OK, so there's a few of us making the long haul in out beloved dak daks. What are you bringing in case she spits the dummy on the way?
I'm bringing:
10L jerry tank
spanners: 10mm, 11mm, 12mm, 13mm, 14mm, 17mm 19mm
small socket set
spark plug socket (also fits the generator nut)
fan belt
tyre-in-a-can
air pump
properly inflated spare tyre 馃槈
Start Ya Bastard
accel cable
spare ignition lead
spare fuses
bottle of water... haha
flashlight
That's it so far..
oh, also:
spare batteries for my mp3 player
cb radios
snacks
lots of water for me
ear plugs
camera
pillows
sleeping bag
driving gloves (well, my mtb gloves)
68AutoBug 路
sounds all sensible to Me....
except the ear plugs??
so You can't hear your mp3 player...:P:P:P
Lee
I usually carry one long spark plug lead so it can be used anywhere including the coil....
spare rotor button - these can burn out...
spare points & dizzy cap..
when You live 300kms from the VW shops
You tend to keep up a good supply of spares.
Start ya bastard can damage your engine if used too much
its really designed for diesel engines.
with very high compression...Lee
Dasdubber 路
As an audiologist, I would condone the use of ear plugs for any moderately loud exhausts - without a sound level meter is hard to measure....but below are the maximum durations you can be exposed to the noise exposure levels for, before damage starts to occur (it is cumulative so you won't notice it straight away):
Sorry to hijack, just thought it might be relevant for those doing a long drive wihta loud exhaust. I am hoping to get my noise plugs (custom) next week before the trip!
Cheers
Alan
GASBNR 路
Not taking your phone?
XXX-1.8T 路
what about rubbers
Hertz 路
Lube?
crewcabconnection 路
Dasdubber wrote:As an audiologist, I would condone the use of ear plugs for any moderately loud exhausts - without a sound level meter is hard to measure....but below are the maximum durations you can be exposed to the noise exposure levels for, before damage starts to occur (it is cumulative so you won't notice it straight away):
Sorry to hijack, just thought it might be relevant for those doing a long drive wihta loud exhaust. I am hoping to get my noise plugs (custom) next week before the trip!
Cheers
Alan
Nerd. Im taking my top-o-the-line NRMA call out phone number and beer, with some more beer in case the first lot of beer runs out and leaves me stranded.
[ Edited on 29-7-2006 by crewcabconnection ]
Dasdubber 路
CCC, I can't deny that 馃
crewcabconnection 路
Nerds rule.
phatratpat 路
馃樀a shotgun,a lifejacket & beer!
should do it !! 馃榿
555bug 路
explains why i am partially deaf now i have a vtr 馃檨
1303Steve 路
Hi
I thought I was prepared when a cluch cable broke near Honrsby on the way home one year, wipped out the spare clutch cable only to find the hook had worn off the cluch pedal, so I will be carrying a spare cluch pedal, clutch cable with wing nut along with all the other stuff mentioned.
Steve
$2.63 homebrand baja 路
phatratpat wrote:馃樀a shotgun,a lifejacket & beer!
should do it !! 馃榿
I'm with phatrat, once you reach the 'wide open spaces' population density decreases........break down in the wrong place you could wind up either in a government hippy relocation strategy or doin hard time in some centrelink tayter cultivation initiative................*shudders*
I know I will make sure I have enough money in the bank for a bus fare home 馃槈馃シ
h 路
how about a hat, sturdy shoes and a fresh pair of undies.. 馃榾
oh and sunblock..
oval TOFU 路
Dasdubber wrote:As an audiologist, I would condone the use of ear plugs for any moderately loud exhausts - without a sound level meter is hard to measure....but below are the maximum durations you can be exposed to the noise exposure levels for, before damage starts to occur (it is cumulative so you won't notice it straight away):
Sorry to hijack, just thought it might be relevant for those doing a long drive wihta loud exhaust. I am hoping to get my noise plugs (custom) next week before the trip!
