Do people still take the D338 (N138)?

[sixspeed]

Just wondering if most people still take the old N138 route to Le Mans, or if the trend now is just to zip down the new A28 (E402)....

We've been going out on Tuesday the last few years, so always missed the main convoys, but going out on Thurs this year, so looking forward to seeing lots more exotica on the way!

[chrisbr68]

Were taking the 138 down and the motorway back.

Last year the 138 was definitely quieter than previous years!!

[mhob]

Going out sunday. We always go the old back roads way because my dad who is always driving refuses to pay for the toll road. Still get a fair few nice cars going down that way though.

[tony_666]

Yep, after Rouen, we keep to the N138 and avoid the motorway ....keep to the traditional route!!

[oliboy81]

chrisbr68 said:

Were taking the 138 down and the motorway back.

Last year the 138 was definitely quieter than previous years!!

n138 is def the road of choice for the way down. there is a convoy of 5 motors that im in (lotus exige, M3 coupe, Scoob STI, 1 series M-Sport and my nutty mate on his R6!)

We are heading down on thurs morning (8am tunnel crossing). It was quite last year but we did see a zonda and a couple of other nice cars!

[amazon]

Yes, tradition for us too. N138 after Rouen. Scenery and roads much more interesting and lots of potential bars/cafes en route when required.

It was quieter last year, but still fun.

We are going over Wednesday night, but will be on that route Thursday am, so will give you a wave if we see you. (3 Cerberas/V8S/911)

[Del 203]

amazon said:

Yes, tradition for us too. N138 after Rouen. Scenery and roads much more interesting and lots of potential bars/cafes en route when required.

It was quieter last year, but still fun.

We are going over Wednesday night, but will be on that route Thursday am, so will give you a wave if we see you. (3 Cerberas/V8S/911)

Who's the

[oliboy81]

amazon said:

Yes, tradition for us too. N138 after Rouen. Scenery and roads much more interesting and lots of potential bars/cafes en route when required.

It was quieter last year, but still fun.

We are going over Wednesday night, but will be on that route Thursday am, so will give you a wave if we see you. (3 Cerberas/V8S/911)

sounds good, we will be on there on thurs morning, so will wave also if we see you.

[E36GUY]

We're taking the 138 down as it's Monday and we're in no hurry. A28 back though but turning off before the Rouen peage! Not sitting in that again! 2 hours last year!

[//j17]

oliboy81 said:

It was quite last year but we did see a zonda...

Yea, I hate it when it's quiet and all you get to see is a Zonda ;D

[oliboy81]

//j17 said:

oliboy81 said:

It was quite last year but we did see a zonda...

Yea, I hate it when it's quiet and all you get to see is a Zonda ;D

so telling you that a f430 was following it is not going to help my cause

[dharding02]

The gang Im with (about 10 cars) will all be taking the N138 down from Rouen continuing through alencon etc. I usually sit on the peage for a bit from calais and usually see loads of people in the services on the way. I Took the 138 in 2006 and last year and shall definitely be continuing the trait! Always nice to see some scenery and liven the journey up a bit.

Im not a a big pistonheads poster, and none of us has piston heads livery. But will be heavily stickered up courtesy of hollographics. So I shall keep my eyes peeled for you fellow road trippers on the N138. Cant believe its only 6 days now as we are heading down on Weds.

Edited by dharding02 on Friday 6th June 00:43

Edited by dharding02 on Friday 6th June 00:46

[davidd]

There are a load of us on the thursday 8:00am dover dunkirk crossing that are taking the 138, anyone who wants to join us is more than welcome..

D

[Stevem5]

We are taking the 5.40 P+O crossing so will land about the same time as most of you thursday morning so if you see a Red M5 and Black Golf all stickered up give us a wave. We too are taking the N138

Steve

[jiber]

i take the n138 from le havre.

it's more longer(??) than a28 but it's cheapper....

ans it's a tradition for me.

sorry for my english!

JB

[RemaL]

looks like our group will be taking the 138 on the way down too

[Moose.]

RemaL said:

looks like our group will be taking the 138 on the way down too

Which consists of 2x Se7ens, a mk2 Elise, a Honda VFR and the Pimp Wagon all stickered up. Keep an eye out for us on the Wednesday heading down from Boulogne

Can't wait

[tjdixon911]

davidd said:

There are a load of us on the thursday 8:00am dover dunkirk crossing that are taking the 138, anyone who wants to join us is more than welcome..

D

We're on the same Ferry so could tag on the back of your convoy, Red 968, Black TT and Silver Vectra. If not we'll be heading down the 138 anyway!

[touching cloth]

Del 203 said:

amazon said:

Yes, tradition for us too. N138 after Rouen. Scenery and roads much more interesting and lots of potential bars/cafes en route when required.

It was quieter last year, but still fun.

We are going over Wednesday night, but will be on that route Thursday am, so will give you a wave if we see you. (3 Cerberas/V8S/911)

Who's the

I've got my point and laugh finger all set

[LeoZwalf]

I was wondering the same thing, luckily the search worked and I found this thread and my answer

Will be travelling with Chrisbr68 in a convoy of 4 cars, 8 people. Look out for the Lemonball cars!