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Originally posted by FGG Aka Crocodile Rock:
It does sound like fun.

What car are you taking and will it get you that far?

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Originally posted by Mummy Maz:
thanks Devil! Only reason i said yes was cos the fella and his mate (there are 4 of us going!) are really great with cars and could fix anything that goes wrong... well...almost anything! *crosses fingers!*

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Originally posted by The Devil In Diamante:
Oooo, MM, that sounds great....I wouldn't have the bottle to drive abroad so fair play to you!

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Originally posted by china:
you'd best take a laptop to keep us up to date!

pics and everything

please

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Fancy sending one of them round to mine, my handbrake cable has stretched and I'm scared how much it's going to cost to sort out! Lol!...

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Originally posted by Mummy Maz:

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Fancy sending one of them round to mine, my handbrake cable has stretched and I'm scared how much it's going to cost to sort out! Lol!...

I've just consulted with the car oracle (my dude!) and he says it would depend on the car but he would imagine £50 max ?

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£50...blimey....always something isn't there!!! Suppose I'll have to get it done soon though!!!! Grrrrr!

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as for Switzerland.. get a couple of cool boxes full of food and a load of flasks with hot drinks before crossing the border. .that should see you thru to the other side. .V expensive but the scenery is gorgeous..

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Originally posted by Mount Olympus:
Call me Olly Maz

Hope you have a great time.. I am a little .. no a LOT envious

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Originally posted by Mummy Maz:
Hello lovely FM's!
I'm really excited! A few months ago my fella asked me how i would feel about doing a 'banger rally' across Europe..i was dubious to say the least but thought 'oh well its something different' and signed up for it - its called The Scally Rally and basic the rules are to aquire a car for no more than £100, chav/scally it up so it looks like a proper state then proceed to go across Europe in it!

We leave on 11th June to get to Calais, then we shall head to Basel in Switzerland, through the swiss lakes and the swiss alps pass then onto the famous Stelvio pass (always on top gear!) travelling through the Domolomite mountains...then eventually travel into Italy passing Venice and ending up in Rimimi for the end of rally party!

We are taking a full day then in Italy to work our way back to Venice to catch our flight home, retiring the scally car in the sunshine for the rest of its days!

So there you go - does that sound like fun to you?? Has anyone been to Swizerland and could advise how expensive it is (i've heard its really expensive!) and what to see in Venice also..?

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Originally posted by bozzimacoo:

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Originally posted by Mummy Maz:
Hello lovely FM's!
I'm really excited! A few months ago my fella asked me how i would feel about doing a 'banger rally' across Europe..i was dubious to say the least but thought 'oh well its something different' and signed up for it - its called The Scally Rally and basic the rules are to aquire a car for no more than £100, chav/scally it up so it looks like a proper state then proceed to go across Europe in it!

We leave on 11th June to get to Calais, then we shall head to Basel in Switzerland, through the swiss lakes and the swiss alps pass then onto the famous Stelvio pass (always on top gear!) travelling through the Domolomite mountains...then eventually travel into Italy passing Venice and ending up in Rimimi for the end of rally party!

We are taking a full day then in Italy to work our way back to Venice to catch our flight home, retiring the scally car in the sunshine for the rest of its days!

So there you go - does that sound like fun to you?? Has anyone been to Swizerland and could advise how expensive it is (i've heard its really expensive!) and what to see in Venice also..?

my sort of holiday adventure mmaz
have driven to french ski resort on my own in an old banger. buy a french/italian car, breakdowns and parts are cheaper.
stopped off at premier inn type place on the way - haven't a clue about prices now tho.
my nerves were shattered crawling up a mountain road in 2nd gear following a coach billowing(sp) out exhaust smoke!!! ...and breathe...
the temperature gauge was going up and up.. steam creeping out.. coach in front.. ten cars behind!!!!!!
finally got to a level road bit, pulled over and let the steam steeeaaaaammmmm!!!
i had water but plenty of snow around - the car was a fiat, a mechanical old thing with no fussy electrics and gadgets that can drain - it even had tinfoil bit in fusebox, that i sometimes jiggled to get the starter motor to work!
i would never have bothered if i didn't have aa euro cover.
went to geneva to pick-up mates then onto chamonix. drove down through spectacular country, did overnights, but again prices were a few decades ago. why don't you take camping gear?

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Originally posted by bozzimacoo:
it is Deville it is. miss the turning and you end up in italy
went to val d'isere first, top resort for me!

better still mmaz, take some spare motor parts with you, if you think certain things could go.

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better still mmaz, take some spare motor parts with you, if you think certain things could go.

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Originally posted by Mummy Maz:

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better still mmaz, take some spare motor parts with you, if you think certain things could go.

the 2 lads have a list of things they are bringing just incase.. i wouldnt have a clue so best leaving it to the experts ey?!!

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Originally posted by Mummy Maz:
wow Bozzi!! that sounds amazing! I hope we have some fun times like that - as there's 100 cars going i'm assuming that we'll (hopefully) help others out en route and vice versa but i think EU cover is a must - just incase!
We've already paid the hotels, for 4 of us the whole trip inc spends will be about 250 each - thats ferry, diesel, hotels, food and misc .. we're staying in budget hotels but we aren't that bothered - just a place to rest our heads before starting a new day of adventure... xx

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Originally posted by bozzimacoo:

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Originally posted by Mummy Maz:
wow Bozzi!! that sounds amazing! I hope we have some fun times like that - as there's 100 cars going i'm assuming that we'll (hopefully) help others out en route and vice versa but i think EU cover is a must - just incase!
We've already paid the hotels, for 4 of us the whole trip inc spends will be about 250 each - thats ferry, diesel, hotels, food and misc .. we're staying in budget hotels but we aren't that bothered - just a place to rest our heads before starting a new day of adventure... xx

sounds like you've got it sorted, have a great time - a blog would be good - might follow your route one day

deville, i still have a towel from hotel roma, just thought i deserved it after enduring their cold showers! in fact, what is it with ye old french and their plumbing?had same prob in annecy, try complaining, they tell you eff off then!

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Originally posted by SazBomb:
sounds like great fun Where on earth do you get a car for less than £100 though?!