Treasure hunt/Economy run - Sun May 22nd |
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ludo
Really Senior Member II Joined: 01-October-2004 Status: Offline Points: 879 |
Posted: 23-May-2005 at 05:19 |
Great day, lowish turnout, but the quality was there! Adrian won the economy run, My co-pilot won the treasure hunt (and got us lost once which cost us the economy trophy )and an E46 M3 was the closest of the 30mph speed average, great nerve control! All in all, great fun and nice day out by the country side. My exhaust is still in the car but we did see one on the road, from a freelander!
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Dergside
Really Senior Member II Joined: 16-May-2004 Location: Mid West, Ireland Status: Offline Points: 4000 |
Posted: 23-May-2005 at 05:25 |
A good day was had by all, I think and it was great to see some new faces as well as club regulars. As usual, the friendly and social aspect of the event was just as important as the cars themselves. Will post up a short report with results and some piccies during the day. Thanks to those that made it on the day and special thanks to Ger O'Connor for all the work in preparing the routes, maps and treasure hunt clues. Thankfully the weather didn't prove to be much of a hinderence and its seems there was sufficient challenge in following the route notes and keeping up with the treasure hunt clues for people to enjoy it! |
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AHEALY
Really Senior Member II Joined: 05-February-2004 Location: Ireland Status: Offline Points: 946 |
Posted: 23-May-2005 at 05:45 |
Yeah, a good day was had by all, and the weather was actually alot better than expected. I did take the whole economy thing to the extreme though, and maybe next time it would be better to have just a treasure hunt on its own, as we were focusing too much on the route and economy and not enough on the clues. I suggested to Ger that next time we could go out in groups and try and solve clues which involved getting out of the car more and rooting around in old grannies gardens for clues just like Anneka Rice. It was great to put faces to the names on the forum and I think everyone got on well. Fair dues to Ger and Diarmuid for co-ordinating the event because alot of time went into driving the route (twice) and doing clues etc. Thanks a mil. guys. And Jimboh, it was good to meet one of my neighbours. Roll on the show and shine event in June. |
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Ado
'97 523i & 95 M3 97 Subaru Impreza WRX Sport Wagon (sold) |
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ludo
Really Senior Member II Joined: 01-October-2004 Status: Offline Points: 879 |
Posted: 23-May-2005 at 06:32 |
yes, I forgot the most important things, organisation was top notch, as it has been for all the event I went to so far!
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AHEALY
Really Senior Member II Joined: 05-February-2004 Location: Ireland Status: Offline Points: 946 |
Posted: 23-May-2005 at 07:29 |
I have to say Ludo, your machine is much more economical than I thought. I guess it all comes down to how much pressure we put on the loud pedal. Congrats to your lady on her clue solving. I'm sure she will be only too happy to clean your car every weekend now that she has been given the appropriate BMW cosmetics.
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Ado
'97 523i & 95 M3 97 Subaru Impreza WRX Sport Wagon (sold) |
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ludo
Really Senior Member II Joined: 01-October-2004 Status: Offline Points: 879 |
Posted: 23-May-2005 at 08:06 |
I did a respectable 33.7m/gallon (or 8.4L/100km). Would have done a bit better if: 1) I didn't start in a way that allow me to catch you back after 5 miles (starting 2mins behind) 2) had keep my cool while my so call co-pilot misinterpret a direction leading us to drive an extra 6km of very fast road driving! I am sure she will...not! The details on the BMW kit is nice, the bag has velcro underit so it doesn't move un the boot! Edited by ludo |
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AHEALY
Really Senior Member II Joined: 05-February-2004 Location: Ireland Status: Offline Points: 946 |
Posted: 23-May-2005 at 09:00 |
I think the first half of the trip was the hardest on economy because the road were narrow and up and down so the engine struggled more. I reckon I got close to 50mpg on the return journey but maybe 30 or so on the outward journey. I think i'd prefer a car treasure hunt with no emphasis on economy because then you could just concentrate on the clues, and maybe if we had at least 3 people per car, and some of the clues involved running, or looking for clues outside of the car. What do you think ?.
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Ado
'97 523i & 95 M3 97 Subaru Impreza WRX Sport Wagon (sold) |
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Jimboh
Senior Member II 530D Quick Joined: 26-April-2005 Location: Mountmellick Ireland Status: Offline Points: 223 |
Posted: 23-May-2005 at 11:50 |
TOTALLY ENJOYABLE DAY NOW DIVORCED LOOKING FOR A NEW CO PILOT All joking aside a fab day well organised Thanks Lads Jim |
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Jim
E39 520I (sold) E39 530D |
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Dergside
Really Senior Member II Joined: 16-May-2004 Location: Mid West, Ireland Status: Offline Points: 4000 |
Posted: 23-May-2005 at 12:20 |
Divorce only, and not murder, is not such a bad outcome in the circumstances!
