Things to do list before 24th May

[BIG"E"]

Just wondering who's got what to do in preparation for our little trip to The Ring??

Here is mine:
1. Change wheels
2. Get my mate to wire in install the knock sensor thingy.
3. Service (oil change etc) and check over, booked in for the 17th.
4. Get some euros
5. up date my Tom Tom.

And thats about it....

Roll on trip number funf.

[Steve_PPP]

Give it a wash and that's it.

It might get some wax if its lucky. Car was ready for Goodwood so nothing else needs doing before Germany, first year in ages i haven't had a list of things to sort on it!

[Hongkongfooi]

mines got mot and oil change this weds. Considering a re gas on the air con as its been at least 2 years since the last.

but that's about it considering all the last minute crap last year just to go....this is a breeze

[SpecB]

Get Euros, GeT tyres fitted.

[BIG"E"]

It is all looking good guys

lets hope there are no last minute dramas...

[Scooby_Greg]

Too much and running out of time!! Spent all day welding/ stiffening today with Dave (big thanks to him for the huge amount of work) New arbs hopefully next weekend if I can get the chance. Reflash and a few other bits but not essential before the Ring. Have got my euros though which is a start!

[Bolesroor]

Euro`s,SES T-shirt for the wife and a call to KM to sort annual ins as due on the 20th May!

[BIG"E"]

Originally Posted by Bolesroor

Euro`s,SES T-shirt for the wife and a call to KM to sort annual ins as due on the 20th May!

Nice one Steve..

Good call re the T shirts...

Does she have a user name?

[Lucky]

Originally Posted by Scooby_Greg

Too much and running out of time!! Spent all day welding/ stiffening today with Dave

Bit too much info there Greg.

[555_Si]

fix boost issue - done
mot - done
setup suspension geo and corner weight - done
fit rear brembos - will have to wait.
order and fit 2 piece front discs - cancelled idea
try to find time to fit new manifolds and turbo - done
fit 3 inch exhaust system - done
get blue body parts sprayed to match car. - done
clean car - new sponges at the ready
fit turbo blanket, after having a fit trying to take heatsheild off - done
fit ark and alk kits. also swap arms to alloy arms. - done
fit rear diff and subframe locks - done
fit rear strut brace - done
swap inlet over to sti one i have with tumbler deletes - done
fit raditor cool air thingy/ panel whatever it is called - done
fit walbro uprated fuel pump - done
fit GB equiped number plates - done
order and fit new tyres - done, lovely yoko Ad08's to try out
make braket for fire extinguisher - done
ask someone very nicely to map my car - done
try and find some spare cash to get some new arb's - done and fitted, thouh a 27mm 03 model year one doesn't fit well on a bugeye, so going to change some other stuff out when i get back.
work harder to earn more money for above/sell excess car stuff as need garage/conservatory and dining room back!
have long rest before trip as starting to feel burnt out. - well loosing my contract yesterday sorted that one out,

and.... don't forget to pack the ballast before we leave i'll let Jo explain that one.

[BIG"E"]

Should be ready next week then.

[Steve_PPP]

Thats a lot to keep you busy Simon! Hope you get time to sort it all, but you've got a good reserve in the Golf if necessary

[555_Si]

doing too much to Scoob to wheel the golf out now, atleast I hope anyway.

just trying to get the courage up to attempt the manifold and turbo swap next weekend. Not sure if this a driveway job or not, now the back isn't as good as it used to be.

[Scooby_Greg]

My list doesn't seem too bad now I've seen Simon's! Changed the rear arb last night. Will do the front if I manage to get home from work before 10pm this week. Geo and corner weighting booked for 2 weeks time. Have decided I'm going to sort the rust on the wheel arch before we go too - that's a job for next weekend!

Not long to go now!!

[Hongkongfooi]

Mot passed and oil change completed. Only done 4k in it since the last one in August

[Lucky]

Originally Posted by Hongkongfooi

Mot passed and oil change completed. Only done 4k in it since the last one in August

Cool.

