bignum Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 Getting there, just need to get my new zorst on then ryan to tweak the map and i`m good to go,(goes to check list), oh and ive got an oil catch tank to drop in, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveR Posted July 12, 2008 Author Share Posted July 12, 2008 You're up! I'll be leaving in 10 mins or so matey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaymdee Posted July 13, 2008 Share Posted July 13, 2008 Have been looking at a few possible non-Ring drives, for those wanting to do something else or when the track is closed for the day and we're waiting until evening: The first one is a route from Koblenz down the Mosel Valley to Trier, then up the Lux/Ger border and cross the River Our to Bitburg then back to Nurburg. Drive time approx 5h30mins Second is a trip over to see Spa in Belgium (could do this on way home?) its about 1h45 mins from Nurburg Third is a drive down to Mulhouse which is the French Motor Museum, approx 4 hours: http://www.collection-schlumpf.com/en/schlumpf/ Could also go through the Black Forest on this one, but would make it further Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveR Posted July 13, 2008 Author Share Posted July 13, 2008 We went route 2 on the way there last year, it's quite a drag but then we didnt' peel off to look at Spa. Always an option! The others sound nice too, but personally I don't think I'll venture quite that far from the track. I wouldn't mind a non-Ring half day, possibly at the weekend but we do have to find something to do on the Monday ('till it opens again at ~5pm ). ALL: I'll send out a final PM tonight/tomorrow with meeting up-details, last preparation checklist type stuff, etc. Don't forget your Walkie Talkies, they are an absolute godsend from my PoV during the convoy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaymdee Posted July 13, 2008 Share Posted July 13, 2008 We went route 2 on the way there last year, it's quite a drag but then we didnt' peel off to look at Spa. Always an option! The others sound nice too, but personally I don't think I'll venture quite that far from the track. I wouldn't mind a non-Ring half day, possibly at the weekend but we do have to find something to do on the Monday ('till it opens again at ~5pm ). ALL: I'll send out a final PM tonight/tomorrow with meeting up-details, last preparation checklist type stuff, etc. Don't forget your Walkie Talkies, they are an absolute godsend from my PoV during the convoy. I may do route 1 with my Brother one of the days - never been to that part of Europe before, agree Mulhouse is a bit far Got my Walkie Talkies from Argos this morning You got Eurpoean Tom Tom maps? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveR Posted July 13, 2008 Author Share Posted July 13, 2008 You got Eurpoean Tom Tom maps? Yup, on my phone - same setup I took last year. Plan to go the least 'fussy' route there so we maximise the few potential rest hours between arriving at the B&B and then the track opening later in the evening for those that fancy it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaymdee Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 Yup, on my phone - same setup I took last year. Plan to go the least 'fussy' route there so we maximise the few potential rest hours between arriving at the B&B and then the track opening later in the evening for those that fancy it. Which version? I've got a Navigo satnav (which runs Win CE). Not sure if I can just buy Navigator 6 Western European maps off TomTom website (£39.99) and install them. Hve tried TomTom 6 Uk maps and they work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jspec Germany Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 The Mosel is great. Go visit the castle tour in Cochem guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveR Posted July 15, 2008 Author Share Posted July 15, 2008 Which version? I've got a Navigo satnav (which runs Win CE). Not sure if I can just buy Navigator 6 Western European maps off TomTom website (£39.99) and install them. Hve tried TomTom 6 Uk maps and they work I've got TomTom on my phone, which runs Windows . It's a few years old but nowt wrong with it - I still haven't switched my 'upgrade' phone on yet, and I've had it 9 months, lol. If you want to test TomTom it on your phone let me know mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJI Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 Hope you guys have a good trip If you are looking to go sightseeing then try Cochem or Koblenz.... these are both scenic towns not too far from the track. Both also have nice interesting 'A' roads for a picturesque drive. Or if you are looking for some Autobahn high speed stuff, then a day trip to Luxemburg is always a good choice. (Cheaper fuel to fill up on the return journey to the track). Or for some fun then there is a Rodelbahn not far from the track..... head out through Adenau and stay on the same road for about 15-20 mins..... it is on the left hand side. :) :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveR Posted July 17, 2008 Author Share Posted July 17, 2008 Thanks Aron BTW do you happen to know where the nearest V-Power to the track can be found, I know there is a database of Shell stations I can search online but haven't got round to it yet. Bignum & another chap on the trip are keen to use that if at all possible. I'll stick with normal SUL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rolly Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 If I got the time for it. I will visit you at the Nürburgring. Is only 2 hours drive for me. I am planning to go on the 27th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ark Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 (edited) I think the nearest V-Power is in Koblenz - nice 20 minute drive. However, there is a blue-painted petrol station in Adenau (it's where the second ring-entrance is) with 99Ron (here), and of course there is 97 Ron available just down the road from the main ring entrance (here). Edited July 17, 2008 by Ark (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveR Posted July 17, 2008 Author Share Posted July 17, 2008 If I got the time for it. I will visit you at the Nürburgring. Is only 2 hours drive for me. I am planning to go on the 27th. We'll be there - I'll PM you my mobile number so we're easy to find. I think the nearest V-Power is in Koblenz - nice 20 minute drive. However, there is a blue-painted petrol station in Adenau (it's where the second ring-entrance is) with 99Ron (here), and of course there is 97 Ron available just down the road from the main ring entrance (here). Hmmm I've used that station and dont' remember it having anything special, maybe 99RON isn't on all the pumps - I'll be sure to check this time. Can't wait now, it's so close. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bignum Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 Ive got directions to the nearest shell steve, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveR Posted July 17, 2008 Author Share Posted July 17, 2008 Ive got directions to the nearest shell steve, Winner. I'll not worry about that any more then. Is it ~20 miles each way? No point me going if it is, I'll have used it up before I get back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bignum Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 I think its that 1 ark mentioned in koblenz, 20 minute drive, be a good excuse to let the car cool down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ark Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 So many steep hills and switchbacks on the road to Koblenz that you won't cool down much... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rolly Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 We'll be there - I'll PM you my mobile number so we're easy to find. Thanks man. Then I can show you one of the best restaurants in the area called "Christa's Kleeblatt". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaymdee Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 Anywhere in the area to get new tyres if needed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveR Posted July 17, 2008 Author Share Posted July 17, 2008 Anywhere in the area to get new tyres if needed? I would be astounded if there wasn't, apart from all the main dealers that live near the 'Ring (kudos I guess) there are no end of other garages etc. Plus that area has a fairly decent population number dotted about in all the villages & larger towns, they gotta get tyres somewhere. This is the sort of stuff I'd ask our hosts about TBH, I'm sure they would help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJI Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 True Torque Engineering is a very good place, only a few minutes from the track. We had dinner with Marc Ludemann and his wife on one of my visits, very nice people who are very enthusiastic about sportscars. They have worked on many Supras in the past, along with other japanese cars. http://www.tte-racing.de/ If you are looking for tyres I am sure these guys can source and fit them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaymdee Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 Thanks Aji Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ark Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 Anywhere in the area to get new tyres if needed? Amazingly, despite there being literally dozens of garages near the ring, I don't think there is a tyre-shop. First time I went there, one guy ripped a hole in his side-wall (not on the ring, it was just his lame-ass driving in the car park ) He spent the next day touring the local garages for a replacement but wound up driving home on someone elses track tyres. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luxluc Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 As said ... I will come to the Ring on 25th. What time will you guys be there in the morning (I don't want to come to early ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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