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Hi, I'd like to introduce myself.

I'm new to the scene, only been around for a short while and have been introduced to the Dubs by Dano. I'll describe my ride as follows,

2005 Atlas grey cabriolet with contrasting grey interior. It has stiffened supension and 5" Le Plastique alloys with 2 leg drive. The fully retractable drop hood converts into a stylish 1 seat cruiser with a captains chair facility to face either forward or backwards. The interior is padded with a secure race harness to keep me in place. Once I reach my destination or if I want to stop off on the way then the rock 'n' roll bed converts quickly. 2 optional extra cup holders and a tinted rear hood screen keeps away prying eyes from my IPE.
I haven't tested my ride yet as I only got them at 10:14am today but I expect good power to weight ratio as I only weight 7lb 6ozs.

Dano tells me that he will take me out for my first lesson soon but we will have to keep the speeds down until I/he gets used to the handling.

I look forward to meeting some of you at the shows, just don't get too  close to the wheels or I will have to use my secret anti theft device :drool:

BabyDub

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Dano

took me a while but I guess I need to say a big CONGRATULATIONS to you and your other half :clap:

Hope all are well

Chris

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LOL :lol:

Nice one Dano - congrats mate!!

How long before we see all your posting times become the middle of the night during nappy changes and feeding times?!

Andy

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1962 Rover P4 80
2002 BMW 745i
2008 BMW Z4 2.5Si

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All that sick and poo on the MK1 upholstery :cry:  and now its going to be far worse with a baby adding to it all! :D

Well done.

1983 Mars Red 1.8 Golf GTI
1987 Alpine White 1.8 Clipper Cabriolet

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Babydub

Nice one Dano!! I very nearly welcomed her to the site and invited her along with you to the Wiggin tree on the 9th!! Hope that's only her nick name! Remember she has to go through school! Well done….Walt!

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Congratulations mate!

Mine is 3 months old already - They don't have grow quick!

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Walt… Yeah only a nickname, her real name is Amy Louise .

al_mk1, I remember reading about your car and recall you expecting to cut down on shows etc!!

 :D  :D  :D

Thanks all

Dan

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Dano said


al_mk1, I remember reading about your car and recall you expecting to cut down on shows etc!!

Oh yes - I have missed a few already this year that would have been on the cards if Charlie wasn't here.

Never mind though - He is worth it… :wink:

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Congratulations mate and all the best for your sleepness nights ahead  8) . They say it gets better as they get older but thats rubbish.
 We dont want any excuses though for why you cant come to the next meet. They do some nice sporty design baby seats aswell.

mk1 silver campaign totally standard lowered on coilovers magic tree vanilla

Just had a full outer body restore

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Well done mate, congrats to you and your Mrs!

Baby Dubs ride sounds cool :lol:

I used to own a mk1 - well I've had 2 actually - YDU 720X & SMU 420Y. Currently I drive an 98 Scotia White Mitsubishi Evolution V RS…. fancy getting another mk1 someday :D

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Congrats there Dano,  :D it does get easier in a way, my little girls first dub outting was when she was 17 weeks old we went to inters - it did mean getting a hotel for the night instead of camping but we managed. Saffron is now 4 and we go to a lot of car shows together and she loves it.
The worst thing is how much stuff you have to bring out with you it is like mobilising a small army unit to go on tour :roll:

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Congratulations !!!! Best things in the world - well apart form MK1's  :lol:

I have three horrors aged 7, 4, and nearly 2  :) - I agree with Mr_GTI - the stuff you have to take defies belief. I had to change the car to an estate when I had two, now thinking of a toran due to the third one. Will also be useful though for humping car bits n bobs around !!!  :lol:

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Thanks everyone!!! :D  :D  :D

BabyDub (Amy) is now a week old and the sleepless nights haven't been too bad, although I was a bit dopey last night!!

BabyDubs' wheels were 'tested' on Monday when she had a cruise out. People were stopping her and asking all kinds of questions! Some people were so impressed with the standard of the ride that she won instant Show 'n' Shine awards with the neighbours showering her with gifts!!

Cheers Dan

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LOL - Nice one Dano…

Which Wheels did you get for Amy?
We got the "Bugaboo" thing for Charlie and it is great! Very versatile and easy to use - Brilliant piece of design!

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Mrs Dano and I  took BabyDub out for a bit of 'Wet Weather Negotiation' in town today. It was a bit embarrasing because neither of us could work out how to put the waterproof cover on!!! :oops:  :oops:

We had to go back to the shop and ask. :doh:

Anyway once securred in place the Mamas & Papas Pramette performed well. My driving skills have now found a new level…..and its very interesting to see the number of mums going the other way taking an active interest!!! :wink:

Taking the Kins 'Wave' thread to another level, perhaps I'm be on the look out for other Pramette pushers and acknowledge them too!!

BabyDub is now officially registered to be on the road, says the registrar!

Dan

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Dano said

It was a bit embarrasing because neither of us could work out how to put the waterproof cover on!!! :oops:  :oops:

LOL - The first time we took Charlie out in the rain, we forgot the rain cover!
We had to limit our visits to those places with covered walkways etc…  :?

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Hello everyone,
           Its been a while since I last posted, well exactly 12 months to be precise. I have done a lot in those months and have now mastered my standard ride to the extent that I have sought out a track day alternative.
I have opted for the stripped down 'Maclaren Buggy' look. You know, light weight panels, small euro wheels, plastic windows and best of all single seat!!!

My race wear leaves a lot to be desired as I am sponsered by a honey manufacturer (no product placement here!). What do you think?



I would like to thank all my support team who have helped make my first years racing a success!!! (Most of all Dano!!!)  :oops:

BabyDub

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Must be hard splitting your time between the Mk1 owners club and the McLaren owners club.
I was in town the other day and the ELC have got some excellent IPE at the moment.
Only one problem the shop had child proof doors, so I had to ask the assistant to let me out :lol:  :lol:

First Golf, lots of work. I've started so I'll finish!

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doesn't time fly hey, Its been a year already!! hope all's going well mate.
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