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12-08-2005, 12:53 PM
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New lap record for "road cars", now done with a proper car ie not a tin bin donkervoort but a 612bhp Porsche GT2.
12Mb Video clip 7:15s lap.
http://www.edo-competition.net/movie...eife_gt2rs.wmv
Just look at what rate its overtaking the others.
12Mb Video clip 7:15s lap.
http://www.edo-competition.net/movie...eife_gt2rs.wmv
Just look at what rate its overtaking the others.
15-08-2005, 03:18 PM
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An interesting event just happens to coincide with the trip: Toyo Tuning Days
http://www.toyotuningday.de/
Including a drift challenge around the F1 circuit, pit girls, show cars and all the usual other attractions.
It could be a VERY busy weekend - so lets hope the track remains open and there are no messy crashes....
http://www.toyotuningday.de/
Including a drift challenge around the F1 circuit, pit girls, show cars and all the usual other attractions.
It could be a VERY busy weekend - so lets hope the track remains open and there are no messy crashes....
15-08-2005, 04:51 PM
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Probably dosent matter but on the list of people going it says me and my car.
Am now a passenger in another cossie in Neil D's group at the top of the list.
Bet thats got you all excited
Am now a passenger in another cossie in Neil D's group at the top of the list.
Bet thats got you all excited
18-08-2005, 12:28 PM
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Testing the future
ON-UJAH, good find. will be worth a looky look i reckon. 
i've registered for a paddock pass and to enter the burnout and race competitions. don't know if i'll take it up, but i've got the option there if the 'ring closes or rains or whatever
i've registered for a paddock pass and to enter the burnout and race competitions. don't know if i'll take it up, but i've got the option there if the 'ring closes or rains or whatever
22-08-2005, 03:36 PM
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you pay for your tickets on the day as it where... just to the right of where you go on is the ticket booth so pull into the carpark and go pay for it and pick up a few of the leaflets.. Also worth while double checking the car is ok and you have enough fuel... if you can avoid it don't go on the track with a full tank of fuel
22-08-2005, 08:41 PM
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I''ve heard rumours that those with Toyo passes spay 10 Euro a lap on the Nordschleife (don't ask me how they are going to arrange that - could be cobblers IMHO)...it says on the website that those participating with their cars get 20 minutes on the GP circuit included, so that would be worth the entry money as they very rarely open the circuit up to the general public outside of very expensive 'drive a Zakspeed' type events.
It also says clubs are welcome to show on the paddock - maybe Pf could get together and present 10 cars in the paddock or something...
It also says clubs are welcome to show on the paddock - maybe Pf could get together and present 10 cars in the paddock or something...
23-08-2005, 12:18 PM
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it says on the website that those participating with their cars get 20 minutes on the GP circuit included, so that would be worth the entry money as they very rarely open the circuit up to the general public outside of very expensive 'drive a Zakspeed' type events.
26-08-2005, 03:28 PM
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I went to the ring in June & as long as your discreet about cameras you should be fine - dont bother with tripods etc as they'll just moan but if your passenger wants to film it you should get away with it. If you do get caught its usually just a day ban.
Its an amazing experience though!
Its an amazing experience though!
02-09-2005, 08:44 AM
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Less than a week now before we set off
Dingy has kindly started an essentials topic, please take note of it
https://passionford.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=141993
Dingy has kindly started an essentials topic, please take note of it
https://passionford.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=141993
they have some rooms left i believe too 
05-09-2005, 09:44 PM
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Im off to the norschelife friday to sunday. Have recently discovered this place and now addicted (this is my 4 th trip in 2ish months) Also building a car to leave over their for next year. I will be in a black esc cos, come say hello and blag a passenger lap 
Few bits worthy of a mention
Dont speed to much or have a visible radar detector in Belgium, they dont like it
and it will cost ŁŁŁ. 120mph+ will get your car confiscated. Watch out for spotter planes.
Take it real slow on your first lap, its not like gt4/forza etc. A mate of mine crashed (with me in passenger seat) and it cost Ł1400 for armco Ł300 for recovery and storage and Ł300 for us to collect it the next week (bargin!!) - dont count on your euro recovery (direct line) if you crash they wont help. His car is very broken.
If you want to drive fast wear a helmet. It isnt a very forgiving and virtually no run off. Most of the track is driven at very very hign speeds.
