458 in the Chunnel

458 in the Chunnel

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dalenorth

Original Poster:

826 posts

168 months

Sunday 11th March 2018
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I’m planning a little road trip for May and wanted to know if any 458 owners have had any issues with the width of the car in the standard carriages in the channel tunnel?

mwstewart

7,627 posts

189 months

Sunday 11th March 2018
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Are you limited to standard?

I really advise going for the extra height (and width) carriages. I don't think it costs any extra.

dalenorth

Original Poster:

826 posts

168 months

Sunday 11th March 2018
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No, I just thought I’d be okay as standard. I’ll book the extra height and width as I don’t want to prang it!!

andyvdg

1,536 posts

284 months

Sunday 11th March 2018
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Even if you book standard height at the port they’ll likely direct you over to the van section which is wider/higher. You should book as a higher vehicle to smooth your way.

F355GTS

3,723 posts

256 months

Sunday 11th March 2018
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Too narrow in the std for a 458 you'll catch the wheels and find it difficult to get round the toilets/ stairs. As others have said book the high carraige

dalenorth

Original Poster:

826 posts

168 months

Sunday 11th March 2018
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Thanks for your help guys!

red griff roger

432 posts

220 months

Monday 12th March 2018
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The Chunnel people put cars like these on the lower deck with the trucks and busses. If they don't, just ask. They told me it was policy to make sure wheels don't get caught. There is plenty of room down there. I shared with a Lambo on the way back from Spa.

pocty

1,118 posts

280 months

Monday 12th March 2018
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Yep extra height (and width) carriages is the way to go.

The sound of your wheels being kerbded will stay with you forever.

Pocty

Durzel

12,283 posts

169 months

Tuesday 13th March 2018
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pocty said:
Yep extra height (and width) carriages is the way to go.

The sound of your wheels being kerbded will stay with you forever.

Pocty
Never a truer word spoken.

v12v8

1,153 posts

252 months

Tuesday 13th March 2018
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Book your car as an over height vehicle. You can't rely on being directed to the bigger carriages, especially if they are busy. I would not advise putting a 458 in a standard carriage.

silber

72 posts

161 months

Tuesday 13th March 2018
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They direct you anyway. No stress to be had