DOCTOR 3VIL's 02 Topaz Journal!

Dr Jekyll · Sat, Jul-14-2012, 12:30:46 AM

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Originally Posted by DOCTOR 3VIL

Still here. I'm about an hour and half from the ring in Kempen near Dusseldorf. As you know it's been raining the whole week, but luckily that afternoon it cleared up. With the car I rented I got 4 rounds to the ring but at the end of the 3rd round a car flipped a few seconds in front of us (video to come) and they closed the track.

2 reasons Ed:
1: not familiar with the track so I didn't wanna kill myself
2: not available

Hey Ray:

1. I don't think that you would kill yourself, you're a pretty good driver.
2. That is a bummer.
3. I hope you had fun. You gotta show me some videos and pictures.

kaiv · Sat, Jul-14-2012, 12:34:48 AM

ahhhh damn Ray I'm so jealous

Too bad I ended up not going back home as I originally intended. It would've been awesome to meet you guys there!

Can't wait to see more pics/vids!!

Terrapin · Sat, Jul-14-2012, 01:00:57 AM

The nurburgring is awesome. I was there 2 years ago but it rained that morning and the company I reserved a car with (elise!) didn't let their cars out in the rain anymore...they started the season with 4 cars and were down to 2

. And after seeing the track I'm kinda glad. I would have been in trouble. I took pictures at one corner that had what looked like a 150 ft drop with a bump in the middle. In video games it just looks like a straight into a slight bend. But it looks like you did better than I did. And just driving on the roads in the towns is fun. Germany knows how to build a road for sure. I did however get the fastest times in all my gokart heats. Consolation prize I guess.

DOCTOR 3VIL · Sat, Jul-14-2012, 11:40:32 AM

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Originally Posted by joHey

What do you think of this track after 4 laps ? Swift sport is a great car to learn the track.
Yes the weather is horrible for summer ... It's a shame !

The track is awesome. There is one part on the track where you drop about 4 stories. It's scarier than the Laguna Seca drop because the drop on the Ring is after a straight. I only got 3 laps and that's way too short. I could have done 10 more but they closed the track down after the accident. If I was a local I would defenitly buy the yearly pass at 1400Eu. Way worth it.
The car sucked ass though. We are so spoiled with our cars but the Suzuki was good enough for a first time on the Ring.

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Originally Posted by E46 Love

Looks like super fun Ray! Hope you have some good stories/videos for us when you get back.

It was a lot of fun Ali. Wish all you guys would have been there, it would have been more fun. I just wish I could've done more laps.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr Jekyll

Hey Ray:

1. I don't think that you would kill yourself, you're a pretty good driver.
2. That is a bummer.
3. I hope you had fun. You gotta show me some videos and pictures.

I had a blast Ed. I kinda wish I could have shipped my car over. I could've tested my top speed on the Autobahn. I'll post couple of videos when I get back next week. They wouldn't allow us to have video taping in the car but my cousin held one in his hand during couple of laps (the 1st and 3rd).

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Originally Posted by kaiv

ahhhh damn Ray I'm so jealous

Too bad I ended up not going back home as I originally intended. It would've been awesome to meet you guys there!

Can't wait to see more pics/vids!!

It would've been awesome if you could've come but maybe next time. Going to Paris on Tuesday. Maybe I'll pay a visit to your parents

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Originally Posted by Terrapin

The nurburgring is awesome. I was there 2 years ago but it rained that morning and the company I reserved a car with (elise!) didn't let their cars out in the rain anymore...they started the season with 4 cars and were down to 2

. And after seeing the track I'm kinda glad. I would have been in trouble. I took pictures at one corner that had what looked like a 150 ft drop with a bump in the middle. In video games it just looks like a straight into a slight bend. But it looks like you did better than I did. And just driving on the roads in the towns is fun. Germany knows how to build a road for sure. I did however get the fastest times in all my gokart heats. Consolation prize I guess.

It sure is one of the most challenging tracks in the world. It's nothing like the video game. The elevation changes are insane.
Unfortunately the weather is so erratic here but we got really lucky that the rain stopped in the afternoon. You defenitly need to go back and drive on the Ring. I can cross off one thing from my bucket list now.

DOCTOR 3VIL · Mon, Jul-23-2012, 06:37:22 AM

Little unrelated to my journal but wanted to share some night time photos from Paris:

I'll post more pics of the ring and videos later.
Got me a little gift form their "DMV" as well.
They were so easy going. Went in there without any wait at all, and it took her 2 minutes to finish the plate.
Try going to any local DMV's here in CA.

Dizzeep · Mon, Jul-23-2012, 06:38:23 AM

Wow that first pic is money...

PerkM3 · Mon, Jul-23-2012, 01:41:55 PM

Gorgeous pics.

kaiv · Tue, Jul-24-2012, 01:53:23 AM

I miss home

DOCTOR 3VIL · Tue, Jul-24-2012, 04:00:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Dizzeep

Wow that first pic is money...

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Originally Posted by PerkM3

Gorgeous pics.

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Originally Posted by kaiv

I miss home

Dude, Paris is like ''party city''!! Do people ever sleep there?
At 1am it was as busy as the afternoon. And don't get me started on parking in the city...

PrittyM3 · Sat, Jul-28-2012, 01:33:16 AM

Here you go Ray

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fb...type=3&theater

Sat, Jul-14-2012, 12:34:48 AM	#392
kaiv SoCal vanos/valve specialist :D Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 5,386 Reputation: 0 Location: san diego	Re: DOCTOR 3VIL's 02 Topaz Journal! ahhhh damn Ray I'm so jealous Too bad I ended up not going back home as I originally intended. It would've been awesome to meet you guys there! Can't wait to see more pics/vids!! __________________ AW S65 E92 6MT past: AW S65 E90 6MT- LSB S54 E46 6MT- JB S52 E36 5MT Kaiv's SoCal Feedback! [M3Forum] [iTrader] [Bimmerforum]

Sat, Jul-14-2012, 01:00:57 AM	#393
Terrapin Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 1,304 In the garage: '03 TOYOTA TACOMA '02 BMW E46 M3 Reputation: 0	Re: DOCTOR 3VIL's 02 Topaz Journal! The nurburgring is awesome. I was there 2 years ago but it rained that morning and the company I reserved a car with (elise!) didn't let their cars out in the rain anymore...they started the season with 4 cars and were down to 2 . And after seeing the track I'm kinda glad. I would have been in trouble. I took pictures at one corner that had what looked like a 150 ft drop with a bump in the middle. In video games it just looks like a straight into a slight bend. But it looks like you did better than I did. And just driving on the roads in the towns is fun. Germany knows how to build a road for sure. I did however get the fastest times in all my gokart heats. Consolation prize I guess. __________________ Journal

Mon, Jul-23-2012, 06:37:22 AM	#395
DOCTOR 3VIL Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 3,599 Reputation: 0 Location: LA	Re: DOCTOR 3VIL's 02 Topaz Journal! Little unrelated to my journal but wanted to share some night time photos from Paris: I'll post more pics of the ring and videos later. Got me a little gift form their "DMV" as well. They were so easy going. Went in there without any wait at all, and it took her 2 minutes to finish the plate. Try going to any local DMV's here in CA. __________________ V-CSL Roof/Evosport headers/3.91/Moton CS/Evolve/Autopower Roll bar/ Sparco Evo 2/Brembo/Supersprint Race Exhaust Last edited by DOCTOR 3VIL; Mon, Jul-23-2012 at 06:44:24 AM.

Mon, Jul-23-2012, 06:38:23 AM	#396
Dizzeep Resident Toffee Knight Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 9,703 In the garage: '06 BMW M3 Reputation: 0 Location: Eugene,OR/Austin,TX	Re: DOCTOR 3VIL's 02 Topaz Journal! Wow that first pic is money... __________________ *My M3 Journal* ///M:TMS Pulley Kit, Dr.Vanos Upgrade,M-track Mode Retro-code,Dinan Exhaust,Status Gruppe Tuning Resonated Section 2 X-pipe, Evolve-R Tune Major Aesthetics:SGT front lip,angel eyes,dynavin V5,CSL diffuser,stromwerkes SMG knob,grey alcantera SMG shift boot, Gloss black badge,DDM tuning 6000k fogs

Mon, Jul-23-2012, 01:41:55 PM	#397
PerkM3 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 3,351 Reputation: 0 Location: Greeley	Re: DOCTOR 3VIL's 02 Topaz Journal! Gorgeous pics. __________________ Cosmetic/Aero: BW splitter, BW canards, Brooks pro wing, V-CSL bootlid, Tekerbon CSL diffuser, V-GTR hood, CF moonroof delete, CF kidney grills, CF gills, and CF roundels Suspension/Brakes: MOTON CS 850/450 (rear coilover), GC F/R race sways, RE FCAB/RTAB (track), TMS rear camber arms, GC race camber plates, TMS solid subframe bushings, ZCP F/R rotors, brass caliper guides, BW SS lines, PFC RH665, PFC-01, BW brake ducts/baking plates. Performance: BW/EPIC Tune, aFe stg2 intake, SS V2 stepped headers, BW race exhaust, TMS pullies, JB Racing clutch/LW flywheel, TMS solid motor mounts, TMS solid trans mounts, BW solid diff mounts, RE shifter linkage, and BW race shifter. Misc: TMS subframe reinforcement kit, Sparco PRO ADV seat, Sparco side mounts, VAC floor mounts, Kirk Comp. Roll Bar, Schroth Profi III 6-Point harnesses, Jafster shift knob, BimmerWorld 75mm wheel studs, and Enkei NT03+M.

Tue, Jul-24-2012, 01:53:23 AM	#398
kaiv SoCal vanos/valve specialist :D Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 5,386 Reputation: 0 Location: san diego	Re: DOCTOR 3VIL's 02 Topaz Journal! I miss home __________________ AW S65 E92 6MT past: AW S65 E90 6MT- LSB S54 E46 6MT- JB S52 E36 5MT Kaiv's SoCal Feedback! [M3Forum] [iTrader] [Bimmerforum]

Sat, Jul-28-2012, 01:33:16 AM	#400
PrittyM3 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 556 Reputation: 0 Location: SFV	Re: DOCTOR 3VIL's 02 Topaz Journal! Here you go Ray http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fb...type=3&theater __________________ Thanks to RaceWerkz Engineering for all the help http://www.facebook.com/RaceWerkzEng...ref=ts&fref=ts Build thread: http://www.m3forum.net/m3forum/showthread.php?t=420618

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