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| kentronix | Tue May 29, 2012 11:52 am Post #1 |
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Firstly, a MASSIVE THANK YOU to all the guys at http://www.w201-16v.de for arranging this and inviting us. Henger and all the guys that made this possible. This year I think Maki gets the award for services to queen and country. I will leave Jeremy to go into more details but without your help things would have been a lot more painful Maki. Let us know if you need some more gaffa tape sent over to repair any other major suspension components. All uk gaffa work comes with a 1 year parts only warranty. Great to see Lude and all the other chaps, thanks for making us feel so welcome and part of the crowd. I know the words on everybody's mind are 'what about the toilets ?', I am very pleased to announce they were fixed, working, with loo roll and even soap Top man Henger the new arrangement is a great idea and should insure the same for future years. Just need a sauna to be added now ![]() GETTING THERE The trip started as Rich left sheepland (Wales) Thursday night on a megabus, £3 return to London (Because he is tight). I was busy getting my car back from the painters, somewhat last minute. And in the dark which is not ideal ![]() It turned into some kind of street party with my neighbours having a beer and talking about the trip. Very strange indeed. ![]() So, early next morning, with Rich and Jeremy preparing at Jeremy's gaff and pari wondering how many pairs of shoes to take I was turning my house upside down for my passport and trying to refit all the trim and door handles. ![]() Lets just hope that Jeremy's car alarm works, why not have it doing a self test at 6:30am, luckily Rich used to live in Swansea so that was disconnected quicker than Jeremy was able to pull the fob out. Half hour late, with my passport but not the things that I had intended to be sorting I set off. ![]() ![]() TRAFFIC galore made everything really slow but eventually I made it to Jeremy's, then on to collect PARI, and then down to dover for the ferry. We missed the ferry but that is always fine, you just jump on the next one. ![]() The wait gave me a chance to fit 50% of my door handles and my aerial back on. Next year I plan to not be so last minute ![]() ![]() 2 hours and 1 beer later we land on the beaches of Dunkirk and head straight towards the fatherland. CB's in hand we confuse the dock crew with talk of amputee midget porn and attempt to make a biker think his mate is telling him he has done a poo in his pants. Apart from the odd tap with a brace to get Jeremy's starter to work (usually at customs posts or just before embarking/disembarking ferry's) the cars are running great. We storm up through France, and into Belgium. The later ferry and a bit of traffic means to make it in the one day we would be arriving in the dark. Unknown foreign driving after hours on the go can be a bit stressful in the dark so we decided to head to a campsite in Namur Germany. It turned out to be one I have been to before, who locked me out !! ![]() Slightly apprehensive about that but it turned out great and I got to see the donkey again. This time he was upside down and we later discovered that one of his mates was a gynecologist donkey. Late into the night me and PARI watched a satellite cross the sky only to be joined by a nice bright shooting star. So romantic Saturn and mars also made an appearance.Making use of the showers, and after the long goodbye between PARI and his new very close oriental friends we head across luxemburg, and up into germany. Didnt go for a new land speed record this time but had some nice 130mph stretches on the autobahn. Arriving at about lunch time we set up the tents in what is now starting to be the regular uk contingents area and headed off for the customary "we are here" burger king. A quick trip to lidl, the bottle shop and the place with 102 racing fuel and it was back to the campsite fully prepared. PARI had put the BBQ up in record time (I think it was about 7 hours ?) so beers, burgers and germans ensued. Early start and a quick strip down of everything in the cars and we head off to the MAIN EVENT.............................................. Now for some pics and hopefully videos. Anybody who considers themselves a fan of the 16v, evo 1, evo II or AMG models that hasnt been to this event is really missing out. Going on track or not its a great GTG and a great road trip. Just dont ask PARI to make you a late night omelette !!! Edited by Rich27, Tue May 29, 2012 6:47 pm.
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| jeremy | Tue May 29, 2012 4:12 pm Post #2 |
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We need the videos ! Jeremy |
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| kentronix | Tue May 29, 2012 4:33 pm Post #3 |
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Good things come to those who wait, I should have them off PARI tomorrow night perhaps. Rich's are probably first. If you enjoy washed out completely out of focus wastes of time I can upload mine ![]() I should be getting the austrians vids soon too. |
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| Rich27 | Tue May 29, 2012 5:18 pm Post #4 |
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| hitenb | Tue May 29, 2012 5:28 pm Post #5 |
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Awesome pics guys, just too good! |
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| rhysmangatmotorsport | Tue May 29, 2012 5:35 pm Post #6 |
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nice pics chaps, weather played ball too. |
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| kentronix | Tue May 29, 2012 5:55 pm Post #7 |
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Weather was fantastic, a little hot perhaps on the drive home, having windows open at those speeds is a bit painful. We had about 20 minutes of very light rain on track day but it never got past a very light spitting. It was interesting to see what even a tiny amount of rain does to sideways grip. I did my best to help keep the insect population down too :- Unfortunately some got through my scoops, lucky blighters. Although hopefully they got fried on my discs. I havent added the ducts behind them yet but I have to say they worked an absolute treat. I brake pretty late and hard for the hairpin and every year I get some sort of brake worry. But not this year !!! |
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| Paulossie | Tue May 29, 2012 6:01 pm Post #8 |
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Nice one lads looks like a great time had by all. |
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| rhysmangatmotorsport | Tue May 29, 2012 6:02 pm Post #9 |
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vents look good and part of the motr, once youve added ducts and dtsraopped them in place, will be purpose good. |
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| Neil | Tue May 29, 2012 6:03 pm Post #10 |
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Awesome stuff chaps, keep it coming! Those freshly built ATEC motors get me drooling every time...
