Euro Road Trip

[G3 NYX]

I couldn't be further away... I'm in Kent...
You going to CS Saturday?

 

[Stu-]

Yeah, i think so! James is also.

 

[James1470]

yeaa i am ... thanks for reminding me to get a ticket stu haha

 

[Stu-]

No bother lol.

I've just bought a new tent for the trip ! Bigger than i thought it would be

 

[James1470]

right .. this week i'm searching through camp sites etc .. going to find the best places to say and email them with details!!

 

[Geddes]

good stuff James

 

[Stu-]

right .. this week i'm searching through camp sites etc .. going to find the best places to say and email them with details!!

Nice one mate. Give me a shout if you need a hand.

 

[James1470]

will do mate ... unless you fancy splitting the list of stops in 2 and looking that way?

 

[G3 NYX]

I've booked!

 

[Stu-]

Can do James!

(still need to find somewhere for Alton towers too haha)

Nice one Adam.

 

[James1470]

Right well I'll redo the map with it being from Dover now then we can split camp sites and ring about ... I'll do it some point this week

 

[Stu-]

No worries mate. I'll see you when i pick that belt up.

 

[G3 NYX]

Does everywhere we are going use euros?
Do you carry around the cash or pay for everything using your card?

 

[Gray]

Does everywhere we are going use euros?
Do you carry around the cash or pay for everything using your card?

If you go to Switzerland ideally you need Swiss Franks...

We all took cash and CC as back up, cash is easier... most places do accept card payments, but better to be safe as everybody accepts cash

 

[G3 NYX]

Ok ill just take out a million euros before I leave then

 

[Stu-]

If you go to Switzerland ideally you need Swiss Franks...

We all took cash and CC as back up, cash is easier... most places do accept card payments, but better to be safe as everybody accepts cash

That's what I'll be doing. Best option i think.

 

[Gray]

Ok ill just take out a million euros before I leave then

HiGh r0Lla

 

[Stu-]

Looks like he's paying for the whole trip for all of us with that amount of money. Haha.

 

[G3 NYX]

Ha I'll probably take around 900 euros, that sound about right for the trip?

 

[Stu-]

Yeah. Sounds good fella.

 

[G3 NYX]

Do we get 5 laps free nurburging and a mention in a magazine like last year?

 

[Stu-]

Haha, that'd be good !

 

[G3 NYX]

How many euros is it to get on the nurgurgring? And how long do we get on it?

 

[Matt W]

Here is a summary of the euro road trip i've just got back from as inspiration

http://mobile.pistonheads.com/gassi...f+Europe+-+Nurburgring,+Alps,+Monaco+and+more

 

[Stu-]

Thanks for the link mate. Thats a good read!

 

[Stu-]

How many euros is it to get on the nurgurgring? And how long do we get on it?

You pay per lap. So how ever long it takes you to complete the amount of laps you've payed for.


Anyway, a little update.

I've got some Hi-Vis Jackets (as we have to have them)
Also, we'll more than likely be driving at night so anyone needing headlight converters.. I can get them for £5 a pair. I'll gladly buy them for people but i'd want the money for them.

You'll also need Spare bulb kits too. I've spoken to James about this, and i think he might be able to get some from work cheap?

First aid kits, We'll need some of these too. Again, I'll buy for people aslong as i'll recieve the money for them.

I'll be taking a tool kit, and more than likely a small trolley jack (just in case).



We'll have more of an update over the next week or so regarding route and camping.

Cheers,

Stu.

 

[Stu-]

** FORGOT TO ADD THIS BIT **

Ring lap ticket prices

You don't need to book laps at the Ring; just turn up, buy a card, and get on to the track during a Touristfahrten session.Nurburgring lap ticket prices increased in 2011 and the 8-lap ticket was discontinued. A single lap ticket increased by 9% over the 2010 price and multi-lap tickets increased by an average of 22%. Multi-lap tickets include food/drink credits to spend at the Eifeldorf Grune Holle restaurant opposite the Nurburgring Ring at Werk centre near the GP track. The restaurant at the Nordschleife uses credits that have to be loaded onto your card.

• 1 lap €24
• 4 laps €89 inc €10 food
• 15 laps €310 inc €20 food
• 25 laps €470 inc €30 food
• Jahreskarte (see below) €1,350 inc €100 food

 

[Matt W]

Hate how they've done that, the 8 lap card was the best one

 

[Stu-]

Guessing the one's i've posted are the only options now?

 

[G3 NYX]

What are headlight converters?

I've got about 6 sets of bulbs for my car and a few first aid kits. I'll be taking a few tools, maybe a set of plugs as well.

Is there tuition at the ring? I've never been on the track before

 

[Stu-]

To re direct our headlight aim, because we drive on the other side of the road we'd be dazzling the oncoming drivers haha !

So have to have headlight converters. Yes, I'd imagine there will be although i'm pretty sure it won't be cheap !

 

[Matt W]

Is there tuition at the ring? I've never been on the track before

LOL. It's a public toll road. Drive like you would on an unknown B road.

 

[Matt W]

Also don't bother with the headlight stickers unless you are planning on doing alot of driving at night.

 

[G3 NYX]

Also don't bother with the headlight stickers unless you are planning on doing alot of driving at night.

I hope we don't do any night time driving or I'm getting lost

Are we getting walkie talkies? (real ones)

 

[Stu-]

I'm only getting mine as we're unsure of what time's we'll be driving,

 

[bomber]

We drove nights and all sorts in Europe, don't think any of us fitted those headlight stickers in the end. Had them in the car though

 

[G3 NYX]

Shotgun the middle of the convoy!

 

[Stu-]

Haha.

 

[Stu-]

I hope we don't do any night time driving or I'm getting lost

Are we getting walkie talkies? (real ones)

Missed this post. I've already got 4 so we're covered on that front.

 

[G3 NYX]

How many cars are going? I don't actually know who's going :/