28th March - Le Mans Track Day (official thread)

[TimJMS]

Oh and if u see a Porsche 996 RUF Turbo R (520hp, only 10 made) on the way down, it's one of the surprise cars to attend.

Eric

Well well, that will be my second in a week! Is it red and owned by an Englishman? Thats one spicy meatball Anyone wanting to go faster had better arrive in an Enzo.

Oh and Bentley once made a Turbo R, Sorry to be pedantic but Ruf make the R - Turbo [/code]

[Taipan]

Ooops... wouldn't like to hear the Audi called S4R either

Not sure about the color yet.

Eric

[Joshie]

We'll have a major group leaving the AudiPassion boutique from Versailles (30km west of Paris) on Saturday 2pm GMT+1. If u're getting closed to Paris at that time, gimme a ring and we can catch up at the Saint-Arnoult Toll station (the massive one 40km right south of Paris, on the way to Le Mans).
The Imola Babe will be Safety Car equipped on the way done, if u see one getting full speed through the toll with strobs, flashers and sirens on, it's me

I thought our route was going to be through Rouen?

Last one, please beware of the speed traps. Things have REALLY changed since your last trip to Le Mans. U can get impounded on the spot now and the tolerance is below 5km/h above limit. Do NOT give your driving license, just say you forgot it in UK (it's a less penalty, at least for French ppl, as they can't confiscate it on the spot).

Didn't think the French police had any power to confiscate a UK license - is this part of the reciprocal arrangement with the UK?

Better be on the lookout - 5 Kms before the toll booths is a strict 130Kms and then there is the other protection measures

[Bushy]

totally gutted I am not going to this

Eric, do me a favour and arrange another one later in the year or even next year

Thanks

Bushy

[TimJMS]

Eric is the "surprise driver" you mentioned a while ago ALSO driving the R - Turbo, or was the R - Turbo the surprise?

[kcsun]

Hi Tim
No the original "surprise driver" was a mate of mine who collected his new "04" Murcialargo thingy whatsit on March 1st Then after saying "I wouldn't miss it for the world" came up with a lame excuse not to go after Eric and I rushed about to organise bookings for him.
If you want to go - go if you don't shut up springs to mind

kc:nogarors4:

[kcsun]

Spent the afternoon dodging the showers but it was worth it

The car sparkles like a new pin

Shame there are no brakes - but who needs them!

only 41 hours and counting

kc

[fatcat]

Right, I'm off home to wash the 'ol gal to within an inch of it's life.

See you boys in the morning at Dover - hopefully

[Joshie]

Anyone bringing a trolley jack? My Pagids squeal like a bitch and rumble too so I may change them back to standard after the trackday.

[DavidT]

Anyone bringing a trolley jack? My Pagids squeal like a bitch and rumble too so I may change them back to standard after the trackday.

Usually, but not this time, sorry (passengers mean I cannot take track wheels ) Might cause me to drive a little slower, might not.

p.s. My wife says if I mention this trip again before I leave she will hit me with something

I am so looking forward to it.

[johneroberts]

Anyone bringing a trolley jack? My Pagids squeal like a bitch and rumble too so I may change them back to standard after the trackday.

I got that one covered

[kcsun]

I also have a trolley but want to borrow a torque wrench that does Nm

kc

[wazza]

I'm off now.
See y'all tomorrow. Bright and early

[Joshie]

Anyone bringing a trolley jack? My Pagids squeal like a bitch and rumble too so I may change them back to standard after the trackday.

I got that one covered

Great John

[Joshie]

I also have a trolley but want to borrow a torque wrench that does Nm

kc

I'm bringing a torque wrench Ken - its caliberated in Nm and lb/ft - if its for the wheels I have the right socket, If its for something else then you'll have to bring the appropriate socket - its 1/2" drive