International EPIC ROADTRIP TO ITALY!! summer 2014

puntoboii · Jun 7, 2013

Dates not confirmed yet but got a few interested in going its a mega roadtrip to lake como via france Switzerland and the alps!! With hope of catching and italian car meet and hopefully if that happens and there's enough going a mini ff stand (thanks for the suggestion Wisey) anyway its gonna be in the summer of 2014 so plenty of time for people to add themselves over the coming months ill be updating it with prices ect ect also setting an event up on facebook for those who use it more then here which will be made in the coming week with a link to it posted on here when sorted out.
Thanks for reading guys lets make this trip EPIC and one to remember!! oh btw reason for the trip is to give my gp a fairwell run before I get rid of her and a chance to hang with awesome people on here

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dombooth · Jun 7, 2013

Personally I think we should be discussing it in General Event Discussion.

Then once details are sorted event thread.

Dom

puntoboii · Jun 7, 2013

I can't delete it now surely it can be discussed here? Saves messing about creating another one lol

SamGP94 · Jun 7, 2013

This really does sound epic and I'd love to be a part of it. Sign me up!

do you have to be 21 to drive in Europe though or is that something I've made up?

puntoboii · Jun 7, 2013

SamGP94 Think its 18 just looked on wikipedia and for france italy and switz it says 18 but dont hold me to that one also it says something about a european driving pass but thats 5.50 and you have to be 18 or over to get one im gonna get european cover on mine never no with puntos

plus its piece of mind haha

Wisey · Jun 7, 2013

For anyone who may find this useful in aiding your decision about this EPIC voyage across 4 European Countries.

GOV.UK on driving abroad
-France/Switzerland/Italy all accept UK Licenses, and people are to be 18+ to drive legally within their Countries.
-Each country has their own laws (makes sense), haven't yet found these individual laws.
-Also says you need a permit for driving outside the EU/EEA (Switzerland is neither, but counts within EU/EEA driving regulations) ((this entire point is invalid to us, as we are driving within the EU/EEA +Switzerland

Sums it up really. This will be well worth it, once in a lifetime. puntoboii, i hope you structure the 'Event' blurb somewhat better (ie clearer, concise) as more information is discussed/finalised over the coming months

I'm down for this. Other half doesn't know (yet), and i'm sure when she gets over the shock she'll no doubt be with me. I'm so up for this!

Lets make this a Grande adventure. Grande Punto entourage to Italy!

James

dombooth · Jun 7, 2013

I'm a possible, very dependent on money and time away.

Dom

puntoboii · Jun 7, 2013

Wisey it will be structured and clear in time to come im just looking at eurotunnel prices and if I can get more then 10 of us going I can open up and account and get frequent travel tickets at £43 each way I dont wanna mess about with ferries as they take to long!! Lmao

puntoboii · Jun 7, 2013

dombooth said:
I'm a possible, very dependent on money and time away.

Dom

Its down to you dude if you wanna come you can if not thats fine

nobodies decision apart from yours

alexh365 · Jun 8, 2013

Don't forget Bulbs, Warning Triangle, 1st Aid Kit, Fire Extinguisher and High Vis

though I can't recall from our Spa Italia/Ring trip which country needs which.

Does sound an epic trip and the International Punto Meet always looks pretty epic!

McAteer · Jun 8, 2013

Im in! Gives me time to sort the Abarth out and add a few touches.

Davren · Jun 8, 2013

puntoboii said:
@SamGP94 it says something about a european driving pass but thats 5.50 and you have to be 18 or over to get one

For anyone who has an old style driving license without a photo, it's advisable to have a 1949 version IDP (International Driving Permit). £5.50 from the AA or some major Post Offices.

puntoboii said:
I dont wanna mess about with ferries as they take to long!! Lmao

When you consider that if you go via the tunnel, you'll have to stop on route somewhere to eat, whereas you can eat on the ferry while crossing, The ferry works out quicker.

Since November 2012, you must carry an unused NF approved breathalyser while driving in France. On the spot fine if you don't. Best to carry 2, because if the police tell you to use 1, you then won't have an unused one.

The AA website has a lot of useful information about driving in Europe.
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wrightyy · Jun 8, 2013

This would be pretty cool

wrightyy

Stotty5 · Jun 8, 2013

I'm up for this

would be great! Filling up would be annoying lol would need sum special stickers made

Stu DemonD · Jun 8, 2013

Moved to General Event discussion - then if/when a date is confirmed, a proper event with attendees can take place.

I suggest someone starts a copy and paste of interested parties.

Wisey · Jun 8, 2013

Right, cheers Stu. Lets get the ball rolling on the 'whos interested' part. Be realistic when putting your name down. This isn't just meet down the park, theres going to be some serious cost in doing this, but its a once in a lifetime oppertunity (let's be honest). Quite how much cost will become evident over time, but for the most part lets get names down of who realisticly is seriously considering this epic voyage to Fiats motherland...

Copy & Paste. Then add your name. Using numbers to make it easier to quickly count how many there are

1.Puntoboii
2.Wisey

dombooth · Jun 8, 2013

1.Puntoboii
2.Wisey
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SamGP94 · Jun 8, 2013

Assuming my uni exams will be over by the time we do this:

1.Puntoboii
2.Wisey
3.dombooth
4.SamGP94

McAteer · Jun 8, 2013

1.Puntoboii
2.Wisey
3.dombooth
4.SamGP94
5.McAteer

puntoboii · Jun 8, 2013

Wisey said:
Right, cheers Stu. Lets get the ball rolling on the 'whos interested' part. Be realistic when putting your name down. This isn't just meet down the park, theres going to be some serious cost in doing this, but its a once in a lifetime oppertunity (let's be honest). Quite how much cost will become evident over time, but for the most part lets get names down of who realisticly is seriously considering this epic voyage to Fiats motherland...

Copy & Paste. Then add your name. Using numbers to make it easier to quickly count how many there are

1.Puntoboii
2.Wisey

Cheers dude appreciate your help in doing that

I was gonna post one at dinner but had to rush of to get my new phone exchanged on me dinner break haha

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