Great car, great roads and great video. Thanks so much for sharing. It took me 7k miles (in 6 months) to bond with my 718 spyder too. I have a few mates who don't do road trips and after 1k miles in 6 months or so sold their 718 GT4 / Spyder. They are slow burners but once they click I think all the doubts go. I've done most of those roads but not red rock, it keeps evading me, next time. Great hotel too, considering I've been paying €30 for parking and €25 for breafast (each) in most hotels we stayed in France / Italy this year, €170 all in is good value. Clamp those valves open and keep up the good work 👏🏻 PS loved the straw hat flopping from side to side 😂
I’ve been binge watching your videos for the past few days/since a week ago probably watched over 12-15 videos since! Great channel and videos Andrew I really feel a part of them especially the road trip videos. You come across as a warm hearted and friendly and kind person.
That was excellent Andrew. I’ll be dipping into it next year to follow some of those roads. If you’d like some other great roads and are getting closer to Nice, I would recommend the Col De Braus from Sospel. Excellent hairpins all the way down. And of course you can do the Turini from Sospel, descend to L’Escarene and come back up the Braus’s hairpins to Sospel.
I really like your practical perspective in terms of letting perspective drivers know about whether they need cards or cash and the hotels available up in those mountains. I would love to do a trip similar to this one but convincing my better half would be the main hurdle lol. Great video, thanks a lot. Hope Mrs. Volkwizard enjoyed it too.
Hi Neil, thank you, I did enjoy it if this helps your other half - Chalet Marano was a great base and that helps a lot! We've been there twice now so we know it well and there are good restaurants in the town. Also having good stop over hotels on the drive down helps - evening food either in the hotel or nearby and good parking available are lways on my checklist!
In the southeast US, we have a very popular and fun road known as the Tail of the Dragon - it's a long, winding mountain road. As fun as it is, there are plenty of other winding roads that are just as fun, if not more, and since they're not as well known, they're not crowded like the Tail of the Dragon.
Great road but depending on time other traffic can be problematic, recommend you should try Pyrenees N260….watch out for cows though 😮. Best tunnel (for sound) has to be Susten pass.
Did this last year in my 981 Cayman GTS. Epic road. However, you missed some good roads getting to it. Should ha e turned right on the D28 up to Beuil. Left to Valberg and down some mega roads to the top of the D2202. Tunnels all the way down North to South. But you'd go up and down anyway. Glad you liked it. I loved it.
Pretty sure I did that route as well went through Beuil and Valberg (where the cops were busting people in 30 kph zone). And we ended up at that tight junction which I decided against following. If it’s the same road, it would have been fine in my 981 GTS but a bit too rough and badly surfaced for my GT4 (but it did it unscathed) 👍
@@volkswizard Didn't go down any single roads like the one in your video. The D28 was red rock too. From Valberg we went to Guillaumes, turned left then I came across the red rock road with all the tunnels. We only went North to South, which has all the tunnels. In hindsight I wish I went back up and down again but we were pushed for time (heading to Annecy). The first part of road down from Valberg to Guillaumes was mega. Wide fast switchbacks and I had it all to myself. Great video btw. Love watching your road trips. Much inspiration for my own. Austria next year!
Superb vid Andrew. I am presently in the south of France. Did I understand correctly the RN 97 is the road to enjoy? I am in ST Raphael so would love to drive it. Or is the drive from Isola 2000 to Nice the road to take? Any info would be great. Many thanks. 🙏
Thanks for the tip, I’m headed in that area next week and just added that to the itinerary. Could I get your thoughts on the cylinder deactivation on the GT4? Came to mind because you mentioned turning it off. Opinions as far as I’ve read are split. Would you think they’re potentially problematic for the longevity of the engine? Thanks!
I just don’t like the feel of the engine with cylinder deactivation on, it’s far from seamless and undoubtedly longevity isn’t the primary concern, lowering emissions is which usually comes with some sort of penalty in the longer term. Have fun, hope you are lucky with the weather🌞
Absolutely awesome Andrew, I’d love to take my Mk5 Supra on the Red Rock Road and explore the area! I’m also based in the UK. Thank you for the video, amazing.
Hi Im driving down to Imola for the WEC late April 25 from the UK. Looking at the big popular mountain passes they will most likely still be closed then , can you recommend any epic roads/routes with switchbacks etc? Ill be in my 718 GTS 4.0 😊
Great video ! And excellent driving roads. The whole region is a driver heaven. If anyone is looking for a road closer to Nice, the Col de Vence is an excellent option. I have a GT4 as well, and it is the perfect tool for these types of roads !
Superb video & great car. Can I ask, did you ever consider buying a 718 Spyder? And what made you actually decide on the GT4 rather than the Spyder? Many thanks 👍🏼
Thanks Barry. I did very much consider Spyder but after the brilliant hood on my 981 Boxster GTS, how could I explain to wife that I’d paid double and now had to stop to put hood up semi manually?
I drove the Red Rock Road in June on a very hot day but unfortunately I was suffering from heat stoke and felt most unwell so really did not enjoy the drive
Great car, great roads and great video. Thanks so much for sharing. It took me 7k miles (in 6 months) to bond with my 718 spyder too. I have a few mates who don't do road trips and after 1k miles in 6 months or so sold their 718 GT4 / Spyder. They are slow burners but once they click I think all the doubts go. I've done most of those roads but not red rock, it keeps evading me, next time. Great hotel too, considering I've been paying €30 for parking and €25 for breafast (each) in most hotels we stayed in France / Italy this year, €170 all in is good value. Clamp those valves open and keep up the good work 👏🏻 PS loved the straw hat flopping from side to side 😂
I’ve been binge watching your videos for the past few days/since a week ago probably watched over 12-15 videos since!
