GT2

[consul]

Its seems like I am getting closer to the 600 cut of for Sunday Service, is anyone meeting up to go as a group ?

[hopeydaze]

rosino said:

Why 135kmh when you can cruise at 170 and if caught get a 90 EUR fine (if that) and get to chat with the Gendarmes about the car... It's the best value for money speeding on Earth

Really? I am driving through France at the end of May so I really want to know. Everything I've been reading (on here in the Roads and SPL sections) implies that speeding in France is no longer the done thing. Huge fines and threats of cars being confiscated. I do not want to be separated from my GT..3

[996GT2]

consul said:

Its seems like I am getting closer to the 600 cut of for Sunday Service, is anyone meeting up to go as a group ?

I seem to remember quite a few dropped out just before the last one, you should make the 600 easily.

Happy to meet up as we did last time, same place? What time?

[consul]

996GT2 said:

consul said:

Its seems like I am getting closer to the 600 cut of for Sunday Service, is anyone meeting up to go as a group ?

I seem to remember quite a few dropped out just before the last one, you should make the 600 easily.

Happy to meet up as we did last time, same place? What time?

I think KAL is down also, if its raining Im not going though so I have a close eye on the weather report.

[Dblue]

hopeydaze said:

rosino said:

Why 135kmh when you can cruise at 170 and if caught get a 90 EUR fine (if that) and get to chat with the Gendarmes about the car... It's the best value for money speeding on Earth

Really? I am driving through France at the end of May so I really want to know. Everything I've been reading (on here in the Roads and SPL sections) implies that speeding in France is no longer the done thing. Huge fines and threats of cars being confiscated. I do not want to be separated from my GT..3

If your nervous keep it under 140kmh,I would never suggest you go much above 150knh.

Be careful about where the Autoroute speed limit is reduced for whatever reason, common mistake. Think your being perfectly reasonable at 135-140 without realising its gone down to 110or 90 for a spell. Rule is more than 50kph above the limit is where it starts becoming an issue.

[Dblue]

2 pretty Porsches out today at Clophill

[KAL]

Dblue said:

2 pretty Porsches out today at Clophill

Some nice photos taken today and it managed to stay dry result

[rosino]

Dblue said:

hopeydaze said:

rosino said:

Why 135kmh when you can cruise at 170 and if caught get a 90 EUR fine (if that) and get to chat with the Gendarmes about the car... It's the best value for money speeding on Earth

Really? I am driving through France at the end of May so I really want to know. Everything I've been reading (on here in the Roads and SPL sections) implies that speeding in France is no longer the done thing. Huge fines and threats of cars being confiscated. I do not want to be separated from my GT..3

If your nervous keep it under 140kmh,I would never suggest you go much above 150knh.

Be careful about where the Autoroute speed limit is reduced for whatever reason, common mistake. Think your being perfectly reasonable at 135-140 without realising its gone down to 110or 90 for a spell. Rule is more than 50kph above the limit is where it starts becoming an issue.

Of course check if rules have been updated but am pretty sure that if the limit is 130 kmh .. which means on all normal sections of motorway when dry, OUTSIDE urban areas (in Urban areas limit gets dropped to 110 kmh as well as if it's wet) then up to 170-180 KMH the fine is of 180 EUR discounted to 90 EUR if paid immediately. As a foreigner you HAVE to pay immediately and they will escort you to the nearest cash point if you don't have cash on you.

Above 180 to 190 things get nasty and the fine goes up to 270 or something but the worst thing is that they CAN ban you from driving on the spot. Above 190kmh it's nightmare scenario as they can IMPOUND the car as a security that you will pay the 750 EUR fine. Something along those lines.

Am not sure about the last 2 scenario as I try to always stay below 180kmh. Been caught twice, twice they have been extremely kind and courteous, paid my contribution to the State Finances, complimented them on the exceptional condition of their motorways and was swiftly sent on.

Mind you I only increase speed when dry and light traffic, if you drive like a maniac I imagine they would much less amicable.

The issue in France is more in rural areas on the N-roads (equivalent to our A roads).. they are frequently seen on those especially when going through Urban areas. I've been speed-checked frequently in 50kmh zones.. so keep religiously to the limit there, then on the big wide roads also try to stay below 40kmh ABOVE the speed limit if you want to avoid big issues. If you are on the D-smaller roads.. then especially if in the middle of nowhere you should be safer.

As always drive responsibly and it should be ok.

[consul]

I was soooo lucky that I missed the rain. Good to see you 996GT2.

[consul]

[PTT]

Nice color. Love the wheels.

[unclepezza]

These two along with KAL's car will be at Goodwood tomorrow.

consul said:

[unclepezza]

Counted 7 GT2's at Goodwood today, 5 996 models (two blue, two black and mine the silver one) plus a white 997 model and the daddy 997 GT2RS in black, pretty good turnout.

[Tonksie355]

Not sure if you counted my polar silver gt2 in the car park, tied to resitaer for the grid but they said I was too late :-(

Was a great show and admired the cars that made it onto the grid, a great display!

[Tonksie355]

I obviously need to stop drinking 'register'

[petroleum601]

The 997 GT2 is still the car I'd gladly sell some internal organs to own. It's about as close to my personal idea of motoring perfection as I'm likely to ever get a shot at (some day).

[wycoller]

is the steering wheel adjustable on the 996gt2 im 6-7 worried about room etc car fitted with CS recaros

[PTT]

Yes, the steering wheel is adjustable.

[consul]

Fantastic way to spend a Sunday morning 6:30am mind you. After a serious blast through some stunning roads we all met up at Petworth which on arrival felt like a stage from the Mille Miglia, with all the cars passing through the town en route to Goodwood.

[consul]