Spoilers for Gothenburg 2017!

scvolvo · Jan 8th, 2016, 21:40

One of the 3 driving events I'm currently working on, Volvo ice driving school, currently unable to offer places, but will update.

oblark · Jan 8th, 2016, 22:12

I'll having a go at that ��

tt82 · Jan 15th, 2016, 08:40

That's really got me interested.

Would be interesting to know whether it's possibly to take your own car to it. I know there will be the usual disclaimers about Volvo not being liable for damage, but assuming it's on a frozen lake in the North in Sweden during winter, there should be quite a lot of space around should you mess up!

scvolvo · Jan 15th, 2016, 09:00

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Originally Posted by tt82

That's really got me interested.

Would be interesting to know whether it's possibly to take your own car to it. I know there will be the usual disclaimers about Volvo not being liable for damage, but assuming it's on a frozen lake in the North in Sweden during winter, there should be quite a lot of space around should you mess up!

Yes it is possible and I've seen some non Volvo days run that way £250 all day on the ice with use of the facilities

tt82 · Feb 2nd, 2016, 14:00

Looks like driving there will be expensive! So far I have calculated these approximate costs:

Fuel: Driving to/from the School and fuel used during the event - £600
Ferry from Dover to Dunkirk - £70
Tolls for bridges in Denmark and Sweden both ways - £150
Hotels - 3 nights each way and 4 nights at the School, based on average cost of £50 per night - £550

Thats £1,270. On top of that would be items/preperation for the car for the journey. I already have winter tyres but would need to purchase snow chains. I would also need additives for the brake/steering fluids to stop them freezing. Overall I could see it costing at least £1,500!

scvolvo · Feb 5th, 2016, 17:01

That's why I'll be reverting to the current format to keep costs down so people can fly under £300 that way

markas · Feb 21st, 2016, 16:25

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Originally Posted by scvolvo

That's why I'll be reverting to the current format to keep costs down so people can fly under £300 that way

I would be interested in the flying and it would be quicker and taking my 22 year 850 over there the insurance the recovery would be expensive.

Mark

scvolvo · Feb 21st, 2016, 18:30

Markas, there is an actual thread for next year started today

scvolvo · Jun 11th, 2016, 19:46

Gonna call this as its nigh on full! Next trip 2019 or ice driving 2018!

Jan 8th, 2016, 22:12	#2
oblark Member Last Online: Aug 11th, 2023 21:19 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Hampshire	I'll having a go at that �� __________________ 1996 850 AWD M4.4 ECU with COP`s, K24 turbo, 3.25" MAF,

Jan 15th, 2016, 08:40	#3
tt82 Forum Support Team Last Online: Nov 28th, 2022 17:33 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Here.... obviously!	That's really got me interested. Would be interesting to know whether it's possibly to take your own car to it. I know there will be the usual disclaimers about Volvo not being liable for damage, but assuming it's on a frozen lake in the North in Sweden during winter, there should be quite a lot of space around should you mess up! __________________ The more people I meet, the more I like my dog! 2009 V70 D5 R-Design - Jeade'en

Feb 2nd, 2016, 14:00	#5
tt82 Forum Support Team Last Online: Nov 28th, 2022 17:33 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Here.... obviously!	Looks like driving there will be expensive! So far I have calculated these approximate costs: Fuel: Driving to/from the School and fuel used during the event - £600 Ferry from Dover to Dunkirk - £70 Tolls for bridges in Denmark and Sweden both ways - £150 Hotels - 3 nights each way and 4 nights at the School, based on average cost of £50 per night - £550 Thats £1,270. On top of that would be items/preperation for the car for the journey. I already have winter tyres but would need to purchase snow chains. I would also need additives for the brake/steering fluids to stop them freezing. Overall I could see it costing at least £1,500! __________________ The more people I meet, the more I like my dog! 2009 V70 D5 R-Design - Jeade'en

Feb 5th, 2016, 17:01	#6
scvolvo Premier Member Last Online: Jun 4th, 2023 18:24 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: hertford	That's why I'll be reverting to the current format to keep costs down so people can fly under £300 that way __________________ Links to SwedeSportUK and events page https://www.facebook.com/groups/1542415576082157/ https://m.facebook.com/swedishevents/

Feb 21st, 2016, 18:30	#8
scvolvo Premier Member Last Online: Jun 4th, 2023 18:24 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: hertford	Markas, there is an actual thread for next year started today __________________ Links to SwedeSportUK and events page https://www.facebook.com/groups/1542415576082157/ https://m.facebook.com/swedishevents/

Jun 11th, 2016, 19:46	#9
scvolvo Premier Member Last Online: Jun 4th, 2023 18:24 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: hertford	Gonna call this as its nigh on full! Next trip 2019 or ice driving 2018! __________________ Links to SwedeSportUK and events page https://www.facebook.com/groups/1542415576082157/ https://m.facebook.com/swedishevents/

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