Nurburgring Nordschleife

[Ferb]

Has anybody driven on the Nurburgring Nordschleife with there Holden/Monaro, If so how did the car perform? I'm hoping to take the Ute next June/July, would anyone like to join me for the Trip?

[NAH]

Hi Ferb.

I might be up for a trip with ya. Was thinking of doing the ring on a bike next September so would be good to do an earlier a trip to sus it out. Have you been before?

[Ferb]

Not yet, I intend joining ringweekends crowd, meet in Dover and go from they. I do have a big boot if your taking the bike

[BigNige]

Yes, depending on 'zact date etc.

[Ferb]

Date's not released until early 2007. My birthday is near end of june(big 40)that's the reason for trip BigNige, I like the picture of your tyre, you like to push on then

[BigNige]

Ferb said:

Date's not released until early 2007. My birthday is near end of june(big 40)that's the reason for trip BigNige, I like the picture of your tyre, you like to push on then

Ah, twas during a trackday at Bedford.

[V8 EOL]

The Monaro is awsome around the ring. Bennno and myself went in July and I went back again in September. Did 36 laps in total and had a real hoot. The car is easy to control on the limit, has lots of grunt up the hills and wont throw you off at the first corner. Also, most people havent got a clue what the car is.

I have a standard car with standard brakes and had no problems. Just let the thing cool down after one or two laps (max) and you will be fine.

Roger @ Monkfish warned me of potentual power steering overheating problems if you dont let things cool down. Problem can be solved by fitting a different cooler and is an easy job aparently.

Ben and I are planning a trip back over there in April (poss Easter weekend). You are welcome to join us. www.northloop.co.uk is also organising a convoy and no doupt the Ringers are also going to be there.

[stevieturbo]

Here's a better quality view of the Ring, than most previous ones

http://videos.streetfire.net/search/y

[Ferb]

Thank's Richard, just done siverstone GP, ute was brillant sounded great,I was just worried about diff temp. I boiled brake fluid but ABS was coming on every corner, did max of 7 laps then stoped for 30 mins, 160 miles in total on track. great vid StevieTurbo, how many coppers where chasing you I'm pleased I d'not pay for your tyres

[stigcv8]

stevieturbo said:

Here's a better quality view of the Ring, than most previous ones

http://videos.streetfire.net/search/y

and still they have a 1970's interior,that steering wheel looks like it came of an Alegro!

[stevieturbo]

Well, the CTR is from the late 80's

[stigcv8]

that explains it, i thought it was a new RUF...