This event will now be more enjoyable as you will also have the opportunity to visit Mercedes-Benz World, which is located on the Brooklands site and can be accessed by a joining foot bridge.
There is no entrance fee to go and visit Mercedes Benz World, and between 1.00 pm to 2.00 on the day there will a display of driving by the “Silver Arrows†out on the track.
We therefore hope that many of you will be able to join us on Sunday, 27th April and take advantage of being able to visit both museums.
Just for fun we will be having a quiz on the Brooklands Museum, should you wish to take part, in which the outright winner will receive a prize on the day.
Don’t forget, that all full paid up members will have their entrance fee paid on the day. If you hold a family membership, do not forget this will include your partner and 2 children under 15.
Directions to Brooklands http://www.brooklandsmuseum.com/plan...t.cfm#location
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Post by: Brett on March 18, 2008, 11:05:12 AM
Cool :Giggle
Brooklands is always a good day out :)
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Post by: bonobo on March 19, 2008, 09:27:26 AM
is there a charge for non members?
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Post by: Lisa on March 19, 2008, 10:24:50 AM
Quote from: bonobois there a charge for non members?
Costs for non-members
Adults £8, Students & Senior Citizens £6 Children 6-16 £5, 5 & under get in FREE Family ticket £20 (admits 2 adults & 3 children)
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Post by: Martiny on March 19, 2008, 11:44:05 AM
I wonder if someone can ask MB to please bring a C-111 along ? :-)
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Post by: nikp on March 19, 2008, 02:20:32 PM
hehe, nice one martin!
Which one though? Their twin rotor, or tripple rotor? :D
I\'m really hoping I can come to it this year. Got to get my engine in to be able to make it, but should hopefully be able to get there.
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Post by: Aceman on April 18, 2008, 09:58:46 AM
Is there like an MRC stand or is it simply going to be a turn up and park anywhere jobbie??
Sorry, never been to brooklands before..... :(
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Post by: Lisa on April 18, 2008, 10:25:16 AM
Hi Aceman
There will be an offical club stand, all the cars, or as many as possible will be parked inside the enclosure outside the Brooklands Club House.
Once we are full up in there, members will then park up their cars outside of the enclosure but see for anyone to see and admire:cool
Look forward to seeing you Sunday week.
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Post by: logicalChimp on April 18, 2008, 11:02:45 AM
Hi Lisa
What time will be people be there from? (rather, what time does the place open)
I ask, as i will be heading past in the morning (and can set off a bit earlier to give myself more time), and would like to drop in for an hour or two
cheers
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Post by: logicalChimp on April 18, 2008, 11:04:46 AM
Hmmm - i don\'t seem to be able to edit my own posts - no button.
Anyway - meant to say in the previous post, that my turning up is dependant on Rotechniks finishing the work on my car next week.
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Post by: colinrx7surrey on April 21, 2008, 01:37:59 PM
Put me down as a possiblity,depends on the weather! Look out for me-black gen2 with a white hood!! Hopefully see some of you down there!!
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Post by: nikp on April 21, 2008, 02:09:37 PM
My car is running now! It either depends upon my car having an mot (in which case I\'m definate) or if it doesn\'t, then getting it booked in in time, and passing!!
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Post by: strange_days_uk on April 21, 2008, 03:12:35 PM
right after a night shift, I really want to come to this meet though so may well come along for the afternoon at least.
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Post by: Lisa on April 21, 2008, 04:27:18 PM
Quote from: logicalChimpHi Lisa
What time will be people be there from? (rather, what time does the place open)
I ask, as i will be heading past in the morning (and can set off a bit earlier to give myself more time), and would like to drop in for an hour or two
cheers
Hi the event starts from 10.00am and usually runs until 5.00pm
Title: Reminder
Post by: Lisa on April 23, 2008, 11:51:08 PM
Don\'t forget - this Sunday at Brooklands
Weather is looking good:cool
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Post by: logicalChimp on April 23, 2008, 11:54:24 PM
Cheers for the update, Lisa
Will try to make it for 10:00, or thereabouts - providing i get the car back this week (still trying to get some replacement parts - rotechniks just had to chuck out the replacement oil cooler, as it was in worse condition than the one it was meant to replace ;) )
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Post by: m1tch on April 24, 2008, 12:08:48 AM
:) I should be going with my FC lol :D
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Post by: nikp on April 24, 2008, 09:32:50 AM
It\'s looking better for me. Car drives, mot booked for saturday! Fingers and toes crossed!!
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Post by: Sicknote on April 24, 2008, 05:25:55 PM
Quote from: nikp;493277It\'s looking better for me. Car drives, mot booked for saturday! Fingers and toes crossed!!
