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Dermot
10-11-2005, 15:29
Lets get started on this early :agimp: Any thoughts Dave?



p.s. I sent you a pm on this btw
dingy
10-11-2005, 16:11
Yeah, Oulton park ;)

:cheers:
james cruise
10-11-2005, 16:48
Would be great day out Dermot, make it after march though as I only start drivin then.
:cheers:
Dermot
10-11-2005, 17:12
It's usually on in Bruntingthorpe in June.

It's my MkII annual highlight.

A convoy would be fantastic James.
james cruise
10-11-2005, 17:22
I couldn't see any problem with the convoy Dermot, would be a great idea I think. Keep me updated on the goinings on so.
Dermot
10-11-2005, 17:29
Just watch the thread grow.....


I've done this trip for the last 4 or 5 years, it's physically tough and tiring, pretty hard on the car, and your wallet, but it's so much craic it's well worth it.

The driving it top class, and to let your car loose on the track is a riot.

There's a fair bit of drinking (hic), one night in a tent, and probably 2 overnight boat crossings. :jumpy: Leave Friday at 4pm, arrive Liverpool 6am the next day. Back into Dublin for 6am Monday.
james cruise
10-11-2005, 18:37
Sounds to me like a bit of a plan is growing, I think I will struggle for fuel consumption with the new engine and also a four speed box, Is Dublin the easyist way to get their?????
ops sorry for the hi jacking
RS2000CUSTOM
10-11-2005, 19:18
Sorry not got back to you Dermot

I am awaiting 2006 costings

Last year they hiked the costs and I dread it but they may do the same next year !

Will let all know asap !!
Dermot
10-11-2005, 21:09
Sounds to me like a bit of a plan is growing, I think I will struggle for fuel consumption with the new engine and also a four speed box, Is Dublin the easyist way to get their?????
ops sorry for the hi jacking

I have a 4 speed also James and It's fine.

Motorway cruising 70 - 75 is not bad for fuel 25- 30 mpg. It's tough on th ears though after a couple of hours.

Dublin is probably the best Port, as the overnight sailings work well, and Liverpool - Brunters is not a long hike really.

I'd look at Cork - Swansea however.

p.s. Thanks Dave - keep us informed.
Mr Hoarder
11-11-2005, 22:45
I'll have another go, I'll see if I can do more than one roll next time !
Mex 1t
11-11-2005, 23:41
thats the spirit :alien: just ask mcready he like's some butter when he rolls ;-)
lee bishop
12-11-2005, 10:05
I'll have another go, I'll see if I can do more than one roll next time !
whats gonna be on the road then rob?
Dermot
12-11-2005, 11:15
I'll have another go, I'll see if I can do more than one roll next time !

Bouncebackability! :bounce: :blob: :blob2: :blob7: :blob8: :jumpy: :icon_smile_lachuh: :blob6: :icon10:
Mr Hoarder
12-11-2005, 22:19
I'll have another go, I'll see if I can do more than one roll next time !
whats gonna be on the road then rob?

If it's not an RS2000 then it will be my 4x4 Cosworth- just ask Dermot about our little off road trip in it in 2004 LOL
Dermot
12-11-2005, 23:46
I remember that ok.

Grass cutting expedition.

Car was very stable, unlike driver and passenger.
Tim
13-11-2005, 00:03
I'd look at Cork - Swansea however.

that would b a long drive from swansea 2 bruntes
james cruise
13-11-2005, 10:18
Your right Tim, I looked at the rac route planner and
if I went through rosslare- fishguard its 200 miles away
and Dublin- liver pool is only just over 100 , buts 250 miles to
Dublin and about 150 to rosslare, Its six of one half dozen of the other :scratch:
Dermot
13-11-2005, 12:07
The advantages of Dublin Liverpool overnight are imho:

1/. Relatively short journey down M62, M6, A50, and M1 to Brunters.

2/. 2 nights kip in your own bunk bed, showers etc.

3/. Food and beer on board.

4/. Travelling through the night - asleep.

