SpaItalia 2011.

We have the dates: 4 & 5 June 2011.

The club is organising a special deal once more with entry for both days and 30 minutes Coupe only track time each day, Saturday afternoon and sunday morning.

We have been able to hold the price at 100€ or the sterling equivalent as long as we have a minimum of 30 participants.

The club will need a deposit of 30€ or £30 per car from each participant by the end of November.

I will be posting full details in the next day or so.

In the meantime please add your name to the list if you want to join us in another great weekend.

Thanks.

1. Petep
2. Mario

1. Petep
2. Mario
3. Marco (Yes i will come, yes i will turn up, yes i will be there.)

1. Petep
2. Mario
3. Marco (Yes i will come, yes i will turn up, yes i will be there.)
4. Countrycruising
5. MrsCC
6. Knight7660
7. Chalky
8. Patch234 + family

Proccy - as the mario bros owe me numerous pints!!

1. Petep
2. Mario
3. Marco (Yes i will come, yes i will turn up, yes i will be there.)
4. Countrycruising
5. MrsCC
6. Knight7660
7. Chalky
8. Patch234 + family
9. Purplue monster proccy

1. Petep
2. Mario
3. Marco (Yes i will come, yes i will turn up, yes i will be there.)
4. Countrycruising
5. MrsCC
6. Knight7660
7. Chalky
8. Patch234 + family
9. Purplue monster proccy
10. Kayjey, Joke and Lene

1. Petep
2. Mario
3. Marco (Yes i will come, yes i will turn up, yes i will be there.)
4. Countrycruising
5. MrsCC
6. Knight7660
7. Chalky
8. Patch234 + family
9. Purplue monster proccy
10. Kayjey, Joke and Lene
11. Hovedan (please don't make me commit to a particular +1 now!)

1. Petep
2. Mario
3. Marco (Yes i will come, yes i will turn up, yes i will be there.)
4. Countrycruising
5. MrsCC
6. Knight7660
7. Chalky
8. Patch234 + family
9. Purplue monster proccy
10. Kayjey, Joke and Lene
11. Hovedan (please don't make me commit to a particular +1 now!)
12. Taffy

If those are the Confirmed dates it is unlikely that I'll be there. I have an agreement with my two shift colleagues, both with school age children, that I don't book holidays on half terms. Trish has also already booked he Holidays to start a week later, avoiding clashing with parents at half term


Also checked the Ferry and this works out at an extra £50 more than going a week later

Not another event without you? why not bob

Cheers Joe, we'll start looking for suitable wheels in Feb

Edited above

It does indeed Bob, I am still trying to find a better ferry deal but no joy so far.

Bloody half term.

And it is a confirmed date.

Half term throws in added complications re kids arrangements, that may threaten my participation, but I'll try to work something out before the end of November.

1. Petep
2. Mario
3. Marco (Yes i will come, yes i will turn up, yes i will be there.)
4. Countrycruising
5. MrsCC
6. Knight7660
7. Chalky
8. Patch234 + family
9. Purplue monster proccy
10. Kayjey, Joke and Lene
11. Hovedan (please don't make me commit to a particular +1 now!)
12. Taffy
13. niff

o no im unlucky number 13

Bang

saying that Marco will probably pull out so ill be 12

I maybe up for this but only as a spectator as i dont fancy thrashing my LE to destruction what are the costs involved for spectators only (just accomodation and beer money i presume)would it be ok to bring the wife and kids too

You dont need to thrash your car, just take it at your own pace. Its worth driving around the track just to see how steep Eau Rouge is

I wont be trashing mine... more of a casual tour of the track.
If your slow you just wave people past

1. Petep
2. Mario
3. Marco (Yes i will come, yes i will turn up, yes i will be there.)
4. Countrycruising
5. MrsCC
6. Knight7660
7. Chalky
8. Patch234 + family
9. Purplue monster proccy
10. Kayjey, Joke and Lene
11. Hovedan (please don't make me commit to a particular +1 now!)
12. Taffy
13. niff
14. Insy

1. Petep
2. Mario
3. Marco (Yes i will come, yes i will turn up, yes i will be there.)
4. Countrycruising
5. MrsCC
6. Knight7660
7. Chalky
8. Patch234 + family
9. Purplue monster proccy
10. Kayjey, Joke and Lene
11. Hovedan (please don't make me commit to a particular +1 now!)
12. Taffy
13. niff
14. Insy
15, cowboy

1. Petep
2. Mario
3. Marco (Yes i will come, yes i will turn up, yes i will be there.)
4. Countrycruising
5. MrsCC
6. Knight7660
7. Chalky
8. Patch234 + family
9. Purplue monster proccy
10. Kayjey, Joke and Lene
11. Hovedan (please don't make me commit to a particular +1 now!)
12. Taffy
13. niff
14. Insy
15. cowboy
16. Theresa (most probably as passenger)

he he

1. Petep
2. Mario
3. Marco (Yes i will come, yes i will turn up, yes i will be there.)
4. Countrycruising
5. MrsCC
6. Knight7660
7. Chalky
8. Patch234 + family
9. Purplue monster proccy
10. Kayjey, Joke and Lene
11. Hovedan (please don't make me commit to a particular +1 now!)
12. Taffy
13. niff
14. Insy
15. cowboy
16. Theresa (will definitely bring my Sprinty blue this year)
17. MCMike

...must remember to pack my jumper

1. Petep
2. Mario
3. Marco (Yes i will come, yes i will turn up, yes i will be there.)
4. Countrycruising
5. MrsCC
6. Knight7660
7. Chalky
8. Patch234 + family
9. Purplue monster proccy
10. Kayjey, Joke and Lene
11. Hovedan (please don't make me commit to a particular +1 now!)
12. Taffy
13. niff
14. Insy
15. cowboy
16. Theresa (will definitely bring my Sprinty blue this year)
17. MCMike
18. Begbie - Provisional on car running etc..

1. Petep
2. Mario
3. Marco (Yes i will come, yes i will turn up, yes i will be there.)
4. Countrycruising
5. MrsCC
6. Knight7660
7. Chalky
8. Patch234 + family
9. Purplue monster proccy
10. Kayjey, Joke and Lene
11. Hovedan (please don't make me commit to a particular +1 now!)
12. Taffy
13. niff
14. Insy
15. cowboy
16. Theresa (will definitely bring my Sprinty blue this year)
17. MCMike
18. Begbie - Provisional on car running etc..
19. Magooagain + Gill

1. Petep
2. Mario
3. Marco (Yes i will come, yes i will turn up, yes i will be there.)
4. Countrycruising
5. MrsCC
6. Knight7660
7. Chalky
8. Patch234 + family
9. Purplue monster proccy
10. Kayjey, Joke and Lene
11. Hovedan (please don't make me commit to a particular +1 now!)
12. Taffy
13. niff
14. Insy
15. cowboy
16. Theresa (will definitely bring my Sprinty blue this year)
17. MCMike
18. Begbie - Provisional on car running etc..
19. Magooagain + Gill
20. Coupedummy.

Can i add french members?

1. Petep
2. Mario
3. Marco (Yes i will come, yes i will turn up, yes i will be there.)
4. Countrycruising
5. MrsCC
6. Knight7660
7. Chalky
8. Patch234 + family
9. Purplue monster proccy
10. Kayjey, Joke and Lene
11. Hovedan (please don't make me commit to a particular +1 now!)
12. Taffy
13. niff
14. Insy
15. cowboy
16. Theresa (will definitely bring my Sprinty blue this year)
17. MCMike
18. Begbie - Provisional on car running etc..
19. Magooagain + Gill
20. Coupedummy
21. mattB

Put me down because,
A, i want video cowboy driving on a track
B, see super Theresa cream all on track (i have seen her driving)
C, tackle Spa with brakes that work ! ! !
D, oh yeah, enjoy the company of friends old & new
Beers on the purple one i hear,

Trev

1. Petep
2. Mario
3. Marco (Yes i will come, yes i will turn up, yes i will be there.)
4. Countrycruising
5. MrsCC
6. Knight7660
7. Chalky
8. Patch234 + family
9. Purplue monster proccy
10. Kayjey, Joke and Lene
11. Hovedan (please don't make me commit to a particular +1 now!)
12. Taffy
13. niff
14. Insy
15. cowboy
16. Theresa (will definitely bring my Sprinty blue this year)
17. MCMike
18. Begbie - Provisional on car running etc..
19. Magooagain + Gill
20. Coupedummy
21. mattB
22. TrevM

Yes, please do. The more the better.

1. Petep
2. Mario
3. Marco (Yes i will come, yes i will turn up, yes i will be there.)
4. Countrycruising
5. MrsCC
6. Knight7660
7. Chalky
8. Patch234 + family
9. Purplue monster proccy
10. Kayjey, Joke and Lene
11. Hovedan (please don't make me commit to a particular +1 now!)
12. Taffy
13. niff
14. Insy
15. cowboy
16. Theresa (will definitely bring my Sprinty blue this year)
17. MCMike
18. Begbie - Provisional on car running etc..
19. Magooagain + Gill
20. Coupedummy
21. mattB
22. TrevM
23. PaulH

if nothing else this will force me to get my bloody car finished

Lol, I'm not bad on the road with lots of unexpected manoeuvres from other road users, a fag in my hand and some tunes on, but the thought of a track scares me, as well as driving legally on the wrong side of the road

I have proccy calling me a chicken and Mike pushing me to bring my car, maybe they just don't want me as a passenger with all my purple jumpers luggage

1. Petep
2. Mario
3. Marco (Yes i will come, yes i will turn up, yes i will be there.)
4. Countrycruising
5. MrsCC
6. Knight7660
7. Chalky
8. Patch234 + family
9. Purplue monster proccy
10. Kayjey, Joke and Lene
11. Hovedan (please don't make me commit to a particular +1 now!)
12. Taffy
13. niff
14. Insy
15. cowboy
16. Theresa (will definitely bring my Sprinty blue this year)
17. MCMike
18. Begbie - Provisional on car running etc..
19. Magooagain + Gill
20. Coupedummy
21. mattB
22. TrevM
23. PaulH
24. Porkypaul

Think that applies to all

Is it €100 per car or per person?

James

From memory it's per car not people James

1. Petep
2. Mario
3. Marco (Yes i will come, yes i will turn up, yes i will be there.)
4. Countrycruising
5. MrsCC
6. Knight7660
7. Chalky
8. Patch234 + family
9. Purplue monster proccy
10. Kayjey, Joke and Lene
11. Hovedan (please don't make me commit to a particular +1 now!)
12. Taffy
13. niff
14. Insy
15. cowboy
16. Theresa (will definitely bring my Sprinty blue this year)
17. MCMike
18. Begbie - Provisional on car running etc..
19. Magooagain + Gill
20. Coupedummy
21. mattB
22. TrevM
23. PaulH
24. Porkypaul
25. Darlo_Nick


CAN.NOT.WAIT.

You remember correctly Joe.

100€ gets admission to the circuit for 1 car with driver and 1 passenger for the weekend plus the 2 half hour track sessions.

1. Petep
2. Mario
3. Marco (Yes i will come, yes i will turn up, yes i will be there.)
4. Countrycruising
5. MrsCC
6. Knight7660
7. Chalky
8. Patch234 + family
9. Purplue monster proccy
10. Kayjey, Joke and Lene
11. Hovedan (please don't make me commit to a particular +1 now!)
12. Taffy
13. niff
14. Insy
15. cowboy
16. Theresa (will definitely bring my Sprinty blue this year)
17. MCMike
18. Begbie - Provisional on car running etc..
19. Magooagain + Gill
20. Coupedummy
21. mattB
22. TrevM
23. PaulH
24. Porkypaul
25. Darlo_Nick- Nost20gt28
26. Limited-edition
27. Marcouzze
28. GuyT20+

1. Petep
2. Mario
3. Marco (Yes i will come, yes i will turn up, yes i will be there.)
4. Countrycruising
5. MrsCC
6. Knight7660
7. Chalky
8. Patch234 + family
9. Purplue monster proccy
10. Kayjey, Joke and Lene
11. Hovedan (please don't make me commit to a particular +1 now!)
12. Taffy
13. niff
14. Insy
15. cowboy
16. Theresa (will definitely bring my Sprinty blue this year)
17. MCMike
18. Begbie - Provisional on car running etc..
19. Magooagain + Gill
20. Coupedummy
21. mattB
22. TrevM
23. PaulH
24. Porkypaul
25. Darlo_Nick
26. Limited-edition
27. Marcouzze
28. GuyT20+
29. nost20gt28

1. Petep
2. Mario
3. Marco (Yes i will come, yes i will turn up, yes i will be there.)
4. Countrycruising
5. MrsCC
6. Knight7660
7. Chalky
8. Patch234 + family
9. Purplue monster proccy
10. Kayjey, Joke and Lene
11. Hovedan (please don't make me commit to a particular +1 now!)
12. Taffy
13. niff
14. Insy
15. cowboy
16. Theresa (will definitely bring my Sprinty blue this year)
17. MCMike
18. Begbie - Provisional on car running etc..
19. Magooagain + Gill
20. Coupedummy
21. mattB
22. TrevM
23. PaulH
24. Porkypaul
25. Darlo_Nick
26. Limited-edition
27. Marcouzze
28. GuyT20+
29. nost20gt28
30. Carlito

.... come on Sedicivalvole Nick - get yer name down lad

agreed - your car is in such a state now smashing it at Spa won't matter

and bring sam

1. Petep
2. Mario
3. Marco (Yes i will come, yes i will turn up, yes i will be there.)
4. Countrycruising
5. MrsCC
6. Knight7660
7. Chalky
8. Patch234 + family
9. Purplue monster proccy
10. Kayjey, Joke and Lene
11. Hovedan (please don't make me commit to a particular +1 now!)
12. Taffy
13. niff
14. Insy
15. cowboy
16. Theresa (will definitely bring my Sprinty blue this year)
17. MCMike
18. Begbie - Provisional on car running etc..
19. Magooagain + Gill
20. Coupedummy
21. mattB
22. TrevM
23. PaulH
24. Porkypaul
25. Darlo_Nick
26. Limited-edition
27. Marcouzze
28. GuyT20+
29. nost20gt28
30. Carlito
31. Johnnybravoturbo
The coupe WILL be there this time.

fixed it for you!

