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Shipping my RS America To Europe, Going to Le Mans and a 4 month drive around Europe |
DonTraver |
Mar 31 2010, 08:49 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 829 Joined: 5-August 04 Member No.: 2,461 |
About 6 years ago, went on a trip to Germany, even drove the Ring in a new 997S. Great trip.
While there, I got this weird idea. How great it would be to drive my RSA in Europe and the autobahn. Well, it’s taken about a year of research and work, but it’s going to happen this year, I started receiving all the import/export licenses a couple of weeks ago for the RSA. I got all the forms in this week. Shipping has been arranged to ship my RSA in her own private container to the UK with approximate arrival on May 19th. Found an insurance company that will insure me in 29 countries for about $165 a month. Joined the Porsche Club Great Britain, got my membership card on 3/31/10. I’m going to Le Mans with them. They put together a 5 star camping trip to Le Mans every year, they camp in the Porsche Curves at Le Mans, they even put up your tent for you, It runs about $800 for 5 days at Le Mans, Euro Tunnel Pass, tickets, fully catered camp site, private restrooms and showers. How cool is that. I’ll be traveling with the PCGB from the UK to Le Mans, should help me not get lost. I’ll get to watch testing, practice, qualifying, and the race, wow. I’ve been a member of a 964 Porsche series group for about 7 years. Since I told the group about my plans, I’ve received invitations to all over Europe, Luxemburg, France, Germany, UK, Portugal, Spain, and the Ring. Planning at least a week at the Ring. After Le Mans heading south, Normandy, Madrid, Lisbon, Valencia, and maybe Monaco. After that head north to Germany, Berlin, Leipzig, Frankfurt, Stuttgart, the Ring. Etc. Want to catch a couple of Formula 1 races, Spa, Ring, etc. At least that’s the tentative schedule so far. Found this website that lists a lot of the tracks in Europe and if they have open track days, they do. So I might get to drive Silverstone, Brands Hatch, Spa, and a bunch of others. http://www.trackdays.co.uk/tracks/ Just finished a 60k service on the RSA, new rotors, pads, brake fluid, set valves, new tires, new O2 sensor, had a ipod cable put in for tunes, and waxed and detailed her, dyno tested 250hp at rear wheels. Had a set of PSS10 Coilovers installed, with new alignment and corner balancing last week, sweet. Oh yeah, since I won’t be in any one country more than 4 months, I get to keep the California plates on her, cool. I wrote a lot of emails to a lot of countries to confirm that, all said fine by email, printed out all those emails, just in case. The RSA ships in 2 weeks, when I get a confirmed delivery date, I’ll book my plane tickets. So long story short. I’m going to Le Mans and will be spending over 4 months driving around Europe in my RSA with California plates, a dream is coming true. Here's a picture of my RS America at the Lake Arrowhead Porsche Timeline last year. Don Attached thumbnail(s) |
0396 |
Mar 31 2010, 09:12 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,046 Joined: 13-October 03 From: L.A. Calif Member No.: 1,245 Region Association: Southern California |
You the MAN..have a safe trip
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Jake Raby |
Mar 31 2010, 09:34 PM
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Engine Surgeon Group: Members Posts: 9,394 Joined: 31-August 03 From: Lost Member No.: 1,095 Region Association: South East States |
Great trip!
I attended the classic Le Mans in 2006 for my Honeymoon... We first traveled to the UK and hooked up with some of my clients from PCGB and made the trek via ferry out of Dover. You'll have a blast! I fully intend to do something similar in a few years. |
brer |
Mar 31 2010, 09:49 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,555 Joined: 10-March 05 From: san diego Member No.: 3,736 Region Association: None |
hey look! Lake Arrowhead still had water in it when that pic was taken. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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Lou W |
Mar 31 2010, 09:58 PM
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"Here Kitty Kitty" my ass...... Group: Members Posts: 4,109 Joined: 9-May 04 From: Roseburg, OR. Member No.: 2,039 Region Association: Spain |
Hi Don (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bye1.gif)
Sounds like you'll have a great time. Take lots of pictures. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) |
drew365 |
Mar 31 2010, 10:08 PM
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These are the good old days! Group: Members Posts: 2,004 Joined: 29-December 02 From: Sunny So. Cal. Member No.: 37 |
That's quite a vacation you have planned, Don. Enjoy every minute and take lots of pictures.
