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Title: Ring trip in May.
Post by: Top Cat on March 19, 2010, 10:36:45 pm: A few of us are planning to go to the ring for some :driver: fun, the date is the second weekend in May. We have about 7 members from here going so far and would like to invite along anyone who fancies it. :party: :party: :party:
Its not far off so if you are interested chaps note your interest in this thread. We will be sorting out a definitive plan or itinerary very soon.
Probably travelling over on the Friday 07/05/10 and coming back Monday morning 10/05/10.
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: Greeners on March 19, 2010, 10:40:00 pm: :jumpmove:

Glad I've now got cruise fitted for the way home!!
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: T88OMM on March 20, 2010, 10:56:37 am: 85.9 % that I will be coming :pomppomp: :happy2:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: Top Cat on March 20, 2010, 11:03:32 am: Quote from: T88OMM on March 20, 2010, 10:56:37 am
85.9 % that I will be coming :pomppomp: :happy2:

That still leaves 14.1% of wriggle room. :fighting2:

Make it happen Tom. :happy2:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: JPC on March 20, 2010, 11:04:35 am: Tom what are you talking about. Of course you are coming!!!
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: T88OMM on March 20, 2010, 11:08:53 am: Its the week after I will have finished my monumentally boring 4 year degree, so I think im gonna have to come to celebrate :jumping: :jumping:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: JPC on March 20, 2010, 11:10:02 am: Degree?? They're actually calling it a degree? Haha!
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: T88OMM on March 20, 2010, 11:12:00 am: Quote from: JPC on March 20, 2010, 11:10:02 am
Degree?? They're actually calling it a degree? Haha!

Jog on! :P :P
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: Top Cat on March 20, 2010, 11:19:36 am: Dont bite Tom Jay washes cars for a living. :laugh:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: MAT ED30 on March 20, 2010, 11:21:11 am: i think Mike is out there in May and Teff plus jabbalad
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: T88OMM on March 20, 2010, 11:32:36 am: Quote from: Top Cat on March 20, 2010, 11:19:36 am
Dont bite Tom Jay washes cars for a living. :laugh:

I think a BJ is part of the service with the reviews he's been getting lately.............
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: Beddie on March 20, 2010, 11:37:43 am: Quote from: MAT ED30 on March 20, 2010, 11:21:11 am
i think Mike is out there in May and Teff plus jabbalad

We're all out there later in May (20th - 25th) so looks like we'll miss you lot, keep the Ring warm for us... :laugh:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: Top Cat on March 20, 2010, 11:45:15 am: Quote from: Beddie on March 20, 2010, 11:37:43 am
Quote from: MAT ED30 on March 20, 2010, 11:21:11 am
i think Mike is out there in May and Teff plus jabbalad

We're all out there later in May (20th - 25th) so looks like we'll miss you lot, keep the Ring warm for us... :laugh:

We were looking to time it so we met up with you guys, but a couple of us couldn't do late May. :happy2:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: BenR on March 20, 2010, 11:45:58 am: Beddie - Im there the exact same dates as you mate lol theres about 15 of us going!
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: MAT ED30 on March 20, 2010, 11:48:26 am: i think the scooby needs to lose its virginity :ashamed:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: joesgti on March 20, 2010, 11:48:32 am: Quote from: T88OMM on March 20, 2010, 10:56:37 am
85.9 % that I will be coming :pomppomp: :happy2:

your a wet little pussy b@stard!! :P

Count me in boys!!! :drinking:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: joesgti on March 20, 2010, 11:49:17 am: Quote from: MAT ED30 on March 20, 2010, 11:48:26 am
i think the scooby needs to lose its virginity :ashamed:

dont you start again! you said you was coming last time in a p!ssrat and trailer! :laugh:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: MAT ED30 on March 20, 2010, 11:51:19 am: thats in the grg still :laugh: wife just said if u want to go then go :laugh:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: Top Cat on March 20, 2010, 12:09:36 pm: Quote from: MAT ED30 on March 20, 2010, 11:51:19 am
thats in the grg still :laugh: wife just said if u want to go then go :laugh:

So JHTrophy says you can go. :laugh:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: MAT ED30 on March 20, 2010, 12:11:21 pm: :signLOL: he does not know yet :ashamed: :laugh:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: Top Cat on March 20, 2010, 12:16:20 pm: Its not far off so if you are coming, get it sorted. :jumping:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: MAT ED30 on March 20, 2010, 12:18:22 pm: where u staying this time ?
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: Top Cat on March 20, 2010, 12:19:41 pm: Hopefully in those apartments again next to the track. :happy2:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: MAT ED30 on March 20, 2010, 12:20:39 pm: if i can sort some funds out i am up for it :smiley:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: Top Cat on March 20, 2010, 12:22:48 pm: Sell one or two of your cars. :signLOL:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: MAT ED30 on March 20, 2010, 12:26:38 pm: :P i just need to get the Beetle done first before i can 100% come as its getting all my spare cash :ashamed:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: Greeners on March 20, 2010, 06:52:51 pm: Like your Scooby's a virgin!! :stupid: :grin:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: MAT ED30 on March 20, 2010, 06:56:29 pm: Quote from: Greenouse on March 20, 2010, 06:52:51 pm
Like your Scooby's a virgin!! :stupid: :grin:

its defo a ring virgin :laugh:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: ollie288 on March 20, 2010, 06:58:15 pm: About a month to early! :sad1:
I would have liked to have done this.
Is there an age restriction on driving abroad?
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: gillm on March 20, 2010, 07:24:48 pm: im there from the 21st-24th and its my 30th on the 23rd . not sure how much driving will happen !
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: monte on March 21, 2010, 12:37:40 am: Is the worthersee bit still on?
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: SteveP on March 21, 2010, 07:12:35 pm: Nope just a Ring trip this time :happy2:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: BenR on March 21, 2010, 08:45:30 pm: Quote from: ollie288 on March 20, 2010, 06:58:15 pm
About a month to early! :sad1:
I would have liked to have done this.
Is there an age restriction on driving abroad?

Think it depends on your insurance not sure on this though but i went when i was 19 and cleared everything with the insurers before i left and everything was ok!
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: Ste on March 21, 2010, 09:16:33 pm: Ive got a horrible feeling i cant do that weekend!
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: ollie288 on March 21, 2010, 10:10:10 pm: Quote from: BenR on March 21, 2010, 08:45:30 pm
Quote from: ollie288 on March 20, 2010, 06:58:15 pm
About a month to early! :sad1:
I would have liked to have done this.
Is there an age restriction on driving abroad?

Think it depends on your insurance not sure on this though but i went when i was 19 and cleared everything with the insurers before i left and everything was ok!

Cheers mate
Just had a look and I think it is 18. (unsure of my insurance).
I would have liked to have tried my new car out properly :sad1: :laugh:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: jabbalad on March 22, 2010, 09:46:40 am: I cant wait now!
Tunnel is all booked, hotel is all booked, car is sort of ready... bring it on :-)
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: JPC on March 22, 2010, 09:50:53 am: Quote from: Ste on March 21, 2010, 09:16:33 pm
Ive got a horrible feeling i cant do that weekend!

cant you change your holidays?
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: joesgti on March 22, 2010, 01:15:07 pm: is there not a cheaper hotel than last time, not being funny but that was silly expensive for what it was. probably because its on the track.
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: SteveP on March 22, 2010, 01:19:00 pm: ^^^ 35 euro's a night silly expensive :confused:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: Greeners on March 22, 2010, 01:21:32 pm: Bed and breakfast for 35 euro's a night is silly expensive? Plus you sneeked an extra scally in there you tight ar$e! :surprised: :stupid: :laugh:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: bacillus on March 22, 2010, 01:22:11 pm: Quote from: SteveP on March 22, 2010, 01:19:00 pm
^^^ 35 euro's a night silly expensive :confused:

He's just bought a Twintake and HPFP... :smiley:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: joesgti on March 22, 2010, 01:26:52 pm: ours wasnt 35 a night!! :confused:

and it was jay and tom who sneeked someone in :P
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: SteveP on March 22, 2010, 01:27:43 pm: Quote from: joesgti on March 22, 2010, 01:26:52 pm
ours wasnt 35 a night!! :confused:

Per Person it was for everyone else :chicken:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: Greeners on March 22, 2010, 01:29:17 pm: Quote from: joesgti on March 22, 2010, 01:26:52 pm
ours wasnt 35 a night!! :confused:

and it was jay and tom who sneeked someone in :P

:love: Let you off then, but your still a tight ar$e! :P (well at least until Uncle Knob Head gets hold of you! :scared: :laugh:)
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: markymark on March 22, 2010, 01:30:32 pm: Wasnt it more because you cleaned out the mini bars! :laugh:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: joesgti on March 22, 2010, 01:34:01 pm: :grin: :grin: :grin:

As long as i dont end up like a decorators radio il be fine!! :signLOL:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: Greeners on March 22, 2010, 01:35:29 pm: Just don't push back and you'll be fine! :grin:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: joesgti on March 22, 2010, 01:36:58 pm: LMAO! :signLOL: :signLOL:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: QD MBE on March 22, 2010, 02:50:46 pm: Don't Knock it until you have tried it.

Anyway Joe your stay was expensive because you went Grannying at that club.............. I enjoyed our stay last time, baggy head in the morning after all that

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.quangninh.gov.vn%2FData%2Fimages%2FQuantrichinhsach%2FLinh%2F2009%2520th%25C3%25A1ng%25208%2Fbia.jpg&hash=ffba75a5851d0f20afae5b94fb558f9064e338af)

and Uncle Bucks (Steve P) snoring.................
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: Greeners on March 22, 2010, 03:05:10 pm: Uncle Buck! :grin:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: wigit on March 22, 2010, 03:40:49 pm: reminds me of this :evilgrin:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: QD MBE on March 22, 2010, 03:45:07 pm: rather not be reminded of it thank you.....................

mentally scarred for life.............. :booty:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: Greeners on March 22, 2010, 04:09:37 pm: Were the curtains moving Dave? :grin:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: joesgti on March 22, 2010, 04:18:48 pm: That euro porn, swinger, stip, brothal, sex club wasnt all it was cracked up to be!! :signLOL:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: jabbalad on March 22, 2010, 05:08:01 pm: Guessing you found the Cherry Bar in Adenau? :grin:

Did you see the locks on the doors in the toilets and the front door? they locked us all in there when we went in we had to ask to leave! proper dodgy place....

There is a really really nice restaurant next to the hotel that i stop at, just underneath the castle! really nice place with amazing views and food! and its all wase soo quiet there too! :smiley:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: MAT ED30 on March 22, 2010, 05:11:32 pm: i had some nice food in that place Jabba it was very quiet too. I stayed at the ringhouse last time :smiley: very nice place
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: QD MBE on March 22, 2010, 05:17:42 pm: Quote from: joesgti on March 22, 2010, 04:18:48 pm
That euro porn, swinger, stip, brothal, sex club wasnt all it was cracked up to be!! :signLOL:

It was called the Blue Oyster Bar wasn't it Joe?
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: Top Cat on March 22, 2010, 05:58:36 pm: I cant see this thread enticing any more to come with us. :grin:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: JPC on March 22, 2010, 06:12:52 pm: Quote from: Top Cat on March 22, 2010, 05:58:36 pm
I cant see this thread enticing any more to come with us. :grin:

apart from tom.... only one in the village etc! :P
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: monte on March 22, 2010, 06:15:21 pm: .....village people?
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: Top Cat on March 22, 2010, 06:16:57 pm: Are you bringing your soot chucker Jay. :happy2:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: T88OMM on March 22, 2010, 08:21:50 pm: I though the accomodation last time was ace! It was awesome waking up to the sound of GT3 cars flying round the track! I have such great memories from last time, I cannot wait to go :laugh: :happy2:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: QD MBE on March 22, 2010, 08:36:42 pm: x2 (will know tomorrow...........)
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: ollie288 on March 22, 2010, 08:48:10 pm: If I have my new car by then I would be interested in coming if I was welcome.....

Ps loving my new signature TC! :signLOL: :happy2:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: joesgti on March 22, 2010, 09:01:10 pm: Quote from: ollie288 on March 22, 2010, 08:48:10 pm
If I have my new car by then I would be interested in coming if I was welcome.....

Ps loving my new signature TC! :signLOL: :happy2:

your more than welcome mate, more the merrier!! :happy2:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: Top Cat on March 22, 2010, 09:12:00 pm: Quote from: ollie288 on March 22, 2010, 08:48:10 pm
If I have my new car by then I would be interested in coming if I was welcome.....

Ps loving my new signature TC! :signLOL: :happy2:

Yeh come with us Ollie, i guarantee you wil love it. :happy2:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: ollie288 on March 22, 2010, 09:24:24 pm: Quote from: Top Cat on March 22, 2010, 09:12:00 pm
Quote from: ollie288 on March 22, 2010, 08:48:10 pm
If I have my new car by then I would be interested in coming if I was welcome.....

Ps loving my new signature TC! :signLOL: :happy2:

Yeh come with us Ollie, i guarantee you wil love it. :happy2:

It sounds great! If I have my car i will be up for it. Dont wanna come in my current car if I can help it. :smiley:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: joesgti on March 22, 2010, 10:29:18 pm: I'm driving to Amsterdam on Friday! :pomppomp:

just booked train :jumpmove:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: Top Cat on March 22, 2010, 10:31:25 pm: Quote from: joesgti on March 22, 2010, 10:29:18 pm
I'm driving to Amsterdam on Friday! :pomppomp:

just booked train :jumpmove:

On the Friday of the trip, or have you just posted this in the wrong section. :confused: :rolleye: :laugh:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: joesgti on March 23, 2010, 11:04:29 am: im going dam this friday!! so 2 trips over in about a month!! :popcornsoda:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: markymark on March 23, 2010, 08:39:13 pm: Im hoping to get my chunnel booked, any idea what time train we are hoping to get on?
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: Top Cat on March 23, 2010, 08:41:58 pm: Quote from: markymark on March 23, 2010, 08:39:13 pm
Im hoping to get my chunnel booked, any idea what time train we are hoping to get on?

You must have read my mind. :smiley: I was just going to ask this. :party:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: markymark on March 23, 2010, 08:44:01 pm: Quote from: Top Cat on March 23, 2010, 08:41:58 pm
Quote from: markymark on March 23, 2010, 08:39:13 pm
Im hoping to get my chunnel booked, any idea what time train we are hoping to get on?

You must have read my mind. :smiley: I was just going to ask this. :party:
Great minds hey! :wink:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: QD MBE on March 23, 2010, 08:51:13 pm: Quote from: markymark on March 23, 2010, 08:44:01 pm
Quote from: Top Cat on March 23, 2010, 08:41:58 pm
Quote from: markymark on March 23, 2010, 08:39:13 pm
Im hoping to get my chunnel booked, any idea what time train we are hoping to get on?

You must have read my mind. :smiley: I was just going to ask this. :party:
Great minds hey! :wink:

Bald heads think alike.................
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: markymark on March 23, 2010, 08:54:00 pm: Quote from: stokeballoon on March 23, 2010, 08:51:13 pm
Quote from: markymark on March 23, 2010, 08:44:01 pm
Quote from: Top Cat on March 23, 2010, 08:41:58 pm
Quote from: markymark on March 23, 2010, 08:39:13 pm
Im hoping to get my chunnel booked, any idea what time train we are hoping to get on?

You must have read my mind. :smiley: I was just going to ask this. :party:
Great minds hey! :wink:

Bald heads think alike.................
:booty:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: Greeners on March 23, 2010, 09:29:32 pm: I say we go for an early crossing on the Friday morning the same as last time, that way we get some time to relax :drinking: when we get there on Friday! :rolleye:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: markymark on March 23, 2010, 09:34:12 pm: Quote from: Greenouse on March 23, 2010, 09:29:32 pm
I say we go for an early crossing on the Friday morning the same as last time, that way we get some time to relax :drinking: when we get there on Friday! :rolleye:
Sounds good to me, what time are we saying then, i wanna try and get mine booked and sorted! :happy2:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: Greeners on March 23, 2010, 09:37:23 pm: Quote from: markymark on March 23, 2010, 09:34:12 pm
Quote from: Greenouse on March 23, 2010, 09:29:32 pm
I say we go for an early crossing on the Friday morning the same as last time, that way we get some time to relax :drinking: when we get there on Friday! :rolleye:
Sounds good to me, what time are we saying then, i wanna try and get mine booked and sorted! :happy2:

I suppose it depends if we want to head down on the Thursday night and get a Travel inn or something?
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: SteveP on March 23, 2010, 09:40:28 pm: Friday morning for me leaving home for me I think unless we can find a cheapo Travel Inn :happy2:

Edit - Maidstone Premier Inn for Â£29, done deal :party: :party:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: markymark on March 23, 2010, 09:43:28 pm: I maybe able to get a cheap ish Holiday Inn but im not sure how many rooms I can do?
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: Greeners on March 23, 2010, 09:45:26 pm: Quote from: SteveP on March 23, 2010, 09:40:28 pm
Friday morning for me leaving home for me I think unless we can find a cheapo Travel Inn :happy2:

Edit - Maidstone Premier Inn for Â£29, done deal :party: :party:

Don't think it gets much cheaper than that! :happy2:

I'll check with Vaughan tomorrow then get booked up!
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: markymark on March 23, 2010, 09:47:20 pm: Best i could do was Â£40 but that was including breakfast and 2 mins from the chunnel. Â£29 sounds good to me, will check with Mark! :happy2:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: monte on March 23, 2010, 10:41:35 pm: Well I was really, really looking forward to doing the Worthersee show first and the ring on the way back :sad1:

Thing now is that I managed to really scare myself the other day, whilst havin a quick blast around some local B roads in the middle of nowhere.
I could never really see just what you all meant when you said the 312's are total plop..... but now I do. :jumping: Sure they are great around town, but at speed, forget it.

