Nurburgring Nordschleife Touristenfahrten - Page 3

Tim Flat4 · 04-24-2008, 08:14 AM

Great idea for a thread! I'll share some of my pics from the Ring.

P1

Evos

Some bikes...

...and last but not least, yours truly...

***fullerton*** · 04-24-2008, 08:40 AM

Question-

Why do they allow people to graffiti the ring and how do they do it without getting nailed by a car?

I would think that paint or chalk would severely change the grip of the tires as you pass over it.

EuroScuby · 04-24-2008, 08:49 AM

Well the Nurburgring will close the track occassionally for special events. One event is called Rock-am-Ring. It is a 3 day concert that hosts about 30-40 bands. Anywhere from Metallica to Aerosmith. People get wasted while camping at the 'Ring then decide to paint the track. It doesn't really effect the surface. At least I haven't noticed anything.

JZeezSTi · 04-24-2008, 09:06 AM

Wow... Very Nice. i only wish!

***Draco-REX*** · 04-24-2008, 12:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EuroScuby

Well the Nurburgring will close the track occassionally for special events. One event is called Rock-am-Ring. It is a 3 day concert that hosts about 30-40 bands. Anywhere from Metallica to Aerosmith. People get wasted while camping at the 'Ring then decide to paint the track. It doesn't really effect the surface. At least I haven't noticed anything.

I thought some of the "grafitti" was from a local grade school also? ..and that some of it is "classic" and is preserved on the ring. I'm probably wrong..

However, I really envy you. To be able to visit the 'ring so often is just incredible. I wish I had the $$ to ship my car over there for a vacation.

What a great road to tune a car for.

**evilSTi7** · 04-24-2008, 02:07 PM

hey man, pictures look awesome and im damn jealous! A piece of advice for you, grab some brake ducting and when you're done with the ferodo's upgrade to something more track specific.

EuroScuby · 04-25-2008, 12:54 AM

[quote=Draco-REX;1830024]I thought some of the "grafitti" was from a local grade school also? ..and that some of it is "classic" and is preserved on the ring. I'm probably wrong..

You're right. Some of the graffiti is preserved. The track was built in 1927 and to this date, it has not really been upgraded. There is a BMW emblem painted into one corner and I know that one is preserved and repainted every so often

EuroScuby · 04-25-2008, 12:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by evilSTi7

hey man, pictures look awesome and im damn jealous! A piece of advice for you, grab some brake ducting and when you're done with the ferodo's upgrade to something more track specific.

The Ferodo's are only a temporary fix. I am throwing on a Porsche brake conversion after I get back from Iraq. Well that and forged pistons and a new AXXIS block. However, I am contemplating turning the Subie back into a daily driver and buying a Lotus Exige S 240 for the track. We'll have to see

**evilSTi7** · 04-25-2008, 04:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EuroScuby

The Ferodo's are only a temporary fix. I am throwing on a Porsche brake conversion after I get back from Iraq. Well that and forged pistons and a new AXXIS block. However, I am contemplating turning the Subie back into a daily driver and buying a Lotus Exige S 240 for the track. We'll have to see

to be honest, i think buying the lotus as a track car is a better idea.

EuroScuby · 04-26-2008, 04:17 AM

Yeah, my friend Dave sold me on the Lotus when he took me for a ride. It's a damn good track car and even though he has a gen1 Elise with 150hp, he still keeps up with the Porsche GT3's with 8 minute lap times. Anyone that rides in that Lotus is screwed forever because all they want to do is sell their car and buy a Lotus. After all, why do we spend thousands or tens of thousands of dollars trying to make our cars perform like a Lotus? Where's the logic?

EuroScuby · 04-26-2008, 04:56 AM

More pics posted, as requested

**evilSTi7** · 04-26-2008, 07:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EuroScuby

Yeah, my friend Dave sold me on the Lotus when he took me for a ride. It's a damn good track car and even though he has a gen1 Elise with 150hp, he still keeps up with the Porsche GT3's with 8 minute lap times. Anyone that rides in that Lotus is screwed forever because all they want to do is sell their car and buy a Lotus. After all, why do we spend thousands or tens of thousands of dollars trying to make our cars perform like a Lotus? Where's the logic?

well, i know my sti on the track will destroy any elise. An exige would probably hand me my ass though. I can't speak for everyone but i'm not trying to make my car perform like a lotus, or else that's what i would have gotten. Besides the fact that it's a completely different feel, the sti can be a daily driver and a track car whereas the lotus really can't.

EuroScuby · 04-26-2008, 09:41 AM

I don't know how you're running your STi but I'm running 400whp. I will kill the Lotus's in the straights but there are so many corners on the 'Ring that they will get you in the end. Like in my first thread, I use a 1/4 tank of gas per lap on Nurburgring and I get about 20 laps out of a set of brake pads. Those Lotus's are getting 20 laps out of a tank of gas and they hardly ever need to change brake pads. I agree with you that it is a completely different feel and ride though.

**evilSTi7** · 04-26-2008, 12:36 PM

yea, it's definitely nice not to have to worry about brake pads or gas as much. if you go to the ring alot it would definitely be worth it to have the lotus

fourseasonsandles · 04-27-2008, 05:06 AM

That white GT2 is sex! Great pics! Id love to have the chance to do this!

