Scottish VAG meet in Glasgow

[rossco-quattro]

anyone in glasgow ???

if so do u do monthly meets or anything?

[crashcarter]

maybee their all shy:Blush2: ha ha

[rossco-quattro]

Well scottish vag are havin a glasgow meet on the 30th of sept at xscape.

[eob]

Hello,
would this be an Audi only meet or could us VW boys join?
There have been some grumblings on the 'Scottish members declare yourself' (http://www.vwaudiforum.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?p=419088#post419088) thread about organising a meet.

Waddaya reckon?

[crashcarter]

yes i think the more the better. cmon guys does anybody else actually have an opinion. shpeek up :D

[Andy Avant]

Count me in :fing02:
eob suggested Pollock Park what do the rest of the "declared ones"think of that venue. Lets get some numbers and get the ball rolling ( ah think we ve got 5 AYEs so far )

[eob]

Does it need to be official? Do we need to notify the council/police? There are laws about crowds gathering in a public place.
We're hardly Corsa dudes but the last thing we want is to be moved along.:p

[crashcarter]

Does it need to be official? Do we need to notify the council/police? There are laws about crowds gathering in a public place.
We're hardly Corsa dudes but the last thing we want is to be moved along.:p
absolutley not. as long as we are not doing wheelspins and drawing attention to ourselfs. its not like we are protesters or anything:aargh4::aargh4::aargh4::aargh4: been to a few meets before and enjoyed getting a good natter. but we still need a lot more peeps to show an interest. :banghead:

[eob]

Well allright then.
Can we get a mod to rename this thread "Glasgow VAG Meet".
And lets start drumming up interest.
Nothing too big.
If we get 20 names, then we can name a date eh?

[eob]

There are 35 members signed up for the 'Scottish members declare yourself' thread.
I'll PM them tonight and get the ball rolling.

[crashcarter]

Well allright then.
Can we get a mod to rename this thread "Glasgow VAG Meet".
And lets start drumming up interest.
Nothing too big.
If we get 20 names, then we can name a date eh?
last meet i went to was with guys from the omega forum there was about 12 in total but it was more than enough. the photo oppertunity alone was worth it. but the enthusiasm was first class:drive:

[crashcarter]

There are 35 members signed up for the 'Scottish members declare yourself' thread.
I'll PM them tonight and get the ball rolling.
:You_Rock_

[eob]

Okay then, I'll kick off.
So we fancy meeting up somewhere for an infomal meeting to get to know one another, make use of each others skillsets and advice and of course view the machines themselves.
Anyone with a VAGCOM will be very welcome I suppose.:rolleyes::D
Once we have at least 10 names we can start discussing dates but for now, put your name if you are interested and suggest a venue.

1. eob - Pollock park, Glasgow.

[rfmacaskill]

Okay then, I'll kick off.
So we fancy meeting up somewhere for an infomal meeting to get to know one another, make use of each others skillsets and advice and of course view the machines themselves.
Anyone with a VAGCOM will be very welcome I suppose.:rolleyes::D
Once we have at least 10 names we can start discussing dates but for now, put your name if you are interested and suggest a venue.

1. eob - Pollock park, Glasgow.
2. rfmacaskill

[damo140]

3. damo140

[kmm]

I would be up for a meet or run.

4. kmm - s4

Got a run next sun through p/heads me & a mate have arranged, over 50 cars going. If interested go to forums, regions - Scotland, oct run.

[bagpipingandy]

5. Bagpipingandy & will bring VAG COM

[JimC64]

6 JimC64 -

Hey guys, I'd certainly be up for it if life allows. I have kids that play pro youth football as well as other interests so I won't always be able to make it, but if I can I'll certainly be there.

Used to have a few meets with the Scottish Mondeo forum a few years back. We used to meet in Strathclyde Park ( a really good central location ) unless of course any of the guys from up north decided to come down in which case maybe Stirling or even Perth would be better?

Jim

[crashcarter]

7 crashcarter count me in. happy to meet anywhere :D

[eob]

1. eob
2. rfmacaskill
3. damo140
4. kmm
5. bagpipingandy
6. JimC64
7. crashcarter
8.

