SES 2017 Trip to Nurburgring - 19/05/17 to 23/05/17

[nikkinokkinoo]

Originally Posted by AndySpecD

Out in the M140 and a mate in his E46 M3.

Cool - what are the colours ?

Quite a few people going.

[Steve_PPP]

Originally Posted by Taomyn

Don't suppose there's any chance of you telling me when you're about 1hr away from the turn in Germany where you change from the A60 to the A1? Then I can see about making my way and joining you that point. I took a look at meeting you up near Liege where you stop but that's a long way in the wrong direction.

Google maps says its 1 hr 15 mins from our stop in Liege to that junction, so we could text you when leaving there if it helps?

Originally Posted by nikkinokkinoo

Friday looking a bit damp but dry remainder.

Forecast certainly looking better than it did earlier in the week, rainy drive over there on Friday but much nicer for the rest of the weekend. Won't bother cleaning the car too much before leaving if we're driving through the rain to get there!

[Red Baron]

Did any of you see this on Pistonheads and watch the associated videos, can't believe the works Fiat entry was a bunch of Cinquecentos and the works VW entry were Golf Diesels, the VLN 24 has certainly moved even if one of the winning drivers is very familiar.

https://www.pistonheads.com/news/gen...r-coffee/36253

[BIG"E"]

2 x Carrot soups
1 x Lukullus with sauted potatoes
1 x Roast Chicken with sauted potatoes.

[Wagon_Jo]

Mushrooms and lukullus please

[555_Si]

Mushrooms and schnitzal please...... to remind myself to put mine down!

[555_Si]

Just a reminder everyone, see you Friday morning, assuming the clio gets that far!

Not long to go now folks, just a reminder of the meet details on Friday 19th and the all important checklist. As has been pointed out some of the stuff in the list may or may not be law in mainland Europe but if you have it all there shouldn't be any issues!

06.20 Meet @ the Shell service station Junction 11 M20 (CT21 4GH)

06.40 Leave for Euro tunnel terminal. (2 minutes down the road)

06.45 Check in

07.50 Depart UK.

The Check List FOR THE CAR

1: Spare Bulb Kit
2: Warning Triangle
3: Hi Visibility Vests (1 for each person in car to be kept inside, not the boot)
4: Headlight Beam Deflectors (see link below)
5: Fire Extinguisher
6: First Aid Kit
7: Octane Booster (personal choice)
8: Oil (optional but advised)
9: GB Sticker (if you dont have GB on your number plate)
10:Spare Key
11: Sat Nav (with European Data) - but with French speed cameras removed!!!
12: Crash Helmet (not compulsory)
13: European Insurance & Breakdown Cover (make sure it covers repatriation, just in case)
14: Track insurance (those insured with Keith Micheals, call Moley)
15: Driving License, insurance cert. V5 form and MOT certificate to be carried at all times !
16: Locking wheel nut tool
17: Tyre pressure gauge
18: Breathalyser kit

PERSONAL ITEMS

1: PASSPORT !!
2: Euro Tunnel confirmation e-mail with booking reference and dont forget to register you API http://www.eurotunnel.com/uk/advance...r-information/
3: E 111 (optional additional health insurance)
4: Euro's and debit / credit cards (inform bank that you are away for safety)
5: Mobile Phone & Charger
6: Headache Tablets (trust me)
7: European Plug Adaptor
8: Walkie talkies ? we have 4 this year, which will be distributed amongst the regulars as so to keep the group together.
9: Big bag of cash. Euros.

Jackies address is:

Hotel Wilhelmshöhe, Wilhelmshöhe 4, 56766 Auderath, Germany.

Lets have some fun and laughter

[Ferd]

Originally Posted by Steve_PPP

Google maps says its 1 hr 15 mins from our stop in Liege to that junction, so we could text you when leaving there if it helps?

Yeah, that's sounds like a plan - I'll PM you my mobile number

Originally Posted by Steve_PPP

Forecast certainly looking better than it did earlier in the week, rainy drive over there on Friday but much nicer for the rest of the weekend. Won't bother cleaning the car too much before leaving if we're driving through the rain to get there!

