Following in the wake of the Gumball...........
Discussion
With all the publicity the Gumball generated, it was not suprising to see some of the participants being collared by the Rozzers as soon as they were clear of the M25.
We know the Frozzers have cottoned on to the money making oppertunities Le Weekend has to offer, so can we expect a little more interest in our pre-Chunnel shennanigans from our home grown boys in blue?
Has anyone had a tug (so to speak) before they've even got to France? And what are the chances of the Bib getting putting a bit of extra effort into 'road safety' on the Thursday and Friday?
We know the Frozzers have cottoned on to the money making oppertunities Le Weekend has to offer, so can we expect a little more interest in our pre-Chunnel shennanigans from our home grown boys in blue?
Has anyone had a tug (so to speak) before they've even got to France? And what are the chances of the Bib getting putting a bit of extra effort into 'road safety' on the Thursday and Friday?
I would be VERY careful on the M20. I travel on the M20 daily coastbound in the morning and there are not many mornings when I don't see a patrol car. There are also unmarked patrol cars catching the unwary so if you're tempted to 'give it a blast' before the ferry, I'd think again.....
Tripps said:
Seriously though, watch out on the M20 down to Ashford or Dover, the bridges often have safety vans atop them...
Very true, used to travel this way a fair bit, and I lost count of the number of people getting caught here. Pal of mine was caught here a few weeks back....... 'Do you know how fast you were going sir'
'errrr not quite sure''do you'
'we lost you after 105mph, and were doing 120mph to catch up'
'oh.....'
'were you on the phone too sir'
'oh
....' 
littlegearl said:Nah, even then (on Thursdays) the crossings are full of exotica, we counted three Lambos and countless Ferraris last time we crossed Thursday morning.
simple. aim to get to Dover for about 7am
However, Wednesday seems quiet, we were the only sports cars on the 08:00 crossing we had, less glamourous, but you get given the best spaces on the ferry and less police interest
rralston said:
Seriously though, watch out on the M20 down to Ashford or Dover, the bridges often have safety vans atop them...
'Do you know how fast you were going sir'
'errrr not quite sure''do you'
'we lost you after 105mph, and were doing 120mph to catch up'
'oh.....'
'were you on the phone too sir'
'oh
Yes a certain driver was very lucky to just get 3 points that day
minimax said:
Looks like the slow car may just be a good thing then
i'm almost thankful for the liklihood that i'll throw a rod if I do more than 105mph!
nice and steady at 95mph for me, that includes the corners too though
Woo-Hoo!! Racing Red hits a majestic 120mph. I might actually get to pass someone!
up-the-dubs said:
v15ben said:
Looks like the slow car may just be a good thing then
i'm almost thankful for the liklihood that i'll throw a rod if I do more than 105mph!
nice and steady at 95mph for me, that includes the corners too though
Woo-Hoo!! Racing Red hits a majestic 120mph. I might actually get to pass someone!
yeah but i'll pass you again on the bends!
minimax said:
yeah but i'll pass you again on the bends!
Hmmmm... I'll show you!!!
Shopkeep, more go-faster stripes please. I've got a race to win....
And so it came to pass that the legendary go-faster stripe was proved to make a difference with higher top speeds and superior conering ability
. 
minimax. 
MrV said:
Tripps said:
Seriously though, watch out on the M20 down to Ashford or Dover, the bridges often have safety vans atop them...
'Do you know how fast you were going sir'
'errrr not quite sure''do you'
'we lost you after 105mph, and were doing 120mph to catch up'
'oh.....'
'were you on the phone too sir'
'oh
Yes a certain driver was very lucky to just get 3 points that day
It was a very interesting phone conversation too!
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