General: - Special Meet at MRG Chippenham 17th November - Page 4

pyaap · Oct 26th, 2007, 18:06

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Originally Posted by niloc

Paul, does that include fully evacuating the system first, or just a top-up? I need mine evacuated first as I had a pipe break. Garage tried to top it up just with gas - needless to say it now doesn't work properly.

Yes, I believe this is the "proper" system which first evacuates all the lines and "measures" the amount of refrigerant before renewing both the refrigerant and compressor oil. You should be able to have an A/C "performance test" beforehand to see just how good / bad the A/C system is.

ozzturbo · Oct 27th, 2007, 23:18

Is this open to forum members? Im a bit of a noob as only had the R a week, but wouldnt mind popping up the M5 to come chat with some like minded peeps!

Alec Dawe · Oct 28th, 2007, 06:49

If I can get there, I'd like to try the regas, but |I need to fit my new coondenser first!

y2blade · Oct 29th, 2007, 13:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by ozzturbo

Is this open to forum members? Im a bit of a noob as only had the R a week, but wouldnt mind popping up the M5 to come chat with some like minded peeps!

as far as i know its open to everyone !?

im going

Alpha206 · Oct 30th, 2007, 13:22

Rang them this morning so I'm booked for a laser wheel alignment. They say the day's going to run from around 10 to 3.

pyaap · Oct 30th, 2007, 18:30

I cannot emphasise this enough; please do call MRG to "book" any work which you plan to have done, other than just quickly getting the car on a ramp and spending a few minutes looking at it. However, despite "booking" the car in, it will still be run on a first come first served basis on the day so anyone wishing for work to be done will still need to arrive them promptly and get your name down on the 'list', which will be held by the Service Manager at MRG on the day.

The level of support which MRG is giving the VOC, on the day, is unprecedented, and I certainly cannot think of any Volvo dealership having offered the same to any forum within the UK in recent years; so there is bound to be a lot of interest and anyone is welcome. However, given the time constraints, it is possible that not everyone who is "booked in" may actually get the desired work done and I would ask for your understanding if that was indeed to happen.

If anyone is keen to test drive any car from the Volvo range, please call MRG and speak to Daniel Phillips, the sales manager, to make the necessary arrangements as you will need to produce some documentation on the day, prior to the test drive, and Daniel will be able to tell you precisely what you will need and also what cars they currently have on their fleet, available for test drives.

smartbomb · Oct 31st, 2007, 02:59

Well, I'll be there, but it's going to be a hellishly early start for me. It's about 200 miles away :wideeyed: so I'll be the one walking around like a zombie. Does anyone have a fold-up bed they can lend me???

Paul

pyaap · Oct 31st, 2007, 17:12

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Originally Posted by smartbomb

Well, I'll be there, but it's going to be a hellishly early start for me. It's about 200 miles away :wideeyed: so I'll be the one walking around like a zombie. Does anyone have a fold-up bed they can lend me???

Paul

If you're drive to Bruntingthope was indicative of anything, your 200 mile journey will take you about.....ermmm.........5 mins?? Ok, maybe 6mins....

pyaap · Oct 31st, 2007, 17:27

Just thought I'd post up some directions for those coming for the meet, from the M4.

Exit at Junction 17, A350 towards Chippenham. At the end of the dual carriageway, it becomes single file. At the 1st roundabout (there is an ESSO station and Premier Inn here), take the second exit, i.e. stay on the A350. Go straight on at the next 4 roundabouts, again staying on the A350 throughout. At the next roundabout (so 6th overall), you will see a McDonald's restaurant on your left. Take the second exit (A4 towards Calne / "City Centre"). Immediately past the traffic light, you will come to another roundabout - take the 3rd exit (for Methuen Park). At the next mini-roundabout, take the first exit and follow that road right up to the end and MRG are on the left, just before the VW Service Centre.

TheG · Oct 31st, 2007, 19:32

I'd love to come but I'll have probably sold my T-5R by then so not much point coming along in an Astra (or whatever heap I have instead)

Oct 28th, 2007, 06:49	#33
Alec Dawe Former Support Team Last Online: Jan 26th, 2024 11:26 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Nr Norwich	If I can get there, I'd like to try the regas, but \|I need to fit my new coondenser first! __________________ Alec. (My other car is a WD 2-10-0)

Oct 30th, 2007, 13:22	#35
Alpha206 S60 Reg Keeper (Retired) Last Online: Jun 10th, 2023 11:03 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Raxocoricofallipatorious	Rang them this morning so I'm booked for a laser wheel alignment. They say the day's going to run from around 10 to 3. __________________ MY05 S60 2.0T SE...no more MY16 V60 T6 Polestar MY71 H.S.121-3B-101 http://www.savethetrident.co.uk/ Campaign to save G-ARPO, the last surviving Trident 1C

Oct 30th, 2007, 18:30	#36
pyaap Non-T4 T4s RULE!!!! Last Online: Mar 29th, 2017 11:24 Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Bristol / Bath	I cannot emphasise this enough; please do call MRG to "book" any work which you plan to have done, other than just quickly getting the car on a ramp and spending a few minutes looking at it. However, despite "booking" the car in, it will still be run on a first come first served basis on the day so anyone wishing for work to be done will still need to arrive them promptly and get your name down on the 'list', which will be held by the Service Manager at MRG on the day. The level of support which MRG is giving the VOC, on the day, is unprecedented, and I certainly cannot think of any Volvo dealership having offered the same to any forum within the UK in recent years; so there is bound to be a lot of interest and anyone is welcome. However, given the time constraints, it is possible that not everyone who is "booked in" may actually get the desired work done and I would ask for your understanding if that was indeed to happen. If anyone is keen to test drive any car from the Volvo range, please call MRG and speak to Daniel Phillips, the sales manager, to make the necessary arrangements as you will need to produce some documentation on the day, prior to the test drive, and Daniel will be able to tell you precisely what you will need and also what cars they currently have on their fleet, available for test drives. __________________ "An Engine Which Runs Lean Lives on Borrowed Time" http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=13998 Last edited by pyaap; Oct 30th, 2007 at 18:38.

Oct 31st, 2007, 17:27	#39
pyaap Non-T4 T4s RULE!!!! Last Online: Mar 29th, 2017 11:24 Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Bristol / Bath	Directions Just thought I'd post up some directions for those coming for the meet, from the M4. Exit at Junction 17, A350 towards Chippenham. At the end of the dual carriageway, it becomes single file. At the 1st roundabout (there is an ESSO station and Premier Inn here), take the second exit, i.e. stay on the A350. Go straight on at the next 4 roundabouts, again staying on the A350 throughout. At the next roundabout (so 6th overall), you will see a McDonald's restaurant on your left. Take the second exit (A4 towards Calne / "City Centre"). Immediately past the traffic light, you will come to another roundabout - take the 3rd exit (for Methuen Park). At the next mini-roundabout, take the first exit and follow that road right up to the end and MRG are on the left, just before the VW Service Centre. __________________ "An Engine Which Runs Lean Lives on Borrowed Time" http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=13998 Last edited by pyaap; Oct 31st, 2007 at 18:06.

Oct 31st, 2007, 19:32	#40
TheG growl, woosh! Last Online: Feb 5th, 2018 15:46 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: London View Photos By: TheG	I'd love to come but I'll have probably sold my T-5R by then so not much point coming along in an Astra (or whatever heap I have instead) __________________ Tom

Oct 27th, 2007, 23:18	#32
ozzturbo New Member Last Online: Jul 20th, 2009 22:25 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Exeter	Is this open to forum members? Im a bit of a noob as only had the R a week, but wouldnt mind popping up the M5 to come chat with some like minded peeps!

Oct 31st, 2007, 02:59	#37
smartbomb VOC Member Last Online: May 4th, 2011 11:56 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Mansfield	Well, I'll be there, but it's going to be a hellishly early start for me. It's about 200 miles away :wideeyed: so I'll be the one walking around like a zombie. Does anyone have a fold-up bed they can lend me??? Paul

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