Scottish members- where are you?

[Mark Holmes]

Sunday 11th July at Falkirk Stadium @ 1.00 pm. 156 miles from Inverness, I'm not even going to try it on a single charge, though I suspect it might make it in a warm summer day!

It's in my diary! If I still had my BMS depletion issue, I would have to leave about now!!

Actually just checked the photos please see the attached.
Left with 448 Volts, and trip meters reset (18027 miles on clock)
Completed 136.4 miles, 4.3 miles per KWh with 48 miles remaining so possible maximum range on that day / night was 184.4 if things continued as they were

 

[Mark Holmes]

Sunday 11th July at Falkirk Stadium @ 1.00 pm. 156 miles from Inverness, I'm not even going to try it on a single charge, though I suspect it might make it in a warm summer day!

It's in my diary! If I still had my BMS depletion issue, I would have to leave about now!!

Your 156 should easily be achieved...this time of the year.

 

[Dave S]

@Mark Holmes
Mark, thanks. It seems like the drive would be less stressful than the fight over the charger when I get there!!!

 

[Mark Holmes]

@Mark Holmes
Mark, thanks. It seems like the drive would be less stressful than the fight over the charger when I get there!!!

Noticing a big difference in range in the warmer temperatures, albeit a flattened route will also help too..

 

[Johnnib]

I picked up my ZSEV from Bryson of Prestwick on Tuesday - loving it so far.

I've seen a few EVs on the Ayrshire roads and wondered if there were many Ayrshire members on here or indeed many Scottish based members? If so, once we are able to travel and meet people again, would anyone fancy a good old fashioned car meet?

Anyway, I'm Simon and live in God's own country of North Ayrshire . I am a bit of an MG enthusiast and our current ZSEV shares a driveway with a 1.6 TF in Trophy Yellow and a ZT 190 in Starlight Silver. I'm happy to plan and travel any meets as restrictions permit

I am not a Scottish in

I picked up my ZSEV from Bryson of Prestwick on Tuesday - loving it so far.

I've seen a few EVs on the Ayrshire roads and wondered if there were many Ayrshire members on here or indeed many Scottish based members? If so, once we are able to travel and meet people again, would anyone fancy a good old fashioned car meet?

Anyway, I'm Simon and live in God's own country of North Ayrshire . I am a bit of an MG enthusiast and our current ZSEV shares a driveway with a 1.6 TF in Trophy Yellow and a ZT 190 in Starlight Silver. I'm happy to plan and travel any meets as restrictions permit

I picked up my ZSEV from Bryson of Prestwick on Tuesday - loving it so far.

I've seen a few EVs on the Ayrshire roads and wondered if there were many Ayrshire members on here or indeed many Scottish based members? If so, once we are able to travel and meet people again, would anyone fancy a good old fashioned car meet?

Anyway, I'm Simon and live in God's own country of North Ayrshire . I am a bit of an MG enthusiast and our current ZSEV shares a driveway with a 1.6 TF in Trophy Yellow and a ZT 190 in Starlight Silver. I'm happy to plan and travel any meets as restrictions permit

I am not a Scottish member however I did take my one and only driving lesson in Scotland in 1956. My brother thought me to drive we went from Wolverhampton to Inverness and back over a period of two weeks and climbed about 10 of your beautiful mountains in between driving. On our return I took a test and got myself a 1934 Riley Lincock for £45. Probably the most enjoyable car until I got an MG 5ev in January. That lesson gave me a life long love of Scotland.

 

[bloggsy]

I am not a Scottish member however I did take my one and only driving lesson in Scotland in 1956. My brother thought me to drive we went from Wolverhampton to Inverness and back over a period of two weeks and climbed about 10 of your beautiful mountains in between driving. On our return I took a test and got myself a 1934 Riley Lincock for £45. Probably the most enjoyable car until I got an MG 5ev in January. That lesson gave me a life long love of Scotland.

That's enough to get your foot in the door, John! Fancy coming up to the meet in July?!

Cheers

Bloggsy

 

[Rabtmac]

I need to look at booking time off work so I can come
But will definitely be avoiding the Ionity chargers at Gretna green this time

 

[bloggsy]

I need to look at booking time off work so I can come
But will definitely be avoiding the Ionity chargers at Gretna green this time

Fab! Remember to have your passport ready! Hope to see you there.

