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Old Apr 20, 2006 | 10:10 AM
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Cracking write up Stu, great to see all the pics as I didnt take many (too busy eating / drinking perhaps )

What a fantastic trip that was
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Old Apr 20, 2006 | 10:14 AM
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Originally Posted by JTECHSAFF
as we havent been before, and are thinking of going next time cos we cant stand looking at pictures and need to experience it for ourselves!!

Can someone tell us what we would need to get, ie passes etc ,we have passports and a car but thats about it!
Just keep your eyes posted on the threads that go up regarding the next trip and follow the instructions.

Its as easy as that.

Car, passport, Euros, Insurance, travel insurance, RAC cover, Hotel booking, Tunnel or Ferry Booking, Plenty of fuel and a camera.

Thats a bout it, OH and plenty of comedy..............
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Old Apr 20, 2006 | 10:14 AM
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That steak looks munch.

Dan, you have got to be the biggest poser on PF yet!!!!

Quality pics though Stu and how the fook did you get soooooo many of Kim, she hates a photo.
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Old Apr 20, 2006 | 10:17 AM
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comedy i can do
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Old Apr 20, 2006 | 10:19 AM
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did stu have to change his brakes this time? didnt he have problems with the standard set up and ds2500 pads last time?
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Old Apr 20, 2006 | 10:20 AM
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JTECHSAFF stu runs big brake kit now
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Old Apr 20, 2006 | 10:21 AM
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looks like a top time was had by all
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Old Apr 20, 2006 | 10:23 AM
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but i have standard size discs and ds2500 pads

Wheres my wallet
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Old Apr 20, 2006 | 10:26 AM
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What a fantastic read, im glad Nicole is ok
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Old Apr 20, 2006 | 10:26 AM
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JTECHSAFF Cossiemad says he run such setup without huge problems. If I manage to get my car to the ring it will be so, I will only put DS3000 on the front
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Old Apr 20, 2006 | 10:27 AM
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ahhhh, thanks mate, thats ok then. its only 330-350 bhp, so nothing mad!
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Old Apr 20, 2006 | 10:36 AM
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nice write up Stu with some good pics mate
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Old Apr 20, 2006 | 10:44 AM
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im sure cossiemad has bigbrakes, i remember him showing me piccies once
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Old Apr 20, 2006 | 10:46 AM
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top stuff Stu, some cracking pics you got there
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Old Apr 20, 2006 | 10:49 AM
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Originally Posted by Jim Galbally
im sure cossiemad has bigbrakes, i remember him showing me piccies once

He has now, but he did Ring sometime ago withs tandards, that's why I'm saying that.

Of course big brakes help a lot.
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Old Apr 20, 2006 | 10:50 AM
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as its my first time there i will be taking it fairly easy anyway, should be ok i hope!!
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Old Apr 20, 2006 | 10:54 AM
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JTECHSAFF people who don't know the track tend to oveheat the brakes more then experienced Ringers.


Couple 1000 laps on PS2 should minimalise the problem though
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Old Apr 20, 2006 | 10:54 AM
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Originally Posted by *Anna*
That steak looks munch.

Dan, you have got to be the biggest poser on PF yet!!!!

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Its all in the name of comedy
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Old Apr 20, 2006 | 10:55 AM
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Old Apr 20, 2006 | 11:05 AM
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PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE can someone photoshop a "ching" star on the Kings teeth......

Like in the DFS adverts.....LOL
Like this??



