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Re: SpaItalia 2010
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13/04/2010 19:39
13/04/2010 19:39
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In the coupe.
magooagain
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If you are being overtaken,then try to be aware of where he wants to get to.Dont forget its NOT a race.No coupes bounced of each other as far as i am aware.
Just the orange coupe got himself in trouble as said before.
The likes of Sparco etc are past you before you know it,so no worries there mate.
The idea is to take it steady,get to know the track and enjoy.Its a fantastic buzz going round with all the other coupes.
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Re: SpaItalia 2010
[Re: magooagain]
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13/04/2010 21:17
13/04/2010 21:17
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MCMike
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I guess you need to remember to drive within your limits and not try and be a hero, no point holding up faster cars piloted by better / braver drivers.
But there is plenty of run off and the experience gets under your skin. Sadly i've no doubt my Coupe is worth more as spares than it is as a whole car.
1972 Triumph Stag
1984 Alfasud TI
1999 Fiat Coupe Turbo LE
2005 350Z
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Re: SpaItalia 2010
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13/04/2010 21:57
13/04/2010 21:57
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johnnybravoturbo
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tortoise and the hare
You ll have the most reliable coupe.
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Re: SpaItalia 2010
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13/04/2010 23:33
13/04/2010 23:33
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Shifty
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Shifty
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I've just found a good thread from Pistonheads regarding track day helmets. I've been toying with buying a Momo design open face helmet but the regulations are a bit confusing.
http://www.pistonheads.com/doc.asp?c=52&i=13304
Cheers Anthony
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Re: SpaItalia 2010
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14/04/2010 17:14
14/04/2010 17:14
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Barmybob
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I don't normally enter into the unrestricted sessions, so never go for total commitment. The Pace Car sessions are reasonably steady and I have not heard of any incidents the years I have been there. The Coupé only session is unrestricted but you don't have to go crazy. There will be only a few cars on track during those sessions too so getting out of the way and overtaking should be rather easy. I just fancy hearing Marco's car pass me on the track several times 
Gone Audi mad!
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Re: SpaItalia 2010
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14/04/2010 20:00
14/04/2010 20:00
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Insy
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Cool. I'll be adding extra mirrors to the car so I can be fully aware of who's coming up and who's around me.
I'm fully expecting to have everyone overtake me as I'll be taking it very cautiously :D and fear not, I won't be blocking the way for anyone ;)
I'll have a camcorder running in mine, so be sure to wave hello as you fly past!
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Re: SpaItalia 2010
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14/04/2010 20:01
14/04/2010 20:01
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proccy
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Cool. I'll be adding extra mirrors to the car so I can be fully aware of who's coming up and who's around me. I'm fully expecting to have everyone overtake me as I'll be taking it very cautiously  and fear not, I won't be blocking the way for anyone  I'll have a camcorder running in mine, so be sure to wave hello as you fly past! you and me both insy, i have absolutely no intention of risking mine or anyone else's coop/life...
Last edited by petep; 14/04/2010 22:08. Reason: sorted brackets
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Re: SpaItalia 2010
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15/04/2010 16:45
15/04/2010 16:45
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N.E Scotland
mattB
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On the return journey, is everyone going directly home from getting off the ferry?
I'll be stopping over somewhere (thinking I'll get North of London first) as I dont fancy driving the entire length of the country overnight, after a long (and likely hungover) day.
Death-rattle-tastic
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Re: SpaItalia 2010
[Re: mattB]
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15/04/2010 21:15
15/04/2010 21:15
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Insy
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Insy
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On the return journey, is everyone going directly home from getting off the ferry? Yes, although that may have something to do with living 10 minutes away from the docks
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Re: SpaItalia 2010
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16/04/2010 00:01
16/04/2010 00:01
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Aldershot
PeteP
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Likewise, although I live a hundred odd miles from the docks.
16VT and X1/9 1500 + e208 Peugeot
We must all do our part for the planet.
I unplugged a row of electric cars that nobody was using.
I even unplugged my own.
