Track day car?

[GruFFnuTT]

Just got back from a few days at the Nurburgring with some mates and the experience has got me thinking; would a stripped out Monaro make a decent track weapon?
I reckon I could get hold of a half decent CV8 for a reasonable price and go from there???

I also got a ride in an 800Bhp GTR which was modified beyond words... "INSANE"!!! (And so was the owner)

[ARAF]

GruFFnuTT said:

would a stripped out Monaro make a decent track weapon?

No. For the money, an M3 is probably your best bet.

[S800VXR]

ARAF said:

No. For the money, an M3 is probably your best bet.

E30 bmw, cheap, easy to work on, really well balanced and light which is more important than power. Monaro is always going to be heavy even stripped out unless you really go to town.

[EmmaJ]

If it's for the Ring then getting it registered and insured in Germany is essential as German car insurance covers driving on the Ring

I could be tempted with a co-ownership arrangement on a track day car with somebody / group of us...

Not so much to reduce costs but because I'm hopeless with the spanners but keen to try (under supervision )

[GruFFnuTT]

S800VXR said:

ARAF said:

No. For the money, an M3 is probably your best bet.

E30 bmw, cheap, easy to work on, really well balanced and light which is more important than power. Monaro is always going to be heavy even stripped out unless you really go to town.

This goes some way to explain the popularity of the BMW's on track.
I just thought it would be awesome to see a stripped out, anti-social Monaro busting around The Ring
My mates' cousin owns an apartment with a garage in Adenau (could be up for sale soon ), so we can store it there for free or just trailer it each visit.
All in the inquisitive planning stages atm, but I've just got to get back there!!! It's weird, I never thought the place would appeal to me quite so much. It's a haven for mental motorists!





Anyone want to buy a Fffffffff....?

[ARAF]

Just a thought, The Monkfish WRX was up for sale, a short while ago. Not sure if it still is, but a good way to get 25-30 laps under your belt to learn the track.

[GruFFnuTT]

ARAF said:

Just a thought, The Monkfish WRX was up for sale, a short while ago. Not sure if it still is, but a good way to get 25-30 laps under your belt to learn the track.

Four wheel drive would be the safer option!!!

[ARAF]

GruFFnuTT said:

Four wheel drive would be the safer option!!!

I doubt there is a safe option with you.

Frankly, I've done more laps in a diesel Alfa than anything else. It doesn't really matter what you use.

[S800VXR]

GruFFnuTT said:

This goes some way to explain the popularity of the BMW's on track.
I just thought it would be awesome to see a stripped out, anti-social Monaro busting around The Ring
My mates' cousin owns an apartment with a garage in Adenau (could be up for sale soon ), so we can store it there for free or just trailer it each visit.
All in the inquisitive planning stages atm, but I've just got to get back there!!! It's weird, I never thought the place would appeal to me quite so much. It's a haven for mental motorists!





Anyone want to buy a Fffffffff....?

Yep, great place and when's yr cousin selling his flat! seriously!!

We are doing our round Europe tour from the 22nd Aug and ending up near the ring for a wine festival on the 30th Aug, will be popping up to break the R8s ring cherry. You and anyone else are more than welcome to come along.....

[FoxdieUK]

I drove mine all the way there a fornight ago for a stag do thinking it'd be open on the evenings to find it was closed. So I gotta go back again at some point. Thinking Sept / Oct.

The run up to Nürburg on the Autobahn though... that was at least fun



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[GruFFnuTT]

S800VXR said:

Yep, great place and when's yr cousin selling his flat! seriously!!

We are doing our round Europe tour from the 22nd Aug and ending up near the ring for a wine festival on the 30th Aug, will be popping up to break the R8s ring cherry. You and anyone else are more than welcome to come along.....

Well, I hope he doesn't sell it as I need to get back there, but if he does put it up for sale I want a bit of that action!
The R8 is invading Europe then!? Haha. Sounds like a good laugh. The German Autobahns were insane too! Cheers for the invite, I will see how my return strategy pans out...

[GruFFnuTT]

FoxdieUK said:

I drove mine all the way there a fornight ago for a stag do thinking it'd be open on the evenings to find it was closed. So I gotta go back again at some point. Thinking Sept / Oct.

The run up to Nürburg on the Autobahn though... that was at least fun



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That certainly highlights the insanity of the Autobahns. What did you manage there? Looked Fing fast!!!
We managed 160mph but weren't gifted with an open stretch like you had there! MENTAL!

I think the track closes soon after that time, so a trip is needed before the end of Oct.

Great vid!!!

[S800VXR]

GruFFnuTT said:

That certainly highlights the insanity of the Autobahns. What did you manage there? Looked Fing fast!!!
We managed 160mph but weren't gifted with an open stretch like you had there! MENTAL!

I think the track closes soon after that time, so a trip is needed before the end of Oct.

Great vid!!!

Have a look on Bridge to Gantry web page. It has loads of info and the ring calendar for opening times.

[GruFFnuTT]

S800VXR said:

Have a look on Bridge to Gantry web page. It has loads of info and the ring calendar for opening times.

Cheers Roger.

I spoke to my mate and I can put you in touch with his cousin if you guys need somewhere (mates rates) to stay (if it's not already booked).
It's a basic modern apartment/chalet which sleeps four. Fridge, kettle and decent bathroom all spitting distance from the track with parking behind the Cockpit Cafe. PM me whenever mate if it could be of any use to you.



It's the bottom left one.



That GTR was BONKERS!!!

[S800VXR]

Cheers, PM sent for future trips as we are staying in Cochem in August this time for the wine festival and will pop up from there. GTR looks a little nasty!