Classic Audi Meets

T0MME · 10-01-14, 10:39 PM

Could the administrators or seniors please consider arranging meetings,
Maybe something like each month a meeting in differant counties,
I for sure would like to know how many fellow enthusiasts are in the west midlands etc, would be even better to see some cars

I use my 80 quattro everyday, and i never see anything.. ( well a URQ in stroud) but would love to have a meeting to look forward to thats just for us guys?

Hanuman · 10-01-14, 10:55 PM

Quite an ask...

I'd suggest that getting familiar with who is nearby, and taking the initiative might be a better way forward. You'll be surprise how much work/effort is needed, which is for nothing if people don't turn out. (Weather/technical/hangover)

Finding an event that is happening might be a good focal point.

Phil Jameson · 10-01-14, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by T0MME

Could the administrators or seniors please consider arranging meetings,
Maybe something like each month a meeting in differant counties,
I for sure would like to know how many fellow enthusiasts are in the west midlands etc, would be even better to see some cars

I use my 80 quattro everyday, and i never see anything.. ( well a URQ in stroud) but would love to have a meeting to look forward to thats just for us guys?

It could well be Tomme that you may be the one to organise such a meet.
There is no dedicated person for organising events on here,so we are all responsible for the pro active side of such things.As Mark says,it is not an easy thing to organise other people who wont always be as enthusiastic as yourself and not always as reliable.
But if you are passionate about organising a meet then go for it.You never know,it may be what the Midlands needs.
Good luck if you decide to do it.
To help i will start a thread to hopefully generate a response.

sinbin5t · 10-01-14, 11:51 PM

I don't think it is a big ask just as said a big task
I would like to meet some fellow forum members Micky is one who through circumstances i have had to put off more than once so it is hard
What makes it harder for me is i can never drive again ( no i wasn't naughty ) but one day who knows i may meet a few of you
Who is in lancashire ?

Phil Jameson · 10-01-14, 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by sinbin5t

I don't think it is a big ask just as said a big task
I would like to meet some fellow forum members Micky is one who through circumstances i have had to put off more than once so it is hard
What makes it harder for me is i can never drive again ( no i wasn't naughty ) but one day who knows i may meet a few of you
Who is in lancashire ?

Me

BIGGYIN · 11-01-14, 07:49 AM

Just on,the border of lancashire.

Andy b1 (WR) · 11-01-14, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by sinbin5t

Who is in lancashire ?

No but next door in Cheshire!

T0MME · 11-01-14, 04:12 PM

Wasnt trying to pin blame or anything,
Just think it'll encourage projects that have lost steam and let people see our cars out and about a bit more.

Daveymaclad · 11-01-14, 04:56 PM

I would welcome a say quarterly local meet but not in a month of sundays would I expect an admin to set one up in my area if there wasn't an admin living close by.

I however would happily volunteer to arrange a venue around the Hampshire area. I know at least two other UR owners within 5 miles of me and doubtless many more such as Andya, Simmo, Tim C not too far away in either direction.

Maybe it's time that the member map gets pinned on the homepage and updated again so volunteers can set about identifying groups of people close together who may want to meet?

F6RTY · 14-01-14, 09:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by T0MME

Could the administrators or seniors please consider arranging meetings,
Maybe something like each month a meeting in differant counties,
I for sure would like to know how many fellow enthusiasts are in the west midlands etc, would be even better to see some cars

I use my 80 quattro everyday, and i never see anything.. ( well a URQ in stroud) but would love to have a meeting to look forward to thats just for us guys?

I think you see me in Stroud too: 100 2.8 Quattro.

Trying to organise local meets is always a good idea but can be like herding cats! They invariably have to be on a weekend and that is when most have other commitments, family time etc. Finding a date that's good for everyone is nigh on impossible, I know, I've tried it! Back in the '90's I was the south west area rep. for the Opel Monza / Vauxhall Royale owners club and it was the most thankless task imaginable trying to find a date and/ or venue to satisfy as many as I could. The other club I'm with at the moment, the Mustang Owners Club GB does have well patronised area meetings but always welcome other American cars along too.

This can be a problem with our cars as the newest can be 20+ years old now. Many are under restoration and owners are not always in a position to attend a meet-up in a classic Audi. Showing up in your daily 'hack' is going to make a boring get-together!

The best idea I can come up with is to request a 'Club' pitch at one of the many classic car shows held over the weekends in the (so called) warmer months. A couple I went to last year were really good and had these type of stands. They were at Washingpool Farm near Bristol and the Pershore Plum Festival in Worcestershire. There are odd shows too at the Three Counties Showground near Malvern.

Food for thought!

Alan

10-01-14, 10:55 PM	#2
Hanuman Trickster Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Heckling from the cheap seats, Phnom Penh, KoW Posts: 7,016	Quite an ask... I'd suggest that getting familiar with who is nearby, and taking the initiative might be a better way forward. You'll be surprise how much work/effort is needed, which is for nothing if people don't turn out. (Weather/technical/hangover) Finding an event that is happening might be a good focal point. __________________ I wish they would keep the damned Chinese away now that I can go home, so that I can enjoy Fish amok and a draught Angkor

11-01-14, 07:49 AM	#6
BIGGYIN 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Merseyside Posts: 7,976	Just on,the border of lancashire. __________________ q90 B2 Type 85 - q90 B2 Type 85-PROJECT-ABY 20vt KARL. Injection is nice but I'd rather be blown

11-01-14, 04:56 PM	#9
Daveymaclad 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Bursledon - Southampton Posts: 2,575	I would welcome a say quarterly local meet but not in a month of sundays would I expect an admin to set one up in my area if there wasn't an admin living close by. I however would happily volunteer to arrange a venue around the Hampshire area. I know at least two other UR owners within 5 miles of me and doubtless many more such as Andya, Simmo, Tim C not too far away in either direction. Maybe it's time that the member map gets pinned on the homepage and updated again so volunteers can set about identifying groups of people close together who may want to meet? __________________ 2008 RS6 avant SOLD 1988 UR Quattro

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10-01-14, 11:51 PM	#4
sinbin5t 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Where a spike points skywards Posts: 12,960	I don't think it is a big ask just as said a big task I would like to meet some fellow forum members Micky is one who through circumstances i have had to put off more than once so it is hard What makes it harder for me is i can never drive again ( no i wasn't naughty ) but one day who knows i may meet a few of you Who is in lancashire ?

11-01-14, 04:12 PM	#8
T0MME Grown up member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Gloucestershire, West Midlands Posts: 215	Wasnt trying to pin blame or anything, Just think it'll encourage projects that have lost steam and let people see our cars out and about a bit more.