OFFICIAL - I am excited already

[shimmy]

Zandvoort
http://i401.photobucket.com/albums/pp97/shimmylasco/cars/8641bf7d.jpg

Spa Francorchamps
http://i401.photobucket.com/albums/pp97/shimmylasco/cars/248d0022.jpg

Zolder
http://i401.photobucket.com/albums/pp97/shimmylasco/cars/b4cbbe69.jpg

[billyboysm3]

Im well Jell!

[Funkster]

A few guys in the Nobles and I are thinking of a trip over to Zandvort......with a few other sites..... We've already done spa this year and a few are doing spa again in October so not planned on this visit.

Provisional Itinerary for Zandvoort/Amsterdam & Ring trip 2012


Tuesday 31st July Hull/Rotterdam Party boat crossing at 9.00pm.

Wednesday 1st August dock at Rotterdam then straight to Amsterdam for day then hotel stay in Zandvoort. (Southern lads could travel from Dover that day)

Thursday 2nd August Zandvoort trackday with Bookatrack then night/stay in Amsterdam.

Friday 3rd August Amsterdam chill day perhaps viewing the unusual architecture or simply straight to Red Light district... (optional)

Saturday 4th August Travel to Ring/Dorint then supper in Pistonclause.

Sunday 5th August Touristday 8:00 - 19.00 Stay at Dorint.

Monday 6th August Touristday 1.00 - 19.30 Stay at Dorint.

Tuesday 7th August travel back to either Dover or Rotterdam on Party boat.

[shimmy]

thats alot of driving for the Nobles

ADAC are gonna be budy !

[Funkster]

Don't worry, These lads have an exhaustive list of spares they carry bulit up over experience........ And they've got quite good at fixing em beside the road.

I will say though........When they go !!!!! They Go !!!!

[magnust]

I really really really would like to drive Spa. Any good web links to find track days there?

[Yanto]

Zandoort looks ace you lucky fecker !

[northernjim]

Zandoort looks ace you lucky fecker !

:beer: very jealous - looks like a great trip





do you think they named turn 1 after shimmy?:whistle:

[shimmy]

:beer: very jealous - looks like a great trip


do you think they named turn 1 after shimmy?:whistle:

maybe

but turn 6 at Zolder was def named after you ;) (i presume it is not said in an Australian accent)

[northernjim]

There was I likening you too the Olympic gold medallist johnny weismuller..... :smt055

And you just think I'm an ass :banghead:

[Curly]

not long now:)watch the Dykes at Zandvoort shim:whistle:

[shimmy]

not long now:)watch the Dykes at Zandvoort shim:whistle:


what tya bringing Curly?

[DuncanR]

Here is my first time at Zandvoort, brilliant track , give yourself and hour or so to commit to memory then go chase something !:hahaha:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CGyrzBPvOr4

And yes, the Dutch Racing Driver in the 458 WAS trying ... wouldnt chat to me in pits afterwards ! :hahaha: ... think I was still in my shorts and flip flops !

[Trawler]

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And yes, the Dutch Racing Driver in the 458 WAS trying ... wouldnt chat to me in pits afterwards ! :hahaha: ... think I was still in my shorts and flip flops ![/QUOTE]

Maybe he thought you are a bit :gayfight: in that outfit

[shane@mbtech]

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And yes, the Dutch Racing Driver in the 458 WAS trying ... wouldnt chat to me in pits afterwards ! :hahaha: ... think I was still in my shorts and flip flops !

Maybe he thought you are a bit :gayfight: in that outfit[/QUOTE]

Duncan big toe was winking at him.

[Curly]

Here is my first time at Zandvoort, brilliant track , give yourself and hour or so to commit to memory then go chase something !:hahaha:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CGyrzBPvOr4

And yes, the Dutch Racing Driver in the 458 WAS trying ... wouldnt chat to me in pits afterwards ! :hahaha: ... think I was still in my shorts and flip flops !

You was going well old boy:thumbs:

[3wheels3]

Ok everything ready with car. I am officially EXCITED :thumbs:

[shimmy]

Some lessons for the Sunday afternoon

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q5Fk_iCY6es&feature=youtube_gdata_player

[shane@mbtech]

Ok everything ready with car. I am officially EXCITED :thumbs:

How was mine looking Ian. Been trying to call them all day, but engaged all day.

Need to pick her up saturday.

[shimmy]

How was mine looking Ian. Been trying to call them all day, but engaged all day.

Need to pick her up saturday.

if i know Simpsons it will be ready (by 2hours before ferry departs) :)

[shane@mbtech]

if i know Simpsons it will be ready (by 2hours before ferry departs) :)

Hope not, as there is loads I need to do to it. If its not ready for collection saturday I wont be going., I cant get down there through the week.
Work is manic next week and will only get more so.

[flow]

I sold my spot for the MLR trackday , but i will be at zolder with the CSL :supz:

[O'Neill]

Zandvoort
http://i401.photobucket.com/albums/pp97/shimmylasco/cars/8641bf7d.jpg

Spa Francorchamps
http://i401.photobucket.com/albums/pp97/shimmylasco/cars/248d0022.jpg

Zolder
http://i401.photobucket.com/albums/pp97/shimmylasco/cars/b4cbbe69.jpg

La La La, I can't hear you :bigcry:

[shimmy]

ONeill, cant believe you are not coming, would have been great with you, Lawsy, me, wheels and ShopperCurly all in line!

[3wheels3]

ONeill, cant believe you are not coming, would have been great with you, Lawsy, me and ShopperCurly all in line!

I'll finish that for you Mr Shimmy... whilst trying to keep wheels from dissappearing on the horizon.

I goin' to pull your ears off, stuff 'em up yer ass so you hear me kickin' it loud and clear :blalalala:

[shimmy]

I'll finish that for you Mr Shimmy... whilst trying to keep wheels from dissappearing on the horizon.

I goin' to pull your ears off, stuff 'em up yer ass so you hear me kickin' it loud and clear :blalalala:

Sorry wheels, it is just that you tend to disappear out on your own!

