Kimberley Scott www.australianflag.org.au Donating Members 6,763 Member For: 19y 9m 17d Gender: Male Location: Brisbane Posted 12/03/08 02:27 AM Share Posted 12/03/08 02:27 AM (edited) Well I recieved an offer the other day to go on a trip, and I went would be fantastic but thought it would never happen (may not still), but a deposit has been paid so in with a start. See details below.Synopsis of the trip:7 days in Europe with 6 supermodels (oh- supercars I mean!) and 8 fully prepared race cars at the world’s ultimate racetrack – Nurburgring!Schedule:Day 1, 17th June: Welcome dinner and drinks at Kent in the UKDay 2, 18th June: Lenham to Dijon (7-8 hours with some motorway) – cross country through part of Champagne and BurgundyDay 3, 19th June: Reims to Interlaken (7 hours with some motorway) – cross country to Geneva, around Lake Geneva and then into the mountains Day 4, 20th June: Interlaken to Baden Baden (7 hours with some motorway) – To include some of the great Swiss passes before a stretch of motorway and then into the mountains as we come into Germany. Finish with a small stretch of autobahn.Day 5, 21st June: Baden Baden to the Ring (3 hours on the motorway or 7 hours with some cross country) – the motorway route would include a chance to visit the Porsche Museum in Stuttgart in the morningDay 6, 22nd June: RingDay 7, 23rd June: RingDay 8, 24th June: Return to UK via motorwayTotal days now will be seven, with 4 days to the Ring, and then back from the Ring in one day after our 2 days there. Our route will encompass some of the most amazing and picturesque driving in the world, including some of the world’s best driving roads.We will end up crossing 5 or 6 countries- UK, France, Switzerland, Germany, Belgium and (possibly) Luxembourg.Europe road cars confirmed:Ferrari F430 0-100 in 3.9 seconds, 483BHP. Top Speed 198 MPHProbably one of the greatest supercars in the world. A masterpiece of engineering.Aston Martin Vanquish S 0-100 in 4.7 seconds, 520BHP. Top Speed 201 MPHAstons flagship and most expensive model. British aerospace was used to design the bodykit.Porsche 997 Turbo 0-100 in 3.2 seconds, 480BHP. Top Speed 193MPHThe iconic 911. Quicker than a Carrera GT in a straight line. Nuff’ said.Lamborghini Gallardo 0-100 in 4.2 seconds, 500BHP. Top Speed 192MPHLambo’s best ever. Amazing V10 an aural delight.Final 2 cars now confirmed as:Maserati GT 0-100 in 5 seconds, 405BHP. Top speed 177MPHMaser’s new Grantourismo. To be the best Maserati yet.Audi R8 0-100 in 4.4 seconds, 420BHP. Top speed 187MPHThe most eagerly anticipated car of 2008. Said to be unbelievable. Nurburgring race cars confirmed:Make/Model Engine HPBMW 135i 306BMW E92 coupe 218BMW E36 M3 300BMW 120i 215VW Golf GTi MkV 230Audi TT (new) 220Porsche Cayman S 295BMW M3 E92 V8 420Cars are equipped with German rego, full racing harnesses, full roll cages and R-Spec tyres, race tuned and ready to go. These cars are genuine race cars and specifically prepared for the Nurburgring. For the first day the E92 M3 and Porsche Cayman S will come with an instructor- this is a requirement from the rental company. The instructor will be on hand to assist everyone during the day and this will be a great help for anyone’s first time, I can assure you!!DE spammed for Dags viewing pleasure Edited 12/03/08 02:34 AM by Kimberley Scott Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/43510-been-trying-to-keep-a-lid-on-it/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dillz Three pedals are better then two.. Donating Members 15,637 Member For: 17y 11m 8d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne Posted 12/03/08 02:29 AM Share Posted 12/03/08 02:29 AM Ahhh the whole posting it in Off Topic probably didn't help.I envy you sooooo much! Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/43510-been-trying-to-keep-a-lid-on-it/#findComment-644904 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dagabond Bored Member Administrator 35,722 Member For: 22y 5m 20d Gender: Male Location: Dé·jà vu Posted 12/03/08 02:31 AM Share Posted 12/03/08 02:31 AM Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/43510-been-trying-to-keep-a-lid-on-it/#findComment-644905 Share on other sites More sharing options...
exarsixturbo Dr. Speed Member 784 Member For: 17y 9m 3d Gender: Male Location: The land of Politicians, Public Servants, Porno & Pyrotechnics Posted 12/03/08 03:05 AM Share Posted 12/03/08 03:05 AM Sounds like a terrible trip.You better give it to me and I will go in your place just to make sure its all good. I would hate to see you not have a good time! Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/43510-been-trying-to-keep-a-lid-on-it/#findComment-644922 Share on other sites More sharing options...
senna_T Forged Member Lifetime Members 15,818 Member For: 18y 2m 27d Gender: Male Location: SW Sydney Posted 12/03/08 03:16 AM Share Posted 12/03/08 03:16 AM you bastard....That will be awesome! Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/43510-been-trying-to-keep-a-lid-on-it/#findComment-644925 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Full Monty Member 513 Member For: 17y 10m 11d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne Posted 12/03/08 03:48 AM Share Posted 12/03/08 03:48 AM I know the guys organisisng this trip, I have been receiving emails with all the details since they started putting it together..It is legit, just finding the spare 14.5K is the problem.Gav Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/43510-been-trying-to-keep-a-lid-on-it/#findComment-644934 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flukey Seriously Flukey Member Donating Members 4,354 Member For: 21y 1m 13d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne Posted 12/03/08 05:08 AM Share Posted 12/03/08 05:08 AM I have never been jealous of anyone or anythinguntil now you *beep* Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/43510-been-trying-to-keep-a-lid-on-it/#findComment-644969 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbjunior99 Member 4,359 Member For: 22y 4m 11d Gender: Male Location: Brisbane Posted 12/03/08 05:51 AM Share Posted 12/03/08 05:51 AM How awesome is that!! Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/43510-been-trying-to-keep-a-lid-on-it/#findComment-644984 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The NUT Member 163 Member For: 19y 25d Location: Townsville Posted 12/03/08 06:05 AM Share Posted 12/03/08 06:05 AM WOW! I am lost for words...... That really is the trip of a lifetime!Have fun mate and take lots of footage for us.CheersNut Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/43510-been-trying-to-keep-a-lid-on-it/#findComment-644990 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimberley Scott www.australianflag.org.au Donating Members 6,763 Member For: 19y 9m 17d Gender: Male Location: Brisbane Posted 12/03/08 08:06 AM Author Share Posted 12/03/08 08:06 AM Dont worry I will be taking pics.Scotty Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/43510-been-trying-to-keep-a-lid-on-it/#findComment-645013 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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