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6th August 2011, 21:56 #21
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I have always wanted to spectate on the Monte,and have decide to do it next year for the first time.At the early stages of planning trip but something crossed my mind,do you need winter studded tyres fitted to hire car with the likely hood of ice and snow on the roads? , and do the hire car companies put winter tyres on as standard during winter or do you need to request them and pay extra?
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6th August 2011, 22:03 #22
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No studded tyres. They want profit so you'll have car with winter tyres.
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7th August 2011, 02:07 #23
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Originally Posted by fastboy
Winter tires are more than sufficient combined with driving skills.
Take a few pro lessons and you'll be the conqueror of Col de Turini
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7th August 2011, 10:14 #24
You absolutely need winter tyres, no need for studs tough. Th problem is that most rental company's don't put those tyres on their vehicle's. Only if you do renting in for example Grenoble they put them standard on the car. Mostly you will have to ask for them and pay extra.
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29th August 2011, 16:47 #25
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29th August 2011, 16:51 #26
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Originally Posted by fastboyRule 1 of the forum, always accuse anyone who disagrees with you of bias.I would say that though.
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7th September 2011, 19:39 #27
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Any map?
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7th September 2011, 20:58 #28Originally Posted by DanielKris Meeke got fired -PSG so terrified they quit!
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10th September 2011, 02:50 #29
Is there any tour companies doing the full Monte Carlo? Rallytravel isn't doing Shakedown or the first two days which is annoying since they have rooms at the famous Col de Turini hotel.
Looking at a few of us Aussies going up to experience the best rally in a long time with a huge entry list (combined WRC/IRC). Is it hard for first timers who can only speak English to get good spectating positions to get around the rally? Anyone got some experiences to help me?
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10th September 2011, 09:08 #30
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It is only WRC, no IRC in 2012... But anyway it will be good rally for sure
The biggest problem for newcomer is the lack of access roads in the mountains. There is only few of them and those could be full of spectator cars. In last three years it was ok except roads to Turini which I recommend to take very very soon not to remain stuck somewhere (I think the absence of WRC cars plus stages held in working days helped this issue). Stages being closed I think 2-3 hours before start depending on stage, maybe with WRC it will be more.
Generally You can't choose much possibilities to access stages, so You have to either drive the stages before they are closed and choose a place You like. Or to drive any access road and than walk through the stage (usually no problem with that even quite short time before start). The good thing is that the route will be very similar to IRC years so it's possible to identify many places in videos. But there is still a lot of time...Stupid is as stupid does. Forrest Gump
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