[3wheels3]

I know was only joking with a line by Joy I'd just seen on My Name is Earl :hahaha:
Will confess I will be [try] watching your lines and looking for tips at Spa though Shimmymeister...

[DuncanR]

You was going well old boy:thumbs:I try my best for an old 'un mate ! we arent going there this year though as the Ring dates dont fit in.

[O'Neill]

ONeill, cant believe you are not coming, would have been great with you, Lawsy, me, wheels and ShopperCurly all in line!

Don't rub it in you mustached homo:wink: see you at Donny or how fast:smt055

[shimmy]

Don't rub it in you mustached homo:wink: see you at Donny or how fast:smt055

I have shaved off my moustache.:)


So, yesterday I got my new Cups fitted at ATS in Cambs, and managed to see Billy for a coffee (and hatched a Snetterton trackday plan for Sunday 3rd June)

Today I swapped rims to the Volks/Cups and at the same time fixed my front stone guard at the back of the brake disc. Took off the airbox and checked filter and oil dipstick, hydrolic fluid, brake fluid, changed pads, cleared fault codes. Took her for a test drive to check all ok and managed to drop her over to Tesco to get my Bulgarian/Polish car wash guys to to give her a grit rinse.

Off to Germany Wednesday/Thursday and busy Saturday so I have to pack up the tools and stuff ready on Friday night for the three day trip which starts with a crappy ferry ride Saturday night.

:thumbs:

[O'Neill]

I have shaved off my moustache.:)


hatched a Snetterton trackday plan for Sunday 3rd June)

:thumbs:

Searched for that, is it snett 200

[shimmy]

Searched for that, is it snett 200

And I am on Snetterton 100 sprint at the same time :)

[O'Neill]

And I am on Snetterton 100 sprint at the same time :)

Ahh I fancy another go at the 300, good luck on the sprint:smokin:

That avatar is disturbing:hahaha:

[Bounce]

Ahh I fancy another go at the 300, good luck on the sprint:smokin:

That avatar is disturbing:hahaha:That's why he has it:smt039

[billyboysm3]

Searched for that, is it snett 200

Yeah, I reckon the Snetterton 100 sprint would be cool.

If I dont book it Ill drop in and see how Shimmy gets on if anyone else is up for it.

[Funkster]

Booked 200 for the 3rd :thumbs:

[billyboysm3]

Shimmy, what time you getting to the sprint for?

You & funkster up for breakie in the cafe?

[Funkster]

Shimmy, what time you getting to the sprint for?

You & funkster up for breakie in the cafe?

Maybe some Special K.........Don't wanna spoil my power to weight ratio too early in the day :whistle:

[shimmy]

Shimmy, what time you getting to the sprint for?

You & funkster up for breakie in the cafe?

there around 7.30

ill see if i can get on the 200 at end of day

[Andyk]

Zandoort looks ace you lucky fecker !

Great track.....Friend went and said it was a real challenge.....Enjoy...

[O'Neill]

Have a good few days chaps, you've got the weather for it :thumbs:

I hope Lawsy doesn't sit in any traffic, he'll feel like a jacket potato with no aircon :-D

[northernjim]

Have a good few days chaps, you've got the weather for it :thumbs:

I hope Lawsy doesn't sit in any traffic, he'll feel like a jacket potato with no aircon :-D



And he'll look like verruca salt.... :wink::hahaha:



Have a good trip gents......... and shimmy

[shimmy]

Have a good few days chaps, you've got the weather for it :thumbs:

I hope Lawsy doesn't sit in any traffic, he'll feel like a jacket potato with no aircon :-D

Gonna be some sweaty scousers at large :thumbs:



And he'll look like verruca salt.... :wink::hahaha:



Have a good trip gents......... and shimmy


Cheers for the kind words Jim

[northernjim]

Cheers for the kind words Jim

I thought you had the skin of a rhino? That's what it looks like anyway? :hahaha::beer:

[Yanto]

Have a good trip girls and stay shiny side up :thumbs:

May head to the Snett meet if I can get a pass from Missus.....Any tips Shim ? you seem to be a fookin expert at day/weekend release at the mo. Does she make you wear a tag ?

[billyboysm3]

Ian, weathers going to be lovely. Plus just think you can spend Monday and Tuesday with the misses :)

Tell her you arranged it a month ago and forgot till Shimmy reminded you.

[shimmy]

I thought you had the skin of a rhino? That's what it looks like anyway? :hahaha::beer:

not sure about skin, but got the horn of a rhino!


Have a good trip girls and stay shiny side up :thumbs:

May head to the Snett meet if I can get a pass from Missus.....Any tips Shim ? you seem to be a fookin expert at day/weekend release at the mo. Does she make you wear a tag ?

tell her youve got to take out a guy from Morgan Stanley on a jolly.......seems to work for me :)

[shimmy]

Lonely Shim reporting!

left home and made the Harwich-Hook overnight ferry after what was a busy day at home with the school fete, some gardening and sone last minute car prep.


http://i401.photobucket.com/albums/pp97/shimmylasco/CSL/Spa%20trip%202012/a2ffa931.jpg

all by myself here as hoping to see Curly, Sheila's and Twiggy tomorrow. thought it was gonna be an old tug of a boat but already met some lovely indian familys who invited me to join them for a free curry buffet. i. then hope to creep away to the party bar although its a but quiet!

http://i401.photobucket.com/albums/pp97/shimmylasco/CSL/Spa%20trip%202012/a5f41d0a.jpg


then back to the love shack!

http://i401.photobucket.com/albums/pp97/shimmylasco/CSL/Spa%20trip%202012/fbc85b18.jpg

[Yanto]

Lonely Shim reporting!

left home and made the Harwich-Hook overnight ferry after what was a busy day at home with the school fete, some gardening and sone last minute car prep.


http://i401.photobucket.com/albums/pp97/shimmylasco/CSL/Spa%20trip%202012/a2ffa931.jpg

all by myself here as hoping to see Curly, Sheila's and Twiggy tomorrow. thought it was gonna be an old tug of a boat but already met some lovely indian familys who invited me to join them for a free curry buffet. i. then hope to creep away to the party bar although its a but quiet!

http://i401.photobucket.com/albums/pp97/shimmylasco/CSL/Spa%20trip%202012/a5f41d0a.jpg


then back to the love shack!

http://i401.photobucket.com/albums/pp97/shimmylasco/CSL/Spa%20trip%202012/fbc85b18.jpg

Looks like my hotel in NY ;)

[Bealo]

Have a great time Shimmy, i'm not jealous at all :(, keep the updates and pictures coming

Although my sat night wasn't bad :whistle: got to love KL sometimes lol

[shimmy]

KL-Stena Line Harwich.....hard choice. have some beef rendang for me !

