anthonym Posted July 3, 2022 Share Posted July 3, 2022 That #17 is a useful list for my garage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drumster Posted July 3, 2022 Share Posted July 3, 2022 Many years ago my silencer was bouncing off the tarmac going over the Pont de Normandie on way home from Le Mans. Temporarily repaired with stainless steel wire. Since then I've used a rather large bobbin that has yet to show signs of failing (oops,that's done it). Bobbin size is 50mm h x 40mm w Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Vine Posted July 3, 2022 Share Posted July 3, 2022 25:Better with tie wraps, string...I'm puzzled. Are you saying you know better than the accumulated experience of 7 owners over the decades?JV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrightpayne Posted July 6, 2022 Author Share Posted July 6, 2022 Still pondering...thinking of adding 2 or 3 OE & ring spanners. Thinking 3/4", 9/16" and 13mm for suspension and general stuff with the adjustable taking up the slack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anthonym Posted July 6, 2022 Share Posted July 6, 2022 an adjustable with size markings is useful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area Representative Golf Juliet Tango Posted July 6, 2022 Area Representative Share Posted July 6, 2022 I suppose the tools you carry need to be married to the spares you carry.If you carry a clutch cable (really useful) you need those tools required to install it. If you carry a spark plug spanner, you might as well have a spare set of plugs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leadership Team SLR No.77 Posted July 7, 2022 Leadership Team Share Posted July 7, 2022 #31 Exactly this. I have a couple of sets of "short metric spanners" which gives me two 17mm to enable swapping a clutch cable, I wouldn't use the short ones all the time but they're very compact to carry in the 7.I also carry a 3/8 drive spark plug socket which with a 1/4 to 3/8 adapter enables me to use it with my 1/4 drive socket wrench and extension, ideally the more tools that double up for multiple uses the better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Jonathan Kay Posted April 28, 2023 Member Share Posted April 28, 2023 Bounce to the top.Jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenF Posted April 28, 2023 Share Posted April 28, 2023 On this topic, I have put together a spreadsheet of all tools required for my CSR, for basic breakdown tasks. It would be good to have this as a shareable Excel file with others able to add sheets for different specs of 7. Any idea how we might do this best? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Jonathan Kay Posted April 28, 2023 Member Share Posted April 28, 2023 In the absence of *multi-author wikis I suggest a Google Doc.Jonathan* But watch this space... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrightpayne Posted April 28, 2023 Author Share Posted April 28, 2023 Copy, paste as text? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7 wonders of the world Posted April 28, 2023 Share Posted April 28, 2023 Raptile silicone tapesmall bottle of K seal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan R Posted April 28, 2023 Share Posted April 28, 2023 #34 - An excellent idea, and very useful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy couchman Posted April 15 Share Posted April 15 21kgs here - methinks too much (but that does include the scissor jack). So, going on a reduction exercise to hopefully halve that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin_T Posted April 18 Share Posted April 18 Depends where I’m going and what I’m doing… I have my “caterham bag” which goes with me regardless as it contains my essentials. If I’m going further afield (usually a trackday) then the tool bag comes with me too, obviously alongside my “race bag” which has helmet and race suit etc in. I also take some oil with me on trackdays. Longer trips and touring I take the tool bag along too. my caterham has the “endurance” fuel tank fitted, so boot space is even more non existent than normal, I can fit the half hood in it, and that’s about it…. So usually bags end up in footwells, passenger seat or wedged behind the seat, worst case strapped around rollcage… my “caterham bag” also handy for storing my “immobiliser” if I’m not with the car so don’t look like a berk walking around with a momo steering wheel… front pouch have phone charging cable, head torch, charging cable for head torch (also fits my tyre pump) and some spare ear plugs. middle pouch, gloves and a wind/waterproof jacket. main compartment, microfibre cloth, and a hi-vis (you guessed it, it’s a London Underground one) also my retro-modded ear defenders with motorbike Bluetooth mic/speakers and my “spares kit.” oh and a large silica gel bag too…. contents of my spares bag… Rad cap / spark plugs / relay / bulb and fuse kit / alternator and oil pump belts / tools for puncture repair / random wire and connectors / hose clips and exhaust bobbin / throttle position sensor / throttle cable and repair kit / tyre puncture stuff and gloves. like I say, this is what I always have with me including when not far from home - so worst case someone can bring the tools to me and I can fix at roadside (like a belt or something) or worst case get towed home… now venturing further afield…. my small tool bag weighs this much…. and its contents… cable ties / note pad (for trackday settings and info ) / gloves / types pressure gauge / electric pump / worlds smallest and cutest multimeter plus different probes / rubber gloves / insulation tape. tool roll also fits in the tool bag. I like to keep things compartmentalised so easy to get what I want… common spanners and Allen key set 1/4 drive stuff and bit set 3/8 stuff and spark plug socket Pliers / cutters / screwdrivers I figure anything more serious than this and I’m not likely fixing it at the roadside anyway. Unless someone else in my group has it (likely) or a friendly passer by! - Colin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ainsley Posted April 18 Share Posted April 18 Very organised, but I have two questions 🙂 How many extra litres does the Endurance fuel tank hold ? Have you actually needed any of the spares / tools you carry ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Jonathan Kay Posted April 18 Member Share Posted April 18 On 15/04/2024 at 19:08, andy couchman said: 21kgs here - methinks too much (but that does include the scissor jack). So, going on a reduction exercise to hopefully halve that. We did once identify a suitable lightweight alloy jack. Jonathan PS: And usual reminder: the jack and handle can be bolted into the engine bay, mine are in front of the heater. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Jonathan Kay Posted April 18 Member Share Posted April 18 And the usual general reminder: tools and fluids can be carried in tool canisters, and those can be fitted in the engine bay. Lots of photos in the archives following the Bulk Buy. And cables can be tied to chassis members. Jonathan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin_T Posted April 18 Share Posted April 18 1 hour ago, Ainsley said: Very organised, but I have two questions 🙂 How many extra litres does the Endurance fuel tank hold ? Have you actually needed any of the spares / tools you carry ? Q1) Tank holds 60 litres - know this as I redone the fuel sender calibration for the stack dash back in November. it’s an ATL bag tank in an aluminium box. Pretty much comes to the top of the boot. Q2) not yet! only tyre pump and pressure gauge on trackdays and checking of wheel nuts etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ainsley Posted April 18 Share Posted April 18 You do know the moment you fail to take any tools you will have a breakdown, taking them means you never have a breakdown 🙂 Personally when I go out for road trips in my car or on my motorbikes, I take no tools, I just spend time prior, ensuring everything is all in order and rely on either my wife or the AA for emergency's. So far I've not needed to call on either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian DL Posted April 21 Share Posted April 21 On 18/04/2024 at 11:25, Jonathan Kay said: We did once identify a suitable lightweight alloy jack. Jonathan PS: And usual reminder: the jack and handle can be bolted into the engine bay, mine are in front of the heater. On 18/04/2024 at 11:27, Jonathan Kay said: And the usual general reminder: tools and fluids can be carried in tool canisters, and those can be fitted in the engine bay. Lots of photos in the archives following the Bulk Buy. And cables can be tied to chassis members. Jonathan Very interested in this Jonathan, but can't seem to find the photos in the archive. Sure it's me! I'd love to know if anyone has found a good spot for a scissor jack in the engine bay of a sigma powered car. Similarly, any good places for tools. Thanks, Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leadership Team SLR No.77 Posted April 21 Leadership Team Share Posted April 21 Colin that’s an impressive assembly of kit but I must be honest it’s waaaay too much stuff for me when touring. My mindset comes from touring on a motorbike and backpacking, if it isn’t needed it’s out, if it is needed it has to be made smaller! I have a Kriega tool roll and that carries everything … 1/4” sockets because the ratchet is smaller, I carry a 1/4 - 3/8 adapter for my spark plug socket. 4 spark plugs but I’ve disposed of the packaging to save space. Metric combination spanners but they’re all short length, again to save space, 2 of 17mm size to enable K-Series clutch cable replacement. Cable ties but no longer than the Kriega tool roll, if I need anything longer thay can be doubled up. A basic continuity tester rather than a full multimeter, it’ll check for live or continuity and on the road is all I’ve ever needed. Fuses. Piggyback wire tap in case an additional 12v feed is needed. Digital tyre pressure gauge, my expensive analogue one stays at home because it’s too big for touring. Short length cable snips and needle nose pliers. Long length ball end hex keys. Breathalysers for France (not sure they’re needed anymore though). The Kriega tool roll is mounted permanently in left side of the boot next to a Touratech 2L fuel can and mount used to carry 2L of oil, it’s more compact than their dedicated 2L oil bottle. I’ve experienced a standard oil bottle leaking its contents into the boot and it’s not pretty! The oil bottle and tool roll protrude into the boot space only slightly more than the aluminium shock turret. Under the bonnet I carry a puncture repair kit and Air-Man tyre inflator, spare clutch and throttle cables are cable tied to the chassis diagonal under the throttle bodies and spare alternator and dry sump belts are cable tied to the chassis front crucifix. I have a small scissor jack but I don’t always take it. Stu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SM25T Posted April 21 Share Posted April 21 Breathaylsers were never needed for France, despite the posters from the AA and Halfords who probably bought thousands of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Jonathan Kay Posted April 22 Member Share Posted April 22 13 hours ago, Ian DL said: Very interested in this Jonathan, but can't seem to find the photos in the archive. Sure it's me! I'd love to know if anyone has found a good spot for a scissor jack in the engine bay of a sigma powered car. Similarly, any good places for tools. Ah... I think that the photos of where people fitted tool tubes might not have survived the transition to the new website as they were in a Bulk Buy thread. I'll see what I can find. I'll post a photo of my jack in front of the heater on a K Series. Please can you add some photos of your heater and battery so that we can look for possibilities. Jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian DL Posted Tuesday at 19:28 Share Posted Tuesday at 19:28 On 22/04/2024 at 08:51, Jonathan Kay said: Ah... I think that the photos of where people fitted tool tubes might not have survived the transition to the new website as they were in a Bulk Buy thread. I'll see what I can find. I'll post a photo of my jack in front of the heater on a K Series. Please can you add some photos of your heater and battery so that we can look for possibilities. Jonathan Ah, OK. Not to worry. Thanks anyway Jonathan. Photos of engine bay included, but I'm not hopeful. I can't see any suitable spot, for something as large as a scissor jack at least. Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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