I don't think i'll be there next year as i will have a full racing programme and it's a very expensive trip all round trailering the car etc. However i have just bought a motorhome so maybe the wife and child might fancy it we'll see.

A brilliant weekend all round and quite possible the best track i've monstered my car around ever!!!

Oh and Theresa is not a bad passenger at all i'd say.

Cheers sparco. You're not a bad driver either

Hope you can make it next year

Thank you very much Theresa that's very kind.

Echoing Marco's words, a weekend at Spa can be expensive, you'll burn a tank of fuel an hour on track, it'll wreck your tyres if you drive hard, it's a fast circuit so there's a possibility you'll blow your engine it's 4 days really with all the preparation time ect, the beer has large frothy heads and the Belgiums don't serve a pint like they do in the Uk, would I miss it.... No way

When you drive up Eau Rouge for the 1st time you then realise why we go to Spa for this meeting, that hill is something else, you have to experience it, and if its wet........ it's even more fun

To all those who'd like to go but don't want to wreck their cars, just do it, the Parade laps are busy but there's loads of room to let the quicker guys go past, you can go as fast as you want but watch out for those Ferrari drivers, they can be ...

It's a real hoot, good company, loads of laughs and well worth all the trouble

and also, if you do blow your motor Joe is there to help!!

giggady!!

its going to be expensive...

im going to budget £600.. is that about right? or am i dreaming?

For me it was:

Ferries £150
Entance £100
Track time £300
Fuel 180 lites V Power
Fuel 200 litres Diesel
Hotel £150
Food and Beer for me and 2 mechanics £400

Not cheap but a great weekend and my only gremlin was a little fire!!

£600 Ummmm

I probably did that in fuel alone

Really??

It cost me £650 to go to the Nurenburge ring for 4 days...

That was all in...

Shocking.

So we are looking at £1500 min.. The price of a cheap coupe...

Hmmm... I will be thinking long and hard about this now.

I'd say £1000 Marco, my fuel costs were higher then most as I did have to go back to Spa

and its a 2 day event...

£500 per day.. its alot for 2 days...

im a possible for now..

If i may be so bold to say that Sparco And Joe were (are) at the top end of cost. I only did the two half hours+ entrance for the weekend £100.
Hardly any fuel on track maybe £20.
Camping Cheap as chips.
Fuel to get there ? depends where your coming from.
The rest is booze and grub.
£ 600 for Marco i reckon is about right.

Yes you're right there Joe, if I hadn't of done all the track time and hotel I could of probably done this for £600, maybe a little cheaper.

few!!

Next year i intend to do more track time(fingers crossed).
This winter i hope to have the coupe set up a bit tighter on the braking.
I will tow the coupe up on a trailor,so if anyone needs to be got back to Calais/ Dunkerque it wont be a problem.I have booked the sunday night also at the camping.

You do not need to spend that much.

It depends how much extra track time you want to pay for at about 140€ per hour plus around 50 litres of fuel an hour driving enthusiastically.

The basic cost from the channel port will be more like
Ferry, £120 because it's half term.
Basic package £100
Fuel £120
Hotel and meals £150 two nights
or camping and meals £75

So around £500 if you are staying in a hotel, plus the cost of however much beer you want to get down your neck.

it would be a good idea if some one brings a trailor..

that way if any thing happens we can get it on UK soil to get it recovered home!

you could earn a nice penny off that mate!

any news on the hotel yet??

cost i mean...
and is it B&B or all inclusive?

We're also be staying the Sunday night to then go onto the Ring Monday morning, fancy tackling the Nürburgring Joe?

your a bad man joe... you make me want to spend more money than i can afford..

BUT if you said you wanted to attack the Stelvio pass... on the way to the ring... i would just have to come with you in convoy...you know..just incase...

Mmmm sounds like a plan my man!

I'd love to but that would add another 2 days on the trip at least

Great stuff

tbh...i may die on the pass...

best left alone for a bit..
i will go there one day..

We are running the weekend jointly with the French club, the English club is dealing with the circuit and the hotel is being organised by the French club.

We will be publishing details when it is arranged.

SpaItalia is still over 6 months away.

Stelvio pass is nothing. It's just hairpin corners and crazy bikers. And some snow at the top. We've taken FAR more exciting roads on our way to Italy! Stelvio on our way back and really really disappointed. And in some places the road / tunnels is too narrow for two cars to pass. Duh. From now on I call it the Stelvia. It's for girls.

Anyway. Don't let the price scare you off. If you take the club package for £100 you really only need to add meals, hotel and petrol - which are all variable costs depending on your trip, driving style, accomodation expectations,...

1. Petep
2. Mario
3. Marco (Yes i will come, yes i will turn up, yes i will be there.)
4. Countrycruising
5. MrsCC
6. Knight7660
7. Chalky
8. Patch234 + family
9. Purplue monster proccy
10. Kayjey, Joke and Lene
11. Hovedan (please don't make me commit to a particular +1 now!)
12. Taffy
13. niff
14. Insy
15. cowboy
16. Theresa (will definitely bring my Sprinty blue this year)
17. MCMike
18. Begbie - Provisional on car running etc..
19. Magooagain + Gill
20. Coupedummy
21. mattB
22. TrevM
23. PaulH
24. Porkypaul
25. Darlo_Nick
26. Limited-edition
27. Marcouzze
28. GuyT20+
29. nost20gt28
30. Carlito
31. Johnnybravoturbo
32. MiniMetaller + Dad

Are helmets required for driver and passenger on track?

James

Yes helmets are required, with the exception of the parade laps when you can drive with no lid on.

Ok, thanks. So when do parade laps take place? I presume that's in addition to the coupe-only sessions?

James

Yes - I'm not sure of the schedule yet, but you need to pay extra for these sessions. They are good value for money, and a good way to introduce yourself to the circuit amongst some very interesting machinery - albeit behind a pace car.

marco you can do it quite cheaply as others have said. magooagain, coupedummy and a few others stayed at this caravan park and you can get one for 65 euro euros a night so if mario is there its 65euros each for 2 nights!! cheap as chips mate!! if lashes goes it's obviously much cheaper

also, i'm probably going the caravan route this year to save a few bob and spend a little more on track time. i'm budgetting £650 but i expect to spend less

Fixed that for you Steve

+1!

I will (again) be staying at the campsite with Sem (Smetn.be) next year. Im taking a Dutch friend, Jeffrey, with a mint 16vt with me as well.I met a lot of great people there last year and would definately recommend those who are looking for a relative 'cheap' stay to take a look at that campsite. We have good belgium beer and throw-away BBQ's which we will buy 3 mins before the store closes



1. Petep
2. Mario
3. Marco (Yes i will come, yes i will turn up, yes i will be there.)
4. Countrycruising
5. MrsCC
6. Knight7660
7. Chalky
8. Patch234 + family
9. Purplue monster proccy
10. Kayjey, Joke and Lene
11. Hovedan (please don't make me commit to a particular +1 now!)
12. Taffy
13. niff
14. Insy
15. cowboy
16. Theresa (will definitely bring my Sprinty blue this year)
17. MCMike
18. Begbie - Provisional on car running etc..
19. Magooagain + Gill
20. Coupedummy
21. mattB
22. TrevM
23. PaulH
24. Porkypaul
25. Darlo_Nick
26. Limited-edition
27. Marcouzze
28. GuyT20+
29. nost20gt28
30. Carlito
31. Johnnybravoturbo
32. MiniMetaller + Dad
33. Jeffrey2309 + Martijn

Martijn did a nice write up allready

1. Petep
2. Mario
3. Marco (Yes i will come, yes i will turn up, yes i will be there.)
4. Countrycruising
5. MrsCC
6. Knight7660
7. Chalky
8. Patch234 + family
9. Purplue monster proccy
10. Kayjey, Joke and Lene
11. Hovedan (please don't make me commit to a particular +1 now!)
12. Taffy
13. niff
14. Insy
15. cowboy
16. Theresa (will definitely bring my Sprinty blue this year)
17. MCMike
18. Begbie - Provisional on car running etc..
19. Magooagain + Gill
20. Coupedummy
21. mattB
22. TrevM
23. PaulH
24. Porkypaul
25. Darlo_Nick
26. Limited-edition
27. Marcouzze
28. GuyT20+
29. nost20gt28
30. Carlito
31. Johnnybravoturbo
32. MiniMetaller + Dad
33. Jeffrey2309 + Martijn
34. Smetn.be

1. Petep
2. Mario
3. Marco (Yes i will come, yes i will turn up, yes i will be there.)
4. Countrycruising
5. MrsCC
6. Knight7660
7. Chalky
8. Patch234 + family
9. Purplue monster proccy
10. Kayjey, Joke and Lene
11. Hovedan (please don't make me commit to a particular +1 now!)
12. Taffy
13. niff
14. Insy
15. cowboy
16. Theresa (will definitely bring my Sprinty blue this year)
17. MCMike
18. Begbie - Provisional on car running etc..
19. Magooagain + Gill
20. Coupedummy
21. mattB
22. TrevM
23. PaulH
24. Porkypaul
25. Darlo_Nick
26. Limited-edition
27. Marcouzze
28. GuyT20+
29. nost20gt28
30. Carlito
31. Johnnybravoturbo
32. MiniMetaller + Dad
33. Jeffrey2309 + Martijn
34. Smetn.be
35. ShinyShoes (i will make it this year head gasket or no head gasket!)

been waiting for this thread since last june....i am definitely there...

I think we need to nominate a new head chef for the campsite bbq this year, JBT was garbage last time!!

after JBT's incident this week, ie: him setting himself on fire i doubt he will want to do it

His hair may have actually grown back by spa lol

No problems....i nominate.....nick!!

Its a deal.............. As long as I don't have to use those crappy disposable bbqs!

French members update,

1. Petep
2. Mario
3. Marco (Yes i will come, yes i will turn up, yes i will be there.)
4. Countrycruising
5. MrsCC
6. Knight7660
7. Chalky
8. Patch234 + family
9. Purplue monster proccy
10. Kayjey, Joke and Lene
11. Hovedan (please don't make me commit to a particular +1 now!)
12. Taffy
13. niff
14. Insy
15. cowboy
16. Theresa (will definitely bring my Sprinty blue this year)
17. MCMike
18. Begbie - Provisional on car running etc..
19. Magooagain + Gill
20. Coupedummy
21. mattB
22. TrevM
23. PaulH
24. Porkypaul
25. Darlo_Nick
26. Limited-edition
27. Marcouzze
28. GuyT20+
29. nost20gt28
30. Carlito
31. Johnnybravoturbo
32. MiniMetaller + Dad
33. Jeffrey2309 + Martijn
34. Smetn.be
35. ShinyShoes (i will make it this year head gasket or no head gasket!)
36. Potenza - AFL
37. Freerider
38. Regis T20

how does euro-tunnel compare vs ferry? prices seem similar and more flexible, any comments from people who know?

Its quicker,35 minutes crossing, but an extra 45minutes driving on the other side to get to Spa.

Is very expensive if you need to use it at short notice... about 200€ each way back in 2008 when I had to use it due to severe gales in the channel shutting down the ferries.

