Oh dear - "The ring" claims our ZS !

Dan1971 · 10-03-12, 08:08 PM

Well ... Sad news I'm afraid -

Just got this text from my mate - " Your investment is dead ! spun 3 times into the barrier and been charged 1200 euros ! We'll give you your money back when we get back".

Rang him to make sure he was OK and they are ....

They got there no problem - the car ran really well, and they were about 4 minutes into their first and only lap when they spun it and went into the wall sideways. Panel damage mostly, but still running OK. They've patched her back together with cable ties and gaffer tape and will be back tomorrow.

Oh well ... At least they're OK, but not the sort of photos I wanted to be putting up following her outing !

peterzs · 10-03-12, 08:16 PM

Sorry to hear this Dan.

One track I wouldnt venture out on.

I've gone round Brands, Silverstone, Thruxton and Goodwood but looking at youtube and the Ring vids wouldnt even do that as a passenger.

Good thing is they managed to get the car going and it looked after them.

Repair or buy another one, and try again????

mattie007 · 10-03-12, 08:28 PM

Thats a shame, hope it can be fixed.
Was looking at taking the bike round the 'Ring when I visit family in Holland next year, but it looks an unforgiving place!

Dan1971 · 10-03-12, 08:31 PM

We'll see what the score is when it comes back mate. When I spoke to them - the prognosis wasn't good body-wise, but, hey, we didn't buy it for it's looks. If I fancy getting a few panels - maybe - if not, then we may get it to another few track days in the UK or sadly, it may end up a breaker on here ... Just have to see really.

Shame though - I didn't even get to drive it !

The thing about it was that they had it down as one of their - I'm going to do - type things and now they've done it. Personally, the ring isn't like that for me. Like you - I'm happy doing half an hour at Brands and then maybe what the Scots boys did this afternoon.

Thinking about it - It may be that I take it off them as it stands - rather than get my investment back. We'll see.

andys1981 · 10-03-12, 08:34 PM

aw unbeleavable mate,not good news,but at least your buddies are ok,and only panel damage,could have been a lot worse,its a brutal track

big_wasa · 10-03-12, 08:39 PM

Them sort of cost's put me of the ring.

I could except the loss of the car but another grand on top

Vulture time.

I want a cheap engine for a project

Dan1971 · 10-03-12, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by big_wasa

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Vulture time.

I want a cheap engine for a project

31 minutes ... that should be a record !

grimmy · 10-03-12, 08:45 PM

Ooft that's not good.at least everyone is okay best sticking to sensible circuits now then.

stamford · 10-03-12, 10:03 PM

oh ****! when I said 'if' it comes back I was saying that with my tongue firmly planted in my cheek!

Funny how these things 'Ring' true

At least they are okay, it could have been worse. hence why I am not that bothered about going there purely because it is such an unforgiving place.

zsserbia · 11-03-12, 12:17 AM

Gutted for you man. As said, at least they are ok. I can imagine how challenging this track may be, it was the only one getting on my nerves in video games.