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| Paulossie | Tue May 29, 2012 6:04 pm Post #11 |
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Jeremy, can we have a picture of your new wheels, or Kenny or Rich.
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| Rich27 | Tue May 29, 2012 6:05 pm Post #12 |
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| Henger | Tue May 29, 2012 6:13 pm Post #13 |
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Hier 2 Videos von Matthijs Leussink einem Teilnehmer aus Holland mit seinem schönen V8 DTM Replika http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bw6GivSIwns&hd=1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XMsj4j6ClWQ Gruß Fränk Edited by Henger, Tue May 29, 2012 6:14 pm.
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| Paulossie | Tue May 29, 2012 6:21 pm Post #14 |
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Rich can you make those Quattro ist fur sissies decals I really want one. |
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| Rich27 | Tue May 29, 2012 6:38 pm Post #15 |
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Yes I can make them, no I wont do it yet as I wont be plottering untill retro
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| Paulossie | Tue May 29, 2012 6:43 pm Post #16 |
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Thanks Rich just say when and how much and I would love a couple if you do them,what do you call those wheels on Jezzers motor they look good on the beast. |
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| kentronix | Tue May 29, 2012 6:47 pm Post #17 |
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yes indeed, although the placement means they are already making a huge difference. I didnt once have to come in due to hot brakes. Although the temperature of the air inside my tyres reached close to 100 degrees C. The pressures were pushed up from 33psi before going on, up to 40 as I came off. My TPMS spent most of the day beeping at me
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| Rich27 | Tue May 29, 2012 6:54 pm Post #18 |
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| kentronix | Tue May 29, 2012 6:59 pm Post #19 |
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Something to do with the & chr encoding. Just strip the '&feature=youtu.be' off the end before pasting. Edited by kentronix, Tue May 29, 2012 7:00 pm.
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| Rich27 | Tue May 29, 2012 7:00 pm Post #20 |
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More coming later.
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| Andy16V | Tue May 29, 2012 7:28 pm Post #21 |
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Hey Guys Its Andy from Germany ![]() its really a pleausre to meet you all at Hockenheim and every year i put 100% in helping out to make this event happen. The same procedure as every year! Here are some Pictures which i want to share with you! ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Best Regards Andy PS: Jeremy, i will PM you next week for the sticker
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| Rich27 | Tue May 29, 2012 8:10 pm Post #22 |
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![]() ![]() Bye Bye England, Not that I had said by to my homland a day earlier. ![]() ![]() ![]() Looking rather dapper on the Poop deck ![]() Into France we go. ![]() Then stop for sandwiches. ![]() Kenny gets his meat out. ![]() Then "Big Ron's" French cousin hears about Kennys meat and undresses in the car park next to him ![]() Pari takes his camping chair for that tender first "Sit" ![]() ![]() Namur. ![]() ![]() ![]() The Belgium Luxumberg border ![]() Where you can buy GIANT Nuttella jars ![]() Hurty finger. ![]() ![]() ![]() Edited by Rich27, Tue May 29, 2012 8:13 pm.
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| taint | Tue May 29, 2012 8:17 pm Post #23 |
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great pictures, wish i could have made it to this one, if it wasn't for all the crap with the garage i would have been there, and it looks like you where prepared on food this time. lol |
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| Rich27 | Tue May 29, 2012 8:24 pm Post #24 |
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![]() Race Fuel, well it would be rude not to. ![]() ![]() So we Get to Hockenheim and Assemble the BBQ ![]() No need to visit the German version of B&Q ![]() Ssh, its sleeping. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() All Midget porn and penis pumps must be removed before racing. ![]() ![]() You can go to the Scnitzel waggon in a valver. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() LETS DO THIS!! Edited by Rich27, Tue May 29, 2012 8:26 pm.
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| Rich27 | Tue May 29, 2012 8:41 pm Post #25 |
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![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() BUGGER!!!!! ![]() Big thanks to Tomos for all his help getting the exhaust sorted, running around and liaising with a man in Hi Viz Dungarees. ![]() ![]() A Bracket and a weld and we are sorted. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Can we fight our way through this pack? ![]() OH YESS!!! ![]() ![]() Then a strange black 190e loomed into view. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Edited by Rich27, Tue May 29, 2012 8:42 pm.
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| Rich27 | Tue May 29, 2012 8:49 pm Post #26 |
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![]() ![]() ![]() Yes, It is tin. ![]() Arguing on the way home over the amount of dead flies. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Hiding all the midget porn before going on the ferry. ![]() ![]() ![]() VIDEOS!!!! Pictures I missed: The toilets, not horrific at all. The Expression on the custom officials face when Jeremy Vibrated his portacabin. Pari's freinds the Japanese Cyclists. The Bus owner who couldn't weld Kenny getting told off on the ferry when Jeremy was naughty. Pari's Omlette. The turd eating dog and the German woman fighting the dog for the turd. Edited by Rich27, Tue May 29, 2012 9:04 pm.
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| stwat | Tue May 29, 2012 9:59 pm Post #27 |
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| jeremy | Tue May 29, 2012 10:07 pm Post #28 |
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No problem Andy , let me have your address . Andy also cracked the line of the weekend when he said that the roof box on his 16V ( See his avatar ) was to take his now deceased grandmother around the track in ... Jeremy |
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| kentronix | Tue May 29, 2012 10:21 pm Post #29 |
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, last wishes to go around hockenheim ring ![]() Nice to meet you Andy16V, see you next year. Brilliant vids rich, hand held cameras really do show what its actually like to be in the car, some of the forces involved. Fixed mount looks great, playstation stylee but it doesnt show what its actually like. Edited by kentronix, Tue May 29, 2012 11:14 pm.
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| RobertE | Tue May 29, 2012 10:48 pm Post #30 |
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Wonderful; why don't all cars sound like that? |
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By all accounts, that was some event. Great photos and great cars.
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| Rich27 | Wed May 30, 2012 8:14 am Post #32 |
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To give the same effect as being at the ring when watching the videos. I Gaffa taped my stereo speakers to my wifes head, turned them up to loud, set a hair dryer to hot and fired it into her face and kicked her chair in the back at the right time according to the video. |
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One hell of a weekend. Shame we didnt have more from the UK to make up the numbers. Weather was brilliant and going around the track is really not that scary unless you have a nutter in a bright yellow Opel Kadet turbo zooming about. This weekend wouldnt have been possible without the enduring drives from Kenny & Jeremy, so a big shout out to those 2. And german Haute cuisine is pure Schnitzel, Wurst, schnitzel and more wurst |
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| Maki | Wed May 30, 2012 11:36 am Post #34 |
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What can i say -it was like always a really amazing weekend with you guys What did we learn this weekend ? You can fix anything on your car with just one thing - GAFFA TAPE Jeremy did a quick repair on my car and boy what a tranformation i think my car gained at least another 40HP !! I'll order for the next year a container with gaffa tape and the amazing 1 year UK warranty !! Than like always Kenny improving his skills and evolving his car ;-) Missed some guys from last year but learned again some new guys a special thanks to my man Gordon Ramsey aka Pari. You know your F**** burger were really delicious and of course Rich who had a little handicap with his health because of a slight cold but was all over the place to help jeremy with his special guarantee it can take 500hp exhaust On an other sidenote when we went to the garage to fix jeremys exhaust the guy told jeremy after fixing it - look man it's only a temporary solution so you can make like max another 2 laps on the track and it'll then get you safe back to England . 2 LAPS not more !!!! I think jeremy must have had at that point already a problem with his ears because after returning to the track he made something like 20 and then the exhaust gave up AGAIN;-) But at least this time it only was the heat shield .So it was a really nice time wih you guys !!! Bye Maki |
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| kentronix | Wed May 30, 2012 2:08 pm Post #35 |
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ok, I told ya it was rubbish but after touching up the levels and anti-shake filters I found I overtook a few cars so its going up regardless ![]() The sun was so bright I couldnt see the camera viewer through the dirty rear window so I set it up off its mount and then attached it. Clearly mr fumbles was in town coz I changed the exposure and focus significantly ![]() Turns out it was in low power mode, dimmed viewscreen. Commence p1sstaking
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| PARI | Wed May 30, 2012 2:28 pm Post #36 |
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not so bad kenny, did you edit out the girls who walked by? |
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| kentronix | Wed May 30, 2012 2:57 pm Post #37 |
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hehe, nope, that was the eariler run. That came out nice quality and in focus, but cut out just before we actually entered the track
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i got a few shots of the girl in the short black number
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| Paulossie | Wed May 30, 2012 6:07 pm Post #39 |
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love it all. |
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Come with us next year and you can experience it for yourself. You will even get to meet Big Rons German cousin
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