[willhollin]

I've just got a stick on GB sticker that goes INSIDE the back window. :finger:

[XKaLiBaR]

The weather seems proper unpredictable at the moment. I hope I get atleast 1 dry day, or else im going to be slipping all over the gath on my r888s

Im getting my allignment done on wednesday

Keeping the current camber settings at

Front - -2.5 degrees

Rear - -1.5 degrees

Toe
Front - -0.1
Rears - -0.1

I will see you guys at the ring on friday

[Hoops]

Baris - When are you leaving UK to get to the Ring?? What train are you booked on?? What day are you coming back?? Are Hiten and Duane still thinking of flying over???

[Hoops]

Bloody typical - the weather IS looking super shite for the whole weekend over there - f**king rain!!!

[XKaLiBaR]

Originally Posted by bmwbailey

Bloody typical - the weather IS looking super shite for the whole weekend over there - f**king rain!!!

Thats f*cked up, my first ring trip, and its going to be pissing down Not sure whether to put my road tyres back on

Not sure if hiten and duane are still coming down.

Im coming via ferry in the morning

[SoYank]

Originally Posted by bmwbailey

Ive just had a MATT BLACK M3 trunk badge delivered!! Sorry, was feeling a little left out with all this talk of new toys and gadgets!!

I haven't gotten any new toys.

Did get a ruptured brake line on my truck on Friday while trying my damnedest to stop. That gets the ol' adrenaline pumping, I tell ya.

BTW, 5000th post. Two Stars!

[Palmnuts]

Originally Posted by bmwbailey

Ive just had a MATT BLACK M3 trunk badge delivered!! Sorry, was feeling a little left out with all this talk of new toys and gadgets!!

Sorry? You were feeling left out?? You've must have nearly all the toys you can get on your M3!!

Anyway, not to be left out with new stuff I'm getting a new steering wheel on Wednesday. The facelift M6 has a steering wheel made of a superior and softer grade of leather to mine...you know, like the new M3, nice soft Nappa leather. So i bought one...brand new from BMW at not inconsiderable cost.

Thought it would be kinder on the hands on the long drive!!

Now, try an beat that for a pointless 'toy' anyone??

[SoYank]

Originally Posted by bmwbailey

Bloody typical - the weather IS looking super shite for the whole weekend over there - fucking rain!!!

Steve, you made me concerned about the weather for my first ring trip so I looked it up. Checked four sites, The Weather Channel, BBC Weather, AccuWeather.com, and Weather Forecast.com for Koblenz, Germany. I got three different forecasts for the weekend. Weather Channel says rain through the weekend. BBC Weather says heavy rain through the weekend. Weather Forecast.com says rain Friday afternoon, clear Friday night, and some clouds all day Saturday. AccuWeather.com says clear Friday through Monday.

You know, when the weather people say there's a 40% chance of rain it just means that 4 out of 10 of them think it will rain.

Maybe if the weather isn't nice and sunny it will keep the numpties off that particular road.

[Palmnuts]

If it's any consolation, last weekend was forecast to be dire with lots of rain.

However, looking at the webcam on Saturday, it was bright sunshine so take the forecasts with a pinch of salt... especially if there is currently very little consistency between different websites.

[biscuits]

Originally Posted by bmwbailey

Ive just had a MATT BLACK M3 trunk badge delivered!! Sorry, was feeling a little left out with all this talk of new toys and gadgets!!

Will you get chance to install it for the weekend? Be crap if you don't.

[biscuits]

Originally Posted by Palmball

If it's any consolation, last weekend was forecast to be dire with lots of rain.

However, looking at the webcam on Saturday, it was bright sunshine so take the forecasts with a pinch of salt... especially if there is currently very little consistency between different websites.

The 'Ring has it's own weather, can be sunny one end, snow the other.

If it rains then at least tyre degradation will be less!

[Hoops]

Originally Posted by Palmball

Sorry? You were feeling left out?? You've must have nearly all the toys you can get on your M3!!

Mmmm, fair point!!!!

Lets just hope we get at least SOME dry weather otherwise it really could be an interesting weekend!! Thank god ive got brand new tyres!!!

[biscuits]

Originally Posted by bmwbailey

Mmmm, fair point!!!!

Lets just hope we get at least SOME dry weather otherwise it really could be an interesting weekend!! Thank god ive got brand new tyres!!!

Have you got them on now Steve? Forgot to ask earlier...

[BoBBoB]

I've just realised that I will be at the Ring same time as this trip (doh), would be great to meet up on Saturday or Sunday, looks like I may even be on the same crossing via the tunnel Monday morning.

We have a C2S, 335d, 535d, R32, S4, 2 bikes, 350z, Catheram and some others coming over, about 10 cars in all.

I'm bringing my headrest mount and fullHD camera (1080p) and will be trying to film laps, I've managed to for the last 3 years. Basic technique is for me to travel as passenger, camera under seat, get through toll gates, pull over to right by the cones, quick attach camera, record Bridge to Gantry, take camera off and hide at end of lap.

If anyone is interested in getting a lap filmed ? pm me and I will try and help out Saturday or Sunday, I'm also considering filming a chase lap, obviously I would need someone to chase ..... my best BtG is about 9:20, so whoever I chase would need to be around that time. Although if the weather is anything but dry I doubt i'll do a chase lap.

Finally I can cut the footage to RAW m2ts files 1080p, 15 minutes of footage is about 2GB and burn to a DVDr, or in time convert and upload as 720p to vimeo. Examples below

http://www.vimeo.com/1357199

http://www.vimeo.com/1350389

Obviously there wouldn't be a cost, although I might be thirsty at the end of a lap ;-)

[XKaLiBaR]

im gonna be using my old phone camera. I have placed velcro across the screen and on the back of the rear view mirror. as soon i get on track, il snap it on, and im recording

Did a tester yesterday.

http://s270.photobucket.com/albums/j...t=MOV08764.flv

[Hoops]

To be fair, that looked really good - not shaky and very clear - i even like the way the mirror doesnt get in the way of the view like in most in-car vids you see - well done, your not just an ugly face after all!!!

[SiKkBaSs]

Originally Posted by bmwbailey

To be fair, that looked really good - not shaky and very clear - i even like the way the mirror doesnt get in the way of the view like in most in-car vids you see - well done, your not just an ugly face after all!!!

Thats harsh...meh. Get them cams up boys, wanna see those laps, even if it ain't allowed .

Looking forward to the pics and vids of the trip.

[dxb335d]

Originally Posted by XKaLiBaR

im gonna be using my old phone camera. I have placed velcro across the screen and on the back of the rear view mirror. as soon i get on track, il snap it on, and im recording

Did a tester yesterday.

http://s270.photobucket.com/albums/j...t=MOV08764.flv

Good vid Baris, lovin the choonage, gotta love MC.

Mate what phone is it and will it have enough memory for a whole lap?

[XKaLiBaR]

Thank you for that input steve. And yes, it is true, i am more than just a pretty face

Originally Posted by dxb335d

Good vid Baris, lovin the choonage, gotta love MC.

Mate what phone is it and will it have enough memory for a whole lap?

Its the 5 megapixel sony ericson, the model before the skinny one came out. I have 8 gigs memory, the longest ive recorded for is 48 minutes. I have spare velcro, if anyone wants to attach it to ther car
Carlos, i talked to that insurance company, and they dont cover damage to track, just your car.

[dxb335d]

Mate can i borrow your camera phone also? would that be ok?

cheers darlin'


Mate ring insurance is only for damage to your car LOL..

You have to pay for the barriers yourself.

Did you ring them?

PM me there number.

[Hoops]

Originally Posted by biscuits

My checklist is:
> Passport, Driving Licence, Green Card, Euro Mapbook, Copy V5, Hotel & Crossing booking details
> 2x TyreWeld, 2x Hi-Vis Vests, 1l TWS Engine Oil, 0.5l Screen Wash, Drying Cloth (for after local jet wash)
> Helmet, Driving Boots

Roll on Friday

Didnt think you needed a green card for France/Belgium/Germany??????

[dxb335d]

I dont think you do bud. Although i had one last time.