Petrolhead Nirvana Alpine Assault. Pic heavy.
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Wow what a trip that was!!!!
I've just returned from the Alpine Assault tour with Petrolhead Nirvana and I can only describe the experience as amazing.
The whole trip was organised to a tee by two fantastic tour managers in the form of Pete and Batchi. The trip took in fantastic roads, amazing scenery and a fantastic group of people to tour with and the added bonus of some fantastic cars to feast your eyes on.
We travelled through France,Germany, Switzerland, Italy and back into France, criss-crossing the alps and hitting the route de Napoleon. Without doubt some fun driving was definitely enjoyed by all.
My car was faultless for the trip and really took everything I threw at it with ease. After 2500 miles in a week I can really say I have bonded with the car to the point that I don't think I will ever sell it. I really can't think what I would replace it with that would be a viable upgrade for my requirements.
Some pics of the trip...
Day one getting to know everyone, my car happened to be in excellent company.
Day two bit of white stuff in the afternoon at the top of the Stelvio pass.
Day three looked a bit iffy to start.
But the views were good to say the least
They cleared the roads though and off we went
Bottom of the hill things changed very quickly.
Great roads
Great car
More great roads
Bumped in to a magazine test on a bit of pork
And a few random ones
A big thanks to Pete and Batchi, I had a wonderful holiday and can't wait for the next one.
I'd recommend anyone thinking of a driving holiday to look at the petrolhead nirvana site, you won't regret it.
I've just returned from the Alpine Assault tour with Petrolhead Nirvana and I can only describe the experience as amazing.
The whole trip was organised to a tee by two fantastic tour managers in the form of Pete and Batchi. The trip took in fantastic roads, amazing scenery and a fantastic group of people to tour with and the added bonus of some fantastic cars to feast your eyes on.
We travelled through France,Germany, Switzerland, Italy and back into France, criss-crossing the alps and hitting the route de Napoleon. Without doubt some fun driving was definitely enjoyed by all.
My car was faultless for the trip and really took everything I threw at it with ease. After 2500 miles in a week I can really say I have bonded with the car to the point that I don't think I will ever sell it. I really can't think what I would replace it with that would be a viable upgrade for my requirements.
Some pics of the trip...
Day one getting to know everyone, my car happened to be in excellent company.
Day two bit of white stuff in the afternoon at the top of the Stelvio pass.
Day three looked a bit iffy to start.
But the views were good to say the least
They cleared the roads though and off we went
Bottom of the hill things changed very quickly.
Great roads
Great car
More great roads
Bumped in to a magazine test on a bit of pork
And a few random ones
A big thanks to Pete and Batchi, I had a wonderful holiday and can't wait for the next one.
I'd recommend anyone thinking of a driving holiday to look at the petrolhead nirvana site, you won't regret it.
Edited by pete a on Saturday 5th July 22:45
Edited by pete a on Saturday 5th July 22:55
Edited by pete a on Sunday 6th July 14:41
leaped back myself this morning and managed to grab the last flight back. What a week a whole lot of experiences memories and fabulous bunch of people and cars. I echo your comments on Pete an Batchi. My car is now in rehab and going on a spa weekend to get recuperated. GT3's are just sublime, a gift to own one and never for sale just to be driven.
I hope to see you again on another tour a pleasure to meet you.
Another for the albums
The cars
I hope to see you again on another tour a pleasure to meet you.
Another for the albums
The cars
Edited by Fattrader on Saturday 5th July 21:06
Hi Aaron
Sorry to have missed you yesterday mate, once I got on the motorway and started heading north I just carried on and was sitting on my sofa by 9-30pm GMT last night.
Likewise it was a pleasure to have shared your company for the trip, we had some good little runs up those hills didn't we
Look forward to seeing you on another tour soon.
Sorry to have missed you yesterday mate, once I got on the motorway and started heading north I just carried on and was sitting on my sofa by 9-30pm GMT last night.
Likewise it was a pleasure to have shared your company for the trip, we had some good little runs up those hills didn't we
Look forward to seeing you on another tour soon.
good to meet you two gentlemen 
This was tour no. 8 for me with Petrolhead Nirvana.
The GT3 was mind bendingly awesome on sweeping corners up the mountain passes. I could feel the rears digging in as I unwound the steering lock while pushing the throttle firmly downwards .. all to feel the car being sling shot out of the corners.
As for the noise from 6000 to 8400rpm in tunnels, rock faces and trees .. you have to hear it to believe how amazing it is. Past 7000, it changes from a glorious howl to an indescrible metallic noise. I absolutely loved it.
Reims
A lunch stop
A digital record
This was tour no. 8 for me with Petrolhead Nirvana.
The GT3 was mind bendingly awesome on sweeping corners up the mountain passes. I could feel the rears digging in as I unwound the steering lock while pushing the throttle firmly downwards .. all to feel the car being sling shot out of the corners.
As for the noise from 6000 to 8400rpm in tunnels, rock faces and trees .. you have to hear it to believe how amazing it is. Past 7000, it changes from a glorious howl to an indescrible metallic noise. I absolutely loved it.
Reims
A lunch stop
A digital record
arcamalpha said:
Perhaps we could make a bit of a group in 2015? Which tours are you guys planning on doing? Alpine South for me most likely...
I'm definetly going to do another tour next year, just haven't decided which one, Alpine south looks good apart from the 36 Hour ferry trip at the end.I'm just a little supprised Mr Demon hasn't popped up yet telling me that the GT3 was the wrong car for this sort of trip and that I should have taken a Cayman R, but only a manual one with buckets and spyder wheels in red or green of course...
pete a said:
arcamalpha said:
Perhaps we could make a bit of a group in 2015? Which tours are you guys planning on doing? Alpine South for me most likely...
I'm definetly going to do another tour next year, just haven't decided which one, Alpine south looks good apart from the 36 Hour ferry trip at the end.I'm just a little supprised Mr Demon hasn't popped up yet telling me that the GT3 was the wrong car for this sort of trip and that I should have taken a Cayman R, but only a manual one with buckets and spyder wheels in red or green of course...
I am doing Alpine South this year for the second time, cant wait to drive the Grimsel Pass again. The 36 hour ferry is not too bad really, you get a cabin to yourself and there is a cinema on board too P.S Those gear ratio's on them GT3's just dont work well on the road do they?
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