel some distance I can put someone up for the night first come first served, I will put some more costs together later regarding camping race tickets etc. Ron

Harrier just let me know I'm willing to organise just let me know. Deposit usually has to be placed about August time. Ron

What a weekend arrived Thursday at Houx Annexe Campsite from Cherbourg usual stop for essential supplies at the local supermarket Tent pitched managed to get up before the rain arrived then a few beers. Friday cooked breakfast and walk around track side then pit walk to see the cars and back to site for trip into town for the drivers parade. Saturday waked up to the sound of practice just great can't beat the noise breakfast walk to track for our usual spot by Dunlop Bridge ready for start then it rained all prepared with folding chair, brolly and rain coat watching all those who were not prepared for the rain. Live bands, Stayed up until 3am and a few safety cars. Sunday what can I say what a finish feel so sorry for Toyota when will the luck run their way. One thing I realy enjoy is the walk around the camp site it's amazing the dedication and the material that is brought full plumbing systems, Gas BBQ's, Full Bars with pumps, Fridges, Sat TV System etc etc etc. Left on Monday de-camped in rain for 5pm Ferry from Cherbourg. Well after a great weekend loads of beer, walking, brilliant motors & noise, atmosphere and not much sleep would recommend it to any petrol head already planning next years trip. Couple of links below. https://www.facebook.com/ron.white.5268/videos/1217934334894378/ https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1217926994895112&set=ms.c.eJxFzNENgDAMA9GNUG2aON5%7E%3BMQSpwu%7E%3BT6UDITHuXA%7E_CFA9GQA0YkJB8Q8EFq4G6IH97Hcg24yNqcguhiPVFTG4I%7E-.bps.a.1217926858228459.1073741828.100000334699405&type=3

Yan I think this seller has their head in the clouds. Good show on looking up the MOT list of failed items just hope no one is taken in by the low mileage. Seems they just put it in for the MOT and did not do any prep work.

Hello from Havant (Hants) welcome to the fold.

Been waiting for this of to my local news agent for a copy. Do we know who's it is?

Ok m8 Thanks anyway.

All questions seemed to have been asked but where are you in the country ?

Are they in good condition and ok for a 94 VR, but it looks like you are to far from me in the Sunny South (Portsmouth).

I'm sad I missed these. If these do not sell i'll have them. Please Please let me know

Please Please do not change it any more there are not many un modified originals left.

Looks great might pop over

Hi That's ok I'm also away weekend at Standford on CCGB Stand. Is weekend after ok could pop over give the car a blast. Might haggle if one of the clusters is missing. Let me know if ok and pm your address. Ron