martinmac

The zed would seem to be the perfect car. http://www.zerotohundred.com/2008/auto- ... ort-video/

A little bit rusty but I am fully trained, will bring a reel of cotton. Congrats from us too.

Big day tomorrow guys so a bit of info in case you havent got the update. Ready for the long haul? This Valentine's Day will be a tricky one. Do you spend your time with your loved ones or are you going to make sure you're ahead of the pack heading to Rio de Janeiro? This LEG is the longest of the Volvo Ocean Race and we're going to make sure it's going to be a great race with some great prizes! If you want to be eligible to win the Volvo C30 you must participate in this LEG, because LEG 5 is one of the three mandatory LEG races in the game. New LEG Prizes We promised the prizes would get bigger and they sure are. Starting from this LEG, the LEG winner will receive a trip to see the real Volvo Open 70s racing against each other. That's right, we will fly the winner and a guest of their choice, to the following stopover, first being Boston, to enjoy the drama and excitement of the In Port Race. As well as the return flight to the stopover, we will put you up in accommodation for three nights, and get you out on the water to watch the In Port Race. Plus, we will throw in a few other surprises as well! Going Mobile with Ericsson Real team sponsor and Telecom Mogul Ericsson has created a mobile page free for all to use. It will pick up the same data as the desktop widget so now you can keep an eye on your yacht even when you're not online. Here is how it works: Get your latest boat data via the mobile page. On your mobile device enter http://m.volvooceanrace.org in your device or SMS RACE to +46 737 49 49 49 to get the link pushed to your phone. Click on Game in the top menu. Enter your Personal Widget Code (You can find it here) Note: You must have previously purchased the widget feature Briefing LEG 5 Briefing 12 February 2009 Fifth LEG - Volvo Ocean Race Game Qingdao to Rio de Janeiro Departing Qindgao on 14 February 2009 at 13:00 local time or 06:00 GMT+1, the fleet will leave New Zealand to starboard side before heading to the roaring forties. No exclusion zone applied to the virtual race, however New Zealand and two gates will be have to be left to starboard meanwhile Cape Horn will be left to port before racing to the finish line in Rio de Janeiro. 12,300 nautical miles long, this LEG should take about five weeks. It is the most difficult LEG of the Volvo Ocean race. As usual, we remind you that if you cannot be connected at the time of departure, your boat will be launched automatically at the best angle for the first few hours of the race until your first connection. However, we cannot guarantee that the boat will take the optimal route. THE START Saturday, 14 February 2009, Starting Signal 13:00 local time or 06:00 GMT+1 THE COURSE - Length approx. 12,300 miles Start in Qingdao - Finish in Rio de Janeiro. Start in Qingdao 35°45'N 120°25'E New Zealand gate 37°39'S 178°15'E ( Leave to starboard ) West pacific gate 47°00'S 147°30'W ( Leave to starboard ) East pacific gate 45°00'S 112°30'W ( Leave to starboard ) Cape Horn 56°12'S 67°16'W ( Leave to port ) Finish in Rio de Janeiro* 23°00'S 43°08'W * The finish zone is a large circle with a 30nm radius.

Their loss Steve

Just started snowing here, its the first time in 7 days.

I love the lines, it give the yacht a much more classic look

Think he needs to move in with a mate for a few years

The full Goldilocks gig then

I take it the bath is still in the bathroom

If you dont want to go to work just say so

John Turnbull Newsagents The Westerfield was my regular.

I guess its not east Hull with a zed More likely Anlaby or Kirkella

:lol:

And you are very welcome to the forum Another member from the Kingdom. Stick a post in the intor section with some pics bud.

I could do with a couple more stes too mike, you can mail them to me or ??

Check out Camskill for some good prices on the tyres bud. http://www.camskill.co.uk/

There is a very extensively discussed tyre guide on here, there is no definitive answer. The wear is very dependant on so many things. I have never got to the stage where mine are near the limit, I rely on contact with the road so always renew them early.

The ECU will cancel aot the advertised power gains, it just sounds nice.

And purveyor of fine cakes

Hi and welcome to the forum. The car looks great as stock

opps.

JDM rear numberplate.

Do you ever actually drive a route before deciding a traffic light is a good idea!?!?!?!?!? Only joking - just my biggest hate on the road! No, never. Seriously though, its more complicated than it seems

Looks very much like a converted minesweeper to me.