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Re: SpaItalia 2010
[Re: PeteP]
#1020778
16/04/2010 08:46
16/04/2010 08:46
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proccy
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proccy
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also likewise, as i have theresa to get back and work next morning :(
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Re: SpaItalia 2010
[Re: Theresa]
#1020792
16/04/2010 09:12
16/04/2010 09:12
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proccy
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proccy
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I'll be doing whatever proccy says well if current history repeats itself proccy will be saying "push my coop"
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Re: SpaItalia 2010
[Re: Theresa]
#1021251
16/04/2010 19:17
16/04/2010 19:17
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TrevM
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TrevM
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I hope my new mystery passenger is as well behaved as Theresa will be for you Proccy, got a feeling you got the better deal here ! :D
Trev :cool:
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Re: SpaItalia 2010
[Re: Theresa]
#1021554
17/04/2010 07:58
17/04/2010 07:58
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porkypaul
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Matt I'm not in work on the Monday if you fancied stopping over in the Midlands.
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Re: SpaItalia 2010
[Re: Theresa]
#1021557
17/04/2010 08:03
17/04/2010 08:03
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TrevM
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TrevM
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[quote]When will the mystery passenger be revealed Trev? [/quote]
As Ms C Cole was not available, (opening a village fete or something) i had to settle for ......
Well i will let he/she/it/they, (think that about covers all)reveal themselves ! ! ! ! :D
Trev :cool:
Just read this back to myself, Ms C Cole... i wish.
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Re: SpaItalia 2010
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#1021649
17/04/2010 11:52
17/04/2010 11:52
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N.E Scotland
mattB
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[quote=porkypaul] Matt I'm not in work on the Monday if you fancied stopping over in the Midlands. [/quote]
Loads of Matts on this thread, but I'm going to assume that is aimed at me. That'd be fantastic Paul, thank. I take it you're on the 20:01 ferry back on the Sunday evening too?
Last edited by mattB; 17/04/2010 11:52.
Death-rattle-tastic
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Re: SpaItalia 2010
[Re: mattB]
#1021737
17/04/2010 15:40
17/04/2010 15:40
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porkypaul
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Yeah same ferry time Matt.
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Re: SpaItalia 2010
[Re: coupedummy]
#1022527
19/04/2010 08:34
19/04/2010 08:34
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proccy
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proccy
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[quote=coupedummy]Any more news on weekend social events?Are we all meeting at the hotel for a group dinner etc? convoys to the track.Or organising all that when we get there?
60 days to go guys so getting closer [/quote]
can't wait - one/some of the more experienced guys should put a check-list together so we don't forget anything like helmet, passport etc :cool:
oh and just to add - one compulsory thing (amongst others) is a hi viz vest. i have unlimited access to these for nothing, so don't get going and buying one, just pm me or make a list.... ;)
Last edited by proccy; 19/04/2010 12:21. Reason: oh and just to add
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Re: SpaItalia 2010
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#1023437
20/04/2010 15:02
20/04/2010 15:02
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sparco
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sparco
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I promise not to buzz anyone in a coupe but i can't say the same for any Ferraris, Lamborghini's or whatever else happens to be in the way!!!
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Re: SpaItalia 2010
[Re: Flea]
#1023804
21/04/2010 08:15
21/04/2010 08:15
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sparco
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sparco
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No cheating at the track miond and turning up the power on me. Remember i only run an ickle GT2871 turbo with hardly any horsepower to speak of!!
No should be good you'll love the Scuderia sessions.
Happy birthday by the way, you look great for 54 mate!!!!
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Re: SpaItalia 2010
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#1023957
21/04/2010 11:46
21/04/2010 11:46
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Aldershot
PeteP
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I have now booked all tickets and transferred the funds to the organisers. However there has been a last minute complication. As you know, this is a special weekend for the Alfa Romeo owners and they had booked the Sunday Scuderia 2 session in its entirety, leaving no space for any other vehicles. It had also been put back an hour which would have made it almost impossible to catch the 20:01 ferry from Dunkirk. Accordingly I have booked those particpants onto the Scuderia 1 session on Sunday morning. Unfortunately it starts at 9am, but that is all that was possible. So that those 7 participants did not have to go staight onto our Coupe session with no intervening break, we have re-arranged our session to run an hour later between 11:00 and 11:30. I have also agreed that a Ferrari Modena and an Alfa Romeo GTA may join us on our Sunday morning session. Below is a list of the revised event timing. I hope everybody is happy with these changes. :: Timing
Saturday 19.
