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Title: Nurburgring Trip 19th March 2012
Post by: SteveP on March 19, 2012, 11:23:48 am: And the trip begins :happy2:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fkk207%2FStevep_010%2F136c4fb5.jpg&hash=fa2838a0ae16ac7558cfb75ff139fa589132845a)
Title: Re: Nurburgring Trip 19th March 2012
Post by: markymark on March 19, 2012, 11:29:16 am: :party: Have a great time Steve, I look forward to your updates! :drinking:
Title: Re: Nurburgring Trip 19th March 2012
Post by: QD MBE on March 19, 2012, 11:47:34 am: Have a great time Mr P. Wish I was going!

:sad1: :happy2:

The Clutter will follow your trip in a Top Gear Reserve car Stylee.............

:driver: :signLOL:
Title: Re: Nurburgring Trip 19th March 2012
Post by: chungster on March 19, 2012, 12:16:58 pm: So it's gonna be Shark vs APR vs Revo out there!!! Oooh :grin:
Title: Re: Nurburgring Trip 19th March 2012
Post by: NeilM on March 20, 2012, 12:29:19 pm: 'cough' Trailer Queens 'cough' :wink:
Title: Re: Nurburgring Trip 19th March 2012
Post by: geordie56 on March 20, 2012, 01:31:22 pm: Hope it goes well pal, see you have a good choice in towing vehicles aswell! Where did you get then from?
Title: Re: Nurburgring Trip 19th March 2012
Post by: VC on March 20, 2012, 02:54:25 pm: :popcornsoda: :popcornsoda: :popcornsoda: :popcornsoda:
Title: Re: Nurburgring Trip 19th March 2012
Post by: SteveP on March 20, 2012, 03:43:08 pm: First day finished early due to a Nissan GTR going backwards over the arnco at the end of the F1 start/finish straight after hitting the marbles at 175mph (driver is OK) :scared: :scared:

My car run faultlessly all day, hitting 160mph GPS top speed and was still accelerating, had to back off due carbon bonnet lifting :laugh:
Title: Re: Nurburgring Trip 19th March 2012
Post by: VC on March 20, 2012, 03:50:56 pm: Quote from: SteveP on March 20, 2012, 03:43:08 pm
My car run faultlessly all day, hitting 160mph GPS top speed and was still accelerating, had to back off due carbon bonnet lifting :laugh:

duct tape :innocent:
Title: Re: Nurburgring Trip 19th March 2012
Post by: Greeners on March 20, 2012, 04:09:53 pm: Nice one Steve, looks like the weathers on your side too! :happy2:

How's your passenger? :wink:
Title: Re: Nurburgring Trip 19th March 2012
Post by: SteveP on March 20, 2012, 04:35:39 pm: Quote from: Greeners on March 20, 2012, 04:09:53 pm
Nice one Steve, looks like the weathers on your side too! :happy2:

How's your passenger? :wink:

Peanut is doing well :happy2:

Off to get some steak tonight (or Pizza for Mark) :party: :party:
Title: Re: Nurburgring Trip 19th March 2012
Post by: yin on March 20, 2012, 04:49:03 pm: Quote from: SteveP on March 20, 2012, 03:43:08 pm
First day finished early due to a Nissan GTR going backwards over the arnco at the end of the F1 start/finish straight after hitting the marbles at 175mph (driver is OK) :scared: :scared:

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:driver: was this the one
Title: Re: Nurburgring Trip 19th March 2012
Post by: VC on March 20, 2012, 04:54:53 pm: oooooh :scared:
Title: Re: Nurburgring Trip 19th March 2012
Post by: yin on March 20, 2012, 04:59:13 pm: Quote from: VC on March 20, 2012, 04:54:53 pm
oooooh :scared:

Love this quote

"Doran was apparently running down the pit straight of the GP circuit alongside a heavily tuned Corvette and, according to the driver of the latter, when he braked for the tight hairpin at the end Doran came past with his foot still hard on the gas. And at that point all the rallycross skills in the world weren't going to save him."
Title: Re: Nurburgring Trip 19th March 2012
Post by: chungster on March 20, 2012, 05:13:03 pm: OMG! it was the Forge / Litchfield GTR!!!

Is it Liam's own car though...with all his Monster Energy sponsors on it guess it might be. Still what a waste of a car!
Title: Re: Nurburgring Trip 19th March 2012
Post by: Tfsi_Mike on March 20, 2012, 05:13:55 pm: Ouch!

Sub'd to Mr P's antics :popcornsoda:
Title: Re: Nurburgring Trip 19th March 2012
Post by: yin on March 20, 2012, 05:17:19 pm: Quote from: chungster on March 20, 2012, 05:13:03 pm
OMG! it was the Forge / Litchfield GTR!!!

Is it Liam's own car though...with all his Monster Energy sponsors on it guess it might be. Still what a waste of a car!

Yep and had no insurance :surprised: according to pistonheads
Title: Re: Nurburgring Trip 19th March 2012
Post by: chungster on March 20, 2012, 05:21:50 pm: looking at the Forge site it seems the GTR might have had a few GoPro camera's on it!

That footage would be interesting if it ever got released.