Yeah I quickly washed my car late last night after a glorious day, 29C, this morning I left for work and it was cloudy but still nice but then I got close to the office and the rain came down. The thing to really mess things up are the insects as they're out in full force now, I only drove 30min home last night from Germany and the windscreen was covered again

[Steve_PPP]

Yeah, Ginola sent us some pics on whatsapp, he's been there all week and the car was covered.

Will remember spare microfibres for cleaning the bugs off!

[Ferd]

Here's something else you might want to add to the list of things to have with your vehicle - a rescue sheet. I only discovered this today: http://www.acl.lu/Mobilite/Rescue-Sheet

Basically it gives the rescue services the info they need to know exactly the best places to cut to get you out as quickly and safely as possible. These are the ones for EU models, http://www.acl.lu/Mobilite/Rescue-Sh...-constructeurs not sure where you would find them for UK spec vehicles.

Oh and a handy guide translation guide for a couple of the vehicle docs you must have onboard and none of which must be copies, it's the most commonly used English phrases the police will use that don't mean much in English unless you know what they are:

• Grey Card = V5
• Control Certificate = MOT Certificate
• Green Card = European Insurance Certificate, signed!!
• ID = Your Passport

I also have to carry the car's "Certificate of Conformity" but I don't know if you get given one with UK cars - it details the exact specifications of the car as it was imported, with any subsequent changes listed on the grey card (V5). It's the thing that prevents me simply putting any old wheels/tyres on my car.

[Red Baron]

That's something worth adding to your packing lists, windscreen cleaner.

Although it won't shift everything that can hit your windscreen on the autobahns:

https://www-telegraph-co-uk.cdn.ampp...h-germany/amp/

[Ferd]

That reminds me, what you guys do about cleaning cars, do you bring much stuff with you? Is there actually somewhere you can clean the cars or do you not bother once you're here.

[Rdlangy1]

Originally Posted by Taomyn

That reminds me, what you guys do about cleaning cars, do you bring much stuff with you? Is there actually somewhere you can clean the cars or do you not bother once you're here.

I think I took more cleaning stuff than I did clothes pmsl !!!

[555_Si]

Jackie may let us clean the cars outside and use there water, though dont take it for granted. I'm taking very basic was stuff.

[scotty]

Originally Posted by Rdlangy1

I think I took more cleaning stuff than I did clothes pmsl !!!

Did your car ever get dirty

I didnt even wash my car once just used rapid detail spray once

[Rdlangy1]

I'm sure I found a dead bug on it one morning - so yes is the answer to your question

[The Handbrake]

Originally Posted by Red Baron

That's something worth adding to your packing lists, windscreen cleaner.

Although it won't shift everything that can hit your windscreen on the autobahns:

https://www-telegraph-co-uk.cdn.ampp...h-germany/amp/

!!!! We passed about 5 or 6 of those transporters with the huge blades on the back on the way out!

[The Handbrake]

100% bring full bottle of windscreen cleaner. Bugs galore in the evenings, never seen anything like it in the UK

[Kerstin]

Wishing you all a fantastic time.

[Bolesroor]

Have a great trip everyone ,I won't miss going this year.......... much

Really hope the weather picks up and looking forward to all the news

[Anger]

I always clean my car Jackies, she is normally fine with it

[scotty]

Have a good trip and plenty of fun as per sop's hope weather stays all good for the trip .

[Rdlangy1]

Have a safe trip everyone and have a great time

[C. J.]

Safe trip everyone

[NL03Scooby]

Originally Posted by C. J.

Safe trip everyone

Originally Posted by scotty

Have a good trip and plenty of fun as per sop's hope weather stays all good for the trip .

Originally Posted by Rdlangy1

Have a safe trip everyone and have a great time

Thanks chaps! I'm sure we will sink a few beers for those of you who are not making the trip this year.

[Scott.T]

WHAT !!!!....you mean your not all coming up the pub with me, Red Baron and Spunky tomorrow then ???

