Le Mans Classic 2018 Convoy
Discussion
eastsider said:
Received ok, thanks!
Looks really good.
Only small prob I've encountered is the 5th /final section is too large to import into google maps.
Hmmm, not sure why that's not working. I've sent you an email with a new link. If it works for you, I'll forward to everyone else. Thanks for letting me know.Looks really good.
Only small prob I've encountered is the 5th /final section is too large to import into google maps.
Daxed said:
4 pairs of shorts? Don't think I own four pairs.
Can I wear 1 pair 4 times?
Will this infringe the Classic dress code?
I don’t see why not - it’s only 5 days camping in 30 degree heat.Can I wear 1 pair 4 times?
Will this infringe the Classic dress code?
Oh, and I’ve just thought of something else to add to the list… Febreze.
As far as dress code goes, as long as you’re not wearing the team kit of whoever knocks France out the World Cup, I think they’ll just turn a blind nose.
BenLowden said:
Miner49er said:
Only 2 weeks to go now!
And we still don't have cars to get there in yet... 
Will keep you posted on our plans once we've got something sorted. We'll hopefully be able to join you for at least part of the drive down!Have you set off yet, as it's quite a walk? We'll report back how successful the PH Friday Service is if you don't make it in time!
Let me know if you still want to join us, it would be good having you along.
Good luck with the car blagging!
croydon said:
Daxed said:
How are everyone's cars? Any last glitches to iron out, or nothing to do apart from check fluids and pressures?
My long list of works has finally had crossed off of it all items that 'have' to be completed just leaving a few items in the 'would be nice' to be completed column. The time has gone so quickly, originally having months to get things done since committing to the trip now down to the final weekend.
Really looking forwards to this now, see you all Thursday.
I am very scared tbh, what breakdown cover are people using for 25+ year old cars abroad?My long list of works has finally had crossed off of it all items that 'have' to be completed just leaving a few items in the 'would be nice' to be completed column. The time has gone so quickly, originally having months to get things done since committing to the trip now down to the final weekend.
Really looking forwards to this now, see you all Thursday.
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It might be worth calling your insurance company though... My classic car policy covers the car for any euro trips up to 90 days long. If yours doesn't, you may be able to upgrade?
Otherwise, it looks like the AA & RAC will provide cover.
eastsider said:
What iPhone navigation app would anyone recommended for route importing?
I have sort of done it in google maps, but its difficult to force the navigation on and it tends to re route to 'faster' routes and send back to autoroute!
I’m not sure why it’s not working.I have sort of done it in google maps, but its difficult to force the navigation on and it tends to re route to 'faster' routes and send back to autoroute!
If you’re running the Google Maps App, clicking on the links in the word doc will load the routes. I’ve added enough waypoints so it doesn’t matter how you’ve got your settings. Stage 1 is all autoroute. Stage 2 onwards avoid autoroutes. Seems to work fine on my iphone.
I’ll send you an email now with the links. Let us know if you’re still having issues.
Oh, and just a note for everyone - if you download an offline map to use on your device, it won't use up your data allowance.
crosseyedlion said:
Hi, looks like I'll be travelling down on the Thursday Morning Solo. The timings look quite close to yours.
Any possibility of joining the convoy?
Nothing exciting, just my E39 525d touring or Audi A4 Avant
Send me a PM with your crossing details and I’ll reply with some info. Any possibility of joining the convoy?
Nothing exciting, just my E39 525d touring or Audi A4 Avant
BenLowden said:
Sadly we're not going to be able to make this now as we'll be travelling out later on Thursday, but hope you all have a great drive down and look forward to seeing many of you at the Friday Service!
No worries Ben... thanks for letting me know. Have a good drive down yourselves.As long as the car survives, we’ll see you at the Friday Service.
Hope you all enjoyed the drive down… a big thankyou to theredmini, eastsider and Daxed for assisting in keeping the group together.
Apologies and thanks to you all for bump-starting me throughout the day – the car survived 950 miles with a broken starter motor.
What a great event! It was our first experience of the Classic and I can see us alternating between it and the 24hr now.
Hope you all had a decent drive home and maybe see you again for a future trip down to Le Mans.
Apologies and thanks to you all for bump-starting me throughout the day – the car survived 950 miles with a broken starter motor.
What a great event! It was our first experience of the Classic and I can see us alternating between it and the 24hr now.
Hope you all had a decent drive home and maybe see you again for a future trip down to Le Mans.
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