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General => Shows, events, track days, motorsport => Topic started by: gazpowells on 16 December 2008, 07:15
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hi
who is going to the ring in 2009 does anyone have any dates booked yet?
i get to the ring as many times as possible.. hopefully 4 /5 times next year..
we be good to meet up with some of you guys and girls
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I'm hoping to be there April-May and definitely Le Mans weekend (it's normally quiet). I'd suggest dates further into the future, but my crystal ball is just crap at the moment.....
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I fancy going never been before. :cool:
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It's a well-surfaced one-way mountain road in a forest with no speed limits over a lot of it.
What's not to like?
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http://www.recarodays.com/index_gb.html
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Wow, that looks like a complete waste of time.
Go for the Tourist Fahren instead.
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Go for the Tourist Fahren instead.
that's happened 2/3 times a year................only 250 miles from home ! :wink:
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I fancy going never been before. :cool:
you Should go mate as soon as you get chance....
best place in the world :smiley:
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I fancy going never been before. :cool:
you Should go mate as soon as you get chance....
best place in the world :smiley:
Will definatly have a trip over there next year mate. You going? :smiley:
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theres LOTS of us mk5ers going over next year but we havnt yet set a date, :smiley:
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theres LOTS of us mk5ers going over next year but we havnt yet set a date, :smiley:
Is depreciation THAT bad on G5s now?
You do realised you're only third party (at the maximum) insured when you're on the track, don't you?
So if you can it (as those with higher-powered hot hatches seem to a bit) you've lost your car - no money back.
Last year I saw an 06 plate Focus ST and a 53 Type R Civic heading off to the crusher after a dose of over-enthusiasm (one of them on their first lap).
Don't get me wrong, I wish the G5ers all the best going out there, it's just important to get a number of things very clear before heading out there.
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I fancy going never been before. :cool:
you Should go mate as soon as you get chance....
best place in the world :smiley:
Will definatly have a trip over there next year mate. You going? :smiley:
yes mate i going , planning on doing 5 trips next year....
hopefully first trip around easter time if car ready :smiley:
will post dates when sorted some out
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I fancy going never been before. :cool:
you Should go mate as soon as you get chance....
best place in the world :smiley:
Will definatly have a trip over there next year mate. You going? :smiley:
yes mate i going , planning on doing 5 trips next year....
hopefully first trip around easter time if car ready :smiley:
will post dates when sorted some out
Sweet ill prob follow you boys up there if thats alright sure some of the MK4 boys will be up for going aswell :smiley:
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Me and my dad are going to the ring in 2010 I think. Family holiday in germany to keep my mum happy, then couple of days to the ring :evil:
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Me and my dad are going to the ring in 2010 I think. Family holiday in germany to keep my mum happy, then couple of days to the ring :evil:
Thats ages away mate :smiley:
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Me and my dad are going to the ring in 2010 I think. Family holiday in germany to keep my mum happy, then couple of days to the ring :evil:
Thats ages away mate :smiley:
Exactly! Give me time to mod up my 1.8t :wink: FMIC, remap etc... :grin:
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Me and my dad are going to the ring in 2010 I think. Family holiday in germany to keep my mum happy, then couple of days to the ring :evil:
GOOD THINGS COME TO THOSE WHO WAIT :smiley:
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Me and my dad are going to the ring in 2010 I think. Family holiday in germany to keep my mum happy, then couple of days to the ring :evil:
Thats ages away mate :smiley:
its about a year :grin:
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Once you've planned which weekend you want to go to the ring do you have to book your tickets or can you arrive and drive without hassle?
(obviously making sure that weekend is a Tourist Fahren one)
:)
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Arrive in car park (after queuing for age on the road to get to it).
Walk up to the ticket machine with money in hand.
Insert money.
Take ticket.
Go and get in car and get back into the queue (unless it's off season, or really early, or late in the day).
Insert ticket when at barrier.
Drive one-way toll road.