[Yanto]

Fookin quiet on here...............

C'mon Shimmy...updates please :thumbs:

[chrisburns]

Fookin quiet on here...............

C'mon Shimmy...updates please :thumbs:

2nd that

[shimmy]

sorry, very tired, been a long trip and all thats in my mind is 6ft tall blond Dutch girls :)


will try to post tomorrow but too tired/pissed now. Lawsy should be holed up in Folkstone tonight so surprised he hasnt posted about his epic slick experience.

[chrisburns]

Ok dude understandable, will be looking forward too tomorrow.

Now go to bed.

[Andyk]

Fookin quiet on here...............

C'mon Shimmy...updates please :thumbs:

Is it always this quiet..Was thinking that myself...Used to be buzzing here a few years back...Is it because all are away..?

[northernjim]

Is it always this quiet..Was thinking that myself...Used to be buzzing here a few years back...Is it because all are away..?

the sun has been shining so I have not been anywhere near a pc :beer:





but yes come on guys where are the scores?????:partyman::partyman:

[KamalRostov]

Looking forward to see the trip pics...

[shane@mbtech]

spa was awesome, me and shimmy had some great laps.

I ran slicks after dinner and even in very heavy traffic, I managed 2,52.1. I was held up on corners having to brake early off line, come off accelerater etc.

Without doubt I could get below 2.50.
I think 2.48 is definitely possible on slicks.
Next time maybe. There was far too much traffic out all day to be able to get a clear lap in.

I had a great time on track, shimmy did too trying to keep up.:thumbs: get the vids up shimmy.

[O'Neill]

Great time :supz: was it your first time at Spa.

Looking forward to the write up. How was the 'Ring, not shimmys:gayfight:

[shane@mbtech]

Great time :supz: was it your first time at Spa.

Looking forward to the write up. How was the 'Ring, not shimmys:gayfight:

2nd time at spa, first time in Csl though.

The ring was fantastic, frustrating as I couldn't get a clear lap in, it was very busy out there.

Best I managed with lots of hold ups was 8.18, there was a 10mph coned off section on that lap too.

My brother filmed an 8.20 by hand so but shaky, but again lots of holdups.
I was far far quicker than last year, I was carrying so much more speed this time out.

All in all a great trip.

My lap times at spa were very consistent, getting held up in different places. I did 2.53,6. 2.53.4. 2.52.6. 2.52.1. 2.52.8. All in a row, every lap I was held up somewhere.

I had to get the slicks removed at 4 so unfortunately me and shim couldn't get out near the end to get on the mission.

[Andyk]

spa was awesome, me and shimmy had some great laps.

I ran slicks after dinner and even in very heavy traffic, I managed 2,52.1. I was held up on corners having to brake early off line, come off accelerater etc.

Without doubt I could get below 2.50.
I think 2.48 is definitely possible on slicks.
Next time maybe. There was far too much traffic out all day to be able to get a clear lap in.

I had a great time on track, shimmy did too trying to keep up.:thumbs: get the vids up shimmy.

Glad you had a great time...Look forward to the vids and pics...

[shimmy]

Ok, so I am now back at home. My last post I think was from the ferry going over to Hoek of Holland so here is the rest of that day.

Sunday morning I woke up on the ferry coming into port with a big hangover (this may be repeated each day of this trip:gayfight:). Felt like I he had no Sleep at all. Then I realised I had boarded at 11pm, had dinner (free), chatted to the Malay Indian family to 12.30pm, sat up drinking Guiness and G&T to 1.30 before retiring only to find out that I had to get up at 6.30am (which was really 5.30am uk time so I was gonna get max 4 hours sleep. Positives were that the crossing was like a mill pond so I didn't vomit once!

Off the ferry and heading up towards Amsterdam and Zandvoort. 75 mins driving time only so after a petrol stop and a quick look at the seaside resort that is Zandvoort (it has Centre Parks as well) I was at the track by 9.30am for a 12 noon start.

Zandvoort Seaside
http://i401.photobucket.com/albums/pp97/shimmylasco/CSL/Spa%20trip%202012/6b1e5493.jpg

Zandvoort circuit from the outer paddock (coral :) )
http://i401.photobucket.com/albums/pp97/shimmylasco/CSL/Spa%20trip%202012/7fff872e.jpg

Team Manc arrive and head for some shade
http://i401.photobucket.com/albums/pp97/shimmylasco/CSL/Spa%20trip%202012/8f90f1ee.jpg

Some typical Dutch classic cars :)
http://i401.photobucket.com/albums/pp97/shimmylasco/CSL/Spa%20trip%202012/c44b3c9f.jpg

Now to say Zandvoort was a bit like wandering into a cowboy film might be an over statement but it certainly did feel like the Wild West. We were there on a sessioned car club day where you rock up before 12 noon, buy €25 ticket for 20 min session and sign your name and THAT'S IT. No briefing, no rules, no intro, no mention if flags or helmets or overtaking regs blah blah................absolute chaos! BUT FUN. I booked 4 sessions in the fastest group after getting advice from some Ducth bird who said there might be a few race cars but at least you'll avoids the nutters in the other two groups, and she was sort of right.

Curly, Sheila's, Twiggy and Hugh also booked a few sessions and we set off.

The track is marvellous. Twisty, wide, loads of elevation changes, difficult lines so it certainly is not easy to learn, especially with a whole host of nutty Nederlanders on your tail. The day ended with a race scirocco colliding with a drive experience Gallardo doing about 30 mph. I then drove into a hail of carbon fibre pieces bouncing up off the track and straight into my grill. Lucky very little damage to the front of my car for what was some big bits of Lambo and VW bodywork.

