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Forum => Smart Meets => Smart Festival (UK) => Topic started by: CrazyG on March 20, 2011, 10:29:02 PM
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Some people are already aware of the proposed date for this years forthcoming Smart Festival at Mercedes Benz World,
at Brooklands, Nr Weybridge in Surrey, but for those of you that didn't know...this is THE date and THE place for you to
turn up at in your ForFour. :o
Times of the event have not as yet been formalised, but if it's ok with LadyV I'd like her to take this post over
from this point on. So...keep your eyes peeled for any updates and any possible 'pre-Festival' rendezvous info that can be
organised so that we can parade 'en-bloc' into the meet in as big a ForFour convoy as we can manage and steal the show
from all the other Smarts that will be there. 8)
For those that can and do....please spread the word about...(even onto FFO) as we're all part of the ForFour 'brotherhood'.
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whats the catch if one enters ther 'best ...' competition?
im thinking of entering and have informed my sister of my plans... and i think she is liking my idea
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look closely - it could be the 18th ...noted...and date changed accordingly (CrazyG) ;)
http://destinationsmart.co.uk/users/red5r/groups/view-group.cfm?grpid=127&type=2
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whats the catch if one enters ther 'best ...' competition?
im thinking of entering and have informed my sister of my plans... and i think she is liking my idea
Basically you won't win because you don't have a smart, it'll be sneered at and ignored. Sorry to be harsh but thats the truth, it has to be a fortwo or roadster that is in original condition, well not modified to large extent ie no engine swaps etc... usually some tacky knitting or stickers wins the competition.
I won't be attending the smart fest, too boring and repetitive.
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Hi All,
Firstly the sooner we know about which date for the Smart Festival the better- September is a pretty busy month for me work wise and the only weekend I have off is the 3rd and 4th and the 11th of September.
If the Festival is on another weekend, I might not be able to come along- I think I have pretty much used up most of my holiday time what with the wedding and the honeymoon so I am not sure if I can take a day off yet.
For the past two years I have entered my car into the "Best Kept" category- not because I think my car is the best but because I like the fact that I can represent the ForFour, however after some thought I have decided not to enter any competition (even though the parking is the best lol)- I felt after last year that it was a little bit...hmmm how can I put this...fixed?! Especially in a certain category But that's a different story altogether!
Sam- why don't you come along to meet up with all of us rather than just for the Smart Festival? I am sure it will be great to catch up with some friends?
I am happy to take over the meeting arrangements but as mentioned above I need to know the exact date before I can commit.
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Basically you won't win because you don't have a smart, it'll be sneered at and ignored. Sorry to be harsh but thats the truth, it has to be a fortwo or roadster that is in original condition, well not modified to large extent ie no engine swaps etc... usually some tacky knitting or stickers wins the competition.
I won't be attending the smart fest, too boring and repetitive.
hey i compleatly agree with you, its the fortwo and rodie competition, but the idea i have in mind might catch a few eyes. small hint, think Ms Poo last year, something along them lines. its not a knitted smart cosy before you start jumping to conclusions!
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look closely - it could be the 18th ...noted...and date changed accordingly (CrazyG) ;)
http://destinationsmart.co.uk/users/red5r/groups/view-group.cfm?grpid=127&type=2
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I'd just change the title to EITHER the 11th or 18th ( until we know otherwize )
In any case if it is a Sunday which both dates are unfortunatly I wont be there -
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You know what Fox I'm in agreement with you there re Best whatever it is rubbish....
Some would say i should put mine up for it...but you know what....I can't be a*sd !
Like you I'd rather we convoyed in en-bloc....and had our own little ForFour area which we could sort of
'marshall'....where we could proudly proclaim our individuality....have a Smart ForFour flag/banner fluttering
above us while we all sit / stand around chatting to our friends.....and have a dam good day of it.
What say you all to that ?
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I agree but disagree. All the "best" competitions are crap but I disagree as to why a forfour doesn't win it. Here's why it doesn't.
Fortwo owners, more often than not, are freaks. They think their cars look good if the plaster them with terrible vinyls or hideous paint jobs.
Roadster owners are (generally) wannabe sports car owners, usually midlife crisis but without the cash. They mod the hell out of the Roadster to get extra power in an attempt to claw back their age and hair line.
Forfour owners, by and large, a very normal compared to "other smart" owners because the car is more normal. They don't do the silly paint and graphics, generally they don't mod for mental power. Normal cars attract normal owners and normal owners don't do things to their car that would win a smart event. The judges at these events are expecting fluffy toys, horrible paint and mismatched vinyl, they are also expecting thousands of pounds worth of mods which just aren't available for the forfour.
As for "best kept". Fortwo and Roadster are smaller cars so less likely to scrape the paint and those car owners are more likely to change panels. I've never known a forfour owner to change their panels.
Personally, I think that not winning these competitions is actually a win in itself.
Use the system, get a decent parking spot and represent the forfour community.
I'd still suggest that forfour.co.uk had their own stand. That's parking for 4 of the best cars we have on the forum.
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ill put my hand up for my forfour to go on the stand, IF i get knocked back in the best dressed competition.
