The Ring Checklist
 

Those who have been before will probably have most of this stuff already. For those who have not been before, the below list is invaluable.

Most of the items in the "For The Car" section are actually law in Europe, so I would advise that you make sure that you do / have these things arranged.

I'm sure that most of you who have been before will have this stuff, but it's well worth double checking, just in case. Anything that you haven't got can be purchased at places like Halfords, or worst case scenario on the ferry, but they do charge a bit more there.

The items in BLUE are the ones that are Law in Europe!

The Check List
FOR THE CAR

1: Spare Bulb Kit
2: Warning Triangle
3: Hi Visibility Vests (1 for each person in car)
4: Headlight Beam Deflectors
5: Fire Extinguisher
6: First Aid Kit
7: Octane Booster
8: Oil (optional but advised)
9: GB Sticker
10:Spare Key
11: Sat Nav (with European Data)
12: Crash Helmet
13: European Insurance & Breakdown Cover (make sure it covers repatriation, just in case)
14: Track insurance (those insured with Keith Micheals, call Moley)
15: Driving License (including Paper Part)
16: Locking wheel nut tool

PERSONAL ITEMS

1: Ferry Tickets (confirmation e-mail) & Passports
2: E 111
3: Euro's and debit / credit cards (inform bank that you are away for safety)
4: Mobile Phone & Charger
5: Headache Tablets (trust me)
6: European Plug Adaptor


Those with TOM TOM's down load the shell garages onto your european maps.

If you know of anything that need adding to this list, please feel free to add it. :ok:

Engine Hoist
Spare Engine

:lol:

Dont tempt fate :angst:

Shall we start a sweep stake ??

You Bugger :lol:

So are you coming this year Scott?

Make that a gearbox for me please!

We'll keep the back seats spare just in case ;)

Make that x2 mine should of bust last year :drive:

Dont mention the FERRY prices.:wife::wife::wife:

PMSL :rofl:

Only just came across this thread, god Im hating the french even more now .... any ideas wheres the best place to buy or errr, "borrow" a fire extinguisher from?

Si

You can buy a fire extinguisher on the ferry or halfords..

I've got a spare one in the house if you need it, no bracket though.

For those going alone, there are travel companions that can be brought in the bars once your there:whistle:

As in..... TP...... From Sliders :norty:

Halfords, as im sure most other people on here, would rather avoid them :) but if its a must its a must.

No bracket means it will be rolling around yes? if so I can just put it under the passenger seat with a well place towel/bag :) so would be greatful to borrow that and will return unsed hopefully if Im not spending all day putting out burnt out evo's on the track :grin::whistle:

Si

Oh yes a TP

No problems Si I'll bring it along on the day it'll fit under a seat no problems, it's a slimline one.

Cheers mate :)

Headlight beam deflectors... lets see if i can put these in the right place this year

I put mine on wrong last year as well, bloody bugger to get off again and reposition!

Black sparky tape job done. :drive:

Much easier :ok:

JDM HID's wasnt the same place as you lot... i got flashed by most cars at night, i just put the full beam on and blinded them :D

Might be worth throwing this 'tool' in ya bag http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2294453.htm

Looks like a bit of a bargain.

Thats cheap but no RS :drive:

Those who have been before will probably have most of this stuff already. For those who have not been before, the below list is invaluable.

Most of the items in the "For The Car" section are actually law in Europe, so I would advise that you make sure that you do / have these things arranged.

I'm sure that most of you who have been before will have this stuff, but it's well worth double checking, just in case. Anything that you haven't got can be purchased at places like Halfords, or worst case scenario on the ferry, but they do charge a bit more there.

The items in BLUE are the ones that are Law in Europe!

The Check List
FOR THE CAR

1: Spare Bulb Kit
2: Warning Triangle
3: Hi Visibility Vests (1 for each person in car)
4: Headlight Beam Deflectors
5: Fire Extinguisher
6: First Aid Kit
7: Octane Booster
8: Oil (optional but advised)
9: GB Sticker
10:Spare Key
11: Sat Nav (with European Data)
12: Crash Helmet
13: European Insurance & Breakdown Cover (make sure it covers repatriation, just in case)
14: Track insurance (those insured with Keith Micheals, call Moley)
15: Driving License (including Paper Part)
16: Locking wheel nut tool

PERSONAL ITEMS

1: Ferry Tickets (confirmation e-mail) & Passports
2: E 111
3: Euro's and debit / credit cards (inform bank that you are away for safety)
4: Mobile Phone & Charger
5: Headache Tablets (trust me)
6: European Plug Adaptor
7: Walkie talkies ?
8: Big bag of cash. Euros.

Those with TOM TOM's down load the shell garages onto your european maps.

If you know of anything that need adding to this list, please feel free to add it. :ok:

Not long now getting excited !!.:lol::doubleup:

Don't forget travel insurance

Yeah 2 more sleeps :-)

Can you sleep then ?

I am beginning to not too I will be glad when I am there.:nod:

E111 should cover most things but it doesn't cover repatriation.:nono:

I do not want to think about that though.:lol:

I have taken out extra medical cover to ensure my back history is accounted for.
Mate I thought you would extra cover with your history .

Have you told the insurers that you have an existing condition?

Its going to cost me another £60 to get cover.

If I have troubles I am covered by the E111 for the clot buster.
I am going well prepared with asprin and GTN.

If I snuff it put me in someones boot and take me home, I wont feel a thing.

Just been doing some reseach might be changing my mind.
Why is it they can all come here at get it free, we go away and get ripped off this country really is run by a bunch of :wa:

Mate I've researched and trust me if we are unfortunate to have problems with existing conditions it will cost a fortune.
I have good cover free with my Lloyds account, I then gave them all my history which put an £18 premium on it.
Your not going in my boot, your too fookin heavy :-)

Not worried about the weight more the smell...

Pmsl fat and smelly :-)























Love you Mr E

Handy Thread Steve :)

What's with the headlight beam deflectors ?

You have to deflect the head light beam so it does not blind on coming drivers.

You can buy the kits from Halfords.

Or all you need is some black insulating tape and stick in the right position on the light.

ps Still waiting for a call :lol:

LOL I haven;t forgotten to call mate. I was going to ting you tomorrow evening.

Cheers

Are you coming round for lap practice in the eve mate?

To make sure you get the pace notes correct. :whistle:

Got pretty much all my bits sorted and ready to take - anybody taking tools, I have a small kit and a larger kit, if nobody else is taking anything I'll take the larger kit.

I'll also have a 12v pump with me.

Anybody know if ScoobySi still wants to borrow an extinguisher from me?

Monday Pete ?

Im taking plastic crate with socket set, mole grips, screw drivers , oil, brake fluid, a few clips and odds and sods.

I'll take the small kit then - no doubt we'll have enough between us then - I'll be taking a litre of oil hopefully I won't need any as the leaks are all fixed!

I have a mate around the corner from me that is lending me a triangle and a fire extinguisher, cheers though blue for offering :)

Funny really, 1st year we went we all just pretty much jumped in our cars and went :-)

It's not the going that bothers me it's the coming back!

What when the honeymoon starts in Brugge. :lol: :whistle:

I'll be taking some basic tool that'll let me change brake pads after my last experience with bluestuff NDXs - hopefully this set will be better!

If anyone has not sorted their European breakdown cover, go with Churchill.
I have normally just upgraded my AA but they want £90.
I shopped around this morning and Churchill fully comprehensive cover is £37. Spot on.