Nurburgring 2008........

Rsarin · January 10, 2008

those train times are good for me guys!!

lee_iceman · January 10, 2008

Yes mate, times good with me too. Means we don't have to get Raj out of bed before 6 :D

Dave-Ellen · January 10, 2008

shall we say they are the times then ??

sparkystav · January 10, 2008

Hello guys :)
Think we booked the 14:20 last time and get there about an hour earlier and i'm sure they put us on the next train for no extra.

Coming back we picked the 16:40 so we could do a bit of shopping before coming home.

I've not booked anything yet so whatever the majority is. It's just easier for us northerners on the train as it means we don't have to leave as early :)

Those times are great for me too. I'll book mine at the end of the month when i get paid.

Just watched Clarkson going round ring with Jag Diesel. That girl was pretty good too. What soet of times do you guys go round the ring. Is there a table with times from previous visits

Times are a bit less inportant Rod,

Paul T has some times for his goes and i think Raj has a couple but if you start timing yourself the problem is you can push it too hard and end up in an accident.

Stav

Gord · January 10, 2008

Good for me to :D

sparkystav · January 11, 2008

Been reading some interesting thread around the web about the Ring this year;

Firstly, their cracking down on noise pollution not just the so called random tests where quiet cars were picked.

Ben Lovejoys updated his site here: Click me

Secondly the German filth are cracking down on dodgy modded cars. And demanding TUV certificates.

See here: Ben Lovejoy, again and here: Clicky

I think i should be ok but i'll prob take my MOT certificate with me just to have some sort of proof.

Stav

Rsarin · January 11, 2008

Been reading some interesting thread around the web about the Ring this year;
Firstly, their cracking down on noise pollution not just the so called random tests where quiet cars were picked.

Ben Lovejoys updated his site here: Click me

Secondly the German filth are cracking down on dodgy modded cars. And demanding TUV certificates.

See here: Ben Lovejoy, again and here: Clicky

I think i should be ok but i'll prob take my MOT certificate with me just to have some sort of proof.

Stav

interesting Stav,think ill have to have mine put back to std then

i had my car noise tested at simpsons the other week and it was 97db-may have to change something now.And how do I go about getting TUV certs for my ESS supercharger conversion?

Bazza · January 11, 2008

Been reading some interesting thread around the web about the Ring this year;
Firstly, their cracking down on noise pollution not just the so called random tests where quiet cars were picked.

Ben Lovejoys updated his site here: Click me

Secondly the German filth are cracking down on dodgy modded cars. And demanding TUV certificates.

See here: Ben Lovejoy, again and here: Clicky

I think i should be ok but i'll prob take my MOT certificate with me just to have some sort of proof.

Stav

interesting Stav,think ill have to have mine put back to std then

i had my car noise tested at simpsons the other week and it was 97db-may have to change something now.And how do I go about getting TUV certs for my ESS supercharger conversion?

i think its more a crackdown on the chav type racers that are now turning up in their droves

Gord · January 11, 2008

Been reading some interesting thread around the web about the Ring this year;
Firstly, their cracking down on noise pollution not just the so called random tests where quiet cars were picked.

Ben Lovejoys updated his site here: Click me

Secondly the German filth are cracking down on dodgy modded cars. And demanding TUV certificates.

See here: Ben Lovejoy, again and here: Clicky

I think i should be ok but i'll prob take my MOT certificate with me just to have some sort of proof.

Stav

interesting Stav,think ill have to have mine put back to std then

i had my car noise tested at simpsons the other week and it was 97db-may have to change something now.And how do I go about getting TUV certs for my ESS supercharger conversion?

Mine is loud to (altezza) very loud infact, may have to put standard back box back on

sparkystav · January 11, 2008

My mate has one of these: Clicky Item number: 230186634677

On his Supra, could be the answer?

and Raj, i think its just on dodgy, unsafe looking cars, its more "that car looks dangerous lets check it" than picking every tenth car sort of thing i believe

Stav

Monster-Mat · January 11, 2008

they cannot expect a UK car to produce TÜV certification, they also cannot do you for something that "would " not be allowed in Germany.

as long as the car meets Current European levels of safety, and read this, has a current UK MOT, the car is insured and the driver has a driving licence, there is nothing the Polizei can do.

regards your exhaust Gord, as there is no current defined Noise limit for public highway use in the uk, again the Polizei cannot impound the car, as it is a UK car, meeting UK std's, the worst they can do, is escort you to the border, or fine you for noise polution, but, they can only do this if there is a translator present.

