Road tripping to the Dolomites

[markm]

Just have to let them go, you always catch up (eventually!).

The quicker cars on our trip would have a bit of a squirt on the autobahn, but we all got back together. Primarily at the side of the road after JP lost a rear tyre…

As you clearly see from this photo, our training for a F1 pit stop is coming along nicely

[hot66]

As Gary mentioned… the main thing is the overtakes on the hills. Might only be one overtake needed but it can make a massive difference to the next couple of miles of alpine pass

Autobahn thing is overplayed and if you’re with a group,who regularly drive together not an issue

[womble912]

A really great thread

[RobFrost]

So, how much did the whole trip cost per person? (Ferry round-trip, hotels, petrol, food, everything)

I’ve not even added it up and won’t
I’d planned to take one pic for each tank but stopped about half way through…

If my gearbox comes apart I'd like to add a high fifth cruising gear for this reason. My 3.2 with 230hp gives better fuel economy than my 2.2. The 2.2 still beats the Turbo though

[Gary71]

So, how much did the whole trip cost per person? (Ferry round-trip, hotels, petrol, food, everything)

I’ve not even added it up and won’t
I’d planned to take one pic for each tank but stopped about half way through…

If my gearbox comes apart I'd like to add a high fifth cruising gear for this reason. My 3.2 with 230hp gives better fuel economy than my 2.2. The 2.2 still beats the Turbo though

I have a long fifth…
3200 rpm at 80mph.

[Sam]

Pft. I’ve got a car that’s chuffing along at about 7500rpm at 80mph.

[Gary71]

Pft. I’ve got a car that’s chuffing along at about 7500rpm at 80mph.

That’s what most of this trip felt like keeping up with the big boys on those passes!

[matteo68]

How would the 2.4 S manage everywhere do you think James?

[hot66]

It would be great Matt, just try and make sure you come out of the bends not too far off cam .. Genuinley it would make a great car for this kind of trip , if maybe somewhat thirsty. Comfy for the touring side and can pick up its heals when you want to give it some.

All this talk though is very dependant on how you drive these kind of roads and what kind of experience you want. A normal drive and any porsche would be great. Attacking each hill like a trackday / hill climb is a very different thing .. although you mountain bike too Matt so I'd imagine that downnhilling buzz is what youd also be after in the car on the twisties

[Winston Teague]

I'd duck out of lengthy autobahn anyway, but I fancy the rest of it!

[matteo68]

It would be great Matt, just try and make sure you come out of the bends not too far off cam .. Genuinley it would make a great car for this kind of trip , if maybe somewhat thirsty. Comfy for the touring side and can pick up its heals when you want to give it some.

All this talk though is very dependant on how you drive these kind of roads and what kind of experience you want. A normal drive and any porsche would be great. Attacking each hill like a trackday / hill climb is a very different thing .. although you mountain bike too Matt so I'd imagine that downnhilling buzz is what youd also be after in the car on the twisties

Sounds great! I’d defo be up for both the uphills and the downhills!

[sladey]

I'd duck out of lengthy autobahn anyway, but I fancy the rest of it!

The autobahn was generally just for getting there. After that it was almost all on smaller twistier roads.

[Winston Teague]

Indeed, but the little 4 pot starts to build oil temp on the motorway cruising above 80mph...


"All this talk though is very dependant on how you drive these kind of roads and what kind of experience you want. A normal drive and any porsche would be great. Attacking each hill like a trackday / hill climb is a very different thing .. although you mountain bike too Matt so I'd imagine that downnhilling buzz is what youd also be after in the car on the twisties"

Surely that IS a normal day in a Porsche, a day spent itching for the next corner....

[BILLY BEAN]

I’ve not even added it up and won’t
I’d planned to take one pic for each tank but stopped about half way through…

If my gearbox comes apart I'd like to add a high fifth cruising gear for this reason. My 3.2 with 230hp gives better fuel economy than my 2.2. The 2.2 still beats the Turbo though

I have a long fifth…
3200 rpm at 80mph.

Put that "long fifth" in perspective: my elderly BMW 430D 90mph @ 2000RPM in top gear.

[g3ngs2]

Truly epic read, amazing pictures and a trip of a lifetime. Serious number of brave pills or beer must have been consumed and kudos to everyone

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