RT6 + SPA - May 26th-30th 2007 [Archive]

Spirit

09-01-2007, 09:40 PM

Ok, it's another official CVR4 visit to the Nurburgring. I know this is very close to RT5 in terms of timing, but at least it's an alternative date for anyone (like myself) who could not make the Easter trip.

Itinerary:

May 26th - sail from Dover 8am to Dunkirk - arrive at The Ring mid-afternoon - track opens at 6pm for a couple of sighting laps

May 27th - full day from 8am to 7.30pm at The Ring

May 28th - part day at The Ring - opens at 8am and depart mid-afternoon to travel to SPA

May 29th - trackday at SPA with the MLR (£179 for non members and £159 for members)

May 30th - ferry return to UK at 2pm (Dunkirk to Dover) - White Lightning

We have booked the Motorsport hotel for the 26th & 27th already and will confirm a hotel for the 28th at SPA asap. For the ferry - https://www.norfolkline-ferries.co.uk/en/dd-passenger/book%20online?lang=en currently £53 return if you book now !!!!

The SPA trackday will need to be booked via the MLR shop. Currently it's £159 if you are a MLR member, or £179 if you're a non-member.

Everyone is welcome !

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Attendees:

Pete, Shaz and Conor (Spirit) - Confirmed - Ferry, Motorsport & Spa booked
Andy and Debs (The Vee) - Confirmed - Ferry, Motorsport & Spa booked
Wayne and Kate (White Lightning) - Confirmed - Ferry and Motorsport booked
John (Nutter John) + Richy Rich (passenger) - TBC
Jimbo - TBC
Physician- TBC

Nutter_John

09-01-2007, 09:50 PM

so bloody tempting , so tempting , so so tempting , must resist must resist

will wait till the end of the month and decide , but sounds a blast

Spirit

09-01-2007, 09:52 PM

Give in to the temptation........:evilgrin:

Nutter_John

09-01-2007, 09:55 PM

I'm 99% certain i will give in , my contract is due for renewall at work end of this month and i'm discussing pay at the minute depending what happens will decide if I go or not .

Spirit

09-01-2007, 09:57 PM

Ok mate, will be great if you can come along /rally

Kieran

09-01-2007, 10:02 PM

What is the approximate cost likely to be, Pete?

Nutter_John

09-01-2007, 10:06 PM

200,000 pounds each person

think it works out around 1500 for the five days , thats living it up very large if I remember

Wodjno

09-01-2007, 10:06 PM

The Vee

09-01-2007, 10:07 PM

oh no not again. spose I'll have to/pan

Kieran

09-01-2007, 10:07 PM

think it works out around 1500 for the five days , thats living it up very large if I remember

Ah, okay!:speechles I think we'll give it a miss then!! /help

Nutter_John

09-01-2007, 10:09 PM

So Tempting :speechles So Tempting :speechles So Tempting :speechles

But as i will be getting married on September 1st :2thumbsup I think it would be wise to resist.. /toycar/Hmmm /Hmmm /Hmmm /Hmmm /Hmmm /Hmmm /Hmmm /Hmmm

I'm shocked Glen you living in sin how could you :D

Go on go on you knwo you want to /rally

Spirit

09-01-2007, 10:09 PM

At the moment we can get a ferry from Dover to Dunkerque for £48 return !

The hotel is between 60 and 80 euros per night

Meals are about 10 euros each, plus drinks

etc etc

I reckon £1000-£1200 would be a good estimate (for 2 people) :2thumbsup

Alex

09-01-2007, 10:10 PM

Ah, okay!:speechles I think we'll give it a miss then!! /help

Maybe another year honey.

HJM

09-01-2007, 10:10 PM

think it works out around 1500 for the five days , thats living it up very large if I remember

It costs us that for us both, but you could do it a LOT cheaper if you wanted it to!!! It all depends on number of laps, how much you drink, etc, etc.

J :)

Nutter_John

09-01-2007, 10:11 PM

It costs us that for us both, but you could do it a LOT cheaper if you wanted it to!!! It all depends on number of laps, how much you drink, etc, etc.