There is NOOOO way they would last round the ring without fading pretty much straight away.

So if I manage to get the brakes beefed up and still have enough for the trip I will also be attending.

.......anyone else going with crap brakes??? :ashamed:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: Greeners on March 23, 2010, 10:46:09 pm: I went the first time with standard brakes and the second with uprated pads. No real problems on either as long as you drive within the car's capabilities. :happy2:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: joesgti on March 24, 2010, 10:00:28 am: im going with just uprated pads, :happy2:

i wont be going down on thursay night, il be setting off friday morning. :smiley:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: jabbalad on March 24, 2010, 10:01:28 am: Quote from: monte on March 23, 2010, 10:41:35 pm
Well I was really, really looking forward to doing the Worthersee show first and the ring on the way back :sad1:

Thing now is that I managed to really scare myself the other day, whilst havin a quick blast around some local B roads in the middle of nowhere.
I could never really see just what you all meant when you said the 312's are total plop..... but now I do. :jumping: Sure they are great around town, but at speed, forget it.

There is NOOOO way they would last round the ring without fading pretty much straight away.

So if I manage to get the brakes beefed up and still have enough for the trip I will also be attending.

.......anyone else going with crap brakes??? :ashamed:

I went with standard brakes last year, i didn't even have time to get any decent pads in either as i only picked it up the weekend before! haha
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: Top Cat on March 24, 2010, 10:06:56 am: Quote from: monte on March 23, 2010, 10:41:35 pm
Well I was really, really looking forward to doing the Worthersee show first and the ring on the way back :sad1:

Thing now is that I managed to really scare myself the other day, whilst havin a quick blast around some local B roads in the middle of nowhere.
I could never really see just what you all meant when you said the 312's are total plop..... but now I do. :jumping: Sure they are great around town, but at speed, forget it.

There is NOOOO way they would last round the ring without fading pretty much straight away.

So if I manage to get the brakes beefed up and still have enough for the trip I will also be attending.

.......anyone else going with crap brakes??? :ashamed:

Braking is for wimps :star:

And can we have a link to the travel inn for the Thursday. If we are stopping over then a early trip across soundson. :party:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: JPC on March 24, 2010, 10:20:29 am: Quote from: SteveP on March 23, 2010, 09:40:28 pm
Friday morning for me leaving home for me I think unless we can find a cheapo Travel Inn :happy2:

Edit - Maidstone Premier Inn for Â£29, done deal :party: :party:

which one? theres about 5 i think!
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: markymark on March 24, 2010, 07:57:16 pm: ^ What Jay said! :popcornsoda:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: Greeners on March 25, 2010, 09:09:56 am: Ok my passenger is happy with the overnighter in Maidstone so if you have the link to the one you have found Steve I'll get it booked today. We also need to agree crossing times! :party:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: markymark on March 25, 2010, 09:23:07 am: Yep im ok for the overnighter too, would like to get chunnel booked today too if poss! :happy2:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: markymark on March 25, 2010, 08:29:20 pm: Any news on which premier inn yet & Chunnel time to book
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: Top Cat on March 25, 2010, 08:40:18 pm: Quote from: markymark on March 25, 2010, 08:29:20 pm
Any news on which premier inn yet & Chunnel time to book

Flora do you have a link to the chunnel booking page. :happy2:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: Greeners on March 25, 2010, 09:06:26 pm: http://www.eurotunnel1.com/direct/booking/journey.asp?lang=en

:happy2:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: Top Cat on March 25, 2010, 09:07:22 pm: Ta lar. :happy2:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: Top Cat on March 25, 2010, 09:12:03 pm: Just booking now, i have provisionally booked 8:00 am going over does midday sound about right coming back. :smiley:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: Greeners on March 25, 2010, 09:13:17 pm: Quote from: Top Cat on March 25, 2010, 09:12:03 pm
Just booking now, i have provisionally booked 8:00 am going over does midday sound about right coming back. :smiley:

Yup as long as were away early on the Monday that should be fine!
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: markymark on March 25, 2010, 09:18:35 pm: Quote from: Top Cat on March 25, 2010, 09:12:03 pm
Just booking now, i have provisionally booked 8:00 am going over does midday sound about right coming back. :smiley:
Nice one lar, I'm gonna book mine now too!
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: Top Cat on March 25, 2010, 09:19:28 pm: Quote from: Greenouse on March 25, 2010, 09:13:17 pm
Quote from: Top Cat on March 25, 2010, 09:12:03 pm
Just booking now, i have provisionally booked 8:00 am going over does midday sound about right coming back. :smiley:

Yup as long as were away early on the Monday that should be fine!

The next option available is 14:00pm do you think this could be better. I have booked off the days around the trip so i am in no rush to get back to blighty. :sick:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: Greeners on March 25, 2010, 09:27:50 pm: Quote from: Top Cat on March 25, 2010, 09:19:28 pm
Quote from: Greenouse on March 25, 2010, 09:13:17 pm
Quote from: Top Cat on March 25, 2010, 09:12:03 pm
Just booking now, i have provisionally booked 8:00 am going over does midday sound about right coming back. :smiley:

Yup as long as were away early on the Monday that should be fine!

The next option available is 14:00pm do you think this could be better. I have booked off the days around the trip so i am in no rush to get back to blighty. :sick:

I'll be in no rush either! :jumpmove:

Nah we should make 12 ok :happy2:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: markymark on March 25, 2010, 09:32:20 pm: I'm booking now and going out I'm looking at the 7.50 train and return on the 12.50?!
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: JPC on March 25, 2010, 09:33:29 pm: On a Monday morning? That might be a right ball ache aroundbrussels. They're not too arsed if your late anyway I think. Just get on the next one
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: Top Cat on March 25, 2010, 09:40:07 pm: Quote from: markymark on March 25, 2010, 09:32:20 pm
I'm booking now and going out I'm looking at the 7.50 train and return on the 12.50?!

I haven't come across those times on my booking page. :chicken:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: JPC on March 25, 2010, 09:40:58 pm: Your special mr cat!!
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: Top Cat on March 25, 2010, 09:43:42 pm: Quote from: JPC on March 25, 2010, 09:40:58 pm
Your special mr cat!!

Correct. :star: but what's that got to do with the booking. :fighting2:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: Top Cat on March 25, 2010, 09:44:29 pm: 8:20 is showing for going out and and 12:20 back. :happy2:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: JPC on March 25, 2010, 09:45:34 pm: Haha!
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: markymark on March 25, 2010, 09:46:00 pm: Quote from: Top Cat on March 25, 2010, 09:40:07 pm
Quote from: markymark on March 25, 2010, 09:32:20 pm
I'm booking now and going out I'm looking at the 7.50 train and return on the 12.50?!

I haven't come across those times on my booking page. :chicken:
I think 7.50 might be the last boarding then for an 8.20 departure
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: T88OMM on March 25, 2010, 09:49:45 pm: Just let me know what train you guys book and I will sort it. This trip is my birthday treat so we have got to make it one to remember :jumpmove: :jumpmove:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: Top Cat on March 25, 2010, 09:50:01 pm: Just about to finish booking. Â£146 return does that sound correct. :happy2:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: JPC on March 25, 2010, 09:51:02 pm: No! It should be about 103
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: Greeners on March 25, 2010, 09:51:19 pm: Quote from: Top Cat on March 25, 2010, 09:50:01 pm
Just about to finish booking. Â£146 return does that sound correct. :happy2:

No that sounds a lot, usually about Â£90 :confused:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: markymark on March 25, 2010, 09:51:28 pm: Just booked mine, 8.20 departure on Friday and 12.50 on Monday! :wink: mine has come to Â£103
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: Top Cat on March 25, 2010, 09:54:08 pm: Ah are you booking the short stay saver. :happy2:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: Top Cat on March 25, 2010, 09:54:53 pm: Just ignore me, note to self always read the fooking page. :laugh:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: JPC on March 25, 2010, 09:55:24 pm: Definately special!
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: markymark on March 25, 2010, 09:55:33 pm: Quote from: Top Cat on March 25, 2010, 09:54:08 pm
Ah are you booking the short stay saver. :happy2:
I always book the cheapest, you should know that by now!
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: mikebgti on March 25, 2010, 10:28:52 pm: Would there be room for one more on this trip (pos 2 if a mate in a scirroco is welcome) ? would be my first time :jumping:so would be good to go with a group that know the score. Could someone let me know what costs would be

Cheers Mike
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: JPC on March 25, 2010, 10:31:25 pm: Costs should be based on two sharing... Â£155 for 3 nights stay and return ferry.

Plus fuel and beer money.
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: Top Cat on March 25, 2010, 10:32:12 pm: Quote from: mikebgti on March 25, 2010, 10:28:52 pm
Would there be room for one more on this trip (pos 2 if a mate in a scirroco is welcome) ? would be my first time :jumping:so would be good to go with a group that know the score. Could someone let me know what costs would be

Cheers Mike

Your very welcome to tag along Pal. :happy2:

The costs are About a Â£100 return for the chunnel plus three nights in the apartments and food and beer money.

Plus 4 grand in petrol for your R32. :grin:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: mikebgti on March 25, 2010, 10:45:55 pm: I will have to stop for fuel twice as often as everyone else :grin: Cost sounds good to me . has everyone already booked the hotel ?could you give me booking details ? how much extra if i come on my own?
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: Top Cat on March 25, 2010, 10:48:54 pm: Quote from: mikebgti on March 25, 2010, 10:45:55 pm
I will have to stop for fuel twice as often as everyone else :grin: Cost sounds good to me . has everyone already booked the hotel ?could you give me booking details ? how much extra if i come on my own?

SteveP is the man for the accommodation details. :happy2: :party:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: pako88268 on March 26, 2010, 01:55:53 am: is interested to join =)
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: Top Cat on March 26, 2010, 07:51:23 am: Quote from: pako88268 on March 26, 2010, 01:55:53 am
is interested to join =)

Get yourself sorted then you are more than welcome to join the fun. :driver: :driver: :driver:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: monte on March 26, 2010, 08:43:23 am: Quote from: joesgti on March 24, 2010, 10:00:28 am
im going with just uprated pads, :happy2:

i wont be going down on thursay night, il be setting off friday morning. :smiley:

Hi Joe, What pads have you got....Ferodo ds2500? How do you rate them? Are they good for track and everyday use?
I'll probably end up getting S3/R32 brakes soon so I don't know if I should be uprating the standard pads just for the trip. :ashamed:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: monte on March 26, 2010, 08:46:59 am: Quote from: Top Cat on March 24, 2010, 10:06:56 am
Quote from: monte on March 23, 2010, 10:41:35 pm
Well I was really, really looking forward to doing the Worthersee show first and the ring on the way back :sad1:

Thing now is that I managed to really scare myself the other day, whilst havin a quick blast around some local B roads in the middle of nowhere.
I could never really see just what you all meant when you said the 312's are total plop..... but now I do. :jumping: Sure they are great around town, but at speed, forget it.

There is NOOOO way they would last round the ring without fading pretty much straight away.

So if I manage to get the brakes beefed up and still have enough for the trip I will also be attending.

.......anyone else going with crap brakes??? :ashamed:

Braking is for wimps :star:

And can we have a link to the travel inn for the Thursday. If we are stopping over then a early trip across soundson. :party:

Ha! Sez you with the 15ft diameter discs and 50 pot calipers :signLOL:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: JPC on March 26, 2010, 09:14:33 am: Oh my sh*tzer..... :sad1:

Ive just realised i booked tickets for rihanna for a xmas present for steph!

If i were going to a gig, id go to MEN manchester as its pretty close to me. Rihanna was doing manchester on the weekend i thought we were going to worthersee.

so i booked liverpool the week before...ON THE 8TH! :(
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: Top Cat on March 26, 2010, 09:16:25 am: So sell them on the bay or swap em. :smiley:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: gazbutS3 on March 26, 2010, 09:17:36 am: Quote from: JPC on March 26, 2010, 09:14:33 am
Oh my sh*tzer..... :sad1:

Ive just realised i booked tickets for rihanna for a xmas present for steph!

If i were going to a gig, id go to MEN manchester as its pretty close to me. Rihanna was doing manchester on the weekend i thought we were going to worthersee.

so i booked liverpool the week before...ON THE 8TH! :(

I'll take her mate, what are friends for :wink:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: john_o on March 26, 2010, 09:22:39 am: selfless to a fault Gaz :evilgrin:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: MAT ED30 on March 26, 2010, 09:35:06 am: :signLOL:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: Greeners on March 26, 2010, 10:11:46 am: Hmmmmmmmmm....................... Rhianna or the Ring? Toughie that one! :stupid: :laugh:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: JPC on March 26, 2010, 10:17:29 am: i know mate!!

i'll see if i can sort something!
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: QD MBE on March 26, 2010, 10:47:00 am: Quote from: Greenouse on March 26, 2010, 10:11:46 am
Hmmmmmmmmm....................... Rhianna or the Ring? Toughie that one! :stupid: :laugh:

Rhianna's ring?

:booty: :booty: :evilgrin: :evilgrin:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: Greeners on March 26, 2010, 11:01:14 am: Quote from: stokeballoon on March 26, 2010, 10:47:00 am
Quote from: Greenouse on March 26, 2010, 10:11:46 am
Hmmmmmmmmm....................... Rhianna or the Ring? Toughie that one! :stupid: :laugh:

Rhianna's ring?

:booty: :booty: :evilgrin: :evilgrin:

That'd be no contest! :innocent:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: joesgti on March 29, 2010, 08:39:36 am: il be getting a later crossing i think so il meet you guys there,

just got back from dam last night and had the car and me strip searched on the way back through!! :laugh:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: tony_danza on March 29, 2010, 09:54:31 am: Have you northern/midlands boys not thought of taking the overnight P&O disco ferry from Hull to Rotterdam?

Shaves about 300 miles off my journey from Cheshire and if you phone them, they do deals on multiple bookings.

4x cars and a 4 berth room worked out Â£90 return each. Less fuel, less driving time, no hotel cost at the tunnel, arrive at 9am fresh (or not) as a daisy ready for a shorter trip to the Ring.

Just a thought.
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: joesgti on March 29, 2010, 11:51:05 am: Quote from: tony_danza on March 29, 2010, 09:54:31 am
Have you northern/midlands boys not thought of taking the overnight P&O disco ferry from Hull to Rotterdam?

Shaves about 300 miles off my journey from Cheshire and if you phone them, they do deals on multiple bookings.

4x cars and a 4 berth room worked out Â£90 return each. Less fuel, less driving time, no hotel cost at the tunnel, arrive at 9am fresh (or not) as a daisy ready for a shorter trip to the Ring.

Just a thought.

Interesting, id be up for that!!

otherwize itl be a 5am wake up and set off jobbie :smiley:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: tony_danza on March 29, 2010, 12:03:16 pm: It's a doddle Joe,

Jump on the ferry early evening in Hull. Chill out, eat, sleep (or drink, go to the onboard clubs, casino etc) and wake up fresh (or ruined) in Rotterdam first thing in the morning....shaves 130 miles of the UK side for me and it's 120km closer to the Ring on the other, no having to drive around the M25 or through France either!

I've done tunnel and ferry before as the costs didn't stack up - that was before I realised you could group book, it aint cheap on your own (circa Â£250 return).

This will be my first time on the party ferry, but the others who've been this way all agree it's better and much less exhausting. The return drive is a killer via Calais/Dover when you just want to be home.
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: joesgti on March 29, 2010, 12:09:41 pm: drove back yesterday and its just boring in france,

if jay and tom are up for this then i may do this!

I have 3 cars coming with me at the moment, jake in his mk1 and my bro in his new car. Socould get it very cheap!! :party:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: tony_danza on March 29, 2010, 12:12:10 pm: Yes, just get a 4 berth cabin (or 2) and split them up between you all. First car with the cabin is Â£250 ish and it's Â£35 ish per person and car in addition. You just split the cost.

