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► ► ► Now with PHOTOS (p16) - NURBURGRING TRIP --- 14th - 17th August ◀ ◀ ◀
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05-28-2009, 11:19 AM | #45 |
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Me neither and i had everything crossed - but that was mainly because i was getting the tail end out everywhere with traction off!!
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05-28-2009, 05:31 PM | #46 | |
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Shall I put you down as "Serious Interest" then ?!!
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05-28-2009, 05:33 PM | #47 |
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Yes they do, especially if they're fully race-prepped and driven by a 'Ringmeister!!!
They can be caught and passed though
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05-28-2009, 05:35 PM | #48 |
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UPDATED - 28 May 2009
Fresh from our weekend away at the 'Ring, I've been asked over and over again when the next Nurburgring trip is going to be A few of us had already planned a quiet trip away in August, but now that there's so much interest we're going to make it public and extend the invitation to all!!! We are planning to take wives/girlfriends/partners along for the trip too, as some of the girls really want to come along. So don't feel that it's just a boys' weekend away - if you can't get a pass alone, bring the boss too !! Sooooo.....
If you're interested, sign up below either by adding your name to the list or sending me a PM... I'll edit and add to this original post as we go along. Those coming / serious interest - Tony (E92Fan) - Booked Eurotunnel & Mercure Hotel Tim (DerRing) - Booked Eurotunnel & Mercure Hotel Paul (booforty) - Booked Eurotunnel & Giffels Goldener Anker Steve (bmwbailey) Carl (dxb335d) Ed (ed335d) James (SerJames) Jerome (Speedtrap) Floyd (SoYank) Marcel (Alpina_B3_Lux) Will (Willhollin) Paul (Biscuits) Viv (vivekk) - Booked Mercure Hotel Matt (RagingKileak) Matt (MattOz) E90Yaz Ramppo
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05-28-2009, 05:46 PM | #49 |
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Those lap prices have increased since two weeks ago by one Euro. Euro getting weaker?
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05-28-2009, 05:59 PM | #50 |
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It's my commission... ssssshhhh....!!
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05-28-2009, 06:07 PM | #51 |
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If anyone needs any help with accomodation and ferry crossings let me know
Hoops will vouch for my knowledge and local contacts. I do regular tours to and from the 'ring and in my opinion to make the most of the trip and soak up the atmosphere you really do need to stay relatively closeby. Using a 40 mile drive as an excuse to warm the cars up doesn't wash with me! (no offence meant btw) I go out there regularly and with the type of roads in the area it doesn't take long to get the car warmed up! (unless you stay at the Tiergarten that is - it's only about a minute away! A bit expensive though) As i said - just my opnion, I don't want to step on anyones toes! Just offering altentives and help So if anyone needs some decent and cheap accommodation arranged in the area please do let me know. Oh and I think I might have to join you guys as Hoops needs to learn how to drive his E92 a bit better hehe (only kidding Steve!) Here is a lap from our last trip |
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05-28-2009, 06:21 PM | #52 | |
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Nice to see you on here Dino - we met briefly a couple of weeks ago at the 'Ring... Great M3 you have too I take your point about a 40 mile drive - however, when you've done 25 or 30+ hot laps in one afternoon alone as a pseudo 'Ring taxi (which is inevitably what I do), it's quite a nice thing to have a very easy, gentle drive back to the hotel where the car can cool down and you can hear if there are any issues of wheel bearings, brake pads, discs etc etc But you are right, some of the roads around the 'Ring are fantastic, and worth a drive in their own right. The road from the 'Ring to Mullenbach in particular is epic Was a good video you shot of Steve as well... and maybe he needs to learn how to drive his M3 better, but with only 15 laps total knowledge in a car, he still pulled away from you in the video... !!! You are more than welcome to join us out there - it's the best weekend in August to go as all the others are restricted opening hours.
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05-28-2009, 07:07 PM | #53 |
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Does that mean all the lunatics will likely be out as well? Present company excluded, of course.
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05-28-2009, 07:14 PM | #54 |
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It'll be much the same as the weekend we went - hopefully with fewer closures though!!
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I am in discussions with Dino about an awsome chalet he may have available - only 9 miles from the Ring - so not too far to be a chore or expensive on fuel, yet far enough to easily warm up and cool down the cars etc) - it sleeps 10 people and is split into two sections - i think ideally 4 couples would be a nice manageable number - but equally i'd be happy to share the whole place with just one other couple - it has secure private parking and is completely off the road with car ports etc - and they deliver freshly baked bread in the mornings (how nice is that!!?) If anyone is interested then let me know via a PM and i will speak to Dino. My wife and i will definitely be taking it if its definitely available - ive seen the pics of it and it looks stunning - so just need to know if there are any people interested in taking a room too. Steve
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I was only joking about Steve's driving! I reckon with a bit of practice he can go so much faster! Quote:
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I would be interested also.
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05-29-2009, 12:58 PM | #58 |
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You'd be very welcome Carlos!! Are you bringing your "better" half with you on this trip?? Ed has also said he will be keen on the chalet too - so we should have a good bunch of us. Lets hope Dino can come up trumps with another chalet. Will keep you informed. Steve
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Just thought I'd mention as I haven't seen it anwhere else on this thread, that the DTM is at Nurburgring the same weekend you're planning - could be extremely busy.
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05-29-2009, 04:37 PM | #60 |
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Hi guys, Im thinking of coming to this trip but i will be in my Celica GT4 track car. I'm wondering if any1 has seen any1 being kickd off the 'ring for having too loud a car?? Apparently they are quite strict on noise regulation.
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05-29-2009, 04:42 PM | #61 |
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Yes, there have been people kicked off due to their car being too loud. The noise limit is 95dB. Is your GT4 louder than that ?! Sometimes they can be strict, other times especially when it's busy, I've seen loud cars go out on track with no bother... don't know whether they were over 95dB though
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Ive not seen em do any noise testing myself..
Im sure they do though. Stevie darling, keep me posted.
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You not staying in Koblenz now Carl?
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Hi guys,
As i watching Steve (bmwbailey) going round the track i was hooked, so you can count me in i have to go again. Last time at the ring i only got 4 laps and we had to leave early(i had to consider my company too) somehow it is more of a boys playground than a girls I am not sure yet where we are staying probably in Koln if the girls are comeing along, i think they prefer the shops in Koln over a day at the ring. There are few guys here who are also interested to come one 335 and one -08 mustang so they maid join me. Looking forward to drive there again and learn more about the track. By the way Steve i got the wheels fitted |
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