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05-13-2011, 03:38 PM
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I guess I'll log on and do it tomorrow to make sure I get a spot. I think I'll also go out tomorrow and buy a HD video camera for this event. Then when I get back I'll put it in my car for track days/nights.
05-13-2011, 03:43 PM
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Hey buddy, yeah, I understand where you're coming from. It'll actually work out to around 10 or 15 mins that you'll get to drive the SLS. So yes, it is very steed indeed. 
I didn't study economics, but I'm half indian.... so at least half of me reeeeaaaally doesn't like spending money. LOL!
You will have much fun in any of the 63's. Even the E & C-Class estates as they are easier to drift on the wet skid circle.
As for burnouts.. haha, depends which instructor you have in the passenger seat. I was lucky enough to get a lad my age who pretty much let me get on with it.
Not sure if they'll allow burnouts as such though. We'll see.
Ok, we can aim to meet at Brooklands for around midday. I may get there alittle earlier as the roads will be quieter the earlier it is.
It'll also give me a chance to remove any bugs from my 63 that I slaughter on the way there. LOL!
Man, I hope the weather is ok as I don't drive the car in the rain. I'm looking forward to showing you my 63.
I'll make sure I take my camera to get some pics of you both when we're there.
I didn't study economics, but I'm half indian.... so at least half of me reeeeaaaally doesn't like spending money. LOL!
You will have much fun in any of the 63's. Even the E & C-Class estates as they are easier to drift on the wet skid circle.
As for burnouts.. haha, depends which instructor you have in the passenger seat. I was lucky enough to get a lad my age who pretty much let me get on with it.
Not sure if they'll allow burnouts as such though. We'll see.
Ok, we can aim to meet at Brooklands for around midday. I may get there alittle earlier as the roads will be quieter the earlier it is.
It'll also give me a chance to remove any bugs from my 63 that I slaughter on the way there. LOL!
Man, I hope the weather is ok as I don't drive the car in the rain. I'm looking forward to showing you my 63.
I'll make sure I take my camera to get some pics of you both when we're there.
I'll give you a call on sunday. I'm meeting up with Kev for dinner on Wednesday the same week so we can plan the trip more in details
05-13-2011, 03:43 PM
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I'll fab up a bracket that attaches to the passenger headrest rails for now, if all goes well I'll have a more permanent location for it later. I use to record and watch my in-car video of track days in Canada before timed events, it's amazing the things you pick up on and can improve upon.
05-13-2011, 03:45 PM
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You book your hotel yet Mikey? There are a few hotels at/around Heathrow with some great prices.
05-13-2011, 03:50 PM
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There is an aviation museum as part of the complex! This keeps getting better and better. 
05-13-2011, 03:50 PM
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heehee.
Yeah, I'm looking forward to kicking back and watching the Canadian F1 race too.
I've asked a friend of mine, Lee, to come along.
He's a good lad, about 28. He has an R34 Skyline. Very nice. (see attached)
He's looking forward to meeting you both.
Ok, call me when you like when you arrive in the UK.
05-13-2011, 03:52 PM
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05-13-2011, 03:52 PM
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The R34 is still my all-time favorite import, I'd take it over the R35 anyday. Perfect color too.
05-13-2011, 03:53 PM
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05-13-2011, 03:55 PM
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Hahaha.... you'll get on very well with Lee by the sounds of it.
He loves the 34 - like you, more than the 35.
In fact, he says there are guys over here who are parting with their 35's to get a 34 again.
Bayside blue is one of the best colours.
05-13-2011, 03:56 PM
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'OCD details man' mate. One of the reasons why my build is taking so long. I get something done then say, nope, it could be better. Although my underhood detail was more than acceptable on the first pass, might have had something to do with the 115*F weather... Anyways, I remember having a chuckle when I read your post about cleaning your exhaust tips a while back, I thought "oh boy, another one..."
05-13-2011, 04:00 PM
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'OCD details man' mate. One of the reasons why my build is taking so long. I get something done then say, nope, it could be better. Although my underhood detail was more than acceptable on the first pass, might have had something to do with the 115*F weather... Anyways, I remember having a chuckle when I read your post about cleaning your exhaust tips a while back, I thought "oh boy, another one..."
Yup... that's me. LOL!
I even got my electric toothbrush on the insides of the tailpipes to help polish them up!!
LOL!!!
You sound just like me.
Good man! heehee
05-14-2011, 04:29 AM
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Rash, I've got my flights booked for my trip. I'm leaving the UAE and heading to London on the 8th and transfering to Denmark the same day, then I'm going to take the train to Seden and have dinner with Mikey, then heading back to Denmark. On the 11th I'm leaving Denmark and heading back to London (I think Mike is trying to book the same flight as I'm on), landing at 20:55, I've got myself booked in at the Hilton Heathrow. I leave to head back to the UAE on the morning of the 14th, I decided to stay an extra day and just chill in London.
So, PM me your email addy and we'll exchange phone numbers.
PS: Working on some hook up's at the museum, might know someone who works there.
So, PM me your email addy and we'll exchange phone numbers.
PS: Working on some hook up's at the museum, might know someone who works there.
Just checking cause the check-outs are at 11:00 and my plane leaves at 6.50.
05-14-2011, 04:58 AM
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05-14-2011, 05:03 AM
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05-14-2011, 05:08 AM
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Oh course mate, checkout time is the latest you can leave without being charged for extra time - you can checkout as early as you want. The Hilton let's me checkout at 4pm which is great for days that I have late flights.
05-14-2011, 05:09 AM
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05-14-2011, 05:19 AM
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I just booked the Park Inn Heathrow, around terminal 1,2,3.
05-14-2011, 05:44 AM
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05-14-2011, 05:57 AM
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