Has TOTB lost its "Edge"
28-07-2004, 08:27 PM
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Has TOTB lost its "Edge"
As the first year it was THE event to go to, the second year was a little too commecialised (spelling), so what will this year bring 
Seems to have lost its appeal to be honest
Seems to have lost its appeal to be honest
28-07-2004, 08:31 PM
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I supposed the first one was going to be a good day.
the second,just the same as the first,maybe a few different cars etc....
As someone said,putting your car through all this....for what?
Too much money in the cars to risk getting damaged etc....
But, some peeps WANT to be No.1,the best etc....and have the money to back it up.
Good luck to all the competitors though.
Dave.
the second,just the same as the first,maybe a few different cars etc....
As someone said,putting your car through all this....for what?
Too much money in the cars to risk getting damaged etc....
But, some peeps WANT to be No.1,the best etc....and have the money to back it up.
Good luck to all the competitors though.
Dave.
28-07-2004, 08:31 PM
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Dont think so to be honest, im looking forward to it, especially sat night lol
The only other alternative is ford fair but then I will proberbly see most of the cars there at tnat day and other shows this year
plus its not every day you get too see cars in excess of 1000bhp launching etc
The only other alternative is ford fair but then I will proberbly see most of the cars there at tnat day and other shows this year
plus its not every day you get too see cars in excess of 1000bhp launching etc
28-07-2004, 08:35 PM
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Not lost it for me TBH.. its still a collection of the best performance cars you will find anywhere in europe on one day and they are all going to use em properly...
Sun should be shining... ice cream flowing and beers a plenty..
Is there something missing from that recipe?
Sun should be shining... ice cream flowing and beers a plenty..
Is there something missing from that recipe?
28-07-2004, 08:35 PM
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Its only lost its appeal to people who have been to the first and 2nd one IMO
I've got mates phoning me up saying "you going to the ten of the best thing, look a mad event"
Sure the cars are getting faster as the years go on, but to me they'll seem just as fast as the previous years, as our levels of expectations move up.
I remember when seeing a car run a 12 second 1/4 was impressive, now 9-10 seems the target.
I'm going to Yarmouth and i know i will enjoy watching my daughter enjoy the rides/dinosaurs/zoo etc MUCH more than watching a few cars run down an airfield.
But all the best to those who are running
I've got mates phoning me up saying "you going to the ten of the best thing, look a mad event"
Sure the cars are getting faster as the years go on, but to me they'll seem just as fast as the previous years, as our levels of expectations move up.
I remember when seeing a car run a 12 second 1/4 was impressive, now 9-10 seems the target.
I'm going to Yarmouth and i know i will enjoy watching my daughter enjoy the rides/dinosaurs/zoo etc MUCH more than watching a few cars run down an airfield.
But all the best to those who are running
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28-07-2004, 08:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Stu @ M Developments
Is there something missing from that recipe?
Have a word with Renton - he should be able to sort something
28-07-2004, 08:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Stu @ M Developments
its still a collection of the best performance cars you will find anywhere in europe on one day and they are all going to use em properly...
BUT
I think it has turned into more of a money making event that what it started out like. The first one was more raw and dare i say it...."underground", if you know what i mean
28-07-2004, 08:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Stu @ M Developments
its still a collection of the best performance cars you will find anywhere in europe on one day and they are all going to use em properly...
BUT
I think it has turned into more of a money making event that what it started out like. The first one was more raw and dare i say it...."underground", if you know what i mean
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Originally Posted by TIFF-C20WTH
Originally Posted by Stu @ M Developments
its still a collection of the best performance cars you will find anywhere in europe on one day and they are all going to use em properly...
BUT
I think it has turned into more of a money making event that what it started out like. The first one was more raw and dare i say it...."underground", if you know what i mean
28-07-2004, 08:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Stu @ M Developments
Not lost it for me TBH.. its still a collection of the best performance cars you will find anywhere in europe on one day and they are all going to use em properly...
I can't fooking wait, going to watch some awesome and VERY fast cars, and drink beers with my mates
Job done!
Me and Martoooon are travelling up in a Caterham as well! will be a right fooking giggle
28-07-2004, 08:51 PM
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Like any event of this nature, for me I use it as a means of meeting up with my friends that are spread around the country, but all congregate to these shows in one go. The fact that it has a cool back-drop of some mental cars is just the cherry on the cake for me . Also the chance of seeing a genuine 200mph+ achieved in 1.25 miles and to see how the RUF Porsches go like, makes me wet .
. Also the chance of seeing a genuine 200mph+ achieved in 1.25 miles and to see how the RUF Porsches go like, makes me wet .
28-07-2004, 09:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Mike Rainbird
Like any event of this nature, for me I use it as a means of meeting up with my friends that are spread around the country, but all congregate to these shows in one go. The fact that it has a cool back-drop of some mental cars is just the cherry on the cake for me . Also the chance of seeing a genuine 200mph+ achieved in 1.25 miles and to see how the RUF Porsches go like, makes me wet .
