really fancy the trip this year can anyone assist me in what i will need money wise, i have a mate thats not registered on here but is really interested and has a very clean black xr2. i will be coming if allowed in my very clean black xr3i with an rs turbo conversion. Help please!!!!!!!
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Brands Hatch To Nurburgring Retro Run 2010
Started by delmastiff, Jan 20 2010 10:11 AM
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Posted 16 February 2010 - 06:31 PM
Just wondering, do you do the whole trip there in one day? and if so roughly how long does it take?
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Posted 16 February 2010 - 10:34 PM
Tuffty, on 16 February 2010 - 06:31 PM, said:
Just wondering, do you do the whole trip there in one day? and if so roughly how long does it take?
Nurburg is pretty much just over the border into Germany. Some people say they can get there from the ferry in about 3&1/2 hours. We took about 5 hours each way through Belgium but missing Brussels rush hour.
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Posted 17 February 2010 - 10:29 AM
Yeah if you take the Belgium route and avoid the nightmare Brussles ring road, allow about 5 hours for a steady cruise down.
Costs wise - about £160 for the ferry, camping and run pack. Extra passengers will have to pay for their camping at about £70 each for the week and they could also then help you out with the ferry cost and obviously pay half of the fuel costs.
Last year, in my 2.0 Turbo, I used about a tank full to get there and a tank to get back. If you're driving hard around the ring then allow about a gallon per lap. Budget £500 and you should be well covered for everything, travel, beer and food included
This is the route which most people take, it's about 300 miles from when you get off the ferry. It importantly avoids Brussels which if caught at the wrong time of day, can be a nightmare!
Costs wise - about £160 for the ferry, camping and run pack. Extra passengers will have to pay for their camping at about £70 each for the week and they could also then help you out with the ferry cost and obviously pay half of the fuel costs.
Last year, in my 2.0 Turbo, I used about a tank full to get there and a tank to get back. If you're driving hard around the ring then allow about a gallon per lap. Budget £500 and you should be well covered for everything, travel, beer and food included
This is the route which most people take, it's about 300 miles from when you get off the ferry. It importantly avoids Brussels which if caught at the wrong time of day, can be a nightmare!
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Posted 17 February 2010 - 11:53 AM
i want to sign up help please?????????????????????
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Posted 17 February 2010 - 12:16 PM
xr_triplow_turbo, on 17 February 2010 - 11:53 AM, said:
i want to sign up help please?????????????????????
Application forms will be ready soon, watch this space
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Posted 17 February 2010 - 01:53 PM
Application forms are now ready.
Delmastiff will help you with applications through this site.
We can't be 100% firm on final costs yet, as we don't know whether we definitely have the ring to ourselves for our closed session. However; I can anounce an indicative total (hopefully tonight) and this will assume that we have the ring time. If we don't have the ring time, then the costs will obviously reduce slightly from our initial indication.
I will need to get deposits in ASAP, as we need to book the ferry places (and pay for them) by the 30th March to qualify for our current ferry price. This means that if you are paying by cheque, we need that cheque by around the 21st/22nd March. If paying by paypal, we will need payment by around the 24th March, so any payments can clear into the BH2N Retro Run account.
Sorry about this, but we can't be definite with the ring until the end of this month.
I have 8 applications so far, with a list of "potential runners" currently at around 40 people.
As Delmastiff has stated, the costs are likely to be similar to last year, but we do have an extra day's camping on the run this time, so expect maybe an extra tenner for that.
Looking forward to seeing some of the guys from last year again, plus some of the new guys that are looking at signing up.
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There is a Travelodge at Thurrock on the M25. Quite a few people opt to stay there on the night before the run. We do go all the way to Nurburg in one day. It's not a killer. Expect an hours drive from Brands to Dover, then 2 hours chilling/socialising on the ferry. After that, I'd say it's sensible to allow for 5 hours to get to the campsite. The ferry time is 10:00 outbound, so we hit Dunkirk at around 13:00 local time. This means that we get to the camp site for around 18:00.
Delmastiff will help you with applications through this site.
We can't be 100% firm on final costs yet, as we don't know whether we definitely have the ring to ourselves for our closed session. However; I can anounce an indicative total (hopefully tonight) and this will assume that we have the ring time. If we don't have the ring time, then the costs will obviously reduce slightly from our initial indication.