I don't know if you've looked too, but you've not got a great deal of TF on those dates either:

07.05.10 closed
08.05.10 17:30 until 19:30 - Touristenfahrten (Nordschleife)
09.05.10 08:00 until 19:00 - Touristenfahrten (Nordschleife)

GP circuit TF closed.
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: Beddie on March 29, 2010, 06:04:47 pm: Quote from: tony_danza on March 29, 2010, 12:03:16 pm

This will be my first time on the party ferry, but the others who've been this way all agree it's better and much less exhausting. The return drive is a killer via Calais/Dover when you just want to be home.

Yep! Can confirm what Mike is saying about Das Party Boot, this upcoming trip will be my 5th crossing going this way, soooo much easier and less stressful than the trek down to Dover/through France, less miles, avoids northern France, the brussels ring road etc, its a party boat full of win :happy2:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: Janner_Sy on March 29, 2010, 06:49:34 pm: Quote from: tony_danza on March 29, 2010, 09:54:31 am
4x cars and a 4 berth room worked out Â£90 return each. Less fuel, less driving time, no hotel cost at the tunnel, arrive at 9am fresh (or not) as a daisy ready for a shorter trip to the Ring.

Just a thought.

lol, i dont think so, hangovers normally make you feel like sh*te in the morning
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: joesgti on March 29, 2010, 07:15:05 pm: going for a ride in toms car with a hang over around the 'ring roads was not a plesant experience i can confirm :innocent: :sick:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: QD MBE on March 29, 2010, 07:24:39 pm: I remember see you just after..................

Not a good sight! :sick:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: monte on March 29, 2010, 09:31:34 pm: Quote from: tony_danza on March 29, 2010, 09:54:31 am
Have you northern/midlands boys not thought of taking the overnight P&O disco ferry from Hull to Rotterdam?

Shaves about 300 miles off my journey from Cheshire and if you phone them, they do deals on multiple bookings.

4x cars and a 4 berth room worked out Â£90 return each. Less fuel, less driving time, no hotel cost at the tunnel, arrive at 9am fresh (or not) as a daisy ready for a shorter trip to the Ring.

Just a thought.

I would be up for this too :happy2: I love this crossing. (or I used to when I was a lager lout) :ashamed: I was going to mention this months ago, but I thought the southern crossing was happening because we were all going together in convoy. Not sure how many people are actually still going now though.
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: Top Cat on March 30, 2010, 08:35:06 pm: Not to sure who or how many are coming to the ring with us on this trip.

Top cat.
SteveP
StokeBalloon.
Greenouse.
MarkyMark
T888OM
JPC
Monte.
Ollie Possibly.

have i missed anyone. :happy2:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: markymark on March 30, 2010, 08:43:00 pm: JoesGTI and the scallies! :laugh:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: Top Cat on March 30, 2010, 08:45:05 pm: Ha! thought i had put him on after JPC. :ashamed:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: QD MBE on March 30, 2010, 08:46:56 pm: Quote from: markymark on March 30, 2010, 08:43:00 pm
~~JoesGTI and the scallies!~~ :laugh:

Mark I think you mean The cast from Shameless..........................

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.dailymail.co.uk%2Fi%2Fpix%2F2008%2F08%2F09%2Farticle-1043167-03C3FCF00000044D-145_224x379.jpg&hash=ce22570b2c1e7c1ed06c9d09d089a4c74b5abbc1)
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: markymark on March 30, 2010, 08:47:59 pm: Quote from: stokeballoon on March 30, 2010, 08:46:56 pm
Quote from: markymark on March 30, 2010, 08:43:00 pm
~~JoesGTI and the scallies!~~ :laugh:

Mark I think you mean The cast from Shameless..........................

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.dailymail.co.uk%2Fi%2Fpix%2F2008%2F08%2F09%2Farticle-1043167-03C3FCF00000044D-145_224x379.jpg&hash=ce22570b2c1e7c1ed06c9d09d089a4c74b5abbc1)

:signLOL: I nearly wet myself then QD! :laugh:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: ollie288 on March 30, 2010, 09:30:44 pm: Quote from: Top Cat on March 30, 2010, 08:35:06 pm
Not to sure who or how many are coming to the ring with us on this trip.

Top cat.
SteveP
StokeBalloon.
Greenouse.
MarkyMark
T888OM
JPC
Monte.
Ollie Possibly.

have i missed anyone. :happy2:

Just going to do an insurance quote now a month earlier and see what it comes out at. Fingers crossed it shouldn't be too different. 8)
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: ollie288 on March 30, 2010, 09:46:27 pm: Quote from: ollie288 on March 30, 2010, 09:30:44 pm
Quote from: Top Cat on March 30, 2010, 08:35:06 pm
Not to sure who or how many are coming to the ring with us on this trip.

Top cat.
SteveP
StokeBalloon.
Greenouse.
MarkyMark
T888OM
JPC
Monte.
Ollie Possibly.

have i missed anyone. :happy2:

Just going to do an insurance quote now a month earlier and see what it comes out at. Fingers crossed it shouldn't be too different. 8)

I may have to be struck off the list. The quote came in at Â£3400 instead of just over Â£2000. A 1400 difference for 1 month. Is it just me or is that ridiculous?
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: Top Cat on March 30, 2010, 09:48:57 pm: Is this on your new car, are you talking about getting it bought a month earlier. :chicken:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: mikebgti on March 30, 2010, 09:54:18 pm: I will be there also :happy2: just booked it all today.

I am going the hull rotterdam route though
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: ollie288 on March 30, 2010, 09:54:28 pm: Yep buying it now instead of when I have 1 yncb.. Im extremely impatient and want it now! :stupid: My garage cant take any more stuff waiting to be fitted :grin:
Plus I would like to do this so I thought I would try it. I expected it to be a couple of hundred. Then again I should of remembered what a rip off insurance is for young people! :chicken:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: Top Cat on March 30, 2010, 09:57:21 pm: Quote from: ollie288 on March 30, 2010, 09:54:28 pm
Yep buying it now instead of when I have 1 yncb.. Im extremely impatient and want it now! :stupid: My garage cant take any more stuff waiting to be fitted :grin:
Plus I would like to do this so I thought I would try it. I expected it to be a couple of hundred. Then again I should of remembered what a rip off insurance is for young people! :chicken:

Your mad. :laugh: Its not you garage thats full up its your head, with mad ideas. :stupid:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: ollie288 on March 30, 2010, 10:04:13 pm: Nope its defiantly my garage :signLOL: Wheels, suspension, r32 back bumper, hopefully soon to be joining them is a recaro interior :party:

Just waiting for the car Mr TC :pomppomp:

Ohhh and im not mad, im ambitious...... :star:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: monte on March 30, 2010, 10:21:20 pm: Quote from: mikebgti on March 30, 2010, 09:54:18 pm
I will be there also :happy2: just booked it all today.

I am going the hull roterdam route though

Hi Mike,

I haven't booked yet, and I was planning on doing it this week, but now I might be getting some R32 brakes at the weekend so I will have to book ferry, and hotel in about 2wks.

I know I am leaving it a bit late but it should be ok.

I am 99% sure I will be doing the hull-rotterdam too :happy2:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: joesgti on March 31, 2010, 08:53:07 am: Quote from: markymark on March 30, 2010, 08:47:59 pm
Quote from: stokeballoon on March 30, 2010, 08:46:56 pm
Quote from: markymark on March 30, 2010, 08:43:00 pm
~~JoesGTI and the scallies!~~ :laugh:

Mark I think you mean The cast from Shameless..........................

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.dailymail.co.uk%2Fi%2Fpix%2F2008%2F08%2F09%2Farticle-1043167-03C3FCF00000044D-145_224x379.jpg&hash=ce22570b2c1e7c1ed06c9d09d089a4c74b5abbc1)

:signLOL: I nearly wet myself then QD! :laugh:

put me on your list!! :P

Have the southern boys already booked the crossing yet??

TC? you going daaan saaaarf or jumping on the ferry?
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: Top Cat on March 31, 2010, 12:35:47 pm: I am already booked up for the chunnel crossing. Not to sure i would like being trapped on a boat with you Joe. :signLOL:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: markymark on April 08, 2010, 01:17:13 pm: TC I think we are hoping to get booked in at the Travelodge that we stopped at last time! :happy2:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: markymark on April 08, 2010, 01:37:59 pm: Quote from: markymark on April 08, 2010, 01:17:13 pm
TC I think we are hoping to get booked in at the Travelodge that we stopped at last time! :happy2:
Just booked myself in at the Travelodge for the Thursday night! Frankie & Benny's FTW :party:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: Greeners on April 08, 2010, 01:47:48 pm: Quote from: markymark on April 08, 2010, 01:37:59 pm
Quote from: markymark on April 08, 2010, 01:17:13 pm
TC I think we are hoping to get booked in at the Travelodge that we stopped at last time! :happy2:
Just booked myself in at the Travelodge for the Thursday night! Frankie & Benny's FTW :party:

:party: :party: :drinking:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: Top Cat on April 08, 2010, 04:25:07 pm: Have you got a link For it Flora and i will get my room booked. :driver:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: markymark on April 08, 2010, 04:27:04 pm: Quote from: Top Cat on April 08, 2010, 04:25:07 pm
Have you got a link For it Flora and i will get my room booked. :driver:
Et voila! http://www.travelodge.co.uk/search_and_book/index.php?action=search&check_from=&locationCode=h4&location=Ashford+Travelodge&checkInDate=06%2F05%2F2010&checkOutDate=07%2F05%2F2010&no_of_rooms=1&adults_1=2&children_1=0&adults_2=1&children_2=0&adults_3=1&children_3=0&adults_4=1&children_4=0&search=Search :happy2:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: Top Cat on April 08, 2010, 04:32:30 pm: Thanks Marky. :notworthy:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: wigit on April 08, 2010, 05:19:35 pm: if your staying at Euraka park travel lodge steer clear of pizza slut, the service is shocking :happy2:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: Greeners on April 09, 2010, 11:15:48 am: Quote from: wigit on April 08, 2010, 05:19:35 pm
if your staying at Euraka park travel lodge steer clear of pizza slut, the service is shocking :happy2:

Frankie and Benny's FTW! :party:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: RedRobin on April 10, 2010, 05:39:48 pm: (https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fb308%2FRedRobin_05%2FNathan_LongDog.jpg&hash=1270f8d9a0816ce964c00a8ebea39255a666c9e9)

Nath loves his food :drinking:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: T88OMM on April 13, 2010, 10:48:30 am: Okay dudes, I am now a defo!

Just booked the time off work and Jay assures me he is sorting out the hotel, all I need to sort now is the tunnel crossing. What train have you all gone for so I can get myself booked on it today? :pomppomp:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: markymark on April 13, 2010, 10:54:11 am: Nice one Tom, we are booked on the 7.50 train and the 12.20 coming back :happy2:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: T88OMM on April 13, 2010, 10:58:16 am: Quote from: markymark on April 13, 2010, 10:54:11 am
Nice one Tom, we are booked on the 7.50 train and the 12.20 coming back :happy2:

Schweet, I will get it sorted today! :wink:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: joesgti on April 13, 2010, 11:01:22 am: booking mine at the end of the month, am skint!
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: Greeners on April 13, 2010, 12:51:05 pm: Good lad Tom! :happy2:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: Top Cat on April 13, 2010, 02:24:17 pm: Woah! some of the youngster's planning ahead, i thought at your age you just get up on the morning grab your keys and head off to Germany. :laugh:

I notice though Joe still intends to do this. :booty:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: RedRobin on April 13, 2010, 04:40:04 pm: Quote from: Top Cat on April 13, 2010, 02:24:17 pm
Woah! some of the youngster's planning ahead, i thought at your age you just get up on the morning grab your keys and head off to Germany. :laugh:

I notice though Joe still intends to do this. :booty:

....That's making the big assumption that he invests in an alarm clock and gets up in time :evilgrin:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: JPC on April 13, 2010, 06:55:41 pm: Or doesn't get arrested! :signLOL:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: joesgti on April 14, 2010, 01:16:14 pm: ^^ now now jay!! :P :chicken: :laugh:

its not asif it really needs loads of planning, wake up, drive, get on a train, drive, get smashed!! simples!! :happy2: :drinking:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: JPC on April 14, 2010, 01:41:33 pm: haha!! in answer to your text, ferry, hotel everything is booked! ;)
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: joesgti on April 14, 2010, 02:10:28 pm: ferry?? :confused: you mean chunnel??
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: JPC on April 14, 2010, 02:13:55 pm: yeh, just seeing if your on the ball today! ;) what happened on sunday you bum? i got hassled off you for going, i went and your phone was off allll weekend!!
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: joesgti on April 14, 2010, 02:21:05 pm: ^^ YOU WENT!!! :fighting2:

Phone was broke, is working now! would have come if i knew you were going, ended up going out sat night then playing golf all day on sunday!! LOL. Kim said 'if steph's not goin then im not standing around all day on my own!' :grin:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: Greeners on April 14, 2010, 02:59:27 pm: ^^^^^ Excuses excuses! You just didn't want Furry Phil with his mighty KO4 spanking your ass down the strip! :P :booty:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: joesgti on April 14, 2010, 03:14:02 pm: HAR HAR DI HAR!! :congrats: :congrats:

There wasnt any point as phil had already chickened out before i even decided i wasnt going! :booty:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: JPC on April 14, 2010, 03:14:59 pm: haha, yeh me and steph went! you goon!
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: Greeners on April 14, 2010, 03:35:17 pm: Quote from: joesgti on April 14, 2010, 03:14:02 pm
HAR HAR DI HAR!! :congrats: :congrats:

There wasnt any point as phil had already chickened out before i even decided i wasnt going! :booty:

Yeh yeh, at least he was there! :P
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: joesgti on April 14, 2010, 03:46:45 pm: the real reason i didnt go was so your dbp could have some attention for once! :popcornsoda: :laugh:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: Greeners on April 14, 2010, 03:51:49 pm: Quote from: joesgti on April 14, 2010, 03:46:45 pm
the real reason i didnt go was so your dbp could have some attention for once! :popcornsoda: :laugh:

:signLOL:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: monte on April 14, 2010, 08:44:27 pm: Can you guys give me some sort of idea of how much these trips costs? Is a grand enough for travel, fuel, hotel, track, food and drink costs? :ashamed:

What do you figure it will cost you?

Is there a checklist of things to take?
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: Greeners on April 14, 2010, 09:21:53 pm: Quote from: monte on April 14, 2010, 08:44:27 pm
Can you guys give me some sort of idea of how much these trips costs? Is a grand enough for travel, fuel, hotel, track, food and drink costs? :ashamed:

What do you figure it will cost you?

Is there a checklist of things to take?

You can probably halve that amount and you'd be nearer the cost! :happy2:

Not a checklist as such but you treat it the same way as you would if you were planning a foreign driving trip (V5, Driving Licence, Insurance etc) If you decide to go we'll see you right! :happy2:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: monte on April 14, 2010, 09:38:47 pm: Half that amount...Really? How is that possible? How much are the laps?

I will definitely be going bud. Finances will be all sorted by Saturday :smiley:

Just need to get things booked. Do we book the hotel room in advance?

Is anyone still going Hull-Rotterdam? or we all all going on the chunnel?

Sorry for all the questions :ashamed:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: MAT ED30 on April 14, 2010, 09:39:17 pm: Â£500 is enough i think and u can do it cheaper if u want
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: Greeners on April 14, 2010, 09:42:26 pm: You probably won't get much more than 6 laps on your first trip, what with accidents, weather and letting the car cool down. :happy2:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: monte on April 14, 2010, 09:52:19 pm: Quote from: Greenouse on April 14, 2010, 09:42:26 pm
You probably won't get much more than 6 laps on your first trip, what with accidents, weather and letting the car cool down. :happy2:

Ok mate :happy2: I really cant wait to go. :laugh:

Is this list still correct?

Top cat.
SteveP
StokeBalloon.
Greenouse.
MarkyMark
T888OM
JPC
Monte.
Ollie Possibly.

