3rd April 22 Torque Cafe Horsham West Sussex

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3rd April 22 Torque Cafe Horsham West Sussex

Post by Norrie » Thu Feb 24, 2022 1:03 pm

Join us from 1000am. Adequate parking. Excellent Cafe. Motorsport theme.

Unit 10B Graylands Estate Langhurst Wood Road Horsham RH12 4QD

www.torquecafe.co.uk
E65 B7 4.4 V8 supercharged No 106 (1 of 11 B7 built for UK)
F22 M235i - everyday driver
E 39 523i sold May 2023
E92 325i - written off by X5 I was not driving!
E92 335D Twin Turbo - sold to Sytner Alpina
E 60 - 525D new - sold to Cooper BMW
E 60 - 530D new - sold at auction
E 39 - 520i new - sold at auction
E 30 - 316i new Touring - sold at auction
Audi A6 2.5 Tdi had 2
Audi Coupe GT 1986 new
Mitsubishi Gallant & Sigma
Honda accord 2.2 coupe
Ford Escort 1.6 worst car in the world

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Re: New date 3rd April 22 Torque Cafe Horsham West Sussex

Post by Norrie » Thu Mar 03, 2022 12:56 am

Its free! Just come if you feel like it. Its not obligatory to talk to me!
E65 B7 4.4 V8 supercharged No 106 (1 of 11 B7 built for UK)
F22 M235i - everyday driver
E 39 523i sold May 2023
E92 325i - written off by X5 I was not driving!
E92 335D Twin Turbo - sold to Sytner Alpina
E 60 - 525D new - sold to Cooper BMW
E 60 - 530D new - sold at auction
E 39 - 520i new - sold at auction
E 30 - 316i new Touring - sold at auction
Audi A6 2.5 Tdi had 2
Audi Coupe GT 1986 new
Mitsubishi Gallant & Sigma
Honda accord 2.2 coupe
Ford Escort 1.6 worst car in the world

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Re: New date 3rd April 22 Torque Cafe Horsham West Sussex

Post by Norrie » Sat Mar 05, 2022 2:38 pm

Due to the lack of interest ALPINA specific I have now opened this event up to BMW (any model) owners. The reason being I had to book the date and there are other car groups who would be denied attending and a loss of revenue for the Cafe owners.

If anyone wants to come they can, I just wanted to reveal the dynamics had changed slightly.
E65 B7 4.4 V8 supercharged No 106 (1 of 11 B7 built for UK)
F22 M235i - everyday driver
E 39 523i sold May 2023
E92 325i - written off by X5 I was not driving!
E92 335D Twin Turbo - sold to Sytner Alpina
E 60 - 525D new - sold to Cooper BMW
E 60 - 530D new - sold at auction
E 39 - 520i new - sold at auction
E 30 - 316i new Touring - sold at auction
Audi A6 2.5 Tdi had 2
Audi Coupe GT 1986 new
Mitsubishi Gallant & Sigma
Honda accord 2.2 coupe
Ford Escort 1.6 worst car in the world

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Re: New date 3rd April 22 Torque Cafe Horsham West Sussex

Post by B10BRW » Sat Mar 05, 2022 3:34 pm

Would normally have attended Norman, as it's fairly close to me, but a prior engagement precludes me :(

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Re: New date 3rd April 22 Torque Cafe Horsham West Sussex

Post by Corky1710 » Thu Mar 24, 2022 8:39 pm

Hi Norrie,

I'm trying to pursued my neighbour to bring his roadster S and I'll bring my D4. Is it still going ahead on the 3rd April?
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Re: New date 3rd April 22 Torque Cafe Horsham West Sussex

Post by Norrie » Thu Mar 24, 2022 11:29 pm

Yes 100% still on.
E65 B7 4.4 V8 supercharged No 106 (1 of 11 B7 built for UK)
F22 M235i - everyday driver
E 39 523i sold May 2023
E92 325i - written off by X5 I was not driving!
E92 335D Twin Turbo - sold to Sytner Alpina
E 60 - 525D new - sold to Cooper BMW
E 60 - 530D new - sold at auction
E 39 - 520i new - sold at auction
E 30 - 316i new Touring - sold at auction
Audi A6 2.5 Tdi had 2
Audi Coupe GT 1986 new
Mitsubishi Gallant & Sigma
Honda accord 2.2 coupe
Ford Escort 1.6 worst car in the world

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Re: New date 3rd April 22 Torque Cafe Horsham West Sussex

Post by Corky1710 » Sat Mar 26, 2022 11:14 pm

:clap:
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Re: New date 3rd April 22 Torque Cafe Horsham West Sussex

Post by B10BRW » Sun Apr 03, 2022 3:53 pm

Managed to make this meet after all :D , nice to see the sunshine.

Good selection of a Alpinas turned up, with a lot of familiar faces, Norman B7, Simon B3SBT, Ashok XD3, Kelly E90 D3BT.
Nice to meet new member Colin with his D4 with stunning Ox Blood Lavalina interior, also Colins friend and neighbour with his Roadster S.

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Re: 3rd April 22 Torque Cafe Horsham West Sussex

Post by Corky1710 » Sun Apr 03, 2022 10:46 pm

Nice to meet you too Brian!

I didn't take nearly enough pictures but This is Simon's B3S.
My Neighbour Mark was drooling over it, not literally!!
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Re: 3rd April 22 Torque Cafe Horsham West Sussex

Post by Norrie » Mon Apr 04, 2022 10:12 am

Wow, I never expected the explosion of vehicles at this site which was not limited to ALPINA. Apart from my own and Simons, we had XD3 BT, 2 x D3 BT, B4 BT, B10 V8, which was fine as a number of other local BMW owners attended. Those included 2002, E36 M3, E46M, M850i a host of M3 & M4.

It all sounds great and those who arrived and got parked up had a smashing time, however, yes sorry there is a however. When I originally enquired with the Cafe owners there were 3 parking areas, one directly in front of the Cafe for 10 cars, one opposite for around 40 cars and another adjacent for approx 80 cars.

Unfortunately, without any explanation as yet the largest car parking area was "no longer permitted to be used", the net result people were being to "its full" and effectively turned away. I do believe the core ALPINA owners were accommodated apart from one person.

However, i would like to personally apologise to anyone who was inconvenienced, the Cafe owner had not informed me at any time of reduced capacity.
E65 B7 4.4 V8 supercharged No 106 (1 of 11 B7 built for UK)
F22 M235i - everyday driver
E 39 523i sold May 2023
E92 325i - written off by X5 I was not driving!
E92 335D Twin Turbo - sold to Sytner Alpina
E 60 - 525D new - sold to Cooper BMW
E 60 - 530D new - sold at auction
E 39 - 520i new - sold at auction
E 30 - 316i new Touring - sold at auction
Audi A6 2.5 Tdi had 2
Audi Coupe GT 1986 new
Mitsubishi Gallant & Sigma
Honda accord 2.2 coupe
Ford Escort 1.6 worst car in the world

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Re: 3rd April 22 Torque Cafe Horsham West Sussex

Post by B10BRW » Mon Apr 04, 2022 2:18 pm

I arrived at 1030 to be told it was full to capacity, but there might be a space in the overflow carpark :( .
I ignored said instruction, and found a space opposite the cafe :D , and there were spaces still available, met Ashok in the overflow and directed him to a space near mine.

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