grahamc Posted May 20, 2015 Posted May 20, 2015 Just back from Nurburgring 24H over the weekend, with the GTROC and Nissan/NISMO hospitality. Had an awesome time and the surprise was that we got to drive around the ring as part of the parade lap. Intro to the race ........... probably shouldnt mention that it was in a Leaf We were led out by the Nissan GTR GT1 car that is privately owned, awesome car and what a noise!!!! Toyota had a 2000GT, dealer maintained, stunning car!! Will post up a picture later, but got chatting to the dealer principle that was driving the car and eventually one of the Nissan guys came over and we got chatting and eventually got onto the 240z subject. So long story short....... if the car is ready for N24H next year, its guaranteed a spot on the parade lap Back to N24H news, the GTR (GT academy driven) finished 9th overall and the 2nd GTR failed out on track with only 49 minutes to go and was right behind the other GTR. They werent quite as quick as the other cars, but they were a lot more efficient, managed a few extra laps to every stop. Was also VERY impressed with the new Subaru Impreza STi which finished 18th overall and top of its class by 10 laps! And then there was this, also a class winner and a very respectable 52nd overall 3 Quote
Will370z Posted May 20, 2015 Posted May 20, 2015 Sounds like a great event and you now have some added incentive to get the 240 done Quote
ed divine Posted May 20, 2015 Posted May 20, 2015 I'm massively jealous Graham always go to vln races and stay in the dorint to watch off the balcony but have yet to tick the 24 hour box. Quote
grahamc Posted May 20, 2015 Author Posted May 20, 2015 Sounds like a great event and you now have some added incentive to get the 240 done definitely was...... oh yes, it will be finished by then! I'm massively jealous Graham always go to vln races and stay in the dorint to watch off the balcony but have yet to tick the 24 hour box. My first 24h race and although sleeping next to the track was noisy, it was worth it! Obviously wanted to do LeMans, but the costs are just a little silly and the missus wont tent. 1 Quote
GIXXERUK Posted May 20, 2015 Posted May 20, 2015 sounds like a cracking weekend, long time since i saw a manta Quote
grahamc Posted May 20, 2015 Author Posted May 20, 2015 I had a Manta Gte, best car I ever owned. sounds like a cracking weekend, long time since i saw a manta Cannot believe how reliably it went round and just continued.... Quote
grahamc Posted May 20, 2015 Author Posted May 20, 2015 Pics from the Premier-Inn the night before the departure, ran into the Supra Owners Club on a roadtrip (DragonBall) around 50 cars!!! GTR stuff Some racing Soe race cars Quote
grahamc Posted May 20, 2015 Author Posted May 20, 2015 Nismo Race Camp Secret viewing point In the Nissan pits The race Race cars The GT1 Godzilla The trip back 1 Quote
grahamc Posted May 20, 2015 Author Posted May 20, 2015 (edited) oops double post Edited May 20, 2015 by grahamc Quote
GMballistic Posted May 20, 2015 Posted May 20, 2015 Love the pictures Graham and what an event to go to that must have been. Is it just me though or does that Impreza STi look like an EVO X from the front. Quote
grahamc Posted May 20, 2015 Author Posted May 20, 2015 Love the pictures Graham and what an event to go to that must have been. Is it just me though or does that Impreza STi look like an EVO X from the front. Awesome event.... already booked onto the one next year Oops.......... but just a little Quote
GMballistic Posted May 20, 2015 Posted May 20, 2015 Was also VERY impressed with the new Subaru Impreza STi which finished 18th overall and top of its class by 10 laps! Very similar... 1 Quote
GMballistic Posted May 20, 2015 Posted May 20, 2015 Not far off I know right. Still a great looking saloon car imo whatever badge it's sporting though. Quote
grahamc Posted May 20, 2015 Author Posted May 20, 2015 Not far off I know right. Still a great looking saloon car imo whatever badge it's sporting though. Subaru ran 1 car and it ran perfectly and won the class and finished 18th overall...... I have a soft spot for Imprezas Quote
GMballistic Posted May 20, 2015 Posted May 20, 2015 Not far off I know right. Still a great looking saloon car imo whatever badge it's sporting though. Subaru ran 1 car and it ran perfectly and won the class and finished 18th overall...... I have a soft spot for Imprezas Me too sort of, ...loved my96 JDM Impreza but just not the constant repair bills. Guess that's what I get though for buying an import with no history and modding it to within an inch of it's life. Loved the noise my anti lag set up used to make. 1 Quote
grahamc Posted May 20, 2015 Author Posted May 20, 2015 Not far off I know right. Still a great looking saloon car imo whatever badge it's sporting though. Subaru ran 1 car and it ran perfectly and won the class and finished 18th overall...... I have a soft spot for Imprezas Me too sort of, ...loved my96 JDM Impreza but just not the constant repair bills. Guess that's what I get though for buying an import with no history and modding it to within an inch of it's life. Loved the noise my anti lag set up used to make. Have had 4 of them, non turbo, 2000GT, v3 sti, v7 sti.... and I bought a rather nice type R for a friend - loved them and never had issues with any of mine. 400hp and lots of suspension, brakes and track based mods (seats, stripped, r888s) and it was just too much for the road. Still regret selling that one... 1 Quote
GMballistic Posted May 20, 2015 Posted May 20, 2015 Have had 4 of them, non turbo, 2000GT, v3 sti, v7 sti.... and I bought a rather nice type R for a friend - loved them and never had issues with any of mine. 400hp and lots of suspension, brakes and track based mods (seats, stripped, r888s) and it was just too much for the road. Still regret selling that one... I think when I had mine (2007/08) the thing I enjoyed most was that my best mate also had one so we were always tinkering together on the cars. He still has his which is a JDM my99 Impreza Sti Type RA V-Limited now sporting around 450Bhp@hubs (BBK, Teins etc etc). It is a flippin' animal. 1 Quote
grahamc Posted May 20, 2015 Author Posted May 20, 2015 Have had 4 of them, non turbo, 2000GT, v3 sti, v7 sti.... and I bought a rather nice type R for a friend - loved them and never had issues with any of mine. 400hp and lots of suspension, brakes and track based mods (seats, stripped, r888s) and it was just too much for the road. Still regret selling that one... I think when I had mine (2007/08) the thing I enjoyed most was that my best mate also had one so we were always tinkering together on the cars. He still has his which is a JDM my99 Impreza Sti Type RA V-Limited now sporting around 450Bhp@hubs (BBK, Teins etc etc). It is a flippin' animal. Must be an animal!! Quote
GMballistic Posted May 20, 2015 Posted May 20, 2015 Have had 4 of them, non turbo, 2000GT, v3 sti, v7 sti.... and I bought a rather nice type R for a friend - loved them and never had issues with any of mine. 400hp and lots of suspension, brakes and track based mods (seats, stripped, r888s) and it was just too much for the road. Still regret selling that one... I think when I had mine (2007/08) the thing I enjoyed most was that my best mate also had one so we were always tinkering together on the cars. He still has his which is a JDM my99 Impreza Sti Type RA V-Limited now sporting around 450Bhp@hubs (BBK, Teins etc etc). It is a flippin' animal. Must be an animal!! Taken him something like 10 years to get it to that state. Honestly it's f**king scary being a passenger. His engine is a forged build 2.1 stroker kit done on the closed deck EJ20 boxer engine by Paul Finch/Finch Motorsport (previous F1 engine builder with a history in motorsports). Not sure about the full spec or the turbo he's now using but let's just say it's very, very impressive. Quote
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