I'm going to have to say no to this now. Realised i have a stag do in April next year, followed by one abroad at the end of May, so will be broke

1. Petep
2. Mario
3. Marco (Yes i will come, yes i will turn up, yes i will be there.)
4. Countrycruising
5. MrsCC
6. Knight7660
7. Chalky
8. Patch234 + family
9. Purplue monster proccy
10. Kayjey, Joke and Lene
11. Hovedan (please don't make me commit to a particular +1 now!)
12. Taffy
13. niff
14. Insy
15. cowboy
16. Theresa (will definitely bring my Sprinty blue this year)
17. MCMike
18.
19. Magooagain + Gill
20. Coupedummy
21. mattB
22. TrevM
23. PaulH
24. Porkypaul
25. Darlo_Nick
26. Limited-edition
27. Marcouzze
28. GuyT20+
29. nost20gt28
30. Carlito
31. Johnnybravoturbo
32. MiniMetaller + Dad
33. Jeffrey2309 + Martijn
34. Smetn.be
35. ShinyShoes (i will make it this year head gasket or no head gasket!)
36. Potenza - AFL
37. Freerider
38. Regis T20

1. Petep
2. Mario
3. Marco (Yes i will come, yes i will turn up, yes i will be there.)
4. Countrycruising
5. MrsCC
6. Knight7660
7. Chalky
8. Patch234 + family
9. Purplue monster proccy
10. Kayjey, Joke and Lene
11. Hovedan (please don't make me commit to a particular +1 now!)
12. Taffy
13. niff
14. Insy
15. cowboy
16. Theresa (will definitely bring my Sprinty blue this year)
17. MCMike
18.
19. Magooagain + Gill
20. Coupedummy
21. mattB
22. TrevM
23. PaulH
24. Porkypaul
25. Darlo_Nick
26. Limited-edition
27. Marcouzze
28. GuyT20+
29. nost20gt28
30. Carlito
31. Johnnybravoturbo
32. MiniMetaller + Dad
33. Jeffrey2309 + Martijn
34. Smetn.be
35. ShinyShoes (i will make it this year head gasket or no head gasket!)
36. Potenza - AFL
37. Freerider
38. Regis T20
39. Pascal 20vt
40. MP750

1. Petep
2. Mario
3. Marco (Oui, je viendrai, oui, je vais tourner, oui je serai là.)
4. Countrycruising
5. MrsCC
6. Knight7660
7. Crayeux
8. Patch234 + famille
9. proccy monstre Purplue
10. Kayjey, Joke et Lene
11. Hovedan (s'il vous plaît ne me fais pas s'engager à un bonus de +1 en particulier maintenant!)
12. Taffy
13. niff
14. Insy
15. cow-boy
16. Theresa (va certainement amener mon Sprinty bleu cette année)
17. MCMike
18.
19. Magooagain + Gill
20. Coupedummy
21. MattB
22. TrevM
23. PaulH
24. Porkypaul
25. Darlo_Nick
26. En édition limitée
27. Marcouzze
28. GuyT20 +
29. nost20gt28
30. Carlito
31. Johnnybravoturbo
32. MiniMetaller + papa
33. Jeffrey2309 + Martijn
34. Smetn.be
35. ShinyShoes (i, il sera cette année le joint de culasse ou pas joint de culasse!)
36. Potenza - AFL
37. Freerider
38. Regis T20
39. Pascal 20VT
40. MP750
41. lot20

1. Petep
2. Mario
3. Marco (Yes i will come, yes i will turn up, yes i will be there.)
4. Countrycruising
5. MrsCC
6. Knight7660
7. Chalky
8. Patch234 + family
9. Purplue monster proccy
10. Kayjey, Joke and Lene
11. Hovedan (please don't make me commit to a particular +1 now!)
12. Taffy
13. niff
14. Insy
15. cowboy
16. Theresa (will definitely bring my Sprinty blue this year)
17. MCMike
18. david02
19. Magooagain + Gill
20. Coupedummy
21. mattB
22. TrevM
23. PaulH
24. Porkypaul
25. Darlo_Nick
26. Limited-edition
27. Marcouzze
28. GuyT20+
29. nost20gt28
30. Carlito
31. Johnnybravoturbo
32. MiniMetaller + Dad
33. Jeffrey2309 + Martijn
34. Smetn.be
35. ShinyShoes (i will make it this year head gasket or no head gasket!)
36. Potenza - AFL
37. Freerider
38. Regis T20
39. Pascal 20vt
40. MP750
41 Lot20


added david02 as no 18.

New update

1. Petep
2. Mario
3. Marco (Yes i will come, yes i will turn up, yes i will be there.)
4. Countrycruising
5. MrsCC
6. Knight7660
7. Chalky
8. Patch234 + family
9. Purplue monster proccy
10. Kayjey, Joke and Lene
11. Hovedan (please don't make me commit to a particular +1 now!)
12. Taffy
13. niff
14. Insy
15. cowboy
16. Theresa (will definitely bring my Sprinty blue this year)
17. MCMike
18. david02
19. Magooagain + Gill
20. Coupedummy
21. mattB
22. TrevM
23. PaulH
24. Porkypaul
25. Darlo_Nick
26. Limited-edition
27. Marcouzze
28. GuyT20+
29. nost20gt28
30. Carlito
31. Johnnybravoturbo
32. MiniMetaller + Dad
33. Jeffrey2309 + Martijn
34. Smetn.be
35. ShinyShoes (i will make it this year head gasket or no head gasket!)
36. Potenza - AFL
37. Freerider
38. Regis T20
39. Pascal 20vt
40. MP750
41 Lot20
42. Olivier20vt
43. SEB20VT
44. Katre

New update

1. Petep
2. Mario
3. Marco (Yes i will come, yes i will turn up, yes i will be there.)
4. Countrycruising
5. MrsCC
6. Knight7660
7. Chalky
8. Patch234 + family
9. Purplue monster proccy
10. Kayjey, Joke and Lene
11. Hovedan (please don't make me commit to a particular +1 now!)
12. Taffy
13. niff
14. Insy
15. cowboy
16. Theresa (will definitely bring my Sprinty blue this year)
17. MCMike
18. david02
19. Magooagain + Gill
20. Coupedummy
21. mattB
22. TrevM
23. PaulH
24. Porkypaul
25. Darlo_Nick
26. Limited-edition
27. Marcouzze
28. GuyT20+
29. nost20gt28
30. Carlito
31. Johnnybravoturbo
32. MiniMetaller + Dad
33. Jeffrey2309 + Martijn
34. Smetn.be
35. ShinyShoes (i will make it this year head gasket or no head gasket!)
36. Potenza - AFL
37. Freerider
38. Regis T20
39. Pascal 20vt
40. MP750
41 Lot20
42. Olivier20vt
43. SEB20VT
44. Katre
45. Carlo + Passenger (mariocirillo cousin - Lancia Evo1)

New update

1. Petep
2. Mario
3. Marco (Yes i will come, yes i will turn up, yes i will be there.)
4. Countrycruising
5. MrsCC
6. Knight7660
7. Chalky
8. Patch234 + family
9. Purplue monster proccy
10. Kayjey, Joke and Lene
11. Hovedan (please don't make me commit to a particular +1 now!)
12. Taffy
13. niff
14. Insy
15. cowboy
16. Theresa + passenger.
17. MCMike
18. david02
19. Magooagain + Gill
20. Coupedummy
21. mattB
22. TrevM
23. PaulH
24. Porkypaul
25. Darlo_Nick
26. Limited-edition
27. Marcouzze
28. GuyT20+
29. nost20gt28
30. Carlito
31. Johnnybravoturbo
32. MiniMetaller + Dad
33. Jeffrey2309 + Martijn
34. Smetn.be
35. ShinyShoes (i will make it this year head gasket or no head gasket!)
36. Potenza - AFL
37. Freerider
38. Regis T20
39. Pascal 20vt
40. MP750
41 Lot20
42. Olivier20vt
43. SEB20VT
44. Katre
45. Carlo + Passenger (mariocirillo cousin - Lancia Evo1)
46. Howardmagoo + passenger

oooooooooooooooo who you bringing T????

I know I know

so does this mean she's taking her coop?

you better believe it Steve !

Did you read the thread about the sex dolls? I've bought a male one

Lol, I was chatting to my daughter about how worried I was driving on the other side and she said it might help if I took a passenger with me.

I asked her if she wanted to come and to my surprise, she said yes.

Think she's just up for some fun and a road trip tbh. She doesn't drive, not too interested in cars and gets bored with me going on about the Coupe, but fancies a few days away with her Mum and doing something different.

She does want to go out on track as a passenger though and see what it's all about, so she'll be ok and I think she'll enjoy herself

She's also looking forward to meeting 'the purple jumper' too

She doesn't smoke, but she does drink alcohol, so not too bad




Yes, hence the £35 deposit

Although, this is based on the promise of you and Mike hitching up to my car in front and behind while driving abroad and making sure I don't stray onto the opposite side of the road/motorway, etc

you'll be ok T, and at least she's someone to talk to/swear with when you get lost/broken down

That's pretty much what she said I might need a passenger for, so I don't think she has much faith in me or the Coupe

I did tell her though, that someone called Steve would be buying us drinks all night if he loses us in a convoy

i don't seem to recall me getting free drinks when you lot lost me!! you all just carried on, not so much as a phone call!! hmm, is there a message in that

Utter filth! OOoooooo er!

potty mouth patch

Cheeky git! If you didn't have a rubbish phone, you'd have got all my calls. I sent several texts instead, but you still got there before us any way lol

Lol at patch

been a while aint it phil,missing a womans touch i think....

I have just had a look, at the moment there are short stay saver fares available 3rd and 5th June from £42 each way, which is better than I have been able to find from ferry companies.

http://www.eurotunnel.com/ukcP3Main/ukcPassengers/ukcTickets/

thats a good price Pete!!!

looking at the time we are going, i can live with that!

me too, anyone fancy booking in? i realise it's a further drive but you get across quicker don't you?

Yes, roughly an hour and a half quicker across and a slightly shorter drive this side.

How about the 7:50 am crossing on the Friday morning and 20:50 coming back on Sunday?

Thursday 2nd is a public holiday in Belgium so traffic may be a bit heavier than usual as people take a long weekend.

well i'm game for it provided there's a majority coming the same route?

anyone else?

give me a few days and i will let you know... need to speak to the rest of my lot

I will likely travel over with you that route guys...depends on the ring for the return though..

I'm up for this, as long as theres a few of us together will be a laugh

I'm not too bothered if it's the ferry or the eurotunnel and will go with the majority.

Although, considering how tired we all were this year, the ferry would maybe be the better option for getting a break from driving.

good point T, but i've booked the monday off and may well stop the night somewhere south of london

again, im not bothered what route we take tbh..

i will go with the flow!

Steve got the caravan till monday if you want to leave monday morning.

cheers Reub, but with my snoring you'll want me gone before then

ha nothing a pillow cant fix....

How about a mod (T ?) sets up a poll to see who would prefer Ferry or Eurostar ? just to get a feeling for opinions.

Here you are Mike:

Tunnel for me.

New update

1. Petep
2. Mario
3. Marco (Yes i will come, yes i will turn up, yes i will be there.)
4. Countrycruising
5. MrsCC
6. Knight7660
7. Chalky
8. Patch234 + family
9. Purplue monster proccy
10. Kayjey, Joke and Lene
11. Hovedan (please don't make me commit to a particular +1 now!)
12. Taffy
13. niff
14. Insy
15. cowboy
16. Theresa + passenger.
17. MCMike
18. david02
19. Magooagain + Gill
20. Coupedummy
21. mattB
22. TrevM
23. PaulH
24. Porkypaul
25. Darlo_Nick
26. Limited-edition
27. Marcouzze
28. GuyT20+
29. nost20gt28
30. Carlito
31. Johnnybravoturbo
32. MiniMetaller + Dad
33. Jeffrey2309 + Martijn
34. Smetn.be
35. ShinyShoes (i will make it this year head gasket or no head gasket!)
36. Potenza - AFL
37. Freerider
38. Regis T20
39. Pascal 20vt
40. MP750
41 Lot20
42. Olivier20vt
43. SEB20VT
44. Katre
45. Carlo + Passenger (mariocirillo cousin - Lancia Evo1)
46. Howardmagoo + passenger
47. David02 ( payé aujourd'hui )
48. Nono02
49. Ed-bracame

Has anyone been on the Eurostar in a Coupe?

I've heard that getting onto the second platform could be a problem with lowered Coupes and also with the turning circle of a 20vt.

I've no idea personally, just wondering if anyone else knows?

Apparently you also have to leave your car in gear and the handbrake off, as well as leaving your windows halfway down?

I know I won't be leaving my Coupe alone with the windows down!

Yes, the car goes on fine, less of a gradient than some ferries and you stay with the car during the crossing so security is not a problem.

i think i will decide nearer the time and go with the majority - will be a nice convoy

I don't travel well on ferries as some of you may have noticed so tunnel works for me. Having been on the tunnel a couple of times already, I'd choose it any day over a ferry. If the cost difference is minimal between ferry or tunnel then the tunnel takes away the feeling of travelling across the channel if you know what I mean

Should of made a video of my MX-5 trying to get on the ferry at Dover in June

50/50 split at the moment, according to the poll.

1. Petep
2. Mario
3. Marco (Yes i will come, yes i will turn up, yes i will be there.)
4. Countrycruising
5. MrsCC
6. Knight7660
7. Chalky
8. Patch234 + family
9. Purplue monster proccy
10. Kayjey, Joke and Lene
11. Hovedan (please don't make me commit to a particular +1 now!)
12. Taffy
13. niff
14. Insy
15. cowboy
16. Theresa + passenger.
17. MCMike
18. david02
19. Magooagain + Gill
20. Coupedummy
21. mattB
22. TrevM
23. PaulH
24. Porkypaul
25. Darlo_Nick
26. Limited-edition
27. Marcouzze
28. GuyT20+
29. nost20gt28
30. Carlito
31. Johnnybravoturbo
32. MiniMetaller + Dad
33. Jeffrey2309 + Martijn
34. Smetn.be
35. ShinyShoes (i will make it this year head gasket or no head gasket!)
36. Potenza - AFL
37. Freerider
38. Regis T20
39. Pascal 20vt
40. MP750
41 Lot20
42. Olivier20vt
43. SEB20VT
44. Katre
45. Carlo + Passenger (mariocirillo cousin - Lancia Evo1)
46. Howardmagoo + passenger
47. David02 ( payé aujourd'hui )
48. Nono02
49. Ed-bracame
50. Stefano Cirillo (mariocirillo brother - Alfa Brera)

This chap will be missed next year for sure.