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Title: Re: Nurburgring Trip 19th March 2012
Post by: danishmkvgti on March 20, 2012, 05:26:29 pm: One thing is for certain, The GTR was first in the corner :grin:

Still a waste, as it's not a race :sad1:
Title: Re: Nurburgring Trip 19th March 2012
Post by: SteveP on March 20, 2012, 05:31:20 pm: Quote from: chungster on March 20, 2012, 05:13:03 pm
OMG! it was the Forge / Litchfield GTR!!!

Is it Liam's own car though...with all his Monster Energy sponsors on it guess it might be. Still what a waste of a car!

Yep it was his own car.

Quote from: danishmkvgti on March 20, 2012, 05:26:29 pm
One thing is for certain, The GTR was first in the corner :grin:

Still a waste, as it's not a race :sad1:

Lots of people forgot that today.

Also a Mk4 GTI from the UK went up in smoke as it caught fire out on the circuit and there where no fire extinguishers handy :sad1:
Title: Re: Nurburgring Trip 19th March 2012
Post by: danishmkvgti on March 20, 2012, 05:40:25 pm: Quote from: SteveP on March 20, 2012, 05:31:20 pm
Quote from: chungster on March 20, 2012, 05:13:03 pm
OMG! it was the Forge / Litchfield GTR!!!

Is it Liam's own car though...with all his Monster Energy sponsors on it guess it might be. Still what a waste of a car!

Yep it was his own car.

Quote from: danishmkvgti on March 20, 2012, 05:26:29 pm
One thing is for certain, The GTR was first in the corner :grin:

Still a waste, as it's not a race :sad1:

Lots of people forgot that today.

Also a Mk4 GTI from the UK went up in smoke as it caught fire out on the circuit and there where no fire extinguishers handy :sad1:

Many considerations need to be taken before track daying :scared:
Title: Re: Nurburgring Trip 19th March 2012
Post by: SteveP on March 20, 2012, 05:41:06 pm: The Harry's lap timer screen grab from today

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And update from the event organisers

Quote

Important Update

Hi All

Due to accident damaged catch fencing at Turn 1 of the GP Track - we have to run with a speed restrcition in place at the end of the straight starting 400 meters before and around the 1st corner.

Please be aware of the 'work zone' and respect the traffic cones and speed limit signs - and be especially aware of other traffic in what now a reduced track width.

I'm relieved to confirm the driver of the GTR involved in the incident is OK, but the remedial work to the safety fencing is substantial and will probably take 'a week'

We will be reminding all drivers about this as you exit the pit lane in the morning.

Enjoy the weissbier, see you in the morning.

Darren
Title: Re: Nurburgring Trip 19th March 2012
Post by: chungster on March 20, 2012, 05:57:35 pm: Quote from: SteveP on March 20, 2012, 05:31:20 pm

Also a Mk4 GTI from the UK went up in smoke as it caught fire out on the circuit and there where no fire extinguishers handy :sad1:

Hope it's not one of Mike's friends from uk-mkivs didn't he say a few of them were heading out there for this gig?? :sad1:
Title: Re: Nurburgring Trip 19th March 2012
Post by: Janner_Sy on March 20, 2012, 06:03:51 pm: What sort of machinery have you got to play against steve?

Looks dry, are you on the slicks?

Did the GTR have a cage fitted? Id hope so as that looked like a big crash
Title: Re: Nurburgring Trip 19th March 2012
Post by: SteveP on March 20, 2012, 06:04:40 pm: It was Grey and had LVS Racing and Revo graphics on it.
Title: Re: Nurburgring Trip 19th March 2012
Post by: SteveP on March 20, 2012, 06:15:03 pm: Quote from: Janner_Sy on March 20, 2012, 06:03:51 pm
What sort of machinery have you got to play against steve?

Looks dry, are you on the slicks?

Did the GTR have a cage fitted? Id hope so as that looked like a big crash

No cage or harnesses :scared:

Slicks on for the afternoon. Everything on circuit from 911 RS4.0's, 458's to 116d's :grin:
Title: Re: Nurburgring Trip 19th March 2012
Post by: chungster on March 20, 2012, 06:52:55 pm: Was it this mk4??

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Title: Re: Nurburgring Trip 19th March 2012
Post by: QD MBE on March 20, 2012, 06:53:17 pm: Quote from: SteveP on March 20, 2012, 05:41:06 pm
The Harry's lap timer screen grab from today

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fv211%2Fstokeballoon%2F5e606cd8.jpg&hash=442633d1a022e9b4117279ea761ace1d1f5d1a2f)

And update from the event organisers

Fixed for you Mr P.

Have a BitBurger for me matey.

Safe but fun lapping too!
Title: Re: Nurburgring Trip 19th March 2012
Post by: Tfsi_Mike on March 20, 2012, 06:54:38 pm: Mmmm BitBurger, reminds me need to get some Warsteiner sent over :drinking:
Title: Re: Nurburgring Trip 19th March 2012
Post by: Greeners on March 20, 2012, 07:12:38 pm: Sooooo jealous!! :sad1:

Is Peanut gonna get a lap in anything?
Title: Re: Nurburgring Trip 19th March 2012
Post by: SteveP on March 20, 2012, 07:22:43 pm: Quote from: chungster on March 20, 2012, 06:52:55 pm
Was it this mk4??

