24-08-2013, 03:33 PM | #21 | |
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The trouble is that people compare the ring to their home tracks, with their consistent surface... The ring is worn in many places, brand new in others, but tarmac is tarmac, drive off the glassy line and be surprised No traffic, no tyre wear, no brake wear and 1/2 the fuel used is much better than sitting in the cafe in your race suit......
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24-08-2013, 03:37 PM | #22 | |
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24-08-2013, 03:44 PM | #23 | |
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You know me shimmy... it has feck all to do with anything
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24-08-2013, 03:46 PM | #24 |
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How is your purple panzer?
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24-08-2013, 04:01 PM | #25 |
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It still has a reassuring heft to it.... Thinking about upgrading the TV to HD too
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24-08-2013, 04:49 PM | #26 |
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See Jim's post for explanation . However, if I've had done sufficient dry laps (like at DN9 when it started to rain with only 30mins to go), I am more than happy to call it a day, rather than risk crashing.
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i think the explanantion is in my post
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24-08-2013, 05:37 PM | #28 |
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He's edited it out LOL
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25-08-2013, 07:54 PM | #29 |
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I am with Mike R. I have been plenty of times to the Nordschleife and contrary to UK tracks (not that I have done any ) there is very little room for manoeuvre. Slip up and you are into the barrier. Alright if you have deep pockets (remember no insurance on Touristfahrt) and are a very skilled driver with plenty of experience on the Nurburgring (in wet and dry) but otherwise...... achtung, achtung!
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25-08-2013, 10:12 PM | #30 |
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No traffic, no tyre wear, no brake wear and 1/2 the fuel used is much better than sitting in the cafe in your race suit......[/quote]
Go out in the wet. Whatever tyres happy on. ( ss better in wet) Jim's point v good. Is fun to hammer round in the dry in busy traffic, but loads to enjoy and learn at slower speeds in the rain. |
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