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Andrewf20
Groupie Joined: 04-September-2005 Location: Dublin, Ireland Status: Offline Points: 56 |
Posted: 22-February-2006 at 21:19 |
Just to let you know, Im aiming to attend both. I still have lots to learn, so national is fine with me!
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Andrew Purcell
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US M3
Really Senior Member II Joined: 28-June-2005 Location: Ireland Status: Offline Points: 542 |
Posted: 22-February-2006 at 18:53 |
Brian, why not bring the M3 to the ring at Easter to warm up for the BDD, there is a load of us going over again this year, although the GP track wont be open for us to drive on this year, as those bloody Porsche GT's are using it that weekend |
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1990 E30 M3 (US MODEL)
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Rapidude
Groupie Joined: 19-February-2006 Status: Offline Points: 74 |
Posted: 20-February-2006 at 19:53 |
Count me in for April. The Paddys day messing would be too much for me to bear. (Although i'll go over for a look)
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AHEALY
Really Senior Member II Joined: 05-February-2004 Location: Ireland Status: Offline Points: 946 |
Posted: 20-February-2006 at 06:18 |
Eamo- it was fine when I took it out but it's a bit heavy in the corners, and especially now that it's the national and not the international. The scoobie is alot more fun across country but for everything else i'd take the 523 anyday. It's amazing the comfort and refinement in the 5 series when you've gotten out of something else.
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Ado
'97 523i & 95 M3 97 Subaru Impreza WRX Sport Wagon (sold) |
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Kin Mak
Bavarian-Board Contributor Joined: 09-April-2005 Location: Dublin, Ireland Status: Offline Points: 1691 |
Posted: 20-February-2006 at 06:12 |
I have been practicing the National track in my CSL... if I could get
past the next few levels I can unlock the International track.
http://www.gt-legends.com It is sim type game so very tricky, throttle too much and you are in a spin. Might I add the CSL handles better than the 911 RSR, the RSR is way to twitchy. |
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Eamo
Moderator Group Joined: 13-May-2003 Location: Ireland Status: Offline Points: 3450 |
Posted: 20-February-2006 at 04:24 |
actually bring the scooby but use it to transport he fiver!
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Eamo
Moderator Group Joined: 13-May-2003 Location: Ireland Status: Offline Points: 3450 |
Posted: 20-February-2006 at 04:24 |
adrian
you dont need an m powered car to enjoy the track day - theres loadsa power in your own 523. And even then its not about power but getting the most out of you and your car. leave the scooby at home! |
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AHEALY
Really Senior Member II Joined: 05-February-2004 Location: Ireland Status: Offline Points: 946 |
Posted: 20-February-2006 at 04:06 |
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Ado
'97 523i & 95 M3 97 Subaru Impreza WRX Sport Wagon (sold) |
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T.J.
Bavarian-Board Contributor Joined: 22-September-2003 Location: Cork, Ireland Status: Offline Points: 2332 |
Posted: 20-February-2006 at 04:00 |
I did over 60miles in mine aswell. It's more than enough... that's 60miles between 4,000 & 6,500rpm, and an 8.4mpg average for the day Tyres & brakes are the obvious wear items. Technique minimises the wear to these alot, so head out with someone experienced if tis your first time, as a few tips on braking points and lines make a big difference. |
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///M3Mick
Really Senior Member I Joined: 12-August-2005 Location: Dublin Status: Offline Points: 457 |
Posted: 19-February-2006 at 11:38 |
Lads
Unfortunately I cannot make the 29th as I am away that week and travelling out on that morning. I hope you get the numbers k.
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e30King
Newbie Joined: 14-February-2006 Location: Cork City Status: Offline Points: 22 |
Posted: 18-February-2006 at 07:29 |
Hiya guys, Would love to give the national circuit a good lash, as I haven't attended a track day before - few questions first though: What's the layout for the day? How many laps do we get? What's the likely cost? Apart from tyres, what gets the hardest abuse from a session like this, your trousers?
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richard31
Groupie Joined: 16-February-2006 Location: Limerick Status: Offline Points: 46 |
Posted: 17-February-2006 at 17:52 |
Hi K
Was wondering what the story is with bringing guests to the track day on the 29th of April? Cheers Richie |
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E36 318is coupe black
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T.J.
Bavarian-Board Contributor Joined: 22-September-2003 Location: Cork, Ireland Status: Offline Points: 2332 |
Posted: 17-February-2006 at 08:30 |
HEALY IN BMW-BRAND REVOLT SHOCKER!!!!! Trying to slip it in there, all casual-like.. Edited by T.J. |
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topazman
Bavarian-Board Contributor Joined: 02-April-2004 Location: Ireland Status: Offline Points: 2629 |
Posted: 17-February-2006 at 07:27 |
Better make sure you are allowed |
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Now 2004 M3 Coupe Silver Grey with all the bits
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AHEALY
Really Senior Member II Joined: 05-February-2004 Location: Ireland Status: Offline Points: 946 |
Posted: 17-February-2006 at 05:18 |
Sorry I've been away from the forum for a while. I should be ok for 29th APril. Will probably take out the scoobie instead of the e39 because of the power to weight ratio if that's ok. If I get an e36 m3 non evo in the mean time i'll take that out instead.
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Ado
'97 523i & 95 M3 97 Subaru Impreza WRX Sport Wagon (sold) |
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kbannon
Admin Group E39 525i Sport Individual Joined: 09-October-2002 Location: 64 Zoo Lane Status: Offline Points: 15508 |
Posted: 16-February-2006 at 13:06 |
Thats the spirir TJ.
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Current: 2009 E60 520d "Sport" tractor
Previous: 1989 E30 320i SE 1997 E39 523i 2003 E39 525i Sport Individual |
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T.J.
Bavarian-Board Contributor Joined: 22-September-2003 Location: Cork, Ireland Status: Offline Points: 2332 |
Posted: 16-February-2006 at 12:46 |
My 30th is the next day, & exams the following week in UK, but I AIN'T missing the tracktime!!!
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Fey!
Bavarian-Board Contributor Funs over, Scotty; beam down my clothes! Joined: 28-February-2005 Location: Galway Status: Offline Points: 4161 |
Posted: 16-February-2006 at 12:13 |
I'm provisional for April - will depend on when my exams finish.
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kbannon
Admin Group E39 525i Sport Individual Joined: 09-October-2002 Location: 64 Zoo Lane Status: Offline Points: 15508 |
Posted: 16-February-2006 at 11:20 |
All defininte now.
Mondello:- Sat April 29th (pm) National Circuit Sat Oct 8th (pm) International Circuit I will draw up application forms in due course. Edited by kbannon |
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Current: 2009 E60 520d "Sport" tractor
Previous: 1989 E30 320i SE 1997 E39 523i 2003 E39 525i Sport Individual |
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richard31
Groupie Joined: 16-February-2006 Location: Limerick Status: Offline Points: 46 |
Posted: 16-February-2006 at 11:15 |
Hey Killian would love to do the 29th i'm free for it. Would love the to try either as this would be my first track day.
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E36 318is coupe black
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