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Old 11-29-2003, 12:49 PM
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Default Nurburgring trip..

Just a 'toe in the water' post...

Who's up for a trip to the 'Ring next year, say late March/early April?

Early days yet, I know. In fact I don't even know if I can make it - just curious as to the interest next year.

Old 11-30-2003, 04:11 PM
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I go there a few times next year with a couple of friends for a Saturday trip.
I don't know when exactely. Have to check Ben Lovejoy his sid first.
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And keep and eye on Our 964s to Nurburgring SmartGroup where there are 35 interested folks. Not much posting action there at the moment till we see the 2004 calendar.
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Can I come along
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Can I come along


I'll be sure to post some pics for you, Kevin!

P.S. You've got to do this, somehow, someday.
Old 12-01-2003, 09:08 AM
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Hi JB and JM. Yes, I'm itching to go, but myself and a driving buddy have professional exams in April/May - so spring's out - I will probably try and go early summer...

BTW Missed the last knockhill trackday last weekend, because of paternity duties - there was a white/blue GT3RS there too apparently, Dammit! Anyone WTB a 2 month old baby girl?
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Hey Johnny G,

Why not come along to the Porsche Club meeting on Thursday at Cramond Brig Hotel. I'll be going, you are welcome to follow me. Someone took a video of the GT3 RS and is supposed to be bringing it along on a laptop to let us all have a look.

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JB

Without knowing whether I will be able to at this stage, I would like to tag along. I am definitely going to do my best to make Le Mans next year as well...
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I'm up for it........early summer better than spring re. rain?
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There's a good chance I'll be there, whatever date is chosen

Which car I'll be driving depends on the actual date. If I can only squeeze in a one-day trip, I'll probably be in stripped Mk.2 Golf GTi with rollcage. If it's a 2 or 3-day visit, I'll probably take the 964.

Some general remarks regarding timing:
Keep in mind that the Easter weekends of the last few years have been been so busy that it's not funny anymore. Quite a few regulars are planning to stay away next Easter, or make sure they're there on the Thursday before or the Monday following the weekend.

As far as weather is concerned, I don't think it matters much if you aim for late March, April or May. The weather in the Eifel is so unpredictable that I stopped paying serious attention to the weather forecast. Snow in April wouldn't be the first time. Warm sunny weather in March: ditto.

Even setting a date in the summer won't increase the odds for getting a track in decent condition very much. Only a few drops of rain are needed to make you feel like you're driving on ice

Opening times for the new year are generally posted sometime in January.

Cheers,

JW
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Fair enough re. the weather...count me in...more warning the better, be good to have JW along as he's so experienced at the 'ring (missus!)
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BTW, is there a noise limit at the Ring? I am sure Arjan or somebody has mentioned this before. .....I might be driving a Ford Ka or BMW525 in that case...
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Yes, there's a noise limit: 95 dB(A). More info on Ben Lovejoy's site

Cheers,

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Originally posted by JW Hubbers
Yes, there's a noise limit: 95 dB(A). More info on Ben Lovejoy's site

Cheers,

JW
Well I guess that is me excluded then (unless the test is taken at 4000rpm at 2.3 miles distance). Anyone need a passenger?
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Originally posted by Christer
Well I guess that is me excluded then (unless the test is taken at 4000rpm at 2.3 miles distance). Anyone need a passenger?
I've got a spare 2CV!!


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