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Our ring and spa report (3 TF days, 1 trackday at ring, 1 trackday at spa) Pics/Video
Re: Our ring and spa report (3 TF days, 1 trackday at ring, 1 trackday at spa) Pics/V
Yeah I think with these older cars you have to be prepared for the odd little niggle and hence to be prepared to fix it on the go if you want to still throw it around a racetrack.
Yeah I think with these older cars you have to be prepared for the odd little niggle and hence to be prepared to fix it on the go if you want to still throw it around a racetrack.
Re: Our ring and spa report (3 TF days, 1 trackday at ring, 1 trackday at spa) Pics/V
By no means a definitive list but this is what we were carrying:
Starter motor
Both front hubs (with wheel bearings fitted ready to go)
Coilpack
Plugs
Random pipes and hose clips
Throttle body
Brake pads
All fluids
Various bolts
Stiff wire (useful for tieing up and exhast if you need to)
In addition next time we will be taking injectors now too, lol
We use a modified RS Tuner (that takes a wideband input into it - but thats for mapping related datalogging only so a normal one would do most people) for datalogging and fault code reading/clearing
By no means a definitive list but this is what we were carrying:
Starter motor
Both front hubs (with wheel bearings fitted ready to go)
Coilpack
Plugs
Random pipes and hose clips
Throttle body
Brake pads
All fluids
Various bolts
Stiff wire (useful for tieing up and exhast if you need to)
In addition next time we will be taking injectors now too, lol
We use a modified RS Tuner (that takes a wideband input into it - but thats for mapping related datalogging only so a normal one would do most people) for datalogging and fault code reading/clearing
Re: Our ring and spa report (3 TF days, 1 trackday at ring, 1 trackday at spa) Pics/V
Fantastic write up, takes me back to my time at Spa and the Ring, just love those two circuits. If there is a heaven it will consist of the Ring during the week and Spa at weekends! <br><br>Thanks for sharing, sounds like a fab trip.
Fantastic write up, takes me back to my time at Spa and the Ring, just love those two circuits. If there is a heaven it will consist of the Ring during the week and Spa at weekends! <br><br>Thanks for sharing, sounds like a fab trip.
I was in the other 172 cup in blue with white speedline Corse wheels, i was with my mate with the 450bhp corrado, and I was driving the silver 911 turbo and white rs200 ( CL10 JET) on the Tuesday , about 3 garages up from you next to Sunny
Re: Our ring and spa report (3 TF days, 1 trackday at ring, 1 trackday at spa) Pics/V
Cracking collection of cars you guys had, didn't know the corrado was that power. Got a build thread anywhere for it?
Cracking collection of cars you guys had, didn't know the corrado was that power. Got a build thread anywhere for it?
I will ask Iain who owns it but I'm sure there is one on the corrado forum
Jamie86
ClioSport Club Member
RS175,595,205gti,172
Re: Our ring and spa report (3 TF days, 1 trackday at ring, 1 trackday at spa) Pics/V
Epic read Chip, it's bad to be jealous but truely sounds like the perfect short break to me!
I badly want to do a trip like that but equally know that will be me hooked and its an expensive hobby!
Epic read Chip, it's bad to be jealous but truely sounds like the perfect short break to me!
I badly want to do a trip like that but equally know that will be me hooked and its an expensive hobby!
SJM'd197'dBTM'd 182
Re: Our ring and spa report (3 TF days, 1 trackday at ring, 1 trackday at spa) Pics/V
Great read, just about managed to get to the end.
Sounded last night that it was a good trip, some of the photos are fantastic as well.
Gotta add one of these trips to the list of things to do before you die!
Great read, just about managed to get to the end.
Sounded last night that it was a good trip, some of the photos are fantastic as well.
Gotta add one of these trips to the list of things to do before you die!
XC90, 330d, Trophy’s
Re: Our ring and spa report (3 TF days, 1 trackday at ring, 1 trackday at spa) Pics/V
Chip, only just spotted this after one of the lads we were with (the lad driving the focus for me) mentioned he spotted your write up on PF.
good to see you again after such a long time, glad you got the Exhaust sorted in the end.
as we chatted at Pinochio's, I was shocked that it was 3 years back that we all went over to the ring with Dave Moss and Ian Gerrard etc, time flies past!!
on topic, nice write up as always.
catch up again soon
Chip, only just spotted this after one of the lads we were with (the lad driving the focus for me) mentioned he spotted your write up on PF.
good to see you again after such a long time, glad you got the Exhaust sorted in the end.
as we chatted at Pinochio's, I was shocked that it was 3 years back that we all went over to the ring with Dave Moss and Ian Gerrard etc, time flies past!!
on topic, nice write up as always.
catch up again soon
Re: Our ring and spa report (3 TF days, 1 trackday at ring, 1 trackday at spa) Pics/V
This is a good crash out list...Iv ordered a set of injectors too, also going down the same route...plugs, coils, leads etc etc. I always take spare pads and discs, but that should be mandatory right for any serious track day nut?
p.s username change no more weird Japanese name
This is a good crash out list...Iv ordered a set of injectors too, also going down the same route...plugs, coils, leads etc etc. I always take spare pads and discs, but that should be mandatory right for any serious track day nut?
p.s username change
no more weird Japanese nameRe: Our ring and spa report (3 TF days, 1 trackday at ring, 1 trackday at spa) Pics/V
Yeah, its a holiday where you need to be prepared to spend a bit TBH, and also to have some in reserve just in case.
