m4t_lee 0 Posted February 21, 2008 Report Share Posted February 21, 2008 I've driven to germany b4, getting all the little niggly bits done on me car, going to reply on sat nav to get me there.Going to Munich for work over a weekend and hoping for Sunday off to pop over to the ring for a few laps and have a blast on the autobahn.Any idea on how long it might take from calais to munich, i reckon about 9 hours all being well.got me gb plates, bulbs, jump leads, wonga, warning triangle, got to get some beam bender jobbies, rac and insurancethe vr is lowered about 70mm, going with p&o, anyone had any problems getting on and off the ferry?Anything glaringly obvious i've missed chaps? Link to post Share on other sites
blackmagicvr 7 Posted February 21, 2008 Report Share Posted February 21, 2008 yea, dont go round the ring on your own,better to go with a group of people and cars just incase of an accident. Link to post Share on other sites
m4t_lee 0 Posted February 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2008 Sounds like a plan but i haven't got a few spare cars full of people to take with meI'd invite you but you car isn't quick enough ;o) Link to post Share on other sites
blackmagicvr 7 Posted February 21, 2008 Report Share Posted February 21, 2008 that sounds like a challenge? bring it on in the pouring rain,and round the twistys. Link to post Share on other sites
m4t_lee 0 Posted February 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2008 no problem ) Link to post Share on other sites
rodney 17 Posted February 22, 2008 Report Share Posted February 22, 2008 Ferries are usually pretty good with cars on the floor. I do Le Mans every year and there are pleany of exitic old and new that run low. If it helps get the guys out when it goes onJuts take your time over it. They have a special lane/ramps etcetc for low cars, wide cars high cars etc..... Always worth getting there on time also so there is no you just have to go where it fits kinda thing... as you're that last car on Link to post Share on other sites
blondie 0 Posted February 22, 2008 Report Share Posted February 22, 2008 if u check the first page of the Nurburgring trip in the major events, it will tell u everything u need Link to post Share on other sites
thegoth 5 Posted February 22, 2008 Report Share Posted February 22, 2008 Anything glaringly obvious i've missed chaps?Do you have to back in Munich on Monday? It's 611miles from Calais to Munich and 310 back to Nurburg! Germany is big!!Make sure you set your sat nav to nurburg, or nuerburg, not Nurnberg! Link to post Share on other sites
Paul1982 0 Posted February 22, 2008 Report Share Posted February 22, 2008 lol my autoroute says less 590 and 295 Link to post Share on other sites
thegoth 5 Posted February 22, 2008 Report Share Posted February 22, 2008 Either way, the 'Ring is halfway back to Calais from Munich. Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Pete 1,455 Posted February 22, 2008 Report Share Posted February 22, 2008 Enjoy, hope the curse of the Dragon Green writeoff's wont apply to you around the ring Pete Link to post Share on other sites
xyber 1 Posted February 22, 2008 Report Share Posted February 22, 2008 check your spare tyre condition and pressure and on ;ong trips I always keep a gallon of water in the boot and a torch Link to post Share on other sites
m4t_lee 0 Posted February 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2008 Cheers for all the input everyoneDeffo taking some tools, water, torch and bits an bobs, as wel as maps in case me sat nav does one on the wayFair point about the ring being a fair distance from munich, i thought a 3-4 hour drive, set off at 6, get there at 10, spend a few hours there, do lunch, wander back, not in a hurry if i have the day off, may aim to finish early have go there on the way backI hope i don't take the curse with me Pete, i aim to drive carefully as i'd like to drive all hte way back but once i'm there you never knowC'mon Jon, pop over with your 4mo and i'll show you how to drive round the twisties Link to post Share on other sites
blackmagicvr 7 Posted February 23, 2008 Report Share Posted February 23, 2008 unfortunatley i have work,just make sure you bed those rear pads in. Link to post Share on other sites
m4t_lee 0 Posted February 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2008 Pads fitted this morning, nice and easy, they even came with new caliper bolts which is nice. Should have bedded in by the time i get the Munich.Anyone got any recomendations on tools and bits to take, thinking of taking my trolley jack with me and socket set, electrical bits but didnt know if this was excesive? i'll have euro breakdown while i'm over there. Link to post Share on other sites
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