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Old 06-02-2016 | 03:06 PM
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Now take us to Nurburgring 👍
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Now take us to Nurburgring 👍
Yes sir!
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The weather still leaves a lot to be desired:

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Old 06-02-2016 | 06:28 PM
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I hope you'll get good weather on your PSDS days.
Old 06-03-2016 | 02:51 AM
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To bad in regards of that forecast, hope it turn around so you get sun.
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Old 06-03-2016 | 11:39 AM
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Nice, you're license number is terrific! We just dropped off our car yesterday. Just missed you by a day.
Old 06-03-2016 | 06:54 PM
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Brought over the clear markers? That's some dedication!

I've been watching the weather... hope it clears up, as I'm spoiled by the sunshine that I've been getting in Glasgow and want to hit the ring next week before I need to go back to Leipzig.

Hope we can cross paths...
Old 06-04-2016 | 11:23 AM
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Wow - you're quick, posting real time! We just got back a week ago - such a great trip - enjoy!

And if you're not a niners fan, I'd happily swap your plates for my S-19F plates I must have been 30 before you.
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Drove out Friday morning onto the Autobahn from Stuttgart up to Nürburg. Piece of cake. No traffic jams. Only a few spots of construction with reduced speed. Nearly all the way it was posted at 130 kph, but some folks would be going 200. I managed to hit 210. At delivery I was told to vary the RPMs and keep it under 5k for the first 1k kilometers. Which I did. However, I arrived here with only 380 km on the odometer.

I had intended to use Apple maps on my iPhone, but instead used the navigation in the car, as I liked how it used the display in the dash to highlight an upcoming turn. A nice visual prompt, especially on unfamiliar roads.

I arrived at the 'Ring around 10:30 AM, way ahead of schedule. First stop was the viewing area at Brunnchen I, aka YouTube corner. It was damp, cool, with heavy clouds. Gran Turismo was on the second and final day of their track event. Next stop was in front of a familiar sign:

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Then it was over to Manthey for an alignment and pad & fluid change. I had shipped over the items, but once they'd arrived, they laughed when telling me they are the largest Endless dealer in Germany. Oh well. Better safe than sorry. Note her big sister on the lift behind:

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Old 06-04-2016 | 01:49 PM
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I have found my paradise:

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Old 06-04-2016 | 02:16 PM
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Nice read. You are in good hands with manthey racing👍
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Originally Posted by 24Chromium
I have found my paradise:
Lol
Old 06-05-2016 | 07:00 AM
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We've been watching you






http://www.ringportal.nl/en/calendar
Old 06-05-2016 | 09:03 AM
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Originally Posted by Kobalt
I'll arrive in Nürburg around 14.00 on the 10th of June.

Feel free to contact me. PM sent.
We should be there 15:00/16:00 checking in lindner, dinner? Lar?

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I have found my paradise:

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Been following :-) keep it coming.
Got a close look at Tom's GT4Cup hete at Watkins Glen, nice car and program to go racing!
Old 06-05-2016 | 09:08 AM
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Ha! I have fans.

Yesterday was my first day on track. I managed a 10:16 on my 5th and final lap of the day. There were 3 yellows that lap, and half of the lap was in the rain.

I took a ride this morning with Theo in the 991 GT3 RS Ring Taxi. Oh! My!! God!!!

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Immediately after Theo took me out, I went by myself and naturally went a wee bit faster:

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I'm not even pushing yet. I'm still getting a feel for everything (especially my braking points and gears).

The weather gods are smiling on the Green Hell today.


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