Grundy Posted April 1, 2015 Posted April 1, 2015 Just interested to find out about the narrow paths and large metal curbs As I remember Andy James telling me of his horror story of curbing his wheel whilst driving through. Just did a quick google search, and there are a few posts over multiple forums with similar stories and where people advise to get on etc. Any tips and recommendations from people on here? Is it as bad as people make out? I also read another post of someone who hit the curb, instantly called over a steward to take a picture (Get some document) and right a complaint etc. They later contacted him and payed for a new wheel/tyre. No Idea how true that is ^^ Quote
BulletMagnet Posted April 1, 2015 Posted April 1, 2015 You can book yourself as a high cab van, doesn't cost any more than normal and you get to travel in the coach carriages, did this on my move over to Germany 1 Quote
glrnet Posted April 1, 2015 Posted April 1, 2015 What BM said and Rob said, the standard coaches have tubular stainless steel "guide rails", I have curbed one wheel before now 1 Quote
Grundy Posted April 1, 2015 Author Posted April 1, 2015 What BM said and Rob said, the standard coaches have tubular stainless steel "guide rails", I have curbed one wheel before now Awesome cheers guys Yup this is exactly what I wanted to avoid, answer solved Last thing I want to do is cause a traffic jam as I get out and inspect how much room I have Quote
pjf1985 Posted April 1, 2015 Posted April 1, 2015 I didn't take my 350 last time I used the Tunnel as I had my FN2 then and the stewards directed me to the lower level in case I scraped and were very helpful. They're used to having sports cars and low cars so I'm sure you'll be fine. The tunnel is definitely the best choice IMO. Quote
Humpy Posted April 1, 2015 Posted April 1, 2015 Yeah after hearing Andy James horror story of going through, I think I may well give it a wide berth ( literally!) Quote
Steel Lynx Posted April 1, 2015 Posted April 1, 2015 I go to see my brother every year and I've never had a problem with any of my cars, including the 370. I don't remember being especially careful and never kerbed the wheels so they can't be that bad. Quote
Commander Posted April 1, 2015 Posted April 1, 2015 Been through in my (standard height) HR three times now - no problems at all. Quote
mouthwash Posted April 1, 2015 Posted April 1, 2015 Same, no problems. Someone like Docwra who has extended (or did) wheels arches may have a problem. Quote
docwra Posted April 1, 2015 Posted April 1, 2015 Same, no problems. Someone like Docwra who has extended (or did) wheels arches may have a problem. I do it at least twice a year, as long as youre careful then it will just about fit in the tracks, or you can chuck a wheel up on the walkway bit. My rears are a total of 172mm wider than stock, I doubt many people will be that wide TBH. Ground clearance is not an issue at all Fronts are 186mm wider as well if youre interested 1 Quote
mouthwash Posted April 1, 2015 Posted April 1, 2015 If you can do it then Grundy will just have to man up. 1 Quote
mouthwash Posted April 1, 2015 Posted April 1, 2015 Yeah but look at the location of my arches, miles of room! Quote
HaydnH Posted April 1, 2015 Posted April 1, 2015 I went on with 20/25mm spaces and had no issues. The guide rails won't reach your alloys unless you're on super low profile tyres. Quote
gangzoom Posted April 1, 2015 Posted April 1, 2015 There's load of room....unless you choose to drive into the kerb Quote
glrnet Posted April 1, 2015 Posted April 1, 2015 Yeah but look at the location of my arches, miles of room! Point well made, as I said earlier I managed to scuff one rim as we got on, it was 0430 in the morning though and I haven't done it since (6 journeys I think). Someone else tipped me off about this earlier this year so when we booked for July this year I booked as a high vehicle just to make life easier. 2 Quote
mouthwash Posted April 1, 2015 Posted April 1, 2015 (edited) Yeah but look at the location of my arches, miles of room! Point well made, as I said earlier I managed to scuff one rim as we got on, it was 0430 in the morning though and I haven't done it since (6 journeys I think). Someone else tipped me off about this earlier this year so when we booked for July this year I booked as a high vehicle just to make life easier. 4:30 probably isn't a good time to negotiate the train Edited April 1, 2015 by mouthwash 1 Quote
Ekona Posted April 1, 2015 Posted April 1, 2015 There's loads of bloody room, just drive with a bit of care at a low speed and you'll be fine. The 911 is much wider than the Zed and it was fine, as was my old Zed on there previously. Quote
docwra Posted April 2, 2015 Posted April 2, 2015 Awww, look at the narrow family wagon .......... If I can do it then anyone can Quote
Kraziekatz1 Posted April 2, 2015 Posted April 2, 2015 oooh...I'm going on the tunnel for the first time in August. It hadn't occurred to me that parking might be an issue Quote
370Ad Posted April 2, 2015 Posted April 2, 2015 Yeah there is loads of room. Think about the cars that get on during Le Mans weekend. Quote
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