I'm leaning more towards the stand but i want to show my forfour and hopefully win and show the other smart owners that forfour owners are just as crazy as the rest of them!!
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I think it's a good day out, to catch up with friends (and enemies!). If you are lucky enough to get entered into a competition, then you get the best parking!!
I'll be there if I'm not on vacation.
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I'm a fan of the forfour.co.uk stand.....
I don't know if i'll be there as I may be in Cyprus enjoying the sun - anyone wanna borrow my car?? ;)
JJ
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JJ I have one better, lets swap cars ................ permanently, I'll even give you a bag of haribo to sweeten the deal.
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Throw in the zx6r and you can have my missus too ;)
JJ
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I'm a fan of the forfour.co.uk stand.....
I don't know if i'll be there as I may be in Cyprus enjoying the sun - anyone wanna borrow my car?? ;)
JJ
I'll borrow it, and it will be returned polished and waxed !
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Throw in the zx6r and you can have my missus too ;)
JJ
Errrr ...................... mmmmmmmmmmmmmm .......................errrrrr.................nah.
1. I like my bike
2. I'd probably have less money than I already have if the missus came my way.
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I'm a fan of the forfour.co.uk stand.....
I don't know if i'll be there as I may be in Cyprus enjoying the sun - anyone wanna borrow my car?? ;)
JJ
I'll borrow it, and it will be returned polished and waxed !
I'll throw in a curry as well ;D!
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Oiiiiii ! ! ! ! ! ! !
YOU ALL KNOW HOW MUCH I'D LOVE TO HAVE A DRIVE IN A BRAB !!!
DONT TEASE ME ....
lol
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I agree but disagree. All the "best" competitions are crap but I disagree as to why a forfour doesn't win it. Here's why it doesn't.
(trimmed for space)
Exactly the point I was making... covered my points in my previous post - I think we are in agreement.
Modifieds are over the top monstrosities and you'd have to be completely ridiculous with yours in making it so vulgar with crazy fibreglass, wheels, four tons of fake plastic chrome, a stupid paint job covered in vinyl and several grand's worth of ICE and a W12 engine.
There's no point in considering best-kept as year old small cars with easily swappable panels can enter.
Last year's winner (with the personalised numberplate) broke the competitions rules (upon inspection of it's tax disc it wasn't of age to enter) thus it was a small vehicle purchased recently - and if put in a garage and barely driven...
Best dressed is about being as stupid as you can with fluffy toys and stickers - and of course, some wool.
Not forgetting, the 'judges' are the visitors.... and you know who most of them are.
I wouldn't go as far as labeling people personally but I do agree on a mindset.
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I would agree with us having a stand but I don't agree with segregating ourselves completely - coming in convoy and parking en-bloc.
It doesn't show us as being part of the community, which I think everyone would agree is what we want.
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(trimmed for space)
I would agree with us having a stand but I don't agree with segregating ourselves completely - coming in convoy and
parking en-bloc. It doesn't show us as being part of the community, which I think everyone would agree is what we want.
Parking en-block does not 'segregate' us. In fact, with so many ForTwo's I'd say they not so much segregate as flood
the whole place.....with our ForFours being the flotsum and jetsum somewhere in it all !
And coming in in a convoy shows them that we are just as much a group of committed Smart owners as the rest.
I'll do a poll as the event get's closer...to judge everyone's preference, then take if from there. Democratic or what ? ;D
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I think we should all drive in together, if none of us are entered into any show categories?
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Anyone heard any news about this year's Smart Festival? I know Baggy wrote to Smart UK via facebook and they couldn't yet give a date....
The title of this thread is 18/09- has anyone been told that this is correct?
It's getting a little frustrating as a lot of us have to check with work if we can have the day off (I am working all but the first weekend in September and if I can't take a day off then I won't be coming along)- I am going to try to push them for an answer as we were told in February last year what the date would be for the 2010 Smart Festival.....
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Hi All,
Further to my post this morning, after emailing various people, I received this very quick response from Al Young (chairman of the Smart Club UK):
Hi Victoria
Thanks for your email.
As yet, Mercedes-Benz UK have not confirmed a final date for this event and
as such, we have no additional information at this time.
We expect to hear more mid-late May and we'll update you further at that
time.
Best wishes
Al
Al Young
Chairman & Managing Director
thesmartclub ltd
I guess we will just have to wait until the end of the month before we can make any arrangements....
If I hear anything back from Mercedes Benz World I shall of course keep you updated.
Thanks :)
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Many thanks LadyV for all of us for the 'heads up' on the situation with the date for The Smart festival 2011.
I did originally start this post with the date of 11th Sep, but then I had quite a few peops tell me it was the 18th,
so I amended it. Anyways...until we know for sure I'll leave it posted as the 18th.
Thanks once again.
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Many thanks LadyV for all of us for the 'heads up' on the situation with the date for The Smart festival 2011.
I did originally start this post with the date of 11th Sep, but then I had quite a few peops tell me it was the 18th,
so I amended it. Anyways...until we know for sure I'll leave it posted as the 18th.
Thanks once again.
