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Old May 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.
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Old May 13, 2011 | 03:40 PM
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.... I'll put it in my car for track days/nights.

Good plan.

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Old May 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.


Im planning on being at Mercedes world all day on sunday
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
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Old May 13, 2011 | 03:43 PM
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Good plan.

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.
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Old May 13, 2011 | 03:45 PM
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Im planning on being at Mercedes all day on sunday
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
You book your hotel yet Mikey? There are a few hotels at/around Heathrow with some great prices.
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Old May 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.
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Old May 13, 2011 | 03:50 PM
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Originally Posted by mikata
Im planning on being at Mercedes world all day on sunday
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

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.


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Old May 13, 2011 | 03:52 PM
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You book your hotel yet Mikey? There are a few hotels at/around Heathrow with some great prices.
I'm on it tomorrow! ill check out the one you recommend in your mail.
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Old May 13, 2011 | 03:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Kevwood
... 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.

A "details" man.
I like that.

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Old May 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.
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Old May 13, 2011 | 03:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Kevwood
There is an aviation museum as part of the complex! This keeps getting better and better.

lol!

Yeah, actually my friend Lee wants to check that out too.
It's round the corner from Brooklands.

I don't think it's a very big museum but I'm sure you'll like it.

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Old May 13, 2011 | 03:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Kevwood
The R34 is still my all-time favorite import, I'd take it over the R35 anyday. Perfect color too.

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.

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Old May 13, 2011 | 03:56 PM
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A "details" man.
I like that.

'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..."
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Old May 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

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Old May 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.
Kev, you're checking in the 11th and checking out the 14th right?
Just checking cause the check-outs are at 11:00 and my plane leaves at 6.50.
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Old May 14, 2011 | 04:58 AM
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Kev, you're checking in the 11th and checking out the 14th right?
Just checking cause the check-outs are at 11:00 and my plane leaves at 6.50.
Yep, in the 11th and out the 14th. Your flight leaves at 6:50am doesn't it?
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Old May 14, 2011 | 05:03 AM
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Yep, in the 11th and out the 14th. Your flight leaves at 6:50am doesn't it?
Yeah 06.50am. That's 3 nights at the hotel. I'm just checking since it said check-out at 11.00. That's too late for me. Can I check out earlier or?
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Old May 14, 2011 | 05:08 AM
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Yeah 06.50am. That's 3 nights at the hotel. I'm just checking since it said check-out at 11.00. That's too late for me. Can I check out earlier or?
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.
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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.
Great! I'll book the hotel now!
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Old May 14, 2011 | 05:19 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.
I just booked the Park Inn Heathrow, around terminal 1,2,3.
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I just booked the Park Inn Heathrow, around terminal 1,2,3.
Great, getting there from terminal 5 is very easy on the shuttle bus.
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Old May 14, 2011 | 05:47 AM
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Great, getting there from terminal 5 is very easy on the shuttle bus.
Now the only thing left is booking the track cars
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Old May 14, 2011 | 05:57 AM
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Now the only thing left is booking the track cars
Ya I'm going to do that tonight. So, we've all decided on 4pm right? Mike/Rash?
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Ya I'm going to do that tonight. So, we've all decided on 4pm right? Mike/Rash?
Yup, 4 pm
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Hey, I don't mind what time you decide.

I just want you guys to enjoy yourselves.

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