Joe??? Can we add you to the list?
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: joesgti on April 15, 2010, 08:07:42 am: yes mate, im 100% defo going :smiley:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: monte on April 15, 2010, 09:07:14 am: Ok Joe :happy2: are you going on the chunnel or ferry?
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: Greeners on April 15, 2010, 09:31:32 am: You need to add Mikeb to that list too! :wink:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: monte on April 15, 2010, 09:35:38 am: Top cat
SteveP
StokeBalloon
Greenouse
MarkyMark
T888OM
JPC
Monte
JoesGTI
MikeB
Ollie (Possibly)

:driver:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: joesgti on April 15, 2010, 11:18:26 am: tunnel!! :happy2:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: Top Cat on April 19, 2010, 12:05:34 am: Came across this video on youtube. :chicken: :chicken: :chicken:

There is the odd swear word in it. :smiley:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: monte on April 19, 2010, 12:40:08 am: :congrats: Love it TC :happy2:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: joesgti on April 19, 2010, 08:24:10 am: mate!! thats shocking!! :rolleye: :signLOL: :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: JPC on April 19, 2010, 08:29:58 am: Haha!! brilliant!
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: T88OMM on April 19, 2010, 09:50:25 am: That has just had me absolutely pissing myself, class TC! :signLOL: :signLOL: :signLOL:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: Greeners on April 19, 2010, 11:09:06 pm: Proper PMSL @ that TC! :signLOL: :signLOL:

Now post up the 'other' one! :wink: :laugh:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: T88OMM on April 22, 2010, 11:13:55 am: :pomppomp: :pomppomp: :pomppomp: :pomppomp: 2 WEEKS TODAY!! :pomppomp: :pomppomp: :pomppomp: :pomppomp:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: joesgti on April 22, 2010, 11:16:51 am: my passanger has just dropped out!! like 30 seconds ago!! :sad1: :sad1:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: T88OMM on April 22, 2010, 11:18:13 am: Quote from: joesgti on April 22, 2010, 11:16:51 am
my passanger has just dropped out!! like 30 seconds ago!! :sad1: :sad1:

sh*tter! I am sure you will find someone else! :wink:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: joesgti on April 22, 2010, 11:20:07 am: might be bringing jake instead.
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: JPC on April 22, 2010, 01:19:27 pm: Get your bro to jump in yours if jake can't come
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: joesgti on April 22, 2010, 01:48:38 pm: he wont, he said he's only going this time if its in his car. he was gutted last time and almost ended up spending Â£700 on renting a car! :signLOL: he's just got a 330 cd 204 bhp, so not that quick but still enough to get away from TC, :laugh:

I may have another mate coming! Beeny, :happy2:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: Top Cat on April 22, 2010, 08:57:42 pm: Quote from: joesgti on April 22, 2010, 01:48:38 pm

so not that quick but still enough to get away from TC, :laugh:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Ftomashandmilly%2FDaft_stuff%2Fihu.gif&hash=0fa2323e05d7085e28d54dcfa722ba8e75543c21)
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: JPC on April 22, 2010, 09:16:52 pm: I was guna get a 330cd before I got my golf!
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: joesgti on April 23, 2010, 09:24:35 am: ^^its getting mapped on the 6th, mine is having a re-worked map aswell, sounds interesting.

Going to start forza again tonight if anybody fancy's a few laps. :smiley:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: JPC on April 23, 2010, 01:09:56 pm: Yeh I'm up for that. Need to get a wireless thingy tonight tho
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: joesgti on April 23, 2010, 02:09:53 pm: Quote from: JPC on April 23, 2010, 01:09:56 pm
Yeh I'm up for that. Need to get a wireless thingy tonight tho

but i thought you only had PS3?? :confused: if your on xbox whats your name?
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: JPC on April 23, 2010, 04:11:54 pm: I've got both, just not online with the sexbox
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: RedRobin on April 25, 2010, 08:58:56 am: ....

Have Fun but Stay Safe, guys:

http://www.amr-teams.co.uk/2010/04/aston-martin-racing-driver-in-fatal.html

At Bergwerk: Very tricky at speed in any conditions. Fast approach with adverse camber and tightening up steeply, so turn in very late from the far left guys and balance your speed and power. [I'm not the expert this makes me sound like!]

Very sobering. Our hearts go out to his family and friends.

R I P
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: Janner_Sy on April 25, 2010, 01:11:59 pm: christ almighty. thats really bad.
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: joesgti on April 27, 2010, 11:57:00 am: HOTEL BOOKED!! :innocent: :innocent:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: markymark on April 27, 2010, 12:02:03 pm: Quote from: joesgti on April 27, 2010, 11:57:00 am
HOTEL BOOKED!! :innocent: :innocent:
About time Joe! :happy2:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: Top Cat on April 27, 2010, 12:13:06 pm: Quote from: joesgti on April 27, 2010, 11:57:00 am
HOTEL BOOKED!! :innocent: :innocent:

:congrats: What happened there then. Are you trying to tell us that you may have, for the first time planned something. :grin:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: joesgti on April 27, 2010, 12:22:13 pm: :P

my brother and i were almost camping!! :grin: :grin:

defo going back in summer and camping!! :party: :jumpmove:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: Top Cat on April 27, 2010, 12:26:02 pm: Hopefully not to close to the chevrons. :scared: :P
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: joesgti on April 27, 2010, 12:42:59 pm: (https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FEuler5853%2FAwesome%2FATT55556676.gif&hash=8ea83540c0e412a97a67f54fdda9be3a205f03fa)
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: JPC on April 27, 2010, 12:54:16 pm: :signLOL:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: Top Cat on April 27, 2010, 12:59:49 pm: Cant see pics, i am at work. :sad1: :booty:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: Greeners on April 27, 2010, 01:23:42 pm: Quote from: joesgti on April 27, 2010, 11:57:00 am
HOTEL BOOKED!! :innocent: :innocent:

Yeh but which one? :rolleye:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: joesgti on April 27, 2010, 01:35:13 pm: Quote from: Greenouse on April 27, 2010, 01:23:42 pm
Quote from: joesgti on April 27, 2010, 11:57:00 am
HOTEL BOOKED!! :innocent: :innocent:

Yeh but which one? :rolleye:

:P :P

http://www.hotel-an-der-nordschleife.de/hotel/index.php

:wink:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: Top Cat on April 27, 2010, 01:44:35 pm: tell you what guys i am so looking forward to this. :party: :party: :party:

what spare parts is anyone taking for ~~StokeBalloon~~ all of us :laugh: to fix and fit if one of us breaks down. I was thinking spare DV and coil packs. :happy2:

anyhting else other than a spare turbo for Joe. :star:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: joesgti on April 27, 2010, 01:49:33 pm: :P :P

Dave is sending me off to the ring to try the brakes!! he said to me last night.... and i quote....... ' joe, i really want you to try and brake them, really' :laugh: :laugh:

so is giving me race pads for stoke to fit!! :grin:

Ive just replaced the DV so i doubt that will be failing and its the D version.

Im also seeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeriously looking forward to this! :party:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: Greeners on April 27, 2010, 01:58:43 pm: What we doing for walkie talkie's this time fella's?
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: joesgti on April 27, 2010, 01:59:34 pm: mine are all still missing! :signLOL: :signLOL:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: Top Cat on April 27, 2010, 02:00:06 pm: I have got one so far. :grin:

Hopefully i am going to get another 2. :star:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: JPC on April 27, 2010, 02:00:42 pm: toms got about four i think
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: Greeners on April 27, 2010, 02:01:11 pm: Quote from: joesgti on April 27, 2010, 01:59:34 pm
mine are all still missing! :signLOL: :signLOL:

You got ours back! :P
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: joesgti on April 27, 2010, 02:30:24 pm: Quote from: JPC on April 27, 2010, 02:00:42 pm
toms got about four i think

are they mine or his?
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: JPC on April 27, 2010, 02:31:46 pm: yours
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: joesgti on April 27, 2010, 03:40:52 pm: has Mike B, Ollie and monte booked up yet?? :party:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: T88OMM on April 27, 2010, 04:32:34 pm: I think I have got some of your Joe! I'll have a look! :happy2:

I am on the countdown now, this is my birhtday weekend away so it is going to be a very very messy one for me
:evilgrin: :drinking:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: joesgti on April 27, 2010, 04:33:12 pm: Quote from: T88OMM on April 27, 2010, 04:32:34 pm
I think I have got some of your Joe! I'll have a look! :happy2:

I am on the countdown now, this is my birhtday weekend away so it is going to be a very very messy one for me
:evilgrin: :drinking:

mate... your birthday's been going on for the last month!!! :P
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: Top Cat on April 27, 2010, 04:41:25 pm: managed to secure 3 radios. :jumpmove:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: T88OMM on April 27, 2010, 04:43:40 pm: Quote from: joesgti on April 27, 2010, 04:33:12 pm
Quote from: T88OMM on April 27, 2010, 04:32:34 pm
I think I have got some of your Joe! I'll have a look! :happy2:

I am on the countdown now, this is my birhtday weekend away so it is going to be a very very messy one for me
:evilgrin: :drinking:

mate... your birthday's been going on for the last month!!! :P

It has indeed, I always like to extend them so I don't feel so bad about caning alcohol :laugh:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: joesgti on April 27, 2010, 04:50:43 pm: :signLOL: :signLOL:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: QD MBE on April 27, 2010, 05:15:15 pm: Quote from: joesgti on April 27, 2010, 01:49:33 pm
:P :P

Dave is sending me off to the ring to try the brakes!! he said to me last night.... and i quote....... ' joe, i really want you to try and brake them, really' :laugh: :laugh:

so is giving me race pads for stoke to fit!! :grin:

Ive just replaced the DV so i doubt that will be failing and its the D version.

Im also seeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeriously looking forward to this! :party:

*****Thinks to take some ty-wraps, a pritt stick, gaffer tape, and a bigger hammer than normal to fix Joes car. and his quick release ~~snow plough~~ Splitter.............. :chicken: :chicken: :rolleye:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: joesgti on April 28, 2010, 08:59:12 am: by ty-wraps i hope you mean cable ties!! :happy2: :grin:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: Greeners on April 28, 2010, 09:30:05 am: Quote from: joesgti on April 28, 2010, 08:59:12 am
by ty-wraps i hope you mean cable ties!! :happy2: :grin:

Thats what TC and I are going to use on you Joe! :wink: :love:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: joesgti on April 28, 2010, 09:41:22 am: :scared: :scared: :scared:

peanut's not coming anywhere near me!! you on the other hand nath! :love:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: Greeners on April 28, 2010, 10:36:23 am: Quote from: joesgti on April 28, 2010, 09:41:22 am
:scared: :scared: :scared:

peanut's not coming anywhere near me!! you on the other hand nath! :love:

Exceptional taste young Joe if I do say so myself! :love: :wink:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: JPC on April 28, 2010, 10:44:29 am: cant wait for this trip now!! week 2mora guys!
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: joesgti on April 28, 2010, 10:46:49 am: what time have you booked the train for? need to book that now! :rolleye:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: Top Cat on April 28, 2010, 12:16:11 pm: Quote from: joesgti on April 28, 2010, 09:41:22 am
:scared: :scared: :scared:

peanut's not coming anywhere near me!! you on the other hand nath! :love:

Listen Arthur Daily, i will be coming near you :chicken:, then just as i get up your arse :confused: i will be flying past you and waving good buy. :star:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: joesgti on April 28, 2010, 12:20:55 pm: Quote from: Top Cat on April 28, 2010, 12:16:11 pm
Quote from: joesgti on April 28, 2010, 09:41:22 am
:scared: :scared: :scared:

peanut's not coming anywhere near me!! you on the other hand nath! :love:

Listen Arthur Daily, i will be coming near you :chicken:, then just as i get up your arse :confused: i will be flying past you and waving good buy. :star:

:grin: :grin: :grin: :happy2:

what times you train!
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: RedRobin on April 28, 2010, 02:38:01 pm: Quote from: Greenouse on April 28, 2010, 09:30:05 am
Quote from: joesgti on April 28, 2010, 08:59:12 am
by ty-wraps i hope you mean cable ties!! :happy2: :grin:

Thats what TC and I are going to use on you Joe! :wink: :love:

....Don't forget the gaffer tape!

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FDetailing%2FStickers%2Fsmiley_LipsSealed.jpg&hash=b2232ed5ac6384b6241c2971d4cf5ecf3eca7b3b)
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: markymark on April 28, 2010, 02:49:06 pm: we are booked on the 7.50 train and the 12.20 coming back :happy2:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: joesgti on April 28, 2010, 03:51:26 pm: il be setting off at 4.30am, so should make that train. :happy2:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: Greeners on April 28, 2010, 04:05:07 pm: Quote from: joesgti on April 28, 2010, 03:51:26 pm
il be setting off at 4.30am, so should make that train. :happy2:

You should stay down the night before Joe!
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: joesgti on April 28, 2010, 04:22:32 pm: nope! will cost at least another 80-100 quid, after a meal and beer and the hotel. :innocent:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: Top Cat on April 29, 2010, 09:45:01 am: Just been going through bits for the trip, and i dont have any conformation of the chunnel booking, apart from on a bank statement. :chicken:

Has anyone else received email conformation. :smiley:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: markymark on April 29, 2010, 09:57:54 am: Quote from: Top Cat on April 29, 2010, 09:45:01 am
Just been going through bits for the trip, and i dont have any conformation of the chunnel booking, apart from on a bank statement. :chicken:

Has anyone else received email conformation. :smiley:
Yeah I got an instant email booking reference sent through! :happy2:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: joesgti on April 29, 2010, 10:00:40 am: you need your booking number for self-check-in.

Just give them a call, theyl have it on file. :smiley:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: Top Cat on April 29, 2010, 10:05:38 am: :chicken: Ok chaps, thanks, glad i checked. :happy2:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: monte on April 29, 2010, 11:16:13 pm: Not been on the forum for a while. I know I have left this a little late, but I will book the hotel/chunnel on Sat morning if they are still available. :smiley:

If I bring some race pads with me will any of you guy's be able to fit them? :ashamed:

Not long now eh? :driver:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: RedRobin on April 30, 2010, 07:53:42 am: ....

Here you go, guys - I know it's the full VLN circuit but this is definitely going to help. Enjoy:

"Ooops! A little oversteer.. Full on the thwottle.."

Very educational :happy2:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: joesgti on April 30, 2010, 08:43:00 am: Quote from: monte on April 29, 2010, 11:16:13 pm
Not been on the forum for a while. I know I have left this a little late, but I will book the hotel/chunnel on Sat morning if they are still available. :smiley:

If I bring some race pads with me will any of you guy's be able to fit them? :ashamed:

Not long now eh? :driver:

stokey..... :love:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: QD MBE on April 30, 2010, 08:47:33 am: Quote from: joesgti on April 30, 2010, 08:43:00 am
Quote from: monte on April 29, 2010, 11:16:13 pm
Not been on the forum for a while. I know I have left this a little late, but I will book the hotel/chunnel on Sat morning if they are still available. :smiley:

If I bring some race pads with me will any of you guy's be able to fit them? :ashamed:

Not long now eh? :driver:

stokey..... :love:

That worries me Joe...........................................
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: SteveP on April 30, 2010, 08:48:16 am: Don't push back Dave :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: QD MBE on April 30, 2010, 08:49:43 am: Quote from: SteveP on April 30, 2010, 08:48:16 am
Don't push back Dave :laugh: :laugh:

Joke thief!

Don't knock it until you tried....................
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: joesgti on April 30, 2010, 09:01:22 am: :signLOL: :signLOL:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: Top Cat on April 30, 2010, 11:40:44 am: Quote from: RedRobin on April 30, 2010, 07:53:42 am
....

Here you go, guys - I know it's the full VLN circuit but this is definitely going to help. Enjoy:

"Ooops! A little oversteer.. Full on the thwottle.."

Very educational :happy2:

Enjoyed that Robin. That car was mentally fast. :notworthy:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: JPC on April 30, 2010, 12:23:22 pm: what hurdy and Robin Saw..... :love:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: RedRobin on April 30, 2010, 04:30:24 pm: Quote from: stokeballoon on April 30, 2010, 08:49:43 am
Quote from: SteveP on April 30, 2010, 08:48:16 am
Don't push back Dave :laugh: :laugh:

Joke thief!

Don't knock it until you tried....................

....Don't worry, folks - Dave's not gay but his boyfriend is. :evilgrin:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: monte on April 30, 2010, 05:45:49 pm: can someone tell me.....when you come in from your lap/laps, and you stop the car, I know its important not to put the handbrake on, but if you have a DSG box does this also mean that you can't put the car in park?
If this is true, is it just a case of turning off the engine and leaving the car in D, leaving the keys in the ignition untill the brakes have cooled?

Also how long would it normally take for the brakes to cool?
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: SteveP on April 30, 2010, 05:51:16 pm: When you come off a hard lap on standard brakes I always went for a cool drive drive down the long straight next to the ring entrance.

When you then get back to the car park just leave it in D with the handbrake off. No need to leave the keys in.

I would then give the car 30mins before the next lap :happy2:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: Hedge on April 30, 2010, 05:51:35 pm: Quote from: JPC on April 30, 2010, 12:23:22 pm

what hurdy and Robin Saw..... :love:

Its a shame they don't show the Silver Golf flashing him to get out the way. :laugh:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: JPC on April 30, 2010, 05:52:45 pm: Best thing to do after a hot lap is go for a leisurely drive for a few miles to keep the air flowing and cool everything down! and yep, dont be putting your hand brake on
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: QD MBE on April 30, 2010, 05:56:28 pm: OIIIIHHHHHHHH! RR

I resemble that remark!