That's ok- I (like everyone else I suspect) like to know things sooner rather than later so that we have the time to organise something.
I have heard quite a few things as well - however (and just a suggestion) wouldn't it be better if we changed the topic to read "The Smart Festival 2011" and change it accordingly when we have a confirmed date?
As said before I shall keep everyone updated!
Thank you! :)
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I shall keep pestering on facebook and Twitter ( forfourfan on twitter )
Think they are getting fed up of me asking .. hahah !
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- however (and just a suggestion) wouldn't it be better if we changed the topic to read "The Smart Festival 2011" and change it accordingly when we have a confirmed date?
I'm in full agreement and have changed the 'start' post so that the topic header now reads as "The Smart Festival 2011". ;D ;D
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Baggy- it's the only way to get through to people sometimes...keep pestering! I sent my email to Al Young, Destination Smart and Mercedes Benz World.
Crazy G- Thanks :)
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Al is usually very good with these meets and sharing information when he gets it. Last year was announced late in my opinion, but we all got our sticker tubes in time and some of us were fortunate to be entered for show cars. Patience is a virtue. :D
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Here's a message I got from Al Young last night:
Hi Neil. I am still awaiting an official Event date from Mercedes-Benz UK in respect of The smart festival. I hope to hear back within the next couple of weeks and of course we (and MB UK) will publicise at that time. Best wishes, Al
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Thanks Ferrina :)
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CONFIRMED AT LAST !!! XX
SATURDAY THE 10TH SEPTEMBER
http://uk.smart.com/smart-world-events-smart-festival-2011/b4dc5486-e90e-5934-868e-f1819672940f?csref=smart_smartfest_url_200511
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Why is this weekend always so popular. My birthday weekend and potentially have loads on but will check the diary and see what can be done as my brother lives that way. Would be nice to meet up with some of you :-)
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Yep, just registered, but I'll be in my 451 this year. The Forfour has had a show there and now time for 'Pod' to have a play!!
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Sweet. Just registered. Will be in the Brab and put down for convoy from Gatwick Smart if they do one! ;D
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day before i go to cyprus................damn it!!
JJ
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EVERYONE............
So that our ForFours do not get lost in the 'sea' of ForTwo's and Roadsters as they do every year, the idea this year is that we will
have a rendezvous point in the car park at Tesco's at Brooklands where we will all meet and then 'tube' in en masse to the Festival.
That on it's own will be a 'first' for us ForFour peops......and it will ensure we get ourselves in our own group.
I even have a 3m long genuine Smart ForFour banner to fly above us when we've parked up ! 8)
Exact details of where Tesco's is and how to get to it from various directions/routes will be posted by me nearer to the date.
When details are know of the start time (usually 10am) we'll confirm a meet time. Meanwhile, how about 9:30am meet and 10:30am
start of convoy ?
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is someone working the "forfour stand" aspect??
JJ
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signed up!
didnt say anything about competitions like but ill be up for the forfour convoy
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Signed up will be in Brab I'll meet where ever is best for everyone
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forfour convoy sounds cool. Anyone going up a23 or a24 fancy starting a convoy early?!
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Just signed up so me and the partner will be there. Meeting at the Tesco sounds good to me, looking forward to meeting you all.
Lawton1987
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Signed up ....
However can I make one request & suggestion ........
I know it may be really hard for some members but to put on a real "show " .. can we please get there early early early ..!!
I remember last year the queue to get in & was a bloody nightmare ! I remember the queue building up after I got there early last year & was sooo glad i timed it right xox
If it says a start time you need to be there an HOUR or 30 mins before like last year to avoid the queue and make it easier for us
I'm staying nr windsor again so I can meet at Tesco's .. I think I know the one you mean from the one i found the 1st time we went & did it in a day but how i found it 2 yr ago I have no idea LOL
CANT WAIT !!!!!!
XOXOXOXOXO
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signed up!
didnt say anything about competitions like but ill be up for the forfour convoy
i have found where i can enter, work now in porgress!
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Hi,
Just to update everyone- I have managed to establish that I had more days holiday from work that originally anticipated so I have booked the 10th off (it helps that it's at the end of my shift so I get 5 days off rather than 4!).
Both Fox and I have registered but will give the competitions a miss this year- as mentioned previously.
With regards to meeting up- we may choose to start from Croydon as usual as they do have some competitions beforehand- plus they have a little registration pack, and it's nice to meet up with a few local Smart drivers. This does of course depend on the timing as last year they were particularly slow so we ended up leaving before the convoy to the festival as we were in the competitions.
Last year a lot of us met up after the festival at the following pub: http://www.handandspear.co.uk/ it's really close to Brooklands and easy to get to with free parking.
If anyone else is up for this idea after the festival, please let me know. Alternatively if you would like me to look into a different pub, please also let me know.
I will need to reserve us at the pub so the sooner I have numbers the better. Also as per last year, it's easier for the chef at the pub to know what we want to eat beforehand so they can prepare our meals in advance.