Reliability is definitely a big issue when you are that far from home. SO worth it though, its just an epic way to spend a long weekend!
Yeah man, and your car would be perfect for it.
Time really flies mate!
Great seeing you again, and your clio looked to be going well out there.
Yeah, its a holiday where you need to be prepared to spend a bit TBH, and also to have some in reserve just in case.
Reliability is definitely a big issue when you are that far from home. SO worth it though, its just an epic way to spend a long weekend!
Yeah man, and your car would be perfect for it.
Chip, only just spotted this after one of the lads we were with (the lad driving the focus for me) mentioned he spotted your write up on PF.
good to see you again after such a long time, glad you got the Exhaust sorted in the end.
as we chatted at Pinochio's, I was shocked that it was 3 years back that we all went over to the ring with Dave Moss and Ian Gerrard etc, time flies past!!
on topic, nice write up as always.
catch up again soon
Time really flies mate!
Great seeing you again, and your clio looked to be going well out there.
Re: Our ring and spa report (3 TF days, 1 trackday at ring, 1 trackday at spa) Pics/V
Ultimately there can always be something that goes wrong which you havent thought of, but at least if you cover the obvious it makes it a bit less likely to happen.
This is a good crash out list...Iv ordered a set of injectors too, also going down the same route...plugs, coils, leads etc etc. I always take spare pads and discs, but that should be mandatory right for any serious track day nut?
p.s username change
Ultimately there can always be something that goes wrong which you havent thought of, but at least if you cover the obvious it makes it a bit less likely to happen.
SharkyUK
ClioSport Club Member
Re: Our ring and spa report (3 TF days, 1 trackday at ring, 1 trackday at spa) Pics/V
The 350z belongs to Chris (Ricard was along as a passenger on this trip) and yeah, it's a small world. I don't know Dan as well as the other guys but he's a sound bloke and always good for a laugh! Talking of the 350z, it had a few hiccups on the way (including ripping off the rear bumper/spoiler and diffuse as they left the ferry and a small explosion of fluids as he hit 170mph on the Autobahn!!!!) But all in it was a good trip from what I see and hear.
I'm planning on being there next year whether as a driver or passenger. We might make it into a full-on Euro-Trip as well ensuring the 'Ring is on the journey homewards... just in case!
I think one of the guys got a couple of photos as you were just passing through the ticket barrier (sadly no "action" shots!)
The 350z belongs to Chris (Ricard was along as a passenger on this trip) and yeah, it's a small world. I don't know Dan as well as the other guys but he's a sound bloke and always good for a laugh! Talking of the 350z, it had a few hiccups on the way (including ripping off the rear bumper/spoiler and diffuse as they left the ferry and a small explosion of fluids as he hit 170mph on the Autobahn!!!!) But all in it was a good trip from what I see and hear.
I'm planning on being there next year whether as a driver or passenger. We might make it into a full-on Euro-Trip as well ensuring the 'Ring is on the journey homewards... just in case!
Re: Our ring and spa report (3 TF days, 1 trackday at ring, 1 trackday at spa) Pics/V
Ah sorry about getting their names the wrong way round, I should have just said "the tall one" lol
You should definately come along Sharky, its always an epic holiday, although obviously you do need to have quite a lot of confidence in your car in the first place to enjoy it or its just a stress.
Ah sorry about getting their names the wrong way round, I should have just said "the tall one" lol
You should definately come along Sharky, its always an epic holiday, although obviously you do need to have quite a lot of confidence in your car in the first place to enjoy it or its just a stress.
^^^^^ This... Every mile driving in the Clio I was wondering when it would happen... And it finally did... 10 miles from the hotel. But thats half the fun about driving over lol
Re: Our ring and spa report (3 TF days, 1 trackday at ring, 1 trackday at spa) Pics/V
CL10 JET seems to have upset some people according to Pistonheads...
http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/gassin...+October+8/9+-+Nurburgring++and+Spa&mid=31954
CL10 JET seems to have upset some people according to Pistonheads...
http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/gassin...+October+8/9+-+Nurburgring++and+Spa&mid=31954
Re: Our ring and spa report (3 TF days, 1 trackday at ring, 1 trackday at spa) Pics/V
TBH from what I have seen of PH, it seems to be full of middle aged men who WANT to be upset, lol
TBH from what I have seen of PH, it seems to be full of middle aged men who WANT to be upset, lol
LOL yeah saw they were upset with Clio Jet but I wonder who as during the 2 days and I know of min 4 different people driving it me being one one the Tuesday afternoon, maybe they are upset with Nick the owner as he drives the car on its limit where as the rest of us did not as it is not our car, he let me drive his 911 turbo as well and that was impressive
Good old Clio jet, dont think he liked being over taken
e92 + E46 M3 + Cup
Re: Our ring and spa report (3 TF days, 1 trackday at ring, 1 trackday at spa) Pics/V
Looks like a fun trip mate :approve: How much do you reckon the entire trip cost?
Couldn't help myself -
James
Looks like a fun trip mate :approve: How much do you reckon the entire trip cost?
Couldn't help myself -
James
