Re: No bling at the 'Ring (and/or Spa) 2011

**Bigfoot** · 01-09-2011, 19:58

I'll be going out from the 8th as my mate couldn't get that week off

**Junglist** · 01-09-2011, 21:06

Originally Posted by Dan y

A up ,,
Right im not going to Afghan anymore

.So i would really like to meet up with the club at the Ring (its a shame i dont live closer as i could have put a few peeps up at my place in Munster).

Whats the crack ? seems like every one is doing something diferent.
Idealy i would like to meet at the ring on the Sat stay near by Sat night then do one on Sunday..

God i hate this job ,, im out again now as im off to france for a month over the dates

**Junglist** · 04-09-2011, 11:26

gonna drive down to the ring on the 11th sept treat myself for my bday

**Ricardo** · 04-09-2011, 16:10

I guess Mart and DG are deffo going, who else has booked a ferry and/or accomodation?

**Mart** · 04-09-2011, 17:39

Alex (all being well) and Steve & Sarah are hopefully going to be there as well

Sammy Davis Marmoy was hinting at going as well, although he said that might be a last minute decision.

You fancy it now Ricky?

**Ricardo** · 04-09-2011, 17:47

Originally Posted by Mart

Alex (all being well) and Steve & Sarah are hopefully going to be there as well

Sammy Davis Marmoy was hinting at going as well, although he said that might be a last minute decision.

You fancy it now Ricky?

Indeed, as it's only 4 weeks away i'd imagined the people going have the hotel(s) booked and the ferry crossing times to hand

**Mart** · 04-09-2011, 17:52

A subtle line of questioning there

I can't speak for the others, but no, I haven't yet booked any crossings, simply because, given the trackday's on a Monday, I haven't decided whether to get the overnight ferry from up here Saturday night, or Dover ferry sometime Sunday.

And then there's the option, maybe, of bringing both of those options forward 24hr, and spending the Saturday/night at Nurburg.

**Ricardo** · 04-09-2011, 18:01

OK, glad i've not booked the ferry crossing yet

My plan was to go real early Saturday (6am crossing) to make the most of the day and to catch the 8pm ferry back on the Monday evening. This gives me the opportunity to be at Spa all day Monday (for that pax lap

)

The ferry price for DFDS is £38 return for those sailing times minus the card charge

**Mart** · 04-09-2011, 18:08

Aii mate, a pax lap or 10 won't be a problem

If you're going out there early doors Saturday, is that direct to Spa or via the 'Ring for the day/night? (there's not that much to do in Spa for 2 full days)

**Ricardo** · 04-09-2011, 18:24

Originally Posted by Mart

Aii mate, a pax lap or 10 won't be a problem

If you're going out there early doors Saturday, is that direct to Spa or via the 'Ring for the day/night? (there's not that much to do in Spa for 2 full days)

Straight to Nurburgring Saturday/night, wouldn't mind doing 2-3 laps. Then either Spa Sunday night or Nurburgring, i don't mind as obviously i don't wanna be on me own

would like to chew the fat over a few beers

Seems like only a handful of peeps going and still no info about times and who's staying where.

**Mart** · 04-09-2011, 18:37

Just been speaking to Bex - If you're a definate for the 'Ring on Saturday/night, then we can make it as well

I'll let you know what we decide about ferry crossings though...

We have a hotel booked for the Sunday night at Spa (I'll PM you the details of that one), but we can drive there any time on Sunday as we're booked in there Monday night as well.

Happy to stay anywhere in Nurburg/Adenau on the Saturday night.

**Ricardo** · 04-09-2011, 19:57

Ferry is booked

6am Saturday 1st October, returning 8pm Monday evening

**Mart** · 04-09-2011, 20:07

Nice one mate. I'll get our crossing booked up as well later tonight

**Ricardo** · 04-09-2011, 20:31

Originally Posted by Mart

Nice one mate. I'll get our crossing booked up as well later tonight

Mart, found a hotel on booking.com in Adenau for the Saturday, 115 euros the night for a double room (steep?) looks nice

Town location so the bars should be open, and they give 10 euros off for a lap on the Ring

http://www.blauecke.de/start/

Failing that there's Schuld maybe? Don't wanna book somewhere just to be me and the missus so i'll wait to see what other hotel options are knocking about

**Ricardo** · 04-09-2011, 21:14

http://www.hotel-an-der-nordschleife.de/hotel/index.php

75 euros a night for a double

**Mart** · 04-09-2011, 21:23

PM mate.

**Duncan Grier** · 05-09-2011, 09:52

I cant make this event now

GUTTED!!!

I believe the track day is full now and am about to email my confirmation to cancel but if someone wants my ticket let me know asap today

Failing that I will exchange for a credit note for next year as I need my Spa fix

DG

**Mart** · 05-09-2011, 10:14

Duncan,

Might be worth giving Alex a call/email, as he might buy your Monday ticket as well as the Tuesday one he's already got.

