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New Member “Type 116”

Post by Haston » Tue Nov 13, 2018 1:18 pm

Hi All,

Not sure how this will be received but thought I would join up. I’m in the process of moving from the West Midlands to Stirling and bringing with me my VX220 probably looking to get it on track for the first time next year so thought I would try and make some friends Image.

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Re: New Member “Type 116”

Post by C7Steve » Tue Nov 13, 2018 1:46 pm

Hello and :welcome

You have come to the right place if you’re looking to make friends. Keep an eye out for the SIDC trackdays next year at Knockhill with the first one usually in the springtime. There are a few of us on here who like going on track, so come along, introduce yourself and hopefully you will have a good time. Also have a look on the calendar for other events and other trackdays too.


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Re: New Member “Type 116”

Post by hendeg » Tue Nov 13, 2018 1:54 pm

I think the strapline used to say "You don't have to be Scottish or own an Elise", so welcome along.
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Re: New Member “Type 116”

Post by Dominic » Tue Nov 13, 2018 1:57 pm

Welcome along! Plenty of other VX owners on here - all welcome.

Keep an eye on the meets section of the forum for upcoming events.

Your VX looks very clean.
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Re: New Member “Type 116”

Post by woody » Tue Nov 13, 2018 2:08 pm

Welcome. You don't have to be Scottish or own an Elise.

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Re: New Member “Type 116”

Post by campbell » Tue Nov 13, 2018 2:13 pm

Welcome, Haston

Always room for another petrolhead here!
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Re: New Member “Type 116”

Post by Haston » Tue Nov 13, 2018 2:36 pm

Thanks everyone, if it helps I am Scottish and returning :D .

I left Scotland to work for JLR Core Engineering then worked for JLR SVO on cars like Project 8 currently a senior engineer at Aston Martin.

I Supercharged the VX220 this year and can't wait to get a go round Knockhill been a few years since I set foot on the track.
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Re: New Member “Type 116”

Post by H8OAG » Tue Nov 13, 2018 2:44 pm

Lovely looking car...
Are you by any chance returning to build a new supercar in Scotland?

Haston Martin has a nice ring to it.....

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Re: New Member “Type 116”

Post by cstrachan » Tue Nov 13, 2018 3:10 pm

Haston wrote:
Tue Nov 13, 2018 1:18 pm
Hi All,

Not sure how this will be received but thought I would join up. I’m in the process of moving from the West Midlands to Stirling and bringing with me my VX220 probably looking to get it on track for the first time next year so thought I would try and make some friends Image.


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Re: New Member “Type 116”

Post by Haston » Tue Nov 13, 2018 3:26 pm

:mrgreen: not quite returning to be a Lead Engineer with Alexander Dennis.

Yeah sounds like a plan :thumbsup a run over dukes pass would be good fun.
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Re: New Member “Type 116”

Post by H8OAG » Tue Nov 13, 2018 4:25 pm

Haston wrote:
Tue Nov 13, 2018 3:26 pm
:mrgreen: not quite returning to be a Lead Engineer with Alexander Dennis.

Yeah sounds like a plan :thumbsup a run over dukes pass would be good fun.
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Re: New Member “Type 116”

Post by Haston » Tue Nov 13, 2018 7:43 pm

Funnily enough I had a meeting with Hilary last week and I worked with Andy at SVO.

Will make sure to say hello


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Post by campbell » Tue Nov 13, 2018 7:53 pm

Iain is thoroughly networked
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Re: New Member “Type 116”

Post by H8OAG » Tue Nov 13, 2018 8:49 pm

:cheers
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Re: New Member “Type 116”

Post by Stevoraith » Tue Nov 13, 2018 10:44 pm

:welcome

Lovely looking car, but then I’m a bit biased 😜

Is it an LY?

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