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Discussion in 'United Kingdom' started by Carbonrider, Dec 9, 2005.

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  1. Carbonrider

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    #1 Carbonrider, Dec 9, 2005
    Anyone tried the route Napoleon this time of the year?

    Is it snowy?

    Do I need winter tyres or will the normal Zero Rosso cope?

    Are there any proper winter tyres for Ferraris?

    If it is too snowy, any recommendation for other routes in France that might be more suitable?


    Thanks for the help,

    Oded
     
  2. Andy 308GTB

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    #2 Andy 308GTB, Dec 9, 2005
    Theres no answer to that! (looking at the lack of responses)

    Our friends in the European section wil be your best bet.
     
  3. Carbonrider

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    #3 Carbonrider, Dec 9, 2005
    Thanks - good idea. I have just posted the same question there.
     
  4. Andy 308GTB

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    #4 Andy 308GTB, Dec 9, 2005
    Have you upset the Europeans? 8 hours since you posted and still no response!
    I could understand it if perhaps you had upset the UK region but a whole continent?
     
  5. boba

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    #5 boba, Dec 9, 2005
    Just don't take it out in the snow .......I did and my insurance company had to pay out big time...never again
     
  6. Carbonrider

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    #6 Carbonrider, Dec 12, 2005
    No, I definitely do not want take it in the snow. That's why I was trying to find out whether it is snowing there this time. Seems that the answer is yes which calls for a new plan.
     
  7. Andy 308GTB

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    #7 Andy 308GTB, Dec 12, 2005
    Did your premiums go through the roof following your claim? I have always assumed that this would be the case.
     
  8. boba

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    #8 boba, Dec 12, 2005
    Nahhh not only through the roof it continued into the stratosphere !!!!!!
    Had to get the broker to argue my case for me as they first refused to renew it.
     
  9. Carbonrider

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    #9 Carbonrider, Dec 13, 2005
    Sounds bad - what exactly did you have to do to be =in that situation?

    Reminds, last winter, while still driving a humble SAB 93, I was working in Macclesfield and staying overnight in Buxton.

    It was in the big snow winter that, on the way beck to Buxton, I found the road closed. Not knowing the area and alternative routes, and with the weather that seemed improving (there was not any snow inside Macclesfield any longer) I ventured crossing.

    Well, after nearly two hours of slowly driving in first gear, 1200rpm I sort of understood a thing or two :) Gladly, I survived to tell the tale.

    Having driven in Norway, in snow and ice but with proper winter tyres (not even studded but the right compound I guess) the difference is unbelievable.
     
  10. boba

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    #10 boba, Dec 13, 2005
    Sounds bad - what exactly did you have to do to be =in that situation?


    In short 26th Dec, M6 driving south at 10.30 am just past
    J 17 on the out side lane doing 55/60 mph lots of traffic when the weather started to close in . The outside lane was soon slushy and i decided to slow down without using the brakesand attempt to move to the middle lane where the road surface was much better when the cars in front applied their brakes. Big fat tyres on frozen slush =disaster. I skid across three lanes spinning -without hitting another car -hit the barrier in two places and ended up on the hard shoulder facing the on coming traffic....superb parking !!!! just a note that why the cars in front were braking was that about one mile futher on there was a ten car pile up that had caused the tailback
     
  11. 328Matt

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    #11 328Matt, Dec 13, 2005
    Yes bob, but you did get your beautiful argento 550 to console yourself and a tubi as a nice cherry on the cake! God knows when i will get my 550-baby on the way-all things f shaped going pear shaped!
     
  12. Carbonrider

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    #12 Carbonrider, Dec 14, 2005
    Nothing much - just had to be stupid and ignore the 'Road Closed' signs :)


    Must admit, I am now learning how quick the civilised 575 can bite in these condition - had a moment around a roundabout and another one getting back to lane after overtaking on a single carriage way... just applying full power on third on a straight line seem to be upsetting the rear end today.

    And it seem much worse since the car is back from service :(
     
  13. boba

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    #13 boba, Dec 14, 2005

    Why Matt, what has or is not happening ?
     
  14. boba

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    #14 boba, Dec 14, 2005
    Who did the service?
     
  15. 328Matt

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    #15 328Matt, Dec 20, 2005
    Literally- the baby is on its way(a girl) and the wife would become an ex i think if i ploughed more money into red cars! Have to bide my time for a few years i think....
     
  16. boba

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    #16 boba, Dec 20, 2005
    Looks like congrats are due. When is the happy event or has it happened already. Wow what a happy and noisy houehold you will be for christmas

    About biding your time sod ploughing money just come and play with mine:)
     
  17. Andy 308GTB

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    #17 Andy 308GTB, Dec 20, 2005
    Boba - I think Matts house will be noisy next Christmas!
    He posted on a previous thread (Kids & Ferrari's) that the baby was due on April 12th...
     
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    #18 328Matt, Dec 22, 2005
    Yes that is correct, although nothing would give me greater pleasure than hearing your tubi sing!Maybe on a monthly meet perhaps? I look forward to it, and don't spare the tyres or horses or tyres on my account! How is the v8 quattroporte running?
     
  19. boba

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    #19 boba, Dec 23, 2005
    Ok matt
    The 550 will need some cobwebs blowing out of it.
    Great idea about a meet . How about starting a thread for N. West Fchat meet in January, date and place to be decided. Could you start this thread... could end up just the two of us...I'm not bothered. Might broing Marios From Autoshield as he is up for anything.
    The QP V8 is running fine but whant to change it for a 3200 coupé as the prices have been in freefall!....also very family friendly with the rear seats

    Apologies to Carbonrider to highjacking the thread and when are you going on this Route Napoleon would be very intrested on the route there and your experience

    Merry christmas
    bob
     
  20. Carbonrider

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    #20 Carbonrider, Dec 23, 2005
    Given the feedback I received, and the naughty behaviour from the 575 even on just cold and damp roads (without snow), I think I will wait for the summer. Should be fun when I finally get to do it, and I will take a camera with me...

    I should be getting some spring and roll bar and suspension control unit upgrade e soon + my soon-to-be-expired Zero Rossos are planned to give their place to a set of Zero Corsa around spring time. Will be interesting to drive this route with the above mods.

    I will let everyone know once I have done it.
     
  21. boba

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    #21 boba, Dec 24, 2005
    I am very intrested on feed back when you change the tyre to the Corsa from thae Rossos. I had Michelin piolets and changing them to the Zero Rossa has improved the car greatly, but to the Corsa should be intresting. Super dry grip but what about the wet?
    About changing the springs , rollbar and suspension control I take it that the Fiorano pack wasn't fitted?
     
  22. Carbonrider

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    #22 Carbonrider, Dec 24, 2005
    I am somewhat apprehensive of the wet grip of the Zero Corsa myself – that’s why I am waiting a little longer.

    Fiorano pack is not fitted to my car. I have had it lowered by Scuderia together with other geometry modification that they do.

    The updated spring, rollbar and control unit are the GTC components.
     
  23. boba

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    #23 boba, Dec 24, 2005
    GTC now you are talking
    Sorry to hear that your 575 wasn't fitted with the Fiorano pack as I have heared that over 70% of 575 sold had this fitted - yours was one of the ones that got away!

    Recently visited R&D Auto in Eccles and they have a power boost for the 550 avaliable that frees a few more horses from the engine together with better air filters/ air intake. They have done a few 550 and after xmas will talk to the owners to get their views. I will let you know in January
     
  24. boba

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    #24 boba, Dec 25, 2005
    P.S how do I get in touch with R&D Auto?

    Try 0161 789 3555 and ask for Nick or Nigel
    Let me know how you get on

    Name and ahame the dude who conned youor gave you this obviously 'wrong' advice
     

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