[Andy Avant]

8. Andy Avant

[paulthefox]

would love to be there but have moved to sligo ireland, but pics will be just as good :beerchug: all the best with the meet

paul

[dvdfrost]

where and when?
David in Glasgowand East Kilbride
Transporter T4 and T5

[eob]

where and when?
David in Glasgowand East Kilbride
Transporter T4 and T5

Any Sunday after the 18th October would suit me. I'm still keen on Pollok Park.

[Andy Avant]

I work shifts and dont get every weekend off so the more notice the better Sundays are good easier to get time off.
Also the wife is a day over due with our first so it could be me and a wee passenger, toward the end of the month may be best ( still could be the youngest member to turn up at the meet) :biglaugh:

[Craigyb1980]

Up For that When and where can do most weekends.

Craigyb1980:biglaugh:

[eob]

1. eob
2. rfmacaskill
3. damo140
4. kmm
5. bagpipingandy
6. JimC64
7. crashcarter
8. Andyavant
9. paulthefox
10. dvdfrost
11. craigyb1980

Okay then dates and venues. How about 1st November at Pollok Country park?

[damo140]

sounds good to me!

[crashcarter]

count me in:D

[bagpipingandy]

Yep I Can make that :)

[eob]

All right, as there have been no other suggestions for date/venue, let me formally announce the 1st informal VWAF Scottish Members Meet at Pollok Country Park on 1st November 2009 (http://www.vwaudiforum.co.uk/forum/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=32&day=2009-11-1&c=1).
Kick off 12 noon?

I can't be held responsible for the weather. :D

Hopefully see you all there!

[paulthefox]

good choice of venue hope you get the weather :beerchug:

paul

[bagpipingandy]

Ok See you there,

Any one have a 12V to 240v invertor they can bring to charge a Laptop with VAG COM?

Any one have any VAG COM mods/requests for this day?

regards

Andy

[smithysmudger]

Ok See you there,

Any one have a 12V to 240v invertor they can bring to charge a Laptop with VAG COM?

Any one have any VAG COM mods/requests for this day?

regards

Andy


Watch out with the 12v to 240v invertors Andy as some have been known to fry the VAG COM module just ask crasher it cost him £???s:zx11: before he sussed what was doing the damage. It is on the Ross Tech site but not something you would see unless you do a bit of digging. Will miss this meet unfortunately due to work cycle.:mad:

[bagpipingandy]

Watch out with the 12v to 240v invertors Andy as some have been known to fry the VAG COM module just ask crasher it cost him £???s:zx11: before he sussed what was doing the damage. It is on the Ross Tech site but not something you would see unless you do a bit of digging. Will miss this meet unfortunately due to work cycle.:mad:


Ah!, Thanks for the warning, perhaps will give that idea a miss and just use it till the laptop battery shows low!!

good call Smithysmudger

Regards

Andy

[eob]

Thats a bit of a bummer.
I'll see if I can get my hands on a generator.

[dvdfrost]

I have a genny i could bring,
small inverters are often square wave which is dodgy on sensitive equipment.
if anyone has a sine wave inverter(it will proclaim it on the top) that would be fine and same as house electric.
another possibility is a Uninterruptable Power Supply or UPS it would smooth any ac power and make it safe .


what kind of laptop is it ?perhaps others would have batteries?:1zhelp:

[smithysmudger]

It’s actually due to the different earth potentials which causes the problem I have put link to the original post for clarification. The invertor should be fine for charging the laptop but to attach the Vag lead while charging and connected to the same car is a risk I’m not willing to take.


http://www.vwaudiforum.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=47922

[dvdfrost]

Yikes! Quite right, smithysmudger

[bagpipingandy]

Yep definately a good call Smithysmudger, looks like it blows the cable drawing the earth, not any damage to the car, but more importantly my cable!!:) however i don't have an invertor nor will be buying one for the future!! I will bring the laptop to the meet, its a Acer Aspire 5315, I would suggest if there is anyone coming who has a need to have VAG COM plugged in, let me know we can see what the response is before deciding how much use it will get, only thing is I only get around 1/2 hour from the laptop battery:(. If there are more than a few requests then we can look at DVDfrost's offer of a genny, (Is it a neat, quite running one, or a 10KV monster!!?)

