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Offline wigit

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Re: Driving to Amsterdam- What do i need?
« Reply #10 on: 13 July 2012, 15:12 »
i'm really looking forward to taking the mk6 on the continent in september, i had the seat storage for shoving his vis vests et al, need to look at the xenons adjustment and work out if i need a new bulb kit

in reality i prefer most continental driving, when you get off the ferry or chunnel you realise why

the street layout of amsterdam means its fairly easy not to get lost

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Re: Driving to Amsterdam- What do i need?
« Reply #11 on: 13 July 2012, 16:11 »
If you have xenon's i'm not sure the bulb kit applies for the fronts, just the Travel mode setting in the DIS.

I will have to lookup what is required for LED's in the other lights.

One thing you need to be aware of in Holland is that bikes have priority everywhere, especially roundabouts.  You'll notice that each roundabout has a bike lane round the outside, which you pass over to exit.  Be weary that the bikes have right of way on these, and it's very tricky looking over your left shoulder to spot them coming.

Any accident with a bike and it will be YOUR fault, no questions.

Belgium, enjoy the drivers that sit on your bum with their indicator on, they're cool, they just want to pass.

If your driving through belgium I'm guessing your going via the Antwerp ring road, be careful as you aproach the ring road, three motorways just merge, no messing, no slip roads, lanes just merge! It's highly entertaining in rush hour.

There's plenty of night time red lighting in front of the houses in one particular district of Amsterdam, good place to park, because passer by eyes won't be on your vehicle. :-)

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Re: Driving to Amsterdam- What do i need?
« Reply #12 on: 14 July 2012, 10:10 »
Be very conscientious when parking. They clamp or remove very quickly and it is at least 150 euros to remove/recover.
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Re: Driving to Amsterdam- What do i need?
« Reply #13 on: 15 July 2012, 05:17 »
If you have xenon's i'm not sure the bulb kit applies for the fronts, just the Travel mode setting in the DIS.

I will have to lookup what is required for LED's in the other lights.

One thing you need to be aware of in Holland is that bikes have priority everywhere, especially roundabouts.  You'll notice that each roundabout has a bike lane round the outside, which you pass over to exit.  Be weary that the bikes have right of way on these, and it's very tricky looking over your left shoulder to spot them coming.

Any accident with a bike and it will be YOUR fault, no questions.

Belgium, enjoy the drivers that sit on your bum with their indicator on, they're cool, they just want to pass.

If your driving through belgium I'm guessing your going via the Antwerp ring road, be careful as you aproach the ring road, three motorways just merge, no messing, no slip roads, lanes just merge! It's highly entertaining in rush hour.

There's plenty of night time red lighting in front of the houses in one particular district of Amsterdam, good place to park, because passer by eyes won't be on your vehicle. :-)

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I very nearly came a cropper with this the first time I drove in Rotterdam, my own fault for not reading the rules properly before going. I'd seen a cyclist coming to a roundabout and knew she'd get there about the same time as me, I was turning right, she just carried on (which is fair enough) and didn't even bat an eyelid when I managed to stop only a couple of feet away from her. I think she must have come across another tourist though as she was holding an ice pack and towel to her head.
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Re: Driving to Amsterdam- What do i need?
« Reply #14 on: 16 July 2012, 08:43 »
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hello pepople!

i am driving to Amsterdam at the end of the month  :laugh:

i have to drive through France and Belgium. What's do I need to do to my car?

Ensure that there is no rizla etc lying about  :laugh:

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Re: Driving to Amsterdam- What do i need?
« Reply #15 on: 16 July 2012, 09:22 »
Great reply's thanks people! ill sure be careful! I have a garage with the apartment that i'm staying in so got that sorted :)

with my travel mode in the car for the lights when I turn it on, the lights seem to move a little bit not 100% but on my dash the little yellow bulb light flashes.... is this normal? does it mean its working?





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Re: Driving to Amsterdam- What do i need?
« Reply #16 on: 31 July 2012, 16:45 »
Great reply's thanks people! ill sure be careful! I have a garage with the apartment that i'm staying in so got that sorted :)

with my travel mode in the car for the lights when I turn it on, the lights seem to move a little bit not 100% but on my dash the little yellow bulb light flashes.... is this normal? does it mean its working?






Mind me asking how much it cost you for an apartment with a garage and how long for? always wanted to drive to the dam but a little weary about leaving my car on the streets round there. By the way first post here people proud new owner of Golf mk6 GT TDI :-) will get pics up after weekend hopefully

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Re: Driving to Amsterdam- What do i need?
« Reply #17 on: 31 July 2012, 18:27 »
Great reply's thanks people! ill sure be careful! I have a garage with the apartment that i'm staying in so got that sorted :)

with my travel mode in the car for the lights when I turn it on, the lights seem to move a little bit not 100% but on my dash the little yellow bulb light flashes.... is this normal? does it mean its working?






Mind me asking how much it cost you for an apartment with a garage and how long for? always wanted to drive to the dam but a little weary about leaving my car on the streets round there. By the way first post here people proud new owner of Golf mk6 GT TDI :-) will get pics up after weekend hopefully

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Re: Driving to Amsterdam- What do i need?
« Reply #18 on: 01 August 2012, 09:15 »
didnt read this before i left and i DID loose my car! for like 2 hours, i think i parked it on that bridge near that canal also  :undecided: but its defently the best place to get a bit stressed, after we found it went for a lovely big "Coffee"  :wink:



I drove to amsterdam once.... my only suggestion would be to remember where you park your car. spent hours looking in coffee shops trying to re-trace my steps :lipsrsealed:

Park next to the bridge over the canal. You'll find it no problem.
Thats exactly where we parked!  :grin:

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Re: Driving to Amsterdam- What do i need?
« Reply #19 on: 01 August 2012, 09:26 »
Welcome!
i paid
euro tunnel £140
Apartment -600 euro sleep 6 2 nights with underground parking, it would have been 30euro a day but the man who owned the apartment had a pass so it was FREE :)
Diesel - £110 the whole trip
Spending money - TOOOO MUCH!  :laugh:

split between 4 people worked out nicely!

you should defiantly do it! once fru the tunnel its about 3.5 hours with no traffic! its not as hard as every1 makes out, jst got to pay attention to what's around you.

in jan 2013 they are putting a ban in Amsterdam for all non residents are not able to enter the coffee shops. it has stared in the south of the county already.

hope this help and convinces you to go!


Great reply's thanks people! ill sure be careful! I have a garage with the apartment that i'm staying in so got that sorted :)

with my travel mode in the car for the lights when I turn it on, the lights seem to move a little bit not 100% but on my dash the little yellow bulb light flashes.... is this normal? does it mean its working?






Mind me asking how much it cost you for an apartment with a garage and how long for? always wanted to drive to the dam but a little weary about leaving my car on the streets round there. By the way first post here people proud new owner of Golf mk6 GT TDI :-) will get pics up after weekend hopefully