***Passionford Ring Trip 20-25 May 2010***
30-01-2010, 04:28 PM
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***Passionford Ring Trip 20-25 May 2010***
Full details of the unofficial Passionford Ring Trip for 2010 below. Anyone welcome, the more the merrier. I'll post more info, names dates and what not as it becomes known.
Northern folks:
Some of the crowd from up North normallt use a Hull overnight crossing - costs something like £260 but could save a 5-10 drive getting to and from Dover. I'll add details of that when one of the Northern gang lets me know (hint hint to Rick!!)
Southern Folks:
Ferry booking details:
http://www.norfolkline.com/ferry/
For a £10 discount on the return crossing, you MUST book by end of Sunday night 31/1/10. If you do, you get free amends, which basically means you can change details (car reg, dates etc) anytime up until 31/5/10.
We're on the 8am crossing over on 20/5/10 and the 4pm return crossing 25/5/10 - cost of £26, plus in my case £1 for using Visa. Free for Electron, and £4 for most credit cards.
Ferry for £27 = BARGAIN
On the first page, in the "Offer code" box type the letters EBF in capitals
Rough itinerary:
Thurday 20th May
Leave UK on 8am crossing will see us at the Ring for the evening session:
20 May Thurs 17.45-19.30 Evening sighting laps on the RING Night out, meal and plenty of drinks
21 May Fri 14.15-19.30 Early morning hangover, up the Castle for fresh air and lunch then afternoon session on track
22 May Sat 8-19.30 RING (+ whatever else to do in area - museum, visit to local area etc etc)
23 May Sun 8-19.30 RING(+ whatever else to do in area - museum, visit to local area etc etc)
24 May Mon 8-19.30 RING (+ whatever else to do in area - museum, visit to local area etc etc)
25 May Tues 17.15-19.30 Off roading in the morning, if not done over the last 3 days, then head home Tues, going on the 4pm Ferry over to the UK.
Ferry booking details:
http://www.norfolkline.com/ferry/
For a £10 discount on the return crossing, you MUST book by end of Sunday night 31/1/10. If you do, you get free amends, which basically means you can change details (car reg, dates etc) anytime up until 31/5/10.
We're on the 8am crossing over on 20/5/10 and the 4pm return crossing 25/5/10 - cost of £26, plus in my case £1 for using Visa. Free for Electron, and £4 for most credit cards.
Ferry for £27 = BARGAIN
On the first page, in the "Offer code" box type the letters EBF in capitals
Want to find out more? Costs, what we do, who goes etc? Read on with these handy links:
https://passionford.com/forum/genera...s-of-pics.html This one is my report from Oct 2007
https://passionford.com/forum/genera...ting-here.html This is the "Live" at the time reporting of our May 2009 Ring Trip.
Reading both back makes me want to go back again asap hence this years May trip
Post up if you're thinking of going. People who know me and want to stay in the "usual" hotel - Edgar's at Herschbroich, PM me please. I have approx 15 rooms reserved for people I know / trust. Our hotel costs approx E30 per person per night inc breakfast based on 2 sharing a twin or double room. The only Single room is taken.
Anyone who wants hotel suggestions, or any other questions just post on here and we'll do our best to answer them.
As said before anyone welcome, the more the merrier.
Who's going so far:
Si B & Chip Evo 8
Its Dave and Cossie Helen Evo 9
Ginge Scoob
Sketch & Louise Evo 8
Rick & Agnieska Big ol' 5 series?
Paul ?
RStubby15 RS Turbo
Richie B9 KOS
Porkie and Maria - Driving something reasonably nippy...
People I also know staying nearby:
Lotey & Miles New M3
Dave Champney R32 Golf
Tris, Tim & Gareth Some VAG or another
Cheers
Si
Northern folks:
Some of the crowd from up North normallt use a Hull overnight crossing - costs something like £260 but could save a 5-10 drive getting to and from Dover. I'll add details of that when one of the Northern gang lets me know (hint hint to Rick!!)
Southern Folks:
Ferry booking details:
http://www.norfolkline.com/ferry/
For a £10 discount on the return crossing, you MUST book by end of Sunday night 31/1/10. If you do, you get free amends, which basically means you can change details (car reg, dates etc) anytime up until 31/5/10.
