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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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)
2008 BMW 520D M SPORT |
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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
E36 323i |
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RobChase
Groupie Joined: 20-July-2005 Location: Dublin, Ireland Status: Offline Points: 55 |
Posted: 23-February-2006 at 15:29 |
Been away for a while working on the car in the evenings but am back and as long as croker aint open that day for a replay or summit I'll be there with bells on, for my first trackday! wwwoooowwwwwaaaaaaaaa............ |
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Oisin
Really Senior Member I Joined: 26-May-2004 Location: Ireland_Millstreet Co.Cork Status: Offline Points: 490 |
Posted: 25-February-2006 at 04:30 |
I'll give a gauk this year definatly!!!cant miss anymore!!!perhapes even manage to get a car for track days!!And become a memeber!!! |
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2006 VW Passat 1.9tdi
1995 E34 520i(M5)Sold.New classic required Previous: 2004 Santa fee commercial - 2001 Saab 9-5 3.0,Tid - 1997 E39 525tds |
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Rapidude
Groupie Joined: 19-February-2006 Status: Offline Points: 74 |
Posted: 25-February-2006 at 07:40 |
[/QUOTE] 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 [/QUOTE]
Interesting!! Whats the details? |
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///M3Mick
Really Senior Member I Joined: 12-August-2005 Location: Dublin Status: Offline Points: 457 |
Posted: 25-February-2006 at 12:09 |
Yes I am also interested in an April ring trip........whats the itinerary?
Mick |
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paddy_d2k2
Senior Member II Joined: 01-March-2006 Location: Co. Kildare Status: Offline Points: 245 |
Posted: 03-March-2006 at 06:33 |
I atteded a track day last year, it was a good day out but the only thing is, I am not a full member, no membership card etc. I do want to join the club and avail of the Paddock meets prior to track outings but dnt hav a credit card and dnt know how i can pay cash! I think one can only participate on track on presentation of memdership!!! Whats the story!!!! HAHA I would be up for either track by the way, as i have never driven on it yet so i aint fussy!!!!
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kbannon
Admin Group E39 525i Sport Individual Joined: 09-October-2002 Location: 64 Zoo Lane Status: Offline Points: 15508 |
Posted: 03-March-2006 at 06:35 |
Paddy - if you want to you can join on the day.
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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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///M3Mick
Really Senior Member I Joined: 12-August-2005 Location: Dublin Status: Offline Points: 457 |
Posted: 03-March-2006 at 08:24 |
Killian I thought after the muppetry at the last track day that people wouldnt be allowed to join on the day any more?? Mick (ps this is not anything personal against Paddy...I have no idea who he is and he may be a top bloke for all I know but we all remember what happened the last time) (pps I have no right to comment anyway since unfortunately I can't make it!) |
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kdevitt
Really Senior Member II Joined: 27-February-2003 Location: Ireland Status: Offline Points: 904 |
Posted: 03-March-2006 at 08:33 |
Thought that was the case myself Mick - although personally I thought it was a great laugh having to jam on rapidly fading brakes to stop because some guy decided to stop and wave at some girls on the back section of the track...
Gerry in the main office told me they woulnd't allow people sign up on the day - but that was more to do with the whole hassle they had understanding the difference between sterling and euro. |
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kbannon
Admin Group E39 525i Sport Individual Joined: 09-October-2002 Location: 64 Zoo Lane Status: Offline Points: 15508 |
Posted: 03-March-2006 at 09:38 |
Sorry - you are indeed correct.
If someone wants to join then they will need to do so before the event. |
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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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Fey!
Bavarian-Board Contributor Funs over, Scotty; beam down my clothes! Joined: 28-February-2005 Location: Galway Status: Offline Points: 4161 |
Posted: 03-March-2006 at 10:28 |
Paddy - why don't you get a stg bank draft and send it to the office?
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