NSXCE Tour 2016 - MAY 13-15 - 'A weekend with Senna's Legacy'

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Dear all,

After a fantastic 2015 Tour, we have almost finished the planning for next year. We have done a survey a couple of days after the last tour (thank you all for participating!) and we have taken all your constructive criticism into account. The biggest ones were:



One hotel
Good/safe parking
Keep the good price/quality
More time at venues
Lunch/drinks included
Less highway



Bas and I have spent a lot of time searching for new venues and hotels. But with all the requirements in mind, we still ended up with our trusty hotel in Luxembourg. You won't believe how good photographers can catch a crappy hotel in person their a lot worse then on booking.com ;-).

This has lead us to the following provisional agenda:

Friday MAY 13
We will start the weekend with something that is very close to our passion: Go Karting! Many, if not all, racing legends have started their careers in these little racing machines. At the track we will start with a lunch. Then we will get ready to race, and not just race, it will be a team effort. In teams of 4, we will do a 2-hour endurance. Together with your team you will have to choose a strategy and keep focused. Obviously, there will be prizes to win.

After the race we will drive to the hotel and enjoy a nice drink and dinner.

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Saturday MAY 14
As some of you might remember, two years ago we did (or I must say tried) a tour along the Mosel river. This edition we have set out a new route, with improved instructions being pre-loaded navigation systems provided by Rob at Ignition Online (http://www.ignitiononline.com) ! This will lead us to the famous Nurburgring via the set route, even Martin should be able not to get lost this time ;-), where we will have reserved a "special garage" to park all the cars and have lunch together.

After lunch, everyone is free to do and go where he/she likes. There will be a VLN race at the Ring, you can visit the Nurburgring Plaza but if you want to explore the amazing roads surrounding the Nordschleife you can do so.

At night we will meet everyone at the hotel where we will have dinner with the now famous NSX quiz, Prize ceremony and Charity Auction.

Sunday MAY 15
On Sunday we will one of our most favorite tracks: Spa-Francorchamps during the Spa Classic. And this will be an edition to remember! This year the red NSX that was owned by Ayrton Senna will join us on the paddock and even better, YOU will have a chance to drive it on track (you can read more about it on our Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/NSXClubEurope/?fref=ts)).

This year we will be at the race day, so we will have the opportunity to see the legendary Group C cars going against each other.

As usual you will have the chance to drive your own NSX at the track during one of the track sessions.

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Arnaud Taquet - www.prestigesportcars.eu (http://www.prestigesportcars.eu)
Last year we had top photographer Dennis Noten with us. This time we will have the pleasure of welcoming Arnaud Taquet as our Tour Photographer. Arnaud has done commercial work for BMW, Lexus, McLaren Automotive, Alpina GmbH, Seat S.A, Audi France, Honda, Pagani Automobili, Hyundai Motors, VW Group, Mercedes-Benz and many more and has done photo-reports for Top Gear and Drive Magazine. On top of that he is a big fan of the NSX and was very close to purchasing one this year.


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We are still working out most of the details and are trying our best to negotiate the best prices. Hopefully we can give you the final confirmation of the agenda and prices the first or second week of January. This is also when we will officially open the registrations.

For now, you can block your agenda on 13, 14 & 15 May

Bas & Dimer

[marknsx]

any prices yet chaps?

[Hagasan]

any prices yet chaps?

Prices are on the Facebook page as of today.

[Dimer]

Yesterday we finished the planning!

Like last year we have created 3 packages. Unfortunately prices have gone up slightly. Main reason is that everything is included this year:


Welcome Lunch + drinks
Endurance karting 2 hours (5 people teams)
Welcome Cocktail
BBQ dinner party + Drinks
Refreshments bag for navigated tour
German style Lunch + drinks at the Nurburgring
Dinner + Drinks
Entry to Spa Classic + Paddock parking
Hotel stay + Parking garage + Breakfast


We are working on an additional “Spa for Her” Package details will be announced asap! Check back soon for more info!



Packages

1. One car + driver, Package includes; Hotel, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinks, Refreshment bag, Entry fee’s, gift package. € 525,00

2. One car + driver + co driver, Package includes; Hotel, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinks, Refreshment bag, Entry fee’s, gift package. € 775,00

3. Business package, includes; Hotel, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinks, Refreshment bag, Entry fee’s, gift package and a unique way to promote your company during the tour. € 999,00 plus VAT

Registration is also open: http://nsxclubeurope.com/2016/01/nsxce-tour-2016-may-13-15-a-weekend-with-sennas-legacy/

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We are very happy to announce that we already have had quite some people signing up.

00 Bas & Evelien (organizers)
00 Dimer & ? (organizers)
00 Arnaud & ?? (photography)

1. Robert
2. Christopher & Coralie
3. Laurent & Christelle
4. Nico & Nico
5. Philip
6. Vincente & Gaby
7. Alan & Tessa
8. Eric en Sonja
9. André
10. Michael & Catherine
11. David
12. Gary
13. Tor & Tore
14. Simon & Hayley
15. Sandro
16. Rene
17. Rogier & Pieter
18. Kare
19. Steve
20. Clive & Elaine
21.
22.
23.
24.
25.
26.
27.
28.
29.
30.
31.
32.
33.
34. Adnan (Sponsor of this years tour)
35. Lee & Katie

We have 35 guaranteed spots at the hotel so be sure to register asap if you want to join the action this year. We will close the registration on the Sunday the 31st of January.