We're on the 8am crossing over on 20/5/10 and the 4pm return crossing 25/5/10 - cost of £26, plus in my case £1 for using Visa. Free for Electron, and £4 for most credit cards.
Ferry for £27 = BARGAIN
On the first page, in the "Offer code" box type the letters EBF in capitals
Rough itinerary:
Thurday 20th May
Leave UK on 8am crossing will see us at the Ring for the evening session:
20 May Thurs 17.45-19.30 Evening sighting laps on the RING Night out, meal and plenty of drinks
21 May Fri 14.15-19.30 Early morning hangover, up the Castle for fresh air and lunch then afternoon session on track
22 May Sat 8-19.30 RING (+ whatever else to do in area - museum, visit to local area etc etc)
23 May Sun 8-19.30 RING(+ whatever else to do in area - museum, visit to local area etc etc)
24 May Mon 8-19.30 RING (+ whatever else to do in area - museum, visit to local area etc etc)
25 May Tues 17.15-19.30 Off roading in the morning, if not done over the last 3 days, then head home Tues, going on the 4pm Ferry over to the UK.
Ferry booking details:
http://www.norfolkline.com/ferry/
For a £10 discount on the return crossing, you MUST book by end of Sunday night 31/1/10. If you do, you get free amends, which basically means you can change details (car reg, dates etc) anytime up until 31/5/10.
We're on the 8am crossing over on 20/5/10 and the 4pm return crossing 25/5/10 - cost of £26, plus in my case £1 for using Visa. Free for Electron, and £4 for most credit cards.
Ferry for £27 = BARGAIN
On the first page, in the "Offer code" box type the letters EBF in capitals
Want to find out more? Costs, what we do, who goes etc? Read on with these handy links:
https://passionford.com/forum/genera...s-of-pics.html This one is my report from Oct 2007
https://passionford.com/forum/genera...ting-here.html This is the "Live" at the time reporting of our May 2009 Ring Trip.
Reading both back makes me want to go back again asap hence this years May trip
Post up if you're thinking of going. People who know me and want to stay in the "usual" hotel - Edgar's at Herschbroich, PM me please. I have approx 15 rooms reserved for people I know / trust. Our hotel costs approx E30 per person per night inc breakfast based on 2 sharing a twin or double room. The only Single room is taken.
Anyone who wants hotel suggestions, or any other questions just post on here and we'll do our best to answer them.
As said before anyone welcome, the more the merrier.
Who's going so far:
Si B & Chip Evo 8
Its Dave and Cossie Helen Evo 9
Ginge Scoob
Sketch & Louise Evo 8
Rick & Agnieska Big ol' 5 series?
Paul ?
RStubby15 RS Turbo
Richie B9 KOS
Porkie and Maria - Driving something reasonably nippy...
People I also know staying nearby:
Lotey & Miles New M3
Dave Champney R32 Golf
Tris, Tim & Gareth Some VAG or another
Cheers
Si
Last edited by Si B; 16-02-2010 at 09:14 PM.
30-01-2010, 05:36 PM
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It's a good deadline to work towards. Just make sure you're done with plenty of time to do some shakedown work on it. I did / helped on an engine rebuild on my Cossie and landed up with melted boost hoses, loose turbos, and finally a snapped inlet cam while I was there. Was a lot of hassle.
Make sure it's all good to go before you go!
It's a great trip, lots of laughs and socialising - plus plenty of nice cars being ragged to the bitter end!
30-01-2010, 05:43 PM
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Thanks for the post Si 
. The Hull crossing is expensive but it's lots of fun, chilled and you arrive fresh in Holland after a decent nights sleep. It's worth not having to battle across the m25 and you save a few hundred miles on fuel.
The only thing that remains for us northeners is to decide whether we sail on the wed or thurs night
Rick
. The Hull crossing is expensive but it's lots of fun, chilled and you arrive fresh in Holland after a decent nights sleep. It's worth not having to battle across the m25 and you save a few hundred miles on fuel.The only thing that remains for us northeners is to decide whether we sail on the wed or thurs night
Rick
Last edited by Rick; 30-01-2010 at 05:45 PM.
