SES @ Nurburgring May 29th - June 1st

I can take the db meter to the surrey meet if people are going that are going to the ring.

[majorscooby]

Originally Posted by Crowman

Legend at the Ring

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=otqXk2r_m7s

Jakie stewart "the faster you drive around the ring the less you know and thats probaly the best way" brilliant

[doobydave]

Just a quick bit of info for those sorting out insurance....

Whilst I was looking into this last year, I discovered that there is an agreement between insurance companies in EU states 'to offer the minimum level of cover in that state' when insuring motorists for driving abroad.
Makes a lot of sense, and seems like the purpose of it is too avoid unnecessarily complicated insurance issues.

So, in theory, whatever insurance policy you have, you will be covered.

So much for good ideas......

If there is small print excluding the Nordschleife by name or by any other wording then the insurance company will seek to claim the damages back from you.

Apparently its best not to ask your insurance company directly as they will invariably say 'no'. You need to look at the driving abroad small print to see if there is some clause regarding 'one-way de-restricted toll roads'. If there is, it is probably relating specifically to the Nordschleife.
(Although not too sure how the 'de-restricted' thing would stand up in court as the Nordschleife is a public road with many restrictions, including some speed restrictions - but wouldn't want to test this defense out myself!)

As I had just renewed last year (with Gary) I paid the £60. But my previous policy was less than £60 more than my current one and had no such (mean, considering the 'agreement') exclusion.

Punish them disc's Not the ring but you get the idea http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=P-GKdp5hy ... re=related

[Scooby Wez]

Originally Posted by Nige

I can not get hold of my insurance company as they are shut for the week due to snow But going through my policy it says
Racetrack
Any track,field,circuit or road,including toll roads(with nomaximum speed limit)which is being used at the time of the loss or damage for racing,rallies,pacemaking,speed trial or track days.

I take it from this i would not be covered at all.Not being with Keith Micheal how do i get the insurance i need.

Originally Posted by Scooby Wez

I can not get hold of my insurance company as they are shut for the week due to snow But going through my policy it says
Racetrack
Any track,field,circuit or road,including toll roads(with nomaximum speed limit)which is being used at the time of the loss or damage for racing,rallies,pacemaking,speed trial or track days.

I take it from this i would not be covered at all.Not being with Keith Micheal how do i get the insurance i need.

You could perhaps try some one like Adrian S Flux for track day cover. Or even Competition Car Insurance. Not sure of contact details, think a google search should bring them up.

edit

links added

http://www.competition-car-insurance.co.uk/

http://www.adrianflux.co.uk/

[Scooby Wez]

Ok thanks but would not go to Flux as had bad problems them in the past

[majorscooby]

Originally Posted by Scooby Wez

Ok thanks but would not go to Flux as had bad problems them in the past

What probs have you had with them fella. just insured my car with them due to being the cheapest!

[Scooby Wez]

May be the cheapest but the service i found was very bad.I have had my bikes and cars insured with them in the past all good to begin with but if you want to ask questions or change anything watch out.Had a change of car mid policy and they wanted £85 off me when the whole policy was only £215 when i questioned it was basicly told like it or lump it.Cancelled it on the spot and went else where been with them now for 5 years with no b*****it.

[majorscooby]

Originally Posted by Scooby Wez

May be the cheapest but the service i found was very bad.I have had my bikes and cars insured with them in the past all good to begin with but if you want to ask questions or change anything watch out.Had a change of car mid policy and they wanted £85 off me when the whole policy was only £215 when i questioned it was basicly told like it or lump it.Cancelled it on the spot and went else where been with them now for 5 years with no b*****it.

Fair doo's fella! ive been with elephant for a while with no probs but my fellow work mate hates them with the same sort of issues! i only changed due to them being cheap. I think caths with them wonder if shes had any probs??

[BIG"E"]

I have spoken to a chap that specialises in track day insurance,
and regularly covers trips to "The Ring"

He has said to me to get in contact with him, when I was able to give, details of :

1. Names
2. Reg numbers
3. Car values


Please PM me with your details and I will contact him, on behalf of anyone that wants insurance.

Obviously the rate will go down if we can get a group purchase.

Any more new's ? We might be meeting up with some http://www.scoobyireland.com guys who are trying to organize a trip. Will depend on there dates though. So who is still going? Are we all on the same Ferry? Are we all or most of us @ the same Hotel?

[majorscooby]

Im going fella and i think theres a defo 5 cars all on the same ferry and the same amount staying at worzels palace!!!