[Scott.T]

I here Lucky's bringing the beers as punishment for still driving a Golf.

[BIG"E"]

Originally Posted by SilverSurfer

I here Lucky's bringing the beers as punishment for still driving a Golf.

As well the punishment to travel in the boot..

[Lucky]

Originally Posted by SilverSurfer

I here Lucky's bringing the beers as punishment for still driving a Golf.

Oh yes indeed!!!.

[Lucky]

Originally Posted by BIG"E"

As well the punishment to travel in the boot..

I'd still rather travel in the boot of a scoob than in the drivers seat of the golf

[Lucky]

Not long now

[BIG"E"]

Originally Posted by Lucky

Not long now

This year is going to good with a smaller more manageable group .

More like the second trip, it will be better for the Ring Virgins....

[555_Si]

Originally Posted by Lucky

Not long now

arrrggghhh. don't say that.

[Steve_PPP]

Time to start prioritising the jobs mate! Sure you can survive without doing the rear brembos, I'd focus on the fronts. Can also help with the fuel pump swap if needs be as did mine recently.

Originally Posted by Wagon_Si

make braket for fire extinguisher - help!

I made mine from a metal bar (flat, like a 1 metre ruler you got at school), sure i've got enough spare to make a 2nd one up....

[Scooby_Greg]

Originally Posted by BIG"E"

This year is going to good with a smaller more manageable group .

More like the second trip, it will be better for the Ring Virgins....

Will you be initiating the ring virgins then Ian?

[Ginola]

Originally Posted by Wagon_Si

make braket for fire extinguisher - help!

You can get a medium sized one from halfrauds for like 30 quid or so. (comes complete with a nice mounting bracket (velcro it to the floor of the passenger foot-well with some large Velcro straps.

My list isnt too bad..

Fit PFC Discs/pads + change fluid and bed in
Fit new wheel arch liner and bumper clip to NSF
Fit Hard-race roll centre correcting ball joints
Fit new 22mm Eibach anti roll bar and bushes
Swap wheels front to back
Raise suspension 20mm at the front and 10 at the back + Align
Fit New rocker cover gasket kits both sides.
Oil Change, - Millers Nanotech 10-50
Gearbox oil Change - Redline lightweight shockproof
Fit pollen filter and PIAA wipers
Fit Headlight beam correction jobbies
Download sn00pdog sat nav voice for navfree on Iphone.
take out breakdown cover with ADAC
Sort out my euro travel.. ninja euro's from the bank etc

Im sure there is more cant remember now

[Lucky]

Mine was secured to the passenger seat bar (the one to move the seat backwards and forwards) using 2 zip ties. It didnt get in the way of moving the seat either.

[SpecB]

I just fitted mine into the rear footwell, self tappers through the metal.

Really should take a look at mine soon, and get the tyres fitted!

[555_Si]

cheers, I have a 2.25 litre fire extinguisher which is quite large, I will try and get a bracket made up, but heavy duty cable ties may have to do until I get back from Germany. Running out of time now and still soooo much to do.

Interesting thing I have noted and wasn't expecting is that since changing my down pipe and centre section over to 3" exhaust as opposed to standard kit, I now get turbo oil burn on startup. Apparently this can be quite common on higher mileage turbos. Still i'm going to try and change the exhaust manifold and turbo at weekend, not looking forward to it at all.

[555_Si]

i think the misses has just assisted with extinguisher as i think she can get me a halon one from work which are smaller and actually do something when you use them. easier to mount.

[Hongkongfooi]

Originally Posted by Wagon_Si

i think the misses has just assisted with extinguisher as i think she can get me a halon one from work which are smaller and actually do something when you use them. easier to mount.

