Nurburgring 16th - 21st April (TF, GP Circuit + Northloop Trackday)

[Craig]

Anyone else coming over around this time? I'm leaving the UK on the 16th, taking the Hull to Rotterdam crossing, arriving on the 17th. Plans so far for this trip look like the following;

17th - Evening TF & GP Circuit
18th - Full Day TF
19th - Northloop Track Day + Evening TF & GP Circuit
20th - Offroading / Ringwerk / Cochem
21st - Climb Castle

Then leave mid-afternoon of the 21st and arrive back in the UK on the 22nd. :)

[glendog74]

I should be there 16/17/18th :thumbs:

[Craig]

Nice one, if I'm really cheeky and offer cold beverages in the form of Bitburger could I get a PAX?

[glendog74]

No worries - as long as you don't jinx my car! :whistle: ;)

[shimmy]

No worries - as long as you don't jinx my car! :whistle: ;)




:ban:

[glendog74]

:ban:

What you on about now Shimmy Shoemacher? :blalalala:

[Craig]

It's OK Glen, been out several times since and everythings been hunky dorey, I think I just owned Christine... infact, thats my new name Christine Schwedenkreuz Lightweight.

[mattCSLnut]

Anyone else coming over around this time? I'm leaving the UK on the 16th, taking the Hull to Rotterdam crossing, arriving on the 17th. Plans so far for this trip look like the following;

17th - Evening TF & GP Circuit
18th - Full Day TF
19th - Northloop Track Day + Evening TF & GP Circuit
20th - Offroading / Ringwerk / Cochem
21st - Climb Castle

Then leave mid-afternoon of the 21st and arrive back in the UK on the 22nd. :)
How much is the "Northloop" Track Day + any linx to their info ? I'm very interested in the 17th /18th & 19th.

[Craig]

Its £469.00 for the track day, which includes the full VLN stretch so GP Circuit is open too. I believe there is discount available to Northloop members, check out www.northloop.co.uk (http://www.northloop.co.uk) ;)

[AlexGTT]

I'll be there 16th-18th. :smokin:

[TANKSLAPPER]

I've Booked and paid

These opportunities to drive the Nordschleife and the GP sprint strecke circuit joined together ie VLN Circuit don't come up very often.

Get your names down

[DuncanR]

T$,im not getting emails at office, changed ISP and need to sort server out, is this a 2group" thing? or you booked on ya own? any of others going mate? What are full dates? I WOULD DRIVE BACK AFTER THIS ONE AS DOING THAT sNETTERTON opl N THE 28TH aPRIL. DOUBLE BOLLOX !! CAPS :banghead::banghead::banghead::banghead::banghead: :banghead:

[TANKSLAPPER]

I spoke to Nathan,Paul, & Matt and they are up for it. Waiting for you and pete to get your names down

Driving out on the Thursday 01.04.2010 (Easter) fly home on Tuesday

Flying back to the Ring on Saturday 17th April (track opens at 17.00) all day Sunday

Do the Northloop track on the Monday 19th Driving the car home on Tuesday morning

Then on to Spa MLR trackday and Ring on 28th to 1st June

[Craig]

So roll call for the April trip?

- Craig (328i Sport)
- Ian (R26.R)

[shimmy]

Spa 2nd April might be a last minute one for me in which case i would pop over to the Ring for a day if it came off!:smokin:

[DuncanR]

Im booked, be there Sat sun and mon , that will bring the punters running knowing im going to be there !!!:thumbs:, as Northloop member, get a promo off Mr Kingshorn and its £395 + £6.50;)

[TANKSLAPPER]

So roll call for the April trip?

1.Craig (328i Sport)
2.Ian (R26.R)
3. Tankslapper ( CSL)
4.DuncanR (CSL)
5.Nathan (GT3RS)
6.PaulB (CSL)
7.magic roundabout Matt (M3 CS)
8.

[$w!ft]

I have to check my schedule but I might be up for this one too

[david]

I'll pick up an option on that one too.:smokin:

1.Craig (328i Sport)
2.Ian (R26.R)
3. Tankslapper ( CSL)
4.DuncanR (CSL)
5.Nathan (GT3RS)
6.PaulB (CSL)
7.magic roundabout Matt (M3 CS)
8.David (997 GT3)

[glendog74]

I'll pick up an option on that one too.:smokin:

1.Craig (328i Sport)
2.Ian (R26.R)
3. Tankslapper ( CSL)
4.DuncanR (CSL)
5.Nathan (GT3RS)
6.PaulB (CSL)
7.magic roundabout Matt (M3 CS)
8.David (997 GT3)

Not impressed David...

1.Craig (328i Sport)
2.Ian (R26.R)
3. Tankslapper ( CSL)
4.DuncanR (CSL)
5.Nathan (GT3RS)
6.PaulB (CSL)
7.magic roundabout Matt (M3 CS)
8.David (997 GT3)
9. glendog74 (CSL)

[david]

Not impressed David...

1.Craig (328i Sport)
2.Ian (R26.R)
3. Tankslapper ( CSL)
4.DuncanR (CSL)
5.Nathan (GT3RS)
6.PaulB (CSL)
7.magic roundabout Matt (M3 CS)
8.David (997 GT3)
9. glendog74 (CSL)


Not at all... Rob, :smokin:.... we had a few laps together in the GT3 , and even a 270° turn around on the ring during one lap..... can't be inpressed anymore... :whistle:

[AlexGTT]

And me

1.Craig (328i Sport)
2.Ian (R26.R)
3. Tankslapper ( CSL)
4.DuncanR (CSL)
5.Nathan (GT3RS)
6.PaulB (CSL)
7.magic roundabout Matt (M3 CS)
8.David (997 GT3)
9. glendog74 (CSL)
10. Alexgtt (CSL)

[Craig]

Sounds like it's gonna be a busy trip then :)

[dave1]

is there a link for the trackday i cant find it on northloop?

