Fortunately our front spoiler is rubberised, I have whacked it a few times over the years
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| Author: | Synackrst [ Wed Jun 06, 2012 8:00 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Boarding a ferry |
Perhaps a silly question but I'll ask anyway... I'm going to Islay for a few days next month and will be taking the c4s over on the ferry. Should I be concerned about driving on / off the ferry due to the ground clearance? I've never taken a car on a ferry before but would have guessed it would be ok. However, I have experienced a few scrapes on some ridiculously tall speed bumps so thought I would ask. Has anyone experienced this and if so what were the results? Thanks for your time. Regards Billy |
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| Author: | Synackrst [ Wed Jun 06, 2012 9:22 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Boarding a ferry |
Answered my own question.... After some more googling I found a thread on the Z4 forum where they took 19 cars to Islay. There is an excellent pic of a car going onto the ferry so all looks good. Some of the back roads look a bit dodgy tho. Hope this info helps someone else... Regards Billy |
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| Author: | BGHughes [ Wed Jun 06, 2012 9:49 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Boarding a ferry |
Never taken the Islay ferry, but took my C4 to Jersey recently The front splitter (GT3 body kit) scraped on the ramp very loudly - both on and off but no noticeable damage done If I didn't have the body kit, I think the clearance would have been ok Enjoy Islay |
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| Author: | Sean Smallman [ Wed Jun 06, 2012 9:59 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Boarding a ferry |
My 4S cab cleared the ramps OK? |
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| Author: | Synackrst [ Thu Jun 07, 2012 8:21 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Boarding a ferry |
Thanks both for the speedy replies. Will take it slowly and hopefully all will be well. Regards Billy |
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| Author: | Sean Smallman [ Thu Jun 07, 2012 8:27 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Boarding a ferry |
Fortunately our front spoiler is rubberised, I have whacked it a few times over the years
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| Author: | Graham Waller [ Thu Jun 07, 2012 8:47 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Boarding a ferry |
I watched a staff car (our CO's Vauxhall Cavalier) going up the ramps on to a military ferry, when we went Harwich-Bremerhaven in '88. Despite the protests, the CO's driver still took it on, watched very carefully by the loading staff .Hmmm, what's all that liquid running down? Oh, I know - PETROL!! D!ckhead split his fuel tank open  .
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| Author: | RichardKS [ Thu Jun 07, 2012 10:11 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Boarding a ferry |
I've found that going slowly and maybe at a bit of an angle helps... boarding a ferry. |
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| Author: | sam [ Thu Jun 07, 2012 10:48 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Boarding a ferry |
having used ferries on many occasions I have found that a word with the loadmaster prior to boarding if you are concerned about grounding has resulted in the use of a variety of devices to prevent it , so don't be concerned, but speak up, because these devices are not always forthcoming unless asked for! |
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| Author: | Lee 944 [ Fri Jun 08, 2012 6:23 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Boarding a ferry |
sam wrote: having used ferries on many occasions I have found that a word with the loadmaster prior to boarding if you are concerned about grounding has resulted in the use of a variety of devices to prevent it , so don't be concerned, but speak up, because these devices are not always forthcoming unless asked for! I found this too, they're happy to help if you ask. 
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| Author: | Synackrst [ Sun Jun 10, 2012 7:34 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Boarding a ferry |
Thanks all for the advice. Girlfriend wanted to take the freelander but have now convinced her that we dont need to  Hopefully I'll get some good pics of the car against scenic backgrounds. Regards Billy |
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