Back from Germany... renting the Porsche 911 was well worth it!

HokiPoki · 08-11-2003, 10:14 AM

Great sunny weather and ended up getting up to 240-250kmph a few times and then on the last day on the way to the airport... a wide open straight stretch and bam! 270kmph for a few seconds and coasting back down. It actually seemed smoother and less dangerous since the road was 3/4 lanes instead of the other areas with just 2 lanes and less likely of having to lay on the brakes when someone changes out of slow lane to pass somone. There was even a 5 series that was hanging with me. It had to be an m5 to keep up.

Also had some fun with following 2 ferraris and another 911 the day before. They might have been there for the formula 1 races going on in the area. It was nice as they would get the slow cars out of the way and downshift a few gears and take off. The 911 would stay with them for the most part between 140 to 230kmph. We even went an extra 40km out of our way to stay cruising behind them. I will post some pictures when I get a chance.

Reading material left by avis
<p>

A2 at dealer in germany
<p>

Following ferraris - dark blue 911 is our rental

<p>

256kmph - very fast!

http://forums.audiworld.com/tt/msgs/915729.phtml

HokiPoki · 08-11-2003, 10:15 AM

HokiPoki · 08-11-2003, 10:58 AM

They left this for us - german language version so we could not use the excuse that we like it for the articles and stories.

ITALSKIER · 08-11-2003, 11:17 AM

BulleTT · 08-11-2003, 02:16 PM

thanks for the pictures and info. Look forward to your next!

TTurbo · 08-11-2003, 03:49 PM

TTurbo · 08-11-2003, 03:53 PM

I was in Athens Greece and rented a VW while I was there for the evening. Thay asked me if I had an international drivers license before they handed me the keys. Didn't know if it is required everywhere in Europe or just in a few countrys. Enjoyed the pics a lot. Thanks. -Doug

jackTTar · 08-11-2003, 05:31 PM

all I needed to provide was my Michigan license when I picked up my car in Munich.

TTurbo · 08-11-2003, 05:47 PM

It's almost like, what's the point? But I suppose you might need it just in case they ask you for it.

ITALSKIER · 08-11-2003, 06:13 PM

08-11-2003, 10:14 AM	#1
HokiPoki New Member Account #: 10119 Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 355	Back from Germany... renting the Porsche 911 was well worth it! Great sunny weather and ended up getting up to 240-250kmph a few times and then on the last day on the way to the airport... a wide open straight stretch and bam! 270kmph for a few seconds and coasting back down. It actually seemed smoother and less dangerous since the road was 3/4 lanes instead of the other areas with just 2 lanes and less likely of having to lay on the brakes when someone changes out of slow lane to pass somone. There was even a 5 series that was hanging with me. It had to be an m5 to keep up. Also had some fun with following 2 ferraris and another 911 the day before. They might have been there for the formula 1 races going on in the area. It was nice as they would get the slow cars out of the way and downshift a few gears and take off. The 911 would stay with them for the most part between 140 to 230kmph. We even went an extra 40km out of our way to stay cruising behind them. I will post some pictures when I get a chance. Reading material left by avis <p> A2 at dealer in germany <p> Following ferraris - dark blue 911 is our rental <p> <p> <p> 256kmph - very fast! http://forums.audiworld.com/tt/msgs/915729.phtml __________________ Evil snowman car! 2004 Honda S2000 Sold 1998 2.8 QM A4 2004 Mini Cooper S 2004 Lexus RX330 Sold 2001 225 TT coupe.

08-11-2003, 10:15 AM	#2
HokiPoki New Member Account #: 10119 Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 355	Stopped in a audi dealership and sat in a new s4 and rs6... very sweet cars. __________________ Evil snowman car! 2004 Honda S2000 Sold 1998 2.8 QM A4 2004 Mini Cooper S 2004 Lexus RX330 Sold 2001 225 TT coupe.

08-11-2003, 10:58 AM	#3
HokiPoki New Member Account #: 10119 Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 355	Reading material from avis for 911 rental... They left this for us - german language version so we could not use the excuse that we like it for the articles and stories. __________________ Evil snowman car! 2004 Honda S2000 Sold 1998 2.8 QM A4 2004 Mini Cooper S 2004 Lexus RX330 Sold 2001 225 TT coupe.

