Rovertech the Film ......anyone?

mach1rob · Post by **mach1rob** » Wed Apr 26, 2006 3:13 pm

Someone mention headshots? Where's me rifle?

[clear throat] To be, or not to be, that is the question, alas poor Yorrik I knew him well[/luvvie mode]

Do I get the part?

Leo · Post by **Leo** » Wed Apr 26, 2006 3:17 pm

I'm so glad everyone's taking this seriously

It's a great idea, so come on everyone stop taking the michael!!

sted216 · Post by **sted216** » Wed Apr 26, 2006 3:25 pm

sounds like a good idea. keep us informed.

The Flying Dutchman · Post by **The Flying Dutchman** » Wed Apr 26, 2006 3:40 pm

Any cars needed with the steering wheel on the RIGHT side.

BrackenFox · Post by **BrackenFox** » Wed Apr 26, 2006 3:46 pm

Sounds like a great idea to me, just as long as us barge owners aren't left out. Hey, we're an eccentric breed, should provide some curiousity interest at least!

Anthonyti · Post by **Anthonyti** » Wed Apr 26, 2006 3:57 pm

keep on posting guys and we can make this a sticky as i think it will happen, if the film makes any money after i have recouped costs then i would only be too happy to donate some cash to help Rovertech.

I am looking to start ASAP so anyone have good starting points? who is up for an interview followed by an in depth description of their car LOL, the more footage i can get the better also any great stories is good too, so have a good think those of you who are interested and we can get going on this

also we need to organise what events we are going to cover, and some private track top speed runs etc, or a shoot out between members,I can hopefully get good rates by stating that tracks etc will get a mention on the programme, so we could organise off road things to help make the programme excellent - we have many options

Tom™ · Post by **Tom™** » Wed Apr 26, 2006 4:02 pm

rt meet at brunters

rnash2002 · Post by **rnash2002** » Wed Apr 26, 2006 5:02 pm

Anthonyti wrote:keep on posting guys and we can make this a sticky as i think it will happen, if the film makes any money after i have recouped costs then i would only be too happy to donate some cash to help Rovertech.

I am looking to start ASAP so anyone have good starting points? who is up for an interview followed by an in depth description of their car LOL, the more footage i can get the better also any great stories is good too, so have a good think those of you who are interested and we can get going on this

also we need to organise what events we are going to cover, and some private track top speed runs etc, or a shoot out between members,I can hopefully get good rates by stating that tracks etc will get a mention on the programme, so we could organise off road things to help make the programme excellent - we have many options

Rover shoot out at Pod

sidepants · Post by **sidepants** » Wed Apr 26, 2006 5:14 pm

i'm up for it if you want the opinion of a newbie to this rover lark

not sure if i'd be any use but more than happy to try

Anthonyti · Post by **Anthonyti** » Wed Apr 26, 2006 5:52 pm

Brackenfox wrote:

Sounds like a great idea to me, just as long as us barge owners aren't left out. Hey, we're an eccentric breed, should provide some curiousity interest at least!

Sidepants wrote:

i'm up for it if you want the opinion of a newbie to this rover lark not sure if i'd be any use but more than happy to try

how about an inteview followed by a barge shoot out that would be

BrackenFox · Post by **BrackenFox** » Wed Apr 26, 2006 5:58 pm

Anthonyti wrote:how about an inteview followed by a barge shoot out that would be

Now *that's* something I'd watch - Battle of the Barges!

Have beautiful big blue boosting barge, will travel.

fluke · Post by **fluke** » Wed Apr 26, 2006 6:28 pm

Leo wrote:I'm so glad everyone's taking this seriously

It's a great idea, so come on everyone stop taking the michael!!

Community spirit, laughing and joking, I thought thats what made this place what it is, for instance I can heckle Tom no end, but, I mean no malice to him, or Sheaf whom I rib on occasions

This place is what it is because we work together to help each other when we can.

I hope this is not going to be a 100% serious film

it needs some humor.
Me and T16 in our birthday suits should sort that

Anthonyti · Post by **Anthonyti** » Wed Apr 26, 2006 6:49 pm

Community spirit, laughing and joking, I thought thats what made this place what it is, for instance I can heckle Tom no end, but, I mean no malice to him, or Sheaf whom I rib on occasions
This place is what it is because we work together to help each other when we can.