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Maybe, it looks very black now.
Title: Re: Nurburgring Trip 19th March 2012
Post by: markymark on March 20, 2012, 08:11:13 pm: Quote from: SteveP on March 20, 2012, 04:35:39 pm
Quote from: Greeners on March 20, 2012, 04:09:53 pm
Nice one Steve, looks like the weathers on your side too! :happy2:

How's your passenger? :wink:

Peanut is doing well :happy2:

Off to get some steak tonight (or Pizza for Mark) :party: :party:
:booty: :laugh:
Title: Re: Nurburgring Trip 19th March 2012
Post by: markymark on March 20, 2012, 08:18:14 pm: :sad1: Sad to hear that there have been incidents but glad to hear everyone is ok. Sounds like your having a blast MrP, I'm very jealous.....especially as you are probably reading this from the Pistenklause! :party:
Title: Re: Nurburgring Trip 19th March 2012
Post by: yin on March 20, 2012, 08:57:56 pm: Is that steve on the left :smiley:

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=395032680526702&set=a.395030913860212.103910.146146868748619&type=3&theater

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Title: Re: Nurburgring Trip 19th March 2012
Post by: Tfsi_Mike on March 20, 2012, 08:58:54 pm: Quote from: yin on March 20, 2012, 08:57:56 pm
Is that steve on the left :smiley:

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=395032680526702&set=a.395030913860212.103910.146146868748619&type=3&theater

Looks like it :happy2:
Title: Re: Re: Re: Nurburgring Trip 19th March 2012
Post by: Bignod00 on March 20, 2012, 08:59:35 pm: Quote from: SteveP on March 20, 2012, 07:22:43 pm
Quote from: chungster on March 20, 2012, 06:52:55 pm
Was it this mk4??

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.tapatalk.com%2F5696ca17-d204-ad74.jpg&hash=ae0880d64f212a42ea76134ffd601ebf80a45853)

Maybe, it looks very black now.
I really hope it wasn't this golf as this is my mates car!:(

Is there any more info on this?!

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Title: Re: Nurburgring Trip 19th March 2012
Post by: SteveP on March 20, 2012, 10:14:41 pm: There are three cars over here we have seen with LVS graphics, the Mk4 that was with this group is the one who had the fire, all in the car are Ok.
Title: Re: Nurburgring Trip 19th March 2012
Post by: geordie56 on March 20, 2012, 10:18:59 pm: How did the tow go pal? Thought you may have used your Tiguan, where did you acquire the RRS? How's the suspension doing now its all fixed pal and have you been getting temps in your slicks ok? :happy2:
Title: Re: Nurburgring Trip 19th March 2012
Post by: SteveP on March 20, 2012, 10:21:16 pm: Quote from: yin on March 20, 2012, 08:57:56 pm
Is that steve on the left :smiley:

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Yep that's me and my Golf in the next garage :happy2:
Title: Re: Nurburgring Trip 19th March 2012
Post by: Greeners on March 20, 2012, 10:24:45 pm: She's looking shiny Mr P! :happy2:
Title: Re: Nurburgring Trip 19th March 2012
Post by: SteveP on March 20, 2012, 10:25:39 pm: Quote from: geordie56 on March 20, 2012, 10:18:59 pm
How did the tow go pal? Thought you may have used your Tiguan, where did you acquire the RRS? How's the suspension doing now its all fixed pal and have you been getting temps in your slicks ok? :happy2:

The car was towed for me, but I have decided I do need an RRS in my life after this trip :laugh:

I used some Federal RSR's in the morning as the track was very cold first thing, once on the slicks it's was fine if I did a couple of laps of the F1 circuit first to get them upto temp before heading out on the Northloop, the car has been faultless and surprised a few things today :driver:
Title: Re: Nurburgring Trip 19th March 2012
Post by: SteveP on March 20, 2012, 10:26:25 pm: Quote from: Greeners on March 20, 2012, 10:24:45 pm
She's looking shiny Mr P! :happy2:

Yep lots of positive comments on the car and the recent detail :happy2:
Title: Re: Nurburgring Trip 19th March 2012
Post by: geordie56 on March 20, 2012, 10:32:02 pm: Good effort pal glad you're having a good time and cars goin well! Good to see the weathers good aswell. How you finding grip levels with over 400bhp or have you turned boost down a bit to help with traction, or finding you don't need to once on the roll?
Title: Re: Nurburgring Trip 19th March 2012
Post by: SteveP on March 20, 2012, 10:34:32 pm: No issues with traction if i use some modulation of my right foot so running the full fat map all the time :happy2:
Title: Re: Nurburgring Trip 19th March 2012
Post by: geordie56 on March 20, 2012, 10:36:36 pm: Good to hear as that's what I'm going to be running! :happy2: when's your next outing when you get back?
Title: Re: Re: Re: Nurburgring Trip 19th March 2012
Post by: Bignod00 on March 20, 2012, 10:44:04 pm: Quote from: SteveP on March 20, 2012, 10:14:41 pm
There are three cars over here we have seen with LVS graphics, the Mk4 that was with this group is the one who had the fire, all in the car are Ok.
Thanks for the info mate, glad to hear they're all ok! Sad times about the car tho, long way to tow a wreck back to Lincoln!:(

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Title: Re: Nurburgring Trip 19th March 2012
Post by: Janner_Sy on March 20, 2012, 10:55:42 pm: Quote from: SteveP on March 20, 2012, 10:34:32 pm
No issues with traction if i use some modulation of my right foot so running the full fat map all the time :happy2:

