Essential spares?
Discussion
Just had a 24K service completed today, so need a list of stuff that I may need for the trip down to LM.
Other than the stuff the French authorities insist you carry, what would you say comprises a list of 'essential' stuff for a TVR?
So far, I'm thinking of assoerted fuses, cable ties, spare belt. litre of oil, gaffer tape.
What about stuff like a spare rotor arm, dizzy cap and so on? Required or overkill?
Other than the stuff the French authorities insist you carry, what would you say comprises a list of 'essential' stuff for a TVR?
So far, I'm thinking of assoerted fuses, cable ties, spare belt. litre of oil, gaffer tape.
What about stuff like a spare rotor arm, dizzy cap and so on? Required or overkill?
A few cans of tireweld.
The necessary tools to be able to use your spares.
A small canister with fuel (to be able to actually make it to the next fuel station)
Octane boost.
A large bottle with water to be able to top up.
Brake fluid.
A bit of fuel hose and many hose clamps.
Spare electric wire (length to be able to power the fuel pump directly).
I carry a spare ECU and fuel pump.... on longer trips, but that is me. As well as a bible and a multimeter.
And think spare ignition parts, including the amplyfier, is a good idea. If you have them, take them.
Rob
The necessary tools to be able to use your spares.
A small canister with fuel (to be able to actually make it to the next fuel station)
Octane boost.
A large bottle with water to be able to top up.
Brake fluid.
A bit of fuel hose and many hose clamps.
Spare electric wire (length to be able to power the fuel pump directly).
I carry a spare ECU and fuel pump.... on longer trips, but that is me. As well as a bible and a multimeter.
And think spare ignition parts, including the amplyfier, is a good idea. If you have them, take them.
Rob
Edited by 350zwelgje on Tuesday 25th May 13:56
Mobile phone and breakdown cover.
Plus fluids / easy to change spares.
Oil, coolant, Brake fluid, cable ties, fuses, length of electrical cable, insualting tape, gaffer tape, chock blocks, basic toolkit, tyre weld, length of hose and hose clamps.
Plus the usual things like a set of jump leads, tow rope, etc.
Not sure about carrying fuel in a can in France, perhaps just the can and a good pair of walking shoes.
Plus fluids / easy to change spares.
Oil, coolant, Brake fluid, cable ties, fuses, length of electrical cable, insualting tape, gaffer tape, chock blocks, basic toolkit, tyre weld, length of hose and hose clamps.
Plus the usual things like a set of jump leads, tow rope, etc.
Not sure about carrying fuel in a can in France, perhaps just the can and a good pair of walking shoes.
Trailer with another tvr on back!
Behave! take the same considerations as you would with any distance trip in a car. You are perpetuating the myth that TVRs cant be trusted and if thats the case why do you have it? I've done 9.5k miles in my 13yr old cerbera this year. Its in daily use and properly maintained gives me absolutely no problems.
Behave! take the same considerations as you would with any distance trip in a car. You are perpetuating the myth that TVRs cant be trusted and if thats the case why do you have it? I've done 9.5k miles in my 13yr old cerbera this year. Its in daily use and properly maintained gives me absolutely no problems.
so called said:
I took my Wife to Germany last December.
She was the only essential spare I needed to push me out of a snowy car park.
Also they are good for hiking to the next petrol station if you run out so dont take petrol either.
Genius She was the only essential spare I needed to push me out of a snowy car park.
Also they are good for hiking to the next petrol station if you run out so dont take petrol either.
So many people have got 'em, I thought they must be good for something...
[runs quickly away]
Dom
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