London to Nurburgring (via Prague)

E92Fan · 07-31-2008, 07:37 AM

Well, finally got round to posting some pics of my car on the 'Ring. Fab weekend just gone, but exhausting!

Left London at midnight Thursday night, drove straight to Prague arriving Friday afternoon, then left for the 'Ring on Saturday afternoon. Arrived back in London on Tuesday! Madness... 1935 miles in four days, with an average speed for the whole journey (including the 'Ring) of 69.1mph !!!

'Ring was fairly busy on Sunday, but almost empty on Monday evening which is when the photos were taken. Saw some fab cars there too - Enzo, Gemballa Carrera GT, original Ford GT40...

My tyres are now well and truly scrubbed in, thanks to my brother who tried his very best, and succeeded, in chasing and catching up with a very quick E46 M3... I think the M3 driver was a little confused and surprised

Have to say the E92 was a revelation, with the uprated rollbars keeping things on an even keel and the standard SE suspension doing their bit to smooth away the bumps and ferocity of the Karousel. Even the ultra-fast left-hander compression dip at Fuchsrohre didn't faze the suspension. And the LSD is just something else - the drive out of corners was strong and constant, with huge levels of grip. So much so that my brother is going to organise a Quaife for his Alpina

So all round, a fab weekend away. Back to the 'Ring in September. Oh, and the latest upgrade to my car was pretty good too, but I'll say more when I write the review...

Incidentally, big thanks to Jochen@Frozenspeed.com for the pictures - he's the 'Ring's pro photographer and very good he is too... Anyone wanting photos when they go, let me know and I'll put you in touch

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dxb335d · 07-31-2008, 07:41 AM

Great Pics Tony mate, the car looks ace going round the ring. Glad you had a good time. Bring on UK6 eh mate!

E92Fan · 07-31-2008, 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by dxb335d

Great Pics Tony mate, the car looks ace going round the ring. Glad you had a good time. Bring on UK6 eh mate!

Not going to be at UK6 unfortunately matey

Car does look good, have to say

Although I think the best thing going round the circuit is this 'Ring taxi

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booforty · 07-31-2008, 08:07 AM

Brilliant pictures Tony, man I'm really excited about our September trip now! Woo hoo!

booforty · 07-31-2008, 08:10 AM

^^lol! Is that Sabine in the Ring Taxi?

KL2DC · 07-31-2008, 08:12 AM

whats the story behind the cab on the 'ring. Thats one heck of a cab fare from London.

dxb335d · 07-31-2008, 08:18 AM

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whats the story behind the cab on the 'ring. Thats one heck of a cab fare from London.

Some geeza got mugged off and thought it was the ''ring taxi'' ??

E92Fan · 07-31-2008, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by booforty

^^lol! Is that Sabine in the Ring Taxi?

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Originally Posted by KL2DC

whats the story behind the cab on the 'ring. Thats one heck of a cab fare from London.

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Originally Posted by dxb335d

Some geeza got mugged off and thought it was the ''ring taxi'' ??

If only that were Sabine - she'd probably manage a 10 second lap (although to be fair, that cab didn't even hit 40mph on the straight!)

It's a guy who's there almost every public weekend - his version of the 'Ring taxi!! Having a bit of a laugh, with paying passengers in the back..

booforty · 07-31-2008, 09:00 AM

Its great that you see anything and everything on the Ring.

I saw a coach full of sightseer's last time and a couple of people carriers with the whole family and grandparents enjoying the ride!

-=TSL=- · 07-31-2008, 10:14 AM

Wow! Great photos E90Fan!! Sounds like u had a blast!

Did you manage to get a rough timed lap on the ring?

TSL

beemerbird · 07-31-2008, 02:03 PM

Tony -do you stick your tongue out whilst concentrating as well.

Great photos. and what a place to play.

E92Fan · 07-31-2008, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by beemerbird

Tony -do you stick your tongue out whilst concentrating as well.

Great photos. and what a place to play.

Helen, I stick my tongue out when doing lots of different things...!

But yes, I do when concentrating on not pirouetting in front of the camera!!

Snooky · 07-31-2008, 02:40 PM

Quality pics Tony

Looks fun

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E92Fan Moderator 322 Rep 5,493 Posts Drives: . Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: . iTrader: (0)	London to Nurburgring (via Prague) Well, finally got round to posting some pics of my car on the 'Ring. Fab weekend just gone, but exhausting! Left London at midnight Thursday night, drove straight to Prague arriving Friday afternoon, then left for the 'Ring on Saturday afternoon. Arrived back in London on Tuesday! Madness... 1935 miles in four days, with an average speed for the whole journey (including the 'Ring) of 69.1mph !!! 'Ring was fairly busy on Sunday, but almost empty on Monday evening which is when the photos were taken. Saw some fab cars there too - Enzo, Gemballa Carrera GT, original Ford GT40... My tyres are now well and truly scrubbed in, thanks to my brother who tried his very best, and succeeded, in chasing and catching up with a very quick E46 M3... I think the M3 driver was a little confused and surprised Have to say the E92 was a revelation, with the uprated rollbars keeping things on an even keel and the standard SE suspension doing their bit to smooth away the bumps and ferocity of the Karousel. Even the ultra-fast left-hander compression dip at Fuchsrohre didn't faze the suspension. And the LSD is just something else - the drive out of corners was strong and constant, with huge levels of grip. So much so that my brother is going to organise a Quaife for his Alpina So all round, a fab weekend away. Back to the 'Ring in September. Oh, and the latest upgrade to my car was pretty good too, but I'll say more when I write the review... Incidentally, big thanks to Jochen@Frozenspeed.com for the pictures - he's the 'Ring's pro photographer and very good he is too... Anyone wanting photos when they go, let me know and I'll put you in touch __________________ ... ... ... DMS Remap Review ----- Quaife LSD Review ----- Hartge Antiroll Bars Review ----- Bilstein PSS10 B16 Ride Control Review ----- Detail by ShineOn ----- Paintshield Review Last edited by E92Fan; 07-31-2008 at 02:42 PM..
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