[Craig]

http://z8.invisionfree.com/Northloop/index.php?showtopic=25214

;)

[mattCSLnut]

I'm all booked & paid up too :beer: :smokin:

1.Craig (328i Sport)
2.Ian (R26.R)
3. Tankslapper ( CSL)
4.DuncanR (CSL)
5.Nathan (GT3RS)
6.PaulB (CSL)
7.magic roundabout Matt (M3 CS)
8.David (997 GT3)
9. glendog74 (CSL)
10. Alexgtt (CSL)
11. mattCSLnut (SG CSL)

[Craig]

I'm all paid up, so 100% confirmed... now need to get the car ready!!

[mattCSLnut]

I'm all paid up, so 100% confirmed... now need to get the car ready!!

Top stuff :thumbs: looking forward to this one. Exclusive usage of the Nordschleife + GP F1 with no Bikers or Muppets, for miles & miles. :beer:

[dave1]

i'll be there also that weekend, lotus elise (dont take the piss!):whistle:

[Craig]

Looking at organising an after-trackday meal at the Comfy Corner for those who are interested see this post;

http://z8.invisionfree.com/Northloop/index.php?showtopic=25473

Its nothing flashy, those expecting Nobo standards will be pleasantly dissapointed, but the banter will be good! ;)

[AlexGTT]

Thought I'd bump this thread as it's coming around soon.

I'll be arriving on Friday afternoon/evening, depending on how quickly my business meeting finishes that afternoon. Can't stay for the Monday TD unfortunately, so I'll be heading back on Monday morning.

[glendog74]

Can't stay for the Monday TD unfortunately, so I'll be heading back on Monday morning.

Likewise mate - we leave Monday morning too. Mini convoy back to the ferry/train? :thumbs:

[Craig]

I'll be arriving late on Saturday stopping by Spa first for the Porsche track day... Pistenklause on Saturday?

[AlexGTT]

Likewise mate - we leave Monday morning too. Mini convoy back to the ferry/train? :thumbs:

Rude not to mate.:smokin: Are you tunnel or ferry mate? What time and I'll do my tunnel to suit.

Definately Pistenklause Saturday night Craig.

[Craig]

Some of the guys on PGT are booking a table for Saturday at Pistenkaluse anyone want to join us?

[sailorbaz]

Yeah, now that I am home I can finally post on this forum. It's been a nightmare having to read posts and not comment on them or throw in my opinion but now I can, woohoo!

I'm coming to this, getting the 21:00 ferry from Hull on the Friday, look forward to meeting y'all soon. It's about bloody time I'm getting to the the 'Ring.

[DuncanR]

Yeah, now that I am home I can finally post on this forum..

Welcome home Baz.

After receiving my email about this event this morning, I have posted this on Northloop Forum. When I say collectively, I wasnt speaking for all of you guys dont worry, just ..well.... me and T$ really !!! :hahaha:.


Darren,
Nice bumping into you at Blaue Ecke last week-end.
email arrived this am ref the TD on 19th April for which a number of us in our CSL owners clique have booked. Collectively we are a little ... surprised at the revised timings, and total track time. The package was sold as 08.00 to 17.00hrs.
The email now informs us that the times are as follows :-
08:30 Drivers Briefing
09:00 Sighting Laps
09:45 Pit lane opens
12:30 Stop for Lunch
01:30 Restart after lunch
16:40 Pit lane closes
17:00 Track closed

From the above, the total "track time" proper is now 2 3/4 hrs morning session, plus 3 1/2 hrs afters, total 6 1/4 hrs, not the anticipated 9 hrs, which would give people more time to take a break, give the car a break etc. and still get a good few laps in.

Are the sighting laps for the full VLN course or just the GP Circuit? For those of us with a reasonable idea of the NS circuit, is there an option to just do sighting laps of the GP circuit only saving fuel at least !

Will the Breidscheid exit be in use during the day?

Regarding the €1,500 deposit, will recovery through breakdown and not accident, be carried out by the Ring? or if we have ADAC cover can we use that ? What is the situation regarding recovery from the GP circuit itself? Assume the circuit will do that themselves at no charge, please confirm.

Duncan Rogers

PS anyone still wanting a place on this event, there is a discounted one for sale on the NL forum http://z8.invisionfree.com/Northloop/index.php?showtopic=27192&hl=

[Craig]

Baz - Were doing the Hull to Rotterdam crossing on Friday, group of 6 cars 328i, E30, R26R, Pulsar, SEAT, Mini.

[mattCSLnut]

Welcome home Baz.

After receiving my email about this event this morning, I have posted this on Northloop Forum. When I say collectively, I wasnt speaking for all of you guys dont worry, just ..well.... me and T$ really !!! :hahaha:.


Darren,
Nice bumping into you at Blaue Ecke last week-end.
email arrived this am ref the TD on 19th April for which a number of us in our CSL owners clique have booked. Collectively we are a little ... surprised at the revised timings, and total track time. The package was sold as 08.00 to 17.00hrs.
The email now informs us that the times are as follows :-
08:30 Drivers Briefing
09:00 Sighting Laps
09:45 Pit lane opens
12:30 Stop for Lunch
01:30 Restart after lunch
16:40 Pit lane closes
17:00 Track closed

From the above, the total "track time" proper is now 2 3/4 hrs morning session, plus 3 1/2 hrs afters, total 6 1/4 hrs, not the anticipated 9 hrs, which would give people more time to take a break, give the car a break etc. and still get a good few laps in.

Are the sighting laps for the full VLN course or just the GP Circuit? For those of us with a reasonable idea of the NS circuit, is there an option to just do sighting laps of the GP circuit only saving fuel at least !

Will the Breidscheid exit be in use during the day?

Regarding the €1,500 deposit, will recovery through breakdown and not accident, be carried out by the Ring? or if we have ADAC cover can we use that ? What is the situation regarding recovery from the GP circuit itself? Assume the circuit will do that themselves at no charge, please confirm.

Duncan Rogers

PS anyone still wanting a place on this event, there is a discounted one for sale on the NL forum http://z8.invisionfree.com/Northloop/index.php?showtopic=27192&hl=


Well phrased Duncan :smokin: U can count me in as well ... THANX for that e-mail to the Ring TD organisers. I too thought it odd when I received the same update e-mail this morning, outlining the some what shorter times... I'm not impressed really considering this whole event was originally SOLD under the premise of 9 hours track time :banghead:.
Keep us posted with their replay :whistle: ... and what's this talk of 1500 Euro deposit :smt017 ?!?!