I look forward to hearing everyone's thoughts on the above :)
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I've arranged to stay over in windsor again the Friday night at hubbys cousins so to get there really early again in the morning .... I'm not sure about staying after yet as we may be driving straight back home *oop norf*
will let you know nearer the time V
xox
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I've arranged to stay over in windsor again the Friday night at hubbys cousins so to get there really early again in the morning .... I'm not sure about staying after yet as we may be driving straight back home *oop norf*
will let you know nearer the time V
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No problem, we have plenty of time - but as soon as would be great :) Looking forward to seeing you all! :D
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Aw damn, i'd love to come along to this but all going to plan I should be somewhere in the alps heading home for the sunday!
Next year though! :)
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Well I suppose I'd better make the effort ;) I've registered both the Forfour and the Fortwo(s) so as long as you all don't mind a Fortwo tagging along at the back of the Forfour parade we'll see you at Tesco's. Can't be bothered with the comps this year for reasons that a few know about ::)
LadyV - We had a great time at the pub last year so Chris and I would be up for a meet afterwards.
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Well I suppose I'd better make the effort ;) I've registered both the Forfour and the Fortwo(s) so as long as you all don't mind a Fortwo tagging along at the back of the Forfour parade we'll see you at Tesco's. Can't be bothered with the comps this year for reasons that a few know about ::)
itll be like 2 children following a line of adults :D
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Just a quick note I had a call regarding the smart meet they are awaiting a fresh print run of the info pack so if you have not received yours that's why
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Just a quick note I had a call regarding the smart meet they are awaiting a fresh print run of the info pack so if you have not received yours that's why
Thanks for this, but to be fair, after last years mix up with the info packs I don't think we will be holding our breaths for them to be sent this early!
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OK everyone,
Here is the map of where/how to get to the Smart Festival.
From the M25 exit at Junction 10 a this is the easiest and the best entry point to get to MBWorld
....and...to the proposed rendezvous point of the Tesco car park.
(The route from Junction 11 can be a nightmare and is not that pleasant)
Tesco's can be got to by the entrance in Oyster Lane..the road splits/forks to a right hand
lane peel off, just before the entrance to M&S and Tescos, so be careful when you get there.
(http://i865.photobucket.com/albums/ab218/CrazyG_photos/SmartFestMap.jpg~original)
As has been expressed elsewhere, the meet up time atTesco's and the start of the convoy/tube is crucial.
MB opens at 10am....and there is usually a queue to get in even then !
A later start than 10am into MB will encounter a rapidly growing queue of Smarts.
So....my suggestion is..... a 09:00 - 09:15am 'start to meet up' in Tesco's car park...
(which gives peops a chance to grab any bits n pieces they want from Tesco's/M&S),
and the start of the ForFour convoy/tube into MB to be at 09:40 -> 09:45am.
Please don't post any thoughts/ideas/questions on here about this.....PM me instead. Thx
G
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The postcode for the M&S is "KT13 0XF" for all those SAT NAV folk out there.
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where, may i ask, will we be gathering in the carpark? or is it too soon to ask?
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May I make a suggestion rather than waiting then suggesting on the day.
A colour coded convoy, going by panels primarily but then by tridion afterwards. Just think it would look better. If more than two are identical then go by engine size and or type.
I think it would look great.
Would say Black, silver, red, blue, white then green?
Some people usually double take because they see a very similar car. This would just be funny.
OR if there are enough of us going (probably won't be) we could do one of each colour then the exact same combination repeating.
Just a thought, just thinking about maximum impact.
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One last idea that won't work because its too stupid, would be very funny though.
http://apps.facebook.com/three_d_smart_car/?ref=bookmarks
You can print out and fold together a mini forfour. Making a teeny origami 44.
The idea being if you print them out two to a page you get a nice mini model. Then hide them around the show cars and in any others that you find open.
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May I make a suggestion rather than waiting then suggesting on the day.
A colour coded convoy, going by panels primarily but then by tridion afterwards. Just think it would look better. If more than two are identical then go by engine size and or type.
I think it would look great.
Would say Black, silver, red, blue, white then green?
sounds like a good idea! but one thing you forgot about the titanium trid ::).
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Hello,
Just reading some ideas on here about the meet- both myself and Fox have two different coloured ForFours and we would like to travel together so we won't be travelling in colour code as per the suggestion by Shagpile.
As far as meeting at about 09:00- this is quite an early start, especially for those coming from up north, or in fact anywhere two hours or more from Brooklands...
Fox and I were talking about going to Smart of Croydon where we met up last time as they give you free breakfast, a goodie bag and you're entered into the competitions to win some lovely prizes (last year we won the use of a ForTwo Brabus for the weekend).
We don't plan to stay too long there as last time they took their time on getting us going (we left early as we were in the competitions) but I think it would be nice for us to meet up with some of our local Smart drivers before heading up to Brooklands.
I am of course very happy to join the convoy at Tescos but I feel that I don't want to miss out on seeing some of our friends (Brulaw as an example) and saying hello to the guys that run the Smart of Croydon area.
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Further to my post- does everyone agree with the suggestion to meet up after the festival to have some dinner in a local pub? I'll need some ideas of numbers and locations (one suggestion was the pub that we went to last year). If you could let me know as soon as possible, I can start requesting a booking.
