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Jemmy · 13-01-2011, 22:47

Would love to do this but my banger couldn't do that many miles in a wknd

*Quazzie* · 13-01-2011, 23:01

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Originally Posted by Jemmy

Would love to do this but my banger couldn't do that many miles in a wknd

It seems like an insane amount of miles when you look at it first but the pace is generally slow, and the driving whilst long shouldn't push a car too far. If you look at some of the cars that too part last year, we feel it should be manageable in any car that is deemed roadworthy.

Its a long way but this year we hope to have the added benefit of having a mechanic joining us and he will be available to all participants throughout the weekend.

Jemmy · 13-01-2011, 23:04

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Originally Posted by Domo-kun

It seems like an insane amount of miles when you look at it first but the pace is generally slow, and the driving whilst long shouldn't push a car too far. If you look at some of the cars that too part last year, we feel it should be manageable in any car that is deemed roadworthy.

Its a long way but this year we hope to have the added benefit of having a mechanic joining us and he will be available to all participants throughout the weekend.

Lol he'd only end up being my personal mechanic, my car is roadworthy but tempermental!

*Quazzie* · 13-01-2011, 23:09

Its always possible to join in the event and sign up as a passenger. Last year, Boards.ie's very own Randylonghorn and Tallon both had the pleasure of being passengers and this proved to be an especially popular move as they regularly changed cars and got to see the country whilst being driven around by some really friendly people while enjoying many different cars and driving styles.

I'm sure either/both would love to give their own opinion if asked by PM. We are very proud of the fact that we are very open to everyone with this event, and we try to accommodate any special needs or requests where at all possible.

Jemmy · 13-01-2011, 23:12

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Originally Posted by Domo-kun

Its always possible to join in the event and sign up as a passenger. Last year, Boards.ie's very own Randylonghorn and Tallon both had the pleasure of being passengers and this proved to be an especially popular move as they regularly changed cars and got to see the country whilst being driven around by some really friendly people while enjoying many different cars and driving styles.

I'm sure either/both would love to give their own opinion if asked by PM. We are very proud of the fact that we are very open to everyone with this event, and we try to accommodate any special needs or requests where at all possible.

Hmm interesting...this I will have to consider further! Don't know anyone but sure ye can't be that bad!

Midnight_EG · 13-01-2011, 23:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by Domo-kun

Its always possible to join in the event and sign up as a passenger. Last year, Boards.ie's very own Randylonghorn and Tallon both had the pleasure of being passengers and this proved to be an especially popular move as they regularly changed cars and got to see the country whilst being driven around by some really friendly people while enjoying many different cars and driving styles.

I'm sure either/both would love to give their own opinion if asked by PM. We are very proud of the fact that we are very open to everyone with this event, and we try to accommodate any special needs or requests where at all possible.

Don't forget QueenOfLeon and my own passenger, who sadly isn't on boards!

Although he did say it was an amazing trip!

Midnight_EG · 13-01-2011, 23:13

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Originally Posted by Jemmy

Hmm interesting...this I will have to consider further! Don't know anyone but sure ye can't be that bad!

All The Way Round, a great bunch of lads!

Marlow · 13-01-2011, 23:16

Honestly, I did the Scally Rally Ireland last year, which is pretty similar to that stretch and there was very few cars that died on that trip (doing 1200 miles in 4 days).

What has to be said, those cars were all bought for 130 quid or less, then NCT'd (if they didn't have an NCT) and out of the 59 cars at the start only 3 of them died during the trip. (On one Mondeo the clutch died. One Rialto, Reliant Robin Van, went on fire in Dingle and one Volvo 940 Estate the engine died, but that one was spitting oil already before the rally started).

So honestly, any ol' banger will do and handle the trip, if you just make sure, it's mechanically roadworthy.

One team managed to get a replacement car twice (the ones with the Mondeo), during the rally.

/M

*Quazzie* · 13-01-2011, 23:21

There will be a core bunch that know each other from last year, but from looking at the list there are at least 6 names that I don't have a clue who they are. For me though thats what I love about getting involved. Last year we done it with 13 people and I was one of the main organizers and I had only met 4 of them people before. We had people pulling up into the carpark with no clue who was waiting for them, and thats what made the weekend great. We all got on brilliantly and it was the effort of doing the drive for a common cause brought us all together. The deposit (€200) and the requisite for drivers to collect a certain amount of money meant that the people who took part were serious about it, and weren't just there to take the p**s or act the p***k. They were a genuine bunch of lads, who all liked their cars, and all were there for the experience. Most of them have returned for this year, and thats a good tribute to how good they found the event last year, and also a good sign of how we hope this year will go.

Midnight_EG · 13-01-2011, 23:25

I can also add to that, Quazzie/Domo-Kun, that even though some of us may not have known each other the banter we had over the weekend was awesome. The biggest contributing factor to that, in my opinion, was the walkie-talkies! Serious amount of fun with them and nearly everybody was laughing the whole way around really!

Don't mention the hotels at night and walkie-talkies in the same sentence though

*Quazzie* · 13-01-2011, 23:25

I've moved a selection of posts to a new thread just in an effort to keep the sign up thread free of non sign up posts.