:grin:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: JPC on April 30, 2010, 06:02:17 pm: Quote from: stokeballoon on April 30, 2010, 05:56:28 pm
OIIIIHHHHHHHH! RR

I resemble that remark!

:grin:
:signLOL:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: QD MBE on April 30, 2010, 06:06:52 pm: Quote from: JPC on April 30, 2010, 05:52:45 pm
Best thing to do after a hot lap is go for a leisurely drive for a few miles to keep the air flowing and cool everything down! and yep, dont be putting your hand brake on

Best thing to do is to rag it, and then come back to the car park and sit there with smoke billowing everywhere, just as Nath's mate did.
:driver:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: JPC on April 30, 2010, 06:42:21 pm: Haha!! I must have missed that bit!!
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: RedRobin on April 30, 2010, 06:52:27 pm: Quote from: SteveP on April 30, 2010, 05:51:16 pm

When you then get back to the car park just leave it in D with the handbrake off. No need to leave the keys in.

I would then give the car 30mins before the next lap :happy2:

....Crikey! I've been leaving it with the handbrake off but in P. Never had any probs so far but I may have been doing it wrong - Anyone explain a bit more detail info about P, please?

Again, I'm probably wrong, but why as long as 30mins? Though it's actually about the same timing I do but not consciously.
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: mikebgti on April 30, 2010, 08:35:03 pm: Quote from: joesgti on April 27, 2010, 03:40:52 pm
has Mike B, Ollie and monte booked up yet?? :party:

Yes am all booked up going Hull - Rotterdam with a couple of mates . But we are also going via Wolfsburg and will be getting to the ring Saturday afternoon .
See you all there
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: Greeners on April 30, 2010, 09:43:26 pm: Quote from: stokeballoon on April 30, 2010, 06:06:52 pm
Quote from: JPC on April 30, 2010, 05:52:45 pm
Best thing to do after a hot lap is go for a leisurely drive for a few miles to keep the air flowing and cool everything down! and yep, dont be putting your hand brake on

Best thing to do is to rag it, and then come back to the car park and sit there with smoke billowing everywhere, just as Nath's mate did.
:driver:

Best thing was he thought we were joking!!! :signLOL:

@ Mike, where you stoppin then pal?
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: mikebgti on April 30, 2010, 10:23:57 pm: @ Greenhouse Booked in at the same place as the rest of you in the apartments :happy2:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: JPC on April 30, 2010, 10:33:42 pm: Mike, andy left his drivers matt in my unit! Lol
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: mikebgti on April 30, 2010, 10:39:13 pm: Quote from: JPC on April 30, 2010, 10:33:42 pm
Mike, andy left his drivers matt in my unit! Lol

Has he not been back for it yet ? He noticed when we got down the road but said he would pick it up early this week . I will remind him :fighting:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: Greeners on April 30, 2010, 10:46:18 pm: Quote from: mikebgti on April 30, 2010, 10:23:57 pm
@ Greenhouse Booked in at the same place as the rest of you in the apartments :happy2:

Coolio! :happy2:

The Bra arrive ok?
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: mikebgti on April 30, 2010, 10:50:18 pm: Yep the bra arrived thanks :happy2: Just got to wash the car and fit it .
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: RedRobin on May 01, 2010, 12:12:51 am: Quote from: mikebgti on April 30, 2010, 08:35:03 pm

But we are also going via Wolfsburg and will be getting to the ring Saturday afternoon .

....Will you be visiting Autostadt then? Very much worth a visit imo.

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fb308%2FRedRobin_05%2FAudiSport_SweetDreams.jpg&hash=dc7db6ebba0197685a7cd8bc5661e697dfba7fb8)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fb308%2FRedRobin_05%2FAutostadt.jpg&hash=0ebbd6d23d4060a9a6015b8c2989cd76346ee8c0)
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: mikebgti on May 01, 2010, 07:50:57 am: Quote from: RedRobin on May 01, 2010, 12:12:51 am
Quote from: mikebgti on April 30, 2010, 08:35:03 pm

But we are also going via Wolfsburg and will be getting to the ring Saturday afternoon .

....Will you be visiting Autostadt then? Very much worth a visit imo.

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fb308%2FRedRobin_05%2FAudiSport_SweetDreams.jpg&hash=dc7db6ebba0197685a7cd8bc5661e697dfba7fb8)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fb308%2FRedRobin_05%2FAutostadt.jpg&hash=0ebbd6d23d4060a9a6015b8c2989cd76346ee8c0)

Yes we are visiting autostadt also booked on a factory tour on the Friday but we will be tight for time getting there from the ferry :driver:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: RedRobin on May 01, 2010, 08:37:00 am: Quote from: mikebgti on May 01, 2010, 07:50:57 am

Yes we are visiting autostadt also booked on a factory tour on the Friday but we will be tight for time getting there from the ferry :driver:

....I haven't been on the factory tour but there's a lot to see just in the Autostadt pavilions. Enjoy! :happy2:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: mikebgti on May 01, 2010, 09:21:12 am: Quote from: RedRobin on May 01, 2010, 08:37:00 am
Quote from: mikebgti on May 01, 2010, 07:50:57 am

Yes we are visiting autostadt also booked on a factory tour on the Friday but we will be tight for time getting there from the ferry :driver:

....I haven't been on the factory tour but there's a lot to see just in the Autostadt pavilions. Enjoy! :happy2:

Can't wait now only a few days to go should be a good trip thanks :happy2:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: RedRobin on May 01, 2010, 09:53:35 am: ....

At the risk of sounding like your dad, if it's your first time:

- One of the lads here will gladly give you a passenger ride first so you see what the Nordschleife feels like. Simulator games etc are limited.

- Drive your first laps slower and build your confidence up during the day. It's not a race.

- Don't get over-confident or distracted - The Nordschleife demands respect and you need to stay very focussed all the way round.

- Simply drive within both your car's limits and your driver limitations. Have fun but be safe.

- When you think "just one more lap".. Don't do it!

- Keep a very keen eye on your rear view mirrors!!

Enjoy!

I'm not the expert which reading this might lead you to think I am. You're with a crowd who know what they're doing (mostly! :wink:) and who will guide and look after you.
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: mikebgti on May 01, 2010, 10:08:46 am: Thanks for the advice it's always welcome . I will just be taking it easy and enjoying the experience as you sayits not a race :smiley:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: QD MBE on May 01, 2010, 10:10:38 am: Quote from: RedRobin on May 01, 2010, 09:53:35 am
....

At the risk of sounding like your dad, if it's your first time:

- One of the lads here will gladly give you a passenger ride first so you see what the Nordschleife feels like. Simulator games etc are limited.

- Drive your first laps slower and build your confidence up during the day. It's not a race.

- Don't get over-confident or distracted - The Nordschleife demands respect and you need to stay very focussed all the way round. and not look at the countryside........... :P

- Simply drive within both your car's limits and your driver limitations. Have fun but be safe.

- When you think "just one more lap".. Don't do it!

- Keep a very keen eye on your rear view mirrors!!

Enjoy!

I'm not the expert which reading this might lead you to think I am. You're with a crowd who know what they're doing (mostly! :wink:) and who will guide and look after you.
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: RedRobin on May 01, 2010, 10:38:58 am: Quote from: stokeballoon on May 01, 2010, 10:10:38 am

- Don't get over-confident or distracted - The Nordschleife demands respect and you need to stay very focussed all the way round. and not look at the countryside........... :P

....This'll make you and TC laugh, Dave: At the junction where the GP track joins the Nordschleife again (recent VLN circuit trackday) I had to stop myself from checking the righthand side for traffic joining! That part is closed off of course.

However, I am getting better and slowly faster. Or is that faster slowly? Or just slower?
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: monte on May 01, 2010, 11:30:14 am: Quote from: SteveP on April 30, 2010, 05:51:16 pm
When you come off a hard lap on standard brakes I always went for a cool drive drive down the long straight next to the ring entrance.

When you then get back to the car park just leave it in D with the handbrake off. No need to leave the keys in.

I would then give the car 30mins before the next lap :happy2:

Thanks Steve, but I thought you had to put the car in P to get the keys out???
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: monte on May 01, 2010, 11:44:35 am: Can someone confirm the following for me please??? I am going to book everything now :smiley: (ooh am ded excited)

Thursday night Premier Inn Maidstone??? (anyone got a link?)

Friday 7th May 7.50 am Euro tunnel

Hotel An Der Nordschleife 7th,8th,9th May, single room @ 45Euro's a night.

Monday 10th May 12.20 Euro tunnel.

Also is there a list of thing needed to travel to Germany? e.g. Hi vis vest, spare bulbs, beam converters, Insurance docs etc etc.

Thanks. :driver:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: monte on May 01, 2010, 11:48:34 am: Quote from: RedRobin on April 30, 2010, 06:52:27 pm
Quote from: SteveP on April 30, 2010, 05:51:16 pm

When you then get back to the car park just leave it in D with the handbrake off. No need to leave the keys in.

I would then give the car 30mins before the next lap :happy2:

....Crikey! I've been leaving it with the handbrake off but in P. Never had any probs so far but I may have been doing it wrong - Anyone explain a bit more detail info about P, please?

Again, I'm probably wrong, but why as long as 30mins? Though it's actually about the same timing I do but not consciously.

Hi Robin,

I am not 100% sure, but I think (I read somewhere or someone told me) that in P the brakes are applied..............but I could be talking poop :ashamed: :ashamed: :ashamed:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: T88OMM on May 01, 2010, 12:04:47 pm: Wooooohooooo! Everything is all booked, (left it all till the last minute as usual!) I cannot wait now! Been looking forward to this for sooooooo long :pomppomp: :jumpmove:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: monte on May 01, 2010, 12:07:14 pm: Quote from: tony_danza on March 29, 2010, 12:12:10 pm
Yes, just get a 4 berth cabin (or 2) and split them up between you all. First car with the cabin is Â£250 ish and it's Â£35 ish per person and car in addition. You just split the cost.

I don't know if you've looked too, but you've not got a great deal of TF on those dates either:

07.05.10 closed
08.05.10 17:30 until 19:30 - Touristenfahrten (Nordschleife)
09.05.10 08:00 until 19:00 - Touristenfahrten (Nordschleife)

GP circuit TF closed.

So the track is shut on Friday

Only open for 2 hours on Saturday

and Sunday its 8am to 7pm

is this for def?
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: RedRobin on May 01, 2010, 12:44:26 pm: Quote from: monte on May 01, 2010, 12:07:14 pm

So the track is shut on Friday

Only open for 2 hours on Saturday

and Sunday its 8am to 7pm

is this for def?

....Nothing, including the weather is for def on the 'Ring. Those are fairly typical Nordschleife TF open hours. You'll still have a great time.
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: QD MBE on May 01, 2010, 01:26:59 pm: Quote from: RedRobin on May 01, 2010, 10:38:58 am
Quote from: stokeballoon on May 01, 2010, 10:10:38 am

- Don't get over-confident or distracted - The Nordschleife demands respect and you need to stay very focussed all the way round. and not look at the countryside........... :P

....This'll make you and TC laugh, Dave: At the junction where the GP track joins the Nordschleife again (recent VLN circuit trackday) I had to stop myself from checking the righthand side for traffic joining! That part is closed off of course.

However, I am getting better and slowly faster. Or is that faster slowly? Or just slower?
:grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: Hurdy on May 01, 2010, 08:23:38 pm: Anyone taking video? - mounted cam pics and vids welcome when you get back.

Don't go timing your laps :innocent: *mumbles sub 8'15" b to g for me!* :laugh:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: SteveP on May 01, 2010, 08:35:26 pm: Quote from: monte on May 01, 2010, 11:48:34 am
Quote from: RedRobin on April 30, 2010, 06:52:27 pm
Quote from: SteveP on April 30, 2010, 05:51:16 pm

When you then get back to the car park just leave it in D with the handbrake off. No need to leave the keys in.

I would then give the car 30mins before the next lap :happy2:

....Crikey! I've been leaving it with the handbrake off but in P. Never had any probs so far but I may have been doing it wrong - Anyone explain a bit more detail info about P, please?

Again, I'm probably wrong, but why as long as 30mins? Though it's actually about the same timing I do but not consciously.

Hi Robin,

I am not 100% sure, but I think (I read somewhere or someone told me) that in P the brakes are applied..............but I could be talking poop :ashamed: :ashamed: :ashamed:

P is correct, sorry it was a slip after some wine :drinking: :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: RedRobin on May 01, 2010, 08:58:14 pm: ^^^^
So leaving DSG in P is okay (Phew!) and so doesn't actually engage the handbrake? :confused:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: SteveP on May 01, 2010, 08:59:54 pm: Nope P does not use the brakes as far as I am aware.
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: RedRobin on May 01, 2010, 09:33:34 pm: Quote from: SteveP on May 01, 2010, 08:59:54 pm
Nope P does not use the brakes as far as I am aware.

....Cheers Steve - Good to know :happy2:

[Thinks: I guess it must use the gears.. Pretty logical as P is a DSG setting]
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: SteveP on May 01, 2010, 09:37:14 pm: ^^^ Yes that's my thinking that it locks the front wheels via the transmission :happy2:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: monte on May 02, 2010, 10:03:07 am: Ok guy's, P it is then.....I don't know where I heard that it applies the brakes :ashamed:

Does anyone know if Mike is going on the ferry?

I have still not booked....but I WILL today. I just don't fancy the long drive home on the 10th. (Ring to Calais, then Calais to Lincoln).

I have also thought about going with you guy's on the tunnel to the Ring, and then getting the Rotterdam-Hull ferry back.
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: monte on May 02, 2010, 07:55:46 pm: Quote from: Hurdy on May 01, 2010, 08:23:38 pm
Anyone taking video? - mounted cam pics and vids welcome when you get back.

Don't go timing your laps :innocent: *mumbles sub 8'15" b to g for me!* :laugh:

if you want to lend me your camera and mount I will gladly video my laps.....not that they will be any good mate.

Now its getting close to the trip I really wish I had taken some instructor training. I would really love to learn track driving. (cornering and braking etc)

Is there any sort of training available at the Ring? :driver:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: RedRobin on May 02, 2010, 08:07:58 pm: Quote from: monte on May 02, 2010, 07:55:46 pm
Quote from: Hurdy on May 01, 2010, 08:23:38 pm
Anyone taking video? - mounted cam pics and vids welcome when you get back.

Don't go timing your laps :innocent: *mumbles sub 8'15" b to g for me!* :laugh:

if you want to lend me your camera and mount I will gladly video my laps.....not that they will be any good mate.

Now its getting close to the trip I really wish I had taken some instructor training. I would really love to learn track driving. (cornering and braking etc)

Is there any sort of training available at the Ring? :driver:

....Yes. RSR offer training. They'll also hire you their Lambo for about 3 grand but it carries a Â£60k excess in case you stuff it.
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: monte on May 02, 2010, 08:18:44 pm: Ha, I think I will be getting some Tandem Push bike training then Robin :laugh:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: RedRobin on May 02, 2010, 08:52:59 pm: Quote from: monte on May 02, 2010, 08:18:44 pm
Ha, I think I will be getting some Tandem Push bike training then Robin :laugh:

....Do some passenger laps with someone who knows the Nordschleife and who can talk you through the best lines and turn-in points.

[Well that rules out anyone from this forum then :evilgrin:]
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: 94Luke on May 02, 2010, 09:15:30 pm: Quote from: RedRobin on May 02, 2010, 08:52:59 pm
Quote from: monte on May 02, 2010, 08:18:44 pm
Ha, I think I will be getting some Tandem Push bike training then Robin :laugh:

....Do some passenger laps with someone who knows the Nordschleife and who can talk you through the best lines and turn-in points.

[Well that rules out anyone from this forum then :evilgrin:]

*waits for Hurdy to turn up* :evilgrin: :booty:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: Hurdy on May 02, 2010, 09:20:35 pm: Quote from: RedRobin on May 02, 2010, 08:52:59 pm
Quote from: monte on May 02, 2010, 08:18:44 pm
Ha, I think I will be getting some Tandem Push bike training then Robin :laugh:

....Do some passenger laps with someone who knows the Nordschleife and who can talk you through the best lines and turn-in points.

[Well that rules out anyone from this forum then :evilgrin:]

Don't worry....I'll remember that comment for next time Robin :P
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: 94Luke on May 02, 2010, 09:23:13 pm: wow, can I predict the future or what? :booty: :signLOL:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: monte on May 02, 2010, 10:40:04 pm: Well guy's, after alot of thought I have decided to go on the Hull-Rotterdam ferry. I am going Wed night and spending Thursday with friends in Monchengladbach. Its on route to Nurburg from Rotterdam too.