5/. Dublin traffic - you miss pretty much all of it, due to arrives up there at 8p.m. on Friday, and arriving back in again at 6a.m. Monday.

Sometimes the ferry prices are ok too.
lee bishop
13-11-2005, 14:37
I'll have another go, I'll see if I can do more than one roll next time !
whats gonna be on the road then rob?

If it's not an RS2000 then it will be my 4x4 Cosworth- just ask Dermot about our little off road trip in it in 2004 LOL

make sure its an escort!!......... i didn't know you had a cossy, you got more toys than me!
Dermot
13-11-2005, 19:25
Your right Tim, I looked at the rac route planner and
if I went through rosslare- fishguard its 200 miles away
and Dublin- liver pool is only just over 100 , buts 250 miles to
Dublin and about 150 to rosslare, Its six of one half dozen of the other :scratch:

Cork - Dublin is only 145 miles I thought. Are you in West West West Cork James?
james cruise
13-11-2005, 21:34
Nope the city, never took into account the new roads so it is probally only that Dermot, sorry my mistake. I live in the country and I don't even know how far away the capital is, how bad am I
Dermot
14-11-2005, 01:04
Quite bad. Dublin Port is 2.5 hours from here and about 3 hours from there, all going well.
james cruise
14-11-2005, 20:40
Thats very reasonable Dermot for time wise, the rac route planner said it was about 3 hours from liverpool to brunters. The worst part of the journey is traveling on the Irish roads :pukeleft: . Any idea what we are looking for the ferry price wise?????, though I was that bad all right :drunken:
Dermot
14-11-2005, 23:14
Lat time took 2.5 hours including a stop at the last motorways services to fill the tank.

If the boat gets you offloaded at 6am then arriving by 8.30 am is reasonable. 70 or 75 mph nearly almost all the way. No appreciable traffic either.

2 ferry Co's, P&O Dublin Port - Liverpool, and Merchant Ferries Dublin Port - Birkenhead (just across the Mersey). I have a contact in the latter and will hopefully get a good deal.
Dermot
05-01-2006, 17:07
Just off the phone to Norse Merchant ferries.

They'll do Dublin - Birkenhead, any weekend in June, night crossings both ways, for €280, including car, 2 x pax, all meals, and a twin berth room with shower/wc.

I need to book quickly however.

Any idea which date?
Northern Bloke
28-01-2006, 15:25
Hello Fellas :salute:

Any more news on OSTD 2006 ?
Banishit
28-01-2006, 15:28
Dermot

phone these people Travel solutions this offer is valid for 3 more weeks

they will do the car and passengers for 1/2 price

08708504524 they are in belshaft but they do offer the Dublin boat too
Dermot
29-01-2006, 12:07
Will do. Thanks Brian.

Did you find them on the web? I couldn't :clown:
Banishit
29-01-2006, 12:58
no would you believe the ferry people gave me the number LOL as they said we could not beat these peoples deal DOH
Dermot
29-01-2006, 14:20
Is this the same bunch?

http://www.travel-solutions.co.uk/
Banishit
29-01-2006, 15:29
Is this the same bunch?

http://www.travel-solutions.co.uk/

I dont know as the tel number I was given was not theirs ? could be,I looked at that site too
Dermot
31-01-2006, 11:40
Brian do I dial 0044 befoe that?
Dermot
31-01-2006, 11:57
Got them Brian. €275 + €12 fuel surcharge. It's not bad tbh.
Dermot
01-02-2006, 00:11
I think I'll book it. I've been on the boat before and it's fine tbh.

The other one P&O is no better and costs a fortune.

Overnight 2nd June, back overnight 4th June. 1 night in tent in between.

Track day Saturday and RS MkII show Sunday. 3 hangovers :agimp:

You coming over too James?
james cruise
01-02-2006, 14:57
Not 100% sure yet Dermot, will deffo try to go weather it will
be in the mex I dont know, will try my best though
Dermot
02-02-2006, 16:09
Now booked and confirmed.

Thanks Brian, I owe you a pint dude.