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IanH 
Senior Member I
Joined: 10-July-2003
Location: Ireland
Status: Offline
Points: 128
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 Posted: 06-February-2004 at 14:10 |
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Kevin 1990 316i
If you like I can lend you a crash hat for the day. I got a spare one. You are very welcome to use it. I will bring it along on the day.
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Eamo
Moderator Group
Joined: 13-May-2003
Location: Ireland
Status: Offline
Points: 3450
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Posted: 06-February-2004 at 14:38 |
Rav
Thats no excuse - its not as if your gonna be trashing the car. You drive around at your own pace. By the way we had an 83 323 out the last day!!
co get signed up! 
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T.J.
Bavarian-Board Contributor
Joined: 22-September-2003
Location: Cork, Ireland
Status: Offline
Points: 2332
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Posted: 06-February-2004 at 15:13 |
I agree. If it's appreciative enough to be driven on the road, the circuit holds no fear... you go at your own pace, and work within your limits and that of the car. I drove back to Cork after the trackday and no issues. There'll be plenty of people to give advice and stuff. If you'd like to try it, try it! I would say that you should deffo apply for a passenger pass. It's great to get a feel for what it's about, and see what the likes of M3 & M5s can do when let off the leash. Having said that, someone in a 316 can teach you a few things too!
that 323i was fair nippy on the main straight Eamo! It took 3 laps & a bit of determined cornering through Dunlop for me to get the wholeshot on it down the straight(not that we were racing I stress). cool car.
I can't wait for April!
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Mazda 6 MPS
S1 Elise 135 Sport
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon
Formerly E39 TDS, E36 M3, E36 328i, E34 525i, E34 518i
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Eamo
Moderator Group
Joined: 13-May-2003
Location: Ireland
Status: Offline
Points: 3450
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Posted: 06-February-2004 at 15:14 |
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TJ
I know where your coming from - took me a lap or 2 to get by as well!
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CGL_E30_325i
Senior Member I
Joined: 17-June-2003
Location: Dublin, Ireland
Status: Offline
Points: 102
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Posted: 06-February-2004 at 15:23 |
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mmmmm...............I didn't get by 
Might need a bit more pracitce............or an M3 |
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CGL
'88 325i Sport
'01 330d Sport Touring
'0? Westfield SEiW TDi
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Ravenelli69
Senior Member II
Joined: 06-October-2003
Location: Ireland
Status: Offline
Points: 242
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Posted: 06-February-2004 at 16:08 |
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Ok lads you have twisted my arm - application form has just been filled and faxed - Happy days!
Rav
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Eamo
Moderator Group
Joined: 13-May-2003
Location: Ireland
Status: Offline
Points: 3450
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Posted: 06-February-2004 at 16:30 |
good man!! you wont regret it! 
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Kevin_E30_318iS
Really Senior Member II
Joined: 14-December-2002
Location: Ireland
Status: Offline
Points: 883
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Posted: 07-February-2004 at 17:53 |
Hello IanH,
Thanks for the offer on the helmet, it would be great to get the loan of it for the track day. 
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Kevin_1990_318iS
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Kevin_E30_318iS
Really Senior Member II
Joined: 14-December-2002
Location: Ireland
Status: Offline
Points: 883
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Posted: 09-February-2004 at 09:34 |
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Killian,
There is a discrepency between the postal address on the BDD application form and that on the club website. When I emailed the club office I was told the postal code on the website is the correct one. The form shows 'Wiltshire SN12 8SQ' while the website shows 'Wiltshire SN12 6WJ'.
You might want to check and update the application form if necessary.
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Kevin_1990_318iS
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kbannon
Admin Group
E39 525i Sport Individual
Joined: 09-October-2002
Location: 64 Zoo Lane
Status: Offline
Points: 15508
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Posted: 09-February-2004 at 23:12 |
Thanks Kevin - thats updated now
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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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AHEALY
Really Senior Member II
Joined: 05-February-2004
Location: Ireland
Status: Offline
Points: 946
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Posted: 11-February-2004 at 09:48 |
 Ravenelli69 wrote:
Looking forward to my first event with the club - spectator unfortunately, as I don't think my 86 325 would appreciate a couple of trips around the circuit.
Rav |
I'm also new to the Club, joined last week, and hope to go to Mondello too. I'm sure after a few laps it will be second nature. Anyways, I dont intend thrashing my 523i, parts are too costly. What part of the country are you coming from ?.
