Mondello
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Printed Date: 03-May-2024 at 11:38
Topic: Mondello
Posted By: kbannon
Subject: Mondello
Date Posted: 13-February-2006 at 06:41
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As I had previoulsy mentioned, I have booked Mondello national for Oct 8th (IIRC!). I have now provisionally booked April 29th again on the National. Expect basic fees to be €150. This is the weekend of Punchestown hence why it is free. I will draw up app forms and will let you know more as I get it. K. ------------- Current: 2009 E60 520d "Sport" tractor Previous: 1989 E30 320i SE 1997 E39 523i 2003 E39 525i Sport Individual |
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Posted By: Eamo
Date Posted: 13-February-2006 at 07:09
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boss - tbh honest if its the National Im not really interested.
The International circuit is hard enough on brakes without having to do the shorter national circuit. I know we have debated this already what with the increased costs, getting numbers etc etc. ------------- |
Posted By: kbannon
Date Posted: 13-February-2006 at 07:19
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well the official confirmation of what is being booked will be made tomorrow. if the national is being booked then I will need loads of help in getting people there! ------------- Current: 2009 E60 520d "Sport" tractor Previous: 1989 E30 320i SE 1997 E39 523i 2003 E39 525i Sport Individual |
Posted By: T.J.
Date Posted: 13-February-2006 at 07:35
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I'll be at both, Killian! ------------- Mazda 6 MPS S1 Elise 135 Sport Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon http://www.bmwcarclubireland.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-3254"> 
Formerly E39 TDS, E36 M3, E36 328i, E34 525i, E34 518i |
Posted By: bmw325tdsse
Date Posted: 13-February-2006 at 07:59
| Killian I will aim to be at both with my 2002. |
Posted By: kbannon
Date Posted: 13-February-2006 at 08:04
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TJ / JK - do you two have a preference for National or International (more €€€)? K. ------------- Current: 2009 E60 520d "Sport" tractor Previous: 1989 E30 320i SE 1997 E39 523i 2003 E39 525i Sport Individual |
Posted By: bmw325tdsse
Date Posted: 13-February-2006 at 08:27
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Killian my preference is for the International. I would be prepared to pay up to €100 extra for a 4 hr session. JK. |
kbannon wrote:Posted By: kbannon
Date Posted: 13-February-2006 at 08:35
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good man John
------------- Current: 2009 E60 520d "Sport" tractor Previous: 1989 E30 320i SE 1997 E39 523i 2003 E39 525i Sport Individual |
Posted By: T.J.
Date Posted: 13-February-2006 at 08:39
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I'd prefer the international aswell. Tis a catch 22, but while Mondello international on a weekend is a pricey beast, so is travelling abroad to do another track! So I'll pay what it takes to do it no probs. ------------- Mazda 6 MPS S1 Elise 135 Sport Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon http://www.bmwcarclubireland.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-3254">
Formerly E39 TDS, E36 M3, E36 328i, E34 525i, E34 518i |
Posted By: M3owner
Date Posted: 13-February-2006 at 11:06
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i'll attend what ever is booked in mondello (unless funeral or wedding). prefernce is international and will pay extra but will participate in either int or nat. |
Posted By: kbannon
Date Posted: 13-February-2006 at 11:14
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glad to hear it boys. Hopefully 50 others out there will think the same. Once I have definite details about the spring date then I will approach the NI crowd as well as some dealers with the view to reducing costs. ------------- Current: 2009 E60 520d "Sport" tractor Previous: 1989 E30 320i SE 1997 E39 523i 2003 E39 525i Sport Individual |
Posted By: T.J.
