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    Garage Weekend - 6/7 May 2023 - Nottingham

    It's that time again! I'm going to be hosting one of my world-famous Garage Days at my home, just off M1 J27.



    Format will be like those before - arrive at mine whenever you want throughout the weekend, stay overnight on the Saturday if you wish, and either come with a list of things and parts to work on your own car, or come and help with others cars, or just come and have a great time chatting **** with like-minded people!

    I've got space in the garage and on the drive for about 6-7 cars to be worked on simultaneously, and my neighbour will hopefully offer overflow parking in their paddock just behind my house when I tell them the dates!


    If you could add your name to the Google Document linked below if you want to come, and use it as a list of jobs you want to get done, and so I've got a rough idea of numbers. I'll also try to remember to print it out or write it up on my whiteboard, so just check the board out and go help with a job if you think you can!

    https://docs.google.com/document/d/1...it?usp=sharing

    Address will only be provided to those people whose name is in the document!

    Priority for driveway space will go to paid up ClubVR4 Members.


    In the past we've done everything from changing a bulb, oil changes (especially a full autobox flush, where it's easier with 2 people) to a full cambelt replacement, and loads in-between.

    There's some OK roads not too far away where maybe even a little basic road remapping could be done (like removal of speed limiter, upping of boost levels etc), both myself and Jason have all the stuff to remap all VR-4 ECUs.


    I have a decent selection of tools, including a very heavy duty impact gun which should undo almost anything, and two of most of the main things (socket sets, breaker bars etc), but if you've got some work to do, maybe bring your own tools, otherwise everyone will be fighting over the 10mm socket, and you might prefer to use your own tools anyway!


    I'll see about getting my father-in-law to do us a BBQ on the Saturday night too!


    Hope to see a few of you there!


    Garry

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    That’s great Gary me and Dean will be attending hopefully get to finish everything

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    All signed up with a limited list - doubt there's enough hours to fit many more jobs in at this time but the most important are listed.
    Got the parts ready to fit, just debating whether to buy a new cambelt as the one I've got, is from 2018..

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    Only two more weeks until this! Get your name on the list!

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    Can't believe this is only just over a week away!

    I've got a list of things to do around the house/garden as long as my arm (both things I want to do, and things Alex wants me to do), but it'll be worth it!


    I've secured the additional parking area next to my house, owned by my neighbours who have offered use of the space again, and my father-in-law will be doing another of his famous BBQs for dinner on Saturday evening!

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    Added me sen ;-)

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    Everyone who's name is currently on the list has been sent a PM with some details

    Still plenty of time to put your name down to come!

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    Looks like i will be attending to have a bit of banter and maybe tempted to use a spanner or 2.

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    Hi all, am intending on making it to the garage event Saturday but not sure if the day is going to be a lot dryer on Sunday. As I am down in south Wales can anyone give me an idea of how the weather is looking over there for the weekend.
    Don't mind a little bit of rain (I live in Wales) but a long way to go if its pouring all day! I noticed a few are doing a day visit on the Sunday. Cheers.

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    The weather is currently showing as rain today (Saturday), and a bit better on Sunday, but when is the forecast ever actually accurate...

    Historically Saturday has been busier with more people, but yes, this time a few potential Sunday only visitors - but of course are more than welcome either or both days!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Confused View Post
    The weather is currently showing as rain today (Saturday), and a bit better on Sunday, but when is the forecast ever actually accurate...

    Historically Saturday has been busier with more people, but yes, this time a few potential Sunday only visitors - but of course are more than welcome either or both days!
    Thanks for the update. Pouring in wales this morning so will visit Sunday. Hope you have a good day Saturday.

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