Fluke you're spot on mate!

when can i come film you doing a lap of donny in your birthday suit LOL

mach1rob · Post by **mach1rob** » Wed Apr 26, 2006 9:35 pm

All of a sudden I don't feel very well, the thought of the Two Daves in the altogether as soon as you've just eaten IS NOT good!!! :puking:

Post by **Fordimus Prime** » Wed Apr 26, 2006 9:52 pm

Anthony- just a thought. i wrote an artcile a while ago that i was hoping to post off to some car mags, about how the internet and forums like this are keeping the rover mg brand not only alive, but thriving!

Is this the kind of angle your going for?

Scott · Post by **Scott** » Wed Apr 26, 2006 10:03 pm

broke back mountain style angle?! dave and dave LOL...

But seriously, tis a good idea! Dont see many TV programs about the tinternet, cos it scares people....

I was a noob when i joined, knew nothing about cars. Got recommended by word of mouth believe it or not, that was before it was rovertech (roverload). Got myself a car, it was nackered, rovertech tought me (along with a haynes) how to fix it! I was worried about taking it anywhere as no one would do a good job without ripping me off. all the RT peeps continually put up with what must have seen like lame donkey boy questions for weeks on end.

So eventually, did it myself, and it was pucka! And i enjoyed it lol, not something id previously done.

went to a few meet ups, and all was good.

Even took it upon myself to go and do a half rebuild on someone elses engine, only for the cost of parts and a chicken kebab. Id do it again aswell!

But yeah, its unlike any other car forum at least on the internet, its cool...

Post by **Fordimus Prime** » Wed Apr 26, 2006 10:08 pm

Twas the same whoth me scott- i didnt even know where a filler cap was, then found rovertech thanks to my mate Leo, and now there no job too small.
Thanks to rovertech ive tracked down a bargin fast car, and thanks again to RT's network of people, ive managed to source any bits ive needed, not to mention a lot of very good advice.- That reminds me, thanks scott for all the advice you gave me on msn, about reconning an engine head!

sidepants · Post by **sidepants** » Wed Apr 26, 2006 10:28 pm

tell you what anthony, i reckon if you did a good job local tv to me i.e. bbc midlands would probably be interested. they love any news about Rover and the people surrounding it. especially as there is now the even more local Birmingham TV, although that's only on digital things.

a barge shootout you say? could be very interesting. however i would say don't place any bets on me, i drive like a granddad

most of the time anyway....

benno_bro · Post by **benno_bro** » Wed Apr 26, 2006 11:03 pm

bring on the barges

Post by **Punx0r** » Wed Apr 26, 2006 11:15 pm

I'm itching to go on a Rovertech day out. Pod would be ideal for me, but would travel. I wouldn't expect to feature as I haven't exactly done a lot with my car modification wise, nor am I an old hand round here

But it'd be a double-bonus if I could spot my car in the background somewhere

Top idea that man, I'd pay for a copy on DVD if it didn't make it to the telly

radddogg · Post by **radddogg** » Wed Apr 26, 2006 11:56 pm

Scott wrote:broke back mountain style angle?! dave and dave LOL...

Them two fatties would break your back!

Squaddiemodo · Post by **Squaddiemodo** » Thu Apr 27, 2006 7:53 am

im getting quite excited about it lol, bring on the barges

fluke · Post by **fluke** » Thu Apr 27, 2006 10:42 am

radddogg wrote:
Scott wrote:broke back mountain style angle?! dave and dave LOL...
Them two fatties would break your back!

FFS I just sprayed coffee everywhere

Anthonyti · Post by **Anthonyti** » Thu Apr 27, 2006 2:51 pm

fordimus that sounds like a good idea i just need to think about how best to get that across in the film, we could do it interview and then a practical car lesson around someones house, incorporating the rovertech site as it happens ie when people post we can maybe see that person typing their post etc, then people meeting up for off road shoot outs etc - will deffo do this but just need to think it through

sidepants another good idea lets talk about this in the near future!

Even took it upon myself to go and do a half rebuild on someone elses engine, only for the cost of parts and a chicken kebab. Id do it again aswell!

Scott this is the sort of thing that makes rovertech so good to be part of and will deffo be in the film.

A barge shoot out is on the cards - it would be really nice to have synchronised barge footage too LOL, we may as well make it as pretty as poss as this looks good on tv.

Any TI owners out there want to be involved i know there are a few out there! - including myself, modified or standard is good. Would love to feature these.

Turbo Coupes too!

also any NASP's tuned or standard, as this is about the community spirit on Rovertech which means every member is able to get help for their Rover. So if any of you have a good story to tell i want to hear from you!

