Stelvio Tour 2005
14 February 2005, 09:36 PM
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So anybody gonna invite the Dutch. They would be absolutely amazed at the twisties and the hills for that matter. Their poor cars wouldnt know what had hit them. I am definitely up for this one. Now gotta convince the partner that she doesnt wanna go somewhere hot on hols but go convoying through Europe in the car. LOL
14 February 2005, 09:49 PM
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Originally Posted by STi-Frenchie
I think you have to have one 
You might have a few problems at customs points if running fully de-catted...only because the customs officers are failed policemen!
You might have a few problems at customs points if running fully de-catted...only because the customs officers are failed policemen!
15 February 2005, 06:02 AM
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oh dear, I'm buggered then if I've still got my classic!
116 db at the last rolling road
although they do keep letting the evo staff writers in with the zonda s and ferrari's in tow, they must be much louder than our puny 2Litre engines
116 db at the last rolling road
although they do keep letting the evo staff writers in with the zonda s and ferrari's in tow, they must be much louder than our puny 2Litre engines
15 February 2005, 06:49 AM
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It would be helpful if you had the homologation papers for the exhaust system with you. I know JoBlack was stopped outside Lausanne and they checked out his rather thoroughly and IIRC it was thanks to his papers that he got less hassle.
15 February 2005, 03:26 PM
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General driving info: http://www.driving-abroad.info/driving-in-switzerland
and some more details here http://www.ideamerge.com/motoeuropa/guide.html
I was trying to find something more specific about the exhaust but can only find the rules for cars registered in Switzerland (which have to be checked every 2 years, have a sticker on the car to prove this and carry the emmissions test document in the car). This latter thing may help you Chris, if you have the current MOT with an emissions printout that may be sufficient. As for noise I cannot find any rules
One thing I did note, you need High Visibility Vests in Italy. I will take my Railway one but you may need to get hold of some green ones.
and some more details here http://www.ideamerge.com/motoeuropa/guide.html
I was trying to find something more specific about the exhaust but can only find the rules for cars registered in Switzerland (which have to be checked every 2 years, have a sticker on the car to prove this and carry the emmissions test document in the car). This latter thing may help you Chris, if you have the current MOT with an emissions printout that may be sufficient. As for noise I cannot find any rules
One thing I did note, you need High Visibility Vests in Italy. I will take my Railway one but you may need to get hold of some green ones.
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15 February 2005, 08:05 PM
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Hey guys why dont we hire a car transport put thirtenen cars on and get them transported to italy thus saving wear and tear and fuel costs then get a flight to meet them in Italy. LOL
15 February 2005, 08:13 PM
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Do you really want to trust your pride and joy to a car transporter? 
Surely the point of this week away is the driving there and back itself and the friendship building oppurtunities that will come.
Would probably work out cheaper, especially with wear & tear factored in, but I for one am looking forward to the whole driving experience.
chris.
Surely the point of this week away is the driving there and back itself and the friendship building oppurtunities that will come.
Would probably work out cheaper, especially with wear & tear factored in, but I for one am looking forward to the whole driving experience.
chris.
15 February 2005, 08:21 PM
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Well i would trust my pride and joy to a car transport aslong as I was driving the transporter. LOL. I am looking forward to the whole trip aswell. Mind saying that imagine how much cheaper it would be no fuel costs to talk of no toll road charges no silly Swiss Laws to worry about and not having to worry about break downs or speeding fines LOL. Can I just ask one major question. That is bothering me and will make me sound like a right old get. but when we convoy it down can we set the speed at a sensible level and not a mad *** rush. I cant afford the engine to go bang or the fuel costs at much over 80mph. Does that sound a reasonable request.
If we make it a overnight on the way down maybe we could meet up with local Subaru Enthusiastsa dn have a right good night.
If we make it a overnight on the way down maybe we could meet up with local Subaru Enthusiastsa dn have a right good night.
15 February 2005, 08:39 PM
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Hey Chris the trip home is another matter matey. LOL. I know I am going tog et slarted but is there any lawas in Europe regarding undercar Neons or are they more relaxed about stuff like that.
15 February 2005, 08:48 PM
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Your kidding aren't you? Do you really have neons on your scooby
Oh dear! Your right by the way, your going to get slated m8
Apparently, if your cars has any neons whatsoever in france, germany, switzyland or anywhere on mainland europe, the authorities have to perform a FULL BODY SEARCH!
chris.
ps, I dont really know the true laws!
Do you really have neons on your scooby Oh dear! Your right by the way, your going to get slated m8
Apparently, if your cars has any neons whatsoever in france, germany, switzyland or anywhere on mainland europe, the authorities have to perform a FULL BODY SEARCH!
chris.
ps, I dont really know the true laws!
16 February 2005, 06:32 PM
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On the assumption that we'll be back before I'm due back at University, I'm in .
1. Terry & Lisa - P1
2. Stormy & Lindsay - VIII FQ330
3. Chris SGT - big brother - walking untill further notice
4. Ubik (David + TBC) MY01WRX
5. Evojkp E7
6. Stuart Knight MY94 WRX (slightly modded )
7. Ash Kaye (MY98 UK Turbo with a few mods)
8. Ederboy (MY99 UK turbo)
9. Keith (Krud) + Julia - Turbo Wagon
10. Diesel + ? - RS4
11. Lemmy (Alan) and Gina - MY02 STi + 964C4
12. Gerry H + ? - MY97 STi Wagon
13. AndyC_772 + Eleanor - MY05 JDM STI >>
14. Dangermouse - MY03 WRX
15. CustomScoobyIOM (Jon) - Jaguar XKR Convertible
16. cw42 - my99 uk turbo
17. CharlieWhiskey & MissyC - MY01 WRX Wagon
18. MarvSTi5 + Sue (STi 5 plus a few mods!)
19. scooby66 + Julie (MY00 WRX with a few mods) (talk her into it Paul)
20. MDBinaWagon - MY00 UK Wagon
Martin.
.1. Terry & Lisa - P1
2. Stormy & Lindsay - VIII FQ330
3. Chris SGT - big brother - walking untill further notice
4. Ubik (David + TBC) MY01WRX
5. Evojkp E7
6. Stuart Knight MY94 WRX (slightly modded )
7. Ash Kaye (MY98 UK Turbo with a few mods)
8. Ederboy (MY99 UK turbo)
9. Keith (Krud) + Julia - Turbo Wagon
10. Diesel + ? - RS4
11. Lemmy (Alan) and Gina - MY02 STi + 964C4
12. Gerry H + ? - MY97 STi Wagon
13. AndyC_772 + Eleanor - MY05 JDM STI >>
14. Dangermouse - MY03 WRX
15. CustomScoobyIOM (Jon) - Jaguar XKR Convertible
16. cw42 - my99 uk turbo
17. CharlieWhiskey & MissyC - MY01 WRX Wagon
18. MarvSTi5 + Sue (STi 5 plus a few mods!)
19. scooby66 + Julie (MY00 WRX with a few mods) (talk her into it Paul)
20. MDBinaWagon - MY00 UK Wagon
Martin.
18 February 2005, 12:25 PM
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Originally Posted by cw42
until we hit the autobahns on the way back home anyway
My thoughts exactly - I think a top speed trial is in order on the Autobahns - it would be rude not too
Maybe we could liaise with the local plod for them to get us on their speed guns for accurate speeds
18 February 2005, 12:33 PM
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18 February 2005, 11:22 PM
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Updated List
1. Terry & Lisa - P1
2. Stormy & Lindsay - VIII FQ330
3. Chris SGT - big brother - walking untill further notice
4. Ubik (David + TBC) MY01WRX
5. Evojkp E7
6. Stuart Knight MY94 WRX (slightly modded )
7. Ash Kaye (MY98 UK Turbo with a few mods)
8. Ederboy (MY99 UK turbo)
9. Keith (Krud) + Julia - Turbo Wagon
10. Diesel + ? - RS4
11. Lemmy (Alan) and Gina - MY02 STi + 964C4
12. Gerry H + ? - MY97 STi Wagon
13. AndyC_772 + Eleanor - MY05 JDM STI >>
14. Dangermouse - MY03 WRX
15. CustomScoobyIOM (Jon) - Jaguar XKR Convertible
16. cw42 - my99 uk turbo
17. CharlieWhiskey & MissyC - MY01 WRX Wagon
18. MarvSTi5 + Sue (STi 5 plus a few mods!)
19. scooby66 + Julie (MY00 WRX with a few mods) (talk her into it Paul)
20. MDBinaWagon - MY00 UK Wagon
21. 555JRA +1 - MY99 UK turbo (Very modified!!!)
22. SHESCOOBY & DAVE (Depending dates)
23. M6 EVC (Mike) - EVO VI GSR
Cheers
Terry
1. Terry & Lisa - P1
2. Stormy & Lindsay - VIII FQ330
3. Chris SGT - big brother - walking untill further notice
4. Ubik (David + TBC) MY01WRX
5. Evojkp E7
6. Stuart Knight MY94 WRX (slightly modded )
7. Ash Kaye (MY98 UK Turbo with a few mods)
8. Ederboy (MY99 UK turbo)
9. Keith (Krud) + Julia - Turbo Wagon
10. Diesel + ? - RS4
11. Lemmy (Alan) and Gina - MY02 STi + 964C4
12. Gerry H + ? - MY97 STi Wagon
13. AndyC_772 + Eleanor - MY05 JDM STI >>
14. Dangermouse - MY03 WRX
15. CustomScoobyIOM (Jon) - Jaguar XKR Convertible
16. cw42 - my99 uk turbo
17. CharlieWhiskey & MissyC - MY01 WRX Wagon
18. MarvSTi5 + Sue (STi 5 plus a few mods!)
19. scooby66 + Julie (MY00 WRX with a few mods) (talk her into it Paul)
20. MDBinaWagon - MY00 UK Wagon
21. 555JRA +1 - MY99 UK turbo (Very modified!!!)
22. SHESCOOBY & DAVE (Depending dates)
23. M6 EVC (Mike) - EVO VI GSR
Cheers
Terry
21 February 2005, 08:02 PM
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1. Terry & Lisa - P1
2. Stormy & Lindsay - VIII FQ330
3. Chris SGT - big brother - walking untill further notice
4. Ubik (David + TBC) MY01WRX
5. Evojkp E7
6. Stuart Knight MY94 WRX (slightly modded )
7. Ash Kaye (MY98 UK Turbo with a few mods)
8. Ederboy (MY99 UK turbo)
9. Keith (Krud) + Julia - Turbo Wagon
10. Diesel + ? - RS4
11. Lemmy (Alan) and Gina - MY02 STi + 964C4
12. Gerry H + ? - MY97 STi Wagon
13. AndyC_772 + Eleanor - MY05 JDM STI >>
14. Dangermouse - MY03 WRX
15. CustomScoobyIOM (Jon) - Jaguar XKR Convertible
16. cw42 - my99 uk turbo
17. CharlieWhiskey & MissyC - MY01 WRX Wagon
18. MarvSTi5 + Sue (STi 5 plus a few mods!)
19. scooby66 + Julie (MY00 WRX with a few mods) (talk her into it Paul)
20. MDBinaWagon - MY00 UK Wagon
21. 555JRA +1 - MY99 UK turbo (Very modified!!!)
22. SHESCOOBY & DAVE (Depending dates)
23. M6 EVC (Mike) - EVO VI GSR
24. SUBTYPER. STI V4(Fairly Modified)
2. Stormy & Lindsay - VIII FQ330
3. Chris SGT - big brother - walking untill further notice
4. Ubik (David + TBC) MY01WRX
5. Evojkp E7
6. Stuart Knight MY94 WRX (slightly modded )
7. Ash Kaye (MY98 UK Turbo with a few mods)
8. Ederboy (MY99 UK turbo)
9. Keith (Krud) + Julia - Turbo Wagon
10. Diesel + ? - RS4
11. Lemmy (Alan) and Gina - MY02 STi + 964C4
12. Gerry H + ? - MY97 STi Wagon
13. AndyC_772 + Eleanor - MY05 JDM STI >>
14. Dangermouse - MY03 WRX
15. CustomScoobyIOM (Jon) - Jaguar XKR Convertible
16. cw42 - my99 uk turbo
17. CharlieWhiskey & MissyC - MY01 WRX Wagon
18. MarvSTi5 + Sue (STi 5 plus a few mods!)
19. scooby66 + Julie (MY00 WRX with a few mods) (talk her into it Paul)
20. MDBinaWagon - MY00 UK Wagon
21. 555JRA +1 - MY99 UK turbo (Very modified!!!)
22. SHESCOOBY & DAVE (Depending dates)
23. M6 EVC (Mike) - EVO VI GSR
24. SUBTYPER. STI V4(Fairly Modified)
01 March 2005, 07:30 AM
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List is looking good - hope to hear more this week regarding prices, etc - keep watching your email.
If anyone hasn't registered their interest direct to me as yet then please email me at terry.buckel@btopenworld.com
Cheers
Terry
If anyone hasn't registered their interest direct to me as yet then please email me at terry.buckel@btopenworld.com
Cheers
Terry
05 March 2005, 06:49 PM
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same here terry, you have mail.
just need to get a passenger now. I have mentioned this to giles, from prosport, in stockport, and he seems interested
chris.
just need to get a passenger now. I have mentioned this to giles, from prosport, in stockport, and he seems interested
chris.
05 March 2005, 11:23 PM
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No worries Guys
Hopefully it all look alright to you.
Look forward to receiving replies from you all.
Cheers
Terry
ps - I dunno about you guys, but I can lap the Nurburgring in 7.47 in a Ferrari Enzo.... on Project Gotham Racer 2 on the XBOX. But GT4 is due out on Wednesday and that is supposed to be even more realistic.
Hopefully it all look alright to you.
Look forward to receiving replies from you all.
Cheers
Terry
ps - I dunno about you guys, but I can lap the Nurburgring in 7.47 in a Ferrari Enzo.... on Project Gotham Racer 2 on the XBOX. But GT4 is due out on Wednesday and that is supposed to be even more realistic.