Lol, so you going Nik relies solely on me passing your car........oh....the power I weave !!!! :god
I\'ll be going to Brooklands this year me thinks.:Thumbs-up
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Post by: Hayward North on April 24, 2008, 06:39:50 PM
well im up for this one :D
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Post by: pdtaylor18 on April 24, 2008, 09:08:33 PM
me as well, should be good
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Post by: JP825 on April 25, 2008, 10:05:41 PM
Can I come in my Skyline as my Rx is still in the garage??
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Post by: Lisa on April 25, 2008, 11:20:45 PM
Quote from: JP825;493839Can I come in my Skyline as my Rx is still in the garage??
Course you can along, and as a full club member we will still pay your entrance fee. However, you will have to park the Skyline in the genral car park if that is Ok.
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Post by: logicalChimp on April 25, 2008, 11:49:42 PM
Yay - got me car, so will be turning up at 10ish :D
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Post by: colinrx7surrey on April 26, 2008, 08:30:26 AM
Which entrance do we use?
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Post by: Lisa on April 26, 2008, 09:42:52 AM
Quote from: colinrx7surrey;493890Which entrance do we use?
Colin please see this repply to you on the other Brooklands thread
Hello Colin
Please enter via the old route directly for the Brooklands Museum, if you come in the Mercedes Benz entrance, you will not be able to park the car, the only access to Brooklands from that entrance is via a footbridge, unlesss you feeling like carrying your car over
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Post by: colinrx7surrey on April 27, 2008, 08:55:44 AM
Sorry for the double post!
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Post by: Ultraman_Cosmo on April 27, 2008, 01:54:00 PM
well it looks like i\'m the first to report back, being that i never made it there at all :( I\'m having electrical problems with the cosmo, i\'ve been nursing it for a while but today after heading off to brooklands we made it only about a mile before everything went wrong. fuses blowing, relays buzzing and then a dead cosmo which had to be towed home. shame i was looking forward to it :(
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Post by: colinrx7surrey on April 27, 2008, 05:11:41 PM
was a good day out-nice to meet a few people,and put names to faces! will upload the pics!
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Post by: colinrx7surrey on April 27, 2008, 05:31:19 PM
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Post by: Clarky on April 27, 2008, 08:09:39 PM
Thanks to Clive & Lisa for organising, it was a good event despite the weather, had a good day, interesting place for motoring and aviation nostalgia, lots of good pictures from people.
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Post by: AMH on April 27, 2008, 08:43:34 PM
Had a great day - shame about the rain.
Full set of photos are here (http://picasaweb.google.com/neiljcarter/Brooklands08)
And some highlights:
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Post by: pdtaylor18 on April 27, 2008, 09:31:43 PM
could not have had a nicer bunch of cars and drivers in one place !! so nice to see everyone and i think the weather was not a bad thing otherwise i doubt i would have seen any of museum exhibits. Too busy nattering !! hope everyone made it back ok. See some of you at Donny and a bit closer to home this time.
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Post by: Lisa on April 27, 2008, 09:37:28 PM
Many thanks to everyone who attended the Spring Rotor show today and stayed despite the rain showers!
Some interesting shots out there, thanks to everyone who took the photos.
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Post by: Frost on April 27, 2008, 10:56:04 PM
Thank you for the wonderful day out MRC. Despite the rain, everyone made it a memorable first day out with MRC and it was good to see fellow rotary nuts.
I look forward to many more meets and gatherings in the future.
Dean
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Post by: rote8 on April 28, 2008, 09:37:17 AM
Yes a great day despite the weather. Think I may have been guilty of spending too much time looking at all the great exhibits and not talking to enough people, not that I was being anti social, but despite having been at Brooklands before it is just such a legendary place.
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Post by: Casey on April 28, 2008, 09:56:27 AM
I\'d just like to add my thanks to Clive and Lisa for organising the event. Great cars, great people and a great location - so full of history of British Motor Racing and Aviation - very nostalgic.
Some great pictures posted above :mmmm
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Post by: nikp on April 28, 2008, 10:06:28 AM
Quote from: rote8;494326Yes a great day despite the weather. Think I may have been guilty of spending too much time looking at all the great exhibits and not talking to enough people, not that I was being anti social, but despite having been at Brooklands before it is just such a legendary place.
I quite agree. Spoke to a couple of people, but enjoyed all the exhibits too! I love brooklands! :D
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Post by: Aceman on April 28, 2008, 10:43:21 AM
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Post by: clive on April 28, 2008, 10:53:17 AM
Good to see many familiar faces yesterday along with new ones and very pleased that all seemed to have a good day out despite the rain,
You may have noticed that this year there is a Spring Rotor Show "North" at Donnington that takes place this Saturday for people who didn\'t want to travel to Brooklands where I for one will be looking forward to finally seeing the largest collection of Grand Prix cars under one roof in the world
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Post by: fil_auto on April 28, 2008, 02:25:38 PM
guys - this looks like a fantastic event! Great turn out too - most envious, shoulda been there! #;o( Well done all for turning up and there really is a plethora of piccies, so nice one to all the had their hand in those!! #;o)
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Post by: pdtaylor18 on April 28, 2008, 05:38:57 PM
Quote from: fil_auto;494390guys - this looks like a fantastic event! Great turn out too - most envious, shoulda been there! #;o( Well done all for turning up and there really is a plethora of piccies, so nice one to all the had their hand in those!! #;o)
well donny is just up the road for the next meet !! It was a lovely collection of rotary cars and I do hope that Donnington will be much of the same in the numbers.