It is advisable to book accommodation.
(http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn170/nurburgringphotos/nye/IMG_4403Copy.jpg)
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Nice one, cheers :)
What's the deal regarding your car
Does it have to be taxed, insured or MOT'd to drive the ring?
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even if it dont how will you get the car there? trailer all that way rather you than me :grin:
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It absolutely MUST be road legal and don't bother going there with German plates - you probably won't get on as the officials don't like 'em.
It can't be too noisy, either or you'll get turned away.
Be careful when renewing your insurance. Certain companies have specific probably-not-legal exclusions in their policy documents that mean you will not be properly covered. You really MUST read through your policy document before you go and if needs be change your insurance policy, so you have cover.
A trailer is a damned good idea actually - that's how I took my Golf out in September. It's only a 1000mile round trip from Bristol and I got better MPG from my Passat towing the Golf than the Golf would have got if it were driven out there! It meant that if anyone in the party I was in canned or killed their car it could come back on the trailer and they could come back in one of the running vehicles, provided they didn't break themselves too much.
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I don't do german plates so nothing to worry about there :)
I know what you mean about insurance, I read an exclusion in my contract that says I'm not insured to drive on the 'ring!
When you say road legal does that mean taxed and MOT'd?
I don't think I'm explaining myself well.
For example, if you SORNed an old Golf with no tax or MOT then stripped it out etc etc and trailered it there and back, even though, in theory it would pass an MOT and could be allowed to drive on the roads, would that be acceptable?
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you must be insured taxed and MOT'd mate to drive on the ring
and take all your papers with you when you go :smiley:
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It's a road
It's a road
It's a road
That means, to drive on it, your car must be road legal, not like road legal but actually, properly road legal.
Oh and that little insurance clause means you need to change your insurer or you are not insured as your current insurer is a shyster.
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Right cheers guys :afro:
Probably won't ever go on the 'ring in this car but if I plan to I'll definately make sure I'm covered!
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Booked my first trip of the year on weekend of 2nd May. Doubt the Golf will be done by then so will be taking the M5 this time around. Will be my 13th trip
cheers
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how many laps is taking people to get the hang of it? going a few times this year done lots of tracktime but never at the ring found the TT course was in memory after about 6-7 laps but nothing like on a short circuit!
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How long is the TT course?
It took me 20-ish laps to remember anything more than the VERY basics of the track after Ex-Muhle.
With over 70 laps done I'm now to the point where I'm starting to take stuff away from what I do to get faster. Braking mostly - it's a confidence thing when you know that despite the exit being blind you can either keep the throttle pinned, or just trail it instead of braking.
You'll be going back for the rest of your life trying to master it, IMO.
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I agree its takes about 20 - 25 laps to remember the basics
just remember for your first few laps take it easy keep looking in your mirrors
and have fun :smiley:
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I wonder if theres anywhere that hires Mitsubishi Evo's wouldnt mind hiring one of them for a week for this. :smiley:
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I wonder if theres anywhere that hires Mitsubishi Evo's wouldnt mind hiring one of them for a week for this. :smiley:
yes there is, but it will be a waste of money.
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I wonder if theres anywhere that hires Mitsubishi Evo's wouldnt mind hiring one of them for a week for this. :smiley:
yes there is, but it will be a waste of money.
Why will it?
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I wonder if theres anywhere that hires Mitsubishi Evo's wouldnt mind hiring one of them for a week for this. :smiley:
yes there is, but it will be a waste of money.
Why will it?
a. renting cars for the ring is very expensive
b. if it's your first time you might as well drive a mitsubishi colt
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For your first trip mate it dont matter what your driving :smiley:
the ring can be a very dangerous place
take time learning the track before you worry about what car your driving
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For your first trip mate it dont matter what your driving
I think you should add in 'provided it's well maintained' :tongue:
An Evo would just mean you crashed faster and in very odd places.
try one of these (http://www.rent4ring.de/index.php?id=8&L=1) instead. Good enough for Jack Osborne, good enough for you.