Date Posted: 13-February-2006 at 11:47
Fair play, Killian  ------------- Mazda 6 MPS S1 Elise 135 Sport Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon http://www.bmwcarclubireland.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-3254">
Formerly E39 TDS, E36 M3, E36 328i, E34 525i, E34 518i |
Posted By: Beemerboy
Date Posted: 13-February-2006 at 13:55
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I'll be at both and i'm up for either national or international
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Posted By: ///M3Mick
Date Posted: 13-February-2006 at 14:43
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Killian I am also up for it......track days are a rare enough event in Ireland so I would be in the camp that would be prepared to pay extra for the international. Mick |
Posted By: GR-8
Date Posted: 13-February-2006 at 15:57
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Killian I should be OK for 29th. I'd be prepared to stump up extra to give the international a try. I make it 6 - nil so far in favour of international! Best of luck. ------------- '95 E31 840Ci |
Posted By: justin D
Date Posted: 13-February-2006 at 17:41
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i was gonna give the open day on april 17th a try, but i'd prefer a bmw only day. what's the difference between the international and national tracks? i'm presuming the national is shorter?
justin ------------- M3 CSL 
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Posted By: ///M3Mick
Date Posted: 13-February-2006 at 18:23
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Justin I seriously advise you not to take an E46 M3 CSL out on the open days. I went down to one and it was honestly full of knackers in clapped out cars who didnt give a toss what happened. With some machinery like that, you will be a nervous wreck going out uninsured with lots of people who have far less to lose than you. Go and take a look if you must, and maybe I got it on a bad day, but the vrt situation here in the south means the standard of car is far lower on average than you might expect in the uk. Mick |
Posted By: Beemer Fan
Date Posted: 14-February-2006 at 04:44
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I'd fully agree, I went to an open day, its madness. What turned me off was the bunch of chavs beside me drinking many cans of scrumpy jack then going out for a few laps, thats what your dealing with.. It was over crowded with lots of shunts, mostly from dusty scrap yard wrecks that had been lowered onto the track by break down rigids... ------------- E46 M3 X5 Evo 9 HD Dyna Glide |
Posted By: justin D
Date Posted: 14-February-2006 at 07:27
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thnx for the advice guys. looks like an open day is out then. you can pencil me in for the spring date, but i too would be willing to pay extra for the international circuit, if it helps. justin ------------- M3 CSL
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Posted By: ///M3Mick
Date Posted: 14-February-2006 at 08:46
Thats no problem Justin. We like to help around here. As
payment for this help I will gladly accept a lap in your csl at
mondello  Mick |
Posted By: T.J.
Date Posted: 14-February-2006 at 09:51
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Passengered in a CSL belonging to BMWClub UK member around Silverstone last Sept, and it was some motor - the NOISE out of it!!!!! Yum.. And no end to front end grip out of the yoke either. Looking forward to hearing it wrung out around Mondello, Justin! ------------- Mazda 6 MPS S1 Elise 135 Sport Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon http://www.bmwcarclubireland.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-3254">
Formerly E39 TDS, E36 M3, E36 328i, E34 525i, E34 518i |
Posted By: kbannon
Date Posted: 14-February-2006 at 10:33
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LOL - I bags first go in the CSL* because I booked the date Speaking of which - i have requested the International and Ian Beatty just has to double check that the school isn't on that day and will come back to me. Now, we would be best getting some sponsorship money to put into the kitty methinks! * Can I drive? ------------- Current: 2009 E60 520d "Sport" tractor Previous: 1989 E30 320i SE 1997 E39 523i 2003 E39 525i Sport Individual |
Posted By: T.J.
Date Posted: 14-February-2006 at 11:17
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Any thoughts, Killian? And any way we could help? Maybe we should approach AXA or Hibernian or the like? Any motoring organistations interested, like CarBuyersGuide, Eiretyres, Falken, GSF & the like? Or some of the recommended suppliers listed on the site who get good business from the club & so might be able to justify giving a few quid back?
------------- Mazda 6 MPS S1 Elise 135 Sport Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon http://www.bmwcarclubireland.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-3254">
Formerly E39 TDS, E36 M3, E36 328i, E34 525i, E34 518i |
Posted By: jrafferty
Date Posted: 14-February-2006 at 15:04
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i would also pay any extra money for the international not too much interested in the national ,it looked a bit cramped for me. ------------- bmw 323i tc baur(1985)bmw635csi man/lsd(1980) |
Posted By: Eamo
Date Posted: 14-February-2006 at 16:39
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im back in so! roll on the international! ------------- |
Posted By: kbannon
Date Posted: 14-February-2006 at 16:55
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i did say that they had to come back to me before it was definite
------------- Current: 2009 E60 520d "Sport" tractor Previous: 1989 E30 320i SE 1997 E39 523i 2003 E39 525i Sport Individual |
Posted By: T.J.