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Post by: AMH on April 28, 2008, 07:33:12 PM
Quote from: declasm;494169Some pictures from my phone
Any chance you can reduce the size of your pics? They take ages to load and they are too wide even on my widescreen.
Some good shots though - very clear for a mobile.
Thanks. :Thumbs-up
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Post by: DemonRx4 on April 28, 2008, 07:57:35 PM
Excellent day out i was really surprised by Mercedes Benz World, not many places you can go and they\'ll let your kids climb all over 80 grand cars. Still upset they wouldn\'t let me in the maintenance bay to sit in the Gullwing. :-(
Oh and thanks for the pics of my EGI (red one) i forgot my camera. all in all great day out.
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Post by: Jessi on April 28, 2008, 08:20:37 PM
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Post by: Prof on April 29, 2008, 12:09:35 AM
And more pics...
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Post by: nicksterrx7 on April 29, 2008, 12:59:33 PM
Blow me down, after 10 years I attend my first MRC event only to find my car didn\'t get on a single photograph! Is this my punishment?!
Brooklands never disappoints, Mercedes world is fantastic as a free afternoon out. In 2018 I\'ll bring my own Camera.
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Post by: pdtaylor18 on April 29, 2008, 06:51:47 PM
theres always more photos to be got at, where was your car parked and colour, mark etc as i photo\'d every car, i\'ll have it somewhere and post it for you.
Title: any colour as long as its red
Post by: pdtaylor18 on April 29, 2008, 07:09:02 PM
interesting view of the different generations of the RX and how they have changed over the decades, especially if you think that there is maybe 25 years between the youngest and oldest.
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Post by: AMH on April 29, 2008, 08:12:10 PM
Quote from: nicksterrx7;494756Blow me down, after 10 years I attend my first MRC event only to find my car didn\'t get on a single photograph! Is this my punishment?!
I thought I\'d got them all - what car is yours?
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Post by: pdtaylor18 on April 29, 2008, 08:40:08 PM
I tried looking from his profile but unless his car has changed then i do not have anymore of the FD\'s in red. This is assuming that its the same car,same wheels etc.
Title: Invisble RX
Post by: nicksterrx7 on April 30, 2008, 12:55:51 PM
Mint Red FD, Pinned bonnet, BBS RX wheels, AP brakes, completely renovated interior. J reg if that helps.
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Post by: nikp on April 30, 2008, 02:11:14 PM
Quote from: nicksterrx7;495171Mint Red FD, Pinned bonnet, BBS RX wheels, AP brakes, completely renovated interior. J reg if that helps.
Almost sounds like mine! :p
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Post by: AMH on April 30, 2008, 07:30:42 PM
Quote from: nicksterrx7;495171Mint Red FD, Pinned bonnet, BBS RX wheels, AP brakes, completely renovated interior. J reg if that helps.
Right I have three J reg red ones, one must be yours?
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Post by: pdtaylor18 on April 30, 2008, 07:57:12 PM
best question was to ask where you parked the thing !!
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Post by: AMH on April 30, 2008, 07:58:44 PM
Quote from: pdtaylor18;495402best question was to ask where you parked the thing !!
I was going to ask - I assume it was at Brooklands? lol
Be even funnier if it\'s the one right next to mine and therefore in loads of my shots!
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Post by: nicksterrx7 on May 01, 2008, 07:17:12 AM
Parked just down from the 4 Red RXs in the main \'ring\'. Non of the above pictures are mine. It was there as in one of the shots you can just see the a part of my rear bumper.
I\'ll bring a brass band and some dancing girls with me next time I attend an event.
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Post by: pdtaylor18 on May 01, 2008, 08:10:28 PM
ooh yes topless ones please!! leave the brass band at home though lol
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Post by: pdtaylor18 on May 01, 2008, 08:12:26 PM
ah you parked between the white and blue RX8\'s then, just seen the back end in a previous pic.
Title: Stealth RX7
Post by: nicksterrx7 on May 01, 2008, 11:43:23 PM
Great, luv my bumper, glad you got a good shot of it.
I now understand why the best RX7 there failed to get the prize. Clearly the cloaking device was switched on while I was at Brooklands. A lesson for me for the future!
Note to self, respray car in brighter colour, hire Brighouse & Rastrick band and hire lots of latvian dancing girls before attending MRC events.
You gotta laugh.
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Post by: countzero1971 on May 05, 2008, 12:12:46 PM
Got my pics in some order now and have divided them into two albums, one for Rexs and one for Mercs