EOTR Cayman GT4
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Collection day is looking like Thursday or failing that Friday this week! I’ll report back on a hopefully incident free journey from Peterborough to Glasgow (potentially via the A702 Moffat to Edinburgh road, weather depending).
I’m casting my mind back to the test drive of the grey one a few weeks ago and the lasting impression is the delicacy of the controls and chassis (especially the steering) and the savage acceleration just a tiny ankle flex away. It will be interesting finding out how it makes me feel over a long journey.
I’m casting my mind back to the test drive of the grey one a few weeks ago and the lasting impression is the delicacy of the controls and chassis (especially the steering) and the savage acceleration just a tiny ankle flex away. It will be interesting finding out how it makes me feel over a long journey.
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Silly question, but I thought there were some restrictions on getting into Scotland at the mo?
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Physically: no, there’s nothing at the border, I have removal vans crossing many times weeklySimon wrote: Tue Jan 26, 2021 9:29 pm Silly question, but I thought there were some restrictions on getting into Scotland at the mo?
Legally: not sure, I guess you’re allowed to drive a car you’ve bought home
Ethically: probably not
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The Attack-Haggis are trained to smell Englishness. So long as the interior has been wiped down to remove the previous owners scent - Pete will pass through undetected.
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Those Attack-Haggi are not to be underestimated.mik wrote: Tue Jan 26, 2021 9:45 pm The Attack-Haggis are trained to smell Englishness. So long as the interior has been wiped down to remove the previous owners scent - Pete will pass through undetected.
This indicates I’m now an honorary Scotsman Mik?! I’m flattered. (26 of my 36 years spent here, still sound like I got on the wrong train at Kings Cross)
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I can’t judge that Pete - that’s down to the A.H. to assess.revsRus wrote: Tue Jan 26, 2021 9:49 pmThose Attack-Haggi are not to be underestimated.mik wrote: Tue Jan 26, 2021 9:45 pm The Attack-Haggis are trained to smell Englishness. So long as the interior has been wiped down to remove the previous owners scent - Pete will pass through undetected.
This indicates I’m now an honorary Scotsman Mik?! I’m flattered. (26 of my 36 years spent here, still sound like I got on the wrong train at Kings Cross)
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“Ahm jus heeding up the road in ma new motor” That should do itmik wrote: Tue Jan 26, 2021 10:04 pmI can’t judge that Pete - that’s down to the A.H. to assess.revsRus wrote: Tue Jan 26, 2021 9:49 pmThose Attack-Haggi are not to be underestimated.mik wrote: Tue Jan 26, 2021 9:45 pm The Attack-Haggis are trained to smell Englishness. So long as the interior has been wiped down to remove the previous owners scent - Pete will pass through undetected.
This indicates I’m now an honorary Scotsman Mik?! I’m flattered. (26 of my 36 years spent here, still sound like I got on the wrong train at Kings Cross)
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I never realised you were a local
I shall keep an eye out for the orange rocket
Make a lot of noise if a bearded idiot is waving at you, my kids love the noise !!
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I shall keep an eye out for the orange rocket

Make a lot of noise if a bearded idiot is waving at you, my kids love the noise !!
Dave!
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I came back the 701 when i picked the Lotus up. Its the law and must be done.revsRus wrote: Tue Jan 26, 2021 9:18 pm Collection day is looking like Thursday or failing that Friday this week! I’ll report back on a hopefully incident free journey from Peterborough to Glasgow (potentially via the A702 Moffat to Edinburgh road, weather depending).
I’m casting my mind back to the test drive of the grey one a few weeks ago and the lasting impression is the delicacy of the controls and chassis (especially the steering) and the savage acceleration just a tiny ankle flex away. It will be interesting finding out how it makes me feel over a long journey.
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Isn't the A702 just the straightforward route from the M74 to Edinburgh? It's the route I always take. IIRC Nef's fun route is to get off the M74 earlier and use the A701.
ETA: but the A701 goes to Moffat, so is probably the road you're talking about
ETA: but the A701 goes to Moffat, so is probably the road you're talking about

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Ah yes that’s right. I know the route when I’m there, just not the road name - clearlyJobbo wrote: Wed Jan 27, 2021 11:17 am Isn't the A702 just the straightforward route from the M74 to Edinburgh? It's the route I always take. IIRC Nef's fun route is to get off the M74 earlier and use the A701.
ETA: but the A701 goes to Moffat, so is probably the road you're talking about![]()
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The A701 from Moffat to Penicuik is a great bit of road. The bit going up around the Beef Tub just outside moffat is particularly good.
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On my first trip to Scotland, not long after I moved here (with my Irish Reg'd car), I was told by a local that they train the Wasps to only Sting the English...

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Come off motorway at Moffat and take the A708 to Selkirk.
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You have to pick your time with the A708. Get it wrong and you're stuck in tourist traffic for the gray mare's tail.
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I guess this won’t be a problem at the moment, so I’ll definitely check this out tomorrow all being well, thanks!ZedLeg wrote: Wed Jan 27, 2021 3:36 pm You have to pick your time with the A708. Get it wrong and you're stuck in tourist traffic for the gray mare's tail.
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Do you live in Glasgow? I’m at the botanicsV8Granite wrote: Wed Jan 27, 2021 6:54 am I never realised you were a local![]()
I shall keep an eye out for the orange rocket![]()
Make a lot of noise if a bearded idiot is waving at you, my kids love the noise !!
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Please do. EVO used it in ECOTY this year and have a few times previous. It's a lovely road!revsRus wrote: Wed Jan 27, 2021 7:34 pmI guess this won’t be a problem at the moment, so I’ll definitely check this out tomorrow all being well, thanks!ZedLeg wrote: Wed Jan 27, 2021 3:36 pm You have to pick your time with the A708. Get it wrong and you're stuck in tourist traffic for the gray mare's tail.
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I saw you mention Peterbosnia so it’s now clear you are infact travelling in the correct direction

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@revsRus
Small thread diversion but are you the guy who runs a moving company in Glasgow?
Small thread diversion but are you the guy who runs a moving company in Glasgow?
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