[flow]

I might attend the northloop trackday .
Perfect way to spend the day off :thumbs:

[sailorbaz]

Baz - Were doing the Hull to Rotterdam crossing on Friday, group of 6 cars 328i, E30, R26R, Pulsar, SEAT, Mini.

Excellent, will need to hook up with you for a night of drinking on the boat! :thumbs: I'm on my Jack Jones, hooking up with some folk at Eddies who're going the Tunnel way.

[Phil]

I might attend the northloop trackday .
Perfect way to spend the day off :thumbs:

Where do we gather in Belgium ?

Phil

[flatout]

1,500 euro deposit - that's odd, why would they come up with such a request. I would have thought that this is something that they'd price within the cost of the event, surely having a truck on standby would not cost (worst case scenario) 1,500 euros x 50-60 cars... that's alot of money in someone's bank account:partyman: In any case, I though they were hiring the whole track so only needed a max of 3/4 trucks lifters on standby???

£350 deal being offered on NL seems like a good deal though...

[DuncanR]

1,500 euro deposit - that's odd, why would they come up with such a request. I would have thought that this is something that they'd price within the cost of the event, surely having a truck on standby would not cost (worst case scenario) 1,500 euros x 50-60 cars... that's alot of money in someone's bank account:partyman: In any case, I though they were hiring the whole track so only needed a max of 3/4 trucks lifters on standby???

£350 deal being offered on NL seems like a good deal though...

It was in here mate, http://destination-nurburgring.com/terms I looked it up. ;)

[DuncanR]

and what's this talk of 1500 Euro deposit :smt017 ?!?!

http://destination-nurburgring.com/terms

[mattCSLnut]

http://destination-nurburgring.com/terms

Nice of then to drop that in last minute :whistle: Have U heard back from them yet Dunks ?

BTW, since it's only a few days away, has anyone booked a garage to share yet... £185 for six cars, so £30.833333 each ... if not, this might be an ideal time to book one. Any thoughts ???

[DuncanR]

Nice of then to drop that in last minute :whistle: Have U heard back from them yet Dunks ?

BTW, since it's only a few days away, has anyone booked a garage to share yet... £185 for six cars, so £30.833333 each ... if not, this might be an ideal time to book one. Any thoughts ???

It was always there to be seen Matt, just not made clear ! There have been several posts on Northloop about it, http://z8.invisionfree.com/Northloop/index.php?showtopic=25214 T$, myself, and Craig (he got a slap for it ) have given our thoughts on it.

[mattCSLnut]

It was always there to be seen Matt, just not made clear ! There have been several posts on Northloop about it, http://z8.invisionfree.com/Northloop/index.php?showtopic=25214 T$, myself, and Craig (he got a slap for it ) have given our thoughts on it.

Clearly :smt017 So, what's the verdict on sharing a garage ? A mate of mine and I will take two places, so we just need one other to make a full garage. :thumbs: Who else (that we know) is coming ?

[DuncanR]

Clearly :smt017 So, what's the verdict on sharing a garage ? A mate of mine and I will take two places, so we just need one other to make a full garage. :thumbs: How else (that we know) is coming ?

Dont know what our little gaggle are doing about garages yet, but if we go for one, we could fill it ourselves mate !! If we dont get one, how about I store my trolley jack, tools inc. torque wrench, in your garage for nowt ..and you can use 'em !:thumbs:

[mattCSLnut]

Dont know what our little gaggle are doing about garages yet, but if we go for one, we could fill it ourselves mate !! If we dont get one, how about I store my trolley jack, tools inc. torque wrench, in your garage for nowt ..and you can use 'em !:thumbs:

Yeah sure, why not... as long as you wrap your tools in about £90 cash :blalalala:

[Craig]

Ive already got one booked with 7 people, if it rains your welcome to shelter in it!

[mattCSLnut]

Ive already got one booked with 7 people, if it rains your welcome to shelter in it!

THANX Craig :thumbs: is my spare set of wheels, jack, tools, etc also welcome :whistle:

[sailorbaz]

There's 3 of us coming in CSL's but I don't know what the other 2's thoughts are on Sharing a garage. £30 is cheap though, I'm not coming on the TD, but will be there for a wee Perv. Not faraway at all now!

[glendog74]

That's 38 laps completed for me over the past 3 days - got over half of my Jahreskarte money's worth back already! :thumbs:

[shimmy]

That's 38 laps completed for me over the past 3 days


wow thats a few track miles Rob

are you off home now?

[glendog74]

wow thats a few track miles Rob

are you off home now?

Yes mate, we leave today. My front Cups are dead lol! :thumbs:

[shimmy]

Yes mate, we leave today. My front Cups are dead lol! :thumbs:

Don't ffs miss your booked crossing ;)

[mattCSLnut]

That's 38 laps completed for me over the past 3 days - got over half of my Jahreskarte money's worth back already! :thumbs:

I'm trailing behind :bigcry: with "only" 35 laps out of my Jahreskarte and my DUNLOP DZ's sill have 2-3 mm left all round after a total of 55 laps of the Ring (after the Ring TD on Monday) enough for Snetterton on the 28th :whistle:
Ahhhhh ... I feel so much better after my first "CSL" visit to the Ring :thumbs:
Good to meet U Rob :beer:

[sailorbaz]

Matt, what CSL were you driving? I was over all weekend too, had to cut Monday short though as had a ferry from ROT booked to Hull and DIDN'T want to miss it!

I feel so much better after getting my first Ring trip done too, WHAT an experience!!! I WILL be back for sure, was very surprised how well the car went with it being standard and all. The two others I was with on Coilovers and AP's were just another step ahead though! The TD on Monday was class too, good to meet you Rob and sorry if I met you too Matt. Were you the guy that asked me about the CF Bonnet Bent and dash inserts? Or was that Tivo?

I've got loads of photos but my camera was left in Johnny's car and he's still over there, and heading to Ireland after it. Will get it when I'm over next week.

