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Post by SpiketheBike » Sat Jun 16, 2018 6:24 pm

Hi all
I'm off to France in a couple of months, and been looking at driving kits for over the channel. I'm okay with what is required, Triangle, High viz jackets etc. Seem to be plenty of kits around for about £25. Not fussed about fire extinguisher.
I'm just wondering what other people have done. Bought a Euro kit, or separate items?
Is a standard replacement bulb set ok for the Z4 (E89)?

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Post by philbo909 » Sat Jun 16, 2018 8:04 pm

Hi-viz jackets lying around anyway so stuffed behind the seats
Spare bulbs bought seperate, the kits always seem to have random stuff in and quality is probably poor
Triangle is already in the boot
Extinguishers and breathalysers iirc have been phased out again so you don't need them
The kits seem a false economy
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Post by Mr Tidy » Sat Jun 16, 2018 8:20 pm

I just took a couple of Hi-Viz from work, an Aldi bulb set and an extinguisher that lives in the car (also issued by work in a previous job). And a litre of oil just in case!
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Post by ronk » Sat Jun 16, 2018 8:26 pm

One thing I would highly recommend is a Sanef Electronic toll gizmo for the windscreen - it costs a few quid before you even get to France but it saves time and contortions at the toll booths!

Last year it was Mrs K and the credit card our of the window and she hated it ( we were in the 335 as well) so we invested in the electronic tag for this years and a few mor years to come ,
You don't stop playing when you get old - You get old when you stop playing!
So I bought a 35is with all the toys to play with. :thumbsup:

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Post by Lance » Sat Jun 16, 2018 8:30 pm

Don't need bulbs or fire extinguisher.

Triangle is already in the boot I presume. You can pick up a hi vis from Screwfix for a few quid.

Here's a list of what is actually required for driving in Europe. You might be surprised at how little you actually need.

https://www.theaa.com/~/media/the-aa/pd ... .pdf?la=en
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Post by ronk » Sat Jun 16, 2018 8:35 pm

Don’t be conned into the breathalyser kits either !
They aren’t an essential any more - I’m told it was a French transport minister who set that ball rolling -allegedly, his son in law happened to own the factory that produced them.
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Post by ronk » Sat Jun 16, 2018 8:35 pm

Don’t be conned into the breathalyser kits either !
They aren’t an essential any more - I’m told it was a French transport minister who set that ball rolling -allegedly, his son in law happened to own the factory that produced them.
You don't stop playing when you get old - You get old when you stop playing!
So I bought a 35is with all the toys to play with. :thumbsup:

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Post by Lance » Sat Jun 16, 2018 8:37 pm

ronk wrote: Sat Jun 16, 2018 8:26 pm One thing I would highly recommend is a Sanef Electronic toll gizmo for the windscreen - it costs a few quid before you even get to France but it saves time and contortions at the toll booths!
This :thumbsup:

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Post by w1ndsurfnut » Sat Jun 16, 2018 8:41 pm

Where are you going SpikeTheBike. 8)

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Post by firebobby » Sat Jun 16, 2018 8:59 pm

w1ndsurfnut wrote: Sat Jun 16, 2018 8:41 pm Where are you going SpikeTheBike. 8)
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France :exitright:
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Post by philbo909 » Sat Jun 16, 2018 9:07 pm

ronk wrote: Sat Jun 16, 2018 8:26 pm One thing I would highly recommend is a Sanef Electronic toll gizmo for the windscreen - it costs a few quid before you even get to France but it saves time and contortions at the toll booths!

Last year it was Mrs K and the credit card our of the window and she hated it ( we were in the 335 as well) so we invested in the electronic tag for this years and a few mor years to come ,
+1 the girlfriend was over the moon not to contort out of the window at tolls this year :lol:
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Post by ronk » Sat Jun 16, 2018 9:27 pm

Here ya go!

https://www.saneftolling.co.uk

Mine is in the home safe ready to clip on again next trip. Their web page also allows a battery check. They always seen to have a lane (t) that can be driven thro at a good pace - no stopping and first out of the trap every time!
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Post by w1ndsurfnut » Sat Jun 16, 2018 9:57 pm

firebobby wrote: Sat Jun 16, 2018 8:59 pm
w1ndsurfnut wrote: Sat Jun 16, 2018 8:41 pm Where are you going SpikeTheBike. 8)
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France :exitright:
Oh Jesus, I meant where in France.

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Post by SpiketheBike » Mon Jun 18, 2018 12:24 am

Thanks guys. Useful advice. Triangle in boot successfully located!
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Post by chrissrush » Mon Jun 18, 2018 6:33 pm

Watch out for new speed limits in France - they do love an on the spot fine!


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