RobP Posted June 2, 2002 Share Posted June 2, 2002 I have just bought a 1.6 supersport, and was wondering what spare bits and bobs people carry. So far I have a spare wheel & jack, and a can of tyre-weld as I am really lazy anyway. What else should I carry for basic/common repairs on the hoof? Thanks for the help Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swiss_Tony Posted June 2, 2002 Share Posted June 2, 2002 I carry a dry sump belt,clutch cable,exhaust rubber mount and a tin of tyre weld (no spare) along with a few tools and some cable ties. I have not needed a thing yet except a welder would have been handy when my exhaust broke at a sprint! James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F355GTS Posted June 2, 2002 Share Posted June 2, 2002 Having been caught out in Imola I now carry (or will when Caterham deliver!) a spare alternator belt together with a throttle cable Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Carmichael Posted June 2, 2002 Share Posted June 2, 2002 Clutch cable and throttle cable are good precautions on a 1.6 SS. Me, I need a spare gearboxbum.gif Peterid=teal> 253 BHP K-seriesteeth.gif, no gearboxbum.gifid=red> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooby dooby doo Posted June 3, 2002 Share Posted June 3, 2002 An RAC membership card, a can of tyreweld (I have no spare) and a mobile with lots of sevening friends in it. I usually have the toolbox in the boot - but thats as much because i live in a flat and don't have a agarage / shed to keep it in otherwise. On a long trip (eg to France/Scandinavia etc) I take, oil, coolant, tools, bulbs. Lots of other sevenrs obn the trip with me carry the usual cables (throttle and clutch both seem vulnerable) so i carry beer tokens for them smile.gif Dave Hooper - North London dmch2@lineone.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deeps Posted June 3, 2002 Share Posted June 3, 2002 Earplugs and underpants Deeps smile.gif Deep down you know it makes sense.idea.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JP Posted June 3, 2002 Share Posted June 3, 2002 Rob, From experience, a spare sump and 5l of castrol RS can come in handy. (and spare ammo for the bonnet mounted rocket-launcher - essential for the A303 bank-holiday shed-draggers!!!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JP Posted June 3, 2002 Share Posted June 3, 2002 Oh yeah, and plenty of sunblock!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EFA Posted June 3, 2002 Share Posted June 3, 2002 Alternator belt* Oil pump belt* Fuses Ignition relay* Spark Plugs* Bulbs Tyreweld (no spare) Oil Really you only need oil, fuses, bulbs and tyreweld, but my car uses a number of non-automotive belts, and spark plugs that cannot be bought in any motor accessory shop......(even DT don't sell them!) Most important thing is breakdown cover. Using Mondial Assistance, I have found the 1st vehicle to come out is a flatbed which is generally what is needed if much is wrong. You really don't want AA or RAC man putting their tintop knowledge to your pride an joy, never mid the hour wait between motorcycle. van,. specklift and finally flatbed, the latter being the only suitable vehicle to recover a Seven. Fat Arn Visit the K2 RUM siteid=red> See the Lotus Seven Club 4 Counties Area Website hereid=green> Edited by - Fat Arnie on 3 Jun 2002 11:27:11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morls Posted June 3, 2002 Share Posted June 3, 2002 A book... The "fifth emergancy service" types must wait hiding round the corner to ensure they use up 99% of the Hour maximum wait. sad.gif Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flying kiwi Posted June 3, 2002 Share Posted June 3, 2002 Just a mobile phone, and belong to the A.A kIWI. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobP Posted June 3, 2002 Author Share Posted June 3, 2002 Thanks for the advice. I meant to incluce my AA card on the original list. PC are the throttle & clutch cables especially vunerable then? Off to the shops now Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRIS CLARK Posted June 3, 2002 Share Posted June 3, 2002 I carry the usual jack, wheel brace, various fuses, 1 x accelerator cable, 1 x clutch cable, cable ties, roll of PVC tape and (importantly I think) a photocopy of the car's wiring diagram from the build manual. Oh, & just to be sure a warning triangle that came free with some oil a while back! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taran Las Posted June 3, 2002 Share Posted June 3, 2002 A mobile telephone and a prayer book! Phil Owen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobP Posted June 5, 2002 Author Share Posted June 5, 2002 CC Good idea about the wiring diagram, I'll certainly pinch that idea from you. Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Carmichael Posted June 5, 2002 Share Posted June 5, 2002 The clutch cables on certain k-series cars can enter the pedal box at such an angle that the nipple is twisted with each and every clutch application - they can fail quite rapidly. SOme cars are better than others. The throttle has no stop at the pedal end - which saves on adjustment, but cables can fail after lending the car to someone who deploys insensitive leadfootedness. It is embarrassing to lose either of these without a replacement to hand. Peterid=teal> 253 BHP K-seriesteeth.gif, no gearboxbum.gifid=red> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRIS CLARK Posted June 5, 2002 Share Posted June 5, 2002 Ahh. Suzi Seven has just pointed out to me that the section reads "That the nipple is twisted with each & every clutch application" & NOT crotch application as I misread it! Damn.It was getting excitingconfused.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Septimus Posted June 7, 2002 Share Posted June 7, 2002 A frame centre bushes for a live axle if you are venturing abroad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Crickmore Posted June 7, 2002 Share Posted June 7, 2002 A spare pair of pants smile.gif K7 ACT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psycho man Posted June 7, 2002 Share Posted June 7, 2002 fuses clutch cable rear axle brushes jubilee clips for exhaust cove & what ever crossed fingures Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooby dooby doo Posted June 8, 2002 Share Posted June 8, 2002 A rear Axle / A frame bush is only realy need for live axles though. On a Dedion they'll do 24,000 happily. I changed all mine then as I was stripping the car anyway. The dedion ones also need a press to reomved / press them home. I believ the Live axle one can be done easily by the side of the road. Dave Hooper - North London dmch2@lineone.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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