Visit to Spa Classic

bigbob · Post by **bigbob** » Tue Jun 04, 2013 3:55 pm

A few images from recent Tiger trip to Spa Classic with track laps. Sure there will be more to follow.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WF1fXNZ ... e=youtu.be

http://youtu.be/wZ-RJxZ5q_U
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UB1VXVZ ... e=youtu.be

bigbob · Post by **bigbob** » Wed Jun 05, 2013 12:41 pm

More photos

6 Tigers in total

A common shot, 60 galls in 1 weekend!

Shame the Ring was shut, but found alternative venue to pass the time.

New member

Ash · Post by **Ash** » Thu Jun 06, 2013 3:46 pm

Which nutter drove the tractor all the way to Spa

bigbob · Post by **bigbob** » Fri Jun 07, 2013 9:16 am

The hotel owner [who collects tractors] got confused with track day at Spa & thought we said tractor at Spa! It struggled up L'eau rouge.

Brad1380 · Post by **Brad1380** » Mon Jun 10, 2013 8:47 pm

Got to ask, but why did you go all the way to Spa if it was closed?

martin172 · Post by **martin172** » Mon Jun 10, 2013 9:12 pm

Brad1380 wrote:Got to ask, but why did you go all the way to Spa if it was closed?

Looking at the sign behind them I'd say they meant the Nurburgring Nordschleife was closed.

bigbob · Post by **bigbob** » Mon Jun 10, 2013 9:24 pm

Spa was open, see the you tube footage. We followed on to Germany on the Monday for an evening session around the Nurbergring, but this was cancelled at short notice.

Tomaselli · Post by **Tomaselli** » Wed Jun 12, 2013 8:29 pm

Indeed, a great road trip to Spa and Germany. Folk are always very friendly in Europe, it's a real pleasure in making an effort to take the Tiger abroad to the public who appreciate our classics.

Fine wine and fine food was also a bonus for the trip.

Good to meet up with fellow enthusiasts and a few random pics;

Hotel Seehof, a lovely family owned affair

Bonnet up;

Spa

Spot where Jackie Stewart had his infamous crash on the old circuit;

The fine food (note to self, get on a diet!)

Tractor session, why not - it's a classic! - though, too much power for the Specialist.

Misfire is in there somewhere......

Adenau square in Germany, very relaxing affair

Hotel An der Nordschleife;

Pizza's were very nice!!!

Boat back, realisation trip coming to an end

More random pics: Online Pic Album

Unitil next time.....

Video links to Youtube, following.

Tom_HRO260 · Post by **Tom_HRO260** » Fri Jun 14, 2013 1:23 am

Gents,

Thank you for the fine pics and videos. Brought back memories of a visit to Spa for the '86 Grand Prix (glowing turbos and discs - what an era). Really impressed with the valance mounted cam and exhaust note; the crackle from the pipes on overrun was magnificent. Interested in what cam/mic you are using...

Am guessing based on the pit tunnel antics a few windows were also rattled in Adenau Square?

Smokin' stuff chaps - Tom

Tomaselli · Post by **Tomaselli** » Fri Jun 14, 2013 10:08 pm

Tom_HRO260 wrote:what cam/mic you are using...

Thanks, was very impressed myself with the results. Simple GoPro Hero 3 camera, mounted using a roll bar mount on the front anti roll bar. No external mic, but skeleton case to the rear to avoid any wind buffeting. Mounted another at the back and have now pulled them all together on one video of the full parade lap session. Youtube link can be found HERE

Highly recommend the parade lap session, though would suggest wearing helmets as a sensible option. It was pretty much full on, not sure how some 'moderns' got on the classic parade lap, but the danger of following them into corners was that they had better brakes!! Chasing a Ferrari down to Eau Rouge was memorable

bigbob · Post by **bigbob** » Sat Jun 15, 2013 7:05 pm

Great video, thought you were going well until the silver 316 over took you near the end! The power steering seems to work well, looked effortless.

pushrod · Post by **pushrod** » Sat Jun 15, 2013 9:53 pm

I agree the power steering made the cornering look very comfortable. After six laps of Llandow in my standard Tiger, at Chris Darwin's recent trackday I was knackered!

Lou.

dpuzey · Post by **dpuzey** » Mon Jun 17, 2013 9:15 am

There is a 35 minute TV programme of highlights from the Spa Classic on Motors TV, Sky channel 447

Tuesday 18 June - 9:00,
Wednesday 19 June - 0:40,
Wednesday 19 June - 19:30,
Thursday 20 June - 8:20,
Thursday 20 June - 14:45,
Saturday 22 June - 0:40,
Monday 24 June - 0:15,
Monday 24 June - 2:45,
Monday 24 June - 10:00,
Monday 24 June - 12:40

garyv8tiger · Post by **garyv8tiger** » Mon Jun 17, 2013 8:50 pm

tony i see dean let you past in the end so you didnt spit your dummy out .i take it your still running it in .what happened to bob did he spin or break down when you overtook him

Tom_HRO260 · Post by **Tom_HRO260** » Tue Jun 18, 2013 4:10 am

Simple GoPro Hero 3 camera, mounted using a roll bar mount on the front anti roll bar

The full video is fantastic Tony - even had the heart in mouth when the corner was "shortened" at (I think) Les Combes (handled with aplomb!). The resolution and sound from the GoPro very impressive - even had a session streamed to the big screen at work yesterday!

As an aside I sent the link of the photos to a mate who commented "I couldn't figure out why the blue Tiger always had the bonnet up - then I saw the blower!". He was well impressed given real estate constraints in the Tigers.

Thanks again for posting - top stuff.

Tom

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Visit to Spa Classic

Visit to Spa Classic

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