Date Posted: 15-February-2006 at 06:50
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Ah Eamo, you'd grumble and gripe about it, but you'd still be there @ the national circuit to show us why The Silver Bullet got its name
Just as long as you pull over when The Purple Warrior arrives to pass ... ------------- Mazda 6 MPS S1 Elise 135 Sport Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon http://www.bmwcarclubireland.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-3254">
Formerly E39 TDS, E36 M3, E36 328i, E34 525i, E34 518i |
Posted By: Eamo
Date Posted: 15-February-2006 at 18:13
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Posted By: kbannon
Date Posted: 16-February-2006 at 04:28
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Bad news. The international section has been booked out by the driving school so we have no option but to stay on the National. He tried to see if it was possible to cancel but apparently the volume dictated otherwise. I will book the international for the autumn. ------------- Current: 2009 E60 520d "Sport" tractor Previous: 1989 E30 320i SE 1997 E39 523i 2003 E39 525i Sport Individual |
Posted By: T.J.
Date Posted: 16-February-2006 at 06:18
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okey dokey.. disappointing, but at least I'll get an opportunity to compare 328 times from the last BDD & M3 times from Aprils. Every cloud!! My fear is that come autumn, there'll be a 'scheduling malfunction' on Mondellos side again, and we'll have the same situation as last time. ------------- Mazda 6 MPS S1 Elise 135 Sport Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon http://www.bmwcarclubireland.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-3254">
Formerly E39 TDS, E36 M3, E36 328i, E34 525i, E34 518i |
Posted By: richard31
Date Posted: 16-February-2006 at 11:15
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Hey Killian would love to do the 29th i'm free for it. Would love the to try either as this would be my first track day. ------------- E36 318is coupe black |
Posted By: kbannon
Date Posted: 16-February-2006 at 11:20
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All defininte now. Mondello:- Sat April 29th (pm) National Circuit Sat Oct 8th (pm) International Circuit I will draw up application forms in due course. ------------- Current: 2009 E60 520d "Sport" tractor Previous: 1989 E30 320i SE 1997 E39 523i 2003 E39 525i Sport Individual |
Posted By: Fey!
Date Posted: 16-February-2006 at 12:13
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I'm provisional for April - will depend on when my exams finish. ------------- "http://www.tempoantiques.com""> 
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Posted By: T.J.
Date Posted: 16-February-2006 at 12:46
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My 30th is the next day, & exams the following week in UK, but I AIN'T missing the tracktime!!! ------------- Mazda 6 MPS S1 Elise 135 Sport Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon http://www.bmwcarclubireland.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-3254">
Formerly E39 TDS, E36 M3, E36 328i, E34 525i, E34 518i |
Posted By: kbannon
Date Posted: 16-February-2006 at 13:06
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Thats the spirir TJ.
------------- Current: 2009 E60 520d "Sport" tractor Previous: 1989 E30 320i SE 1997 E39 523i 2003 E39 525i Sport Individual |
Posted By: AHEALY
Date Posted: 17-February-2006 at 05:18
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Sorry I've been away from the forum for a while. I should be ok for 29th APril. Will probably take out the scoobie instead of the e39 because of the power to weight ratio if that's ok. If I get an e36 m3 non evo in the mean time i'll take that out instead. ------------- Ado '97 523i & 95 M3 97 Subaru Impreza WRX Sport Wagon (sold) |
Posted By: topazman
Date Posted: 17-February-2006 at 07:27
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Better make sure you are allowed ------------- Now 2004 M3 Coupe Silver Grey with all the bits |
Posted By: T.J.