1. Petep
2. Mario
3. Marco (Yes i will come, yes i will turn up, yes i will be there.)
4. Countrycruising
5. MrsCC
6. Knight7660
7. Chalky
8. Patch234 + family
9. Purplue monster proccy
10. Kayjey, Joke and Lene
11. Hovedan (please don't make me commit to a particular +1 now!)
12. Taffy
13. niff
14. Insy
15. cowboy
16. Theresa + passenger.
17. MCMike
18. david02
19. Magooagain + Gill
20. Coupedummy
21. mattB
22. TrevM
23. PaulH
24. Porkypaul
25. Darlo_Nick
26. Limited-edition
27. Marcouzze
28. GuyT20+
29. nost20gt28
30. Carlito
31. Johnnybravoturbo
32. MiniMetaller + Dad
33. Jeffrey2309 + Martijn
34. Smetn.be
35. ShinyShoes (i will make it this year head gasket or no head gasket!)
36. Potenza - AFL
37. Freerider
38. Regis T20
39. Pascal 20vt
40. MP750
41 Lot20
42. Olivier20vt
43. SEB20VT
44. Katre
45. Carlo + Passenger (mariocirillo cousin - Lancia Evo1)
46. Howardmagoo + passenger
47. Jimboulle T20
48. Nono02
49. Ed-bracame
50. Stefano Cirillo (mariocirillo brother - Alfa Brera)
51. Choco T20

1. Petep
2. Mario
3. Marco (Yes i will come, yes i will turn up, yes i will be there.)
4. Countrycruising
5. MrsCC
6. Knight7660
7. Chalky
8. Patch234 + family
9. Purplue monster proccy
10. Kayjey, Joke and Lene
11. Hovedan (please don't make me commit to a particular +1 now!)
12. Taffy
13. niff
14. Insy
15. cowboy
16. Theresa + passenger.
17. MCMike
18. david02
19. Magooagain + Gill
20. Coupedummy
21. mattB
22. TrevM
23. PaulH
24. Porkypaul
25. Darlo_Nick
26. Limited-edition
27. Marcouzze
28. GuyT20+
29. nost20gt28
30. Carlito
31. Johnnybravoturbo
32. MiniMetaller + Dad
33. Jeffrey2309 + Martijn
34. Smetn.be
35. ShinyShoes (i will make it this year head gasket or no head gasket!)
36. Potenza - AFL
37. Freerider
38. Regis T20
39. Pascal 20vt
40. MP750
41 Lot20
42. Olivier20vt
43. SEB20VT
44. Katre
45. Carlo + Passenger (mariocirillo cousin - Lancia Evo1)
46. Howardmagoo + passenger
47. Jimboulle T20
48. Nono02
49. Ed-bracame
50. Stefano Cirillo (mariocirillo brother - Alfa Brera)
51. Choco T20
52. Guiguitouch Seicento Turbo

Is there filing stations at the circuit? In particular, are there diesel pumps?!

There is a filling station at the circuit, yes and from what I remember, wasn't any different in price to outside the circuit.

There probably is diesel there, but can't confirm for definate.

There is also a filling station 1/4 mile away from circuit entrance.

Fuel is dam expensive when your doing £75 an hour in!

Another +1 for the tunnel...

for me the best thing is if we all travel together where possible - i'll certainly go with the majority, more people to help push!

Giggady

the CAR you pervy git

No steff, sell the diesel and buy a petrol...

or just "borrow" Marios coupe!

you might drive it better than him!!!

1. Petep
2. Mario
3. Marco (Yes i will come, yes i will turn up, yes i will be there.)
4. Countrycruising
5. MrsCC
6. Knight7660
7. Chalky
8. Patch234 + family
9. Purplue monster proccy
10. Kayjey, Joke and Lene
11. Hovedan (please don't make me commit to a particular +1 now!)
12. Taffy
13. niff
14. Insy
15. cowboy
16. Theresa + passenger.
17. MCMike
18. david02
19. Magooagain + Gill
20. Coupedummy
21. mattB
22. TrevM
23. PaulH
24. Porkypaul
25. Darlo_Nick
26. Limited-edition
27. Marcouzze
28. GuyT20+
29. nost20gt28
30. Carlito
31. Johnnybravoturbo
32. MiniMetaller + Dad
33. Jeffrey2309 + Martijn
34. Smetn.be
35. ShinyShoes (i will make it this year head gasket or no head gasket!)
36. Potenza - AFL
37. Freerider
38. Regis T20
39. Pascal 20vt
40. MP750
41 Lot20
42. Olivier20vt
43. SEB20VT
44. Katre
45. Carlo + Passenger (mariocirillo cousin - Lancia Evo1)
46. Howardmagoo + passenger
47. Jimboulle T20
48. Nono02
49. Ed-bracame
50. Stefano Cirillo (mariocirillo brother - Alfa Brera)
51. Choco T20
52. Guiguitouch Seicento Turbo
53. TDPRS

hi all
Ive got a couple of questions

1, What day is everyone thinking of setting off (so i can book my holidays with work)
2, Is everyone meeting up at the same ferry port so we can drive there as a convoy. If so what ferry port ?
3, Does anyone know what camp site there thinking of staying at ?

last year we stayed at a travelodge the night before the ferry from dover, various people convoying from around the country - then friday ferry about 8am all together

convoy through france and belgium (until they shook me off ) and arrive Spa

then drink all day and night, same again, then drive home...

Marco if you want to have a go in the beast you just have to ask .... And of course i would drive it better than Mario haha

1. Petep
2. Mario
3. Marco (Yes i will come, yes i will turn up, yes i will be there.)
4. Countrycruising
5. MrsCC
6. Knight7660
7. Chalky
8. Patch234 + family
9. Purplue monster proccy
10. Kayjey, Joke and Lene
11. Hovedan (please don't make me commit to a particular +1 now!)
12. Taffy
13. niff
14. Insy
15. cowboy
16. Theresa + passenger.
17. MCMike
18. david02
19. Magooagain + Gill
20. Coupedummy
21. mattB
22. TrevM
23. PaulH
24. Porkypaul
25. Darlo_Nick
26. Limited-edition
27. Marcouzze
28. GuyT20+
29. nost20gt28
30. Carlito
31. Johnnybravoturbo
32. MiniMetaller + Dad
33. Jeffrey2309 + Martijn
34. Smetn.be
35. ShinyShoes (i will make it this year head gasket or no head gasket!)
36. Potenza - AFL
37. Freerider
38. Regis T20
39. Pascal 20vt
40. MP750
41 Lot20
42. Olivier20vt
43. SEB20VT
44. Katre
45. Carlo + Passenger (mariocirillo cousin - Lancia Evo1)
46. Howardmagoo + passenger
47. Jimboulle T20
48. Nono02
49. Ed-bracame
50. Stefano Cirillo (mariocirillo brother - Alfa Brera)
51. Choco T20
52. Guiguitouch Seicento Turbo
53. TDPRS
54. Mayzon

when must the full payment be made by latest? (have paid deposit)

I will publish the final date as soon as I have details of the additional open sessions from the organisers which participants may wish to purchase through the club.

I'm not expecting to have those until Feb/March, so I expect the payment deadline will be around the beginning to middle of April.

It may have been already said on this thread. But be warned folk's that the Spa weekend fall's on a bank holiday (ascension). The French forum are saying that alot of hotels are fully booked already. They have found one with 20 double room's free for the Saturday night.
I think the idea is to find another hotel also.So using two hotels this time.
The first hotel is already posted up on the French forum and i imagine it will be put up here any day now.
In my opinion the hotel issue is becoming very important.
For what it's worth i will be camping and i understand it's not everyone's cup of tea,but i just think the hotel booking need's to be addressed asap.
I will put up a post on the French hotel thread also.

Thanks Joe,

We are almost ready to put it up here too, we still have to work out the payment details as 50% has to be paid up front.

It is an expensive 4 star hotel, double rooms will be 140€ per night and single 125€ per night, so we are also looking for 1 or 2 cheaper hotels.
Some rooms are available for Friday and Sunday nights too.

It is proving difficult because of the Ascension day holiday, and hotels in the area tend to be quite small, but we are still working on it.

When we have more details either Marcouzze or I will put them up.

This is the website of the first hotel.

http://www.hotel-de-la-source.com/en/hotel/presentation

That's definately expensive. Might have to look at alternatives.

We are.

Me and mrs marco20vt found hotels for €60 single rooms and €80 for a twin room! Over all ther are some nice hotels for good money!

Not with enough available rooms Marco. It's a little different when you try to find enough rooms for about 80 people over a public holiday.

And there are some awful crap ones too. I hope you have not booked with the Racing Hotel in Francorchamps.(unless you enjoy finding someone else's pubic hair in your bed as did one french lad 3 years ago)

I think you have sold it to him

petep Thank you for your explanation

Hotels for this period have increased their rates, so no choice, I find hotels around 100 euros per night for 2 people but there are only 10 rooms, this year there are more English than French in spa it's hard to find a hotel for everyone.

For your memory there are 60 cars and 100 people to sleep and spa area is very small and there is no more than 3 hotels to welcome us all together and they are all complete.

I work for a solution but it is not easy.

Thank you

Malmédy is not too far away, they have some not-too-small hotels.

I try to Find and no lucky

i send a mail to 11 hotels and answer was same

yes!!!!!!!!!!!!
And the discotheque!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

vive google translation

tu m'ettones!!!

translation: You amaze me!!!

whats wrong with the hotel we were at last time apart from the lift.

they remember you

Nothing except they do not have any rooms available. As above it is a public holiday weekend there.

You sure it wasn't the purple jumper ?

hotel "sol cress" is full, 0 rooms aviable

1. Petep
2. Mario
3. Marco (Yes i will come, yes i will turn up, yes i will be there.)
4. Countrycruising
5. MrsCC
6. Knight7660
7. Chalky
8. Patch234 + family
9. Purplue monster proccy
10. Kayjey, Joke and Lene
11. Hovedan (please don't make me commit to a particular +1 now!)
12. Taffy
13. niff
14. Insy
15. cowboy
16. Theresa + passenger.
17. MCMike
18. david02
19. Magooagain + Gill
20. Coupedummy
21. mattB
22. TrevM
23. PaulH
24. Porkypaul
25. Darlo_Nick
26. Limited-edition
27. Marcouzze
28. GuyT20+
29. nost20gt28
30. Carlito
31. Johnnybravoturbo
32. MiniMetaller + Dad
33. Jeffrey2309 + Martijn
34. Smetn.be
35. ShinyShoes (i will make it this year head gasket or no head gasket!)
36. Potenza - AFL
37. Freerider
38. Regis T20
39. Pascal 20vt
40. MP750
41 Lot20
42. Olivier20vt
43. SEB20VT
44. Katre
45. Carlo + Passenger (mariocirillo cousin - Lancia Evo1)
46. Howardmagoo + passenger
47. Jimboulle T20
48. Nono02
49. Ed-bracame
50. Stefano Cirillo (mariocirillo brother - Alfa Brera)
51. Choco T20
52. Guiguitouch Seicento Turbo
53. TDPRS
54. Mayzon
55. Wontsellmycoupe

so the poll we had for tunnel/vs ferry show a 9 v 5 in favour of the tunnel - are we saying we should go ahead with this option, and maybe book for mid-morning on the friday? if we do that, would people still want the night in dover the evening before?

I probably would yes, as it's a fair trek for me to do all in one hit.

My journey is about + 2 hours on top of what yours is. Cowboys is about + 3.5.

I think mattB had something like a 12 hour journey to get to Ashford last year

I say stop in ashford again.

i'm with you then - tell me when you book and i will

I'm going to book mine now and one for the Sunday night too, for when we come home.

Best to book now, saves paying the extra VAT.

Also, the rooms are only £25 at the moment. We paid £39 for them last year.

I've now booked the Thursday night at Ashford and Sunday night too, as I'm not driving back knackered like we did last year (well, I wasn't even driving and was knackered lol).

So, what's the deal with booking the tunnel crossing? When are folk ready to book?

I'll be staying in Brighton the night before, so only a couple of hours max to the tunnel crossing.

And camping in France - I'm up for that...

It's easier to camp in Belgium mate,as that's where the Spa circuit is.

I have booked.

www.eurotunnell.com

Out 07:50 Friday 3rd June £42
Back 20:50 Dunday 5th June £45

just looking at eurotunnel now, only 19.50 time available (that late) coming back Pete - are you saying 20.50 euro-time?

right, hotels booked at Travelodge Asford for 2nd and 5th June, eurotunnel booked for 3rd and 5th june at 07.50 outwards and 19.50 back

as they say, wooooooooooohooooooooooooooooooo

Unsure about nurburgring yet so will book outward hotel tonight and 07.50 eurotunnel

Reubs do you want any money yet for the caravan?

Yes Steve, 20:50 eurotime, arriving 20:25 UK time. I must have got about the last available place on that train then.

Hey chaps, I'm looking to book the euro tunnel but getting a little confused with the train times people are posting!

Just to be clear is it the 19.50 from folkestone departing on friday the 3rd of june?

yes, that's my understanding

I trust you then

that's nice to hear, but i did cock up my ferry booking twice last year

[/quote] that's nice to hear, but i did cock up my ferry booking twice last year [/quote]

too late now
At least thats 2 of us on the same train

you staying over the night before too? (it's Martin isn't it?)