PM me or reply on here :)
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Yes Yes Yes + 3 for the Table.
Same pub sounds good, with the majority in the end though.
You guys Rock! ;D
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As far as meeting at about 09:00- this is quite an early start, especially for those coming from up north, or in fact anywhere two hours or more from Brooklands...
i worked out id have to set off at about 4am to get there at 9, leaving a margine for roadworks, traffic and rest stops.
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As far as meeting at about 09:00- this is quite an early start, especially for those coming from up north, or in fact anywhere two hours or more from Brooklands...
i worked out id have to set off at about 4am to get there at 9, leaving a margine for roadworks, traffic and rest stops.
That's what we did at our first smartfest (2009) Got there about 8:45 am. Love to get there early, would be strange to actually arrive at 10 if we joined the forfour tube which we will proberly do!
What we did last year was stay at a hotel the night before then drive down at 9, then went to the pub with a few of the forfour gang (the highlight of the day with lots of giggles) then went back to the hotel. This is something I really recommend to anyone who has to travel 4+ hours to get to london/smartfest :)
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i worked out id have to set off at about 4am to get there at 9, leaving a margine for roadworks, traffic and rest stops.
You should see me at the York meets, I'm ALWAYS the first one to get there. I like to set off and get there early, I can't stand being late
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I'm lucky I can stay at hubbys cousins again like we did last year ..
year before we did it ina day & was cream crackered when we got home at night.. we set off at 6.30am- had brekkie at watford gap then spent the full day at Brooklands before getting back home in sunny North Yorkshure about 9pm
one day is do-able but like Mr Singh i like to be there nice and early
Plus the quicker we get there the closer to the front we park & everyone after has to walk past our lovely Forfours !!
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Hey all, Yep Gab and I will be there and are up for a convoy for sure, as long as you allow our Roadie to be an honourary guest as we'll be taking both cars down this year.
Dinner sounds great too!
Maz (the girl) and Gab (the boy) <- I know there has been some confusion lol !
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Excellent!
Note to everyone - please head over to http://forfour.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=1156.0 (http://forfour.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=1156.0) and pop your names down if you're interested in coming for meal/drinks etc afterwards.
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Got my smart meet paperwork :-)) bumper and window sticker lol
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We're signed up and ready to go...two cars this year baby!
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We're signed up and ready to go...two cars this year baby
To save me ploughing through all the posts: can somebody please clarify 'Signing up?'
Do we need to pre-book, or can we just turn up at M-B Brooklands on the day?
We could have three: a Roadster, my Forfour and my son-in-law's Fortwo....
A mini-tube from Tunbridge Wells.....
Nero 8) ;)
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Ou can turn up on the day, but you won't get your registration packs.
Sign up here: http://uk.smart.com/smart-world-events-smart-festival-2011/b4dc5486-e90e-5934-868e-f1819672940f;sid=ezQYEjffVVgREnoJWcPSHidzridZCNMkILMTSQ56n89DlTyEQpHNAXbFQYc7KkS7MZqE1h9TzfdsMm68bTY=
Why not visit the other thread about meeting up afterwards?
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Thanks for that: I'm not too bothered about the Registration Pack. I'll sort out what the others are doing first, but have marked the calander and will watch for info on the Tesco-car park meeting point! We'll take a rain-check on the dinner afterwards, thanks, as we've got another daughter living near Guildford where we can cadge dinner and/or a cup of tea! If not Registered, do we have to park hap-hazzard on arrival?
Nero ;D
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(http://i51.tinypic.com/2s0ygck.png)
You can see the car park for smart cars on the right hand side. You can see the queue of people to get in!
If you're in a smart, you park in the 'smart parking' area.
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Just to update everyone- I have created an event for the Smart Festival on Facebook as well.
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....If not Registered, do we have to park hap-hazzard on arrival?
Nero ;D
In earlier posts you will have seen that I'm organising a meet and 'convoy' of ForFours
from Tesco's car park at Brooklands...spitting distance from MB-World. This is because
the organisers will not allocate seperate areas for different Smarts.
Being as the ForFour is in the minority we get spread here there and everywhere, it is
hoped that this way we'll at least have a group of our own.
For those that can't manage to make our rendezvous, it will be a case of park where
you're told...and where there's space.
Last year was pretty dam full, with cars having to park off the tarmac and on the grass.
Smart car attendance figures for previous years are...
just under 1000 (2008), just over 1100 (2009), 1440 cars (2010).
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Hi G,
I think we are going to pop into Croydon first of all, like we did last time for the first half an hour and then make our own way to the festival. If we happen to see everyone at Tesco when we arrive then we shall join you. If not we shall just drive straight to Mercedes Benz World.
For anyone going to Croydon first of all, please let me know and I will let you know the time you should be there. I am going to drop them an email now as each year it has differed regarding the time we should meet there!
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For Belgium 2012 i will come for sure, the rest are you in ? and we can organize something only for4 :P
I know that some 44 are having "made in belgium" so maybe we can vizit one of the factories :)
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I guess this is for SmartTimes 12? If so could you post a new topic?
