Nurburgring Easter weekend trip
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Topic: Nurburgring Easter weekend trip
Posted By: BMG M3
Subject: Nurburgring Easter weekend trip
Date Posted: 22-December-2004 at 15:59
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Some of the E30 M3 owners have been talking of a Ring trip next year, for the Easter weekend of Friday March 25th to Monday the 28th. So now is the time to get some other M Power owners interested in joining in.
The Ring is open for 4 full public days, 8am until 7:30 pm each day and is the first public open weekend of the year, which means a huge petrolhead fest for anyone that loves performance cars. For anyone that's interested in joining in, then please read the site in the link, as it covers everything you need to know about the Ring and making a trip there. http://www.nurburgring.org/ - Bens Nurburgring site There's no dates, times, ferries or hotel details set in stone yet . This is more just to let some of you guys know that an M Power contingent is looking at going. 
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Posted By: DAWIEM3
Date Posted: 22-December-2004 at 16:17
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Hello Brian, I share your sentiments, Lets get a good turn out of all M powers, not just the E30 M3 brigade. Its an awesome weekend and will be more enjoyable, to have you all along, but especially to first timers knowing that they are part of a Brit contingent, who can advise and assist, and will not be encouraging ring virgins to do sub 10 minute laps A La Clarkeson. The group that went last time all managed to get in some fast passenger laps with our resisdent Ring Vet John. Just a lap with John around the ring is more than good enough reason to go. Toby`s cheeks have still not returned to the front of his face such was the smile on his face after completeing a passenger lap. Go on, you know you want to, and lets see you all there. ------------- E30 M3 Road car ( Now in Hongkong ) E30 M3 Track Car S14 2.0L 2002 in progress E30 C2 2.7 Alpina E36 M3 3.2 EVO |
Posted By: Houlbt
Date Posted: 22-December-2004 at 16:24
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Yep been following this on S14.net am sorely tempted but unable to commit just yet.
TH ------------- www.houlbrook.com |
Posted By: ZM Coupe
Date Posted: 22-December-2004 at 16:42
Myself and friends are going, 9 cars at the moment, it is mental there in easter !! It is best place ever for petrolheads...
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Posted By: Mike 90 M3
Date Posted: 22-December-2004 at 16:46
Yeah i'm very tempted too and have been followng the s14.net converstaions. Sounds like it will be great. Will just have to ignore the fact i have end of year exams after easter hols!
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Posted By: 215m3
Date Posted: 22-December-2004 at 17:05
Dam right Dave I'm going to head out, just need to get a move on with the car. Planning to go over a day earlier to get the A-N set up by Martin, if all goes to plan. Think you should drive the track car over, just go for it!!! ------------- Toby http://www.bmminiparts.com - New Genuine BMW & Mini OEM parts - www.bmminiparts.com 1987 E30 M3 with turbo being added |
DAWIEM3 wrote:Posted By: UweM3
Date Posted: 22-December-2004 at 17:18
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I have contacted Haus Marvin to see how many rooms are left for easter. I will keep you updated. ------------- E61 520d, slow and buzzy but my wallet likes the mpg..... |
Posted By: 215m3
Date Posted: 23-December-2004 at 02:23
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I sent an email last night Uwe. Waiting for their response ------------- Toby http://www.bmminiparts.com - New Genuine BMW & Mini OEM parts - www.bmminiparts.com 1987 E30 M3 with turbo being added |
Posted By: DAWIEM3
Date Posted: 23-December-2004 at 02:54
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Good show guys, Momentum is building. Come on Tom, take your hand out your pocket and shift into gear. Can`t wait.