I'd recommend Zandvoort whole heartedly, maybe do a OPL and not the Gunfight at OK Corral:). You certainly won't nail it in one visit. My best time was a 2m 05.7 but that was no where near on the pace. On an OPL I think 1m 58-2m 00 would be a realistic target

OFF TO SPA
So then we packed up, said goodbye to the host of 6ft Dutch birds that we had pulled and we set off to Spa via Utrecht, Eindhoven and Liege. Before we left holland we said a thank you for girls on bikes (thank you Jesus)

Off to Spa we followed Curly on his shoppa. Now I'm all for keeping to the rules and laws of a foreign country BUT I'm sure the Dutch didn't really mean that you have to stick to every single speed limit you see. 120kph....break for the 90kph section......accelerate up to 110kph.......brake or a speed sign on a different road that you can see in the distance........I took to the front and we set off!

We got to our hotel by around 9.30pm so as it was a Sunday night we were gonna be hard pushed to get some food before they shut so we got in ASAP and booked in................hold on, Curly has got us booked in the annex 5 miles away from the restaurAnt. We are picked up by Peter, who leads us to somebody's house in Spa where we are told to make ourselves at home. Luckily it's not too bad and a short walk from the Casino and restaurants. We get out and manage to get chips and meat at a Bistro, some large beers and hit the Salsa dance bar. :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X71ymZ-znlg&feature=youtube_gdata_player

I danced with Curly even though the temps were still in the 20s and Culry was a bit sweaty (Jim, he's not cycle fit mate, you've got him beat.)

On the way back some dodgy pikey hoody stole our mate in Spa
http://i401.photobucket.com/albums/pp97/shimmylasco/CSL/Spa%20trip%202012/11050349.jpg

NEXT EPISODE
Hangover at Spa
Lawsy with slicks
Shimmy at Zolder joined by Flow and Jurn.

[northernjim]

:thumbs: sounds like an excellent trip so far


Cheers for the encouragement - I'll have the edge psychologically now :hahaha:

[Bounce]

All sounds good so far:partyman:Can't wait for the second installment ;)

[Curly]

Great trip,good to see all the boys again:)
all brill circuits and great weather you carn't ask for much more:thumbs:
come on shim and shane lets see some vid:smokin:

[mickaldo]

i believe shimmy had his scalp taken at spa :whistle:

[shimmy]

Had a great day, really enjoyed the company. Temps were up To 25-27deg C so I was keeping my sessions to 2-3 fast laps and sheltering my burnt head from the sun.

http://i401.photobucket.com/albums/pp97/shimmylasco/CSL/Spa%20trip%202012/388b2aa1.jpg

Started with the mother of all hangovers which numbed the senses a little. I shared a garage with Lawsy and his crew meanwhile the Mancs slipped in a nicked some space as well. Curly took the shoppa round in the morning, Wheels (aka Sheila's) spent all day getting to grips with the daunting fast corners at Spa and Twiggy spent all day under his Elise fixing wiring and alternator faults :-D

http://i401.photobucket.com/albums/pp97/shimmylasco/CSL/Spa%20trip%202012/05f92d0b.jpg

Lawsy spent all day terrifying the MLR crowd, taking the sight of a boot of a car coming towards him as a personal insult and immediately dispatching it to far behind him. in the morning we had a few trips out together and Lawsy was very quick onto the pace, just suffering a bit by overheating his Yokos but meanwhile stealing all my secret lines.:-D

He obviously got pissed off with this and by lunchtime put on some slicks to go with his cage and immediately went faster by a good few seconds, rumour has it he beat my best time once he had the slicks on although I have yet to see any
proof :beer

(nonetheless he was certainly cornering at one hell of a pace and I'd be surprised if his best times were not a few secs sub 2m 50 if there was no traffic.)

There was a day of considerable traffic and slow cars. Debris slowly mounted all day as a Corvette got smashed up, GT3RS gen 2 destroyed on the Kemmel straight by a 911turbo that lost control, M3 lost a wheel and bumper at B2, countless Evos blew up engines or dropped coolant everywhere, and a XBow driver just got to his limits far too easily and smashed up enough carbon fibre to keep the Slovacs busy for a month.

My best time was in 2m 56 territory with traffic right up to closin time. Best theoretical was 2m 53 so probably in there somewhere I wasn't too far off the pace but certainly didn't manage to get pulled along by Lawsy and the slicks which was what I was hoping. It was great to see Jurn and Crackers and there were quite a few M3 and a couple of CSL but nothing going past us at all.

I think next time for Spa I am saving up and doing a more expensive Goldtrack or Curbstone day to try to get some space.

(no video processed yet but will upload later)


Wheels, Curly, Twiggy, Hugh and me left around 5pm for a short trip up to Zolder. Turned into a monumental task as the Belgians had decided to shut the motorway out of Spa for two junctions. Eventually got to Zolder around 8pm. Booked into our hotel at the track, 'De Pits' (if Curly cracks the same joke again I'm gonna throttle him). My car was making very strange noises on the run into Zolder so it was lookin very doubtful for me that I would get on track. I was planning therefore to check the car over in the morning and possibly head up to Henk at Intrax to see if there was something up with my rear shock.

Meanwhile the hotel at the circuit (De Pits) was a nice boutique type of place. Good restaurant and bar, simple nice rooms (except Wheels who had a suite) and all the rooms overlooked the circuit, literally 20m from the start finish straight. We decided to get pissed then which was a bit of a shock.:-D

View from the Bar
http://i401.photobucket.com/albums/pp97/shimmylasco/CSL/Spa%20trip%202012/d0e99a70.jpg


To come next:
Zolder - better than expected
Maybe a few vids

[billyboysm3]

Nice one Shimmy, keep the updates coming.

