The 16th National Club Meet & Pride Of Longbridge Event 12th & 13th April 2014 - Page 49

ssizefive · 4th April 2014, 20:09

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Originally Posted by Anthony & Maricel

I am sorry to say I will not be able to make POL or Gayden, can you please amend the attendance list please. I was really looking forward to both meets, and catching up with members.

My car is currently not road worthy, the MOT ran out last week. The car has been off the road for the last 3 weeks, because the head needs repairing. I have been let down by the mechanics in Derby, so I am not a happy chappy at the moment.

Do you have another car or just the 75? If you do i suggest you come along anyway - it would be good to see you again.

Steve.

Reebs · 4th April 2014, 20:14

Yes, still come if you can in another car, or perhaps catch a lift with another member

Anthony & Maricel · 4th April 2014, 20:18

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Originally Posted by ssizefive

Do you have another car or just the 75? If you do i suggest you come along anyway - it would be good to see you again.

Steve.

Hi Steve, unfortunately no. I have said to the wife I could do with a little runaround, but the wife said no to me having a MGF in BRG

She said I have no justification for 2 lots of vehicle excise duty and insurance loll. I think she might have a rethink, now she has lost her personal taxi.

ssizefive · 4th April 2014, 20:31

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Originally Posted by Anthony & Maricel

Hi Steve, unfortunately no. I have said to the wife I could do with a little runaround, but the wife said no to me having a MGF in BRG

She said I have no justification for 2 lots of vehicle excise duty and insurance loll. I think she might have a rethink, now she has lost her personal taxi.

That's a shame Anthony but i know where you are coming from ( that's one reason the launch car had to go ) - i'm sure we will catch up in the near future, i hope you get sorted soon.

Steve.

Reebs · 4th April 2014, 20:39

Oh well, next time then Anthony, List updated.

Anthony & Maricel · 4th April 2014, 21:08

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Originally Posted by Reebs

Oh well, next time then Anthony, List updated.

Thanks Paul.

Siberman81 · 4th April 2014, 21:26

Count me in plus swmbo for POL!

Reebs · 4th April 2014, 21:40

I'm delighted to announce that as part of the club's National Meet 15th Anniversary festivities, long standing and respected club member Rincewind will be joining us for a Q & A session about his years working for MG Rover Group at Longbridge.

Nic Fasci, as he is known in the real world joined MG Rover in April 2001 as an Homologation* Engineer who "looked after" MG TF, MG ZT/ZT-T 260, Rover V8 Auto and parts of MG SV, as well as the 75s of course.

One of his first jobs was to go to Millbrook and take the new tourer rear seats for a seat strength and seat belt anchorage test in the first few weeks of May. He said it was really close as the first few body shells were due to hit the real production line assembly literally 15 minutes after the end of the test so they were desperate to make sure that the seats passed their strength test..... which they did thankfully.

Nic has been involved in many aspects of production at Longbridge, he was one of those responsible for assigning the VIN number configuration for our cars, had first hand experience in the Monogram Programme, was involved with the Project Drive initiative forced in from the masters above and was there from day one of the design and development of the V8 ZT 260.

So if you'd like to know what went on in The Sewing Room, Flight Shed, Body In White Plant or CAB1 buildings or how our speedometers were calibrated, come and join in for an Audience with Rincewind to be held in the conference room at the Heritage Motor Centre around 2pm on the day of the National.

They'll be plenty of opportunity for you to fire questions at him, the more the merrier in fact as he says the little grey cells are getting rusty after all these years and need a good jog.

Nic now works as a Type Approval Engineer for the Vehicle Certification Agency, so if you have any questions about current vehicle safety standards or testing he would be happy to answer those as well.