J :)

Yeah my 1500 was based on both your achool intakes though :D

The Vee

09-01-2007, 10:12 PM

So Tempting :speechles So Tempting :speechles So Tempting :speechles

But as i will be getting married on September 1st :2thumbsup I think it would be wise to resist.. /toycar/Hmmm /Hmmm /Hmmm /Hmmm /Hmmm /Hmmm /Hmmm /Hmmm

Ring Ring Ring Ring Ring Ring Ring Ring Ring Ring Ring AND September:2thumbsup :2thumbsup :2thumbsup :2thumbsup /HappyBD

HJM

09-01-2007, 10:12 PM

Yeah my 1500 was based on both your achool intakes though :D

What, £20 for H .................................. :5shots:

J :)

Nutter_John

09-01-2007, 10:14 PM

Before this become a hi jack , Yeah ok I conceed 20 for heath's beer money for the week the rest on white wine :D

HJM

09-01-2007, 10:44 PM

Yes I'm a drinking lightweight - well compared to Jane anyway :5shots:

Still she doesn't have to drive the next day and the Ring does need a fair bit of concentration ! /rally

Ok Jane takes photos but that camera and lens has got every trick under the sun to stop camera shake - I rest my case me lud ! /pan
I have to rely on Pro-Boost :2thumbsup

H

g6acb

09-01-2007, 11:40 PM

just checked the piggy bank

15019

Too rich for me.......

Kieran

10-01-2007, 01:15 AM

Eurgh! That's a grim picture....

Jimbo

10-01-2007, 02:33 AM

Ahh, so it IS that trip - very glad to hear you and Andy are coming along, I thought it was just going to be me at one point.

Spirit

10-01-2007, 02:51 AM

Ahh, so it IS that trip - very glad to hear you and Andy are coming along, I thought it was just going to be me at one point.

So, are you coming with us to the Ring first mate, or just heading straight to Spa ? /rally

White Lightning

10-01-2007, 10:03 AM

:thinking:

chris g

10-01-2007, 10:30 AM

For those having doubts, this trip will involve going round and round in circles and no opportunity to clean the car for the whole trip

Europe is a VERY dirty place with VERY dirty roads

And at the Ring you may to park in a VERY dirty car park - mud and grime and goodnes knws what to dissolve that polish androt the paint!

But then again The Ring is what the VR-4 was designed for - a fantastic track to enjoy the speed and HANDLING

Kieran

10-01-2007, 11:05 AM

chris g

10-01-2007, 12:57 PM

Sorry

Letting my addiction get the better of me

For the atmosphere, the food, the drink, the laughter AND a few laps....

......its a great place to go

Kieran

10-01-2007, 01:01 PM

Heh! Yeah, I'm sure it is - I do intend to 'do' a trip to the 'Ring one of these days, just to see what it's like. Unfortunately, assuming a rough cost of £1500, I'm roughly £1472.34 short at the moment!

chris g

10-01-2007, 01:17 PM

Well I think that estimate of costs may be on the excess side but a w/e travel, fuel, hotel, food and drink AND a few laps - maybe £500-£800

If you are careful on ferry deal (£48 return) careful with speed/fuel on the drive there and do just a few laps as a taster and do not need pads/tyres replacing then as a couple I wuld be surprised if you need to spend much more than this

And see it as a holiday with a few days around the beautiful Eifel Region........

perhaps cost are not too bad......

White Lightning

10-01-2007, 01:46 PM

Wayne and Kate would like to confirm that they will be attending /rally

chris g

10-01-2007, 06:41 PM

If you are uncertain about taking car to Germany/doing laps and will it be to your taste or even enjoyable, go as passenger(s) and see how it goes

Spirit

10-01-2007, 07:50 PM

Wayne and Kate would like to confirm that they will be attending /rally

:2thumbsup you know it makes sense :2thumbsup

richy rich

11-01-2007, 12:37 PM

just checked my holidays (they are set shut downs) and Ive got the time of so I'm up for a trip if some 1 would be so kind and let me sit in there car for a few hundred miles./toycar /bounce

Nutter_John

11-01-2007, 12:49 PM

Yep you got a pax lap to and from the ring if I go , ok sod it when I go !!!!

White Lightning

11-01-2007, 01:22 PM

just checked my holidays (they are set shut downs) and Ive got the time of so I'm up for a trip if some 1 would be so kind and let me sit in there car for a few hundred miles./toycar /bounce

Excellent :thumbsup:

Spirit

11-01-2007, 01:54 PM

Excellent, great news Rich - and well done John for volunteering as I was about to post that myself, Andy and maybe even Wayne won't be coming right home after the Spa day.

White Lightning

11-01-2007, 10:55 PM

Guys - we will be getting the 2pm ferry back on the Wednesday. So if anyone else is coming back the same day perhaps we can do a mini convoy ?

richy rich

12-01-2007, 08:47 AM

whooooooooooo :iloveyou: john

/rally /rally /rally /toycar /toycar /toycar

Spirit

15-01-2007, 03:14 PM

Just booked Spa :2thumbsup :evilgrin: :happy: /toycar !

....and thanks to Darin, only £159 :iloveyou:

The Vee

15-01-2007, 04:24 PM

Just booked Spa :2thumbsup :evilgrin: :happy: /toycar !

....and thanks to Darin, only £159 :iloveyou:

Mee Too:2thumbsup :iloveyou:

Spirit

20-01-2007, 11:15 AM

Here's a bump........anyone else yet ? /rally

chris g

20-01-2007, 01:54 PM

Have people joined MLR to book and get members price?

Spirit

20-01-2007, 02:39 PM

Have people joined MLR to book and get members price?

I have done a deal with Darin where we don't have to join and still get the members price :happy:

chris g

20-01-2007, 07:11 PM

So assuming thats for CVR4 members, I only have to find where I mislaid my lovely VR4......

.....damn, sold it!

Now to find a VR4 of my dreams - loved my 8g, liked my 7g in NZ but would really like a 6g EVO VR4.......

.....found quite a few in NZ, AND nearly bought 6g EVO VR4 RS there but....

...now back in UK and know of of cars for sale from my dream list but what to do..?

Job uncertainties continue.....

....can I sort myself in time to join trip to Ring/Spa..........?

The Vee

20-01-2007, 07:17 PM

There are some seriously cheap 8g around at the moment. With the uncertainty you have at the mo, you might even think about a V6-24 version, My first two ring trips were with that flavour, and I certainly wasn't disappointed

HJM

20-01-2007, 07:46 PM

Here's a bump........anyone else yet ? /rally

We won't be doing this one but will most likely do a similar trip later in the year :happy:

J

The Vee

20-01-2007, 08:43 PM

We won't be doing this one but will most likely do a similar trip later in the year :happy:

J

WOT?????????

HJM

21-01-2007, 01:27 AM

WOT?????????

Err, which bit don't you understand???

J :)

White Lightning

03-03-2007, 08:43 AM

85 ...

days to go .... /Banana

HJM

03-03-2007, 10:27 AM

RT5 less than 5 Weeks /woot2

Spirit

03-03-2007, 10:59 AM

It's all good !

Physician

04-03-2007, 12:30 AM

Ummmm .........:thinking:

Jimbo

04-03-2007, 12:38 AM

Any news about Spa's re-construction work? I've not seen any news about it for a while.

Spirit

04-03-2007, 12:40 AM

Ummmm .........:thinking:

?????? Whatya mean ?????

Spirit

04-03-2007, 12:40 AM

Any news about Spa's re-construction work? I've not seen any news about it for a while.

Not looked recently Jim........will take a nosey around

Physician

04-03-2007, 12:56 AM

?????? Whatya mean ?????

Ummm .......... shall I or shan't I?

Spirit

04-03-2007, 12:57 AM

Ummm .......... shall I or shan't I?

That's an easy one.......yes ! Do it !

Jimbo

04-03-2007, 01:20 AM

Ummm .......... shall I or shan't I?

No brainer! As I said ages ago, don't let my daft moment put you off - you'll love it.

The Vee

04-03-2007, 03:03 AM

That's an easy one.......yes ! Do it !

Bl**dy right:scholar:

White Lightning

04-03-2007, 10:58 AM

Ummm .......... shall I or shan't I?

Go on Rich , you'd love it ! /rally

Spirit

10-03-2007, 01:05 AM

We have now booked the accomodation for the Spa trackday, so if anyone else is still considering this trip and wants more info then let me know.

The Vee

10-03-2007, 01:13 AM

Yes, and thanks Spirit for taking care of this one, and of course that lovely other half of yours. Now then, is it May now.............................?

White Lightning

10-03-2007, 10:38 AM

Now then, is it May now.............................?

Not yet .... /Grrr

I keep checking my calender but it doesn't change ... :bigcry:

And , yeah , big thanks for sorting out the accomodation Pete :iloveyou:

VR4_Red

13-03-2007, 09:32 PM

Hi everybody,
I´m sorry, but there are so much events in april and may, so i won´t be able to come up to 5th and 6th trackday.
Will there be another trackday this year?
I really would like to meet you and have some funny days. Most meetings in Germany you only stand around and watch the cars. But seeing some VR4´s in action will be really cool!
Best regards,
Nico

Spirit

13-03-2007, 11:50 PM

I think another trip to the Ring is planned in August Nico

Jimbo

14-03-2007, 12:53 AM

But seeing some VR4´w in action will be really cool!

I think another trip to the Ring is planned in August Nico

I think as it stands (unless we get others to put their names down) there won't be any VR4's on the August trip. That's gonna feel weird.....

chris g

14-03-2007, 12:59 AM

So when might the August trip take place?

Jimbo

14-03-2007, 01:03 AM

So when might the August trip take place?

http://www.clubvr4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=22414

chris g

14-03-2007, 10:48 AM

Yes of course its the BookaTrack Spa visit - I saw the thread but in this message only thought of Ring trip

Well if I get over there it will be for Ring trip and see you there, for a few laps and a few beers

Spirit

29-03-2007, 08:27 AM

Anyone looking at the RT5 thread wishing they were now going ?

Still not too late to book for this little jaunt........too early to start a countdown in days though /lol

White Lightning

29-03-2007, 09:53 AM

........too early to start a countdown in days though /lol

No, it's not ... /pan

59 days to go .... /bounce

And still so much to do on the car ..... :smash:

HJM

29-03-2007, 01:00 PM

Don't worry we're going again in 140 DAYS - life's tough but someone has to do it :afro:

H

White Lightning

13-04-2007, 03:21 PM

Only 44 days now ... woohoo ... and still so many jobs to do on the VR ... :speechles

So who is definately going on this trip? I know me, Pete and Andy (with better halves included) are definate but what about the others?

Nutter John ?
Richy Rich ?
Physician ?
Anyone else ?

Jimbo

13-04-2007, 04:18 PM

Definitely giving this one a miss, can't even remotely afford it - will have to do a couple of cheaper trackdays in the UK to compensate though! /rally

White Lightning

13-04-2007, 04:48 PM

Definitely giving this one a miss, can't even remotely afford it - will have to do a couple of cheaper trackdays in the UK to compensate though! /rally

:bigcry: ... completely understand mate

Let us know if your Skyline still wants to go ... ;)

I would be happy to oblige ... :thumbsup: :rolleyes3

Jimbo

14-04-2007, 03:09 PM

Let us know if your Skyline still wants to go ... ;)

I would be happy to oblige ... :thumbsup: :rolleyes3

No worries, I'll print you out a picture to take with you /lol

White Lightning

14-04-2007, 11:06 PM

No worries, I'll print you out a picture to take with you /lol

Worth a try ... /Devil5

Spirit

20-04-2007, 10:52 PM

Just seen a list of cars attending the Spa day, and blimey what a mixture.......87 cars booked, and only 23 of them are Evo's.........!

CDR_UK - 350Z
PAUL GOODLAD - BMW
SEAN - BOXSTER
MAGICLUDO - BOXSTER
PAUL FAZZINO - CLIO
HAITCH - CLIO
JAMES - ELISE
GILLES - ELISE
SGIBBINS - EVO
JIMF - EVO
CHRIS F - EVO
EISSEN EVO - EVO
NWWIL - EVO 3
MOFO - EVO 4
DA EVO - EVO 5
DAVEG - EVO 6
EVOLUTIONVI - EVO 6
EVO6EXTREME - EVO 6
MAZZA - EVO 6
FILSEVO - EVO 6
MR..C - EVO 6
TONYM - EVO 6
WOOA - EVO 8
DAVET - EVO 8
LD - EVO 8
BIGDW - EVO 8
THEO - EVO 9
MICK429 - EVO 9
RICHW - EVO 9
EVO4JAY - EVO 9
MRK - EVO 9
TONY MCAVOY - FORD FALCON
GEOFF PIGOLET - HONDA INTEGRA R
BENJI_TR HONDA INTEGRA R
DAVID DETERME - HONDA INTEGRA R
DJ - IMPREZA
DAVE LEE - IMPREZA
ALEJO - IMPREZA
STUART KNIGHT - IMPREZA
NITIN DESAI - IMPREZA
MARTIN THOUN - IMPREZA
MARTIN FORREST - IMPREZA
SIMON HOSKYNS - IMPREZA
MICK ALDERSON - IMPREZA
IAN ROBINSON - LOTUS ELISE
DAVE H - M3
NOSTROMO - M3
SIMON HILL - M3 CSL
NATHAN SANDERS - M3 CSL
JODY DAVIDSON - M3 CSL
JOHN RIDD - M3 CSL
NATHAN BURRELL - M3 CSL
IAIN THROWER - M3 CSL
ADAM BAINES - M3 CSL
NEIL RILEY - M3 CSL
JOHN HARRISON - M3 CSL
PAUL MARK MR2
RUSSELL KNIGHTS - NISSAN PULSAR
RAPIDOS - OPEL SPEEDSTER TURBO
SHANE GREENWOOD - PEUGEOT 205
GARETH WILSON - PORSCHE 928S
JODY DAVIDSON - PORSCHE BOXTER
LEE ATKINS - RADICAL
MAG - RX8
RENESISMSA - RX8
RIX8 - RX8
TERTOU - RX8
LUC - RX8
YARIX8 - RX8
BAPHI - RX8
OUTJER / LEOG - RX8
FUGGLES - SKYLINE
ANDY HORNSBY - SKYLINE
IMS - SKYLINE
BOOTY-LICIOUS - SKYLINE
MOLEMAN - SKYLINE
BAJIE - SKYLINE
ROBBIE - SKYLINE
JAFFA - SKYLINE
SNOWFIEND - SKYLINE
ANDREW LUCAS - VR4
SPIRIT - VR4
ALEX CHARD - VW GOLF

White Lightning

21-04-2007, 07:37 AM

Blimey ... there's some kit there ...

How many M3 CSLs !! :o

Spirit

02-05-2007, 09:24 AM

Looks good news on the Spa circuit. Apparantly the final layer of asphalt is being laid this week.

One of the MLR members has another track day booked there on the 12th, so will know for sure after this if the full circuit is open.....

Oh.......do you reckon we could drive to Greece for the 23rd, and then onto Germany /lol

24 days until we're on the ferry !

White Lightning

02-05-2007, 09:26 AM

Oh.......do you reckon we could drive to Greece for the 23rd, and then onto Germany /lol

Great minds ...

The Vee

02-05-2007, 01:38 PM

Yeah, shouldn't take long. Last time we flew to Greece (well, Rhodes) took us four hours, so I reckon following WL with his satnav should only be about a 2 hour drive from Dover/pan :inquisiti

White Lightning

02-05-2007, 01:39 PM

... so I reckon following WL with his satnav should only be about a 2 hour drive from Dover/pan :inquisiti

/rally

Spirit

09-05-2007, 08:14 AM

The final layer of tarmac was laid at Spa last week....here's a couple of pics, the last one is the new bus stop

HJM

09-05-2007, 12:51 PM

Looks like you are going to have fun (don't over cook the Bus Stop - looks like it would hurt big style !) - damn decent of you and the MLR to bed it in for us ready for our trip in August /rally

H

Spirit

09-05-2007, 01:10 PM

I only hope the only "bedding in" is of the new tarmac :evilgrin:

White Lightning

09-05-2007, 02:43 PM

Track looks good ... /rally

How would you find out if there were any spaces left on the Spa track day? Just for anyone who might be considering it ...

Got a linky?

Spirit

09-05-2007, 09:49 PM

Have a look on the MLR mate under their "Track Days" forum

White Lightning

09-05-2007, 10:22 PM

Have a look on the MLR mate under their "Track Days" forum

/rally

White Lightning

10-05-2007, 01:36 PM

OK, I am booked up for Spa too ... /Banana /rally

Spoke to Darin from the MLR on the phone and he sorted me out with the £159 price. Seems like a nice bloke :thumbsup:

If anyone else is interested there are a 'few' places left but be quick as they are selling out fast now. All Club VR-4 members can get the £159 price.

Pete - Darin will be sending all the details to you so you can pass them on to Andy and me later.

So, is anyone else going on this 'Ring trip. What about Nutter John and Richy Rich ?

Nutter_John

10-05-2007, 01:37 PM

Sorry , Not ready for the ring on this trip - too much work too little time etc etc ,

But later this year for sure

White Lightning

10-05-2007, 01:43 PM

That's a shame John ... would have been good to see you there. What about Rich ? Does he still want to come as a passenger ?

Lillywotsername

10-05-2007, 03:04 PM

Richy wont be coming either this time Boys.. Sorry. We are hoping that he will be using the time he has off to develop more stuff for WRD and to get alot of stuff made whilst he has the opportunity.

Sorry again peeps.

Spirit

10-05-2007, 05:24 PM

Well done Wayne ! /rally

Shame John and Richy can't make it.......maybe next trip 'eh guys........RT7 ?

Spirit

10-05-2007, 10:28 PM

Got a PM from Darin to say there may be around 130 cars at Spa.........omg what fun it will be !

As he said though, with a 4+ mile circuit, even if 50 of them were on track at once it would still be relatively quiet.

HJM

10-05-2007, 11:04 PM

Roadrunner

10-05-2007, 11:59 PM

Come in August - there are only 80 (including 4 Ultimas) :happy:
Are there still spaces left for August? :thinking: What are the dates? /Hmmm

SGHOM

11-05-2007, 06:12 AM

Are there still spaces left for August? :thinking: What are the dates? /Hmmm

http://www.clubvr4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=22414

The Vee

11-05-2007, 06:33 PM

The final layer of tarmac was laid at Spa last week....here's a couple of pics, the last one is the new bus stop

OOh Just in time/pan /pan

Spirit

11-05-2007, 07:28 PM

/haz /haz /haz

White Lightning

11-05-2007, 08:53 PM

That's Royal Parade ... :thumbsup:

Lillywotsername

11-05-2007, 09:05 PM

I knew that Wayne.... :D

Brushly

14-05-2007, 10:38 PM

Just come back from the Nurburgring. On the way down we took a detour to the Spa track for a look. Anyway to cut a long story short we stumbled across a track day and ended up paying 50 euros for 30 mins blast round the track! Then we went onto the Nurburgring for a couple of laps. It was one of the most memorable Saturdays I've ever had!

Spirit

14-05-2007, 10:40 PM

So what were your thoughts on Spa........? Was the full track open when you went on ?

Brushly

14-05-2007, 10:52 PM

I'm no expert, but it seemed like the full track to me! I didn't even realise it was being worked on until I read this thread! But come to think of it, it did look pretty fresh!! We had a 5.30 slot for beginners, but they ended up letting us on early to join the experts. I think there was only 3 of us beginners, so they bunged us on with the experts and gave them longer on the track. It felt so much safer than the Nurburgring. There are massive run offs and not gravel either. They're tarmac. We'll certainly make the effort to go again! The old VR4's got the power but the tyres suffer on the corners!