Lastest news letter sent, if you didnt get it let me know.

Finally less than 3 months

Suppose Id better start sorting the car down with Bob Rawle on the 21st July

Gas conversion for trip would be great.

Silly question you guys all running road tyres for trip ???


Stormy

 

I will be running road tyres definately - want some comfort!

Aircon stays in as well despite the mods

Looking at getting a multi-map on mine so I have the option of running with no boost when I want - should help on the fuel front for the motorway sections. Then at the flick of a button its full boost and away

The work has started

 

Marv you are the mod king.

Yep think road tyres are the way to go mind you Euro roads are pretty smooth

Stormy

 

Yep, road tyres for me too. Will actually be going back to my original 16s as it was easier (and cheaper) to get a full size spare. New tyres will be arranged today.
If I get time, I may even get a remap before the kick off.

 

Remap for you too mine is on the 21st July :-)

 

After the abuse my car went through in the hands of Stormy and Mark, at the driver training on sunday, I can definately confirm I will be camping with the slow drivers on this trip.

 

Ade hope you enjoyed the day

The good thing is that you should now know the safe limits of your awesome car.

Stormy

 

Mark, I had a fantastic time, thank you. Such an eye opener to see how much i have to learn. LOL

See you in september.

 

Those 2 are a couple of girls - anyone can keep up with them



Only joking lads honest - might give it a go tho

 

Bringing my flower press this time so will be stopping on a regular basis this trip.

10 weeks to go, nearly single figures

 

Guys will be sending out final tabs this week please check I have included extra accom if required.

4 Places left books close and reserved rooms will be released end of this month so if you know any one interested let me know.

Looks like 75% of drivers have Tom Toms.

Even heard a rumour that Terry Tunnel will be joining us at the Ring

 

Uh oh, better get that remap booked so I can at least try and keep up.

 

Tony Your keep up , you have a lith class not a portly newage

Visit to Bob Rawle recommended

car was around 350bhp/350ibft torque now 353bhp/386ibft torque

 

Now now - nowt wrong with being a bit portly !! lol

Tony - you know you want a remap, what you waiting for?? Try Scoobyclinic, local to you and you know they'll do a top job

 

Are you on commission Marv? Think I'll be getting it serviced first, as it's due now. Might have to be remap next month as this month was the purchase of 4 new Toyos for my 16" wheels, in preparation for the Blast.

 

Smiling just realised in 8 weeks I will be leaving work now

I will be on the laptop working while Lindsay pilots us to dover, Technology eh.

 

Guys you should of all recieved EB07 Invoices for those who have paid final payments many thanks.

Any questions let me know.

Remember to plan driving over 3000 miles so remember to book your service/MOT etc soon.

Also recommend you source spare brake pads or bring some half worns just in case I would not recommend any one running OEM pads (butter)

 

Service booked for 11 August, getting brake pads replaced with DS2500s, and keeping the old ones as spares - they're about 50% worn, and also a full alignment as well. New tyres on wheels, just need to be put on the car.

I've also got a couple of questions.
1. I was thinking of carrying a spare can (or two ) of petrol - are there any rules/regulations about this?
2. Will I need my helmet for the Nurburgring? I've herard it's not necessary, but is a worthwhile precaution.

 

Yep service also booked 8th Sept

I carry a couple of cans of fuel, long as they are proper carriers dont think there is an issue, you may need to check for Ferry certainly I carried can full of fuel last trip, problem with Specie is that I only does 200 to the tank

The ring helmet wise your choice Im taking mine.

Stormy

This time 8 weeks we will be in Interlaken

 

OK, you guys have twisted my arm.

Service booked for saturday, brake pads will be changed and braided hose will be fitted with the real oil.

I guess the brakes will be well tested on the trip to the Germany WRC before the Euro blast.

 

Cool have a nasty feeling you may need new pads after the trip to Germany knowing the lot you are going with Ade.

 

Who said motorsports is not an expensive hobby? LOL

 

Hi guys I will be doing a DVD of this trip with footage of all groups with a camcorder plus stills in form of a slide show at the end .I use Pinnacle Studio 10.7 also putting on Rocking sound track in Dolby surround so get a in car mount from B Hague etc. Have done a few Peak Tour DVD 's plus weddings for Friends and family.Just hand your DV tapes at the end and any pic's you want on the DVD can put them on my Laptop at the Last Hotel.This will take me about a month to do with Printed Disk and Case .Here are some shots I took on a night out in my Truck on Thus night friday morning daybreak @ Kirkcaldy ,Scotland taken with a Samsung D900 Phone.

 

Nice pics Paul

I can vouch for Paul's prowess on Pinnacle - he has produced some good DVDs for the Peak Tours.

48 days today I'll be in France en route to Rheims for the overnighter

 

Not long to go at all now then. Got just about everything ready except insurance green card - finally found insurance certificate so will be ringing up about that today - and money. What's best - a pocket full of cash, or just use debit card?

 

Depends which bank you're with, some sting you using the card abroad. You will need cash for some stuff (like using toilets, buying lunch etc) but I tended to use the credit card for the major expenditure (petrol!!).

Stormy what currency do we need for the Czech Republic and are we ok with Euros everywhere else?

 

 

Are those the ones that included the Donkey???

I'll be meeting you guys at the Nurburgring as I'll be there the weekend you are Can't wait

 

Switzerland doesn't use the Euro does it - think that's still Swiss Francs?

Anyway, they're all foreign lands - won't a box full of shiny beads and trinkets do?

 

Try and keep up this time Terry !!