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Post by Jerry & Di on Dec 6, 2013 17:34:42 GMT
Another thing Di and I wanted to do was the Stelvio area. There was a chance a few years ago, but F Reg forum politics blew it.
I want to do it in 2014 - alone or with a few friends.
I'll be asking for advice on the F Reg forum, so goodness knows what will emerge!
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Post by Fast Jan on Dec 12, 2013 23:40:21 GMT
I went to Stelvio last year during the Italy holiday I went on with the Border Patrol. I can't say I did the pass though as my car was broken down and off the road for most of the week, so I was in the back of someone elses courtesy VW Golf! Mine sprung a nasty coolant leak, and their clutch went - both on the night we finally arrived after about 1000 mile journey
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Post by colintf on Dec 13, 2013 17:07:52 GMT
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Post by Jerry & Di on Dec 15, 2013 16:00:55 GMT
Not always Colin. A few years ago I was taken to task by unfriendly fire within the Register over some "banter" remarks. Fortunately I have some friends in high places in the organisation unfortunately implicated, and I was "cleared", but warned to watch out for "unsuitable" remarks and "strange" people out there on the interwebby. I know who was involved, possibly they know I know Anyway, all forgotten - water under the bridge - life is too short The stuff coming is really useful, keep it coming Colin.
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Post by colintf on Dec 15, 2013 17:42:17 GMT
I was totally unaware of that Jerry, and that explains what seemed a strange comment in your initial post
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Post by Jerry & Di on May 12, 2014 22:05:25 GMT
I've bitten the bullet - leaving on 20th June.
I've just got to catch up on lost maintenance time over the last couple of years as no real problems. Dashboard binnacle has broken loose, underside wants a coat of waxoyl, NSR caliper wants some attention, general underside painting of rear suspension components, exhaust hangers etc.
Hopefully I'll have some GoPro footage of the best bits.
Just a bit daunting going alone this time.
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Post by Mike H on May 13, 2014 10:14:32 GMT
Good on you Jerry, I'm sure you'll enjoy the experience and have a great time Do be sure to send regular updates
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Post by Ken & Clara on May 13, 2014 19:36:08 GMT
Go Jerry
Have a fab time and be sure to take lots of photos and tell us all about it. Perhaps we can have a pub night and hear all your news.
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Post by Fast Jan on May 14, 2014 0:14:56 GMT
Good for you Jerry, I'm glad you've bitten the bullet. If Andy and I didn't already have so many commitments this year, I for one would most definitely loved to have joined you specially seeing as my TF was awaiting repair in Italy the day I went to Stelvio Have you booked any of the accommodation or just going to see where you get to each day?
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Post by Jerry & Di on May 15, 2014 21:19:34 GMT
Some booked, some open. Staying in Lake Garda area for four nights, so booked there as well as a Premier Inn in Folkestone to catch an early train.
Got the ULW wheels on, just a bit of work to Tiger Seal the instrument binnacle to the dash!!, and generally tidy up the underside and clean the inside from 2012 mud from Cornwall.
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Post by colintf on May 29, 2014 17:06:49 GMT
Well done Jerry, you'll love Italy. The lakes are a great area to explore in our cars as well
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Post by Jerry & Di on Jun 16, 2014 17:27:04 GMT
Sort of got the car ready for later this week - lots of catching up on maintenance missed over the last couple of years, but at least I don't have a rust problem despite being parked outside all it's life. See you when I get back, unless I get stuck with my rear wheels hanging over a hairpin bend
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Post by Fast Jan on Jun 17, 2014 23:39:20 GMT
I've been wondering how your pre-Stelvio checks were going The hairpins are nothing that a man of your driving experience can't handle! We'll have to have a pub meet when you get back so you can tell us all about it properly. Hope you have a fantastic time
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Post by Jerry & Di on Oct 19, 2014 12:35:26 GMT
Some clips of some of the passes wot I drove Nearly as quick as me, but they seem to have boy racer exhausts!! I'm going back to do it properly, there were loads of passes that I could have driven, but my nerves were recovering from driving there solo for the first time! And finaly: Spot me at 5.37
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Post by colintf on Oct 21, 2014 8:53:40 GMT
Some clips of some of the passes wot I drove Nearly as quick as me, but they seem to have boy racer exhausts!! I'm going back to do it properly, there were loads of passes that I could have driven, but my nerves were recovering from driving there solo for the first time! And finaly: Spot me at 5.37 Good on you Jerry for planning on going back again
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