No. It is 07:50 Friday morning 3rd June from Folkestone. Proccy is returning on the 19:50 european time from Calais on Sunday 5th June.

Yes it is mate well remembered

Yea was just looking into that, is it going to be a travel lodge jobby or something?

Oh s**t, hold on gotta call euro tunnel


Phew thanks pete, I called them and got the time switched to 7.50am

Thats the last time i trust you proccy

i will book mine in the next few days
thanks pete

oooooops, sorry matey. told you i'm prone to visits by captain cock-up

No worry's all sorted now

Many thanks Pete, tunnel booked, and looking forward to it

I'm now booked on too

I have just booked to, loved the bit about pets when it mentioned Cats, Dogs, Ferrets (wtf ? )

price is up to £89 now, so get booking people.

Yeah lol, I saw ferrets too and thought the same

We're booked in at Ashford on Thursday night now too, and booked the tunnel for 08:50 (so we can have a bit of breakfast too ), coming back on the 7th with a couple of nights in Bruges in between.

James

They are coming up at £39 for me

same here Adam for the Thursday, £25 for the Sunday night

Maybe I just got lucky at the time of booking, before they reverted back to normal

I checked last week and they were £39 then as well

Maybe your staying in a special Travelodge

Lol, I've been double checking my booking, in case I've made a mistake, but I haven't

The invoice does say £25 sale though and I booked it at ten past midnight, so maybe a special rate for a couple of days, which ended midnight, but didn't update until later on in the morning?

Tunnel Booked:

Out 07:50 Friday 3rd June
Back 20:50 Dunday 5th June

mariocirillo
stefano_cirillo
calmilazzo

Anyone thinking of going to the Nurburgring later on?

Yes, some are, here's the thread
http://www.fiatcoupeclub.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1129436#Post1129436

Ai thanks Pete, didn't see that thread.

Updated the list as cowboy can no longer make it and it's very doubtful my daughter will be coming along now either
(although, that's not because cowboy can't make it)





1. Petep
2. Mario
3. Marco (Yes i will come, yes i will turn up, yes i will be there.)
4. Countrycruising
5. MrsCC
6. Knight7660
7. Chalky
8. Patch234 + family
9. Purplue monster proccy
10. Kayjey, Joke and Lene
11. Hovedan (please don't make me commit to a particular +1 now!)
12. Taffy
13. niff
14. Insy
15. cowboy
16. Theresa + passenger
17. MCMike
18. david02
19. Magooagain + Gill
20. Coupedummy
21. mattB
22. TrevM
23. PaulH
24. Porkypaul
25. Darlo_Nick
26. Limited-edition
27. Marcouzze
28. GuyT20+
29. nost20gt28
30. Carlito
31. Johnnybravoturbo
32. MiniMetaller + Dad
33. Jeffrey2309 + Martijn
34. Smetn.be
35. ShinyShoes (i will make it this year head gasket or no head gasket!)
36. Potenza - AFL
37. Freerider
38. Regis T20
39. Pascal 20vt
40. MP750
41 Lot20
42. Olivier20vt
43. SEB20VT
44. Katre
45. Carlo + Passenger (mariocirillo cousin - Lancia Evo1)
46. Howardmagoo + passenger
47. Jimboulle T20
48. Nono02
49. Ed-bracame
50. Stefano Cirillo (mariocirillo brother - Alfa Brera)
51. Choco T20
52. Guiguitouch Seicento Turbo
53. TDPRS
54. Mayzon
55. Wontsellmycoupe

So Theresa are you now coming on your own in your own car?

Yes, I was going to come along in my car this time anyway, hence the invite to my daughter, but things are a pita for us to sort out between her kids and my dogs, etc. Hopefully we'll sort it for next year and she'll be able to come along.

As for the provisional timetable that Pete posted, what is this event?

16:00 – 17:00 1000 Virages
17:00 – 18:00 1000 Virages

I'm not sure Martijn, they had one in 2010 and I assumed it was the Alfa Romeo group drive down to the factory in Italy.

It seems not as it's there this year too.

I will ask them.

Without being a pain Pete and if anyone else agree's..i think the 10.30 slot on the Sunday would be more appropriate as it was last year.
Probably not even an option with arrangement's already made but thought i'd ask.

Just gives time for brekkie,recovery and just general waking up..

The 10:30 slot was not available without paying a considerable amount more. The weekend package would probably have cost you an extra 40%.

We only got the 10:30 slot last time at the lower price because I was flexible allowing another event to take our original time to help the event organisers.

It is too late to change it anyway, and yes it is a PITA getting up for 9:00 on track..

No probs Pete ,you don't ask...and all that.

Thanks again for all your efforts..it is appreciated.

I was thinking the 1000 virages was all the expensive sports cars giving paid rides like last year at the end of each day. They were not just Italien marques.

Just had the answer back from SpaItalia, you may well be right Joe.

1. Petep
2. Mario
3. Marco (Yes i will come, yes i will turn up, yes i will be there.)
4. Countrycruising
5. MrsCC
6. Knight7660
7. Chalky
8. Patch234 + family
9. Purplue monster proccy
10. Kayjey, Joke and Lene
11. Hovedan (please don't make me commit to a particular +1 now!)
12. Taffy
13. niff
14. Insy
15. Blitz (from Greece)
16. Theresa 17. MCMike
18. david02
19. Magooagain + Gill
20. Coupedummy
21. mattB
22. TrevM
23. PaulH
24. Porkypaul
25. Darlo_Nick
26. Limited-edition
27. Marcouzze
28. GuyT20+
29. nost20gt28
30. Carlito
31. Johnnybravoturbo
32. MiniMetaller + Dad
33. Jeffrey2309 + Martijn
34. Smetn.be
35. ShinyShoes (i will make it this year head gasket or no head gasket!)
36. Potenza - AFL
37. Freerider
38. Regis T20
39. Pascal 20vt
40. MP750
41 Lot20
42. Olivier20vt
43. SEB20VT
44. Katre
45. Carlo + Passenger (mariocirillo cousin - Lancia Evo1)
46. Howardmagoo + passenger
47. Jimboulle T20
48. Nono02
49. Ed-bracame
50. Stefano Cirillo (mariocirillo brother - Alfa Brera)
51. Choco T20
52. Guiguitouch Seicento Turbo
53. TDPRS
54. Mayzon
55. Wontsellmycoupe
56. Blitz's friend

Added Blitz to the list in number 15 and his friend no 56

Ahh right, thats why we had seen some other exclusive non italian cars at the end of the day

1. Petep
2. Mario
3. Marco (Yes i will come, yes i will turn up, yes i will be there.)
4. Countrycruising
5. MrsCC
6. Knight7660
7. Chalky
8. Patch234 + family
9. Purplue monster proccy
10. Kayjey, Joke and Lene
11. Hovedan (please don't make me commit to a particular +1 now!)
12. Taffy
13. niff
14. Insy
15. Blitz (from Greece)
16. Theresa 17. MCMike
18. david02
19. Magooagain + Gill
20. Coupedummy
21. mattB
22. TrevM
23. PaulH
24. Porkypaul
25. Darlo_Nick
26. Limited-edition
27. Marcouzze
28. GuyT20+
29. nost20gt28
30. Carlito
31. Johnnybravoturbo
32. MiniMetaller + Dad
33. Jeffrey2309 + Martijn
34. Smetn.be
35. ShinyShoes (i will make it this year head gasket or no head gasket!)
36. Potenza - AFL
37. Freerider
38. Regis T20
39. Pascal 20vt
40. MP750
41 Lot20
42. Olivier20vt
43. SEB20VT
44. Katre
45. Carlo + Passenger (mariocirillo cousin - Lancia Evo1)
46. Howardmagoo + passenger
47. Jimboulle T20
48. Nono02
49. Ed-bracame
50. Stefano Cirillo (mariocirillo brother - Alfa Brera)
51. Choco T20
52. Guiguitouch Seicento Turbo
53. TDPRS
54. Mayzon
55. Wontsellmycoupe
56. Blitz's friend
57. Leandrito

Please read the announcement about insurance and the booking form I have put at the top of this section.

Thanks.

Pete

What is the Ralleye Ballade and what time does it start on Saturday ?

It's an orginised ride out through the Spa area and countryside i think mike.
Its at 14.00 on the Saturday.

ah OK - sounds interesting, cheers mate

and what's the "open" sessions all about? being a track novice the look of the scuderia is frightening seeing the amount of cars hooning around last year - i could do with more sessions like the coupe ones

It's a drive round the local countryside using rally style "tulip" notes, around 80-100 kms and it starts off in batches from about 1:30 usually.

When I did it, it was a couple of hours driving.

It's good fun, you need 2 people in the car, 1 to drive and 1 to navigate.

Steve,
Open sessions just means they have not yet sold the track time to an organisation.

1. Petep
2. Mario
3. Marco (Yes i will come, yes i will turn up, yes i will be there.)
4. Countrycruising
5. MrsCC
6. Knight7660
7. Chalky
8. Patch234 + family
9. Purplue monster proccy
10. Kayjey, Joke and Lene
11. Hovedan (please don't make me commit to a particular +1 now!)
12. Taffy
13. niff
14. Insy
15. Blitz (from Greece)
16. Theresa 17. MCMike
18. david02
19. Magooagain + Gill
20. Coupedummy
21.
22. TrevM
23. PaulH
24. Porkypaul
25. Darlo_Nick
26. Limited-edition
27. Marcouzze
28. GuyT20+
29. nost20gt28
30. Carlito
31. Johnnybravoturbo
32. MiniMetaller + Dad
33. Jeffrey2309 + Martijn
34. Smetn.be
35. ShinyShoes (i will make it this year head gasket or no head gasket!)
36. Potenza - AFL
37. Freerider
38. Regis T20
39. Pascal 20vt
40. MP750
41 Lot20
42. Olivier20vt
43. SEB20VT
44. Katre
45. Carlo + Passenger (mariocirillo cousin - Lancia Evo1)
46. Howardmagoo + passenger
47. Jimboulle T20
48. Nono02
49. Ed-bracame
50. Stefano Cirillo (mariocirillo brother - Alfa Brera)
51. Choco T20
52. Guiguitouch Seicento Turbo
53. TDPRS
54. Mayzon
55. Wontsellmycoupe
56. Blitz's friend
57. Leandrito

Unfortunately MattB can't make it this year so another space is available.

Just 5 spaces for FCCUK track sessions left.

1. Petep
2. Mario
3. Marco (Yes i will come, yes i will turn up, yes i will be there.)
4. Countrycruising
5. MrsCC
6. Knight7660
7. Chalky
8. Patch234 + family
9. Purplue monster proccy
10. Kayjey, Joke and Lene
11. Hovedan (please don't make me commit to a particular +1 now!)
12. Taffy
13. niff
14. Insy
15. Blitz (from Greece)
16. Theresa
17. MCMike
18. david02
19. Magooagain + Gill
20. Coupedummy
21. alexcheele (Alfa Mito)
22. TrevM
23. PaulH
24. Porkypaul
25. Darlo_Nick
26. Limited-edition
27. Marcouzze
28. GuyT20+
29. nost20gt28
30. Carlito
31. Johnnybravoturbo
32. MiniMetaller + Dad
33. Jeffrey2309
34. Martijn
35. Smetn.be
36. ShinyShoes (i will make it this year head gasket or no head gasket!)
37. Potenza - AFL
38. Freerider
39. Regis T20
40. Pascal 20vt
41. MP750
42 Lot20
43. Olivier20vt
44. SEB20VT
45. Katre
46. Carlo + Passenger (mariocirillo cousin - Lancia Evo1)
47. Howardmagoo + passenger
48. Jimboulle T20
49. Nono02
50. Ed-bracame
51. Stefano Cirillo (mariocirillo brother - Alfa Brera)
52. Choco T20
53. Guiguitouch Seicento Turbo
54. TDPRS
55. Mayzon
56. Wontsellmycoupe
57. Blitz's friend
58. Leandrito

No Matt B. Now that's going to be wierd with no Matt at Spa! He will be missed.

same as mattm

What ! it get's worse !

yeah we'd better get drunk!!

I'm up for that!

Is his dad coming?

Time to update this list once more.

1. Petep
2. Mariocirillo
3. Marco20valvet
4. Countrycruising
5. MrsCC
6. Knight7660
7. Chalky
8. Patch234 + family
9. proccy
10. Kayjey, Joke and Lene
11. Hovedan 12. Taffy
13. niff
14. Insy
15. Blitz (from Greece)
16. Theresa
17. MCMike
18. david02
19. Magooagain + Gill
20. Coupedummy
21. alexcheele (Alfa Mito)
22. TrevM
23. PaulH
24. Porkypaul
25. Darlo_Nick
26. Limited-edition
27. Marcouzze
28. GuyT20+
29. nost20gt28
30. Carlito
31. Johnnybravoturbo
32. MiniMetaller + Dad
33. Jeffrey2309
34. Martijn
35. Smetn.be
36. ShinyShoes
37. Potenza - AFL
38. Freerider
39. Regis T20
40. Pascal 20vt
41. MP750
42. Lot20
43. Olivier20vt
44. SEB20VT
45. Katre
46. Cal_milazzo + Passenger Lancia Evo1
47. Howardmagoo + passenger
48. Jimboulle T20
49. Nono02
50. Ed-bracame
51. Stefano_Cirillo Alfa Brera
52. Choco T20
53. Guiguitouch Seicento Turbo
54. TDPRS
55. Mayzon
56. Wontsellmycoupe
57. Blitz's friend
58. Leandrito
59. No1topshotta

May I remind those among us who have yet to pay their deposits that we are limited to a TOTAL of 60 cars on track and that number is very close to being reached.

