Back from 1st Ring visit..

Post by **Mikey-S** » Tue Jul 22, 2008 6:55 pm

Just got back from the ring... and I have to say that it's awesome!

I almost didn't make it because the car was booked in to MRC on Friday for an EGT fault, but Doug couldn't make it (congrats Doug) anyway the guys there did their best and we eventually got it sorted and 1700 miles later I'm glad to say it didn't miss a beat. Cheers guys.

We also took a 2002 225 S3, but unfortunately it didn't make it back home under it's own steam because the oil pickup pipe was found to be blocked after the oil light came on mid carrousel! We did clean out the pickup pipe at the Ringhaus workshop (Frank is a Gent!) but the lack of oil pressure while the turbo was spooled must have knackered the turbo... Anyone got a spare one for sale?

Rain stopped play on Sunday afternoon so we went to the Michael Schumacher kart track in Kerpen for some drifting on the rain soaked track... what a blast!

As for lap times, I did manage a 8.55 BTG time although I'm not sure it's accurate because it was my first time at the ring and only managed 8 laps before the rain set in.. Opinions welcome!

Anyway if you haven't done the ring the I'd definately recommend it, not only for the track but for the whole experience. The atmosphere is amazing!

I've got a feeling I'll soon be buying a season ticket.......

Mike

PS, I did have to stop mid lap to let one of my passengers throw up over the crash barrier..... and a following passenger managed to catch it on his camera so I'll post the picture soon!

Post by **loomx** » Wed Jul 23, 2008 8:06 am

Sweet, cant wait, Im going in september.

Lmao at the passenger throwing up. get the pics up

Post by **Mikey-S** » Wed Jul 23, 2008 7:23 pm

Here's the picture!

Post by **S4INT** » Wed Jul 23, 2008 8:13 pm

LMAO - I thought my passenger might chuck last time I was there, but he managed to keep it in!

8:55 is a pretty good BTG time for your first visit. I managed an 8:45 on my first trip, but I haven't bothered timing since as I think it is asking for trouble. Best to just go an enjoy stringing a good lap together.

Post by **Mikey-S** » Wed Jul 23, 2008 10:21 pm

I agree, but I was told my BTG time by another passenger after a fast lap.. I didn't know he was timing me!

Post by **ash318** » Thu Jul 24, 2008 10:14 pm

Thats a great picture

Post by **Mikey-S** » Thu Jul 24, 2008 11:18 pm

I was laughing my ass off when Gazza was hurling over the barrier!

Thanks to Richard at www.shepy.co.uk for the pic!

Post by **Blue_Thunder** » Fri Jul 25, 2008 8:06 am

Looks like your mate is taking a photo of himself spewing as well!

Maybe i've been hitting the crack pipe a bit too hard recently... but wasn't your car Noggy blue when I saw it?
Looks Ming Blue in the photo.

Post by **Mikey-S** » Fri Jul 25, 2008 10:11 am

You are correct, my motor is Noggy. I've got two photos... one looks Noggy and one looks Ming. Strange. And I must say I like the Ming colour the best!

Here's a link to the pics from Shepy, the passenger who took them: www.shepy.co.uk/temp/mike_shields/

Post by **frazered** » Fri Jul 25, 2008 11:41 am

loving that!

results of previous nights drinking and the ring lappage?

Post by **quattrokid1** » Sat Jul 26, 2008 9:15 am

planning to go next year with the WR and a few pals in theirs... Brits on tour colours as well!

mine is tornado red theother2arealpine white and lagos blue!!

CANT WAIT!!

SORRY had to chuckle at your pals throwing up phot!!

being a passenger isnt always the best place to be sat in the rear seats

Post by **ElginEdition** » Sat Jul 26, 2008 4:30 pm

thats a top photo....

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