I realise I will probably leave myself open here for some abuse ... but ... I am having problems getting a reliable and fast internet connection. I am currently on a poxy GPRS connection.

If we manage to get things sorted I will post up a photobucket link here.

So far I have done about 600 miles and the car is going great. Some mad drivers and a very quick pace being set. Weather was pretty bad today but great yesterday and due to be good tomorrow.

Great stuff, enjoy the rest of the trip Mark. No rush on the photo's, looking forward to seeing them when you do get them up though

Drive safe and enjoy yourselves mate. Say hi to Ray too!

I am now sitting at Troon a little early for my boat. As I have finally got a reliable 3G connection I have uploaded my 89 pics to photobucket (reduced size).

CLICKY LINKY FOR PICCIES

The weekend was brilliant if a little tiring. I have covered 1101 miles so far with another 40 or so once I get off the boat. Seriously good roads with long fast sweeping bends and great surfaces.

This trip is a must for any serious MR2 owner and will certainly allow you to test your car.

I have a few vids as well but I will post them when I get home ... my battery is a little low (and just once I get a connection )

See you all soon

great pics Mark, glad you had a good time.

I especially like this one

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mnixon wrote:
great pics Mark, glad you had a good time.

I especially like this one


Cheers Mark

You missed a great weekend's drive mate.

You should definitely plan to go next year if you can.

Great pics, looks like an excellent turnout

Brill pics Spanky, looks like an amazing weekend!

Fair play Mark, KC+1 for you

Super event, would reccomend it to everyone. Got back yesterday evening to sick kids so havn't had time to upload / edit photos.

Will post up info tonight.

I cut some of my vids together. No fancy mounts for the camera here so it is a little bumpy, but you get the idea. I used my soon to be patented velcro on the dash camera mounted ......... enjoy


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excellent, what kind of video camera did you use, im thinking of getting one, would most likely be using your patented velcro idea

Braver than me, i wouldn't risk any more than 50 miles at a time!

nice vids I was fearing for your taste in music after the 1st couple of songs but you redeemed yourself

what about a modified gps suction cup holder for your camera? if you're just using the video function on a compact camera then it should support the weight no problem

I just ordered this bad boy



€5.28 incl delivery, now we wait to see if it actually works I will report back

cheers guys

I used velco stuck to the top of my dash centred on the steering wheel with the other part stuck to the bottom of the camera. This made is pretty easy to start and stop the camera without taking my eyes off the road.

Worked pretty well.

As for the music ... I was listening to 101 Disco Anthems, a great album for putting a smile on your face and I thought the tunes were slightly ironic for driving vids

Switched to the harder tunes for the more hardcore roads. The run with the Nirvana tunes on it were unreal. While they look pretty good on the video they are even better in real life. If you like driving your 2, or any car for that matter, then you need to go to the Scottish Highlands. These are some of the best roads you will find anywhere. A list has already been started on the OC site for next years drive if anyone is interested.

Spanky wrote:
As for the music ... I was listening to 101 Disco Anthems, a great album for putting a smile on your face and I thought the tunes were slightly ironic for driving vids


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Dont judge me for my taste in music. EVerything is on the cards in my car, it just depends on my mood.

There was one occasion when we stopped near John O'Groats for lunch on a very rainy day. I put on walking on sunshine top volume with the windows down. I had two mini-buses out of their bus dancing in the rain

I even made a special effort to listen to Paolo Nutini and Biffy Clyro just because we were in Scotland ... didn't bother with the Proclaimers though

Spanky wrote:
Dont judge me for my taste in music. EVerything is on the cards in my car, it just depends on my mood.

Remind me not to drive near you when you're in your Bros mood

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Spanky wrote:
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There was one occasion when we stopped near John O'Groats for lunch on a very rainy day. I put on walking on sunshine top volume with the windows down. I had two mini-buses out of their bus dancing in the rain



I can vouch for that as i was sitting in the car next to him dancing,lol.

KC for BI2 ... my music makes people smile or shout depending on how loud and abusive it is.

Quan - I will be making up a special little playlist for the next time I see you

Spanky wrote:
Quan - I will be making up a special little playlist for the next time I see you

haha Sounds good Mark