1. SilverSurfer+1
2. Worzel & Laura (Ferry Booked - Hotel-Wilhelmshoehe Booked)
3. herbert
4. Nige + son Ferry & hotel booked @ Worzel palace
5.Scooby Wez
6.major scooby+Matey mark (Ferry booked) accomodation reserved!
7.Crowman - Ferry booked, Will be calling hotel tomorrow.
8.BIG "E" & son Steve ( Ferry Booked and hotel accommodation reserved)
9. Steve_PPP
10. Duncan +1 ( Ferry booked and hotel accommodation reserved)

Deposit is now paid, so I'm all ready to rock and roll (well, when the insurance is sorted out )

If you have sent your deposit to the hotel, please insert that into the post. Just so we know exactly where we are.

It will be good if the Irish boys go

1. SilverSurfer+1
2. Worzel & Laura (Ferry Booked - Hotel-Wilhelmshoehe 50% deposit paid)
3. herbert
4. Nige + son Ferry & hotel booked @ Worzel palace
5.Scooby Wez
6.major scooby+Matey mark (Ferry booked) accomodation reserved!
7.Crowman - Ferry booked, Will be calling hotel tomorrow.
8.BIG "E" & son Steve ( Ferry Booked and hotel accommodation reserved)
9. Steve_PPP
10. Duncan +1 ( Ferry booked and hotel accommodation reserved)

[majorscooby]

1. SilverSurfer+1
2. Worzel & Laura (Ferry Booked - Hotel-Wilhelmshoehe 50% deposit paid)
3. herbert
4. Nige + son Ferry & hotel booked @ Worzel palace
5.Scooby Wez
6.major scooby+mark (Ferry booked - Hotel- Wilhelmshoehe 50% deposit paid)
7.Crowman - Ferry booked, Will be calling hotel tomorrow.
8.BIG "E" & son Steve ( Ferry Booked and hotel accommodation reserved)
9. Steve_PPP
10. Duncan +1 ( Ferry booked and hotel accommodation reserved)

1. SilverSurfer+1
2. Worzel & Laura (Ferry Booked - Hotel-Wilhelmshoehe 50% deposit paid)
3. herbert
4. Nige + son Ferry & hotel booked @ Worzel palace
5.Scooby Wez
6.major scooby+mark (Ferry booked - Hotel- Wilhelmshoehe 50% deposit paid)
7.Crowman + Co Driver (Iain) ( Ferry Booked and hotel accommodation reserved,will pay full amount at end of month )
8.BIG "E" & son Steve ( Ferry Booked and hotel accommodation reserved)
9. Steve_PPP
10. Duncan +1 ( Ferry booked and hotel accommodation reserved)

[Cath]

Originally Posted by majorscooby

Fair doo's fella! ive been with elephant for a while with no probs but my fellow work mate hates them with the same sort of issues! i only changed due to them being cheap. I think caths with them wonder if shes had any probs??

No, I'm with A-plan insurance

Am i right in thinking three people have now droped out?

[majorscooby]

Originally Posted by Nige

Am i right in thinking three people have now droped out?

It looks like it by list details!!!!
i still gotta sort out ring insurance and i suppose recovery, AA, green flag, or rent a clown??

It was always going to happen unfortunately. Especially in the current climate.

The one good thing though is that we could go as one lot all the way instead of going as two sections and meeting up en-route and at venue etc

We have talked a couple of times about meeting up to discuss all of the bits and bobs. Is everyone coming to the SES meet on the 28th Feb?

If not, can I suggest a date of Friday 6th March at about 7.30pm in the evening at a central point for all that are coming?

I will be going to the SES meet and will obviously go to the meeting on the 6th March if not done on 28th Feb.

[Steve_PPP]

yeah, unfortunately i'm gonna have to take my name off the list

1. SilverSurfer+1
2. Worzel & Laura (Ferry Booked - Hotel-Wilhelmshoehe 50% deposit paid)
3. herbert
4. Nige + son Ferry & hotel booked @ Worzel palace
5.Scooby Wez
6.major scooby+mark (Ferry booked - Hotel- Wilhelmshoehe 50% deposit paid)
7.Crowman + Co Driver (Iain) ( Ferry Booked and hotel accommodation reserved,will pay full amount at end of month )
8.BIG "E" & son Steve ( Ferry Booked and hotel accommodation reserved)
9. Duncan +1 ( Ferry booked and hotel accommodation reserved)

been trying to justify going because its something i've always wanted to do - hopefully there'll be another trip next year that i can afford to go on. its that old scenario of "if i don't go know, when will i go.... ?" but hey, cash is tight at the moment

have a great trip guys and take lots of photos

Just doing a bit of a tidy up with this. Plus people may have missed the post below as it was at the end of a page.

We have talked a couple of times about meeting up to discuss all of the bits and bobs. Is everyone coming to the SES meet on the 28th Feb?

If not, can I suggest a date of Friday 6th March at about 7.30pm in the evening at a central point for all that are coming?