[mattCSLnut]

Matt, what CSL were you driving? I was over all weekend too, had to cut Monday short though as had a ferry from ROT booked to Hull and DIDN'T want to miss it!

I feel so much better after getting my first Ring trip done too, WHAT an experience!!! I WILL be back for sure, was very surprised how well the car went with it being standard and all. The two others I was with on Coilovers and AP's were just another step ahead though! The TD on Monday was class too, good to meet you Rob and sorry if I met you too Matt. Were you the guy that asked me about the CF Bonnet Bent and dash inserts? Or was that Tivo?

I've got loads of photos but my camera was left in Johnny's car and he's still over there, and heading to Ireland after it. Will get it when I'm over next week.

This wasn't my first visit to the Ring... just the first time in my own CSL :thumbs: ... what a CAR :supz: Silver Grey CSL with Dark 18" M3 alloys wrapped in sticky rubber + standard suspension ... we had a brief chat. Good to meet U :beer:

[Fasteddie]

[quote=sailorbaz;50993]Were you the guy that asked me about the CF Bonnet Bent and dash inserts? Or was that Tivo?
[quote]
That was me. I have the carbon inserts on the dash and the bonnet, I think I tried to let myself in your car at one point and wondered why the key wasnt working (not used to seeing another CSL let alone so many!)

What a great weekend

I have to send a BIG thanks out to MattCSLnut for clearing the error codes on my CSL just before the TD on teh Monday, without you I'd have been a lot slower (yes yes even slower, I know!) :hahaha:

[mattCSLnut]

[quote=sailorbaz;50993]Were you the guy that asked me about the CF Bonnet Bent and dash inserts? Or was that Tivo?
[quote]
That was me. I have the carbon inserts on the dash and the bonnet, I think I tried to let myself in your car at one point and wondered why the key wasnt working (not used to seeing another CSL let alone so many!)

What a great weekend

I have to send a BIG thanks out to MattCSLnut for clearing the error codes on my CSL just before the TD on teh Monday, without you I'd have been a lot slower (yes yes even slower, I know!) :hahaha:


Glad to have been of help clearing your codes ;) My CSL was all error free the whole weekend until I pointed her Westbound, towards Blighty and "HELLO" engine emission light... almost every time after a good workout she does this :hahaha: always on the way home... it's OK though, my Supersprint 100 cell cats are just being over efficient :thumbs: again.
BTW It took me less then 3 and a half hours to drive back to the Ferry in Dunkerque ... don't ask me how :whistle: but it involved a couple of V-max moments in ze Fazzerland :supz: Good to have met U Eric :beer:

[alexk]

Aaaaaa

What an excellent weekend....
Nice to meet Matt. We did 4 laps together (2 in his car, 2 in mine) and it was really helpfull.
I said hi with some other guys, but didn't have the chance to introduce each other.
Also, nice to see Rob again.

The amazing CSL next to Matt's is mine :thumbs:

Looking forward to the end of May. Less than 40 days left :)

PS : the scum run is Charity related...

[northernjim]

I'm trailing behind :bigcry: with "only" 35 laps out of my Jahreskarte and my DUNLOP DZ's sill have 2-3 mm left all round after a total of 55 laps of the Ring (after the Ring TD on Monday) enough for Snetterton on the 28th :whistle:
Ahhhhh ... I feel so much better after my first "CSL" visit to the Ring :thumbs:
Good to meet U Rob :beer:

55 laps in a weekend:smokin::smokin:

were the dunlops new matt? they seem to be holding up pretty well:supz:

[mattCSLnut]

Aaaaaa

What an excellent weekend....
Nice to meet Matt. We did 4 laps together (2 in his car, 2 in mine) and it was really helpfull.
I said hi with some other guys, but didn't have the chance to introduce each other.
Also, nice to see Rob again.

The amazing CSL next to Matt's is mine :thumbs:

Looking forward to the end of May. Less than 40 days left :)

PS : the scum run is Charity related...


Yes... Awesome weekend Alex :supz: with 10+ CSLs in & around the Ring car park... saw at least two RHD CSLs on Belgium plates :smt112
Pleasure to meet you too. Can't wait till end of May to try out my NEW brakes :whistle:
BTW the Scumruners were Charity related and they even had a Dog Van :hahaha: (pix below) Interesting accent below the number plate, in the second pic :whistle:

[mattCSLnut]

55 laps in a weekend:smokin::smokin:

were the dunlops new matt? they seem to be holding up pretty well:supz:

No... slightly used ones :whistle: Indeed 55 laps over four day weekend, including the Ring Track Day then the spirited drive back home V-maxing through ze Fazzerland, without missing a beat, over 1200 miles :thumbs:
A note worthy weekend has been had and CSLs rock :supz:

[glendog74]

Great weekend, superb weather, track time, and atmosphere! :thumbs:

Good to meet a few CSLR members, new and old:

Matt, Eric, Baz, Johnny, Duncan, Ian, Craig & Alex :beer:

Some nice cars too, loads of 911 GT3 RS Gen II as well as a mega rapid V10 engined white E46 :drool:

[northernjim]

great pics of some cool cars rob:beer::smokin:

didnt know you were jahreskarting it again this year..... how many cheeky trips have you got planned this year then?

[glendog74]

great pics of some cool cars rob:beer::smokin:

didnt know you were jahreskarting it again this year..... how many cheeky trips have you got planned this year then?

