andy james

Thanks Matt for the great shots. Yes I've taken the Z around Clay Pigeon many times. It's such a laugh blasting a car around a go cart circuit in second gear!

A very good petrol head school mate of 30 years plus popped over with his car on Friday evening after picking it up from the body shop after a very long and expensive restoration. I have to say that the colour is drop dead gorgeous and how timeless the shape of this car Which is over 20 years old.

Bump! We all know a bigger stand is in order. Well done to you guys that have paid.

Cheers mate. Yes I have a video of my final run so I will get it off the camera and post it tonight.

They are mate but only in certain championships run by individual clubs like the all circuits Sprint championships organised by the Tunbride wells MC which put all 4 wheel drive cars in their own classes. Unfortunately the larger national events like the British Hillclimb championship and the HSA are run by the BARC and are governed by the MSA so Class A4 (road going cars over 2000cc) is my only option.

Congratulations to you both!

My mate Shaun in his 450bhp scooby. Can't beat his grip off the line and out of the tight corners.

Good and bad today. Drove up in the sunshine early doors knowing that the forecast was for heavy rain to arrive around 1-2pm. Final practice run was quicker than yesterday and into the 39s so the confidence is still building. It's now time for the first qualifying runs to start and as the rain is on its way the word in the paddock is it will be all over after this! Just before I got in the car it was nice to see/chat to mattross 1313 and his better half who had come along to watch the event. On the start line my guts were going round like a washing machine as this run is it!! Launched off the line perfect,snatched second,powering down the hill and changed into fifth! Well I bogged down, went through the motions and arrived in top paddock with a 42 second run on the score sheet before the rain! I've mucked this up. Lunch break comes and goes,it's 1.45 the clouds are going black,my lovely wife Katrina calls me from home 40 miles away to inform me it's pissing down at home how you doing?.... I get on the start line for my final run and spots are appearing on the windscreen. Good 38 sec run,missed out on a class win by just over a second. Thinking the Datsun is capable of much more so the driver is looking forward to CAT school. Just a few pics from today. This is not a the latest car wash! Andy and Tims factory Aston GT4 car is just stunning. Thinking this is the best rear wing/diffuser I've ever seen! Fingers crossed for the Shelsley Walsh entry.

Back home in one piece! Bloody storm last night meant the first runs this morning were on a soaking wet track! Well you can imagine the state I was in when the light went green! After wheelspining in the first three gears on launch and heading up the track that feeling of "what are you doing you chimp?" washed over me. Thankfully I managed to pass the point where I crashed 18 months ago and crossed the finish line in one piece which as the old saying goes " I got back on th horse". On runs 2 and three the track dried out and I got within 2 seconds of my best time without pushing too hard. I have to say the diff powers the car out of the corners and gives me a new level of grip I've not had before.There is a lot more come if I have the balls! If the weather holds tomorrow the Datsun an me will give it our best shot. A couple of pictures of the paddock which has a very impressive selection of single seaters. Just to put things into perspective I cross the Finnish line flat out at 100mph which on 8ft wide tarmac is scary but these top level guys are going through at 150!!

Happy birthday buddy! Have a great weekend.

Gurston Down tomorrow for practice and race day Sunday which is a round of the British Hillclimb championship.Kinda thought it's best to go back to the scene of the crime on her first competitive outing this season as it's my local event. I know they look tiny with the body kit but the Rays shod with the R888R tyres are so light and transform the handling of the car. If you fancy a day out near Salisbury on Sunday which covers all cars from a Clio to the Gould GR61X 3500cc single seater of Current champion Scott Moran pop along as it's only a tenner to get in with cracking hospitality. http://www.gurstondown.org/

Looking forward to this as it's my favourite track/venue for a show.

Looking sweet Stu.

Shocking photos! Really feel for the business and their customers.

Pm sent ref evening meal payment.

1. Zed Shed Crew 2. Buster + Mrs Buster 3. Stuggerz + Mrs 4. Humpy 5. Wasso + Jayne (I'll make sure she's not working!) 6. Mattross + Lisa 7. Andy James + Kat (subject to non flipping at Goodwood the day before)

Nice one! Thanks for finding that pic.

Nice one Ian!

Kat and I really enjoyed today so thanks for bringing the usual groovy gang together. Lol Recon Cornwall is going to be right old hoot! You all better get your name down quick..

We will be there at the services for 8:45 Looking forward to seeing you all in the morning Have a safe journey guys! The weathers even looking good for us Looking forward to catching up with you guys too. Kat has been on a diet and apparently she has a day off tomorrow so is champing at the bit for the Full English!

Weekend Bump. I know it's a long way off guys but without 5 cars paid we will not have a club stand.

PM sent

1. Andy James x2 Club entry ticket, x1 vehicle pass, track time 10.40,13.40 PAID 2. 14N 3. Panman 4. buster 5. Valy 6. simonb_350z 7. KPowell 8. MrP 9. Twinturboz 10.Justthejedi 11. Shire 12. Ollydykins 13. Tomb 14. Jay84 15. Modo 16. ElliotBZ33 count me in 17. Zebedy 18. LewisH x2 Club entry ticket, x1 vehicle pass. PAID 19. chippychip123

1. Andy James x2 Club entry ticket, x1 vehicle pass. PAID 2. 14N 3. Panman 4. buster 5. Valy 6. simonb_350z 7. KPowell 8. MrP 9. Twinturboz 10.Justthejedi 11. Shire 12. Ollydykins 13. Tomb 14. Jay84 15. Modo 16. ElliotBZ33 count me in 17. Zebedy 18. LewisH Hi guys. I've booked the club stand and have set up the relevant passwords so we are ready to go! http://www.traxshows.co.uk/club-tickets Can you post up as I have done when you have booked up your tickets. If you went to Japfest you will find the process identical as the show is run by the same company. Click on book your club tickets and follow the steps. Scroll down to the second 350z-uk in clubs as for some reason last years hasn't been removed. The club password is :- nissan350zed (all lower case). Remember you need 1 club entry ticket for each occupant of the car and you must add 1 vehicle pass(they are free) to your order. Once I get a few members confirmed the accommodation and convoy discussions can begin!

I'm sure I can speak for all the other silent watchers of this thread who are in awe of your skills."Can't wait to see this on the car and working"