Nurburgring 2010 reunion from 2008 trip
04 December 2009, 08:13 PM
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Nurburgring 2010 reunion from 2008 trip
Calling on Angus, Tim, Henrik, Ness, Helen, Chris, Fud, Paul and Paul
Not forgetting Baz and myself for a ring trip re-union.
Some time in 2010 names please
1.Mark
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Not forgetting Baz and myself for a ring trip re-union.
Some time in 2010 names please
1.Mark
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06 December 2009, 01:17 AM
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06 December 2009, 10:44 AM
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Hello Mark!!!!
I'll have to have a look at my funds a bit nearer the time. I did go back last year and took the wife (she even did a lap herself).
Do you have a month in mind?
Have you still got the EVO?
Angus
I'll have to have a look at my funds a bit nearer the time. I did go back last year and took the wife (she even did a lap herself).
Do you have a month in mind?
Have you still got the EVO?
Angus
06 December 2009, 11:05 PM
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Ello Matey!!!
Not got a month in mind just gauging who would come
Rally the troops
Nah the evo has gone ive got a bug wrx in white running 340/340
You still got yours ?
Mark
06 December 2009, 11:09 PM
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that include hotels too? i take it you've been the ring before? i bet it's an experience and a half.. do you find it easier if you got someone in the car with you to tell you what corner you got coming up? bit like rallying in that essence.. and how much is it for laps and how much fuel do you normally use per lap? i'll stop with the questions now
Yes ive been before a good few times
Yes you'll love it and not want to come home!!
No its easier to learn yourself i have a old John Felstead DVD that has helped loads!!
Laps go up in price every year but not by much the more you buy the cheaper they get 1,4,8, etc
Fuel on a quick lap could be around 1/4 tank .. its long!!!
I'll do my best to answer anything you may ask mate just get saving lol
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08 December 2009, 02:26 AM
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Yes includes a cracking hotel we've used many times
Yes ive been before a good few times
Yes you'll love it and not want to come home!!
No its easier to learn yourself i have a old John Felstead DVD that has helped loads!!
Laps go up in price every year but not by much the more you buy the cheaper they get 1,4,8, etc
Fuel on a quick lap could be around 1/4 tank .. its long!!!
I'll do my best to answer anything you may ask mate just get saving lol
Yes ive been before a good few times
Yes you'll love it and not want to come home!!
No its easier to learn yourself i have a old John Felstead DVD that has helped loads!!
Laps go up in price every year but not by much the more you buy the cheaper they get 1,4,8, etc
Fuel on a quick lap could be around 1/4 tank .. its long!!!
I'll do my best to answer anything you may ask mate just get saving lol
how long do you go down for aswell? and how many nights stopping in the hotel? just the one?
if i have any other questions i'll get back to you mate.. cheers
08 December 2009, 07:57 PM
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I would be interestin in comin but it would have 2 be 1 of the summer months 2 try and get some good weather, i would be gutted if i got there after spendin all that money 4 it 2 p*ss it down! and ste u need 2 be careful as you have 2 pay track damages and a fee for them 2 tow u off the track if u prang it.
08 December 2009, 11:21 PM
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I would be interestin in comin but it would have 2 be 1 of the summer months 2 try and get some good weather, i would be gutted if i got there after spendin all that money 4 it 2 p*ss it down! and ste u need 2 be careful as you have 2 pay track damages and a fee for them 2 tow u off the track if u prang it.
09 December 2009, 10:20 AM
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i think its the summer they will be going mate.. need a nice dry track after all but then it will be busy, but at least it will be fun to overtake hehe! as for pranging it, i will have to be careful... judging by what ive seen from the track on watching youtube clips theres a nice stretch of track near the start with really slight bends so if i gonna crash anywhere it will be there by going way too fast..
09 December 2009, 04:52 PM
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Not wanting to appear a smart ****, but from what you have written so far on this thread, I reckon you'd be better off going over on your own. With a Banzai attitude you'll end up pi55ing a lot of people off. It takes a while to learn even a small series of bends over there, so don't worry about going steady, you'll still find that someone who knows where thay are going but has an old escort will still leave you even if you have 450bhp.
with all due respect though... the whole point of nurburgring to me is the thrill you get from being on such a track and what's the point in going slow? it is a race track after all isn't it?