30-01-2010, 06:04 PM
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Ferrys all booked up. Well looking forward to it, just hope the rs stands up to the abuse!! Si if you could find out of any other hotels near by or if theres any free rooms at your place let me know. ta
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It's a good deadline to work towards. Just make sure you're done with plenty of time to do some shakedown work on it. I did / helped on an engine rebuild on my Cossie and landed up with melted boost hoses, loose turbos, and finally a snapped inlet cam while I was there. Was a lot of hassle.
Make sure it's all good to go before you go!
It's a great trip, lots of laughs and socialising - plus plenty of nice cars being ragged to the bitter end!
Make sure it's all good to go before you go!
It's a great trip, lots of laughs and socialising - plus plenty of nice cars being ragged to the bitter end!
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30-01-2010, 07:41 PM
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si please add XRT-Si on the list too, hes deffo comming,, hes my passenger this trip pmsl
also i trust you have added me to the list of people " you know" and got me down for a ,, twin room and not a double room,, he gets a bit frisky after a drink of 2 pmsl
also i trust you have added me to the list of people " you know" and got me down for a ,, twin room and not a double room,, he gets a bit frisky after a drink of 2 pmsl
31-01-2010, 06:31 PM
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I am in Amsterdam and due to leave around this time but if l am still here and have the Porsche l will be keen to come and see what its all about,
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16-02-2010, 04:43 PM
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Ferrys all booked. Been looking at places to stay on ben lovejoys nurbergring site coz need to get accomadation sorted. Any recommendations from anyone would be appreciated
16-02-2010, 06:14 PM
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been wanting to go over for the last five years but never get round to it!
a couple things i was wondering?
how far is it from the tunnel?
do you guys have breakdown cover to get you and the car home if anything goes wrong if so whos good for it?
a couple things i was wondering?
how far is it from the tunnel?
do you guys have breakdown cover to get you and the car home if anything goes wrong if so whos good for it?
16-02-2010, 08:38 PM
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i always get RAC brake down cover,, costs around 60 quid and i NEVER use it which im happy to report,,,, was worried last year though as the gearbox started whining on the drive to dover before we got the ferry pmsl
16-02-2010, 09:12 PM
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Will add you nice folks, who are you crossing with and times/ dates? You going to your posh hotel again?
Rarri or Westy?
Good stuff, heavy reading, and was a dear trip due to Jeep damage and Evo fuel costs! Some people spend £500 some spend £1500. Depends how mad you go on cruising speeds, drink and no of laps done.
What's stopping you? It can be done cheaply if you shorten the stay, do fewer laps, and take an economical car rather than an Evo for example!
Perfect car for the job, see you there
Went one May and it was SO hot and bone dry. Lovely lovely trip. Last may was mixed - wet and dry.
Agreed
I use my bank account's free Euro Cover - Barclays Additons Plus
RAC or AA otherwise prob best bet - £56 for me once a few years back.
Si
16-02-2010, 09:43 PM
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just finding my feet
erm,,,,,,, ive not even seen my car since november when all i had was 1st and 2nd gear
then i picked up this,, and a few other parts too are also due to be purchased for the scooby,
also got the gearbox and diff to fit and a new stage 1 clutch too so erm
lastmin.com,,,,,,,,, well you could say
though this was my idea i was thinking of !!!
soooo cheep too but the stuff i have to add just aint worth it tbh
then i picked up this,, and a few other parts too are also due to be purchased for the scooby,
also got the gearbox and diff to fit and a new stage 1 clutch too so erm
lastmin.com,,,,,,,,, well you could say
though this was my idea i was thinking of !!!
soooo cheep too but the stuff i have to add just aint worth it tbh
17-02-2010, 12:54 PM
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Ferrari F430 Spyder
unless weather is looking stupid... then the 911.if its dry. Roof down all the way! with Maria moaning about her hair blowing.
They are quite slow! hope we can keep up!
We will come on same crossing as you...
I've been staying at the Lindner Congress Hotel all last year, its bang on the Ring. I really like it there. Its all very new and nice and you can see people on the GP track. The food is excellent as well. Great breakfast spread!
and it has the worlds worst Casino! with Croupiers reading the rules from a book as they go along