**Duncan Grier** · 05-09-2011, 10:23

Sure Al was there on the Monday but could not track, but they are fine to refund (minus 15%) or give credit note so if nobody wants it credit note for maybe April next year

Will drop him a text now

DG

**Mart** · 05-09-2011, 12:04

He's there on Monday (to spectate), but he's got a ticket for Tuesday. He would've gone for Monday, but wasn't sure about his workload, plus the spaces had all gone by then anyway.

**Duncan Grier** · 05-09-2011, 12:16

Cheers Mart, yes replied confirming what we already thought

Anyone else before I send this mail before leaving work today? Mart was Krissy M on about tracking at Spa?

DG

**Mart** · 05-09-2011, 15:35

He was, but I think it was going to be a last minute decision.

Hang fire for a mo though, as I might know someone who will have it now...

**Duncan Grier** · 05-09-2011, 16:29

Will hold fire until tomorrow - let us know

DG

**Mart** · 05-09-2011, 16:39

Nope, carry on as you are

Said person is el skinto.

**Ricardo** · 05-09-2011, 21:16

Can't wait, only have 2-3 things to tinker with on the Clio and ready to go

**Duncan Grier** · 06-09-2011, 08:24

Originally Posted by Mart

Nope, carry on as you are

Said person is el skinto.

No problem, email going now

DG

**Penfold aka The Dealer** · 06-09-2011, 08:33

If only i had the time & money.... Got a track car now, would have been great, might be able sneak a brands hatch day before the year is over

**Mart** · 06-09-2011, 10:02

Originally Posted by Penfold aka The Dealer

If only i had the time & money.... Got a track car now, would have been great, might be able sneak a brands hatch day before the year is over

Blyton Park?

https://www.rtoc.org/boards/showthread.php?t=24047

**Duncan Grier** · 06-09-2011, 10:22

Mart you know it makes sense and working some magic my end currently to some how make it happen

bad enough I have not been able to make Mallory and Spa so need my fix

DG

**Mart** · 06-09-2011, 10:48

Shoppers, to make it cheaper, you could do just the one night at Spa, and drive home Monday evening after the trackday?

NorfolkLine/DFDS return crossings are currently £30-£40 (time depending of course).

I'm sure you & Duncan could come to some arrangement regarding his trackday ticket?

**Duncan Grier** · 06-09-2011, 10:59

Email sent ref my ticket and accepting credit note - if you do want it shoppers happy to speak to them but would not leave it long as I am sure its now up for general sale

DG

**Ricardo** · 06-09-2011, 12:18

I'm no John Kettley and can't predict the weather over there so what's it like to roll on 888 tyres in all conditions. Got a 2nd set of wheels but dont fancy chopping and changing all weekend

**Ricardo** · 21-09-2011, 20:45

25 degrees and sun out there in the days

**Ricardo** · 29-09-2011, 21:02

So, just the 4 of us going then?

**Mart** · 29-09-2011, 21:12

Plus Alex Monday lunchtime onwards

**Ricardo** · 29-09-2011, 21:14

Originally Posted by Mart

Plus Alex Monday lunchtime onwards

Aaah good stuff, not seen Al for ages

**The new Bill J** · 29-09-2011, 21:15

RTOC Rule of three in full effect. Or should that be RTOC rule of 30?

Can't wait

**Penfold aka The Dealer** · 29-09-2011, 21:19

Have fun guys

Wish i was there...

**Big Steve - Raider** · 29-09-2011, 22:15

Originally Posted by The new Bill J

RTOC Rule of three in full effect. Or should that be RTOC rule of 30?

Originally Posted by JRP

drop Out Odds... Taking Bets To Win They Must Drop.

1. Mart & Bekki - Will Go With The Majority Decision. 4/1
2. Duncan & Sarah - Driving Spa, Ring Etc Tbc As Per Original Post Reasons 7/2
3. Rob & Sammy - Driving Spa, Ring Etc Tbc As Per Original Post Reasons 3/1
4. Lomo & Nicolomo 5/1
5. Sukhi & Michelle - Driving Spa And Hopefully The Ring, As Per Original Post Reasons 1/9
6. Ricardo & Missus 5/2
7. Billy 1/2
8. Alex - Spa Only 1/1
9. Bigfoot + Not Sure Yet - Ring - Possibly Spa Depending On Money And Car 2/7
10. Penfold + Charlotte 5/4
11. Brigsy - Ring 3/1
12. Dan Y - Ring. 10/1
14. James + 1 Or 2 - Ring (i Dont Want To Be 13!) 2/1

DAM

I wish i put some money on

**Bigfoot** · 29-09-2011, 22:31

Could have put money on myself so I can have more spending money on the week after in Germany