Cheers
Alan
Can ya bring along a sound level meter? I'd be interested to 'see' how loud my cabin is...
yes..I'll be bringing my phone... AND the charger...
and bier
bugeyedbabe 路
i joined racq's ultra care...
so im wearing my undies on the outside and not stopping till im there...the ad says so...and i believe my telly ad's 馃憤
so for me is a phone, to call racq, some lollies, softdrink and jo...to keep me amused while we're broken down. And Jace's number (manx-xtc) to come fix problem after racq have looked at it going "hmmm...should this thing still be on the road??" :duh
For those nto in the know, jace is traveeling down from brissy in his commodore with some tools etc from about 12.00pm friday...so he can help fix any ppls problems shoudl u break down. just make sure u have enuf liquids and food to keep ya's going till he arrives. And keep in mind, I'm first and fixing my car may take awhile....馃槀
Actually, should be good...going in for her final check up tomorrow at Mick's motors.
barls 路
ill be traveling with the old man so ill have a mechanic with me.
Matt Ryan 路
Spares!!!!!!!!!!
Where has everyones sense of adventure gone, take a chance, you only live once.
Matt.
mscabrio 路
Clean socks ??????
buzzbug 路
I am coming prepared.
I am taking my subaru forrester.
Please don't hate me馃檨
Lee
Bizarre 路
things only brake if you have spares! 馃槀
barls 路
we dont hate you lee but we might laugh at you though, just kidding im looking forward to meeting you there ill be near chaos
GASBNR 路
explains why i am partially deaf
WHAT DID YOU SAY
hellbugged 路
I'll just be packing the SK8 board, so i can get home and retrieve whatever i need馃槒
butidontunderstand 路
ill be bringing my phone and the NRMA number
i should make sure i buy credit :bounce :bounce :bounce
VDUBXTC 路
bugeyedbabe wrote:i joined racq's ultra care...
so im wearing my undies on the outside and not stopping till im there...the ad says so...and i believe my telly ad's 馃憤
so for me is a phone, to call racq, some lollies, softdrink and jo...to keep me amused while we're broken down. And Jace's number (manx-xtc) to come fix problem after racq have looked at it going "hmmm...should this thing still be on the road??" :duh
For those nto in the know, jace is traveeling down from brissy in his commodore with some tools etc from about 12.00pm friday...so he can help fix any ppls problems shoudl u break down. just make sure u have enuf liquids and food to keep ya's going till he arrives. And keep in mind, I'm first and fixing my car may take awhile....馃槀
Actually, should be good...going in for her final check up tomorrow at Mick's motors.
As donna says above.
bring a tow rope too. might have to tow more then one of you at a time:P
VWMA Editor 路
You forgot a fuel filter. Either check and replace before leaving, or carry a spare. They have a nasty habit of causing problems at the wrong time.
I also use Valla as my two year fuel line inspection schedule. The main line from the tank to the pump was fine, but the lines from there looked fatigued, escpecially since I drive approx 100kms a day in Qld. Last Friday night I replaced all the lines from the fuel pump to the carbs, and re-wired the clamps to the carbs. An oil and filter change is also recommended, and check the breather is okay.
oval TOFU 路
Last night, i changed my oil, clean my strainer, adjusted my timing, adjusted my point's gap, checked my plug's gap and colour, cleaned my carb and lubed it, checked the fan belt tension and wear, grease my front end, adjusted the steering box freeplay, adjusted a link pin's freeplay, tightened a nut on my front gearbox mount that was nearly falling off!, picked all the small stones out of my front tyres tread, added sound insulation to my floor pan, vacuumed the whole lot, lubed my door hinges. I still need to anifog my interior glass and RainX the outside if I have any left... I can't be stuffed washing the car before I go...
amazeer 路
Im taking clothes, CDs, alcohol, tic tacs. anything else will just slow me down
koolkarmakombi 路
So nearly 20 years of clubbing all night should have me with no head left?
Dasdubber wrote:As an audiologist, I would condone the use of ear plugs for any moderately loud exhausts - without a sound level meter is hard to measure....but below are the maximum durations you can be exposed to the noise exposure levels for, before damage starts to occur (it is cumulative so you won't notice it straight away):
Sorry to hijack, just thought it might be relevant for those doing a long drive wihta loud exhaust. I am hoping to get my noise plugs (custom) next week before the trip!