So what your trying to say is now that Lawsy gained some decent time with the slicks he is like a dog with two cocks and might keep hold of the csl for at least another week :smt023

[CraigMillwardCroft]

I am at SPA Monday/Tuesday with GoldTrack, sounds like you all had fun. my mate with his Exige is always going wrong too. :whistle:

[Curly]

Nice write up shim:)you never mentioned that shane removed ya syrup;)
anyway you was the daddy at zolder driving and drinking,you got a tape worm cos ya always hank marvin.:-D

[shimmy]

Nice write up shim:)you never mentioned that shane removed ya syrup;)
anyway you was the daddy at zolder driving and drinking,you got a tape worm cos ya always hank marvin.:-D

HANK Curly, it's HANK :)

[shimmy]

a few pics of Zandy

http://i401.photobucket.com/albums/pp97/shimmylasco/CSL/Spa%20trip%202012/IMG_0752.jpg

http://i401.photobucket.com/albums/pp97/shimmylasco/CSL/Spa%20trip%202012/IMG_0746.jpg

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Now leaving for Spa

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[Jurn]

It was a very nice weekend, we started the weekend with a ringtrip, monday MLR @ Spa, tuesday LOT @ Zolder & wednesday Curbstone @ Spa.
Nice meeting some guys of the register, Curly, Lawsy ... Shimmy was going very fast as usual @ Spa & Zolder :thumbs:

Some pictures

http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x76/JURN_01/Trackdays/IMG_5344.jpg

http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x76/JURN_01/Trackdays/IMG_0018.jpg

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[CraigMillwardCroft]

Some great pictures from one of the pictures (Total in back ground), does SPA now have on circuit fuel :thumbs:

[shimmy]

Some great pictures from one of the pictures (Total in back ground), does SPA now have on circuit fuel :thumbs:

has had since 2008 when ive been going

[3wheels3]

Hi Jurn, car looks cool in white :thumbs:

With the Michelin super sports what tyre pressures have you found best on the road/track?

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[Jurn]

Hi Mate, thanks, nice meeting you :smt023

On the road I put 2.4 cold & on track 1.9 - 2.0

I just ordered a set of cups :supz:

[shimmy]

I just ordered a set of cups :supz:

The Zolder story comes next:supz:

[O'Neill]

Looked crap, glad I couldn't go:bigcry:

Nice write up shim and pics Jurn.

Any on track pics at Spa with Lawsys motor.

[Bounce]

Looked crap, glad I couldn't go:bigcry:
.:hahaha::hahaha::hahaha:

[AlexGTT]

Great write up Shim. Sounds like an epic.

Talk to me about a quiet Spa day. That sounds just what I need. I think I've found my mojo this year after un-locking a magic set-up at Donny.:)

[shimmy]

Great write up Shim. Sounds like an epic.

Talk to me about a quiet Spa day. That sounds just what I need. I think I've found my mojo this year after un-locking a magic set-up at Donny.:)


superb

2013 i think Spa with space

[AlexGTT]

superb

2013 i think Spa with space

Nothing in 2012?:(

[shimmy]

Nothing in 2012?:(

not unless you can loan me soem £££:thumbs:


(or we go this Tuesday with Goldtrack)

[Jurn]

If you want to make some fast laps with very little traffic, you need to book with Curbstone Track Events. They allow only cars with + 300 BHP & maximum 60 cars on one trackday. It's a little bit more expensive but it's all inclusive, race instructors, eating all day, technical assistance, free drinks all day etc...

http://curbstone.net/home/

[AlexGTT]

not unless you can loan me soem £££:thumbs:


(or we go this Tuesday with Goldtrack)

:bigcry::bigcry:Add it to the ££'s you owe me for Premier Inn.:thumbs:Come on Shim, lets plan and save.;)

[AlexGTT]

If you want to make some fast laps with very little traffic, you need to book with Curbstone Track Events. They allow only cars with + 300 BHP & maximum 60 cars on one trackday. It's a little bit more expensive but it's all inclusive, race instructors, eating all day, technical assistance, free drinks all day etc...

http://curbstone.net/home/

That's what I'm talking about.:-D Nice one mate.:notworthy:

[shimmy]

That's what I'm talking about.:-D Nice one mate.:notworthy:

You won't believe how hard it was to drive home Tuesday when this was on at Spa on Wednesday :thumbs:

[shimmy]

:bigcry::bigcry:Add it to the ££'s you owe me for Premier Inn.:thumbs:Come on Shim, lets plan and save.;)

Haven't forgot. Kept the txt just in case

[Jurn]

You won't believe how hard it was to drive home Tuesday when this was on at Spa on Wednesday :thumbs:

Next Curbstone Trackday is the 4th july on Spa :supz:

[shane@mbtech]

Shimmy, wheres the vids, Ive got none:bigcry:

[shimmy]

Shimmy, wheres the vids, Ive got none:bigcry:


My Zolder one is corrupt and most of the spa ones are very shakey.

I'll do what I have tomorrow night and YT them:partyman:

[AlexGTT]

You won't believe how hard it was to drive home Tuesday when this was on at Spa on Wednesday :thumbs:

That's extreme will power Shim. Not fair. :bigcry:

Haven't forgot. Kept the txt just in case

No worries mate. I know your good for it. Besides, I know where your splitters are.:hahaha:

Seriously, lets plan something Spa later this year.:smokin:

[shane@mbtech]

My Zolder one is corrupt and most of the spa ones are very shakey.

I'll do what I have tomorrow night and YT them:partyman:

I thought it was just your driving that was shakey:whistle:.

Looking forward to them mate, had a blast at Spa. Its definitely my most favourite track, by a long long way. I think its a combination of the track, the surroundings, the atmosphere and just the relaxed approach to the day by the track organisers.

Our trackdays in UK, make you feel like a chastised school child, and thats just the briefing. (Oulton Park- esp so)

[shimmy]

I thought it was just your driving that was shakey:whistle:.

Looking forward to them mate, had a blast at Spa. Its definitely my most favourite track, by a long long way. I think its a combination of the track, the surroundings, the atmosphere and just the relaxed approach to the day by the track organisers.

