thescrapman Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 Richard / JonIf you need to buy fuel, stop at Tesco at Copdock, on the A12/A14 junction. It goes up 10p a litre as you go south from that point... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobPearce Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 If you're going that way you'll pass me too. I hadn't thought about that route, though. From Cambridge the "most obvious" is M11/A120 but A14/A12 makes sense too, although perhaps the A134 from Bury has something going for it? Anyway, what time are you expecting to pass Milton (A14 J33, with A10)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard w Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 Thanks for the petrol tip Colin.Rob, Google reckons it's about 2 hours from Stourbridge to A14/A10 junction, so allowing 2 1/2 would put us there about 7:30 - may well be a bit later though, I won't be going all that fast on the motorways/A14. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrapman Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 Quoted from RobPearce If you're going that way you'll pass me too. I hadn't thought about that route, though. From Cambridge the "most obvious" is M11/A120 but A14/A12 makes sense too, although perhaps the A134 from Bury has something going for it? Anyway, what time are you expecting to pass Milton (A14 J33, with A10)? Colchester to places such as Bedford and Peterborough was one of my regular journies. Over the top via the A14 is about 20 miles further, but you can sit in the lorry ruts and cruise and the chance of delays is pretty slim. Going via teh A120 is the same time, but the A120 gets a bit rubbish east of Braintree and round Stansted Airport. But at 8am on a Sunday, shouldn't be a problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonny-Jimbo Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 When I used to work at Ginetta in Suffolk I used the A14 every other weekend for coming back to Coventry so I know that route well, and fairly early on a Sunday morning it should be fairly clear. Would prefer to stick to dual carriageways as much as possible.Richard, I think the easiest place to meet will be the Rothwell services just after junction 4 on the A14, so could get fuel there and possibly breakfast too, but as it's a MacDonalds I don't really want to eat there haha. Could be a good place to meet though as it's actually on route, and anywhere else is off route for either of us. Is that okay?Colin - Not sure if that's possible as the store opens at 10 and I anticipate we'll be passing there just before 9...Rob, I anticipate being at Milton between 7.30 and 8.Richard, I have to say I am anticipating averaging the speed limit wherever possible on the trip down there. My Lemon doesn't like the lower end of the rev range.... Officer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard w Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 Jon, Rothwell services sounds ok. My ex in-laws live in March, Cambs. so I know the M6/A14 pretty well as far as Huntingdon. It'll only be the second decent trip that I've done in mine since getting it, so I'm not sure how good it'll be on the quicker roads - we'll see 😲RichardP.S. Bit strange typing that - one of my mates at college was called Jon Rothwell! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobPearce Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 OK, if you're happy to pick up a GT6 in your little convoy we'll meet you at Milton. The most obvious place to meet would probably be Tesco - it's a couple of hundred yards off the junction on the Milton village road (which is on the correct side so no going all round the roundabout needed). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonny-Jimbo Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 Right, okay, so I need to remember to stop at Rothwell and then at Milton. Going to the Tescos shouldn't be an issue as it's not 'off route' as such.Rob, how long does it take you to get to the Tesco? Just thinking AJ (my nav) could text you when we are a certain distance away so you're not waiting too long or we don't wait too long.Richard, we'll see how it goes. 65 or so should be an okay cruising speed? Even a 2000 auto shouldn't be too stressed at that!I'll PM you guys so we can swap mobile numbers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobPearce Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 At that time in the morning I'd reckon on about quarter of an hour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonny-Jimbo Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 OKay, how about we text you when we're crossing the A1 / Going past Godmanchester area? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonny-Jimbo Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 The Tesco fuel stations open at 10am on Sundays so they're a no go for filling up, but would be useful meeting points at Milton. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrapman Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 Quoted from Jonny-Jimbo Colin - Not sure if that's possible as the store opens at 10 and I anticipate we'll be passing there just before 9... The Petrol station at Copdock is usually manned 24 hours, gets lots of HGV traffic heading to/from Felixstowe.If not, Pay at the Pumps... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonny-Jimbo Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 As it's just off the road I guess it's worth pulling into for a goose. If not then should be reet. I'll fill up at Warwick before leaving, then if needs be at the Esso where I'm meeting Richard, but it'll be good to have a near-full tank for the event. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobPearce Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 Quoted from Jonny-Jimbo OKay, how about we text you when we're crossing the A1 / Going past Godmanchester area? Sounds sensible. I'll park in the entry-way to the Tesco 'cos it's a bit of a snake and there's a side bit that won't be in use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparky_spit Posted October 16, 2015 Author Share Posted October 16, 2015 An updated Entry List, with updated starting order and times, has been emailed to all competitors and marshals.The weather for Sunday looks reasonable at present, and I look forward to seeing you all then.Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazasdolly Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 Quoted from sparky_spit An updated Entry List, with updated starting order and times, has been emailed to all competitors and marshals.The weather for Sunday looks reasonable at present, and I look forward to seeing you all then.Mike Hi MikeDid you send me an email? if so nothing has been received CheersDarren Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparky_spit Posted October 16, 2015 Author Share Posted October 16, 2015 Quoted from dazasdolly Hi MikeDid you send me an email? if so nothing has been received CheersDarren Hi Darren - my error. PM sent. Cheers, Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rutty Posted October 18, 2015 Share Posted October 18, 2015 Thanks Mike and the marshals for great rally. You got the level just about right and we enjoyed the tiebreaker questions. A good route to drive according to Pete and some pleasant country side for me to look at in-between looking at my navigation.Thanks Mark and Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard w Posted October 18, 2015 Share Posted October 18, 2015 Second that. Byron and I had a great day. Back in Worcestershire now after a lovely long drive back. Thanks Mike and all the other marshals for a terrific and challenging event.Richard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 Indeed, it was a grand day out. We both enjoyed it immensely.Thank you to Mike and the team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonny-Jimbo Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 Yup, and again. AJ and I really enjoyed it, hope to be back for future events too! Stuck some ear plugs in for the drive back - if you can't hear the noises it's not broken right??Glad we didn't do any extreme off-roading, although we did find a grass bank at one point thanks to me not spotting a turning in time haha.Best of all, the car behaved well all day and did the best part of 400 miles, about 40 times more than it's done in any one day since the 2012 RBRR!Mike, once again, many thanks for the event, and glad you got a strong turn out to! It's always nice to get a near full contingent of vehicles along! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobPearce Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 Iris and I also enjoyed it, thanks Mike and team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 Thanks for a very well organised event Mike and marshals, we enjoyed the day. Chas has got all the clues and information to work through and I'm sure we'll be back in the future. We'll carry our wooden spoon with pride until then!Keith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard w Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 Quoted from Jonny-Jimbo Yup, and again. AJ and I really enjoyed it, hope to be back for future events too! Stuck some ear plugs in for the drive back - if you can't hear the noises it's not broken right??Glad we didn't do any extreme off-roading, although we did find a grass bank at one point thanks to me not spotting a turning in time haha.Best of all, the car behaved well all day and did the best part of 400 miles, about 40 times more than it's done in any one day since the 2012 RBRR!Mike, once again, many thanks for the event, and glad you got a strong turn out to! It's always nice to get a near full contingent of vehicles along! It was over 500 for me door to door - the most I've done in it since I bought it. Again the car performed brilliantly, if slowly, a door seal for the passenger door is on the shopping list though. Byron couldn't hear himself think by the time I dropped him off!On another note and a bit of thread drift (sorry!) any ideas what could cause a rhythmic "thrumming" noise. It started each time we got over 60 mph and sounded as if it might be coming from the propshaft. I know that sounds can travel oddly through a car and not originate where you think, but could it be that the propshaft is out of balance, or have a worn bearing or UJ?Anyway thanks again MikeRichard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobPearce Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 Quoted from richard w On another note and a bit of thread drift (sorry!) any ideas what could cause a rhythmic "thrumming" noise. It started each time we got over 60 mph and sounded as if it might be coming from the propshaft. I know that sounds can travel oddly through a car and not originate where you think, but could it be that the propshaft is out of balance, or have a worn bearing or UJ? I believe it's not uncommon on the big saloons, and has something to do with alignment of diff nose to gearbox coupled with play in UJs/quill shaft. I can't remember the details as my PI didn't suffer it and it's a long time since I had the S. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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