Cheers
Alan
blutopless2 路
oval TOFU wrote:Last night, i changed my oil, clean my strainer, adjusted my timing, adjusted my point's gap, checked my plug's gap and colour, cleaned my carb and lubed it, checked the fan belt tension and wear, grease my front end, adjusted the steering box freeplay, adjusted a link pin's freeplay, tightened a nut on my front gearbox mount that was nearly falling off!, picked all the small stones out of my front tyres tread, added sound insulation to my floor pan, vacuumed the whole lot, lubed my door hinges. I still need to anifog my interior glass and RainX the outside if I have any left... I can't be stuffed washing the car before I go...
man you are keen..... all i have done is take it for a drive this arvo...
gotta pay my racv membership tomorrow... :thumb
Anna the Great 路
68AutoBug wrote:sounds all sensible to Me....
except the ear plugs??
so You can't hear your mp3 player...:P:P:P
Lee
I usually carry one long spark plug lead so it can be used anywhere including the coil....
spare rotor button - these can burn out...
spare points & dizzy cap..
when You live 300kms from the VW shops
You tend to keep up a good supply of spares.
Start ya bastard can damage your engine if used too much
its really designed for diesel engines.
with very high compression...Lee
Anna the Great 路
oval TOFU wrote:OK, so there's a few of us making the long haul in out beloved dak daks. What are you bringing in case she spits the dummy on the way?
I'm bringing:
10L jerry tank
spanners: 10mm, 11mm, 12mm, 13mm, 14mm, 17mm 19mm
small socket set
spark plug socket (also fits the generator nut)
fan belt
tyre-in-a-can
air pump
properly inflated spare tyre 馃槈
Start Ya Bastard
accel cable
spare ignition lead
spare fuses
bottle of water... haha
flashlight
That's it so far..
oh, also:
spare batteries for my mp3 player
cb radios
snacks
lots of water for me
ear plugs
camera
pillows
sleeping bag
driving gloves (well, my mtb gloves)
Anna the Great 路
this is so funny! I'll be laughing away to myself all day tomorrow, btw, I drive a seat cordoba glx 1994. Does this count as a V dub? It has v dub symbols all over the engine, so...does it?
Dasdubber 路
koolkarmakombi wrote:So nearly 20 years of clubbing all night should have me with no head left?
I'd say there may be at least some residual grey matter there kkk - may need some high res MRI to find it, but it will be hiding somewhere there!! :P
Dasdubber 路
oval TOFU wrote:Can ya bring along a sound level meter? I'd be interested to 'see' how loud my cabin is...
I'll try and remember to bring it along :thumb - I wouldn't mind knowing how loud mine is (also how loud my doof doof goes) :P
amazeer 路
Anna the Great wrote:this is so funny! I'll be laughing away to myself all day tomorrow, btw, I drive a seat cordoba glx 1994. Does this count as a V dub? It has v dub symbols all over the engine, so...does it?
sure it counts. You're driving the long lost spanish cousin.
HEL-70Y 路
spare 20L of fuel, blankets, jackets, beanie (drivin up @ nyt), the woman, then what ever else can fit in a two seater buggy...so i think thats about it
pete wood 路
batteries for camera,
more batteries for camera,
more batteries for camera,
18 x underpants for 2yo daughter (in the middle of toilet training) :duh
Guitar,
Money for t-shirt,
Money for hat,
Money for all the things I forgot to pack.
Mate with empty golf to carry my guitar and various other large things from swap meet.
Camera
Camera (sorry i had to write it twice incase I forgot it and kicked myself)
Panadol
Earplugs
Portacot
Mobile so I can ring my brother and say, "guess who's not at valla, sucked in!"
Mobile so HEL-70Y can ring me and say, "you got any spare fuel?"
Damn that I can give when some bonehead purist says, "VWs shouldn't have subaru engines".....oh sorry turns out I don't have one to give.馃
Spare clutch cable. [I'll get you 1303steve, I wasn't even worrying about mine till you mentioned it.]
Spare dizzy, rotor, points...oh that's right, my engine doesn't have any of those. 馃憤
Smug expression for when I arrive having not broken down.
Embarrassed expression for when I breakdown afterall.
BTW, there is a way of lessening the noise of the your car. Pack all the hard stuff underneath and then put blankets, doonas and pillows on the top. It acts as sound deadening and helps a lot.
Joel 路
Spares....pffft
hasnt anyone seen bush mechanics
nothing like a mulga tree for a clutch plate or washer bottle motor for a fuel pump LOL
beb has the right idea im in the NRMA if its anything to drastic
-Joel
BUGBOY 路
Wallet and phone.:thumb
Everyone else will have all the other stuff.