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Re: Euro Trip – Nürburgring trip + CityStops Weekender 29/03

Post by Stuart Truman » Sun Jan 13, 2013 8:00 pm

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Stuart Truman wrote:I'd like to do this, but it looks like I might have to be in South Africa. Typical, a trip I've wanted to do for ages comes up with work and clashes with a run I'd really like to do :cry:
wow south africa....

wanna swap??

i can convert binary into hexadecimal numbers....thats all you do isnt it..? they wont notice a change
If you can stand up in front of a fair sized audience and evangalise/waffle on for an hour or so from a stage about technology, and a couple of suppliers of said technology, you'll do just fine. No binary to hex conversions required :thumbsup:
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Post by Paza3 » Sun Jan 13, 2013 8:08 pm

Stark wrote:Thanks Paza...I checked ferry this morning and it was £110....tempted, as missed out big time last year
Stark do not forget to hit the 20% discount tab , therefore reducing to £88 all in

as per link

https://ferry.dfdsseaways.co.uk/Travel? ... uct=E13EBO

Thats a bummer Stu there is always next year! :cry:

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Post by Woots » Sun Jan 13, 2013 8:13 pm

do you have to get sperate european insurance? and track insurance....any cons with it?

bear in mind ive never driven around a race track....but i do wanna go...
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Post by Stuart Truman » Sun Jan 13, 2013 8:21 pm

You'll need to check with your insurers. Most cover EU travel, but most specifically exclude the Nuerburgring circuit itself.
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Post by Paza3 » Sun Jan 13, 2013 8:30 pm

Woots wrote:do you have to get sperate european insurance? and track insurance....any cons with it?

bear in mind ive never driven around a race track....but i do wanna go...
Woots , Stu is correct , EU car cover + breakdown is not a lot 20/30 quid , but most excluded The ring even thought officially its a Toll road... long debate not the time.. Also most UK insurers Excluded travelling on this Toll road!... eg The Ring.

Therefore you have some options

Track Insurance MMM5 is best to ask regarding this , bit of a track guru
Hire a Track car its only 300 is euros for the day .. split between 4 of you that’s not a lot of dollor, fav option
Hire car per track a company does Elise for 50 quid a lap I think
Or Risk your car by racing around in it

My plan is one/ two chicken laps to cruise around in the porker then am hiring a track car I think as it’s seem to be the safest option.

Woots some of the best roads are actually around the Nurberg itself and are a lot more fun :driving:

If you after more info PM me :)

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Post by Woots » Sun Jan 13, 2013 8:33 pm

i would be interested in taking my car around the track probably just for one slowww lap, to say ive taken it...and qualify for the boot sticker :wink:
and then either passenger/watch for the rest of the day...hmm i ll do some research :thumbsup:
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Post by Paza3 » Sun Jan 13, 2013 8:39 pm

Woots wrote:i would be interested in taking my car around the track probably just for one slowww lap, to say ive taken it...and qualify for the boot sticker :wink:
and then either passenger/watch for the rest of the day...hmm i ll do some research :thumbsup:
Good man , this is what am doing not going to go mad!!... they do an awsome M5 Passanger drive with one of the professional drivers if you want a thrill! ... I find the atmosphere alone is electric!!! , also we staying at the track side hotels so chilling in the bar with beers is always on the agenda! 8)

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Post by Woots » Sun Jan 13, 2013 8:52 pm

Paza3 wrote:
Woots wrote:i would be interested in taking my car around the track probably just for one slowww lap, to say ive taken it...and qualify for the boot sticker :wink:
and then either passenger/watch for the rest of the day...hmm i ll do some research :thumbsup:
Good man , this is what am doing not going to go mad!!... they do an awsome M5 Passanger drive with one of the professional drivers if you want a thrill! ... I find the atmosphere alone is electric!!! , also we staying at the track side hotels so chilling in the bar with beers is always on the agenda! 8)
yeah i wouldnt mind doing the m5 taxi service :lol:

i wish u could pay one of their drivers to take ur own car around...

just to show you what the car was capable of
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Post by BMWZ4MC » Sun Jan 13, 2013 9:45 pm

You can pay me to take your car round if you like Woots. I promise to show you your car's limits...but I can't promise to stay within them :P
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Post by Woots » Sun Jan 13, 2013 10:04 pm

BMWZ4MC wrote:You can pay me to take your car round if you like Woots. I promise to show you your car's limits...but I can't promise to stay within them :P
ha....see that worries me :lol:

i ll maybe stick to forza :thumbsup:
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Post by Adelphi2 » Sun Jan 13, 2013 10:32 pm

Paza & Tom & others, thanks for the info. Getting excited about this. :D

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Post by Paza3 » Mon Jan 14, 2013 9:02 am

Guys last year’s COT 2012 , trailer to wet the appetites 8)

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Post by Woody » Mon Jan 14, 2013 10:29 am

Can't believe someone wrote BUM... on the M, very naughty! What had u done to your arm Paza?! That was a good trailer, would really like to do this...sorry I'm gunna be a last minute yes or no, all depends on snow and if there's a cheap ski holiday. Did anyone get a speeding ticket Patrick?!

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Post by Paza3 » Mon Jan 14, 2013 11:32 am

Hi Woody

I was giving up smoking and it was a Nic patch to help remove the craving! , of course it was sunny when I went and I left the patch on! hence the white circle.

No speeding Tckets mate ... well none yet :lol:

If you do make it, all the info is on the page :thumbsup: just need to book and turn up

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Post by Adelphi2 » Mon Jan 14, 2013 7:43 pm

Ok Guys, ferry booked, hotels reserved. :D

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