Thanks :)
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Still not got our packs lol ;)
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Still not got our packs lol ;)
although a 451 owner of 3 weeks has on maniacs!
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HEY Everyone!
I've just registered my New Tardis for the smartfest and when I finished registering this message was shown:
Thanks for registering for the smart festival 2011. We hope you are looking forward to the event; we definitely are. We will send you your registration pack containing your bumper and window stickers shortly (please allow up to two weeks). In the meantime, you can keep up-to-date with event news by following us on Twitter or Facebook
If you are interested in entering your car in any of the competitions –best dressed, best kept and most modified – please visit destinationsmart.co.uk
If you require replacement packs or it does not arrive within two weeks, please contact 0808 000 8080 or email info@smartinfocentre.co.uk.
Hope this helps for all those (including me) who haven't received our packs and have registered more than two months ago ect :(
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As I stated earlier....I applied yonks ago...and heard/got nowt...so I applied again
and got a pack in about a week. So maybe anyone who still hasnt should re-apply..
and if poss add a note that they had applied earlier....I did.
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I've mentioned this on Destination Smart as I know that quite a few ForFour drivers haven't got theirs at all- I registered my Dad as a ForTwo owner and he had his pack within two weeks. I'll email them now too.
Thanks :)
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i want to come lots..........
its the day before my hols and i have to travel to gatwick - hmmm! what to do....
JJ
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CONVOY MEET POINT - SLIGHT CHANGE.
For those intending to meet up before the start of the festival and 'convoy' in, I have
been advised that tesco's car park on Saturday morning is a bit of a 'mare', so with that
in mind I have a very very slight amendment to make.
Please look at the map at the bottom of post/page 4, and you will see that after you
turn off the A245 (Parvis Road/Byfleet Road) into Sopwith drive that you come to a
roundabout and it shows a left turn towards Tesco's/M&S.
DO NOT TURN LEFT at that roundabout.
Instead turn right...and this will take you into a secluded car park where there are
some swings n stuff (behind barriers/fence) for children. Drive in slowly and you'll then
see my car and whoever else is already there...waiting.
NB: If you do need to go to Tesco's or M&S for anything, go there first and then come
out and bear left to the roundabout, go across it and into 'the meeting place'. OK ?
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i want to come lots..........
its the day before my hols and i have to travel to gatwick - hmmm! what to do....
JJ
Why not try to book a hotel locally? It's a shame that you're not travelling from Heathrow as that's much nearer to MB world (and easier to get to).
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ok .. what time ?
xx
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grrrrrr - its soooo close to gatwick where i am flying from the next day :(
trouble is we are going with the folks and have a minibus booked from essex on the sunday to the airport.
the smart isn't big enough to take all the luggage for 2 adults and a sprog for 2 weeks in the sun so has to be a 2 car trip
hmmmmmm
JJ
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just looking for a hotel near MB world, which hotel would you guys recommend and what hotel are most of you staying at?
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Fox and I are staying with my Dad who lives nearby in South London. We have stayed at the Brooklands Hotel which was amazing but very expensive. We were thinking of stating at the Hilton in Cobham this time (I get free hotel stays at Hiltons) but it's now full :-( I suspect a lot if them will be quite busy on the day as it's a Saturday and a major event but google "Weybridge hotels" and I'm sure you'll find something.
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just looking for a hotel near MB world, which hotel would you guys recommend and what hotel are most of you staying at?
I'm staying at the Best Western: The Ship Hotel.
It's only 10 mins drive away and is really nice, we stayed there last year too!
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I'm staying in central London, Friday morning I'm having a service at S2 smarts followed by the rest of the day at the natural history museum then off for a meal and to see thriller live.
Up early to get to the meeting point.
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Grrr we haven'g got our packs either! I signed up months ago...like a lot of you. Just re-applied and fingers crossed we'll have better luck this time.
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Just phoned them up as I don't have my pack.
Lady on phone told me they are being sent this week, seems odd as people already have theirs.
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well i am registered so i will see closer to the time if i can swing it....i liked life better when i could do as i pleased :( haha!
JJ
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Just a thought....
Premier Inn are doing a lot of advertising on the TV for "rooms from £29"...
so maybe they're worth a look to see if they have any places around or within close
driving distance. A short drive can save an bomb compared to a closer expensive hotel.
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My Dad has a double room or a single room. (we are starting from Croydon- we will pop in and say "hi" to some local Smart owners that we know before heading off a little earlier as usual). The drive from my Dad's to MB World is about 15 miles.
Please let me know if you would like a room on the Friday night. Please bare in mind that I won't be back from work on Friday til about 21:00 but Fox will be in.
It's an idea for those who are driving long distances already....PM me if you're interested.
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I've received my smart pack through the post today! :)
It didn't say which model it was for but I'm assuming that it was for my Brabus as I registered for that a week ago today...
First impression of the packs are: they aren't as full as the previous years, only containing a letter, a big bumper sticker and the window sticker. Last years had an activity map and event plan included I think... So maybe they are saving paper dunno lol.
