Jay m A Posted June 30, 2004 Share Posted June 30, 2004 Just wondering if anyone here has been in their Westy? Thinking of going next year, would like to hear about your experiences, tips, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Purves Posted June 30, 2004 Share Posted June 30, 2004 Group of us went last year and going back at the end of next month. Last year took 3 came back with 2 Question is what do you want to know?? If you fancy joining us travelling out 29th July and back on 2nd August Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Purves Posted June 30, 2004 Share Posted June 30, 2004 Should be on all westy owners top 10 list Try and go with other people Drive car there and back unless something major happens Make sure you stop at every petrol station on the way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay m A Posted June 30, 2004 Author Share Posted June 30, 2004 I've never been before so Q's would be Ferry: any probs with the ramps? I've got 95mm @sump Hotels: any suggestions WRT security Petrol: 125 miles to the tank so hopefully no problems Route: from Calais, which is most direct? 29th July is too close to me - I've 3 trackdays booked this year and I have'nt popped my Westy trackday cherry yet - the ring would be a baptism of fire methinks.. I suppose one tip would be to get a good Euro recovery sorted - any recommendations? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Purves Posted June 30, 2004 Share Posted June 30, 2004 No problems with Ferries at all Some petrol stations are a long way apart. Check out web site below and all your questions will be answered even which route to take. The Ring If you are with FJ for insurance all sorted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay m A Posted June 30, 2004 Author Share Posted June 30, 2004 The Ring fantastic site, many thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronco Jr Posted June 30, 2004 Share Posted June 30, 2004 Hey mark, Might well be there the same time, works shut down, are you booked on the ferry yet (and if so which one?) I can smell a group discount here! let me know Bronco Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Purves Posted July 1, 2004 Share Posted July 1, 2004 Bronco, Ferries booked in March for £90 return with Ferry.co.uk Sale out 29/06/04 at 12:15. We camp in the site next to F1 track. Did you know that weekend is German DTM as well. If you are going to be there let me know 07870 571392 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luke.duke Posted July 1, 2004 Share Posted July 1, 2004 From Italy, we came yet 3 times this year, with Sport 2000 and Megabusa, no the road....drive more than 50 laps each weekend and come back... some times with no problems..other with cars with little problems.. Nurburgring is really great for this kind of cars because you don't have very high top speed, but in turn and breake point you gain a lot.. I remember last year a duel with a 996 GT RS (very weel driven from a local) vs Megabusa with passenger..al that the Porks gain in straight at high speed we regain in brake and turn speed !! was fantastic !! Nurburgring can help us a lot to find weakness of our Westfield and to rebuilt the car more reliable for the future doing some modifications.. www.megabusa.com you have some camera car in agoust we will be there from 03 to 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Purves Posted July 1, 2004 Share Posted July 1, 2004 Luke will miss you by one day as we will be travelling back on the 2nd Aug. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronco Jr Posted July 1, 2004 Share Posted July 1, 2004 Yeh I know the camp site, stayed there before, tend to go B&B these days at a kind of bikers guest house (my other toy has two wheels) a few miles out. Got used to the cold beer, warm bed and breckie Havent booked yet but getting some high quotes from Hull Still, providing I am not moving house (another story), I'll be there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
will maskell Posted July 1, 2004 Share Posted July 1, 2004 bronco are you the guy a couple of years ago at the ring gave me a roll of gaffa/tank tape to bodge up my holed sump!! it was a crimson car!! am traveling with mr p and the other guys to the ring and if it was you i owe you a pint my friend. will Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Purves Posted July 2, 2004 Share Posted July 2, 2004 Will, You needed a bit more than gaffer tape last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian crocker Posted July 4, 2004 Share Posted July 4, 2004 A group of us just got back from a trip there. I wrote it up for a club magazine and you can find a copy here. Apologies for anybody not using late versions of IE or Nutscrape but I just saved it quickly from Word! To answer your specific questions: The ferry has very gente ramps and no problems with cars lower than yours. The train isn't so good but still OK. Plenty of petrol stops everywhere and the motorways have lots of signs giving distance to next petrol station. The Hotel Rieder has a huge garage for guest use. The E40 takes you nearly all the way from Calais. At Liege we took the E42 and then the 410 for a short distance. Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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