Check list for 2016 Nurburgring Trip

[Red Baron]

VRN? Is that a number plate? If so I'd say yes, car must meet UK MOT requirements and that's an instant failure. Also handy when checking in at the tunnel with the ANPR system.

[NL03Scooby]

Originally Posted by Ginola

Need to fit a new driveshaft to mine I found out today :/ os cv joint clicking!

Mine does the same, o/s rear, I had a nice spare set of drive shafts which Si now owns, wonder if Jo is interested in selling to clear space in their garage...

[Scott.T]

90mph speed limiter deployed..........

[BIG"E"]

Originally Posted by Scott.T

90mph speed limiter deployed..........

Cheers mate

Ill never find out though as I never speed..

[Steve_PPP]

Originally Posted by BIG"E"

Ill never find out though as I never speed..

Funny man

Might have to get one of these for your car in that case

[scotty]

1. New indicator bulbs check
2. New areo wipers check
3. New front plate ordered
We are getting there lol .

[BIG"E"]

Has everyone completed the API (Advanced Passenger Information) with Eurotunnel ??

[Rdlangy1]

Think I did mine when I booked - can't remember now

[Rdlangy1]

Nope I'm ok

[BIG"E"]

Not long now !!!

Friday 3rd June

06.20 Meet @ the Shell service station Junction 11 M20 (CT21 4GH)

06.40 Leave for Euro tunnel terminal. (2 minutes down the road)

06.45 Check in

07.50 Depart UK.

We will be stopping at the Shell garage/services @ Barchon Sud E40/E42 for breakfast and then convoy/play down to the Hotel

http://www.hotel-wilhelmshoehe.de/

Sat Nav co ordinates are:

Latitude: 50.19123 | Longitude: 7.01688
or
N 50 11' 28.428" E 7 1' 0.768"



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.
BLUE are the ones that are Law in Europe! Please remember that the breathalysers are a requirement in France .
But apparently there are no penalties for not having one

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 (see link below)
5: Fire Extinguisher
6: First Aid Kit
7: Octane Booster (personal choice)
8: Oil (optional but advised)
9: GB Sticker (if you dont have GB on your number plate)
10:Spare Key
11: Sat Nav (with European Data)
12: Crash Helmet (not compulsory)
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, insurance cert. V5 form and MOT certificate to be carried at all times !
16: Locking wheel nut tool
17: Tyre pressure gauge
18: Breathalyser kit

PERSONAL ITEMS
1: PASSPORT !!
2: Euro Tunnel confirmation e-mail with booking reference and dont forget to register you API http://www.eurotunnel.com/uk/advance...r-information/
3: E 111 (optional additional health insurance)
4: Euro's and debit / credit cards (inform bank that you are away for safety)
5: Mobile Phone & Charger
6: Headache Tablets (trust me)
7: European Plug Adaptor
8: Walkie talkies ? (I will be bring the same 3 or more if I can acquire some)
9: 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.

Not long now getting excited !!.


We will be taking the route below.

https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Chan...688!2d50.19123


Headlight deflectors can be found here:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ANTI-SCORC...item41721431d5

[BIG"E"]

Has everyone completed the API (Advanced Passenger Information) with Eurotunnel ??

[The Handbrake]

Done earlier today

[scotty]

Done mine at the same time as booking it .

[Steve_PPP]

Did mine last week. Not long now folks

[scotty]

Think we are good to go just need a spare wheel but hopefully Rob hasnt forgot



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[555_Si]

I can't even find my tunnel booking.

[Scooby Si]

Originally Posted by 555_Si

I can't even find my tunnel booking.

That could be a small issue come Friday!

[scotty]

Originally Posted by 555_Si

I can't even find my tunnel booking.

Oh didnt you keep the email that was sent .

[Rdlangy1]

I thought I had everything sorted from "E's" list - then realised I didn't have bulbs - but I do have a generic bulb kit that come with the European pack I got so that's sorted...

NF Octane Booster arrived today..

Think the rest is sorted - and if it isn't then ill forget it pmsl !!!

Or as they say on the advert - "for everything else - there's mastercard!"

[scotty]

Originally Posted by Rdlangy1

I thought I had everything sorted from "E's" list - then realised I didn't have bulbs - but I do have a generic bulb kit that come with the European pack I got so that's sorted...