Cheers

Bloggsy

 

[Rabtmac]

Was just back home at the weekend seeing my brothers so
All upto date and handy

 

[Edoc16]

Fab! Remember to have your passport ready! Hope to see you there.

Cheers

Bloggsy

Any idea how many are coming Bloggsy

 

[Johnnib]

That's enough to get your foot in the door, John! Fancy coming up to the meet in July?!

Cheers

Bloggsy

I look forward to it

 

[RossN]

If I am free I would love to come and join in.

 

[bloggsy]

Any idea how many are coming Bloggsy

I think it's 5 so far. Obviously, there may be a few more takers closer to the time and/or those who haven't posted they're coming.

I guess we'll just see who/how many show up on the day!

Cheers

Bloggsy

 

[Simondi]

Folks - I think we could discuss meeting up and, if you're like me, it'll seem like a good idea now and then 'life' starts building up and other things get 'booked' and you'll never find the time!

So, why don't we bite the bullet and just set a date far enough ahead that we can get it in our diaries and, hopefully, get as many of us together as possible?

May I suggest 1pm on Sunday 11th July at Falkirk Stadium, please?

This is just a date I plucked out about 2 months ahead to give us 'wiggle room' if someone objects and proposes another date, etc. and we should be free from restrictions by then (fingers crossed!).

I know they've started to charge for using the chargers here (there are free chargers up the road in Denny if you don't want to pay) but it's also got a huge car park and it's centrally located for those travelling from the east, west, north and south.

This is just a wee proposal and I'm happy to go with the flow if someone wants another date, time and/or venue?! Otherwise, 11th July 2021 for the inaugural Scottish members meet-up!

Cheers

Bloggsy

Gutted.

I'm going in for an operation ( very unexpected ) and won't be able to drive for a few months.
If I'm ok to travel I may be able to persuade Mrs Simondi to bring me

 

[bloggsy]

Gutted.

I'm going in for an operation ( very unexpected ) and won't be able to drive for a few months.
If I'm ok to travel I may be able to persuade Mrs Simondi to bring me

Good luck with the op! Hope it goes well. If Mrs D is able to drive, we'd love to see you both but totally understand if she can't so no stress. Hopefully, we'll have another meet up, Coronavirus restrictions and weather, permitting!

Cheers

Bloggsy

 

[Portgordon]

I missed this post so apologies for the late appearance! I'm also of the Scottish breed, located in Aberdeen though and as per usual, there's not many others in the car scene near here! Everyone always seems to be predominantly south of Edinburgh

Not sure I could bring myself to take the EV on the NC500 either, I normally do that in the MR2 and would hate to miss the opportunity I certainly wouldn't want to ruin the image of an EV convoy in a noisy gas guzzler

 

[RossN]

I missed this post so apologies for the late appearance! I'm also of the Scottish breed, located in Aberdeen though and as per usual, there's not many others in the car scene near here! Everyone always seems to be predominantly south of Edinburgh

Not sure I could bring myself to take the EV on the NC500 either, I normally do that in the MR2 and would hate to miss the opportunity I certainly wouldn't want to ruin the image of an EV convoy in a noisy gas guzzler

We could take it in turns to tow you...oops...no towbar allowed..maybe we could push you instead ?

 

[bloggsy]

Hi folks - excuse the gentle reminder about the proposed meet up at 1pm on Sunday 11th July at Falkirk Stadium charging hub (Coronavirus restrictions permitting - who knows what the First Minster is going to throw at us over the next 4 months?!). 1 month to go!

Cheers

Bloggsy

 

[Simondi]

Hi folks - excuse the gentle reminder about the proposed meet up at 1pm on Sunday 11th July at Falkirk Stadium charging hub (Coronavirus restrictions permitting - who knows what the First Minster is going to throw at us over the next 4 months?!). 1 month to go!

Cheers

Bloggsy

Fingers crossed. Mrs Simondi has said she is happy to drive through if I'm well enough, fingers crossed

 

[Archev]

Hi - ref the Falkirk stadium meet. Good idea and I hope to get there (it’s only 7 miles so I should make it whatever state of charge I have ). A ten minute walk over to the Kelpies / canal basin area takes you out at the “hub” where there’s a fine cafe and usually at least one van selling coffees etc and light lunch items. All are very clean and very good.