spare parts at the Nurburgring
spare parts at the Nurburgring
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teabagger

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723 posts

221 months

Tuesday 17th February 2009
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Hi all

I was wondering if germany has an equivalent parts outlet such as our euro car parts or GSF.

It would be a little piece of mind to many 'ringers, if they knew certain parts were available just in case.

Can anyone advise on this?
cheers

mmm-five

12,128 posts

308 months

Tuesday 17th February 2009
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Why don't you simply take some spares with you - then if you don't need them you can sell them for an extorionate profit to someone who does.

We were there last year when someone came over asking if we had pads for a Golf GTI as he'd forgotten to change them before he came and they were 'well gone' just from the trip over (we were in an M5 and a Skyline).

There are a few dealerships around, but they won't be open on Sundays and they're unlikely to have the part in stock anyway.

There are also a few garages - http://www.nurburgring.org.uk/repairs/index.html

teabagger

Original Poster:

723 posts

221 months

Tuesday 17th February 2009
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I take a selection of spares with me (discs,pads, sparkplugs, coil pack, belts etc)

I just wondered if there was a chain of car part stores in germany offering a wider range of parts than my boot stock.

Hammerwerfer

3,234 posts

264 months

Tuesday 17th February 2009
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Nothing near the 'ring.

teabagger

Original Poster:

723 posts

221 months

Tuesday 17th February 2009
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Hammerwerfer said:
Nothing near the 'ring.
does germany have a nation wide parts supplier? (other than the dealer itself)

cheers

RMac

347 posts

245 months

Wednesday 18th February 2009
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If you get stuck out there, just ask in the pistenklause.

They are fairly used to having to fix up cars in that area!

Jaco Velders has a great workshop & can get just about anytthing done to a car out there. RSR nurburg will also be able to help.

There are at least 5 garages that I know of within 5 minutes of Nurburg that would help you out. You may be able to get the job done cheaper back home but the convenience factor out there is great.

I have never met anyone around there that wouldn;t go out of their way to help a brit.

In summary, don't worry about it! Just ask around if the worst happens.

mgv8dave

826 posts

237 months

Wednesday 18th February 2009
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RMac said:
Jaco Velders has a great workshop & can get just about anytthing done to a car out there. RSR nurburg will also be able to help.

Both of these are good people to help you out should you need it.
Most people there are a friendly bunch i don't think you will be stuck if you needed anything

teabagger

Original Poster:

723 posts

221 months

Thursday 19th February 2009
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O.k.
Thanks for the suggestions, i'll keep them in mind.