GeoffCapes
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It's looking very changeable this week. Good job we have the SM Gazebo if it does rain.
Auto Italia, Brooklands 2017
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It's looking very changeable this week. Good job we have the SM Gazebo if it does rain.
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Just got my helmet for Llandow & Brooklands. Went to J&S Accessories in St Albans and they were fantastic. Very helpful, had hundreds of helmets to try & plenty of time, help & support to find the right one for my noggin. I couldn't have asked for more. Very impressed & happy. Recommended if you have no idea about helmets and need to see/try a few.
I tried quite a few from 40 to 500 quid to get a feel. From plastic, polywhatever to carbon fibre/kevlar ones. They are so different in weigh, fit & quality.
Have gone for a Bell M5X in black which is a carbon lid with double d'ring fastening & nice carry bag. List price is 350 but J&S and others are doing them for 150.
The Bell M5X is ideal for in car use rather than bike use as doesn't have all the features that a biker would want but suits car use much better IMHO.
I went full face as if I never got a TVR or open top & tracked it then it seems many tracks want full face bit open face. If I use a couple of times a year, don't drop it & look after it there is no reason it shouldn't do me for 10+ years.
I tried quite a few from 40 to 500 quid to get a feel. From plastic, polywhatever to carbon fibre/kevlar ones. They are so different in weigh, fit & quality.
Have gone for a Bell M5X in black which is a carbon lid with double d'ring fastening & nice carry bag. List price is 350 but J&S and others are doing them for 150.
The Bell M5X is ideal for in car use rather than bike use as doesn't have all the features that a biker would want but suits car use much better IMHO.
I went full face as if I never got a TVR or open top & tracked it then it seems many tracks want full face bit open face. If I use a couple of times a year, don't drop it & look after it there is no reason it shouldn't do me for 10+ years.
Hallo everyone - Steve - new member here, will try and post in the new members section later, but I'm a bit short of time at the moment.
I have never had a Maserati before but am now the proud owner (2 weeks) of a W reg 320GTA and have my tickets for Auto Italia next weekend. (Would be rude not too, I only live 15 minutes away).
I am really looking forward to this event and will be coming with my son (20 years old). We have crash helmets because we also own a Harley Super Deluxe.
This is a plea for anyone who has a spare passenger seat available, we would surely enjoy the ride, and perhaps I can learn how they should be driven!!
Looking forward to seeing you all there, and thanks to all those making the effort for the Maserati corner.
I have never had a Maserati before but am now the proud owner (2 weeks) of a W reg 320GTA and have my tickets for Auto Italia next weekend. (Would be rude not too, I only live 15 minutes away).
I am really looking forward to this event and will be coming with my son (20 years old). We have crash helmets because we also own a Harley Super Deluxe.
This is a plea for anyone who has a spare passenger seat available, we would surely enjoy the ride, and perhaps I can learn how they should be driven!!
Looking forward to seeing you all there, and thanks to all those making the effort for the Maserati corner.
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I'm down for the parade lap, but I'm still waiting for my crash helmet to be delivered, not sure if Dem has a crash helmet, but you're more than welcome to jump in with me if the helmet turns up.
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Scaf, plan for us is leaving mine just outside Potters Bar for about 7am ish. Then round M25 getting on at J23 South Mimms. We have a 4200 & a QP with 5 of us.
Where/when you planning to be somewhere? I guess you will drop down M1 to M25?
Dem is coming from Enfield in his Alfa GTV. What's your plan Dem?
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My brother just sent me this, one from last year I hadn't seen before.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Web7RAtS1UA&feature=youtu.be
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Web7RAtS1UA&feature=youtu.be
whos that handsome dude in the passenger seat??
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Just found out my wife got me a ticket for Saturday as a birthday present. I am hoping to bring the Merak for its first outing - if I can persuade wife and children that it really is a sensible 4 seat family car suitable for long journeys! If not, then QP.
This will be my first time at Auto Italia, which looks great, so a couple of questions. Is it likely that I will be able to get in to park alongside the other Maseratis if I arrive about 8.45am? Do you have to wait until the event finishes at 5 before you can leave?
This will be my first time at Auto Italia, which looks great, so a couple of questions. Is it likely that I will be able to get in to park alongside the other Maseratis if I arrive about 8.45am? Do you have to wait until the event finishes at 5 before you can leave?
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Yep that's a good idea!
BBQ too? Like Festival Italia?
Excellent idea. However, I feel that idea maybe shut down as soon as the BBQ is fired up!
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Yes tell them that you are part of the SM forum crew and that you want to park with us.
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You can leave whenever you want.
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I'll have to leave no later than 3pm anyway, as I have a family bash to get to.