09:00 – 10:00 Club Quadrifoglio Belgio
10:00 – 11:00 Open
11:00 – 12:00 Scuderia 1
12:00 – 13:00 Break
13:00 – 14:00 Grande Parade 1
14:00 – 15:00 Reserved
15:00 – 16:00 Scuderia 2
16:00 – 17:00 Grande Parade 2
17:00 – 17:30 Fiat Coupe Club UK
17:30 – 18:00 Open
14:00 Start of Rally "balade"
20:00 Evening party in Hotel de l'Eau Rouge
Sunday 20.
09:00 – 10:00 Scuderia 1
10:00 – 11:00 Grande Parade 1
11:00 – 11:30 Fiat Coupe Club UK
11:30 – 12:00 Lamborghini Club Belgium
12:00 – 13:00 Break
13:00 – 14:00 Parade ALFA ROMEO
14:00 – 15:00 Grande Parade 2
15:00 – 16:00 Scuderia 2 (Sold out)
16:00 – 17:00 1000 Virages
17:00 – 18:00 1000 Virages
15:00 Concours d'Elegance - Prizegiving
16VT and X1/9 1500 + e208 Peugeot
We must all do our part for the planet.
I unplugged a row of electric cars that nobody was using.
I even unplugged my own.
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Re: SpaItalia 2010
[Re: PeteP]
#1024150
21/04/2010 18:01
21/04/2010 18:01
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In the coupe.
magooagain
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Well done Pete,that must have been a right rectum pain mate.
Can i ask what is happening Friday Night please? This Question is open to everyone.Also saturday for that matter?
Also are we bbq ing on Saturday lunch? If so,lets get sorted.ie,everyone bring some bbq grub ?
Throw away bbq's worked well last year.
Remember the French Lads did us proud last year.
We found a local butcher that was brill for bbq meat etc in Stavelot.(nearest to Spa track).
Let me know everyones thoughts please.
I may get there before most of you ,so could do a reccy etc.
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Re: SpaItalia 2010
[Re: magooagain]
#1024153
21/04/2010 18:03
21/04/2010 18:03
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proccy
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proccy
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i'm up for any/all socialising that involves beer and food - i'm a crap cook but i can buy stuff ok :D
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Re: SpaItalia 2010
[Re: PeteP]
#1024188
21/04/2010 19:08
21/04/2010 19:08
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west bromwich
coupedummy
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I have now booked all tickets and transferred the funds to the organisers. However there has been a last minute complication. As you know, this is a special weekend for the Alfa Romeo owners and they had booked the Sunday Scuderia 2 session in its entirety, leaving no space for any other vehicles. It had also been put back an hour which would have made it almost impossible to catch the 20:01 ferry from Dunkirk. Accordingly I have booked those particpants onto the Scuderia 1 session on Sunday morning. Unfortunately it starts at 9am, but that is all that was possible. So that those 7 participants did not have to go staight onto our Coupe session with no intervening break, we have re-arranged our session to run an hour later between 11:00 and 11:30. I have also agreed that a Ferrari Modena and an Alfa Romeo GTA may join us on our Sunday morning session. Below is a list of the revised event timing. I hope everybody is happy with these changes. :: Timing
Saturday 19.
09:00 – 10:00 Club Quadrifoglio Belgio
10:00 – 11:00 Open
11:00 – 12:00 Scuderia 1
12:00 – 13:00 Break
13:00 – 14:00 Grande Parade 1
14:00 – 15:00 Reserved
15:00 – 16:00 Scuderia 2
16:00 – 17:00 Grande Parade 2
17:00 – 17:30 Fiat Coupe Club UK
17:30 – 18:00 Open
14:00 Start of Rally "balade"
20:00 Evening party in Hotel de l'Eau Rouge
Sunday 20.
09:00 – 10:00 Scuderia 1
10:00 – 11:00 Grande Parade 1
11:00 – 11:30 Fiat Coupe Club UK
11:30 – 12:00 Lamborghini Club Belgium
12:00 – 13:00 Break
13:00 – 14:00 Parade ALFA ROMEO
14:00 – 15:00 Grande Parade 2
15:00 – 16:00 Scuderia 2 (Sold out)
16:00 – 17:00 1000 Virages
17:00 – 18:00 1000 Virages
15:00 Concours d'Elegance - Prizegiving To be honest the coupe session later on the sunday helps. Gives us opportunity to have a few light beers on sat night and feel decent for the morning
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