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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
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Posted: 11-February-2004 at 09:57 |
Ones has telexed ones application form to Head Office, so looks like a capital time shall be had, old chaps !
YeeeeeeeeeeeHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!
Anyone heading from Cork direction and interested in heading in convoy, let me know nearer the time and we'll 10-4, rubber ducky etc etc (Must stress that I don't actually have a CB!)
as a by-note, & remembering that modified E36 had a man and woman team in the intermediate & beginner groups respectively, anyone broached getting their wifes or partners out on the circuit? My girlfriend loved it passengering, and seemed mad keen to go out herself the next meet, but has subsequently cooled down on the idea. Still, saves more tyres for me!
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Mazda 6 MPS
S1 Elise 135 Sport
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon
Formerly E39 TDS, E36 M3, E36 328i, E34 525i, E34 518i
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Ravenelli69
Senior Member II
Joined: 06-October-2003
Location: Ireland
Status: Offline
Points: 242
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Posted: 11-February-2004 at 10:08 |
AHEALY wrote:
Ravenelli69 wrote:
Looking forward to my first event with the club - spectator unfortunately, as I don't think my 86 325 would appreciate a couple of trips around the circuit.
Rav |
I'm also new to the Club, joined last week, and hope to go to Mondello too. I'm sure after a few laps it will be second nature. Anyways, I dont intend thrashing my 523i, parts are too costly. What part of the country are you coming from ?. |
Blessington, Co. Wicklow - only a short spin for me!
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AHEALY
Really Senior Member II
Joined: 05-February-2004
Location: Ireland
Status: Offline
Points: 946
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Posted: 12-February-2004 at 10:04 |
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I'm coming from Tullamore, Offaly. Not too far though, should be there within an hour. Will be good crack though.
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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
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Posted: 12-February-2004 at 11:14 |
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Adrian
Im from near Tullamore - Clara to be exact!
Wonder if we have ever bumped into each other????
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AHEALY
Really Senior Member II
Joined: 05-February-2004
Location: Ireland
Status: Offline
Points: 946
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Posted: 12-February-2004 at 11:55 |
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I dont think so, but if you want to meet up, give me a call at (0506) 24353 - work, (086) 0640881. I have an interest in all BMW's so maybe we could discuss. I actually live 2 miles the far side of Killeigh in the direction of Mountmellick, but work in the Government Offices in Tullamore.
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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
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Posted: 12-February-2004 at 12:05 |
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No way!
Im in the new MHB office just up the road from you - surely you've seen an 88 M3 going in there???
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AHEALY
Really Senior Member II
Joined: 05-February-2004
Location: Ireland
Status: Offline
Points: 946
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Posted: 12-February-2004 at 12:16 |
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Thats mad. Dont we share the same slip road. Are you in that weird shaped building behind us ?. When did you move in there ?. Like me, are you the only one in the office with an interest in cars ?. I'm a Higher Executive Officer, in Education, which is Middle Management and work with 7 women in our office. They only talk about family stuff, kids and nappies. Not my forte. I didn't see your car before, or maybe I was just in too much of a rush to get out of the place, ha ha.
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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
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Posted: 12-February-2004 at 13:13 |
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Yes
we share the saem slip road. Im in the IT dept though - senior ICT administartor
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AHEALY
Really Senior Member II
Joined: 05-February-2004
Location: Ireland
Status: Offline
Points: 946
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Posted: 12-February-2004 at 14:07 |
Have you spent much time/money on your car since you bought it. How is she running ?. Is she standard or did you have it tuned ?. Is yours the 2.3 litre turbo model with approx 220bhp. I've heard they are more fun than the newer e36 and e46 models, and much lighter too. I put mine through the nct 2 months ago and it weighed in at 1590kg. She's very smooth and is punchy at moderate or high speeds, but slightly sluggish at very low speeds. I think most six pots are like that. I was more concerned about the torque than the bhp because sometimes I pull a trailer and Quad Bike, and need the extra power, and weight. That was my reason for choosing the 5 series over the 3 series.
So you are a Senior ICT Administrator. Sounds very impressive. Should I bow to you ( Ha Ha).
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Ado
'97 523i & 95 M3
97 Subaru Impreza WRX Sport Wagon (sold)
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