MR2 Owners Club • Re: 2015 Highland drive routes - Page 2
Page 2 of 4

Re: 2015 Highland drive routes

Posted: 18/11/14 17:50
by toymr2

Re: 2015 Highland drive routes

Posted: 18/11/14 22:36
by peteV6R5

Re: 2015 Highland drive routes

Posted: 23/11/14 16:04
by Mr_Wedge
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!

Re: 2015 Highland drive routes

Posted: 23/11/14 16:52
by vinp182
Mr_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!
You can drive in HM's slipstream on the longer days :)

Re: 2015 Highland drive routes

Posted: 23/11/14 22:08
by peteV6R5
vinp182 wrote:
Mr_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!
You can drive in HM's slipstream on the longer days :)
:laughing :laughing

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.

Re: Re: 2015 Highland drive routes

Posted: 23/11/14 23:45
by Wabbitkilla
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.

Re: 2015 Highland drive routes

Posted: 24/11/14 3:37
by TonyleFrog
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!

Re: 2015 Highland drive routes

Posted: 24/11/14 9:17
by Tim@BeWiser

Re: 2015 Highland drive routes

Posted: 19/01/15 20:12
by Ripley
Hi Guys, can someone please re post the routes as i cant seem to read them on the ipad or Bobs laptop, thanks :th:

Re: 2015 Highland drive routes

Posted: 25/02/15 23:58
by Howlin_Mad
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 :blush:

What's the deal with keeping up? I have a satnav, and what's the deal with food/drink breaks being my first HD :blush:

HM

Re: 2015 Highland drive routes

Posted: 26/02/15 6:39
by vinp182
Every day is planned out perfectly dude with plenty of stops

No one will get lost. Thought you had your suspension issues in hand?

Re: 2015 Highland drive routes

Posted: 26/02/15 7:19
by Howlin_Mad
vinp182 wrote:Thought you had your suspension issues in hand?
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 replacement :blush:

HM

Re: Re: 2015 Highland drive routes

Posted: 26/02/15 8:41
by Wabbitkilla
Howlin_Mad wrote:
vinp182 wrote:Thought you had your suspension issues in hand?
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 replacement :blush:

HM
I'm in the middle of a complete suspension refresh, coilovers, wishbones, and upgrades. I know the pain, you have to feel safe!

Re: 2015 Highland drive routes

Posted: 27/02/15 9:25
by Ripley
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 :blush:

What's the deal with keeping up? I have a satnav, and what's the deal with food/drink breaks being my first HD :blush:

HM
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.
Relax, you'll have a ball. GlenN honed his driving skills on the Highland Drive :laughing