Early 2008 mini-Euro roadtrip - help/ideas?

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sixspeed

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 Surrey, UK
Hi guys,

I was talking to a few mates about this a few months ago, and wanted to put some plans together to see how feasable it would be..

I'd like to go to the Geneva Motorshow next year, but make a road-trip of it, rather than fly over as I have done in the past, so obviously driving down through France, the Alps, to Geneva, and then (possibly) returning via Switzerland, Germany and the 'Ring (if the weather means its clear of snow by then!).

Obviously Geneva and the 'Ring are two obvious destinations, but I'd like to break the trip up with a few other stops, and make sure we take in some good alpine passes on our way as well! A stop on the way down through France.. perhaps Dijon? Stuttgart on the way back up to Germany? Or maybe there are better places? I just picked them out quickly as major points on a map along the route. Has anyone else any ideas? Ben, as you were just in that region?

Also, if anyone else is interested in coming along if this comes together, you're more than welcome to join in!
 
I'd love to join in if economy will allow it. Does not look so good right now, but things can change rapidly, so I'm a possible participant! Obviously we would have to meet somewhere in Europe.

Keep me on your list and we'll get back to it later.
 
If there is an //M that I could rent for this, I'm willing to fly over (FNI wanna come with? I'll let you drive... :driving: ) and make this trip with you!

WonderMike - if I do this, you'd better be there - it'll give us a chance to scope out some talent for our chain of "Euro-Hooters" waitresses together!
 
flyboyaj said:
If there is an //M that I could rent for this, I'm willing to fly over (FNI wanna come with? I'll let you drive... :driving: ) and make this trip with you!

WonderMike - if I do this, you'd better be there - it'll give us a chance to scope out some talent for our chain of "Euro-Hooters" waitresses together!
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Can I come and play? ;)
 
The more the merrier!

Geneva Motorshow is 6-16th March, 2008. Ben, more than happy to discuss over a few drinks!


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sp3ctre said:
flyboyaj said:
If there is an //M that I could rent for this, I'm willing to fly over (FNI wanna come with? I'll let you drive... :driving: ) and make this trip with you!

WonderMike - if I do this, you'd better be there - it'll give us a chance to scope out some talent for our chain of "Euro-Hooters" waitresses together!
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Can I come and play? ;)
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HECK YES!!! You'd better be there! Of course, I just figured you'd NOT miss it if FNI came out to play :driving: :wink:
 
Would love to but that's a few weeks before race 1 so all my money will be going there! Chamonix is a good destination from Geneva, about 1 1/2 hrs away and some lovely roads through to Italy
 
Not exactly on the way, but you could check out this historic landmark in Interlaken.
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Hmmm - that is a little earlier in the year than I would choose to go away. Most of the Alp passes will still be closed and although there is every possibility the Ring will be fine, there a signifcant risk it will be closed due to ice.

Would still like to meet up and compare notes.

:driving:
 
Yeah, it is a little early, I know...

Hence the planning - as it may work out better to just fly to Geneva, and do more of a driving holiday later in the year.. (suspect it will!).

Going to look into it anyway tho :D
 
Watching with interest I did intend on a euro road trip in the zed next year, I normally go september time.

In 2005 I participated in Staples - 2- Naples and romped around France, Switzerland, Italy and Monaco in a Volvo 740 turbo :D

That gave me the taste for it and last year I took my previous car on a similar route and attacked the wonderful mountain passes on the swiss/italian border - Got a nice video going up the stelvio pass and managed to turn my break discs blue trying to keep with a lotus exige on the berninapass (sp?). :driving:

Not been to germany yet but the swiss mountain passes will be awesome with the roof down on the sunny crisp day :D

:driving:
 
flyboyaj said:
If there is an //M that I could rent for this, I'm willing to fly over (FNI wanna come with? I'll let you drive... :driving: ) and make this trip with you!

WonderMike - if I do this, you'd better be there - it'll give us a chance to scope out some talent for our chain of "Euro-Hooters" waitresses together!
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I'd love to go! But I'd have to sacrifice a Spring Run I'm contemplating as well as HC :( - I can't do them all, damn bills keep coming in the mail :lol:
 
Darlin' - I'll pay your bills - come play with us!!! 8) :driving:

I did read somewhere in here that renting a Z4 in Germany is a possiblilty!!!! I'll look into it when the time gets nearer.
 
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