Michelin Cups on damp/wet Nordschleife - Page 3

northernjim · 24-08-2013, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike R

The 'ring is just plain nasty in the rain, as the surface grip levels change randomly, with some appearing to go like sheet ice with only a small amount of rain (as it leaches the oils out of the Tarmac). Personally, I'd recommend just parking up or doing "sight-seeing" laps if it rains.

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......

**shimmy** · 24-08-2013, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by northernjim

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......

Still not sure what this has to do with the choice betweeen Cups and Supersports.

northernjim · 24-08-2013, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by shimmy

Still not sure what this has to do with the choice betweeen Cups and Supersports.

You know me shimmy... it has feck all to do with anything

**shimmy** · 24-08-2013, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by northernjim

You know me shimmy... it has feck all to do with anything

How is your purple panzer?

northernjim · 24-08-2013, 04:01 PM

It still has a reassuring heft to it.... Thinking about upgrading the TV to HD too

**Mike R** · 24-08-2013, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by shimmy

In that case why on earth take the Supersports?

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.

**shimmy** · 24-08-2013, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike R

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.

i aee no explanation in Jims post

i think the explanantion is in my post

**Mike R** · 24-08-2013, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by shimmy

i aee no explanation in Jims post

i think the explanantion is in my post

He's edited it out LOL

Pip1968 · 25-08-2013, 07:54 PM

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!

Take both, hope for good weather or take it easy on Cups in the wet.

Bon chance.....

Pip

gav · 25-08-2013, 10:12 PM

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.

24-08-2013, 04:01 PM	#25
northernjim Driving it like I nicked it Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: lancashire Posts: 2,082 Casino cash: $20572	It still has a reassuring heft to it.... Thinking about upgrading the TV to HD too __________________ Last edited by northernjim; 24-08-2013 at 05:46 PM.

25-08-2013, 07:54 PM	#29
Pip1968 S5, Sport Off, DSC M-track Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Kent, England Posts: 940 Casino cash: $8383	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! Take both, hope for good weather or take it easy on Cups in the wet. Bon chance..... Pip

25-08-2013, 10:12 PM	#30
gav S4 - Getting the hang of it Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 211 Casino cash: $9245	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.