I don't know what you mean, I thought it had an on off switch for accelerating :driver:
Title: Re: Nurburgring Trip 19th March 2012
Post by: VC on March 21, 2012, 10:43:11 am: Quote from: SteveP on March 20, 2012, 10:25:39 pm
The car was towed for me, but I have decided I do need an RRS in my life after this trip :laugh:

Thats what the mrs thought until she tried a disco, take the HSE D4 out.....
Title: Re: Nurburgring Trip 19th March 2012
Post by: Saintsteve on March 21, 2012, 11:02:24 am: Quote from: VC on March 21, 2012, 10:43:11 am
Quote from: SteveP on March 20, 2012, 10:25:39 pm
The car was towed for me, but I have decided I do need an RRS in my life after this trip :laugh:

Thats what the mrs thought until she tried a disco, take the HSE D4 out.....

2nd that. Great car :happy2:
Title: Re: Nurburgring Trip 19th March 2012
Post by: VC on March 21, 2012, 11:06:05 am: Quote from: Saintsteve on March 21, 2012, 11:02:24 am
Quote from: VC on March 21, 2012, 10:43:11 am
Quote from: SteveP on March 20, 2012, 10:25:39 pm
The car was towed for me, but I have decided I do need an RRS in my life after this trip :laugh:

Thats what the mrs thought until she tried a disco, take the HSE D4 out.....

2nd that. Great car :happy2:

mrs cherry settled for the D3 cos she didnt like the drl's on the D4, but the spec on them is immense, you wont want an rrs

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Title: Re: Nurburgring Trip 19th March 2012
Post by: markymark on March 21, 2012, 11:10:13 am: Looks like TC is getting some tips off Phil Millington.........either that or they are comparing sizes! :surprised:
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/527376_269648573116361_155502187864334_608864_427421931_n.jpg)
And the boss mans ride!
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Title: Re: Nurburgring Trip 19th March 2012
Post by: QD MBE on March 21, 2012, 11:22:15 am: looking good.

Would be good to get an update on the VWR brakes wear patterns post them being rotated to correct orientation.
Title: Re: Nurburgring Trip 19th March 2012
Post by: NeilM on March 21, 2012, 11:31:39 am: I'm not in the least bit jealous :happy2: looking good Steve.

Anyone up for Donington 2nd April.

http://www.focusedevents.com/car_event_list.asp
Title: Re: Nurburgring Trip 19th March 2012
Post by: Hurdy on March 21, 2012, 11:33:39 am: Looks like you lot are having a fine old time of it over there :drinking:

The Red Baron looks to be having a great time on track too. Any action pics of the car on track yet? Any times for the VLN laps? :party:

Need more input! :driver:
Title: Re: Nurburgring Trip 19th March 2012
Post by: danishmkvgti on March 21, 2012, 11:35:48 am: Steve the latches on the hood; aren't they closer to the windshield than NeilM's?
You need some closer to the front to prevent a non GF only CF hood from lifting :happy2:
Title: Re: Nurburgring Trip 19th March 2012
Post by: RedRobin on March 21, 2012, 01:07:06 pm: Quote from: danishmkvgti on March 21, 2012, 11:35:48 am

Steve the latches on the hood; aren't they closer to the windshield than NeilM's?

You need some closer to the front to prevent a non GF only CF hood from lifting :happy2:

....I was surprised when Steve told me at JKM recently that he'd had probs with them. There aren't that many locations on the Mk5 bodywork under the bonnet which offer a secure fixing point but the further back, the more the potential adverse leverage. I took VWR's advice and compromised where mine were fitted: On a very firm anchorage but not as firm as Steve's further back. However, Steve's car is much faster than mine. Obviously I have retained the oem central bonnet catch/lock as well.

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Glad the weather has been good for you, Steve. Brings back memories of when Hurdy and I did it. Fabulous that you've got 2 days :happy2:
Title: Re: Nurburgring Trip 19th March 2012
Post by: Bignod00 on March 21, 2012, 02:21:46 pm: Quote from: SteveP on March 20, 2012, 10:14:41 pm
There are three cars over here we have seen with LVS graphics, the Mk4 that was with this group is the one who had the fire, all in the car are Ok.
Sorry to go on about this again. I'm guessing that one of the other LVS cars is a white Audi A3? Do you know if the LVS guys have headed back home yet or are they still there hooning the A3 about? :smiley:
Title: Re: Nurburgring Trip 19th March 2012
Post by: SteveP on March 21, 2012, 04:24:42 pm: Still there in the white A3 and T5 Van :happy2:
Title: Re: Re: Re: Nurburgring Trip 19th March 2012
Post by: Bignod00 on March 21, 2012, 05:50:27 pm: Quote from: SteveP on March 21, 2012, 04:24:42 pm
Still there in the white A3 and T5 Van :happy2:
Thanks dude! :happy2:

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Title: Re: Nurburgring Trip 19th March 2012
Post by: SteveP on March 22, 2012, 04:16:38 pm: Another couple of pics

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And both cars safely on their way home

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Title: Re: Nurburgring Trip 19th March 2012
Post by: Janner_Sy on March 22, 2012, 05:01:47 pm: Thought the miltek golf r had shark software