**Mart** · 29-09-2011, 22:44

Yeah, cheers guys

**Ricardo** · 29-09-2011, 23:41

Steak on a stone, the Ring, Spa F1 track, 25 degrees sun.... Oh, we'll enjoy it alright

**Ricardo** · 01-10-2011, 03:06

Packed and ready to meet up en route :-)

**Lomo** · 01-10-2011, 07:08

Have a great trip ladies & gents! Be safe

**Ricardo** · 04-10-2011, 12:45

886 miles
18 gallons
49MPG inc 4 laps of the Ring

That makes it less than 2 tanks of fuel there and back as it's an 11 gallon tank

Absolutely awesome 3 days away, you couldn't have picked a more perfect weekend for weather.

Managed to get all the way to the Nurburgring from home on 1 tank of fuel, we stopped 130 miles short for a break and Evo petrol top up with the Clio averaging 53MPG

Steak on a stone Saturday was something else, wow i can't believe in the 4 years of going this was my first time!

4 laps done on the Sunday, the Clio performed really well, the first time i could really open her up. Anyway, dodgy vibration issues on the way to Spa Sunday afternoon, frantic phonecalls to Matt, Shoppers and Alex nearly saw a replacement driveshaft wing its way over from England. The problem tuned out to be 3 out of 4 wheel bolts loose.

Monday morning is mist so Spa doesn't open up till at least 11am, pax lap in the Evo and i'm impressed. No probs staying with the Aston Martin DB9

plenty of exotic machinery. Ferrari 458s absolutely stealing the show for me.

Miss the 8pm ferry due to 5 mile roadwork tailbacks and finally home for 2am after dropping co pilot Billy off.

Great weekend, great beer, great steak, great company. Bar the wheel bolts great Clio. There was plenty of banter, 1 liners etc

Link to a piccy of the Clio at the Ring, hopefully it'll work

http://ross219uk.zenfolio.com/p34440...e19de#hd2e19de

**Bigfoot** · 04-10-2011, 13:01

Sounds like a great weekend, just hope you left the nice weather over there for when I leave this saturday. Thats great MPG for the clio, didn't realise you could get it that good.

**gtmatt** · 04-10-2011, 13:18

Originally Posted by Ricardo

886 miles
18 gallons
49MPG inc 4 laps of the Ring

That makes it less than 2 tanks of fuel there and back as it's an 11 gallon tank

Absolutely awesome 3 days away, you couldn't have picked a more perfect weekend for weather.

Managed to get all the way to the Nurburgring from home on 1 tank of fuel, we stopped 130 miles short for a break and Evo petrol top up with the Clio averaging 53MPG

Steak on a stone Saturday was something else, wow i can't believe in the 4 years of going this was my first time!

4 laps done on the Sunday, the Clio performed really well, the first time i could really open her up. Anyway, dodgy vibration issues on the way to Spa Sunday afternoon, frantic phonecalls to Matt, Shoppers and Alex nearly saw a replacement driveshaft wing its way over from England. The problem tuned out to be 3 out of 4 wheel bolts loose.

Monday morning is mist so Spa doesn't open up till at least 11am, pax lap in the Evo and i'm impressed. No probs staying with the Aston Martin DB9

plenty of exotic machinery. Ferrari 458s absolutely stealing the show for me.

Miss the 8pm ferry due to 5 mile roadwork tailbacks and finally home for 2am after dropping co pilot Billy off.

Great weekend, great beer, great steak, great company. Bar the wheel bolts great Clio. There was plenty of banter, 1 liners etc

Link to a piccy of the Clio at the Ring, hopefully it'll work

http://ross219uk.zenfolio.com/p34440...e19de#hd2e19de

epic mate yes it does work happy days wish i came with you guys

car looks spot on

**Ricardo** · 04-10-2011, 14:08

RingWeekend11 009 by Ricard o1, on Flickr

RingWeekend11 010 by Ricard o1, on Flickr

RingWeekend11 014 by Ricard o1, on Flickr

RingWeekend11 021 by Ricard o1, on Flickr

RingWeekend11 022 by Ricard o1, on Flickr

RingWeekend11 023 by Ricard o1, on Flickr

RingWeekend11 031 by Ricard o1, on Flickr

**Matt@CodeRedMotorsports** · 04-10-2011, 14:27

Lovely stuff, your face must have been a picture when you found the wheel bolts a tad loose....after giving some large round the ring.

**Ricardo** · 04-10-2011, 14:35

Originally Posted by Matt@CodeRedMotorsports

Lovely stuff, your face must have been a picture when you found the wheel bolts a tad loose....after giving some large round the ring.

Let's just say, me and Bill looked at each other first like this

then i was a little like this

and then after test driving it and the noise all gone

I think front wheel bearings next, idling is still a problem, driveshaft looking at.

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