lukeaJones Posted September 29, 2011 Posted September 29, 2011 im leaving in half an hour for my first nurburgring trip Very excited!!!!! taking the trip with a group of german cars and im the only jap car. its only a short trip taking the ferry from hull to rotterdam but get three days at the burg and a day at spa Quote
MK-Ultra Posted September 29, 2011 Posted September 29, 2011 Good luck mate, I'm sure you'll have great fun. You'll have to show up those German cars on the track. Hope you enjoy yourself!!!! Quote
Ekona Posted September 29, 2011 Posted September 29, 2011 Enjoy it fella, just treat it as a fast road rather than a track and you'll get the best compromise between amazing fun and not stuffing it into the armco Quote
WINKJ Posted September 29, 2011 Posted September 29, 2011 thanks for sharing this with me I am stuck at work. lucky me! Quote
rabbitstew Posted September 29, 2011 Posted September 29, 2011 thanks for sharing this with me I am stuck at work. lucky me! Me to!!! Quote
Buckley Posted September 29, 2011 Posted September 29, 2011 Have a good one Out of curiosity, how many miles is it when you get off the ferry to to the ring? Quote
lukeaJones Posted September 29, 2011 Author Posted September 29, 2011 It's about 210 miles mate it's waiting for me in the morning. Just on the ferry now waiting to leave Just gona take it easy round the track and enjoy it. Quote
Wasso Posted September 29, 2011 Posted September 29, 2011 Jealousy! Say hello to Bennett whilst you're out there, you can't miss him, just listen out for the loudest Zed in the world, well 2nd to Husky with his backbox bypass. Trust me you won't miss hearing it! Enjoy the weather is perfect! Quote
bronzee Posted September 30, 2011 Posted September 30, 2011 Not at all envious. Have a blast!!! Quote
slimjim Posted September 30, 2011 Posted September 30, 2011 Question from a total neeewbie... do you guys play racing games and learn the track before you go? I don't play any games at all, but I presume knowing how the track goes a little bit would be a good idea. Heard there is no way you can get the feeling of the hills but knowing the course a little before you got on is a good idea? Quote
BulletMagnet Posted September 30, 2011 Posted September 30, 2011 Tell you what slimjim, I played Gran Turismo on the PS3 before going to the real Nürburgring, and let me tell you, no matter how much you play it virtually, it doesn't prepare you other than what direction the next turn goes. The sensation of speed, g-force and fear are vital sensations that are missing from the game versions of the track. I remember going OMG! OMG! OMG! when I thought I'd overdone it while entering a corner too fast (damp track) but ESP saved my ass. Quote
slimjim Posted September 30, 2011 Posted September 30, 2011 Yeah.... knowing how the corners go must be a GOOD thing... even if it prepares you for nothing else... Or would it be better to go in totally virgin? I have NEVER played a game on that track... so IF I decided to have a go, would I be better off doing as Dan said? Enjoy it fella, just treat it as a fast road rather than a track and you'll get the best compromise between amazing fun and not stuffing it into the armco Quote
BulletMagnet Posted September 30, 2011 Posted September 30, 2011 For sure. And don't even think of getting that stop watch out. You got 146 corners to concentrate on, so the added pressure of a stopwatch is really not needed for your first laps on the ring Quote
slimjim Posted September 30, 2011 Posted September 30, 2011 I enjoy a spirited drive... but racing just isn't for me (I don't think) Would have to have a drive round it but wouldn't everyone get pi**ed off if I was just driving round enjoying it rather than trying to push it as hard as possible? Quote
BulletMagnet Posted September 30, 2011 Posted September 30, 2011 Not at all, there are guys on there purely to say they were there no matter what the vehicle. There are all sorts out there, even tourist coaches, so don't worry about speed, just remember to stay alert, and indicate right and stay right when someone faster approaches. Quote
slimjim Posted September 30, 2011 Posted September 30, 2011 Sounds possible then... Will stick it on my HUGE bucket list Quote
Wasso Posted September 30, 2011 Posted September 30, 2011 Ha ha Bullet that is so true, play the game understand the layout then BAM!! The ring as you say does overload you with corners, cars, traction, fear, the barriers. I timed all my laps just so that I had an understanding of my dedication to push a bit harder. My first lap was 12:30s then 11:10 with my best lap 10:20 which I wanted 10:00 so that I could claim to beat a girl in a transit van, but failed. The Ring is amazing, nothing can prepare you for the sensation. It's like looking at the scariest roller coaster and plucking the balls to get on and enjoy it as well as surviving. I will have another bash at organising another trip for next year. Quote
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