RMS Goes to the 'Ring 2015: Live Photo Thread

[WSK]

Seen a video of a guy passing that gt3 crash, and came on here to check it wasn't one of you.. Sad end.

Looks like a great trip though, as many have said, it's on the bucket list!

 

[Coog]

Some pics from today. The track was mental busy and we only managed 6 laps in the rental Clio before giving up. As you see above some huge accidents and the GT3 crash left a lot of oil on the track.

Some of the stuff in the carpark. Doesn't even scratch the surface though.

The rental:

This 'SDI' Caddy was flying. Huge intercooler and bucket seats. I don't think the chap in the background was going for a pish........

After a couple of laps early on there was carnage. This is the big straight filled with everyone waiting to leave the track.

And the carpark area and devils diner.

Managed a sub 10min lap in the Clio. Hardly ground breaking but great fun all the same and I've had a ball.

 

[EF Ian]

And thats why I don't think I'd take the Z to the ring, too risky, even if you aren't going hard enough to crash it doesn't stop you being taken out my someone else. Sure it would be great fun though. Will go some day, but not likely in the Z.

 

[mcmurray]

Some pics from today. The track was mental busy and we only managed 6 laps in the rental Clio before giving up. As you see above some huge accidents and the GT3 crash left a lot of oil on the track.

Some of the stuff in the carpark. Doesn't even scratch the surface though.

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The rental:

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This 'SDI' Caddy was flying. Huge intercooler and bucket seats. I don't think the chap in the background was going for a pish........

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After a couple of laps early on there was carnage. This is the big straight filled with everyone waiting to leave the track.

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And the carpark area and devils diner.

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Managed a sub 10min lap in the Clio. Hardly ground breaking but great fun all the same and I've had a ball.

Busy indeed. Just seen this from one of the guys there today. Queuing to get off.

 

[Cartunes]

meep meep:

 

[Paddy_R]

Big thanks to @Cooper for the runs today! was bloody good fun indeed!

 

[Cartunes]

Big thanks to @Cooper for the runs today! was bloody good fun indeed!

Funny, he had the same effect on me..... I was holding on to the seat so hard, my knuckles were white for an hour. Can't decide if it was fun or not but at least I didn't cry like a little girl.......... much

 

[Smurf.]

meep meep:
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Wonder what the real reg is?

 

[Arfur]

Late last night there was an mi5 like tracking mission to locate the focus....
Off now to camp outside the ford dealers in the hope of a quick fix to return it to the ring before heading home tonight!

 

[Coog]

Just had a couple of passenger laps in the GT3. Incredible!!!

Also a lap out in the 172 with Jonny, brilliant fun

 

[Cooper]

Quiet circuit today, few closures but getting some light traffic runs in. Great way to start the week!

 

[Simon998]

That's **** luck but fantastic service from the AA.

 

[mcmurray]

That GT3 crash from yesterday.

 

[Jason]

Ouch!

How much is it to hire the likes of the clios etc and whats the excess if you bin/damage them?

 

[Marc]

Ouch!

How much is it to hire the likes of the clios etc and whats the excess if you bin/damage them?

RSR Price List » RSRNurburg

 

[Jason]

RSR Price List » RSRNurburg

Basically you buy the car! Yikes 8k excess on Clio!

 

[Marc]

Basically you buy the car! Yikes 8k excess on Clio!

Pretty much lol, but I think it may also cover the ring fees, heard some crazy figures like €200 for recovery, €1500 per hour of track close time and €1000 per section of Armco damaged, the above prices are prob not 100% accurate but it was a topic for discussion over the past few days lol

 

[svensktoppen]

Yep, that excess is not just for the Clio, but for armco damage, track closures, clean-up, recovery, etc. and so on. They charge for all that at the 'Ring, and they charge well. Even a minor incident can run into thousands, and tens of thousands is not unheard of.

You are also liable for any damage to other cars if you cause an incident. And with the machinery there, that can be expensive.

Then the drivers/passengers of other cars, and so on.

Anyone driving on the 'Ring without dedicated insurance really is taking a major gamble.

 

[Paddy_R]

So the trip is over for most of us. @Arfur and me are still here (in Adneau at the moment) as we're flying home tomorrow due to the car issues. The AA are doing an OK job at sorting stuff out but not perfect.

 

[Paddy_R]

@Arfur car outside the Ford service centre. It's a family run place with a mechanical engineering works attached.



Old school sign inside too:



@Johnny_52 going out for one last lap!



And @Arfur posing with his time of 09:19 in the rent4ring swift he set it in. Bloody impressive wee car that!

 

[Cartunes]

And @Arfur posing with his time of 09:19 in the rent4ring swift he set it in. Bloody impressive wee car that!

Pah!!!!!! I did 8.40 in an old derv. Granted, Cooper was piloting, but my bit was the extra downforce in the corners -all 2 tonnes of it.

 

[RoniN]

Pretty much lol, but I think it may also cover the ring fees, heard some crazy figures like €200 for recovery, €1500 per hour of track close time and €1000 per section of Armco damaged, the above prices are prob not 100% accurate but it was a topic for discussion over the past few days lol

Yep, that excess is not just for the Clio, but for armco damage, track closures, clean-up, recovery, etc. and so on. They charge for all that at the 'Ring, and they charge well. Even a minor incident can run into thousands, and tens of thousands is not unheard of.

You are also liable for any damage to other cars if you cause an incident. And with the machinery there, that can be expensive.

Then the drivers/passengers of other cars, and so on.

Anyone driving on the 'Ring without dedicated insurance really is taking a major gamble.

Guys you would be best checking the terms and conditions of the rental insurance excess, it doesn't cover the any costs outside of damage to the rental car.
Any damage to the track, armco is paid by you the hirer.

Cheers

 

[Gambit]

Wonder what the real reg is?

Looks like a manx plate so a bit of googling and I found it..
https://m.facebook.com/michael.savino.180

 

[Rocko]

Was this one of you? @2:17

 

[Blackie]

Looks like an epic trip. I wasn't aware of that for the insurance etc . . . And it seems like the high level AA cover would be a must as well!

Looks like a small lotto win is what I need before I can even think about going