J7HPC Posted May 10, 2009 Share Posted May 10, 2009 So, i'm wondering if anyone has a good list of spares to carry when touring? Having just lost a clutch cable 10 miles from home, i'm thinking about what else I should carry as i'm driving to Misano in Italy next month. So far, oil, small socket set, gaffer tape, cable ties, a few circlips, bulbs and fuses, other than that i'm now including clutch and throtle cables, any other common things I should add to my list? Thanks Rupert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shad Posted May 10, 2009 Share Posted May 10, 2009 A can of that foam you can re-inflate a flat tyre with, assuming you don't have a spare. Simon niknak.org Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IKB Posted May 10, 2009 Share Posted May 10, 2009 Have a look at angus and tessa website where they have a list of touring requirements......and they have made a lot of trips out of the UK. Some cleverclogs will be along soon and provide a link to this Thanks Blokko Edited by - brunel on 10 May 2009 19:53:02 Edited by - brunel on 11 May 2009 08:58:56 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tweeky Posted May 10, 2009 Share Posted May 10, 2009 throttle cable inner!!! Tweeky In a purple haze Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jorgen Posted May 10, 2009 Share Posted May 10, 2009 clutch cable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blokko Posted May 10, 2009 Share Posted May 10, 2009 mycaterham.com -----Steve - Orange and Black ex Academy - my other car is a very smelly Mondeo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6speedmanual Posted May 10, 2009 Share Posted May 10, 2009 Coat hanger wire. (One coat hanger's worth) P BRAWNGP green SUPERLIGHT *tongue*There's no such thing as too much IQ per Pound 😬 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billyboy Posted May 10, 2009 Share Posted May 10, 2009 A tool roll from machine mart for 4.49 and a basic set of tools so you can fit the spares you are taking TOOL ROLL There is a handy pocket in it for some of the spare parts - the cable inners will roll up in it Edited by - Billyboy on 10 May 2009 23:28:03 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Normans_Ghost Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 More important than taking spares is to prepare the car and change any hoses that look cracked and/or hard and the fanbelt if it's more than 3 years old. A thorough inspection can save a lot of grief. Fit a new rad cap whilst your there. Norman Verona, 1989 BDR 220bhp, Reg: B16BDR, Mem No 2166, the full story here You and your seven toThe French Blatting Company Limited Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TobyCoulson Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 A tow rope Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J7HPC Posted May 11, 2009 Author Share Posted May 11, 2009 Tow rope as purchased from the petrol station yesterday is now in the kit.... 😬 Rupert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAUL MARRIOTT Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 AA 5 star insurance *thumbup* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Normans_Ghost Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 Not wanting to upset anyone but I believe ropes are now illegal in France. They seem to be selling folding bar tow bars and no ropes. Someone told me that ropes are now illegal but as it's one of the "brit-pack" I can never be sure if they're right. Norman Verona, 1989 BDR 220bhp, Reg: B16BDR, Mem No 2166, the full story here You and your seven toThe French Blatting Company Limited Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cskip Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 Hi-Viz jacket? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J7HPC Posted May 12, 2009 Author Share Posted May 12, 2009 I have high vis jackets, warning triangle and first aid kit for Europe and I'll take the tow rope and go along with the theory that I can claim foreign ignorance if they pull me over.... Risky but i'd rather carry a rope than a pole in the seven.... Rupert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J7HPC Posted May 12, 2009 Author Share Posted May 12, 2009 Halfords.... Have a list of requirements by country.... Useful. Rupert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarchHare2008 Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 Stick the hi-vis jackets under the seat. You have to be able to show that you can put them on before you get out of the car - at least in theory (I'd love to see 2 people, sat in a Caterham getting their jackets out from under the seat and putting them on whilst still in the car!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J7HPC Posted May 12, 2009 Author Share Posted May 12, 2009 Thanks for the tip.... Rupert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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