abbott Posted May 13, 2014 Author Share Posted May 13, 2014 (edited) UpdateAfter the geo and Nurburgring pre checks i had the 30th April off to do the last couple of bits and to pack the car ready for the trip.European travel kit, Tools, oils etcThursday 1st may set off at 4am with a friend and drove to krissybs and then on to dover to meet the others and set off on the ferry for the 2 hour jouney to Dunkirk then the drive will start to Auderath where we are staying for the next 4nights which is 11km from the nurburgring. Weather was on and off all the way rain, windy and sunshine.These are the cars in the rest of group we came out withAnd a few pics of the starlets together at the hotelAfter off loading the cars kris wanted to go down for a lap so i tagged along and got a refresher of the track.Next day came and it was raining heavy on and off so went to a viewing point to watch some track action and on arrival a M3 had crashedAfter watching a bit of track time i decided to go and buy some tack time so puchased 4 laps for nowAnd went out and done my 1st lap in the rain and wet as much as it was a slow lap it got me to get the feel of the car and the track But a fair few accidents on the track at the same time.Little pic that someone got of meAs the weather was crap that day and did eventually dry up it got very busy so we just chilled out around the hotel and helped a mate out on his car sorting a bearing problem.Then saturday came and got up early to get down to the ring and get on before the mad rush. the track was a bit damp but was able to push the car a little further but half way round there was a 3 car accident but still managed to get round and enjoyed the lap. Once we had pulled in the track became shut due to the emergency phone lines had gone down and ended up being shut for the rest of the day which was a shame as the weather turned out nice and warm so we hung about the nurburgring complex for most of the day.Got some pics of the car outside the complexInside the complex from the nissan showroom they had a cool model of the ring built in to the floor.Also from the window we could watch the single seaters on the gp circuitAlso a handfull of pics of cars which were down at the ring and the complex alot more pics on my fb who know meAlso got to see this come off the track on my last day which was great too seeSunday came round last day at the ring and was up early once again got out to the car and we had a thick frost but thought oh well lets head down there and get a lap in and what a enjoyable lap which ended up being dry and a little damp but was able to push the car a little more. After the lap had a little nose about at what else was down there then shortly headed back to the hotel to meet the others and head to a place called cockham for the afternoon which was a great drive, great roads and great views.And a picture from the top of the hill downLater that afternoon went back down to the ring with a couple of the guys to do some more lapsLittle convy picsWhen we arrived it was packed.Waited a little bit then went out to do my last lap which i was able to really push the car as the track was warm and tyres got to a nice temp and had my best lap yet.Pulled in and purchased another lap as was feeling the car and just wanted to get out there again + also took someone out who has great experience of the nurburgring who wanted to see what a 317bhp 1.3 was like as he was yet to beleive. Well on this lap i pushed the car a tad more and set a 9.43 lap which was a real bonus i will load the video up from the gopro at some point.I was very happy with the outcome of my laps and got some great experiance and tips from friends as this was my 1st ever track day experiance.As for the car it performed very well and could not fault it.Only a little thing like rubbing of the front arch plastics i just need to sort.Pics of the car out on track Monday came and was up packing the car up ready for the journey home which was a long drive.Pics waiting for the ferry to come in.Got home that night and put her in the garage ready to be pushed put in the morning for a wash down due to all the dead bugs etcAfter given the car a good clean i treated it to its nurburgring sticker which i purchased but didnt want to stick it on out there just incase i jinxed it lol!Already to go to Japfest on saturday which was a good day unfortantly was not on the ukso but was asked to go on the PEC trade stand due to the work Rob Barnard put into the engine and PEC supplied development to.Couple of pics which ive pinched as i did not take any myself Edited May 13, 2014 by abbott Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Socks Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 Looks like a wicked few weeks you've had bud! Looking fresh at JF btw! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shorty Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 Super clean as always. Would love to go to the ring. Was it an expensive trip all in? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Josh@TunerLifestyle Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 how did i not manage to see this AWESOME bay at JF! quality pics! i would love to do the ring run! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nanglebadger Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 seriously clean!!!! nice write up on your trip too dude, really enjoyed reading that! Phil. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Phil Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 Great write up, now for the videos!!! Phil Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Liam_D Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 Awesome, looks like you had a fun trip. Any more pics of Mikes Spec C? Really looking forward to seeing this go pro footage too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Krissyb Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 Looking good mate I suppose I better update mine now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
abbott Posted May 16, 2014 Author Share Posted May 16, 2014 Looks like a wicked few weeks you've had bud!Looking fresh at JF by the way! Yes def good few weeks and been really enjoyable to use the car. Thanks matt Super clean as always. Would love to go to the ring. Was it an expensive trip all in? Thanks chap. It is a very good trip and well worth doing. Just plan the trip before you go and theres several ways to do it can cost you as much as you want to pay and spend.how did i not manage to see this AWESOME bay at JF! quality pics! i would love to do the ring run! Dont know chap was dead centre of the trade stands Thanks you should do it well worth itseriously clean!!!! nice write up on your trip too dude, really enjoyed reading that! Phil. Thanks philGreat write up, now for the videos!!! Phil Cheers phil will upload the video when i canAwesome, looks like you had a fun trip. Any more pics of Mikes Spec C? Really looking forward to seeing this go pro footage too. Was a great time Liam. I will check if i have anymore pics of mikes.Will get fottage up soon as i canLooking good mate I suppose I better update mine now.Cheers buddy. Think its up to date now . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Si@Fiske Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 Great build abbott, really interesting 10 page read and nice to see some older original members still going. Its nice to see how you have kept the build very subtle to keep inline with the oem theme. very impressed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Amjad Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 As I said to Krissy, congrats on the trip! Would love to see this on track at JF2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
abbott Posted May 19, 2014 Author Share Posted May 19, 2014 (edited) Great build abbott, really interesting 10 page read and nice to see some older original members still going. Its nice to see how you have kept the build very subtle to keep inline with the oem theme. very impressed. Thanks fishy for the comments trying my best to stay in the oem style but things my have to change in the future ;)Glad to see your back building a little monster As I said to Krissy, congrats on the trip! Would love to see this on track at JF2Amjad thanks. I was not planning on doing japfest 2 but will see would be nice to do donnington as well Edited May 19, 2014 by abbott Quote Link to post Share on other sites
abbott Posted May 22, 2014 Author Share Posted May 22, 2014 Little updateSaturday night went to see whitenoise on here to purchase the wedsports he was going to sell off of my old car. Always wanted a set of these wheels so had to have them as ive lost out on this set about 4 time.Then on the sunday jacked it up and tried one on but cant decide if they suit the car or not so im un- desided on them. What are you guys thoughts rays or wedsports? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aamir Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 Wedsports look a lot better mateAamir Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TimD Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 I almost PM'd the chap about those wheels, I really like them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Liam_D Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 I really like them too mate! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beastmode panda Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 Weds, 100%. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
drongo boi Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 Nice right up from nurburgring dude I'd love to do there one day! Also liking the new wheels! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Amjad Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 LOVE Wedsports! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Phil Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 300% Weds Phil Quote Link to post Share on other sites
aki-ep Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 Weds pal! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Uzzy@ID-Workz Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 Epic build Quote Link to post Share on other sites
abbott Posted June 10, 2014 Author Share Posted June 10, 2014 Wedsports look a lot better mateAamirI almost PM'd the chap about those wheels, I really like them. I really like them too mate! Weds, 100%. Nice right up from nurburgring dude I'd love to do there one day! Also liking the new wheels! LOVE Wedsports! 300% Weds Phil Weds pal! Epic buildThanks guys for your input Little updateStill undecided on wheels still but will keep both set and use one set for track etcSome better pics of the whole side of the car with both sets of wheels Rays TE37sWedsports - TC05Couple of pics of the car on the way to the blue water starlet meet the other Saturday.31/5/2014Was booked in with Dean at RW-Developments again to have my exhaust modified as was a little loud and would have difficulties getting on track days so discussed a few options and decided to put a centre box in and also modify section across the rear beam and Vband the front down pipe.Few pics of it being tacked up and welded.The man at workBooked in for a check up on the map on Wednesday to make sure all is ok after modifying exhaust.Big Update after the weekend. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kavan-k Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 What an epic...EPIC starlet! Really is a brilliant build! Ever get the go pro vid of the nurbergring? Would love to see this boogie on a track Quote Link to post Share on other sites
maddox710 Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 This looks epic, Just had mine back from deans, his work is epic. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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