NEC Classic Motor Show 2014 - 14th To 16th November - Page 3

KLM · 24th October 2014, 13:20

Looking forward to meeting you all, My wife has done all the hardwork on the bookings.
Even going by train, letting the train take the strain.
Don't like leaving the R75 in the hotel carpark for 4 days.

Kev.

Dragrad · 24th October 2014, 22:58

For those of you exhibiting... may be worth a watch...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?featur...&v=gTZchsxdq7A

May be useful to others as well

Roverite · 1st November 2014, 14:38

I shall be there on the Sunday; the first time for four years and since buying my 75.

Roverite.

FrazzleTC · 1st November 2014, 15:41

I'm going to be there on the Sunday, too. Heading down in my 75, or a friend's one, depending on how things work out!

Jules · 1st November 2014, 20:25

See you there Colin and Fraser

Andrew Thanks for the detailing link.
One of things I do differently is regarding removing Bird muck!

To. avoid scratching the paint put a soaking dish cloth or rag onto the soiled area leave for 30 mins to an hour. (don't rub but leave to soak)
This softens the dried on much.

It simply wipes off then while hosing it down or pouring with water.
Pressure wash even better if available.

Effortless removal of bird muck without scratching.
Works a treat every time.

Avulon · 6th November 2014, 19:20

Going to keep you on your toes, I'll be visiting on Friday. This will be my first time to this show so I'll be bringing my Dad with me!

Look forward to visiting the stand and taking a look at the 4 cars on the stand.

bigd · 6th November 2014, 19:41

I will be there having a look around too with my son

Steve1966 · 10th November 2014, 10:08

Do you have to be a subscribed 'red' member to use the discount code? or just a forum member?

Looking at the official website it took a while to find what the car park charges are. Eventually found the info (not mentioned on the tickets page). £10 to park when there isn't really an alternative for most people is typical NEC. The show organiser's say it is nothing to do with them and that the NEC keep all of the money. This may be true but other shows are sometimes subsidised to offer reduced parking. Even with the discount it's still £26.50. I know it's a great show but I didn't attend Motorcycle Live this year due to the parking charges. Show organiser's need to realise that they are losing money because of this and get tough with the NEC. I know there aren't many alternatives (and therein lies the problem) but there must be 100s if not 1000s who won't pay the extra £10. It's a shame. I last attended a Classic car show at the NEC in about 1990 when I had a Riley 1.5. Would have been nice to have another look. The biggest Classic bikes shows are not at the NEC, Stafford County showground is one I go to. FREE parking. From memory ticket prices are similar. Stafford involves a 50 mile drive whereas the NEC is just up the road. It's the principle, however, that makes me reluctant to attend the NEC.

Happy for you to delete this post. Don't want to rain on anyone's parade. Just needed to vent.

Jules · 10th November 2014, 10:13

Couple of mates are going on the train Steve.
Have you compared the costs ?!!

Reebs · 10th November 2014, 10:16

No Steve, I won't delete your post, all valid points sir. To answer your question, no you don't need to be a red subscribed member to qualify for the club discount, just a registered member with us, as you are

We too have no control or say in the car park charges at the NEC, and as a club, no discount promotion has ever been offered to us to pass on to the membership sadly. The only cheaper alternatives that I can suggest are either car share with other members and split the cost, or arrive by train. Neither are ideal I'll agree but it's all out of our hands, as is the case for all participating clubs at the show.

24th October 2014, 13:20	#21
KLM Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Club CDT Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: North West Posts: 1,289 Thanks: 691 Thanked 394 Times in 240 Posts	Looking forward to meeting you all, My wife has done all the hardwork on the bookings. Even going by train, letting the train take the strain. Don't like leaving the R75 in the hotel carpark for 4 days. Kev. Last edited by KLM; 25th October 2014 at 12:07..

24th October 2014, 22:58	#22
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1st November 2014, 15:41	#24
FrazzleTC This is my second home Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Staffordshire Moorlands Posts: 7,924 Thanks: 533 Thanked 1,178 Times in 920 Posts	I'm going to be there on the Sunday, too. Heading down in my 75, or a friend's one, depending on how things work out! __________________ 1967 Rover 2000 Automatic 1969 Rover 3500 Series One 1979 Scimitar GTE 2013 Mercedes SLK250 CDI

1st November 2014, 20:25	#25
Jules This is my second home ZT 260 SE Twilight and 10 other 75 ZT's :O Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Conwy NORTH WALES Posts: 11,094 Thanks: 512 Thanked 1,116 Times in 763 Posts	See you there Colin and Fraser Andrew Thanks for the detailing link. One of things I do differently is regarding removing Bird muck! To. avoid scratching the paint put a soaking dish cloth or rag onto the soiled area leave for 30 mins to an hour. (don't rub but leave to soak) This softens the dried on much. It simply wipes off then while hosing it down or pouring with water. Pressure wash even better if available. Effortless removal of bird muck without scratching. Works a treat every time. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Newbies do now!! 1. Plenum drains..all 3 or 4 year dependent 2. Cooling fan..All speeds functioning 3. Bonnet cable divider block