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Title: Re: Nurburgring Trip 19th March 2012
Post by: SteveP on March 22, 2012, 05:10:42 pm: Nope it's running Revo now.
Title: Re: Nurburgring Trip 19th March 2012
Post by: Neilgti on March 22, 2012, 05:14:25 pm: Looks like your having a ball Steve, Have a steak in Pistonklaus for me :happy2:
Title: Re: Nurburgring Trip 19th March 2012
Post by: Janner_Sy on March 22, 2012, 05:16:42 pm: Quote from: SteveP on March 22, 2012, 05:10:42 pm
Nope it's running Revo now.
:grin: that bodes well then. How was the trip. Did the car work perfect or are there new tweaks/mods on the list now? This was almost like a shake out really

I also need a trailer I think
Title: Re: Nurburgring Trip 19th March 2012
Post by: Hedge on March 22, 2012, 05:25:47 pm: Quote from: Janner_Sy on March 22, 2012, 05:16:42 pm
Quote from: SteveP on March 22, 2012, 05:10:42 pm
Nope it's running Revo now.
:grin: that bodes well then. How was the trip. Did the car work perfect or are there new twesks/mids on the list now? This was almist like a shake out really

I also need a trailer I think

And a smell chicker. :laugh:
Title: Re: Nurburgring Trip 19th March 2012
Post by: Janner_Sy on March 22, 2012, 05:34:53 pm: Quote from: Hedge on March 22, 2012, 05:25:47 pm
Quote from: Janner_Sy on March 22, 2012, 05:16:42 pm
Quote from: SteveP on March 22, 2012, 05:10:42 pm
Nope it's running Revo now.
:grin: that bodes well then. How was the trip. Did the car work perfect or are there new twesks/mids on the list now? This was almist like a shake out really
I also need a trailer I think
And a smell chicker. :laugh:

Maybe even slimmer fingers and a bigger phone lol
Title: Re: Nurburgring Trip 19th March 2012
Post by: RedRobin on March 22, 2012, 06:49:36 pm: Quote from: SteveP on March 22, 2012, 04:16:38 pm

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....Now I LOVE those green wheels!

Glad all went well and safely returned :happy2:
Title: Re: Nurburgring Trip 19th March 2012
Post by: Janner_Sy on March 22, 2012, 07:01:28 pm: +1. Green wheels shouldnt look good on a red car, yet for some reason they look tres coolio
Title: Re: Nurburgring Trip 19th March 2012
Post by: SteveP on March 22, 2012, 07:28:48 pm: And some pics from Frozenspeed

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Title: Re: Nurburgring Trip 19th March 2012
Post by: jhtrophy on March 22, 2012, 07:32:39 pm: looks like you had fun :happy2:
Title: Re: Nurburgring Trip 19th March 2012
Post by: RedRobin on March 22, 2012, 07:53:17 pm: Quote from: SteveP on March 22, 2012, 07:28:48 pm
And some pics from Frozenspeed

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^^^^ That's the money shot - Digging in and great feeling of speed.
Title: Re: Nurburgring Trip 19th March 2012
Post by: Top Cat on March 23, 2012, 12:51:55 am: I had such a great time on this trip, it really was special. The weather was perfect, the beer and food were delicious, all the guys were great company and the Motorsport was just immense. I feel very privileged to have been their. :love:
The first morning was bloody scary at first, and i was only a passenger :laugh:. The pit lane and car park was just crawling in amazing cars. I counted at least 5 full on VLM cars with full teams around them, 3 or 4 Porsche racing teams having a full shake down. :jumping: Both Nobles from the top gear program and a V8 Atom thrown in their as well. Add to this 3 Fezza scuderia's, 2, 458's, 3 Gallardo's and countless GT3-RS with at least 4, GT3RS-4.0 :pomppomp:
I was like a dog with two dicks. :driver:

Anyway here are a few piccies. :happy2:

An early meet and loading the two cars onto the trailers. Both Milteks Golf R and Steve's GTI looked the biz. :party:

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IMG_4281 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/56007093@N08/7007016443/) by T0P cat (http://www.flickr.com/people/56007093@N08/), on Flickr

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IMG_4291 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/56007093@N08/6860902536/) by T0P cat (http://www.flickr.com/people/56007093@N08/), on Flickr

Couple of pics out of the back of the RR as we entered Germany while the the sun was setting.

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Now onto the mecca. :smiley:

Supercopa, this was struggling to move in the pit lane with dif and clutch, twas very very fast and loud.

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IMG_4337 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/56007093@N08/6860928476/) by T0P cat (http://www.flickr.com/people/56007093@N08/), on Flickr

Porker Mk 1 Bat Mobile. This thing was twitching and sliding all over the place, a right hand full. :notworthy:

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Their was two of these full on yellow racers, air jacks race fuel, the whole nine yards. They also had lap boards out so were timing laps. :fighting: and as such went past everything where and however they could. :scared: :confused: :pomppomp:

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The Nobles and the V8 Atom. A
ll three only did a few laps, i think it was just Chris Harris doing a Auto Car review. The nobles sounded like gurgling dragons driving around the car park and they looked every bit like top end super cars close up. :notworthy:

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A few old cars were out playing.

