Dutch Spring Run 2009: 2 & 3 May

[dinkel]

Not the best shot of Johnny and the 260 but boy is the 260 a looker!


We obviously parked our hot Exige on a highly illegal place - we missed the 'strictly forbidden to stop here' signs - as a farmer on a bicycle kindly suggested we'd carry on. Ta, not before some more snaps were taken.


I mean, Johnny wanted some typical Dutch scenery and the Holterberg is just that.


Beautifull lit Lotus shows the compactness and the aggressiveness of the package.
Two grown men barely fit in.


Slightly worn tires after the Abbeville trackdays.


I must say a Mk1 Elise feels way more hardcore compared to this 1.8 supercharged beastie. But when the eager Toyota mill is on full chat - 8K+ - it has everything to completely slaughter Pork and Fcars.

Next: Twente Kanaal photoshoot.

[Joop!]

Nice shoot of the Lotus Dinkel.

Worth the extra way around, while we were listening to the Dutch "schlagers" at the Jachtlust...

[900T-R]

Well in fairness, those were not to be missed... It's been a while since I came cross such erm, authentic expressions of Dutch music culture. hope they didn't offend the sensibilities of our overseas guests - who must really think we're a less sophisticated version of the Germans now, only with smaller beer glasses

Edited by 900T-R on Tuesday 12th May 19:22

[dinkel]

I hope you won't get tired of my 260-shooting. I have a few in storage:

I like the old 'n worn stuff and thought this shed was in nice contrast with the radiant Exige.


Just as with the Lambos Loti look great in loud colours.


Everything on this car shouts Go!


Johnny 'fraid to get out of the car.

Black rims

Next: Twente Kanaal harbour.

[Sophie.g]

Hey everyone, Its Sophie here... aka the girl who changed cars a lot haha. just wanted to say hello new to PH, (ill get used to it soon, i hope lol) but most of all

What a holiday DSR09' was amazing 1st time doing that ever and even going to the Netherlands... what an experience i loved every min and meeting all you guys made it very awesome hope everyone is well and hopefully see you on another run xxxx

[dinkel]

http://www.ncfs.nl/index.php?id=001700&id=0017...

[TheStoat]

I don't know what this bit means but yay!

"Volgend jaar wil ik eigenlijk nog een slagje kleiner. Ik raakte nu enkele keren deelnemers kwijt en dan moet je toch bellen, wachten of zoeken. Helemaal niet erg om in een snelle Toyota Supra - 300 kmh op de Autobahn! - of ruige Dax Cobra - 350 pk V8 - even buiten de toer te stappen en de dolende toerders op te speuren."

[dinkel]

Unfortunately my snap of Anne and the Cob didn't make it on the newspaper ;(


I've too much snaps of the 260 and we need to carry on with the other cars and the DSR-peeps.

Check:
http://s66.photobucket.com/albums/h254/Dinkel_phot...

[dinkel]

Where were we?

After our 260-shoot we arrived at the Boekelo resort, parked the cars behind the gate - just enough spaces - and hit the bar.

We had a lovely dinner, learned about Jurassic Park bugs and I drank 3 VSOPs, Cloggy learned Johnny about genever so my nightcap became his ignored local bitter: cheers!


Bunch of fresh DSR chappies.


Arjen and Anca flying in, after a quick visit at dads.


Alex and Farah watching Brian checking the Ultimas suspension: "Will this kit be up for a Vmax at the Autobahn?"


Sophie caught us, me discussing last details about the post Autobahn meetup.


Testing the cam for some quick fly bys. Tighly strapped in 6-point harnass.

Next: I forgot the Sat-night diner snaps! Blimey . . . prepare for some flashback laughs.

[dinkel]

Going back in time a few hours:

"Forget about the table Monica, just me will do."


Not sure this is about cars . . .


Interior was a bit 80s. The Italian buffet proved to be of the 'everything goes' kind. I was begged to stop after 3 plates.


Spot the loony

Sunday morning carpark antics.

Early Tuscan. This's why you need a pola-filter btw.


Random Cobra-parking.


Monica likes the Exige as well: "What a cute car!"


We didn't need it.


Erics 5pot ready for the Autobahn.

Next: more sunday morning carpark antics.

[nitrosman1]

theres a few other pics here too along with a few snaps from the ace cafe australia day this year and the odd random pics from trying a few things out with the camera http://s492.photobucket.com/albums/rr284/nitrosman...

Edited by nitrosman1 on Sunday 17th May 11:14

[dinkel]

The 8:30ish team up at the closed carpark:

DSR posse taking it easy.

Getting packed.

