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Re: 20th Anniversary 31st May-2nd June 2014 [Re: barnacle] #1473278
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Originally Posted By: barnacle
A flight plan is gradually evolving, in Barnacle's secret underground lair...

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[*]Sat 24th - Hemel to Munich (ish), one long drag through Germany
[*]Sun 25th - Munich to Brescia via Austria and the Brenner Pass


Heading to Brescia via Munich(ish) crossing the Alps taking the Brennerpass (Innsbruck) is probably the dullest (excusez le mot) way to travel to Italy.
Having witnessed your driving skills at Spa I presumed you're the daredevil of all fccuk-ers out there. Seeking excitement in everything you do. cool
Have you considered one of the more exciting routes through Switzerland; Splügenpas (2113 m.), Grimsel/Nufenen (2165/2480 m.), Sustenpas (2224 m.)?

Re: 20th Anniversary 31st May-2nd June 2014 [Re: Countrycruising] #1473316
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I've done those, Alesi!

Brennerpass is boring, but it's at the end of sixteen or seventeen hours of driving over two days...

On the other hand, might I bring your attention to some interesting roads just north of Brescia? Some of these I drove last time I explored northern Italy in the coupe, some are new to me.

But this is not purely a driving holiday!


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Re: 20th Anniversary 31st May-2nd June 2014 [Re: Countrycruising] #1473332
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Many years ago I drove down through France to Trieste via the Col Mont Cénis pass which is not far off the direct route to Turin.

It was good fun, had very steep gradients and was quite twisty. Going north from Italy to the summit on a bike. There was no Armco when I drove it. (twisty bits at around 10 minutes)

It's not open all year round. but should be OK by the end of May. It normally opens mid May.


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I invite all of you to read the information on a worldwide rally Fiat Coupe in Turin.

https://www.facebook.com/FiatCoupeTripToTorino


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Re: 20th Anniversary 31st May-2nd June 2014 [Re: PeteP] #1473338
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@barnacle: point taken wink
I was merely trying to offer some suggestions to you.

@petep: Mont Cenis is a superb way, plus you avoid the Fréjus tunnel.
I took that route 10 years ago going, leaving the motorway at Susa.
As this was such good fun the Col de la Madeleine was shortly crossed as well.

Re: 20th Anniversary 31st May-2nd June 2014 [Re: Countrycruising] #1473351
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Trust me, Alesi, my preferred route would involve lots of twisty roads, lots of mountains and lakes, and no motorways or toll roads.

It would also take four or five days, what with time off to fly a paraglider on the way... swmbo has nuked that plan!


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Re: 20th Anniversary 31st May-2nd June 2014 [Re: barnacle] #1473365
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Originally Posted By: barnacle
It would also take four or five days, what with time off to fly a paraglider on the way... swmbo has nuked that plan!

Why don't you take the glw a day out in Lucerne and let her chill out?
A fantastic city and it also happens to be a perfect spot to fly ones paraglider laugh
clicky

Re: 20th Anniversary 31st May-2nd June 2014 [Re: barnacle] #1473461
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Originally Posted By: barnacle
A flight plan is gradually evolving, in Barnacle's secret underground lair...

  • Sat 24th - Hemel to Munich (ish), one long drag through Germany
  • Sun 25th - Munich to Brescia via Austria and the Brenner Pass
  • 5 nights in Brescia with room to explore the lakes, the mountains, Brescia itself and Milan
  • Friday 30th - Brescia to Turin for the event itself
  • Monday 2nd - Turin to Pisa (or thereabouts)
  • Saturday 7th - reverse the downhill journey, but probably stopping to overnight somewhere around Frankfurt
  • Sunday 8th - back home


All subject to change, of course, and nothing is yet booked... but the car should have an MOT next week so that's a start.


Well we can't now go too EARLY as I've notice the British Round of the European Rallycross Championship is on the 24th & 25th.....and I'll be going to that!!

So, sometime the following week = slow drive down to Turin through France - Belgium - Luxembourg - France taking one or two stops (Julio, got a bed for the night? smile ) Arrive at Hotel in Turin Thursday 29th.

Friday - collect Adam from Airport - then Let the fun weekend begin

Monday - Move to rented loft in Turin - spend a week in Italy (Take trains to Coast - Milan etc and drive into Alps)

Following week dump Adam at Airport then spend a few days driving back, possibly via friends in Holland....


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Re: 20th Anniversary 31st May-2nd June 2014 [Re: Countrycruising] #1473663
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Here is another site which does rally plates specifically for events like this.

Rally plates

Re: 20th Anniversary 31st May-2nd June 2014 [Re: barnacle] #1473710
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Originally Posted By: barnacle
A flight plan is gradually evolving, in Barnacle's secret underground lair...

  • Sat 24th - Hemel to Munich (ish), one long drag through Germany
  • Sun 25th - Munich to Brescia via Austria and the Brenner Pass
  • 5 nights in Brescia with room to explore the lakes, the mountains, Brescia itself and Milan
  • Friday 30th - Brescia to Turin for the event itself
  • Monday 2nd - Turin to Pisa (or thereabouts)
  • Saturday 7th - reverse the downhill journey, but probably stopping to overnight somewhere around Frankfurt
  • Sunday 8th - back home


All subject to change, of course, and nothing is yet booked... but the car should have an MOT next week so that's a start.


Plan B: it's now looking is if we will go from Turin to Dijon, Monday night to Friday or Saturday, and then home in one go.


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Re: 20th Anniversary 31st May-2nd June 2014 [Re: Countrycruising] #1474950
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Update: Research into the event stickers is progressing. Costs and designs to be consulted on shortly.

Thanks to Petep

Re: 20th Anniversary 31st May-2nd June 2014 [Re: Countrycruising] #1476471
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We will see us there smile
greetings from Hamburg wink

Re: 20th Anniversary 31st May-2nd June 2014 [Re: ] #1477193
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Originally Posted By: HamburgDriver
Will see us there smile


See you in Turin smile

As for us - All elements of the trip now booked, just got to get there now rolleyes


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Re: 20th Anniversary 31st May-2nd June 2014 [Re: Barmybob] #1477211
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Originally Posted By: HamburgDriver
Will see us there smile


See you in Turin smile

As for us - All elements of the trip now booked, just got to get there now rolleyes




How is your coupe coming on Bob?



Re: 20th Anniversary 31st May-2nd June 2014 [Re: magooagain] #1477240
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Re: 20th Anniversary 31st May-2nd June 2014 [Re: Countrycruising] #1477243
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Mine is sitting on the drive, festering gently... there's a new set of hoses to go on this week, then engine bay to tart tidy up a little, driver's door latch to sort out, more of the centre console to strip and paint, mats to fit... and a respray booked for April.


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Re: 20th Anniversary 31st May-2nd June 2014 [Re: barnacle] #1477255
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Originally Posted By: barnacle
...and a respray booked for April.

Will you be colour coding the sills?


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Re: 20th Anniversary 31st May-2nd June 2014 [Re: Countrycruising] #1477265
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Nah, I think I'll leave 'em in the original black.


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laugh Where's your sense of adventure?


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Re: 20th Anniversary 31st May-2nd June 2014 [Re: Countrycruising] #1477305
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Hey, it's getting new blue water hoses!

(I couldn't find black...)


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Re: 20th Anniversary 31st May-2nd June 2014 [Re: Countrycruising] #1480284
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Wow this sounds like quite a trip, I've wanted to drive to Turin for years! Broomie will be back on the road for April 1st too smile

What's the details, am I too late?


Back into retirement, for now at least . . . Broomy will come out to play next year smile
Re: 20th Anniversary 31st May-2nd June 2014 [Re: Countrycruising] #1480291
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Bad news, I think all the places have been filled for some time - unless someone drops out...


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Re: 20th Anniversary 31st May-2nd June 2014 [Re: Countrycruising] #1480299
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Presumably there is nothing to stop other coupes turning up in turin though ?

Anyway I suspect there will be some drop outs closer to the time.

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Surely we can turn up? Is it invite only??



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Re: 20th Anniversary 31st May-2nd June 2014 [Re: Countrycruising] #1480366
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No, it is strictly 100 cars only. All the places were taken within the first week of release.

If anyone would like to take up any possible cancellations, please pm me your details as I am working with the organisers and will see what can be done. No promises though as it is oversubscribed across Europe.


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Re: 20th Anniversary 31st May-2nd June 2014 [Re: Countrycruising] #1481135
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Just a reminder - payment needs to be made in full by the end of April.

Damnit, that means I have to find 480 Euros...


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Re: 20th Anniversary 31st May-2nd June 2014 [Re: Countrycruising] #1481208
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Double damn.

Re: 20th Anniversary 31st May-2nd June 2014 [Re: Gripped] #1481235
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Just a reminder: no pay no go. chinny
Besides: there are plently people in the shortlist who are champing at the bit.
Time to get a paper route quickly Neil idea

Rally Stickers ! [Re: Countrycruising] #1481833
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With a massive amount of help from Petep and Kayjey, we've come up with a rally sticker for the Turin trip.

Will post details of costs etc shortly. But for now, see what you think. I think Kayjey has done a great job of tarting up the initial idea. This is probably the final version, going to the printers, so unless there are any big issues you spot, we probably won't change the design.

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Re: Rally Stickers ! [Re: Countrycruising] #1481852
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Looks great, how about adding the date? (Except that it's a bit messy 30 May - 2 June) Will it be black and white like that, or colour? What sort of size? A metal plate to attach to the grille? Or a sticker to go on the door/window? Or a magnetic sticker?


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