6th November 2014, 19:20	#26
Avulon This is my second home 1.8t Tourer Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Tanelorn Posts: 4,830 Thanks: 956 Thanked 1,148 Times in 916 Posts	Going to keep you on your toes, I'll be visiting on Friday. This will be my first time to this show so I'll be bringing my Dad with me! Look forward to visiting the stand and taking a look at the 4 cars on the stand. __________________ Need a T4 ?: T4 Owners Map thanks to Stevestrat ( use at your own risk) Where?: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tanelorn Mods/Retrofits: PCV vortex 'filter'; bluetooth; inline thermostat; reversing sensors; plenum spyhole ; headlamp washers ; Diy mp3 player replacing CD multichanger; FBH with remote; Headlamp washers; black/chrome front grille, rear blind; Xenon projectors To do: puddle lights; 2 Din cd/nav to fit; boot release button

1st November 2014, 14:38	#23
Roverite Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Telford Posts: 1,083 Thanks: 653 Thanked 307 Times in 159 Posts	I shall be there on the Sunday; the first time for four years and since buying my 75. Roverite.

6th November 2014, 19:41	#27
bigd Gets stuck in ROVER 75 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Co. Durham Posts: 642 Thanks: 18 Thanked 168 Times in 134 Posts	I will be there having a look around too with my son

10th November 2014, 10:08	#28
Steve1966 Loves to post 2000 W Rover 75 Saloon 1.8 Man Club (SE) Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Warwickshire Posts: 436 Thanks: 66 Thanked 95 Times in 48 Posts	Do you have to be a subscribed 'red' member to use the discount code? or just a forum member? Looking at the official website it took a while to find what the car park charges are. Eventually found the info (not mentioned on the tickets page). £10 to park when there isn't really an alternative for most people is typical NEC. The show organiser's say it is nothing to do with them and that the NEC keep all of the money. This may be true but other shows are sometimes subsidised to offer reduced parking. Even with the discount it's still £26.50. I know it's a great show but I didn't attend Motorcycle Live this year due to the parking charges. Show organiser's need to realise that they are losing money because of this and get tough with the NEC. I know there aren't many alternatives (and therein lies the problem) but there must be 100s if not 1000s who won't pay the extra £10. It's a shame. I last attended a Classic car show at the NEC in about 1990 when I had a Riley 1.5. Would have been nice to have another look. The biggest Classic bikes shows are not at the NEC, Stafford County showground is one I go to. FREE parking. From memory ticket prices are similar. Stafford involves a 50 mile drive whereas the NEC is just up the road. It's the principle, however, that makes me reluctant to attend the NEC. Happy for you to delete this post. Don't want to rain on anyone's parade. Just needed to vent. __________________ Jobs Done since (Apr 2012): Spyhole, Thermostat, IMG (x2), Front ARB Drop links (x3 pairs), Rear Damper, Coils/HT Leads, Heater Matrix, Unions, 13x tyres, Gearbox Oil, Full Service (x3), Water pump & belts, LH/RH lower arm & bushes, Front/Rear pads/Discs, Fr door finishers, Track Rods, Jule's intake tube, Clutch, Slave, DMF (ouch), 1 1/2 exhausts, front springs/top mounts, Jule's Fan upgrade/condenser, reverse gear switch, OSR upper arm, spring, and sill welding. 78,000miles (175,600m total).

10th November 2014, 10:13	#29
Jules This is my second home ZT 260 SE Twilight and 10 other 75 ZT's :O Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Conwy NORTH WALES Posts: 11,094 Thanks: 512 Thanked 1,116 Times in 763 Posts	Couple of mates are going on the train Steve. Have you compared the costs ?!! __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Newbies do now!! 1. Plenum drains..all 3 or 4 year dependent 2. Cooling fan..All speeds functioning 3. Bonnet cable divider block

10th November 2014, 10:16	#30
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: 20,941 Thanks: 645 Thanked 6,851 Times in 2,537 Posts	No Steve, I won't delete your post, all valid points sir. To answer your question, no you don't need to be a red subscribed member to qualify for the club discount, just a registered member with us, as you are We too have no control or say in the car park charges at the NEC, and as a club, no discount promotion has ever been offered to us to pass on to the membership sadly. The only cheaper alternatives that I can suggest are either car share with other members and split the cost, or arrive by train. Neither are ideal I'll agree but it's all out of our hands, as is the case for all participating clubs at the show. __________________ Check your trim here . Check your spec here Check your colour here . Check Project Drive here Check your original price here