Our trackdays in UK, make you feel like a chastised school child, and thats just the briefing. (Oulton Park- esp so)


I tell you Zandvoort makes you feel like there are no rules....scary.

It's like you said, the Marshalls cheer when you drive well or go past cars. When I nearly spun last year and held it with Jim in the car, the two Marshalls at the next enter were cheering :wink:

Meanwhile on the LoT day at Zolder I got black flagged for the very first time after 70 trackdays for dangerous overtaking.:(

[shimmy]

Next Curbstone Trackday is the 4th july on Spa :supz:

Weird thing is I am due in Bonn that Wednesday and Berlin Thursday. I could move Bonn to Tuesday.:)

[shane@mbtech]

I tell you Zandvoort makes you feel like there are no rules....scary.

It's like you said, the Marshalls cheer when you drive well or go past cars. When I nearly spun last year and held it with Jim in the car, the two Marshalls at the next enter were cheering :wink:

Meanwhile on the LoT day at Zolder I got black flagged for the very first time after 70 trackdays for dangerous overtaking.:(

Did you do a Lawsy overtake by any chance:119:

The marshalls cheering as I straightline eau rouge is great, proper enthusiasts. :partyman:

[shimmy]

Did you do a Lawsy overtake by any chance:119:

The marshalls cheering as I straightline eau rouge is great, proper enthusiasts. :partyman:

It wasn't that bad but LoT are a bit anti BMw I think. Hugh in the civic went last an Elise and I went past both into a chicane (well at the chicane) :(:-D

[Jurn]

Weird thing is I am due in Bonn that Wednesday and Berlin Thursday. I could move Bonn to Tuesday.:)

Good plan :supz:

[Equinox]

come on where's the rest of this story....... im waiting

[shimmy]

With our hotel literally 20m from the pits and coz the Belgians had just had a Bank Holiday and dont get into work until 8.15am, we had a bit of a lay in, and then a nice breakfast at De Pits.

De Pits overlooking Main Straight
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We found our way into the Circuit and parked up in the pitlane just intime for the Lotus On Track briefing and sign on. Only about 40 cars so gonna be some decent tracktime although track temps were already up high

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Dodgy Zolder Statue
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I got straight to work on checking what was wrong with my car. Got the wheels of and checked the bushes and dampers. All looked ok although i was still convincd they were too soft. I called Intrax (only 107km away) and stook some advice. God dampers are complicated bits of kit and i didnt understand what they said.:smokin: I was told by Curly to get out there with the car and give it a go, but inside i was a little nervous, thinking i might bin it!

By then Jurn and Flow had turned up in their CSLs so with Wheels and me we had a fair flock of induction noise and Supersprint Exhausts at what was a pretty closed in circuit with high buildings and concrete......was gonna be some serious CSL sounds being played. Then we were told that they run a strict noise policy with "two black flags and your out" so suddenly we were a bit worried.

I did one session and immediately liked the circuit. Not very long or fast but likewise only one 2nd gear corner once you had learnt the circuit. It had a long double home straight, then a p[arabolical corner taking you round the back of the pits onto a chincane, fast curve, chincane and fast curve, then back to the straight away. I did a 2m 05s and was told by Flow that 1m 52+ would be agood time, this being his home circuit he should know.

Dinner with all the lads was back at the hotel and as soon as we saw the cars running again we were back down trying to avoid the sound meters and piss off some Lotus's (in a nice way). However me and Hugh in his CivicTypeR immediately got black flagged for dangerous overtaking, Hugh go black flagged twice again for noise, Wheels got ablack flag for noise then...........wait for it........Curly in his Shoppa got black flagged for noise. At this point i think the Noise Police were taking the piss!

We then got down to business. Flow had managed to drag me round and speed me up to the point he was getting in my way. He was shod in MSS and me on my Cups and differing grip levels on the faster corners was VERY NOTICABLE. I had some flashing SMG cog light when hot but otherwise car was running well.

THen in my last session i managed to feel the flow oft he circuit and really increased corner speeds especially in the chicanes and logged two laps around 1m 51-52s which felt great. I then proceded to BUZZ all the sound meters in 3rd gear and got black flagged big time!

Heat was getting to us all so we packed up, gave back our transponders (so they could check who was breaking the sound meters) and headed off.

I shot off to the tunnel early via Antwerp and Brugge and was home by 9.30pm meanwhile the Mancs headed for Rotterdam for the Love Boat back to Hull and the land of Eccles Cakes.

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Overall in 3 days 1200 miles, 3 tracks, 400 track miles, about 43 glasses of beer and two salsa dances. Cant wait for next time as the company was the best bit.

[Yanto]

Nice write up matey :beer:

[Andyk]

Sounds like you had a great time....

[Bounce]

Nice little wright up Shimster.:thumbs:

[billyboysm3]

Well done shimmy, you lot must of pissed yourself when curly
Turned up to the pits saying been black flagged for noise in the shoppa.

[flow]

It was a nice day , too bad my CSL had some overheating problems .

Shimmy at the end of the day you were very fast !! fastest man on the track .
Very nice driving for your first time at solder .
The supersports are a good overall tire but no match for the cups .

My CSL with full supersprint bits had no problem with the noise :birdman:

[Bealo]

Good write up and photos as usual, would love to tag along for the next one

[shimmy]

Good write up and photos as usual, would love to tag along for the next one

Sorry we re all Muslim/Jewish :smokin:

[Curly]

