Tom Posted February 4, 2011 Report Posted February 4, 2011 Hi guys, i've been invited up north wales to have my car filmed for a dvd in march. The only thing thats holding me back is the distance, 600 mile round trip. I'm not sure I want to drive the Escort that distance. The cost of fuel is the main thing but also comfort is another. Where could I (if its possible) hire a flatbed or similar from and is it gonna cost me a lots of cash to do it. I really want to do this but it is a fair old way!
Fiesta Steve Posted February 4, 2011 Report Posted February 4, 2011 I hired a trailer for the weekend for about £35
Tom Posted February 4, 2011 Author Report Posted February 4, 2011 I'd have to get my car fitted with a tow bar too! Ah man this isn't going to happen is it
Fiesta Steve Posted February 4, 2011 Report Posted February 4, 2011 I just looked on the website where I got the trailer from and they don't have any flat bed trucks, only tippers or dropside which are no good for transporting cars. I don't know if it would be that easy to find somewhere that would hire a flat bed suitable for cars. Just drive it ! Afterwards we'll all tell you how much of a hero you are
SmokeEm Posted February 4, 2011 Report Posted February 4, 2011 Give Cokebottle a shout Tom - He might fancy a road trip
Tom Posted February 4, 2011 Author Report Posted February 4, 2011 I don't think this is gonna happen. 2 days off work, fuel, rental etc etc Bugger i think i'll have to hand it over to someone else
BIG G Posted February 4, 2011 Report Posted February 4, 2011 Come and stay up here with me tom as thats where i live now break the journey up a tad
Skimmer Posted February 4, 2011 Report Posted February 4, 2011 Surely the simpliest and easiest way would be to drive it ? that is if it is taxed , tested and insured i know i would and have , just a thought
Admin Vista Posted February 4, 2011 Admin Report Posted February 4, 2011 I would just drive it mate, I do close to that sort of mileage to the pod and back (260 odd each way) each year for CF and it's not that bad a run. If you can stay a little light on the loud pedal it'll be much cheaper than trailer hire, fuel and fitting a tow bar on the daily. Is this the DVD where someone else (a racing driver) takes your car round a racetrack while being filmed then gives a commentary on the cars performance afterwards? I was offered that too, and really fancied it. But I thought long and hard about it, was very tempted but ultimately was put off by the "if it breaks it's your problem" clause.
fieldy1972 Posted February 4, 2011 Report Posted February 4, 2011 "if it breaks it's your problem" clause. thats what my clause would be if they fooked my car. its under the paragragh heading of "the blokes jaw whos driving my car in the avent he knackers it"
JP. Posted February 4, 2011 Report Posted February 4, 2011 600 miles..how far can it be Do the Classic Ford show and the Ford Fair every year in a Capri traveling from Holland trough Belgium and France. Indeed I don't have twin Webers to suplie with fuel.............. Its way to economic for me..................... Doing it V8 Supercharged with a big Holley on top. Yep uprated suspension too........... Need to get out of the car every two hours................its the noise of the loud exhaust and the Gilmer drive of the blower and my back too. By luck I have to refuel every two hours Ice in the car..........yep sometimes strawberry flavour But its oohh so fun to do it and the thumbs up you get everywhere driving your OSF is uncountable. I have to say I live for that feeling. So what about 600 miles I suppose you don't have a trailer queen
Tom Posted February 4, 2011 Author Report Posted February 4, 2011 Vista - yeah that's the one. I'm not overly fussed if it breaks (engine/box) it's it getting bent that worries me. If it wasn't so far I'd go but I don't think I can afford the whole trip atm. If it was a road trip with stop offs etc I'd do it but a straight drive there and back? No ta
banarama Posted February 4, 2011 Report Posted February 4, 2011 drive it ten mile ,disable the engine in some way,ring aa/ or rac.tell them you need to get to wales.leave earlier though.get there. fix it of you go. drive back only 1 lot of fuel. [ just a thought]
JAY PS Posted February 4, 2011 Report Posted February 4, 2011 Shame i sold my truck you could have used that ,im looking a new trailer now ,so may be able to help
Admin Vista Posted February 4, 2011 Admin Report Posted February 4, 2011 Vista - yeah that's the one. I'm not overly fussed if it breaks (engine/box) it's it getting bent that worries me. If it wasn't so far I'd go but I don't think I can afford the whole trip atm. If it was a road trip with stop offs etc I'd do it but a straight drive there and back? No ta They insure it against the driver launching it off the road, they don't cover him over revving it and wiping the engine out. I figured why should I risk my engine, box, axle etc for some one else to gain profit out of DVD sales? If I over rev them and break something, that's my problem, but if someone else does? I'm not taking responsibility for that too.
petrolhead Posted February 4, 2011 Report Posted February 4, 2011 Is it at Anglesey Tom? Another option to consider for long journeys is to get some cheap laser 4 spoke alloys and fit some cheap 60 or 70 profile tyres to the rear. If you move from 50 to 70 profile I think I worked out the revs will drop by 15%. So doing 3400rpm instead of 4000rpm for example. Saves fuel, mechanical wear n tear and wear on your more expensive tyres. Then change them around when you want to get some serious driving done. Just an idea......
aled Posted February 4, 2011 Report Posted February 4, 2011 My first time at reading this......the fuel should be no problem as they have stated that they will reimburse you You mention being comfy ????....its an Escort You mention long journey......and ??.....just plan a few more leg-stretches ! Gordy mentions a night stop......nice offer that To me it does not sound like your heart is in it, so if I was you and do the decent thing and tell the DVD company that you cannot make it as they really do need to know I would have thought so that you can be replaced.... ....Orrrrr........bite the bullet. Get yourself motivated and make it happen Excuses are so easy to come by ....you may never get the opportunity again and life is for living.
Posse Posted February 5, 2011 Report Posted February 5, 2011 Sounds a right touch Tom you lose to days money plus expense's and maybe a fooked car there taking the piss
Tom Posted February 5, 2011 Author Report Posted February 5, 2011 I wanted to go but you're right my hearts not in it. I had to do this thread to make up my mind I think.
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