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Dergside
Really Senior Member II Joined: 16-May-2004 Location: Mid West, Ireland Status: Offline Points: 4000 |
Posted: 23-May-2005 at 12:56 |
I've uploaded a few photo's from yesterdays event. The link is below. Thanks to James Braddish for the loan of the camera! http://www.bmwcarclubireland.com/gallery/thumbnails.php?albu m=91 |
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M3 Brad
Newbie Joined: 22-May-2005 Location: Limerick Status: Offline Points: 2 |
Posted: 23-May-2005 at 14:02 |
Hi all I just became a member, James (E46 M3) here.. I was happy to have helped out for the day with bringing a camera.. And i have to say i had a most enjoyable day out and i look forward to the next day.. Its nice to meet other people who share the interests in BMWs.. See ye all again soon.... |
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gjoconnor92
Really Senior Member II The eyes have it Joined: 21-July-2003 Location: Kildare and Limerick, Ireland Status: Offline Points: 735 |
Posted: 23-May-2005 at 15:20 |
Hi All Here are the full results http://homepage.eircom.net/~goconnor/Economy%20Run/Economy%2 0Run%202005%20Result.xls And a brief report that I will be submitting to Brendan for inclusion in the magazine. PM me if you have comments on the report http://homepage.eircom.net/~goconnor/Economy%20Run/Economy%2 0Run%202005%20Report.doc Thanks to all the competitors and Dergside for a great day. |
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Gerard O'Connor
1989 E30 320i for track day use 1972 2002 competition car project (delayed!!) Sheane Formula Vee My e-mail |
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ludo
Really Senior Member II Joined: 01-October-2004 Status: Offline Points: 879 |
Posted: 23-May-2005 at 15:29 |
Nice work!
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Robbie Bradford
Really Senior Member II Joined: 16-July-2004 Location: Co. Laois, Ireland. Status: Offline Points: 2124 |
Posted: 23-May-2005 at 15:47 |
Fairplay lads, well done to all Welcome to the forum/club James, nice choice of motor |
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ludo
Really Senior Member II Joined: 01-October-2004 Status: Offline Points: 879 |
Posted: 23-May-2005 at 16:24 |
and even better in real life, SMG2, 19", leather, GPS, probably goes on and on and on. And he knows how to lay rubber on the tarmarc too! |
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Robbie Bradford
Really Senior Member II Joined: 16-July-2004 Location: Co. Laois, Ireland. Status: Offline Points: 2124 |
Posted: 23-May-2005 at 16:38 |
....good to see the 19's being used for the right reasons |
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Dergside
Really Senior Member II Joined: 16-May-2004 Location: Mid West, Ireland Status: Offline Points: 4000 |
Posted: 24-May-2005 at 06:01 |
Killian has kindly moved the photos to under the 2005 events. Thanks K! |
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Richie
Bavarian-Board Forum Sponsor Irish Region Joined: 04-November-2002 Location: Dublin,Ireland Status: Offline Points: 2526 |
Posted: 24-May-2005 at 06:56 |
So who's who...I know Ludo and Adrian!
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Richie
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AHEALY
Really Senior Member II Joined: 05-February-2004 Location: Ireland Status: Offline Points: 946 |
Posted: 24-May-2005 at 07:54 |
From left to right I think is James Braddish, Andrew Kett, Ludo & future Mrs Ludo, David Casey (my brother in law), Me. I actually only went slightly off course once which added about 2 miles so I reckon I covered 80 miles and not 84. I think since I changed my wheels last year my calibration/odometer is marginally out. It was noticeable as my co-pilot pointed it out regularly. Dont worry OPEC, I dont drive like Ms. Daisy and to be honest, keeping that level of economy is painful. |
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Ado
'97 523i & 95 M3 97 Subaru Impreza WRX Sport Wagon (sold) |
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AHEALY
Really Senior Member II Joined: 05-February-2004 Location: Ireland Status: Offline Points: 946 |
Posted: 24-May-2005 at 07:56 |
Oh yeah, I forgot to say, James that is a class car. Can I have it for the weekend sometime
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Ado
'97 523i & 95 M3 97 Subaru Impreza WRX Sport Wagon (sold) |
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