Post 172. Day 3 part 3. Club GTI Wolfsburg trip March 2015

Hi All, just skimming through this thread (I went to the Autostadt years ago, around 2004 by the way and it was ace. Hired a Mk5 Golf when they were a brand new model) and noticed the comments on winter tyres. I've got a full set of nearly new 195/65/15 winter tyres, currently fitted to BMW wheels, that I'd be happy to sell if anyone wants them to swap onto VW wheels? They don't fit any of my current cars or I'd be using them. I used them for just literally hundreds of miles last winter on my BMW E36 328i before selling it. PM me if interested, I have all the receipts for them and they really do make a massive difference in poor weather conditions.

I'm pretty sure all but the most powerful VW models (i.e. those with very large brakes) will still run on 15in steels, won't they?

Have a great trip everyone, and Deako - how many cars have you owned since I last saw you...?

Cheers, Stu

EDIT: Here's a pic:

 

Thanks for that offer Stu.

Those may just work on mine

 

A meal at 8 I'm on the raz can't we have an earlier crossing than that

 

There is flexibility. The main thing is to arrive at the hotel between 6 or 7pm EU time and we can determine between ourselves the next appropriate step.

I am happy to have another car with me, however I tend to move pretty brisk and pretty capable of eating up 700kms with just fuel stops, even in my 22 year old Golf.
Happy to compromise a bit though...

 

Can anyone who are going convoy, please let me know ?. As I would be interested too ...

 

I'm looking at the 6:00am Dover to Dunkirk crossing I'm leaving milton Keynes also I won't be messing about as want to get there ASAP

 

Think I'll be on the 8am crossing. It's 6.5 hours drive from Dunkirk to Gifhorn. So, allowing for a couple of short relief/fuel breaks I should be there between 6-7pm. Also, I will most likely stay in Folkestone in a travelodge or something the night before.

 

I am going on the same booking as Deako

 

Hmm...

I may just book that time...But them even start off after you, take the train and race the boat to Dunkirk. JENVEE vs Boat....lol

 

Join Nut20v and me?

 

Yeah, sounds like a plan !!.... I will call you later

 

Yea Top Gear race

 

Reckon, I can start from home, while you are boarding the ferry and beat you via the train and JENVEE power to Dunkirk! LOL

 

You would never make it through the Dartmouth crossing leaving at that time lol

Ps bring a spare sump

 

Not coming with you gentlemen but just thought is it still mandatory to have a breathalyser in your car on the continent ?
Yellow vest warning triangle etc etc etc

 

Pfft I will be going underground for 35 mins

I am bringing two sumps at that rate lol...

 

Yes first aid kit, breathalyser , warning triangle , spare bulb set, Hi viz, lights adjusted probably a few more.

 

Breathalyser in France yes. Kits available in Halfrauds or Euros...

 

nut20v,

If you are leaving Dover at 6am via DFDS, Gaj and myself will meet you in Dunkirk from 8am or 9am EU time.

We are rolling on the train and will have a blast up the E40.

Gaj, I will like to book the 6:50am train. We should be able to meet Nut20v at Dunkirk at 8am (9am EU time) once I do not smash my sump lol

Eurotunnel link is here >>Click<<

 

I'm thinking I might take the 6am crossing too. Forgot its a 2 hr crossing including embark/disembark, so arriving at 9am European time should mean it can be a slightly more relaxing drive to Gifhorn. What do you think Tris?