Destination Nurburgring 2016
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Wh00sher said:
LaurasOtherHalf said:
not long now
Looking like there should be a good turnout for this one. Now all we need is for Darren to book some decent weather...
) so looking forward to it, will catch up over there 
I'll be there.
Not sure which prospect I am more terrified of; my first ever 'Ring track day on Friday, or the passenger laps, kindly offered by Nigel on Thursday.
I'm heading out through the tunnel on Wednesday morning, hopefully, if the French protesters haven't fully blockaded the E16 by then.
Not sure which prospect I am more terrified of; my first ever 'Ring track day on Friday, or the passenger laps, kindly offered by Nigel on Thursday.
I'm heading out through the tunnel on Wednesday morning, hopefully, if the French protesters haven't fully blockaded the E16 by then.
Digga said:
I'll be there.
Not sure which prospect I am more terrified of; my first ever 'Ring track day on Friday, or the passenger laps, kindly offered by Nigel on Thursday.
I'm quite looking forward to taking you out! . It's rare I get the opportunity to take someone out for their very first ring lap... Not sure which prospect I am more terrified of; my first ever 'Ring track day on Friday, or the passenger laps, kindly offered by Nigel on Thursday.
Wh00sher said:
Digga said:
I'll be there.
Not sure which prospect I am more terrified of; my first ever 'Ring track day on Friday, or the passenger laps, kindly offered by Nigel on Thursday.
I'm quite looking forward to taking you out! . It's rare I get the opportunity to take someone out for their very first ring lap... Not sure which prospect I am more terrified of; my first ever 'Ring track day on Friday, or the passenger laps, kindly offered by Nigel on Thursday.
Trouble is it is an awesome machine, and at the speeds you pedal it, I doubt I'll be able to tell my Foxhole from my Adenauer, but I'm sure it will be an experience. I think I will need to hitch a ride in something slightly more 'mortal' pace too. Would also be useful to get a passenger lap in something 991 to get a bit more 'feel'.
Digga said:
I'm scared in a good way. I think.
Trouble is it is an awesome machine, and at the speeds you pedal it, I doubt I'll be able to tell my Foxhole from my Adenauer, but I'm sure it will be an experience. I think I will need to hitch a ride in something slightly more 'mortal' pace too. Would also be useful to get a passenger lap in something 991 to get a bit more 'feel'.
I hope you aren`t scared in a bad way ! Trouble is it is an awesome machine, and at the speeds you pedal it, I doubt I'll be able to tell my Foxhole from my Adenauer, but I'm sure it will be an experience. I think I will need to hitch a ride in something slightly more 'mortal' pace too. Would also be useful to get a passenger lap in something 991 to get a bit more 'feel'.
Depending how it goes, we`ll do a quick first lap so you remember the experience. Later on if time permits I`ll take you out at a slower pace and talk about the different danger spots as we go.
Have you watched the series of instructional videos I did back in 2012
? Whilst they were for my FWD Golf, I`ve had a lot of people come up to me over the years saying it helped them a lot on their first visit.Wh00sher said:
Have you watched the series of instructional videos I did back in 2012 ? Whilst they were for my FWD Golf, I`ve had a lot of people come up to me over the years saying it helped them a lot on their first visit.
Yes, all of them, at least once!? Whilst they were for my FWD Golf, I`ve had a lot of people come up to me over the years saying it helped them a lot on their first visit.I've also watched a few 911 following another 911 videos (there was a good one from the July DN) which is useful for seeing when and for how long the brakes go on. Obviously there's a bit of 'translation' to make it sensible for a 996 turbo, but it's good to get a feel for which corners are a lift and which need brakes, and also how the car behaves over the gradients and bumps. Looks a bit spicy going into Foxhole if you have a lot of power down, and also looks trick on left-right into Wipperman.
Digga said:
Yes, all of them, at least once!
Cool ! 
You might not think it`s gone in, but when you get there it will make more sense.Digga said:
I've also watched a few 911 following another 911 videos (there was a good one from the July DN) which is useful for seeing when and for how long the brakes go on. Obviously there's a bit of 'translation' to make it sensible for a 996 turbo, but it's good to get a feel for which corners are a lift and which need brakes, and also how the car behaves over the gradients and bumps. Looks a bit spicy going into Foxhole if you have a lot of power down, and also looks trick on left-right into Wipperman.
I`d be pretty amazed if you just lifted instead of braking on your first visit to be honest. I`m not meaning to be condescending but the ring is like no other circuit you`ve driven before and you`ll be pretty blown away after your first few driving laps. I strongly suggest going with the intention of just learning and enjoying it rather than trying to save a few seconds here and there.I could well be misunderstanding what you are saying and if so I apologise
1st time to 'ring & 1st laps in a 911? Here you go then just copy this fellas gently driven 993
https://youtu.be/-RMOzWOgwlk
https://youtu.be/-RMOzWOgwlk
Wh00sher said:
I`d be pretty amazed if you just lifted instead of braking on your first visit to be honest. I`m not meaning to be condescending but the ring is like no other circuit you`ve driven before and you`ll be pretty blown away after your first few driving laps. I strongly suggest going with the intention of just learning and enjoying it rather than trying to save a few seconds here and there.
I was more looking at the braking from the POV of no mixing up corners where you must brake, with the ones where you don't and outbraking myself somewhere daft.Main aims for the trip.
- Enjoy the car
- Do some laps of the 'Ring - a bucket list thing
- Do not crash
- Do not get in anyone's way
- Do not think about setting lap times
- DO NOT CRASH
Wh00sher said:
I could well be misunderstanding what you are saying and if so I apologise
You are, but I do appreciate the well-meant warning, nonetheless.iguana said:
1st time to 'ring & 1st laps in a 911? Here you go then just copy this fellas gently driven 993
https://youtu.be/-RMOzWOgwlk
https://youtu.be/-RMOzWOgwlk
Sounds sublime. He's either very lucky or very skillful.Wh00sher said:
I could well be misunderstanding what you are saying and if so I apologise
Digga said:
You are, but I do appreciate the well-meant warning, nonetheless.
Seeing as Adenauer has promised good weather I picked up some more tyres yesterday.
2016 Pirelli Slicks, Medium compound.
As you can see, they are barely scrubbed in
Seeing as the event is at the end of September I`m also taking Michelin Wets for heavy rain. Toyo R1R`s for drizzle, Pilot Sport Cups for cool but Dry and Slicks for conditions like every other DN I`ve driven
Whilst I will have tyres for any weather conditions apart from Snow, that doesn`t mean I`m not hoping for a warm sunny day
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