------------- E30 M3 Road car ( Now in Hongkong ) E30 M3 Track Car S14 2.0L 2002 in progress E30 C2 2.7 Alpina E36 M3 3.2 EVO |
Posted By: kevin
Date Posted: 23-December-2004 at 13:24
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Count us in, we would travel over on the Thursday and a back again on the Tuesday. Uwe, if you are doing the hotel booking could you let us know want a double room will cost?? Cheers. The club has arrangements with some of the ferries, I will try and find the links. I prefer the speed of the tunnel but the cost sticks in the throat. The Seacat was pretty quick and an ok cost. I'll dig around and see what I can find. ------------- Kevin '04 E46 330Ci Convertible '08 E61 535d Touring (TorqueMeister Towbarge) 95 E34 M5 89 E30 M3 (Cecotto) |
Posted By: UweM3
Date Posted: 23-December-2004 at 13:57
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Kevin,
double rooms are not very expensive in Haus Marvin. I think we paid 60EUR, but could be wrong. They are on holiday till mid January. As soon I get a reply I will let you know. ------------- E61 520d, slow and buzzy but my wallet likes the mpg..... |
Posted By: texas2201
Date Posted: 23-December-2004 at 14:19
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I will see if I can organise to go - I still have some laps from my last visit Keep me posted on the hotel front - I have stayed at the Daniels place - Zur Berg I think and Eddies place the Nordschlief - only 35 euros a night for B&B with ensuite
------------- Martin - www.iconicmotorcars.co.uk E30 M3 now sold :-(/Lotus Elan SE Turbo/Lotus Excel SE/Lotus Excel SA/Audi A8 - now Tow Barge - Quattro 4.2 |
Posted By: UweM3
Date Posted: 23-December-2004 at 14:21
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I think your laps are not longer valid. What kind of ticket do you have? ------------- E61 520d, slow and buzzy but my wallet likes the mpg..... |
Posted By: texas2201
Date Posted: 23-December-2004 at 14:25
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I read on the ticket they were valid into 05 - I'll get it out of the car and check. It was one of the twelve laps ones
------------- Martin - www.iconicmotorcars.co.uk E30 M3 now sold :-(/Lotus Elan SE Turbo/Lotus Excel SE/Lotus Excel SA/Audi A8 - now Tow Barge - Quattro 4.2 |
Posted By: texas2201
Date Posted: 23-December-2004 at 14:30
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Just checked - it does say 05 but then it says 31 12 04 bummer
------------- Martin - www.iconicmotorcars.co.uk E30 M3 now sold :-(/Lotus Elan SE Turbo/Lotus Excel SE/Lotus Excel SA/Audi A8 - now Tow Barge - Quattro 4.2 |
Posted By: kevin
Date Posted: 23-December-2004 at 14:37
I have one lap left to complete this year but I guess it's a bit late now
------------- Kevin '04 E46 330Ci Convertible '08 E61 535d Touring (TorqueMeister Towbarge) 95 E34 M5 89 E30 M3 (Cecotto) |
Posted By: texas2201
Date Posted: 23-December-2004 at 14:41
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I think i had 4 or 5 on the ticket.....I was hoping to use them in November when I went over but 5 inches of snow put paid to that idea
------------- Martin - www.iconicmotorcars.co.uk E30 M3 now sold :-(/Lotus Elan SE Turbo/Lotus Excel SE/Lotus Excel SA/Audi A8 - now Tow Barge - Quattro 4.2 |
Posted By: kevin
Date Posted: 24-December-2004 at 03:46
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Looking at the Seacat v Euro Tunnel prices there isn't a great deal of
difference when travelling at peak times. There is a 15% discount
available on Seacat using the codes in the back of the Magazine. Given the small(ish) difference in price we will be using the tunnel. ------------- Kevin '04 E46 330Ci Convertible '08 E61 535d Touring (TorqueMeister Towbarge) 95 E34 M5 89 E30 M3 (Cecotto) |
Posted By: kevin
Date Posted: 24-December-2004 at 07:04
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Change of plan as Hoverspeed are doing a great deal on the seacat £49 return. http://www.ferrysale.com/offer.asp?faretype=21 - Look Here ------------- Kevin '04 E46 330Ci Convertible '08 E61 535d Touring (TorqueMeister Towbarge) 95 E34 M5 89 E30 M3 (Cecotto) |
Posted By: BMG M3
Date Posted: 24-December-2004 at 07:33
I tried booking for the 25th on the first ( 0645) sailing . The only spaces available on that day are in the evenings. Looks like everyone is booking very early for Easter .... |
Posted By: kevin
Date Posted: 24-December-2004 at 07:59
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I got the 6:45 on the 24th
------------- Kevin '04 E46 330Ci Convertible '08 E61 535d Touring (TorqueMeister Towbarge) 95 E34 M5 89 E30 M3 (Cecotto) |
Posted By: 215m3
Date Posted: 24-December-2004 at 08:34
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I've booked the Wednesday morning 6.45 as i'd like to pop into Maxx to get the a-n set up properly. Back the Tuesday ferry about 14.15. ------------- Toby http://www.bmminiparts.com - New Genuine BMW & Mini OEM parts - www.bmminiparts.com 1987 E30 M3 with turbo being added |
Posted By: BMG M3
Date Posted: 24-December-2004 at 09:58
| How far from the Ring is MAXX Toby ? |
Posted By: 215m3
Date Posted: 24-December-2004 at 11:05
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John stays in or near Berlin so near there i think. Get a good run down the autobahns. Not entirely sure. ------------- Toby http://www.bmminiparts.com - New Genuine BMW & Mini OEM parts - www.bmminiparts.com 1987 E30 M3 with turbo being added |
Posted By: Eamo
Date Posted: 24-December-2004 at 14:43
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guys - i would like to comre along too. what do i need to do?? ------------- |
Posted By: Rags
Date Posted: 24-December-2004 at 20:22
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i would love to come along but obviously not in the cabrio ------------- 
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Posted By: UweM3
Date Posted: 25-December-2004 at 05:17
Berlin??? John is from Munich. That's approx 4 hrs to ring if traffic is ok. MAXX is about 30-45 mins from the Ring. I am getting a bit concerned about the weather as Easter is quite early next year. ------------- E61 520d, slow and buzzy but my wallet likes the mpg..... |
Posted By: DAWIEM3
Date Posted: 25-December-2004 at 05:34
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UWE, We can take snow boards along as well, if we need to. Merry Christmas all. ------------- E30 M3 Road car ( Now in Hongkong ) E30 M3 Track Car S14 2.0L 2002 in progress E30 C2 2.7 Alpina E36 M3 3.2 EVO |
Posted By: BMG M3
Date Posted: 25-December-2004 at 05:36
As MAXX is so close to the Ring ,would you have any ideas how much MAXX would charge to custom map a car Uwe ? |
Posted By: UweM3
Date Posted: 25-December-2004 at 06:40
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Brian, i don't think he is doing that sort of mapping. ------------- E61 520d, slow and buzzy but my wallet likes the mpg..... |
Posted By: texas2201
Date Posted: 26-December-2004 at 14:45
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I'm on the 10am Seacat - see you in Nurburg. Are we all organising our own hotels?
Martin
------------- Martin - www.iconicmotorcars.co.uk E30 M3 now sold :-(/Lotus Elan SE Turbo/Lotus Excel SE/Lotus Excel SA/Audi A8 - now Tow Barge - Quattro 4.2 |
Posted By: 215m3
Date Posted: 27-December-2004 at 05:28
Wasn't entirely sure where they were based Uwe, but that's a bonus being so close. ------------- Toby http://www.bmminiparts.com - New Genuine BMW & Mini OEM parts - www.bmminiparts.com 1987 E30 M3 with turbo being added |
Posted By: Alan F
Date Posted: 27-December-2004 at 05:56
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Here's a video showing a lap of the Ring
http://www.gofastvideo.com/gallery/getitem/119/1/aac.wmv - E46 M3 followed by 911 Alan '87 M3 |
Posted By: Robbie Bradford
Date Posted: 27-December-2004 at 11:50
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Top video clip dude......could watch that all day, like the way he squeezed past that **** on the bike.......outta da way dopey ------------- http://www.BMW-driver.net/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=21 - http://www.BMW-driver.net/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=21 |
Posted By: DAWIEM3
Date Posted: 27-December-2004 at 14:25
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Uwe, let me know when you here back from Haus Marvin. I will need a double room as will have the ball and chain with.
------------- E30 M3 Road car ( Now in Hongkong ) E30 M3 Track Car S14 2.0L 2002 in progress E30 C2 2.7 Alpina E36 M3 3.2 EVO |
Posted By: Andyboy
Date Posted: 28-December-2004 at 13:41
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I might be up for some of this; I've only got an old
320i (F plate E30 - with 4 doors) to use for this sort of thing but the last thing I did the Ring in was an Opel Astra Combi diesel. Getting hotel rooms shouldn't be a complete disaster, and in the past I've taken a tent! |
Posted By: BMG M3
Date Posted: 28-December-2004 at 17:20
I would just about camp in the summer time, and thats if there wasnt a hotel room within 20 miles. I'd love to see anyone crazy enough to do that at Easter ! The Easter weekend is the only known date for next year so far . Expect the regulars to have already booked. |
Posted By: DAWIEM3
Date Posted: 30-December-2004 at 09:50
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Hi All, Euro tunnel leave Friday morning back Monday evening £119.00.
Not bad. ------------- E30 M3 Road car ( Now in Hongkong ) E30 M3 Track Car S14 2.0L 2002 in progress E30 C2 2.7 Alpina E36 M3 3.2 EVO |
Posted By: kevin
Date Posted: 30-December-2004 at 10:26
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£119 for EuroTunnel is a nice one, well done. We have just successfully booked into the Hotel Zer Burg in Nurburg. Roll on Easter ------------- Kevin '04 E46 330Ci Convertible '08 E61 535d Touring (TorqueMeister Towbarge) 95 E34 M5 89 E30 M3 (Cecotto) |
Posted By: UweM3
Date Posted: 30-December-2004 at 11:25
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I still haven't made my mind up yet as Easter is a bit early. When I get an answer back from the Hotel I will decide if I go or not. ------------- E61 520d, slow and buzzy but my wallet likes the mpg..... |
Posted By: kevin
Date Posted: 30-December-2004 at 13:10
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If nearer the weekend it does look like the weather will result in the track being shut then we will reschedule the seacat. I'm planning on Brian keeping up his run of good weather at Easter.
------------- Kevin '04 E46 330Ci Convertible '08 E61 535d Touring (TorqueMeister Towbarge) 95 E34 M5 89 E30 M3 (Cecotto) |
Posted By: UweM3
Date Posted: 30-December-2004 at 16:16
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just found this pic on S14.de
the Bruennchen Parking at Good Friday 2004 weather:wind and rain 5deg C imagine it would be sunny.....  ------------- E61 520d, slow and buzzy but my wallet likes the mpg..... |
Posted By: BMG M3
Date Posted: 30-December-2004 at 16:41
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I know what you are saying Uwe. It would be nice if we could leave it until the week before to see what the weather is doing. I'm lucky in that I can do that, but then I'm taking a chance on the hotel and ferry etc etc.
All I can say is I've been lucky and been twice at Easter and there was a brief drop of rain, which didn't even really wet the track. If anyone is only planning on going once next year, then maybe the Easter weekend isn't for you. PS. Bruennchen is packed for a weekend with bad weather ! |
Posted By: BMG M3
Date Posted: 31-December-2004 at 14:13
I was just looking at Ben Lovejoys report for the Easter weekend of 2004.It sounds one of the better weekends as it goes. 4 days of dry weather and not-so crowded track . I guess it's a 50-50 chance at the end of the day. For those that have not been to the Ring on a public day , this link should give you a good idea of a typical weekend. http://www.nurburgring.org/trip_reports/trip33/index.html - Ben's Easter Nurburgring report |
Posted By: 215m3
Date Posted: 10-January-2005 at 18:22
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That's my room booked, had a reply back today from Diane and she advised they have been on holiday. ------------- Toby http://www.bmminiparts.com - New Genuine BMW & Mini OEM parts - www.bmminiparts.com 1987 E30 M3 with turbo being added |
Posted By: texas2201
Date Posted: 13-January-2005 at 16:50
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booked into Zur Burg - see you there Kevin and Gill
------------- Martin - www.iconicmotorcars.co.uk E30 M3 now sold :-(/Lotus Elan SE Turbo/Lotus Excel SE/Lotus Excel SA/Audi A8 - now Tow Barge - Quattro 4.2 |
Posted By: silver1
Date Posted: 30-January-2005 at 12:36
| We are going this Easter to Cochem Germany - has anyone got definate dates that track will be open ? |
Posted By: BMG M3
Date Posted: 30-January-2005 at 12:50
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The opening date for 2005 won't be online until around late Feb . Keep checking the official site http://www.nuerburgring.de/ - here ( click me )
The only known date so far is the Easter weekend.The Easter weekend is the season opener and almost a given that the track is open on the Friday to Monday 8am - 7pm.Check with the site before making any plans though.
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Posted By: BOBO635
Date Posted: 15-February-2005 at 05:00
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Hello ! Here is the link for the opening hours of the Nordschleife in 2005. http://213.239.207.198/nuerburgring.de/275.html?&L=1 - http://213.239.207.198/nuerburgring.de/275.html?&L=1 Any news concerning the easter week-end ? Eric
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BMW m3 e30 1990 BMW 635 csi E24 1984 BMW 325i E30 CABRIO 1993 BMW 320i E30 TOURING 1988 and many mores... ! |
Posted By: 215m3
Date Posted: 15-February-2005 at 13:21
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The March track times are: -
Fri & sat 08.30 to 18.30 Sun & Mon 08.30 to 19.30 As the calander is out the only long weekend suitable in June and possibly the S14 meet is the last weekend again. Friday times are 14.15 to 19.30 Sat & sun 08.00 to 19.30 Mon 13.00 to 19.30 ------------- Toby http://www.bmminiparts.com - New Genuine BMW & Mini OEM parts - www.bmminiparts.com 1987 E30 M3 with turbo being added |
Posted By: BMG M3
Date Posted: 15-February-2005 at 13:40
The Brits are having doubts on the suitability of going in late March.Seems some want to sit at home and eat Easter eggs, rather than get out on track in their M Power machines  
Unless there's snow a few days before , I'm there. |
Posted By: silver1
Date Posted: 15-February-2005 at 20:08
| Thanks for the link BOB0635 - will be there on Sat 26.03.2005 and will be staying in Cochem for weekend. |
Posted By: barefoot
Date Posted: 16-February-2005 at 04:21
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I will be going this Easter in my E30 M3 cab with a load of other pals in Skylines Evo's Scooby Doos. My car is G reg black with tan interior and M5 alloys so please come over and say hello!
Kev |
Posted By: BOBO635
Date Posted: 16-February-2005 at 06:01
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I hope to be there also and meet some of you. Any interest in the Spa- Francorchamps BMW club days on 23 and 24 july 2005, the fees should be around 400 euro for 2 days on the track, a very cheep price...
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BMW m3 e30 1990 BMW 635 csi E24 1984 BMW 325i E30 CABRIO 1993 BMW 320i E30 TOURING 1988 and many mores... ! |
Posted By: silver1
Date Posted: 16-February-2005 at 17:13
| ok guys, will look out for you. Will be in a silver e46 m3 cab. |
Posted By: ultegra
Date Posted: 21-February-2005 at 16:51
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Sorry I won't make this jaunt folks: new tasking at work sees me taking on a big responsibility. But here's a special gift: Enjoy yourselves, no pranging etc.... Chris ------------- http://members.ebay.co.uk/aboutme/chrisenright - Chris Enright M Coupe Silver ex M Coupe Black ex 318is Silver 318is White ex M3 GT ex 318is Red ex 318is Blue 316i shell - watch this space... 
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Posted By: UweM3
Date Posted: 28-February-2005 at 17:30
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pic from the Ring......
don't forget your skis at easter.  ------------- E61 520d, slow and buzzy but my wallet likes the mpg..... |
Posted By: UweM3
Date Posted: 28-February-2005 at 17:31
one more
 ------------- E61 520d, slow and buzzy but my wallet likes the mpg..... |
Posted By: Hodge
Date Posted: 07-March-2005 at 19:33
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Hi, sorry if this isn't allowed on this board but if anyone is interested in going to 'The Ring' and wants to go as a group or hasn't been before etc.... I know someone who arranges trips throughout the year (see my sig) ------------- http://www.thenurburgringexperience.co.uk/"> 
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Posted By: kevin
Date Posted: 12-March-2005 at 04:32
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Update yesterday from John on s14.net Per Nuerburgring Gmbh the track is being cleared of snow and repair work has commenced. They say the work will be completed on 19. March in time for the first VLN race of the season. Furthermore we have rising temperatures and the rest of snow is melting now. and the weather forecasts are predicting +15c next. http://www.wetter.com/v2/?SID=&LANG=DE&LOC=7011&LOCFROM=0202&type=ADD&id=242 - http://www.wetter.com/v2/?SID=&LANG=DE&LOC=7011& LOCFROM=0202&type=ADD&id=242 As it is now looking very promising for the Easter weekend who is going? {Editted to add weather link and lower the temp prediction) ------------- Kevin '04 E46 330Ci Convertible '08 E61 535d Touring (TorqueMeister Towbarge) 95 E34 M5 89 E30 M3 (Cecotto) |
Posted By: barefoot
Date Posted: 12-March-2005 at 04:45
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I am going in my black E30 M3 convertible with a bunch of pals in Evo's Scooby do's and my brother in his Skyline. This was us at Hull last year I went in my TVR T350 http://photos.fotango.com/p/eba00428263f00000001.jpg"> This year taking my M3 http://photos.fotango.com/p/eba00303899f00000046.jpg"> Please say hello.... |
Posted By: kevin
Date Posted: 12-March-2005 at 04:49
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We will be in the Cecotto with Recaro front seats and rear headrests.
------------- Kevin '04 E46 330Ci Convertible '08 E61 535d Touring (TorqueMeister Towbarge) 95 E34 M5 89 E30 M3 (Cecotto) |
Posted By: BMG M3
Date Posted: 13-March-2005 at 05:22
| BMG <---- Still wanting to go, still waiting for the snow to melt. |
Posted By: UweM3
Date Posted: 13-March-2005 at 06:10
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So who's going then? I had a look at the ferries and I am tempted to book just in case I want to go.
John has given some promising weather forecasts. But there's no guarantee...... ------------- E61 520d, slow and buzzy but my wallet likes the mpg..... |
Posted By: kevin
Date Posted: 13-March-2005 at 06:27
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Excellent...if Uwe is giving it consideration then the odds on no snow must be pretty high. Looking at the 10 day forecast it could be wet but I don't mind that. Of course the forecast could be wrong so I will be watching it carefully. ------------- Kevin '04 E46 330Ci Convertible '08 E61 535d Touring (TorqueMeister Towbarge) 95 E34 M5 89 E30 M3 (Cecotto) |
Posted By: 215m3
Date Posted: 13-March-2005 at 10:44
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I'm not going to make it. I don't want to rush to get my car ready. I have a rolling road and trackday in April i am aiming to get it ready for then. ------------- Toby http://www.bmminiparts.com - New Genuine BMW & Mini OEM parts - www.bmminiparts.com 1987 E30 M3 with turbo being added |
Posted By: encomium
Date Posted: 14-March-2005 at 02:10
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hi all, i have been wanting to make this trip for the longest time and i
think i'm ready to commit now. Can someone please advise the best way to get from London to the ring? Is anyone driving up in a convoy? Or is it just way too late to get a ferry time on the friday morning? ------------- 94 E36 M3 Coupe 
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Posted By: BMG M3
Date Posted: 14-March-2005 at 12:33
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Look at this site http://www.nurburgring.org/directions/calais/index.html - Ben Lovejoys Ring site and go the route as suggested. Print this out and you can't go wrong.
If you haven't been to the ring before , then you'd be wise to read the rest of the site ....twice. I checked ferry availability last night and a lot of the early ferries on Friday morning are booked up. Here's a link to a local webcam and weather page . Things are still looking kinda white http://www.vulkaneifel-wetter.de/ - Local webcam page |
Posted By: texas2201
Date Posted: 14-March-2005 at 13:06
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Hi Guys I am going in the black metallic M3 with the Rage seats no rear headrests but various other mods inc new front disks and EBC red pads made from ceramic material
Martin
cannot wait ------------- Martin - www.iconicmotorcars.co.uk E30 M3 now sold :-(/Lotus Elan SE Turbo/Lotus Excel SE/Lotus Excel SA/Audi A8 - now Tow Barge - Quattro 4.2 |
Posted By: therealmccoy
Date Posted: 14-March-2005 at 16:11
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Guys, I assume that you are sailing to Calais...
There was an accident there a week or so ago, a loading platform collapsed into the sea! So, they were only opening ONE jetty! It took my brother 7 hours from Dover! They sailed extremely slowly and then circled the port for hours! Not too sure if it has been rectified as yet, but something to bear in mind... James ------------- Work Harder! A Million Benefit Claimants Depend On YOU! E30 M3, The REAL McCoy! 89 M3 Now Sold 99 323i *FOR SALE* http://www.furzetech.co.uk" rel="nofollow - PC Probs?? Click here! |
Posted By: UweM3
Date Posted: 14-March-2005 at 16:35
uuups! Anybody harmed? ------------- E61 520d, slow and buzzy but my wallet likes the mpg..... |
Posted By: Phil-C
Date Posted: 15-March-2005 at 04:30
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I think a lorry was left dangling face down over the sea.
Tried to find a picture but couldn't. |
Posted By: BMG M3
Date Posted: 15-March-2005 at 13:59
Latest pic from just down the road from the Ring . Looking better 
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Posted By: Barry M3
Date Posted: 15-March-2005 at 15:11
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There is a convoy of about 15 cars going over from Ireland!!
See ya's there! -------------   
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Posted By: kevin
Date Posted: 15-March-2005 at 15:17
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Barry The snow is clearing and temps rising. It might be time to book the PistenKlaus ------------- Kevin '04 E46 330Ci Convertible '08 E61 535d Touring (TorqueMeister Towbarge) 95 E34 M5 89 E30 M3 (Cecotto) |
Posted By: BMG M3
Date Posted: 18-March-2005 at 13:09
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Ok.Booked a SeaCat for 1000 Thurs the 24th,coming back Monday 28th 2115.
Getting a couple of single rooms is a pain in the bum . Anyone have a lead on a local hotel with singles spare ? Spoke to a certain member of this site who is staying home and decorating over the Easter weekend and not taking his 2.5L M3 out to play  I was going to take the piss out of him for that, until he then told me he would be welding a part for my car at the same time Thanks !
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Posted By: UweM3
Date Posted: 18-March-2005 at 15:35
Careful, Careful!  ------------- E61 520d, slow and buzzy but my wallet likes the mpg..... |
Posted By: encomium
Date Posted: 18-March-2005 at 15:38
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yes! booked the ferry and now it is just driving there and finding
somewhere to stay. Any recommendations? i don't mind staying a little away from the ring, i expect most of the local hotels will be full by now. ------------- 94 E36 M3 Coupe
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Posted By: BMG M3
Date Posted: 18-March-2005 at 15:55
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Try Pension Muhlenhardt. They had one double room left this morning. I've stayed here before and the owner and his wife speak good english and go out of their way to help and look after you.It is also one of the best priced places to stay and is actually within the track about a mile and a half from the entrance and half a mile from the main town.
http://www.nurburgring.org/where_to_stay.html - Click me for more details |
Posted By: Jake
Date Posted: 18-March-2005 at 19:39
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Well then I will! Jake |
Posted By: encomium
Date Posted: 19-March-2005 at 03:27
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anyone on the friday 10am seacat? ------------- 94 E36 M3 Coupe
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Posted By: encomium
Date Posted: 21-March-2005 at 09:47
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bloody ferry bookers.....now i'm on the 0945 P&O to calais. anyone else??? ------------- 94 E36 M3 Coupe
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Posted By: encomium
Date Posted: 21-March-2005 at 12:01
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no one? damn....this is my first time there, hopefully we'll see some of you seasoned professionals there anyway.... ------------- 94 E36 M3 Coupe
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Posted By: BMG M3
Date Posted: 21-March-2005 at 12:41
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Just look out for any fast cars in the port or on the motorway on either side. The times I've been, I always seen one or 2 cars heading to Dover or in the port that you then see at the Ring . Look out for anything with a Ring sticker on the back .
