2012 SES Nurburgring Trip - 1st June / 5th June 2012

Originally Posted by mylilscooby

oh im a massive massive petrol head and would LOOOVVVVVEEEEEE to do this i think my missus would wanna bring her RS too your thinking of going soon arent you??

Yes Sept 3rd 4th 5th. Oh You cant call Clive gay eighther.

[kartingsteve]

Fuel how much, did you say 4 or 400 laps

[Skullfudge]

Only kidding.

Filled up at Tonbridge Friday morning

Half a tank in France (on route)

Put three quarters of a tank in Germany (on route)

Filled up 3 times at the 103 Ron near the ring

Filled up again at the 103 on the Monday morning

Put in two thirds of a tank where we ate on the way home

Got home empty

Might even be 16th 17th & 18th Sept yet.

[scoobyslayer]

Originally Posted by Nige

Yes Sept 3rd 4th 5th. Oh You cant call Clive gay eighther.

Nige I have booked 27th August to 7th Sept (with R6)

Would be nice if we could meet up there.

[ajf]

Originally Posted by Anger

Fuel £ 4,620 (your mpg will be much better than mine)

Did you go for a mid-night drive of the whole of europe Clive

no he is just an old git and has started to lose it

[Skullfudge]

Originally Posted by ajf

no he is just an old git and has started to lose it

Hey........ trappy .......... that's enough of that.

The last guy that said that ate hospital food for the next month

[stiggy]

Banter has started already

[Skullfudge]

PMSL ........ I've just clicked on to who it is LOL

I thought fook me this gerks got some front I don't even know him


How's you chap ?

[ajf]

Originally Posted by Skullfudge

PMSL ........ I've just clicked on to who it is LOL

I thought fook me this gerks got some front I don't even know him


How's you chap ?

I'm fine how are you
any news on that ride we spoke about the other day

[pigSTi]

How do you guys travel there? As a group or separately - I'd get lost for sure...

[Hongkongfooi]

Originally Posted by pigSTi

How do you guys travel there? As a group or separately - I'd get lost for sure...

its not a difficult journey even if you were on your own as long as you have a good satnav.

we mostly convoy down together

[ScoobySi]

When I went this year I didnt have a sat nav. I stayed in the middle of the main convey most of the time. Walkie talkies helped alot too.

Next trip I'll have a euro sat nav, but will stay with the convey as they are a bit of a laugh on the way there and back

[pigSTi]

Originally Posted by Hongkongfooi

its not a difficult journey even if you were on your own as long as you have a good satnav.

we mostly convoy down together

Originally Posted by ScoobySi

When I went this year I didnt have a sat nav. I stayed in the middle of the main convey most of the time. Walkie talkies helped alot too.

Next trip I'll have a euro sat nav, but will stay with the convey as they are a bit of a laugh on the way there and back

Thanks guys, me and my GF are going to come if that is OK? Can you put us on the list please pigSTi (Chris) + Faye

Exciting!!! More than makes up for missing the McRae weekender

And can we join the convoy?

[ScoobySi]

The last trip I met up with a few of the guys at clacketts lane services before meeting the rest nearer dover. Worked out pretty well time wise too. I'll be up for doing the same next year if your all interested?

[pigSTi]

Originally Posted by ScoobySi

The last trip I met up with a few of the guys at clacketts lane services before meeting the rest nearer dover. Worked out pretty well time wise too. I'll be up for doing the same next year if your all interested?

Awesome, we will be up for that - Faye used to live in Godstone just down the way from there. Do you use walkie talkies? Would be cool

Copy & paste your interest if your serious guy's

[pigSTi]

1: Steve & Laura
2: Steve & Claire
3: Pieman & Mrs Pieman
4: Si +1 (maybe more)
5: Greg & Charlotte
6: Granby
7: Lucky and Mike
8: Crowman & His Biatch Majorscooby
9: Hongkongfooi + Simba
10: BIG"E" + another.
11: Nige & Joe
12: Skullfudge & Hev
13: The Unlucky Brothers
14: Nick & Sian (room 33 please - got the same number in Brugge so shame to spoil the run!)
15: Krissyb-P1 + 1
16. SilverSurfer + 1
17. Rodregos+ Sweetpea
18, Daz & Lucia
19, Penfold + 1
20. Anger + 1
21. Paul egg + 1
22. PigSTi (Chris) + Faye

How many people going! We may need two groups at this rate fast & faster

[pigSTi]

Originally Posted by Nige

How many people going! We may need two groups at this rate fast & faster

Haha, it will be an amazing trip I think! Just want to clarify dates - is it June or September?