Thought halon were banned and not in use anymore? Were very good on dangerous dogs

[555_Si]

yeah i have just realised it is illegal to own, thought you just coudn't buy them anymore except for military and aviation use. back to plan A

[Steve_PPP]

Think halon has been banned for about 10 years for all uses other than military and commercial aircraft?

Might work well but i wouldn't want to be caught with one in the car by zeeee Deutsche Politziiiii

edit/ too slow

[Scott.T]

Another job then for me tomoz...make & fit extinguisher bracket along with P1 Springs & KS3 for 'E'

[The Gimp]

I envoy you all for going.


Just got my car running 100% and itching to get out there. I know a few of the other boys are out there this weekend that doesn't help.


Steve

[BIG"E"]

Originally Posted by The Gimp

I envoy you all for going.


Just got my car running 100% and itching to get out there. I know a few of the other boys are out there this weekend that doesn't help.


Steve

Welcome back Steve .
I could try and get you in so you could join us in 20 days time.
There is always next year....

[Ginola]

Just completed ADAC Partner plus membership (another thing I forgot from my list above)

Funny speaking to the woman on the phone in Germany.. "sprechen sie englisch?" ...."I try!" very helpful lady.


Welcome back Steve, You should come!

[BIG"E"]

Originally Posted by Ginola

Just completed ADAC Partner plus membership (another thing I forgot from my list above)

Funny speaking to the woman on the phone in Germany.. "sprechen sie englisch?" ...."I try!" very helpful lady.

Ive done exactly the same..

the best bit is when all the paper work arrives...

Guess what it is all in GERMAN .

[Scooby_Greg]

Does this mean you can get towed off the Ring for free?

[simba]

Originally Posted by BIG"E"

Ive done exactly the same..

the best bit is when all the paper work arrives...

Guess what it is all in GERMAN .

Get Kerstan to translate I'm sure she would be happy to help

[Ginola]

Originally Posted by Scooby_Greg

Does this mean you can get towed off the Ring for free?

That's the idea cost was 96 euros for myself and Wanda to be covered with the + partner package, it covered us both for all sorts of stuff, looked a lot better than RAC/AA etc.

It takes 14 days for your membership cards to come through, but they phone you back with your membership numbers 15 minuets or so after taking out cover, puts you on cover from midnight that night.

There are a few links on the web relating to it.

http://nurburgringdrivers.com/2012/0...eakdown-cover/

http://www.meganesport.net/community...p/t-41706.html

http://www.retrorun.co.uk/forums//in...-ring-anymore/


I believe Ian gave me the Idea over a pub lunch at a meet a few months back

You may have to pay for recovery by the ring company breakdown vehicle but ADAC will then refund that cost, or as the last post states they may just bill ADAC directly.
There is contradictory info all over the place but you can take this cover from the kiosk building at the Ring apparently.

[Ginola]

This might be useful, Copy pasted from Pistonheads

"Telephone enquiries and to join and pay my debit/credit card phone offices Tel No. 00 49 941 52344 and speak to one of the four staff who speak fluent English.

Ms Amanda Moser-Wickles, Ms. Barbara Lorenz, Ms. Tanja Niedermeier or Markus Maier."

Believe I spoke to Barbara when I phoned myself

[Scooby_Greg]

Thanks - will give them a bell

[Scott.T]

Bloody Lambda Sensor's......GRRRRRrrrrrrrr noticed mine was FUBAR this morning on the way to work.
Was running 12.3 AFR instead of 14.7 !!!!!!
Switching the Apexi ECU lambda control off, had it back running 14.7AFR (ish) at idle, on the base map.

Don't wanna be running that rich for the run down to Germany as it will be a bit heavy on the fuel budget.
The ECU could run without the lambda but then I'd be staring at the AFR gauge all the way down there trying to map every cell on cruise to 14.7AFR on the hand controller......I'd rather let the lambda feedback do that for me LOL......

Another job for the weekend.......

