Nurburgring Easter 2007. My story... (WARNING: 100s of pics)
13-04-2007, 08:20 AM
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top write up stu - i'm still struggling to sort out my pictures before I write mine.
Having discovered that photoshop can bring what seems like crap pictures back to perfectly aceptable ones!
Alex
Having discovered that photoshop can bring what seems like crap pictures back to perfectly aceptable ones!
Alex
13-04-2007, 08:25 AM
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good report stu 
i know what you mean about the organisation. why do people let you down like that? what the hell is wrong with them?
i also keep it down to a group of about 8 mates that i know will come if they say they will
will have to do that off roading one day, plus we didn't get a chance to go karting this year, and i want to hire a bike and ride around the track to get pictures some time as well
i know what you mean about the organisation. why do people let you down like that? what the hell is wrong with them?
i also keep it down to a group of about 8 mates that i know will come if they say they will will have to do that off roading one day, plus we didn't get a chance to go karting this year, and i want to hire a bike and ride around the track to get pictures some time as well
13-04-2007, 08:47 AM
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Originally Posted by foreigneRS
plus we didn't get a chance to go karting this year, and i want to hire a bike and ride around the track to get pictures some time as well
Us seasoned organisers should have thought of exchanging phone numbers eh?
13-04-2007, 09:11 AM
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In light of this post, would you say it had gotten too big now.
I mean, obviously going Easter weekend, it's going to be mobbed, but did you not find it better with a smaller more compact group?
When we went over, I think it was only 15 cars, and meant we all ate and drank in the same place all the time.
I mean, obviously going Easter weekend, it's going to be mobbed, but did you not find it better with a smaller more compact group?
When we went over, I think it was only 15 cars, and meant we all ate and drank in the same place all the time.
13-04-2007, 10:02 AM
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Originally Posted by RichardPON
In light of this post, would you say it had gotten too big now.
I mean, obviously going Easter weekend, it's going to be mobbed, but did you not find it better with a smaller more compact group?
When we went over, I think it was only 15 cars, and meant we all ate and drank in the same place all the time.
I mean, obviously going Easter weekend, it's going to be mobbed, but did you not find it better with a smaller more compact group?
When we went over, I think it was only 15 cars, and meant we all ate and drank in the same place all the time.
obviously the car park is more interesting at easter if a big group goes, because then it's full of fords and not VAG crap or whatever - great if you have ford blinkers
13-04-2007, 10:17 AM
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Very nice report Stu, you have done a lot of miles in a very short time!
I also hate going over to the UK by boat for a Ford meeting.... I really dont like sailing, makes me very nervous.
It was fun to speak to ForeignRS, Chip3drs, Shitbox, Nicole and the Diva of PF.
Till next time guys!
I also hate going over to the UK by boat for a Ford meeting.... I really dont like sailing, makes me very nervous.
It was fun to speak to ForeignRS, Chip3drs, Shitbox, Nicole and the Diva of PF.
Till next time guys!
13-04-2007, 10:26 AM
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Originally Posted by RichardPON
In light of this post, would you say it had gotten too big now.
Easter is fine by me, just make sure you personally travel and take care of only a small group.
Having 10 small groups is fine, as long as you dont all try to do everything together. Dopes that makes sense?
13-04-2007, 10:27 AM
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Originally Posted by YBJ
It was fun to speak to ForeignRS, Chip3drs, Shitbox, Nicole and the Diva of PF. Till next time guys!
Sorry again that i didnt make the time to meet you.
13-04-2007, 10:43 AM
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Some great pictures there, i especially like the one of Mike R with his unhappy face. I think i would be gutted too after all the effort he went to to get it ready in time i'll make sure i give him grief next time i see him
i'll make sure i give him grief next time i see him
13-04-2007, 11:00 AM
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Originally Posted by EsCosRacer
good writing Stu 
loved to meet all of you and felt very very comfortable being almost the only foreigner amongst all brittish people
looking forward to this years track days and some more useless petrol head chitchats...lol
michael
loved to meet all of you and felt very very comfortable being almost the only foreigner amongst all brittish people
looking forward to this years track days and some more useless petrol head chitchats...lol
michael
We just need to learn you Scouse now & that'll be 8 languages you'll speak
13-04-2007, 12:54 PM
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think next time will insure the other person i come with to drive as swaping car would be better as chip didnt like the RS500 back seat
and graham done more driving !!
and graham done more driving !!
13-04-2007, 09:44 PM
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Fantastic write up as always
Was a fab break, and i enjoyed it so so much, i actually didnt want to come home!!!!
We enjoyed it that much we are thinking baoutgoing back in september
A big thanks to everyone that was there and made it what it was, i have a few pics that iwill try and get up tomorrow!!
Was a fab break, and i enjoyed it so so much, i actually didnt want to come home!!!!
We enjoyed it that much we are thinking baoutgoing back in september
A big thanks to everyone that was there and made it what it was, i have a few pics that iwill try and get up tomorrow!!
13-04-2007, 10:33 PM
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Very good and detailed report stu, with good pictures as well 
Few questions about it though, anyone can answer!
How much does it roughly cost to go over,from going through the tunnel,fuel, food and drink, hotels, and ring ticket prices?
