Check list for 2016 Nurburgring Trip

[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

[Rdlangy1]

Great list Ian - invaluable

[Rdlangy1]

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) - RAC & AA "tweaking" their quotes before I renew
14: Track insurance (those insured with Keith Micheals, call Moley) Quote from Gary - should confirm today / tomorrow
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

Well I think im nearly there! besides service on the car, and getting my Euro's - coming around quickly now! can't wait!

[Frenchie]

Just to let you know that in France it is a legal requirement to carry have all your car documents, log book, insurance certificate and mot, in the car with you. If you get stopped by the police in France it's the first thing they will ask for.

[Rdlangy1]

Originally Posted by Frenchie

Just to let you know that in France it is a legal requirement to carry have all your car documents, log book, insurance certificate and mot, in the car with you. If you get stopped by the police in France it's the first thing they will ask for.

Thanks for the heads up mate

[BIG"E"]

Originally Posted by Frenchie

Just to let you know that in France it is a legal requirement to carry have all your car documents, log book, insurance certificate and mot, in the car with you. If you get stopped by the police in France it's the first thing they will ask for.

Cheers Terry I did know that, thanks for pointing that out I cant understand how I've not put this up before,

it is also required in Germany.

as one of our group on a previous trip found that out, the hard way cerching

[scotty]

Just need new beam deflectors and some funny money and we are good to go i think .

[BIG"E"]

I have just renewed my breakdown/ recovery cover with ADAC

Contact number

"Telephone enquiries and to join and pay my debit/credit card phone offices Tel No. 00 49 89767 66632 and speak to one of the four staff who speak fluent English.

When they answer just say: Sprechen Sie Englisch? (pronounced Shpre[ch]en Zee English?,),

[Rdlangy1]

HI Ian,

This is just for when on the ring isn't it?

Ive just taken out AA European Breakdown for the 4 days we are out there - but am I right in assuming I need this for actual recovery off the track if needed?

Could you PM me rough costings?

Kind Regards

Ryan

[Type-r-russ]

Yes id also like to know about this

[scotty]

Just to let you know AA European Breakdown Cover uses ADAC while we are out there .

[Steve_PPP]

Originally Posted by Rdlangy1

HI Ian,

This is just for when on the ring isn't it?

Ive just taken out AA European Breakdown for the 4 days we are out there - but am I right in assuming I need this for actual recovery off the track if needed?

It's not worth taking out ADAC if you've already got AA European cover.

Some people go with ADAC as their primary breakdown cover as ADAC are the only recovery service allowed onto the Nordschleife. If you don't have it and you break down/crash, then ADAC will still attend and recover you to the car park, but they'll charge you for the pleasure (something like 150 euros rings a bell? but i might be wrong).

You then use your normal AA European cover to sort you out from the public car park.

Those with ADAC as their primary breakdown simply don't have to pay the additional circuit recovery fee.

[Rdlangy1]

Oh right - so not worth having the additional then?

Cheers gents

[scotty]

Originally Posted by Rdlangy1

Oh right - so not worth having the additional then?

Nope

[555_Si]

just renewing my adac, it also covers you in UK, but i also have RAC for UK as easier.

[scotty]

Im going with AA again not going through the hassel i got last year trying to cover with ADAC .

[BIG"E"]

Originally Posted by Type-r-russ

Yes id also like to know about this

If you haven't already got breakdown/recovery with repatriation I would say definitely go with ADAC "Plus" because they cover on and off the the ring and also in the UK with in the annual fee.

Originally Posted by scotty

Im going with AA again not going through the hassel i got last year trying to cover with ADAC .

What hassel Ive never had any trouble, it is only because they can nay understand ye!!

[scotty]

Originally Posted by BIG"E"

it is only because they can nay understand ye!!

Aye that tae

[Type-r-russ]

Im with green flag.. ill have to call them to see. AA do temp cover for your holiday period ?

[BIG"E"]

Originally Posted by Type-r-russ

Im with green flag.. i'll have to call them to see. AA do temp cover for your holiday period ?

I don't think Green flag do vehicle repatriation ?

Gary Moulson (Keith Michaels) used to do breakdown /recovery also not sure if they still do ??

[Steve_PPP]

Originally Posted by BIG"E"

Gary Moulson (Keith Michaels) used to do breakdown /recovery also not sure if they still do ??

That's who I use every year... i've still got the european cover on the scoob valid now (from last years trip) so sure they still do it.

