turbo-fever Posted June 23, 2016 Posted June 23, 2016 My GF has just told me that for my 30th (6 weeks time ) we are going to be driving the starlet from Essex all the way to the ring. We are going to be there for 4 days and then driving back.Now this is an awesome idea but has anyone driven there's all the way there done laps and come back ? What spares should I take ? Any other preparations I should do first ? I don't even have a radio in it lol Quote
Starlet__SR Posted June 23, 2016 Posted June 23, 2016 My GF has just told me that for my 30th (6 weeks time ) we are going to be driving the starlet from Essex all the way to the ring. We are going to be there for 4 days and then driving back.Now this is an awesome idea but has anyone driven there's all the way there done laps and come back ?What spares should I take ? Any other preparations I should do first ? I don't even have a radio in it lol Brakes, wheel bearings, bushes, suspension. Its hard on them all lol. Quote
Starlet__SR Posted June 23, 2016 Posted June 23, 2016 ^ don't forget to add tyres to that lol I didnt want to state the obvious lol! Quote
adzy Posted June 23, 2016 Posted June 23, 2016 I didnt want to state the obvious lol!I'd say there's plenty of people go and don't consider it lolTyre center at the ring is bound to be a good business Quote
turbo-fever Posted June 24, 2016 Author Posted June 24, 2016 Oil petrol and beer 👍🏻Out of all the answers ! The winner lol Quote
turbo-fever Posted June 24, 2016 Author Posted June 24, 2016 (edited) We have European cover would love for it to do the whole trip though ! And adamb yes car and trailer very good idea but this should add to the excitement lol Edited June 24, 2016 by turbo-fever Quote
morgey Posted June 24, 2016 Posted June 24, 2016 All the bits the french require you to have. Hi vis, warning triangle, spare bulbs etc. Headlight convertor things.Earplugs? Lol Quote
turbo-fever Posted June 24, 2016 Author Posted June 24, 2016 All the bits the french require you to have. Hi vis, warning triangle, spare bulbs etc. Headlight convertor things.Earplugs? LolI have thought about earplugs I love the sound of my car but I dunno about 6 long hours of it lol Quote
5e colin Posted June 24, 2016 Posted June 24, 2016 i would highly suggest turning boost down a bit becouse your engine has never bean hammered like it will be there !!! Quote
westie Posted June 24, 2016 Posted June 24, 2016 Good insurance. Most places won't cover the ring. Quote
TimD Posted June 24, 2016 Posted June 24, 2016 oo00ff.. ^^ What this guy said, have a nasty one at the ring and cause damage to another vehicle and you're liable for the repair bill, both the track and the third party, lets hope they don't get injured whilst they're at it. I no longer go out for TF, I'll do a trackday out there, or hire something from Rent4Ring instead. Quote
Bryan-4E-FTE Posted June 26, 2016 Posted June 26, 2016 Take a toolbox with you and some oil.Other than that , a good mood Been there about 7 times and in August im going a whole week.Only taking some oil and a toolbox with me.And maybe 2 extra wheels with fresh tires Quote
turbo-fever Posted June 26, 2016 Author Posted June 26, 2016 Tools and oil sorted on look out for single alloy wheel with tyre for spare, when in August you going to be there ? Quote
maddox710 Posted June 26, 2016 Posted June 26, 2016 Don't forget that your ears will take a hammering with the misses riding shotgun talking all the way there and all the way back Quote
Bryan-4E-FTE Posted June 26, 2016 Posted June 26, 2016 One wheel is very handy!You never know....Im going from 1 aug till 8 aug Quote
turbo-fever Posted June 26, 2016 Author Posted June 26, 2016 Maddox that made the missus chuckle but I wouldn't be able to hear her over the exhaust lolBryan I wanna get rid of space saver and replace with alloy so won't be stuck at 50 ! Wicked I'm out from 5th till 9th will try bump into you when we're there Quote
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