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Old Apr 20, 2006 | 11:07 AM
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Old Apr 20, 2006 | 11:07 AM
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love that!!
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Old Apr 20, 2006 | 11:34 AM
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It was a fantastic trip, everyone had such a great time

Yeah i did go back on the ring the next day and did a couple of laps and the day after i did a couple more. I was very lucky, i wouldn't say i have lost my confidence but it definately has slowed me down abit and made me realise just what can actually happen Sketch was behind me when it happend and saw everything, i bet his heart was in his mouth

Tony, thanks for the kind words

Roll on September
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Old Apr 20, 2006 | 11:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Nicole

Roll on September
You mean Roll on August hun
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Old Apr 20, 2006 | 11:50 AM
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Originally Posted by StickerPaul
Originally Posted by Nicole

Roll on September
You mean Roll on August hun
Yeah that's what i meant lol
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Old Apr 20, 2006 | 11:57 AM
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I'll let you off hun
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Old Apr 20, 2006 | 11:57 AM
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StickerPaul how is your Saph? Will it be all sorted?
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Old Apr 20, 2006 | 12:01 PM
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StickerPaul how is your Saph? Will it be all sorted?
Yes it will all be sorted for Sunday, car got dropped off soon as i got back and went back late afternoon. Rear quarter was all straight again. Matt (Slowpoke) sorted me a rear bumper out, front bumper was all repaired & ive had a phone call this morning saying the wing is off & the new one is on. Hopefully it should be in paint tonight Jakub
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Old Apr 20, 2006 | 12:05 PM
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StickerPaul I wish I could have mine fixed as quickly


I want a ride next time
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Old Apr 20, 2006 | 12:09 PM
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No probs matey, the car will be back there in August or whenever the next trip is
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Old Apr 20, 2006 | 12:50 PM
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Top writeup Stu, and TOP pictures aswell - faaaaaacking excellent


Big thanks for giving the taxi the once over before we went too - the 9 min laps are certainly a testament to your hard work and perfect advice

and this time, the IK27's survived without missing a beat
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Old Apr 20, 2006 | 01:34 PM
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Am loving this.........................
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Old Apr 20, 2006 | 01:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Stu @ M Developments
The rest of Saturday Afternoon was spent either hammering round the ring having a bloody great time, and learning beyond all reasonable doubt that for some reason, our Eagle F1's were getting far too hot after only 2 laps...!! or mooching about in the Internationla Circuit pits, which we managed to blag entry into, for only Ł7.. yes "Ł7 pounds" There were some serious cars in here... full on Porshe and Ferrari GT cars...
You can thank Speedy for that.
I'll let him post the amount of money the 4 of us payed to get in the pits

Thanks again for bringing the spark plugs Stu. It's a completely different car now
And we finally got to see you irl

Btw, does anyone got any pictures of Mike R in his new car?
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Old Apr 20, 2006 | 01:38 PM
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Btw, does anyone got any pictures of Mike R in his new car?
Focus?
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Old Apr 20, 2006 | 01:40 PM
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Btw, does anyone got any pictures of Mike R in his new car?
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Yes, the orange FF car
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Old Apr 20, 2006 | 01:47 PM
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I think it lacked pink rabbit on rear windscreen for a purpose of being Mike's car
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Old Apr 20, 2006 | 04:17 PM
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Top write up stu

Was an amazing weekend and my first time, can't wait to get back there!!

FRESH
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Old Apr 20, 2006 | 04:35 PM
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Awesome writing and great pics Stu...
Glad to hear that Nicole was ok and must say that I totally agree when you say that many people in that position would just blame it on someone or something but she was honest and there's no shame in that. For the contrary you must be very proud of her and she deserves it...

Originally Posted by Stu @ M Developments
Sunday evening was one of the highlights of my trip, it was spent at Sabine's Restaurant, a place called "Piston Klaus"... this place does steak like i have never tasted before!! It comes to you on a seriously hot slab of stone, and you cut and cook it to your own liking... incredible!!
Ps: I can't believe you guys didn't know that kind of steak: It's very popular here too.
If you ever have doubts about where to go on vacation, come to Portugal , you'll eat well I can assure you...

Best regards...
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Originally Posted by Manchester Mike
Top write up stu

Was an amazing weekend and my first time, can't wait to get back there!!

FRESH

F R E S H

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