If more particiants want join us in our club track sessions and pay their deposits, then there is a risk that people who have not yet paid anything will be bumped off the list.

You know who you are, if you are not going to go, please let me know, so that the place can be available for someone else.

Thanks,

Pete.

No sparco too... What's happened??

I'm going to have to pull out of this, due to work commitments and cash flow issues

Hi Pete,

I'd like to sign up another Dutch Member (Hans) for the coupe sessions. I will sort out his payment, since he doesn't speak english well.



1. Petep
2. Mariocirillo
3. Marco20valvet
4. Countrycruising
5. MrsCC
6. Knight7660
7. Chalky
8. Patch234 + family
9. proccy
10. Kayjey, Joke and Lene
11. Hovedan 12. Taffy
13. niff
14. Insy
15. Blitz (from Greece)
16. Theresa
17. MCMike
18. david02
19. Magooagain + Gill
20. Coupedummy
21. alexcheele (Alfa Mito)
22. TrevM
23. PaulH
24. Porkypaul
25. Darlo_Nick
26. Limited-edition
27. Marcouzze
28. GuyT20+
29. nost20gt28
30. Carlito
31. Johnnybravoturbo
32. MiniMetaller + Dad
33. Jeffrey2309
34. Martijn
35. Smetn.be
36. ShinyShoes
37. Potenza - AFL
38. Freerider
39. Regis T20
40. Pascal 20vt
41. MP750
42. Lot20
43. Olivier20vt
44. SEB20VT
45. Katre
46. Cal_milazzo + Passenger Lancia Evo1
47. Howardmagoo + passenger
48. Jimboulle T20
49. Nono02
50. Ed-bracame
51. Stefano_Cirillo Alfa Brera
52. Choco T20
53. Guiguitouch Seicento Turbo
54. TDPRS
55. Mayzon
56. Wontsellmycoupe
57. Blitz's friend
58. Leandrito
59. No1topshotta
60. Hans (NL)

Thanks Martijn.

Now for serious matters. We are limited to just 60 cars taking part in the Club track sessions and we are almost there now.

As Marcouzze is not venturing on track and JamesH has had to withdraw, there are currently just two more places available for the full package.

However there are still some users who have neither paid their deposits nor let the club know that they will not be able to go.

Should more than 2 additional people wish to go and who have paid their monies, then people who have neither paid nor cancelled will be removed from this list to make room.

The list as it stands .

1. Petep
2. Mariocirillo
3. Marco20valvet
4. Countrycruising
5. MrsCC
6. Knight7660
7. Chalky
8. Patch234 + family
9. proccy
10. Kayjey, Joke and Lene
11. Hovedan
12. Taffy
13. niff
14. Insy
15. Blitz (from Greece)
16. Theresa
17. MCMike
18. david02
19. Magooagain + Gill
20. Coupedummy
21. alexcheele (Alfa Mito)
22. TrevM
23. Vacancy
24. Porkypaul
25. Darlo_Nick
26. Limited-edition
27. Marcouzze
28. GuyT20+
29. nost20gt28
30. Carlito
31. Johnnybravoturbo
32. MiniMetaller + Dad
33. Jeffrey2309
34. Martijn
35. Smetn.be
36. ShinyShoes
37. Potenza - AFL
38. Freerider
39. Regis T20
40. Pascal 20vt
41. MP750
42. Lot20
43. Olivier20vt
44. SEB20VT
45. Katre
46. Cal_milazzo + Passenger Lancia Evo1
47. Howardmagoo + passenger
48. Jimboulle T20
49. Nono02
50. Ed-bracame
51. Stefano_Cirillo Alfa Brera
52. Choco T20
53. Guiguitouch Seicento Turbo
54. TDPRS
55. Mayzon
56. Wontsellmycoupe
57. Blitz's friend
58. Leandrito
59. No1topshotta
60. Hans (NL)

Tunnel Booked:

Out 07:50 Friday 3rd June
Back 17:50 Monday 6th June

Bruges visit early on Monday

Back to work tuesday...

My bro maybe coming now as a little birthday pressie to him.....track tyres in the back...and handling bits ordered...

Would be great full if someone could take him out in a high powered coupe..

Tunnel booked. Same as Reub

Now how about some more of you filling in the bloody booking form so I don't end up with a months work to do in 3 days.

I will but I can't pay the outstanding yet Pete.

That's OK Howard, I just need to get everyones full details into a data base asap ready for when the club has to pay the organisers.

Otherwise it will end up a massive pile of work and no time to do it in.

i don't suppose you can recall if you have my details do you Pete please? my brain is mush, sorry

I don't have them Steve.

oh ok Pete, i'll have a look for the form to which you refer thanks

Booked on the same trains as rueb and howard

Can some one sticky some dates/times/costs to the top of the thread? I have just spent a good 30mins catching up on this!

Ill be putting my name down again for this this year if im welcome. Its more about the funny road trip and beer with mates than the racing around a track for me.

If I put aside around £600 for the weekend would that be about right? I have no interest in driving around the spa track so do I need to put down a payment to secure a space?

Sam,
You can pay the club £50 for entry for your car and one passenger for the weekend without any track time or alternatively you can register as a participant on the Spaitalia website ( http://www.spaitalia.be/en/den_reg_participants_EN.html ) which will cost you 60 euros until 1st of April afterwards it is 70€.

If you don't want to take your car into the circuit you can buy spectator tickets from them for 12 euros per person for the weekend.

As for the other info you asked for, it is stickied here in the Spa2011 subforum.

£600 should do you fine pal...You need a ticket to enter the track though...You maybe able to use someone else's if there on there own as it covers two persons....

Track would be great in the stilo though pal...at your own pace...I would do it..


Good to hear your coming along pal

Thanks for the info Pete and CD. Im looking forward to finally making it to another country in my own car. Every year something ALWAYS goes wrong. 3rd time lucky!

Thers is now just 1 more space available to go on the track sessions.
Should more wish to go and who have paid their money, then people who have neither paid nor cancelled will be removed from this list to make room.

The list as it stands .

1. Petep
2. Mariocirillo
3. Marco20valvet
4. Countrycruising
5. MrsCC
6. Knight7660
7. Chalky
8. Patch234 + family
9. proccy
10. Kayjey, Joke and Lene
11. Hovedan
12. Taffy
13. niff
14. Insy
15. Blitz (from Greece)
16. Theresa
17. MCMike
18. david02
19. Magooagain + Gill
20. Coupedummy
21. alexcheele (Alfa Mito)
22. TrevM
23. Vacancy
24. Porkypaul
25. Darlo_Nick
26. Limited-edition
27. Marcouzze
28. GuyT20+
29. nost20gt28
30. Carlito
31. Johnnybravoturbo
32. MiniMetaller + Dad
33. Jeffrey2309
34. Martijn
35. Smetn.be
36. ShinyShoes
37. Potenza - AFL
38. Freerider
39. Regis T20
40. Pascal 20vt
41. MP750
42. Lot20
43. Olivier20vt
44. SEB20VT
45. Katre
46. Cal_milazzo + Passenger Lancia Evo1
47. Howardmagoo + passenger
48. Jimboulle T20
49. Nono02
50. Ed-bracame
51. Stefano_Cirillo Alfa Brera
52. Choco T20
53. Guiguitouch Seicento Turbo
54. TDPRS
55. Mayzon
56. Wontsellmycoupe
57. Blitz's friend
58. Leandrito
59. No1topshotta
60. Hans (NL)
61. Fredo57 (alfa GT 3,2 V6)

If anyone drops out I have someone who could fill a space! PM me if one comes up!

Cheers guys

Gentlemen.

The club has yet to receive any money or communication from the following people.

1. Knight7660
2. Chalky
3. Niff
4. Darlo_Nick
5. Limited_Edition
6. Jeffrey2309
7. Potenza
8. Freerider
9. Katre
10. TDPRS
11. Wontsellmycoupe
12. Blitz's friend
13. Hans (NL)

There are others wishing to join this weekend, therefore anyone I do not hear from by 5 pm on Thursday 25th February will be removed from the list and will have to take their chance on a FCCUK package remaining open for them.

It will of course still be possible to attend the event, but the special FCCUK track time may not be available.

It simply would not be fair that others who are willing to meet their financial commitment to the event be stopped from attending.

I leave it with you.

PM me or contact me on spaitalia@fccuk.org .

Pete.

An update:

1. Knight7660
2. Chalky
3. Niff
4. Darlo_Nick - Resolved
5. Limited_Edition -Cancelled
6. Jeffrey2309
7. Potenza
8. Freerider - cancelled
9. Katre - cancelled
10. TDPRS - resolved
11. Wontsellmycoupe
12. Blitz's friend
13. Hans (NL)

The updated list.

1. Petep
2. Mariocirillo
3. Marco20valvet
4. Countrycruising
5. MrsCC
6. Knight7660
7. Chalky
8. Patch234 + family
9. proccy
10. Kayjey, Joke and Lene
11. Hovedan
12. Taffy
13. niff
14. Insy
15. Blitz (from Greece)
16. Theresa
17. MCMike
18. david02
19. Magooagain + Gill
20. Coupedummy
21. alexcheele (Alfa Mito)
22. TrevM
23. Turboman87
24. Porkypaul
25. Darlo_Nick
26. Vacancy
27. Marcouzze
28. GuyT20+
29. nost20gt28
30. Carlito
31. Johnnybravoturbo
32. MiniMetaller + Dad
33. Jeffrey2309
34. Martijn
35. Smetn.be
36. ShinyShoes
37. Potenza - AFL
38. Stef
39. Regis T20
40. Pascal 20vt
41. MP750
42. Lot20
43. Olivier20vt
44. SEB20VT
45. Vacancy
46. Cal_milazzo + Passenger Lancia Evo1
47. Howardmagoo + passenger
48. Jimboulle T20
49. Nono02
50. Ed-bracame
51. Stefano_Cirillo Alfa Brera
52. Choco T20
53. Guiguitouch Seicento Turbo
54. TDPRS = Leandrito
55. Mayzon
56. Wontsellmycoupe
57. Blitz's friend
58. Vacancy
59. No1topshotta
60. Hans (NL)
61. Fredo57 (alfa GT 3,2 V6)

Hello Pete,

I'm new here. And I would like to join your club.

I want to take a part in the 'Coupe only session'
But I'm from The Netherlands and my english is not so good.
I can pay the 100euro this saterday. But i need a bit of help I think. Thanks

Thanks Michael,

I have got your emails with your details and will add you to the list.

Good to see another Netherland enthusiast joining us.

I'm glad to hear that you have got my email!

Only one thing. the Booking form says Forum name:
But I said there Coupe-Love87 but thats my usersname.
As you can see my forum name is Turboman87. Is that gonna cause any problem?

Also I have paid 100euro this evening direct through the bank with the IBAN nr. Hope its gonna work fine haha

My englisch is rubbish. Sorry for that!

Won't be a problem, most people use their forum display names, I just added Turboman87 to your form.

IBAN transfers generally take a couple of days to show, so I should see it by Monday. I will let you know if it does not arrive.

Yes, I know IBAN transfers can take a couple of days.
I hope it goes just fine.

Thank you very much.

Hey Pete, I've just caught up with this thread and seen my deposit is outstanding!? I was sure I'd paid it!?

I'll check my paypal to see what's happened!

Nick

Thanks Nick, Ill recheck too, but I don't think I missed it.

edit Could not see it in either paypal or bank statements.

You're right, no money has come out of my Paypal or bank account! I must have imagined transferring it?!

I'll make sure I get it all sorted tomorrow morning!

Nick

Right - I transferred my £35 deposit directly into the FCCUK bank account!

Sorry for the slight delay!!

Cheers Nick.

would have been quicker in a turbo

Haha - i'm working on it.........

Hi Pete,

My friend will make the deposit and send the booking form asap.
Sorry for the delay.

Thanks

Nick

Thanks Nick from Athens.

Here is the updated list of confirmed participants.

1. Petep
2. Mariocirillo
3. Marco20valvet
4. Countrycruising
5. MrsCC
6. Patch234 + family
7. proccy
8. Kayjey, Joke and Lene
9. Hovedan
10. Taffy
11. Insy
12. Blitz (from Greece)
13. Theresa
14. MCMike
15. david02
16. Magooagain + Gill
17. Coupedummy
18. alexcheele (Alfa Mito)
19. TrevM
20. Turboman87
21. Porkypaul
22. Darlo_Nick
23. Vacancy
24. Marcouzze
25. GuyT20+
26. nost20gt28
27. Carlito
28. Johnnybravoturbo
29. MiniMetaller + Dad
30. Martijn
31. Smetn.be
32. ShinyShoes
33. Potenza - AFL
34. Stef
35. Regis T20
36. Pascal 20vt
37. MP750
38. Lot20
39. Olivier20vt
40. SEB20VT
41. Cal_milazzo + Passenger Lancia Evo1
42. Howardmagoo + passenger
43. Jimboulle T20
44. Nono02
45. Ed-bracame
46. Stefano_Cirillo Alfa Brera
47. Choco T20
48. Guiguitouch Seicento Turbo
49. TDPRS = Leandrito
50. Mayzon
51. Blitz's friend
52. No1topshotta
53. Fredo57 (alfa GT 3,2 V6)

So we now have 7 FCCUK track packages available on a first pays - first gets basis.

