poppyman Posted September 30, 2018 Report Share Posted September 30, 2018 Has anyone seen one of these before?? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted September 30, 2018 Report Share Posted September 30, 2018 Yep; had one way back. Bought it off eBay, got fed up falling over it so took a few photos and put it back on eBay again three or four years later. These days a kit will have to include a "I voted Remain' badge for the driver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul H Posted September 30, 2018 Report Share Posted September 30, 2018 Ive got one. Canleys still sell them . When you add up whats included seemed fair value. Fits nicely in the boot of our vitesse Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted September 30, 2018 Report Share Posted September 30, 2018 Couple of years ago Club shop had some made up in a nice wooden travel case , but I dont think take up was worth the hassle Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daverclasper Posted September 30, 2018 Report Share Posted September 30, 2018 (edited) Not sure about (jokey comment from Colin) the " Remain " thing. I thought it was us, who wanted to get away from, them?. Also, because of more (currently at least), ease of access to markets between countries, maybe a kit like that is not so important, as was years ago (access the supplier, via the net) and get a spare part in a few days)?. Dave Edited September 30, 2018 by daverclasper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougbgt6 Posted September 30, 2018 Report Share Posted September 30, 2018 Not when we've finally Brexited! A kit will be an absolute necessity, imported spare parts will take weeks and cost £££. LHD drive will be compulsorily done on the dock side and a man with a flag will have to walk in front of us all the way to Paris and beyond. db 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppyman Posted September 30, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2018 I was just surprised at the amount of kit in there.... Head gasket, valves, rocker gasket, carb gaskets, hoses plus loads of other bits that you could not fit at the roadside. Usually you got a few bulbs and warning triangle. Tony. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris A Posted September 30, 2018 Report Share Posted September 30, 2018 23 minutes ago, daverclasper said: Not sure about (jokey comment from Colin) the " Remain " thing. I thought it was us, who wanted to get away from, them?. Also, because of more (currently at least), ease of access to markets between countries, maybe a kit like that is not so important, as was years ago (access the supplier, via the net) and get a spare part in a few days)?. Dave In a few days? When I order from a UK supplier it takes a week to get to Normandy. A kit should now be a corkscrew ( Britain seens to have gone to screw top wine bottles in a big way), botle opener and knife to cut breag and cheese with ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorkshire_spam Posted September 30, 2018 Report Share Posted September 30, 2018 4 minutes ago, poppyman said: I was just surprised at the amount of kit in there.... Head gasket, valves, rocker gasket, carb gaskets, hoses plus loads of other bits that you could not fit at the roadside. Usually you got a few bulbs and warning triangle. Tony. When staying in the UK I tend to take a similar approach, but when on the continent I tend to carry things like head gaskets. I may not be able to fit them at the road side, but I might be able to persuade a local garage to fit them for me.... without having to wait for one to be sent from the UK. But that's probably just my paranoia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris A Posted September 30, 2018 Report Share Posted September 30, 2018 2 minutes ago, Chris A said: In a few days? When I order from a UK supplier it takes a week to get to Normandy. A kit should now be a corkscrew ( Britain seens to have gone to screw top wine bottles in a big way), botle opener and knife to cut breag and cheese with ? Sorry should have been BreaD - been using the corkscrew again ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daverclasper Posted September 30, 2018 Report Share Posted September 30, 2018 (edited) 25 minutes ago, Chris A said: In a few days? When I order from a UK supplier it takes a week to get to Normandy. A kit should now be a corkscrew ( Britain seens to have gone to screw top wine bottles in a big way), botle opener and knife to cut breag and cheese with ? Goodness!. I hope it doesn't take longer when uk is out then. Dave Edited September 30, 2018 by daverclasper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris A Posted September 30, 2018 Report Share Posted September 30, 2018 29 minutes ago, daverclasper said: Goodness!. I hope it doesn't take longer when uk is out then. Dave It could do as there might be customs checks. In theory I should be able to buy without UK VAT being charged, but would have French VAT to pay at this end. Oh what fun we shall have! You lot might even get duty free shops again, that will give an incentive to visit Le Mans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppyman Posted September 30, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2018 3 hours ago, yorkshire_spam said: When staying in the UK I tend to take a similar approach, but when on the continent I tend to carry things like head gaskets. I may not be able to fit them at the road side, but I might be able to persuade a local garage to fit them for me.... without having to wait for one to be sent from the UK. But that's probably just my paranoia. What will you be taking on RBRR Sam? You should see what my mate Bruce is taking for his Stag Tony. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorkshire_spam Posted October 1, 2018 Report Share Posted October 1, 2018 My RBRR list is currently: Tools: Imperial combination spanner set. Imperial+metric small socket set (1/4" drive) Imperial socket set. (1/2" drive) Torque wrench (1/2" drive) Screwdrivers Wire cutter/crimp tool Stromberg carb adjuster Hammer, chisel, drift Large adjustable spanner Tow rope Spares: Dizzy cap, points, condensor to suit 1850 Dolomite distributor HT Leads Jubilee clips, petrol hose clips Lengths of water hose Lengths of petrol hose Scotchlocks, lengths of wire, crimp connectors Bulbs: H4 + "standard 70s selection" Various 1850 gaskets (inlet manifold, thermostat housing etc.) Maybe an alternator Consumables: 20w50 engine oil,AQF automatic gearbox oil,EP90 gear oil,Water,Petrol,Instant gasket/RTV compound, Brake fluid Safety: 2xFire extinguisher,Hi-vis vests,Torch,Warning Triangle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted October 1, 2018 Report Share Posted October 1, 2018 Hmm, my "to pack" list for the RBRR Front wheel bearing kit Alternator and belt Assorted Bulbs/wire/connectors/tape/fuses/relays etc Assorted nuts/bolts/cable ties/gaffa tape/strong wire Oil/petrol/water/screenwash/grease/brake fluid/radweld/adhesives/sealants Scissor jack and folding axle stand Rain ponchos! Triangle/torches/flashing beacon thingy Master cylinder seal kits Assorted hoses and clips Electric fuel pump (bolted/wired in place, will take 2 mins to swap from manual pump if required) Usual toolkit, 3/8 drive socket set/hammer/spanners/allen keys/pliers etc etc etc. What could possibly go wrong! Its only 2300 miles door to door. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted October 1, 2018 Report Share Posted October 1, 2018 16 hours ago, daverclasper said: Not sure about (jokey comment from Colin) the " Remain " thing. I thought it was us, who wanted to get away from, them?. You voted remain? Come into my house, lets drink wine while we wait for the breakdown lorry. Let me introduce you to my family! You voted leave? Stand there in the rain and make your own way back to Dover, you squirrel's dropping! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougbgt6 Posted October 1, 2018 Report Share Posted October 1, 2018 In an escalation of playground vitriol Remainers are now known as Remainiacs. I quite like that, "Be very careful, I'm a Remaniac and there's no knowing what I might do if you dis me!!" db Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
68vitesse Posted October 1, 2018 Report Share Posted October 1, 2018 Didn't the ROI hold two referendums on the Lisbon Treaty, when the politicians got the answer they deemed was correct they never asked again. Standard EU tactics on referendums. Regards Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daverclasper Posted October 1, 2018 Report Share Posted October 1, 2018 4 hours ago, Colin Lindsay said: You voted remain? Come into my house, lets drink wine while we wait for the breakdown lorry. Let me introduce you to my family! You voted leave? Stand there in the rain and make your own way back to Dover, you squirrel's dropping! I voted remain. Get that bottle cracked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppyman Posted October 1, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2018 I voted leave...... Get that bottle cracked.... Over my head? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted October 1, 2018 Report Share Posted October 1, 2018 42 minutes ago, daverclasper said: I voted remain. Get that bottle cracked. Remain, leave, what's in a word? More importantly, what's in the bottle? Let's drink to all the differing views in the world, and respect them all. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris A Posted October 1, 2018 Report Share Posted October 1, 2018 41 minutes ago, Colin Lindsay said: Remain, leave, what's in a word? More importantly, what's in the bottle? Let's drink to all the differing views in the world, and respect them all. I'll drink to that, if nobody disagrees. ☕ sorry wrong drink ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougbgt6 Posted October 1, 2018 Report Share Posted October 1, 2018 But seriously, lets talk about Brexit...……………… db Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted October 1, 2018 Report Share Posted October 1, 2018 Does the word actually exist who makes these daft handles up Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Cook Posted October 3, 2018 Report Share Posted October 3, 2018 Getting back to Continental travel kit...I have used this for years, as you can tell from the phone! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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