I will be going to the SES meet and will obviously go to the meeting on the 6th March if not done on 28th Feb.

Revised list for the Ring Hogs 2009

1. SilverSurfer+1
2. Worzel & Laura (Ferry Booked - Hotel-Wilhelmshoehe 50% deposit paid)
3. Nige + son Ferry & hotel booked @ Worzel palace
4.major scooby+mark (Ferry booked - Hotel- Wilhelmshoehe 50% deposit paid)
5.Crowman + Co Driver (Iain) ( Ferry Booked and hotel accommodation reserved,will pay full amount at end of month )
6.BIG "E" & son Steve ( Ferry Booked and hotel accommodation reserved)
7. Duncan +1 ( Ferry booked and hotel accommodation reserved)

[BIG"E"]

Count me in. See You on the 28th with Duncan.

Originally Posted by BIG E

Count me in. See You on the 28th with Duncan.

Wouldnt be the same without you mate.

[majorscooby]

I'll make sure I'm there on the 28. Don't know why but I'm getting nervious already!!

[BIG"E"]

Originally Posted by majorscooby

I'll make sure I'm there on the 28. Don't know why but I'm getting nervious already!!

You are not the ONLY ONE

I must remember to get some BROWN TROUSERS.

[BIG"E"]

Originally Posted by Crowman

Wouldnt be the same without you mate.

Cheers Mate.!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Scott.T]

Message from Hotel....

Hello Scott,
204 Euros is 182,75 GBP at todays current exchange rate. I require then 50% of that.
Approx. 91,40 GBP.
Kind regards
Jacqueline

I paid £120.00 to be safe. Just makes it feel cheaper when you are settling up

My reply the other week.
I'm sharing with a mate so about 45 quid each, now thats a bloomin bargain
Will pay in full Friday

Hello Martyn,
102,00 Euros in GBP (using today's exchange rate from xe.com ) 91,46 GBP

Kind regards

Jacqueline

Right then guys, we seem to have found the version everyone likes.

All of the versions are below. Please check YOUR version to see if you like it as it is.

The two longer names (Major Scooby & Silver Surfer) I have done as 2 lines, as it would have been a very small font size. I can change it if you prefer, but I think personally they look better this way.

Please check spellings too.

Right then, here we go:

[img]http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w266/worzelg/FinalRingStickerBIGE.jpg[/img]

[img]http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w266/worzelg/FinalRingStickerCROWMAN.jpg[/img]

[img]http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w266/worzelg/FinalRingStickerDUNCAN.jpg[/img]

[img]http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w266/worzelg/FinalRingStickerMAJORSCOOBY.jpg[/img]

[img]http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w266/worzelg/FinalRingStickerNIGE.jpg[/img]

[img]http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w266/worzelg/FinalRingStickerSILVERSURFER.jpg[/img]

[img]http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w266/worzelg/FinalRingStickerWorzel2-1.jpg[/img]

[BIG"E"]

Nice one Worzel.

[Scott.T]

Revised list for the Ring Hogs 2009

1. SilverSurfer+1 (Hotel-Wilhelmshoehe 50% deposit paid)
2. Worzel & Laura (Ferry Booked - Hotel-Wilhelmshoehe 50% deposit paid)
3. Nige + son Ferry & hotel booked @ Worzel palace
4.major scooby+mark (Ferry booked - Hotel- Wilhelmshoehe 50% deposit paid)
5.Crowman + Co Driver (Iain) ( Ferry Booked and hotel accommodation reserved,will pay full amount at end of month )
6.BIG "E" & son Steve ( Ferry Booked and hotel accommodation reserved)
7. Duncan +1 ( Ferry booked and hotel accommodation reserved)

One of the guys from work is also going on the same day, same ferry & his hotel is only 3km away from Worzel palace. His name is Phill & he drives a type R Civic. The ferry price when he booked last week only £43.02 jammie sod

I remember the old days when the earlier you booked the cheaper it was!

Unless you were stood on the dock hoping there would be a space.

[BIG"E"]

Revised list for the Ring Hogs 2009

1. SilverSurfer+1 (Hotel-Wilhelmshoehe 50% deposit paid)
2. Worzel & Laura (Ferry Booked - Hotel-Wilhelmshoehe 50% deposit paid)
3. Nige + son Ferry & hotel booked @ Worzel palace
4.major scooby+mark (Ferry booked - Hotel- Wilhelmshoehe 50% deposit paid)
5.Crowman + Co Driver (Iain) ( Ferry Booked and hotel accommodation reserved,will pay full amount at end of month )
6.BIG "E" & son Steve ( Ferry Booked and hotel accommodation 50% paid)
7. Duncan +1 ( Ferry booked and hotel accommodation 50%paid)

Just a quick reminder guys!