[Ginola]

need to buy a wideband sensor and gauge for mine at some point. preaty sure mine runs rich as hell on cruise.,

is 13.1 - 13.5 a normal fig for AFR?

[555_Si]

and remap booked, hopefully everything will be ok and i don't have any more hicups between now and the 24th. Just got to get garage to fit manifold and turbo as i have now run out of time to do it.

[555_Si]

does ADAC cover include bringing you and your car home back to the UK?

[Scott.T]

Originally Posted by Ginola

is 13.1 - 13.5 a normal fig for AFR?

Thats quite rich if that's on idle or cruise. It should oscillate around 14.7 based on the lamda feedback.
That's more like part load of about 0 - 0.5bar boost.

[BIG"E"]

Originally Posted by Wagon_Si

does ADAC cover include bringing you and your car home back to the UK?

Yes, just ask zee questions..

[555_Si]

ok so vf43 turbo and RCM manifolds in, and what a mistake. turbo lag central and exhaust noisey as hell. So going to have to change for a non jap style exhaust pretty quick or stuff a bung in the for the trip.

I tried, I tested, I'm not sure I like. lets see what happens come remap on Friday.

[Scott.T]

Originally Posted by Wagon_Si

exhaust noisey as hell.

LOL, now you know what my Hawk STi was like de-catted with that poor excuse for a silencer.

[BIG"E"]

Originally Posted by Wagon_Si

ok so vf43 turbo and RCM manifolds in, and what a mistake. turbo lag central and exhaust noisey as hell. .

If you have a 2.5" exhaust you could borrow my Prodrive back box..

ps Ive got a bung also, it goes into a 111mm tail pipe.

[Ginola]

Originally Posted by Wagon_Si

ok so vf43 turbo and RCM manifolds in, and what a mistake. turbo lag central and exhaust noisey as hell. So going to have to change for a non jap style exhaust pretty quick or stuff a bung in the for the trip.

I tried, I tested, I'm not sure I like. lets see what happens come remap on Friday.

What up-pipe did you fit?.. and is the new up-pipe much wider than the one you removed?.. If yes, then you want a Harvey trick up-pipe or... bang the cat out of your old wrx one for now and use that until you can sort a better tapered one..

(PS with all that fitted I wouldn't even bring it on boost before mapping)
(PPS everything will be laggy next to a TD04 which makes boost mega low down the rev range)

[Lucky]

Well hopefully the remap will help smooth it out a bit, but it wont do anything about the noise.

[555_Si]

I have a very large RCM up pipe as well as the tubular headers. Then 3 inch all the way through decatted.

I am going to go 2.5 soon so I guess that will get me some torque back, that an a hybrid 20g.

After driving two diesels most of the time, I have forgotten that over 4500 rpm exists.

[555_Si]

thats it, a trip to haywood and scott next week i think to get a quieter back box. no way am i going to germany with whats on there.

[BIG"E"]

Originally Posted by Wagon_Si

thats it, a trip to haywood and scott next week i think to get a quieter back box. no way am i going to germany with whats on there.

It would be alot cheaper to but some ear defenders

[555_Si]

got some, but not cheaper once the law fines me for defective exhaust.

[C. J.]

Revolution exhaust

[Granby]

Originally Posted by C. J.

Revolution exhaust

Had one on my old wagon, very pleased with it as it wasn't silly loud

[555_Si]

thanks guys, never heard of revolution, but look good price, though i may have to go h&s from a time perspective, as i can quickly go and get one tomorrow if they have one on the shelf.

if i change back box after remap do you think map will need tweaking again? going from h&s jap style to normal style.

[Granby]

You will be fine just changing the backbox

[Skullfudge]

Have a great trip guys and enjoy

[SpecB]

The Harvey-Up-Pipe is the best way to combat lag, you don't need the Tubular headers until well over 400 anyway.

