All donetoymr2 wrote:Thursdays route: https://www.google.co.uk/maps/dir/Moref ... 1f!1m0!3e0
Fridays route: https://www.google.co.uk/maps/dir/Moref ... m0!1m0!3e0
Saturday: https://www.google.co.uk/maps/dir/Moref ... m0!1m0!3e0
Sunday: https://www.google.co.uk/maps/dir/Moref ... m0!1m0!3e0
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Re: 2015 Highland drive routes
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Re: 2015 Highland drive routes
toymr2 wrote:All donetoymr2 wrote:Thursdays route: https://www.google.co.uk/maps/dir/Moref ... 1f!1m0!3e0
Fridays route: https://www.google.co.uk/maps/dir/Moref ... m0!1m0!3e0
Saturday: https://www.google.co.uk/maps/dir/Moref ... m0!1m0!3e0
Sunday: https://www.google.co.uk/maps/dir/Moref ... m0!1m0!3e0
Monday: https://www.google.co.uk/maps/dir/Moref ... 387819!3e0
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Re: 2015 Highland drive routes
I'm happy to drive those milages each day, but the V6 is a thirsty little bugger and only does around 250 miles per tank, so a fuel stop will be needed on the longer days please.
Last time I came up, we drove up on the motorway at a steady 60-70 all the way and its the only time I have ever achieved 300 miles out of a tank. lol.
If I really push it hard I can get that down to 130 miles!
Last time I came up, we drove up on the motorway at a steady 60-70 all the way and its the only time I have ever achieved 300 miles out of a tank. lol.
If I really push it hard I can get that down to 130 miles!
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Re: 2015 Highland drive routes
You can drive in HM's slipstream on the longer daysMr_Wedge wrote:I'm happy to drive those milages each day, but the V6 is a thirsty little bugger and only does around 250 miles per tank, so a fuel stop will be needed on the longer days please.
Last time I came up, we drove up on the motorway at a steady 60-70 all the way and its the only time I have ever achieved 300 miles out of a tank. lol.
If I really push it hard I can get that down to 130 miles!
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vinp182 wrote:You can drive in HM's slipstream on the longer daysMr_Wedge wrote:I'm happy to drive those milages each day, but the V6 is a thirsty little bugger and only does around 250 miles per tank, so a fuel stop will be needed on the longer days please.
Last time I came up, we drove up on the motorway at a steady 60-70 all the way and its the only time I have ever achieved 300 miles out of a tank. lol.
If I really push it hard I can get that down to 130 miles!
Know what you mean though Wedgey - 250 miles on those roads is probably the max I would like to be at as well to be on the safe side.
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Re: Re: 2015 Highland drive routes
Range of the Lotus is only 250 to 260 miles too. Steve is in the same boat with the VX. As long as there is a petrol station somewhere on the route we should be okay.
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Re: 2015 Highland drive routes
For sassenach tubby owners, brim your tank with V-Power before crossing the Clyde.
Shell filling station at Centreway roundabout near Erskine
Don't worry if you miss the exit off the M898; continue past the Dumbarton Travelodge.
You'll find another one at Craigendoran
Daily fuel stops:
Thursday - Fort William
Friday - Kinlochewe
Saturday - Broadford
Sunday - Scourie or Tongue
Monday - Inverness or Grantown-on-Spey
Fort William is a regular stop. We used Broadford on this year's event.
Bear in mind that Scourie and Tongue are tiny places: each has only one pump.
Inverness isn't the ideal place for a fuel stop as it's easy to get split up.
For those who prefer Shell there used to be one next to the Raigmore Motel.
It subsequently closed and I don't know if it ever reopened. Streetview is well out-of-date.
We switched to the one in Nairn near the railway bridge and traffic lights.
It's a cramped site with only one V-Power pump which caused some fun and games!
Shell filling station at Centreway roundabout near Erskine
Don't worry if you miss the exit off the M898; continue past the Dumbarton Travelodge.
You'll find another one at Craigendoran
Daily fuel stops:
Thursday - Fort William
Friday - Kinlochewe
Saturday - Broadford
Sunday - Scourie or Tongue
Monday - Inverness or Grantown-on-Spey
Fort William is a regular stop. We used Broadford on this year's event.
Bear in mind that Scourie and Tongue are tiny places: each has only one pump.
Inverness isn't the ideal place for a fuel stop as it's easy to get split up.
For those who prefer Shell there used to be one next to the Raigmore Motel.
It subsequently closed and I don't know if it ever reopened. Streetview is well out-of-date.
We switched to the one in Nairn near the railway bridge and traffic lights.
It's a cramped site with only one V-Power pump which caused some fun and games!
If you're not living life on the edge, you're taking up too much room!
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Re: 2015 Highland drive routes
toymr2 wrote:Thursdays route:
https://www.google.co.uk/maps/dir/Moref ... 1f!1m0!3e0
Fridays route: https://www.google.co.uk/maps/dir/Moref ... m0!1m0!3e0
Saturday:
https://www.google.co.uk/maps/dir/Moref ... m0!1m0!3e0
Sunday: https://www.google.co.uk/maps/dir/Moref ... m0!1m0!3e0
Monday: https://www.google.co.uk/maps/dir/Moref ... 387819!3e0
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Re: 2015 Highland drive routes
Hi Guys, can someone please re post the routes as i cant seem to read them on the ipad or Bobs laptop, thanks
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Re: 2015 Highland drive routes
I think I'll be at the back of the convoy for this unless I get my suspension issues sorted out and I'm not a quick driver on roads I don't know. Too many days of driving sensibly with many speed cameras
What's the deal with keeping up? I have a satnav, and what's the deal with food/drink breaks being my first HD
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What's the deal with keeping up? I have a satnav, and what's the deal with food/drink breaks being my first HD
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Re: 2015 Highland drive routes
Every day is planned out perfectly dude with plenty of stops
No one will get lost. Thought you had your suspension issues in hand?
No one will get lost. Thought you had your suspension issues in hand?
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Still working on it. Got about 5 different options ranging from the simple cheap but not guaranteed to work option through to all out wallet busting entire replacementvinp182 wrote:Thought you had your suspension issues in hand?
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Re: Re: 2015 Highland drive routes
I'm in the middle of a complete suspension refresh, coilovers, wishbones, and upgrades. I know the pain, you have to feel safe!Howlin_Mad wrote:Still working on it. Got about 5 different options ranging from the simple cheap but not guaranteed to work option through to all out wallet busting entire replacementvinp182 wrote:Thought you had your suspension issues in hand?
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You won't get left behind Kiz. We always have a sweeper that stays with the slower car. Everyone drives at their own pace and within their comfort zone. There is no pressure to keep up with the pack. Walkie talkies are essential for keeping in touch. Phone signal,is intermittent.Howlin_Mad wrote:I think I'll be at the back of the convoy for this unless I get my suspension issues sorted out and I'm not a quick driver on roads I don't know. Too many days of driving sensibly with many speed cameras
What's the deal with keeping up? I have a satnav, and what's the deal with food/drink breaks being my first HD
HM
Relax, you'll have a ball. GlenN honed his driving skills on the Highland Drive