Can everyone update the list when they have paid the deposit to the hotel please?

If I remember correctly, it had to be paid by March 2nd.

So if you have not yet paid the 50% deposit requested, you need to do so quickly, as March 2nd is MONDAY!!!

Cheers guys

Worzel

[BIG"E"]

Here are the payment details just in case anyone has lost there's.


The price includes breakfast.

I am sorry, but I do not take any credit or direct debit cards, only switch
or Maestro.

To guarantee your reservation, please pay a 50% deposit on to one of the

following accounts by the 2nd March 2009, stating your name and date of stay

at the Hotel. 20% of which is non refundable. The rest of the deposit, 30%,
will not be refunded if the booking is cancelled within 1 calender month of
the date of your stay.

If we do not receive your deposit before the above given date, we will not
be able to uphold your reservation. Please do not send Euro cheques. The
exchange rate is horrendous!

There are no charges to park your car in front of the hotel.
We have plenty of secure parking space for your bikes, free of charge.

GPS Hotel co-ordinates; N 50° 11´ 28.8”
E 007° 01´ 01.8”

A sterling cheque to;

Mrs. Jacqueline Miller,

26, Broom Crescent,
Tarvin,
Nr. Chester,
CH3 8HA,
England.


Looking forward to meeting you soon.

Kind regards

Jacqueline Miller


Edited by Worzel to remove Jacquelines bank details from a public forum! Can't be too safe

Revised list for the Ring Hogs 2009

1. SilverSurfer+1 (Hotel-Wilhelmshoehe 50% deposit paid)
2. Worzel & Laura (Ferry Booked - Hotel-Wilhelmshoehe 50% deposit paid)
3. Nige + son Ferry & hotel booked @ Worzel palace
4.major scooby+mark (Ferry booked - Hotel- Wilhelmshoehe 50% deposit paid)
5.Crowman + Co Driver (Iain) ( Ferry booked and hotel accommodation 50% deposit paid )
6.BIG "E" & son Steve ( Ferry Booked and hotel accommodation 50% paid)
7. Duncan +1 ( Ferry booked and hotel accommodation 50%paid)

Soooooooo looking forward to this

[majorscooby]

im just concerned about insurance and recovery side of things but im sure i /us will sort it!

Any new's on the track ins? Who knows the way to the ring ? Last time i went i had two sat-navs plus my other half map reading. So this time i would like to follow whoever has the know how.

Originally Posted by majorscooby

im just concerned about insurance and recovery side of things but im sure i /us will sort it!

Yep need to get sorted.

BigE any news on track insurance

Originally Posted by Nige

Any new's on the track ins? Who knows the way to the ring ? Last time i went i had two sat-navs plus my other half map reading. So this time i would like to follow whoever has the know how.

I know the way,and all is programed into sat nav.
Am happy to take lead, I know Big E also has it programmed into sat nav, plus we all have radios, so all will be cool.

Originally Posted by Crowman

I know the way,and all is programed into sat nav.
Am happy to take lead, I know Big E also has it programmed into sat nav, plus we all have radios, so all will be cool.

Radio's what radio's.......can i have one?

Originally Posted by Crowman

I know the way,and all is programed into sat nav.
Am happy to take lead, I know Big E also has it programmed into sat nav, plus we all have radios, so all will be cool.

As long as it's not like finding the hotel in Lille!

Foook me, that was funny, especially the 12 mile round the block detour

[Scott.T]

Originally Posted by Nige

Radio's what radio's.......can i have one?

Nige,
I've got a pair, you can have one of those

[majorscooby]

Ill pick one up from some where before we go! i can see this being a funny trip, always is when radios become involved!!!!

We had such a grin with the radios in Lille!

There was one set of traffic lights coming out of Brugge that was letting 3-4 cars through. Thanks to the radio, we made sure that the lead car held at the lights and then bam! What we must have looked like to the locals flying off from those lights!

They do add something to it for sure. Especially when everyone gets all "Convoy" 10-4 big buddy come back!

[BIG"E"]

Originally Posted by worzel

We had such a grin with the radios in Lille!

There was one set of traffic lights coming out of Brugge that was letting 3-4 cars through. Thanks to the radio, we made sure that the lead car held at the lights and then bam! What we must have looked like to the locals flying off from those lights!

They do add something to it for sure. Especially when everyone gets all "Convoy" 10-4 big buddy come back!

Who needs launch control that was well executed.

Couldn't tell who was in front

Trouble is this time we have lost the radio Queen, so the radio might not be so entertaining.

Hopefully we can all have a chat tomorrow and get a few things sorted.

Won't be the same with The Queen of the Airwaves for sure!