Sunday's drive in the Cyprus countryside

ga41 · 09-26-2011, 12:09 AM

I know the car's very dirty....

but it's kind of a lost struggle with all the bugs it picks up after even a quick B road blast...

The actual run is in video 4 and the return run in video 5. Unfortunately the battery died halfway through recording video 5!

I was even faster during that part! Oh and the camera loses focus at a couple of points and also moves about as i'm tearing down the road, it wasn't mounted securely enough but i fixed it after a while. :P

Anyway hope you enjoy.

Marvins1987 · 09-26-2011, 04:22 AM

very nice roads!

Nice videos.

Is the S2000 driver your friend?

ga41 · 09-26-2011, 04:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Marvins1987

very nice roads!

Nice videos.

Is the S2000 driver your friend?

Thank you!

Yes, he's a good friend of mine. In the last video he was following me.

Marvins1987 · 09-26-2011, 02:25 PM

Is his car faster? It looks like he is driving away! Is his car stock?

Charles White · 09-26-2011, 03:12 PM

Driving in Cyprus ( I assume you are referring to Greece) seems to be fun and adventurous - similar to the Carribean Islands. My wife's family was from Cyprus and we are planning a vacation trip there next year. Any advise on renting or not renting a car to drive around the island would be appreciated. Charles and Mary at the White House (CEWMGW@Verizon.Net)

ZStig · 09-26-2011, 03:43 PM

cool videos, I watched most of the first one. I hope you made sure there would be no cars coming in the opposite direction!

ga41 · 09-26-2011, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Marvins1987

Is his car faster? It looks like he is driving away! Is his car stock?

He is stock yes, he's not pulling away. I'm dropping back because i'm messing with the camera trying to secure it properly! You can see i'm catching back up afterwards though. He's a better driver than me and he used to be able to pull away in the twisties but now i've improved my skills!

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Originally Posted by Charles White

Driving in Cyprus ( I assume you are referring to Greece) seems to be fun and adventurous - similar to the Carribean Islands. My wife's family was from Cyprus and we are planning a vacation trip there next year. Any advise on renting or not renting a car to drive around the island would be appreciated. Charles and Mary at the White House (CEWMGW@Verizon.Net)

Cyprus is a different country than Greece. We drive on the left like in the UK too whereas in Greece they drive like in North America. I highly recommend renting a car if you're visiting. Public transport within cities is decent but it can be difficult if you want to visit other cities and it's practically non-existent if you want to tour the mountain villages. PM me your questions if you want more advice, i'm in the travel business so can offer lots of tips.

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Originally Posted by Roffle Waffle

cool videos, I watched most of the first one. I hope you made sure there would be no cars coming in the opposite direction!

Dude the actual run is video 5 and 6! If you watch only watch at least make it one of those!

The corners that i stray in the opposite lane are the ones that i could clearly see the end on them. I generally try not to get carried away...

ZStig · 09-26-2011, 04:17 PM

Yeah, I meant I saw most of the last one. pretty damn quick

ga41 · 09-26-2011, 04:52 PM

Thank you all for watching and for commenting.

Loogey Clapp · 09-26-2011, 07:22 PM

Ahhh... spirited driving for sure. It's great to go 15 minutes without seeing an on-coming car!

But... don't you ever listen to music?

r4gs · 09-26-2011, 07:29 PM

ur videos make me miss the days i was based out in west texas near no-man's hill country, and would go on short cruises out on the country roads that are just as windy and twisty as those you've posted. the biggest bonus of being out in no-man's land was the lack of traffic

i am so going to miss my rpi's!

ga41 · 09-27-2011, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Loogey Clapp

Ahhh... spirited driving for sure. It's great to go 15 minutes without seeing an on-coming car!

But... don't you ever listen to music?

That particular run is always light on traffic! My favourite road on the island. Of course i listen to music during daily driving but when i'm out to drive for fun the only music i want is the one coming out of those big fat RPI pipes!

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Originally Posted by r4gs

ur videos make me miss the days i was based out in west texas near no-man's hill country, and would go on short cruises out on the country roads that are just as windy and twisty as those you've posted. the biggest bonus of being out in no-man's land was the lack of traffic

i am so going to miss my rpi's!

Twisty roads? In America? Unthinkable.

Nothing like a good run to clear your head and the RPIs make downshifting and heel-toeing so satisfying.

JB 007 · 09-28-2011, 12:37 AM

Wow...Looks like you have a great time my friend...

Thanks for sharing...

ga41 · 09-28-2011, 12:48 AM

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Originally Posted by JB 007

Wow...Looks like you have a great time my friend...

Thanks for sharing...

You are more than welcome to join some time! There are some great runs nearer to Nicosia, towards Troodos that we could go to!

JB 007 · 09-28-2011, 02:14 AM

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Originally Posted by ga41

You are more than welcome to join some time! There are some great runs nearer to Nicosia, towards Troodos that we could go to!

Thanks my friend..I am really glad to join you...Yes Troodos is a good idea
I like the roads of the Troodos..wide and too much curvy....

ga41 · 09-28-2011, 02:25 AM

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Thanks my friend..I am really glad to join you...Yes Troodos is a good idea
I like the roads of the Troodos..wide and too much curvy....

Deal.

Might not be for a couple of more weekends though, next weekend i've promised my girl that we'll spend it together. Perhaps the Sunday after that, 9 October? Maybe i'll sort out a couple of more cars to join if you're OK with it.

nemex12 · 10-04-2011, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Roffle Waffle

cool videos, I watched most of the first one. I hope you made sure there would be no cars coming in the opposite direction!

I thought the same but now I think his car is right hand drive

ga41 · 10-04-2011, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by nemex12

I thought the same but now I think his car is right hand drive

That is correct. We drive on the left like in the UK. In fact my car is a UK model that I imported myself.

It's a big shame that we drive on the wrong side of the road because that greatly limits the markets that we can import used cars from...

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