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golfcabrio said

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stretch said

Glad the weather is looking good for the next week  :thumbs:

Set off on Sunday.

Happy road tripping all

Stretch 

stretch, we have to touch base with each other somehow mate!  :thumbs:

Defo Mike. I'm in Worthersee for 3 days so no excuses really.

Mines a tennants !
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I think you mean a "Krugel".
I've been here nearly 20 years and still I can't get that to sound right every time.  :lol:
You want to try (no idea of the correct spelling but it sounds like) Hoy beer, which is a Krugel in Upper Austria, oh I could go on and on!  :lol:

If you ask for a "Tennants", they will point you to the TV  tune it to 'ORF1' and Dr. Who.  O_o

lol. Better pack a few tins then :thumbs: 


April 14, 2005

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Stone said

We made it :thumbs:

Beautiful scenery all the way through the Alps, VW presence now very noticeable all the way down the west of Austria and we formed an impromptu convoy several times. Lots of friendly waving going on and some gorgeous cars :wub:

Absolutely hammered it down for 2-3 hours in the middle, which was pretty miserable going while trying not to aquaplane (especially as we discovered this morning that the passenger window doesn't seal properly!) but Klaus stayed almost entirely watertight. Then we emerged from one of the (awesome) tunnels and found it had started snowing :lol:

Weather at the See is currently very overcast and threatening rain - but I'm hoping there's going to be a big thunderstorm and then clear up as it was a beautiful drive when the sun was out.

Velden is absolutely  rammed full of VW's! I can still hear the odd one tearing past the hotel under boost :lol:

Can't make the hotel internet work though, posting on my phone. Oh well!

Klaus is still revving too high, but the throttle cable is very sticky so I'm expecting it's mostly that. Tried some WD40 in Frankfurt but dribbled a little on the exhaust manifold and it's still not quite all burned off :lol: Might well stop by the dealership as it's quite the pain in an auto. Coped really well with 10-odd hours at 4000rpm, mind!

Planning to sink a couple of cold ones now - when I can peel myself off the sofa - think I've earned them! Give us a shout when you get down and we'll try for a mini meet up. Crossing my fingers for you, golfcabrio!

Stone

Glad yous made it down safe Stone  👍


April 14, 2005

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UPDATE!

Well I got my car back I think as I need to go outside and look where I left it.

My Mechanic's Son had his birthday yesterday and I was invited for a drink or two.
Parked by car and went to a local bar with them. (good so far)  :thumbs:

Got home at 2:00am, not bad because we started at 9:00pm but I made one fatal mistake.
I drunk three 'schnapps'!  O_o

I've got a hangover about the size of Paris and just as unfriendly!  :P

So a word to the wise for all those travelling to Austria for the road trip and that's avoid that stuff like the plague.  :P

Imagine how you'd feel if you have drunk a tin of 'GUNK'!  :o

Is there a Doctor in the House or a Vet will do!  :'(

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This time next Saturday I will almost be there !!! Gutted that the mk1 is still having fuelling problems so have to take the Audi :( The mk1 will definitely be ready for next year though !!

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Few pics to get you in the mood! :thumbs:







































































Having so much fun just cruising about looking at all the awesome. Shame I can't drink and drive though, the beer is really tasty!



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This time next Saturday I will almost be there !!! Gutted that the mk1 is still having fuelling problems so have to take the Audi :( The mk1 will definitely be ready for next year though !!

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That's bad luck Ad but the important thing is your going mate!  :thumbs:

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Hey up Stone great pictures mate, some nice looking motors there already!
Wait till tomorrow when that beautiful warm sunshine breaks through and for later in the week make sure you've got some suntan lotion with you.  :thumbs:

As for your comment, "Shame I can't drink and drive though, the beer is really tasty!"
What on Earth are you smoking mate?  :lol:
What beers have you been drinking because I've been here 20 years and still not found one that comes close to English beers!  O_o

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Right then in less than



We will be underway.  :ocf_emoticons__cheer:  :ocf_emoticons__clap:

Now as I mentioned a day or two back, my car was with my Mechanic this week for a few jobs.
I gave him a list and basically an open check to do what he felt necessary.
He owns a Sportline and is straight as an arrow, wouldn't know how to rip someone off.

So long story and and a mega hangover later, here's what he did and what he charged me.

