Chiefgroover Posted April 25, 2005 Share Posted April 25, 2005 Making my first trip to the ring shortly. For those of you that have been there - what cars do you find quickest against a Supra? M3? RS6? GT3? EVO? Scoobie? M5? V8 mercs? Just interested to hear your experiences :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonB Posted April 25, 2005 Share Posted April 25, 2005 Just about anything, as the locals know the track and you won't. Actually knowing what's round the next corner is a huge advantage. You'll find loads of stripped out golfs that will kick your arse. Don't try and keep up with them, it takes hundreds of laps to even begin to know the place, and the locals have done them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraStar 3000 Posted April 25, 2005 Share Posted April 25, 2005 buy gt4 and learn the track Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiefgroover Posted April 25, 2005 Author Share Posted April 25, 2005 Two good sensible replys! thanks Guys :-) GT4 is ordered Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraStar 3000 Posted April 25, 2005 Share Posted April 25, 2005 enjoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted April 25, 2005 Share Posted April 25, 2005 Stripped out Golfs, clios, the countless CSL's, GT3 RS's and the bikes Dont forget the Ring Mini, Zakspeed Vipers and Ring Taxis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Walker Posted April 26, 2005 Share Posted April 26, 2005 I know your a bit handy on the track Chief, but you'll get passed by quite a bit until you have a few laps under your belt Even Mini's, Golf's, Clio's will be faster till you get your bearings. When you going? Have fun and good luck! Gaz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiefgroover Posted April 26, 2005 Author Share Posted April 26, 2005 Gaz going mid June, a mate betted me (while quite drunk) he could beat me around it for £1K (charity), so he well tuned and sorted scoobie will get a good look at my rear number plate. The plan is spend all day sunday doing as many laps as possible, getting to know the track, and the do some timing (yeah i know its not allowed) on Monday. We aint taking it that serious, more for fun. I'll be starting in about 1 weeks time to collect sponsorship as well, so all fivers and tenners are welcome :-) We are currently considering the charity, either a hospital / hospice fund or Christian aid or the like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinbad Posted April 26, 2005 Share Posted April 26, 2005 Sounds like fun alright. What route are you taking to get over there. I've wanted to go for years on the bike but the time taken to get there has put me off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted April 26, 2005 Share Posted April 26, 2005 If it is for charity, put me in for a tenner and let me know where to send it.. Gav Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiefgroover Posted April 26, 2005 Author Share Posted April 26, 2005 thank you Gaz :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiefgroover Posted April 26, 2005 Author Share Posted April 26, 2005 Sinbad, come with us. My mate is a transport manager and gets us the boats for next to nothing. driving time after approx 7 hours stopping here and there. If your going we need £100 deposit for the bookings within the next 48 hours. Roy is bringing his scoobie, Christian will bring an M3csl if he can find one this week, I am going and maybe you? (one passenger each) Sounds like fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogmaw Posted April 26, 2005 Share Posted April 26, 2005 Even Clarkson got his ass whupped by some German bird when he was there. She gave the loudmouth tosspot bigot some stick n all. Quite fit too I remember. Would have made a great sidekick for the show instead of those blokes who get all excited Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Walker Posted April 26, 2005 Share Posted April 26, 2005 Even Clarkson got his ass whupped by some German bird when he was there. She gave the loudmouth tosspot bigot some stick n all. Quite fit too I remember. Would have made a great sidekick for the show instead of those blokes who get all excited lol, she has done 15000 laps of the Ring though, and Jeremy's done all of 15-20? Sabine is alright too yeah Gaz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted April 26, 2005 Share Posted April 26, 2005 Clarkson still sucks as a driver, I cant believe he came off the track so early hehe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted April 26, 2005 Share Posted April 26, 2005 Yeah, I've actually met Sabine, when I used to be at BMW motorsport in SA, she came over as a works driver for the touring cars for a season, wasn't married then (Sabine Reck), needless to say she did some damage to a very nice 318i... but she was a nice girl and very pleasant, and boy could she drive.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinbad Posted April 26, 2005 Share Posted April 26, 2005 Sinbad, come with us. My mate is a transport manager and gets us the boats for next to nothing. driving time after approx 7 hours stopping here and there. If your going we need £100 deposit for the bookings within the next 48 hours. Roy is bringing his scoobie, Christian will bring an M3csl if he can find one this week, I am going and maybe you? (one passenger each) Sounds like fun Feck and I was saving my funds so well this month. Seriously there is about a 5% chance of being able to go.... however, give me more info, such as dates, route etc. I would love to take the bike if you could carry a small bag for me (luggage not the wife) The last thing I want to say is I will go then pull out after you have organised things so give me some rough info and I will let you know ASAP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kosmic Posted April 26, 2005 Share Posted April 26, 2005 Yeah, I've actually met Sabine, when I used to be at BMW motorsport in SA, she came over as a works driver for the touring cars for a season, wasn't married then (Sabine Reck), needless to say she did some damage to a very nice 318i... but she was a nice girl and very pleasant, and boy could she drive.... A friend went for a ride in the "ring-taxi" ...a E39 BMW M5....driven by Sabine....she is very very quick!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogmaw Posted April 26, 2005 Share Posted April 26, 2005 Anyone got a pic of her? I wouldn't mind a (ahem) reminder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kosmic Posted April 26, 2005 Share Posted April 26, 2005 try searching on http://www.m5board.com in the forums section, her piccies and videos are on there somewhere, just gotta find em....search for "Sabine" and/or "ring taxi". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted April 26, 2005 Share Posted April 26, 2005 An old pic from bmw.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiefgroover Posted April 26, 2005 Author Share Posted April 26, 2005 Bebbeh, i couldn't agree more! He cant drive and he judges car quality by closing the door, lmao, someone ought to tell him bitumen dead mats are cheap like his comments lol. Was you avitar picture taken at the ring? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted April 26, 2005 Share Posted April 26, 2005 Yes m8, im going back this June too, with AJI, why dont you meet us there Another UK6 for the ring Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiefgroover Posted April 26, 2005 Author Share Posted April 26, 2005 Your on, we hope to be there 12th 13th 14th ish. Sinbad, to hell with the funds, spend and go!. this will be the cheapest trip you'll ever get bar the hotel we like our comforts :-). I think we are leaving Friday, back wed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted April 26, 2005 Share Posted April 26, 2005 We'll we're already booked up for the 24/25/26/27th June Oh well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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