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  1. Glen_Lloyd

    Glen_Lloyd Formula Junior
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    Dec 13, 2003
    785
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    #1 Glen_Lloyd, Jun 27, 2008
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    It has been awhile since we headed out on a significant road trip. None of this less than 250 mile stuff. Planned to leave for west coast to Victoria BC (~1200 Km) right after work but the thunderstorm with torrential downpour and tornado watch delayed that. At about 7:30 PM the sun came out and we headed out on the first leg of the trip; Lloydminster AB to Edson AB, about 5 hours (450 KM). So far so good.....
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  2. doug328

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    #2 doug328, Jun 27, 2008
    Have fun on the trip and post more pics.
     
  3. climb

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    #3 climb, Jun 27, 2008
    Damn the rain..full speed ahead!

    Keep the pics coming and enjoy every second of your drive.
     
  4. Glen_Lloyd

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    #4 Glen_Lloyd, Jun 28, 2008
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  5. enzo360

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    #5 enzo360, Jun 28, 2008
    What a scenery! Your country is definately on my to visit list. Thanks for sharing.
    Have a safe one, the car is looking good.
    Best
    Jurgen
     
  6. b27

    b27 F1 World Champ

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    #6 b27, Jun 28, 2008
    Love the title of your thread. Classic just like the car.

    The wheels look fantastic. are they from a 360???
     
  7. Glen_Lloyd

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    #7 Glen_Lloyd, Jun 29, 2008
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  8. Glen_Lloyd

    Glen_Lloyd Formula Junior
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  9. Glen_Lloyd

    Glen_Lloyd Formula Junior
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    #9 Glen_Lloyd, Jun 29, 2008
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  10. Glen_Lloyd

    Glen_Lloyd Formula Junior
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    #10 Glen_Lloyd, Jun 29, 2008
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  11. Glen_Lloyd

    Glen_Lloyd Formula Junior
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    #11 Glen_Lloyd, Jun 29, 2008
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  12. Glen_Lloyd

    Glen_Lloyd Formula Junior
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  13. Glen_Lloyd

    Glen_Lloyd Formula Junior
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    #13 Glen_Lloyd, Jun 29, 2008
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  14. Glen_Lloyd

    Glen_Lloyd Formula Junior
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    #14 Glen_Lloyd, Jun 29, 2008
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  15. jonesdds

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    #15 jonesdds, Jun 29, 2008
    What a great trip, especially in the Ferrari. Been to Victoria 4 times but it's been awhile. Your pictures make me want to return real soon, beautiful!!!! Thanks for sharing!

    Jeff
     
  16. Glen_Lloyd

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    #16 Glen_Lloyd, Jul 3, 2008
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    Travel to the end of the pavement when going west... the very end of Canada. Stopped at the a forestry museum in Duncan for a steam train ride and look at a lot of worn out equipment. Then we headed out to Tofino, the old growth forest, rain forest and long beach where there was a surfing contest of some sort. The road was VERY twisty and lots of elevation changes. One of the better drives. And always the minivan driver challenge LOL. It was a lot of fun. ... about 500 miles today.
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  17. BigTex

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    #17 BigTex, Jul 3, 2008
    "Surf's Up" ...indeed!

    I'd think you'd need a thick suit though....brrrr!

    Thanks for a wonderful thread. Makes me wish I'd done mine on #22641, when I was so inclined.....maybe someday
     
  18. Glen_Lloyd

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    #18 Glen_Lloyd, Jul 3, 2008
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    Another 500 mile day ... cruise up the coast to Campbell River on the Oceanside Drive. It was very hot - 30+C. Turned on the A/C to see how the car would handle it. It actually worked... cool, not cold though, in the cab and no engine overheat issues even in stop and go traffic. I think all this is due to removal of the catylitic converter. The car is working great so far. If only gas wasn't $1.61 / liter.
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  19. Glen_Lloyd

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    #19 Glen_Lloyd, Jul 4, 2008
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    Heading off the island, boats and ferries everywhere. Heat upwards of 30 C. A/C and car performed way better than expected. Onto the mainland, up to Merritt on the Cocq and down into the Okanagan at Kelowna for the evening. It is interesting that we have not seen one other Ferrari or Lambo on the whole trip and so far no one has spotted us.... after at least 1500 miles of driving.
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  20. Glen_Lloyd

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    #20 Glen_Lloyd, Jul 4, 2008
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    Up through the Okanagan to the Shuswap, east on Trans-Canada through Banff to Canmore. Another very hot day but A/C is still working, thank goodness. Beautiful mountain scenery to enjoy and the road is good. Lots of curves, tight and sweepers. If there wasn't so many tourists you could really make some time. LOL. Spotted a yellow spyder between Sicamous and Vernon and a Gallardo at Rogers Pass.
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  21. branko

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    #21 branko, Jul 4, 2008
    Great photos and beautiful countryside. Thanks for sharing.
     
  22. Christian.Fr

    Christian.Fr Two Time F1 World Champ

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    #22 Christian.Fr, Jul 5, 2008
    special very special 328...GTS version with GTB windows never see that before....

    great trip you have the land looks wonderfull, i will continue to see that, great thread!
     
  23. Glen_Lloyd

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    #23 Glen_Lloyd, Jul 5, 2008
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    Stayed overnight in Canmore and headed into Calgary (ZR) through Drumheller (Royal Tyrell Museum) and home to Lloydminster by 10 PM. Another brutally hot day. Hit some road construction where they were spraying water on the clay. My poor car has never been so dirty. Had to find a car wash to clean it enroute. 4500 Kms (2800 miles) 9 days,no problems. No reason not to drive your cars that I can see. Highest price fuel was in Victoria BC at $1.61/litre and lowest was Edmonton at $1.40/litre. Used about 530 litres (116 imperial gallons) of gas. Approximate fuel economy: 24mpg
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  24. texasmr2

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    #24 texasmr2, Jul 5, 2008
    Good time's good time's and great pic's, thank you for sharing!
     

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