[Anger]

June... some of us might be popping over in Sept aswell

[pigSTi]

OK cool, cheers

[Krissyb]

I have 2 trips here next year and I cant wait to do both first one with you guys then back again for the Nurburgring 700 trip lets hope my engine holds out.

Here's a piccy of mine from last week at the ring and there are a load more over on p1woc.

[BIG"E"]

Originally Posted by Krissyb

I have 2 trips here next year and I cant wait to do both first one with you guys then back again for the Nurburgring 700 trip lets hope my engine holds out.

Here's a piccy of mine from last week at the ring and there are a load more over on p1woc.

Nice picture

It surprising how steep even the 'mini carousel' is?

[Krissyb]

I couldn't beleive how crazy the track actually was mate.

[pigSTi]

I've never tracked before so am expecting a pretty epic experience... should I be worried lol

[ScoobySi]

Just dont drive like a loon on your first few laps and you'll be fine, or follow someone who knows where they are going is good.

[pigSTi]

I have no intention of doing that - I'll have unprotected ******** and the missis will be sat next to me. Seriously though, I wouldn't anyways, I like my car in the condition it's in and I definitly do not want to hit any of those expensive barriers!

[majorscooby]

Originally Posted by pigSTi

I've never tracked before so am expecting a pretty epic experience... should I be worried lol

Just try and get out on the track when its quiet for your first run and drive to your pace and speed and not the car in front. oh and keep looking in that rear view mirror for locals who rapidly sneak up from behind.

[pigSTi]

Sounds like good advice, thanks

[SpecB]

By first few laps - read 100 or so!

[kartingsteve]

1: Steve & Laura
2: Steve & Claire
3: Pieman & Mrs Pieman
4: Si +1 (maybe more)
5: Greg & Charlotte
6: Granby
7: Lucky and Mike
8: Crowman & His Biatch Majorscooby
9: Hongkongfooi + Simba
10: BIG"E" + another.
11: Nige & Joe
12: Skullfudge & Hev
13: The Unlucky Brothers
14: Nick & Sian (room 33 please - got the same number in Brugge so shame to spoil the run!)
15: Krissyb-P1 + 1
16. SilverSurfer + 1
17. Rodregos+ Sweetpea
18, Daz & Lucia
19, Penfold + 1
20. Anger + 1
21. Paul egg + 1
22. PigSTi (Chris) + Faye
23. kartingsteve + 1 or 2

Try to keep it in one piece this time

[Anger]

Nice one Steve

[Steve_PPP]

Originally Posted by pigSTi

I've never tracked before so am expecting a pretty epic experience... should I be worried lol

I'd recommend having a go on track somewhere on track before going if you want to make the best of your Ring trip. If its your first time over there, you probably won't do more than a handful of laps.

I did an evening at Brands before going to the Ring - so that i knew the car and its limits in the corners, what i could expect of the brakes (how long they took to fade!) etc. Makes sense to know all that before you go, so you don't waste your first couple of laps working it all out!

Also much easier to find the limits on a uk track, better run off areas if you overstep the mark, and no barrier costs

[pigSTi]

Originally Posted by Steve_PPP

I'd recommend having a go on track somewhere on track before going if you want to make the best of your Ring trip. If its your first time over there, you probably won't do more than a handful of laps.

I did an evening at Brands before going to the Ring - so that i knew the car and its limits in the corners, what i could expect of the brakes (how long they took to fade!) etc. Makes sense to know all that before you go, so you don't waste your first couple of laps working it all out!

Also much easier to find the limits on a uk track, better run off areas if you overstep the mark, and no barrier costs

If I find time and money I may well put that advice to good use, but between now and the ring I need to bring my car up to scratch if I can.

I need to sort out:

• Brakes as they fade too much too often, will try Blue stuff & grooved disks

• Handing - going to try out a Whiteline ARB, an anti-lift kit (gets a bit light when I floor it) and maybe other various bushes etc then possibly some coilovers

After that lot I would like to get a map done for more torque. Lots of monies between now and then! (If I can afford all of it heh...)

Originally Posted by BlueBugEye

By first few laps - read 100 or so!

[pigSTi]

Originally Posted by worzel

Yep, I'm no race car driver so I reckon I'll be taking it relatively easy, full stop. As long as I enjoy myself I'll be well happy

Originally Posted by pigSTi

Yep, I'm no race car driver so I reckon I'll be taking it relatively easy, full stop. As long as I enjoy myself I'll be well happy

It is the best way without doubt

The thing to remember is you are driving it home after the weekend. It's totally different if like Neil you know the track well. He can batter round there pretty bloody quickly, but for us mere mortals you are better off taking it easy and enjoying what is without doubt a great experience.

