Hi All,

Yes as the subject say's, I'm doing the Cannonball Run Europe in July with a Friend.

And basicly I looking for any idea's you might have for my preperations etc.

Any one know of a GOOD Bmw indy near Clonee ? or sandyford ?

I was thinking of getting the car remaped ?  what ya think

Oh yea the car is a 2001 530d auto sport Pic's at

http://www.daveandbruce.com - www.daveandbruce.com   

Thanks for the help

Yep thats the end of the reg allright.....

It's more like Cannonball Run meets Father Ted !!!   and it is for charity...

davec wrote: Yep thats the end of the reg allright..... It's more like Cannonball Run meets Father Ted !!!   and it is for charity...

It's more like Cannonball Run meets Father Ted/the excorsist

I think we'll leave the Furry dice at home, it might get in the way of the 2 camera's !

Greetings from Dave's co-driver!

Yeah, it's a tongue-in-cheek homage to priesthood, thats for sure - but hell, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis played an alcoholic ex-racing driver and degenerate gambler in the movie!

Love the Father Ted/furry dice idea! Keep them coming - your sources of inspiration will be rewarded in heaven!!!

The Bruce on http://www.daveandbruce.com - http://www.daveandbruce.com

I like it!

Room for one more cigaratte lighter charger, Dave????

B.

Allways room for one more Bruce.

Let's see what we have so far !!

2 phone's, 2 Ipod's, Radar, Scrolling Message display, Fridge, 2 small Led lights ( in Blue ), Oh yea 3 camcorders and a laptop ( but the'll be pluged into the Power inverter that wired direct to the Battery !!!

I don't think I more would make and diference !!!

davec wrote: Thanks fellas,   would you know where I could start looking for someone to re-map it ?

http://www.autoremap.com/ - http://www.autoremap.com/

Checklist

New tyres(unless pretty new)
Change all fluids(oil, coolant, brake fluid, and transmission)
Check brake Pads(change if not done recently)
Being spare engine oil
Get wheel alignment done
New O2 Sensors(If they have not been replaced, you will save the price of the O2 sensors with the better fuel economy)
New plugs(if not done recently)
First Aid kit
Duck tape and insulation tape
Torch
Cable ties
Spare bulbs, fuses
Radar/Laser detector
Floor Jack
Check all hoses and belts
Spare key
Check door seals(you will go crazy if you get wind noise)
Full size spare wheel

That is all I can think of at the mo... have fun.

Thanks Kin,

New tyres - Defo

brake Pads - Mintex Performace Pads Fitted

Floor Jack ?  Would that not be to heavy?

New plugs - It's a Diesel

Check door seals - Never thought of that, good point.

While I'm at it would elara.ie be interested in sponsoring us ?

http://www.daveandbruce.com/CorporateSponsorship.aspx - http://www.daveandbruce.com/CorporateSponsorship.aspx

Thanks

Dave C.

You can get light weight floor jacks. Better than that piece of dung you get from BMW. I don't have one in my car, then again I don't have a spare wheel.

At the moment all advertising revenue is only going to be industry related. I have been relieved from advertising duties also, I am only allowed to bring in money not spend it.  

Nice one dave. Are you working on Heather Road by any chance??

I reconise the car.

Mick

hey Mick, yea your spot on man,  do you work there 2 ?  there are a good few BM's near the office

Im in morse. Black 02 525. we have 11 BM's in our office.....

Mick

Kin Mak wrote: You can get light weight floor jacks. Better than that piece of dung you get from BMW. I don't have one in my car, then again I don't have a spare wheel.

thought you had an M5 ?   no spare ???

Nope... no spare, E46 M3 has no spare either nor the new E60 M5. The exhaust take up the space where the spare wheel goes.

You will notice your spare wheel is located slightly to the right side. Because of the quad exhaust we don't get one, instead we get a crappy M Mobility kit.

Ah but think of all the weight your saving. No spare in the new Honda Civic either.... no reason bar a hidy hole in the boot for your handbag..

Mick

Mick525i wrote: Are you in Nssl??

Yeap thats the Office all right. I'm Guessing you might be in Morse ?

Kin Mak wrote: Checklist New tyres(unless pretty new) Change all fluids(oil, coolant, brake fluid, and transmission) Check brake Pads(change if not done recently) Being spare engine oil Get wheel alignment done New O2 Sensors(If they have not been replaced, you will save the price of the O2 sensors with the better fuel economy) New plugs(if not done recently) First Aid kit Duck tape and insulation tape Torch Cable ties Spare bulbs, fuses Radar/Laser detector Floor Jack Check all hoses and belts Spare key Check door seals(you will go crazy if you get wind noise) Full size spare wheel That is all I can think of at the mo... have fun.

duct and insulation tape, why.

you forgot about the most importtant one drinking money- fecK asre girls DRINK

Duct tape when you run over a cow. insulation tape if you need to tape up electricals.

If he had not thought about the girls and drink already then it really does not matter to him.

kin

the fecK asre girls DRINK was in relation to Fr Jack

dryle wrote: I was watching cannonball 8000 last night the cars were stopped around the corner from the hotel in munich first thing in the morning breathalising and checking insurance/docs. after that they were stopped on the road 100 miles outside munich. one car got through but pulled in for petrol and was collared for the same. seems like a wild weekend.

Thats the Cannonball for girls !!!!  - only a weekend ha

Cannonball Run Europe - 3000 miles in a week including a free track day !!! 

davec wrote: Mick525i wrote: Are you in Nssl?? Yeap thats the Office all right. I'm Guessing you might be in Morse ?

Yep Neighbours ....

Good luck in the run.

Mick525i wrote:

Yep Neighbours ....

Good luck in the run.

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Theres a Few Bemmers in your car park allright !!! 

To add to the list:

-Father Ted - The Complete Scripts - Hardback

-Lots of Drink (Guinness for me)

-Red Bull

-Marlboro Lights

-Cigars

-Whiskey Hip Flask

-Pro Plus

-Priest Uniforms

-MAPS (in case Sat Nav has a canary)

-Thousands of Euros (Fines/Bail/Champers)

-Flashing Neon Crucifix

-Ipods loaded with relevant Petrolhead movies/tunes

-a mobile urinal would be a God-send (no pun intended)!!!

-Charity collection boxes

-Tuxedos for de Black Tie shenanigans

any other suggestions????

Fr Bruce B (Co. Driver./Social Club Committee Member) 

I think you'll find the TJ Hunter Portable Scent-Free Disposable Pocket Urinal Toilet should do the trick....

http://ie.altavista.com/web/results?itag=ody&q=tj+hunter&kgs=1&kls=0 - http://ie.altavista.com/web/results?itag=ody&q=tj+hunter &kgs=1&kls=0

 

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Mazda 6 MPS
S1 Elise 135 Sport
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon
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Formerly E39 TDS, E36 M3, E36 328i, E34 525i, E34 518i

That's genius.

We'll deffo have to get some!!!

How deep is the tint on the privacy glass again, Davey Boy???

(and how's that gonna work in practice????)

It's Limo Back in the back and a medium in the front  I'll be looking at the road !!! 

But will you hold it for me ?

Hold WHAT for you?????

LMAO

I'm buzzing now. Mad 4 IT.

the wheel bruce,  what where you thinking !!!!

Lets have it -

Oh yea i'm really looking into getting it chiped - bye bye 193 BHP hello 231 BHP..     will that do ?

Should do....you got ZR rated tyres on there??

We'll be needing them all round before the off.......

I hope your sponsors are not paying for your upgrades....

M

davec wrote: I can see it now ....  http://www.morse.ie - http://www.morse.ie    for a nice donation of corse !!!!

Join the queue...

ContiSport Contacts are pretty good.

Or Michelin Pilot Sports.

Goodyear EAGLE F1 are the daddymack.

Anything ZR rated should do the trick - as we'll be tonning it for a whole week in them...

You can but them online form a few places, have them delivered to a local fitting centre - can save you some pennies......

Wow - another coincidence!

Morse have an office in Fleet - I work for EDS on Fleet Road currentl - 2 minutes drive from that office....small world!!!!

Mick,

All sponsorship goes directly to the charity, either by contributions online, or via sealed collection boxes.

All expenses pertaining to the event are covered by Dave and I!

Hope that clears things up!

B.

T.J. wrote: I think you'll find the TJ Hunter Portable Scent-Free Disposable Pocket Urinal Toilet should do the trick.... http://ie.altavista.com/web/results?itag=ody&q=tj+hunter&kgs=1&kls=0 - http://ie.altavista.com/web/results?itag=ody&q=tj+hunter &kgs=1&kls=0

they used them on top gear when hammond and may spent 24 hrs in a smart 4, may looked totally disgusted when hammond was peeing

mk740 wrote: Mick, All sponsorship goes directly to the charity, either by contributions online, or via sealed collection boxes. All expenses pertaining to the event are covered by Dave and I! Hope that clears things up!   B.

OF course, I was only joking.

Good luck witht the fund raising. Ill chip in before you go.

mick

Just under 3 weeks to the start .....

Has any one got any suggestions for the run .

Here's what we have so far.......

Battery Pack
Spaners
socket set
Cable Ties
Fuses ( all types )
Bulbs
2 Radar detectors
First Aid kit
Torch
Spare key
4 New Michelin Pilot SPORT PS2
Full size spare wheel
Going in for a mini service on wednesday ( thanks to AC Car Sales )
Hi Vis Vest's
Power Inverter  ( 4 240volt Sockets )
AA 5*
Car insurance ( sorted )
Spare Engine Oil
Water
2 40GB Sony Camcorders
Head Rest mount
Windscreen mount
8 Cigy lighter sockets
New Navtec / BMW Sat nav maps (2007-1) for the hole of the EU
Garmin Sat NAv ( 2006 Maps )

Can you think of anything else ?

Maybe a donation ?

• Tape... electric and all the other types you might need.
• Halon fire extinguisher.
• Belts, god forbid one broke and you don't have a spare, they are cheap. Stop looking down at your pants.
• Tyre pump, you can borrow my M mobility kit if you don't have one.
• Tyre pressure gauge, I have one as well if you need it.
• Umbrella. Don't laugh, last year at the ring I was the only one who brought one and suddenly I was everyones best friend.

That all I can think of at the moment... I need sleep.

Cheers for the help.

the Battery Pack I got has a compreser in it & a pressure gauge.

The Umbrella is a good idea - I'll add that to the list.

So tape and belts I need

Hey fellas ... only a day left .... 

any idea what we should set the tyre pressure - for running at 80 / 90 for about 10 hours at a go ?

Dave,

Enjoy the run. Im sure you will miss the traffic in sandyford.

Best of luck

Mick