I've been away for a while

AlexD333 · 12-03-2014, 23:23

Hi all, I'm sure some of you have had some peace and quiet whilst I've been training. Jaguar paid for the 3 days at the new hall hotel and spa at castle Bromwich, had a factory tour of jaguar production line which was awesome, some classroom stuff, and a few sneaky pictures of stuff to be, including a jag 4x4 in the pipe line

Meals were intense and an allowance of 27 quid an evening!!

The best day was Tuesday though as we got to drive all the cars around Warwickshire! Here a few pics of the stuff i got to drive. Unfortunately one of my colleagues managed to crash an XKR going round a roundabout a little to enthusiastic

I managed a good old arse twitch over a bump in the road with pedal to the floor.

Experienced performance like no other!! Still wouldn't give up my terrano though

AlexD333 · 12-03-2014, 23:24

My favourite, 510bhp with a supercharger, this thing was beastly!!!

AlexD333 · 12-03-2014, 23:24

Yummy

AlexD333 · 12-03-2014, 23:25

Rear

AlexD333 · 12-03-2014, 23:26

And I drove this for a while too. Put pedal to the floor

AlexD333 · 12-03-2014, 23:27

Adjustable spoiler active at 60mph

AlexD333 · 12-03-2014, 23:28

Now I love my terrano but you can't say you wouldn't if you had space for a spare play car...

spinna · 12-03-2014, 23:31

You jammy barsteward. Im not jealous....honest

judd750 · 12-03-2014, 23:37

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Originally Posted by AlexD333

Now I love my terrano but you can't say you wouldn't if you had space for a spare play car...

will ECUtalk consult software run on this when it goes t*ts up

puddle hoppers inc. · 12-03-2014, 23:38

lovely cars, very nice job you have there. we collect them and deliver them out of castle brom but dont get to drive them

AlexD333 · 12-03-2014, 23:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by judd750

will ECUtalk consult software run on this when it goes t*ts up

erm.... I don't think so.

I also saw the JLR centre with the offroad test track that they drive you on when you are buying a defender, disco ect. Would love to take my baby on there

Yeah certainly a few perks of working with jag. All the guys are really nice, decent company and it's growing at a really good rate

jims-terrano · 12-03-2014, 23:53

You lucky sod. When I worked for steelers all the drive n skive days were Almera, Primera and QX.

firebobby · 13-03-2014, 00:08

You didn't manage to sneak one away then

solarman216 · 13-03-2014, 00:44

Certainly looks like you had a real good time, well done, am I envious? well yes for when I was younger, but not now as I am not into that sort of stuff, fast is not me any more, more slow and steady, Rick

AlexD333 · 13-03-2014, 07:07

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Originally Posted by firebobby

You didn't manage to sneak one away then

No I wish!!

And also rick as I've been finding out, it's not just about the performance, there is a real luxury side to them as well. The materials and the way it's designed, seats fully customisable, sound system is amazing too!

12-03-2014, 23:23	#1
AlexD333 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Uk Vehicle: 2004 Terrano 2.7 TDI Posts: 7,847	I've been away for a while Hi all, I'm sure some of you have had some peace and quiet whilst I've been training. Jaguar paid for the 3 days at the new hall hotel and spa at castle Bromwich, had a factory tour of jaguar production line which was awesome, some classroom stuff, and a few sneaky pictures of stuff to be, including a jag 4x4 in the pipe line Meals were intense and an allowance of 27 quid an evening!! The best day was Tuesday though as we got to drive all the cars around Warwickshire! Here a few pics of the stuff i got to drive. Unfortunately one of my colleagues managed to crash an XKR going round a roundabout a little to enthusiastic I managed a good old arse twitch over a bump in the road with pedal to the floor. Experienced performance like no other!! Still wouldn't give up my terrano though

13-03-2014, 00:44	#14
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,431	Certainly looks like you had a real good time, well done, am I envious? well yes for when I was younger, but not now as I am not into that sort of stuff, fast is not me any more, more slow and steady, Rick __________________ Ex banger racer now off road maniac Lokka on the front with manual hubs Diff lock on rear 3 inch SS straight through exhaust Manly winch bumper with 13000 lb winch 10 spike ground anchor, with multiple straps and blocks Super strong body cills capped with scaffold pole 20% stronger springs all round aggressive off road tyres on wheels so just swap. Aim to get stuck and be completely self sufficient in extraction, love getting muddy, 2ft deep is good but rare.

12-03-2014, 23:31	#8
spinna Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Telford, Shropshire Vehicle: Nissan Patrol y60 4.2d Posts: 1,287	You jammy barsteward. Im not jealous....honest

12-03-2014, 23:38	#10
puddle hoppers inc. Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: west midlands Vehicle: terrano se 2.7 Posts: 1,041	lovely cars, very nice job you have there. we collect them and deliver them out of castle brom but dont get to drive them

12-03-2014, 23:53	#12
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	You lucky sod. When I worked for steelers all the drive n skive days were Almera, Primera and QX.

13-03-2014, 00:08	#13
firebobby Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: South Bucks Vehicle: Terrano 3.0 SVE 2005 Posts: 3,499	You didn't manage to sneak one away then