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Going over the channel advice

Postby Steve A » Sat 27.04.2013, 18:35

:D I'll be taking my Red one over the channel in the very near future,
What with all the rules that have changed since I last went , what do I really need to take ?
and what about the head lamps ?
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Re: Going over the channel advice

Postby daveiow » Sat 27.04.2013, 18:56

Hi Steve
The worst bit is France :(
You really need two reflective vests,accessible from inside the car.
Warning triangle.
Spare bulb kit(I just chucked some spare bulbs in a box)
TWO breathalizers
Headlamp stickers( I just stuck some insulating tape cut in a nice pattern on the main beam lamps)
GB plate if you haven't got Euro numberplates

Continental breakdown cover :shock: ?

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Re: Going over the channel advice

Postby Fredjohn » Sat 27.04.2013, 19:50

Hi Steve

Can confirm Dave's list is correct. Took old S4 last year to France with same kit, no problems but do wonder how a sealed beam is classed and whether I am supposed to carry a spare!!! NA for M100 though.

I do tend to buy the proper lens things though as they divert the beam rather than block it.
I always put my GB sticker on passenger side of car so it is always in front of the driver of any car behind (unless its a brit car of course)

Continental cover is already included in my normal cover :D .

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Re: Going over the channel advice

Postby Steve A » Sat 27.04.2013, 21:47

TWO breathalizers
:roll: well really this is a bit OTT :? is this just for the English :P

I'll have a look for a kit, somebody's bound to have cashed in on all this palaver :roll:

Don't suppose anyone does a head lamp deflector for the M100 :?

I used to use tank tape on my Westfield, bugger to get off though :bonk:
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Re: Going over the channel advice

Postby dapinky » Sat 27.04.2013, 22:10

The French law 'requires' 1 breathalyser, but 'sugests' 2 - they come in a twin pack at halfrauds for about 6 or 7 quid, and they sell them on the ferries....

...the theory being that if you use a b-test, and pass, you can still drive home as you still have one in the car - however, if you only have one, and pass, then you can't drive 'cos you don't have a breathalyser on you!!!

Depending on where you go, you may need (or at least 'recomend') a first-aid kit and a fire extinguisher
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Re: Going over the channel advice

Postby Steve A » Sat 27.04.2013, 22:15

first-aid kit and a fire extinguisher


Oh come on :roll: my wife already wants to the kitchen sink :lol:
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Re: Going over the channel advice

Postby Rob P » Sat 27.04.2013, 23:02

Steve A wrote:
TWO breathalizers
:roll: well really this is a bit OTT :? is this just for the English :P
Don't suppose anyone does a head lamp deflector for the M100 :?


You can buy lamp deflectors on the ferry, did this last year when I went to Le Mans for the 24 Hours race. We found the link below useful for travel in France
http://www.theaa.com/motoring_advice/ov ... index.html
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Re: Going over the channel advice

Postby P@ulW » Sun 28.04.2013, 11:03

There seems to have been some sort of fudge about the breathalyzer issue. You have to carry one, but can't be fined for not having one... duh! Probably easier to pacify gendarmes, rather than arguing the toss. http://www.theaa.com/motoring_advice/ov ... -2012.html
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Re: Going over the channel advice

Postby Rambo » Sun 28.04.2013, 13:13

Steve A wrote:
TWO breathalizers
:roll: well really this is a bit OTT :? is this just for the English :P



Yes. If you're Scottish you're required to carry 3 :lol: :lol:
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Re: Going over the channel advice

Postby Rambo » Sun 28.04.2013, 13:17

It is a pain but it's easier to comply than argue the toss with a stroppy gendarme :?
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Re: Going over the channel advice

Postby Jeemy » Sun 28.04.2013, 14:25

Rambo wrote:
Steve A wrote:
TWO breathalizers
:roll: well really this is a bit OTT :? is this just for the English :P



Yes. If you're Scottish you're required to carry 3 :lol: :lol:


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Re: Going over the channel advice

Postby Dave Eds » Sun 28.04.2013, 16:35

Wanna borrow my kit?
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Re: Going over the channel advice

Postby paulsmithmk » Sun 28.04.2013, 18:00

just been buying my stuff for trip to Ypres today
- need a bulb kit now - any suggestions or do i need to but individual ones?
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Re: Going over the channel advice

Postby Fredjohn » Sun 28.04.2013, 21:13

paulsmithmk wrote:just been buying my stuff for trip to Ypres today
- need a bulb kit now - any suggestions or do i need to but individual ones?


Paul
Lucas do bulb kits and one is suitable for the elan. It has both h1 and h4 bulb in it. Costs about 19 pounds with 6 bulbs and a fuse. Bought one last week. Part no llz09 or something like that!

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Re: Going over the channel advice

Postby TrevorB » Sun 28.04.2013, 22:06

We've brought our breathlyser kit on Amazon 2 units only £3.99.

FredJohn, can you give more info on the bulb kit. Did you buy on-line etc.


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Re: Going over the channel advice

Postby Fredjohn » Sun 28.04.2013, 23:06

TrevorB wrote:We've brought our breathlyser kit on Amazon 2 units only £3.99.

FredJohn, can you give more info on the bulb kit. Did you buy on-line etc.


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Lucas replacement bulb kit LLZ109.

See Lucas pdf for kit contents: http://www.lucaselectrical.co.uk/files/ ... e_8-LR.pdf

Bought it from local shop Leamoco in Leamington Spa for about £19. But just checked Amazon and its priced at £7.85 plus delivery :( :( but "only 2 left"

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Re: Going over the channel advice

Postby TrevorB » Sun 28.04.2013, 23:23

Fredjohn wrote: But just checked Amazon and its priced at £7.85 plus delivery :( :( but "only 2 left"

Hope this helps.

John



Thanks John, just brought one on Amazon :wink:

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Re: Going over the channel advice

Postby Fredjohn » Mon 29.04.2013, 06:04

Don't forget we are also required to take ORIGINAL registration document and insurance documents.

Trevor you owe me a finder's fee :D :D :D
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Re: Going over the channel advice

Postby Steve A » Mon 29.04.2013, 10:52

Wanna borrow my kit?


Your too kind Dave,
it's about time I got my own together,
(it shows good intent that I will actually use it)
and there cheap enough :wink:
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Re: Going over the channel advice

Postby TrevorB » Mon 29.04.2013, 15:37

Fredjohn wrote:
Trevor you owe me a finder's fee :D :D :D



No problem :beer: :beer:
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