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V8
Maintenance Day
Sunday 8th June 2008 - all day This event will provide V8 enthusiasts with a range of presentations on interesting MGV8 and RV8 maintenance topics. Each speaker will describe a maintenance operation and highlight the key areas of concern and ways to tackle the job effectively. The presentations will be supported by slide shows and in some cases with V8 parts on a table to illustrate points highlighted by the speaker. The event will be held at the clubhouse at Sywell Aerodrome, just east of Northampton. What topics will the speakers cover? The five presentations will cover the following topics from the following selection:
Who are the speakers and members of the technical panel? Gordon Hesketh-Jones who has extensive experience of mainatining his MGBGTV8 which has covered over 400,000 miles, much touring in the UK , Mainland Europe, the Nordic countries and some of the former East European countries. Unfortunately Gordon is unable to attend as he will be recovering from an operation. (7.5.08) John Hoyle who runs Hoyle Engineering which has developed and supplies the front and independent rear suspension modifications for both the MGV8 and RV8 models. Steve Newton who is part of the well known duo at Clive Wheatley mgv8parts. Bob Owen who frequently provides useful comments on auto-electrical matters in V8BB threads and as workshop notes. Dave Wellings who has owned his MGBGTV8 for many years during which time he has undertaken a bare metal refurbishment and frequently provides useful advice as V8BB postings and workshop notes. Clive Wheatley the well known MGV8 and RV8 expert who runs his specialist service and spare parts operation near Bridgnorth in the West Midlands. Where is Sywell Aerodrome? It is just a mile or so north east of Northampton, not far from both the M1 to the west and the A1 to the east. Location maps are available online which you can download to help you find the aerodrome. More |
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programme for the day runs from 10.00am through to around 4.30pm.
What are the arrangements for booking a place for the V8 Maintenance Day? There is a booking form and an online ticket sales webpage for each event where you can book one or more places for that event and then buy a ticket or tickets. Do note our online sales system is not sophisticated - we have no shopping cart facility so you will have to purchase tickets for each event separately - unless you opt for a V8 Pass covering the whole programme except the V8 Dinner! What does a ticket include and what does it cost?
Online booking is straighforward and covenient with secure payment with most debit and charge cards through the secure payment processing services provided by WorldPay, part of the Royal Bank of Scotland. Book your place online now Overnight accommodation at Sywell For members travelling from afar, there is the Aviator Hotel at Sywell Aerodrome which offers comfortable bed and breakfast rooms on reasonable terms. Contact the Aviator Hotel for further information and bookings - Karen Joseph on 01604 642111. GPS Postcode: NN6 0BN www.aviatorhotel.co.uk |
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additional information? The coordinator for this event is Victor Smith who can be contacted by email or telephone at 0208 392 9434. |
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not get a V8 Pass for the V8 30th Anniversary Week? There is a special V8 Pass which covers most of the events in the V8 30th Anniversary Week which is both convenient and good value. See V8 Pass for full details of what the package covers and how to book. At only £64.00 including VAT, the package of benefits with the V8 Pass represents very good value. Please note, the V8 Dinner is not included in the package of benefits provided by the V8 Pass. |
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