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Re: Ring trip in May.
« Reply #435 on: May 11, 2010, 12:35:36 pm »
Quote from: T88OMM on May 11, 2010, 12:34:38 pm
Quote from: MAT ED30 on May 11, 2010, 12:33:35 pm
Your turbo has gone pop  :scared:

That is what it's looking like  :chicken:

Gulp. Hope not Tom  :sad1:
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Re: Ring trip in May.
« Reply #436 on: May 11, 2010, 12:36:34 pm »
Quote from: joesgti on May 11, 2010, 12:35:31 pm
mate!!! that room was fcuking awesome!! how much were we buzzing when we got it!!  :grin:



It was class, 15 beds and a massive balcony between 5! What more can you ask for  :drinking: :drinking:
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Re: Ring trip in May.
« Reply #437 on: May 11, 2010, 12:38:09 pm »
Blown turbo??  :sad1:

That happened in my old car - bad times.

8:26 is pretty impressive though  :happy2:
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Re: Ring trip in May.
« Reply #438 on: May 11, 2010, 12:38:51 pm »
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Re: Ring trip in May.
« Reply #439 on: May 11, 2010, 12:40:22 pm »
Quote from: gazjones on May 11, 2010, 12:38:09 pm
Blown turbo??  :sad1:

That happened in my old car - bad times.


....All fixable though - Have to think positive. Mine sprung a wastegate leak and had to be replaced a while ago.
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Re: Ring trip in May.
« Reply #440 on: May 11, 2010, 01:24:33 pm »
Fantastic pics!

Guys, out of interest - what does a trip like this cost these days? All-in (fuel, accomodation etc.). And who were you insured with given that even some of the specialists don't cover the 'Ring anymore?

I'm dead keen to get out there and try the Die Grüne Hölle in my new toy. I want to ditch the OE Contis so may as well use them  up!
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Re: Ring trip in May.
« Reply #441 on: May 11, 2010, 01:39:19 pm »
most go on with no insurence matey!! then in the case of a crash, have the car trailered back to the UK and say you crashed there. thats what ive been lead to believe what happens.
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Re: Ring trip in May.
« Reply #442 on: May 11, 2010, 01:46:58 pm »
Well back at work today, and it is a real struggle.  the trip was good, and i can safely say that i know the intimate workings of S3, RS4, and Boxster/Cayman brakes now.  

I also think the lesson learnt is to have 2 completly separate braking setups (discs and pads) and not mix them.  No-one was experincing fade, but the cross contamination of differeing compounds on the disc gave the judder experienced.

i will not be messing about with brakes/Turbo's/Fuel systems anytime soon.   I managed a lap with Mr P, and a highlight was going 'Off-road' in the 6 and finding the track, and some of the other viewing points, and some great pics.

the mix of people was just right, all added something to weekend, and made it a right laugh................

got some epic quotes from Joe's brother Alex, pure gold..................

Ps - Mark and Tom hope you both get your cars sorted, and keep us posted.  Joe you just need to sort out that boost leak.............and make sure you remove the handbrake when challenging anyone (including a Kid on a bike) to a race..........

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Re: Ring trip in May.
« Reply #443 on: May 11, 2010, 01:53:20 pm »
For those guys who saw the wrecked VXR Nurburgring Astra this is what happened! http://www.r32oc.com/general-chat/23211-nurburgring-crash.html

Cheers Dave, hopefully mine will be an easier fix than first thought! :happy2:
« Last Edit: May 11, 2010, 02:02:34 pm by markymark »
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Re: Ring trip in May.
« Reply #444 on: May 11, 2010, 02:02:40 pm »
 :surprised: :surprised:

was just tucking into a chicken burger when that thing came past on the flat bed!!  :scared:
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Re: Ring trip in May.
« Reply #445 on: May 11, 2010, 03:11:54 pm »
Looks like he tried to drift
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Re: Ring trip in May.
« Reply #446 on: May 11, 2010, 03:46:52 pm »
he wasnt trying to drift, it looks like just a case of too fast!

poor guy, i hope hes recovering ok.

He was going too fast, but its easily done at the ring when your high on adrenalin, petrol fumes and brake dust!
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Re: Ring trip in May.
« Reply #447 on: May 11, 2010, 03:55:35 pm »
Poor bloke and worst nightmare.Hope everyones ok. Fingers crossed he's covered?.

Was it a Uk car or a local??

Perhaps that how Vauxhall came up with that edition of Astra Vxr
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Re: Ring trip in May.
« Reply #448 on: May 11, 2010, 03:56:46 pm »
Thats a massive dose of understeer there!!!  :surprised: :surprised:

Didn't even look as though he was braking either! I've hung it out a few times on that bend but never gone into the kitty litter thank god!!

Did look a mess when it went past the cafe on Sunday!  :scared:
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Re: Ring trip in May.
« Reply #449 on: May 11, 2010, 04:06:05 pm »
^^^ Certainly made me think seeing that coming along on the back on the wagon after lunch  :chicken:
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