A pretty fast MK 1 Capri. Actually looked great and not dated. :happy2:

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IMG_4370 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/56007093@N08/7007064047/) by T0P cat (http://www.flickr.com/people/56007093@N08/), on Flickr

This old Jag and another old race car were in front of us on one lap. They were also surprisingly fast and were driven by Buster gonad's as they were on two wheels and sliding round high speed bends. Simply awsome. :scared:

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Title: Re: Nurburgring Trip 19th March 2012
Post by: Top Cat on March 23, 2012, 12:52:13 am: Lots of random shots. :smiley:

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IMG_4330 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/56007093@N08/7007040883/) by T0P cat (http://www.flickr.com/people/56007093@N08/), on Flickr

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IMG_4305 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/56007093@N08/7007021157/) by T0P cat (http://www.flickr.com/people/56007093@N08/), on Flickr

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IMG_4361 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/56007093@N08/6860941994/) by T0P cat (http://www.flickr.com/people/56007093@N08/), on Flickr

Alright! loads of random pics then. :indifferent:

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IMG_4362 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/56007093@N08/6860942912/) by T0P cat (http://www.flickr.com/people/56007093@N08/), on Flickr

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IMG_4356 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/56007093@N08/6860938754/) by T0P cat (http://www.flickr.com/people/56007093@N08/), on Flickr

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IMG_4354 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/56007093@N08/7007053049/) by T0P cat (http://www.flickr.com/people/56007093@N08/), on Flickr

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IMG_4353 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/56007093@N08/6860936340/) by T0P cat (http://www.flickr.com/people/56007093@N08/), on Flickr

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IMG_4379 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/56007093@N08/7007069225/) by T0P cat (http://www.flickr.com/people/56007093@N08/), on Flickr

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IMG_4342 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/56007093@N08/7007045923/) by T0P cat (http://www.flickr.com/people/56007093@N08/), on Flickr

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IMG_4367 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/56007093@N08/6860946022/) by T0P cat (http://www.flickr.com/people/56007093@N08/), on Flickr

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IMG_4376 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/56007093@N08/7007067881/) by T0P cat (http://www.flickr.com/people/56007093@N08/), on Flickr

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Title: Re: Nurburgring Trip 19th March 2012
Post by: RedRobin on March 23, 2012, 01:06:59 am: ^^^^
Great quality images, Tom! :notworthy:

This trip will be something you'll never forget all your life!
Title: Re: Nurburgring Trip 19th March 2012
Post by: Top Cat on March 23, 2012, 01:12:02 am: Ok Now onto the two cars we went with SteveP's GTI and Miltek's Golf R. Both cars were immense and right up their with quite a bit of the Exotica. :innocent:
Richard the guy driving the R was a seriously good driver and he knew the ring like the back of his hand. Only the race spec cars could touch him all the GTR's and GT3 porkers were gobbled up by his driving skills. :scared: It really goes to show it is not all about the car. :notworthy:

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And my two fav shots of the R.

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Title: Re: Nurburgring Trip 19th March 2012
Post by: Top Cat on March 23, 2012, 01:13:49 am: (https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm8.staticflickr.com%2F7129%2F7007074913_1a02db0172_b.jpg&hash=d1a3075cab6af0db61d21b6515087d75be3b8a54) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/56007093@N08/7007074913/)
IMG_4400 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/56007093@N08/7007074913/) by T0P cat (http://www.flickr.com/people/56007093@N08/), on Flickr

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Title: Re: Nurburgring Trip 19th March 2012
Post by: edd666999 on March 23, 2012, 01:20:38 am: jealous. :happy2:
Title: Re: Nurburgring Trip 19th March 2012
Post by: PND on March 23, 2012, 01:27:27 am: Great pics! That's next year's calendar sorted, Jan to Dec all covered! :notworthy:

Looks like you had a great time.
Title: Re: Nurburgring Trip 19th March 2012
Post by: danishmkvgti on March 23, 2012, 06:39:38 am: Quote from: Top Cat on March 23, 2012, 12:51:55 am
I had such a great time on this trip, it really was special. The weather was perfect, the beer and food were delicious, all the guys were great company and the Motorsport was just immense. I feel very privileged to have been their. :love:

Seems like a great trip and some excellent shots taken TC :happy2:
I just need some clarification to the highlighted statement, i assume you mean "there"? otherwise i must say you've "payed" to much for getting there :innocent: :booty:
Title: Re: Nurburgring Trip 19th March 2012
Post by: Neilgti on March 23, 2012, 06:57:15 am: Looks like you guys had a ball :happy2: You can't beat a proper blokes road trip,
Can't wait now for my Ring n Spa trip next week now, some cracking pics taken there TC :happy2:
Title: Re: Nurburgring Trip 19th March 2012
Post by: Tfsi_Mike on March 23, 2012, 07:00:59 am: Thanks for the great pics TC :happy2:
Title: Re: Nurburgring Trip 19th March 2012
Post by: jhtrophy on March 23, 2012, 07:20:08 am: TC can't believe you went shot gun when you got that weapon sat at home in its cave :laugh:
Title: Re: Nurburgring Trip 19th March 2012
Post by: Top Cat on March 23, 2012, 07:58:35 am: Quote from: jhtrophy on March 23, 2012, 07:20:08 am
TC can't believe you went shot gun when you got that weapon sat at home in its cave :laugh:

Beggars cant be choosers :rolleye:. Not sure i will ever take the Lotus round. Would love to get it on the GP circuit though. :happy2:
Title: Re: Nurburgring Trip 19th March 2012
Post by: Top Cat on March 23, 2012, 08:01:04 am: Quote from: danishmkvgti on March 23, 2012, 06:39:38 am
Quote from: Top Cat on March 23, 2012, 12:51:55 am
I had such a great time on this trip, it really was special. The weather was perfect, the beer and food were delicious, all the guys were great company and the Motorsport was just immense. I feel very privileged to have been their. :love:

Seems like a great trip and some excellent shots taken TC :happy2:
I just need some clarification to the highlighted statement, i assume you mean "there"? otherwise i must say you've "payed" to much for getting there :innocent: :booty:

Maths was never my strong point Jake. :wink:
Title: Re: Nurburgring Trip 19th March 2012
Post by: danishmkvgti on March 23, 2012, 08:25:19 am: Quote from: Top Cat on March 23, 2012, 08:01:04 am
Quote from: danishmkvgti on March 23, 2012, 06:39:38 am
Quote from: Top Cat on March 23, 2012, 12:51:55 am
I had such a great time on this trip, it really was special. The weather was perfect, the beer and food were delicious, all the guys were great company and the Motorsport was just immense. I feel very privileged to have been their. :love:

Seems like a great trip and some excellent shots taken TC :happy2:
I just need some clarification to the highlighted statement, i assume you mean "there"? otherwise i must say you've "payed" to much for getting there :innocent: :booty:

Maths was never my strong point Jake. :wink:

:drinking: :grin:
Title: Re: Nurburgring Trip 19th March 2012
Post by: john_o on March 23, 2012, 08:28:07 am: awesome shots TC :happy2: thanks for sharing.
The trip just looked immense :congrats:
Title: Re: Nurburgring Trip 19th March 2012
Post by: Hedge on March 23, 2012, 08:37:59 am: Loving your pichurs Mr Cat. Nice work. :happy2:
Title: Re: Nurburgring Trip 19th March 2012
Post by: rich83 on March 23, 2012, 08:46:32 am: Excellent photos TC.
Title: Re: Nurburgring Trip 19th March 2012
Post by: markymark on March 23, 2012, 08:58:48 am: Awesome pics TC, looks like you guys had a great time, very jealous! :happy2:
Title: Re: Nurburgring Trip 19th March 2012
Post by: VC on March 23, 2012, 09:11:57 am: cracking shots, very atmospheric :congrats:
Title: Re: Nurburgring Trip 19th March 2012
Post by: luckyGti on March 23, 2012, 09:27:54 am: Fantastic shots TC, thanks for sharing :drinking:
Title: Re: Nurburgring Trip 19th March 2012
Post by: stealthwolf on March 23, 2012, 10:36:19 am: Quote from: PND on March 23, 2012, 01:27:27 am
Great pics! That's next year's calendar sorted, Jan to Dec all covered! :notworthy:
+1 your photography's come along in leaps and bounds. Would really have loved to have seen the Lotus out there too!
Title: Re: Nurburgring Trip 19th March 2012
Post by: JPC on March 23, 2012, 10:43:07 am: Great shots peanut! ;)
Title: Re: Nurburgring Trip 19th March 2012
Post by: Top Cat on March 23, 2012, 11:02:52 am: Thanks guys, good glass helps with quality pics. :happy2:
Title: Re: Nurburgring Trip 19th March 2012
Post by: JPC on March 23, 2012, 11:14:57 am: Like I said the other day, I need good glass in my life! Haha
Title: Re: Nurburgring Trip 19th March 2012
Post by: rich83 on March 23, 2012, 04:30:11 pm: 50mm prime. FTW :notworthy:
Title: Re: Nurburgring Trip 19th March 2012
Post by: tony_danza on March 23, 2012, 08:12:40 pm: Amazing pics and write up, glad everything went well.

I missed this due to the little one, but DN6 is already booked along with Spa in Oct - I've got a hard on for it of such ferocity, it could poke holes in a cheap door!!
Title: Re: Nurburgring Trip 19th March 2012
Post by: rich83 on March 23, 2012, 10:54:14 pm: Haha!
Title: Re: Nurburgring Trip 19th March 2012
Post by: Greeners on March 24, 2012, 12:17:54 am: Looks like you had great time guys! :congrats:

Did you get a drive Peanut?
Title: Re: Nurburgring Trip 19th March 2012
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Sorry TC, I can't find the "Like" button. Am I missing something?
Really great shots with some great cars!
:notworthy:
Title: Re: Nurburgring Trip 19th March 2012
Post by: Top Cat on March 26, 2012, 08:23:52 pm: Cheers Rex. :happy2: There was some great cars their, including this red one with the garish green wheels. :driver:
Title: Re: Nurburgring Trip 19th March 2012
Post by: chungster on March 26, 2012, 08:35:09 pm: Gotta say TC your togging skills are top notch :happy2:
Title: Re: Nurburgring Trip 19th March 2012
Post by: Andy_GTI on March 26, 2012, 09:09:33 pm: Wow! Just had a good read through this, looks like you guys had an amazing trip, fantastic pics! :happy2:
Title: Re: Nurburgring Trip 19th March 2012
Post by: wigit on March 30, 2012, 10:21:21 pm: [ Invalid YouTube link ]

mr doran making the best out of a monumental fook up!
Title: Re: Nurburgring Trip 19th March 2012
Post by: RedRobin on March 30, 2012, 11:12:44 pm: ^^^^
Well, my impression of knowing Darren (the trackdays organiser) is that he quite rightly would take a very dim of view indeed of that kind of driving on a trackday. Those at The Nurburgring who give permission for such trackdays which include the F1 circuit (or part of it) require responsible and safe driving. Using it to show off drifting and creating tyresmoke which can potentially reduce visibility while other cars are on track is appalling.

