stevie_350z Posted February 6, 2007 Posted February 6, 2007 I had a long standing arrangement to go to the ring with the usual suspects I go with (M3, 2 Scoobies and me) - I know this clashes with the national meet, but just in case anyone fancies a good drive over on Eurotunnel, staying in a lovely spot in Germany (excellent 20min drive to/from Ring) and a few days driving / spectating - let me know by PM and I'll give you the details. As I said, I know it clashes and there's also a planned Euro trip after this - but it was a long standing arrangement I don't want to back out of. Just in case anyone is interested in beer, german women and fast cars (ok, so not necessarily in that order...)...
stevie_350z Posted February 6, 2007 Author Posted February 6, 2007 Forgot to add, here's the Eurotunnel's we are travelling on: 26th Select Short Stay Saver 08:00 - 9:59 (9.20 crossing) £64.00 29th Select Short Stay Saver 18:00 - 19:59 (18.50 crossing) £57.00
ir_fuel Posted February 6, 2007 Posted February 6, 2007 you better hope there is no snow on the ring on that date
Kev946 Posted February 6, 2007 Posted February 6, 2007 Hi Steve, I'd like to get there this year if I can, but this is Whitsun weekend isn't it. Which means we're alread going away I think. Another option is the Euro Zed Meet which may be going. I'll get there one way or another Cheers K
captint Posted February 6, 2007 Posted February 6, 2007 Yup Steve I may be up for this, but was trying to avoid going on a Public day
stevie_350z Posted February 6, 2007 Author Posted February 6, 2007 We went on the same dates last - approx - and it worked out sound as a pound! Apart from the rain in belgium! It was a great run - the lads going are all similar driving temperaments - ie. slightly mental, but not crazily so The nights out were just as good as the track days - in fact, on the track I was quite happy to socialize and spectate and keep my car tucked up in bed all safe. Lots of dollies there.. unfortunately they are usually accompanied by burly blokes
CDR_UK Posted February 7, 2007 Posted February 7, 2007 I'll be there 26-28th, then at Spa on the 29th with the MLR: http://www.lancerregister.com/showthrea ... did=139511 See you there!
Dakkon Posted February 28, 2007 Posted February 28, 2007 Have you done anything to your brakes to cope with trackdays?
Removed Posted February 28, 2007 Posted February 28, 2007 pads and fluid should be as a minimum upgrade really
Zzzz... Posted February 28, 2007 Posted February 28, 2007 Surely that will depend on the driving style he intends to take ... -Gentle cuise round the ring... -or "Sabine-chaser" mode...
Dakkon Posted February 28, 2007 Posted February 28, 2007 I have been to the ring once last year in a VX220 Turbo and did 20 laps over the weekend, what I don't want is to run out of brakes half way round, on the other hand I don't track my cars very often 2-3 times a year so I don't want to be spending loads of cash on a massive brake upgrade if its not really needed.
ir_fuel Posted March 1, 2007 Posted March 1, 2007 Must say that the ring is less harsh on the brakes than any other "normal" track. Driving 10 minutes on Francorchamps is 10 times worse for your brakes, compared to 1 lap on the ring (which is a quite fluid track)
stevie_350z Posted March 1, 2007 Author Posted March 1, 2007 I won't be changing anything, won't be going crazy, will be savouring every moment... of dodging out of the way of GT3RS and that bloody Dodge Viper! Saw a black dodge viper in the US... jesus it sounds lovely... gave me the horn! TOOT TOOT!
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