Andy

[crashcarter]

so whos actually going then :confused:

[bagpipingandy]

so whos actually going then :confused:

So far only looks like you, me, EOB, & Damo 140,

come on you lot, who can make it!??

Andy

[eob]

Evenin' all.
Sorry I've not been posting much, been busy.
Well we had 11 at one point;
1. eob
2. rfmacaskill
3. damo140
4. kmm
5. bagpipingandy
6. JimC64
7. crashcarter
8. Andyavant
9. paulthefox
10. dvdfrost
11. craigyb1980

I'll send out a PM just to remind everyone.
I'm still going to show up, it's only 15 mins from where I am. The weather (if it was anything like this weekend) might put some people off.
Even if there is only one or two, it'll still be good to say hello over a bacon buttie and a hot sweet tea. :biglaugh:

[Andy Avant]

Hello guys
Sorry about this but Im no longer a definite for Sunday.:sad6: The wife has found out the Good food show is on at the SECC that weekend, and since the latest addition to the family arrived last Monday baby Emma :D she s not been able to get out much. Think its only fair I chauffeur them both as the wife was my personal taxi driver for the past 9 months .Can you confirm that your all meetin at 12 and Ill try to swing past on route even just to say a quick hello

[crashcarter]

ill be there definetly. lets face it its going to rain for at least the next 6 months. so let it pxss im waterproof:biglaugh:

[eob]

Hello guys
Sorry about this but Im no longer a definite for Sunday.:sad6: The wife has found out the Good food show is on at the SECC that weekend, and since the latest addition to the family arrived last Monday baby Emma :D she s not been able to get out much. Think its only fair I chauffeur them both as the wife was my personal taxi driver for the past 9 months .Can you confirm that your all meetin at 12 and Ill try to swing past on route even just to say a quick hello

Well other than some type of emergency I'll be there at 12. Thats the twins sleep time and if I bring the eldest I can pass it off as a chance for 'er-indoors to have some relaxation time.:D

Congrats on the new arrival. I know what you mean about the 9 month personal taxi service BTW.;) Beats the beer scooter hands down.:biglaugh:

[damo140]

Yup, I'll still be there

[bagpipingandy]

Yes, Me too

[kmm]

Hi Guys, doing some refurb work at my gym just now, so not sure if i can make it on Sunday. I won't really know until the Sunday morning, so i will check the thread and if it's on i will turn up if possible.

The other thing is that with the M80 roadworks, it won't be a quick 30 mins drive. I'm not sure if i will have enough time even just to pop along to say hi. If not enjoy yourselves and maybe next time.

If you are arranging some meets, why not pick a route and go for a spin at the same time. Just a thought for future.

Cheers
Kenny.

[damo140]

tell me about it Kenny, those road-works are a pain in the ***, and the SPECS cameras go live in the next couple of weeks

[kmm]

tell me about it Kenny, those road-works are a pain in the ***, and the SPECS cameras go live in the next couple of weeks

I think the average cameras may already be live. I'll find out tommorow when i'm heading throught to Glasgow.

[Craigyb1980]

Sorry guys no can do car is of the road at the moment as had a colasped rear wheel bearing on the way to work the other day luckly the wheel never came off. will hopefully catch up with you's on the next one.

[dvdfrost]

Bad News! I can't make the meet we have flats in Girvan that are changing tenants at end of month.
My daughter Roxanne (22 ,single) and I were looking forward to meeting everyone.
we will be at next one!
what about Tarbet carpark on Loch Lomondside for a future venue
hope the weather smiles on you guys!
David

[dvdfrost]

as posted I now will not be able to get to meet.
However offer of genny stands if you need it.
its a small 1100w holdall sized silent type or if its just to charge laptop when not connected to OBD I can loan you an inverter that plugs into ciggy lighter.PM or email me to arrange a pick up

[damo140]

Only 4 out of the original 11?

[crashcarter]

Only 4 out of the original 11?
only 4. wish we had known sooner we could have just met in a phone box or something he he :D :D

[eob]

Only 4 out of the original 11?

Okay, so from the 4, give me a GO/NO GO!

EOB - GO

[bagpipingandy]

Okay, so from the 4, give me a GO/NO GO!

EOB - GO


HMMM, I Am still available but is it worth it?

what do we have, a Passat CC, Passat, A4 and Allroad, ach what the heck!!..... GO

PS, the weather is to be dreadful looks like eating burgers in my car then!!

Andy

[paulthefox]

looks like a day for the pub boys:beerchug:

[crashcarter]

i will definatly go ( billy nae mates ) :D

[damo140]

Hmmm
I'm puting the sensible hat one here, its to be p*****g down on Sunday, and there are only 4 of us, I think it may literally be a wash-out!
I'll go, but is it worth looking at another date instead to try and get more numbers? Let's face it, the weather couldn't be as bad and the chances are, there will be more people. Its a long way for Andy and crashcarter to come as well.
Sorry for going on a bit, I just thing it may be better to move the date

Anyone else agree?

[crashcarter]

im sitting on the fence :p

[bagpipingandy]

Hmmm
I'm puting the sensible hat one here, its to be p*****g down on Sunday, and there are only 4 of us, I think it may literally be a wash-out!
I'll go, but is it worth looking at another date instead to try and get more numbers? Let's face it, the weather couldn't be as bad and the chances are, there will be more people. Its a long way for Andy and crashcarter to come as well.
Sorry for going on a bit, I just thing it may be better to move the date

Anyone else agree?

Its not the fact there is only 4 but more what do we do sitting in the pouring rain? The weather although today is lovely here in Ayrshire is to be very heavy rain tomorrow,

I would suggest arranging a new Date and cancel tomorrow, whats the feeling from the 4?

Andy

[damo140]

I'm with you Andy, I don't want to come over as a spoil-sport, just trying to be realistic!
The weather is an important point, but not as important as the lack of numbers, I think you need at least 8-10

Damo

[eob]

Agreed. Cancelled then?

[damo140]

Agreed eob, makes sense,

[crashcarter]

r.i.p. 1st scottish vag meet. over before it began :crying: :D:D

[eob]

r.i.p. 1st scottish vag meet. over before it began :crying: :D:D

It would have been really average too. :D

[Andy Avant]

Cancelled seems a bit strong how about "put on hold" . That way we can keep the idea ticking over and maybe get another date. :D

[bagpipingandy]

On Hold sounds good,

Andy

[eob]

As intended. This instance has been cancelled thats all.

I hope tomorrow is not as good as today though. Cracking evening.
Still, managed to clay the car (clay virgin) and fit my pedals.:D

[eob]

No, its OK.
It's to be chucking it down.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v203/eob_/misc/weather.jpg

[paulthefox]

nice day in may would probably your best bet ;) so all the cars could be immaculate :beerchug:

[crashcarter]

still its a shame about sunday though. well i will just have to take the keg of beer out of the boot and tell the 4 horny strippers that i was bringing that nobody wants them. sigh...so sad :(

[bagpipingandy]

still its a shame about sunday though. well i will just have to take the keg of beer out of the boot and tell the 4 horny strippers that i was bringing that nobody wants them. sigh...so sad :(

Ha Ha, :biglaugh: I like your plans for tomorrow, looks like the bad weather wouldn't have been a dampner after all!!....well in one way or another.

oh well, see if you can keep the beers cool and the women warm for the next time,

oh, and whats this talk of "claying the car" and "cars looking imaculate" I washed mine once... well it was more a hosing!!:p I wish I could polish and prep the car but never had the patience, it will now have to wait for that wash now, until May, if thats the next planned Scottish Meet!!

now there's an idea, perhaps that could be the next theme, bring my car dirty and one of you could show me how to clean it!!, I like that idea ;)

until next time,

Andy

[davidsheddan]

Why not: davidsheddan : dennistoun

[Douglas C]

O.K when is the next one planned ??

[Douglas C]

O.K. When is the next one planned ??

[crashcarter]

O.K. When is the next one planned ??
its not ..yet.;) see this stick yer name on it.http://www.vwaudiforum.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=72982&page=8