Rich Goddard Posted June 8, 2023 Share Posted June 8, 2023 I'm interested to know what critical spares others carry to trackdays (or touring) - particularly Duratec powered cars?I'm quite new to Duratec ownership (having switched from K series) and have a few trackdays planned this year.Thanks, Rich2015 Supersport R 210bhp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Jonathan Kay Posted June 8, 2023 Member Share Posted June 8, 2023 It varies... : - )"Touring tips... ""Track day tips for newbies"Jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Goddard Posted June 8, 2023 Author Share Posted June 8, 2023 Couple of excellent threads, thanks Jonathan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aerobod - near CYYC Posted June 9, 2023 Share Posted June 9, 2023 After my last track day, I should have taken a whole spare Duratec Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Vine Posted June 11, 2023 Share Posted June 11, 2023 When I tour France, I'm always solo. I also stick to minor D-roads whenever possible, so I like to be able to fix problems en route if at all possible. That requires a comprehensive toolkit, plus basic spares including:Fluids (oil, coolant) Jack 5L petrol can Throttle cable Assortment of Jubilee clips Assortment of Econoseal connectors Assortment of wire Cable ties Exhaust bobbin Coil-on-plug Spark plugs Assortment of nuts, bolts, washers Puncture repair kit (Sealey) Tyre inflator (Ring) Half hood SBFS long shower cap Tow rope Ratchet straps Lambda sensor[ETA] Selection of fuses [ETA] Serpentine belt (Gates 6PK 1320)Of course, all this adds weight, but the combination of 220 horses and no passenger easily makes up for that!JV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wild bill Posted June 11, 2023 Share Posted June 11, 2023 I always used to tour with throttle cable plus a coil and an alternator, both of which i needed. Changing the alternator required bribing a local garagiste with a bottle of red to use his ramp. Luckily I speak french so the requirement was clear. The alternators on Duratecs seem prone to failure in my personal experience and I have always thought it was down to positioning and it's susceptability to water ingress during heavy weather. This is pure conjecture on my part. I've had 2 alternator failures both after travelling in heavy rain. anyway Waadoo i know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7 wonders of the world Posted June 11, 2023 Share Posted June 11, 2023 out of interest which alternator are you using and which side is it fitted....?Are you tracking the car and if so what pullet's are you using on crank, alt and pump...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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