Gord · January 12, 2008

Happy days :D

Dave-Ellen · January 12, 2008

was a long thread on northloop about this.

Seems the consensus was if your car attracted attention you may get pulled.

What Mat says is correct BUT I bet you 50p you can argue all you want they will still say nein when you try to drive on the ring IF they dont like the look of your car/you

Just take your logbook/MOT/Insurnace and stay happy

BTW they do do noise tests from time to time

My handy hint................get there for 9am when its quiet but they will not be there then !

Gord · January 12, 2008

was a long thread on northloop about this.
Seems the consensus was if your car attracted attention you may get pulled.

What Mat says is correct BUT I bet you 50p you can argue all you want they will still say nein when you try to drive on the ring IF they dont like the look of your car/you

Just take your logbook/MOT/Insurnace and stay happy

BTW they do do noise tests from time to time

My handy hint................get there for 9am when its quiet but they will not be there then !

Thats what i was thinking, if thay here my car, will pull me tell me not to bother going round again :duh:

DJ Wozza · January 12, 2008

if they hear my car, will pull me tell me not to bother going round again :duh:

Someone said "if they see him driving" but I thought it was a bit harsh

Monster-Mat · January 12, 2008

can you not get one of those bungs for the exhaust......fit it, and erm...unfit it when required

sparkystav · January 12, 2008

Yeah but that takes time to do, whereas the valve thing is changeable from inside the car!

Stav

boddamloon · January 12, 2008

Was looking at the valve thing Stav, does it make a lot of difference?

Gord is your problem the exhaust or the charger thats making too much noise?

sparkystav · January 12, 2008

Yeah my mates does, really makes it quieter!!

Stav

boddamloon · January 12, 2008

and when its open does it restrict it any Stav?

sparkystav · January 12, 2008

Wouldnt think so, its just a butterfly valve.

Stav

Gord · January 12, 2008

Was looking at the valve thing Stav, does it make a lot of difference?
Gord is your problem the exhaust or the charger thats making too much noise?

Both Rod

Dave-Ellen · January 12, 2008

Was looking at the valve thing Stav, does it make a lot of difference?
Gord is your problem the exhaust or the charger thats making too much noise?

Both Rod

Gords arse burps also make it loud

DJ Wozza · January 16, 2008

I suggest you all join ADAC as if you have a prang your membership will get you off the ring for free (think its 300 euros if you are a non member)
Also take the high visibility jackets with you

Also make sure you have a CC with you with at least £5k on in case you have a prang and have to pay for the ARMCO etc.

Hi all ,

after reading this above I have some questions regarding driving in Europe,

and other ring requirementsas I am a newbie. Can we have some sort of definitive

list from people who have been before ?

What is ASAC ?

Hi-Viz Jackets is this Driver only or all passengers ?

A refective Warning Triangle needs to be carried ?

Full Bulb replacement kit needs to be carried ?

First Aid Kit needs to be carried ?

MOT, Insurance & Drivers Licence & Logbook ?

I am sure there are many others that we need to be aware of so over to the experienced ringers.......

aztecbandit1 · January 16, 2008

I suggest you all join ADAC as if you have a prang your membership will get you off the ring for free (think its 300 euros if you are a non member)
Also take the high visibility jackets with you

Also make sure you have a CC with you with at least £5k on in case you have a prang and have to pay for the ARMCO etc.

Hi all ,

after reading this above I have some questions regarding driving in Europe,

and other ring requirementsas I am a newbie. Can we have some sort of definitive

list from people who have been before ?

What is ASAC ?

Hi-Viz Jackets is this Driver only or all passengers ?

A refective Warning Triangle needs to be carried ?

Full Bulb replacement kit needs to be carried ?

First Aid Kit needs to be carried ?

MOT, Insurance & Drivers Licence & Logbook ?

I am sure there are many others that we need to be aware of so over to the experienced ringers.......