Here is the updated list of confirmed participants.

1. Petep
2. Mariocirillo
3. Marco20valvet
4. Countrycruising
5. MrsCC
6. Patch234 + family
7. proccy
8. Kayjey, Joke and Lene
9. Hovedan
10. Taffy
11. Insy
12. Blitz (from Greece)
13. Theresa
14. MCMike
15. david02
16. Magooagain + Gill
17. Coupedummy
18. alexcheele (Alfa Mito)
19. TrevM
20. Turboman87
21. Porkypaul
22. Darlo_Nick
23. Vacancy
24. Marcouzze
25. GuyT20+
26. nost20gt28
27. Carlito
28. Johnnybravoturbo
29. MiniMetaller + Dad
30. Martijn
31. Smetn.be
32. ShinyShoes
33. vacancy
34. Stef
35. Regis T20
36. Pascal 20vt
37. MP750
38. Lot20
39. Olivier20vt
40. SEB20VT
41. Cal_milazzo + Passenger Lancia Evo1
42. Howardmagoo + passenger
43. Jimboulle T20
44. Nono02
45. Ed-bracame
46. Stefano_Cirillo Alfa Brera
47. Choco T20
48. Guiguitouch Seicento Turbo
49. TDPRS = Leandrito
50. Mayzon
51. Ravager (Blitz's friend)
52. No1topshotta
53. Fredo57 (alfa GT 3,2 V6)

Edited as you were already on the list at number 20

Is it legal for me to post this list?
If not I'm sorry.
Payment should arrive soon. Made it last thursday so..

Hey Turboman87, do you fancy driving with more dutch guys down to Spa? Were leaving on friday probably.

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als je nog dingen wilt weten waar je niet uit kan komen in het engels kun je mij een berichtje sturen, dan help ik je wel.

Hey martijn,

Would be nice to drive together to Spa!

My planning was to go there on friday too.

1. Petep
2. Mariocirillo
3. Marco20valvet
4. Countrycruising
5. MrsCC
6. Patch234 + family
7. proccy
8. Kayjey, Joke and Lene
9. Hovedan
10. Taffy
11. Insy
12. Blitz (from Greece)
13. Theresa
14. MCMike
15. david02
16. Magooagain + Gill
17. Coupedummy
18. alexcheele (Alfa Mito)
19. TrevM
20. Turboman87
21. Porkypaul
22. Darlo_Nick
23. Vacancy
24. Marcouzze
25. GuyT20+
26. nost20gt28
27. Carlito
28. Johnnybravoturbo
29. MiniMetaller + Dad
30. Martijn
31. Smetn.be
32. ShinyShoes
33. Ykostyle (NL)
34. Stef
35. Regis T20
36. Pascal 20vt
37. MP750
38. Lot20
39. Olivier20vt
40. SEB20VT
41. Cal_milazzo + Passenger Lancia Evo1
42. Howardmagoo + passenger
43. Jimboulle T20
44. Nono02
45. Ed-bracame
46. Stefano_Cirillo Alfa Brera
47. Choco T20
48. Guiguitouch Seicento Turbo
49. TDPRS = Leandrito
50. Mayzon
51. Ravager (Blitz's friend)
52. No1topshotta
53. Fredo57 (alfa GT 3,2 V6)

Added Ykostyle at no 33.

To the 30 or so participants who have not yet completed their BOOKING FORMS, I remind them that I need them now and that their money must be paid to the Club by the end of the month.

Extremely disappointed that there's still so many people who haven't done what needs doing!! It's just showing no respect at all for the effort that's been put in by Marcouzze, Pete, the club,... Here's hoping it will still happen, because it's a big financial risk as well.

I understand what you'r saying mate.
But i was thinking today after reading Marcouzze's post this morning. That this is one of the culture crossover point's.
It,s just so important to French people to orginize their meal. Where as alot of Brit's are very relaxed about it.
Having lived in France for 9 year,s,i could see this becoming a problem. Hence me posting that i would not be attending the hotel meal. I was trying to usher people along abit. All in my own opinion of course.
As far as the form filling in part i totally agree. SO pull your fingers out folks and get it done.

It is not just important for the meal for the French, with Pete's work was shared, after I looked for a hotel closer to the circuit but without success because our group is too large.

Part hotel and meals is also important that the party circuit, with my own money I pay hotel and meals.

Yes i agree Marcouzze. I understand that the orginisation of an event as big as this, is a big responsability on on just a couple of people.
Je suis tres content avec votre bulot mon ami.

Seconded. Fantastic work Marcouzze!

1. Petep
2. Mariocirillo
3. Marco20valvet
4. Countrycruising
5. MrsCC
6. Patch234 + family
7. proccy
8. Kayjey, Joke and Lene
9. Hovedan
10. Taffy
11. Insy
12. Blitz (from Greece)
13. Theresa
14. MCMike
15. david02
16. Magooagain + Gill
17. Coupedummy
18. alexcheele (Alfa Mito)
19. TrevM
20. Turboman87
21. Porkypaul
22. Darlo_Nick
23. Vacancy
24. Marcouzze
25. GuyT20+
26. nost20gt28
27. Carlito
28. Johnnybravoturbo
29. MiniMetaller + Dad
30. Martijn
31. Smetn.be
32. ShinyShoes
33. Ykostyle (NL)
34. Stef
35. Regis T20
36. Pascal 20vt
37. MP750
38. Lot20
39. Olivier20vt
40. SEB20VT
41. Cal_milazzo + Passenger Lancia Evo1
42. Howardmagoo + passenger
43. Jimboulle T20
44. Nono02
45. Ed-bracame
46. Stefano_Cirillo Alfa Brera
47. Choco T20
48. Guiguitouch Seicento Turbo
49. TDPRS = Leandrito
50. Mayzon
51. Ravager (Blitz's friend)
52. No1topshotta
53. Fredo57 (alfa GT 3,2 V6)
54. Potenza AFL

dam, forgot to let you guys know, i booked the tunnel!


Out 07:50 Friday 3rd June
Back 20:50 Dunday 5th June

mariocirillo
stefano_cirillo
calmilazzo
Marco20vt + mrs Marco20vt

whats going on for convoys?

cant wait, this is only a few months away!

For convoys, last year we stopped shortly after the crossing and then most of us stayed together right to the hotel or campsite.

I'm getting everything booked for my trip next week. But planning on getting the 07:50 train on the Friday and camping both nights at Eau Rouge campsite!

Plus - i've finally uploaded the video I made of last years adventure. Spa then on to the Nurburgring, San Bernardino Pass and Monaco!! Enjoy! (Sorry about the bit of swearing in the middle of the video, but it was taken on my first ever lap of the Nurburgring so was a little excited!! )

LINK TO VIDEO

Great video Nick, making me look at extending my Spa weekend!

See you at Eau Rouge Campsite

How long roughly does it take to drive from Calais to Spa?

About 3½ hours Matt, probably a bit more as it is a holiday weekend.

Thanks pete.

1. Petep
2. Mariocirillo
3. Marco20valvet
4. Countrycruising
5. MrsCC
6. Patch234 + family
7. proccy
8. Kayjey, Joke and Lene
9. Hovedan
10. Taffy
11. Insy
12. Blitz (from Greece)
13. Theresa
14. MCMike
15. david02
16. Magooagain + Gill
17. Coupedummy
18. alexcheele (Alfa Mito)
19. TrevM
20. Turboman87
21. Porkypaul
22. Darlo_Nick
23. Vacancy
24. Marcouzze
25. GuyT20+
26. nost20gt28
27. Carlito
28. Johnnybravoturbo
29. MiniMetaller + Dad
30. Martijn
31. Smetn.be
32. ShinyShoes
33. Ykostyle (NL)
34. Stef
35. Regis T20
36. Pascal 20vt
37. MP750
38. Lot20
39. Olivier20vt
40. SEB20VT
41. Cal_milazzo + Passenger Lancia Evo1
42. Howardmagoo + passenger
43. Jimboulle T20
44. Nono02
45. Ed-bracame
46. Stefano_Cirillo Alfa Brera
47. Choco T20
48. Guiguitouch Seicento Turbo
49. TDPRS = Leandrito
50. Mayzon
51. Ravager (Blitz's friend)
52. No1topshotta
53. Fredo57 (alfa GT 3,2 V6)
54. Potenza AFL
55. Wilbw

Added another guy from the French forum joining us.

Pete, I shall send the rest of my payment over on the 28th if that is OK? Hope you received the booking form OK some time ago.

Cheers

That's fine Howard, and I got the booking form thanks.

Pete, have you got my booking form?

Cheers,
-Dan

Dan,

Just checked in the email, not yet arrived, nor by snail mail.

Ok, will get over to you later. Thanks for checking

1. Petep
2. Mariocirillo
3. Marco20valvet
4. Countrycruising
5. MrsCC
6. Patch234 + family
7. proccy
8. Kayjey, Joke and Lene
9. Hovedan
10. Taffy
11. Blitz (from Greece)
12. Theresa
13. MCMike
14. david02
15. Magooagain + Gill
16. Coupedummy
17. alexcheele (Alfa Mito)
18. TrevM
19. Turboman87
20. Porkypaul
21. Darlo_Nick
22. Marcouzze
23. GuyT20+
24. nost20gt28
25. Carlito
26. Johnnybravoturbo
27. MiniMetaller + Dad
28. Martijn
29. Smetn.be
30. ShinyShoes
31. Ykostyle (NL)
32. Stef
33. Regis T20
34. Pascal 20vt
35. MP750
36. Lot20
37. Olivier20vt
38. SEB20VT
39. Cal_milazzo + Passenger Lancia Evo1
40. Howardmagoo + passenger
41. Jimboulle T20
42. Nono02
43. Ed-bracame
44. Stefano_Cirillo Alfa Brera
45. Choco T20
46. Guiguitouch Seicento Turbo
47. TDPRS = Leandrito
48. Mayzon
49. Ravager (Blitz's friend)
50. No1topshotta
51. Fredo57 (alfa GT 3,2 V6)
52. Potenza AFL
53. Wilbw

Participant list updated.

Still totally gutted to be missing the 2011 Spa event, I will be back in 2012.

Anyhow there are a few places local to Spa that I have always wanted to visit, but never have!

If you get time perhaps a visit HERE may be possible...?

Looks interesting Bob.

I now realise for the last two years that i have sat in a bar just across the road from it.

Anyone on the 7.00 am Seafrance Ferry (fri)??

1. Petep
2. Mariocirillo
3. Marco20valvet
4. Countrycruising
5. MrsCC
6. Patch234 + family
7. proccy
8. Kayjey, Joke and Lene
9. Hovedan
10. Taffy
11. Blitz (from Greece)
12. Theresa
13. MCMike
14. david02
15. Magooagain + Gill
16. Coupedummy
17. alexcheele (Alfa Mito)
18. TrevM
19. Turboman87
20. Porkypaul
21. Darlo_Nick
22. Marcouzze
23. GuyT20+
24. nost20gt28
25. Carlito
26. Johnnybravoturbo
27. MiniMetaller + Dad
28. Martijn
29. Smetn.be
30. ShinyShoes
31. Ykostyle (NL)
32. Stef
33. Regis T20
34. Pascal 20vt
35. MP750
36. Lot20
37. Olivier20vt
38. SEB20VT
39. Cal_milazzo + Passenger Lancia Evo1
40. Howardmagoo + passenger
41. Jimboulle T20
42. Nono02
43. Ed-bracame
44. Stefano_Cirillo Alfa Brera
45. Choco T20
46. Guiguitouch Seicento Turbo
47. TDPRS = Leandrito
48. Mayzon
49. Ravager (Blitz's friend)
50. No1topshotta
51. Fredo57 (alfa GT 3,2 V6)
52. Potenza AFL
53. Wilbw

This is the final list of participants and places organised by the club and has been sent to the organisers.

The tickets for the FCCUK organised package have now been paid for, therefore the list is closed.

Anyone else wishing to go will have to book through the SpaItalia website www.spaitalia.be.

Now also booked into the Ashford travelodge for Thursday 2nd

Dan is Dave booked in too do you know?

I think he was planning to yes, as I'd offered to give him a lift down there on the Thursday.

Have you spoken to him since Donny?

only on the day or so after, - is he ok?

Don't know, haven't seen him since Donny myself.

Will your car be ready for Spa?

hope so, it's meant to be in at JBT's this coming week and i have a mapping session with flea booked for 14th may - cutting it fine but should be ok

i'll text him this coming week - if he hasn't booked he can room with you lol!

how cool is the video of spa on the spaitalia website

Not as cool as hooning it around there yourself

you cant hoon around anywhere if you dont have a water rail or a cast engine mount im hopefully going to get there for an afternoon

you coming spa rusty?

after seeing that video mate! Definately even if its just for the drive there and a day hanging out there , WOW

cool, so we get to meet the man!

your welcome to come out for a spin in my car mate!
as long as you don't touch any thing mechanical!!

I'd suggest an air tight contract detailing the above

And, if you see his angle grinder in his hands, drive away.

Fast.