I think a pod meet will be in too just need to sort out the mechanics of it - filming positions etc

Regards Anthony

Mynheers_a_pint · Post by **Mynheers_a_pint** » Thu Apr 27, 2006 5:40 pm

honda powA VS Rover powa

Super saloon shoot out (620ti, 420ti 820ti)

Battle of the coupes

T series Cup

Nasp shoot out

Metro shoot out

Best of the best (winners of each class)

Ok, might be a bit of a feat to organise, but hell that would be quite an event, and worthy of a documentary.

MaccyD · Post by **MaccyD** » Thu Apr 27, 2006 5:44 pm

in case i dont have my car at the time could we include a most crippled category,s at the moment i feel i would be a dead cert lol.

shane25 · Post by **shane25** » Thu Apr 27, 2006 6:28 pm

when and where do you want me?
if it wasnt for rovertech i would have got rid of my R800 a while ago, must people on here try to help out, i dont know much but i hope that i have given to the site as well as received.
would be great to see this being made and to make it on to the screen,
if you need a gofer gissa shout

come on you barges!!!!!!!!

rnash2002 · Post by **rnash2002** » Thu Apr 27, 2006 6:32 pm

Mynheers_a_pint wrote:honda powA VS Rover powa

Super saloon shoot out (620ti, 420ti 820ti)

Battle of the coupes

T series Cup

Nasp shoot out

Metro shoot out

Best of the best (winners of each class)

Ok, might be a bit of a feat to organise, but hell that would be quite an event, and worthy of a documentary.

What happened to 220 hatch turbo's

Mynheers_a_pint · Post by **Mynheers_a_pint** » Thu Apr 27, 2006 6:57 pm

rnash2002 wrote:
Mynheers_a_pint wrote:honda powA VS Rover powa

Super saloon shoot out (620ti, 420ti 820ti)

Battle of the coupes

T series Cup

Nasp shoot out

Metro shoot out

Best of the best (winners of each class)

Ok, might be a bit of a feat to organise, but hell that would be quite an event, and worthy of a documentary.
What happened to 220 hatch turbo's

T series Cup and i guess it could be hatches vs coupes. That would be cool.

Squaddiemodo · Post by **Squaddiemodo** » Thu Apr 27, 2006 7:52 pm

rnash2002 wrote:
Mynheers_a_pint wrote:honda powA VS Rover powa

Super saloon shoot out (620ti, 420ti 820ti)

Battle of the coupes

T series Cup

Nasp shoot out

Metro shoot out

Best of the best (winners of each class)

Ok, might be a bit of a feat to organise, but hell that would be quite an event, and worthy of a documentary.
What happened to 220 hatch turbo's

what about the V6s

Mynheers_a_pint · Post by **Mynheers_a_pint** » Thu Apr 27, 2006 7:57 pm

ok, i cant remember every single format of car. Nasp shootout my friend, and if you want super saloon to include nasps by all means. I'm not organsing it its just a suggestion. gah.

Anthonyti · Post by **Anthonyti** » Thu Apr 27, 2006 8:11 pm

Mynheers_a_pint wrote:
honda powA VS Rover powa

Super saloon shoot out (620ti, 420ti 820ti)

Battle of the coupes

T series Cup

Nasp shoot out

Metro shoot out

Best of the best (winners of each class)

Ok, might be a bit of a feat to organise, but hell that would be quite an event, and worthy of a documentary.

this sounds excellent- ok another question where could we do this? obviously we need to take cost and location in to account, we could do it in a day, lets find a location

Mynheers_a_pint · Post by **Mynheers_a_pint** » Thu Apr 27, 2006 8:14 pm

well i did have a localle where i was intending on holding an event. i shall dig out the details and let you know.

EDIT- i still have the details of the person who runs Collerne Airfield flight training school near Bristol. i'll make a phone call tomorow and let you know

5teve L · Post by **5teve L** » Thu Apr 27, 2006 8:39 pm

Count me in...when i first found rovertech, all that time ago,i was using motobodge......soon sorted that one,saved my engine & my bank balance did Rovertech

BrackenFox · Post by **BrackenFox** » Thu Apr 27, 2006 9:11 pm

Mynheers_a_pint wrote:EDIT- i still have the details of the person who runs Collerne Airfield flight training school near Bristol. i'll make a phone call tomorow and let you know

Ooh. Rovers + Airfield = Bloody good footage!

I know someone who owns an airfield in Cornwall, but that's probably a bit out of the way for most people.