The Ultimate Road Trip 'Feeler' for 2008

**Makefish** · 30-07-2007, 19:53

This years international trip has'nt even started yet but I have already got ideas for an Alpine road trip for 2008.

The idea is loosely based on the successful format currently offered by another forum for car enthusiasts but with more automotive exoctica than the humble Skoda!. Basically the trip will take in four countries France, Monaco, Italy & Switzerland. The route takes in some breathtaking scenery on some of the finest roads to be found anywhere in Europe and will be over approximately 8 days.

This will take a LOT of organising and of course will not be as cheap as this years Czech trip but if there is sufficient interest you will have plenty of time to start saving (rough idea on cost would be £1k per car + extra for additional passengers). There would be a limit on the number of cars that would be able to go, my guess is that 10 would be the maximum.

By all means comment on this thread especially from those that are SERIOUSLY interested in doing something like this.

pittVRS · 30-07-2007, 20:32

Any chance of more detail on the route / itinerary? cheers

devonutopia · 30-07-2007, 20:49

Maybe if I've passed all my prof. stage accountancy exams I might be able to afford it. :d But for now, that's a fair bit out of my league. (Still a long way away yet though

)

MissKia · 30-07-2007, 21:00

Yeah Yeah Yeah

MissKia · 30-07-2007, 21:00

I've started saving LOL...

**Makefish** · 30-07-2007, 21:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by pittVRS

Any chance of more detail on the route / itinerary? cheers

Not at this stage, but I would imagine that it would include the Alps, Verdon Gorge (the one that Clarkson raced a climber in an RS4

), Monte Carlo, Route Napoleon, Milau Bridge etc etc

postmanpat · 30-07-2007, 21:15

Steve 100% interested when do you need a deposit and what are the dates

jrp · 30-07-2007, 21:31

Sounds interesting. The cost may a sticking point.... Any idea when in 2008 it might be - spring/summer/autumn? (ie how long have we got to save?)

Ask me after I see how the September trip goes.

Shifty · 30-07-2007, 23:03

stelvio pass as seen in italian job?

ric04vrs · 30-07-2007, 23:19

deffo interested in this , £1k wouldn't be a problem , i spent more than that to go to the Ring and Spa in May for 5 days ,

mdk1 · 31-07-2007, 16:19

Steve, would love to come on this, but might have to pass as it would cost me to much to upgrade the Fabia for something abit more suitable.

Good luck with the organising this, will chip in for you Headache pills.

postmanpat · 31-07-2007, 16:52

As the rot is about to set in with the furby it should be fettled in time for this, might be in the market for a co driver (other half dependant) if you want keeping in mind Mike?

***Neo_VR*** · 31-07-2007, 17:11

It seems like a travesty taking humble skodas on this roadtrip

**Makefish** · 31-07-2007, 17:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by Neo_VR

It seems like a travesty taking humble skodas on this roadtrip

And why not? We have just as much right to go on such a glorious route as more expensive exoctica.

***Neo_VR*** · 31-07-2007, 18:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by Makefish

And why not? We have just as much right to go on such a glorious route as more expensive exoctica.

Just not with as much style or finesse

i can see it now... queue of skodas through monte carlo.. dispersed by the odd ferrari, lambo or porsche inbetween... damn local traffic

**Makefish** · 31-07-2007, 18:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by Neo_VR

i can see it now... queue of skodas through monte carlo.. dispersed by the odd ferrari, lambo or porsche inbetween... damn local traffic

Exactly, local peasants!

Hannibal · 31-07-2007, 18:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shifty

stelvio pass as seen in italian job?

This won't be one for me but......

IIRC correctly the Old St Gothard's Pass (excuse my spelling) is between Italy and I think Switzerland is open for about 1 month, August I think.

It is cobbled, and has 21 stacked hairpins. Went over it about 10 years ago with my Dad........

Defiantly worth a look if your interested.

cheezemonkhai · 31-07-2007, 19:07

Very interested in this

The price shouldn't be an issue and I'd definitely want to know about it when names are being taken.
Almost certain to do it if it happens

**tfboy** · 31-07-2007, 23:05

If I don't buy an octy 2, I could be interested in this

(that's said in all seriousness, seriously

)

Wardy · 31-07-2007, 23:09

I'll keep an eye on this thread, certainly - but at the moment, potential cost is really the only barrier between me and 100% commitment

Steve

30-07-2007, 19:53	#1
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30-07-2007, 20:32	#2
pittVRS Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Off The Wagon Posts: 4,543	Re: The Ultimate Road Trip 'Feeler' for 2008 Any chance of more detail on the route / itinerary? cheers __________________

30-07-2007, 20:49	#3
devonutopia Mongreller Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Ooo-ar, Oi be from Devonshire Posts: 28,360	Re: The Ultimate Road Trip 'Feeler' for 2008 Maybe if I've passed all my prof. stage accountancy exams I might be able to afford it. :d But for now, that's a fair bit out of my league. (Still a long way away yet though ) __________________ Jason - Mongrel owner! WOOOOF! Grrrrr Custom Fabia Bonnet Lifter Kits - £45! Click Me. Sign up to the Briskoda clubstand at TRAX - SILVERSTONE 07/09/08 CLICK LINK FOR INFO! See the mongrel's 260bhp Dyno Video!

30-07-2007, 21:31	#8
jrp Briskaholic Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 71	Re: The Ultimate Road Trip 'Feeler' for 2008 Sounds interesting. The cost may a sticking point.... Any idea when in 2008 it might be - spring/summer/autumn? (ie how long have we got to save?) Ask me after I see how the September trip goes.

30-07-2007, 23:03	#9
Shifty Smokin'™ Join Date: May 2005 Location: The home of witty banter™ Posts: 5,831	Re: The Ultimate Road Trip 'Feeler' for 2008 stelvio pass as seen in italian job? __________________ Your £7k gets my car. It's a gift at that price - you know it, and I know it. Don't miss out 0-60 in 6.2 Seconds, 0-100 14.75 Seconds....and it's a diesel!!

30-07-2007, 23:19	#10
ric04vrs I parked up 1st Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: not near enough to the Ring Posts: 5,901	Re: The Ultimate Road Trip 'Feeler' for 2008 deffo interested in this , £1k wouldn't be a problem , i spent more than that to go to the Ring and Spa in May for 5 days , __________________ not so bored now

31-07-2007, 16:19	#11
mdk1 go green Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Rochester, Kent Posts: 3,479	Re: The Ultimate Road Trip 'Feeler' for 2008 Steve, would love to come on this, but might have to pass as it would cost me to much to upgrade the Fabia for something abit more suitable. Good luck with the organising this, will chip in for you Headache pills. __________________ Mike. Mine Skoda Roomster 3 TDI in matallic Anthracite Grey MKLJK Swmbo's Skoda Fabia 2.0I Elegance in Dark matallic Blue MKLJK Support Briskoda

31-07-2007, 17:11	#13
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31-07-2007, 19:07	#18
cheezemonkhai Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 12,830	Re: The Ultimate Road Trip 'Feeler' for 2008 Very interested in this The price shouldn't be an issue and I'd definitely want to know about it when names are being taken. Almost certain to do it if it happens __________________ Cars make CO2 and trees absorb CO2. By driving your car you're feeding a tree and helping the environment.

31-07-2007, 23:05	#19
tfboy C+ à Paris! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Tilehurst, Berkshire Posts: 6,080	Re: The Ultimate Road Trip 'Feeler' for 2008 If I don't buy an octy 2, I could be interested in this (that's said in all seriousness, seriously ) __________________ Xavier

31-07-2007, 23:09	#20
Wardy Trundling along Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Around Manchester & Cheshire Posts: 9,889	Re: The Ultimate Road Trip 'Feeler' for 2008 I'll keep an eye on this thread, certainly - but at the moment, potential cost is really the only barrier between me and 100% commitment Steve __________________ Wardy's Fabia vRS xenons : sunroof : cruise : OEM+ "Racing is life. Anything before or after is just waiting." - Steve McQueen

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