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    Why you should take a driving trip in Germany

    Because the driving is sensational. After my recent trip to the factory we had five days of roads like this:



    They seem to put bends in the road just to make it more fun for us!!!

    Re: Why you should take a driving trip in Germany

    They actually do put in bends intentionally (unlike America). Their goal at one time was to keep people awake and entertained while in the USA we're looking at much longer mileages between destinations,--so it quickly becomes merely straightlines.





    Dan

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    sevo

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    Yes, definitely the very best in so many ways!

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    sevoman said:
    They seem to put bends in the road just to make it more fun for us!!!



    That's right. And a road like this also looks better.

    Re: Why you should take a driving trip in Germany

    On straight roads in the USA, if you fell asleep, do you think you'd still be on the road when you wake up? LOL

    Re: Why you should take a driving trip in Germany

    And in Sweden they used to put in bends in the road simply because they didn't want any long stretches of road that could be used landing strips by enemy airplanes. Guess it was due to a fear of Russia...

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    Great photo!

    Re: Why you should take a driving trip in Germany

    What else did you do while you were there? I am leaving nexy friday for Germany. Taking the factory tour on June 1, then heading up to the ring to spend the night. Any other sugestions?
    Rich

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    I'll be right behind you. Flying out from London City Airport on Sunday 3rd June. Factory collection on Monday. Travelling to Spa on Tuesday. Staying at the Radisson-Balmoral in Spa. Then due to meet huge UK Porsche contingent at Spa-Francorchamps for two days of fun Wednesday/Thursday. Come along and cadge a ride. Look for Orange 997 GT3 RS (at least two going) and Black GT3 RS's.

    Re: Why you should take a driving trip in Germany

    Many great wineries along the Mosel. Trier is a beautiful city up near the Ring.

    Enjoy!

    dan

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    Sideways sid
    We have spoken about this in the past. I posted the wrong date above. We will be on the factory tour on June 4. I think that is when you said you were going? Hope to meet you then. If we spend the night of the 4th at the ring how long would it take to drive from there to Spa?
    Rich

    Re: Why you should take a driving trip in Germany

    Just made reservations at the Radisson-Balmoral for June 5. How will we get in the track? Is it open to anyone, just buy tickets or?
    Thanks, Rich

    Re: Why you should take a driving trip in Germany

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    sevoman said:
    Because the driving is sensational. After my recent trip to the factory we had five days of roads like this:




    Of what material are those lane markers made? Are they flexible or rigid?

    Re: Why you should take a driving trip in Germany

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    MAVERICK said:
    Quote:
    sevoman said:
    Because the driving is sensational. After my recent trip to the factory we had five days of roads like this:




    Of what material are those lane markers made? Are they flexible or rigid?



    The posts are a pretty rigid plasic, but just push-fitted onto a low metal peg which is hammered into the ground. So posts fly off easily if hit by a vehicle.

    Re: Why you should take a driving trip in Germany

    Thanks, fritz.

     
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