It's a weekend that caters for all at the end of the day. Some people are there to get on the track and round the track as quickly as possible, no matter what. Some will go round in a fairly spirited fashion on or near the limits. Some will go round there quickly, yet still well inside the limits. Some will take it easy and play it safe. There's no rules you have to follow, you do it how you want to do it matey.

My only recommendation would be, don't follow someone in the group first time out, it's just far too easy to get sucked into a pace you are not comfortable with.

The weekend is about a good time at the end of the day. Some nice meals, a few Bitburgers and most importantly a great laugh with a good bunch of blokes.

[pigSTi]

Originally Posted by worzel

It is the best way without doubt

The thing to remember is you are driving it home after the weekend. It's totally different if like Neil you know the track well. He can batter round there pretty bloody quickly, but for us mere mortals you are better off taking it easy and enjoying what is without doubt a great experience.

It's a weekend that caters for all at the end of the day. Some people are there to get on the track and round the track as quickly as possible, no matter what. Some will go round in a fairly spirited fashion on or near the limits. Some will go round there quickly, yet still well inside the limits. Some will take it easy and play it safe. There's no rules you have to follow, you do it how you want to do it matey.

My only recommendation would be, don't follow someone in the group first time out, it's just far too easy to get sucked into a pace you are not comfortable with.

The weekend is about a good time at the end of the day. Some nice meals, a few Bitburgers and most importantly a great laugh with a good bunch of blokes.

Fantastic advice/info - it does sound like a bloody good weekend holiday. It's really good to know all of what you wrote there thanks

What are bitburgers? German beefburgers? My missis has a little German blood but has never been over there so she is looking forward to seeing the country.

Bitburger is one of their biggest selling beers. The other main ones being Warstienner & Erdinger.

We have been know to sink several while we are away

You and your wife will love it, it's a brilliant country,

[pigSTi]

Originally Posted by worzel

Bitburger is one of their biggest selling beers. The other main ones being Warstienner & Erdinger.

We have been know to sink several while we are away

You and your wife will love it, it's a brilliant country,

Oh! It's a beer .... Sinking a few sounds more than good to me

[THE HOBBYMASTER]

Originally Posted by kartingsteve

1: Steve & Laura
2: Steve & Claire
3: Pieman & Mrs Pieman
4: Si +1 (maybe more)
5: Greg & Charlotte
6: Granby
7: Lucky and Mike
8: Crowman & His Biatch Majorscooby
9: Hongkongfooi + Simba
10: BIG"E" + another.
11: Nige & Joe
12: Skullfudge & Hev
13: The Unlucky Brothers
14: Nick & Sian (room 33 please - got the same number in Brugge so shame to spoil the run!)
15: Krissyb-P1 + 1
16. SilverSurfer + 1
17. Rodregos+ Sweetpea
18, Daz & Lucia
19, Penfold + 1
20. Anger + 1
21. Paul egg + 1
22. PigSTi (Chris) + Faye
23. kartingsteve + 1 or 2
24. The Hobbymaster (Ian) + 1 or 2.....first time, new member!! So play nice with me lol

Try to keep it in one piece this time

What happens about booking the hotel etc
Cheers Ian

[Skullfudge]

Pigsti a good bit of advice would be to have a friend / partner in the passenger seat with the centre mirror adjusted so your passenger can be "your mirror", and advise you of traffic coming up behind you.

With no track experience you will have some traffic come flying past you and you will spend the rest of the lap living in your mirrors.

That way you can concentrate on your driving and what's up ahead.

[BIG"E"]

Originally Posted by THE HOBBYMASTER

What happens about booking the hotel etc
Cheers Ian

We wait until we have the confirmed dates for track opening.(although the hotel is provisionally booked now I believe)

Your name is on the list :double:

Worzel booked us in last year after receiving a minimal deposit.

Looks like we will have the hotel to ourselves at this rate.

The convoy down is certainly going to fun

[halostu]

hello im thinking about having ago at this and would just like to know whats the call ive you kill your engine or crash

Hotel is provisionally booked.
We are getting near full capacity of hotel.

To think only a few years ago we went down with , I think 9 cars.

Can't bloomin wait until next year

[Anger]

Im not sure i can wait... might go for my Birthday

James, you will be moving out there before long
Quality place for birthday

[Anger]

If i won the Lotto i would live there

100% me too mate.