Anyone taken Cupra on a ferry? - SEAT Cupra.net

chris h · 06-04-2006, 08:28

This summer it will be the first time I take my car to France (using Speedferries). As, like you know, the front scrapes in multistory carparks, driveways etc I am a little worried that I may leave the front bumber in the ferry! Has anyone taken theirs to France on the ferry and was it okay?

Thanks in advance

Chris

*Icecavern* · 06-04-2006, 08:31

If they can get ferraris and Astons on then an R isn't going to be a problem

chris h · 06-04-2006, 08:38

In the past have only ever seen it crammed with fords and peugeots etc. Would like to hear an Aston V12 engine warbbling away in the bowels of the ferry

*Molehill_Mike* · 06-04-2006, 08:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by chris h

In the past have only ever seen it crammed with fords and peugeots etc. Would like to hear an Aston V12 engine warbbling away in the bowels of the ferry

Agreed!

Mike

jmcvicar · 06-04-2006, 08:50

I'd be more worried about dents/scratches to the side of my car. Have you see how close together they make all the cars park??

*The_one* · 06-04-2006, 09:16

I'd take it on the eurotunnel instead.

Cars are parked single file so you aren't going to get it scratched plus its level to drive on and off

chris h · 06-04-2006, 09:31

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Originally Posted by The_one

I'd take it on the eurotunnel instead.

Cars are parked single file so you aren't going to get it scratched plus its level to drive on and off

That would prob have been best but have always used the ferry in the past (Golf GTi) and booked without thinking.

TimBarratt · 06-04-2006, 09:39

Your car will be fine. Last time I went with SpeedFerries the boat was full of porkers and Ferarri's and the odd Lambo. We were all going to Le Mann though.

chris h · 06-04-2006, 10:36

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Originally Posted by TimBarratt

Your car will be fine. Last time I went with SpeedFerries the boat was full of porkers and Ferarri's and the odd Lambo. We were all going to Le Mann though.

Thanks thats great

*Cupramax* · 06-04-2006, 10:53

I've been on the Dover - Calais ones in my R.

Redcupra20vt · 06-04-2006, 10:56

it will go on no problems, the one thingi have found with my ibiza is some of the bends are a bit tight and the lock on the ibiza isnt that good

Paul

*Vicky M* · 06-04-2006, 12:46

just have to hope you don'y get shoved up the ramp in the front.
grounded coming down in my Rover 220 Turbo a few years back.
But that was with 4 people, and a boot full of beer

*Craig Senior* · 06-04-2006, 12:56

I went of the ferry across Windemere and that wasn't pretty.

It scraped a bit getting on and a lot getting off at the other side.

mmfb · 06-04-2006, 13:53

Bought my LCR from Isle of White on a sunny day. It was a very enjoyable trip back to the mainland. No issues at all.

chris h · 06-04-2006, 16:10

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Originally Posted by Vicky M

just have to hope you don'y get shoved up the ramp in the front.
grounded coming down in my Rover 220 Turbo a few years back.
But that was with 4 people, and a boot full of beer

If i fill the boot up enough it might lift the front!

*Copra* · 07-04-2006, 23:51

ive taken to very low cars on the ferry (fast cat) to the channel islands before and it has been fine. got either a dent or a scratch on the door both times though, becasue they park you so close, the old f4rts cant get in/out without bashing their door on yours!!

PABLO ESCABAR · 08-04-2006, 08:06

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Originally Posted by Copra

ive taken to very low cars on the ferry (fast cat) to the channel islands before and it has been fine. got either a dent or a scratch on the door both times though, becasue they park you so close, the old f4rts cant get in/out without bashing their door on yours!!

better not im goin germany next week to the ring on speed ferrys hope they dont

peabelly · 11-04-2006, 23:25

been from calais several times, just drive on slowly
not sure about anywhere else
had more trouble in sunderland from car park for airshow
ripped off the front spoiler at 2mph

blackcupra1 · 11-04-2006, 23:29

took mine to Belgium via holland and it all went well.

funny bit was coming back they put me with a load of ferraris (on their way back from a meet in italy) cos mine was as low as theirs.

had no issues either way

PABLO ESCABAR · 12-04-2006, 17:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by blackcupra1

took mine to Belgium via holland and it all went well.

funny bit was coming back they put me with a load of ferraris (on their way back from a meet in italy) cos mine was as low as theirs.

had no issues either way

thats good to hear hope they do that with me on monday as im a bit lower now and dont want to rip any bits off me car

06-04-2006, 08:28	#1
chris h Full Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Surrey Posts: 35	Anyone taken Cupra on a ferry? This summer it will be the first time I take my car to France (using Speedferries). As, like you know, the front scrapes in multistory carparks, driveways etc I am a little worried that I may leave the front bumber in the ferry! Has anyone taken theirs to France on the ferry and was it okay? Thanks in advance Chris __________________ Platinum LEON CUPRA R

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chris h Full Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Surrey Posts: 35	In the past have only ever seen it crammed with fords and peugeots etc. Would like to hear an Aston V12 engine warbbling away in the bowels of the ferry __________________ Platinum LEON CUPRA R

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jmcvicar Full Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: A geordie dahn sarf Posts: 115	I'd be more worried about dents/scratches to the side of my car. Have you see how close together they make all the cars park?? __________________ Success is a journey, not a destination

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Cupramax Uber pimp meister Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 4,042	I've been on the Dover - Calais ones in my R. __________________ A5 Cab 2.0T Sline

06-04-2006, 09:16	#6
The_one Full Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: England Posts: 539	I'd take it on the eurotunnel instead. Cars are parked single file so you aren't going to get it scratched plus its level to drive on and off

06-04-2006, 09:39	#8
TimBarratt Full Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Blandford Posts: 479	Your car will be fine. Last time I went with SpeedFerries the boat was full of porkers and Ferarri's and the odd Lambo. We were all going to Le Mann though.

06-04-2006, 10:56	#11
Redcupra20vt Full Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: kent Posts: 379	it will go on no problems, the one thingi have found with my ibiza is some of the bends are a bit tight and the lock on the ibiza isnt that good Paul

06-04-2006, 12:46	#12
Vicky M Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Sittingbourne..Kent Posts: 1,134	just have to hope you don'y get shoved up the ramp in the front. grounded coming down in my Rover 220 Turbo a few years back. But that was with 4 people, and a boot full of beer __________________ '07Crono Ibiza FR PDi130 with Lux Pack and DiamondBrite, FR custom brake mask, Seat Engraved tax disk, colourcode bump strips, and a secret weapon waitin' to be fitted, Oh, and a nice big SC.N sticker

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Craig Senior I've been Tango'd Join Date: May 2004 Location: Trackside Posts: 1,353	I went of the ferry across Windemere and that wasn't pretty. It scraped a bit getting on and a lot getting off at the other side. __________________ Mine: 57 Altea XL Stylance TDI (Silver) Hers: 57 Smart ForTwo (Silver) *Harewood Speed* Hillclimb www.harewoodhill.com Next Event: 29th August 2010**

06-04-2006, 13:53	#14
mmfb Full Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Berkshire Posts: 147	Bought my LCR from Isle of White on a sunny day. It was a very enjoyable trip back to the mainland. No issues at all. __________________ Mark. Leon Cupra R-210 Alfa Romeo GTV 2001 Twin Spark Lusso Leon Cupra 20VT VW Corrado 2L 16v VX Golf MKII 1.8 Driver. Lancia Delta HF.

07-04-2006, 23:51	#16
Copra Used To Be "mk4polo" Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Hampshire Posts: 2,679	ive taken to very low cars on the ferry (fast cat) to the channel islands before and it has been fine. got either a dent or a scratch on the door both times though, becasue they park you so close, the old f4rts cant get in/out without bashing their door on yours!! __________________ Currently Own : Audi TT 225 Quattro Used To Own : 255BHP Ibiza Cupra, Copper Bronze Leon Cupra OEM+, 240BHP MINI Cooper S Get your own Gamercard Sig.

11-04-2006, 23:25	#18
peabelly Newbie Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 8	been from calais several times, just drive on slowly not sure about anywhere else had more trouble in sunderland from car park for airshow ripped off the front spoiler at 2mph

11-04-2006, 23:29	#19
blackcupra1 Revo'd CUPRA R Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 1	ferries took mine to Belgium via holland and it all went well. funny bit was coming back they put me with a load of ferraris (on their way back from a meet in italy) cos mine was as low as theirs. had no issues either way

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