I will need to get deposits in ASAP, as we need to book the ferry places (and pay for them) by the 30th March to qualify for our current ferry price. This means that if you are paying by cheque, we need that cheque by around the 21st/22nd March. If paying by paypal, we will need payment by around the 24th March, so any payments can clear into the BH2N Retro Run account.
Sorry about this, but we can't be definite with the ring until the end of this month.
I have 8 applications so far, with a list of "potential runners" currently at around 40 people.
As Delmastiff has stated, the costs are likely to be similar to last year, but we do have an extra day's camping on the run this time, so expect maybe an extra tenner for that.
Looking forward to seeing some of the guys from last year again, plus some of the new guys that are looking at signing up.
For info:
There is a Travelodge at Thurrock on the M25. Quite a few people opt to stay there on the night before the run. We do go all the way to Nurburg in one day. It's not a killer. Expect an hours drive from Brands to Dover, then 2 hours chilling/socialising on the ferry. After that, I'd say it's sensible to allow for 5 hours to get to the campsite. The ferry time is 10:00 outbound, so we hit Dunkirk at around 13:00 local time. This means that we get to the camp site for around 18:00.
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Posted 17 February 2010 - 06:34 PM
Craaaaaaap!
My mates just announced his wedding date, guess when it is.. yeah it is.
Mint laugh, I'll have to sit it out this time.
Gutted, haha that sounds harsh, but, yeah, gutted!
I've revised the list
1. Delmastiff - 1983 Mk1 Astra GTE Turbo
2. Warphi1970 - 1985 Mk1 Astra GTE 2ltr 16V on carbs
3. Nuneatonmk1 - TBC (Something definately retro this year as the Hilux has gone)
4. RetRover - 1989 Rover 213S (1.6 DOHC 16v high compression on bike carbs)
5. Tuffty - 1984 Mk1 Astra GTE Turbo
6. Ash - 2001 Astra Coupe Turbo (The Kadett D GTE isn't finished)
7. vauxsenb - 1980 Cav mk1 Sportshatch (y'all know the motor)
8. Deanosabby - 1978 Cavalier Coupe.
9. Robbie_roost 1984 Astra Gte
10. Robbie_roost's pal stuart with an escort rs turbo
11. Jacko - 1981 E21 327i - passenger wanted (needs to be lightweight like me to save scrubage.
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My mates just announced his wedding date, guess when it is.. yeah it is.
Mint laugh, I'll have to sit it out this time.
Gutted, haha that sounds harsh, but, yeah, gutted!
I've revised the list
1. Delmastiff - 1983 Mk1 Astra GTE Turbo
2. Warphi1970 - 1985 Mk1 Astra GTE 2ltr 16V on carbs
3. Nuneatonmk1 - TBC (Something definately retro this year as the Hilux has gone)
4. RetRover - 1989 Rover 213S (1.6 DOHC 16v high compression on bike carbs)
5. Tuffty - 1984 Mk1 Astra GTE Turbo
6. Ash - 2001 Astra Coupe Turbo (The Kadett D GTE isn't finished)
7. vauxsenb - 1980 Cav mk1 Sportshatch (y'all know the motor)
8. Deanosabby - 1978 Cavalier Coupe.
9. Robbie_roost 1984 Astra Gte
10. Robbie_roost's pal stuart with an escort rs turbo
11. Jacko - 1981 E21 327i - passenger wanted (needs to be lightweight like me to save scrubage.
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Posted 17 February 2010 - 09:59 PM
Guys, all please visit this page
http://www.theminifo...howtopic=148659
Latest info regarding payment can be found there as well as the all important application form. Get filling in and sending off guys, spaces are limited!
http://www.theminifo...howtopic=148659
Latest info regarding payment can be found there as well as the all important application form. Get filling in and sending off guys, spaces are limited!
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Posted 17 February 2010 - 11:37 PM
delmastiff, on 17 February 2010 - 09:59 PM, said:
Guys, all please visit this page
http://www.theminifo...howtopic=148659
Latest info regarding payment can be found there as well as the all important application form. Get filling in and sending off guys, spaces are limited!
http://www.theminifo...howtopic=148659
Latest info regarding payment can be found there as well as the all important application form. Get filling in and sending off guys, spaces are limited!
Looks like you need to belong to TMF to gain access to the booking form, can we get it on our Retro C.C. forum ??
Cheers, Colin.
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Posted 18 February 2010 - 08:45 AM
Sorry guys, I should have though of that already.
Please see attached form.