04-24-2008, 08:14 AM	#31
Tim Flat4 Professional STI Racer Location: Germany Posts: 605 Join Date: Oct 2006 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: Nurburgring Nordschleife Touristenfahrten Great idea for a thread! I'll share some of my pics from the Ring. P1 Evos Some bikes... ...and last but not least, yours truly... This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

04-24-2008, 08:40 AM	#32
*fullerton* abracious Car: AW GDF-D Fav Mod: Track time Location: Near a 100oct pump Posts: 16,081 Join Date: Oct 2005 Trader Rating: (10)	Re: Nurburgring Nordschleife Touristenfahrten Question- Why do they allow people to graffiti the ring and how do they do it without getting nailed by a car? I would think that paint or chalk would severely change the grip of the tires as you pass over it.

04-24-2008, 08:49 AM	#33
EuroScuby Junior STI Driver Car: 04 Subaru STi USDM Fav Mod: Peter Solberg Autographed my STI Location: Wiesbaden Germany Posts: 128 Join Date: Oct 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Nurburgring Nordschleife Touristenfahrten Well the Nurburgring will close the track occassionally for special events. One event is called Rock-am-Ring. It is a 3 day concert that hosts about 30-40 bands. Anywhere from Metallica to Aerosmith. People get wasted while camping at the 'Ring then decide to paint the track. It doesn't really effect the surface. At least I haven't noticed anything.

04-24-2008, 09:06 AM	#34
JZeezSTi Professional STI Racer Car: 06 CGM STi Fav Mod: CarComfortDesign@Gmail.com Location: North Jersey Posts: 617 Join Date: Feb 2007 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: Nurburgring Nordschleife Touristenfahrten Wow... Very Nice. i only wish!

04-24-2008, 02:07 PM	#36
evilSTi7 The Hoff Fan Club, member #001 Car: 05 WRB/Gold Fav Mod: Hood Scoop Homer Location: Where ever The Hoff is! Posts: 10,226 Join Date: Jul 2004 Trader Rating: (4)	Re: Nurburgring Nordschleife Touristenfahrten hey man, pictures look awesome and im damn jealous! A piece of advice for you, grab some brake ducting and when you're done with the ferodo's upgrade to something more track specific.

04-25-2008, 12:54 AM	#37
EuroScuby Junior STI Driver Car: 04 Subaru STi USDM Fav Mod: Peter Solberg Autographed my STI Location: Wiesbaden Germany Posts: 128 Join Date: Oct 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Nurburgring Nordschleife Touristenfahrten [quote=Draco-REX;1830024]I thought some of the "grafitti" was from a local grade school also? ..and that some of it is "classic" and is preserved on the ring. I'm probably wrong.. You're right. Some of the graffiti is preserved. The track was built in 1927 and to this date, it has not really been upgraded. There is a BMW emblem painted into one corner and I know that one is preserved and repainted every so often

04-26-2008, 04:17 AM	#40
EuroScuby Junior STI Driver Car: 04 Subaru STi USDM Fav Mod: Peter Solberg Autographed my STI Location: Wiesbaden Germany Posts: 128 Join Date: Oct 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Nurburgring Nordschleife Touristenfahrten Yeah, my friend Dave sold me on the Lotus when he took me for a ride. It's a damn good track car and even though he has a gen1 Elise with 150hp, he still keeps up with the Porsche GT3's with 8 minute lap times. Anyone that rides in that Lotus is screwed forever because all they want to do is sell their car and buy a Lotus. After all, why do we spend thousands or tens of thousands of dollars trying to make our cars perform like a Lotus? Where's the logic?

04-26-2008, 04:56 AM	#41
EuroScuby Junior STI Driver Car: 04 Subaru STi USDM Fav Mod: Peter Solberg Autographed my STI Location: Wiesbaden Germany Posts: 128 Join Date: Oct 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Nurburgring Nordschleife Touristenfahrten More pics posted, as requested

04-26-2008, 09:41 AM	#43
EuroScuby Junior STI Driver Car: 04 Subaru STi USDM Fav Mod: Peter Solberg Autographed my STI Location: Wiesbaden Germany Posts: 128 Join Date: Oct 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Nurburgring Nordschleife Touristenfahrten I don't know how you're running your STi but I'm running 400whp. I will kill the Lotus's in the straights but there are so many corners on the 'Ring that they will get you in the end. Like in my first thread, I use a 1/4 tank of gas per lap on Nurburgring and I get about 20 laps out of a set of brake pads. Those Lotus's are getting 20 laps out of a tank of gas and they hardly ever need to change brake pads. I agree with you that it is a completely different feel and ride though.

04-26-2008, 12:36 PM	#44
evilSTi7 The Hoff Fan Club, member #001 Car: 05 WRB/Gold Fav Mod: Hood Scoop Homer Location: Where ever The Hoff is! Posts: 10,226 Join Date: Jul 2004 Trader Rating: (4)	Re: Nurburgring Nordschleife Touristenfahrten yea, it's definitely nice not to have to worry about brake pads or gas as much. if you go to the ring alot it would definitely be worth it to have the lotus

04-27-2008, 05:06 AM	#45
fourseasonsandles Silver Member Car: 06 CGM Wingless Fav Mod: The Newest One! Location: Ra cha cha NY Posts: 2,977 Join Date: Sep 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Nurburgring Nordschleife Touristenfahrten That white GT2 is sex! Great pics! Id love to have the chance to do this! This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.