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Discussion in 'Europe' started by maranello71, Nov 14, 2005.

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  1. Dutchman

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    #151 Dutchman, Feb 8, 2006
    Saturday is just simply a day to get to the starting point! :)
    The beautiful scenery will follow the whole week after that! Ha ha.
     
  2. maranello71

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    #152 maranello71, Feb 8, 2006
    I've got a lot of experience driving up and down Europe (I must have driven to England 20 times). In my experience the BEST way to get to us in Switzerland is the following:

    Calais
    Lille
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    Aachen -> then take the A61 south towards Koblenz

    Go past Koblenz,

    then after Mannheim STAY on the A61 (DON'T go to Kahrlsruhe - the motorway is real ****e, low speed limits, bad surface and lots of trucks).

    When the A61 meets the A81 go south towards Stuttgart. This approach is a lot faster (a good part of this section is UNLIMITED :) ).

    Simply stick to the A81 around Stuttgart, direction Konstanz. It's a BLAST from Stuttgart to Konstanz (no speed limits for 170Km!!!) My record is 43 min. Can you beat it? :D

    After Konstanz pass the border into Kreuzlingen and smile to the nice Swiss border guards :) and follow the coastal road to Romanshorn and Arbon.

    DO NOT go even 5 Km/h above the posted speed limits in Switzerland. 50 means 50, 60 means at best 65, and 80 can be 90. But no more or you'll end up very very sorry. The Swiss don't joke with speed limits in urban areas. Also, the chances are the border guards will probably radio ahead to warn local cops of a group of potential "customers" arriving... :(
     
  3. Dutchman

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    #153 Dutchman, Feb 8, 2006
    Sounds like solid advice! :)
     
  4. Malfark

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    #154 Malfark, Feb 12, 2006
    Synchronised aqua-planing at 05h30...YEEEE-HAAAAA!!! :D

    Pity about this year - curse the H*me Off*ce!! :(

    MARK
     
  5. hedge

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    #155 hedge, Feb 13, 2006
    That was one wet ride!! Shame you cannot join this adventure, you will be missed.
     
  6. Dutchman

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    #156 Dutchman, Feb 13, 2006
    Yes! You will be missed Mark!
     
  7. Malfark

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    #157 Malfark, Feb 13, 2006
    Damn! Marc - I'll give you a shout to explain in person. Are you on Skype? MARK
     
  8. Wolfgang

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    #158 Wolfgang, Feb 14, 2006
    Yes, you will be missed Mark-Wimp ;)
     
  9. Malfark

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    #159 Malfark, Feb 14, 2006
    HEY...Opel man...that's enough from you! MARK
     
  10. hedge

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    #160 hedge, Feb 14, 2006
    In the office so email is the best way to communicate outside of fchat! Off to Scotland for a week in a couple of days so I will be blissfully away from computers for a week and a bit!
     
  11. Wolfgang

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    #161 Wolfgang, Feb 14, 2006
    :D always my evil pleasure;)
     
  12. Wolfgang

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    #162 Wolfgang, Feb 15, 2006
    141 days to go :)

    My wife Anja got today the "leave pass" for the Tuscany drive :) :)
    So, its now 100% and confirmed we will drive & join together the Tuscany 06 Rallye :) :) :)

    @Andrea,
    would be nice to see now ;) an updated/confirmed list with all the participants, passengers and cars.

    Wolfgang with the very best regards from Anja
     
  13. MarkCollins

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    #163 MarkCollins, Feb 28, 2006
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  14. cinquevalvole

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    #164 cinquevalvole, Feb 28, 2006
    nice 575!
     
  15. Simon

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    #165 Simon, Feb 28, 2006
    Beautiful Mark.
    Is that the GTC? I notice the 250 style grill at the front.
    Stunning car.
     
  16. MarkCollins

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    #166 MarkCollins, Feb 28, 2006
    Simon

    sadly not a GTC
     
  17. Dutchman

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    #167 Dutchman, Feb 28, 2006
    No, no, no! 575's are NOT accepted! :)
    They are just too bloody fast!

    Congrats on your new car Mark! Looking forward to seeing it in the flesh! :)
     
  18. Wolfgang

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    #168 Wolfgang, Feb 28, 2006
    WOW!!!!! Congrats Mark!
    Looking forward to see you, yours and the 575M F1 soon.
     
  19. hedge

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    #169 hedge, Mar 2, 2006
    Looks fab mate! Decided to do it then!!
     
  20. MarkCollins

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    #170 MarkCollins, Mar 2, 2006
    Marc

    thanks, more by luck than planning!
     
  21. Simon

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    #171 Simon, Mar 3, 2006
    Wish I had some of your luck mate :D
     
  22. maranello71

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    #172 maranello71, Mar 5, 2006
    Fantastic car!!!! I look forward to comparing it to my 550 on the sunny Tuscan roads :)
     
  23. Dutchman

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    #173 Dutchman, Mar 5, 2006
    Guys,

    Another option is that Mark, Marc and Kevan cross the channel on friday evening. You can spend the night at my place. The next morning after breakfast we can drive relaxed to Switzerland.

    Let me know what you think?

    Ton
     
  24. maranello71

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    #174 maranello71, Mar 5, 2006
    Just don't drink too much Belgian Beer on friday night!!! :D :D :D :D :D
     
  25. Dutchman

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    #175 Dutchman, Mar 5, 2006
    Ha ha! No, definitely not! I was more thinking of drinking way too much wine! :)
     
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