Driving around europe in Civic - Page 2

Vider · 12th September 2007, 18:12

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Originally Posted by m4rky

The AA website is pretty good for this sort of stuff

Yes, The AA website is very good. I have found all the information I need there. Thanks a lot

Enterprise · 13th September 2007, 03:59

hehehe, the wolf-in-sheep-clothes-factor is waaaaayyy cool, isn't it?

i just love t see those BMW headlights

Salem · 15th September 2007, 00:40

I did the Honda Euro Tour this year with Hondas on Track was a great experience took loads and loads of pictures click here to view (warning there are loads of photos all with some stunning shots but day 5 is worth a look)

Vider · 17th September 2007, 01:43

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Originally Posted by Salem

I did the Honda Euro Tour this year with Hondas on Track was a great experience took loads and loads of pictures click here to view (warning there are loads of photos all with some stunning shots but day 5 is worth a look)

Nice pictures. Alps are amazing, can't wait to drive there. Did you need winter tyre's for that?

Salem · 17th September 2007, 07:03

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Originally Posted by Vider

Nice pictures. Alps are amazing, can't wait to drive there. Did you need winter tyre's for that?

No just used standard tyres, I went at the beginning of July so the weather wasnt that bad.. however I did hit a hail storm at the top of Furka and had no to little control of the car as she slid towards the edge and then towards the rocks due to the camber in the road.. managed to keep her from hitting anything and pulled into a layby to recover from my heart attack and wait until the hail storm calmed down..

very scary moment I cant tell you.. especially as there are no barriers on those roads..

Other then that no problems at all... When you planning on going?

Vider · 17th September 2007, 09:34

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Originally Posted by Salem

No just used standard tyres, I went at the beginning of July so the weather wasnt that bad.. however I did hit a hail storm at the top of Furka and had no to little control of the car as she slid towards the edge and then towards the rocks due to the camber in the road.. managed to keep her from hitting anything and pulled into a layby to recover from my heart attack and wait until the hail storm calmed down..

very scary moment I cant tell you.. especially as there are no barriers on those roads..

Other then that no problems at all... When you planning on going?

Sounds like you've had unforgettable experience.
We are going 6th of October, first night in Switzerland, then through Alps to Monako, Garda, Innsbruck, GrossGlockner, Praha, Berlin, Brussel.
I'm a bit worry about Austria as there is snowing from time to time now.
Think I will have to keep an eye on the weather and see if it get worse or not. In case of any problems on the road there I can always put chains on my wheels, cant I?

Salem · 17th September 2007, 16:28

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Originally Posted by Vider

Sounds like you've had unforgettable experience.
We are going 6th of October, first night in Switzerland, then through Alps to Monako, Garda, Innsbruck, GrossGlockner, Praha, Berlin, Brussel.
I'm a bit worry about Austria as there is snowing from time to time now.
Think I will have to keep an eye on the weather and see if it get worse or not. In case of any problems on the road there I can always put chains on my wheels, cant I?

Switzerland and Austria is were the weather changed for me and that was in July!!! God only knows what it will be like in October.. All I can say is they wont let you up without chains when its snowing but hell I wouldnt do it no way.. call me a wimp I dont care

djm · 17th September 2007, 17:24

Austrians and Slovenians are astonished that we don't have winter tyres in the UK. I recall once my g/f needed to fly back from Graz, and her flight was cancelled, not because of the 6ft of snow there, but the 1 or two inches that had paralysed Stansted Airport!

Salem · 17th September 2007, 19:44

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Originally Posted by djm

Austrians and Slovenians are astonished that we don't have winter tyres in the UK. I recall once my g/f needed to fly back from Graz, and her flight was cancelled, not because of the 6ft of snow there, but the 1 or two inches that had paralysed Stansted Airport!

it is mad how Britian comes to a stand still when only a few inches of snow lol

Vider - Andy is currently doing a write up about the HET feel free to have a read he has just finished Day 4, and has day 5 and 6 to complete.. scroll down and you will find the other days.. its on SharkyUK ‘Off-On-One’

robbo51 · 17th September 2007, 20:03

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Originally Posted by djm

I know what you mean. To be fair, one of the benefits of the autobahns was the electronic signs banning lorries from overtaking one another through certain stretches of road.

What I didn't expect on the autobahns was the sheer number of bends on such a high speed road!

Two observations on Autobhans:
1. Lane discipline is brilliant. We need this here urgently!!
2. The derestricted speed areas can be quite short and sometimes for no apparant reason.

HappyMan · 18th September 2007, 11:36

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Originally Posted by djm

Austrians and Slovenians are astonished that we don't have winter tyres in the UK. I recall once my g/f needed to fly back from Graz, and her flight was cancelled, not because of the 6ft of snow there, but the 1 or two inches that had paralysed Stansted Airport!

When I tell the poles that places close and people stay at home when we have snow they really laugh. Two years ago I think it was we had snow for about 3 months solid and I drove to work everyday without problem!

Vider · 18th September 2007, 13:25

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Originally Posted by Salem

it is mad how Britian comes to a stand still when only a few inches of snow lol

Vider - Andy is currently doing a write up about the HET feel free to have a read he has just finished Day 4, and has day 5 and 6 to complete.. scroll down and you will find the other days.. its on SharkyUK ‘Off-On-One’

Thanks, I'll have a look at that later as this is quite long text I will need a bit more time to read it

Vider · 18th September 2007, 13:35

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Originally Posted by HappyMan

When I tell the poles that places close and people stay at home when we have snow they really laugh. Two years ago I think it was we had snow for about 3 months solid and I drove to work everyday without problem!

Well, tell me about it... I was there for xmas up in mountains and it was -30 degrees, and didn't see anyone who was affraid to drive...

and last year in england when we had a bit of snow on the roads people didn't go out, and those who did, most of them I've seen they crashed their cars (4blokes from my work)

. Think this is just the matter of getting used to it and learn how to drive in bad weather

Anyway, I'm definately getting winter tyres for my euro trip as I don't want to end up like my mates on the little bit of snow

Bluishcivic · 24th September 2007, 21:26

Would definitely recommend winter tyres for a cross european journey from november. By the way, I just did a trip from northern Denmark to Tuscany in Italy, some 4.000 km roundtrip in my poor 1.8. It did brilliant, the best cruising speed around 165 km/h speedo (160 according to sat nav) but not good for fuel economy

Best to keep it on 120-130 km then. Was a little disappointed at higher speeds with the 1.8, above 180 km/h it gets a harsh sound from the engine, but no problems at all controlling the car. But still, what can you expect from a 1.8

It's a very pleasant car to drive for several thousand km's/miles and you don't get tired at all. The handling is simply perfect.

Pottsy · 13th October 2007, 20:50

Winter tyre posts now here.

24th September 2007, 21:26	#34 (permalink)
Bluishcivic Valve Cap Join Date: 18th January 2007 Location: Denmark Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Would definitely recommend winter tyres for a cross european journey from november. By the way, I just did a trip from northern Denmark to Tuscany in Italy, some 4.000 km roundtrip in my poor 1.8. It did brilliant, the best cruising speed around 165 km/h speedo (160 according to sat nav) but not good for fuel economy Best to keep it on 120-130 km then. Was a little disappointed at higher speeds with the 1.8, above 180 km/h it gets a harsh sound from the engine, but no problems at all controlling the car. But still, what can you expect from a 1.8 It's a very pleasant car to drive for several thousand km's/miles and you don't get tired at all. The handling is simply perfect. Last edited by Bluishcivic; 24th September 2007 at 21:49.

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13th September 2007, 03:59	#22 (permalink)
Enterprise Valve Cap Join Date: 26th August 2007 Posts: 10 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	hehehe, the wolf-in-sheep-clothes-factor is waaaaayyy cool, isn't it? i just love t see those BMW headlights

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Salem Wheelnut Join Date: 6th September 2007 Posts: 76 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I did the Honda Euro Tour this year with Hondas on Track was a great experience took loads and loads of pictures click here to view (warning there are loads of photos all with some stunning shots but day 5 is worth a look)

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djm Wheelnut Join Date: 7th June 2007 Posts: 76 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Austrians and Slovenians are astonished that we don't have winter tyres in the UK. I recall once my g/f needed to fly back from Graz, and her flight was cancelled, not because of the 6ft of snow there, but the 1 or two inches that had paralysed Stansted Airport!

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Pottsy Administrator Civinfo guru Join Date: 10th April 2006 Location: Leics Posts: 4,668 Thanks: 3 Thanked 51 Times in 25 Posts	Winter tyre posts now here.