twisty b-road Posted May 28, 2004 Report Share Posted May 28, 2004 OK I called VW MK, they do tours of the factory, 3 days 2 nights"It's £399 per person"At this point I stopped paying much attention, but I think she said that's 2 nights in a hotel. Either way..........Check this outI've `e-mailed` them to see what the score is.........It's near HannoverAnyone for the Ring? It's dangerous!This works out at £65 for three people, shall I give them a call?It's open Mon 2nd August `1300-1930` and Tues 3rd/Wed 4th/Thu 5th August `1715-1930` for us to do a lap, heheSo I propose we go to the ring Thu, random day Fri, VW Audi meet Sat, come back Sat night or Sunday (Sarah!)I also propose a hotel Friday night, camp the others (the ring has camping)Do we have a random day Wed so we don't arrive at the Ring after 7+ hours travelling?Only thing left to decideEurostar to Brussels or ferry Harwich to Hook?Assuming no detours, and not allowing for mileage in the UK it works out so:Hook Holland > Ring > Meet > Hook = 765 miles, 4 tanks petrolBrussels > Ring > Meet > Brussels = 775 milesSo no miles advantage, I'd suggest a ferry from Harwich to Hook as it's easier for everyone to get to in the UKOK TDW has got a far better price than I did, he's kindly going to sort out the channel crossing, if you want to go you need to PM TDW and send him a cheque Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellow Lupo chick Posted May 28, 2004 Report Share Posted May 28, 2004 yeh im up for this! as u know! si why u mention my name?!so when do we leave? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twisty b-road Posted May 28, 2004 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2004 Cos we might not be coming back till Sunday 8th!See what everyone says about leaving, I was asking for thoughts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Lup Gti Posted May 28, 2004 Report Share Posted May 28, 2004 i booked the whole week off of work!! mintySo i am up for anything!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdwindustries Posted May 29, 2004 Report Share Posted May 29, 2004 Me too booked the week off work so def. coming style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":)" border="0" alt="smile.gif" /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twisty b-road Posted May 29, 2004 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2004 Good goodNeed to know how many people in each car! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdwindustries Posted May 29, 2004 Report Share Posted May 29, 2004 Ok 2 in mineAnd I am easy with where we go from (Eurostar is best but dont mind) dont fancy 399 quid though for VW!! Rip off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twisty b-road Posted May 29, 2004 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2004 I given up on that already!bini factory tours are free! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Lup Gti Posted May 29, 2004 Report Share Posted May 29, 2004 Me and Andy (breal) in me car!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssexLoop Posted May 29, 2004 Report Share Posted May 29, 2004 wicked... cant wait :wink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twisty b-road Posted May 29, 2004 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2004 Who's for a Ring taxi then?I'll go on me own if I have to 8) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoopy Posted May 29, 2004 Report Share Posted May 29, 2004 Have to wait and see on this one - running out of holiday days fast!One lap on the Nurburgring is nowhere near enough - need at least 6! style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":D" border="0" alt="biggrin.gif" /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ardent Posted May 29, 2004 Report Share Posted May 29, 2004 Considering this. would be my first chance at driving aboad have always passed it up as a bad idea. But if going to do it may as well do it i style.Just so I have got things right. Departing uk weds 4th or thur 5th? coming back 7th or 8th.Will be having a duff week at work prev week as duty mngr. so would be a good release.Do we need to consider those sticky things for headlights etc. paperwork? licence. All new to me.If not mistaken that BMW taxi driver is a woman. Top woman at that. (as seen on tv top gear?). Holds some record for something or other.Jayson taxi, ring, woman. Over to you Mr Crusoe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twisty b-road Posted May 30, 2004 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2004 I'm going to be booking the ferry soon!Couple of weeks topsMake your minds up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BReal Posted May 30, 2004 Report Share Posted May 30, 2004 yeh im with red ross , can I take your car round the track ? style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":D" border="0" alt="biggrin.gif" /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Lup Gti Posted May 30, 2004 Report Share Posted May 30, 2004 Course u can take me car round the track!! (u sitting in the passenger seat me driving!! style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":lol:" border="0" alt="laugh.gif" /> ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssexLoop Posted May 31, 2004 Report Share Posted May 31, 2004 yeah im up for the ring Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KidDub Posted May 31, 2004 Report Share Posted May 31, 2004 Hiya peeps (ROADTRIP) would definate be up for this what is the confirmed dates so i can book it off have got europe insurance aswel style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":lol:" border="0" alt="laugh.gif" /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssexLoop Posted May 31, 2004 Report Share Posted May 31, 2004 **** the insurance... only kidding best i look into that soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KidDub Posted May 31, 2004 Report Share Posted May 31, 2004 its pretty cheap thats why had mine included in the policy also up for the ring style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":lol:" border="0" alt="laugh.gif" /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twisty b-road Posted May 31, 2004 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2004 Reckon do the ring ThursReckon we should leave WedsOr maybe Tues? style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":D" border="0" alt="biggrin.gif" /> Amsterdam? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KidDub Posted May 31, 2004 Report Share Posted May 31, 2004 Sounds good to meif you can let us know tuesday or wednesday that is cool style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":lol:" border="0" alt="laugh.gif" /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssexLoop Posted May 31, 2004 Report Share Posted May 31, 2004 dam for me style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":lol:" border="0" alt="laugh.gif" /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellow Lupo chick Posted May 31, 2004 Report Share Posted May 31, 2004 ul just be stoned all week with a massive supply from the dam!must remember to pack lots of snacks to keep up with the munchies ul get!bit like inters! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdwindustries Posted June 1, 2004 Report Share Posted June 1, 2004 up for all of it style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":)" border="0" alt="smile.gif" />dont think your insurance covers the ringdef. up for amsterdam on the way, for a night? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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