[BIG"E"]

Just a thought make sure you have registered your API with eurotunnel.

http://www.eurotunnel.com/uk/advance...r-information/

[Type-r-russ]

Originally Posted by BIG"E"

Just a thought make sure you have registered your API with eurotunnel.

http://www.eurotunnel.com/uk/advance...r-information/

Check and done

[thepieman]

All fluids, filters and spark plugs changed on Sunday, just euro's and new tyres next month and I'm good to go.....

[BIG"E"]

Originally Posted by thepieman

All fluids, filters and spark plugs changed on Sunday, just euro's and new tyres next month and I'm good to go.....

What tyres are you getting..?

[thepieman]

Goodyear eagle asym3 running the asym2 at the mo and fantastic tyres

[Red Baron]

One thing I'd add to the list is glass cleaner, especially as you're going later this year, always nice to be able to see where you're going rather than having a bugs innards smeared all over your windscreen.

[Scott.T]

What about CV boots and super glue

[Red Baron]

And the correct tools for removing broken splitters.

[Scott.T]

And a sick bag for the midnight dash

[scotty]

Trip to halfords tomorrow need stock up on some bulbs and new wiper blades .

[Red Baron]

Have you not got a Euro Car Parts nearby? Click and collect with whatever voucher code you can find online is usually a lot cheaper than Halfrauds, even if you have a Halfrauds trade card.

[scotty]

Originally Posted by Red Baron

Have you not got a Euro Car Parts nearby? Click and collect with whatever voucher code you can find online is usually a lot cheaper than Halfrauds, even if you have a Halfrauds trade card.

Yes i do Shane just down the road from my house i will check them out .

[Red Baron]

Use the click and collect, a lot cheaper than just walking in off the street.

[scotty]

Originally Posted by Red Baron

Use the click and collect, a lot cheaper than just walking in off the street.

I would but only shows head light bulb which i have plenty of lol .

[Red Baron]

H4 headlight, 501 - sidelight and number plate, 382 front and rear indicator, reverse and UK fog light, 380 stop/rear light.

One 20" normal wilder and a 21" spoiler wiper

[scotty]

Originally Posted by Red Baron

H4 headlight, 501 - sidelight and number plate, 382 front and rear indicator, reverse and UK fog light, 380 stop/rear light.

One 20" normal wilder and a 21" spoiler wiper

Talking wipers mine are smaller very interesting but going to try those new aero wipers see how good they are .

[Ginola]

Originally Posted by Red Baron

H4 headlight, 501 - sidelight and number plate, 382 front and rear indicator, reverse and UK fog light, 380 stop/rear light.

One 20" normal wilder and a 21" spoiler wiper

Originally Posted by scotty

Talking wipers mine are smaller very interesting but going to try those new aero wipers see how good they are .

Skip cheap crappy wipers and buy some proper PIAA ones. (buzz Alyn for them, you will not regret the extra money spent.)

[scotty]

Originally Posted by Ginola

Skip cheap crappy wipers and buy some proper PIAA ones. (buzz Alyn for them, you will not regret the extra money spent.)

Erm the aero ones are PIAA dont do cheap

[Ginola]

Originally Posted by scotty

Erm the aero ones are PIAA dont do cheap

good man

Though you simply said aero wipers.. .. these are 7quid for a pair on some chineese website

[scotty]

Well i wont be buying those aero wipers because i need newage wiper arms ffs nothing so simple

[Steve_PPP]

Originally Posted by Ginola

these are 7quid for a pair on some chineese website

That's about how much mine cost on ebay They last a couple of years with the amount of time my scoob goes out in the rain

And for the motorway journey to the ring, rain-x on the windscreen. No wipers needed!

[Rdlangy1]

Oh yeah bulbs!!!! Doh

[BIG"E"]

Originally Posted by Steve_PPP

That's about how much mine cost on ebay They last a couple of years with the amount of time my scoob goes out in the rain

And for the motorway journey to the ring, rain-x on the windscreen. No wipers needed!

All this talk of windscreen wipers..

It's going to be sunny and 25c..

Rain-x is very good stuff..

[Ginola]

I run the washer bottle rain X on the BM works well, don't think it's quite as good as the Piaa wipers though


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[scotty]

Originally Posted by Rdlangy1

Oh yeah bulbs!!!! Doh

Me too didnt buy a thing apart from a 21mm spanner feck no's why none of my nuts are that big just rusty as not been lubed in a while

[scotty]

Feck it i will just use this instead of my wipers


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[The Handbrake]

Portable BBQ purchased and big enough for at least 22 sausages lol, so of you want a steak, hot dog or vege burger cooked at Brunchen if we have time, etc bring some along

Been dying to buy one for ages

Line it with foil, take oven gloves and a wire brush, job done with tidying it up

[Rdlangy1]

[Red Baron]

Hope Daves bought one of these