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yugues · 01-04-2012, 06:47 AM

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Originally Posted by monicatomokc

The side mirrors look different too. Are those lights in the mirror??

I've been to France once for a meeting in Aix-en-Provence. Southern France is a really scenic area!! Are there speed limits on the open road where you are or do you have to go over to Germany to really open it up on one of their Autobahns??

Yes this is Led lights, and the mirrors are bigger than the us version because in Europe the mirrors have to be proportional to the size of the car.

I lived for about two years in aix-en-Provence when I was student, love this city

For your autobahn question, sadly we have a lot of speed limit and a driver license with 12 credit, for example: if they caught you using your phone while you're driving, it's 2 credits, and a speed infraction with alcohol it's 6 crédit and some time behind bars if this isn't your first time

monicatomokc · 01-04-2012, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by yugues

For your autobahn question, sadly we have a lot of speed limit and a driver license with 12 credit, for example: if they caught you using your phone while you're driving, it's 2 credits, and a speed infraction with alcohol it's 6 crédit and some time behind bars if this isn't your first time

We have some strange laws here too, but I guess they are all in the interest of safety.

I just remember the time I had to spend 2 weeks in Germany and a co-worker and I had a rented Mercedes. We decided to take a trip to southern Germany one Sunday (trucks were not permitted on the Autobahn on Sundays and traffic was extremely light that morning) and topped out at 240 KPH (149 MPH) for a good stretch.

We kept a steady 200 KPH and were passed several times!!! What an experience that was!! Would love to take my Camaro for a ride like that over there because I'm surely not going to try that here!!

'11 cyber grey vert · 01-04-2012, 02:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yugues

Yes this is Led lights, and the mirrors are bigger than the us version because in Europe the mirrors have to be proportional to the size of the car.

I lived for about two years in aix-en-Provence when I was student, love this city

For your autobahn question, sadly we have a lot of speed limit and a driver license with 12 credit, for example: if they caught you using your phone while you're driving, it's 2 credits, and a speed infraction with alcohol it's 6 crédit and some time behind bars if this isn't your first time

Bonjour Mon Ami,
Nice ride,
yes, we have strict laws here in Ontario,Canada as well.
We even have a street racing law that if you are caught 50 kph over the speed limit you are charged with street racing and your vehicle is impounded on the spot.
Thank goodness for the heads up display as it has saved me when I first got the car, I did not realize how fast I was going until I turned on the HUD.

Welcome aboard

yugues · 01-04-2012, 04:15 PM

For us in France, at 50km/h over the speed limit, it isn't an infraction anymore but a crime and you risk, at least, a hold back of your license right away on the field and a passage in front of a judge few months later for 1 to 5 years of no license and maybe a delete for life ... Nice huh ?
And tomorow a law will be apply, no radar signalisation in GPS like tomtom.
If not, it's a 1500€ fine, about 1800$, and 6 credits loss on your license

2010 SSRS · 01-04-2012, 05:31 PM

looks awesome, welcome

Rangore · 01-04-2012, 05:41 PM

Welcome! Nice Camaro.

Captain Awesome · 01-04-2012, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Blue10CamaroSS

love those tail lights. Wish the US version could get those!!!

They look good lit up but look like cheap aftermarket junk when off.

its a syn · 01-04-2012, 05:49 PM

Nice ride man!

JLE58 · 01-04-2012, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by AutoAgenda

Ouch! I am sorry to hear that. Makes me afraid the United States is heading that direction.

Yep with the rate the EPA is heading we will not be able to afford to drive our camaros even if they are legal. Be looking for you Electric Power bill to go up at least 25% in the next couple of years.

Hey OP Welcome to Camaro5.. Maybe I can brush up on my french now that your here!

RubyCamaro · 01-04-2012, 10:51 PM

Welcome aboard! Way cool to have a member from France! Sounds like you are really enjoying your permagrin maker & the C5 forum. There is a great group of comrads here. Very helpful & caring. See ya around the forum!

yugues · 01-05-2012, 02:22 AM

Thanks you all, but you know, driving an American car in France with the petrol at 7,60$ is almost a act of rébellion !! Lol

multiSS · 01-05-2012, 03:13 AM

Is that $7.60 per liter , or per gallon?

MikeC5 · 01-05-2012, 07:43 AM

Welcome to the family.

yugues · 01-05-2012, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by multiSS

Is that $7.60 per liter , or per gallon?

Per gallon

01-04-2012, 05:31 PM	#33
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01-04-2012, 05:41 PM	#34
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01-04-2012, 05:49 PM	#36
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01-04-2012, 10:51 PM	#38
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01-05-2012, 07:43 AM	#41
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01-04-2012, 04:15 PM	#32
yugues Drives: Camaro 2ss 6.2 bm6 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: France Posts: 19	For us in France, at 50km/h over the speed limit, it isn't an infraction anymore but a crime and you risk, at least, a hold back of your license right away on the field and a passage in front of a judge few months later for 1 to 5 years of no license and maybe a delete for life ... Nice huh ? And tomorow a law will be apply, no radar signalisation in GPS like tomtom. If not, it's a 1500€ fine, about 1800$, and 6 credits loss on your license

01-05-2012, 02:22 AM	#39
yugues Drives: Camaro 2ss 6.2 bm6 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: France Posts: 19	Thanks you all, but you know, driving an American car in France with the petrol at 7,60$ is almost a act of rébellion !! Lol

01-05-2012, 03:13 AM	#40
multiSS Drives: 69 SS396 chevelle 2010 2ssrs camaro Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alberta Posts: 71	Is that $7.60 per liter , or per gallon?

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