French Frolic 11 - 2013

[neil]

Not tried the ZZR's yet but am planning to get a set for this - don't reckon a set of Pirelli Corsas would last a frolic.

Don't have a clue whether I can manage Spa yet but might as well book it and cross my fingers

[Stu160]

Hi All

Booked for Spa on the 1st.

Had a look at the Harwich ferry, docks at 7.45, so could be at Spa for 10.30-11.00 so may not be a bad idea??
Or, still go the day before and get mashed on the Geordie Express

Stu

[neil]

Booked! Has to be the Geordie Express - 561 miles Aberdeen to Harwich according to google maps which I dont really fancy.

[alicrozier]

Likewise tue geordie express...

[Andy G]

Was going to ask Golding what feedback was like on the ZZR's - going to get a set for the Atom regardless - they cant fail to last longer than A048's do on it!

[Andy G]

The Golding verdict on the new Avons;

Depends what you comparing them with – if 48’s

They last longer
Perform consistently – actually get better as get older
Are cheaper
Are faster
Slide more
So far better in wet

Negatives

Cant buy from dealers as they don’t get commission – which is partly why they are cheaper

[hendeg]

Negatives

Cant buy from dealers as they don’t get commission – which is partly why they are cheaper

And therefore getting them fitted is a PITA?

[Andy G]

And therefore getting them fitted is a PITA?

Nope - fitting them is easy - the man with the tyre van comes by, and voila , i dont even need to go to a garage. Can't imagine there wont be people up for that in your neck of the woods?

he's got a fair few sets to get fitted thus trip also

[Scotty C]

Think I'll try a set.

Are Adams and page selling them?

[GregR]

Who gives a rats ass? Who's getting me n Benny's geordie express

I worry about the priorities on this trip sometimes

[Andy G]

Rolfe - just because you boys wont burn a set of tyres....

I'm heading for the tunnel - should increase my longevity by about 90%!

[Rag_It]

Fark, i'd come just for the ferry trip out and back - awesome banter!

[Dominique]

I've not yet booked for Spa, but I probably will. Would be great to meet up where the NewCastle ferry lands in Holland

Err, I discovered a Tourist rides afternoon @ Nordschleife on friday the 2nd (13:15–19:30). Would be a great way to kill some time before Frolic or extend your trip to Europe.

[Andy G]

Think I'll try a set.

Are Adams and page selling them?

Nope - from Avon direct only mate

[Andy G]

Not sure when more information is available, but if anyone knows anything about which hotels we're staying in please let me know (by PM if it hasn't officially been announced), and I'll look into booking my own room.

Anyone else got a spare bed?

Hey Tom

If i dont have a pax I should do - although you know I like to make the briefing for the trackdays