OT: New series - Top Gear

mjh93sa · 10-08-2007, 10:34 AM

Better pack the binoculars then Paul, or arrange for Paddy to be right behind you as encouragement.

How's the foot doing?

Dave_3 · 10-08-2007, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by beauforty

I can see myself doing the Stelvio pass next year probably trying to keep up with peppernick in front!

I might pop across for a reconoitre ... not far from me. Need to try soon, as the whole road closes in winter for the snow. Strange setup for customs as you can only access the Italian town through Switzerland mid-winter ...

Done the Klausen pass a few years back. That was a hoot. Colleague's Mini Cooper (older model) had fried, ineffectual brakes that sank to the floor at the bottom of the pass

, before we all turned around and headed back up. I managed to keep in front of my friends' Caterham and Morgan as we hit the clouds/fog by using the SatNav to give indication of the switching 180s before they came into view. Flying on instruments. Which is what I would be doing if I got it wrong - HUGE way down if you go off.

D

squeezebm · 10-08-2007, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by beauforty

I can see myself doing the Stelvio pass next year probably trying to keep up with peppernick in front!

Count me IN

dxb335d · 10-08-2007, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by beauforty

I can see myself doing the Stelvio pass next year probably trying to keep up with peppernick in front!

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Count me IN

me 2

paddywac · 10-08-2007, 03:58 PM

to be fair guys there isn't a hell of a lot of overtaking opportunities unless you are on a bike or you get a small straight stretch and have at least M3 type power, its all single lane hairpins with cars and bikes motorhomes coming the opposite way and you travel at the speed of the slowest car in front

I would like to do it again in a decent car this time.

booforty · 10-08-2007, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by paddywac

to be fair guys there isn't a hell of a lot of overtaking opportunities unless you are on a bike or you get a small straight stretch and have at least M3 type power, its all single lane hairpins with cars and bikes motorhomes coming the opposite way and you travel at the speed of the slowest car in front

I would like to do it again in a decent car this time.

Pads, I'm gonna do it next summer with a few others. Come along!

paddywac · 10-08-2007, 06:16 PM

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Pads, I'm gonna do it next summer with a few others. Come along!

fair play mate I am up for it now, but next summer sounds like july/August cannot possibly commit until nearer the time, might have something more exciting than a 320d to monster by then, pls god if me dealings go to plan!

booforty · 10-09-2007, 02:51 AM

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Originally Posted by mjh93sa

How's the foot doing?

My ankle is getting better but its still a little sore. The swelling has gone down considerably and the brusing has disappeared. I still have another 3/4 weeks before full recovery! My ankle is still slightly inflamed and tender so I'm still wearing a supporting sock. However, I'm moving more freely now and able to drive again but it has to be in comfy shoes, hence the slippers are working overtime!

dxb335d · 10-09-2007, 04:33 AM

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Originally Posted by beauforty

My ankle is getting better but its still a little sore. The swelling has gone down considerably and the brusing has disappeared. I still have another 3/4 weeks before full recovery! My ankle is still slightly inflamed and tender so I'm still wearing a supporting sock. However, I'm moving more freely now and able to drive again but it has to be in comfy shoes, hence the slippers are working overtime!

are you off work Paul ??

(ot: you ok for 27th?)

Carlos

booforty · 10-09-2007, 04:48 AM

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Originally Posted by dxb335d

are you off work Paul ??

(ot: you ok for 27th?)

Carlos

Back at work now. I have stag wknd on 20th and Wedding on 27th. Not free until early Nov unfortunately

Ragman · 10-11-2007, 08:18 AM

This has to be the most awesome trip down the mountain.

Brakes are for wimps!

Dave_3 · 10-11-2007, 08:31 AM

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This has to be the most awesome trip down the mountain.

Brakes are for wimps!

I occasionally do a bit of work inside the mountains at Grimsel

Good road.

I wouldn't like to meet that eejit in a dimly lit tunnel. Crunch.

D.

330cdsport · 10-12-2007, 03:32 PM

That is amazing!!! Gotta be a bit dodgy taking the racing line on the opposite side of the road though!!!!

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paddywac Private First Class 8 Rep 174 Posts Drives: bmw e90 320d m sport Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Manchester iTrader: (0) Garage List 2005 320d m sport [0.00]	to be fair guys there isn't a hell of a lot of overtaking opportunities unless you are on a bike or you get a small straight stretch and have at least M3 type power, its all single lane hairpins with cars and bikes motorhomes coming the opposite way and you travel at the speed of the slowest car in front I would like to do it again in a decent car this time.
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