So I will see you all on Friday. It would be really good to join the convoy but I am not sure if you will be coming anywhere near Monchengladbach.

If not I will see you at the Hotel.

I'm still waiting for my hotel reservation confirmation :scared:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: Greeners on May 02, 2010, 10:51:52 pm: Monte, make sure you have a few of our mobile numbers so you can see where we are Friday! :happy2:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: monte on May 02, 2010, 10:58:04 pm: OK matey :happy2: If anyone wants to pm me their mobile number they can. Mine is 07977 518025.

One quick question, GB Stickers. Will one on the rear window do? or do you need em on your plates?
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: JPC on May 02, 2010, 11:06:42 pm: I wouldn't even bother with them but if your going to stick one on, put it on the rear window where the wiper doesn't wipe
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: Greeners on May 02, 2010, 11:11:58 pm: Quote from: monte on May 02, 2010, 10:58:04 pm
OK matey :happy2: If anyone wants to pm me their mobile number they can. Mine is 07977 518025.

One quick question, GB Stickers. Will one on the rear window do? or do you need em on your plates?

Will do! :happy2:

If you have GB on your plates you don't need a sticker!
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: monte on May 02, 2010, 11:29:21 pm: Quote from: JPC on May 02, 2010, 11:06:42 pm
I wouldn't even bother with them but if your going to stick one on, put it on the rear window where the wiper doesn't wipe

I Think i'll do that Jay :happy2:

Quote from: Greenouse on May 02, 2010, 11:11:58 pm

If you have GB on your plates you don't need a sticker!

Thanks for the mobile number. I don't have gb on my plates anymore so I will get a window sticker.
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: monte on May 03, 2010, 10:39:04 pm: Another question for you lot.....I am getting 2 new tyres fitted on Weds. Should I be putting them on the front or on the rear. Normally I would have put them on the front, but I'm not sure if they will be scrubbed-in enough for the track, or would they be better going on the rear? I might be talking cak again lads....sorry, you will have to put up with me :ashamed:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: Hurdy on May 03, 2010, 11:23:45 pm: New ones on the rear. Should be worn in by the time you get to the 'ring :happy2:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: jabbalad on May 04, 2010, 12:23:37 am: Quote from: monte on May 02, 2010, 07:55:46 pm
Quote from: Hurdy on May 01, 2010, 08:23:38 pm
Anyone taking video? - mounted cam pics and vids welcome when you get back.

Don't go timing your laps :innocent: *mumbles sub 8'15" b to g for me!* :laugh:

if you want to lend me your camera and mount I will gladly video my laps.....not that they will be any good mate.

Now its getting close to the trip I really wish I had taken some instructor training. I would really love to learn track driving. (cornering and braking etc)

Is there any sort of training available at the Ring? :driver:

what dates are you going, if its the 21st onwards i dont mind sitting in, or taking you round in mine i have done some 160+ laps round there now so sort of know my way round :happy2:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: RedRobin on May 04, 2010, 12:34:26 am: Quote from: Hurdy on May 03, 2010, 11:23:45 pm
New ones on the rear. Should be worn in by the time you get to the 'ring :happy2:

.... x 2

Always put deeper treads on the rear axle on our FWD Golfs. I had to have a pair of new tyres just before our recent 'Ring trackday. The drive there will settle them in. No tyre probs experienced by me.

Ideally for track you want tyres which are worn a fair bit with less tread than new, assuming they are road tyres.
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: monte on May 04, 2010, 06:33:55 am: Quote from: RedRobin on May 04, 2010, 12:34:26 am
Quote from: Hurdy on May 03, 2010, 11:23:45 pm
New ones on the rear. Should be worn in by the time you get to the 'ring :happy2:

.... x 2

Always put deeper treads on the rear axle on our FWD Golfs. I had to have a pair of new tyres just before our recent 'Ring trackday. The drive there will settle them in. No tyre probs experienced by me.

Ideally for track you want tyres which are worn a fair bit with less tread than new, assuming they are road tyres.

Thanks guy's......I don't feel it was such a silly question now :happy2: I would have normally just put em on the front. :ashamed:

Quote from: jabbalad on May 04, 2010, 12:23:37 am

what dates are you going, if its the 21st onwards i dont mind sitting in, or taking you round in mine i have done some 160+ laps round there now so sort of know my way round :happy2:

Thanks for the offer Jabbalad, but we will be there Fri 7th May- Mon 10th May.
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: RedRobin on May 04, 2010, 08:23:52 am: Quote from: monte on May 04, 2010, 06:33:55 am
Quote from: RedRobin on May 04, 2010, 12:34:26 am
Quote from: Hurdy on May 03, 2010, 11:23:45 pm
New ones on the rear. Should be worn in by the time you get to the 'ring :happy2:

.... x 2

Always put deeper treads on the rear axle on our FWD Golfs. I had to have a pair of new tyres just before our recent 'Ring trackday. The drive there will settle them in. No tyre probs experienced by me.

Ideally for track you want tyres which are worn a fair bit with less tread than new, assuming they are road tyres.

Thanks guy's......I don't feel it was such a silly question now :happy2: I would have normally just put em on the front. :ashamed:

....Being FWD there's a logic in putting your deeper tread tyres on the front drive wheels, but the grip is needed on the rear to help stop it overtaking you! When your front tyres get used up, you can move the rears to the front and then put some new ones on the rear.
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: joesgti on May 04, 2010, 10:43:24 am: just booked the train!!! 7.50am Friday morning!!

see you guys there!!
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: SteveP on May 04, 2010, 10:44:45 am: About time :grin: :drinking:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: joesgti on May 04, 2010, 01:53:02 pm: :P :wink: :drinking:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: T88OMM on May 04, 2010, 04:34:23 pm: Can comeone give me the link for the hotel we are staying in near the tunnel. There was a link earlier in the thread but it gave me 4 diffrent hotels! :surprised: I need to book it asap :drinking:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: T88OMM on May 04, 2010, 04:37:48 pm: I think my trip may be hindered this weekend unfortunately, I got into a heated argument last night which resulted in two broken fingers and a hand the size of a football! :chicken: Hopefully the swelling will die down by the weekend but it ain't ideal! Im not gonna let it affect my trip but I don't think I will be much use round the ring :sad1:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: joesgti on May 04, 2010, 04:44:30 pm: you tw@t!!! call my work fone!!!
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: MAT ED30 on May 04, 2010, 04:45:27 pm: Quote from: joesgti on May 04, 2010, 04:44:30 pm
you tw@t!!! call my work fone!!!
:signLOL:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: Saint Steve on May 04, 2010, 05:06:07 pm: Quote from: joesgti on May 04, 2010, 10:43:24 am
just booked the train!!! 7.50am Friday morning!!

see you guys there!!

Dont oversleep again Joe :wink:

Have a great time, with your extra found horsepower should see you beat Hurdys Time :laugh:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: Hurdy on May 04, 2010, 05:32:14 pm: Quote from: Saint Steve on May 04, 2010, 05:06:07 pm
Quote from: joesgti on May 04, 2010, 10:43:24 am
just booked the train!!! 7.50am Friday morning!!

see you guys there!!

Dont oversleep again Joe :wink:

Have a great time, with your extra found horsepower should see you beat Hurdys Time :laugh:

Proof required of course :P

I've seen Joe's driving and he's quick on a straight motorway, but let's see how he goes on with some corners eh :wink:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: bacillus on May 04, 2010, 06:55:22 pm: Doesn't he have some new stoppers up front...
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: Saint Steve on May 04, 2010, 07:01:52 pm: Quote from: bacillus on May 04, 2010, 06:55:22 pm
Doesn't he have some new stoppers up front...

Good job he has!!
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: joesgti on May 04, 2010, 07:04:03 pm: Quote from: Saint Steve on May 04, 2010, 07:01:52 pm
Quote from: bacillus on May 04, 2010, 06:55:22 pm
Doesn't he have some new stoppers up front...

now now steve, theres no need to drill up some banter. chill..........

just because you got served last time theres no need to still be so emotional!! :P
Good job he has!!
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: Saint Steve on May 04, 2010, 07:05:57 pm: Served?? :confused:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: markymark on May 04, 2010, 08:08:04 pm: Due to a boost leak earlier I'm a little worried as I have a temporary fix and need some more silicone vaccuum pipe, anyone going to the ring have any? Don't fancy going all that way and not having any spare, I would get some but I'm running out of time and won't have chance to sort any in time :scared:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: Top Cat on May 04, 2010, 09:16:18 pm: Quote from: markymark on May 04, 2010, 08:08:04 pm
Due to a boost leak earlier I'm a little worried as I have a temporary fix and need some more silicone vaccuum pipe, anyone going to the ring have any? Don't fancy going all that way and not having any spare, I would get some but I'm running out of time and won't have chance to sort any in time :scared:

I to have a boost leak at high revs, I am up at A.D.S on Thursday getting the newer piston style DV fitted. I will ask him if he has any spare for you. :happy2:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: markymark on May 04, 2010, 09:18:13 pm: Quote from: Top Cat on May 04, 2010, 09:16:18 pm
Quote from: markymark on May 04, 2010, 08:08:04 pm
Due to a boost leak earlier I'm a little worried as I have a temporary fix and need some more silicone vaccuum pipe, anyone going to the ring have any? Don't fancy going all that way and not having any spare, I would get some but I'm running out of time and won't have chance to sort any in time :scared:

I to have a boost leak at high revs, I am up at A.D.S on Thursday getting the newer piston style DV fitted. I will ask him if he has any spare for you. :happy2:

Cheers TC, Dave is also having a look for me too. I'm probably being over the top but I would rather have a back up!
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: Top Cat on May 04, 2010, 09:19:54 pm: No worries. :happy2: Best to be prepared, we could stop in ~~Belgium.~~ France and get some from somewhere if it comes to it. :driver:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: RedRobin on May 04, 2010, 11:27:58 pm: Quote from: Top Cat on May 04, 2010, 09:19:54 pm
No worries. :happy2: Best to be prepared, we could stop in ~~Belgium.~~ France and get some from somewhere if it comes to it. :driver:

....^ I saw what you did there, TC :laugh:

Hope you guys get it sorted. :happy2:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: Top Cat on May 04, 2010, 11:28:55 pm: Quote from: RedRobin on May 04, 2010, 11:27:58 pm
Quote from: Top Cat on May 04, 2010, 09:19:54 pm
No worries. :happy2: Best to be prepared, we could stop in ~~Belgium.~~ France and get some from somewhere if it comes to it. :driver:

....^ I saw what you did there, TC :laugh:

Hope you guys get it sorted. :happy2:

:innocent: :evilgrin:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: danishmkvgti on May 05, 2010, 06:45:39 am: I wish you all a great trip, i can't express how dissapointet i am that my car isn't ready for this weekend so i could go down there and meet you lot :sad1:
Second prize is the 21-23 of may which will be my first time at the ring :smiley:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: joesgti on May 05, 2010, 08:16:46 am: Quote from: Top Cat on May 04, 2010, 09:16:18 pm
Quote from: markymark on May 04, 2010, 08:08:04 pm
Due to a boost leak earlier I'm a little worried as I have a temporary fix and need some more silicone vaccuum pipe, anyone going to the ring have any? Don't fancy going all that way and not having any spare, I would get some but I'm running out of time and won't have chance to sort any in time :scared:

I to have a boost leak at high revs, I am up at A.D.S on Thursday getting the newer piston style DV fitted. I will ask him if he has any spare for you. :happy2:

see you there :sad1:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: SteveP on May 05, 2010, 08:42:27 am: ^^^ What's up with yours now :surprised:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: joesgti on May 05, 2010, 09:12:25 am: not sure yet, its not meeting requested so is having a smoke pressure test on thursday, then have the map taken off and stage 2+ put on if i can find 700 notes between now and thursday. :rolleye:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: Top Cat on May 05, 2010, 10:38:56 am: I have not been this excited for years, cant wait now. :party: :party: :party: :jumpmove:
Fitted the track pads last night, Orange Pagid's and they have a lovely squealing sound now just before the car stops. Add that to the noisy track tyres. :rolleye:

I am really hoping VW manage to fix my ipod cable today.
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: RedRobin on May 05, 2010, 10:44:26 am: ....

Is it this weekend or next that you guys are going?
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: joesgti on May 05, 2010, 10:45:09 am: Quote from: RedRobin on May 05, 2010, 10:44:26 am
....

Is it this weekend or next that you guys are going?

this :happy2:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: JPC on May 05, 2010, 10:49:15 am: Quote from: Top Cat on May 05, 2010, 10:38:56 am
I have not been this excited for years, cant wait now. :party: :party: :party: :jumpmove:
Fitted the track pads last night, Orange Pagid's and they have a lovely squealing sound now just before the car stops. Add that to the noisy track tyres. :rolleye:

I am really hoping VW manage to fix my ipod cable today.

you wanna borrow my RNS and MDI for the trip? lol
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: T88OMM on May 05, 2010, 10:53:32 am: Quote from: Top Cat on May 05, 2010, 10:38:56 am
I have not been this excited for years, cant wait now. :party: :party: :party: :jumpmove:
Fitted the track pads last night, Orange Pagid's and they have a lovely squealing sound now just before the car stops. Add that to the noisy track tyres. :rolleye:

I am really hoping VW manage to fix my ipod cable today.

You ain't heard nothing yet TC! My pads are squeeking like f*ck! My car sounds like an HGV coming to a stop! :surprised:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: Top Cat on May 05, 2010, 10:55:00 am: Quote from: JPC on May 05, 2010, 10:49:15 am
Quote from: Top Cat on May 05, 2010, 10:38:56 am
I have not been this excited for years, cant wait now. :party: :party: :party: :jumpmove:
Fitted the track pads last night, Orange Pagid's and they have a lovely squealing sound now just before the car stops. Add that to the noisy track tyres. :rolleye:

I am really hoping VW manage to fix my ipod cable today.

you wanna borrow my RNS and MDI for the trip? lol

Hmm i am mad busy with getting things ready, not sure what time i will get the car back with the boost fixed. :happy2:
I was going to ring you in 10 mins once Marley stops squealing like my brakes. If i get it back in time then its up to you to be honest Jay. :pomppomp:

Quote from: T88OMM on May 05, 2010, 10:53:32 am
Quote from: Top Cat on May 05, 2010, 10:38:56 am
I have not been this excited for years, cant wait now. :party: :party: :party: :jumpmove:
Fitted the track pads last night, Orange Pagid's and they have a lovely squealing sound now just before the car stops. Add that to the noisy track tyres. :rolleye:

I am really hoping VW manage to fix my ipod cable today.

You ain't heard nothing yet TC! My pads are squeeking like f*ck! My car sounds like an HGV coming to a stop! :surprised:

:laugh:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: RedRobin on May 05, 2010, 11:08:33 am: Quote from: joesgti on May 05, 2010, 10:45:09 am
Quote from: RedRobin on May 05, 2010, 10:44:26 am
....

Is it this weekend or next that you guys are going?

this :happy2:

....That's strange Joe, because everyone else is going next weekend

:evilgrin: :evilgrin: :evilgrin: :evilgrin:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: joesgti on May 05, 2010, 11:23:12 am: :confused: eh!?

Why have you boys fitted the track pads already?? :confused: daveb told me last night not to fit mine as they will be aweful on the road and wont stop me untill they are scorching!! :scared:

they are SBS carbon ceramic pads.
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: Top Cat on May 05, 2010, 11:24:21 am: Quote from: joesgti on May 05, 2010, 11:23:12 am
:confused: eh!?

Why have you boys fitted the track pads already?? :confused: daveb told me last night not to fit mine as they will be aweful on the road and wont stop me untill they are scorching!! :scared:

they are SBS carbon ceramic pads.

Mine are not to harsh on the discs, i have been assured that they are fine to swap out now. :happy2:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: Hurdy on May 05, 2010, 05:03:22 pm: SBS = Slow But Sure

Just right for Joe :P
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: joesgti on May 05, 2010, 05:20:27 pm: Quote from: Hurdy on May 05, 2010, 05:03:22 pm
SBS = Slow But Sure

Just right for Joe :P

sorry if there not upto your high standard hurdy!! but they were FREE! :star:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: joesgti on May 05, 2010, 06:34:01 pm: well my brother wont be coming in his 330cd anymore, some little tw@t has just written it off!!!! he only bought it last week :sad1:

the guy reversed straight out of his drive way and into alex. and then he had the cheek to say it wasnt his fault!!!! pr!ck!!!!
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: JPC on May 05, 2010, 06:36:07 pm: oh my lord!!

hope everything goes ok as far as the claim etc.

I know it wont help things at the moment, but thats a pretty strange thing to happen a day before the trip, maybe it was meant to be??

