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Old 15-05-2008 | 08:58 AM
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If anyone has or comes across any pictures of the following 3 cars, please let me know, or post them here so I can nab them.
I forgot to take my camera!!


Old 15-05-2008 | 09:03 AM
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frog, if you know that section of track, you'll know you'd never have expected him to do that, i just got caught out by thining the guy had a brain. imagine being on a long straight on a trackday, you wouldnt expect the car you're indicating to pass would anchor on!

unfortunately passing at the ring often has to be done a lot quicker than on a regular track, as you have to carry your speed and not slow down. waiting behind someone and hoping to power past them on a straight just won't work unless you've got huge horsepower. (especially considering there aint many straight bits... lol) it's often done on the inside of a left hander when the slower car is keeping wide to let people past, you'd never get that on a trackday!

it's hard to understand unless youve driven it really, as it sounds well dodgy when people say it, you just think they're driving like a c*nt

it's why you have to keep an eye on whats going on behind you and make sure you allow people plenty of room to pass you.
Old 15-05-2008 | 10:07 AM
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Fair enough Jim, can't say I totally agree, but let's leave it at that and avoid an unnecessary argument on an otherwise brilliant thread
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Greg,

You wont agree until you have been. Its far to difficult to put into words what Jim meens mate
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i understand mate, wouldn't argue anyway as i hated overtaking things there, really scared me. was only this last trip where i was comfortable passing things.

ze germans do NOT do health and safety, you shoulda seen the driver briefing for the GP circuit
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Originally Posted by Jim Galbally
i understand mate, wouldn't argue anyway as i hated overtaking things there, really scared me. was only this last trip where i was comfortable passing things.

ze germans do NOT do health and safety, you shoulda seen the driver briefing for the GP circuit
rofl. No crash helmets required. If you see a yellow flag just slow down a bit. was proper amusing
Old 15-05-2008 | 10:16 AM
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18000 + views...got to be the thread of the year so far
Old 15-05-2008 | 10:17 AM
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18000 + views...got to be the thread of the year so far
Agreed
Old 15-05-2008 | 10:34 AM
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Cracking thread guys.

I'm getting even more excited now, cos were off on the 19th july for a similar sort of break!

Keep the pics coming as well!

Old 15-05-2008 | 10:54 AM
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greg, you're right it is stupid. but jim is also right, it is just what you do when you're there and 'in the heat of battle' (even though it is not a battle).

it is very hard to stop the adrenaline taking over and keep it totally sensible, but the more times you have been, the easier it becomes. you realise that it's ok to try and do a fast la when it's quiet, but if there's other traffic then you should all give each other plenty of room
Old 15-05-2008 | 12:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Jay.
fuck me paul wtf made u put them rims on that perfect saff
I wasn't travelling all that way on the RL's as there cracked

Needed some 17's & got Richie's set....wasn't bothered on condition or colour just needed to be straight & have good tyres.

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Old 15-05-2008 | 12:32 PM
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Originally Posted by StickerPaul
I wasn't travelling all that way on the RL's as there cracked

Needed some 17's & got Richie's set....wasn't bothered on condition or colour just needed to be straight & have good tyres.

Job...Jobbed
lol comedy 17s then
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Dunno if these have been posted...




Old 15-05-2008 | 12:56 PM
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Any of my car Andreas?
Old 15-05-2008 | 01:04 PM
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Wow great pics!


there was a funny looking bald bloke taking pictures when i drove percy round... where do i look to see if he got any pics?
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nick, you're one to talk, i remember how fast you went round in my sierra

since you know that particular section of track, can you see what i mean about staying left and indicating? and also if i slowed behind the 911 i could not then overtake as i don't have the power to pull past
Old 15-05-2008 | 01:10 PM
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Originally Posted by maria
Wow great pics!


there was a funny looking bald bloke taking pictures when i drove percy round... where do i look to see if he got any pics?
www.funnylookingbaldblokeringpictures.com ?

Old 15-05-2008 | 01:11 PM
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When is the next trip? I would be keen to go on this, more so for the experience than actually acheiving lap times.
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You clicked it didn't you Maria...
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Originally Posted by Charlie Chalk
You clicked it didn't you Maria...

Twice here, then a refresh.
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Originally Posted by Benni
Twice here, then a refresh.


LOL!!!!
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Originally Posted by Andreas
Dunno if these have been posted...



How cool is that. Can you email me the pic for my photo collection please?
Old 15-05-2008 | 01:35 PM
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Rich, try this site mate http://images.mw-sportfoto.de/galeri....php?album=177
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Originally Posted by CossieRich
How cool is that. Can you email me the pic for my photo collection please?
Right click - save as ???
Old 15-05-2008 | 01:43 PM
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Originally Posted by frog
Right click - save as ???
i didnt think it would keep the same qulisty if i did that but it seems ot have done. ta mate
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Michael?




Jimbo





Effe

Old 15-05-2008 | 01:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Charlie Chalk
You clicked it didn't you Maria...











no.........
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Originally Posted by Mike Rainbird
Any of my car Andreas?
I think its only pictures from the sunday and monday and I havent been able to find any of Peggy. http://images.mw-sportfoto.de/galerie/index.php?cat=3
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anyone off here?


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Lovely pics!!
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Cool pics!
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