Im really keen to go to the ring sometime soon,
and with buying a 1.8 focus in 2 months, ive got some time to improve the suspension and brakes and do some basic engine mods before possibily going on the september trip,
Few questions about it though, anyone can answer!
How much does it roughly cost to go over,from going through the tunnel,fuel, food and drink, hotels, and ring ticket prices?
Im really keen to go to the ring sometime soon,
and with buying a 1.8 focus in 2 months, ive got some time to improve the suspension and brakes and do some basic engine mods before possibily going on the september trip,
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13-04-2007, 11:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Mr Orange
Very good and detailed report Stu, with good pictures as well
Few questions about it though, anyone can answer!
How much does it roughly cost to go over,from going through the tunnel,fuel, food and drink, hotels, and ring ticket prices?
Im really keen to go to the ring sometime soon,
and with buying a 1.8 focus in 2 months, ive got some time to improve the suspension and brakes and do some basic engine mods before possibily going on the september trip,
Few questions about it though, anyone can answer!
How much does it roughly cost to go over,from going through the tunnel,fuel, food and drink, hotels, and ring ticket prices?
Im really keen to go to the ring sometime soon,
and with buying a 1.8 focus in 2 months, ive got some time to improve the suspension and brakes and do some basic engine mods before possibily going on the september trip,
If you have a long time to plan it, book the Hotel Au Nordshcleife (I think its called that!) it overlooks the mid point of the track at Adenau, with balconies overlooking the track. It cost me 35 euros a night in 2005.
65 euros gets you 5 laps (I don't know if thats changed in the last couple of years!?)
Food is quite reasonable in restuarants around Adenau, but you can always visit a supermarket and get some quality bread, cheese and ham for sarnies if you're on a tight budget!
Biggest thing that did me was the petrol!
(PS**********NOTE ETC*******) If you crash or breakdown and you haven't got an ADAC (German AA) card, it will cost you at least 175euros to get off the track, then you have to pay for damage to Armco/clean up of oil/damage to vehicles and in (Very) extreme cases loss of earnings if the track is shut (only if you cause it to be shut for long periods-which would probably make you a legend and be worth it!)
The ADAC wagon will tow you to a garage that is very helpful in this case and the AA will take your car home from it if it can't be fixed! (if it's worth more than the recovery cost - read the small print!)
13-04-2007, 11:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Tangodeltasierra3
Well done Stu, pity i had to miss out but im ready to go september for the rs/xr show weekend too - anyone else planning on going ?
(she's banned me in the cossie!
- it was her that got towed off!!!)But I've got a few months to work on it!
13-04-2007, 11:53 PM
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Our Costs for 2 people:
Ferry across including accommodation for 2 people: £300
Fuel for 700 miles @ 25mpg = 28 gallons: £120
Greencard for insurance policy: £30
European breakdown cover addition (RAC etc): £66
Total travelling costs: £516
Additional costs to be there:
Travel insurance: £50
Camera insurance: £60
B&B for 5 nights: £200
Food at £40 per day for 5 days: £200
Total Outlay so far: £1026
Extras not listed above:
Every lap of the ring: (£11.50 ticket + approx £6 fuel) £17.50
I personally bought 32 laps and did an additional 5 that passengers paid for. This added £590 to my ring trip Bill.
Total outlay for Nicole and I to go there and do 37 laps = £1616.00
Ferry across including accommodation for 2 people: £300
Fuel for 700 miles @ 25mpg = 28 gallons: £120
Greencard for insurance policy: £30
European breakdown cover addition (RAC etc): £66
Total travelling costs: £516
Additional costs to be there:
Travel insurance: £50
Camera insurance: £60
B&B for 5 nights: £200
Food at £40 per day for 5 days: £200
Total Outlay so far: £1026
Extras not listed above:
Every lap of the ring: (£11.50 ticket + approx £6 fuel) £17.50
I personally bought 32 laps and did an additional 5 that passengers paid for. This added £590 to my ring trip Bill.
Total outlay for Nicole and I to go there and do 37 laps = £1616.00
14-04-2007, 06:40 AM
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Its all pretty much in there as in reality we didnt really eat £40 a day of food. Off roading was only 35euros per hour for the 2 of us. 
Newbies may want to visit the motor museum as well though, and thats about 20 euros i think. Perhaps the sastle too, that was about 10 euros.
Newbies may want to visit the motor museum as well though, and thats about 20 euros i think. Perhaps the sastle too, that was about 10 euros.
14-04-2007, 07:02 AM
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Originally Posted by YBJ
Very nice report Stu, you have done a lot of miles in a very short time!
I also hate going over to the UK by boat for a Ford meeting.... I really dont like sailing, makes me very nervous.
It was fun to speak to ForeignRS, Chip3drs, Shitbox, Nicole and the Diva of PF.
Till next time guys!
I also hate going over to the UK by boat for a Ford meeting.... I really dont like sailing, makes me very nervous.
It was fun to speak to ForeignRS, Chip3drs, Shitbox, Nicole and the Diva of PF.
Till next time guys!
You could always pop to calais and take the tunnel?
Fantastic meeting you mate, see you again sometime I hope