Click here to sign up (http://www.nsxclubeurope.com/2016/01/nsxce-tour-2016-may-13-15-a-weekend-with-sennas-legacy/)

[Silver Surfer]

Signed up :-)

SS

[ollie]

Also signed up

Ollie

[markc]

Bas/Dimer,

Am I correct that the package is for a 2 night stay (Friday & Saturday)? What time do things kick off on Friday, is it at the karting venue for lunch? Where is the karting venue, just trying to work out if I can get there in time (from the UK) after an early start or need to arrive the day before.

Cheers

Mark

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Mark,

The Karting will start around 11:00 in the morning (lunch is included), it's in France at a "world cup track of PKL Lommerange" 45min from the Legere Hotel (both me and Dimer are staying there on thursday as well). We are speaking to the hotel on a similar rate for the Thursday night for the international visitors.

Let me know if you have any further questions!

Best regards Bas

[Pride]

Signed up and can't wait to go.:)

[markc]

Mark,

The Karting will start around 11:00 in the morning (lunch is included)...

It's 400miles and 6hrs 45mins (including the Chunnel), from Surrey, for me so I'd need to arrive on Thursday then, as I'd guess would most the the Brits coming.

Cheers

Mark

[NSXGB]

Mark,

The Karting will start around 11:00 in the morning (lunch is included), it's in France at a "world cup track of PKL Lommerange" 45min from the Legere Hotel (both me and Dimer are staying there on thursday as well). We are speaking to the hotel on a similar rate for the Thursday night for the international visitors.

Let me know if you have any further questions!

Best regards Bas


Think we we will probably go on the Thursday too Bas, let us know about the Legere...

[Hagasan]

Bas & Dimer,

Thursday night for me too then please...

[Pride]

Same here please.

[214nsx]

Same here, Twin please. Me and Kare.

[ollie]

Thursday night for me as well please

Ollie

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We are finalizing everything with Legere regarding the extra (thursday) night, as soon as it's sorted i'll Email everybody!

Regards Bas

[NSX 2000]

Just signed up for this years tour ;).

We will be staying in or around Reims again on the Thursday night.

If people were intrested I know a nice hotel that we could stay and eat at. We could do the old Reims Circuit first before going to the hotel. The karting track would then be a 90 minute drive in the morning.

Paul

[Hagasan]

Sounds like it could be a nice alternative Paul. Can you give some more information such as the name so we can find out availability and prices. It's just that Bas is already trying to sort Thursday out so it would be good to know sooner than later...


Just signed up for this years tour ;).

We will be staying in or around Reims again on the Thursday night.

If people were intrested I know a nice hotel that we could stay and eat at. We could do the old Reims Circuit first before going to the hotel. The karting track would then be a 90 minute drive in the morning.

Paul

[Pride]

I too would be interested Paul, thanks.

[NSX 2000]

Sounds like it could be a nice alternative Paul. Can you give some more information such as the name so we can find out availability and prices. It's just that Bas is already trying to sort Thursday out so it would be good to know sooner than later...


It is the Hotel Mont Aime

http://www.hostellerie-mont-aime.com/index_en.php#!/page_Accueil

Rooms are about 100 Euros but if I was booking a few rooms I'm sure we could get a discount plus we would also be eating dinner there. It has a private car park at the back of the hotel and even an indoor swimming pool!

[Hagasan]

It is the Hotel Mont Aime

http://www.hostellerie-mont-aime.com/index_en.php#!/page_Accueil

Rooms are about 100 Euros but if I was booking a few rooms I'm sure we could get a discount plus we would also be eating dinner there. It has a private car park at the back of the hotel and even an indoor swimming pool!

I think it would be a nice option to take. The Legere is nice but this could just be our little UK team-tactics base before the big kart race ;). I've witnessed your top notch French Paul so you work the discount :) You up for this Simon, Steve, Clive and any other Brits I missed?

1.Hagasan

[Pride]

I think it would be a nice option to take. The Legere is nice but this could just be our little UK team-tactics base before the big kart race ;). I've witnessed your top notch French Paul so you work the discount :) You up for this Simon, Steve, Clive and any other Brits I missed?

1.Hagasan

Good idea Gary, UK karting team tactics it is then.

Is it 4 or 5 to a team for the endurance comp, hopefully we can muster 3 or 4 strong teams and take em by surprise.:D

[marknsx]

I'm looking to bring a plus one. maybe a karting pro as a ringer

[marknsx]

can you add me in plus 1. looks like a thursday arrival is the right decision
thanks

[lotusolly]

Registered :)

Olly

[lotusolly]

I think it would be a nice option to take. The Legere is nice but this could just be our little UK team-tactics base before the big kart race ;). I've witnessed your top notch French Paul so you work the discount :) You up for this Simon, Steve, Clive and any other Brits I missed?

1.Hagasan

Hi Paul,
Just registered for this, if the UK contingent is staying at the Hotel Mont Aime then count me in too please,


Has anyone registered for track sessions at Spa?

Olly

[Silver Surfer]

Hi Paul
Both Phill and I will also be interested to stay with British contingency.
Olly, I am doing a Spa track session.

SS

[214nsx]

Hi Paul
Both Phill and I will also be interested to stay with British contingency.
Olly, I am doing a Spa track session.