I have just bought a jigsaw. Shiny marco would be good to take you up on that,

Have a feeling Marco would struggle to trust you with an up to 6yrs old jigsaw

im going to cut your front end off when you are asleep for that

Just wanna say between yesterday and today, I've read through this whole thread. It sounds and looks amazing!!!!

Seems as if my drive to the eurotunnel would be the longest part of the journey!!

This is definitely something I'm looking to get involved in next year. Even only to just attend and enjoy the drive!!

Hope everyone has a great time away!!

Ross

07:50 tunnel crossing booked, along with camping at Eau Rouge camp site! Can.not.wait!

See you there Nick !

looks like i'll be there in my car too after all the troubles since march 13th - so, ashford travelodge thursday night for a beer or 6, eurotunnel about 7.50am and more beers in Spa later. another great coop weekend in prospect with a great group of coopsters!!

Good stuff Steve

hi people,

a few questions....

who thinks its possible to make it to spa one a tank of fuel??

just sorting my cash out for spa and i feel a tiny bit ill over the amount im forking out

basic spending budget...

£130 hotel
£150 food and drink
£200 (ish fuel, expecting it to be cheaper abroad)
£100 ish general speeding cash... (more drink money)
50p for renting proccy out

then there is before spa spending...
oil + Filter
plugs
fuel filter
tyres
wheel alignment

and any thing else i may need to pay out for!!!!!!

is there any thing else im missing that im going to need to pay out for??

Do you have everthing on this list Marco ?

http://www.fiatcoupeclub.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1045513#Post1045513

Yep!
only got a few things missing!
i will have these done with in the next few weeks!



does the funds sound right taffy??

Sound ok to me. I didn't take any head light converters last year, I had a roll of insulation tape just incase . Doubt we will do much driving at night anyway.

Edit:

Proccy might have some hi vis jackets.

Very true!!!

WOW...Spa is going to cost a sh*t load.
£580.50 + Euro tunnel (£90)

£670.....

Plus work on the car before hand... say £150ish

from brum,yes at a steady pace i would of made it to spa...
used just over a quarter of a tank by the time we was at dover..

in entirety probs 3-4 tanks.. £120 ish on food and drink...

i have no end of hi viz vests if anyone needs them - just let me know your sizes

marco, have you paid for/accounted for the sea crossing or tunnel?

i have to warn you all i will be skint - my bill for repairing my car is colossal to me, and but for JBT i wouldn't be coming BUT - i still need to find money for mapping and for my smoking turbo

Crap smoking turbo steve...No worries think most are on a budget anyhow...great to see you coming though..
Dreading my bill aswell steve...cars been off the road since jan

2 mediums please!



yer, thats all paid for mate.



Join the club mate. Im looking at my account now thinking how the fu** can i afford this.

i do need to see Flea for a map, but i just cant afford it.

Regarding juice I reckon I can prob manage on 3 tankfuls - 1 from Brum to Spa, 1 for the track (only doing the 2 1/2 hour sessions) and 1 tank back to Brum.

Just be aware on the track you will easily use a whole tank in 60 mins ! - assuming you're not driving like a

I don't think of the cost to be honest, it's just such a damn good weekend, priceless IMO.

Don't forget you will have an extra 70 miles or so driving using the tunnel from Folkestone to Calais rather than the Dover to Dunquerque ferry as we did the past couple of years Mike.

Ah ok thanks Pete, I will allow for that.

I have just received the entry tickets and will be posting them tomorrow to those who have not asked me to keep them.

That is to the non-UK participants mainly.

im soo excited i just let out a bit of sex wee...

I'm massively on a bidget too, I'm deciding weather to really break the bank and get 2 r888's for the front axel.

Will the stress of being skint worth it or should I settle for some lesser proxys?

what sessions are you booked for matey?

Running track tyres only on the front wheels is a recipe for massive oversteer once tyre temps get high, you have been warned !

Yikes you boys are pretty serious about the track stuff eh?

Tyre temperatures an issue on a Fiat Coupe

Just please dont run into the back/side of me as I'm trundling along, thanks.

It's only when you get the tyres properly hot, great clods of rubber were coming off my rear road tyres on my 1st Spa outing !

It was a v hot day though..just be aware.

Nah, I wont be experiencing any kind of tyre overheating I can assure you.

I will happily take slowest lap both days as long as my car returns with no damage (engine or body)

It's just such an amazing track, regardless of speed I guarantee you will be grinning all the way round !

You and me both

Mike's right though, it's a brilliant track and even being passenger was fun

Sounds like I've got some competition

James

from memory its 2 half hour sessions, 1 on sat morning and the other sunday afternoon!

I thought everyone was on the sessions?

Yes everyone is on those 2 sessions, some have booked extra sessions on top.

Now you've made my decision harder

What too do?!?!

Anyone lend me 200 quid?

In that case its just those 2 sessions, I'm going to take it easy on the myself, cash and car this first year

The Coupe only sessions are last thing Saturday, first thing Sunday

I'm booked in for an additional session, to have a play with some other Italian exotica.

I'll definitely be needing some new rubber after what I did to my track tyres at Donny a few weeks back...



Not sure how long my slicks would hold up for round Spa

And as for my discs, I think Marco got some got shots of the Sudan-esque cracks on them at Brooklands. Yep, BEFORE the track session and the hill climb, and the 120 mile drive home

Dan, I think it must be your nose heavy set up on your car causing premature tyre wear - i spoke to a very helpful chap at FIAT who told me the Plus grill's are far too heavy for a car with your set up.

Being the friendly chap I am, I'll take it off your hands, and you can enjoy many hours of track time without expensive new tyres.

i'm just thinking of you mate

You get more creative every time. Why for a minute would I ever relent and let you have it, when I'd miss all your efforts

Dan I could only dream of a pair of track tyres in that condition

T - thanks for straightening that one out, that means mucho beers on friday night

Yeah, definately

Ha! let me have the grill, then we can start on the kick plates

in that picture, the person taking it either has incredibly small feet or they're tractor tyres

All tickets which need to be posted have now been sent out.

Pete, can you clarify the helmet requirement for me please? I was talking to Joe CC today and he has cast doubt in my mind.

Do we need helmets for any/all time spent on track? Joe seemed to be under the impression that helmets were not required for the Coupe-only sessions, which has confused me because I thought everyone on track needs a helmet for the insurance.

Thanks,

James

You need helmets for all track sessions apart from the Parade laps

What do you mean by the parade laps?

You can book an hours session where you run behind a pace car. It's good fun as you are on the track with all sorts of exotica, it's a useful way of learning the track layout.

And that is different to the FCCUK sessions that are included in the club package? In which case I definitely still need a helmet for the Club sessions?

Yes and Yes ! - you do need a helmet

As Mike says, helmets are most definitely required for the Coupe sessions, but not for the Grande Parade session which you have booked James.

Thanks Mike I though that was the case and wanted to be sure. There was different terminology being used by different people. Joe said helmets weren't needed for parade laps, but seemed to imply that they were the Coupe sessions.

Confusion over, cheers!

Didn't I book the Rallye Ballade?

Yes you are quite right James.

Phew. Thanks guys for clearing things up for me

Are there any specific requirements for the gloves we need to wear while on track?!

Cheers,

Nick

Not as far as I am aware.

Marigolds it is.......purple ones for proccy

What tread is left on the trainers.....

Ticket's received ! Thankyou Pete.

I have worked night and day to get the engine and other stuff fitted to my car.
Got to run it in now and then get it mapped....
Yikes....Why is it i have a year to get the car ready and last year i missed it and this year i may also miss it.

Im sure it will work out john....look forward to seeing t vfw new plan for your car

What's the route we're driving from Calais to Spa?

Just looked, a few options,

1 - Go along the coast to near Oostend, turn down E40, 345km 3hours 23 minutes
2 - As above, but turn off at Gent onto E313 towards Antwerp to avoid traffic snarles at Brussles, 366km, 3hours 36 minutes but possible avoiding congestion at Brussels
3 - More as the crow flies, but avoids most major towns/cities, and should be more scenic, goes near Lille and Charleroi taking the E42, total 361km, 3 hours 38 minutes.

My favourite option is route 3.

What's the general concensus from those who've been before?

Antwerp and Brussels can both be traffic packed. Antwerp is often worse, with 50% chance of a 30 km stop start traffic jam. The other 50% is for 15km traffic jam. It's always a guess. Antwerp can be a disaster from 16:00 onwards, Brussels has multiple black points but can be quite fluent at times.

I'd take Brussels coming from where you guys do.

A16 from the tunnel then into Belgium and straight along the E40 then E42 after Liege. Get round the Brussels ring by early afternoon.

^If that's what we did last year that was smooth sailing.

That's the one Howard, but we started at Dunkirk so missed most of the A16.

ive just started looking for helmets and im founding out they are not cheap. can you rent them or is there anywhere they are cheaper ?

Just a thought, if a club member would like a front seat passenger to assist with letting them know if the road is clear..!! & help with petrol costs (both way's) let me know. I would need guidance with finding dig's at Spa Italia, which I would pay for. Any ideas let me know.

Do you know anyone with a motorbike you could borrow one for the weekend? Thats what im doing

carlito- try aldi/lidl, i bought one from there £29.99!!

I have a few spare pairs of gloves as well as viz vests if anyone needs them - couple of pairs of large, 10 pairs of medium and a couple to fit mario (ie pink)

mario yours will have string attached so you can run them up your shirt and not lose them

Proccio I will take some Gloves and a 2 x High Viz please
Can get them off you on the train if thats ok

Can I have a high vis vest and a large pair of gloves pretty please

I don't think my purple latex free ones will be allowed for driving in

Hey Proccy, could I scrounge a pair of large gloves please?!

no probs folks - i'll make sure i've got lots then

these are otton based glove with little rubber nodules on the palm, to help you get a better grip forget it mario the goats are allergic to them

what about sheep and large dogs?

Cheers proccy definitely wont get you a beer for your efforts

Can we wear motorcycle helemts (fullface) or do they have to me certified for track car use?

Only got 2 motorcycle helmets available to me?

Yes motorcycle helmets are fine martin

thanks reub!

Still a few bits to sort.

Fingers crossed new XP-10 pads and Federal 595RSR track tyres get delivered in time, told by next Wednesday for pads and tyres for Monday. A new combo to try.

Paint 20vt alloys for track tyres.

Replace windscreen, long standing crack may not hold at Spa speed.

Fit bucket seat.

Find passenger to drag along.

Thanks Proccy!

Just to let you all know i've currently got a Sparco strutbrace for sale in the parts section. I can bring it with me to Spa if anyone's interested? LINK HERE

It's guaranteed to knock at least 3 seconds off your lap times!*












*blatant lie

Are you in a 20vt now Nick ?

I am, although in my 5 weeks of ownership it's spent 4 of them at JBT's! I only picked it up again on Thursday evening!

Hopefully with a flea map next week it'll be 100% ready for Spa. Nothing like leaving it last minute!!

I might introduce the car in General Chat this weekend, now it's finally roadworthy!

Here's a sneak peek at my new 20vt...


If it survives Flea on Wednesday then i'll introduce it properly!

looking good - i'm sure she'll survive flea mate, looking forward to seeing you again!

What a tease!! Good colour though

Flea will do her proud..........

Question... Do they time each of our laps at spa?

No they don't. You could time it yourself though.

And that number plate gives it away for me, from track days of yesteryear. A well sorted track car that I wanted to buy when it's seller before last put it up for sale.

Does that make me officially a coop spotter?! Still a similar spec as before? Will be good to compare notes at Spa

If you want to time your laps, my advice is to take a camera on board and do it later. If you want to make it a competition (even for yourself): do know realtime chrono makes you take more risks. Just enjoy your time at Spa. Figures are not important, it's the fun you can have.

Note to self: avoid being around Mayzon on the track.

Haha, well if its not officially being timed then I won't push as hard so don't worry

Besides your right, figures are not important, being able to drive around the greatest track in the world is

First weather forecasts for Belgium say a sunny 30°C on saturday.

What do I need in the car again for driving through France and Belgium etc?

There's a high vis and a triangle in my boot already I believe.

List

Spare bulb set. Vis jacket must be in the car not the boot. Vis jacket for each person travaling in the car. First aid kit.

Spa is one of the top tracks but i wouldnt say it is the best track in the world

So, just out of interest, where do you buy a Fiat Coupe spare bulb set from?

Does it come with replacement bulbs for EVERY light?

Sod that, i'll just take the ones out of my porto and keep in the glove box.

Bloody french.

Yes, just take what spares you can. That's all I'm doing and hope I can blag the rest if I get pulled

Taking a full set of spares would mean me buying another set of hid's, etc, which I'm not doing.

I'm sure if you get pulled over shiny, we can slip a few bulbs into the car without them noticing

I've got a spare set of HIDS and bulbs. Bloody French indeed, but they do make nice cheese and wine

High vis jacket = my cycling jacket or workman top

First aid kit? FFS.

The list is worse than prepping the car!!

While I'm here, thought I'd quickly mention that Poundland sell things like travel adapters and first aid kits, so worth a look there before paying top prices for similar

Ok, things to clarify:

European health insurance card - ??

Car registration document (V5C) - really?!?
Insurance certificate - ok
MOT certificate - again, really?!?
Warning triangle - never owned one!
Spare bulb kit - spare HID set
High visibility jacket for all occupants. Not to be kept in the boot.
Headlight beam converters - Where from?
First aid kit - poundland or similar!

Aargh...!