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Posted By: EvoDude
Date Posted: 21-March-2005 at 13:00
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Quick question guys....do you just buy ring tickets when your there? Or do you have to book them??? ------------- E36 ///M3 Evo - Dyno'd at 323.3 Bhp Modded. Mint. 
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Posted By: BMG M3
Date Posted: 21-March-2005 at 13:10
There is a ticket machine in the car park. Pay your money, collect your ticket, drive to the barrier , insert ticket and then its 13 miles of fun
Read this http://www.nurburgring.org/prices.html - Prices for 2005 |
Posted By: therealmccoy
Date Posted: 21-March-2005 at 14:01
I saw an MG TF with a 'Ring Sticker on it... If you followed that, you'd probably end up at Vidal Sassoon's! ------------- Work Harder! A Million Benefit Claimants Depend On YOU! E30 M3, The REAL McCoy! 89 M3 Now Sold 99 323i *FOR SALE* http://www.furzetech.co.uk" rel="nofollow - PC Probs?? Click here! |
Posted By: DAWIEM3
Date Posted: 21-March-2005 at 17:50
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James, Stick to your track driving, its better than you being a standup comedian. How`s the car going, ?????? cheers, Dave. ------------- E30 M3 Road car ( Now in Hongkong ) E30 M3 Track Car S14 2.0L 2002 in progress E30 C2 2.7 Alpina E36 M3 3.2 EVO |
Posted By: D4BMW
Date Posted: 21-March-2005 at 18:07
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well i'm booked on the 21.15 back on the 28th.. but i'm on the 05.00 seacat out on Friday morning.. see you all there.. |
Posted By: BMG M3
Date Posted: 22-March-2005 at 15:48
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Hmmmm. Interesting development. Alan F told me they the GP track and the old Ring are both open this Easter for tourist drives,and it looks like it's true from what I've been told.
For those that haven't seen any racing there, both the tracks can be joined to make one monster circuit making each lap about 25km long ! It's not to late to book you guys
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Posted By: UweM3
Date Posted: 22-March-2005 at 16:36
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at least I would know the way round the new section.... ------------- E61 520d, slow and buzzy but my wallet likes the mpg..... |
Posted By: BMG M3
Date Posted: 22-March-2005 at 16:48
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Book-up and come along Uwe. Weather is looking ok and both tracks are open .You know you don't really want to be decorating when you can be on-track
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Posted By: D4BMW
Date Posted: 22-March-2005 at 17:06
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so what's the situation with the new GP circuit... do you know if the extended lap is more than just a rumour? |
Posted By: M3Moose
Date Posted: 22-March-2005 at 17:29
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Nordschleife + GP track is for Saturday to Monday. They have altered the prices slightly but it works out better value
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Posted By: BMG M3
Date Posted: 22-March-2005 at 17:38
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I emailed Haus Marvin a week ago and they must have just had someone cancel on them. They have 2 double rooms for 45 Euro a night if anyone wants a nice place to stay.
Are you there this weekend M3 Moose ? |
Posted By: M3Moose
Date Posted: 22-March-2005 at 17:48
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oh yes
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Posted By: 215m3
Date Posted: 22-March-2005 at 17:51
That be me Brian ------------- Toby http://www.bmminiparts.com - New Genuine BMW & Mini OEM parts - www.bmminiparts.com 1987 E30 M3 with turbo being added |
Posted By: Alan F
Date Posted: 22-March-2005 at 18:34
Stop it Brian, if you dangle any bigger carrots in front of me I'll be making a last minute dash for it!
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Posted By: BMG M3
Date Posted: 23-March-2005 at 03:10
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I have a plan Alan . Travel down to Dover early Friday, afternoon SeaCat, be at the Ring for late evening and then you still have 3 full days of track time. I was told the last time they had both tracks open at the same time was 3 years ago .Given these circumstances, I think you should leave the Easter egg eating alone and come to the Ring
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Posted By: Jake
Date Posted: 23-March-2005 at 05:09
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So I guess we'll see you there eh Alan? Jake |