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I wonder if theres anywhere that hires Mitsubishi Evo's wouldnt mind hiring one of them for a week for this. :smiley:
yes there is, but it will be a waste of money.
Why will it?
a. renting cars for the ring is very expensive
b. if it's your first time you might as well drive a mitsubishi colt
Ah can see where you boys are coming from. Good point Golf it is then. :smiley:
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tt course is 37.5 miles cant wait to get to the ring!
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This is me last october with some german bird you might know! I go 3 times a year my next trip is in may! Been going for ten years now and still learning the track :rolleyes:(http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/hh471/vnthybrid/DSCF3780.jpg)
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This is me last october with some german bird you might know! I go 3 times a year my next trip is in may! Been going for ten years now and still learning the track :rolleyes:(http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/hh471/vnthybrid/DSCF3780.jpg)
have you had a lap with Sabine in the TAXI mate?
cant wait to book my first trip for the year just need 2 get my car finished
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Meh, she served me drinks in the PK a few years back, before she was a celeb.
Ring Taxi is expensive and you need to book well in advance. I've never bothered - better to spend the money on laps :grin:
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Yes your right spend money on lapping! I just walked upto her and put my arm around her did'nt go in the taxi. Have been in the viper though which is expensive but a good way of doing a sub 8 min lap with a racing driver. :smiley:
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Looks like i not going to make it to the ring until july now :sad:
but going for 2 weeks so should get loads track time :smiley:
all booked for the 24 july
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I`ll be there for a couple of weeks then too. :wink:
First trip is Easter which is almost here. Can`t wait :smiley:
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Wanted to get out there for Easter time but not enough funds at the moment...
will look out for you in july mate :smiley:
Have fun.. hope the weather is better for you this easter time
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Iv booked for the 28h of may. This will be my 1st time to the ring and 1st time in germany. Should be good fun. Although i have heard that they only drink Ale and Vodka!!!
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Have fun.. hope the weather is better for you this easter time
Me too :grin:
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Anybody got a link to some firm dates of public days, please, as I'm hoping to go for the first time in May. 8)
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Anybody got a link to some firm dates of public days, please, as I'm hoping to go for the first time in May. 8)
Have a look at this website mate
http://bridgetogantry.com/index.php?option=com_events&Itemid=72 (http://bridgetogantry.com/index.php?option=com_events&Itemid=72)
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Iv booked for the 28h of may. This will be my 1st time to the ring and 1st time in germany. Should be good fun. Although i have heard that they only drink Ale and Vodka!!!
They have BITburger mate which is a nice beer
have fun :smiley:
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whoop whoop. i think im going with jap crap crew. think its around june, but not sure. my m8 is arranging things.
hopefully nothing will happen that mean i cant go!!!
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Iv booked for the 28h of may. This will be my 1st time to the ring and 1st time in germany. Should be good fun. Although i have heard that they only drink Ale and Vodka!!!
They have BITburger mate which is a nice beer
have fun :smiley:
that and the pretzel sticks from lidl. ate far too many of them that week.
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I leave in 1 hour for a 10 day trip to the ring over Easter ! Can`t wait :smiley:
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I leave in 1 hour for a 10 day trip to the ring over Easter ! Can`t wait :smiley:
mint. take care!
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I leave in 1 hour for a 10 day trip to the ring over Easter ! Can`t wait :smiley:
Have fun mate :-)
post some pics
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I hear the weather is good this weekend.. Makes up for last year
Have fun you guys out there :smiley:
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think i may drive down in july for a few day's and try to catch some racing while in germany :)
let me know perminant dates and i'll pack my tent LOL
might have the car propper fixed by then :grin: :grin:
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how was the trip Nige mate? :smiley:
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my partner and kids going 2 the ring in the morning 2 visit some friends and family without me
i stuck here working :sad: