Briskoda Trip to the Nurburgring 2006

WrightyRS · 31-01-2006, 23:19

Well i thought i'd raise this trip now that January is over and done with and everyone is over the Christmas spend.

I am going to be going to the Ring this weekend so i thought i'd place here to give anyone who might be interested in coming plenty of time to prepare for it etc.

Before you all jump on me and say that weekend the German DTM race series is at the Ring GP circuit,i know already.
Thats why i am suggesting going as it was the quietest weekend i had their last year.

The hotels nearest the circuit are all booked already from what i can make out,understandably due to all the race teams etc.

But i found a hotel 20 mins drive away which was very good last year so much so i would definately go back.
Its an ideal distance as by the time you get to the Ring your car all is warmed up nicely.

So if any of you are interested then post on here,so we can get an idea of whom and how many people are interested.

Any further questions feel free to PM me.

flatfourburble · 03-02-2006, 10:58

1) Flatfourburble (though will confirm later)

Shifty · 03-02-2006, 11:14

Hmmmmm, scratches stubbly chin. I'd love to actually. Is it just the one day you are thinking of is it a couple. It's as far to Dover for me as it is for you to the ring almost, which is a long way to go for a day's "ring action". Any more details would be welcomed.

thegavsters · 03-02-2006, 11:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shifty

Hmmmmm, scratches stubbly chin. I'd love to actually. Is it just the one day you are thinking of is it a couple. It's as far to Dover for me as it is for you to the ring almost, which is a long way to go for a day's "ring action". Any more details would be welcomed.

It's not like you to worry about the distance when "ring action" is involved

Goochie · 03-02-2006, 11:32

devonutopia · 03-02-2006, 11:38

Would like to go later in 2006. The $$$ is a little tight at the moment, just how shifty likes his rings, so I hear.

One thing worries me though, and thats the surface of the circuit.... I have possibly the stiffest suspension on any fabia, and it does not like rough roads, especially at speed.... I've driven the circuit on GT4 using some stiff Caterham, and it was a nightmare. I might give it a go in a tweaked Beezer, but this is the only niggle in my mind.

Bigw2069 · 03-02-2006, 11:49

Dunno if it would be less miles for you shifty but they run a ferry from Rosyth now that goes to Zeebrugge then from there to Nordschleife is 220 miles, Im thinking about it just now, pending SWMBO co-operation

Shifty · 03-02-2006, 11:54

Lot's of aspersions being cast in my direction, but I can't deny it - i'm addicted to Ring.

Glider · 03-02-2006, 12:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bigw2069

Dunno if it would be less miles for you shifty but they run a ferry from Rosyth now that goes to Zeebrugge then from there to Nordschleife is 220 miles, Im thinking about it just now, pending SWMBO co-operation

Down to 1 ferry now, departs Tue, Thu and Sat, returns Mon, Wed and Fri. Need to talk really nice for a long weekend.

Bigw2069 · 03-02-2006, 12:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by black magic

Down to 1 ferry now, departs Tue, Thu and Sat, returns Mon, Wed and Fri. Need to talk really nice for a long weekend.

You thinking about it??

Glider · 03-02-2006, 12:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bigw2069

You thinking about it??

Yes and I'm already off over that weekend. I'll speak nice to the new man at work about "ferry prices"

Loz · 03-02-2006, 12:41

always looks ace on pics and TV! would go if I thought I wouldn't kill myself!

WrightyRS · 03-02-2006, 16:49

Well it will be for the whole weekend,Friday to Monday.

I'll be getting the Eurotunnel over on the Friday Morning.

WrightyRS · 23-03-2006, 20:58

So is anybody interested in a trip to the Ring then?

i'm definately going for the weekend of the 18th-21st August,already have 3 cars going so if anymore of you fancy it then let me know.
I'm up for that. may need to sort out a favour for the 21st Aug though as I'm on days

**mannyo** · 23-03-2006, 21:05

Yes me Alex, I am up for a ring trip. I am going over to near the ring for Easter, so will have to pay a visit. I cant do the weekend of 18th-21st though due to other people being off work.

Sad thing is though, for the easter trip the Boxster will be at home. The trusty commuter hack mondeo will once again be present, complete with 152,000 miles on the clock. I will do one lap, and only one lap. A 2.0 Auto isnt very quick and last time I cooked the brakes within the first 4 corners.

WrightyRS · 23-03-2006, 22:19

I'm going in August and also September and October so we could arrange something through here aswell to see how many people are interested from here.

bpm · 24-03-2006, 01:02

Some of the Irish contingent (including myself) are going to make the trip at easter. So wave to us if you're there!

roo · 24-03-2006, 04:15

I'll be up for the August trip.

WrightyRS · 24-03-2006, 06:26

anymore takers?

***ColinD*** · 24-03-2006, 07:42

Alex, if we get a firm date; I'll add it to a monthly newsletter.

31-01-2006, 23:19	#1
WrightyRS 200 laps....... Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Essex Posts: 2,383 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Briskoda Trip to the Nurburgring 2006 Well i thought i'd raise this trip now that January is over and done with and everyone is over the Christmas spend. I am going to be going to the Ring this weekend so i thought i'd place here to give anyone who might be interested in coming plenty of time to prepare for it etc. Before you all jump on me and say that weekend the German DTM race series is at the Ring GP circuit,i know already. Thats why i am suggesting going as it was the quietest weekend i had their last year. The hotels nearest the circuit are all booked already from what i can make out,understandably due to all the race teams etc. But i found a hotel 20 mins drive away which was very good last year so much so i would definately go back. Its an ideal distance as by the time you get to the Ring your car all is warmed up nicely. So if any of you are interested then post on here,so we can get an idea of whom and how many people are interested. Any further questions feel free to PM me. __________________ Alex Skoda Octavia vRS Honda Integra Type R DC5(Facelift)Championship White,Red Recaros,C Pack Honda CBR600Fi

03-02-2006, 10:58	#2
flatfourburble "Bones" Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Heathrow/Crewe Posts: 5,449 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Briskoda Trip to the Nurburgring 2006 1) Flatfourburble (though will confirm later) __________________ Oh to have the internet back..................oh have I missed it

03-02-2006, 11:14	#3
Shifty Smokin'™ Join Date: May 2005 Location: The home of witty banter™ Posts: 5,919 Thanks: 60 Thanked 115 Times in 64 Posts	Re: Briskoda Trip to the Nurburgring 2006 Hmmmmm, scratches stubbly chin. I'd love to actually. Is it just the one day you are thinking of is it a couple. It's as far to Dover for me as it is for you to the ring almost, which is a long way to go for a day's "ring action". Any more details would be welcomed. __________________ My car was for sale, but now it's not. You don't deserve it! 0-60 in 6.2 Seconds, 0-100 14.75 Seconds....and it's a diesel!!

03-02-2006, 11:32	#5
Goochie Wheres my coat? Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Up a tree. Posts: 12,284 Thanks: 7 Thanked 23 Times in 21 Posts	Re: Briskoda Trip to the Nurburgring 2006

03-02-2006, 11:38	#6
devonutopia Mongreller Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Ooo-ar, Oi be from Devonshire Posts: 28,593 Thanks: 49 Thanked 253 Times in 205 Posts	Re: Briskoda Trip to the Nurburgring 2006 Would like to go later in 2006. The $$$ is a little tight at the moment, just how shifty likes his rings, so I hear. One thing worries me though, and thats the surface of the circuit.... I have possibly the stiffest suspension on any fabia, and it does not like rough roads, especially at speed.... I've driven the circuit on GT4 using some stiff Caterham, and it was a nightmare. I might give it a go in a tweaked Beezer, but this is the only niggle in my mind. __________________ Jason - Mongrel owner! WOOOOF! Grrrrr Custom Fabia Bonnet Lifter Kits - £45! Click Me. Sign up to the Briskoda clubstand at TRAX - SILVERSTONE 07/09/08 CLICK LINK FOR INFO! YOUTUBE VIDEOS FROM PREVIOUS SHOWS TOO! See the mongrel's 260bhp Dyno Video!

03-02-2006, 11:49	#7
Bigw2069 Moderator Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Rosyth,Scotland Posts: 4,796 Thanks: 183 Thanked 143 Times in 111 Posts	Re: Briskoda Trip to the Nurburgring 2006 Dunno if it would be less miles for you shifty but they run a ferry from Rosyth now that goes to Zeebrugge then from there to Nordschleife is 220 miles, Im thinking about it just now, pending SWMBO co-operation __________________

03-02-2006, 11:54	#8
Shifty Smokin'™ Join Date: May 2005 Location: The home of witty banter™ Posts: 5,919 Thanks: 60 Thanked 115 Times in 64 Posts	Re: Briskoda Trip to the Nurburgring 2006 Lot's of aspersions being cast in my direction, but I can't deny it - i'm addicted to Ring. __________________ My car was for sale, but now it's not. You don't deserve it! 0-60 in 6.2 Seconds, 0-100 14.75 Seconds....and it's a diesel!!

03-02-2006, 12:41	#12
Loz TwIsTeD Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: here..................... sometimes there........ Posts: 6,456 Thanks: 40 Thanked 208 Times in 60 Posts	Re: Briskoda Trip to the Nurburgring 2006 always looks ace on pics and TV! would go if I thought I wouldn't kill myself!

03-02-2006, 16:49	#13
WrightyRS 200 laps....... Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Essex Posts: 2,383 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Briskoda Trip to the Nurburgring 2006 Well it will be for the whole weekend,Friday to Monday. I'll be getting the Eurotunnel over on the Friday Morning. __________________ Alex Skoda Octavia vRS Honda Integra Type R DC5(Facelift)Championship White,Red Recaros,C Pack Honda CBR600Fi

23-03-2006, 20:58	#14
WrightyRS 200 laps....... Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Essex Posts: 2,383 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Briskoda Trip to the Nurburgring 2006 So is anybody interested in a trip to the Ring then? i'm definately going for the weekend of the 18th-21st August,already have 3 cars going so if anymore of you fancy it then let me know. I'm up for that. may need to sort out a favour for the 21st Aug though as I'm on days __________________ Alex Skoda Octavia vRS Honda Integra Type R DC5(Facelift)Championship White,Red Recaros,C Pack Honda CBR600Fi Last edited by roo; 23-03-2006 at 21:11.

23-03-2006, 21:05	#15
mannyo BRISKODA Staff Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Stevenage Herts. Posts: 10,496 Thanks: 21 Thanked 221 Times in 212 Posts	Re: Briskoda Trip to the Nurburgring 2006 Yes me Alex, I am up for a ring trip. I am going over to near the ring for Easter, so will have to pay a visit. I cant do the weekend of 18th-21st though due to other people being off work. Sad thing is though, for the easter trip the Boxster will be at home. The trusty commuter hack mondeo will once again be present, complete with 152,000 miles on the clock. I will do one lap, and only one lap. A 2.0 Auto isnt very quick and last time I cooked the brakes within the first 4 corners. __________________ Manny 2005 Octavia 2.0TDi Elegance combi my skoda website http://www.octaviars.co.uk Join the briskoda.net folding team click Here for more info

23-03-2006, 22:19	#16
WrightyRS 200 laps....... Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Essex Posts: 2,383 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Briskoda Trip to the Nurburgring 2006 I'm going in August and also September and October so we could arrange something through here aswell to see how many people are interested from here. __________________ Alex Skoda Octavia vRS Honda Integra Type R DC5(Facelift)Championship White,Red Recaros,C Pack Honda CBR600Fi

24-03-2006, 01:02	#17
bpm Drink me! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Dublin Posts: 2,025 Thanks: 10 Thanked 21 Times in 18 Posts	Re: Briskoda Trip to the Nurburgring 2006 Some of the Irish contingent (including myself) are going to make the trip at easter. So wave to us if you're there! __________________ BPM This is a website , NOT a mobile phone. STP USNG TXT SPK

24-03-2006, 06:26	#19
WrightyRS 200 laps....... Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Essex Posts: 2,383 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Briskoda Trip to the Nurburgring 2006 anymore takers? __________________ Alex Skoda Octavia vRS Honda Integra Type R DC5(Facelift)Championship White,Red Recaros,C Pack Honda CBR600Fi

24-03-2006, 07:42	#20
*ColinD* Site owner Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Hill & Mountains of North Wales Posts: 10,137 Thanks: 10 Thanked 116 Times in 61 Posts	Re: Briskoda Trip to the Nurburgring 2006 Alex, if we get a firm date; I'll add it to a monthly newsletter. __________________ ColinD - 97/100 Limited Edition Octavia vRS < For Sale www.BRISKODA.net :: Site Owner. E-Mail : webmaster at briskoda dot net Got a comment to make about the site? Please feel free to use the feedback form here, we welcome your views.

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