APT Saxo- The end is....... now!

Danny@APT · Post by **Danny@APT** » Tue Jan 25, 2011 8:29 pm

It all began back in mid 2010. After numerous digs at the APT Evo's near permanent home up in the air on one of the ramps, Gary decided that what was needed was another track toy for use when any issue prevented the Evo from taking part. It would also give other members of the APT 'group' something to play in , rather than standing around getting cold at Snetterton (lets face it, Christian was never going to hoon about Snetterton in his Megane).

So, one evening while under the influence of Strongbow, Gary found himself doing what should never be done while drunk.............scanning through ebay.

A few hours later, he owned a cheap Saxo VTS with failed power steering.

The week after, Christian and Mike (Debbie's father) were sent to pick up the car near Terrington St Clement and bring it back. Around 2 hours later, Gary got a call from Christian at the roadside of the A17- The car had vague steering, knocking suspension, wouldn't idle and had now lost power (fair to say Christian was unimpressed)! Luckily Ross was close-by with his Land Rover and trailer at hand, so the Saxo was unceremoniously left where it died for Ross to take back to his. A few days later things were quiet at APT, so Gary and I set out to Ross' to work out what was wrong with the Saxo and drive it home. Gary borrowed the Fiesta hack from the lads in the end unit, and the roadtrip was on

Rob S · Post by **Rob S** » Tue Jan 25, 2011 8:54 pm

Good read mate, sums up the "not missing out on a track day no matter what" attitude that is typical and great about this place.

Post by **Stuart** » Tue Jan 25, 2011 8:59 pm

Nice update Dan; what's next?

Danny@APT · Post by **Danny@APT** » Tue Jan 25, 2011 9:35 pm

Cheers guys.

Next update will pretty much bring the tale upto it's current state (not much has gone on without track time to prep for, plus the Evo development is moving along nicely now).

Danny@APT · Post by **Danny@APT** » Tue Feb 01, 2011 9:15 pm

Episode Two.......

Now we had a baseline for it

Post by **Ben** » Tue Feb 01, 2011 9:22 pm

nice little write up chap

Post by **Stuart** » Tue Feb 01, 2011 9:29 pm

Nice update and bloody nice gains

blacky · Post by **blacky** » Tue Feb 01, 2011 11:11 pm

Its safely tucked up in my garage Danny! I did chuckle when I opened the bonnet to discover the "catch can"

Danny@APT · Post by **Danny@APT** » Tue Feb 01, 2011 11:21 pm

blacky wrote:Its safely tucked up in my garage Danny! I did chuckle when I opened the bonnet to discover the "catch can"

I look forward to seeing something similar on the Mercedes MGP W02 after winter testing!

Danny@APT · Post by **Danny@APT** » Mon Feb 21, 2011 11:30 pm

Episode 3 (tying up the loose ends now in preparation for the latest "developments")

I