Forge should be ashamed of themselves for associating themselves with such irresponsible behaviour.

I'm a car enthusiast and enjoy seeing tyresmoke and drifting as much as the next guy/gal but absolutely NOT on a trackday. Am I right?
Title: Re: Nurburgring Trip 19th March 2012
Post by: jhtrophy on March 31, 2012, 11:26:14 am: i agree robin, although if i could (which i can't) i would :signLOL:
Title: Re: Nurburgring Trip 19th March 2012
Post by: tony_danza on March 31, 2012, 11:58:26 am: A bit of drifting when others are safely enough behind and reading what you're doing is fine - everyone needs to be on the same page.

Trouble is, he's a thick headed pikey who ruined it for everyone by stacking his car - and then being so arrogant as to blame the car, and not his own piss poor skilz.
Title: Re: Nurburgring Trip 19th March 2012
Post by: RedRobin on March 31, 2012, 01:35:49 pm: Quote from: tony_danza on March 31, 2012, 11:58:26 am

A bit of drifting when others are safely enough behind and reading what you're doing is fine - everyone needs to be on the same page.

....Exactly :happy2: - I bet that Darren wasn't too happy about it and his next pre-trackday briefing to all drivers will be mentioning drifting just for fun.

Quote from: tony_danza on March 31, 2012, 11:58:26 am

Trouble is, he's a thick headed pikey who ruined it for everyone by stacking his car - and then being so arrogant as to blame the car, and not his own piss poor skilz.

....I had no knowledge of who he was before this event but it immediately seemed very clear to me from the video that he is a prize idiot. Potentially spoils it for everyone else too. I'm not saying that drivers shouldn't have fun but only that there is a trackday etiquette and I expect that the Ring circuit owners could easily turn around and say stick to the Nordschleife only in future if they wanted.
Title: Re: Nurburgring Trip 19th March 2012
Post by: tony_danza on March 31, 2012, 02:48:12 pm: He's done 5 laps. In that he's written off an RS4, buying 76m of armco and stacked this GT-R by failing to brake. Typical idiot thinking he's Stephan Bellof, fabricating bullsh*t laptimes and confusing track days with racing.

He can drive, some would argue to a standard anyone with that amount of money and opportunity could do too, but he can drive - he's sadly lacking his father's gifted talent and the ability to admit when he's simply got it wrong.

He's a laughing stock, and very quickly backpeddling his press release.
Title: Re: Nurburgring Trip 19th March 2012
Post by: rich83 on March 31, 2012, 02:53:39 pm: He sounds like a complete moron..
Title: Re: Nurburgring Trip 19th March 2012
Post by: danishmkvgti on March 31, 2012, 02:54:58 pm: Quote from: tony_danza on March 31, 2012, 11:58:26 am
A bit of drifting when others are safely enough behind and reading what you're doing is fine - everyone needs to be on the same page.

Trouble is, he's a thick headed pikey who ruined it for everyone by stacking his car - and then being so arrogant as to blame the car, and not his own piss poor skilz.

I agree totally, that is no way to drive on a track day :fighting:
Title: Re: Nurburgring Trip 19th March 2012
Post by: Top Cat on March 31, 2012, 08:54:27 pm: There was about 8 GTR's for this meeting and his Forge exhaust was by far the worst sounding their, i know exhaust note is subjective but i spent lots of time on the pit wall, right were that was filmed and all the others sounded wonderful at full chat bar his. :sick:
But back to the main point the whole Forge and Litchfield outfit were really at the event to film there cars, the Mk5 forge had big bling wheels with silly offset and stretch tyres. They should be ashamed for taking an unprepared car to such a professional event. The Litchfield guy was not acting daft in anyway that i saw, and the couple of laps that he did were all sensible. :happy2:
Title: Re: Nurburgring Trip 19th March 2012
Post by: the bruce on April 01, 2012, 02:21:02 pm: Great shots !!! :happy2:

I have been there at 18th and 25th (just "Touristenfahrt").

If you have you next trackday at the Nürburgring I'd choose a different line at the "Karussell".
Try to stay on the concrete, not the narrow strip of tarmac:

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There are chances to damage the outer tyrers. Better do it this way:

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That guy had thousends of laps there. :smiley:
Title: Re: Nurburgring Trip 19th March 2012
Post by: Janner_Sy on April 02, 2012, 11:22:18 am: Quote from: the bruce on April 01, 2012, 02:21:02 pm
Great shots !!! :happy2:

I have been there at 18th and 25th (just "Touristenfahrt").

If you have you next trackday at the Nürburgring I'd choose a different line at the "Karussell".
Try to stay on the concrete, not the narrow strip of tarmac:

Thats exactly the way it was taught to me by the instructors at RSR
Title: Re: Nurburgring Trip 19th March 2012
Post by: SteveP on April 02, 2012, 11:23:47 am: After that photo was taken I was also told the same thing by Rich Marshall when he took me on a quick lap in the Golf R :driver: :driver: