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Just checked in at the hotel in Edinburgh. Had a couple of stop off points along the way so everyone could convoy together which was just epic. The little town of Moffat didn't know what was going on as we essentially doubled the population with 60 cars rolling in for a quick break before a spirited drive into Edinburgh along the back roads Time for a drink, relax and get ready for the finishing party before a 10 hours drive home tomorrow...lots of pictures and videos are being uploaded so I'll hopefully get a chance to post some soon

I dunno but I think he was a bit stuck up in my opinion. He wasn't really talking to anyone else, whereas everyone else is so alike we all just mingled and chatted like we'd known everyone for years Don't need people like that on it anyway. The organisers can provide you with a basic level of entertainment but it's down to the individuals to make the most of it by getting involved Time for some breakfast before team briefing at 11.30 and then leave for Edinburgh! Woop woop!

Been absolutely flat out since we started So Friday morning it was an early start to get to Ace Cafe in West London. We were one of the 1st to turn up and were a bit sceptical at first, but then some of the big boy cars rolled in... Over 50 cars ranging from a A reg SL Mercedes to the Aventador. Seat Ibiza, Audi RS4, Aston V12 vantage, M3's, various Porches and BMWs. A great mix of cars with a great bunch of people So we started out at about 10am, did some go Lartington near Cardiff before pulling into the hotel. Headed out into town for an awesome night out leaving us all a bit fuzzy this morning... But we all sobered up pretty quickly after some breakfast and headed into the Welsh Valleys Some fantastic driving roads despite some poor weather, before stopping at a great little pub for a BBQ and a drink for some co drivers More driving into the Welsh countryside before heading up the M5 to Manchester where we had a convoy of about 20 cars at one point. We should have some awesome footage put together a few days after we finish so I'll be sure to upload that All in all, fantastic value for money so far and a great bunch of fellow enthusiasts with a range of cars and backgrounds. One guy in a Porsche GT2 decided to have a row with the staff saying he expected more and was disgusted by it all, and everyone else's response was along the lines of "what did you want for £300?!" We've been put in great hotels, breakfast included everyday, a party in a privately hired part of a club each night and a chance to drive with a bunch of similarly minded people around the UK. Fantastic value in my mind! Tonight we're supposed to be watching the big fight but I doubt we'll make it to 4/5am if we have to be up and on the road by 11am for the trip to Edinburgh... Car is getting compliments left, right and centre. Mainly about how awesome she sounds but also how it's surprising a few people with the power. She's done us proud so far! Only major incident is the Aventador has apparently developed an issue on today's route...what a shame! Oh and the MR2 has decided to throw a strop every now and then but has made it here safely in the end. Loads and loads of video footage which I'll make into something short and sweet at some point

Thanks guys (and Rob I guess...)

Picked her up from Abbey at 8.30am before heading home for a full clean to add the Rally stickers and sponsors! Shiny! And after almost 5 hours of applying stickers, she is finally ready! Can't wait for tomorrow!

I don't know the route exactly but I think we're trying to avoid the M6 from what I've heard. The drive across the Brecon and from Manchester to Edinburgh will be fun! Just to give you an idea of some of the other cars on this, and what my car will be looking like (hopefully!) tomorrow: *gulp*...

The Barca run is very tempting! No timed road sections though Keith, it's more of a jolly up with some expensive cars, expansive bars and a load of nutters! Can't wait for tomorrow to get he car a ready Nothing like last minute preparation eh?!

Edited for you mate

My 2 pence worth The HKS Hipermax GT IV's are the comfiest and most responsive I've had on any car. I've had KW, Weitec, Tein, BC and a few other brands before. The HKS are far superior in my mind

I'm driving through that way on 2nd May so keep a look (and listen) out for me

Drop Mike a PM, I think he's having his dyno'd soon so would be interested in having it done at Abbey as well

Ewww. Looks like something out of Max Power magazine

Good on ya mate

And it's not something you usually see on a GT86 Me thinks it's something usually suited to Ze Germans

eBay works wonders eh Jamie

Ooooh I think I know what they are

Tell us!

But let's not forget, more poke and camber looks awesome too

Interesting point, but for 95% of the people that change their wheels they won't be bothered about this

Should be fine tweedbean

A what now?

Finally got my brakes back after a lot of work going into them AP Racing 6 pot fronts and Subaru STi rear Brembos finished in Renault Liquid Yellow Not the best pictures but you get the idea!

OOOOOH!!! A big heavy box has arrived!!! Wonder what this could be...

Daily driving I just leave it all standard On the track, everything off

New STi style front splitter and rear bumper add-ons fitted over the weekend Courtesy of Chris @ Tarmac Sportz, great looking kit for very little cost in my opinion. Fitment on the front splitter is spot on, the rear add-ons need a bit of extra sticky stuff to make them perfect but you can only see a very very slight gap between the add-on and the bumper if you're looking very close at them The side skirts need to be stuck onto the car and I didn't have any stuff to do this with so will leave them for another time for the bodyshop to do