Bucket list

olrocker · 07-05-2023, 09:06 PM

I know deep in the heart of every “car guy” is the desire to drive on the Autobahn in Germany through the sections with no speed limit and just floor it till the speedometer stops going up.

But I’m planning a trip to Europe sometime in the next two years and I am seriously considering shipping my Camaro over just to experience this once in a lifetime opportunity.

I know what you’re thinking: most sane people would just rent a hot German car in Germany while they’re there to do the Autobahn. Maybe that only proves that I’m insane. You may be right. I may be crazy.

But it would mean so much more to me to do it in my Camaro. I already have the co-pilot who will be filming the speedometer and out the window for posterity.

I figure it should be around $5k for round trip shipping and German registration.

When the time comes, and if it happens, I’ll be sure to post the video.

ariZona28 · 07-06-2023, 09:09 AM

Driving the Autobahn would be fun but not so sure I'd want to ship my Camaro to the other side of the Earth for a few hours of excitement. Plenty of road course tracks here to enjoy with high speed straights and fun twisty turns. If I were to go through all of the hassle and stress of traveling with my vehicle my first stop would be the Nurburgring in an attempt to duplicate the 2014 Z/28 run.

olrocker · 07-06-2023, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by ariZona28

Driving the Autobahn would be fun but not so sure I'd want to ship my Camaro to the other side of the Earth for a few hours of excitement. Plenty of road course tracks here to enjoy with high speed straights and fun twisty turns. If I were to go through all of the hassle and stress of traveling with my vehicle my first stop would be the Nurburgring in an attempt to duplicate the 2014 Z/28 run.

As much as I do understand that, just my personal preference I’d love to hit top speed, hammer all the way into the carpet, and just keep it there for a few miles or longer. No twisties, no up and down shifting. You’re right I can do that at a track in America. But unless NASCAR lets me on to Talledega for a few hours by myself it’s pretty much impossible to do what I really want anywhere but the Autobahn. Including the Nurburgring.

ariZona28 · 07-07-2023, 01:34 AM

OK, maybe in addition to (not instead of) the Autobahn trip you might consider the Silver State Classic Challenge in Nevada. 90 miles of highway with several mph classes to choose from. Many heavy-hitters exceeding 200 mph.

SwL_Wildcat · 10-28-2023, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by ariZona28

OK, maybe in addition to (not instead of) the Autobahn trip you might consider the Silver State Classic Challenge in Nevada. 90 miles of highway with several mph classes to choose from. Many heavy-hitters exceeding 200 mph.

Just reading the rules for that, it is very cool! I don't think I'd be wanting to jam a full roll cage into my ZL1 just to say I did that at a full throttle run.

https://www.sscc.us/global/pdf/2023_rulebook.pdf

CalgaryZL1 · 10-28-2023, 07:31 PM

I have some very good out in the middle of nowhere roads that at 3:00am are my Audubon and pikes peak

Infidel67 · 10-28-2023, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by olrocker

I know deep in the heart of every “car guy” is the desire to drive on the Autobahn in Germany through the sections with no speed limit and just floor it till the speedometer stops going up.

But I’m planning a trip to Europe sometime in the next two years and I am seriously considering shipping my Camaro over just to experience this once in a lifetime opportunity.

I know what you’re thinking: most sane people would just rent a hot German car in Germany while they’re there to do the Autobahn. Maybe that only proves that I’m insane. You may be right. I may be crazy.

But it would mean so much more to me to do it in my Camaro. I already have the co-pilot who will be filming the speedometer and out the window for posterity.

I figure it should be around $5k for round trip shipping and German registration.

When the time comes, and if it happens, I’ll be sure to post the video.

Done that for about 10 years every day, but with a Audi and a BMW.
Would Love to do it again but with my SS

olrocker · 10-29-2023, 01:06 AM

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Originally Posted by CalgaryZL1

I have some very good out in the middle of nowhere roads that at 3:00am are my Audubon and pikes peak

Audubon? I don’t know if I’d be flying a bird on the German freeway

ariZona28 · 10-29-2023, 01:20 AM

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Originally Posted by SwL_Wildcat

Just reading the rules for that, it is very cool! I don't think I'd be wanting to jam a full roll cage into my ZL1 just to say I did that at a full throttle run.

https://www.sscc.us/global/pdf/2023_rulebook.pdf

Agreed. I wasn't aware of the stringent requirements. Guess I'm out too.

I'm not going to do any such mods to my Z/28.

Capricio · 11-08-2023, 10:52 AM

Are there changes to lighting, etc, you'd have to make to be street legal in Germany? Its your bucket list and your life savings, but if it were me I'd find an alternative outlet for it over here, domestically.

DevilsReject97 · 11-08-2023, 01:24 PM

So this is something that goes on annually near me, and they have similar rules for cars that hit certain speeds

https://shift-s3ctor.com/indy-airstrip-attack/

However, it's only a 1/2 mile strip so most high HP cars in a factory form won't necessarily hit their max speed on that, which reduces the needs for a roll cage/other safety gadgets to some degree.

Might be a better solution to at least get used to those kinds of speeds at a 1/2 mile and see how that feels

07-05-2023, 09:06 PM	#1
olrocker Drives: People crazy with my sexiness Join Date: Jun 2023 Location: Northeast Ohio Posts: 523	Bucket list I know deep in the heart of every “car guy” is the desire to drive on the Autobahn in Germany through the sections with no speed limit and just floor it till the speedometer stops going up. But I’m planning a trip to Europe sometime in the next two years and I am seriously considering shipping my Camaro over just to experience this once in a lifetime opportunity. I know what you’re thinking: most sane people would just rent a hot German car in Germany while they’re there to do the Autobahn. Maybe that only proves that I’m insane. You may be right. I may be crazy. But it would mean so much more to me to do it in my Camaro. I already have the co-pilot who will be filming the speedometer and out the window for posterity. I figure it should be around $5k for round trip shipping and German registration. When the time comes, and if it happens, I’ll be sure to post the video. __________________ Purchase order submitted on 6/23/23 Received and purchased 9/8/2023 2024 2SS 6MT coupe Sharkskin/Light gray Moonroof/Navi/NPP/Mag Ride/Red Brake Calipers Gray painted split spoke wheels Illuminated footwells/illuminated bowtie

07-06-2023, 09:09 AM	#2
ariZona28 Give speed a chance Drives: 2015 Camaro 2LS, 2015 Camaro Z/28 Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Mesa, Az Posts: 2,234	Driving the Autobahn would be fun but not so sure I'd want to ship my Camaro to the other side of the Earth for a few hours of excitement. Plenty of road course tracks here to enjoy with high speed straights and fun twisty turns. If I were to go through all of the hassle and stress of traveling with my vehicle my first stop would be the Nurburgring in an attempt to duplicate the 2014 Z/28 run. __________________ 2LS: a TREMENDOUS machine. Z/28: it's a BIT MORE POWERFUL, of course.

07-07-2023, 01:34 AM	#4
ariZona28 Give speed a chance Drives: 2015 Camaro 2LS, 2015 Camaro Z/28 Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Mesa, Az Posts: 2,234	OK, maybe in addition to (not instead of) the Autobahn trip you might consider the Silver State Classic Challenge in Nevada. 90 miles of highway with several mph classes to choose from. Many heavy-hitters exceeding 200 mph. __________________ 2LS: a TREMENDOUS machine. Z/28: it's a BIT MORE POWERFUL, of course.

11-08-2023, 01:24 PM	#11
DevilsReject97 Nightmare Drives: Your mom crazy in bed Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Naptown Posts: 2,438	So this is something that goes on annually near me, and they have similar rules for cars that hit certain speeds https://shift-s3ctor.com/indy-airstrip-attack/ However, it's only a 1/2 mile strip so most high HP cars in a factory form won't necessarily hit their max speed on that, which reduces the needs for a roll cage/other safety gadgets to some degree. Might be a better solution to at least get used to those kinds of speeds at a 1/2 mile and see how that feels __________________

10-28-2023, 07:31 PM	#6
CalgaryZL1 Drives: 2020 Chevy Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Apr 2023 Location: Calgary Canada Posts: 1,488	I have some very good out in the middle of nowhere roads that at 3:00am are my Audubon and pikes peak

11-08-2023, 10:52 AM	#10
Capricio Drives: 2000 WS6 Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: AZ Posts: 436	Are there changes to lighting, etc, you'd have to make to be street legal in Germany? Its your bucket list and your life savings, but if it were me I'd find an alternative outlet for it over here, domestically.