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Novaneil

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Registered: 26th Oct 06
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1st Sep 12 at 09:15

Hello,

I've recently come back from my 8th annual Nurburging trip (the last 3 of which have been with my Astra) so I thought i'd share a few pics and an onboard video of one of my laps (with Datalogging which gives you a good idea of the speeds you get to on the Ring).

I completed 3 laps: 9min 30sec, 9min 18sec (the one in the video) and 9min 5secs.

All had traffic and Roadworks (as can been seen a few mins in on the video). My lap timer put my best sector times together from the 3 laps and said my best possible lap was a 8min 44sec (again with the roadworks) so I was very chuffed with that as I'd been wanting to see if the Astra could duck under 9mins and it looks like she's got more of a 8:30 potential

Also all 3 laps were done on low boost (230bhp) as high boost (303bhp) had some inlet temp issues on the dyno last week so I didn't want to risk anything as it was a hot day when the track was open.

Before we left:

And my mates 325bhp Astra Coupe

And cueing ready to go on the Nurburgring GP Circuit

9:18 lap

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=45gldTaRmHQ&list=UU_d15iSy-8Aunz4BLgz1rqQ&index=1&feature=plcp

Video of the car on the dyno

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F1GhqJPULzk&feature=relmfu

Cheers,

Neil

big eck

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Registered: 20th Apr 03
Location: Tullibody. Drives - Audi B8 S4 & Fiesta Zetec-S
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1st Sep 12 at 09:30

Great vid that. Looked a wee but wonky at times tho, thought it was my eyesight lol.

Balling

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1st Sep 12 at 09:31

Nice vid!

The HUD sailing in and out made me nauseous though.

SteveoBC

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1st Sep 12 at 10:45

quote:
Originally posted by Balling
Nice vid!

The HUD sailing in and out made me nauseous though.

me too, did feel a bit sea sick lol

still iv seen this car in action, sodding quick (aswell as neils mate whos chased my car down on a few occasions)

good run out there Neil, need to take mine to the ring one day

Novaneil

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Registered: 26th Oct 06
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1st Sep 12 at 11:01

Sorry about that guys. Don't know why it uploaded like that. Will try and fix it, cheers for the comments

SteveoBC

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1st Sep 12 at 11:41

quote:
Originally posted by Novaneil
Sorry about that guys. Don't know why it uploaded like that. Will try and fix it, cheers for the comments

sometimes when you upload to youtube it has an option to correct the video if it feels its too jerky, if you dont select it then comes out alot better (kinda designed for when people are video'ing off their phone and dont have a steady hand- youtube compensates and corrects it)

had the same thing when i first uploaded a combe video, probs why yours looks like your filming on a ship

Novaneil

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1st Sep 12 at 11:54

Sorted! Cheers Steve, removed the "Steady" setting and it looks fine now.

Steve X16XE

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1st Sep 12 at 12:54

Nice little jump there at 8 mins. Made your lass giggle

leon.

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1st Sep 12 at 14:06

got annoyed by the sound of the dump valve.

looks fast.

Jas

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1st Sep 12 at 14:26

lovely video that mate

birchieboy

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1st Sep 12 at 15:19

great video, how did you get the data logging? and what camera are you using?

Novaneil

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1st Sep 12 at 17:23

quote:
Originally posted by leon.
got annoyed by the sound of the dump valve.

looks fast.

Haha, I love my HKS SSQV . Not everyone's cup of tea though

Novaneil

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1st Sep 12 at 17:26

quote:
Originally posted by birchieboy
great video, how did you get the data logging? and what camera are you using?

IPhone and "Harry's laptimer" £15 app which is fantastic!!! You set it up, choose a track and it starts recording when you cross the line. You can then go back in and analysis your laps. Acceleration, braking and cornering G's, speed etc. it's extremely good for the money

big eck

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1st Sep 12 at 17:29

That's brilliant quality for a phone.

birchieboy

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1st Sep 12 at 17:46

That pretty impressive for 15quid!!!

birchieboy

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1st Sep 12 at 17:48

from the video it does look like it start the camera abit late and ends it a few metres early from the bridge...... but for the money that is amazing

CORSA NUT

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1st Sep 12 at 20:16

That app looks awesome

Ojc

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1st Sep 12 at 20:33

Been meaning to buy it for ages just got it now

Graham88

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1st Sep 12 at 23:13

Love Harry's Lap Timer, wish I'd bought it years ago. I use it just for datalogging at Donington yesterday and didn't video as I have the Go Pro's and it's just perfect. As good if not better and easier to use than the £390 Vbox that I wanted.

Good video aswell, I can't wait to go back

Ricky352

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2nd Sep 12 at 00:16

Great pics and video, looks like some good driving to me. Fair play to you, me and a few mates have been talking about going next summer, hopefully it happens.

Mieran

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6th Sep 12 at 13:59

That app is great

What sort of iPhone holder are you using?

VrsTurbo

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6th Sep 12 at 14:50

Ive found the Ram mounts to be best. I also use a WIFI ODB reader to log gear and throttle position.

Wifi Obd Reader - (so you can have gear and throttle position)
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/WIFI-EOBD-...item3f18693571

Harrys Lap timer Pro-
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/harry...338257907?mt=8

Mount-
http://www.ram-mount.co.uk/apple-iph...c-360_162.html

I use all this to get videos like this -