Full engine tune even using the correct 'Sun Tuner' analyzer or what ever it's called.
Adjusted the timing and cam belt
Checked all brake lines and hoses (could replace if he saw fit)
Replaced the brake fluid (asked him to replace any or all brake components if necessary)
Adjusted the clutch
Adjusted the gear linkage
Adjusted handbrake
Replaced right side rear wheel bearing set
Removed the rear shoes, cleaned and greased everything and took the shine off the shoes etc…
Replaced Rotor Arm but Dizzy was still fairly new so didn't need to be changed
Installed a 'Hirschman Electric Aerial' (an original one which you can buy new from 'Conrad' just has a slightly different Part No.)
Check the fuel neck and pipe and could replace as and if required
Changed the standard steering wheel for one from a Golf MK1 Genesis model
Checked the car for any corrosion/rust for the next MOT which is due in August (couldn't find any and he's the one doing to MOT)
Supplied me with a spare original VW alternator belt
Basically went over the car with a fine tooth comb as if it was his.

So what did he charge me for all of that?
Well he charged me 162.87 GBP inclusive of parts, material and time.

Living here in Austria, I can tell you that is so ridiculously cheap to be almost a joke and certainly embarrassing.  :$
VW here in Vienna are now charging 115.00 GBP per hour plus parts and material.  :o
I would have paid more than that for the brake fluid change alone!

So I gave him 190 GBP and allowed him and his Son to give me one mega hangover in to the bargain.  :thumbs:
All in all no complaints!  :lol:    :thumbs:

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Gods, Faaker See was heaving! Only nipped out for some lunch :lol:










































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Wow great pictures Stone !
Looks like the weather forecast is about spot on.  It's getting warmer and warmer each day and by later in the week 26 or 27 degrees. That will do!  :thumbs:

Little update on my progress.
We are leaving from the East side of Vienna around about 8 or 8:30 this morning.

As it's Monday there's going to be very heavy traffic going East West, that and I've 9 set of road works between us and the lake so I'd expect to be down there by mid afternoon at the latest.  :)

Not going to push it, so I'll keep my speed between 120 and 130Kmh. so I'm looking at about 5 Hours I guess with a short break or two.
If anything happens on the way down of interest I'll try to post in so stay tuned and see you later!  :thumbs:

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Hey  Mike, I'm sitting having breakfast looking at your hotel across the lake.. Its a beautiful day. Off to Reifnitz now, then back to Velden for a shoot. The Shell was rammed last night.. Its good to be back.

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addicted , why are you? I got here just before 2 but the darn website was down, talk about perfect timing! :'(  

I'm in Velden right now but will soon be heading back to the Parrk Hotel.

Message me with room and mobile number please!

I'll check back in half an hour.  :thumbs:

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Still on route

In wolfsberg now.

Scorchio  :thumbs:

Give yous a shout when we get down



Cheers
Stretch

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Hey mate, nice pic!
Thought you were arriving the 21st or did I make a horlicks of the list?
Mind you, you had a copy.  :lol:

Doesn't matter Gary, it wil be great to meet you at last!  :thumbs:

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Are you still here Nick or did you fall in the Lake?  :lol:


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Still here! Went driving up the Alps to see this, it's totally awesome but now I need to wash all the salt off the car :lol:

Just off to see the Pyramidenkogel, it's our last night here so gimme a shout if you're about later :)

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Still here! Went driving up the Alps to see this, it's totally awesome but now I need to wash all the salt off the car :lol:

Just off to see the Pyramidenkogel, it's our last night here so gimme a shout if you're about later :)

We are just heading back to the Park Hotel Portschach.
It's our first night and we are here all week.

Tomorrow morning I badly need to find a jet wash.
My car looks like it's been shot with a 12 bore but the cartridges were loaded with flies!  :o   :lol:

If I don't get them off I'll be in trouble with 'Green Piece' big time mate!  :thumbs:

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Ok , just a few pics for you.
Didn't take many of the cars yet because I've been doing all the driving but believe you me there's plenty here and enough petrol heads to satisfy anyone.  :thumbs:

So a couple of pics including one of me finally, it's not my best side but then to be honest I don't have one.  :lol:

View from our balcony at the Hotel





Typ 17





Finally one of me and my Wife has impeccable timing




My fly bombarded car with my Wife on the Mobile for a change




British parking verses German parking. There nothing to his right and I parked there first!



Sundown



It's been a long day and I'm now sat in the Hotel bar room sipping a small beer (they only sell them that way :P )
So lets see what tomorrow brings, apart from fantastic weather and yes I will get more car pics.  :thumbs:

So its good night from me and it's a good night from her (the Wife)!  :lol:   



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Hey mate, nice pic!
Thought you were arriving the 21st or did I make a horlicks of the list?
Mind you, you had a copy.  :lol:

Doesn't matter Gary, it wil be great to meet you at last!  :thumbs:

Will get in to Worthersee around 7pm on 21st Mike

Will give u a shout when we get down there. 

VW museum tomorrow then Porsche museum Wednesday. Straight down the road after that.

Cheers
Gary 

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