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Visit to Renault Sport Factory in Dieppe - 23/3/09



C

Curley

  200 Gordini
My passport has expired, got application form... how long do they take? if its more than 4 weeks i'll just got to peterborough.

See the weather unpredictable there at that time of year!
 
DrR

DrR

ClioSport Club Member
  VW Golf GTD
Well me and jester and just waiting for our email to confirm a space :)
 
DrR

DrR

ClioSport Club Member
  VW Golf GTD
Jester and myself have confirmed places and i just booked the ferry, well good.
 
A

Ads_172

  BMW E46 330i Touring
Yeah should be mate; got the time off sorted so just waiting to hear details from Neil, who in turn is waiting for Jon I think...
 
BIG jts

BIG jts

  Brisol my lover..
Have got our tickets sorted, now just need to sort crossing and Hotels,prob going on the tunnel due to ease and pure lazy ness cant be botherd to sit on a ferry and they all seem to leave at random times.
Don’t know if any of you guys want to meet up or stay in the same Hotels???
Looking to get to dover for around 10-11 crossing on the Sunday morning drive down to Dieppe and stay there the night.
The following day visit the Factory and then drive back up the coast to Le Touquet stay here the night and then its only a short drive for the crossing the next day at prob around midday.

Links.

http://www.theotherside.co.uk/tm-heritage/towns/le touquet.htm

Think about a night here good location and good price.

http://www.expedia.co.uk/pub/agent.....uk.001.010.01.ExpediaHotelImagesUK.HACSearch
 
DrR

DrR

ClioSport Club Member
  VW Golf GTD
Do you have a hotel sorted for Dieppe as we aint booked ours yet.
 
Has

Has

  RS 182 - Black Gold
Got an email confirming 2 tickets :D

Wonder how many are left now!

Now to find a hotel.....when are people heading over and till when?
 
jester84

jester84

  Titanium Silver 182 FF
We are catching the 12.20 ferry outbound, on the sunday, i think, but as ive not booked it DrRollo has i dont kno who its with or anything.
And coming on the monday night, as were hardcore and willing to drive back up the country in the dark, lol
 
Has

Has

  RS 182 - Black Gold
jester84 said:
We are catching the 12.20 ferry outbound, on the sunday, i think, but as ive not booked it DrRollo has i dont kno who its with or anything.
And coming on the monday night, as were hardcore and willing to drive back up the country in the dark, lol
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Yer i spoke to DrRollo.

I think ill be doing the same thing to save on cost!

£30 Ferry
41 Euro double room hotel.

Just handy that there is a late ferry, but i think we will be doing the early morning run leaving here.
 
BIG jts

BIG jts

  Brisol my lover..
Route: Dover to Calais
Departing: Sun 22 March 2009 at 1020
Arriving: Sun 22 March 2009 at 1250
Passenger: 2 Adults
Method of Transport: Car, B19 JTS - renault clio
Vehicle Height: No more than 149cm.
Vehicle Length: No more than 499cm.
Accommodation:

Route: Calais to Dover
Departing: Tue 24 March 2009 at 1140
Arriving: Tue 24 March 2009 at 1210
Passenger: 2 Adults

P&O ferry.
 
Has

Has

  RS 182 - Black Gold
BIG jts said:
Route: Dover to Calais
Departing: Sun 22 March 2009 at 1020
Arriving: Sun 22 March 2009 at 1250
Passenger: 2 Adults
Method of Transport: Car, B19 JTS - renault clio
Vehicle Height: No more than 149cm.
Vehicle Length: No more than 499cm.
Accommodation:

Route: Calais to Dover
Departing: Tue 24 March 2009 at 1140
Arriving: Tue 24 March 2009 at 1210
Passenger: 2 Adults

P&O ferry.
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I was going to stay an extra night, works out expensive for the hotel and crossing back :(
 
Has

Has

  RS 182 - Black Gold
Oh btw, if anyone wants to save fuel and possibly the driving in France.

Newhaven to Dieppe ferry is roughly £75, but you make the saving on fuel/driving.
 
Fredy

Fredy

  172 phII
Schweppy said:
the trip in March. There are only 2 trips a year so not many people get to go.
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Where can I see when is the next possible date to visit the factory as I am unable to go on that date? Who is to be contacted and how, possibly the factory or... ?

Why only 2 visits per year, doesnt make much sense? :S

Thank you and wish you a nice trip!
 
Has

Has

  RS 182 - Black Gold
So cant wait for this!

Pretty much sorted all things now :)

Heres a few things i put together to help anyon ecoming on the trip, hope it helps or reminds you of things to sort out.


Items:

* High Vis Vest (per person req) - are compulsory in France from July 1st 2008
* GB Sticker - Compulsory
* Beam Deflectors - Compulsory
* First Aid Kit - Compulsory
* Spare Bulb Kit - Strongly Advised
* Fire Extinguisher - Strongly Advised
* Travel Adaptor
* Warning Triangle - is compulsory as from July 1st 2008



Documents:

* Car Insurance (Free from Tesco for me) - Compulsory
* Breakdown Covers (if u want) - Im doing RAC Euro Cover
* V5 documentation - Compulsory
* Driving License - Compulsory
* Ferry Tickets
* Hotel Reservations
* Passport



Stuff to Remember:

Fines: On the spot fines are issued. Ensure an official receipt is issued by the officer collecting the fine.

Drinking and driving: Don't do it. Over 0.05 per cent and you could face anything up to imprisonment.

A full UK driving licence is required. As in the UK, seat belts should be worn front and rear.

Supermarkets: Most supermarkets are closed on Sunday.

Failure to Comply: On the spot fines can be imposed In the event of prosecution and conviction for failure to comply with the legal requirements of EU countries.

Motor insurance: third-party insurance is compulsory. A green card is not required but your insurer should be advised of your trip.

Vehicle Checks: Make sure you check all items on your vehicle before leaving the UK, making sure the vehicle is in a roadworthy condition.



Speed Limits:

What is the speed limit on French Roads?

Dry Weather Limits:

  • Built-Up Areas: 31 mph (50 kph)
  • Outside Built-Up Areas: 55mph (90kph)
  • Dual Carriageways and Non-Toll Motorways: 68mph (110 kph)
  • Toll Motorways: 80 mph (130 kph)
Wet Weather Limits:
  • Built-Up Areas: 31 mph (50 kph)
  • Outside Built-Up Areas: 49mph (80kph)
  • Dual Carriageways and Non-Toll Motorways: 62mph (100 kph)
  • Toll Motorways: 68 mph (110 kph)

"Rappel" means a continuation of the restriction.


The Penalties

Under new laws, foreign-registered cars caught by cameras speeding in France will be recorded on a national register - not good news if you're planning on visiting regularly with your car.






Oh and lastly.........


France drives on the right!



[*This information is just to help, i may have missed important items*]
 
Has

Has

  RS 182 - Black Gold
ph-reebone said:
^^^ ffs thats a bit OTT......lol

had our dits confirmed for this, got to book hotels now
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LOL

I was bored, most of it is stuff thats out there.

Already had 5 PM's asking about stuff they had forgotten! or seen on the list.
Such as the high vis jackets, which they are now checking for apparently.

:eek:

It was mainly because when they see a GB sticker, they can expect easy money from on the spot fines....from things visitors have forgotten.
 
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