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rick 918-S |
Mar 31 2010, 10:09 PM
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Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 20,426 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region |
Wow! Cool!
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KELTY360 |
Mar 31 2010, 10:10 PM
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914 Neferati Group: Members Posts: 5,031 Joined: 31-December 05 From: Pt. Townsend, WA Member No.: 5,344 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/pray.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/pray.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/pray.gif) Bon voyage! |
JRust |
Mar 31 2010, 10:13 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 6,305 Joined: 10-January 03 From: Corvallis Oregon Member No.: 129 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
That is seriously cool! Ditto on the pics too. How many countries you hitting. Document everything. Just think of the coffee table book you could make of that. Or better yet one big ass collage in the man cave (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drooley.gif)
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6freak |
Mar 31 2010, 10:16 PM
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MR.C Group: Members Posts: 4,740 Joined: 19-March 08 From: Tacoma WA Member No.: 8,829 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Beautiful car ...be safe have fun
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DonTraver |
Mar 31 2010, 10:35 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 829 Joined: 5-August 04 Member No.: 2,461 |
I just got a 12mp camera, with a 16gb card it will take 2 hrs of video.
I've got 3 16gb cards, spare battery and car charger. I tested it last week, put it on a tripod and video taped Sebring, worked good. It's made to upload to youtube too. Can anyone say, video of laps at the ring, autobahn, and any other thing I can think of. I've been thinking, planning, researching this for a long time. I got the most important import licience about 10 days ago, once I had that, all I had to do was start turning everything on, took about 4 days. Since then everythings just falling into place. I don't ever remember being this excited about a trip, all I can say is, Wow it's happening. |
Elliot Cannon |
Mar 31 2010, 10:42 PM
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914 Guru Group: Retired Members Posts: 8,487 Joined: 29-December 06 From: Paso Robles Ca. (Central coast) Member No.: 7,407 Region Association: None |
Have a great trip Don.
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Dr Evil |
Mar 31 2010, 11:44 PM
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Send me your transmission! Group: Members Posts: 22,995 Joined: 21-November 03 From: Loveland, OH 45140 Member No.: 1,372 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Couldnt have happened to a nicer guy (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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veltror |
Apr 1 2010, 02:42 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 928 Joined: 27-April 08 From: Potters Bar Herts UK Member No.: 8,978 Region Association: None |
Make sure you visit Mittelmotor!!!
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rebelmdot |
Apr 1 2010, 05:30 AM
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914ini Group: Members Posts: 224 Joined: 25-January 08 From: Tennessee Member No.: 8,625 Region Association: South East States |
I hope that you have an awesome trip. It has been many a moon, but Luxemburg was one of the most hospitable places on this planet and you could drive the whole country in less than a day (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif).
I wish I would have known that you were planning, that is what I do for a living and could have knocked a little leg work out for you. When you are re-importing vehicle into USA, let me know if you need any help. In the immortal words of Mister Mister Kýrie eléison on your travels! |
nsr-jamie |
Apr 1 2010, 05:48 AM
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914 guy in Japan Group: Members Posts: 1,182 Joined: 7-November 07 From: Nagoya, Japan Member No.: 8,305 Region Association: None |
How much is it going to cost to ship your car? That sounds like an incredible trip. Cheers!!
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plymouth37 |
Apr 1 2010, 09:30 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,825 Joined: 24-May 05 From: Snoqualmie, WA Member No.: 4,138 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
That sounds awesome! I have dreamed about doing a similar trip when I finish school.
Take lots of pics and have a great time! |
EdwardBlume |
Apr 1 2010, 09:32 AM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 12,338 Joined: 2-January 03 From: SLO Member No.: 81 Region Association: Central California |
"Living the Dream!" Have fun... be safe. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif)
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championgt1 |
Apr 1 2010, 10:07 AM
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Don't embarrass me Filmore! Group: Members Posts: 2,680 Joined: 3-January 07 From: Tacoma, Washington Member No.: 7,420 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Awesome!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)
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naro914 |
Apr 1 2010, 11:33 AM
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Losing my mind... Group: Members Posts: 2,476 Joined: 26-May 06 From: Charlotte, NC Member No.: 6,073 Region Association: South East States |
Don,
Wow...what a wonderful opportunity!! I assume you are a PCA member? Contact Betty Jo Turner with Pano, or Vu at the National office and see about writing a story about trip. This would make one heck of an adventure to be told that all of PCA would love to hear! |
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