Gaz6002 Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 Thought some might be interested in the below taken from Northloop.co.uk:- UKDE will be going in May and September by the looks of it Can't wait!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian R Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 Come on Mr Steve R lets set a date Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveR Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 (EDIT - See my post below) Prices for 2008 - they've gone up a decent chunk Laps Price(Euro) Price (£)* 1 21 15 4 70 50 8 135 97 15 235 168 25 370 265 yearpass 995 711 *approximate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Walker Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 Much appreciated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveR Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 Out on Thursday 24th July (catch evening session if feeling brave), Return on 28th/29th looks good at first glance... = 1 evening, 1 half day, 2 full days and if we stayed on, + 1 extra evening session. or possibly, but the Bank Holiday will undoubtedly make it uber busy... Out on Thursday 14th August, back on Tuesday 19th = 2 evenings, 2 half days, 1 full day or even... Out on Fri 29th August, back on Thur 4th September (quite a long trip!!) = 3 evenings + 3 full days BUT! I don't 100% trust these dates yet (see here). Unless the Ring management have changed their approach drastically, I doubt it will be open on all of the dates shown. I've never seen it scheduled to be open for more than a few days at a time, yet according to these preliminary dates it's regularly open to the public for 10~15 days in a row (albeit not all day). I'm not convinced the calendar is fully up to date yet. I hope that I'm wrong and those dates are right, but would advise not making any firm arrangements until end of Feb/early March when the dates will be more or less guaranteed. I'll keep my ear to the ground and start circulating the main forums again. Watch this space, I might organise something.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrDriver Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 I would like to join too, but just to take pictures, not to race. - P - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveR Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 I would like to join too, but just to take pictures, not to race. Everyone says that You can drive (don't race) the track relatively risk-free (not much different to driving on a normal road), don't dismiss it without a bit of thought. I'm always happy to take passengers anyway... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian R Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 I can't wait I will 100 % go again come what may Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrDriver Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 Everyone says that I'm always happy to take passengers anyway... That sounds awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian R Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 Everyone says that . I'm always happy to take passengers anyway... Me too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveR Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 I can't wait I will 100 % go again come what may If fate decides I'm to be Supra-less come the summer then Kate & I want a lift Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian R Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 If fate decides I'm to be Supra-less come the summer then Kate & I want a lift Ahh don't worry I have a backup plan for this year and as long as my Supe is running I have a car you can use Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveR Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 Ahh don't worry I have a backup plan for this year and as long as my Supe is running I have a car you can use Is it a chavalier? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian R Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 Is it a chavalier? Nope I now own 2 supra's all be it one is a NA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveR Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 Nope I now own 2 supra's all be it one is a NA Excellent! lol I reckon I'd lap faster in a car I don't own Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian R Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 speak of the devil the ring is on Dave top gear at the moment sabine in the transit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveR Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 Maybe I should get a transit, she's only about 40 seconds slower than my best in my TT! BTW Ian, did you see this? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CPLcs_rfDrw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted January 8, 2008 Author Share Posted January 8, 2008 The allowed noise levels being mentioned for this year have dropped to 95db. They are also saying that there will be much stricter and more effective testing enforcement both before, during and after lapping. What are everyones thoughts on this? Looks like I might have to get that screamer pipe silenced!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henk Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 I'm in, any day, any week, whatever I have planned will be cancelled for the Ring. My baby is going into the Supra Doctor Saturday for a winter overhaul, some new bits, some new paint, just some loving really All ready for improved Ring performance Can't wait! Hell after last year.... we returned, the next day I bought an XBox 360, FM2 & a 42" HD LCD just to practice some more ready for 2008. Counting the minutes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian R Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 The allowed noise levels being mentioned for this year have dropped to 95db. They are also saying that there will be much stricter and more effective testing enforcement both before, during and after lapping. What are everyones thoughts on this? Looks like I might have to get that screamer pipe silenced!! I don't think you will have any concerns TBH they have a "purge" made public every year yet to see one happen though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jspec Germany Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 Steve... you'd better be driving mate. No excuses. I'd say go for the 3 day option. I'm debating about posting one of my laps on youtube. Henk - practice hard mate. Steve, have you enquired at the Ringhaus yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted January 8, 2008 Author Share Posted January 8, 2008 I don't think you will have any concerns TBH they have a "purge" made public every year yet to see one happen though I've just been discussing this with a mate with a loud RX7 and we are going to go as we are and hope for the best. As you say, we've never had any problems before as it was meant to be 98db then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kermit2 Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 There has been a great deal of discussion on various forums regarding noise levels this year, and the bottom line is 95dbs limit will be strictly enforced, any car or bike over this limit will not be allowed on track, they are also as I understand it posting meters at various points around the track as well apparently there has been more & more complaints about noise and with more cars attending I suppose it had to happen, My car for instance is 93dbs static at 4500revs so will get through the barriers, but has a straight to air wastgate that makes it 100dbs drivby on full boost at 4 meters so would not pass, As I understand they intend to pull over anyone with a car that sounds noisy so you may be disappointed by just hoping for the best one thing coming from all of this is there will be fewer cars in the car park and no porches as they are 98dbs from the factory (now that will be interesting) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveR Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 Steve... you'd better be driving mate. No excuses. I'd say go for the 3 day option....have you enquired at the Ringhaus yet? I shall be driving, just not enirely sure what yet - I shall plan my next few moves as carefully as possible. Haven't asked the Ringhaus yet as I don't trust the dates (will start looking as soon as my birthday is out of the way at teh strat of Feb) and also, I would like to go back to our B&B - it's cheaper for one, meaning more money for laps & beer, tho not at the same time, obviously If some of us ended up in the Ringhaus & some in the B&Bs I think that would work, they're not far apart and taxis seemed relatively cheap - it would be good if we had easier acess to a bar, tho the steak in the pub near(ish) the B&Bs was truely divine. I guess where & how many places we stay at will ultimately depend on how many of us are going.... it looks like everyone who went last year wants to go again, so we'll probably need the extra accomodation options! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveR Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 There has been a great deal of discussion on various forums regarding noise levels this year, and the bottom line is 95dbs limit will be strictly enforced, any car or bike over this limit will not be allowed on track, they are also as I understand it posting meters at various points around the track as well That's whsat I've read too. Doesn't worry me with the stock exhaust. Bignum (Simon) got tested - and passed - at the barriers last year. ....no porches as they are 98dbs from the factory wow, seriously!? That I didn't realise. I'm amazed that they could end up banning such a popular car (albeit not directly on purpose). 98dBs is pretty dammed loud though, so I'm not surprised they're coming down harder and harder each year. At least they're warning people way in advance, surely most people can get/have fabricated a baffle of some description. One thing I could well be wrong about, and the trackside sound level metres might well negate, is there didn't seem to be as many staff on during weekdays, and as a result not so much interest in noise testing, cameras, etc... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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