Hope everyone gets there's soon! ;)
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I'm staying at the Travel lodge in feltham. Was cheaper than most others and cost 19 a night. Due to change of working pattern though I now need the 2nd night. The price is now at £40. Ph, and we found out there is no parking apart from the multistorey next dor which is a tenner for 24hrs.
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if i make it to the event.... does anyone fancy a full set of BRAB alloys??
curbed but otherwised in quite good condition.
i could bring them along.....
JJ
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I'm staying at the Travel lodge in feltham. Was cheaper than most others and cost 19 a night. Due to change of working pattern though I now need the 2nd night. The price is now at £40. Ph, and we found out there is no parking apart from the multistorey next dor which is a tenner for 24hrs.
booked the same hotel, dont mind paying for the parking! only thing is i payed £79, that might be because i booked a double room.
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if i make it to the event.... does anyone fancy a full set of BRAB alloys??
curbed but otherwised in quite good condition.
i could bring them along.....
JJ
If you do make it...bring them anyway...someone just might make you an offer and
save you taking them home.
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well i will also split to offer the rears to replace the narrow fronts and keep the fronts should someone dent them!
anyway, i'm trying to sort out how to get there!!
JJ
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well i will also split to offer the rears to replace the narrow fronts and keep the fronts should someone dent them!
anyway, i'm trying to sort out how to get there!!
JJ
is it a set of wide rear and narrow front? just trying to get my head round it.
and you have several options on getting there.
1) walk... could take a while but you will become fit
2) get a bus/coach/train/taxi
3) get a lift with some one
4) or my personal favorite, drive there in your smart ;D
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Standard set of BRAB alloys
I wouldn't go unless it was in the car ;)
JJ
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got my pack today :)
JJ
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I got my second pack today :-()
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re-registered again 2 days ago. this is my 3rd sign up, if it aint here they will be getting a phone call >:(!
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Got my pack yesterday.
I've phoned up a couple of times and it didn't help as she never took any of my details.
Pack literally has a letter and two stickers =/ was hoping for some info on the day.
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We finally got ours too....but I didn't get a response from the email that I sent asking what happened.
If anyone else is going from Croydon - they are starting breakfast at 08:30. We'll probably be there for about 08:00, chat to a few people and be on our way a little earlier as usual.
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After signing both cars up twice we got our packs through the post last week. Annoyingly even though I did them at the same time there was a 5 day gap between recieving them!! How random! Anyhow now just looking forward to the big day!
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hiya crazg g
The rendevous for the meet has changed to the car park. What time are people meeting?
Looking forward to it. Hope you can send us some more info on what time to meet.
thanx jd (br4bus)
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can we have a seperate post for the meeting point on the day please?
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can we have a seperate post for the meeting point on the day please?
Point taken...and a new Topic created. ;D
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got my second pack today..... only ordered 1..... wonder who's i got ;)
JJ
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Now we have 4 packs...another 2 arrived today! Typical! Unfortunately we can't go now as I have to fly to the Czech Republic on Wednesday to see my grandad and can't fly back until Sunday! :( Magabicool is around but he doesn't want to go without me maybe you guys can persuade him to still come along!
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yeah - come along!! it'll be fun.....
this will only be my 2nd ever event and i'll be on my own too!!
JJ
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this will only be my 2nd ever event and i'll be on my own too!!
JJ
on your own?
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in the car on my own.... the missus would rather stick knitting needles in her eyes than come along to a car event!!
had to chloroform her to get her in the car to castle combe ;)
JJ
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Tut Tut! I guess you either love cars or hate them! I think sometimes I would rather stick knitting needles in my eyes than do some of the more "girlies things"! lol
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Had a look on the smart fest site at the list of exhibitors and good mentions for smartmods and s2smarts but no mention for bigperformance - seems odd. I was gonna have a look over his stuff just to see what it's like. Oh well :(
JJ
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I love shopping at the smartfest! Hoping to pick up another few T-shirts lol :)
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not having been before, are there some good deals to be had?? freebies?? food?? do i need to take a load of cash??
JJ
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not having been before, are there some good deals to be had?? freebies?? food?? do i need to take a load of cash??
JJ
You usually get £5.00 worth of food vouchers (included in your Smart Bag when you arrive)- I'd take extra cash if you plan on eating there as food at outdoor events can get expensive.
We've bought a couple of bits but nothing too major- depends if you're looking to buy parts etc!
I have found that there isn't too much related to the ForFour (obviously) but if you find something you want, grab it as it will be gone when you change your mind!
Just to let everyone know that I have printed some "Spotted Flyers" (managed to get 6 per page) and will be placing them on as many ForFours as I can when we decide to look in the car park at all of the Smarts - Promotion anyone?! LOL :)
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Not much parts to buy for the forfour at the smart fest lol,
I've only seen a grill or two at previous years... :(
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You gotta think outside of the box guys..... Like will fortwo mudguards fit the forfour.... Can I adapt that roadie dash pod to fit on my a-pillar to hold a boost gauge ;)
Is there a cash machine on site??
Do some sellers take cards/cheques/IOUs/paypal ;)
JJ
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No cash point on site (that I know of)- take some cash!