[Steve_PPP]

Originally Posted by Skullfudge

Have a great trip guys and enjoy

Cheers Clive

[Scott.T]

Is it just me driving around like a virgin race winner on his final laps...... listenning for every knock, sqweek and rattle and wondering if it's normal.
I think I've spent too long driving the other car and forgotten whats normal and whats not......

[BIG"E"]

Originally Posted by SilverSurfer

Is it just me driving around like a virgin race winner on his final laps...... listenning for every knock, sqweek and rattle and wondering if it's normal.
I think I've spent too long driving the other car and forgotten whats normal and whats not......

Its just the paranoyer setting in..

[Ginola]

Originally Posted by SilverSurfer

Is it just me driving around like a virgin race winner on his final laps...... listenning for every knock, sqweek and rattle and wondering if it's normal.
I think I've spent too long driving the other car and forgotten what's normal and what's not......

Took mine to work today as it was a nice sunny day, new ride hight visible, couldn't help listen to every clonk and thought.. "oh that sounds abit rough", when I rev'd past 7k a couple of times.

[Hongkongfooi]

Originally Posted by SilverSurfer

Is it just me driving around like a virgin race winner on his final laps...... listenning for every knock, sqweek and rattle and wondering if it's normal.
I think I've spent too long driving the other car and forgotten whats normal and whats not......

I thought my trip was over today when I hit a large rock on a narrow road to avoid a frigging taxi as it was squeaking when I turned into my drive.....seems ok though
Roll bar bushes been sorted by smd and cured the knock but we did pick up that the ast's that were rebuilt might need to go back again ffs

[Ginola]

Originally Posted by Hongkongfooi

I thought my trip was over today when I hit a large rock on a narrow road to avoid a frigging taxi as it was squeaking when I turned into my drive.....seems ok though
Roll bar bushes been sorted by smd and cured the knock but we did pick up that the ast's that were rebuilt might need to go back again ffs

Oh no, what's wrong with the shocks Tim?

[stiggy]

Originally Posted by Skullfudge

Have a great trip guys and enjoy

Thanks mate, enjoy Monaco

[Hongkongfooi]

Originally Posted by Ginola

Oh no, what's wrong with the shocks Tim?

some play top to bottom when the wheel was being moved. Ast will sort on my return from the fatherland

[BIG"E"]

Well thats it I am ready,

Ive even got a full tank of Shel Nitro+ petrol



















apart from putting my other wheels on..

[Ginola]

Originally Posted by Hongkongfooi

some play top to bottom when the wheel was being moved. Ast will sort on my return from the fatherland

Are the bottom height adjustment rings PROPER tight? Had an issue with the Tein's where the bottom ring would work its way lose and cause movement top to bottom... tightening it up with a massive knuckle bar worked to fix..

[Ginola]

Originally Posted by BIG"E"

Well thats it I am ready,

Ive even got a full tank of Shel Nitro+ petrol

apart from putting my other wheels on..

You got some 888s Ian?

got half a tank atm should do till we meet up

[BIG"E"]

Originally Posted by Ginola

You got some 888s Ian?

Might have

[555_Si]

Right, to do list number 2: The snags.,

Fit Milltek back box (cannot even think about driving car with current setup) - ordered from Balance Motorsport
Fit a sensible sized and correct ARB for rear (my fault, change of plan) - ordered
ADAC cover - brushing up on German now for phone call in a minute.
Coolant leak - ordering new turbo coolant hose now, hope that is the culprit.
Missing clips from grill and under bonnet - as above
Get some heat reflective tape for under bonnet protection, to be on safe side.

Julian at Balance Motorsport has come to the rescue with the exhaust and ARB, based in Henfield he does all sorts of motorsport/performance tuning parts, very helpful and seems a nice guy. Worth giving him a call if you need anything, google Balance Motorsport. He contacted suppliers while I was on phone to see if he can get them next day, going to pick them up from him to make life easier.