* Homologation meaning to approve or confirm officially the certification of a product or specification to indicate that it meets regulatory standards. There are companies that specialize in helping manufacturers achieve regulatory compliance. Their services might include the explanation and interpretation of standards and specifications, assistance in plant facility audit and approval, testing and certification of materials, product design consulting, and translation of manuals, legal mandates and other written material.

scoubix · 4th April 2014, 21:57

Excellent piece of news, this weekend will seurely be remembered

tweek08 · 4th April 2014, 22:22

Is anyone allowed to go to this ? thanks

4th April 2014, 20:14	#482
Reebs Owners Club Director Rover 75 Conn SE V6 / MG ZT 260 SE V8 / MG ZT 180 SE V6 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Southampton Posts: 20,968 Thanks: 645 Thanked 6,851 Times in 2,537 Posts	Yes, still come if you can in another car, or perhaps catch a lift with another member __________________ Check your trim here . Check your spec here Check your colour here . Check Project Drive here Check your original price here

4th April 2014, 20:39	#485
Reebs Owners Club Director Rover 75 Conn SE V6 / MG ZT 260 SE V8 / MG ZT 180 SE V6 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Southampton Posts: 20,968 Thanks: 645 Thanked 6,851 Times in 2,537 Posts	Oh well, next time then Anthony, List updated. __________________ Check your trim here . Check your spec here Check your colour here . Check Project Drive here Check your original price here

4th April 2014, 21:26	#487
Siberman81 Regular poster Rover 75 2.0l diesel 135bhp Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Castle Bromwich Posts: 94 Thanks: 10 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	Pol Count me in plus swmbo for POL!

4th April 2014, 21:40	#488
Reebs Owners Club Director Rover 75 Conn SE V6 / MG ZT 260 SE V8 / MG ZT 180 SE V6 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Southampton Posts: 20,968 Thanks: 645 Thanked 6,851 Times in 2,537 Posts	An Audience With... I'm delighted to announce that as part of the club's National Meet 15th Anniversary festivities, long standing and respected club member Rincewind will be joining us for a Q & A session about his years working for MG Rover Group at Longbridge. Nic Fasci, as he is known in the real world joined MG Rover in April 2001 as an Homologation* Engineer who "looked after" MG TF, MG ZT/ZT-T 260, Rover V8 Auto and parts of MG SV, as well as the 75s of course. One of his first jobs was to go to Millbrook and take the new tourer rear seats for a seat strength and seat belt anchorage test in the first few weeks of May. He said it was really close as the first few body shells were due to hit the real production line assembly literally 15 minutes after the end of the test so they were desperate to make sure that the seats passed their strength test..... which they did thankfully. Nic has been involved in many aspects of production at Longbridge, he was one of those responsible for assigning the VIN number configuration for our cars, had first hand experience in the Monogram Programme, was involved with the Project Drive initiative forced in from the masters above and was there from day one of the design and development of the V8 ZT 260. So if you'd like to know what went on in The Sewing Room, Flight Shed, Body In White Plant or CAB1 buildings or how our speedometers were calibrated, come and join in for an Audience with Rincewind to be held in the conference room at the Heritage Motor Centre around 2pm on the day of the National. They'll be plenty of opportunity for you to fire questions at him, the more the merrier in fact as he says the little grey cells are getting rusty after all these years and need a good jog. Nic now works as a Type Approval Engineer for the Vehicle Certification Agency, so if you have any questions about current vehicle safety standards or testing he would be happy to answer those as well. * Homologation meaning to approve or confirm officially the certification of a product or specification to indicate that it meets regulatory standards. There are companies that specialize in helping manufacturers achieve regulatory compliance. Their services might include the explanation and interpretation of standards and specifications, assistance in plant facility audit and approval, testing and certification of materials, product design consulting, and translation of manuals, legal mandates and other written material. __________________ Check your trim here . Check your spec here Check your colour here . Check Project Drive here Check your original price here

4th April 2014, 21:57	#489
scoubix Gets stuck in Rover 75 Saloon 2.5L V6 auto Connoisseur, "Dealer Launch" LHD / MG ZT-T 260 auto Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Around Paris Posts: 888 Thanks: 72 Thanked 225 Times in 130 Posts	Excellent piece of news, this weekend will seurely be remembered __________________ 2004 MG ZT-T 260 - LHD - Auto transmission (the only known auto ZT-T V8) / 1999 Rover 75 2.5 V6 Connoisseur - Dealer Launch - LHD 1993 Rover 827 Coupé - LHD / 1993 Rover 216 GSi - LHD / 1975 Rover P6 3500 - LHD

4th April 2014, 22:22	#490
tweek08 Loves to post none Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Hinckley Posts: 466 Thanks: 188 Thanked 19 Times in 18 Posts	Is anyone allowed to go to this ? thanks