1k in a day in the UK

[Blobcat]

Hi,

Futher to the 'Maximum Miles' thread, tomorrow 11th April, I am going to attempt to cover 1,000 miles in less than 24hrs in the UK. I am doing this for no other reason than I can (or at least I think I can, I know the car can do it).
I really need to get some sleep now as I'm planning to get up at 4am to make a start. However I have a few heating and cooking related issues (pls see 'heating oil' thread in Benz Bin). Once I get that sorted I can make some food then get to bed.

Wish me luck.

 

[Blobcat]

My mind is obviously wandering already as I mean't to put this in the General MB related Discussion.

 

[SLinKyjoe]

I shall move it just for you.

 

[johnmc]

Yup, good luck!
Try and avoid those traffic jams. If you head towards Scotland the traffic gets a lighter North of Preston, easy high speed miles to be had.

John

 

[SLinKyjoe]

now i assume my calculator is working, that means you will need to average 42mph all day to achive your goal. and as you have said you are visiting poeple en-route. do you intend on staying a while?

so lets say 1 hr at the 3 stops. that puts us up to 48mph for the whole day.

Well, i cant really say its the best idea as sleep deprivation could mean it becomes dangerous. but looking positive, all the best, hope it works out for you and i look forward to the feedback.

and if you see a black SLK charging about round Leeds ish around 12noon, it may be me getting the engine upgrade to find its parameters.

 

[Blobcat]

Thanks SLinKyjoe for moving the post.
I will just have to see how it goes although I'm going to take it easy, marathon rather than sprint.
I will try and keep a log and take a few picc's. I'll look out for an SLK on my way past leeds - shuld be mid to late afternoon if I get it right. Don't plan on stopping above 1/2 hr on any of the stops.
The Aga is just about working so I can leave it alone now, so I'm off to bed and although I probably won't be around to post tomorrow I'll let you know what happend on Thursday.

 

[Blobcat]

Good Morning,
Pint of coffee in hand and I'm almost ready to set off, should be out the door by 04:30 if my ipod updates in time

 

[SLinKyjoe]

I mite get to bed at some point today.

 

[littlebrooklyn]

Good luck Blobcat, hope you manage to do the 1,000 miles without falling asleep. I see the weather forecast is for sunshine this morning but rain this afternoon

 

[harrythree]

yOU HAVE BEEN ON THE ROAD FOR 12 hours; That computes to 600 miles. The best is over. Give me a call when you get there.

 

[blassberg]

go Blobcat!

 

[television]

Good luck, A long way on from when you first thought of it.

Malcolm

 

[johnnycapone]

Good luck with what you are trying to achieve Blobcat, but I do have a question. WHY?
regards
John
and best of luck

 

[television]

Good luck with what you are trying to achieve Blobcat, but I do have a question. WHY?
regards
John
and best of luck

I was talking to blobcat one day, I think it was a PM, when he asked what I thought of the thread, "whats the furthest you have driven in one day" very good idea, said I, and here we are, or there he is, doing it.

malcolm

 

[johnnycapone]

Fair play to the man, and I hope he makes it. My wife keeps asking me how much mess do you need to make with your DIY?. I still keep exceeding her expectations!
She said make a mess and your in trouble.
I am in trouble.

John

 

[Blobcat]

Thanks all for the messages, much appreciated. As you can see I'm posting.
So the question is did I make it?





I'll just keep you waiting a bit longer..










not much longer now..






























































YES I made it.

Left at 04:35, arrived home at 23:52 and just over 1,000 miles covered.

I will write some details tomorrow, all I can say right now is that my W210 E320CDI is absolutely amazing. I feel great, no aches (as yet) at all.

 

[davidsl500]

Well done BC = bet you couldnt do it again tomorrow !

 

[Blobcat]

Well done BC = bet you couldnt do it again tomorrow !

How much?
The car could do it, I just need to get some sleep so I can get to work tomorrow.

 

[davidsl500]

I should think the car would it again without batting an eyelid - its would be the zombie in the driving seat that would be the problem methinks!

 

[blassberg]

job done and well done!