I take it hes coming in your car now? that will help things in terms of cash!
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: joesgti on May 05, 2010, 06:38:17 pm: yea, he hasnt decided if he's coming yet, he feels like sh!t. said he will let me know tomorrow.
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: JPC on May 05, 2010, 06:43:59 pm: ahh..hes gotta come! he will fill even worse if he mopes around! tell him to sort his sh*t out, he can sort the claim etc out when hes back from the trip!
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: T88OMM on May 05, 2010, 06:57:48 pm: Tell him to get his arse there Joe! :mad: :mad:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: QD MBE on May 05, 2010, 07:05:52 pm: Quote from: T88OMM on May 05, 2010, 06:57:48 pm
Tell him to get his arse there Joe! :mad: :mad:

But don't push back.................
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: Moschops on May 05, 2010, 07:13:18 pm: Well fellows have a great time and a safe trip. :happy2:

Nathan.....I await the orders so give it your best sell..... :signLOL:

:pomppomp:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: Poppa Dom on May 05, 2010, 08:01:04 pm: Enjoy the trip guys, remember chasing times - chasing armco. Very envious of you all going. Keep safe :driver:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: Hurdy on May 05, 2010, 08:09:22 pm: Quote from: DomT on May 05, 2010, 08:01:04 pm
Enjoy the trip guys, remember chasing times - chasing armco. Very envious of you all going. Keep safe :driver:

I don't mind chasing armco....it is hitting it that costs :laugh:

Get video.....then check the times later :wink:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: Top Cat on May 05, 2010, 11:26:39 pm: Weather looks ok for the Sat night and all day Sunday. :notworthy: :notworthy: :notworthy:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: Hurdy on May 05, 2010, 11:34:52 pm: Quote from: Top Cat on May 05, 2010, 11:26:39 pm
Weather looks ok for the Sat night and all day Sunday. :notworthy: :notworthy: :notworthy:

LAP VIDEO's a must!!!!!
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: JPC on May 05, 2010, 11:50:04 pm: I ain't got a mount!

There's not a chance I'll be getting any sleep tonight!
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: joesgti on May 06, 2010, 08:35:42 am: :party: :party:

see you guys tonight!!
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: SteveP on May 06, 2010, 10:10:53 am: ^^^ You coming down tonight now :drinking: :drinking:

Jay, four words for you: -

Show us your rat :grin: :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: T88OMM on May 06, 2010, 10:24:54 am: Indeed Steve, me Joe, Alex and my mate Liam are all staying in the same Travelodge as you this evening :drinking: :drinking:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: joesgti on May 06, 2010, 10:41:44 am: :party: :party: :party: :party:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: T88OMM on May 06, 2010, 11:06:50 am: Quote from: SteveP on May 06, 2010, 10:10:53 am

Show us your rat :grin: :grin: :grin:

The freshy A4 pad and marker pen are already in the car :evilgrin: :signLOL:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: joesgti on May 06, 2010, 12:20:23 pm: 'show us where you p!ss from!!' :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: mikebgti on May 06, 2010, 07:02:48 pm: Sat on the boat having a pint :grin: Rotterdam here we come. On the way can't wait now see you guys there have a good night :drinking:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: Beddie on May 06, 2010, 07:17:06 pm: Quote from: mikebgti on May 06, 2010, 07:02:48 pm
Sat on the boat having a pint :grin: Rotterdam here we come. On the way can't wait now see you guys there have a good night :drinking:

I'll be doing the very same in exactly 2 weeks, cant wait! :smiley:

Have a good trip all! :happy2: :drinking:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: danishmkvgti on May 06, 2010, 07:33:58 pm: Quote from: Beddie on May 06, 2010, 07:17:06 pm
Quote from: mikebgti on May 06, 2010, 07:02:48 pm
Sat on the boat having a pint :grin: Rotterdam here we come. On the way can't wait now see you guys there have a good night :drinking:

I'll be doing the very same in exactly 2 weeks, cant wait! :smiley:

Have a good trip all! :happy2: :drinking:

are you going to the ring around the 21??
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: Beddie on May 06, 2010, 08:02:34 pm: Quote from: danishmkvgti on May 06, 2010, 07:33:58 pm
Quote from: Beddie on May 06, 2010, 07:17:06 pm
Quote from: mikebgti on May 06, 2010, 07:02:48 pm
Sat on the boat having a pint :grin: Rotterdam here we come. On the way can't wait now see you guys there have a good night :drinking:

I'll be doing the very same in exactly 2 weeks, cant wait! :smiley:

Have a good trip all! :happy2: :drinking:

are you going to the ring around the 21??

Yeah Jake :happy2:

I'll be there from the 21st until the 25th along with Tony Danza, aparoon, Stevey d and GTI Daz from here and some mates from another forum too, cited already! :happy2:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: danishmkvgti on May 06, 2010, 08:06:40 pm: Quote from: Beddie on May 06, 2010, 08:02:34 pm
Quote from: danishmkvgti on May 06, 2010, 07:33:58 pm
Quote from: Beddie on May 06, 2010, 07:17:06 pm
Quote from: mikebgti on May 06, 2010, 07:02:48 pm
Sat on the boat having a pint :grin: Rotterdam here we come. On the way can't wait now see you guys there have a good night :drinking:

I'll be doing the very same in exactly 2 weeks, cant wait! :smiley:

Have a good trip all! :happy2: :drinking:

YES, looking forward to meeting you guys, any chance some of you live near stokeballoon?? I owe him a couple of pints :wink:
are you going to the ring around the 21??

Yeah Jake :happy2:

I'll be there from the 21st until the 25th along with Tony Danza, aparoon, Stevey d and GTI Daz from here and some mates from another forum too, cited already! :happy2:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: Beddie on May 06, 2010, 08:17:52 pm: Unfortunately not, we're all Northern UK based and probably further away from stokeballoon than we are from the Ring :laugh:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: danishmkvgti on May 06, 2010, 08:19:29 pm: still looking forward to meeting you overthere :drinking:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: Beddie on May 06, 2010, 08:23:53 pm: Quote from: danishmkvgti on May 06, 2010, 08:19:29 pm
still looking forward to meeting you overthere :drinking:

Same here Jake :happy2:

I'll keep a look out for you and come say hello! :drinking:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: RedRobin on May 07, 2010, 09:20:50 am: ....

Be good, won't you boys!

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FRedRobin_05%2FRED_INK%2FForumPervs_Ypres.jpg&hash=148fb85be22c011335844078c93457e3c05e5b38)

^ I've only just noticed: Why has Steve got his hand in his pocket? :evilgrin:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: monte on May 07, 2010, 11:32:48 am: I'm here at the hotel :laugh: The rest of the group will be here later on. Some nice sounding motors keep going past my room :driver:

Its been pissing it down today, but tomorrow and Sunday should be better :happy2:

Going for a quick look around the town, and gonna get some lunch. Really looking forward to getting on the track.

Eddy seems a real nice fella, and the room is just great for the money. :happy2:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: RedRobin on May 09, 2010, 10:38:20 am: ....

[testing.. Server crashes when posting in this thread]

It won't let me post a link. I was trying to post a link to the Touristfahrten web cam.
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: SteveP on May 10, 2010, 02:28:32 pm: (https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fkk207%2FStevep_010%2Fb2bde117.jpg&hash=85986ab1bbfaaa40a417111fd68a12e733b183d9)

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Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: Saint Steve on May 10, 2010, 02:32:30 pm: :signLOL:

Quality Dave looks like he's having a touching cloth moment :laugh:

Great pics Steve. :congrats:

Hope everyone is having fun :happy2:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: RedRobin on May 10, 2010, 02:35:09 pm: ^^^^
Nice pics by frozenspeed as always :notworthy:

Good line you've got Steve and car looks nicely balanced. Your passenger looks a little worried in the closer shot! Ugandans, eh?
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: Hurdy on May 10, 2010, 02:42:50 pm: I want moarrrr pics :jumping:

Anyone done any timed laps?

Looks relatively dry too :happy2:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: Tfsi_Mike on May 10, 2010, 02:45:20 pm: I'm back in Germany in June :)

I'm assuming you pay the photographers for copies o the shots??

Great pics Steve :happy2:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: RedRobin on May 10, 2010, 02:48:10 pm: Quote from: Tfsi_Mike on May 10, 2010, 02:45:20 pm

I'm assuming you pay the photographers for copies o the shots??

....Yes, for unwatermarked high-res cleaned up versions. Jochen (frozenspeed) does great 'clean-ups' and usually charges a sliding rate according to quantity of different shots you order. He's fast at sending them too.
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: Hedge on May 10, 2010, 02:52:11 pm: "Scream if you want to go faster" :laugh:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: VC on May 10, 2010, 05:07:20 pm: Quality :grin:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: SteveP on May 10, 2010, 06:33:31 pm: No timed laps from me, but I certainly felt the Mk6 was more capable on the ring than the Mk5, just needed more power :laugh: :laugh:

Some of the others posted some very good times but I will let them reveal all.

The pics from Frozenspeed are awesome and Jochen is a top bloke. Meet him on Sunday night and he spend a god hour showing some of us some of his work and explaining how he gets the shots :notworthy: :notworthy:

Here are some more pic's

New Polo GTI launch this weekend, lots of the running around the town and a couple of the circuit, I think it's time to replace the otherhalfs A3 already :grin: :grin:

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Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: SteveP on May 10, 2010, 06:34:51 pm: Mine off road, looking for good photo taking spots: -

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fkk207%2FStevep_010%2FDSCF2555.jpg&hash=058e9f6386408245aa68db48df54c2ef144100ed)

Mr Peanut (just)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fkk207%2FStevep_010%2FDSCF2565.jpg&hash=d3eb789cc207fb4f8f890a48688593a8624ae4f3)

MarkMarky on board the Lambo LP560 :drool: :drool:

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Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: SteveP on May 10, 2010, 06:37:31 pm: I need a Mk2 Rallye like this: -

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More of mine thanks to JPC :pomppomp:

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A big thanks to everyone who came along (apart from StokeBalloon for writing off the bog on a number of occasions) for making it another great trip, can't wait for the next one :happy2:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: RedRobin on May 10, 2010, 06:52:49 pm: Quote from: SteveP on May 10, 2010, 06:34:51 pm

MarkMarky on board the Lambo LP560 :drool: :drool:

....That Marky bloke will whore himself anywhere to get a ride!
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: Hurdy on May 10, 2010, 08:08:19 pm: Cheers Steve. :happy2:

Looking forward to the updates when you all get back :smiley:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: markymark on May 10, 2010, 08:11:24 pm: Quote from: RedRobin on May 10, 2010, 06:52:49 pm
Quote from: SteveP on May 10, 2010, 06:34:51 pm

MarkMarky on board the Lambo LP560 :drool: :drool:

....That Marky bloke will whore himself anywhere to get a ride!

You know me Robin!!
I would echo Steve's comments another great trip but I would prefer not to have so much drama next time. A big thanks must be made to Steve & Dave who worked tirelessly on my car and those of others without complaint. Also another thankyou to Greenouse & TC for letting me and my passenger hitch a lift from & back to Belgium!! :happy2:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: RedRobin on May 10, 2010, 08:14:49 pm: ^^^^
Sorry to hear it was you, Marky - Especially on your way there rather than way home.

But good that you had a great time :happy2:. There'll be future trips with your car, mate.
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: Greeners on May 10, 2010, 09:39:03 pm: A few of mine! :laugh:

Had an awesome weekend fella's :happy2: loads of laughs, a clear dry track and some awesome laps!! Only tainted by the fact my mate never got to take his car round the circuit! :sad1: Next time fella! :happy2:

Managed to put a few laps 'together' towards the end of the day and managed an 8:51 which I was well chuffed with! :party:

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Love this one!
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Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: NB07 on May 10, 2010, 09:45:56 pm: great pics chaps, looks like you all had a fun time, shame about your problems though mark. id love to come next time when the misses comes round to it :happy2:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: Thor on May 10, 2010, 10:03:55 pm: Great photos chaps, weather looks like it was great for you :happy2:

Look forward to hearing all about it and seeing more photos :party: :party:

Car looks well sorted through the corners Steve.
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
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That is the money shot right there!!!!. Awesome Picture :happy2:

Good to see everyone home safe with no Casualtys :drinking:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: RedRobin on May 10, 2010, 10:47:13 pm: ....

I prefer this shot - Nice 'S' sweep and Nathan on a good line:

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And, dare I say, looking kinda cool (for Nathan) :laugh: :evilgrin:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: Saint Steve on May 10, 2010, 10:57:39 pm: Its those Detroit alloys Robin :wink: Awesome

Now i have a dilema!!, sell the Gloss and keep the stock ones?? :scared:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: RedRobin on May 10, 2010, 11:10:58 pm: Quote from: Saint Steve on May 10, 2010, 10:57:39 pm

Now i have a dilema!!, sell the Gloss and keep the stock ones?? :scared:

....The stock black ones are authentic and possibly even add value to the car. But the gloss ones with the red rim edge look the best and should have been the version from VW (well, they would never have done the red edge).

So, what I've posted still leaves you with a dilemma! :laugh: :evilgrin:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: Hurdy on May 10, 2010, 11:30:18 pm: I love all those pics :smiley:

Who's the guy in the passenger seat with Nath?
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: RedRobin on May 11, 2010, 12:08:09 am: Quote from: Hurdy on May 10, 2010, 11:30:18 pm
I love all those pics :smiley:

Who's the guy in the passenger seat with Nath?

....Obviously a Ugandan cousin who is so scared, his face has gone white!
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: SteveP on May 11, 2010, 07:47:43 am: Quote from: Hurdy on May 10, 2010, 11:30:18 pm
I love all those pics :smiley:

Who's the guy in the passenger seat with Nath?

That's Nath's friend Vaughan. :smiley:

He was his co-pilot for the weekend. He cam out with us on the last trip too but then he brought his 1 series with him.
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: SteveP on May 11, 2010, 08:38:36 am: More photo's (from pistonspy.com)

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Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: MAT ED30 on May 11, 2010, 08:42:04 am: i take it joe lost another splitter :laugh:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
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^ This one is superbe! Magnifique! Stordimento! It's the lighting and expression on Tom's face which is so cool.

SteveP is grinning on every single shot! Can't think why :wink:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: SteveP on May 11, 2010, 08:49:23 am: Quote from: MAT ED30 on May 11, 2010, 08:42:04 am
i take it joe lost another splitter :laugh:

Taken off before going on the track :wink:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: DaveB@Vagbremtechnic on May 11, 2010, 10:06:49 am: Quote
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Is the red blob the disc or the caliper :laugh:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: RedRobin on May 11, 2010, 10:07:30 am: Quote from: SteveP on May 11, 2010, 08:49:23 am
Quote from: MAT ED30 on May 11, 2010, 08:42:04 am
i take it joe lost another splitter :laugh:

Taken off before going on the track :wink:

....Taken off by what on this occasion? A pavement? :evilgrin:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: SteveP on May 11, 2010, 10:12:59 am: ^^^ Taken off on purpose by Joe before going on track
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: Saint Steve on May 11, 2010, 10:13:20 am: Quote from: DaveB1970 on May 11, 2010, 10:06:49 am
Quote
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Is the red blob the disc or the caliper :laugh:
His car looks better without that Jimmy Hill looking splitter anyway :happy2:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: joesgti on May 11, 2010, 10:16:09 am: such a great weekend chaps, id like to thank everyone for making it soooo good!!! :happy2:

splitter was taken off like last time because it would probably end up on the track (like the rest of my car!! :laugh: BUUGH)

Dave the brakes were awesome pal, no fade, the disc's on the other hand set on fire!!! :scared: :grin: il give you a call tomorrow. :happy2:

shame the only pics of my car are when my brother was driving! :driver: :signLOL:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: Hurdy on May 11, 2010, 11:41:17 am: Come on you lot.........TIMES!!!! :jumping:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: markymark on May 11, 2010, 11:42:59 am: The guy who I hitched a lift with in his Lambo did a 7min 54, I couldnt possibly comment on the others times!!
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: JPC on May 11, 2010, 11:56:31 am: I went round in a gt3 rs in 8.16 I think. He wasn't pushing though.

Had a great weekend guys, thanks to everyone!

I went round in a gtr too and did an 8.30 ish. Can't remember. Again, not a bonkers time but still an enjoyable lap.