SS


Kare I will be staying at Legere, I be going early on Thursday and sight seeing Luxembourg, so I'll see you all on Friday.

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Updated list!

00 Bas & Evelien (organizers)
00 Dimer & ? (organizers)
00 Arnaud & ?? (photography)
00 Arno & Marieke

1. Robert
2. Christopher & Coralie
3. Laurent & Christelle
4. Nico & Nico
5. Philip
6. Vincente & Gaby
7. Alan & Tessa
8. Eric en Sonja
9. André
10. Michael & Catherine
11. David
12. Gary
13. Tor & Tore
14. Simon & Hayley
15. Sandro
16. Rene
17. Rogier & Pieter
18. Kare
19. Steve
20. Clive & Elaine
21. Paul & Mary
22. Mark & Jane
23. Steven
24. Sylvian & Ana
25. Ge
26. Eli
27. Frank & Gina
28. Paolo
29. Alexander & Claudia
30. Mark
31. Marcel & Ellen
32. Joop
33. Martin
34. Luc
35. Marcel & Karin
36. Christian & Nina
37.
38. Adnan (Sponsor of this years tour)
39. Lee & Katie
40. Walther & Selina


We have 35 guaranteed spots at the hotel so be sure to register asap if you want to join the action this year. We will close the registration on the Sunday the 31st of January.

Click here to sign up (http://www.nsxclubeurope.com/2016/01/nsxce-tour-2016-may-13-15-a-weekend-with-sennas-legacy/)

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Hi Guys,

As you can see we reached 35 teams (without organisation) this year, we are very happy to announce that we have been able to secure 5 extra rooms for the Tour.
So feel free to register until the 31st, if you have been hanging on to book be sure to register ASAP to prevent disappointments.

Regards Bas

[marknsx]

Bas
It looks as though Im not going to be able to make this trip. Big work contract that I can't afford to turn down.
Thanks

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Mark,

Can you drop us an email; info@nsxclubeurope.com and we'll get you taken off the list!

Thanks! And good luck with the contract!

Regards Bas

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Updated list!

00 Bas & Evelien (organizers)
00 Dimer & ? (organizers)
00 Arnaud & ?? (photography)
00 Arno & Marieke

1. Robert
2. Christopher & Coralie
3. Laurent & Christelle
4. Nico & Nico
5. Philip
6. Vincente & Gaby
7. Alan & Tessa
8. Eric en Sonja
9. André
10. Michael & Catherine
11. David
12. Gary
13. Tor & Tore
14. Simon & Hayley
15. Sandro
16. Rene
17. Rogier & Pieter
18. Kare
19. Steve
20. Clive & Elaine
21. Paul & Mary
22. Mark & Jane
23. Steven
24. Sylvian & Ana
25. Ge
26. Eli
27. Frank & Gina
28. Paolo
29. Alexander & Claudia
30. Mark
31. Marcel & Ellen
32. Joop
33. Martin
34. Luc
35. Marcel & Karin
36. Christian & Nina
37. Tom & Jurgen
38. Jean Louis
39.
40.
41.
42.
43. Adnan (Sponsor of this years tour)
44. Lee & Katie
45. Walther & Selina

4 spots left, registration closes the 31st of January.

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Imagine this picture but then with 45 NSX's, we are extremely proud and happy to announce that we have 45 NSX's sign up for this years tour!


We unfortunately have to close registration for now, but if you want join please send us an Email on info@nsxclubeurope.com and we'll see what we can do.


After the weekend we will send everybody an email with payment details. We are looking very much forward seeing everybody in may!


Regards,


Bas & Dimer
Nsx Club Europe

The entry list:

00 Bas & Evelien (organizers)
00 Dimer & Jeroen (organizers)
00 Arnaud & Jean Louis (photography)
00 Arno & Marieke

1. Robert
2. Christopher & Coralie
3. Laurent & Christelle
4. Nico & Nico
5. Philip
6. Vincente & Gaby
7. Alan & Tessa
8. Eric en Sonja
9. André
10. Michael & Catherine
11. David
12. Gary
13. Tor & Tore
14. Simon & Hayley
15. Sandro
16. Rene
17. Rogier & Pieter
18. Kare
19. Steve
20. Clive & Elaine
21. Paul & Mary
22. Mark & Jane
23. Steven
24. Sylvian & Ana
25. Ge
26. Eli
27. Frank & Gina
28. Paolo
29. Alexander & Claudia
30. Mark
31. Marcel & Ellen
32. Joop
33. Martin
34. Luc
35. Marcel & Karin
36. Christian & Nina
37. Tom & Jurgen
38. Jean Louis
39. Rob
40. Gerard & Simone
41. Arve
42. Jone
43. Katsuya
44. Adnan & Regan (Sponsor of this years tour)
45. Lee & Katie
46. Walther & Selina

[Kye_P]

Hi All,
Ive just signed up to this event, can't wait!

Would be great to meet up and head over with others on the Thursday?

cheers, Kye

[Hagasan]

Sounds like it could be a nice alternative Paul. Can you give some more information such as the name so we can find out availability and prices. It's just that Bas is already trying to sort Thursday out so it would be good to know sooner than later...

I'm just going to go with the Legere' now. I like the idea of Reims but it seems more like a 2 hr drive. Whatever the time, it's 183 km with plenty opportunities for delays so I'll play it safe...

[NSXGB]

Hi All,
Ive just signed up to this event, can't wait!