[HawkeyeWRX]

Please could myself and partner have the following dishes.

Rachael starter - carrot soup
Main - pork escalope

Chris starter - deep fired mushrooms
Starter rump steak

Thanks sorry about late reply

[Scott.T]

Guy's....you know what to do if you see any of these :


It would be much appreciated

[Scott.T]

Or even better, any of these :

[ScoobyStu]

Originally Posted by Red Baron

That's something worth adding to your packing lists, windscreen cleaner.

Although it won't shift everything that can hit your windscreen on the autobahns:

https://www-telegraph-co-uk.cdn.ampp...h-germany/amp/

When I went in '14, I came back with a small piece of metal stuck in mine!

[ScoobyStu]

Have a great time and safe journeys everyone. Have fun but stay safe....ish!

[Granby]

Safe trip everyone, not too many pics though

[SpecB]

I'll settle for

[The Handbrake]

Looking forward to seeing you all later, have a safe journey. Watch out for speed traps, especially in Calais.

[scooby doo]

Have a good one!

[Red Baron]

Originally Posted by ScoobyStu

When I went in '14, I came back with a small piece of metal stuck in mine!

You also came back with a dodgy looking baby wipe stuck to the grill.

[ScoobyStu]

Originally Posted by Red Baron

You also came back with a dodgy looking baby wipe stuck to the grill.

God knows where that came from?!

[Frenchie]

Anybody been out for a lap yet?

[NL03Scooby]

Originally Posted by Frenchie

Anybody been out for a lap yet?

Been out, most of us have had a lap, now finishing breakfast.

Was quiet on track when we got on but it's already closed twice this morning.

[Rdlangy1]

Originally Posted by NL03Scooby

Been out, most of us have had a lap, now finishing breakfast.

Was quiet on track when we got on but it's already closed twice this morning.

Wow early one then mate - how did the car feel? What's ur weather at present?

[NL03Scooby]

Car felt great, she goes nicely and the coilovers and tyres have made a big difference.

Weather at the hotel was grey, cloudy, foggy. Weather at the track was sunny and clear, damp in the trees though.

[Rdlangy1]

Originally Posted by NL03Scooby

Car felt great, she goes nicely and the coilovers and tyres have made a big difference.

Weather at the hotel was grey, cloudy, foggy. Weather at the track was sunny and clear, damp in the trees though.

Glad it's all good mate

[Red Baron]

Do we know anyone with a white classic?



And who's binned it on the road by the garage or are the police just doing spot checks

[555_Si]

Not sure, it was really busy up there later yesterday, getting really busy up at Brunchen for VLN. Like a small rave going on.

[Ferd]

Just got home - had an extremely good time and the hotel was cracking. Was really nice to meet everyone and to get to share some great moments (the ice cream incident), and especially the awesome passenger trip round the Ring with Steve - wow, just wow. Hope the rest of you have a safe and more pleasant journey back unlike the miserable trip out here.

I've just had time as I chill out to sort my photos into a Google album, so enjoy. I'm not a huge photographer so there aren't too many. Hope to have my GoPro footage sorted in the next day or two, I really hope the sound in the tunnels comes out.

Can't wait for 2018

[Bolesroor]

Glad you had a great time, nice photo's

[Frenchie]

Sounds like you had a good time and resisted the temptation to take your car on the track. Glad to see you were sticking to healthy food!!!

[Rdlangy1]

https://photos.google.com/share/AF1Q...FtQ1FJWXZUOFFB

Loving this shot!

[scotty]

Originally Posted by Rdlangy1

https://photos.google.com/share/AF1Q...FtQ1FJWXZUOFFB

Loving this shot!

Now you know why i want another black blob check the shine on that

[Ferd]

Originally Posted by Frenchie

Sounds like you had a good time and resisted the temptation to take your car on the track. Glad to see you were sticking to healthy food!!!

Yes. That is correct Terry. I did not. At any time. Take my STI. Around the Ring. Nope. Not once. Not even photographic evidence.