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Hi all, I’m going to Nürburgring next week just after any advice on the odd little thing I should take I not owned the car long, any common issues with scooby on super long drives ? I got the usual spare jubilee clips and cable ties. Is there anything any one would highly recommend ? Common problems
thanks
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I'm there next week in the Spec C. Get there Friday. Maybe see you about.
I've got my tool kit, hazard triangle, fire extinguisher ready to go.
EU health card, euro breakdown cover and insurance.
Fresh pads in, recently serviced and health checked. Not much more you can do really.
I've just got home from weekend there, had great weekend with only 1 closure all weeekend so got some good quick laps in :-)
I always take full set of spare wheels but if you can't defo full size spare with matching tyre, good quality brake fluid and pads is a must, I even take spare hubs but I've had issues in the past but if it's you first trip you should be fine, try get down there early and get some laps in whilst it's quieter and keep looking in them mirrors cos stuff will come on you quickly
Cheers Rob
Thank you all for the advice, I have just had all the oils changed and cambelt kit done, the front pads I have in at the moment are Kevlar will they be any good ? If not any recommendations on pads ?
I only use carbon Lorraine, tried most others over the years but they are quality but you will have to cope the squeal when cold but in my opinion it's worth it Cheers Rob
I'm there next week in the Spec C. Get there Friday. Maybe see you about.
I've got my tool kit, hazard triangle, fire extinguisher ready to go.
EU health card, euro breakdown cover and insurance.
Fresh pads in, recently serviced and health checked. Not much more you can do really.
Tyre filler for an emergency. I can't imagine it's hard to find a new tyre at the Nurburgring. If I took a spare wheel I'd probably end up needing two anyway!
Resist the urge to max it on the autobahn unless you're running a front mount, very little air goes into the scoop over 100mph and intake temps will go through roof, usually followed by the engine letting go. We've had several do this in the early years of our annual trip
I killed the Kevlar pads within half a lap and I was taking it easy, they're not designed for track use.
I've been 32 times with only a top mount and have never had an engine issue No debate
Saying that I'm only doing 8.20's
You go enjoy it but I'd be tempted to take spare tyres i always do Cheers Rob
Top mount seems fine on track, it's 130-140mph that they seem to struggle with, certainly on a classic anyway with a smaller scoop and Intercooler.
Maybe they are fine, just our experience within our group so thought I'd mention it.
07 May 2018, 08:28 AM
Off to Nürburgring
