***Passionford Ring Trip 20-25 May 2010***
12-05-2010, 11:57 AM
#161
20K+ Super Poster.
yo yo yo, jims back on passionford!
just seen this and REALLY wanna come!
will have to find out if i can get time off work and will probably have to go friday - monday and also need to double check the car is DEFINATELY ready in time, But... but...
if it all works out i deffo wanna join y'all!
anyone got a spare spot in a room?
just seen this and REALLY wanna come!
will have to find out if i can get time off work and will probably have to go friday - monday and also need to double check the car is DEFINATELY ready in time, But... but...
if it all works out i deffo wanna join y'all!
anyone got a spare spot in a room?
12-05-2010, 02:20 PM
#164
Advanced PassionFord User
im thinking about going to this, wondering if Ł500 is enough for accomodation, dover return, diesel and a few ring laps ?
Theres a few obstacles in the way - my windscreen washer doesnt work, my car hasnt been chipped so only 130/225, basically compared to the rest of you my cars slow.
But i could bring my camera and lenses and being a 1.6 crop sensor that gives me 450mm of lens coverage...
i guess i trump you all in that it will only cost me Ł40 in fuel ? lol
hmmm
wish i had bought that m3 last month now
Theres a few obstacles in the way - my windscreen washer doesnt work, my car hasnt been chipped so only 130/225, basically compared to the rest of you my cars slow.
But i could bring my camera and lenses and being a 1.6 crop sensor that gives me 450mm of lens coverage...
i guess i trump you all in that it will only cost me Ł40 in fuel ? lol
hmmm
wish i had bought that m3 last month now
12-05-2010, 02:26 PM
#165
Advanced PassionFord User
Whats the deal with hiring cars for the ring ?
Do you have to be a certain age... how much deposit do you have to put down, presumably your not insured for racing on a hire car ?
Which leads me to another question i dont think im insured to drive my own car abroad...fuck
Do you have to be a certain age... how much deposit do you have to put down, presumably your not insured for racing on a hire car ?
Which leads me to another question i dont think im insured to drive my own car abroad...fuck
12-05-2010, 02:47 PM
#167
DECODING JIBBA JABBA!!
im thinking about going to this, wondering if Ł500 is enough for accomodation, dover return, diesel and a few ring laps ?
Theres a few obstacles in the way - my windscreen washer doesnt work, my car hasnt been chipped so only 130/225, basically compared to the rest of you my cars slow.
But i could bring my camera and lenses and being a 1.6 crop sensor that gives me 450mm of lens coverage...
i guess i trump you all in that it will only cost me Ł40 in fuel ? lol
hmmm
wish i had bought that m3 last month now
Theres a few obstacles in the way - my windscreen washer doesnt work, my car hasnt been chipped so only 130/225, basically compared to the rest of you my cars slow.
But i could bring my camera and lenses and being a 1.6 crop sensor that gives me 450mm of lens coverage...
i guess i trump you all in that it will only cost me Ł40 in fuel ? lol
hmmm
wish i had bought that m3 last month now
Ł65 ferry Ł100 hotel Ł100 diesel laps 22E each
most insurance comps give you 90 days european cover as a minimum
12-05-2010, 07:10 PM
#170
just finding my feet
12-05-2010, 08:46 PM
#171
DECODING JIBBA JABBA!!
Not a prob I'm staying at the ringhaus 300yards from the ring entrance arriving fri night leaving Monday lunchtime hotel is costing us Ł110 euros each for the 6 of us. Current exchange rate works out at sub Ł100 for 3 nights.
Last aug cost us Ł125 for 5 nights each.
Last aug cost us Ł125 for 5 nights each.
Last edited by furry; 12-05-2010 at 08:47 PM.
12-05-2010, 08:49 PM
#172
just finding my feet
i remember when i first went the hotel was 49 euros a night for nikki and me at a 1.83 euros to a quid
now its one on one and its 65 euros a night,,,,,, grrrrr
now its one on one and its 65 euros a night,,,,,, grrrrr
12-05-2010, 08:58 PM
#173
Whats the deal with hiring cars for the ring ?
Do you have to be a certain age... how much deposit do you have to put down, presumably your not insured for racing on a hire car ?
Which leads me to another question i dont think im insured to drive my own car abroad...fuck
Do you have to be a certain age... how much deposit do you have to put down, presumably your not insured for racing on a hire car ?
Which leads me to another question i dont think im insured to drive my own car abroad...fuck
http://www.rsrnurburg.com/
12-05-2010, 10:10 PM
#175
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13-05-2010, 05:59 AM
#177
just finding my feet
13-05-2010, 10:53 AM
#178
20K+ Super Poster.
ginge, i'll have space in mine too if you can get round to near dartford in the morning
ps im coming back a day early
ps im coming back a day early
Last edited by Jim Galbally; 13-05-2010 at 10:56 AM.
