Terence Bower Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 (edited) Hi,I am a private Instructor (ARDS registered) working here(5 years)on the Nordschleife,also Spa(over 2000 laps) If anyone is contemplating a trip over but is unsure of taking a lap or two,I can probably help you understand this fantastic 21klm of tarmac.Warning:Driving it is very ADDICTIVE. Edited August 29, 2016 by Terence Bower 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian@TORQEN Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 Hi and welcome here Do tell us a bit more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZMANALEX Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 Hi TB, stranger indeed, long time no hear. Alex. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS8055 Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 If anyone is heading up to the Ring soon, let me know as I'll join if there's room for one more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terence Bower Posted April 21, 2016 Author Share Posted April 21, 2016 Hi both,yes it has been a long while,sorry for the absence. Long story cut short.Tried to help a "friend"set up a new rental company here-all seemed legit but eventually walked away.The owner walked away with a fair chunk of my money.Something she now deeply regrets as the Police were waiting for her at Dover However we have also moved house-redecorating etc etc all takes time. However.I decided to set up on my own apart from still contracting to RSR and Ring Speed-he has two Zs anyway.I have been driving the Ring and Spa for quite a few years racing and Instructing.My main concern is getting clients around safely but as quickly as they are safe to do so or feel comfortable with.It generally takes a days training to get to remember the vital points around here.At this point you then start to learn the place.Spa is completely different,being the fastest F1 track it has a few secrets but in general takes around half a day to learn. If anyone feels they dont quite get "the flow"of the Ring,then Im pretty certain I can help. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will370z Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 Welcome back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumzo Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 Hi there. I am actually going over on the 5th May for a late 40th birthday trip. I have booked 4 laps rental in an E36 compact with instruction through Need for Ring on the evening of the 9th. They seemed to get good reviews and prices were good too. I dont intend to go for any lap records but just looking forward to actually being able to drive it. I am in equal parts excited and scared. Need to stay away from the crash compliation videos on youtube and keep putting the laps in on Forza for the next couple of weeks! Any tips you can offer a Ring virgin much appreciated? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian@TORQEN Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 Some prices and dates would be helpful! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS8055 Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 http://www.heiser.net/documents/nurburgring/ This should help you out for a start... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terence Bower Posted April 22, 2016 Author Share Posted April 22, 2016 You could also contact Paolo at ring-speed-motorsport.com for a Z experience.Again very good prices,an hours worth of instruction will cost €135 which I think compares favorably with any other Rental company. Jumzo,first and formost,forget what you have seen on the monitor,it is nothing like the real thing Remember that the Ring is covered by German traffic laws and you should always drive on the Right-you as the driver are responsible for and actions the car takes whilst driving.KEEP checking those rear view mirrors as there WILL be much faster cars out there.Do NOT get yourself too wound up about it,a little adrenaline is good.Come here and ENJOY it,its why its here,for people like us to have fun. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
low IQ Posted April 25, 2016 Share Posted April 25, 2016 Im booked for the 1st week of June, with my brother in his Jaguar XKR í ½í¸€. Went last year with my old car but due to a brand new engine I couldn't risk it. Lee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oversteer Posted May 8, 2016 Share Posted May 8, 2016 Hi both,yes it has been a long while,sorry for the absence. Long story cut short.Tried to help a "friend"set up a new rental company here-all seemed legit but eventually walked away.The owner walked away with a fair chunk of my money.Something she now deeply regrets as the Police were waiting for her at Dover However we have also moved house-redecorating etc etc all takes time. However.I decided to set up on my own apart from still contracting to RSR and Ring Speed-he has two Zs anyway.I have been driving the Ring and Spa for quite a few years racing and Instructing.My main concern is getting clients around safely but as quickly as they are safe to do so or feel comfortable with.It generally takes a days training to get to remember the vital points around here.At this point you then start to learn the place.Spa is completely different,being the fastest F1 track it has a few secrets but in general takes around half a day to learn. If anyone feels they dont quite get "the flow"of the Ring,then Im pretty certain I can help. . Sorry to hear about the owner running off with your money, well done for acting quickly to stop her leaving the country. Sounds like you're very familiar with the circuits; if I ever venture over there, I'll remember this thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terence Bower Posted May 8, 2016 Author Share Posted May 8, 2016 Hi both,yes it has been a long while,sorry for the absence. Long story cut short.Tried to help a "friend"set up a new rental company here-all seemed legit but eventually walked away.The owner walked away with a fair chunk of my money.Something she now deeply regrets as the Police were waiting for her at Dover However we have also moved house-redecorating etc etc all takes time. However.I decided to set up on my own apart from still contracting to RSR and Ring Speed-he has two Zs anyway.I have been driving the Ring and Spa for quite a few years racing and Instructing.My main concern is getting clients around safely but as quickly as they are safe to do so or feel comfortable with.It generally takes a days training to get to remember the vital points around here.At this point you then start to learn the place.Spa is completely different,being the fastest F1 track it has a few secrets but in general takes around half a day to learn. If anyone feels they dont quite get "the flow"of the Ring,then Im pretty certain I can help. . Sorry to hear about the owner running off with your money, well done for acting quickly to stop her leaving the country. Sounds like you're very familiar with the circuits; if I ever venture over there, I'll remember this thread. Thats nice to hear.Ill look out for your mail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumzo Posted May 8, 2016 Share Posted May 8, 2016 Going to be there tomorrow evening! Drove down to Cochem today so know roughly where we are going. Aiming to get down there early afternoon for a look around the area prior to my drive. Such excitement, just wish I was here with my Zed! So many cool cars about and getting no respect in my DS3 hire mobile! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terence Bower Posted August 24, 2016 Author Share Posted August 24, 2016 (edited) Jumzo,so sorry I missed replying to you.Been very busy what with the house and work,house just about there now but the instruction continues to get busier. If I can help you or anyone else I can be reached via email:terence.bower121@gmail.com Edited August 29, 2016 by Terence Bower Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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