[Ginola]

Originally Posted by Wagon_Si

Right, to do list number 2: The snags.,

Fit Milltek back box (cannot even think about driving car with current setup) - ordered from Balance Motorsport
Fit a sensible sized and correct ARB for rear (my fault, change of plan) - ordered
ADAC cover - brushing up on German now for phone call in a minute.
Coolant leak - ordering new turbo coolant hose now, hope that is the culprit.
Missing clips from grill and under bonnet - as above
Get some heat reflective tape for under bonnet protection, to be on safe side.

Julian at Balance Motorsport has come to the rescue with the exhaust and ARB, based in Henfield he does all sorts of motorsport/performance tuning parts, very helpful and seems a nice guy. Worth giving him a call if you need anything, google Balance Motorsport. He contacted suppliers while I was on phone to see if he can get them next day, going to pick them up from him to make life easier.

He is a helpful bloke down at Balance, spoke to him at length the other day about local Geometry centres + settings and corner weighting. + he is only 5mins up the road from me!

For ADAC, copied from carven club website
"TO APPLY FOR MEMBERSHIP. Phone from the UK 00 49 94 15 23 44 speak to Ms Moser-Wickles , Ms Barbara Lorenz or one of the staff at this office they all speak fluent English"

[Scooby_Greg]

The forecast has changed and so I will definitely be taking 2 sets of wheels, running there on the road wheels. and tyres. Just need to work out how to get them in the car...

[555_Si]

cheers Dave, can't get through at the moment.

[Granby]

Originally Posted by Wagon_Si

cheers Dave, can't get through at the moment.

I normally phone 0049180510112 and no real problem with English (thats theres not mine)

[BIG"E"]

Originally Posted by Scooby_Greg

The forecast has changed and so I will definitely be taking 2 sets of wheels, running there on the road wheels. and tyres. Just need to work out how to get them in the car...

I have just ordered some more road tyres, as my current ones have had it.

I will certainly be taking my jack.

Something else to do now..

[Steve_PPP]

Originally Posted by Scooby_Greg

The forecast has changed and so I will definitely be taking 2 sets of wheels, running there on the road wheels. and tyres. Just need to work out how to get them in the car...

Yes, also saw that this morning. Hopefully it'll change again before the weekend, the current forecast even says snow is possible overnight

But then this time last week we thought that Supercar Siege would be a washout - and it turned out as a nice day with not a drop of rain

[Scooby_Greg]

Originally Posted by Steve_PPP

Yes, also saw that this morning. Hopefully it'll change again before the weekend, the current forecast even says snow is possible overnight

But then this time last week we thought that Supercar Siege would be a washout - and it turned out as a nice day with not a drop of rain

Thunder and heavy snow on Friday morning - shouldn't settle but could be interesting! When I looked at the forecast a couple of days ago it was going to be sunny and 24C!!

[Bolesroor]

Originally Posted by Scooby_Greg

Thunder and heavy snow on Friday morning - shouldn't settle but could be interesting! When I looked at the forecast a couple of days ago it was going to be sunny and 24C!!

Thunder and heavy snow on Friday morning Is it too late to change the car details and prep the Landrover

[555_Si]

I think i'll take some kayaks with me, serious amount of rain due over weekend, might as well leave your track tyres at home.

[Steve_PPP]

Its changing all the time. There's less snow showing now on the Saturday morning that there was when i checked earlier today.

But still, its unbelievable that we're even talking about the possibility of snow. Its normally baking hot at this time of year and and we're all chuckling at those that removed their air-con to save weight

[Steve_PPP]

Originally Posted by Wagon_Si

I think i'll take some kayaks with me, serious amount of rain due over weekend, might as well leave your track tyres at home.

You never know.... there's a lot of rain drop graphics on the weather reports on myweather2.com, but the precipitation level is tiny like 0.5mm - thats not a lot in 3 hours so it could rain for 10 minutes and then the sun come out!

