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Club Arnage / Help / Re: What's the minimum one can take?
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on: August 31, 2006, 08:24:34 pm
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Yes
I do travel with a mate and meet up with Regulars when I get there, but there are many small groups travelling down to Le Mans offering mutual support.I know ther is a big contingent travel to a Chateau site, north of the circuit. I prefer to travel a good distance further and drive up for the day. Others stop on the circuit and put the car to rest for the duration.
A friend said to me - keep the engine wet and drive steady ( oil level OK, plenty of fuel, and water to keep it cool ), and there is not much that a set of simple tools can't fix.
Its only just over 100 miles from Caen so its hardly crossing the Sahara.
( famous last words..! ) The pics show our commune and son in 'resting' status.
Don't hesitate. Check out the WSCC web-site, some are already planning their trip for 2007.
Regards
Bryan C
Thanks for the info! Can I further ask, waht do you do for a secure place put your things for safe keeping? C |
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Club Arnage / Help / Re: What's the minimum one can take?
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on: August 23, 2006, 07:14:29 pm
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My mate Paul has the perfect answer to this. He brings the Moggie and lets me provide all the gear  termietermite's list for LM: Whiskas Kitty Litter Blanket Flea Collar Sedative.... Sorry couldn't resist...  |
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Club Arnage / Help / Re: What's the minimum one can take?
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on: August 22, 2006, 07:14:50 pm
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I've done it in the Westie for the last 8 years - including the wet one, and with no.1 son as passenger, taking two tents, sleeping bags, tools, trollies for a week, wok, wedge and passports. The trick is to use lots of bungies, fasten stuff to the roll bar, have a bag under your knees and drive steadily.
I've now reached an age where next year I'm taking a bigger tent ( courtesy of the Decathlon sale ), and a small saloon as I'm not likely to indulge anymore in the Friday antics at Houx or Arnage, and I want more space to bring the crates of Muscadet back.
My matey, takes his Westie and puts a microfridge for the cold beers in the passenger seat.
Go for it - where there's a will there is a way.
Regards
BryanC
Thanks for the advice chum  Just one question, do you take your all-weather gear for the car or leave it at home? I was thinking of getting one with aero-screens, but I think that might be taking it a touch too far... C |
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Club Arnage / Help / Re: What's the minimum one can take?
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on: August 18, 2006, 02:12:39 pm
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the most important question is your own personal body hugeness  , me, i wouldn't even get a knee in let alone my arse. don't forget you'll also need a van or truck to bring life's necessities. I weigh 60 Kg, so i'm not huge and am fairly flexible. |
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Club Arnage / Help / Re: What's the minimum one can take?
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on: August 18, 2006, 12:08:30 pm
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The other place to pick up a bargain is actually on one of the campsites. Easy access, most of them are four parts to the wind the moment their feet touch french soil, so they won't miss anything you fancy and its free.
Are you now the proud owner of a lovely Haglofs soft shell jacket by chance? I wouldn't mind picking one up next year if you're about... is this some sort of secret wrinkley code  Sorry having a bad day. I'm just after knowing what realistically I can get away with taking, or not taking. Is a Westfield a silly idea? I don't have much knowledge of long-distance driving, but this is something I want to do. Or will it be ridiculously cramped and too inconvenient? C |
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Club Arnage / Help / Re: What's the minimum one can take?
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on: August 18, 2006, 10:01:18 am
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The other place to pick up a bargain is actually on one of the campsites. Easy access, most of them are four parts to the wind the moment their feet touch french soil, so they won't miss anything you fancy and its free.
Are you now the proud owner of a lovely Haglofs soft shell jacket by chance? I wouldn't mind picking one up next year if you're about... |
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Club Arnage / Help / What's the minimum one can take?
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on: August 18, 2006, 09:29:41 am
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I know LM is quite a way off, but my mind started wandering (as it does when I should be writing about Modernist era concrete defects) as to what I can fit in a very samll car (i.e Westfield).
This year I took a hell of a lot of stuff, most of which I never used, some of which I did.
What is the least amount of kit someone has taken and been ok with?
C
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going to book it in the garage tomorrow!
Good lord! That appears to be a hell of a lot more work than I imagined. It really doesn't look like it will be ready in time now! Does it look to be progressing well?