Great channel and videos Andrew I really feel a part of them especially the road trip videos. You come across as a warm hearted and friendly and kind person.
That was excellent Andrew. I’ll be dipping into it next year to follow some of those roads. If you’d like some other great roads and are getting closer to Nice, I would recommend the Col
De Braus from Sospel. Excellent hairpins all the way down. And of course you can do the Turini from Sospel, descend to L’Escarene and come
back up the Braus’s hairpins to Sospel.
I really like your practical perspective in terms of letting perspective drivers know about whether they need cards or cash and the hotels available up in those mountains. I would love to do a trip similar to this one but convincing my better half would be the main hurdle lol. Great video, thanks a lot. Hope Mrs. Volkwizard enjoyed it too.
Hi Neil, thank you, I did enjoy it if this helps your other half - Chalet Marano was a great base and that helps a lot! We've been there twice now so we know it well and there are good restaurants in the town. Also having good stop over hotels on the drive down helps - evening food either in the hotel or nearby and good parking available are lways on my checklist!
In the southeast US, we have a very popular and fun road known as the Tail of the Dragon - it's a long, winding mountain road.
As fun as it is, there are plenty of other winding roads that are just as fun, if not more, and since they're not as well known, they're not crowded like the Tail of the Dragon.
Great road but depending on time other traffic can be problematic, recommend you should try Pyrenees N260….watch out for cows though 😮. Best tunnel (for sound) has to be Susten pass.
Brilliant video Andrew. Some great roads that looked a load of fun in the GT4!
Did this last year in my 981 Cayman GTS. Epic road. However, you missed some good roads getting to it. Should ha e turned right on the D28 up to Beuil. Left to Valberg and down some mega roads to the top of the D2202. Tunnels all the way down North to South. But you'd go up and down anyway. Glad you liked it. I loved it.
Pretty sure I did that route as well went through Beuil and Valberg (where the cops were busting people in 30 kph zone). And we ended up at that tight junction which I decided against following. If it’s the same road, it would have been fine in my 981 GTS but a bit too rough and badly surfaced for my GT4 (but it did it unscathed) 👍
@@volkswizard Didn't go down any single roads like the one in your video. The D28 was red rock too. From Valberg we went to Guillaumes, turned left then I came across the red rock road with all the tunnels. We only went North to South, which has all the tunnels. In hindsight I wish I went back up and down again but we were pushed for time (heading to Annecy). The first part of road down from Valberg to Guillaumes was mega. Wide fast switchbacks and I had it all to myself. Great video btw. Love watching your road trips. Much inspiration for my own. Austria next year!
Drove this road 2 days ago in my A110, and can only agree it’s awesome 🙌
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Superb vid Andrew. I am presently in the south of France. Did I understand correctly the RN 97 is the road to enjoy? I am in ST Raphael so would love to drive it. Or is the drive from Isola 2000 to Nice the road to take? Any info would be great. Many thanks. 🙏
Flat 6 music on that road - great footage and thanks for sharing this gem of a road plus practical touring tips 🎯🏎🤩
Thanks for the tip, I’m headed in that area next week and just added that to the itinerary. Could I get your thoughts on the cylinder deactivation on the GT4? Came to mind because you mentioned turning it off. Opinions as far as I’ve read are split. Would you think they’re potentially problematic for the longevity of the engine? Thanks!
The cylinder deactivation only works in 6th gear, and to my understanding it switches equally between all cylinders in order to avoid uneven use
I just don’t like the feel of the engine with cylinder deactivation on, it’s far from seamless and undoubtedly longevity isn’t the primary concern, lowering emissions is which usually comes with some sort of penalty in the longer term. Have fun, hope you are lucky with the weather🌞
Absolutely awesome Andrew, I’d love to take my Mk5 Supra on the Red Rock Road and explore the area! I’m also based in the UK. Thank you for the video, amazing.
Love that engine sound and auto blip!
Hi
Im driving down to Imola for the WEC late April 25 from the UK. Looking at the big popular mountain passes they will most likely still be closed then , can you recommend any epic roads/routes with switchbacks etc? Ill be in my 718 GTS 4.0 😊
Amazing area (the Var), the M97 is definitely on the 'to do list'.
Great video featuring your GT4; a car that stands alone at its price point.
A red Porsche in Europe. Can't beat that.
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Great video ! And excellent driving roads. The whole region is a driver heaven. If anyone is looking for a road closer to Nice, the Col de Vence is an excellent option. I have a GT4 as well, and it is the perfect tool for these types of roads !
Thanks!
Thank you
just awesome, and that car, love it (and... red is my favorite color :D)
I see on my configurator that the 718 is no longer at end if September
Superb video & great car. Can I ask, did you ever consider buying a 718 Spyder? And what made you actually decide on the GT4 rather than the Spyder? Many thanks 👍🏼
Thanks Barry. I did very much consider Spyder but after the brilliant hood on my 981 Boxster GTS, how could I explain to wife that I’d paid double and now had to stop to put hood up semi manually?
@@volkswizard😂😂 too true - many thanks for your reply, much appreciated.
Lovely video...beautiful car.
Great content as always 👍
nice!
I drove the Red Rock Road in June on a very hot day but unfortunately I was suffering from heat stoke and felt most unwell so really did not enjoy the drive
oh dear, sorry to hear that Peter, were you in a convertible?
@@volkswizard yes I stopped for lunch at a bar/restaurant and was suddenly very unwell
Beautiful car stunning scenery
Vdub:)
Thats a Great Road but car sound is poor
You think that Golf sound better right? lol