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Anyone been?

Im going beginning of september!

Rather strange convoy including a 911 Turbo and a 318i

So, what should I do (if anything) to the car. Im not gonna hammer it but its gonna be over 1000 miles trip.

Ive already got APs with new discs/pads, less than 2k proxies TR1s, All HG stuff and belts done, Oil service less than 300 miles ago (but 3 months :shake:)

I've been under the car and all the hoses look good so am I good to go?

mgf_matt;14876 wrote: wrote:

Anyone been?

Im going beginning of september!

Rather strange convoy including a 911 Turbo and a 318i

So, what should I do (if anything) to the car. Im not gonna hammer it but its gonna be over 1000 miles trip.

Ive already got APs with new discs/pads, less than 2k proxies TR1s, All HG stuff and belts done, Oil service less than 300 miles ago (but 3 months :shake:)

I've been under the car and all the hoses look good so am I good to go?

I'd love to go with either of our cars!

Don't forget a spare expansion cap and good recovery cover, just in case.

That sounds like awesome fun, hope you have a good time

mgf_matt;14876 wrote: wrote:

Anyone been?

Im going beginning of september!

Rather strange convoy including a 911 Turbo and a 318i


So, what should I do (if anything) to the car. Im not gonna hammer it but its gonna be over 1000 miles trip.

Ive already got APs with new discs/pads, less than 2k proxies TR1s, All HG stuff and belts done, Oil service less than 300 miles ago (but 3 months :shake:)

I've been under the car and all the hoses look good so am I good to go?

I imagine when you say Nurburgring you mean the old Nordschlief circuit and not the new South circuit? Yes I have been there many times over the last 40 years both racing and for pleasure, and will be ther again in a couple of weeks time. Over the years I have done close on 1600 laps of the circuit so I guees you could say i know it well. Its very tough on suspension and brakes so both need to be perfect. It will also take about six months life off your tyres. The Nordschlief is now mainly categorised as public road and your car will need to comply with TUV regulations and if obviously modified might have to pass assesment by TUV examiners (tougher then an MOT) You need to make sure that your insurance will cover you, lots have not checked and found out that when they bent there car they had no cover. also you are liable for recovery and emergency service fees if involved in a shunt. Main thing is make saure you read the regulations for the track and obey the overtaking procedure, and watch your mirrors, there will be cars moving much faster then you and you are resposible to get off the racing line and give way. Dont over estimate your car, or your own capabilties and drive within your limits, because it is an unforgiving place and will bite if you dont show it respect.
Sermon over now just enjoy it. Let me know your lap times when you get back.
Chris

I want to do this next year.

I had a ride in the RingTaxi years ago. Epic, but lucky that the passenger seat was washable...

Based on experience of friends who have lapped the circuit, maybe take some spanners
and new set of pads for after. If particularly spirited, maybe some new tyres as well!

They reported that the wear rates of both was unbelievable......

Have a great time.

I've done enough research to have a good idea of the pitfalls and planning required ... and I reckon a years notice of intent is as good a place to start as any.

.... anyone else interested?

Would be nice to go round but wouldn't go all that way just for that, would have to incorporate it into a larger tour.

True.


I wonder how the track conditions are in Oktober .....