*challengemaster* · 14-01-2011, 11:19

Just a heads up to this... might be worthwhile reading

http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/...breaking55.htm

*sigh*

*Quazzie* · 14-01-2011, 11:40

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Originally Posted by challengemaster

Just a heads up to this... might be worthwhile reading

http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/...breaking55.htm

*sigh*

Well I'd be hoping that all participants have full and valid license and insurance to drive both here and in the Northern counties. If they don't then they certainly shouldn't be taking part in a Charity drive or driving at all for that matter. This year as with last year we reserve the right of admission to the event to anyone without all paperwork that makes them or their car eligible. That goes for License, Tax, Insurance, and NCT. The refusal of admission can and will be issued if we find there to be a problem with any of these. This can happen at any stage and will not result in a refund of any deposits or funds raised.

stealthyspeeder · 14-01-2011, 11:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by challengemaster

Just a heads up to this... might be worthwhile reading

http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/...breaking55.htm

*sigh*

I wouldnt think any banned drivers would want to be taking a risk of driving around Ireland for Charity, and the conditions for entry to ATWR state you need a valid driving license and insurance (neither of which a disqualified driver would have).

~~Nearly shat myself~~ Raised an eyebrow there for a second there when I misread the title and thought they were goin recgonise speeding offenses either side of the border!

draffodx · 14-01-2011, 12:35

News doesn't affect us as anyone banned wont be taking part and anyone that does something stupid enough to get banned on the trip will be ejected from the event with their accommodation being canceled and no refunds of either the deposit or the funds raised.

@Jemmy have you not got a new car yet? Your as bad as Bryn!

13-01-2011, 22:47	#1
Jemmy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,643 Adverts \| Friends	ATWR 2011 - General Chat and questions. Would love to do this but my banger couldn't do that many miles in a wknd

13-01-2011, 23:16	#8
Marlow Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Somewhere on the Autobahn Posts: 6,067 Adverts \| Friends	Honestly, I did the Scally Rally Ireland last year, which is pretty similar to that stretch and there was very few cars that died on that trip (doing 1200 miles in 4 days). What has to be said, those cars were all bought for 130 quid or less, then NCT'd (if they didn't have an NCT) and out of the 59 cars at the start only 3 of them died during the trip. (On one Mondeo the clutch died. One Rialto, Reliant Robin Van, went on fire in Dingle and one Volvo 940 Estate the engine died, but that one was spitting oil already before the rally started). So honestly, any ol' banger will do and handle the trip, if you just make sure, it's mechanically roadworthy. One team managed to get a replacement car twice (the ones with the Mondeo), during the rally. /M Last edited by Marlow; 13-01-2011 at 23:18.

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13-01-2011, 23:09	#4
Quazzie pǝuuɐq Join Date: May 2008 Location: Hairy; Nepal. Posts: 12,294 Adverts \| Friends HMod: All The Way Round	Its always possible to join in the event and sign up as a passenger. Last year, Boards.ie's very own Randylonghorn and Tallon both had the pleasure of being passengers and this proved to be an especially popular move as they regularly changed cars and got to see the country whilst being driven around by some really friendly people while enjoying many different cars and driving styles. I'm sure either/both would love to give their own opinion if asked by PM. We are very proud of the fact that we are very open to everyone with this event, and we try to accommodate any special needs or requests where at all possible.

13-01-2011, 23:21	#9
Quazzie pǝuuɐq Join Date: May 2008 Location: Hairy; Nepal. Posts: 12,294 Adverts \| Friends HMod: All The Way Round	There will be a core bunch that know each other from last year, but from looking at the list there are at least 6 names that I don't have a clue who they are. For me though thats what I love about getting involved. Last year we done it with 13 people and I was one of the main organizers and I had only met 4 of them people before. We had people pulling up into the carpark with no clue who was waiting for them, and thats what made the weekend great. We all got on brilliantly and it was the effort of doing the drive for a common cause brought us all together. The deposit (€200) and the requisite for drivers to collect a certain amount of money meant that the people who took part were serious about it, and weren't just there to take the ps or act the p*k. They were a genuine bunch of lads, who all liked their cars, and all were there for the experience. Most of them have returned for this year, and thats a good tribute to how good they found the event last year, and also a good sign of how we hope this year will go.

13-01-2011, 23:25	#10
Midnight_EG Banned Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Honda Heaven Posts: 7,824 Adverts \| Friends	I can also add to that, Quazzie/Domo-Kun, that even though some of us may not have known each other the banter we had over the weekend was awesome. The biggest contributing factor to that, in my opinion, was the walkie-talkies! Serious amount of fun with them and nearly everybody was laughing the whole way around really! Don't mention the hotels at night and walkie-talkies in the same sentence though

14-01-2011, 11:19	#12
challengemaster Subscriber Join Date: May 2006 Location: End of girlfriend's whip Posts: 10,842 Adverts \| Friends	Just a heads up to this... might be worthwhile reading http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/...breaking55.htm sigh

14-01-2011, 12:35	#15
draffodx Registered User Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Meath Posts: 13,844 Adverts \| Friends	News doesn't affect us as anyone banned wont be taking part and anyone that does something stupid enough to get banned on the trip will be ejected from the event with their accommodation being canceled and no refunds of either the deposit or the funds raised. @Jemmy have you not got a new car yet? Your as bad as Bryn!