13-05-2010, 10:57 AM
#179
Whats the deal with hiring cars for the ring ?
Do you have to be a certain age... how much deposit do you have to put down, presumably your not insured for racing on a hire car ?
Which leads me to another question i dont think im insured to drive my own car abroad...fuck
Do you have to be a certain age... how much deposit do you have to put down, presumably your not insured for racing on a hire car ?
Which leads me to another question i dont think im insured to drive my own car abroad...fuck
Phone them and ask!
13-05-2010, 10:57 AM
#180
20K+ Super Poster.
ok, breakdown cover sorted by insurers, cheaper than AA 
policy wording checked for nurburgring style exclusions and not found... yay
ferry booked (coming back on monday eve, a day early)
text Si to say i wanted the room
Car booked in for checkover on monday to ensure it's ringworthy
so, all sorted!
see you at the docks at 8
policy wording checked for nurburgring style exclusions and not found... yay
ferry booked (coming back on monday eve, a day early)
text Si to say i wanted the room
Car booked in for checkover on monday to ensure it's ringworthy
so, all sorted!
see you at the docks at 8
13-05-2010, 11:08 AM
#186
Advanced PassionFord User
Im tempted to just sleep in my car, saves me Ł300! Surely germany have the equivalent of a b&b other than the one chip etc are staying in ? dont mind driving 50 miles away to get one that isnt fully booked if its Ł30 a night or something.
I dont think im going to go on the ring, tbh its daunting enough i would much prefer to get a passenger ride on it first and even have someone drive my car on it, ive never driven abroad or on a trackday let alone on the widowmaker!
i do however have a camera and looking into renting some lenses so i can catch you all on that famous right hand sweeping corner
I dont think im going to go on the ring, tbh its daunting enough i would much prefer to get a passenger ride on it first and even have someone drive my car on it, ive never driven abroad or on a trackday let alone on the widowmaker!
i do however have a camera and looking into renting some lenses so i can catch you all on that famous right hand sweeping corner
13-05-2010, 05:01 PM
#189
Sad times Dave 
Brilliant news Jim, be good to see you again
Awesome sounding plan.
Must get my butt into the garage and get on with my engine
ok, breakdown cover sorted by insurers, cheaper than AA
policy wording checked for nurburgring style exclusions and not found... yay
ferry booked (coming back on monday eve, a day early)
text Si to say i wanted the room
Car booked in for checkover on monday to ensure it's ringworthy
so, all sorted!
see you at the docks at 8
policy wording checked for nurburgring style exclusions and not found... yay
ferry booked (coming back on monday eve, a day early)
text Si to say i wanted the room
Car booked in for checkover on monday to ensure it's ringworthy
so, all sorted!
see you at the docks at 8
Awesome sounding plan.
Must get my butt into the garage and get on with my engine
13-05-2010, 07:05 PM
#191
just finding my feet
si i wish i could book some time off work and i would drive over to help you fit the engine
jim cheers for the offer but there is me and clarke5700 comming with me, i expect my car to be working though, after all i was the mechanic who did the work ( might wanna take the road maps off the passenger seat and clear out the foot well and boot for a suit case pmsl)
so are we going to meet at clacket services again ?
jim cheers for the offer but there is me and clarke5700 comming with me, i expect my car to be working though, after all i was the mechanic who did the work ( might wanna take the road maps off the passenger seat and clear out the foot well and boot for a suit case pmsl)
so are we going to meet at clacket services again ?
13-05-2010, 10:01 PM
#193
just finding my feet
ive just found out my car starts,,,,, then cuts straight out again !!!
si if i can get some time off work i might also be able to pop up and help you aswell,,,,, aslong as my shed will stay running pmsl
si if i can get some time off work i might also be able to pop up and help you aswell,,,,, aslong as my shed will stay running pmsl
14-05-2010, 05:03 AM
#194
I should be ok though, watch this space! I hope the bulk of it is done over the weekend. Tuesday is mapping day, so monday will be a day of running in. If it runs!
I'll let you know, but should be ok. Thank you very much folks, very kind offer. Same to Chip who has also offered to help, top chaps
14-05-2010, 09:51 AM
#195
20K+ Super Poster.
ginge, i can take 2 easily, its 4door saloon :P
my return dates are up in the air now tho, got a funeral but dont know which day it will be on yet
my return dates are up in the air now tho, got a funeral but dont know which day it will be on yet