Would be great to meet up and head over with others on the Thursday?

cheers, Kye


What part of the country are you from Kye? Closer to the date we will all arrange a meet up point and mutual crossing time.


I'm just going to go with the Legere' now. I like the idea of Reims but it seems more like a 2 hr drive. Whatever the time, it's 183 km with plenty opportunities for delays so I'll play it safe...

I like the Legere, think I'll be booking the same and having a lay in.

[Silver Surfer]

Ok .... Legere it is.
when are you guys booking?

SS

[Hagasan]

Ok .... Legere it is.
when are you guys booking?

SS

Booking what? Bas should have sent you an email for payment and asking whether you want a room at Legere. Haven't done anything with the Eurotunnel yet...
We should decide a time and get that done soon. I usually use the Tesco Clucard deal for payment..

[214nsx]

Booking what? Bas should have sent you an email for payment and asking whether you want a room at Legere. Haven't done anything with the Eurotunnel yet...
We should decide a time and get that done soon. I usually use the Tesco Clucard deal for payment..

Same here still waiting for Bas to confirm.
Depend what time you guys is going on Thursday, I might wait at the other side of the tunnel.

[NSXGB]

Booking what? Bas should have sent you an email for payment and asking whether you want a room at Legere. Haven't done anything with the Eurotunnel yet...
We should decide a time and get that done soon. I usually use the Tesco Clucard deal for payment..

Think Kare means the crossing time.

I'll have the whole Thursday off myself so would propose something around a 1pm crossing to avoid the traffic both sides of the channel. Hopefully that will be good for people travelling from further up the country too.

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A side note to all, the use of the wellness at Legere and breakfast on friday morning are included if people arrive on thursday.

[ollie]

Hi all,

I am up for Legere on Thursday night, any more thoughts on what time to go through the tunnel, best to book sooner than later.

Steve

[Hagasan]

Hi all,

I am up for Legere on Thursday night, any more thoughts on what time to go through the tunnel, best to book sooner than later.

Steve

I agree Steve on booking sooner than later. Might be a silly question but but first of all, are three nights included at the hotel for the standard "tour" e.g. Fri, Sat & Sun? I had assumed a return on Monday but I'm not sure. I couldn't find a definitive answer...

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Nights included are fri-sat and sat-sun. For sunday i can try and see if i can book you a room as well. A great alternative for sunday night would be hotel La source: http://www.hotel-de-la-source.com/nl/

[NSXGB]

Crossings....

I propose the 12:50 outbound Thursday afternoon and 19:50 return Sunday. If there are people joining from farther afield on the Thursday we can look to adjust the outbound time to suit.

We can sort out meeting points closer to the date but would be a good idea to get the crossings booked soon as mentioned.

[ollie]

Crossings....

I propose the 12:50 outbound Thursday afternoon and 19:50 return Sunday. If there are people joining from farther afield on the Thursday we can look to adjust the outbound time to suit.

We can sort out meeting points closer to the date but would be a good idea to get the crossings booked soon as mentioned.

These times are good for me

Steve

[Hagasan]

Crossings....

I propose the 12:50 outbound Thursday afternoon and 19:50 return Sunday. If there are people joining from farther afield on the Thursday we can look to adjust the outbound time to suit.

We can sort out meeting points closer to the date but would be a good idea to get the crossings booked soon as mentioned.

Yep, happy with those times too

[lotusolly]

Crossings....

I propose the 12:50 outbound Thursday afternoon and 19:50 return Sunday. If there are people joining from farther afield on the Thursday we can look to adjust the outbound time to suit.

We can sort out meeting points closer to the date but would be a good idea to get the crossings booked soon as mentioned.
Times good for me too

Olly

[Pride]

Times good for me too

Olly

Also good for me to.

Thanks

[lotusolly]

A question for those that have attended this before,

I noticed in the itinerary that Friday night is a cocktail party, is this a black tie event?

Olly

[Hagasan]

I've gone and booked the 12:50 on Thursday the 12th with a return at 19:50 on Sunday the 15th...

[Kye_P]

Hi, Im in Oxford, have taken off Thursday so could take the train across at any time Thursday.



What part of the country are you from Kye? Closer to the date we will all arrange a meet up point and mutual crossing time.



I like the Legere, think I'll be booking the same and having a lay in.

[214nsx]

Same here booked 12th may 12 50 . return 19 50 15th may.

I'll be tagging along with you guys on Thursday as some are staying in Legere.

[marknsx]

i have decided to cut the cost and sleep in the boot. will have to leave the picnic basket at home though

[214nsx]

Payment sent through PayPal, Bas, let me know if it OK cheers.

[exiges1]

Managed to secure a late slot on the tour. Could you let me know what crossings/companies you're using ie ferry or Chunnel on the Thursday.
Cheers,
Tony.

[NSXGB]

Managed to secure a late slot on the tour. Could you let me know what crossings/companies you're using ie ferry or Chunnel on the Thursday.
Cheers,
Tony.

Hi Tony, good to see you have managed to secure a place. We are booking the channel tunnel.

[ollie]

Channel Tunnel booked for Thursday 12.50 and Sunday 19.50.

Looking forward to another great weekend

Steve

[NSXGB]

I'm booked now too. Looking forward to it.

How many UK members this year? I think I see at least 13 on the list which is a very good turn out.

[exiges1]

Thanks for the info guys. Have booked the same crossing times. Really looking forward to this weekend, roll on summer!

[lotusolly]

Hi Guys,

I haven't used the tunnel before, which type of ticket do you guys recommend and are there any other tips when booking?

Olly

[NSXGB]

Hi Guys,

I haven't used the tunnel before, which type of ticket do you guys recommend and are there any other tips when booking?

Olly

Steve, just fill out the drop boxes on the first page then after clicking on 'search & book', the second page shows the crossing times and three different types of ticket. Choose the crossing times for the 'short stay saver'.
If you have an abundance of Tesco Clubcard vouchers they can be exchanged for double their face value against the fare. You have to get in touch with Tesco to sort that out from memory though.

[lotusolly]

Steve, just fill out the drop boxes on the first page then after clicking on 'search & book', the second page shows the crossing times and three different types of ticket. Choose the crossing times for the 'short stay saver'.
If you have an abundance of Tesco Clubcard vouchers they can be exchanged for double their face value against the fare. You have to get in touch with Tesco to sort that out from memory though.

Cheers Simon,
Found my way through the timetable fine, just couldn't tell what the difference was between the ticket types

[Silver Surfer]

I have booked on same train as you guys...wahoooo!!

SS

[Pride]

Well I've just paid in full for this very exciting tour including the 17.50 Thursday Chunnel crossing.:)

So so looking forward to the karting endurance, team GB here we come.:D

Spa track session also booked, so at last a great excuse to wear my official Ayrton Senna red Stand21 F1 racing gloves and show off my now very unique modified carbon fibre engine cover, cheers Gary.:eek:

I look forward to seeing you all en route.

[Dimer]

IMPORTANT: the sound limit on Spa-Francorchamps is 105 decibels

[Hagasan]

IMPORTANT: the sound limit on Spa-Francorchamps is 105 decibels

Pride will be OK. His LED's are louder than his exhaust ;)

[Pride]

Pride will be OK. His LED's are louder than his exhaust ;)

I hope your not wrong.
Goodwood circuit last year tested my saust and it registered 103db, too loud for their track.
After having bought a track session at Spa I only hope their metre is correctly calibrated otherwise a few euros might have to be back handed.:)

[Kye_P]

All, have booked the same train out on Thursday 12:50 and back sunday at 19:50. Anyone driving from Oxford area ?

[Ozmondo]

Hello all!

I have joined this tour with a passenger. but I've mentioned this trip to a friend of mine and he has shown very strong interest in joining, so I thought it would be nice if he could come along with any of the U.K. Owners who are not taking a passanger that wouldn't mind someone to tag along with them? We will obviously pay his way and so on, would anyone fancy doing this for my friend? Its a little cheeky I know, but cannot see the harm in asking?
Cheers

[Rdevelopments]

Be sure to check Your E-mails tonight!

Regards,

Bas & Dimer

[NSXGB]

Be sure to check Your E-mails tonight!

Regards,

Bas & Dimer

Casual Chique eh?

My outfit sorted...
12608

[Pride]

Casual Chique eh?

My outfit sorted...
12608
The man from C&A 😂

[marknsx]

sexy outfit. wish i was going

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Casual Chique eh? My outfit sorted... <img src="http://www.nsxcb.co.uk/attachment.php?attachmentid=12608"/>

I'll be sure to have my camera with me :-). I think it Will suit you well, might be an idea to add a pipe or sigar ;-)..

[havoc]

Casual Chique eh?

My outfit sorted...
12608

Is that Dimer's brother! ;)

[Rdevelopments]

Update sent by email, be sure to send in Your menu choice before the 4th of may please!

Regards,

Bas & Dimer

[Kye_P]

Hi all,
Any recommendations for a break down service that covers cars as old as ours when in Europe ?

[Hagasan]

Hi all,
Any recommendations for a break down service that covers cars as old as ours when in Europe ?

Who are you insured with? If Classicline Insurance then there is cover included. Do you have an agreed value on your NSX-R? An alternative is Pride on here. He has an orange superhero costume with fake muscles and rescues the world as "RAC MAN"... Seriously ;) He covered as few of us last year.

[Pride]

Cheers Gary, pm sent Kye.

[nobby]

As someone who had some trouble last year with my car, I for one would not recommend RAC. It was a bit of a nightmare to sort out with the call centre so my advice check alternatives. I also booked through Pride here

if you want more info PM me as I won't detail here but feel I should share my experience especially on such a trip

[lotusolly]

Any of the people heading for the lunchtime train on Thursday want to meet up at Pease Pottage and travel to the tunnel together?


Olly

[Pride]

Any of the people heading for the lunchtime train on Thursday want to meet up at Pease Pottage and travel to the tunnel together?


Olly

Good idea, count me in.
Check in closes 12.20
Departure 12.50
How does 10.30 sound as its only an hour away???

[Kye_P]

Hi, if anyone would like to meet at chievely services on the M4/A34 and drive up together I will be leaving there around 8:00
//Kye

[Rdevelopments]

Just a few days left before the tour kicks off, today a final info email was sent!

We are extremely proud to announce we are auctioning A one day test drive The NSX-CE tour participants will be able to bid during the Saturday night charity auction to be on of the first Europeans to drive the 2016 NSX. All proceeds will go towards The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity and Against Cancer Charity. We look forward seeing who will be the highest bidder.

Big thanks to Honda Motor Europe for making this happen!


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[lotusolly]

Sounds good Clive.

Thought you were going over on an evening train?


Good idea, count me in.
Check in closes 12.20
Departure 12.50
How does 10.30 sound as its only an hour away???

[lotusolly]

Hi Kye,

We could meet with you at Clacketts services (Between J6-5 on M25) if you wish? Our timings would be there for about 10.45 but think your looking to be a bit earlier?
Can't see any problem in being a bit earlier if needed.

Olly


Hi, if anyone would like to meet at chievely services on the M4/A34 and drive up together I will be leaving there around 8:00
//Kye

[ollie]

Hi Kye,

We could meet with you at Clacketts services (Between J6-5 on M25) if you wish? Our timings would be there for about 10.45 but think your looking to be a bit earlier?
Can't see any problem in being a bit earlier if needed.

Olly

Hi Olly,

Count me me in for Pease Pottage, happy to arrive earlier than 10.30am so we can meet the others at Clacketts

Steve

[Pride]

Hi Olly,

Count me me in for Pease Pottage, happy to arrive earlier than 10.30am so we can meet the others at Clacketts

Steve

That goes for me too.
Kye, when would you estimate getting to Clacketts so we can time our run from Pease Pottage???

[Hagasan]

I can pop up at Clacketts too.....whatever time

[NSXGB]

If one of you guys can drop me a text when you are leaving PP, I will leave home at the same time and converge on the M23 hopefully just past Crawley.

EDIT: Looks like Kye would make Clackett between 09:30 - 10:00 depending on traffic.

[lotusolly]

If one of you guys can drop me a text when you are leaving PP, I will leave home at the same time and converge on the M23 hopefully just past Crawley.

EDIT: Looks like Kye would make Clackett between 09:30 - 10:00 depending on traffic.

Looks like we are just waiting on a confirmation from Kye now then and we can set times for Pease pottage and Clacketts.

Simon, I will send you a text when leaving.

What do you guys take with you for driving in mainland Europe? Hi viz for all occupants and a warning triangle appear to be compulsory but I can't seem to find a definite answer on first aid kit, breathaliser and spare bulb set?

Olly

[NSXGB]

Looks like we are just waiting on a confirmation from Kye now then and we can set times for Pease pottage and Clacketts.

Simon, I will send you a text when leaving.

What do you guys take with you for driving in mainland Europe? Hi viz for all occupants and a warning triangle appear to be compulsory but I can't seem to find a definite answer on first aid kit, breathaliser and spare bulb set?

Olly

Thanks Steve.

Regarding the emergency kit required, I take everything you listed apart from the breathalyser which I don't think is compulsory yet. You won't be in France for long so not a big deal.

[Pride]

Thanks Steve.

Regarding the emergency kit required, I take everything you listed apart from the breathalyser which I don't think is compulsory yet. You won't be in France for long so not a big deal.

The breathalyser is only about a quid on the ferry so should be about the same at the train departure shop if you want to be completely compliant. Flippin EU regulations :(

[Kye_P]

Hi All,
Change of plan for me, I wont be able to pick my car until Thursday morning around 9 from Plans so I could be at Clackets at around 10:30 as will make a quick get away from plans...

[Pride]

Hi All,
Change of plan for me, I wont be able to pick my car until Thursday morning around 9 from Plans so I could be at Clackets at around 10:30 as will make a quick get away from plans...

My word Kye are you going through the mill or what but good news that you made it though.👍

So if every one else agrees how about a PP meet for 10-10.15 as Clacketts is just 20 mins away???

[havoc]

Clacketts to Eurotunnel is about an hour assuming no accidents, so 10.30 at Clacketts seems like a sensible plan all-round - 5/10mins to round everyone up, 1hr in the car, 30+mins for contingencies/traffic/etc...

Thoughts?


PS - please everyone be aware of the (fairly) new speed cameras about 2-3 miles either side of Clacketts Lane services - permanently live even at NSL.

[lotusolly]

My word Kye are you going through the mill or what but good news that you made it though.��

So if every one else agrees how about a PP meet for 10-10.15 as Clacketts is just 20 mins away???

Sounds good to me. Meet a PP to leave at 10.15.

[ollie]

Sounds good to me. Meet a PP to leave at 10.15.

I will see you guys at PP around 10am

Oliie

[Pride]

Don't forget to prepare for the worst:(⛅️☔️⛈

http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/7535477

[NSXGB]

Hope they have 'wets' on the go-karts.

[exiges1]

Is it worth packing a basic tool kit? If so what is recommended or do I leave it to the gods (and the 4th emergency service)?

[Pride]

Is it worth packing a basic tool kit? If so what is recommended or do I leave it to the gods (and the 4th emergency service)?

No room for tools in my machine, I'm fully loaded, I think I will just rely on the very efficient NSXGB :) I understand he's even bringing his trolley Jack.😂

[marknsx]

Hope you chaps have a fab trip. Im so fed up not being able to join you.
Drive carefully

[Pride]

Hope you chaps have a fab trip. Im sowed up not being able to join you.
Drive carefully

Cheers Mark, as long as we beat the Germans in the karting endurance competition on Friday I don't care if it rains all weekend :)🏁🏆👍

[havoc]

Hope they have 'wets' on the go-karts.
Sod wets on the karts...we'll need a towel and a change of clothes if it's raining for the karting!


Anyway, as master of the last minute, I think I'm ready - car cleaned, bag packed, camera kit packed, car cleaning and basic tools just about ready, just need to sort the sat-nav out now...

[NSX 2000]

What a weekend! Hope evrey body got home OK, and once again a big thank you to Baz and Dimmer for organizing and also the sponsors.

Hope to get some photos up tonight to show evrey body else what you missed.

[flyingsniffer]

Hi Paul,

I even got all my sat navs back!

Missed you guys on the departure (stuffing my face with a burger) but other than one minor detour, I had a great trip back to Calais, drove straight onto the Eurotunnel train and was home by 6.45.

Summer project - get the aircon sorted!

Rob

[nobby]

rub it in why don't you!!! :)

glad to hear the trip was another success.

pics on FB have been good to catch up

hope everyone got home safely and no issues with your motors


Hope to get some photos up tonight to show evrey body else what you missed.

[exiges1]

A memorable trip in so many ways, much fun and laughter. The Tour is superbly organised by Baz and Dimer with perhaps the icing on the cake getting Honda to support the event with the attendance of the new NSX (one of only 5 currently in Europe) which led the convoy on its way to Spa.

My first time and hopefully not the last, highly recommended for those who haven't yet taken part.

[Pride]

I totally concur, a fantastic fun filled 4 days with like minded individuals, which must have taken a hell of a lot of planning, so very well done Baz and Dimmer, I'm so looking forward to next years festivities.

Main highlights for me, apart from some really great driving roads and beautiful scenery was winning the NSX "guru" etched plaque for the dinner table quiz.
2nd place in the karting endurance, (should have been first but for gods tears stopping play) and apologies again to Havoc for "out breaking" you at the end of the main straight :) but as Senna once famously said "If you no longer go for a gap that exsisists you no longer become a racing driver" not that I am of course, but I was simply just putting that theory to the test and he's right.😂
An unforgettable death defying charge around the Nurburgring as a passenger 😱 with fearless Joe 🏁 at the wheel of his wide bodied show stopping track weapon monster, so many thanks mate, I really enjoyed that. (video soon to follow, you'll love it) and a great 3 to 4 lap tussle with flysniffers NA2 at the Spa track session, better luck next year Rob.😎
Great also to be able to sit in and rev up the new NSX, so much better in the flesh I've got to say rather than behind security barriers and in pictures and boy can that thing shift, as we all found out on the Sunday mornings 50+ car cavalcade to Spa. Organised chaos but it worked.👍

Simply an epic weekend guys.
Cheers,
Clive

[NSXGB]

Great weekend. Best NSX event of the year. Bas, Dimer, Evelyn and Jeroen did an amazing job.
NSXCB didn't let the UK down with 1st & 2nd in the NSX Guru quiz, 2nd in the karting, NSX 'Best on Tour' award, NSX 'Best of Stock' award and I think I am right in saying we contributed around 2000 euros of the ~3000 euros raised for charity in the auction. Should have also won 'last to leave the bar' award too....

[marknsx]

Im sick about missing out! Can we do it again, please! Im free in 6 weeks time.
Im glad you chaps had a good time even if Pride seems to have won everything. Its those bloody LEDs. Blinding.

[Ozmondo]

Such an amazing 4 days! So good to finally meet other NSX owners! I miss everyone already!



An unforgettable death defying charge around the Nurburgring as a passenger  with fearless Joe  at the wheel of his wide bodied show stopping track weapon monster, so many thanks mate, I really enjoyed that. (video soon to follow, you'll love it) and a great 3 to 4 lap tussle with flysniffers NA2 at the Spa track session, better luck next year Rob.


Anytime! let me know when it's up :)

Regards,

Joe

[Pride]

Plenty picture here::)

https://www.facebook.com/jznsn2uphotography/photos?ref=page_internal

[flyingsniffer]

a great 3 to 4 lap tussle with flysniffers NA2 at the Spa track session, better luck next year Rob.

Clive

A picture paints a thousand words ;-)

http://www.gbphotosports.com/uploads/myphotos//SPA_CLASSIC_2016/08_CLUBS/13_HONDA_svp_tapez_013___please_write_013/reelles/013-0039.jpg (http://www.gbphotosports.com/uploads/myphotos//SPA_CLASSIC_2016/08_CLUBS/13_HONDA_svp_tapez_013___please_write_013/reelles/013-0039.jpg)

[exiges1]

I thought 'Reds' were faster?!! And this with the distraction of your rather attractive passenger.......

[Pride]

A picture paints a thousand words ;-)

http://www.gbphotosports.com/uploads/myphotos//SPA_CLASSIC_2016/08_CLUBS/13_HONDA_svp_tapez_013___please_write_013/reelles/013-0039.jpg (http://www.gbphotosports.com/uploads/myphotos//SPA_CLASSIC_2016/08_CLUBS/13_HONDA_svp_tapez_013___please_write_013/reelles/013-0039.jpg)

Lol lol. That photo was taken just before I was about to overtake you I reckon. :rolleyes: 8.10mins after you took me at 6.28 :)

And after all Rob if a picture paints a thousand words just think what a video must paint.:D Best scene at 8.10mins

And Tony, please don't forget to watch the fast red ones in this clip demolish the rest and as for Robs attractive passenger, well she actually asked me if I could give her a faster ride when we came back in. :)

https://youtu.be/gHNYCJ7EP_I

[NSXGB]

Ever heard of a cool down lap Clive?
Track day etiquette...hmmmmm.

[havoc]

Cor, you lot were going a bit slow this year...the double-left at Pouhon was on the throttle from the first apex back in 2014...

:D :p


PS - agree with Simon - never overtake on a corner on a trackday...too easy to have an accident...

[Kaz-kzukNA1]

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/w4adTt6AqjwaSFXee2QyzV6WzyBK8Xr2zyfvK5LEs8jFy0-HL0MfOCJTcUmT2OJ-dTg8JEk1OGIEu-AWNGn4yhhUKpsrvXZXh7gZ-99eO8yM8W2_ZLbLWmq63Cyn7Ie1zHVxQQvSziYgfZhFztX8oh_ DwglPB16RmEagtKlH1yfqH85FWNLfKdls6OcXcBN7PbplOT0xv i9SbHXcxAAD6muRdeUmroWwdyoP3DFAD2zg_IhbgUKFJkSbfH9 jDPrDfaQHW1qlXpz2_Jmb9VHlMJ3QoFraJ1DVRtkVhAPQhnGat P7T-3TJVr41WE32QGAwMBcFHzyKcLkK4j5-YsfkWeUAgOWP28F6DnYfuSqB8_UAp_8ypiorei9w31g4EGHoLg nBqXWvN-TZ_Z08uQwGIZ43xj_kWRG8t-VptA77jIh3PQzr6MYylXFHe7BwcEIZXhE79WmhQpJXge0AN-xpw_HF9dL46ZWjS1L2ub7O-UUQybrphdomsl2Ok8saXuKUo-l96NMYspGNOKNAojt1GAOphojFjsLuLO2WnwkRBVXbGchAVXwY GFPQtD3bdQ9C3yyIBu8v19ELs15Pi4433W9Nu_xYKnmV=w1080-h810-no
Don't want to spoil one's enjoyment and not sure whether everyone had driver’s briefing prior to the track session or not but for someone who used to observe everything from the race control and covered so many laps on the same circuit, as havoc stated, never overtake on the corner and always overtake from the side agreed during the briefing. If you want to let someone overtake you, indicate your intention….

[Silver Surfer]

There was no lap briefing...clubs were called and just queued and let out onto the circuit.

Agreed best not to overtake on a corner in these track events...

It was great fun this year...at least my brakes weren't on fire!! ;-)

http://www.gbphotosports.com/uploads/myphotos/SPA_CLASSIC_2016/08_CLUBS/13_HONDA_svp_tapez_013___please_write_013/reelles/013-0024.jpg

http://www.gbphotosports.com/uploads/myphotos/SPA_CLASSIC_2016/08_CLUBS/13_HONDA_svp_tapez_013___please_write_013/reelles/013-0051.jpg

SS

[Pride]

Ever heard of a cool down lap Clive?
Track day etiquette...hmmmmm.

No chance here for a cool down lap at the Nurburgring I'm afraid, just simply do or die, great fun:)

https://youtu.be/VXuoyBkFnYM

[marknsx]

Go you Reds

[marknsx]

Who was responsible for the filming of this! I felt ill 30 seconds into the video.

[Pride]

Who was responsible for the filming of this! I felt ill 30 seconds into the video.

Guilty as charged Mark.
I also didn't put my 4 piece safety harness on so I was hanging on for dear life thinking this could be my last ride😂😳😱😎

[Pride]

Who was responsible for the filming of this! I felt ill 30 seconds into the video.

In that case try this one, last time I'll try videoing while driving 😂

https://youtu.be/ap3e9G8wwLU

[marknsx]

Holy crap man! I thought I was mad watching bargain hunt while I'm driving. At least my car is the right way up.

[Pride]

Holy crap man! I thought I was mad watching bargain hunt while I'm driving. At least my car is the right way up.

Lol lol, Maybe NZNick appreciates it as he's from down under :):)

[Pride]

A great write up and some stunning images of this awesome weekend, roll on next year.:D

Enjoy folks:

http://nsxclubeurope.com/2016/05/nsx-ce-tour-2016-day-1/

http://nsxclubeurope.com/2016/06/nsx-ce-tour-2016-day-2/

And my rear engine cover in all it's glory :)

https://www.flickr.com/photos/108663049@N03/26457188103/in/album-72157668220695491/lightbox/

[Rdevelopments]

Day 3 report now online as well;

http://nsxclubeurope.com/2016/06/nsx-ce-tour-2016-day-3/

Hope everyone enjoyed themselves and hope to see you next year during the 5th anniversary!

[havoc]

Good write-up Bas.

Some nice photos there too... ;)

[NZNick]

Lol lol, Maybe NZNick appreciates it as he's from down under :):)

I am currently down under (as far as you can go from the UK), but originally from where Hampshire/Surrey/Berkshire all meet (the Surrey bit).

[Pride]

I just spotted this on NSXprime for some strange reason and yet I had never seen it before so I thought it would be good for all those that went on this great trip from this forum to be able see this as well. Lot's of good driving memories.

It's an excellent combination of film editing and music mixing and best of all at 13.20 you'll see "King of the ring" Joe Osmondo doing his infamous chicane pirouette while I sat helpless as a passenger turning his Bride seat brown.:)

I even remember the single person behind the catch fence watching on who obviously must have filmed this, good catch.

https://youtu.be/Phk28uesgyc