Lawrence British Car Show 6/8

Race · Post by **Race** » Thu May 22, 2008 11:52 am

FYI

http://www2.ljworld.com/news/2008/may/2 ... city_local

Bernard Cline · Post by **Bernard Cline** » Thu May 22, 2008 11:54 pm

Hey this sounds great! Are there any takers? Do we know if there is a fee? Also, if a group can be put together does anyone know of a good scenic route to get to Lawrence? A drive up in the moring after some coffee and breakfast sounds good to me.

Counterfit_Mini · Post by **Counterfit_Mini** » Fri May 23, 2008 2:03 am

Sounds like a fun drive. How far of a drive is it from KC to Lawrence? If my Mini is up for the drive we might go.

mzupon · Post by **mzupon** » Fri May 23, 2008 7:23 am

POOT! An all Brit show in my old hometown? I'll be in Seattle for this one.

Bernard Cline · Post by **Bernard Cline** » Fri May 23, 2008 8:52 am

From Shawnee I think it is maybe 20 to 25 miles, at most? It looks like 32 Highway runs along the northside of the Kansas River all the way from Shawnee to Lawrence. I have not been on that road in years so I don't remember it too much.

If anyone knows more or can contribute please chime in and offer suggestions, I would like to get a group together and make a run up there.

I think a good starting point might be the IHOP in Shawnee off Shawnee Mission parkway in front of the Target Store past Lackman Road.

Let me know????

Minidave · Post by **Minidave** » Fri May 23, 2008 10:31 am

No, take K-10, it's a straight shot into Larryville, 4 lanes divided all the way.

Pick it up just west of the I-35/ 435 interchange and cruise on, especially from Belton - 71 to 435 to K-10. Total is about 40 miles from KC to Larryworld

saturn · Post by **saturn** » Fri May 23, 2008 11:23 am

we're game!

Counterfit_Mini · Post by **Counterfit_Mini** » Fri May 23, 2008 1:09 pm

Sounds like a fun drive. I kinda want to get my water leak fixed before a big highway drive though.

Minidave · Post by **Minidave** » Fri May 23, 2008 2:12 pm

K-32 is a good road too, you could go that way as well.

Bernard Cline · Post by **Bernard Cline** » Fri May 23, 2008 3:34 pm

I can drive K-10 in my sleep, it is ok with me I was wiondering if there might be a more scenic route that is fun. Whatever works for me:)

mzupon · Post by **mzupon** » Sat May 24, 2008 9:14 am

K-10 is the best road for most. Wide, smooth, free, and 70 mph speed limit

US 40 gets you there, I haven't been on it in years, so I don't know how scenic the drive or the quality of the roads.

I-70 is a straight shot for the folks in the Northlands, toll road of course, but you can go fast-fast.

If you want a FUN drive, you can always do the K-5 route to Leavenworth, then US 40 or K-10 the rest of the way to get your breath back.

Counterfit_Mini · Post by **Counterfit_Mini** » Sat May 24, 2008 9:05 pm

I got my water leak fixed today (bypass hose clamps came loose) but she's still getting a little warm. Should be fixed soon though.

Post by **MiniManiac** » Sat May 24, 2008 9:46 pm

Counterfit_Mini wrote:I got my water leak fixed today (bypass hose clamps came loose) but she's still getting a little warm. Should be fixed soon though.

How warm? Minis run on the warm side. Most don't run very well until they get all nice and toasty. I like mine to run HOT!!!

Counterfit_Mini · Post by **Counterfit_Mini** » Sun May 25, 2008 12:14 am

Mine ran hot today (over hot actually) and she got angry. But after we fixed the leak she gets to about normal pretty quick but I haven't got a chance to drive her far since we fixed it to see how hot she really gets.

Bernard Cline · Post by **Bernard Cline** » Sun May 25, 2008 4:13 pm

So does that mean you are good to go for the Lawrence run on the 8th?

Counterfit_Mini · Post by **Counterfit_Mini** » Sun May 25, 2008 4:23 pm

She should be. I drove her today about 45 miles and she didn't get over the normal operating temperature.

Bernard Cline · Post by **Bernard Cline** » Sun Jun 01, 2008 8:47 pm

Ok so who is in for going up to Lawrence and when and where should we meet? Come on people we need to make a good showing this is in our backyard.

saturn · Post by **saturn** » Sun Jun 01, 2008 9:40 pm

1 mini, 2 peoples, say where, when!

Bernard Cline · Post by **Bernard Cline** » Sun Jun 01, 2008 9:49 pm

Great, any others?

Counterfit_Mini · Post by **Counterfit_Mini** » Sun Jun 01, 2008 10:47 pm

Ummm...I don't think I'm going to do it because I have a car show the day before...

Bernard Cline · Post by **Bernard Cline** » Tue Jun 03, 2008 2:49 pm

Well there have been 241 views of this thread, do we have any others who might be interested in going up to Lawrence?

Minidave · Post by **Minidave** » Tue Jun 03, 2008 2:55 pm

What time are you going?

Bernard Cline · Post by **Bernard Cline** » Tue Jun 03, 2008 3:06 pm

I was thinking of leaving my house in PV around 8:45am depending on what was going on. I figure to get there about 9:45ish, but I can meet up with anyone earlier or later if there is a contingent going up. I just want to get a group, if possible, to go up from the club.

Minidave · Post by **Minidave** » Tue Jun 03, 2008 3:25 pm

I might join you, only I tend not to arrive too early so they have time to get the cars set up and posed........

9 to 9:30-ish would be good, we could meet at the Wendy's on Woodland, just north off K-10, and caravan up from there if you like. It's just about a 35 or 40 min drive from there.........

Bernard Cline · Post by **Bernard Cline** » Tue Jun 03, 2008 3:39 pm

Sounds good to me.