3 - maybe 4 ;)

[Curly]

Great pic's luv'ed the dog van reminded me of dumb and dumber:hahaha:

[s.mac]

Looking good and the car park didnt look busy so some good track time :thumbs:

I thought Rob was doing well until I saw the 55 laps by Matt :119:

[mattCSLnut]

Looking good and the car park didnt look busy so some good track time :thumbs:

I thought Rob was doing well until I saw the 55 laps by Matt :119:

:hahaha: To be fair to Rob... he was ahead of me by 3 laps :thumbs: come Sunday end of play. I then did the TD on Monday where I added another 20 laps... God only knows what Rob would have done if he participated in the Ring TD :hahaha: .
AWESOME weekend :supz: and my CSL stood up to the challenge in it's relatively standard form, without any faults :beer:
Without a shadow of a doubt, the Nurburgring is the spiritual home of the M3 CSL :supz:

[DuncanR]

Good to catch up with some of you guys over the week-end, you know who you are cos im fooked if I can remember now !! Think it was Rob, Matt and his nutts, Fasteddie but really Eric, Baz, Alex,Craig,Sonnybono, Niall...apologies if I have forgotten anyone...and you are all such young boys too !!:gayfight:...Im really feeling like the old man on here !
TD was ...well... memorable, I had the honour of giving Jorg from Comfy C his first experience of the GP circuit, then a lap of the NS, bought him back in one piece too so steaks are still on the menu !!
Enjoyed my very first experience on Cups , total difference from PuSsy2's, especially when the weather warmed up a bit ! Thats the good news, bad news is, that whilst driving down to the local shop this morning, with good oil temp and oil level of 0,5l ...the bottom end gave out :bigcry:... I shut it down straight away so no legs out of bed, but engine is fooked ... my suspicion is failed oil pump, as it was so sudden, never leaked oil etc., so ...off to Murketts we go... sadly I dont think I shall make Snetterton on the 28th now Shimster

[AlexGTT]

Oh no! Very sad to hear this Duncan. Very rare failure. Hope it can be sorted for end of May.:(

[mattCSLnut]

Good to catch up with some of you guys over the week-end, you know who you are cos im fooked if I can remember now !! Think it was Rob, Matt and his nutts, Fasteddie but really Eric, Baz, Alex,Craig,Sonnybono, Niall...apologies if I have forgotten anyone...and you are all such young boys too !!:gayfight:...Im really feeling like the old man on here !
TD was ...well... memorable, I had the honour of giving Jorg from Comfy C his first experience of the GP circuit, then a lap of the NS, bought him back in one piece too so steaks are still on the menu !!
Enjoyed my very first experience on Cups , total difference from PuSsy2's, especially when the weather warmed up a bit ! Thats the good news, bad news is, that whilst driving down to the local shop this morning, with good oil temp and oil level of 0,5l ...the bottom end gave out :bigcry:... I shut it down straight away so no legs out of bed, but engine is fooked ... my suspicion is failed oil pump, as it was so sudden, never leaked oil etc., so ...off to Murketts we go... sadly I dont think I shall make Snetterton on the 28th now Shimster

Ohh FOOK m8 :119: !!! SORRY to hear this Duncan. One more thing to worry about for us 70K + miles owners hey Shimmy ??? :whistle: Yours is only done 65K Duncs and this happened, after the recent head gasket work. The BMW Warranty with all it's booklets etc., is going to be worth its weight in GOLD :beer: and you've already had your moneys worth . Keep us posted with what Andy @ Murketts comes up with m8. Good News, I hope :thumbs: Some pix from happier times below ;)

[AlexGTT]

Great pics and reports fro Ring chaps. Very sorry I couldn't make it. I was sulking and miserable all weekend.:bigcry:

Good lappage Rob and Matt. :thumbs:Weather looked fab. Would have loved to have seen that E46 V10 in action.:drool:

[shimmy]

sadly I dont think I shall make Snetterton on the 28th now Shimster

sad on both counts Duncan - let us know what was the cause!

hope BMW sort it for you quickly.

[mattCSLnut]

Great pics and reports fro Ring chaps. Very sorry I couldn't make it. I was sulking and miserable all weekend.:bigcry:

Good lappage Rob and Matt. :thumbs:Weather looked fab. Would have loved to have seen that E46 V10 in action.:drool:


Yeah... SORRY U couldn't make it ;) Without wanting to rub it in :whistle: the weather was absolutely glorious, four day in the row... crisp sunny starts and blue skys all day,every day with mid day temps @ 20 + deg. C. :thumbs:
About that White E46 M3 GTR creation, I nearly had a small wee :smt053 when it passed me (like I was looking for a parking space) and shoot off into the distance ... more pix of it below:drool::drool::drool: Check out the PORSCHE Brembos on that thing + the Lorvely :drool: Wheels :smt055
The worst thing about it is... it's FOR SALE :smt089 :smt100

[AlexGTT]

Did you ask a price?

[mattCSLnut]

Did you ask a price?

I didn't dare :smt009 because one thing leads to another... and before U know it... :smt100 :whistle:

[DuncanR]

Some pix from happier times below ;)

Thx for all the messages of sympathy guys, appreciated,...Matt .. any chance you can airbrush out the fat fooker leaning on my bootlid in those pix mate ???;)

[glendog74]

Sorry to hear the bad news Duncster - hope the good old BMW warranty sorts it all for you :thumbs:

[mattCSLnut]

Thx for all the messages of sympathy guys, appreciated,...Matt .. any chance you can airbrush out the fat fooker leaning on my bootlid in those pix mate ???;)

I haven't got a big enough airbrush to do that m8 ;) :hahaha:

[DazBlackCSL]

Cracking pics, and thread you raging bunch of http://forum.thescubasite.com/adult/homoswitch.gif (http://www.thescubasite.com) so fooking hate not being out there when everyone else is and the when the weather is good, sorry to hear about yours dunc, and hope it's sorted quickly and not too ££ ... heard about it all, as rob crashed at mine on monday eve on his way through the family in toe.

