Nürburgring Research Trip

Dangerous

Dangerous

Dangerous

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For some reason I didn’t feel right about a track car so I am passing on it, I didn’t want to take such a big risk in totalling the car.

I know one thing I'm sure about which is making motors sports video and editing them so I am purchasing a HD Video Camera (Sony HVR-Z1E) So if all done and good I should have them within 2 weeks. If that is the case I shall need to test them...


So to the main reason of this thread I have one week booked off work from January 21st to the 29th. Within this week for about 3-4 days I shall be returning to the Ring’ to test the new HD camera but also to find out the viewing points of the Ring’.

In preparation for this year’s summer trip, the reason I am going now is it takes so long to find these points it’s just a waste of time in the summer months when you can be on the track.

Yes the track is open that week but it’s also snowing and -4 out there so don’t think I will be doing any laps.

Tunnel is £108
Hotel is £30 per night

Don’t expect anyone to join me but I have a spare seat if anyone wants?
 
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[TW]Fox said:
Long way to go just to test out a new toy, why not visit a local track instead?
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Its NOT just to play with camera but to find the viewing points around a 13 mile track. Timewise its just not possible in the summer months as you want to be on the track.
 
Learnt lessons from last year :o And it will be march before dates are up for 2006 :( Plus who wants to see a diesel going around there? :p
 
2x1600 said:
What is it you're going to do? Film people going round nurburgring and try and sell the vid to a publisher?

Leo
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Doubt that would happen, if I had the opportunity to make money from this I would but I am along way from that.

Want to learn the trade to begin with.
 
James_N said:
March!!???!!!!! :mad: flip
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Yup start of the season is march :(

Pigeon said:
So the Noble is back on
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Could be a option I guess..

TomO said:
dave,

got your text. currently might already be taking a holiday that week, discussing with the gf atm. will let you know if thats not happening.

i am sure we can come to some arrangement with the 200 for the next visit as i would like to take both cars! :D
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hahah get in there! :cool:
 
Lashout_UK said:
Don't forget to get liscence to film the area, if you do want to use it for publishing :)
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Like I said before little chance of that, most of my videos are just released on forums like here and BM3W etc
 
I'm starting to get the hang of editing and want to branch out into more subjects so hope I will get better over time.

I think I have since my first release on here!
 
I never said it would Lopéz?


I had the money either way for car so I am going for the best I can afford.

WOW this thread has gone massively off subject!

Wasn’t asking for advice around my camera but just letting people know I should be going to the ring :eek:

Lopéz said:
Wouldn't it be more sensible to invest in a cheaper camera to "learn the trade" on? I'm assuming this is working towards a career or some other money making exercise, not just for fun?
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Missed this last bit

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I already own 2 DV cameras and the next step in quailty is HD. Yes there is cheaper HD cameras out there but I dont want them.

Why do people buy BMWs/Audi when they can have VXL/Ford?

This was only to let people know I should be going back and nothing to do with my cameras :)
 
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Lopéz said:
But I'm inclined to agree with Fox - last month it was a fully prepped no expense spared BMW track car that was then going to be a racing car, now that's off and you want to buy an incredibly expensive camera to make films of people driving the 'ring.....which I'm assuming you're going to want to sell? Or is it just a hobby? :)
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With the track stuff there was always something in the back of my mind saying don't do it but tried to block it out.

At the end of the day I couldnt do something im not 110% behind.

No plans to sell any footage.


Lopéz said:
You change your mind more often than any bird I know :p;)
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haha :D
 
The Gtech has Astra,A3 and Zafira. I did it in 10:46 BTG that was a 2002 Zafira Club 2ltr DTi so im guessing the Mondeo and 306 would be quicker?

I had a Merc A class 1.6 petrol that I kept up with just couldnt overtake on the straights but kept up in the corners, he finished about 5s quicker than me overall.
 
adwhitworth said:
What about the fact video equipment is banned at the Nurburgring? A bullet cam is fairly easy to hide but a larger HD camcorder certainly won't be.
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Its not meant for in car footage around there.
 
I'll thought about doing a "Best of Dangerous" as I've just put all my tapes onto my PC.

Wouldn't charge any of these just ask people to send me a SAE if I did :)

Stuff isnt good enough IMHO to charge and dont want too either.
 
Right booked Tunnel for Saturday 21st Jan 9:26am, Ring here "I" come :cool:

Going out | Short Stay Saver | 21/01/2006
(local time) | Check-in time 08:56 - Departure time 09:26 - Arrival time 09:01
| GBP 57.00
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Coming back | Short Stay Saver | | 25/01/2006
(local time) | Check-in time 18:34 - Departure time 19:04 - Arrival time 20:39
| GBP 49.00
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Vehicle details | Car/Van
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Tax Evader said:
Wouldn't you be better just going to Oulton Park instead? ;)
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Yes It would be I guess!

TomO said:
billy :p
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Tis okay im set to goto France to UK and UK to France :o

Wheres that phone...

Haha just phoned up to change that error "have you got a email address to send the details through?"....oh yes "dangerous :confused:"

hah got it through work

Then she says Bye Mr Dangerous :o
 
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