ESSEX RSOC XR3I
11-02-2005, 10:18 AM
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That looks like a good idea but.... and there is always one... 
Who's actually paid for the car and who will pay for the parts or another car if it does get smashed up behond repair?
Even if members help with fixing it, you still need to buy parts. And you might know people who can get them cheap, you still have to pay a tad bit for them.....
Or will the fee to pay to drive it cover this as well? Or will there be a clause on the disclaimer saying that if you break it, you have to help fix it, fair enough, but also pledge some money towards the cost of the repairs?
Sorry to bring the money matter into it... My hat off to all those who have donated their time/money.... to build the car, but surely even their generosity has an end...
And the club couldn't afford to run the car at their own cost..... or at a loss....
Also, will you be putting any restrictions on who can drive it? Like apart from being a full payind member, you will need to have done a few track days in your own car or someone elses... Driving experience..... ?
It is a lovely idea.... and I would much rather thrash someone else's car around a track than mine. But I fail to see how you can manage to run it for long..
Who's actually paid for the car and who will pay for the parts or another car if it does get smashed up behond repair?
Even if members help with fixing it, you still need to buy parts. And you might know people who can get them cheap, you still have to pay a tad bit for them.....
Or will the fee to pay to drive it cover this as well? Or will there be a clause on the disclaimer saying that if you break it, you have to help fix it, fair enough, but also pledge some money towards the cost of the repairs?
Sorry to bring the money matter into it... My hat off to all those who have donated their time/money.... to build the car, but surely even their generosity has an end...
And the club couldn't afford to run the car at their own cost..... or at a loss....
Also, will you be putting any restrictions on who can drive it? Like apart from being a full payind member, you will need to have done a few track days in your own car or someone elses... Driving experience..... ?
It is a lovely idea.... and I would much rather thrash someone else's car around a track than mine. But I fail to see how you can manage to run it for long..
11-02-2005, 10:38 AM
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buffy bite me 
I've made my views clear about how I don't like the way the essex club is run since day one... sorry but I am entitled to my own opinion!
What I am really concerned about is the valid points mrs Frog makes above! Just be careful I don't want to the see the club, the essex branch, the comittee or the members hurt/sued/upset!
Alex
I've made my views clear about how I don't like the way the essex club is run since day one... sorry but I am entitled to my own opinion!
What I am really concerned about is the valid points mrs Frog makes above! Just be careful I don't want to the see the club, the essex branch, the comittee or the members hurt/sued/upset!
Alex
11-02-2005, 11:01 AM
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Originally Posted by CabrioTurbo
PMSL funny as fuck that the RSOC should have an XR3i of all things to rag arround a track.. 
good idea though, bet its a good laugh to drive (and abuse)
and about 50p to repair each time it breaks
11-02-2005, 05:10 PM
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Rules are you break it you help fix it. end of....
we have sponcers to pay for parts...(Thats them names on the car..funny enough)
its a good idea from the club it will work if ya dont think its a good idea then dont drive it simple
There is nothing wrong with how the Essex Rsoc is run at all every one does a good job ..
we have sponcers to pay for parts...(Thats them names on the car..funny enough)
its a good idea from the club it will work if ya dont think its a good idea then dont drive it simple
There is nothing wrong with how the Essex Rsoc is run at all every one does a good job ..
11-02-2005, 08:21 PM
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I am personally very happy with the direction the Essex RSOC is going and i think that Buffy and her fellow committiee members have done a brilliant job so far, and i know they will continue to put 110% into the running of the club and i am happy to help out because i know how hard they work for the club.
At the end of the day, the members must agree because every 2nd Tuesday of the month the Essex RSOC is rammed no matter what the weather, and surely if they didn't like the way it was run then they wouldn't bother to turn up would they?
Most people do realise how much time and effort Buffy & Forrest put in to keep the club moving forward, but i think sometimes a 'select few' seem to forget
Everyone has their opinions, and yes you have every right to air them, my personal view is, if the Essex RSOC members are happy then it doesn't matter what the others think does it!
At the end of the day, the members must agree because every 2nd Tuesday of the month the Essex RSOC is rammed no matter what the weather, and surely if they didn't like the way it was run then they wouldn't bother to turn up would they?
Most people do realise how much time and effort Buffy & Forrest put in to keep the club moving forward, but i think sometimes a 'select few' seem to forget
Everyone has their opinions, and yes you have every right to air them, my personal view is, if the Essex RSOC members are happy then it doesn't matter what the others think does it!
11-02-2005, 08:28 PM
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i think its a wicked idear 
good to see someone come up with an idear that a wee bit different 
im sure alot of hard works gone into thinking and actually doing this project so good luck to ya
good to see someone come up with an idear that a wee bit different im sure alot of hard works gone into thinking and actually doing this project so good luck to ya
11-02-2005, 09:41 PM
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I think it's a great idea!
I bet many other clubs, groups and websites etc follow suit.
Well done the Essex RSOC, but then again Essex is the BEST county!
So how about a PassionFord trackday car?
I reckon we've got too many members you'd be lucky to get 15 minutes a year!
I bet many other clubs, groups and websites etc follow suit.
Well done the Essex RSOC, but then again Essex is the BEST county!
So how about a PassionFord trackday car?
I reckon we've got too many members you'd be lucky to get 15 minutes a year!
12-02-2005, 10:06 AM
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well done & good idea.
I've been unable to attend the Essex meets for about 6 months now due to nightschool, and seems i've a lot of catching up to do.
Thought for the future - possibility of other groups getting cars of their own and some enthusiastic track day driving (not racing - ever, - not allowed!)
Tim
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