Trig Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 I really want to take my supra in about a month or so with a mate with an s3. just wondered what I have to do to book track time or do you just pay and drive? also how much fuel roughly will I be doing? including a few laps... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ballsdeep Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 iv always fancied doin this! some information would be handy!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim_supra Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 You just turn up on the day, buy a ticket and off you go. I would check the opening times before setting a date to go as it's not open all year round (I don't think) As for fuel costs, budget around £350 or so, although I can't remember exactly how much the trip cost me, I had to factor in recovery costs the next weekend and repair costs after being crashed into. I would advise trying to get track insurance. and maybe to hold off going untill next summer as the weather is starting to get a bit crap now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epic Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 supra + bends = bad lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 I once got back from the 'Ring on 3/4 of a tank in my Supra but thats an extreme lol. You can pretty much spend any budget on petrol on the Autobahns to be honest so it's hard to say. It's directly proportional to how heavy your right foot is. Once there, you just turn up, buy a ticket and race. You would be well advised to check out the times that the track is open for extended days rather than just a few hours as well to get maximum time on-track. Oh, and try not to go when it's wet. A good website for track opening times and info: http://www.nurburgring.org.uk/index.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 supra + bends = bad lol Not if you can drive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJI Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 trig - just turn up on a public open day .... goto the ticket machine... put in appropriate amount of money (about £15) .... get ticket.... go back to car and drive up to barrier... put ticket in ..... foot to the floor !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soop Dogg Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 Hmmmm....Supra at the Nurburgring in November...... Just don't go asking for your Christmas pressies yet - you just might want to change your mind about what you ask for by the end of next month! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HJM Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 Try this site, it is very informative and will give you all the dos and don'ts: http://www.nurburgring.org.uk/index.html Have fun I've already booked my 7th, 8th and 9th trips Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 A good website for track opening times and info: http://www.nurburgring.org.uk/index.html Try this site, it is very informative and will give you all the dos and don'ts: http://www.nurburgring.org.uk/index.html Have fun I've already booked my 7th, 8th and 9th trips Is there an echo in here? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muffleman Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 I'm hoping to go but will be waiting until the weather is reasonable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HJM Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 Is there an echo in here? Sorry speed reading at lunch time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave F Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 Adam if you leave it until next year I'll come along. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trig Posted October 17, 2007 Author Share Posted October 17, 2007 cheers for the info guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucas Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 You got to do it mate its all the fun. One bit of advice I would give you to jump the que is to go on at the half way point and you can buy your tickets for laps there to. That way at the end of the 1/2 lap you can then go on and do a full one straight after with very little waiting in ques. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiefgroover Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 I would recommend top grade tyres, it will make a massive difference. Change your PAS fluid, if its old and overheats your in deep trouble. It can and has happened. You'll need new brake fluid and 600degree pads to avoid fade. Drive on dipped lights, check your mirrors regular, watch for decambering corner entrances, and spend the first few laps going slowly learning the track the best you can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom S Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 Trig, listen to AJI or pm Steve R, they both organised great trips to the ring. AJI just been going longer. How about we forget JAE next year and do Supra's to the ring instead...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanM Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 Think I could be up for this next summer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muffleman Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 Make a good weekend of it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missile Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 Would definatly be interested.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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