With the ring trip approaching, I start to wonder...
23-01-2008, 12:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Mike Rainbird
Originally Posted by Stu @ M Developments
Something mystical about the place that i just love, its almost like it draws me in. I cant explain it at all. 
. Say it to someone who has been, and you both go stary eyed and distant as you go to "that place in your mind" 
. I'm coming over with you guys this year though. get me a bed somewhere Rainbum please. Not in your room either sausage jockey! Thanks
23-01-2008, 01:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Chip-3Door
Its a total no brainer really from a "personal development" point of view.
I cant find anyone listed anywhere who has gone substantially faster, hence the topic about my thoughts.
I think he just wants an M5 anyway though
Buying one isnt an issue in the slightest, taking one to the ring is the "Issue" hence the topic. If you want me to elaborate, lets pretend i have already bought the M5. Which shall i take?
Talking to JJ about the running costs of his might solve that though.
23-01-2008, 01:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Stu @ M Developments
Originally Posted by Chip-3Door
Its a total no brainer really from a "personal development" point of view.
I cant find anyone listed anywhere who has gone substantially faster, hence the topic about my thoughts.
I think he just wants an M5 anyway though
Buying one isnt an issue in the slightest, taking one to the ring is the "Issue" hence the topic. If you want me to elaborate, lets pretend i have already bought the M5. Which shall i take?
Talking to JJ about the running costs of his might solve that though.
JJ reckoned he would do a compelte set of rear tyres (ie from new to fucked) in a weekend at the ring, its those running costs I meant, not your daily commute mate.
If you can afford it, go for it with the M5.
It will be easier to pass traffic with, so will allow you to be on the limit for more of the track, as often on the tourist days you end up stuck behind peopel for a few corners etc.
23-01-2008, 01:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Chip-3Door
JJ reckoned he would do a compelte set of rear tyres (ie from new to fucked) in a weekend at the ring, its those running costs I meant, not your daily commute mate.
* Love ya really James.
23-01-2008, 02:03 PM
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Definitely buy the M5!
If you're gonna hoon in around in a big old 5 series (not my choice on track because of the weight etc), then why not make it the best one you can buy?
If you're gonna hoon in around in a big old 5 series (not my choice on track because of the weight etc), then why not make it the best one you can buy?
23-01-2008, 02:05 PM
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Originally Posted by RichardPON
Definitely buy the M5!
If you're gonna hoon in around in a big old 5 series (not my choice on track because of the weight etc), then why not make it the best one you can buy?
If you're gonna hoon in around in a big old 5 series (not my choice on track because of the weight etc), then why not make it the best one you can buy?
23-01-2008, 02:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Stu @ M Developments
I stopped only for lunch, fuel or tyre relief. (F1s NEVER again! )
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23-01-2008, 02:25 PM
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Can't get much better than an M5 round the ring, if you don't get one and have a crack, expect you'll always regret it.
Obviously have the finances to do it, so just do it.
I appreciate all you say, but for me getting pissed past on every straight would wear a little thin before long.
Obviously have the finances to do it, so just do it.
I appreciate all you say, but for me getting pissed past on every straight would wear a little thin before long.
23-01-2008, 02:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Dan
Originally Posted by Stu @ M Developments
I stopped only for lunch, fuel or tyre relief. (F1s NEVER again! )
) They are quite soft and get hot very fast so that on such a long and demanding extremely high speed circuit they have goen off after just one hot lap. I had to run stupid low pressures to get them to performanything like decently for more than one lap. After 2 it was honestly like driving on diesel!
A few people drove and experienced it after 1 good lap ("Shit, whats wrong with the car, keeps understeering like mad") LOLIt has to be said its largely due to the fact that the sierra cosworths chassis is about as stiff as moist dogshit and thus extremely harsh on tyres.
23-01-2008, 02:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Chip-3Door
Originally Posted by EsCosRacer
get a 996 instead stu
Big difference in size of investment there, but if he can afford it, its certainly a great car
23-01-2008, 03:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Stu @ M Developments
Originally Posted by Mike Rainbird
Why not an E46 M3? Similar handling characteristics to what you have now, but with just a bit more power 
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). I NEVER found Stevie's car wanting in any area and I enjoyed the laps I had in it more than any other car I have driven at the Ring bar my own .The fact that the car with very few mods (brakes, chip, induction, suspension and tyres) would be capable of a sub 8 min BTG (in the right hands), does it for me
. If I didn't like my car so much, it would be my choice . However, I appreciate the "each to their own" adage .I appreciate what you are saying though, so if we are able to get together at the Ring, I would gladly sit gunshot to see if I thought the car had more to deliver
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23-01-2008, 03:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Mike Rainbird
Originally Posted by Stu @ M Developments
Something mystical about the place that i just love, its almost like it draws me in. I cant explain it at all.
. Say it to someone who has been, and you both go stary eyed and distant as you go to "that place in your mind" .
23-01-2008, 03:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Mike Rainbird
Have you driven one at the Ring (which sounds like where most of your big mileage would be done)? As I personally think that this is ALL the car you need to enjoy yourself at the Ring (sod worrying about it not feeling torquey enough in normal driving )
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I appreciate what you are saying though, so if we are able to get together at the Ring, I would gladly sit gunshot to see if I thought the car had more to deliver .
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23-01-2008, 03:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Stu @ M Developments
Originally Posted by Dan
Originally Posted by Stu @ M Developments
I stopped only for lunch, fuel or tyre relief. (F1s NEVER again! )
) They are quite soft and get hot very fast so that on such a long and demanding extremely high speed circuit they have goen off after just one hot lap. I had to run stupid low pressures to get them to performanything like decently for more than one lap. After 2 it was honestly like driving on diesel!
A few people drove and experienced it after 1 good lap ("Shit, whats wrong with the car, keeps understeering like mad") LOLIt has to be said its largely due to the fact that the sierra cosworths chassis is about as stiff as moist dogshit and thus extremely harsh on tyres.
Thanks Stu
23-01-2008, 07:22 PM
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Get an M5,i can vouch for them being the bollocks on the ring having owned one and been there 5times in it,ask comedy dan i took him for a passenger lap in mine,just get some decent pads and discs as they eat them on the front. I personally am not bothered about times and comparisons,its nice to know what your doing but i think pushing yourself against the clock can only end in tears
23-01-2008, 07:28 PM
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Originally Posted by 500NEIL
Get an M5,i can vouch for them being the bollocks on the ring having owned one and been there 5times in it,ask comedy dan i took him for a passenger lap in mine
23-01-2008, 08:04 PM
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ive sold my m5 to buy an e46 m3
havent had the m3 on track yet which may change my mind,but at the mo im missing my m5,after 2 weeks of being in the m3!
havent had the m3 on track yet which may change my mind,but at the mo im missing my m5,after 2 weeks of being in the m3!
23-01-2008, 08:06 PM
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Originally Posted by fordsportjay
ive sold my m5 to buy an e46 m3
havent had the m3 on track yet which may change my mind,but at the mo im missing my m5,after 2 weeks of being in the m3!
havent had the m3 on track yet which may change my mind,but at the mo im missing my m5,after 2 weeks of being in the m3!
23-01-2008, 08:14 PM
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why dont u just get another cossie......go on u know u can feel the force.......i can recomend a good tuner if u like................. 
23-01-2008, 08:15 PM
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Originally Posted by pete mcrash
why dont u just get another cossie......go on u know u can feel the force.......i can recomend a good tuner if u like.................
