Rome, Italy to Gothenburg, Sweden (2400km)
04-25-2007, 10:38 AM
#16
Originally Posted by Seight
On the way down to the South of France, there is an overhead motorway sign that congratulates you (using your registration number) for reaching such a good speed......
Really? Which raod is that on, I've driven down to the south coast dozens of times but never seen that.
However, because we're going in the 964 without the kids I am not intending to use any motorways. It'll be N roads mostly.....much more fun!
Cheers
Alex
Really? Which raod is that on, I've driven down to the south coast dozens of times but never seen that.
However, because we're going in the 964 without the kids I am not intending to use any motorways. It'll be N roads mostly.....much more fun!
Cheers
Alex
I was quite proud - especially since I was in a Ford Focus.
04-25-2007, 06:33 PM
#17
Three Wheelin'
I've done two 4000+ mile jaunts each over a week or so long and have really pushed the car up to its limits and have had absolutely zero problems.
I know your going to take it easier Henrik so my suggestion would be much as your original post -
i) DME relay
ii) Spare belts - as i think it's best to know you have some that any garage could fit
iii) A couple of litres of oil
iv) Roadside assistance card - if you have one
and finally for emergencies only
v) A credit card
The ipod is definately a must.
I read sometimes the amount of things to carry some owners suggest and feel it is a bit belt and braces, do these people have no faith in these great German cars...
I know your going to take it easier Henrik so my suggestion would be much as your original post -
i) DME relay
ii) Spare belts - as i think it's best to know you have some that any garage could fit
iii) A couple of litres of oil
iv) Roadside assistance card - if you have one
and finally for emergencies only
v) A credit card
The ipod is definately a must.
I read sometimes the amount of things to carry some owners suggest and feel it is a bit belt and braces, do these people have no faith in these great German cars...
04-25-2007, 07:04 PM
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OK, nearly every post suggests taking a DME relay, if nothing else! Is this something we should all keep in our glovebox? I have been reading posts here for 6 months, and this is the first time I realised I may need to have one handy?
Are the DME relays a "consumable" ie. do they wear out (eg. like brake pads)? I assume they're just an "electronic" part, so they must be incredibly unreliable... can anyone shed any light??? Why hassn't someone developed a more reliable alternative if it is such a common problem???
Are the DME relays a "consumable" ie. do they wear out (eg. like brake pads)? I assume they're just an "electronic" part, so they must be incredibly unreliable... can anyone shed any light??? Why hassn't someone developed a more reliable alternative if it is such a common problem???
04-26-2007, 02:21 AM
#19
Originally Posted by JohnMetro
OK, nearly every post suggests taking a DME relay, if nothing else! Is this something we should all keep in our glovebox? I have been reading posts here for 6 months, and this is the first time I realised I may need to have one handy?
Are the DME relays a "consumable" ie. do they wear out (eg. like brake pads)? I assume they're just an "electronic" part, so they must be incredibly unreliable... can anyone shed any light??? Why hassn't someone developed a more reliable alternative if it is such a common problem???
Are the DME relays a "consumable" ie. do they wear out (eg. like brake pads)? I assume they're just an "electronic" part, so they must be incredibly unreliable... can anyone shed any light??? Why hassn't someone developed a more reliable alternative if it is such a common problem???
Although it's considered a "common" problem - I haven't seen that many posts where people have had a problem with theirs. I've had my car 5.5 years / 50k miles and have not had a problem with mine.
04-26-2007, 08:00 AM
#20
Three Wheelin'
Originally Posted by DaveK
I don't think they particularly wear out - but relays do sometimes die, and the car won't run if this one does. I suspect people only carry spares because they are so cheap - and considering what will happen if yours fails (car won't run), it's worth it.
Although it's considered a "common" problem - I haven't seen that many posts where people have had a problem with theirs. I've had my car 5.5 years / 50k miles and have not had a problem with mine.
Although it's considered a "common" problem - I haven't seen that many posts where people have had a problem with theirs. I've had my car 5.5 years / 50k miles and have not had a problem with mine.
04-26-2007, 08:17 AM
#21
Originally Posted by Sal 965
Now you've said it.........
Sometime later, I thought it had died again. So I tried my original one and still had the problem. Rather than deciding that this meant it obviously wasn't my DME relay - I thought perhaps they were both broken and bought another one (which obviously made no difference).
So I actually have two spares. How paranoid is that?