NF Octane Booster arrived today..

Think the rest is sorted - and if it isn't then ill forget it pmsl !!!

Or as they say on the advert - "for everything else - there's mastercard!"

Well you can have another bulb kit as none of them fit my car lol .

[SpecB]

May I suggest a rain coat?

[Rdlangy1]

jeesh !

[Steve_PPP]

Saw that earlier, insane weather. A waterproof coat and a brolly is definitely recommended.... long range forecast is currently saying Friday is very wet with Sunday as the best day weather-wise. But i'm sure it'll all change by the time we go!

[Frenchie]

That's some crazy weather.

[Rdlangy1]

Just rang HSBC to advise I'm using my cards abroad - to which they delightfully told me I am subject to a 3% charge on all debit and credit card transactions whilst abroad and 2.75% on all ATM withdrawals......................robbing b*st*rds!! Pmsl

[Rdlangy1]

Although apparantly that is a reduced rate coz I'm an "Advance" customer.........hate to see what "normal" customers get charged!

[555_Si]

found my Eurotunnel email...phew.

[NL03Scooby]

Originally Posted by scotty

Think we are good to go just need a spare wheel but hopefully Rob hasnt forgot

With your spare wheel I have 4 wheels on the car and 6 wheels in it, even when you take the spare wheel I'm concerned about where the beer is gonna go at the end of the trip.

[Red Baron]

Originally Posted by NL03Scooby

I'm concerned about where the beer is gonna go at the end of the trip.

In the back of Si's Merc

[555_Si]

Why do yiu need a spare wheel if you have 4 already in there?

[scotty]

Originally Posted by 555_Si

Why do yiu need a spare wheel if you have 4 already in there?

Cause i dont have a spare to fit over brembos

[SpecB]

Originally Posted by NL03Scooby

I'm concerned about where the beer is gonna go at the end of the trip.

Originally Posted by Red Baron

In the back of Si's Merc

Mines a Keg of Warsteiner!

[Scott.T]

SES donations can now be made using Keg's of Warsteiner! to the usual address

[Steve_PPP]

Originally Posted by Steve_PPP

long range forecast is currently saying Friday is very wet with Sunday as the best day weather-wise. But i'm sure it'll all change by the time we go!

Shouldn't have bothered, forecast has changed already

[scotty]

Wet weather program for the duration so the little wifey say's

[Rdlangy1]

Track insurance sorted with Gary @ Keith Michaels for the Sat and Sunday

[thepieman]

Must save some money for another box of Fat Bastard on the way home

[scotty]

seems my tunnel booking has disappeard from my emails oh boy

[BIG"E"]

Originally Posted by scotty

seems my tunnel booking has disappeard from my emails oh boy

Should not really need it, have you filled in the API ?

[scotty]

Originally Posted by BIG"E"

Should not really need it, have you filled in the API ?

Yes yes yes yes yes

[BIG"E"]

Originally Posted by scotty

Yes yes yes yes yes

[Steve_PPP]

Just packed some spare SES stickers.... they're going on all cars, scoob or not! (And probably a random wall in Pistenklause, as is tradition....)

[Granby]

Originally Posted by Steve_PPP

Just packed some spare SES stickers.... they're going on all cars, scoob or not! (And probably a random wall in Pistenklause, as is tradition....)

[NL03Scooby]

Originally Posted by Steve_PPP

Just packed some spare SES stickers.... they're going on all cars, scoob or not! (And probably a random wall in Pistenklause, as is tradition....)

If we can find some space!

[Rdlangy1]

OK seeing as I am such person - anyone give me an IDIOTS guide as to where abouts I stick beam deflectors on the bug

[555_Si]

Leave them off, they are a pain to remove.

[Steve_PPP]

I use the eurolites ones and they just peel off? Normally remove them on the train on the way back.

We can fit them whilst waiting in the tunnel car park if you like Ryan, they're meant to cover half of the lens from your main beam.

[Rdlangy1]

Originally Posted by Steve_PPP

We can fit them whilst waiting in the tunnel car park if you like Ryan, they're meant to cover half of the lens from your main beam.

Cool - thanks Steve

[BIG"E"]

Now do I need a coat, wellies and an umbrella?

May be swimming shorts?.

[SpecB]