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by **chris.t** » Tue 18.07.2006, 18:03

Clemo, nice to hear you had a good time. Does ESP stand for 'extra sensory perception'??

I certainly won't be throwing my car around, i just want to see the ring in real life so i can appreciate the videos i've got of fast cars going round. I really hope that we can get on when it is relatively clear. The ring opens at 10am on the Saturday and Sunday that we are going but it is during a major event on the GP circuit. I think we would need to be in the queue nice an early so that we can be some of the first cars on. Anyway we'll just have to see how it goes, maybe some of the vets of the ring could give some advice on this.

Cheers

by **Michael** » Tue 18.07.2006, 19:46

maybe some of the vets of the ring could give some advice on this.

Unless it is very quiet, do not start immediately when the Ring opens.
It takes allmost everyone about 1/4 of an hour to get around. It is best to wait untill the first big queue has left the barrier and you will probably experience a reasonable run without to much traffic when you start a minute or so behind them.
Same during the day. Watch how busy it is at the barrier and never plan your start directly after a 'closed period' (occur often, due to accidents) nor together with a group of cars that appear to be having fun together.

Beware of local 'cowboys' who seem to be driving in 'reasobably priced' cars. Often it turns out that their car is upgraded and every fast. But even in a slower car they might outrun you because of their extensive knowledge of the track.

Another suggestion is not to go driving together as an Elan group but keep a minute or so between each Elan starting.
Like Clemo said, The Ring demands all of the drivers attention and concentration.
When riding together one might get distracted and and get into trouble on the dangerous sections when unaware of other faster traffic.

Driving together might also attrack local heroes to race the bunch of Lotus Elans with nasty risks....

When wet. Beware :!:

Everywhere offcourse but especially in the fast Hatzenbach II section. It it easy to loose the car there in the wet.

Also beware(!!!!) of the 'Sprunghugel' ('jumps') at the PFLANZGARTEN section. It is a very fast section with a big chance of unstability.
There are a lot of new barriers along the sides of that section.....
I myself do that downhill at a speed of +200 KMH. But only with my dampers turned into the stiffest position. In a softer setting the car gets dangerously instable at the exit.

...... said the wise old man............. :wink:

by **chris.t** » Tue 18.07.2006, 20:04

Thanks Michael really good advice and all taken on board - Cheers

by **clemo** » Tue 18.07.2006, 20:58

i noticed the barriers that you talk of , most of the track is just silver coloured but some are white ,in sections where there are a lot of slide marks on the tarmac .. i was very aware of those !! i guess they are a different colour to grab you attention !
the esp on the golf chris was as good as you mention 'extra sensory perception'.
however the car was rather slow and i think maybe rather heavily restricted as it was a hire car so athough i thought i may have been fantasticly smooth and quick it was probably neither !!
as for throwing you own car around the circuit i think that is very wise , for me it was a lot easier to drive harder as the car was not mine (sorry to herz rentals for returning a car that was ticking a pinking like a time bomb)
did i not read in an earlier posting that you may be getting there for friday?
not that all days will ever be the same but i was there from friday to monday and friday was very quiet till 18.00 then it got a lot heavier.

by **chris.t** » Tue 18.07.2006, 22:46

We'll be getting there Thursday pm - i think its closed Friday.

by **Stef** » Wed 19.07.2006, 17:46

What's the score then doodes?

We meeting up en-route to the ferry or something?

What's the full list of people going?

Gotta start getting myself organised for this... :roll:

by **chris.t** » Wed 19.07.2006, 20:26

good point and stef and well made.

My knowledge of dover port is that you come in on the A20 and that vtakes you more or less to the ferry terminal. No Services nothing. The nearest services are on the M20 at Ashford where we will have no trouble meeting. Ashford services is around 45mins from Dover.

So are siling is 8.40am we need to b there a little time before say 45 mins (chk later) so roughly we need to meet there at 7.30am ( :cry:

)
what do you think??

The invitation is here if you want to stay at our gaff (Stevo!!!) on wednesday night you're more than welcome. We can accomodate up to 3/4 - so let me know.

by **Monty** » Wed 19.07.2006, 21:30

Clemo,
would be great if u could join us mate and have a few beers. :drunk:

Are u guys taking food etc or are we going to do a shopping spree? Think Dico and i are going to struggle getting 2 lots of gear in the beast :shock:

2 tents
2 chairs
1 framed bed
1 airbed
1 table
2 sleeping bags
clothes
disposable BBQ`s
food

by **stevo** » Thu 20.07.2006, 19:23

thanx for the offer chris, im not sure what the plan is but right now im head down arse up with spanners flying to get her ready. i hope hispec break the habit of a life time and deliver my stuff pronto.

by **Stef** » Fri 21.07.2006, 19:35

Good luck doode!

Blipi is going in for her re-spray this weekend and then to get brakes fitted and zaust fixed! The oil burning issue and steering will have to be left for a little longer!

by **Stef** » Sun 23.07.2006, 09:06

Just a thought.

Does anyone have some walkie talkie things? Would be real useful for us paranoid continental drivers...

by **Specky** » Sun 23.07.2006, 11:38

Stef wrote:Does anyone have some walkie talkie things?

I think these days they're called mobile phones Stef... :lol:

TTFN

by **chris.t** » Sun 23.07.2006, 14:08

just make sure your phone is set up for call roaming with your phone company

by **delta** » Mon 24.07.2006, 18:53

Change of plans.
We will be spending Wednesday night in Bonn, and will therefore not be at Nürburgring until Thursday 10 -11am.

Well, looking forward to see you all at the campsite.
Delta

by **chris.t** » Mon 24.07.2006, 22:14

Delta - eta for us will be 4pm (ish) :wink:

by **delta** » Tue 25.07.2006, 10:39

How many persons in all will come from UK, and how many will bring there spouses.?. (my wife wants to know)
Delta.

by **Monty** » Tue 25.07.2006, 12:12

chris.t wrote:Just trying to work out how many Brit Elans will be making the trip.

Chris.t - Driving
Dico - Driving, Monty Co-driver
Stef - Driving
Stevo - Driving

4 Elans total?

Meeting Costas in France. Where do you want to meet , Costas? In Calais or at one of the junctions on the A16?

Cheers Chris

Delta,
Thats the only list i could find, not sure if chris.t is taking his misses

Not long to go now, just wish i was taking Pinky :roll:

by **chris.t** » Tue 25.07.2006, 18:45

Delta my wifes coming (got have someone tidy and cook for me :twisted:

), so your wife will have some non-petrolhead company :-D

by **Stef** » Tue 25.07.2006, 20:04

chris.t wrote:just make sure your phone is set up for call roaming with your phone company

I was thinking of avoiding silly high phone bills...

by **jimp357** » Tue 25.07.2006, 22:00

Don't want to crash anyones party, but

Is there room for one more...?

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