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Just to let everyone know that I have printed some "Spotted Flyers" (managed to get 6 per page) and will be placing them on as many ForFours as I can when we decide to look in the car park at all of the Smarts - Promotion anyone?! LOL :)
good stuff trouble :)
i sent an email out across the destination smart domain about meeting before but i think most people are members on here and/or FFO
JJ
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I saw and well done for correcting that dude! I thought that was a tad rude to comment on someone's post and ask that person if they had an opinion as to whether their car was "a real Smart"- what did they think I was going to say?! Hahahah!! :)
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;D Looking forward to the Tube/Convoy/Traffic down to the smartfest! It looks like its going to be really special 8)
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....and it seems as though BRU and the guys from FFO are up for expanding things..... hope thats cool with everyone :)
JJ
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looking forward to it
xx
is anyone collecting mobile phone numbers again ? ( just in case we dont make mini tube )
p.s my car is in merc tomorro as my radio worked on the way to tesco this morning .. came out & the thing wouldnt even turn on ! grrrrr x hope its just a fuse or my drive down on friday night will be a loooong .... one x 4 hours with no music not fun x
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if anyone wants my mobile number, please PM me............and we can swap
JJ
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Ditto....PM me if you want mine.... ;)
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Have taken a few numbers for the evening meet- again if you need my number PM away...
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my number... well just look for the only sikh there... thats me
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my number... well just look for the only sikh there... thats me
What if there are two? How will I know? :)
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ill be with a lady who has half an arm full of mainly red bangles... if you are at the meeting point then ill be the one with the forfour that would stand out more than the others*
*flame red and titanium trid, its unusual!
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I should be there this weekend, with my girlfriend, but not sure to make it at the rendez-vous on time as we have more than 2.5hrs of driving ... So if I'm not at the meeting point in the morning, I will hopefully see some of you during the day !
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If the 'convoy' into MBWorld is successful....
there will be a large group of us parked together with 2 or possibly 3 genuine Smart
'FORFOUR' banners (2 hang 3m x 1m, and 1 is 3m wide x1m high) flapping around us !
(that's assuming MB don't raise any objections....)
8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8)
All owners of a Smart ForFour 'united' under the same banner.
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Sweeeeeet!!! ;D Hopefully we will have the best convoy of the same regular cars going!
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Wahoo!! Should be awesome!!
Now why won't it stop raining so I can do my last few mini mods before sat!!
Oh - and retest tomorrow for MOT! Cutting it fine or what
JJ
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I finally got the " Welcome pack " today ....... now I know why they didn't want to send them out ..... ::)
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;D Yeah they were rubbish compared to previous years...
Only had half the contents in... :-X
Hahaha Glad you finally got it mate!
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right i'm logging off & out for now as i'm getting sorted to head off down the M1 to warfield in a few hours x
i might be wearing a forfourowner t shirt tomorro ( if it still fits LOL ) like i always do & i dont want any spits or spats between the 2 sites tomorro .. we are ALL one big forfour family xx
i also have an evilution smart car necklace i'm wearing too so if i dont make the tube at tesco look out for me
Lady V has my mobile number so get her to buzzme if need be
have a safe journey there everyone
cya tomorro
xxxx
Baggy
p.s
oh i chopped the fortwo off the banner sticker so a shoterned one will be on the back of my car LOL
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right i'm logging off & out for now as i'm getting sorted to head off down the M1 to warfield in a few hours x
i might be wearing a forfourowner t shirt tomorro ( if it still fits LOL ) like i always do & i dont want any spits or spats between the 2 sites tomorro .. we are ALL one big forfour family xx
i also have an evilution smart car necklace i'm wearing too so if i dont make the tube at tesco look out for me
Lady V has my mobile number so get her to buzzme if need be
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Haha, well have a safe journey and we will see you tomorrow!
Really looking forward to seeing everyone, it's going to be amazing :D
Don't worry about 'the two groups' Baggy, we all know that we're one happy smart family.
There will be no arguments and that's a promise!
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Baggy, can't wait for tomorrow!
Everyone that will be driving from far away, drive safely.
I still have another couple of hours at work (boo) but I have managed to get everything done so I am taking a break!
See you all tomorrow!! :)
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I spent around 6 hours today , washing / polishing / vacuming and engine cleaning , even polished the wheels , the old jamjar looked great .......... and then about 5 minutes ago guess what ?
It started pi**ing down >:( I am NOT amused .
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Hahaha! BRUU! ;D You knew it was gona happen!
Guess what? Today I curbed one of my beautiful alloys following a bend on the curb! My! Gosh! YOU weren't kidding about how soft the Brabus alloys were! lol :P It was bound to happen sooner or later! ;)
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Oh nooooo , :o I hope it's not to bad .
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mitch - avoid curbs like the plague!! use your electric wing mirrors and drop them down so you can see the curb when parallel parking! do i need to bring my rubber mallet??
Bru - i've not bothered washing it - its gonna get filthy on the drive down! :(
see you both tomorrow!!
JJ
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Should be a good day , hope it's sunny . ;D
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Not looking promising....
I'm bringing my hat ;)
Why am I still up???!!?!?? I need to be getting up in under 6 hours!!
JJ