Tipster Posted November 19, 2017 Report Share Posted November 19, 2017 Hi all, I was planning to take my 986 on the Liverpool to Belfast ferry next year on a golfing holiday, a bit worried about the ramp on the ferry with the cars low clearance, anybody done this trip? Btw, I can get my carry bag in the boot, and the driver fits in too, how good is that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r1flyguy Posted November 19, 2017 Report Share Posted November 19, 2017 Took a 986 on the ferry to Bilbao and the 997 which had even lower front lip of the chunnel upper deck, neither caused any issues. you could always request a lower deck loading Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tipster Posted November 19, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2017 Thanks R1..I'll contact Stena nearer the time.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terryg Posted November 20, 2017 Report Share Posted November 20, 2017 I use the Liverpool to Dublin route a lot, not always in the 986, but no problem when I do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That986 Posted November 20, 2017 Report Share Posted November 20, 2017 Yup, about to go Dover- Calais for the third time soon and not an issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBD914 v2 Posted November 20, 2017 Report Share Posted November 20, 2017 11 hours ago, Tipster said: Hi all, I was planning to take my 986 on the Liverpool to Belfast ferry next year on a golfing holiday, a bit worried about the ramp on the ferry with the cars low clearance, anybody done this trip? Btw, I can get my carry bag in the boot, and the driver fits in too, how good is that? I would rather put the passenger in the boot.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tipster Posted November 20, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 20, 2017 Lol, like it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason986S Posted November 20, 2017 Report Share Posted November 20, 2017 They host supercars, so can handle our cars with ease. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patt Posted November 21, 2017 Report Share Posted November 21, 2017 Tell the guys in the high vis jackets at the docks and they should help you out. With the GT3 kit on Molly I got stuck before even getting to the Ferry last year...much to the amusement of the TVR and Lotus behind me. The Lambo just hit his magic button and the front lifted inches - so need that option on the next one ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted November 21, 2017 Report Share Posted November 21, 2017 2 hours ago, Patt said: The Lambo just hit his magic button and the front lifted inches - so need that option on the next one ! I'm sure you can get it retrofitted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terryg Posted November 21, 2017 Report Share Posted November 21, 2017 2 minutes ago, Menoporsche said: I'm sure you can get it retrofitted And I'm sure it will transform the handling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That986 Posted November 21, 2017 Report Share Posted November 21, 2017 19 minutes ago, Terryg said: And I'm sure it will transform the handling Probably for the better..... (if you're talking about air suspension and not antiquated hydraulics). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patt Posted November 21, 2017 Report Share Posted November 21, 2017 LOL. My understanding is they fit a small air bag at the top of the strut to lift it enough for silly obstructions such as speed bumps, kerbs, matchsticks etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That986 Posted November 21, 2017 Report Share Posted November 21, 2017 2 hours ago, Patt said: LOL. My understanding is they fit a small air bag at the top of the strut to lift it enough for silly obstructions such as speed bumps, kerbs, matchsticks etc. Exactly that. Been around for years and a few companies have produced them to help very low normally static cars. Easy enough to fit as they just normally replace your top mounts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patt Posted November 21, 2017 Report Share Posted November 21, 2017 I have to admit - I'm in the sceptical camp. I can't see how a rubber bag can be better than a bearing. that said I've never been in a car with bags fitted, so I won't write them off until then. I do wish I'd done a tad more investigating before installing my new suspension though - as I would have probably justified the GT3 kit rather than new front top mounts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terryg Posted November 21, 2017 Report Share Posted November 21, 2017 2 hours ago, That986 said: Probably for the better..... (if you're talking about air suspension and not antiquated hydraulics). I hate that "drifting" has somehow become the new benchmark in handling when it most definitely isn't, I am not sure what that video was made to prove? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That986 Posted November 21, 2017 Report Share Posted November 21, 2017 1 hour ago, Terryg said: I hate that "drifting" has somehow become the new benchmark in handling when it most definitely isn't, I am not sure what that video was made to prove? Just an example that's all. That same system is also being used in a few time attack cars now to great success. 1 hour ago, Patt said: I have to admit - I'm in the sceptical camp. I can't see how a rubber bag can be better than a bearing. that said I've never been in a car with bags fitted, so I won't write them off until then. I do wish I'd done a tad more investigating before installing my new suspension though - as I would have probably justified the GT3 kit rather than new front top mounts. As you would be if you believe all the naysayers who seem to reference land yachts. I personally know someone with a 500bhp RS4 with that kit and trust me, he doesn't hold back. But anyway if you get the chance have a go in one, there's a demo Golf R that goes to some trackdays, if you see it ask for a demo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart21UK Posted November 21, 2017 Report Share Posted November 21, 2017 9 hours ago, Terryg said: And I'm sure it will transform the handling just thinking the same Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That986 Posted November 22, 2017 Report Share Posted November 22, 2017 Wow, some people really need to look around at other stuff out there. Try it first, it’s a bit like saying you don’t like to eat certain food without even tasting it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the baron Posted November 22, 2017 Report Share Posted November 22, 2017 You’ll be fine, just attack it at an angle, the guys have seen it all before and will be on hand with planks of wood if need be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terryg Posted November 22, 2017 Report Share Posted November 22, 2017 1 hour ago, That986 said: Wow, some people really need to look around at other stuff out there. Try it first, it’s a bit like saying you don’t like to eat certain food without even tasting it. Can I agree with you whilst remaining a bit sceptical? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patt Posted November 22, 2017 Report Share Posted November 22, 2017 Well I did ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terryg Posted November 22, 2017 Report Share Posted November 22, 2017 1 hour ago, Patt said: Well I did ;-) Ah but I only have 4 stars up, you have a shed load of pips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patt Posted November 22, 2017 Report Share Posted November 22, 2017 that took me a while to work out. And like I say about computer games - Rank = amount of time played, not quality of player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted November 22, 2017 Report Share Posted November 22, 2017 1 hour ago, Patt said: Rank = amount of time played, not quality of player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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