Yes Shim another good write up you might be better packing that building game in and becoming a journo :) It went so fast I didnt realise we did so much we had some good laughs and I couldnt believe it when I got a black flag for something other than dangerous driving. I told the big Belgium dude he must be wrong I said the car is electric :banghead: I lifted the bonnet and showed him the battery he still wouldnt have it!!!!! and blared out your are too loud too loud I told him from Manchester and we all talk like this and he went off in a huff :hahaha: It was good to meet or Belgium CSL brothers and the cars looked superb and went well, you boys need to come over to blighty and do some big boy tracks like Donny. silverstone and Oulton :smokin:For me you can not but enjoy Spa its a fantastic circuit pity it wasnt wet and the little shopper might of took a few more scalps, Zandvoof was a brill circuit loads of camber changes, blind corners and blind crests and a load of Dutch headbangers, lastly to Zolder - I enjoyed the first half of the track but those little s's spoilt the fun of the circuit and I wont mention the noise nonsense. Sorry to the guys for that booking that dodgy hotel even though it was only 40 euro's a night at least ended up in front after emptying his fridge and wine cellar ;) Highlight of the trip was seeing Huws face when shimmy was trying to dry hump his leg in the salsa bar after too many :beer: :hahaha: and got to mention Shane was flipping flying again at Spa just a pity I never had a chance to get a lap. Wheels I just dont know he does it, absolutely full on it spot on with his lines and the only bloke to scare me all weekend when he took me for a passeneger lap
:smokin:
Mileage - 835
Fuel - half a tank
Tyre wear - +1mm the curse of running off line on track in the little shopper

[AlexGTT]

Awesome guys.:thumbs:Wish I'd gone now.:smt089 Would have loved to see Curly with the noise police/language barrier.:hahaha::hahaha: I can just imagine it. John, did you break out the scalp in a bag?:wink:

[shane@mbtech]

Awesome guys.:thumbs:Wish I'd gone now.:smt089 Would have loved to see Curly with the noise police/language barrier.:hahaha::hahaha: I can just imagine it. John, did you break out the scalp in a bag?:wink:

NO it was on Shimmys boot lid;)

[3wheels3]

...only bloke to scare me all weekend when he took me for a passeneger lap...

I hadn't realised it was clockwise so turned left at end of pitlane, easy mistake under pressure of you in passenger seat and prospect of trying to hang on the back of the notorious latest on't eccles that is the Twigster! :hahaha:

[AlexGTT]

NO it was on Shimmys boot lid;)

:hahaha: You know he's gonna have to cage and slick it now. You've made him angry.:wink:

[magnust]

My Zolder one is corrupt and most of the spa ones are very shakey.

Tried the anti shake option at youtube?? Usually works superb!

[shimmy]

Tried the anti shake option at youtube?? Usually works superb!

Serious or just having me on?

(does anybody know how to uncorrupt an .avi file? (3Gb)

[alexk]

Serious or just having me on?

(does anybody know how to uncorrupt an .avi file? (3Gb)

Nope, youtube can apply a filter for removing the shaking.
It's cool.

[magnust]

Compare the original and antishaken vid:

http://youtube-global.blogspot.se/2011/03/lights-camera-edit-new-features-for.html

[Curly]

Awesome guys.:thumbs:Wish I'd gone now.:smt089 Would have loved to see Curly with the noise police/language barrier.:hahaha::hahaha: I can just imagine it. John, did you break out the scalp in a bag?:wink:

Haha the one from donny alex,left it at home them evo boys can be a bit touchy :-D

[Equinox]

Thanks for finishing the write up anyway, what was so bad about your overtake to justify a black flag ?

[shimmy]

Thanks for finishing the write up anyway, what was so bad about your overtake to justify a black flag ?

who knows :)

granted it was into a sharp corner braking from about 120mph. it was past an Elise and a Civic Type R both of whom could have given their consent but i went past so fast it was hard to tell.

anyway, they saw me in their mirrors which is all that mattered at the time. they certainly didnt chase me to vent their anger

[CraigMillwardCroft]

who knows :)

granted it was into a sharp corner braking from about 120mph. it was past an Elise and a Civic Type R both of whom could have given their consent but i went past so fast it was hard to tell.

anyway, they saw me in their mirrors which is all that mattered at the time. they certainly didnt chase me to vent their anger

At that speed they were flat out and trying to antisipate the bend, so did not have time to wave you through, :whistle:

[shimmy]

At that speed they were flat out and trying to antisipate the bend, so did not have time to wave you through, :whistle:

I think one did scratch his ear and one sort of sighed!

[shimmy]

They black flagged me and called me into see the LoT Marshall/Organiser and the conversation went something like this from memory

LoT Organiser: Two of your CSL snot-nose jockeys did a fly-by on my tower at over 400 KNOTS! I want somebody's butt, I want it now, I've HAD IT!
[storm out, then bumps into Curly and spills coffee all over his pants]

LoT Organiser: DAMN! That's TWICE! I WANT SOME BUTTS

[shimmy]

Or it might have been like this:


LoT Organiser: You two really are cowboys.

Unnamed CSL driver: What’s your problem, LoT Organiser?

LoT Organiser: You’re everyone’s problem. That’s because every time you go on track, you’re unsafe. I don’t like you because you’re dangerous.

Unnamed CSL driver: That’s right! LoT… ......Organiser. I am dangerous.

[shimmy]

Then when I got back Wheels said:


3Wheels3: Gutsiest move I ever saw, Shim

[shimmy]

In retrospect I should have said:


LoT Organiser:The Elise had you in his mirror, what were you thinking at this point?

Unamed CSL driver:You do't have time to think out there. You think, you're dead

[3wheels3]

Hahaha impressive stuff shim! It's all my fault I should have been your wing man at Zolder as I'd recovered from my Cougar episode at Spa!

[Bealo]

Wheels been hit.... Wheels hit

I repeat 3wheels3 been hit




Loving it Shim. :thumbs:

[Yanto]

:hahaha::hahaha::hahaha:

[northernjim]

Hahaha impressive stuff shim! It's all my fault I should have been your wing man at Zolder as I'd recovered from my Cougar episode at Spa!


Tell us more about the cougar wheels :drool::drool::thumbs:

[shimmy]

Wheels been hit.... Wheels hit

I repeat 3wheels3 been hit



WAAAAAAAAA:-D

We should def get some intercoms for August, it would be special.

[3wheels3]

Tell us more about the cougar wheels :drool::drool::thumbs:

On an out lap, it felt worse than having a Mig on my tail having slick shod-fire breathing-Lawsy with missile lock on me at Pouhon, all I could think about was my wife and kid, sir! :hahaha:

[O'Neill]

On an out lap, it felt worse than having a Mig on my tail having slick shod-fire breathing-Lawsy with missile lock on me at Pouhon, all I could think about was my wife and kid, sir! :hahaha:

I thought an old bird had taken advantage of you at the salsa bar http://www.northloop.co.uk/forum/images/smilies/fish.gif

[3wheels3]

WAAAAAAAAA:-D

We should def get some intercoms for August, it would be special.