08-11-2003, 11:17 AM	#4
ITALSKIER Member Account #: 43750 Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 13,650	wundaba!! __________________ 2001 225 TTCQ MODS: /H&R SP.Springs/Bilstein Sp/Bailey DV/RH Cuprad Wheels18x8.5&18x10/25mm H&Rspacers(adapters)F>R/Ziex-Z 912 Falken's on:235/40/18-265/35/18/WINTER WEAR:225.45.17Nokian WR's on Stock 17 5 Spokes /Schwing's TTDA/GIAC-X Chip/Escort8500/Neuspeed Short Shift kit/Rear Red painted Calipers,Audi Rings/Bird Automotive Armrest/19mmRear Neuspeed Swaybar/Rear Harness Bar/1/2 KMAC for rear/Forge Hi-Flow Exhaust/Raffi Knob(Race -2)/Samco Intake Hose/IK-22 Densos/Descreened,Devaned/Mantis,with 2VDO Gauges Oil Temp and Volt/Dogbones/Defi D Boost Gauge.Pillar Pod/3.2 Rear Valence(modified)/4Bar FPR,MOFO/Telson(FG)3.2 Spoiler/Wilwood 13"BBK,Red 4 Piston Forged Calipers/Dr. SchwingsBoost Machine/Hella Horns/Quattro Sport Gl.Box Emblem/ECS tuning Poly Control Arm Bushings/EVO Phenolic Intake Manifold Gasket/Optima Redtop/Revo 93 on an xtra ECU/passenger side EURO Mirror/Mark 1 Arms/Rear cross drilled Zimmermans/Street Concepts 3 Piece Front Splitter w CF center/Riso Carbon Fiber Door handles/42DD Dwn Pipe/MT-90 TrannyOil/22mm Nuespeed front swaybar/Alcantara E Brake handle/Tyrolsport UG SMIC's(2)/http://us.fotolia.com/p/51995?order=nb_downloads&offset=96

08-11-2003, 02:16 PM	#5
BulleTT New Member Account #: 3555 Join Date: Apr 2000 Posts: 451	Nice post............... thanks for the pictures and info. Look forward to your next! __________________ 2002 225 TTQC Seldom seen Lake Silver / Ebony Premium Pkg. Audio Pkg. Sport Pkg. Michelin PS2 Winter set up..... Nokian WR's and black steelies

08-11-2003, 03:49 PM	#6
TTurbo Junior Member Account #: 9263 Join Date: Aug 2000 Posts: 1,843	lol __________________ Aviator 225 TT Coupe

08-11-2003, 03:53 PM	#7
TTurbo Junior Member Account #: 9263 Join Date: Aug 2000 Posts: 1,843	Did you have to get an international drivers license before you went? I was in Athens Greece and rented a VW while I was there for the evening. Thay asked me if I had an international drivers license before they handed me the keys. Didn't know if it is required everywhere in Europe or just in a few countrys. Enjoyed the pics a lot. Thanks. -Doug __________________ Aviator 225 TT Coupe

08-11-2003, 05:31 PM	#8
jackTTar Member Account #: 14291 Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 2,324	I had one but... all I needed to provide was my Michigan license when I picked up my car in Munich. __________________ - Jeff Metro Detroit TTE - 2001/2002/2003/2004/2005/2006 TTMW - 2005 jackTTar Fotki Site

08-11-2003, 05:47 PM	#9
TTurbo Junior Member Account #: 9263 Join Date: Aug 2000 Posts: 1,843	So they didn't even need to see it? It's almost like, what's the point? But I suppose you might need it just in case they ask you for it. __________________ Aviator 225 TT Coupe

08-11-2003, 06:13 PM	#10
ITALSKIER Member Account #: 43750 Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 13,650	I rented a Nissan Almiera in naples last summer,same thing....just a usa lic. __________________ 2001 225 TTCQ MODS: /H&R SP.Springs/Bilstein Sp/Bailey DV/RH Cuprad Wheels18x8.5&18x10/25mm H&Rspacers(adapters)F>R/Ziex-Z 912 Falken's on:235/40/18-265/35/18/WINTER WEAR:225.45.17Nokian WR's on Stock 17 5 Spokes /Schwing's TTDA/GIAC-X Chip/Escort8500/Neuspeed Short Shift kit/Rear Red painted Calipers,Audi Rings/Bird Automotive Armrest/19mmRear Neuspeed Swaybar/Rear Harness Bar/1/2 KMAC for rear/Forge Hi-Flow Exhaust/Raffi Knob(Race -2)/Samco Intake Hose/IK-22 Densos/Descreened,Devaned/Mantis,with 2VDO Gauges Oil Temp and Volt/Dogbones/Defi D Boost Gauge.Pillar Pod/3.2 Rear Valence(modified)/4Bar FPR,MOFO/Telson(FG)3.2 Spoiler/Wilwood 13"BBK,Red 4 Piston Forged Calipers/Dr. SchwingsBoost Machine/Hella Horns/Quattro Sport Gl.Box Emblem/ECS tuning Poly Control Arm Bushings/EVO Phenolic Intake Manifold Gasket/Optima Redtop/Revo 93 on an xtra ECU/passenger side EURO Mirror/Mark 1 Arms/Rear cross drilled Zimmermans/Street Concepts 3 Piece Front Splitter w CF center/Riso Carbon Fiber Door handles/42DD Dwn Pipe/MT-90 TrannyOil/22mm Nuespeed front swaybar/Alcantara E Brake handle/Tyrolsport UG SMIC's(2)/http://us.fotolia.com/p/51995?order=nb_downloads&offset=96

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode


Discussion Forums:	Advanced Search