Best/easiest route in my opinion is e40/258 (258 from Aachen) not Eupen - the Eupen route on www.nurburgring.org.uk is very very bumpy for a fair few miles, going via aachen is a little bit further.
Check you insurance for the normal sort of exclusions, also worth checking your cover doesnt revert to minimum required (3rd party) in the country you are visiting.
Ring is open to public:
Saturday from 17:15 until 19:30
Sunday from 08:00 until 19:30
Have Fun
Also building a car to leave over their for next year. I will be in a black esc cos, come say hello and blag a passenger lap Few bits worthy of a mention
Dont speed to much or have a visible radar detector in Belgium, they dont like it
and it will cost ŁŁŁ. 120mph+ will get your car confiscated. Watch out for spotter planes.Take it real slow on your first lap, its not like gt4/forza etc. A mate of mine crashed (with me in passenger seat) and it cost Ł1400 for armco Ł300 for recovery and storage and Ł300 for us to collect it the next week (bargin!!) - dont count on your euro recovery (direct line) if you crash they wont help. His car is very broken.
If you want to drive fast wear a helmet. It isnt a very forgiving and virtually no run off. Most of the track is driven at very very hign speeds.
Best/easiest route in my opinion is e40/258 (258 from Aachen) not Eupen - the Eupen route on www.nurburgring.org.uk is very very bumpy for a fair few miles, going via aachen is a little bit further.
Check you insurance for the normal sort of exclusions, also worth checking your cover doesnt revert to minimum required (3rd party) in the country you are visiting.
Ring is open to public:
Saturday from 17:15 until 19:30
Sunday from 08:00 until 19:30
Have Fun
05-09-2005, 10:58 PM
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No problem. Their will be people a lot faster than me though 
still dont know it well enough to drive it @ 100% (probably never will in the cossie dont want to hurt it)
Locals in mk2 golfs or e30 325i and ring taxis are the ones to watch
still dont know it well enough to drive it @ 100% (probably never will in the cossie dont want to hurt it)Locals in mk2 golfs or e30 325i and ring taxis are the ones to watch
05-09-2005, 11:03 PM
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Hey Edz, i will be extremely pleased if i get round there in one car, let alone quickly
Cheers pal, Nicole and i will search you out and supply a few beers that evening too i expect.
Dont you want to tag along with us bunch given were all travelling on teh same days?
Cheers pal, Nicole and i will search you out and supply a few beers that evening too i expect.
Dont you want to tag along with us bunch given were all travelling on teh same days?
05-09-2005, 11:12 PM
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I only booked it this morning, going friday pm and coming back sunday pm. Only really going to drive.... What else is planned?
Loads of people will give pax laps... just ask... its cool place
my track knowledge is probably at the worst level, I am just starting to think I know it but I dont 
ferrari bloke was just going out after ripping various bits of bust carbon off
watch out for the traffic, this was just after it reopened from a crash it closed again real soon
What else is planned?Loads of people will give pax laps... just ask... its cool place
my track knowledge is probably at the worst level, I am just starting to think I know it
but I dont ferrari bloke was just going out after ripping various bits of bust carbon off
watch out for the traffic, this was just after it reopened from a crash it closed again real soon
06-09-2005, 08:26 AM
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They wont let you out if you have a camera mounted in the car... You can still video stuff by stealth tho, just dont make it real obvious. I think they are trying to avoid video of accidents making it out to the media.
Guys riding bikes (twices as fast as most other bikes) with yellow bibs on are marshalls.
It aint a circuit its a one way toll road
Guys riding bikes (twices as fast as most other bikes) with yellow bibs on are marshalls.
It aint a circuit its a one way toll road
06-09-2005, 04:25 PM
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A marshall flew by us when we were filming at easter but didnt see us.
Always move over for the locals the pace they come by is unreal.
Ring taxi pah wheres rainbird in his lo boost cossie, highlight of my last trip that pushing the taxi round then ripping by
Everyone is very friendly i had a spot of bother once when my electric window motor shorted out and no end of people offered there services etc.
Cant wait for friday me too have sort of got addicted to the place
Always move over for the locals the pace they come by is unreal.
Ring taxi pah wheres rainbird in his lo boost cossie, highlight of my last trip that pushing the taxi round then ripping by
Everyone is very friendly i had a spot of bother once when my electric window motor shorted out and no end of people offered there services etc.
Cant wait for friday me too have sort of got addicted to the place