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09 December 2009, 06:59 PM
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i think you've got that all wrong bud, of course i am gonna go fast but when i come up to another car i'm not gonna be in their face... i've watched the vids, i see there's a lot of respect between the drivers and i'm not gonna turn up and be an arsehole! it will be a good test for me and i'm looking forward to it..
with all due respect though... the whole point of nurburgring to me is the thrill you get from being on such a track and what's the point in going slow? it is a race track after all isn't it?
with all due respect though... the whole point of nurburgring to me is the thrill you get from being on such a track and what's the point in going slow? it is a race track after all isn't it?
09 December 2009, 07:01 PM
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I would be interestin in comin but it would have 2 be 1 of the summer months 2 try and get some good weather, i would be gutted if i got there after spendin all that money 4 it 2 p*ss it down! and ste u need 2 be careful as you have 2 pay track damages and a fee for them 2 tow u off the track if u prang it.
09 December 2009, 07:05 PM
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what hotel is it mate? i'll have a nose online at it.. i watched felstead @ the ring on youtube and to be fair it helps a little.. the track itself doesn't look that difficult but i suppose it's different when you're on there yourself at those speeds. i'm just worried about being caught out on one corner, overshooting it and ending up writing my car off as i will go maximum attack haha.
how long do you go down for aswell? and how many nights stopping in the hotel? just the one?
if i have any other questions i'll get back to you mate.. cheers
how long do you go down for aswell? and how many nights stopping in the hotel? just the one?
if i have any other questions i'll get back to you mate.. cheers
If you've never been and think you know the track... even after watching youtube then think again!!!! This track if not treated with respect will bite you just when you think its easy and yes bikes and cars come from everywhere and you must let cars past if they are quicker than you as you risk a days ban or even your whole journey ban from the track.We go for 4 days with travelling.... and as Angus has said if you think you'll master it and go gung-ho on both journeys there and back and on track you're prob better organising your own trip as ours is and has been a safe and sensible one now for over 4 years
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09 December 2009, 07:34 PM
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Cant say hotel name on here but its superb very quiet and they really nice If you've never been and think you know the track... even after watching youtube then think again!!!! This track if not treated with respect will bite you just when you think its easy and yes bikes and cars come from everywhere and you must let cars past if they are quicker than you as you risk a days ban or even your whole journey ban from the track.
We go for 4 days with travelling.... and as Angus has said if you think you'll master it and go gung-ho on both journeys there and back and on track you're prob better organising your own trip as ours is and has been a safe and sensible one now for over 4 years
Regards
Mark
If you've never been and think you know the track... even after watching youtube then think again!!!! This track if not treated with respect will bite you just when you think its easy and yes bikes and cars come from everywhere and you must let cars past if they are quicker than you as you risk a days ban or even your whole journey ban from the track.We go for 4 days with travelling.... and as Angus has said if you think you'll master it and go gung-ho on both journeys there and back and on track you're prob better organising your own trip as ours is and has been a safe and sensible one now for over 4 years
Regards
Mark
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When I was there last year laps were €14 each, Think I've still got a coule left on my Ring card. The more you buy the cheaper they are.
I went at the end of May, over the 24hr race weekend - awesome!
I went at the end of May, over the 24hr race weekend - awesome!
09 December 2009, 08:58 PM
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no worries mate.. would rather you tell me now than find out for myself when i've pissed off everyone and end up with no car to drive home in hahaha. to be fair though i've done a few track days in supercars and am a quick learner so i will be looking for some quick times but i won't be taking any risks as i love my car too much, saying that might be in a different one by then as it's currently up for sale!
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it really is a looker but i want a type-r and i've found a nice one so i'm looking to get rid of my car asap.. didn't think i'd be saying that as i waited so long for the one i have now! so if you know of anyone after a subaru i'd highly recommend mine although i've slapped a biggish price on it, relflecting the condition of it.
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15 laps in 3 trips!!
You should be doing that in a morning!
I'd not suggest attacking the track after 15 laps. Unless of course your version of attack differs from mine.
You should be doing that in a morning!
I'd not suggest attacking the track after 15 laps. Unless of course your version of attack differs from mine.
09 December 2009, 10:19 PM
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Agreed yes but my pockets aren't as big as some and neither is the spec of my car. So yes your version of attacking does differ from mine. I go more for the trip and do as many laps as money allows. Anyway thanks for the advice
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200 miles in one morning? i don't fancy that haha.. i couldn't see myself doing more than 5 in one go.. would want to let the car and it's brakes cool down for a bit before going out again.
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