Cany bloody wait to get out there in may, I might be out the day B4 now, depending on some work that might be getting done out there, as im trying to combine the trip with a cage / seats out and rear carpeting solutions aka GT3 RS so fingers crossed, will be done for the big trip :smokin:

Anyway, no tails of beers and things :whistle:, so goona have to sort you fookers out on the next one, and get some evenings rolling http://serve.mysmiley.net/party/party0048.gif (http://www.mysmiley.net/free-laughing-smileys.php)Glad you all had a good one tho boys... ;)

[TANKSLAPPER]

Here, it's better it happen to your car Duncan, than mine. :thumbs:

:blalalala::blalalala::blalalala::blalalala::blala lala::blalalala::blalalala::blalalala::blalalala:: blalalala::blalalala::blalalala:

[mattCSLnut]

U couldn't even if you tried :blalalala: :blalalala: :blalalala: ;)




Here, it's better it happen to your car Duncan, than mine. :thumbs:

:blalalala::blalalala::blalalala::blalalala::blala lala::blalalala::blalalala::blalalala::blalalala:: blalalala::blalalala::blalalala:

[DuncanR]

Daz, we had some beer drinking, rugby song singing and flower eating solutions one evening down at CC, trust me on that !:supz: photographic evidence IS about ...somewhere I believe ...even some video:whistle:

[DuncanR]

U couldn't even if you tried :blalalala: :blalalala: :blalalala: ;)

I dont fookin believe it !!! You show me a picture of T$ car on MY fookin trailer ....and right behind it is a fook off big Karcher sign ....and my Karcher steam cleaner packed up this morning !!:banghead::banghead::banghead:

Fook it ! I told Karbon Alex Kid that we transported Steve Gills roll cage under cover all the way back !.....:banghead:

[DazBlackCSL]

Daz, we had some beer drinking, rugby song singing and flower eating solutions one evening down at CC, trust me on that !:supz: photographic evidence IS about ...somewhere I believe ...even some video:whistle:

That's more like it ... thank fook.. thought you'd all gone to bed early after a couple of shandy bass's :beer:

Heard the PK has some new additions :whistle:

[glendog74]

Heard the PK has some new additions :whistle:

Aye :smokin: :smt055

[mattCSLnut]

:hahaha: :hahaha: :hahaha: Problems alway come in threes :whistle:



I dont fookin believe it !!! You show me a picture of T$ car on MY fookin trailer ....and right behind it is a fook off big Karcher sign ....and my Karcher steam cleaner packed up this morning !!:banghead::banghead::banghead:

Fook it ! I told Karbon Alex Kid that we transported Steve Gills roll cage under cover all the way back !.....:banghead:

[DuncanR]

I haven't got a big enough airbrush to do that m8 ;) :hahaha:

Well just take 3 stone off me then !!! ;):birdman:

[mattCSLnut]

Well just take 3 stone off me then !!! ;):birdman:
U better ask "Phat" for some "Photoshop Magic" then :blalalala: ;)

[DuncanR]

U better ask "Phat" for some "Photoshop Magic" then :blalalala: ;)

I dont want phat ! ...I want LESS fat !!:hahaha:

[Bounce]

Hard luck Duncan,hope you get sorted mate,Andy Pressland will sort it.;)

[DuncanR]

Hard luck Duncan,hope you get sorted mate,Andy Pressland will sort it.;)

Cheers mate, thats the plan, my fookin CSL will soon resemble Triggers Broom !!! 7 new handles and 6 new heads !!:hahaha:

[mattCSLnut]

:smt005:smt005:smt005


I dont want phat ! ...I want LESS fat !!:hahaha:

[mattCSLnut]

:hahaha: :hahaha: :smt005 Duncan please STOP posting... I'm on the floor in tears of laughter... somebody please call an Ambulance :smt100

Cheers mate, thats the plan, my fookin CSL will soon resemble Triggers Broom !!! 7 new handles and 6 new heads !!:hahaha:

[Bounce]

Cheers mate, thats the plan, my fookin CSL will soon resemble Triggers Broom !!! 7 new handles and 6 new heads !!:hahaha::hahaha::hahaha::hahaha:.Im up to Murketts on friday,trying to get my clutch sorted.;)

[shimmy]

:hahaha::hahaha::hahaha:.Im up to Murketts on friday,trying to get my clutch sorted.;)

im hoping i dont meet you as i am due to pick mine up Thursday after a two week job!

But then again it was Friday,Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday...........

[Bounce]

im hoping i dont meet you as i am due to pick mine up Thursday after a two week job!

But then again it was Friday,Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday...........Hope its ready for you Shim,if not ill see you there on fri.Ill be the tall good looking one.:smokin:

[AlexGTT]

Cany bloody wait to get out there in may, I might be out the day B4 now, depending on some work that might be getting done out there, as im trying to combine the trip with a cage / seats out and rear carpeting solutions aka GT3 RS so fingers crossed, will be done for the big trip :smokin:


Dazza, if your out on Friday now I'll be there as well. Friday evening :beer::beer::beer::beer: and steak???:whistle:;)

[DazBlackCSL]

Dazza, if your out on Friday now I'll be there as well. Friday evening :beer::beer::beer::beer: and steak???:whistle:;)

Cool, will let you know over the next week or so, been trying to squeeze it in for ages :hahaha:

But if they cant do Sat, then will do a cheeky friday solution instead.. so abso bloody fookin lutley .. ;)

[sailorbaz]

Was good to meet everyone finally! Duncan R, T$, Jonny S, The Donk and a few others. I'm terrible with names, sorry.

I am itching to get out again, but duty calls and of course there is work to worry about. Will be out again this year, looking forward to some more beer solutions but I'm will stop at eating flowers...well, the kinda flowers Duncan was eating on the Sunday night!

Thumbs up at the hotties in that Ressie on Sat night, Rob you know who we're talking about!

PS If anyone has any photos of me, let me have em or point me in there direction! I left my camera in Jonny's car which is now in Ireland, and I'm in Scotland!!! RAGING!!!

[mattCSLnut]

Fantastic "frozenspeed.com" images of my SG CSL from Monday TD @ the Ring :thumbs: Top stuff from Jochen as always :beer:

[Bounce]

Good pics mate.:thumbs::thumbs:

[mattCSLnut]

Good pics mate.:thumbs::thumbs:

They certainly are :thumbs: Here are a couple more :beer:

[Bounce]

Will he be there in May to take pics,id like a few shots of myself making a bollox up of it.:whistle:

[mattCSLnut]

Will he be there in May to take pics,id like a few shots of myself making a bollox up of it.:whistle:

THANX for the warning :hahaha: ;) Only another 30 odd laps to brake even on the cost of the Jahreskarte :beer: C U at the end of May

[DuncanR]

:hahaha::hahaha::hahaha:.Im up to Murketts on friday,trying to get my clutch sorted.;)

im hoping i dont meet you as i am due to pick mine up Thursday after a two week job!