I did a lap in an e92 m3 which I couldn't be bothered timing but that felt waaay quicker than any lap I'd ever done. The australian guy really knew the track!
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: T88OMM on May 11, 2010, 12:22:11 pm: Well what a class weekend! :pomppomp:

Really nice to see all the old faces and meet a few new ones. I can't thank Steve and Dave enough for fixing my squeeky brakes and trying to decifer why my car threw its toys out of the pram! It was much appreciated guys :drinking: :drinking:

Had some really good nights out and staying in a room with Joe, Alex, Jay and Liam was an experience! It looked like it had been bombed an hour after arrival :grin:

As for as the Ring itself I thoroughly enjoyed driving round it as anticipated, did plenty of laps but unfortunately my playtime was cut short on the Sunday afternoon after what looks like a blown turbo :ashamed:

As for times my best of the weekend was an 8:26 and that included me getting stuck behind some idiot on a bike for 5-6 corners, so I reckon 10-15 seconds could have been shaved off that which im really happy with :happy2:

I have some pics which I will post up later on :wink:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: T88OMM on May 11, 2010, 12:33:15 pm: Piccies :happy2:

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Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: MAT ED30 on May 11, 2010, 12:33:35 pm: Your turbo has gone pop :scared:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: 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:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: 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:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: Hedge 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:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: T88OMM 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:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: gazjones 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:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: RedRobin on May 11, 2010, 12:38:51 pm: Quote from: T88OMM on May 11, 2010, 12:36:34 pm

What more can you ask for :drinking: :drinking:

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Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: RedRobin 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.
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: animal 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 GrÃ¼ne HÃ¶lle in my new toy. I want to ditch the OE Contis so may as well use them up!
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: joesgti 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.
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: QD MBE 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..........

:driver:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: markymark 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:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: joesgti 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:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: Rich on May 11, 2010, 03:11:54 pm: Looks like he tried to drift
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: JPC 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!
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: Saint Steve 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
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: Greeners 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:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: SteveP 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:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: Hurdy on May 11, 2010, 04:09:19 pm: That corner is probably one of the worst ones. I know that every time I came on it I knew I was going to be close to the edge :scared:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: Hurdy on May 11, 2010, 04:11:45 pm: 8min 26 seconds is a very good time, especially as you say you were held up with a bike.

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fac239%2Fdavid_barton1%2F250_Child_s-bike-with-training-whee.jpg&hash=500c13f081d6e5fe27907306a8dcc329805d740c) :P
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: JPC on May 11, 2010, 04:17:24 pm: Yeh, it did look a right mess, and the guy will only just be realising the scale of whats happened.

I very much doubt he'd be covered for anything.

Probably looking at 25K down the sh*tter after all is done.

a big EEAK!
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: Saint Steve on May 11, 2010, 04:24:51 pm: Im guessing it was a Englishmans car and not a local.

Thats very sad
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: JPC on May 11, 2010, 04:31:58 pm: Yeh, it was an 08 reg VXR Nurburgring special
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: joesgti on May 11, 2010, 05:13:50 pm: does anybody else wish they were still there!! had nothing but sh!t since ive been back!! :sad1:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: jhtrophy on May 11, 2010, 05:36:50 pm: looks like you all had fun!!!! toms time on a tourist day is spot on :happy2: turbos can be bought!!! :signLOL:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: RedRobin on May 11, 2010, 06:10:04 pm: Quote from: Hurdy on May 11, 2010, 04:09:19 pm
That corner is probably one of the worst ones. I know that every time I came on it I knew I was going to be close to the edge :scared:

....What's that corner called?
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: T88OMM on May 11, 2010, 06:30:03 pm: Quote from: joesgti on May 11, 2010, 05:13:50 pm
does anybody else wish they were still there!! had nothing but sh!t since ive been back!! :sad1:

I came back to be taken out for tea, and then woken up this morning with a full english and cuppa on a tray so all started very well..................BUT came into work this afternoon and everything has gone completely downhill! Reality completely sucks! Take me back to Germany now :sad1: :sad1:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: Pistonspy on May 11, 2010, 07:17:45 pm: If anybody is interested in the pics I can give mk5golfgti.co.uk 10% off. using discount code "StraightSix"

What I will also do is every picture sale i make I will create a screensaver with both my logo and the mk5golf logo (need it emailing)

and offer it as a free download from my site.
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: joesgti on May 11, 2010, 07:45:57 pm: Quote from: Pistonspy on May 11, 2010, 07:17:45 pm
If anybody is interested in the pics I can give mk5golfgti.co.uk 10% off. using discount code "StraightSix"

What I will also do is every picture sale i make I will create a screensaver with both my logo and the mk5golf logo (need it emailing)

and offer it as a free download from my site.

how much are they pal? my brother wants his in my car. :smiley:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: mikebgti on May 11, 2010, 08:04:21 pm: I had a great first ring trip and got 4 laps in(should have done more) thanks to all for making it a great trip i loved it and will be going again. Here are a couple of my many photos.

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Getting done by sabine on my second lap

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Markymarks new best friend

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Top Cat and JPC

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Greenhouse after the 911

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Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: T88OMM on May 11, 2010, 08:06:43 pm: Awesome pics Mike :happy2: :wink:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: SteveP on May 11, 2010, 08:10:52 pm: Nice one Mike :happy2:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: Greeners on May 11, 2010, 08:20:07 pm: Great pics Mike! :drinking:

Was good to meet you and the other lads! :happy2: I suppose you saw me having to brake behind that bell end in the GT3!! :fighting: Got fed up of sitting behind him just after that bend and flashed him outta the way! :laugh:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: Pistonspy on May 11, 2010, 09:07:24 pm: 9 quid a picture minus 10%
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: mikebgti on May 11, 2010, 09:12:28 pm: Quote from: Greenouse on May 11, 2010, 08:20:07 pm
Great pics Mike! :drinking:

Was good to meet you and the other lads! :happy2: I suppose you saw me having to brake behind that bell end in the GT3!! :fighting: Got fed up of sitting behind him just after that bend and flashed him outta the way! :laugh:

Yes could tell he was holding you up at the next corner after that pic you were on his tail end :driver:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: Greeners on May 11, 2010, 09:15:09 pm: Quote from: mikebgti on May 11, 2010, 09:12:28 pm
Quote from: Greenouse on May 11, 2010, 08:20:07 pm
Great pics Mike! :drinking:

Was good to meet you and the other lads! :happy2: I suppose you saw me having to brake behind that bell end in the GT3!! :fighting: Got fed up of sitting behind him just after that bend and flashed him outta the way! :laugh:

Yes could tell he was holding you up at the next corner after that pic you were on his tail end :driver:

Had been for most of the lap but he didn't want to let me by! :fighting:

Great pics fella! :drinking:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: RedRobin on May 11, 2010, 09:21:18 pm: Quote from: Greenouse on May 11, 2010, 09:15:09 pm

Had been for most of the lap but he didn't want to let me by! :fighting:

....That's what I don't like about Touristfahrten days compared with trackdays: Too many drivers are allowed to ignore the correct and safer etiquette whereby you give way to a faster car unless you already have the line for the corner, and you don't flash your lights. It's not a race.
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: Greeners on May 11, 2010, 09:33:19 pm: Quote from: RedRobin on May 11, 2010, 09:21:18 pm
Quote from: Greenouse on May 11, 2010, 09:15:09 pm

Had been for most of the lap but he didn't want to let me by! :fighting:

....That's what I don't like about Touristfahrten days compared with trackdays: Too many drivers are allowed to ignore the correct and safer etiquette whereby you give way to a faster car unless you already have the line for the corner, and you don't flash your lights. It's not a race.

Be nice to be able to afford a proper track day there RR! But as I can't the TF will do just fine for me. Plus it was practically empty most of the day so we mostly had traffic free laps.
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: JPC on May 11, 2010, 09:57:16 pm: Saturday night was brilliant minus the 30 min surge at the start, perfect for it

then Sunday was great too. Nice number of cars. Then it died at 3 oclock ish when everyone got tired. There was a bit of spitting at lunch, which probably was when the vxr ran out of talent. Other than that, it wasn't rammed at all

I've seen it really busy on there whereby your braking into a corner and following 5 or 6 people into the same corner.
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: RobMKV on May 11, 2010, 09:57:33 pm: Looks like a great time guys :congrats:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: RedRobin on May 11, 2010, 09:58:04 pm: ^^^^
@ Greenouse:

Yes, I noticed how empty (and dry) it was. :happy2: :happy2: :happy2:

You had a great time and may there be many more, Nath :drinking:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: Top Cat on May 11, 2010, 10:01:41 pm: Quote from: mikebgti on May 11, 2010, 08:04:21 pm
I had a great first ring trip and got 4 laps in(should have done more) thanks to all for making it a great trip i loved it and will be going again. Here are a couple of my many photos.

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Getting done by sabine on my second lap

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Markymarks new best friend

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Top Cat and JPC

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Greenhouse after the 911

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Great pics Mike :drinking: i didnt spot you there.

I have been restoring the car all day back to how it was before i left. my car has never been so abused and dirty. :chicken:
Anyway i feel good now its back to its best, the only scar is a stone chip on the front wheel arch near the bottom on the door side, so all in all my baby came through unscathed.
I had a great trip right the way through, the weather held up and the Saturday afternoon drive when the sun came out will stay in my memory for a long time. :notworthy:
I had MR "Miglor Detailing" himself travelling with me for the trip, thought this would mean him keeping the car looking good, but no such luck, he just broke bits. :laugh: Only joking he is a great lad and i am very glad he shared his company with me over the weekend. :drinking:
When it came to track time i was not nervous for some reason, thought i would do a sighting lap early on Sunday morning, just in case the weather got worse. after 3 minutes the rain came down for a couple of miles, bit scary with track tyres and a BMW right up my chuff. so i let him past and 4 corners later he spun right in front of me and stopped bang in the middle of the track. :driver:
So i stupidly just stopped in front of him and waved for him to recover and get going. In hindsight this was very dangerous and could easily have taken a rear end visit from a car coming up behind. Anyway it all worked out and i had made it round my first ever lap of the track. :innocent:
My lap with T88om in his S3 will stay with me as well, the grip from that car was stunning, half way round a bend we were back to full speed again. :scared:
Also my passenger trip with Nathan/Greenouse was glorious. His car is very fast and my hat comes off to him he is a very capable driver. :congrats:
Finally i would like to thank all the guys i went with for making my trip very special. :drinking:

I only took a few pics, never really felt like taking many this time for some reason.

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Brand spanking new GT3 RS. :love:

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Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: JPC on May 11, 2010, 10:06:14 pm: I enjoyed your company too tc, what I did not enjoy was listening to boy fcuking George ALL the way down and ALLLL the way back on your pissing iPod! :stupid: :signLOL:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: Greeners on May 11, 2010, 10:08:29 pm: Great pics Tom! :notworthy:

Oh and you just made me blush! :ashamed: :pomppomp:

Cheers fella great weekend, lets all do it again soon but maybe with a few less car probs this time! :rolleye: :happy2:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: QD MBE on May 11, 2010, 10:11:26 pm: Just about got the brake dust out from my finger-nails! All this talk of passenger rides is making me jealous..... Still next time I will be with Markymark.
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: RedRobin on May 11, 2010, 10:21:00 pm: Quote from: stokeballoon on May 11, 2010, 10:11:26 pm
Just about got the brake dust out from my finger-nails! All this talk of passenger rides is making me jealous..... Still next time I will be with Markymark.

....What, sat on his lap as he pimps rides in supercars? :wink:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: jimlad09 on May 11, 2010, 10:54:16 pm: Top Cat's first pic posted he took - epic in my opinion! :popcornsoda:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: wigit on May 11, 2010, 11:20:39 pm: some stunning pics and no doubt memories

sorry to here about the car woes (i know the fooking feeling :fighting:) but glad everyone is bag safe and sound :happy2:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: JPC on May 11, 2010, 11:35:35 pm: Hope this works..
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: RedRobin on May 11, 2010, 11:37:57 pm: ^^^^
It works! Sounds great but the camera man wouldn't sit still.
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: JPC on May 11, 2010, 11:56:47 pm: Haha I had my hand up and doing those kind of speeds, and pulling all those g's, it was a hard job!
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: Aparoon on May 12, 2010, 11:49:22 am: Did anybody go to Eifel Stadl? If so how as it :jumpmove:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: JPC on May 12, 2010, 12:00:38 pm: Nah mate, no one went! we were all too tired anyway! the latest we stayed out was about midnight on the first night!
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: joesgti on May 12, 2010, 01:37:46 pm: nice avatar jay!! :happy2: couldnt agree more!! :grin:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: JPC on May 12, 2010, 01:43:56 pm: cheers mate, hes bored so hes been fiddling!
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: joesgti on May 12, 2010, 01:47:27 pm: :confused: why would he put he's a bender if it were him!? :signLOL:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: Janner_Sy on May 12, 2010, 07:05:26 pm: Quote from: RedRobin on May 11, 2010, 06:10:04 pm
Quote from: Hurdy on May 11, 2010, 04:09:19 pm
That corner is probably one of the worst ones. I know that every time I came on it I knew I was going to be close to the edge :scared:

....What's that corner called?

i think its brunnchen or pantergarten which ever one comes second. i cant remeber which. Thats where my missus used to spectate whilst i was off driving
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: SteveP on May 13, 2010, 09:17:24 am: One more photo of mine

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Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: dan.payne on May 13, 2010, 10:47:02 am: Looks like you had a great time fellas! :happy2:

Im coming to the next one deffo! :party:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: joesgti on May 13, 2010, 11:01:54 am: is anybody else up for another trip this year?
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: JPC on May 13, 2010, 11:03:50 am: ye I will be mate, but i think ill be going down in one hit, then coming back in one hit, but not setting off until about 4-5 monday afternoon
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: joesgti on May 13, 2010, 11:19:05 am: have you already arranged it??

i couldnt agree more about the one hit. i stoped for fuel after the train where steve pulled off, and didnt stop again till i pulled up at my house, sooooo much quicker. although did you get stuck in the dartford tunnel traffic? that was a mare!!!
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: markymark on May 13, 2010, 11:21:05 am: Quote from: joesgti on May 13, 2010, 11:19:05 am
have you already arranged it??

i couldnt agree more about the one hit. i stoped for fuel after the train where steve pulled off, and didnt stop again till i pulled up at my house, sooooo much quicker. although did you get stuck in the dartford tunnel traffic? that was a mare!!!
I dont think Jay & TC went back anti clockwise on the M25, im surprised you did!! They came sailing past me on the M40 :driver:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: JPC on May 13, 2010, 11:38:09 am: yeh joe, we went round the bottom after advise from TC
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: T88OMM on May 13, 2010, 12:02:36 pm: Without a shadow of a doubt I will be going again before the summer is over. You can't beat driving on the track later on in the evening when the sun is starting to go down and then heading back to the balcony for a few beers. The Friday evening of this trip will stay in my memory for a long time. Sun going down, empty dry track and the car performing perfectly .......................... BLISS!! Just wish I was back there now as I have had nothing but grief since I came back home :sad1: :sad1:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: joesgti on May 13, 2010, 12:07:57 pm: i just followed the sat nav! got home at 6.30!!! :sad1:

tom,i know exactly what your talking about!!! :sad1: :happy2:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: JPC on May 13, 2010, 12:17:15 pm: Me and TC got back at 4.50! haha!
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: joesgti on May 13, 2010, 12:18:43 pm: thats not too bad then, im an hour norf remember!! :P
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: T88OMM on May 13, 2010, 12:24:33 pm: Quote from: JPC on May 13, 2010, 12:17:15 pm
Me and TC got back at 4.50! haha!

I got back at 2:30 and I was in the limp mode so :P :P :P :P
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: JPC on May 13, 2010, 01:14:29 pm: Quote from: T88OMM on May 13, 2010, 12:24:33 pm
Quote from: JPC on May 13, 2010, 12:17:15 pm
Me and TC got back at 4.50! haha!
we had to wait for nathan and his bladder! ;)
I got back at 2:30 and I was in the limp mode so :P :P :P :P
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: JPC on May 13, 2010, 01:15:08 pm: :pomppomp: :pomppomp: :pomppomp: :pomppomp: :pomppomp:

JPC's Ring pictures - may 2010 (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,14592.0/topicseen.html)
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: T88OMM on May 13, 2010, 01:56:09 pm: Come on then........................................................... :popcornsoda: :popcornsoda:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: JPC on May 13, 2010, 02:13:55 pm: click on it you retard!
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: QD MBE on May 13, 2010, 02:15:18 pm: Quote from: T88OMM on May 13, 2010, 01:56:09 pm
Come on then........................................................... :popcornsoda: :popcornsoda:

Bell-end strikes again.....................

:congrats: :congrats:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: T88OMM on May 13, 2010, 02:25:18 pm: My bad :ashamed: :ashamed: :ashamed:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: monte on May 16, 2010, 04:09:02 pm: A big thank you to Everyone for making the trip so great. I was amazed at how good the golfs were around the track. Track pads and better tyres next time though.

Thanks to Nath for taking me round, for my virgin lap. Really impressed me :happy2:

All in all, great weather, great food, great place and great company .....I can't wait for the next trip now. :driver:
Title: Re: Ring trip in May.
Post by: Greeners on May 16, 2010, 09:40:24 pm: Glad you enjoyed it fella! :driver:

We did have a good laugh I must admit! :laugh: