Lauren 2259 Report post Posted September 2, 2013 Looked at that castle in Sirmione, it's not far from my friends flat. Will see what I can do. :+: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Riceburner 284 Report post Posted September 2, 2013 Have a sandwich Lauren a meal is the price of a small mortgage. Bad luck on the speeding fine Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lauren 2259 Report post Posted September 3, 2013 It's not that bad, Richard. £40 for a decent meal and a couple of beers each is okay I think. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Riceburner 284 Report post Posted September 3, 2013 It's not that bad' date=' Richard. £40 for a decent meal and a couple of beers each is okay I think. [/quote'] You have done well there I paid 40 pounds for 4 beers in Basel! I like the fact you can be in and out of 3 countries in minutes there ie: Germany,France and Switzerland.LOL Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Special K 442 Report post Posted September 3, 2013 Mebbe Lauren should have headed for the border there to avoid the fine... three countries in minutes is enough to fool most coppers... Spec K Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lauren 2259 Report post Posted September 4, 2013 Have to say, having a mega time. Yesterday's drive of the four passes was simply epic. I think it made a huge difference having Chris our local guide and fellow GT86 owner. We could you know have a tour around this area next year. Would be a stonking club event! Today we drive the Stelvio! I did all the driving yesterday so Mark can do some today. To be fair Mark was terrified of the drops at times, so I think he wants to go a little more slowly today. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keelerad 256 Report post Posted September 5, 2013 That's the problem with being the passenger you have the chance to look around and see the drops, when you're the one doing the driving you don't even noticeAlec Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lauren 2259 Report post Posted September 11, 2013 Well, mission accomplished! :)2414.4 miles in all. I have to say, I had two of the most epic drives of my life. First was with Chris (Killerbee on FT86 forum) my newly acquired Swiss friend who with his local knowledge made driving the Klausen, Susten, Grimsel and Furka passes just fantastic. Brilliant, utterly brilliant. I still have the sound of my exhaust reverberating through the tunnels and mountain sides in my head everytime I think about it.Following Chris's car through a tunnel out of Basel:http://www.flickr.com/photos/dexterslab2010/9726093982/Rest of the images are here too.Then after a dissapointing first run at the Stelvio Pass due to it being just stupidly busy, we did it the following Monday, this time with Speedy (Alex) our site hoster and IT guru. What can I say, what a completely brilliant drive, just loved it. We also took in a cool one way tunnel crossing the border into Switzerland and happened upon the excellent Fluelapass. A proper write up with pics will follow once I have a moment. :)It just doesn't get much better than this:And then there was Reims of course:So much to say! I daresay i'll bore people stupid with it at JAE. Apologise in advance! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LFA 68 Report post Posted September 11, 2013 Great pics. Like that Nur spec wing on swissy 86 too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lauren 2259 Report post Posted September 11, 2013 Just one more..... I've loads more pics to sort out.Atop the Furkapass at over 2400 metres complete with an Indy:Overall mpg was 36.0. This is impressive when you have to consider that driving the passes, particularly the bonkers, mad ascent of the Stelvio must have reduced the average by about 5mpg! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LFA 68 Report post Posted September 11, 2013 Keep posting Furkapass; really? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lauren 2259 Report post Posted September 11, 2013 It's got a really fantastic ascent, but the descent is a little narrow in places:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Furka_Pass Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keethos 842 Report post Posted September 11, 2013 Looks awesome Lauren, wish I could have been there! We need a detailed write up when you can Lauren, maps, routes and everything so we can follow :32 (17): Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lauren 2259 Report post Posted September 15, 2013 Possibly the best exhaust appreciation tunnel in the world at Munt la Shera.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lauren 2259 Report post Posted September 15, 2013 Downhill on the Stelvio Pass with Alex in hot pursuit! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oc4ZillEVRk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rob275 1817 Report post Posted September 15, 2013 *drool* it looks amazing the view looks stunning, not to mention the roads! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Subota Boy 402 Report post Posted September 23, 2013 Awesome videos and pics! Thanks for sharing!! :32 (2): Share this post Link to post Share on other sites