But then again it was Friday,Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday...........

You both better hurry up, as Andy has promised to clear the shop when my car arrives and get straight on it !!:birdman:

[DuncanR]

PS If anyone has any photos of me, let me have em or point me in there direction!

Here is the only one I have of you Baz.... great night we had at CC on Sunday, day before the big TD... all saying how we would be in bed by 9, not too much beer solution blah blah !

[Fasteddie]

you could try

http://highspeedfotos.de/Coppermine/thumbnails.php?album=418
for photos of the the sunday
or
http://highspeedfotos.de/Coppermine/thumbnails.php?album=26
for monday

[Craig]

Just got home today, awesome trip couldn't ask for better weather!!

[mattCSLnut]

Just got home today, awesome trip couldn't ask for better weather!!

If U did ask for better weather U wouldn't get it as this is/was as good as it gets @ the Ring in April :thumbs: Few years ago, at about the same time it was a complete white out :whistle:
Good to meet you :thumbs: and sorry U didn't get a chance to inspect your old CSLs Business CD up close ;) I was busy lapping and visiting Ed's Tankstelle

[DuncanR]

id like a few shots of myself making a bollox up of it.:whistle:

Depending on the size of a bollox you make at the Ring Brett ... "a few shots" may be all you get time for !!:thumbs::hahaha:

[DuncanR]

I was busy lapping and visiting Ed's Tankstelle
I filled up at Breidsheid on the Sunday morning...and was so taken in by seeing Rob and his gay wheels for the first time...I overshot the pump...and tried to fill up from the roof support !!! ...Rob of course spotted it ! :banghead::banghead::banghead:

[glendog74]

I filled up at Breidsheid on the Sunday morning...and was so taken in by seeing Rob and his gay wheels for the first time...I overshot the pump...and tried to fill up from the roof support !!! ...Rob of course spotted it ! :banghead::banghead::banghead:

...and i even kept that quiet for you mate! ;) :whistle:

[Fasteddie]

Just got home today, awesome trip couldn't ask for better weather!!
Hi Craig,

nice to meet you again, thanks for showing the pictures just before I went out on track. didn't make me nervous at all :smt087

[sailorbaz]

Here is the only one I have of you Baz.... great night we had at CC on Sunday, day before the big TD... all saying how we would be in bed by 9, not too much beer solution blah blah !

Aye, very good Duncan! Didn't realise anyone was taking photos! :birdman:

This one's better though, woohoo!

http://highspeedfotos.de/Coppermine/albums/TOuris2010/18042010/auslaender/BMW/IMG_5341.jpg

[DuncanR]

here is a better pic Baz...its the right colour !!!:thumbs:
With all credits to www.highspeedfotos.de (http://www.highspeedfotos.de)

[DazBlackCSL]

here is a better pic Baz...its the right colour !!!:thumbs:
With all credits to www.highspeedfotos.de (http://www.highspeedfotos.de)

Far fookin better colour, just wait till me and dunc are out together ... :whistle:

[Bounce]

I filled up at Breidsheid on the Sunday morning...and was so taken in by seeing Rob and his gay wheels for the first time...I overshot the pump...and tried to fill up from the roof support !!! ...Rob of course spotted it ! :banghead::banghead::banghead::hahaha::hahaha::hah aha::thumbs:

[Bounce]

...and i even kept that quiet for you mate! ;) :whistle:Dont keep anything quiet Rob,spill the beans:drool:.Unless im involved.:whistle:

[daniel]

Was a good day on sunday. Been a while since I have been out.

Was good to meet up some of the regulars as well, might see you again on track soon.

unrelated.. what the hell is up with my bonnet? I am hoping it is just not latched properly or needs aligning? any ideas

http://highspeedfotos.de/Coppermine/albums/TOuris2010/18042010/auslaender/BMW/IMG_4506.jpg

[shimmy]

cut and shut ;)

[daniel]

Seriously, you think accident damage?

[shimmy]

Seriously, you think accident damage?

no, i doubt it, more like as you said the latch!

the only CSL with hidden front end damage years ago is Matt's

[mattCSLnut]

Seriously, you think accident damage?
Shimmy U old wind up merchant :hahaha: ;) Don't be silly. It's just one of the bonnet catches not latching on. They do that when they get old. Bit of copper grease and a work out on the catch in the slam panel, with a screwdriver. Job done :thumbs:

[daniel]

no, i doubt it, more like as you said the latch!

the only CSL with hidden front end damage years ago is Matt's


I drive the poor mans csl, ie a full fat m3!:bigcry:

Shimmy U old wind up merchant :hahaha: ;) Don't be silly. It's just one of the bonnet catches not latching on. They do that when they get old. Bit of copper grease and a work out on the catch in the slam panel, with a screwdriver. Job done :thumbs:


I thought there was only one catch? i looked at that today but couldn't figure it out. I can see one latch type jobbie but two springs? How do they work together?

Thanks for the input guys!

[mattCSLnut]

I thought there was only one catch? i looked at that today but couldn't figure it out. I can see one latch type jobbie but two springs? How do they work together?

Thanks for the input guys!
There are two catches, one either side of the kidney grills on the inside slam panel, as it were :whistle: Seems one of your catches is on strike :hahaha:

[daniel]

There are two catches, one either side of the kidney grills on the inside slam panel, as it were :whistle: Seems one of your catches is on strike :hahaha:

So are the things with the springs the catches and the hook thing is just the release? I am easily confused!

[mattCSLnut]

So are the things with the springs the catches and the hook thing is just the release? I am easily confused!
The catches are the things in the front slam panel and they are the things that usually start getting sticky with age and dirt accumulating in there. They are the release mechanism for the pointy bolts attached to the bonnet with return springs, which are usually OK, so long as the tension/return springs are not broken. Best thing to do is to clean your slam panel catches with WD40, make sure they are moving freely (get an assistant to pull you bonnet release handle and watch then move with ease) then apply some grease to them (either white or copper grease) Failing all that (read it... if U can't be arsed ;) ) get an BMW Indy to sort it out for Ya :thumbs: simpools

[daniel]

Thanks Matt.

