What spares for euro trip?

[ToneyCaroney]

Hi All,

I'll be taking my '95 Griff down to the Le Mans Classic this year (first Euro trip) and am wondering what spares to take.

Suggestions?

Cheers!

[ukdj]

The list could be endless but the usual suspects are :-

Spacesaver wheel/can of tyreweld as is your preference
100 amp fuse(s)
Serp belt/fan belt depending on what you have
Fuel/ecu relays + standard 40amp relay
Bulb/General Fuse kit
Cable ties,insulation/gaffa tape,lucar(spade) connectors + crimps
Wire for testing/bypassing electrical issues
Rotorarm
Oil/brake fluid

basic tools to test/change belts,bulbs & fuses etc

[K4TRV]

ukdj said:

The list could be endless but the usual suspects are :-

Spacesaver wheel/can of tyreweld as is your preference
100 amp fuse(s)
Serp belt/fan belt depending on what you have
Fuel/ecu relays + standard 40amp relay
Bulb/General Fuse kit
Cable ties,insulation/gaffa tape,lucar(spade) connectors + crimps
Wire for testing/bypassing electrical issues
Rotorarm
Oil/brake fluid

basic tools to test/change belts,bulbs & fuses etc

....and a yellow day-glo jacket that meets the French Regs?

(probably more stuff, but someone will be along shortly?)

Trev

[ToneyCaroney]

Thanks Chaps. That'll get me started!

[jimed]

I generally pop the Steve Heath book in in case I need to tinker/refer to anything.
Jim

[Barreti]

Ignition amplifier
Coil king lead
Longest plug lead

Bog roll ;-)

Edited by Barreti on Thursday 1st May 21:37

[prideaux]

Co Driver
A

[ToneyCaroney]

Ha ha! I'll have to stick the Mrs in the boot...

[Dave_M]

Don't some places require a drink /drive testing kit too?

[TheRainMaker]

Check, but I think the French have dropped that.

[Oldred_V8S]

Ignition amp
Dizzy cap

[ToneyCaroney]

Dave_M said:

Don't some places require a drink /drive testing kit too?

Technically you need two in France but there is as yet no penalty for no compliance. Probably worth carrying them if just to avoid extra grief if you get stopped.

[Guillotine]

Remember that when you lift the bonnet...inside (as far as mr eu is concerned) its a Range Rover!
so ig amps, coils, plugs, leads fuel pumps, relays etc etc are off the shelf.
take any tvr specifics you can think of, but I ( and several others) did north of 29k on the continent with few issues.
have fun!!!!
Blimey, I miss the Griff forum.

Andy

[jayemm89]

Warning triangle, best put on a parcel shelf or similar, it is supposed to be easy to get to in an emergency, apparently...

[Colin RedGriff]

There is a list on the Chimaera pages

http://www.chimaerapages.com/touring.php

This what I took to Spain earlier this year
Spares/consumables
Ignition Amp
King Lead and long HT lead
Rotor Arm
fuse and bulb set
throttle cable
jubilee clips
100 Amp fuses and box
40 Amp fuses
Fuel Pump relay
Fanbelt - having checked size and fit
Electrical connector blocks
cable ties
string
wire
wd40
tyre weld
tape, electrical, self amalgamating and gaffer
Electric crimp terminals

Toolkit
The Bible
long nose pliers
allen keys
torch
small screwdriver
socket set
spanners
large adjustable spanner
multimeter
wire stripper/crimpers
Knife
Glue
Hacksaw
Hand Cleaner
Gloves

Legal stuff
First Aid Kit
Fire Extinguisher
Triangle x 2
Yellow vests x 2 in the car
breathalyser
Tow Rope
Rug (to lie on)

Documents
Tickets
Driving licence both parts
Green cover done on original certificate
V5
Insurance certificate
Passport
Health ins card
Breakdown cover

[Hoover.]

Leather gardening gloves.... unless you want to wait for everything to cool down

[ToneyCaroney]

Thanks all. Colin Red Griff, very comprehensive reply - much obliged!

[Barreti]

Chuffing hell, I've been through Colins list and I carry most of that in the car all the time.

but

Hacksaw !!

[Colin RedGriff]

It was only a junior hacksaw in case I needed to trim a pipe or get out of the handcuffs!

[R7EBO]

I did just shy of 3000 miles around Europe with nothing more than a 13mm socket and a few screwdrivers! & I only needed to use one screwdriver to take out 2 screws and to put them back again.

People need to have more faith! In Trevor I trust