Littler Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 i want to go there and have a spirited drive, enjoy the fact ive driven round the nurburgring, i dont want to push my car to the limits and risk crashing it or being crashed into. tourist days are fine for my purpose next year. This will be why I'll be going Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little num Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 Problem is jamie its very addictive and once you have done a few laps you cant help but push that little bit harder and then harder until you crash or blowup lol. I used to watch my video's back and think blimey i must have been mad to drive it so hard with the barriers so close but once your out there they somehow become invisible and its like a red rag to a bull, BUT its the best thing ive ever done even killing my car there STILL dont put me off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luxluc Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 You were going like hell in your BPU Supra James. I still remember being on the passenger seat with Si behind the wheel trying to follow you in his red single beast Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveR Posted August 30, 2012 Author Share Posted August 30, 2012 Problem is jamie its very addictive and once you have done a few laps you cant help but push that little bit harder and then harder until you crash or blowup lol. I used to watch my video's back and think blimey i must have been mad to drive it so hard with the barriers so close but once your out there they somehow become invisible and its like a red rag to a bull, BUT its the best thing ive ever done even killing my car there STILL dont put me off. You play too much PS3, when I'm there I never forget it's real and there is no 'restart'. lol, ^^ says the man with 3-screen Forza motorsport I'm looking forward to the steak on a hot stone already! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Budz86 Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 I'm interested but with a house purchase next year I don't know how easy this will be. Il keep an eye out and see what's what closer to the time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveR Posted August 30, 2012 Author Share Posted August 30, 2012 Just to give people an expectation of timescales, if this goes ahead as a group trip then we'd be booking accommodation (deposit required) & ferry crossings (full payment required) at the end of this year/very early in next year, then everything else (balance of the accommodation costs, petrol, lap tickets, food...) you'd pay for during the trip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luxluc Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 A nice track day would be great too Steve. James and Si did one too last year if I remember right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bignum Posted September 1, 2012 Share Posted September 1, 2012 A nice track day would be great too Steve. James and Si did one too last year if I remember right. Git! that so makes me want to be there and stops me being tempted to sell/break my car. Steve i`d love to go next year but have to see how the finances are towards the end of the year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
safcdixon Posted September 1, 2012 Share Posted September 1, 2012 Steve, I'm going to miss this year (be the first year in the last 5 I will have missed) So will be interested in going next year as it is a great time. Can even advise of the anice hotel right next to the track with a balcony over looking the track. for SAFCDixon, costs usually from NE England. Petrol - Approx £300 depending on number of days / circuits Accomodation - circa €40 per night b&b Ferry - approx £58 return (dover-dunkirk) Spending - €24 per lap + £500-£1000 if really let go. I would work on £750-£1500 for a 5 night excursion. And that is moderate.. Well worth it for the buzz though Cheers for that Tom, for me it all depends on the missus getting back into to work at the min im paying for everything so have very little money to play with, hopefully she'll be back to work soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luxluc Posted September 1, 2012 Share Posted September 1, 2012 Git! that so makes me want to be there and stops me being tempted to sell/break my car. Steve i`d love to go next year but have to see how the finances are towards the end of the year. Don't break you Supra Si. You're gonna miss it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveR Posted September 1, 2012 Author Share Posted September 1, 2012 Git! that so makes me want to be there and stops me being tempted to sell/break my car. Steve i`d love to go next year but have to see how the finances are towards the end of the year. Garage it if the money's short for a year - don't ever break it, what else could you ever buy that you'd enjoy like the Supe?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2soops Posted September 1, 2012 Share Posted September 1, 2012 Im off there with some mates this year in October for 5 days, 3rd time for me in 2 years. I have to agree its highly addictive and without doubt a fantanstic albeit expensive experience. At a rough guess i'd say it costs me £1500 a time to go but thats including all travel, accomodation, food, beer, fuel and ring laps. My brother has the bug bad, and last time did 32 laps and about 6 tanks of fuel just at the ring itself, thats a grand alone. Best piece of advice i could give anyone would be to prepare your car properly before you go, no point going with ling long tyres or crap brakes, and engine and driveline must be in A1 condition. Before i went last year i changed the entire cooling system, engine, diff and gearbox oil, replaced the disks and pads and had a full geometry allignment. I would also look at the nurburgring website in detail, and look at the horrifying list of charges you can be hit for. The potential loss is UNLIMITED and no UK insurer will cover you on a tourist day Finally, never drive more than 90% of your ability, always leave a margin for error. It may not be you, but there are hundreds of idiots out there in badly prepared cars with little or no experience trying to drive as fast as possible round an unfamiliar piece of dangerous and twisty tarmac with no real run off areas. My brother was forced onto the grass by a Belgian last year at 100mph, he was lucky and didnt crash as theres only 6 feet of grass between the track and barrier where it happened. I do love the ring, but every time i go the financial consequenses of a crash scare me silly, its always in the back of your head and spoils the experience a bit. I can understand why UK insurers dont cover it, but they need to sort something out. Everyone should go at least once in their life though as its an awesome place Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexM Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 A nice track day would be great too Steve. James and Si did one too last year if I remember right. Makes me wish I was out there now! I don't think I'll be in a position to go next year, what with a little one on the way and a potential house purchase coming up. There's always 2014.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bignum Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 Makes me wish I was out there now! I don't think I'll be in a position to go next year, what with a little one on the way and a potential house purchase coming up. There's always 2014.. Congrats btw:eyebrows: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T2 MSW Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 Yeah Congrats Alex, that all came about quick, how life changes hey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexM Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 (edited) Thanks, bit of a change in priorities for me! Edited September 6, 2012 by AlexM (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bignum Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 Thanks, bit of a change in priorities for me! Yeh for the 1st 6 months then back to business as usual, you`ll need to get out the house lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanisLupus Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 Im off there with some mates this year in October for 5 days, 3rd time for me in 2 years. When are you coming over? I would be in 99% if you come over guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spikedjack Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 I wish I could say yes to this, been twice already and would love to go back but sadly I think a sun holiday will be in order instead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caracol Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 Hummm..... dates please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mclarenross Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 I'm in, as long as the car is running strong.... was meant to go this year, but didn't finsh my 1JZ in time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveR Posted October 5, 2012 Author Share Posted October 5, 2012 Hummm..... dates please. Can't confirm dates until we know when it's open to the public. I haven't checked yet, but they don't usually announce those until later in the year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Paine Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 I will be in as long as the timing is right. Seen a few items saying that they are not sure what is happening with the ring as it looks like there is going to be ownership change. What do you guys do about noise levels. Not quite sure that mine will go below 96db? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveR Posted November 8, 2012 Author Share Posted November 8, 2012 I will be in as long as the timing is right. Seen a few items saying that they are not sure what is happening with the ring as it looks like there is going to be ownership change. What do you guys do about noise levels. Not quite sure that mine will go below 96db? The management has been passed back to the local government control after the failed vision of private enterprise which built the on-site hotel, rollercoaster, blah blah and then ramped prices up and tried to force competition away, in order to pay the bills for it all. Whoever runs it long term will tun it much more like it was, which suited tourists, locals and local businesses alike. You either meet the noise limit or you try to creep past the marshals and hope you don't get spot-checked. Tanebe touring medallion on my single = no issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kopite Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 Michel Lane, Me and a few other locals went at the start of September and are planning a trip next year, great fun! Will keep an eye out for dates Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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