Why Lower When You Can Raise?

Tim M · 05-10-2020, 02:24 AM

Nice shot of an (nearly?) airborne 1LE...

Photographers don't seem to frequent this area of the Nurburgring, but luck would have it yesterday.

Note this is under braking into a 3rd gear hard right hander - the ABS seems to be ok with it! Quite a thrill...1 of 3 times you feel the car get light during a lap.

Obviously unique for a car to intentionally jump with no damage...this track works the suspension! Only other place I've been that does something similar is Cadwell Park in UK...they have one roller hill that is quite famous - but much slower speeds and under acceleration.

JD_ · 05-10-2020, 05:09 AM

All that shot is missing is a good old-fashioned yeeehaaaa!

Tim M · 05-10-2020, 07:39 AM

The PDR may have picked it up...I will have to check. ;-)

Scargoes · 05-10-2020, 10:41 PM

Is this at Flugplatz? You could very well have been airborne but the cars shadow is keeping you from seeing light under the RF tire.
On day I'll get over there and drive it.

Brudda*Termite · 05-10-2020, 10:53 PM

That's a great shot!

FNxR3DNECK · 05-11-2020, 01:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scargoes

Is this at Flugplatz? You could very well have been airborne but the cars shadow is keeping you from seeing light under the RF tire.
On day I'll get over there and drive it.

Looks like Flugplatz to me, I was there yesterday with my buddy in his GT350 and even taking it really easy because the track was a bit damp we caught a bit of air at Flugplatz!

Uncle Sam · 05-11-2020, 10:11 AM

They actually lowered the rise in the road of the Flugplatz (German for "flight place") forty years ago.

h018871 · 05-11-2020, 11:34 AM

Very nice shot!

Tim M · 05-12-2020, 01:52 PM

Uncle Sam: Some incredible shots - don't know how they did it back then...

That is the corner - it seems high risk as you go right into hard right - squawking the tires thru the slightly banked corner. Quite the feeling of accomplishment!

Uncle Sam · 05-15-2020, 08:15 AM

Tim M,
You are living my dream! Driving the Ring … and Spa …

I did drive the Ring on "GP Legends 67," though.

Tim M · 05-17-2020, 10:30 AM

Uncle Sam: It is a treat - a bit of an offset from stateside home. I've not had a chance at Spa...I'd like to though!

FNxR3DNECK · 05-18-2020, 12:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tim M

Uncle Sam: It is a treat - a bit of an offset from stateside home. I've not had a chance at Spa...I'd like to though!

Don't worry we will make it to Spa eventually! Maybe not this year.... but eventually haha

tmalaquin · 05-18-2020, 02:12 PM

@TIM M nice shot !
Did you race with some M and Porsche aficionados on the Ring ? what lap time did you achieve ?

Tim M · 05-22-2020, 06:27 AM

tmalaquin: No racing during tourist drives...just individual enjoyment. Always a mix of cars - high end to low end. Unfortunate the 'socializing' parking lots are closed currently so all are encouraged to either drive or leave.

My bridge to gantry time was a 7:58. Previous best is 7:53 (no blower)...neither are a good representation of what these cars can do. I'd feel comfortable hitting 7:30's at my limited skill level..maybe in another 10 laps and clear track.

05-10-2020, 02:24 AM	#1
Tim M Drives: 2018 Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Stuttgart, Germany Posts: 806	Why Lower When You Can Raise? Nice shot of an (nearly?) airborne 1LE... Photographers don't seem to frequent this area of the Nurburgring, but luck would have it yesterday. Note this is under braking into a 3rd gear hard right hander - the ABS seems to be ok with it! Quite a thrill...1 of 3 times you feel the car get light during a lap. Obviously unique for a car to intentionally jump with no damage...this track works the suspension! Only other place I've been that does something similar is Cadwell Park in UK...they have one roller hill that is quite famous - but much slower speeds and under acceleration. __________________ 2018 SS 1LE German Based Nurburgring Visit #19 Ring Laps: 77 Last edited by Tim M; 05-12-2020 at 11:06 AM.

05-10-2020, 07:39 AM	#3
Tim M Drives: 2018 Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Stuttgart, Germany Posts: 806	The PDR may have picked it up...I will have to check. ;-) __________________ 2018 SS 1LE German Based Nurburgring Visit #19 Ring Laps: 77

05-10-2020, 10:41 PM	#4
Scargoes Drives: 2018 Hyper Blue 2SS 1LE Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Dessert Posts: 486	Is this at Flugplatz? You could very well have been airborne but the cars shadow is keeping you from seeing light under the RF tire. On day I'll get over there and drive it. __________________ 2018 Hyper Blue Metallic 2SS 1LE with Nav, PDR, and track alignment 1:34.20 Willow Springs Big Track

05-10-2020, 10:53 PM	#5
Brudda*Termite Drives: 2017 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Lakeland, Florida Posts: 416	That's a great shot! __________________ Gary 2017 2SS A8 White, Bolt-Ons, Prayed Upon

05-11-2020, 10:11 AM	#7
Uncle Sam Drives: 2017 Camaro 1LE Hyper Blue Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Rockville, Maryland Posts: 373	They actually lowered the rise in the road of the Flugplatz (German for "flight place") forty years ago. Attached Images

05-10-2020, 05:09 AM	#2
JD_ Drives: 2018 2SS 1LE in Nightfall Gray Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Pasadena, MD Posts: 213 View My Garage	All that shot is missing is a good old-fashioned yeeehaaaa!

05-11-2020, 11:34 AM	#8
h018871 Geoff Drives: 2020 ZL1 Green Join Date: May 2013 Location: Houston Posts: 1,719	Very nice shot! __________________ Having a Blast https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showt...php?p=10741733

05-12-2020, 01:52 PM	#9
Tim M Drives: 2018 Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Stuttgart, Germany Posts: 806	Uncle Sam: Some incredible shots - don't know how they did it back then... That is the corner - it seems high risk as you go right into hard right - squawking the tires thru the slightly banked corner. Quite the feeling of accomplishment! __________________ 2018 SS 1LE German Based Nurburgring Visit #19 Ring Laps: 77

05-15-2020, 08:15 AM	#10
Uncle Sam Drives: 2017 Camaro 1LE Hyper Blue Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Rockville, Maryland Posts: 373	Tim M, You are living my dream! Driving the Ring … and Spa … I did drive the Ring on "GP Legends 67," though.

05-17-2020, 10:30 AM	#11
Tim M Drives: 2018 Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Stuttgart, Germany Posts: 806	Uncle Sam: It is a treat - a bit of an offset from stateside home. I've not had a chance at Spa...I'd like to though! __________________ 2018 SS 1LE German Based Nurburgring Visit #19 Ring Laps: 77

05-18-2020, 02:12 PM	#13
tmalaquin Drives: Blue ss 1le 18 Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: NoCal Posts: 67	@TIM M nice shot ! Did you race with some M and Porsche aficionados on the Ring ? what lap time did you achieve ?

05-22-2020, 06:27 AM	#14
Tim M Drives: 2018 Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Stuttgart, Germany Posts: 806	tmalaquin: No racing during tourist drives...just individual enjoyment. Always a mix of cars - high end to low end. Unfortunate the 'socializing' parking lots are closed currently so all are encouraged to either drive or leave. My bridge to gantry time was a 7:58. Previous best is 7:53 (no blower)...neither are a good representation of what these cars can do. I'd feel comfortable hitting 7:30's at my limited skill level..maybe in another 10 laps and clear track. __________________ 2018 SS 1LE German Based Nurburgring Visit #19 Ring Laps: 77

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