Would be soo funny,
Wheels: [approaching some pork] "Call the ball"
Shimmy: "Roger. Shimmy has the ball..." :-D

[shimmy]

Lawsy: Good morning, gentlemen, the temperature is 110 degrees.
Wheels: Holy shit, it's Lawsy!
AlexGTT: Lawsy's out here, great... oh shit...
Shimmy: Great, he's probably saying, "Holy shit, it's Shimmy and AlexGTT."
AlexGTT: Yeah, I'm sure he's saying that.

[AlexGTT]

The last two pages are the best of this thread.:hahaha: Laughing like an idiot here.:thumbs:

Shimmy: Wheels, your looking good. I'm going after Lawsy.
Wheels: God damn you Shim!
Alexgtt: Shim! Don't leave him!
Shimmy: Alex, Wheels is doing Ok. I want Lawsy! Stand by, Lawsy's comin' down.
Alexgtt: Holy shit we're goin' head to head! I can't believe we're doin' this!
Shimmy: Whoo!!! Rock n' roll! Here's our chance, it's the big one!

[northernjim]

I thought an old bird had taken advantage of you at the salsa bar http://www.northloop.co.uk/forum/images/smilies/fish.gif

Me too but they're all maverick and goosing it up in here now!

The last two pages are the best of this thread.:hahaha: Laughing like an idiot here.:thumbs:

Shimmy: Wheels, your looking good. I'm going after Lawsy.
Wheels: God damn you Shim!
Alexgtt: Shim! Don't leave him!
Shimmy: Alex, Wheels is doing Ok. I want Lawsy! Stand by, Lawsy's comin' down.
Alexgtt: Holy shit we're goin' head to head! I can't believe we're doin' this!
Shimmy: Whoo!!! Rock n' roll! Here's our chance, it's the big one!

:hahaha::hahaha::hahaha:

[shane@mbtech]

Curly: In case some of you are wondering who the best is, they are up here on this plaque.(turns to Lawsy )
Curly: Do you think your name will be on that plaque?
Lawsy: Yes, sir.
Curly: That's pretty arrogant, considering the company you're in.
Lawsy: Yes, sir.
Curly: I like that in a driver.

[shane@mbtech]

Just signing out on a stag do in blackpool.

I think curly booked the hotel, it's a fucking dive. Lol. Fuck am I oissed. My above quote was great considering I'm struggling to walk. :partyman:

[Bealo]

I feel the need.... the need for SPEED :thumbs:

[Bealo]

WAAAAAAAAA:-D

We should def get some intercoms for August, it would be special.

Whats happening August???? what dates? will defo be interested and defo lets get some TopGear-Top Gun walkie-talkies

[AlexGTT]

Whats happening August???? what dates? will defo be interested and defo lets get some TopGear-Top Gun walkie-talkies

Look in events Stu. Donny, 31st Aug.

IT'S THE BIG ONE!!!

Curly: Gentlemen, you are the top 1% of all track hobbydrivers. The elite. The best of the best. We'll make you better. You'll drive at least two sessions an hour, 10 classes inbetween and evaluations of your performance.

We're gonna teach you to drive right to the edge of the envelope, faster than you've ever driven before. More dangerous.

Alexgtt: What are you doing?

Shimmy: Just wondering...............who's the best?

:wink: The build up to Lawsy's post.:hahaha:

[Bealo]

I might have to take part.... Swerve my boss for an extra couple of days lol

[Jurn]

Anybody interested in a Spa trip in September, 2 trackdays in a weekend.
Saturday 15/9 & sunday 16/9.
Organiser Curbstone Track Events
It's 200 euro's more expensive than normal because renting Spa in weekends is 40% higher in price than during weekdays.
Only 60 cars allowed :)

[3wheels3]

Just when the supercars thought it was safe to head back on track...Scalp II... hahaha

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0lIqXWCOt0M

[shimmy]

Great vid Wheels, although I did nod off half way through.......you could feel the panic in their blood!

[3wheels3]

Got over ruled on length, you know what The Scalp is like .... haha

[Curly]

Thanks shim your camera mount worked well in da shoppa
Looks a bit slow in places I need to put some 4 star in next time.great work again Wheelsburg but stop winding them up on pistonheads:)

[rs4steve]

Looks like everyone had fun, I'm well jealous will have to accompany You on one of your future treks ;-)

[maxmeerkat]

Sounds like great fun!

Shane , you have to put up some pics of your caged beast and a proper write-up.

[3wheels3]

Shim
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vkI7TS9eg60&feature=related
Shane/Shim
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bPsfElO04KM&feature=relmfu
Eek
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XYIX84cAR8E

[shimmy]

Wheels, I love your lines and dedication


http://i401.photobucket.com/albums/pp97/shimmylasco/CSL/Spa%20trip%202012/04bfc0d7.jpg

[Curly]

Good skills on the green tatmac:119::smokin:

[Bealo]

Wheels, I love your lines and dedication


http://i401.photobucket.com/albums/pp97/shimmylasco/CSL/Spa%20trip%202012/04bfc0d7.jpg

HAHA quality :thumbs:

[3wheels3]

Wheels, I love your lines and dedication

Haha obviously wasn't me! Expecting my lecture any minute of curly on how tarmac is grippier than grass. It wasn't me dad :thumbs:

[maxmeerkat]

Love the way you "curse" in French.......:thumbs:

[Jurn]

Wheels, I love your lines and dedication


http://i401.photobucket.com/albums/pp97/shimmylasco/CSL/Spa%20trip%202012/04bfc0d7.jpg


That was that CSL Cup with the french driver :smokin:

I like the title of the movie "La Tondeuse M3" = " The lawnmower M3" :hahaha: :hahaha:

[AlexGTT]

Freakin' hell Wheels! Awesome mate.:119::smokin: