Fiat Coupe Club UK
Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009
Posted By: PeteP
Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 30/11/2008 17:51
We now have the dates for this meeting:- 13th -14th June.
The organisers have emailed me preliminary details.
Saturday 13 & Sunday 14 June, 2009
Style, prestige &
imagination come to power !
For its eighth edition, SpaItalia will pay a tribute to one of the most important Italian coachbuilder. Not through its production figures but certainly by the exclusive character of each piece of its creation. Every car coming out of the Carrozzeria Castagna was and remains a superb piece of stylish craftsmanship
It is indeed to a prestigious cultural and artistic discovery that the organizer of SpaItalia will have the pleasure to invite the Italian style lovers. This will take place at Spa-Francorchamps, the world’s most beautiful track, on June 13 and 14, 2009.
The Theme
Established during the 19th century, the Carrozzeria Castagna & Cie immediately set itself apart by the stylishness and the prestige of its achievements. Working to measure for the greatest names of the Italian aristocracy, the company left us numerous unique art pieces as the legendary Alfa Romeo 40/60 HP Aerodinamica.
After WW2, the factory encountered some difficulties, as lots of small workshops dedicating their talent to the manufacturing of rare pieces.
Vanished in1954, the name Castagna made a conspicuous come-back by the end of the 90’s and now devoted itself to fulfill the mobile dreams of people looking for some exclusivity for their Maserati, Mini, Bentley or Ferrari.
Most of the original surviving pieces from the early ages are now making the pride of the greatest Concours d’Élégance. From Pebble Beach to Villa d’Este, those excellent pieces of design always make great impression upon juries, trusting awards and trophies around the world.
The Castagna Gathering.
A World Premiere !
Not only some important Castagna historical models will be on display at SpaItalia but the event will be the theatre of the brand’s very first assembly, with most of the cars coming from Italy.
This world premiere will give visitors the opportunity to be in close contact with models usually only visible on Californian greens or along the Como lakeside.
The activities.
All Italian Beauties !
As always, SpaItalia will not forget all the other transalpine makes or designers. Fiat Group Automobiles Belgio will reinforce its participation, offering the possibility to discover the latest Lancia and Alfa Romeo new models, on track or on roads. Ferrari aficionados will have the chance to uphold their annual date with Francorchamps in participating to free laps sessions or to the Grande Parade. On its way to Torino, the Fiat Club UK will more than probably pay a visit to the event, meeting there other clubs, faithful participants for years to SpaItalia.
Lastly and as every year, hundreds of Abarth, De Tomaso, Iso Rivolta, Lamborghini or Maserati owners will of course not want to miss this annual Italian celebration.
It is undoubtedly the diversity of activities proposed to the participants which makes the success of SpaItalia every year. On the Saturday, a touristic rally will take them to discover the most beautiful Spa surrounding roads.
Other traditional activities like the Grande Parade on the track, the First or Free Runs for sports cars will naturally be renewed.
However, this year, the Concours d’Élégance will deserve a very special attention. Indeed, no doubt that Castagna, as an exceptional theme, will attract exceptional cars !
To be informed about this unique event in Europe, news will be regularly posted on the website or sent by e-mail.
So, pencil today in your sports diary the date of the week-end of 13 & 14 June 2009 in order not to miss the appointment !
See you soon and thank you for your fidelity.
Do not hesitate to pass this information to any person being able to be interested.
Pete.
Posted By: barnacle
Re: Spa Italia 2009 - 30/11/2008 18:26
Which makes this an ideal end to the Italy holiday run and a week in Northern Italy, Austria, or Southern Germany!
Posted By: PeteP
Re: Spa Italia 2009 - 30/11/2008 18:34
It's worked out nicely hasn't it?
Posted By: barnacle
Re: Spa Italia 2009 - 30/11/2008 19:03
You'd almost think we planned it... you coming, then?
(just realised this means I can stuff the wing in the back... Hmm, Schlegeiss, Mayerhofen, Annecy...)
Posted By: mattB
Re: Spa Italia 2009 - 30/11/2008 19:24
I'm interested in this. Not the tour of Italy, but I reckon I can arrange time for a short trip seeing it's earlier than I anticipated.
Posted By: PeteP
Re: Spa Italia 2009 - 03/12/2008 15:44
It now looks that this weekend will tie in well with the end of the planned 2009 European Tour.
At the 2008 event some 50 Coupes from all over Europe attended during the weekend including 5 from the UK. The French lads will be there in force once more.
Please indicate your interest in joining us at Spa Francorchamps.
MattB
Petep
Barnacle (interested)
Magooagain + Gill
Barmybob
Boosted7
MattM (possible)
Sparco
Posted By: barnacle
Re: Spa Italia 2009 - 03/12/2008 15:46
Interested but not guaranteed at this point.
Posted By: magooagain
Re: Spa Italia 2009 - 03/12/2008 17:02
Yes Pete.Gill and i will be up for that.Gill can translate to the French coops.
Posted By: Barmybob
Re: Spa Italia 2009 - 03/12/2008 17:11
Ahem.... why is my name missing from the list?
Posted By: PeteP
Re: Spa Italia 2009 - 03/12/2008 17:17
Posted By: Anonymous
Re: Spa Italia 2009 - 03/12/2008 17:27
Ahem.... why is my name missing from the list?
Here's a clue: take a look in your rear view mirror the next time you put your right foot down
Posted By: magooagain
Re: Spa Italia 2009 - 03/12/2008 17:27
You'd almost think we planned it... you coming, then?
(just realised this means I can stuff the wing in the back... Hmm, Schlegeiss, Mayerhofen, Annecy...)
We know a nice B&B in Mayerhofen.Gill has worked in that area,so knows it quite well.
Posted By: Boosted7
Re: Spa Italia 2009 - 03/12/2008 18:10
I'm interested!
Posted By: MattM
Re: Spa Italia 2009 - 03/12/2008 18:52
I will be heading over to the Nurburgring around this time, so i am going to try and swing it so i can get to this on the way back/there. So i'm a possible
Posted By: Barmybob
Re: Spa Italia 2009 - 03/12/2008 20:32
I am sure Pete from Coventry would be interested again...
I make that THREE
Green Coupés
Posted By: mattB
Re: Spa Italia 2009 - 03/12/2008 21:01
Dont worry, mine isn't green so they wont all be a horrible colour.
Posted By: magooagain
Re: Spa Italia 2009 - 03/12/2008 21:20
Ahem.... why is my name missing from the list?
Here's a clue: take a look in your rear view mirror the next time you put your right foot down
HaHa
Posted By: Barmybob
Re: Spa Italia 2009 - 03/12/2008 23:21
Surely he can't see it smoking in HOLLAND
Posted By: Anonymous
Re: Spa Italia 2009 - 04/12/2008 05:00
Surely he can't see it smoking in HOLLAND
Now you have a look at them
stattelite pictures the weathermen uses Bob.
That's not overcast. I can trace your every move now
Posted By: Anonymous
Re: Spa Italia 2009 - 05/12/2008 18:11
Bob , thanks for the comment and yes I would be interested and would recommend this to anyone who has any sort of interest in Fiat coupes or Italian cars in general. The only problem for me is due to other conciderations I have had to sell my coupe but if I can aquire another before then I am a definite for this.
Pete W ( it will be GREEN though)
Posted By: Barmybob
Re: Spa Italia 2009 - 05/12/2008 22:10
Oh Peter I didn't realise the Coupe had gone
I know you loved owning it
I so hope that things sort themselves out and you manage to get yourself another, and like you say it has to be a Green one
Posted By: MattM
Re: Spa Italia 2009 - 06/12/2008 00:51
Hmmmm i have a green one for sale!
Posted By: Anonymous
Re: Spa Italia 2009 - 08/12/2008 07:24
Pete i have to say that i really am up for this and i'll bring along the red devil, albeit on a trailer. As long as we get some unrestricted runs around probably the greatest circuit left in the world.
Posted By: PeteP
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 08/12/2008 10:30
Excellent.
There should be unrestricted sessions each day specifically for coupes as well as the open to all unrestricted runs.
Pete
Posted By: PeteP
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 08/12/2008 11:24
The list so far:
FRANCE
- Baby Cash / WE ?
- regist20 / WE ?
- mp750 / WE / OK session
- TheDoktor / WE / OK session
- Katre / WE / OK session (selon prix)
- Gribouilly / WE ou Samedi / OK session
- Batracien / WE / OK session
- Gatoo / Samedi / OK session
- Julio / WE / OK session
- Kenmath / WE / OK sesion
- Marcouzze / confirmé
- Limited-edition / wE / OK session
- nico16vturbo / samedi / OK session
- Ced51 / WE
- Crazyf1 / WE / OK session
- Marcus (à confirmer)
- Christophe LE 415 (à confirmer) / WE ?
- cocoon750 (à confirmer) / WE ?
UK
- MattB
- Petep
- Barnacle (possible)
- Magooagain + Gill
- Barmybob
- Boosted7
- MattM (possible)
- Sparco
- Kelv27
- Kevcrab (quite tempted)
- McMike
- Matty (possible)
Pete
Posted By: Baby_Cash
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 08/12/2008 11:28
Hi folks,
i have just seen this topic.
We will plan something better than this 2008 edition, i mean for the hotel.
We will try to rent some track sessions if we are enough to get a good price (the more we will be, the more the fiat coupe track session will be cheaper).
We will also look for some better hostings : hotel, camping...
For the moment we are 17 french.
Posted By: Kelv27
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 10/12/2008 12:24
I would be interested in this as well
Posted By: Barmybob
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 10/12/2008 12:44
WOW this is starting to look like we could have a great turnout by UK Coupés
Had a chat with Marco (Sparco) this morning regarding his plans to take his Track Coupe to the event
Bob
Posted By: Anonymous
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 10/12/2008 22:06
I was discussing this with Matt B at the weekend, I'm quite tempted too
Posted By: PeteP
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 10/12/2008 23:04
It's a great weekend, well worth the drive.
Posted By: MCMike
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 10/12/2008 23:41
I might well be up for this
Posted By: Anonymous
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 11/12/2008 07:25
The Brits are coming!!
Posted By: Anonymous
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 11/12/2008 19:19
If project *** & *x* is alive then I'll be there.
Posted By: Anonymous
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 11/12/2008 22:32
Posted By: Barmybob
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 12/12/2008 07:22
With all these Brits on the continent some of you will just have to join in, at least in part, on the
Fiat Coupé Club Grand Tour
Bob
Posted By: Anonymous
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 13/12/2008 16:10
Fingers crossed Kev.
Posted By: Anonymous
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 13/12/2008 23:52
just looking at the uk numbers going this year similar to last year but only 3 of use turned up very poor show hope its better this time
Posted By: PeteP
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 14/12/2008 00:05
Barmybob
Petep
boosted7
pwcovuk
tez123
All made it last time.
Posted By: Anonymous
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 14/12/2008 00:25
true i forgot about the others on the 2nd day sorry
Posted By: Baby_Cash
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 17/12/2008 21:02
Hi guys,
i'm back with some good news. the french coupe club i represent is planning the meeting for our club.
Like last year, we will propose for our members the accomodation (hotel or camping), and of course the bookings (tickets, track sessions, grande parade etc...)
So if you are interested, we can plan it for you too, like we did in 2008.
For the moment we have found a potential hotel which could grant us some good prices with a good quality of service.
I have also contacted the organisators of Spa Italia to know the cost of some track sessions rentings.
If we get enough bookings, we will rent the track like we did this year.
So add your name to the list.
Posted By: mattB
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 17/12/2008 21:28
Sounds like a good idea to me. I gather you're in regular discussion with petep in any case so it's all good.
Posted By: Anonymous
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 18/12/2008 07:41
I would really only be going if there is track time due to the fact that i have to trailer the car there in the first place. So for me it is imperative, unless someone wants to foot the bill of course.
Posted By: PeteP
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 18/12/2008 10:39
Marco there will definately be unrestricted track time there: In 2008 there were about 4 hours a day.
What still has to be sorted is the Fiat Coupe only track sessions, again in 2008 there were 3 or 4 hours over the weekend.
Pete
Posted By: Baby_Cash
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 30/12/2008 18:59
Some news...
As you know, the french coupe club is planning a meeting at Spa like we did last year. Some of you were there (barmybob, petep...) and had some good times.
I am representing the FIAT COUPE CLUB NORD as the president and we will propose some accomodations and disctractions for our members. We are ready to propose you the same things.
I am in touch with the SPA ITALIA organisator, and after many emails, they are ready to book us some track sessions. These track sessions are 30 minutes long, and take place on saturday and sunday (morning and afternoon).
We planned to book 2 sessions (1 on saturday, and the last one on sunday). The price is 4250€
; in exchange they give us 60 entrance tickets which are valuable for the whole weekend (price : 55€ each).
As we are not sure that we could get 60 subscriptions, and as our club can't pay, we changed our mind.
We are proposing you one track session on satuday june 13th (4 - 4:30 PM). the price is 1755€. we will get 30 free entrance tickets.
So we are looking for 30 participants.
It will cost you 60€ for the weekend (entrance + track session). i think it is a very good price ! the track session will just cost you 5€ !
For the moment, we have to pay a deposit to get it. We habe to pay Spa before 01/15/2009 !
All i want for the moment is to get a deposit from the people who are ready to join us !
We accept check, or international bank transfer. PM me if you want the IBAN.
I count on you !PS : we have negociated with a 4 stars hotel a special package : night + saturday night meal + sunday's breakfast => 68€ per person 
Send your payment to :
FIAT COUPE CLUB SUD
Résidence Aria Marina,
Entrée F
Route des sanguinaires
20000 AJACCIO
FRANCE
Posted By: MCMike
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 30/12/2008 19:10
I can send a cheque or paypal for the track deposit...sounds great
Posted By: Baby_Cash
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 30/12/2008 19:46
our club doesn't have paypal. i could give you my paypal address but the problem is that i will have some fees !
Posted By: Anonymous
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 30/12/2008 20:18
How much deposit do you need babycash? Also how soon do we need to book the hotel or tell you how many people we are? Also just to be clear does this mean there is now only going to be one Coupe session? What about unrestricted sessions for my car?
Pete etc when are people planning on travelling over? I was expecting to stay Friday/Saturday/Sunday? Obviously it's a much longer journey for us from Scotlandshire. I wouldn't want to be holding people up waiting on me with the van and trailer.
The sooner we get organised the better the trip will be.
Posted By: MattM
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 30/12/2008 20:24
I have managed to recruit another coop'ster to the fold. My Dad is buying my green 20vt and we are both planning on this event.
We are hoping to go the Nurburgring before/after depending on dates.
Reading what Baby Cash said, it looks as if there will only be 30mins available on track at Spa-is that correct?
Posted By: Baby_Cash
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 30/12/2008 20:38
Good questions sparco.
For the moment our club is just going to rent 1 track session for us.
But if we are enough, we can rent another session.
look at the availibilities bellow
Saturday 13/6: 9h00 à 9h30 - 950,00 euros (w/vat)
Saturday 13/6: 11h30 à 12h00 - 1.315 euros (w/vat)
Saturday 13/6: 16h00 à 16h30 - 1.450 euros (w/vat)
Sunday 14/6: 9h00 à 9h30 - 1.100,00 euros (w/vat)
Sunday 14/6: 14h00 à 15h00 - 4.050 euros (w/vat)
Sunday 14/6: 15h00 à 15h30 - 2.025 euros (w/vat)
the belgian VAT is 21%
We could rent the sunday session (3 to 3:30PM), it cost 2450€ ! If we are 50 it will cost an extra 49€, if we are 30 it's gonna cost an extra 81€ per person !
If it is not possible, you can try the SCUDERIA (1 hour of free session with the other ferrari, lamborghini ... 120€), or the Grande Parade (1h but the speed is limited at 120kmh..50€). there are many sessions per day.
For the hotel, my friend is waiting for an answer. i mean if they can grant us the same prices for the people who will be there on friday.
PS : i need the full deposit (60€) or if you want you can already pay me the hotel. it's going to be better, because i will get the money necessary for the deposit quicker !
Posted By: Baby_Cash
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 30/12/2008 21:33
Posted By: Baby_Cash
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 01/01/2009 18:49
Hi folks
Some news...
My mate has contacted the hotel. They are ready to grant us the same prices for the friday night.
So the prices are :
68€ per person : room + dinner + breakfast
OR
55€ : room + breakfast (no dinner).
Drinks are not included.
Posted By: magooagain
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 01/01/2009 20:05
Can we have a link or web address for the hotel please.
Posted By: Baby_Cash
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 01/01/2009 20:27
Posted By: Barmybob
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 01/01/2009 21:13
WOW That looks like a nice Hotel
It is the exact opposite in every way to where we stopped last year.
So the prices are :
68€ per person : room + dinner + breakfast
OR
55€ : room + breakfast (no dinner).
Drinks are not included.
Is the Friday PP too?
Bob
Posted By: Baby_Cash
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 01/01/2009 21:41
yes ! same price for friday and saturday
Posted By: Anonymous
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 04/01/2009 21:24
It looks like i will have a mechanic with me baby cash so do i need to pay 60 euros for them too?
Also who do i need to speak to about the unrestricted track time? Can i just wait until i get there or do we need to book early to get places?
I'll get the deposit to you this week.
Posted By: Baby_Cash
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 04/01/2009 21:42
Hi sparco ?
If your mechanic comes with you in the same car, he won't have to pay.
The 60€ entrance worth for the entrance (with track session) for the weekend, no matter how many you are in the car.
if you come with the trailer, i think you could leave it on the parking.
For the scuderia, grande parade (etc) you will have to wait the parution of the prices on spa italia's website
Posted By: Baby_Cash
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 07/01/2009 21:24
Hi folks
I just take 2 minutes to bother you
to ask if you guys have already sent your deposit, or if you plan to do it soon.
We have to pay a deposit to SPA to book the track session before jannuary 15th.
Posted By: Kelv27
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 07/01/2009 21:40
I was actually quite interested in this but might have to pull out because 30mins track time is just too short.
Posted By: MattM
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 07/01/2009 22:00
I am interested but cannot commit to anything until they release the dates for the Nurburgring. I am also going to struggle to find out if i can take the holiday off work until March.
I'm therefore going to struggle with this deposit i'm afraid
Posted By: PeteP
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 07/01/2009 22:04
I was actually quite interested in this but might have to pull out because 30mins track time is just too short.
There is plenty of other track time available, the 30 minutes is for coupes only.
Nothing to stop anyone going round with the Ferraris, Lambos etc in the open Scuderia sessions.
You do need a crash hat though.
Posted By: Kelv27
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 07/01/2009 22:49
Peter, is there a travel itenarary set yet?
Posted By: Barmybob
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 08/01/2009 04:24
Kelv,
Is it not the Coupé only session that is just 30 minutes?
I am sure that the guys had two one hour stints last year, one on the Saturday and one on the sunday Morning. To be honest most of them left the track before the hour was up, Spa appears to be quite hard on the Coupé brakes when you are attacking the track.
Also last year quite a few Coupés participated in the Scuderia unlimited sessions, running alongside Italian exotica, race Cars etc
The parade sessions were also good fun. No helmets but out alongside plenty of fine Italian machinery. There was not too much sign of restriction when I was running either
I am sure you could, if you wanted, spend ALL weekend on the track, but it would be mighty expensive
Posted By: magooagain
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 08/01/2009 08:49
Bob. I will be booking the spa through the french boys,as its easier for me with my euro cheque.Pete knows this.
So i am keen to camp there not hotels,i will be looking into campsites this week,i think baby cash is going to give us some info on camping also.I will post some links when i find them. Joe
Posted By: Anonymous
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 08/01/2009 09:13
Baby Cash i'll be doing it this morning mate.
Posted By: Kelv27
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 08/01/2009 09:23
Thanks for the clarification bob+pete.
Marco, whats your travelling plans from Scotland?
Posted By: Anonymous
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 08/01/2009 10:08
Putting the car o the trailer and driving there! Depends on what the sailing schedules are when Norkolkline take ove the Rosyth - Zebrugge sailing. Ideally i will use this service which will mean as little driving as possible but i get the feeling if i want to be there first thing Saturday morning then i might have to be Dover - Calais or the Tunnel. Remember i'm in the van so i'll be going a lot slower than cars.
From Zeebrugge it's about 150 miles to Spa. From Calais it's about 220 miles ish.
What are you thinking about?
Re-track time i'll be purchasing as many as i can afford espcially the Scuderia sessions. Spa is afterall one of the only rear F1 tracks left and to get the chance to let the coupe loose on it is a major box ticked of things to do.
Marco
Posted By: Kelv27
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 08/01/2009 11:32
Marco,
I was actually more keen on taking the sail from Rosyth to avoid the long drive to dover..
However..think i might have to pull out..just checked Norfolklines prices..£230 outbound and £400 for the return journey..making that £630 return!
Not to mention the 20 hour ferry ride
By the way..theres a ferry leaving Rosyth on the Thursday 11th so that should give you plenty of time to get to spa for Saturday?
Posted By: Anonymous
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 08/01/2009 12:14
I know but i don't really want to be there on friday night if i can help it. I'd rather arrive saturday.
The ferry is very good and you would get a cabin just the same as the Hull - Zebrugge which is the only other option.
Dover - Calais is only £120 for a car IIRC and the tunnel is much the same, cheaper at non-peak times.
Posted By: MCMike
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 10/01/2009 09:45
Posted By: Baby_Cash
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 14/01/2009 20:18
It's time to send your deposit guys! Only 30 special entrance tickets are available at that price (60€)
We only have received 3 deposit for the moment
Posted By: PeteP
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 16/01/2009 20:26
To make things easier for people in the UK, the club is transferring funds to Baby_cash to cover 5 entries this weekend.
3 of these entries have been allocated, if you would like to be included please let me know. If necessary I can increase the quantity but I need to know rapidly.
Just to remind you, the cost is 60 euros for the entire weekend including 30 minutes on the F1 circuit solely among fellow coupe enthusiasts.
I will tell you the exact pounds cost when I have seen the exchange rate we get,expect around £1.00 to the euro.
You will save having to pay the excessive charges UK banks make on European money transfers.
Baby_cash has confirmed receipts from Magooagain, Sparco and McMike.
Pete.
Posted By: Anonymous
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 17/01/2009 11:49
Just booked 2 scuderia sessions one on saturday and one on sunday and a grande parade so that's me all ready. hope the car is okay now.
Ferry next just to make sure i have a space.
I'll need plenty of fuel i reckon.
Posted By: Baby_Cash
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 18/01/2009 21:47
Cool sparco !
Will you come in a camping car ?
Posted By: PeteP
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 18/01/2009 22:00
I will tell you the exact pounds cost when I have seen the exchange rate we get,expect around £1.00 to the euro.
You will save having to pay the excessive charges UK banks make on European money transfers.
The cost for the remaining 2 admissions is £55.48 each. PM me if you would like one of them and I will tell you how to pay the Club.
We got 1.082 exchange rate.
Pete
Posted By: MCMike
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 18/01/2009 22:12
Sparco - how did you book your extra sessions ?
Posted By: Anonymous
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 18/01/2009 22:43
Trough Spa italia but when they cam back they wanted me to pay for admission too!?
Cash i will be coming with a van and trailer that's why i paid for two people in the hotel.
Posted By: MattM
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 20/01/2009 23:44
I have transferred payment for 2 cars into the club account (me and my old man), please can you confirm this has been recieved Pete?
The plan for our trip, is to head down to Spa on Friday 12th and then obviously attend the Spa event.
Then after this we are going to head down to the Nurburgring, for 4 days.
There are evening sessions everynight of that week and on the following friday, it is a full afternoon.
So should hopefully get a few quiet(ish) laps.
Anyone else who fancies Nurburgring is more than welcome to come with us.
Posted By: PeteP
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 21/01/2009 13:47
The payment has not yet got to the bank Matt, but it normally takes 3 or 4 working days.
In the meantime can you please PM me your and your dad's details including car type and reg so that I can arrange for the tickets to reach you in due course.
Thanks,
Pete
Posted By: PeteP
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 21/01/2009 13:56
To sum up:
Paid:
- MattB
- Petep
- Magooagain + Gill
- Barmybob
- MattM X2 cars
- Sparco
- McMike
All 5 of the club purchased tickets have now gone.
Possibles:
- Boosted7
- Kelv27
- Kevcrab (quite tempted)
- Matty (possible)
Posted By: MCMike
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 21/01/2009 16:50
MattM I intend to go on the Friday, so if you are interested in going in a mini-LE convoy pm me !
Mike
(I am midlands based)
Posted By: magooagain
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 21/01/2009 17:12
I will be checking out campsites in the next few days.I will post any links i find or maybe just the info.Is anyone else thinking about camping near Spa ?
Posted By: MattM
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 21/01/2009 17:25
Sounds like a good idea Mike. Could meet you on the M1 somewhere. Would be really good if we got on the same ferry as well! Had a really quick look the other night, and found them to be around £50 return. Cheap as chips
Posted By: PeteP
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 21/01/2009 18:47
I will be checking out campsites in the next few days.I will post any links i find or maybe just the info.Is anyone else thinking about camping near Spa ?
I'm almost certainly going to go with the French club's choice of hotel, 4* hotel at a 3* price.
Going on Friday too. Unfortunately Speedferries have gone tits up owing me 7 crossings, so still trying to find a good deal.
Pete
Posted By: magooagain
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 21/01/2009 19:30
Ifyou paid speed ferries by credid card ,you may be able to claim it on their gaurentee.
LD lines .com are operating from there now,i booked my transit for £80 return yesterday.Boulogne/Dover. For febuary.I think a car was £48.
Posted By: PeteP
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 21/01/2009 20:27
Thanks Joe,
I've been onto the credit card company since November, still not got my money back yet (£175.00)
I have just had a look a LD.co.uk, certainly cheap at £30.00 return dover Boulogne, but there is only 1 Sunday sailing at 16.15 which is a bit early.
Sea France want £91 return for the same day Dover Calais.
I'll keep digging round and will post what I find.
Posted By: MCMike
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 21/01/2009 21:05
@Mattm yes I can get the same ferry as you..sounds like a plan & I can meet on the M1 i'm only 20 mins away from where the M6 joins the M1
Posted By: MattM
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 21/01/2009 22:55
Just been looking at ferries.
The cheapest i have found is from Norfolkline which sails from Dover to Dunkirk.
Price varies depending on the time you travel but i will probably be going for the 12pm sailing on friday 12th june at the cost of £28
Posted By: PeteP
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 21/01/2009 23:50
It looks like I will go on LDlines Dover to Boulogne Friday morning for £24 then return Sunday evening via eurotunnel at 20:20 for £49.
Posted By: PeteP
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 21/01/2009 23:56
Baby-Cash has told me that there is the possibility of an 0900 to 0930 coupe only track session on Sunday.
If we can get a total of 30 takers (both clubs), the cost will be 33 euros for the session.
Please post your interest.
Posted By: MattM
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 22/01/2009 00:13
i'm interested in the extra session
Posted By: Anonymous
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 22/01/2009 07:04
Obviously, naturally, me too
Posted By: MCMike
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 22/01/2009 09:40
Well it would be rude not to so count me in !
Posted By: Anonymous
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 22/01/2009 09:58
Pete what can you get rate wise for me with the van and trailer at 11 metres in length?? You seem to be getting very good rates. I don't really want to drive all the way to Dover but if the rate is good enough then i'm up for it. I could probably keep up with the cope guys as we don't hang around in the van. Funny that wheni think about it, me not hanging about!
At this rate i'll never be off track.
Posted By: PeteP
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 22/01/2009 10:57
Marco, have a look at LD's website:
http://www.ldlines.com I found £115 return leaving Friday at 0700 and returning Monday at 1615. Dover to Boulogne
Single £64 Dover Boulogne if you want to come back another route.
The service to Boulogne does not start until February so you need to enter a later date before it will show up on the menu.
If you want to get back Sunday night then the Channel tunnel comes out at £122 Calais to Folkestone between 10PM Sunday and 10AM Monday. The website I went to is
http://www.eurotunnel.com , have a look there. There are all sorts of permutations possible there.
Personally I'm going for 0700 Friday Dover Boulogne with LD and then back 1020pm Sunday with Eurotunnel.Hope this helps.
Pete
Posted By: Anonymous
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 22/01/2009 11:20
Thanks Pete i'll have a look. Even with the money i spend it's £600 return for me, the van, the car and a mechanic from Hull - Zeebrugge.
Posted By: Boosted7
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 22/01/2009 13:56
Guys, I'm still potentially interested in coming again this year but unfortunately I can't commit to anything this far away from Summer due to my work. I'm not that fussed about the coupe only track time so would probably only be entering in the grande parade anyway.
Babycash - how quickly do you think we need to confirm with you in order to get a room at the Hotel?
Posted By: magooagain
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 22/01/2009 18:52
I had a look at Ferrysavers.com And they can sometimes be cheaper than the ferry companys,its just a matter of compairing the same crossings with the same ferry companys prices.
Posted By: Baby_Cash
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 22/01/2009 23:07
Boosted : asap, this month, or next month. March is a little late.
Posted By: MCMike
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 22/01/2009 23:13
Baby_Cash what deposit do you need for a couple of nights in the hotel (Friday & Saturday) ?
Posted By: PeteP
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 23/01/2009 01:23
Another ferry option, which I have booked.
Dover - Dunkerque via Norfolkline.
If you can use this link:
http://www.ferrycheap.com/norfolkline-offer.asp it has a special deal for ex Speedferries customers.
Book before 18th February.
Otherwise
http://www.Norfolkline.com may be slightly cheaper than Ferrycheap.
I've chosen 0800 on Friday returning 2001 Sunday. - Price £38.00 return.
Pete
Posted By: Baby_Cash
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 23/01/2009 12:02
the prices are 68€ per person & per night (meals included : dinner & breakfast), or 55€ (no dinner, just breakfast)
Posted By: Baby_Cash
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 28/01/2009 17:48
Who else is interested in the extra track session on sunday morning ?
For the moment i have Sparco, MattM, MCmike.
I have 13 people interested in France, if we are more we could get a good retail price.
Posted By: MattM
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 29/01/2009 15:23
Just to point out, i am representing 2 coupes, myself and my dad
Posted By: PeteP
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 01/02/2009 12:31
Matt, Is your dad interested in the Sunday morning session too?
Posted By: MattM
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 01/02/2009 12:32
Yes, both of us for both sessions please
Posted By: PeteP
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 01/02/2009 12:37
I'll put it up on the French club site then.
Posted By: PeteP
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 08/02/2009 22:06
More details of costs in conjunction with the French club,
Hotel is 68€ per person, per day all inclusive.(Friday, Saturday, Sunday)
Hotel without evening meal is 55€.per person. (Friday, Saturday, Sunday)
The Sunday Coupe only track session is 48€.
Please contact Baby-Cash urgently about paying for the Sunday track session.
Pete
Posted By: Anonymous
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 09/02/2009 09:49
Babay cash i'll send you a cheque for £45 GBP which will more than cover this as with todays exchange rate it works out at £41 for 48 euros.
What address will i send it to and how must i make the cheque out to.
Marco
Posted By: MCMike
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 09/02/2009 17:20
Pete, Sparco, etc are you opting for the meal in the hotel on Fri / Sat ?
Posted By: PeteP
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 09/02/2009 18:41
Definitely on Saturday, probably Friday too.
Posted By: Kayjey
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 10/02/2009 09:08
I'm pretty interested and probably will be joining you guys. Will check later for details. Can anyone point me to a summary of the event and the club arrangement?
Posted By: Anonymous
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 10/02/2009 10:27
I'll probably still be in the ferry on Friday night but i will be eating in the hotel on the saturday followed by some drinking.
Sounds familiar!?
Kayjey it would be good to meet you mate so hopefully we'll see you there.
Posted By: PeteP
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 10/02/2009 10:45
Kayjey,
http://www.spaitalia.be is the organisers website,later on it will be updated with details of the cars coming, so far there are 32 that I know of and it will show details of the coupe parking ares.
You can also look at Spa Italia 2009 on
http://www.fiatcoupe.fr/forum for details.
Pete
Posted By: MCMike
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 10/02/2009 10:55
ok i'll book grub for both nights I think.... Kayjey it would be good if you can make it too !
Posted By: Baby_Cash
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 10/02/2009 15:44
Babay cash i'll send you a cheque for £45 GBP which will more than cover this as with todays exchange rate it works out at £41 for 48 euros.
What address will i send it to and how must i make the cheque out to.
Marco
Hi,
the cheque must be sent to FIAT COUPE CLUB SUD, the address is :
Fiat Coupé Club Sud
Résidence Aria Marina - Entrée F
Route des Sanguinaires
20000 AJACCIO
FRANCEIt's also possible to make a bank transfer, or paypal me (with extra fees)
Posted By: MCMike
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 10/02/2009 15:59
Baby Cash, I will Paypal you for the hotel for 2 nights if that's OK, I will cover the charges too, same as last time.
Posted By: magooagain
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 10/02/2009 16:29
http://www.chambres-stavelot.be/ We are staying here.Its about 8klm from spa.
Will be able to visit the hotel you all will be at for drinks though.
Posted By: MattM
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 10/02/2009 16:31
Baby_Cash please can you PM your bank details and I will transfer money over for the extra track session. 48 euros x 2 (me and my dad).
When would you need payment for the hotel? I'm struggling for cash until payday (end of month) due to forking out for a re-map.
Thanks,
Matt
Posted By: Baby_Cash
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 10/02/2009 16:40
Matt, you can send me your payment for the hotel next month if you want.
Posted By: Anonymous
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 10/02/2009 21:12
baby-cash what is your paypal address?
Posted By: PeteP
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 11/02/2009 18:25
PM sent to you Sparco.
Posted By: Anonymous
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 12/02/2009 07:27
Baby Cash i have sent you 50 euros. Thank you for organising the extra track time.
Posted By: Baby_Cash
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 12/02/2009 20:03
payment received, cheers.
Posted By: Baby_Cash
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 12/02/2009 23:18
Mates,
Please, could you
download, fill this form and send it to baby_cash@aliceadsl or with your payment (see the address).It's very important for us to get your registration form.
http://slammindouai.com/divers/2009_spa_italia_eng.doc
Posted By: PeteP
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 13/02/2009 00:07
Hint, click OK 3 times on the authentication pop-up to bring up the form.
Posted By: Anonymous
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 18/02/2009 09:03
babay cash i assume you only need me to fill in the name and address as i have already paid for the hotel, track time and extra track time with you and various sessions directly with the Spa Italia guys??
If this is correct the form is waiting to be posted.
Posted By: Baby_Cash
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 18/02/2009 09:14
For your information, i will receive at my home all the tickets for all the participants.
I will send them back to you.
So i need your form !
You can send it to me by email it will be quicker !
Posted By: Anonymous
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 18/02/2009 11:35
So will i fill in the other track times i have already paid for?
I'll do that now and e-mail it to you.
Posted By: Anonymous
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 18/02/2009 11:41
Okay i've sent it over so i hope it's okay.
It's not a cheap weekend either i'm nearly 600 euros just for accomodation and track time/entry. I hope it's dry!?
Posted By: Baby_Cash
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 18/02/2009 12:29
Yep it's not the best deal of the year, but the passion has no price when you can drive on one of the best track of the world.
It's been 4 years now that i go to Spa Italia, and all i can tell you is that, year in and year out, the prices increase. For example in 2008, the scuderia cost 120€ (130€ this year) etc.. Grande Parade price increased last year too...
Posted By: MCMike
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 18/02/2009 15:25
Ok Babycash I'm just filling in my form...
so far i have :-
Entrance & Coupe track time Saturday
Coupe tracktime Sunday
Friday in hotel (no meal)
Saturday in hotel with meal
Can everyone say what their plans are with regard to track sessions / accomodation please ? I may adjust mine accordingly !
Posted By: MattM
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 18/02/2009 17:01
Are the Scuderia sessions just a free-for-all, i.e any and all cars running?
Am i right in thinking we can book these sessions when we get there?
Posted By: PeteP
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 18/02/2009 17:11
MattM,
Scuderia are a free-for-all as you suggest. You can book these sessions when you get there if there are any places left. Best to book early.
To answer McMike's question: hotel Friday and Saturday + dinner for me.
Posted By: MattM
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 18/02/2009 17:15
I'm most likely going to be in the hotel friday, saturday and sunday, heading down to the Nurburgring on monday.
Baby-Cash, please can you pm me your paypal, or is it the same as the address on the application form? (sorry but i'm struggling transferring money to a foreign account)
Posted By: PeteP
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 18/02/2009 17:19
MattM
I have PM'd you Baby-Cash's paypal details.
Posted By: MattM
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 18/02/2009 20:37
Sorry, another dumb question.
As i am registering for 2 cars-will i need to send you 2 forms?
Posted By: Baby_Cash
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 18/02/2009 20:40
No it is not necessary as it his your father. But fill in all the details for you, your dad, and the people who join you (girlfriend, kids..)
Posted By: Anonymous
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 19/02/2009 07:52
Right after a few attempts i think i have sorted it now for babay cash.
I have paid Baby Cash for:
Entrance and coupe track time on Saturday
Saturday night including meal for 2 people
Extra coupe session on sunday
Over and above that through the Spa Italia guys i have:
Scuderia session 14:00 - 15:00 on Saturday
Scuderia session 10:30 - 11:30 on Sunday
Grande Parade 13:00 - 14:00 on sunday
I will probably arrive at Spa on the saturday morning sometime and then possibly leave a little early on the sunday to catch the ferry but this has to be confirmed yet.
Posted By: MattM
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 19/02/2009 21:39
Sorry for the delay baby_cash, my Dad is in South Africa at the moment and i'm waiting on a money transfer from him in order to pay you. Unfortunately i am a peasant, and so cannot afford to pay for 2 cars
Posted By: Baby_Cash
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 19/02/2009 22:42
No problem ! Just don't forget to send me you form filled in by email.
Here's the list of the participant (this list counts just the payment received. So it's of course, not the final list).
PARTICIPANTS :
- MP750
- Ced51
- Gribouilly
- Julio
- Marcouzze
- christophe LE 415
- Nosgt28
- Babycash
- the dok
- regist20
- crazyf1
- marcus
- kenmath39
- nico16vturbo
- Leandrito
- Katre
- Limited Edition
- Batracien
- le pote de Nost20gt28 en 360 Modena
- kiss serge
- turbotom
- lechti59
- Guiguitouch
- Matthieu ALFA 156TI
- Dudu20
- Romain T20
- Anthony ALFA 156TI grise
- Sparco
- MCMike
- Magooagain
- Petep
- Barmybob
- Matt B
- MattM
- MattM's dad
Scuderia Del Coupé (saturday)
- MP750
- Ced51
- Gribouilly
- Julio
- Marcouzze
- christophe LE 415
- Nosgt28
- Babycash
- the dok
- regist20
- crazyf1
- marcus
- kenmath39
- nico16vturbo
- Leandrito
- Katre
- Limited Edition
- Batracien
- le pote de Nost20gt28 en 360 Modena
- kiss serge
- turbotom
- lechti59
- Guiguitouch
- Sparco
- MCMike
- Magooagain
- Petep
- Barmybob
- Matt B
- MattM
- MattM's dad
Scuderia Del Coupé (sunday)
- Kiss Serge
- MP750
- Julio
- Sparco
- Christophe LE 415
- The Doktor
- Crazy F1
- Chaps77
- Nost20gt28
- Kenmath39
Grande Parade
Sunday 13-14h :
- MP750
- Marcouzze
Scuderia
Samedi 14-15h :
- NosT20Gt28
Samedi 16-17h :
- NosT20Gt28
HOTEL
Friday :
- Julio : 2 personnes en demie-pension
Saturday :
- MP750 : 1 personne (pension complète)
- Julio : 2 personnes (pension complète)
- Marcouzze : 1 personne (pension complète)
- Christophe LE 415 : 1 personne (pension complète)
- Nost20gt28 : 2 personnes (pension complète)
- The Doktor : 2 personnes (pension complète)
- Crazyf1 : 1 personne (pension complète)
- LeChti59 : 2 personnes (pension complète)
- Sparco : 2 personnes (pension complète)
- Chaps77 : 5 personnes (pension complète)
Posted By: mattB
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 23/02/2009 21:58
Baby_Cash, I'd like to take part in the Coupe track session on the Sunday too. Friday night and Saturday night at the hotel for me too.
I've send cash through petep which should end up with you. I'll fill in the form tomorrow and email it to you.
Posted By: Baby_Cash
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 24/02/2009 20:40
Payment received from MattB.
I'm still waiting for the forms (and payment) of :
- McMike
- Magooagain
- Petep
- Barmybob
- MattM & his dad
Posted By: magooagain
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 24/02/2009 22:07
I am not sure i understand this form.I Thought the money i sent by post to baby cash was for two days entrance and half an hour on the track with other coupes.
I am not staying at the Hotel.
Posted By: mattB
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 24/02/2009 22:09
It depends on what you've paid for and what you are doing. If you've already paid for entrance + any additional track sessions you're undertaking and you are sorting out your own accommodation (I think you mentioned camping?), then I guess it's just your details you need to supply.
Posted By: PeteP
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 24/02/2009 22:14
Yes Joe, its just so that Baby_Cash can register you and send you your entrance ticket as he will get them all in bulk from the Spa Italia organisers.
Posted By: magooagain
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 24/02/2009 22:23
Thanks guys,will send form off to baby cash.asap
Posted By: MattM
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 24/02/2009 22:34
Baby_Cash,
I have sent you the form and a payment of 764 Euros to your paypal address.
This covers me and my Dad for both the Scuderia del Coupe sessions, 2 Scuderia Sessions (1 Each), and 3 nights all inclusive at the hotel.
Please confirm you have this payment ASAP
Many thanks,
MattM
Posted By: Baby_Cash
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 25/02/2009 09:06
i have received it, but i did not have time to look at it
Posted By: Baby_Cash
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 26/02/2009 17:38
I'm informing you that i WILL NO LONGER ACCEPT ANY PAYMENT BY PAYPAL !
I have been contacted by paypal about the money i have received these past weeks
So please, do not send any money to my own paypal account
Posted By: MCMike
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 16/03/2009 06:19
OK I've paid Babycash using bank transfer as requested & have booked my Ferry using :-
http://www.ferryto.co.uk/norfolklines.htmlDepart 12:00 on Fri 12/06 returning 20:00 on Sun 14/06
Posted By: Anonymous
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 01/04/2009 07:36
damn and blast, maybe next year...
Posted By: magooagain
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 03/04/2009 22:33
damn and blast, maybe next year...
Nothing stoping you coming along mate.
Posted By: MCMike
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 04/04/2009 08:34
yes come on Steve, the convoy of Coupes to Spa alone will be well worth coming for....
Posted By: Anonymous
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 07/04/2009 18:14
yes come on Steve, the convoy of Coupes to Spa alone will be well worth coming for....
my car won't be fully sorted by then, i wouldn't trust it to be fully reliable. i fancy it though as i'm sure it'd be very cool......
Posted By: MattM
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 07/04/2009 22:03
Just booked our ferries on
https://www.norfolkline-ferries.co.uk.Departing at 12pm friday 12th June 2009 (£27) and Return at 12.01pm monday 15th June 2009 (£22).
All paid up and getting excited.
Posted By: Anonymous
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 08/04/2009 04:52
I might do the long drive on the way there now and get the overnight ferry on the way back on sunday night.
Getting very excited too.
Posted By: Barmybob
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 10/04/2009 09:52
Booked the Ferry at last!
Going with P&O Dover - Calais £66 return
Bob
Posted By: MattM
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 10/04/2009 09:58
Marco i reckon you should come down with me, mike and mattb. Meeting in london thursday night for a few shandy's then heading down for same ferry in convoy. Should be a good laugh
Posted By: Anonymous
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 10/04/2009 10:35
I definately won't make Thursday at the moment but i might still manage to meet up at Dover for the ferry. Mind you i'm not sure if you guys will keep up with me in the van with the trailer!
Posted By: Barmybob
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 13/04/2009 15:26
Any of you seen the video made by one of the French fellows last year?
It's a long track....
Posted By: Baby_Cash
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 14/04/2009 08:36
Posted By: Anonymous
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 15/04/2009 20:48
Good videos, thanks.
Posted By: magooagain
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 02/05/2009 20:13
I was wondering if we are being sent tickets for entry?
Posted By: PeteP
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 03/05/2009 07:55
Yes, Baby_cash will be sending them to us all when he gets them from the organisers.
Posted By: Baby_Cash
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 04/05/2009 13:07
We are late because of our bank who needs our president signature. the problem is that he is living in India now.
It should be OK this week, i have contacted SPA's organisator in order to get the tickets asap !
once i receive them, i send them back to you.
I hope you wrote your address correctly on your forms.
You could arrive earlier on friday in order to take advantage of the pool, spa etc...
Posted By: MCMike
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 05/05/2009 16:08
Excellent B_C - really looking forward to this
Posted By: Baby_Cash
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 11/05/2009 08:29
Guys, i need you to confirm me that the list bellow i sent to Spa for the bookings are right.
All you have to do when you are in Spa Italia, is to go to the office and get your tickets for the different events (parade, rallye, scuderia). Everything is booked to your own name (excepted the entrance tickets i will send send you when i get them).
So if it's wrong, you won't participate to the events you paid for
Here's the list :
SCUDERIA DEL COUPE - saturday :Mark H***
Mike McD*******
Joseph MA*****
Pete PE*******
Bob MI********
Matthew BR*****
Matthew MOR*****
Timothy MOR******
SCUDERIA DEL COUPE - sunday :Mark HA**
Mike McDO***
Matthew BR***
Matthew MOR***
Timothy MOR***
SCUDERIA :saturday 2-3PM : Matthew MOR***
Sunday 10:30 - 11:30Am : Matthew MOR***
Then, i need you to confirm again, how many rooms you need, and how many people you will be at the hotel.
We need it to book like you want !
Posted By: MattM
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 11/05/2009 09:46
Hi Baby_Cash,
There will be 3 men in my group, so ideally we would like 3 single rooms in the hotel.
Any problems then please let us know.
Thanks,
Matt
Posted By: Barmybob
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 11/05/2009 12:51
Jeremy,
I understand Peter has given you my requirements
Bob
Posted By: Anonymous
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 11/05/2009 13:55
Jeremy at the moment i am still only coming with one mechanic so a double room is fine for us. The coupe sessions are fine too for me and i will contact Spa Italia directly about my other sessions.
Posted By: Baby_Cash
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 11/05/2009 15:05
Jeremy at the moment i am still only coming with one mechanic so a double room is fine for us. The coupe sessions are fine too for me and i will contact Spa Italia directly about my other sessions.
Yes, i was talking only about what you paid us for.
For them who paid straight to Spa Italia, we are not concerned.
Posted By: magooagain
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 11/05/2009 16:38
The booking for saturday scuderia is correct for me.
I am staying at chambre d hote elsewhere.
Posted By: Baby_Cash
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 11/05/2009 19:06
Jeremy,
I understand Peter has given you my requirements
Bob
Yep, i have to send the tickets straight to Peter
Posted By: mattB
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 12/05/2009 11:39
Jeremy,
I've sent you a pm - I dont think I'm going to make this any longer.
Matt
Posted By: Baby_Cash
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 12/05/2009 12:09
which PM are you talking about ?
i don't understand your last sentence
Posted By: MCMike
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 14/05/2009 15:49
on no - how come Mattb ?
Posted By: PeteP
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 14/05/2009 15:53
It looks like he's going to be stuck offshore Mike.
Posted By: MattM
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 24/05/2009 00:10
Any news on this? When will we get the tickets?
Posted By: Baby_Cash
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 25/05/2009 13:18
We still did not receive the tickets right now.
I am preparing all the enveloppes, and once i get them, i will send your tickets asap.
We had some problems with our bank, that's why it take some extra time.
i'm sorry about that, but i am rather a victim than something else.
Posted By: MattM
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 25/05/2009 19:19
Ok baby_cash, your help is very much appreciated. I hope the french post office are quick!
Posted By: Anonymous
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 26/05/2009 11:23
Hi guys,
Hi Petep, see you in 3 weeks
Posted By: PeteP
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 26/05/2009 12:15
Bonjour Grib, encore une fois on va voir les deux coupés a phares jaunes.
Pete
Posted By: Anonymous
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 26/05/2009 14:30
Stop showing off Pete you only have to say no salad with my kebab!
Posted By: PeteP
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 26/05/2009 15:11
It's Belgium Marco. No mayo with my chips.
Posted By: Anonymous
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 26/05/2009 15:20
Alright then as long as i can have a nice cold Jupiler then i'll be happy.
Posted By: magooagain
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 26/05/2009 15:47
Oooh yes.The beer capitol of the world.
Posted By: Baby_Cash
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 26/05/2009 17:40
Jupiler is some pee !!!
There are better beers than Jup' !
Posted By: Barmybob
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 26/05/2009 18:00
I remember visiting some Belgian bars in the 80's with over 150 beers on sale
Posted By: Anonymous
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 27/05/2009 05:39
I like pee but not literaly. Had many a good night with Jup.
Posted By: magooagain
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 27/05/2009 16:27
There,s us getting excited about all the different beers!!
I suppose we might take an interest in the cars
Posted By: magooagain
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 27/05/2009 17:21
http://www.spaitalia.be/images/Paddocks2009.pdf This is where we are this year.pitch 24.
The same as last year i think.
I have just nicked baby cash post on the french forum.
Sorry Baby cash.
Posted By: Anonymous
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 28/05/2009 05:22
Mago, you have right to pick up this link.
It's the better space i think. It's near the entrance to racetroad, and we see the racetrack.
Yes Petep, and it's the last one we will see my Yellow ! (Mine haven't change since Spa 2007)
Because i have bought a T20 Sprint Blue, fully stock (without blue bulb for the moment ^^ )
For Spa 2010, i hope i will have to come with this one
Still 2 weeks and it's good for us ^^
Posted By: Baby_Cash
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 29/05/2009 07:56
Hi guys, my mate Marcouzze got the menus from the hotel. Here is what you will get on :
Friday June 12th :La salade frisée aux petits lardons fumés
§§§
le filet de pangasius sur lit de jeunes poireaux et pommes persillées
§§§
le nougat glacé au coulis de framboises
Saturday 06/13th
le carpaccio de bœuf aux pignons de pin et roquette au parfum de truffes blanches
§§§
La noisette d'agneau en croûte d'herbes aromatiques et jus de thym frais
Panier de légumes au four et pommes rœstis
§§§
l'effeuillé d'ananas au lait de coco et sa boule fondante
Sunday June 14thla tomate Mozzarella et sa chiffonnade de Serrano
§§§
les pennes aux scampis, crème d'herbes fraîches et Cayenne doux
§§§
la tartelette fine au pommes
Peter, would you be able to translate in english ?
One last thing,on saturday's lunch, we will organize a barbecue between coupe owners, we have the permission from Spa Italia.
I told french to bring some specialities from their region (food, drinks, apetizer, dessert...) If you can do the same ... please, don't bring ugly sausages like petep did las year
Nobody tried to taste them
Posted By: PeteP
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 29/05/2009 10:41
Don't know what was wrong with Yorkshire black pudding, take along some snails this time.
I'll have a go at the translation later, I'm not too hot on cooking.
Posted By: MCMike
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 29/05/2009 11:14
great stuff - can I buy some BBQ food there ? might be a bit mingy after 2 days in the car if I bring it from the UK
Posted By: Anonymous
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 29/05/2009 11:24
haggis anyone???
Posted By: PeteP
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 29/05/2009 12:23
OK here is an idea of what we will get, not guaranteed 100% accurate.
Friday June 12th :
La salade frisée aux petits lardons fumés
Salad with smoked bacon strips
§§§
le filet de pangasius sur lit de jeunes poireaux et pommes persillées
Fillet of catfish on a bed of young leeks with new potatoes with parsley
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le nougat glacé au coulis de framboises
Iced nougat with raspberry sauce
Saturday 06/13th
le carpaccio de bœuf aux pignons de pin et roquette au parfum de truffes blanches
Thin fillet of beef with pine nuts and white truffle flavouring
§§§
La noisette d'agneau en croûte d'herbes aromatiques et jus de thym frais
Panier de légumes au four et pommes rœstis
Roundels of lamb with herbs in pastry and fresh thyme sauce, basket of baked vegetables and roast potatoes.
§§§
l'effeuillé d'ananas au lait de coco et sa boule fondante
Slices of pineapple in coconut milk with fondant balls
Sunday June 14th
la tomate Mozzarella et sa chiffonnade de Serrano
Tomato and Mozzarella wrapped in Serrano ham
§§§
les pennes aux scampis, crème d'herbes fraîches et Cayenne doux
Pasta with scampi in herbs with Creme fraiche and mild cayenne pepper
§§§
la tartelette fine au pommes
Apple tart.
Posted By: MCMike
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 29/05/2009 12:26
looks good to me Pete !
Posted By: Baby_Cash
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 29/05/2009 14:20
Here's the translation :
meal 12/6
salad with smoked bacon
§ § §
pangasius fillet on a bed of young leeks and apples parsley
§ § §
nougat Iced raspberry coulis
Meal 13 / 6 night
carpaccio of beef with pine nuts and rocket to the scent of white truffles
§ § §
Hazelnut-crusted lamb with herbs and fresh thyme jus
Basket of vegetables and potatoes in the oven
§ § §
sliced pineapple ,oconut milk and ice cream
Meal 14 / 6 night
Tomato Mozzarella and Serrano
§ § §
penne with scampi, cream and fresh herbs and sweet Cayenne
§ § §
apple pie
Posted By: magooagain
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 29/05/2009 17:51
Pineau anyone? Home made in the Charente.
Posted By: Anonymous
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 29/05/2009 19:29
@ magooagain: I bet every fccuker at Spa will be drinking (one or two . .) beer instead of the wine (or is it a spirit
) you mentioned.
suggestion: post that same message in the Froggies forum
Posted By: Barmybob
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 29/05/2009 19:49
I am sure we will be tracking him down and getting him to buy a few beers, I mean he is local, almost
Posted By: Anonymous
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 29/05/2009 20:31
Bob, I'm going to miss you so much (and your significant other!).
Would have loved to meet you and your fellow fccukers.
Unfortunately we're on holiday in Italy at the time you're enjoying yourselves at Spa.
I'm planning to attend to a local Coupé meet near our hotel during the second week in the Apennines
Posted By: Barmybob
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 29/05/2009 21:41
Pieter I am going to miss you too. It is probably the first time in 5 years we will have missed each other
Posted By: magooagain
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 31/05/2009 17:36
Do we need crash helmets with us when on the track?
Posted By: Barmybob
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 31/05/2009 17:52
Do we need crash helmets with us when on the track?
Yes.
Posted By: magooagain
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 31/05/2009 18:02
Thanks Bob.
Posted By: Baby_Cash
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 31/05/2009 19:38
Guys,
Your hotel bookings have been recorded with your profil name (ex : petep, barmybob etc...)
Whereas, the Spa events (scuderia, parade ...) are recorded with your name.
Take note of that it is very important
Posted By: MattM
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 31/05/2009 21:34
Baby_Cash - Can you confirm what kind of rooms you have booked us in the Hotel?
i.e, i asked for 3 single rooms - is that what i have?
cheers,
Matt
Posted By: Baby_Cash
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 31/05/2009 22:02
i don't know, i don't handle the hotel bookings.
I have to ask my mate
Posted By: Baby_Cash
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 03/06/2009 15:30
Buddies,
i just received the entrance tickets today
!
i thought i had to send them to your mail, but they will be posted on Thursday, i'm affraid you won't receive it in time.
So i changed my mind.
My mate Julio (who was already there last year) will give you tickets in hands at the Hotel on Friday night. I mean just for the british people.
Kayjey, Lum => i send yours by mail tomorrow.Sorry for that, but i prefer not to be into troubles (tickets lost, tickets not received in time etc...)
Posted By: Anonymous
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 03/06/2009 17:03
What about those of us who won't be at the hotel on the friday night can you leave them at the entrance gate for us or somewhere like that in an envelope??
Posted By: magooagain
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 03/06/2009 17:09
Will you be posting my ticket Baby_cash? Or i can drop in at the hotel friday evening,as i am staying local and will be there on thursday probably.
We are making a holiday of it and going in to the Alsace after the weekend.
Posted By: PeteP
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 03/06/2009 18:08
Joe,
Bob and I will be at the hotel Friday evening if Baby_cash has sent the tickets there so we can collect the ticket from Julio for you.
Posted By: magooagain
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 03/06/2009 19:32
Thanks Pete.We will pop in to the hotel friday evening whatever happens. see you soon.
Posted By: Baby_Cash
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 03/06/2009 20:24
Magooagain, Sparco (lum, Kayjey) => i send your ticket by mail tomorrow
The others => you will have to collect your ticket to Julio at the hotel (petep know him, so you don't have to worry, you will find him)
Posted By: MCMike
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 03/06/2009 21:35
Ok I will be there at the hotel Friday evening too, probably with a beer in my hand :o)
Posted By: Anonymous
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 04/06/2009 05:29
Thanks Baby Cash.
Posted By: Baby_Cash
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 04/06/2009 09:58
Sparco, Lum, Kayjey => your tickets have been posted this morning with the prioritary way.
I hope you'll get them quickly
Posted By: MattM
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 04/06/2009 19:39
Brilliant, really looking forward to it now.
Mike, are we still meeting up on thursday night in London for a few shandy's?
I have been getting the car prepared today, camber bolts fitted, track tyres and wheels sorted, brakes bled.
Will there be anywhere i can put a set of wheels and some tools?
Posted By: Barmybob
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 04/06/2009 21:39
We should have a club gazeebo there and I am also sure my Mrs will stay there during the track runs to keep an eye on things
I have been contacted today by another Dutch fellow who will be going. There is also another Brit, in Germany, who has said he will be joing us too
Posted By: MattM
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 04/06/2009 21:40
Cheers Bob.
How many coops will be there in total?
Posted By: MCMike
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 04/06/2009 23:12
Matt - yes defo meet up Thursday night - I'm staying nr Stoke Newington...is that anywhere near where you are ? - whatever we will meet up somewhere !
I have serviced my Coupe today - Matt are you taking a full set of track rubber ? I was thinking of taking a pair of scrubby fronts to swap over....but you have me thinking now !
Posted By: MattM
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 04/06/2009 23:32
I'm staying in Highgate on the thursday night, i'd have a look how close but i'm on my mobile and it doesn't like it. I am indeed carting a full set of track rubber down. There is going to be a lot of track time so i wanted to make sure i had something to go home on. I'm hoping to swap all the wheels over at the hotel and find somewhere to store them (in the bath?). I have 2 spare and pretty scabby wheels you can have cheap if you want them. Don't have any spare tyres though i'm afraid. I'll pm you closer to the time and we'll make some arrangements. Cheers, matt
Posted By: Anonymous
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 05/06/2009 05:58
I'll be in the van guys and i'll have tools with me so there will be space i'm sure and i might have some 17" used track rubber if anyonoe wants some to take home. Just let me know. I'll also be taking a gazeebo just in case it's not very dry.
Posted By: Anonymous
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 05/06/2009 10:24
Hi everybody,
Im pretty new to the FCCUK forum, and also to the Coupe. (just have mine for 2-3 weeks.) Altho im coming to Spa Italia as well, and hope to meet you guys there!
Im leaving Holland saturday morning (or maybe friday night, not sure yet). For me its a 3 hours drive and i will take me dad with me.
Posted By: Baby_Cash
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 05/06/2009 11:51
Here's the list of all participants :
FRANCE :
- MP750
- Ced51
- Ced51's dad
- Gribouilly
- Julio
- Marcouzze
- christophe LE 415
- Nosgt28
- Babycash
- the dok
- regist20
- crazyf1
- kenmath39
- nico16vturbo
- Katre
- Limited Edition
- Batracien
- kiss serge
- turbotom
- lechti59
- Dudu20
- Romain
- Lot20
- Darius
- Arnaud20vt
- David02
- T20+
FCCUK :
- Sparco
- MCMike
- Magooagain
- Petep
- Barmybob
- Kayjey
- MattM
- MattM's dad
- Lum
- Martijn
SPA ITALIA :
- Knijnenburg R (Hollande)
- Hennen T (belgique)
- Morin S (france)
- Lopes A (france)
- Febbo F (luxembourg)
- Rousseau D (france)
- van de Welle P (Hollande)
Posted By: Anonymous
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 05/06/2009 13:57
Quality turnout guys it will look great.
Posted By: Barmybob
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 05/06/2009 14:43
WOW a nice turnout for this one.....
Posted By: MarioCirillo
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 05/06/2009 14:43
WOW Bob you better have your camera!!
Posted By: Barmybob
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 05/06/2009 14:51
Come and join us
Posted By: MarioCirillo
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 05/06/2009 15:07
i wish i could!! sounds like its going to be a really good event
Posted By: Anonymous
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 05/06/2009 16:23
Baby_Cash-> In what do the people on that list exactly participate? cheers
Posted By: Barmybob
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 05/06/2009 17:42
People have all different things. From entry only upto several hours of track time
Posted By: Baby_Cash
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 05/06/2009 22:11
Too long to list... i don't have time for that.
Posted By: Anonymous
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 06/06/2009 01:18
I didnt intent to make you write down seperately everything a single person participates in Baby_Cash. I was wondering if the list was JUST for track-time, or JUST for ***** etc.
Anyways, i can be added to the list if wanted. Ill be there too
Posted By: magooagain
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 06/06/2009 10:29
My tickets have arrived this morning. Many thanks Baby_Cash.
Posted By: magooagain
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 06/06/2009 11:01
Posted By: Anonymous
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 07/06/2009 09:29
my ticket arrived yesterday thanks baby cash
Posted By: Barmybob
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 07/06/2009 10:16
I have placed posts on the Dutch and German forum to try and generate a bit more interest.
It looks like John Snijders won't be going this year, he is saying that it is too expensive for traders
Posted By: Baby_Cash
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 07/06/2009 10:41
whaoo the post is fast !!
Posted By: Barmybob
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 07/06/2009 20:38
Fast
Posted By: MCMike
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 08/06/2009 01:14
This is looking really good - do we get to use the full circuit for the track sessions ?
Posted By: Baby_Cash
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 08/06/2009 07:53
i meant it was a fast shipping
Don't forget to bring your local food & drinks for the saturday BBQ (good foods, good drinks, appetizer or whatever you want to taste us !)
We will be 50 people for the BBQ !!
Posted By: Barmybob
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 08/06/2009 08:16
This is looking really good - do we get to use the full circuit for the track sessions ?
Yes Mike the FULL GP circuit
I will have to shop in Holland for the BBQ so no British delights from me
Posted By: Anonymous
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 08/06/2009 08:37
I'm bringing award winning sqaure sausage and haggis and irn bru and caramel wafers.
Posted By: Anonymous
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 08/06/2009 08:38
Yeah but no cheesy beano's as they are too difficult to make on the barby!
Posted By: Begbie
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 08/06/2009 09:06
Yeah but no cheesy beano's as they are too difficult to make on the barby!
What sort of crap excuse is that?
Posted By: Anonymous
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 08/06/2009 09:29
It's not an excuse but if you are going to be there then just for you i'll try and make you one.
Posted By: Begbie
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 08/06/2009 09:39
I won't be there Marco, you can make one at the AGM for me though
Posted By: Anonymous
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 08/06/2009 10:11
What kind of crap excuse is that then??
Posted By: Begbie
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 08/06/2009 10:21
No coupe and no money
Posted By: PeteP
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 08/06/2009 19:42
Weather forecast for Spa_Francorchamps, but it can change within the hour!
Posted By: Baby_Cash
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 08/06/2009 20:59
Folks if you need to contact me don't hesitate.
My cell phone number : +33 (0)6 61 51 88 85
Posted By: Anonymous
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 08/06/2009 21:18
May i attend the BBQ as well if dad and I bring some dutch specialties?
Posted By: Anonymous
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 08/06/2009 21:19
May i attend the BBQ as well if dad and I bring some dutch specialties?
Posted By: MCMike
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 08/06/2009 21:50
I will get some grub then, i'm just worried if i bring meat it will be minging after 2 days in me LE ?
should I shop in Belgium like Bob ?
Posted By: Anonymous
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 08/06/2009 22:01
Fellas I've been to Spa many times for the GP and am damn envious......The main ticket entrance for the race brings you in behind the run down to Eau Rouge.....If anyones not been before I defy you not to be staggered by how steep Eau Rouge actually is in the flesh. You just don't appreciate it on the Tele.... Watch that left/right/left flick and then foot to the floor for an age
...do us proud!
Posted By: MattM
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 08/06/2009 22:19
I got a Tony Hawk Helmet Camera today! It looked really good on ebay but actually its s
t! I'm hoping to get some decent footage, i just hope its not pictures of me going backwards into a barrier in a giant fire ball!
Posted By: MCMike
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 08/06/2009 22:31
I've got some track(ish) rubber sorted too, so I will get them fitted to my spare rims & load up the chariot !
Posted By: MattM
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 08/06/2009 22:33
I loaded up with tools, oil, brake fluid, cable ties, insulating tape and my track wheels tonight. Just need to bung some cloths in a carrier bag and i'm ready. Car could really do with a wash though
Posted By: MCMike
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 08/06/2009 22:43
that is very organised Matt ! don't forget your lid...are you taking a trolley jack ?
Posted By: MattM
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 08/06/2009 22:48
My car is that low that a trolley jack doesn't fit underneath until i've jacked it up a few inches with the standard jack, so no, i'm not taking one. However, i have thrown my axle stands in just in case. I've taken the spare out (as i'll have 4 track wheels). I also have a brake bleeding kit, full spanner set, socket sets, screw drivers etc etc. I've bunged in some nuts and bolts and jubilee clips too just in case.
Lid is packed too, i also have the fire extinguisher screwed in position, first aid kit, spare bulb kit, warning triangle.I'll need full boost to get the car moving there is so much stuff in it!
Anyone got any breakdown cover sorted? Where's cheap?
Posted By: MCMike
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 08/06/2009 23:02
I'm impressed with all your preparation - i'm going to extend my RAC cover for Europe for the 3 days, will cost £26
I have some home-made ramps so might take these and a trolley jack I think
Posted By: Anonymous
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 09/06/2009 05:40
Listen boys i have a very low trolley jack and will be bringing a the full toolbox and lots of bits including stands. I do't go anywhere without them so if anyone doesn't have room they are welcome to use mine.
Posted By: MCMike
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 09/06/2009 06:17
that's great thanks Sparco, I might leave my jack behind in that case...cheers
Posted By: Anonymous
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 09/06/2009 06:53
fcuuking jealous..........
Posted By: Anonymous
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 09/06/2009 08:12
No problem Mike that's the joy of bringing the car on the trailer i suppose, you can bring all the crap you like without any worries. I'd still prefer to drive the car but when you get a run in it you'll realise that it wouldn't be nice on the public roads.
Posted By: magooagain
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 09/06/2009 12:26
Nice one Sparco.I have a couple of spare relays with me for the fuel pump etc.i am bringing a couple of skid lids with me,i can bring another if anyone needs one.
I will be takeing it steady round the cicuit,as i have not had anyone in the know to check out my 20vt yet.
Low milage but not sure about suspension etc.
New tires,discs and pads though so i should stop ok.
Posted By: Kayjey
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 09/06/2009 13:12
WOOOHOOOOWWWW!!!!
I'm really counting down to this one guys. We'll be in the hotel friday evening, I got all the tickets yesterday.
I'll probably be the only one without a Coupe during the track session as I'll be driving the Diesel Alfa. Unfortunately some idiot but a good dent in the boot, so it won't be in top condition.
Marco, I don't know if you have a second seat in that car of yours, but if you do, I can already tell you I'll be lending you my missus. However, this will just be to take her around the track for a couple of laps. Hopefully then she'll be investing in a Coupe sometime soon. So keep a good balance between scary and stylish
. And if you have some time for me I'd love to get a passenger feel of your beast.
So guys... looking forward to this and I'm very thankful to Matt B that I was able to take his place for this event.
See you this weekend!
Posted By: Anonymous
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 09/06/2009 13:20
Kayjey always up for taking a loan of someones wife if it means another Coupe convert, no problem. I'll be on track for a good few hours over the weekend so there should be pleanty of time. Looking forward to meeting you.
Marco
Posted By: magooagain
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 09/06/2009 15:01
I will get some grub then, i'm just worried if i bring meat it will be minging after 2 days in me LE ?
should I shop in Belgium like Bob ?
I shall be buying food in Begium as i will be there before the weekend.
I have read on the French Forum that the Guys are going to ask the Hotel to use their cold store/fridge.
I think you may also have a fridge in you,re room.
But if you get into Belgium late it may be to late to buy grub there.
Posted By: Boosted7
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 09/06/2009 20:23
I'm sooo jealous now reading this thread! I went last year but wish I was coming again this time, especially as so many fccukers are going. Have a great time guys, make sure you post lots of photos and vids on here.
Posted By: MCMike
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 09/06/2009 20:28
Sparco - would be great to get a ride in your LE race car...awesome
Posted By: magooagain
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 09/06/2009 21:12
Looks like one of the french boys has had to cancel.
Maybe PM baby_cash if someone wants to go short notice.
Posted By: MCMike
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 09/06/2009 21:25
Proccy - come on mate !!!! do it
Posted By: Baby_Cash
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 09/06/2009 22:22
Yep, i confirm i can get someone an entrance ticket for the whole weekend + the starurday's scuderia del coupe + 1 room (for 2 people) at the hotel
Posted By: Barmybob
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 11/06/2009 07:16
Jeremy,
I would offer this ticket on the German & Dutch forum but I am not on my PC so don't have the logon passwords
Bob
Posted By: Baby_Cash
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 11/06/2009 11:35
which ticket ??? yours ?
Posted By: PeteP
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 11/06/2009 11:37
The "spare" ticket you mention on the French forum I expect.
Posted By: Anonymous
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 11/06/2009 12:56
I dont have a ticket, dont have a hotel. Just dont want to drive on the track. Still no reply on my request on the BBQ too
Posted By: PeteP
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 11/06/2009 13:54
Still no reply on my request on the BBQ too
Down to the French club who are organising the barbeque, but I am sure you will be welcome.
Drop Baby_Cash a PM on this forum, he is one of the French Club organisers.
Posted By: Barmybob
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 11/06/2009 18:00
Martijn,
I am sure if you bring some stuff along you will be more than welcome at the BBQ
We drove back from Hanover today and gave the Coupe a good blast down the Autobahn before getting caught in a traffic jam, for TWO hours and less than 10 miles from ourbase in Roermond
Car is filthy too and will need a good clean before the weekend
Posted By: Baby_Cash
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 11/06/2009 18:36
I am sure if you bring some stuff along you will be more than welcome at the BBQ smile
Yeah you can bring your food !
Posted By: PeteP
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 11/06/2009 18:57
That's me just about packed, the car is full with club stuff and I'm off to fill up with Tesco's finest. Then leave home around 4:30 am.
A tip for those who have not used Belgian motorway services, tipping the loo attendant 30cents is pretty well universal. Some chains give you a ticket in return for 30 cents off your coffee.
Posted By: Anonymous
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 11/06/2009 19:58
Lum and I should be at the hotel around 5-ish I reckon. Looks like the coupe won't get a wash though, but perhaps the dirt will hide the dents and scratches
Posted By: Anonymous
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 11/06/2009 22:59
Sorry guy's, didn't realise the BBQ was organised by "zeh french!"
Baby_Cash i will drop you a PM!
ps. I do NOT want to drive on the circuit because im not 100% familiar with the technical status of the coupe. Im afraid to break something. Would it be possible to hand over the circuit time to somebody else?
Posted By: MattM
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 11/06/2009 23:49
If anyone has 2 spare 20vt wheels with legal rubber on, PLEASEEEEE can you bring them. My old man will pay you highly. Thankyou, see everyone tomorrow
Posted By: PeteP
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 12/06/2009 03:24
On my way.
Posted By: Barmybob
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 12/06/2009 08:08
Just about to go and clean the car, then off to the shops to buy some BBQ stuff.
See you all this afternoon
Bob
Posted By: Barmybob
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 12/06/2009 13:24
We have arrived
Posted By: PeteP
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 12/06/2009 17:14
...as have a convoy of French coupes.
Posted By: Kayjey
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 12/06/2009 20:54
... And some Belgians. Actually, report from Spa... We've had a good few drinks - tastefull selection of whiskey and whisky available - and a quite okay meal. Some are tired from the trip, some are just tired. Others are sitting at the bar enjoying the belgian beer. Can't wait for tomorrow! Famous, fantastic track and great atmosphere awaits us.
Posted By: Anonymous
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 12/06/2009 21:04
Have a great weekend, wish I was there.
Posted By: Barmybob
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 12/06/2009 23:15
Time for bed. Got to be up soon
Posted By: Anonymous
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 13/06/2009 21:49
hquick report for my first day here! we arrived around 3 pm in the rosso red dutch coupe. weather was great today. didnt really get to speak anybody since im not that long on the forum yet,and dunno anybody. yet i have parked the car together with all the other coupes today. who blew his engine today tho? thought it was a blue 20vt?
seen sparcos car as well...amazing!
well,see everyone tomorow ! time for bed!
Posted By: Barmybob
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 13/06/2009 22:14
come and say hello. I am big guy with the pink head
Posted By: Anonymous
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 14/06/2009 13:24
Bob,
Cracking day, excellent company made us all feel really welcome. Awesome run round the track (still can't get the smile off my face) and best of all I managed to recover all the photos I thought were gone forever, "Happy Days"
I will post them all once I figure out how.
Giuseppe
Posted By: Anonymous
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 14/06/2009 20:39
come and say hello. I am big guy with the pink head
Reading that just right now mate! I have spent most of today's time around the track and havent really been at the parking spot a lot.
I made some picture's of coupe's on the track, might be of the french guys as well! Ill post my pictures later on.
Posted By: Barmybob
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 14/06/2009 21:42
Martijn
I guess you were in the red 20VT
Are you sure I didn't come to talk to you yesterday?
Giuseppe
It was really nice to finally meet you and the family on Saturday. I would really like to thank you all so much for all the help you guys offered. It was really appreciated and I was not sure if I made that clear on the day. It is also fantastic to hear that you recovered the photos; there were some great ones on your camera and I can't wait to see them
Anyhow we are now back in Roermond and I finally have some time to sit down and write a quick report on SPA 2009.
The SPA Italia event always has plenty to offer any Italian car enthusiast but I suppose the highlight is that you get the opportunity to drive your Coupé on one of the best racing tracks in the world. This was made extra special for Coupe enthusiasts with over 40 Coupés taking part and the fact that Marco had made the trip from Scotland, an epic trip as it turned out
, with his beast of a Coupé track car. Marco even offered to take people out for a few laps of the circuit with him and he had no shortage of takers with some people having really interesting runs
The weather this year was sun, sun and more sun so yep, you’ve guessed it Bob was soon sporting the now familiar pink head
After the day at the track we made our way to the Hotel where we soon discovered that some of our group possessed hidden talents. Julio stunned us all with his card tricks, “MATTS DAD” tickled to old ivory’s and Marco did and amazing trick with a chair! There is so much more I could report but I think we should let some of the pictures appear first
May I also take this opportunity to thank the French club for again organising the tickets, track time and accommodation, cheers guys
Posted By: Barmybob
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 14/06/2009 21:47
Martijn
I guess you were in the red 20VT
Are you sure I didn't come to talk to you yesterday?
Hmm Green 16V Avitar, saw a green 16V but never saw anyone with it
Posted By: Boosted7
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 14/06/2009 21:57
Glad to hear the event was a success again this year Bob
I'm looking forward to seeing the photos
Posted By: Barmybob
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 14/06/2009 22:14
Antony you really should have been there mate. Your kind of weather and a chance for a run with Marco too.
Posted By: Kayjey
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 15/06/2009 08:15
I think I was running with Martijn on the track (Martijn, I was the guy in the red Alfa Diesel that you didn't seem to get rid of
).
Had a fantastic weekend and it was great to meet so many people. Hope everybody gets their Coupe sorted again with the necessary new Turbo, brake discs and pads and new bolts here and there. The Alfa held up nicely, but then it's quite used to being driven hard. Either way, guess I'll also have to check the Turbo (110.000 miles with the original now) and the brakes (the pads are still quite okay, but they are extremely noisy so I think the discs might have a giant lip on them).
Great to see Marco there (and Stuart - his drunk English is wonderfully short) and have the chance to co-pilot in his racer. The French were really amazed - they said the car is a legend over there and it was so exciting to see it in the flesh.
Now then... have to try and find a Coupe for next year.
Posted By: Anonymous
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 15/06/2009 09:23
Posted By: Anonymous
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 15/06/2009 09:27
Darn jealous guys - nice one....Anyone know if MCMike 'survived' OK?......
Posted By: Barmybob
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 15/06/2009 10:24
Posted By: Anonymous
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 15/06/2009 10:49
Nice pictures Barmybob!
Posted By: PeteP
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 15/06/2009 10:51
Darn jealous guys - nice one....Anyone know if MCMike 'survived' OK?......
Yes. Mike and I drove back in convoy from Spa right through to the M20. We were booked on the same ferry.
I'm sure he will be posting to let you know his take on the weekend and driving his coupe on the F1 circuit
Pete
Posted By: Barmybob
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 15/06/2009 11:02
The vid or image has been deleted!
Fixed
Posted By: Anonymous
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 15/06/2009 12:04
Posted By: Barmybob
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 15/06/2009 12:21
Oh the orange Coupé
I love that car, it looked fantastic. I really hope he can get it fixed and back out for next years event.
Posted By: Anonymous
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 15/06/2009 12:29
what exactly happened to:
*The orange coupe which had the rear-damage?
*The dark-blue coupe which had to exit the track on a tow-car?
*The light-blue coupe with all that oil under the bonnet?
Posted By: simonj
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 15/06/2009 12:49
What a shame for that orange Coupe?
What happened?
Posted By: Kayjey
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 15/06/2009 13:39
Jurgen, if you have the video of my lap >> SEND!
Posted By: Barmybob
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 15/06/2009 14:59
What a shame for that orange Coupe?
What happened?
The car went off on one of the most infamous corners in the world. Eau Rouge has claimed many vicims over the years, thankfully all that was hurt on this occasion was some metalwork.
Posted By: mattB
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 15/06/2009 15:11
Looks like you guys had a great weekend. I'll need to get myself organised better next year so I can actually make it there!
Posted By: Anonymous
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 15/06/2009 15:49
Have been busy with that video KJ, the orginal video off the camera was nearly 600mb! I compressed it to an mpeg4 file, but that was still 200mb (but still good quality). I've just uploaded it to youtube (took a while!). The quality is terrible at the moment, but it says it's still being processed and should get better after that...
Here's the link:
Coupe's on track
Posted By: Anonymous
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 15/06/2009 17:13
The quality seems to be ok now, just the framerate is slighty screwed up. Ah well, gives an impression of driving on the track
Posted By: Kayjey
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 15/06/2009 17:22
Looking great! Thanks!
Go to 0:50 to see Marco go past.
Posted By: Anonymous
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 15/06/2009 17:28
Looking great! Thanks!
Go to 0:50 to see Marco go past.
And not that slow as well...
Great vid, hope to drive on the track next year! this year i didnt want to take the risk, just having the car for 5-6 weeks makes me not 100% sure of its technical status.
Posted By: Anonymous
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 15/06/2009 17:30
What should I say , look at the photos, Great weekend , great people and an extra thanks to Sparco for having me in his car and of course to Baby_Cash for last minute card and hotel arrangements.
Lum
Posted By: Anonymous
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 15/06/2009 17:41
Looks great guys!
Posted By: Begbie
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 15/06/2009 18:01
Good photo's guys and nice video there Lum, love the fact you can hear Marco when he floors it
Posted By: Anonymous
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 15/06/2009 18:18
Lol , that was Jurgen who posted that
Lum
Posted By: Baz76
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 15/06/2009 19:19
Superb pics and video guy`s
. Looks like you had an excellent time,though I feel sorry for that lovely orange Coop
.
Baz
Posted By: phil_20VT
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 15/06/2009 19:35
Nice video.
Good to see everyone leaving lots of space, being a track day newbie and looking to book a day soon.
Very reassuring.
Posted By: Baby_Cash
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 15/06/2009 22:02
Hi Guys,
hope you enjoyed your weekend at spa, and hope you enjoyed our french comitee !
It's been tough to organize this event as we got some problems with our south members that rule the french club.
i did not have the opportunity to talk to all the people, i wish you had some good times and enjoyed your nights at the hotel.
Marcouzze, the owner of the orange coop, who was organising the event with me, had an accident during the scuderia del coupé. I got some problems too, it was a nightmare ! i had to return to the paddock to fix my problem, then i could have returned on the track.
So, i have created a photobucket account in order to get the most photos i can get. I would like to make a video footage with some pics & vids.
Could you post your stuffs there ? PM me for more details
Posted By: MattM
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 15/06/2009 22:10
Wow Wow Wow, i can assure you that we did pay. Do not forget we had 1 extra night, and settled up on the Sunday evening.
Please DO NOT post up on a public forum with allegations. I and my Father both pride ourselves on being honest, we have no reason to steal.
Baby_Cash you are Out of order, a PM asking for a explanation, rather than an allegation in future.
Posted By: Anonymous
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 15/06/2009 22:33
Must be a mistake guys.
MattM, did you drive the track? I remember one silver coop going seriously fast
Baby Cash-> I will post my pictures on the same photobucket when i have time to do so.
what exactly happened to your coupe?
Posted By: MattM
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 15/06/2009 22:34
Yes Martijn, i did drive the track and yes i was going seriously fast!!
I@m currently uploading a brilliant video, just waiting for it to download to youtube then i will post it.
did the silver coop going very fast have black wheels?
Posted By: Anonymous
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 15/06/2009 23:57
Im not sure if it had.. but i guess it was you then! Waiting for the vid
Posted By: MattM
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 16/06/2009 00:31
Well, What an absolute joy the Brussels ring road was this morning, during the rush hour!
It was a fantastic weekend. Great meeting everybody, top bunch of people. Couldn't ask for more out of a weekend - plenty of beer, laughs, fast cars, and good company.
Had some really good and very fast track sessions. I have destroyed my slicks, and the car attracted quite a crowd when i pulled into the pits and my brakes were on fire (nearly). Everyone was asking how much power i had, as they were saying the car was very fast around the track.
We did the coupes proud this weekend, we were one of the fastest cars out on track, going past Ferraris, Masseratis, Alfa touring cars, etc etc.
Have a look at this Video. It was taken during a Scuderia session on Sunday morning. The video is taken from inside my car,with my old man filming, and i am following my old car, driven by my mate Paul with MCMIKE as passenger. We were both really on it, and he REALLY didn't want to let me past! Plenty of flames, overtaking, and very late braking! Mike had to get out because he felt sick after!
Well Worth a watch;
Flames and Ferraris Fuel comsumption was quite amazing. On the ferry home we roughly worked out that i was achieving about 5/6 mpg on track. While hooning around Spa it was costing £75 an hour in fuel! Well worth it though.
The brakes were amazing, and i was able to brake very late, as you can see in the video, i outbrake a lot of cars. It also handled fantastically, and was very reliable, apart from a small issue with a camber bolt!
I'm interested to see if Marco has any log of his lap times, to see how i compare. I have just timed a lap from that video, with lots of traffic, at about 3:20s. I'm not sure what a good lap time is but i think around 3:30 is respectable.
Mike had some good laps too, i enjoyed a good duel between him and a ferrari testarossa, which he won!
Posted By: Baz76
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 16/06/2009 06:27
Excellent vid there Matt
. Your Dad sounds as though he's having a good time giggling away while the camera is thrown from side to side in the corners
.
Baz
Posted By: Barmybob
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 16/06/2009 06:48
Cracking Vid Matt
I am sure Mikes condition after the track session was not entirely down to Pauls driving
Posted By: Anonymous
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 16/06/2009 07:20
Haha golden how your Dad tells you youre braking too early
Nice video, and i am sure it was you who i was talking about. You where really pushing it, looks great!
"Whoo-hahaaa....wheee hi-hi-hi"
and:
"It's only an Ferrari"
Posted By: Countrycruising
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 16/06/2009 07:31
Great Vid Matt, what a weekend you guys had, I have to go next year for sure, looks such a hoot
Note for dairy,
1. Book ferry for Spa
2. RangeRover and trailer
3. Hybrid coupe with track set up and slicks
Posted By: Barmybob
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 16/06/2009 07:53
Good to hear it Joe
Posted By: Kayjey
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 16/06/2009 08:05
Fuel consumption? Even including a full hour on the track I got from my home place (two hour drive) to the hotel, on the track and back home on less than a single tank! Ahh... that's why Le Mans is being won by Diesels.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9a4F_EQO8-40:35 = Alfa 8C and some seconds later Marco
2:04 = still of Marco
Posted By: Anonymous
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 16/06/2009 09:57
Hey everyone we eventually made it home yesterday afternoon after what can only be described as an Epic weekend. Thanks to everyone who helped organise the accomodation and track time and keeping me rehydrated over the weekend. It was brilliant to meet everyone and finally put faces to the names. For me it's the best track i've every driven on and i hope anyone that managed to come out for some laps enjoyed themselves. Sometimes it wasn't that fast due to traffic but i did manage to stretch the legs of the coupe here and there. Eau Rouge is as good as you could imagine.
Highlight of the weekend for me was late on the sunday afternoon sitting at the end of the pitlane and the owner of the Alfa 8C telling me how great MY car was and that i was to be congratulated on such a fantastic sounding thing etc etc. I did ask him to swap but he declined. Just the fact that he felt the need to make a point of coming over really made my weekend.
I have looked at some of the in-car so i will be posting some videos up on you-tube when i get a minute.
Posted By: MCMike
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 16/06/2009 12:43
Awesome, amazing, fantastic weekend.
MattM - great to team up with you, your Dad & Paul for some laughs / beers / driving, etc - between the 3 of you you were really *on it* - kicking Ferrari & Maser ass left, right & centre !
Anyone who thinks Coupes are no good on a track would have been made to eat their words this weekend !
Great to see 'Belisha-beacon' Bob, Trish, Pete P, Kayjay, Sparco, Stuart (& the red monster LE), Magoo & Mrs Magoo, the French club members and anyone else I've forgotten to mention. Thanks to the french club for organising the event.
My Coupe held up well considering the old girl has more than a few miles on her - driving on the fantastic SPA track was incredible, I consumed half a tank in 30 mins !
This is one of the very best 4-wheeled events I have ever been to, and I would urge anyone out there with a drop of petrol in their veins to get to this event.
I will be back next year for definite.
Here's a link to my pics
Spa Pics
Posted By: Anonymous
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 16/06/2009 14:05
Okay here we go this is one from the sunday session and i'm sure it's Jurgen in the victims seat.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QGI4Z1kpf40
Posted By: MattM
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 16/06/2009 14:45
That looks a good lap. How did you manage to get a clear track, was it a Scuderia session?
I timed you at 3:03s on that video and i timed myself at 3:25s during my busy Scuderia session.
Posted By: Anonymous
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 16/06/2009 16:08
I think i've deleted that one and replaced it with two more.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fu7Ox37UeJshttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cjawZ48SUMEMatt i haven't got as far as the times yet but this was the coupe only session on the sunday morning
Posted By: Julio
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 16/06/2009 16:27
Hello all fccuking member
Fantastic Spa 2009 Edition ! Nice Coupè, nice guys, nice cars, nice weather, nice hotel...... it's perfect !
I'm very happy to meet you again (Pete, Bob and his wife and other)
So happy to see the Sparco's Monster Coupé too
...Julio stunned us all with his card tricks,.....
I'm so glad that you enjoy my game, if we come on 2010, I'll try to show you very impressive card tricks
Sorry for my poor english
Posted By: MattM
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 16/06/2009 16:28
Yes those card tricks were superb, they looked even better after 10 beers! Well done mate
Posted By: Begbie
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 16/06/2009 16:42
Nice videos Marco
Posted By: MCMike
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 16/06/2009 17:07
Hello Julio - good to meet you, those tricks were really rather good, eat your heart out Paul Daniels !
Posted By: Baby_Cash
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 16/06/2009 18:45
MattM => PM
Posted By: Anonymous
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 17/06/2009 20:54
Hi all just checking if I've got this photo thing right
Posted By: Anonymous
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 17/06/2009 21:10
Posted By: Anonymous
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 17/06/2009 21:59
Some nice pics mate.
Posted By: MattM
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 17/06/2009 22:23
Posted By: MCMike
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 18/06/2009 08:34
I'd be interested so know more about that yellow peril too - he easily passed me on the straight
Posted By: Julio
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 18/06/2009 11:25
This yellow Coupè have big turbo gt2860rs,FMIC, dump forge,walbro gss341,regul 3.8b,green air filter like mushroom,cufaro reprog,straight induction pipe,solenoide from General Motors, cold sparks & 6 gearbox from EL.
He's very fast in the straight but not so fast in the turn.
I mesure it in 3"23.
Posted By: magooagain
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 18/06/2009 14:33
Just home from a great weekend/week.
Just to thank all our mods and The french crew for a top time at Spa.That was a fantastic first for me on the track.
Thanks Marco from Gill and I for the thrills in you,re beast.
I will post up some pics later.You never know what i may find in my Camera
We rounded our week of by a visit to the Mulhouse car Museum.
Posted By: Anonymous
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 19/06/2009 16:26
Great Joe i look forward to seeing myself in a right state. Great to meet you and Gill and glad she enjoyed the joyride.
Uploaded a couple more videos.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kdgakzdxh2Ihttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fq6ncE-eIJAThat's the only time i get to hear it properly when someone else takes footage from outside and i must say it does sound rather nice!
Posted By: Flea
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 19/06/2009 17:38
Very nice Marco
Posted By: magooagain
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 19/06/2009 19:52
Nice one Marco,Top man stewart for those vids,when under the weather as well.
I will try to put some stuff up.
Posted By: magooagain
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 19/06/2009 19:58
Posted By: magooagain
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 19/06/2009 20:19
No Prize for guessing who this Fccuker is.
Top lad from the top of the uk.
Posted By: MCMike
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 19/06/2009 23:02
Ha ha - good job Marco pilots his car better than he does a chair
Posted By: Anonymous
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 19/06/2009 23:56
Great stuff guys
Would be interested to know how any unmodded Coupes got on with that kind of thrashing opportunity? Just in case the wife has not authorised funds for the uprated Turbo and clutch in time for next year!
Posted By: Anonymous
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 20/06/2009 07:08
http://s711.photobucket.com/albums/ww118/magooagain/?action=view¤t=Copyofi00477.jpg
I hope these are of me and wontsellmycoop at spa.
Well the broom is wontsellmycoop, so if the wine red is yours then yes.
Posted By: Barmybob
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 20/06/2009 08:57
One of ME
Posted By: Anonymous
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 20/06/2009 11:03
Posted By: magooagain
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 20/06/2009 12:13
Great stuff guys
Would be interested to know how any unmodded Coupes got on with that kind of thrashing opportunity? Just in case the wife has not authorised funds for the uprated Turbo and clutch in time for next year!
My standard did ok.I drove it hard for two laps and i was very happy with it.It stopped ok,and pulled excellenty.
I found that because my suspension is old and standard i could not brake late enough to carry good speed around the tight corners and then acheive high speed on the staights.I managed about 100 plus on the pit staight.But imo i think with more expierience of the track i could get faster being standard.Sparco could easily go faster than me if he drove my car.But as i had to go on holiday last week aswell i thought i had better save it.Imo high powered brakes make you go faster.
Posted By: Baby_Cash
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 21/06/2009 21:12
Posted By: Kayjey
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 25/06/2009 09:12
In the Alfa I got to 175km/h on the pitlane straight, so a standard Coupe should be able to get to around 185 - 190 km/h there.
Posted By: Anonymous
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 27/06/2009 20:36
I had my two children in the car and had to be a "sensible parent" but I was impressed however I having been driving it down the autobahn for the past three years or so if you know what I mean.
Posted By: magooagain
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 27/06/2009 22:42
I had my two children in the car and had to be a "sensible parent" but I was impressed however I having been driving it down the autobahn for the past three years or so if you know what I mean.
To be honest i was watching the rev counter really.
Gill says i was at least 120 on the pit straight.
I was more worried about stoping.Great craic and even more great making new friends.
Posted By: crazyf1
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 28/06/2009 09:45
Hi all
,
This meeting was a total success
It was a pleasure for me to speak in english with you (petep, mr and mrs magooagain, barmybob and sparco
).
I already uploaded 2 videos of saturday :
The beginning of the Coupé only Session :
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DIqSCMbP3tMand my ride with Marco :
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K70XPFB95c8I hope you will enjoy it
Bye
EDIT : a new video of Sunday morning
2 fast laps with a best lap in 3'22"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E-wFO_0qDsU
Posted By: Anonymous
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 30/06/2009 12:47
Nice video's and it isn't easy holding the camera steady in my car i know.
Great to meet you also.
Posted By: MattM
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 30/06/2009 20:29
I have had some sample pictures of my car sent through from a proffessional photographer.
Which ones do you think i should buy?
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Posted By: Flea
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 30/06/2009 20:37
Well number 2 is a must!
Posted By: Flea
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 30/06/2009 20:38
What's happened to your tyres in #3, looks like they have melted and stuck to the track??!
Posted By: MattM
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 30/06/2009 20:43
I *think* in no.2 i had just outbroke and gone down the inside of that Lamborghini, going into the bus stop chicane! I like that photo as well.
Judging by the state of those slicks after the track sessions, i think i probably did melt them.
I also like no.6, shame the back wheel didn't come off the floor - must go faster next time -
Posted By: Anonymous
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 30/06/2009 22:56
Yeah number 2 and 6 are the ones for me! Car is looking good Matt!
Posted By: cowboy
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 30/06/2009 23:57
same here no2 and 6 but there all good realy
Posted By: Anonymous
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 01/07/2009 07:08
Matt how do you put them on here he sent me some too but like you i can't make my mind up. If i could e-mail them to someone and they could put them up for me that would be brilliant.
Posted By: MattM
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 01/07/2009 07:34
You can email them to me and i'll put them up for you, if you want marco. It won't be until tonight when i get home though. I'll pm you my email in case your interested
Posted By: Anonymous
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 01/07/2009 07:41
replied already and thanks again matt.
Posted By: magooagain
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 01/07/2009 08:54
Good pics Matt. 2 and 6 also
Posted By: Begbie
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 01/07/2009 09:34
I think number 2, but maybe do some photo shopping and remove the indicator being on, meaning you were letting the faster car through
Posted By: MattM
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 01/07/2009 09:39
Yeah i think the indicator was because i was pulling into the pits or i knocked it on while grappling with steering wheel because he definitly didn't go past me. I think the photographer will be able to get rid of that.
Posted By: Kayjey
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 01/07/2009 10:19
1 - 3 - 6 - 7.
I've asked for the originals of my car so I can play around with them before having them finished on canvas.
Posted By: Anonymous
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 01/07/2009 15:38
7
Posted By: MattM
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 01/07/2009 16:59
I have uploaded Sparco's pictures.
What do you think of these;
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The ones that stand out for me are 4 and 8.
It would be interesting to see if there are any more photographers that have photos, i've tried looking but can't find any at all.
Good photos though, Marco's car looks like it's going sideways in some photos (which it probably was).
Have to say, watching your car going round was a treat Marco. It looked great and sounded even better, and was clearly very very fast
Posted By: Flea
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 01/07/2009 21:06
#4 looks great
Posted By: magooagain
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 01/07/2009 21:31
It was great to go round Spa with Marco.Fantastic to go round in a brill Coupe.Well done Marco.
Posted By: Anonymous
Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009 - 02/07/2009 06:18
I like the one with the De Tomaso in front purely because that was what i was following in my first laps around Spa. I do like 4 too. The one of the hairpin should be good but maybe it's just a bit to much.
Probably was sideways in some of them as i was at times.