The Cloggies had some family visits planned after the Run and filled the huge Chimboot with half their bedroom closet worth of goodies.


Obviously Klaas had enough of the early morning chitchat, started the RV8 and . . . .


. . . took off like he stole it.


I had my stuff in Alex white gorgeous. For those who really want to know: not as big as the Chims!


Unlike the C5s: a proper GT.
Eric can't make his mind up: Vette or Monaro as a replacement for the ST. I say: keep the Ford. What a ride!


Johnnies backpack hardly fitted in the Exige. Doesn't Lotus do a shaped-to-fit bag for the 260?


WTF are we waiting for?


Last details before lift off.

Next: starting engines.

[dinkel]

V8 rumble.


Ready to roll.


Discussion about where to meet up after Vmax.


Appropriate Dutch shirt.


Tightly strapped in the 6-point harnass. It's hard to believe but chatting in front of a 6.3 litre is no problem.


Sophie had here ride saturday morning and Aram stepped in the Ultima after me.


"Daddy, daddy look!"

Next: Autobahn

[anonymous-user]

How many pictures can one man take!!??

Enjoyed the "lucky 5s" at Bad Boekelo .....


Red 5 ready to roll.



"Daddy look, yellow 5!"

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My wife did these

[Sophie.g]

Ok everyone i finally did it.. i uploaded the Videos.. just a few lol... enjoy.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9WIHiWI_OmY

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A1H8LCR4a98

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P6Gjxf_jxYs

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7OQQPT7Xr7I

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=50cv7eDRXFY

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rlke04s5YM4

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YjDvndgr02o

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EDu_zzp6PKA

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NdXdvZ_yHG4

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YDKiZbPjSns

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3CJfAZD6yZE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Wuk_69PUZo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XsypyHbHRMQ

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5CGYfiFqUsc

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NLhocNaWRgo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J0uVEr1kSoU

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=75QCvA0ON6s

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ClHhOtXuup4

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VkzpkZIvRxg

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dp_lspAdBkI

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YsHcD_C7-XA

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CKrtmCD0zTo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HVW9leFQXTY

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PS2Gy2pchkU

Edited by Sophie.g on Saturday 23 May 17:19

[anonymous-user]

Nice vids Sophie!

[dinkel]

Fortunately I'm not the only one a bit behind schedule

Autobahn in the mighty Ultima:

Big V8 provided for a constant huge grin. Although in the early morning just a polo proved warm enough.


The Ultima kit is not much of a car when inside: comfy seats and nuff legroom though.
The switch on the left of the steeringwheel is the indicator!


Tightly strapped in the windscreen saved my hair big time compared to when in a Cobra!
Not much freedom to move around . . .


Aha!


On our way to the Autobahn - 35 kms of dull concrete road - we thought we'd lost our DSR posse . . . Klaas and Johnny in our rearview here.


Alex' tasty white diesel flashing by.


Let's see: ready to shift up to 6th and hit our 165 Vmax. Trackday gearing.

Next: Vmaxing and losing Andy.

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On with the show:

Andy was the first to pass and chased Joop!s 325i with an epic soundbyte.


We shifted back and catched up: some shove that 383!
A 140 was our average cruising speed. Not at redline, end of 5th me thinks?


Catching up with Johnny who saw: "flat-out-at-147mph (indicated 160mph)"


Hungry-for-speed traffic . . .


. . . and Elco's Skyline Jap beef overtaking: what a car!


Speaking of which: the supercharged Monaro in charge here.


Whoooosh!


Our exit lane. Pretty good excitement boys 'n girls: thumbs up and thanx.

Next: where have Ollie and Andy gone?

[dinkel]

The Autobahn run in Brians Ultima was huge fun. Without no competition the most brutal thing I've been with.
A 20-something convoy thundering past a variety of Euroboxes must have been quite a sight. Sunday early morning remember!
We choose exit 35 - Reken - and had a brief rest to team up. We did see Andy and Ollie miss 35 and decided what to do. Does anyone have their phone-nrs?


The clonking main shaft made its frightening sound only at low speeds. How's it now Brian?


Still strapped I had this view of Alex ("Wow, some savage thing this.") and Joop! ("Of course I could not follow!") and the Skyline (wastegate: SHVV!)


Happy boys appeared to clocked the 2nd best time.


Avatar!
Happy with this shot.


The Cloggies had a great time: not bad for a 20 year old car!


Sums up our last hour.


Farah took my seat and left with the rest of the group.


Another thumbsup - or goodbye! -


Rude as I am I did not even ask Ben to stay. It must've be something like a command to wait for the others. Sorry!

Next: fueling up.