Dutch Spring Run 2009: 2 & 3 May

Dutch Spring Run 2009: 2 & 3 May

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dinkel

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Tuesday 27th January 2009
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Message to Ben:

I've replied both text-details and pdf-details separately. Hope they'll arrive this time wink


To all: I'll mail all who have mailed me but did not reply full details somewhere this weekend.

dinkel

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Sunday 1st February 2009
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I have offended Garlick . . . big time wink

dinkel

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Monday 2nd February 2009
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Joop! said:
There's still room left for more to join.
yes

Looking at the 'not sure' list there's a few nice folks up there. I'm looking at 51 peeps now.

Sorry, 53. Two crazy Dutch mates have just checked in ;P

dinkel

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Sunday 8th February 2009
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54!

I've sent all who have returned my details with a request. That's about 26 peeps . . .

All who'll reply later on that or anyone who still wants to participate on this can do so untill the 1st week of April.

No more polo though frown

For those interested: I'm in and around London 4 an 5 April.


One of these is coming.

ETA: Maybe spice up this topic and post up your DSR09-car

Edited by dinkel on Monday 9th February 21:57

dinkel

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Friday 13th February 2009
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Hi Ian, I've just sent you the details.

To all: I'll order polo's next week for all those who have paid for them.

wavey

Henessey Venom: can anyone bring the average power down please? I'm looking at north of 300!

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ETA: Looks nice, is it run in yet Joop?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_T5pwLw_xhQ

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Edited by dinkel on Saturday 14th February 12:42

dinkel

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Sunday 15th February 2009
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And then: 120 is legal in Holland Joop!

dinkel

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Wednesday 25th February 2009
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Polo payments last eve. I should have 'em next month and will put up a snap or two.

It could well be my gear when I'm in London 4 and 5 April.

I'll invite all go-ers without a polo for the entry-fee this week. To get a full picture.

And Joop! what's there to say? I guess all are pretty anxious and can't wait for the DSR09 to get cracking!

Q: could everyone get a hotel booking?


wavey Dink.

dinkel

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Sunday 1st March 2009
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I dunno, ask Paul maybe?

Joop! we need to pre-run this eh? PM me a March date mate.

wavey

dinkel

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Thursday 5th March 2009
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. . . will choose dates this evening.

I'm currently wearing a Large DSR09-polo. thumbup

Will bring a few to London next month.

dinkel

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Wednesday 25th March 2009
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Recce this sunday, expect snaps.

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Thursday 26th March 2009
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Don't worry Wim, it's way out of our routing.

Any chance of a Lambo hooking up? There seems to be no rain sunday.

dinkel

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Friday 27th March 2009
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Thanks Steve, pity Rene, Wim, Mark . . .

dinkel

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Sunday 29th March 2009
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Dutch Spring Run '09 recce today:


It looks like nothing from the outside but inside it's gorgeous. Perfectly suited for us DSR-posse with a fireplace for those who choose not to swim or sauna after our Italian antipasti menu. I'll join you lot for a cognac after I'd sweat it all out.

In our quest to get something to eat after 500 odd kms we bumped on our only exotic spot of the day:











The retired CEO oldtimer had a QP Masser for his last businesscar . . . after a series of fine Beemers. The guy got hooked and fell in love with the Italian magic. He made a garage search for a 328 GTS and they found this mint '89 beauty. Lovely chap talked passionately about cars for 30 mins before we got to snatch our plate of phat.

Joop!s Beemer in a minute.

dinkel

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Sunday 29th March 2009
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I totally forgot the clock shifted an hour forwards for our silly Dutch habit that's called Summertime. So Joop! woke me up at 7 this morning.
What looked like a day full of drizzle turned out to be 12 hours in true DSR-stylee: sunshine all day!
Exactly what we needed to haul the 325i Coupe through our 565 kms routebook.

The day 1 lunchspot turned out to be closed and we found this place to have a coffee.


Look at the coupe idling here. Eager 215 brake 6 proved to be an excellent fast tourer in decent GT fashion.


Non original 18 inchers look more than OK on the sleek German. Grippy Michelins were happy on the wet.


Inside the car is pretty quiet. That's why I needed my window to be open. No straight 6 sounds as good as a BMW.

Thanx Joop! for a day well spent. Did you see the SatNav indication on the Autobahn?

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dinkel

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Monday 30th March 2009
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Nothing beats them classics . . . Of course I meant temporary straight 6 engines.

You don't feel a oomph of torque or a pull of power, it's a turbine. Even more so compared to the old straight 6 M3.

We have an epic route. I'm very pleased.

dinkel

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Monday 30th March 2009
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Eric, I'm looking forward to your Boekelo-fireplace stories!

dinkel

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Thursday 9th April 2009
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Last weekend I checked out my mate Transmitter Mans 420 SEAC TVR roadster. We hooned about and had a most excellent and sunny weekend.
Sundaymorning - at 7! - a 30 odd PHers teamed up for a convoy to Goodwood brekkie. I met Andy, Steve and Jez as for DSR chappies and Bachi, Ken etc.

I'm currently filling the topic: a handfull snaps a day.

http://www.pistonheads.com/xforums/topic.asp?h=0&a...

Enjoy.

dinkel

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Thursday 9th April 2009
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You are right Steve: I traded almost 1 euro for a Pound last weekend!

Euros are good value these days wink

dinkel

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Saturday 18th April 2009
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We have 19 cars and 30 members.

I've sent everyone all the necessary details a few weeks ago.

Looking fw to it very much!

dinkel

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Tuesday 28th April 2009
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See you guys at the bar at 9ish!

Top effort Oliver!

About the spider: last year it kept up with the best in the woods wink

Forecast: 16 deg C, sunny with a bit of rain here and there.
I'll hop in ragtops only for support!

Eric: I missed you on my list of 31. Are you in or out?

Aram & Elco joined in last night: old skool Skyline!