(Yes, positive thinking here )

[BIG"E"]

http://www.latestmotorsportweather.c...g-circuit.html

It is not that bad..

Or do we pack sledges aswell??

It will be fine Im after volunteers possibly to carry a wheel,

I so want to take my 888s..

[BIG"E"]

Originally Posted by Steve_PPP

You never know.... there's a lot of rain drop graphics on the weather reports on myweather2.com, but the precipitation level is tiny like 0.5mm - thats not a lot in 3 hours so it could rain for 10 minutes and then the sun come out!

(Yes, positive thinking here )

That is what I like positive thinking..

[Scott.T]

Originally Posted by BIG"E"

I so want to take my 888s..

Looks like these will be a waste of time, even if the sun does come out there could still be large sections under cover that stay pretty wet. And what do you do if you drive to the track on 888's in the sun only for it to pour down 10 minutes after you get to the car park ????

Save em' for a Brands session......and those lovely hot evenings we will get in October when summer arrives.

[Steve_PPP]

What did you get for your new set of road tyres, Ian?

Originally Posted by SilverSurfer

Save em' for a Brands session......and those lovely hot evenings we will get in October when summer arrives.

We'll definitely have to sort one of these out, but maybe sooner than October

[BIG"E"]

Originally Posted by SilverSurfer

Looks like these will be a waste of time

Save em' for a Brands session......and those lovely hot evenings we will get in October when summer arrives.

I will take the advice of our resident expert on wednesday..

He also has just got new 888s

[Scooby_Greg]

Originally Posted by SilverSurfer

Looks like these will be a waste of time, even if the sun does come out there could still be large sections under cover that stay pretty wet. And what do you do if you drive to the track on 888's in the sun only for it to pour down 10 minutes after you get to the car park ????

Save em' for a Brands session......and those lovely hot evenings we will get in October when summer arrives.

They're fine as long as there's no standing water. Mine will be coming!

[Ginola]

One hopes its dry, thought of ring virgin (me) in the wet is scary

Originally Posted by SilverSurfer

Looks like these will be a waste of time, even if the sun does come out there could still be large sections under cover that stay pretty wet. And what do you do if you drive to the track on 888's in the sun only for it to pour down 10 minutes after you get to the car park ????

Save em' for a Brands session......and those lovely hot evenings we will get in October when summer arrives.

The weekend we went the weather outlook was rubbish. It turned out to be very very hot. As most of you know the Eiffel mountains has its very own climate. Fingers crossed & enjoy that fantastic place. Will post at some point for Ring 2 Sep/Oct.

[Hongkongfooi]

Originally Posted by Nige

The weekend we went the weather outlook was rubbish. It turned out to be very very hot. As most of you know the Eiffel mountains has its very own climate. Fingers crossed & enjoy that fantastic place. Will post at some point for Ring 2 Sep/Oct.

Thanks nige, lets hope you're right

[Steve_PPP]

Originally Posted by Ginola

One hopes its dry, thought of ring virgin (me) in the wet is scary

Its not actually a bad way to learn the circuit in the wet (i did two wet laps on the first year i went). It keeps most of the fast supercars and bikers off the circuit and means you can concentrate on whats ahead rather than having to watch the mirrors all the time!

Originally Posted by Nige

The weekend we went the weather outlook was rubbish. It turned out to be very very hot. As most of you know the Eiffel mountains has its very own climate. Fingers crossed & enjoy that fantastic place. Will post at some point for Ring 2 Sep/Oct.

Alright Nige yes you're right - the place can be cold and wet one minute and baking the next. We've been very fortunate with the weather over the last few years so sods laws says we're due a bit of rain at some point.

[Steve_PPP]

Looks like the chances of snow are fading now. Saturday now looking dry all day but Sunday wet

[Lucky]

It'll be fine mate. We wont let a bit of rain spoil it. As Nige said, chances are they'll get it wrong anyway. I think we will probably just get a mixed bag of wet and dry hopefully.