If anyone has any special requests in terms of payments, or exceptions (ie; Vauxsenb not going on our ferry), please contact either myself or Delmastiff and we will be happy to talk you through the options.
We have had a couple more applications over night. But we still have plenty of spaces (around 40 left).
I do need deposit monies cleared in the account by the end of March to be able to book the ferry at the current fare, so if you're thinking of coming, now's the time to sign up.
If you do miss that deadline, we're not saying that you can't come, just that the ferry may be slightly more expensive. I can't quantify how much more expensive (if at all), but I'm just letting you know what the ferry company have told me.
Please see attached form.
If anyone has any special requests in terms of payments, or exceptions (ie; Vauxsenb not going on our ferry), please contact either myself or Delmastiff and we will be happy to talk you through the options.
We have had a couple more applications over night. But we still have plenty of spaces (around 40 left).
I do need deposit monies cleared in the account by the end of March to be able to book the ferry at the current fare, so if you're thinking of coming, now's the time to sign up.
If you do miss that deadline, we're not saying that you can't come, just that the ferry may be slightly more expensive. I can't quantify how much more expensive (if at all), but I'm just letting you know what the ferry company have told me.
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Posted 18 February 2010 - 10:13 PM
205 is now being broken for bits
Take it a 944 will be ok though?
Take it a 944 will be ok though?
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Posted 19 February 2010 - 01:01 AM
Porker 944 will do just fine
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Posted 19 February 2010 - 08:26 AM
It sure will!
Right guys, just posted this up on the mini forum. It's still only an indicative cost, but it's only fair to get it out here as well as on TMF. We've had a few deposits in so far (12), so please try not to miss your place on the run.
Right guys, just posted this up on the mini forum. It's still only an indicative cost, but it's only fair to get it out here as well as on TMF. We've had a few deposits in so far (12), so please try not to miss your place on the run.
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We can only give you an indicative cost at the moment.
I will state the highest it should be;
Worst case is £170 per driver (applicant) plus worst case £90 for passenger (up to a maximum of three). We have an extra day's camping this year, so that's the reason for the increase really.
Sorry that's all we can give you at the moment, but we're working on it, I promise.
I will state the highest it should be;
Worst case is £170 per driver (applicant) plus worst case £90 for passenger (up to a maximum of three). We have an extra day's camping this year, so that's the reason for the increase really.
Sorry that's all we can give you at the moment, but we're working on it, I promise.
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Posted 19 February 2010 - 09:57 AM
Hi Matt,
I have just sent you the deposit via paypal and my application will be getting posted this morning.
Ta,
Deano.
I have just sent you the deposit via paypal and my application will be getting posted this morning.
Ta,
Deano.
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Posted 19 February 2010 - 01:46 PM
Deposit recieved Deano, many thanks.
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Posted 19 February 2010 - 04:59 PM
Hi Matt,
Payment made by PayPal, let me know when you receive it, best order the ear-defenders, eh guys?
Payment made by PayPal, let me know when you receive it, best order the ear-defenders, eh guys?
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Posted 20 February 2010 - 08:39 AM
Have got your deposit Colin, cheers.
Will be great to see you all again, can't wait to see the VX crew again, awesome bunch of cars!
Will be great to see you all again, can't wait to see the VX crew again, awesome bunch of cars!
Edited by the matt, 20 February 2010 - 08:40 AM.
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Posted 22 February 2010 - 07:44 PM
I've just filled out the application form and cheque - i'll stick it in the post tomorrow 
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Posted 23 February 2010 - 07:41 AM
Well hopefully I will be running a bigger engine by then.
Looking at getting fitted a 2.2 CIH with kent cam, weber 38 dgas carb, ported manifold and other goodies I am sure, vauxsenb will know more about the spec than I will but I spoke to Billy our engine builder yesterday and it will be getting fitted next month .
He reckons it should be running about 130bhp so well up on my one which was rated at 90bhp 32 years ago.
Cannae wait now to get round the ring in it.
Ta,
Deano.
Looking at getting fitted a 2.2 CIH with kent cam, weber 38 dgas carb, ported manifold and other goodies I am sure, vauxsenb will know more about the spec than I will but I spoke to Billy our engine builder yesterday and it will be getting fitted next month
.He reckons it should be running about 130bhp so well up on my one which was rated at 90bhp 32 years ago.
Cannae wait now to get round the ring in it.
Ta,
Deano.
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