Just had a look and the left handside catch isn't sticking as it full of road dirt etc. I guess this last weeks 2500 mile road trip didn't help. But at least it was fun:thumbs:

[mattCSLnut]

Thanks Matt.

Just had a look and the left handside catch isn't sticking as it full of road dirt etc. I guess this last weeks 2500 mile road trip didn't help. But at least it was fun:thumbs:

You're welcome :beer: Did U get it fixed ?

[daniel]

You're welcome :beer: Did U get it fixed ?


Not yet. Will try and sort it later this week. Spotted this good photo of you btw.

http://www.racepix24.de/components/com_joomgallery/img_originals/Touristenfahrten_2/18042010_5/dscf5855_20100420_1953297741.jpg

[mattCSLnut]

Waaaa Heyyy :thumbs:... front wheel lift off :supz: Quality find :beer: any others ?


Not yet. Will try and sort it later this week. Spotted this good photo of you btw.

http://www.racepix24.de/components/com_joomgallery/img_originals/Touristenfahrten_2/18042010_5/dscf5855_20100420_1953297741.jpg

[daniel]

There are loads! You and Rob seem to dominate all the TF sunday photo collections. I am sure you will find some good ones here http://www.ringportal.nl/en/photography :thumbs:

[glendog74]

There are loads! You and Rob seem to dominate all the TF sunday photo collections.

That's because we were 'tag team lapping' lol :hahaha:

Here's me about to take a another prize scalp:

[glendog74]

Gotta love this one - even though they and their mates were a slow moving chicane all fekin day! :hahaha:

[s.mac]

great pics :thumbs:

Rob are your lights permanently on :)

[mattCSLnut]

great pics :thumbs:

Rob are your lights permanently on :)
There were so many Numpties out on track :banghead: not watching their mirrors. Having the light on is just another way of being noticed (hopefully) short of putting full beams on :whistle:

[mattCSLnut]

Gotta love this one - even though they and their mates were a slow moving chicane all fekin day! :hahaha:

At least this "Dog-Van" had some balls :whistle:

[glendog74]

great pics :thumbs:

Rob are your lights permanently on :)

Yep - they invariably tell you to turn them on at the barrier.

I also like to add a little extra CSL menace effect to the lesser experienced Ring goers :whistle: :hahaha:

[Craig]

Even measly 328i's can cock their legs into corners...

http://www.cmpracing.co.uk/uploads/328i_sport_ring.jpg

Got some back tracking to do on this thread, but nice to put faces to names and thank's for the PAX laps Rob!!

Back out between 20~24th of May if anyones over?

[DuncanR]

Not many pix of me at Ring :bigcry:... its more now you see me ...now you dont !!! ...be years until they can develop camera shutter speeds to the point where someone could capture a good picture of me !:supz:

[glendog74]

Even measly 328i's can cock their legs into corners...

http://www.cmpracing.co.uk/uploads/328i_sport_ring.jpg

Got some back tracking to do on this thread, but nice to put faces to names and thank's for the PAX laps Rob!!

Back out between 20~24th of May if anyones over?

No worries Craig - good to see you got your 328 sorted - nice pic! :thumbs:

Not many pix of me at Ring :bigcry:... its more now you see me ...now you dont !!! ...be years until they can develop camera shutter speeds to the point where someone could capture a good picture of me !:supz:

LoL - bless you... I do have one of you on my cheapo 'point and click' camera... :whistle:

[DuncanR]

LoL - bless you... I do have one of you on my cheapo 'point and click' camera... :whistle:

Parked no doubt !! :hahaha:

[mattCSLnut]

Aherrrrm ... nothing to do with the fully rebuild, not so standard, almost M3 suspension set up you're running there Craig :whistle:



Even measly 328i's can cock their legs into corners...

http://www.cmpracing.co.uk/uploads/328i_sport_ring.jpg

Got some back tracking to do on this thread, but nice to put faces to names and thank's for the PAX laps Rob!!

Back out between 20~24th of May if anyones over?

[northernjim]

Even measly 328i's can cock their legs into corners...

http://www.cmpracing.co.uk/uploads/328i_sport_ring.jpg

Got some back tracking to do on this thread, but nice to put faces to names and thank's for the PAX laps Rob!!

Back out between 20~24th of May if anyones over?

Great pic Craig :beer: nice to see you got everything sorted out in time for your trip:smokin:

I am hoping to get out by the 26th for some quieter laps before the weekend's festivities

Not many pix of me at Ring :bigcry:... its more now you see me ...now you dont !!! ...be years until they can develop camera shutter speeds to the point where someone could capture a good picture of me !:supz:

:hahaha::hahaha:Be good to meet the modest Duncan next month:beer:

[DuncanR]

aND thats AS CLOSE AS i WAS GOING TO GET TO those WHEELS ! OH BOLLOX:bigcry:

[daniel]

Not many pix of me at Ring :bigcry:... its more now you see me ...now you dont !!! ...be years until they can develop camera shutter speeds to the point where someone could capture a good picture of me !:supz:

This special camera you speak of exists. Not sure if this was pre or post wheel "cock"
http://www.circle-driver.de/pictures/140/80896.jpg

[daniel]

http://www.circle-driver.de/pictures/140/80740.jpg

[DuncanR]

This special camera you speak of exists. Not sure if this was pre or post wheel "cock"
http://www.circle-driver.de/pictures/140/80896.jpg

Nice pix !! ..... of my bro-in-law !!! :hahaha::hahaha::hahaha::birdman:

[J13NY S]

I've been meaning to post, I really enjoyed this track day & was good to catch up with some of you, meet some new faces & put names to faces, ment to ask you an important question glendog... how do you get such a high sore on Tetris?

[DuncanR]

ment to ask you an important question glendog... how do you get such a high sore on Tetris?

Comes from hours locked away in a darkened cell,living on fish heads and fava beans, washed down with Iron -bru..... military background also helps, quick reactions ... coiled spring syndrome etc.:thumbs:Rob will now come on here and tell you how he really does it !:hahaha: