Le Mans 2016 Eurotunnel Convoy
Discussion
Miner49er said:
Our last stop before arriving at the campsite will be Carrefour in Le Mans, so if you didn't fancy driving all the way down with the extra weight or listening to the clinking of bottles, just follow us and stock up then. We've another Golf R in the group too.
Perfect, that'll improve on the MPG then 
it'll also prevent any broken bottles on the twisty roads....!Ash1751 said:
Also on an early morning ferry so should be able to make it. First time going to Le Mans and going by myself so might as well join up!
My first time as well and looking forward to the convoy down!ETA: I've just booked onto Speed Chills - Beausejour. My passenger and I will meet you folks at the meeting point just outside Abbeyville. We'll be driving across from Luxembourg to join the convoy, a bit of a detour I know, but... convoy!!
My car has a 32 litre fuel tank so, knowing this part of the world fuel stations are few and far between which means I'll probably have to stop at every fuel station we pass by.
Edited by Potatoes on Monday 7th March 17:07
Potatoes said:
My first time as well and looking forward to the convoy down!
ETA: I've just booked onto Speed Chills - Beausejour. My passenger and I will meet you folks at the meeting point just outside Abbeyville. We'll be driving across from Luxembourg to join the convoy, a bit of a detour I know, but... convoy!!
My car has a 32 litre fuel tank so, knowing this part of the world fuel stations are few and far between which means I'll probably have to stop at every fuel station we pass by.
Surely you’re not driving all the way from Luxembourg in the morning are you?!ETA: I've just booked onto Speed Chills - Beausejour. My passenger and I will meet you folks at the meeting point just outside Abbeyville. We'll be driving across from Luxembourg to join the convoy, a bit of a detour I know, but... convoy!!
My car has a 32 litre fuel tank so, knowing this part of the world fuel stations are few and far between which means I'll probably have to stop at every fuel station we pass by.
Edited by Potatoes on Monday 7th March 17:07
Regarding fuel, I think you’ll be fine…
The meeting Point has Shell V-Power.
It’s then 130 miles to the lunch-stop where 98RON is available.
Then 100 miles to Le Mans.
Miner49er said:
Surely you’re not driving all the way from Luxembourg in the morning are you?!
Great news about the fuel 
Yes, that's the plan! it's a 3.5 hour drive, one I've done many times. The current plan is we will leave at around 6-6.30am and be with you folks and caffeinated by 10am.
We're both insured on my car and will take turns behind the wheel as it's not fun on the motorway... looking forward to the later part of the convoy to Le Mans!
Potatoes said:
Miner49er said:
Surely you’re not driving all the way from Luxembourg in the morning are you?!
Great news about the fuel Yes, that's the plan! it's a 3.5 hour drive, one I've done many times. The current plan is we will leave at around 6-6.30am and be with you folks and caffeinated by 10am.
We're both insured on my car and will take turns behind the wheel as it's not fun on the motorway... looking forward to the later part of the convoy to Le Mans!
Potatoes said:
Update: I'm on my own now but still doing the drive, my passenger, TDutchy (hasn't posted in a while) is taking his own car so will get on the tunnel and meet us all at Abbeville at 10am
That’s a lot of driving for you then!My 20yo son has noticed you’ve a very nice looking VX220, and says he’s willing to share the driving with you?
He’ll have lots of good stories to tell you too – particularly the one where he launched his first car off the road at 60mph and rolled it five times.
Hope that helps…
Miner49er said:
Potatoes said:
Update: I'm on my own now but still doing the drive, my passenger, TDutchy (hasn't posted in a while) is taking his own car so will get on the tunnel and meet us all at Abbeville at 10am
That’s a lot of driving for you then!My 20yo son has noticed you’ve a very nice looking VX220, and says he’s willing to share the driving with you?
He’ll have lots of good stories to tell you too – particularly the one where he launched his first car off the road at 60mph and rolled it five times.
Hope that helps…
With less than 3 months to go, it’s time to start a list which will also give me some idea of numbers.
Please add your username to the list by copying & pasting it into a new reply. If you’re a ‘maybe’ please say so.
Those definitely attending, PM me your email address and I’ll keep you updated with further developments, however itinerary and routes won't be issued until nearer the time.
This seems to be the provisional list so far…
Srlister – E93 M3
Lewisco – V8V
Tomm783 – Golf R
Ash1751 – Clio 182
Potatoes – VX220
TDutchy – Z4
Jonb – V12V Roadster (maybe)
Please add your username to the list by copying & pasting it into a new reply. If you’re a ‘maybe’ please say so.
Those definitely attending, PM me your email address and I’ll keep you updated with further developments, however itinerary and routes won't be issued until nearer the time.
This seems to be the provisional list so far…
Srlister – E93 M3
Lewisco – V8V
Tomm783 – Golf R
Ash1751 – Clio 182
Potatoes – VX220
TDutchy – Z4
Jonb – V12V Roadster (maybe)
Edited by Miner49er on Monday 21st March 13:27
Srlister – E93 M3
Lewisco – V8V
Tomm783 – Golf R
Ash1751 – Clio 182
Potatoes – VX220
TDutchy – Z4
Jonb – V12V Roadster (maybe)
RobVX - Lotus Evora S (maybe)
Links181 - Gallardo, DB9, Merc SL (maybe)
We are a possibility dependant on speaking to one driver and also tunnel times which I'm not too sure on currently.
Lewisco – V8V
Tomm783 – Golf R
Ash1751 – Clio 182
Potatoes – VX220
TDutchy – Z4
Jonb – V12V Roadster (maybe)
RobVX - Lotus Evora S (maybe)
Links181 - Gallardo, DB9, Merc SL (maybe)
We are a possibility dependant on speaking to one driver and also tunnel times which I'm not too sure on currently.
SL320 George said:
What route would best for seeing all the faster ones on the Thursday? Thanks.
As mentioned above, if you’re sticking to the Autoroutes, you’ll see lots.The Steve said:
We have a mini convoy heading down (from Eurotunnel) mid Thursday morning. 1 x Stingray, 1 x GBS Zero & 1 x Exige. Anyone wishing to join us or we can tag on along with please let us know.
Links181 said:
We are a possibility dependant on speaking to one driver and also tunnel times which I'm not too sure on currently.
You’re very welcome to join us. Once you know for sure, just remove “(maybe)”, PM me with an email address and I’ll be in touch.The list as it stands:
Srlister – E93 M3
Tomm783 – Golf R
Potatoes – VX220
TDutchy – Z4 (maybe)
Ash1751 – Clio 182 (maybe)
Lewisco – V8V (maybe)
Jonb – V12V Roadster (maybe)
RobVX - Lotus Evora S (maybe)
The Steve – Stingray, GBS Zero, Exige (maybe)
Links181 - Gallardo, DB9, Merc SL (maybe)
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