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Title: Mac 4x4?
Post by: spy on December 27, 2007, 18:43:56: Just wondered how many other people on here are doing this years mac? I am the new team 15, someone dropped out and we were on the reserve list!

Never done one before, both pretty bad at map reading and the landy failed its MOT this morning! We are doing it in a 20 year old 110 2! Should be interesting, I cant wait!

So who else is doing it? Any tips? :D

Cheers,

Mike
Title: Mac 4x4?
Post by: crazymac on December 27, 2007, 20:15:26: Bluestone wanderer is doing it as "Team Tegryn" he's on here occasionally, but usually on the Discovery Owners Club

Good luck, I hope you get lots for the Macmillan charity!
Title: Mac 4x4?
Post by: markyd on December 27, 2007, 20:43:35: on the reserve list, but if you need more info there is a thriving forum dedicated to the mac... good luck 8)

http://www.mac4x4challenge.co.uk/
Title: Mac 4x4?
Post by: Steve ray on December 27, 2007, 21:03:55: Team 20: Mick & I did it in 2007 and entered again in 2008.

One of seven from BOFA4x4 that are taking part in 2008. Tis good fun and a cracking weekend. Some take it seriously as a competition others jsut go out and enjoy it for the fun side of things.

Either way, by the Sunday night you're glad of a warm bed and a cold beer (or three) :D

Cya in March mate :D :D :D

Oh and if anyone wants to make an online donation (min Â£3), the wbesite's www.justgiving.com/teambofa4x42008 (kinda rolls off the tongue doesn't it :roll: ) ..... thought I'd get in first :wink:
Title: Mac 4x4?
Post by: denviks on December 27, 2007, 22:32:32: :D :D :D well done for signing up mate.... ado and myself are team plcuk....or car 42 :D :D ..this will be our 3rd mac challenge.its an event that will keep bringing you back year after year. all i will say is never expect a thing..... the organizers will surprise you :lol: :wink:

set your self up a just giving page as steve has pointed out...any help in reaching the min sponsorship is great fully received....after all its all for a great cause :wink: ..

just for your info our page is http://www.justgiving.com/car42_team_plcuk

well as steve has it would have been rude if i hadnt :lol: :lol: any help would be brilliant guys n girls...whatever you can spare....

if you need any advice mate please feel free to shout ok :wink:
Title: Mac 4x4?
Post by: landroverkeith on December 27, 2007, 23:21:44: would love to have a go at this but im always put off by the minium u need to raise :shock: as there is no way i could manage that
Title: Mac 4x4?
Post by: imspanners on December 27, 2007, 23:37:23: Team 54, another of the Bofa (http://www.justgiving.com/teambofa4x42008) crew.
You'll love it, just don't take it too seriously and it'll be fine.

winners of the MAC4x4 2007
(well for 2 weeks, until they realised they can't add up) :lol:
Title: Mac 4x4?
Post by: barmiebrumie on December 28, 2007, 09:15:37: Quote from: "landroverkeith"
would love to have a go at this but im always put off by the minium u need to raise :shock: as there is no way i could manage that

How much is that :?:
Title: Mac 4x4?
Post by: denviks on December 28, 2007, 09:16:42: its a Â£ 150 entry free....with a min of Â£600 raised :wink:
Title: Mac 4x4?
Post by: barmiebrumie on December 28, 2007, 09:18:02: Quote from: "denviks"
its a Â£ 150 entry free....with a min of Â£600 raised :wink:

Now there's an idea for 2009 :idea:

must look into it more for then,

thanks
Title: Mac 4x4?
Post by: spy on December 28, 2007, 12:29:55: Well seen as you mentioned it, I have started setting up the justgiving stuff etc...

www.teamlandyworld.co.uk

Not got to the spell check stage yet lol
Title: Mac 4x4?
Post by: imspanners on December 28, 2007, 13:23:40: Quote from: "spy"
Well seen as you mentioned it, I have started setting up the justgiving stuff etc...

www.teamlandyworld.co.uk

Not got to the spell check stage yet lol

I Like the piccy,
taken on Cannock Chase? :wink:

(http://www.landyworld.co.uk/mac4x4/images/jgiving.jpg)
Title: Mac 4x4?
Post by: spy on December 28, 2007, 14:44:10: Oh yes thats the one! Only been once but had a cracking day out! Will be there again in the future!

I have seen pics of many cars in the same place all over the internet!
Title: Mac 4x4?
Post by: diggerdog36 on December 28, 2007, 16:03:24: It doesnt really tell you whats involved on the mac website, is it like a mini G4 challenge or what, where do you go and how far do you drive??
Title: Mac 4x4?
Post by: imspanners on December 28, 2007, 18:52:20: Quote from: "diggerdog36"
It doesnt really tell you whats involved on the mac website, is it like a mini G4 challenge or what, where do you go and how far do you drive??

That's just the point, you don't know where you're going or how far?

It's a navigational road-rally in the style of the old RAC ones.
There are on & off-road sections.

Unfortunately this year was changed at very short notice due to a fatal accident in the New Forest, it would have been inappropriate to continue the event there. The organisers did a good job imho, but if we'd known beforehand it would have been better. :roll:
Only did Shropshire/Wales, but the year before they went to Ireland! :shock: :lol:
Title: Re: Mac 4x4?
Post by: markyd on March 07, 2008, 23:54:59: :lol:

Well this year they are on route to southern Ireland then up to northern Ireland, then over to Scotland :D

latest update from car 35

UPDATE NUMBER SEVEN:

Team 35/PajeroUK
Heading Towards: Holly Head
Near: Bala

Tomorrow: Ferry To Southern Ireland (Hollyhead To Dun Laoghaire), Driving Up To Northern Ireland

Ferry From Northern Ireland To Scotland (Belfast To Stranaer)