Date Posted: 17-February-2006 at 08:30
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HEALY IN BMW-BRAND REVOLT SHOCKER!!!!!
------------- Mazda 6 MPS S1 Elise 135 Sport Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon http://www.bmwcarclubireland.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-3254">
Formerly E39 TDS, E36 M3, E36 328i, E34 525i, E34 518i |
Posted By: richard31
Date Posted: 17-February-2006 at 17:52
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Hi K Was wondering what the story is with bringing guests to the track day on the 29th of April? Cheers Richie ------------- E36 318is coupe black |
Posted By: e30King
Date Posted: 18-February-2006 at 07:29
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Hiya guys, Would love to give the national circuit a good lash, as I haven't attended a track day before - few questions first though: What's the layout for the day? How many laps do we get? What's the likely cost? Apart from tyres, what gets the hardest abuse from a session like this, your trousers?
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Posted By: ///M3Mick
Date Posted: 19-February-2006 at 11:38
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Lads Unfortunately I cannot make the 29th as I am away that week and travelling out on that morning. I hope you get the numbers k.
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Posted By: T.J.
Date Posted: 20-February-2006 at 04:00
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I did over 60miles in mine aswell. It's more than enough... that's 60miles between 4,000 & 6,500rpm, and an 8.4mpg average for the day Tyres & brakes are the obvious wear items. Technique minimises the wear to these alot, so head out with someone experienced if tis your first time, as a few tips on braking points and lines make a big difference. ------------- Mazda 6 MPS S1 Elise 135 Sport Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon http://www.bmwcarclubireland.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-3254">
Formerly E39 TDS, E36 M3, E36 328i, E34 525i, E34 518i |
Posted By: AHEALY
Date Posted: 20-February-2006 at 04:06
 ------------- Ado '97 523i & 95 M3 97 Subaru Impreza WRX Sport Wagon (sold) |
Posted By: Eamo
Date Posted: 20-February-2006 at 04:24
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adrian
you dont need an m powered car to enjoy the track day - theres loadsa power in your own 523. And even then its not about power but getting the most out of you and your car. leave the scooby at home!  ------------- |
Posted By: Eamo
Date Posted: 20-February-2006 at 04:24
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actually bring the scooby but use it to transport he fiver! ------------- |
Posted By: Kin Mak
Date Posted: 20-February-2006 at 06:12
I have been practicing the National track in my CSL... if I could get
past the next few levels I can unlock the International track.   http://www.gt-legends.com - http://www.gt-legends.com It is sim type game so very tricky, throttle too much and you are in a spin. Might I add the CSL handles better than the 911 RSR, the RSR is way to twitchy.  ------------- http://www.kinmak.com - KinMak.com - http://www.elara.ie - Elara Online |
Posted By: AHEALY
Date Posted: 20-February-2006 at 06:18
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Eamo- it was fine when I took it out but it's a bit heavy in the corners, and especially now that it's the national and not the international. The scoobie is alot more fun across country but for everything else i'd take the 523 anyday. It's amazing the comfort and refinement in the 5 series when you've gotten out of something else. ------------- Ado '97 523i & 95 M3 97 Subaru Impreza WRX Sport Wagon (sold) |
Posted By: Rapidude
Date Posted: 20-February-2006 at 19:53
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Count me in for April. The Paddys day messing would be too much for me to bear. (Although i'll go over for a look)
------------- ///M3 |
Posted By: US M3
Date Posted: 22-February-2006 at 18:53
Brian, why not bring the M3 to the ring at Easter to warm up for the BDD ------------- 1990 E30 M3 (US MODEL) 2008 BMW 520D M SPORT |
, there is a load of us going over again this year, although the GP track wont be open for us to drive on this year, as those bloody Porsche GT's are using it that weekendPosted By: Andrewf20
Date Posted: 22-February-2006 at 21:19
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Just to let you know, Im aiming to attend both. I still have lots to learn, so national is fine with me! ------------- Andrew Purcell E36 323i |
Posted By: RobChase
Date Posted: 23-February-2006 at 15:29
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Been away for a while working on the car in the evenings but am back and as long as croker aint open that day for a replay or summit I'll be there with bells on, for my first trackday! wwwoooowwwwwaaaaaaaaa............ |
Posted By: Oisin
Date Posted: 25-February-2006 at 04:30
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I'll give a gauk this year definatly!!!cant miss anymore!!!perhapes even manage to get a car for track days!!And become a memeber!!! ------------- 2006 VW Passat 1.9tdi 1995 E34 520i(M5)Sold.New classic required Previous: 2004 Santa fee commercial - 2001 Saab 9-5 3.0,Tid - 1997 E39 525tds |
Posted By: Rapidude
Date Posted: 25-February-2006 at 07:40
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[/QUOTE] Brian, why not bring the M3 to the ring at Easter to warm up for the BDD [/QUOTE]
Interesting!! Whats the details? ------------- ///M3 |
Posted By: ///M3Mick
Date Posted: 25-February-2006 at 12:09
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Yes I am also interested in an April ring trip........whats the itinerary? Mick |
Posted By: paddy_d2k2
Date Posted: 03-March-2006 at 06:33
| I atteded a track day last year, it was a good day out but the only thing is, I am not a full member, no membership card etc. I do want to join the club and avail of the Paddock meets prior to track outings but dnt hav a credit card and dnt know how i can pay cash! I think one can only participate on track on presentation of memdership!!! Whats the story!!!! HAHA I would be up for either track by the way, as i have never driven on it yet so i aint fussy!!!! |
Posted By: kbannon
Date Posted: 03-March-2006 at 06:35
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Paddy - if you want to you can join on the day.
------------- Current: 2009 E60 520d "Sport" tractor Previous: 1989 E30 320i SE 1997 E39 523i 2003 E39 525i Sport Individual |
Posted By: ///M3Mick
Date Posted: 03-March-2006 at 08:24
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Killian I thought after the muppetry at the last track day that people wouldnt be allowed to join on the day any more?? Mick (ps this is not anything personal against Paddy...I have no idea who he is and he may be a top bloke for all I know but we all remember what happened the last time) (pps I have no right to comment anyway since unfortunately I can't make it!) |
Posted By: kdevitt
Date Posted: 03-March-2006 at 08:33
Thought that was the case myself Mick - although personally I thought it was a great laugh having to jam on rapidly fading brakes to stop because some guy decided to stop and wave at some girls on the back section of the track... 
Gerry in the main office told me they woulnd't allow people sign up on the day - but that was more to do with the whole hassle they had understanding the difference between sterling and euro. ------------- http://www.bmw-driver.net - BMW-Driver.net |
Posted By: kbannon
Date Posted: 03-March-2006 at 09:38
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Sorry - you are indeed correct. If someone wants to join then they will need to do so before the event. ------------- Current: 2009 E60 520d "Sport" tractor Previous: 1989 E30 320i SE 1997 E39 523i 2003 E39 525i Sport Individual |
Posted By: Fey!
Date Posted: 03-March-2006 at 10:28
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Paddy - why don't you get a stg bank draft and send it to the office? ------------- "http://www.tempoantiques.com"">
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Posted By: kdevitt
Date Posted: 03-March-2006 at 10:47
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Paddy - you can have my membership for the day! ------------- http://www.bmw-driver.net - BMW-Driver.net |
Posted By: US M3
Date Posted: 06-March-2006 at 19:08
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PM replied Mick ------------- 1990 E30 M3 (US MODEL) 2008 BMW 520D M SPORT |
Posted By: topazman
Date Posted: 07-March-2006 at 12:57
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For the usual Fee Ken ------------- Now 2004 M3 Coupe Silver Grey with all the bits |
Posted By: Fey!
Date Posted: 13-March-2006 at 10:56
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There's a rolling road session in Enfield the same morning (Sat Apr 29th!) Is Mondello morning or afternoon? ------------- "http://www.tempoantiques.com"">
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Posted By: kdevitt
Date Posted: 13-March-2006 at 11:04
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Trackday is afternoon according to earlier posts - RR is from 9am - you're welcome to stay over again if you wish. ------------- http://www.bmw-driver.net - BMW-Driver.net |
Posted By: llatsni
Date Posted: 13-March-2006 at 11:10
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Will def be attending the trackday... hopefully in a 325 ;) Its a pity about it only being the national and the price hike and all; but its still worth it.
Killian I'm willing to pay up front if that helps (as I'm sure are others). Paul ------------- 1996 e34 525i SE Touring [uberwagon!] 1992 e36 325i Coupe [track car] 1998 e36 316i SE Saloon [sold... but missed] |
Posted By: Fey!
Date Posted: 13-March-2006 at 11:21
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Thanks, Ken. Can't confirm anything yet until I get exam dates finalised. How far/long (time wise) is Enfield from Mondello? KB - I know you can't get new membership on the day, but what about people renewing theirs? ------------- "http://www.tempoantiques.com"">
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Posted By: kbannon
Date Posted: 13-March-2006 at 11:29
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I guess renewing should be fine - the 'ban' on new memberships is to remove the numpty element. PM me for more if necessary Enfield to Mondello is about 30 minutes cross country...  ------------- Current: 2009 E60 520d "Sport" tractor Previous: 1989 E30 320i SE 1997 E39 523i 2003 E39 525i Sport Individual |
Posted By: gjoconnor92
Date Posted: 14-March-2006 at 11:49
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Coming from the west.Exit new M4 for Enfield through Toll booth. Turn right to cross over motorway to Johnstown Bridge. 0.9mile Turn Left in Johnstown bridge There is a Hotel on the corner. After 1.4miles turn Right. Another 3.6 miles T junction turn Right. 0.6miles Timahoe Turn Left. 3.3 Miles enter Choill Dubh. 0.9miles Dagwelds pub on left hand side. Straight across Caution you are crossing a major road. 3.0miles Mondello on Right Roughly a total of 13.7miles The Hotel in Johnstown Bridge has a restaurant where I have eaten and I would recommend for an after track day meal. Dag Welds also serves food. ------------- Gerard O'Connor 
1989 E30 320i for track day use 1972 2002 competition car project (delayed!!) http://homepage.eircom.net/~goconnor/Fvee1/FVee.htm - Sheane Formula Vee mailto:bmw2002_92@yahoo.ie - My e-mail |
Posted By: AHEALY
Date Posted: 16-March-2006 at 10:43
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I presume we can book Mondello now. Do I get the application form from the Club online ?. ------------- Ado '97 523i & 95 M3 97 Subaru Impreza WRX Sport Wagon (sold) |
Posted By: paddy_d2k2
Date Posted: 16-March-2006 at 17:20
| I am really hoping to join up...but can you clarify whether or not people can join up on the track-day? I am willing to take a day off work to pop down to get membership, and maybe a spin on track! |
Posted By: kbannon
Date Posted: 16-March-2006 at 17:39
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Ado - I'll have the forms ready on Monday. paddy - there will be no new memberships on the day as this encourages the idiot element to come down and join up so they can get out. If you can sort out membership before then I will know who is a member even if your card etc hasn't arrived. ------------- Current: 2009 E60 520d "Sport" tractor Previous: 1989 E30 320i SE 1997 E39 523i 2003 E39 525i Sport Individual |
Posted By: AHEALY
Date Posted: 17-March-2006 at 14:07
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cheers killian, I hope it's warmer than this weekend. ------------- Ado '97 523i & 95 M3 97 Subaru Impreza WRX Sport Wagon (sold) |
Posted By: kbannon
Date Posted: 20-March-2006 at 08:27
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http://www.bmwcarclubireland.com/mondello - here you go...
------------- Current: 2009 E60 520d "Sport" tractor Previous: 1989 E30 320i SE 1997 E39 523i 2003 E39 525i Sport Individual |
Posted By: AHEALY
Date Posted: 20-March-2006 at 09:16
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ahh, only BMW cars allowed. I was hoping to drive the Subaru as it is lighter and more nimble. The e39 is a better allround car but isn't really suited to track use. Anyways, i'd prefer not to subject it to that kind of abuse. It was only nct'd recently and flew through with flying colours. ------------- Ado '97 523i & 95 M3 97 Subaru Impreza WRX Sport Wagon (sold) |
Posted By: Kin Mak
Date Posted: 20-March-2006 at 09:21
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Not suited to track use? Ask Fey!, I am sure he has a different opinion
of that. He was throwing the thing around the last time. Great fun for me as a passenger. We need more 5 series anyway, damn 3 series drivers...  ------------- http://www.kinmak.com - KinMak.com - http://www.elara.ie - Elara Online |
Posted By: AHEALY
Date Posted: 20-March-2006 at 09:27
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Sure, it will do the job, but I suppose to be honest I dont want to put it through that kind of hardship again. I do want to take part but i'd prefer not to use the e39. I'm sure Richie and Topazman know what i'm talking about. ------------- Ado '97 523i & 95 M3 97 Subaru Impreza WRX Sport Wagon (sold) |
Posted By: Kin Mak
Date Posted: 22-March-2006 at 19:01
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Is it me or does the form say a €200 deposit? How much is it going to end up costing?
------------- http://www.kinmak.com - KinMak.com - http://www.elara.ie - Elara Online |
Posted By: kbannon
Date Posted: 22-March-2006 at 19:06
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€200! I'll re-do the form tomorrow! edit: done! ------------- Current: 2009 E60 520d "Sport" tractor Previous: 1989 E30 320i SE 1997 E39 523i 2003 E39 525i Sport Individual |
Posted By: T.J.
Date Posted: 23-March-2006 at 03:50
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tis getting close lads.. I can smell the cooked brakes already!!! Can't wait to get M3 out.. I hear ya about the E39, Ado. Not the most ideal motor to have out, but better than sooooooo many other cars, it not not ideal either, if ya get me! ------------- Mazda 6 MPS S1 Elise 135 Sport Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon http://www.bmwcarclubireland.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-3254">
Formerly E39 TDS, E36 M3, E36 328i, E34 525i, E34 518i |
And if ya wanna go out, tis your only option @ the mo! Time to invest in an E30 325i 4dr SE for peanuts and strip it out / fit an LSD?Posted By: Fey!
Date Posted: 23-March-2006 at 06:28
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I am now officially depressed. Last night I got the time and date of my final exam. 11am, April 29th. I was so looking forward to trying out the car in it's current sate to see if I could beat old times in it. And the now infamous "Richie Burgers". Now I'll be sitting in an exam hall trying to tell the difference between a refractometer and a dichoscope! ------------- "http://www.tempoantiques.com"">
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Posted By: T.J.
Date Posted: 24-March-2006 at 05:15
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Haven't got my exam timetable yet but they're on between May 1st & 19th... At least I'm clear for the BDD, though I need to get the head into the books now if I'm to have any hope of a clear conscience come April 29th! ------------- Mazda 6 MPS S1 Elise 135 Sport Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon http://www.bmwcarclubireland.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-3254">
Formerly E39 TDS, E36 M3, E36 328i, E34 525i, E34 518i |
Posted By: kbannon
Date Posted: 24-March-2006 at 05:20
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It just goes to show that education is not good for you!
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Posted By: AHEALY
Date Posted: 24-March-2006 at 07:14
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Sorry to hear that Fey. B.T.W. guys i'm trying to flog the scoobie, so i'm not trying to drive it at mondello intentionally. I just dont want to trash the e39 especially when it is in such good condition. ------------- Ado '97 523i & 95 M3 97 Subaru Impreza WRX Sport Wagon (sold) |
Posted By: lukeduke
Date Posted: 26-March-2006 at 14:30
 hi there, i'm a new member living in dublin, i drive na e46 m3 2001... i have joined the cluband i am lookin for info on the mondello track day for bmw drivers only... could you let me know whats happening------------- Previous: 2001 M3 2004 M3 CS. Current: 2007 318D SE SALOON. |
Posted By: kbannon
Date Posted: 26-March-2006 at 15:04
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Welcome Luke. The track day will be on the afternoon of April 29th on Mondello's National Circuit. Due to Mondello costs, it will cost each driver €200. There will be two groups - a novice/low power group and a higher power /more experienced group. The groups will go out for ~15 minutes while the other group pits for a quick break and let their cars cool. For more details and an application form see http://www.bmwcarclubireland.com/mondello/ - http://www.bmwcarclubireland.com/mondello/ ------------- Current: 2009 E60 520d "Sport" tractor Previous: 1989 E30 320i SE 1997 E39 523i 2003 E39 525i Sport Individual |
Posted By: lukeduke
Date Posted: 26-March-2006 at 15:12
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Posted By: Richie
Date Posted: 26-March-2006 at 18:31
Welcome to the club Luke...make sure to get some pics of your machine up here.  ------------- Richie 
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Posted By: Fey!
Date Posted: 26-March-2006 at 18:32
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Welcome, Luke. Which M3 do you have? ------------- "http://www.tempoantiques.com"">
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Posted By: lukeduke
Date Posted: 27-March-2006 at 14:08
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Posted By: lukeduke
Date Posted: 27-March-2006 at 14:14
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Posted By: Rhys
Date Posted: 27-March-2006 at 16:53
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Welcome to the forum Luke, sounds like a nice car you have - any pics?
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Posted By: ciars
Date Posted: 29-March-2006 at 10:14
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Hi lads (non BMW owner here for the moment, but a BMW lover at heart). Luke asked me to post up a photo of his car, sorry it's not the best of shots, but it's good enough to give you an idea All going to plan, I hope to trade down the years and take this car off Luke when he upgrades to a newer BMW - aint that right luke ?
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Posted By: Kin Mak
Date Posted: 29-March-2006 at 10:19
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hey it's my car's little brother...
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Posted By: lukeduke
Date Posted: 29-March-2006 at 15:11
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Posted By: GStanley
Date Posted: 30-March-2006 at 11:18
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Just to say hi, have been a stranger from this site for a while. Have been distracted with downhill mountain bikes and rice rockets Heard ye were organising a track day and was wondering is there still vacancies? My membership is only just after running out this month. Would it be ok to renew it at Mondello? Saw in a few previous posts that ye are not letting people join on the day, due to the few muppets last time (good idea). Myself and EoinO would like to bring our e30 325 track car along if that would be ok? Would it be €200 a head even if we are driving the one car? If the answers to all the above is yes, I'll def go to mondello and can you put myself and EoinO on the definate list please. Hopefully see ye then, Graham ------------- 96 Subaru Impreza WRX Estate e30 325 Track Car |
Posted By: lukeduke
Date Posted: 30-March-2006 at 12:34
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Posted By: Kin Mak
Date Posted: 30-March-2006 at 12:36
From what I remeber it is per driver. So if you have a fleet of cars you can bring em all down and only pay €200
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Posted By: kbannon
Date Posted: 30-March-2006 at 12:49
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@ Graham - if you and a EoinO were to do that then you would be getting pretty much as much driving as others who are paying the full rate, which isn't fair. I have apologised for the prices previously but can't do anything about it as this is purely down to Mondello increasing costs and Im keeping my fingers crossed that it breaks even as it is. @ Luke - nice one mate! welcome. You can settle the track fee on the day if you wish. Your guest can just come down on the day - no pre-booking necessary. ------------- Current: 2009 E60 520d "Sport" tractor Previous: 1989 E30 320i SE 1997 E39 523i 2003 E39 525i Sport Individual |
Posted By: GStanley
Date Posted: 31-March-2006 at 02:53
@Killian; Ya that's no bother really. Will def see you on the 29th. Will we be able to bring it out so in both groups? God that poor little e30 is going to get roasted ------------- 96 Subaru Impreza WRX Estate e30 325 Track Car |