Nurburgring 2017

[mr bognor]

On Monday me and the G/F set off on our third trip to the Nurburgring and took my stage 4 Fiesta ST and the Saxo VTS track car ( see below for Saxo build )



http://www.cliosport.net/threads/saxo-vts-as-a-track-car.803723/



We set off at 2.00 AM Monday morning and after a few stops for breakfast ect we arrived at Dover .

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After a quick ferry trip we were in France and then did the normal trip of France in to Belgium then in to Germany .



I did not take any pictures or vids of this as most of it was boring but I did have a little go on the autobahn as it was a de restricted part and was clear and hit 152 MPH in the Fiesta ST and the G/F got 130 MPH out of the SAXO VTS .



After a long trip we arrived at the Hotel and checked in to room 12 that had a great view of the track .

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And car park .

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I did want to have a quick lap on the Monday but after a full day of driving we went for a drink instead and watched some of the action until it was closed after a crash .

WP_20170807_16_20_28_Pro[1] by Alan Kaveney, on Flickr

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After that we went for some dinner at Pistenklause .

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For the second day we went to the museum as the track does not open until 5.15 PM each day and then got lunch .

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Changing drivers .

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Now on to our first lap and after corner two the sound of a gearbox disaster was whining loud in the car and throughout my car history I have had a few gearbox go on me and this was the unmistakable sound of a very unhappy gearbox .



Knowing how much it costs to be recovered from the ring and any costs of the ring being closed well in to the 800 Euro mark I through causation to the wind and carried on the lap trying to nor rev the car past 4000 K if I could help it .


The little car was amazing in the corners and even not reving the engine managed to have some fun and pass a few cars .


After I did two laps and the G/F one we went to Pinochio for some dinner


I went for one of the pizza and did my best . ( anyone who has been here will know how big they are )

WP_20170808_19_18_47_Pro[1] by Alan Kaveney, on Flickr

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Wednesday was more of the same and again I did two laps and the G/F one but by now the gearbox was sounding like it was going to go and the car would not go in to second any more without a fight and crunching and the power steering started to play up .


On to our last day and it was raining all day but I did find another UK Fiesta ST

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After raining all day I thought they would close the track but it was open so I did just one more lap in the pouring rain as I was really pushing my luck with the gearbox and tyres .


It was fun with very little grip and there were only 10 other cars that were on track ( I’m thinking other people are not that stupid to go out in the conditions )


Then we packed up and set off for the UK at 4.30 AM and with the SAXO really on its last legs we made very slow progress at about 60 MPH the whole way back but it did give me chance to see what MPG the Fiesta can do .

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And that was about it great fun as ever and even with a sick car it was still a great trip and can’t wait for next year .


One last pic that made me smile .

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I will post up some vids of some of the laps .

 

[massiveCoRbyn]

Nice write-up. We usually stay at that hotel. It's in a nice spot with plenty nearby. Probably going to rent an apartment next year though.

 

[mr bognor]

https://www.dropshots.com/alankaveney/albums/521261

 

[joe_112]

Sounds like a great trip, shame about the Saxo bet it was good fun round there. Well done for getting it back.

I went at the beginning of July with a supra, 2 s15's and a focus st and it rained the 2 days we were at the ring. Still managed to survive, found the grippier line but the Clio did not like the the wet rubber at all. Averaged 38.5mpg including 2 stretches of autobahn one was nearly at the 160 on the speedo when I pulled out and then doing over 100 most of the way through France to get to the tunnel, got there with 10 mins to spare

We stopped at spa on the way there to see the track and watch some racing and then it's not far to the ring from there. Worth doing if you haven't been.

Already planning for next year. We stayed at the lodges at Lindner Ferienpark if you've got a group this is by far the best place to stay, All about the BBQ hut

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[mr bognor]

Sounds like a great trip, shame about the Saxo bet it was good fun round there. Well done for getting it back.

I went at the beginning of July with a supra, 2 s15's and a focus st and it rained the 2 days we were at the ring. Still managed to survive, found the grippier line but the Clio did not like the the wet rubber at all. Averaged 38.5mpg including 2 stretches of autobahn one was nearly at the 160 on the speedo when I pulled out and then doing over 100 most of the way through France to get to the tunnel, got there with 10 mins to spare

We stopped at spa on the way there to see the track and watch some racing and then it's not far to the ring from there. Worth doing if you haven't been.

Already planning for next year. We stayed at the lodges at Lindner Ferienpark if you've got a group this is by far the best place to stay, All about the BBQ hut View attachment 1330346View attachment 1330347View attachment 1330348


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It was great fun even with a sick car and the weather was mixed but still some good times .

This is the second time we have stayed at this hotel and will be going there again as the location and rooms are great . ( full English breakfast is not bad too )

It is my third trip after saying I want to do it just once three years ago and will be booking next year soon

For people that have not been I cant tell you how special and amazing the place and it is just alive with motorsport and cars

Alan

 

[Ian_182]

Looks like a great trip.
Lucky with the saxo, well played.

 

[Advikaz]

Will a fiesta actually do 150, I'm not being a t**t I'm just genuinely asking as I know a guy with a mountune one which he reckons is on the limiter at 140 on the clock which his road angel said was more 134. But he reckons he was out of revs?

 

[-Rob]

Making me look forward to next week, can't wait!

 

[mr bognor]

Looks like a great trip.
Lucky with the saxo, well played.

It was lucky and only just got back cheep french cr*p lol

 

[mr bognor]

Will a fiesta actually do 150, I'm not being a t**t I'm just genuinely asking as I know a guy with a mountune one which he reckons is on the limiter at 140 on the clock which his road angel said was more 134. But he reckons he was out of revs?

My st is a stage 4 around 320 bhp and with a 7800 limit .

It was showing 150 on thee speedo when I was brave enough to epen my eyes

 

[imprezaworks]

Pics of girlfriend?

 

[Advikaz]

My st is a stage 4 around 320 bhp and with a 7800 limit .

It was showing 150 on thee speedo when I was brave enough to epen my eyes :smile:

That's a fair amount of ponies for such a small car dude fair play!

I'm off to the ring early next month, hoping the weather will be kind!

 

[mr bognor]

Pics of girlfriend?

I can post pics for a price

That's a fair amount of ponies for such a small car dude fair play!

I'm off to the ring early next month, hoping the weather will be kind!

It is rather quick now lol
Weather looks good there next week lots of sun looking at the for cast .

 

[imprezaworks]

Pm me a price. Bare in mind it's been quiet this week in work.