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July 23rd 2008, 01:45
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Hi,
I did a few laps in the last year. Unfortunately I'm running only 50HP, and a passenger joined my ride, so that it was really hard going uphill ;( I did something around 11:40mins... Wasn't too fast, but it also wasn't too slow, when you see some guys running their 911's and Ford Focus ST not much faster. With a bit more power I'd caught them  What you have to care about: When there are tourist-drives on the Nordschleife, there are rules like on a normal road. So please drive carefully and considerately. And please excuse my bad english^^ P.S: I'm living about 60 miles away form the Nordschleife  But the prices which are 21 euros for a single lap keep me off the track 
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July 31st 2008, 02:36
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As far as this year goes, I may just try to make a run (or two
) on friday 19th september, which is the day before the DasDragDay weekend in Bitburg.All depending on my schedule and if the engine is holding up through DDD6 
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July 31st 2008, 05:30
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Well yes, I've got plans, although my money doesn't like these^^ I think I'm getting for a 80-90HP 1600ccm motor when I can afford it. Until then the car will be lightened, kind of race style  And there are several other investments on the car which keep me away from having more power 
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#5
September 9th 2008, 20:44
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Sounds good Wally, you should have heaps of fun!!!
Don't let the rain deter you. It's worth getting out on the track, even if just for a casual tourist drive. The 'ring is like no other road or track in the world, it certainly has it's own spirit & atmosphere that all fans of driving HAVE to experience at least once in their lifetime. Wish I could be over there to do some laps with you I will definately be there in 09 tho!
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September 21st 2008, 14:44
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Beautifull weather, excellent company, I met a long lost friend who now runs a small pension at the Ring (met him at the filling station in Adenau, how unbelievable is that!) and did over a 1000 rounds himself...  Well, I let the fotos speak for themselves: Meeting point at a petrol station near the border Netherlands-Germany:  Marnix in his awesome GSR:  AJ bug just finished and looking VERY good:  
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September 22nd 2008, 14:32
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Gawd I love that GSR! I've been extremely tempted to put the same paint job on the sports bug and race bug when it's done. Even got porsche wheels on it
Now if only there was some in car video.Wally, how did the turbo setup do at the ring? Give any quick cars a run for their money?
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Lucy: 73 super beetle sport bug edition, 944 turbo suspension, 930 turbo brakes, 2165 FI, dry sump, turbo
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September 22nd 2008, 15:03
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I want to go back!!!
It was the first long trip with my just finished bug and first time ever that I have driven a car myself on a racetrack. I can tell you, this experience is truly amazing!! Just like Walter, I did two laps. First lap was mostly driving on the right half of the road, because I am 'slow-traffic' with only a 1600 engine and overtaking only allowed on the left side. I used this lap to explore the track and just enjoy driving on the largest racetrack of this planet. Almost every corner has some slope in it and on some hills I had to run a shorter gear in order to stay climbing.  Second lap I drove much faster. Roadholding of my bug was quite surprising; on some coupled corners with no straights I even managed to stay after a 911 and circuit-prepared BMW. It was also surprising to see the bodyroll and jumping on the outer wheels of many fast factory cars and driving my bug about the same speed through the corner with only little tyre-screaming.It's an experience I won't forget. I definately will be there again next year, hopefully with bigger brakes and engine! 
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