. Also the chance of seeing a genuine 200mph+ achieved in 1.25 miles and to see how the RUF Porsches go like, makes me wet .
28-07-2004, 09:25 PM
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cant wait 
gonna give my car position 12 flat nacker in all 5 gears how cares if i blow the box, wipe out a clutch, wreck a set of new tyres,blow everyones ear drums with my 5" side exit,im just gonna be loving it, pointless spending all my hard earned dosh to look at it, max power max smiles
car is now ready (thanks to tal motorsport) gave it a 20 mile blast just down the lanes its going ballistic
suspensions a bit hard though for b roads my backs in bits
c u all on sunday
gonna give my car position 12 flat nacker in all 5 gears how cares if i blow the box, wipe out a clutch, wreck a set of new tyres,blow everyones ear drums with my 5" side exit,im just gonna be loving it, pointless spending all my hard earned dosh to look at it, max power max smiles
car is now ready (thanks to tal motorsport)
gave it a 20 mile blast just down the lanes its going ballistic suspensions a bit hard though for b roads my backs in bits
c u all on sunday
28-07-2004, 09:25 PM
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Are there 10 Cossies and RST's going? Think the reason people think it's lost it's edge is that the Jap cars will win everything and so not as much interest for Fordies. Still get to see the fastest cars around, even if they're not Cosworths. Might push people on to build bigger and better tho
28-07-2004, 09:27 PM
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gonna give my car position 12 flat nacker in all 5 gears how cares if i blow the box, wipe out a clutch, wreck a set of new tyres,blow everyones ear drums with my 5" side exit,im just gonna be loving it, pointless spending all my hard earned dosh to look at it, max power max smiles
THATS THE FOOKIN SPIRIT
28-07-2004, 09:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Adam Ash
gonna give my car position 12 flat nacker in all 5 gears how cares if i blow the box, wipe out a clutch, wreck a set of new tyres,blow everyones ear drums with my 5" side exit,im just gonna be loving it, pointless spending all my hard earned dosh to look at it, max power max smiles
THATS THE FOOKIN SPIRIT
28-07-2004, 09:32 PM
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Stu....we are on the lash in Lincoln on Saturday night. Just make sure that we save some alcohole for the day after aswell...I doubt it though. LOL
Adam - I said I'd try....doesnt mean I will be sober.
Adam - I said I'd try....doesnt mean I will be sober.
28-07-2004, 09:35 PM
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Stu....we are on the lash in Lincoln on Saturday night. Just make sure that we save some alcohole for the day after aswell...I doubt it though. LOL
Adam - I said I'd try....doesnt mean I will be sober.
Adam - I said I'd try....doesnt mean I will be sober.
28-07-2004, 09:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Stu @ M Developments
Originally Posted by sunny
Stu....we are on the lash in Lincoln on Saturday night. Just make sure that we save some alcohole for the day after aswell...I doubt it though. LOL
Adam - I said I'd try....doesnt mean I will be sober.
Adam - I said I'd try....doesnt mean I will be sober.
Lincoln is only 2 hours from me and in the morning it is only an hour and a half away so we normally do a Lincoln pissup night before TOTB. Your more than welcome to join mate....I just assummed you had alternative plans dude.
28-07-2004, 09:42 PM
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Vice versa mate. Look forward to hooking up again!
Atleast this time I can take it easy and watch...gonna feel weird not running for the first time.
Oh well....there is next year, we'll give the Maestro a chance this year.
Atleast this time I can take it easy and watch...gonna feel weird not running for the first time.
Oh well....there is next year, we'll give the Maestro a chance this year.
28-07-2004, 09:49 PM
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how many of the teams actually have ten people?
Why not mate?
Originally Posted by Stu @ M Developments
Originally Posted by Jon ERST S2
shame this year is not exactly "ten" of the best anymore.
For Tiff
02-08-2004, 08:50 AM
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Its not "new" anymore, and no doubt lost its appeal to the ford die-hards as like when footy teams are in the relegation zone, the home support attendance goes way down...
If next years cossie TOTB is a team full of genuine contenders (ie all 10sec and 180+ capable, RWD+4x4 by end of 1.25 miles, and even that "might" not be enough) im sure, like a team at the top of the league, everyone will be there loving it.
You glory hunting wankers, pmsl
I like all cars so il be there regardless.
If next years cossie TOTB is a team full of genuine contenders (ie all 10sec and 180+ capable, RWD+4x4 by end of 1.25 miles, and even that "might" not be enough) im sure, like a team at the top of the league, everyone will be there loving it.
You glory hunting wankers, pmsl
I like all cars so il be there regardless.
02-08-2004, 08:56 AM
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It was a good day out... i've been to all 3 upto now, and no doubt will be at the next one too... I think the first totb was the best though... The cars that are competing have no consequence for me, i like fast cars...