Nick B. Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 HiI am taking my Spit Mk3, and are speculating - what kind of clothing should one bring? What are the general recommendations for those who plans to attempt 10CR in an open car? With the miniscule trunk in a spitfire you cant bring it all (especially since there need to be space for tools and spareparts....)Duffelcoat for stelvio and shorts/t-shirt for Mulhouse?Weather-forecast seems to indicate anything between 25C in Mulhouse and 0C at Stelvio.CheersNick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 2 years ago I survived with T shirt and a thin fleece just about everywhere. Gill took her rather thicker hoody....Think a jacket may well be in order up on stelvio and the tops of the other high passes! But remember the cold doesn't feel as bad as it does on our damp island. That was in our spitfire.... must say something with a collar to keep the back of your neck warm is pretty essential. But we found that on the autobahn "at speed" 😉 the buffeting was minimal, much worse at 60mph. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrapman Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 I have always thought that we should all wear clothing from the era of the cars, so shirt and tie, tweed jacket and comfortable slacks. And a Trilby to set it off.And a set of string backs of course.You will be fine with T-shirt and shorts during the day whatever the altitude, and a jumper hat and scarf for night driving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick B. Posted August 28, 2017 Author Share Posted August 28, 2017 Quoted from thescrapman I have always thought that we should all wear clothing from the era of the cars, so shirt and tie, tweed jacket and comfortable slacks. And a Trilby to set it off.And a set of string backs of course. Clothing from the era of the car - driving a 1970 spitfire that might not be a pleasing sight 😉I think I will go with the T-shirt and something for the neck - Thanks CheersNick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 Polo shirt works well..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick B. Posted August 28, 2017 Author Share Posted August 28, 2017 Quoted from cliftyhanger Polo shirt works well..... Thanks - a polo always works well 🙂CheersNick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparky_spit Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 And a big wide brimmed hat, to fend off the sunburn on the bits you missed with the sun-block.Unfortunately it will make you look like an old lady. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick B. Posted August 28, 2017 Author Share Posted August 28, 2017 Quoted from sparky_spit And a big wide brimmed hat, to fend off the sunburn on the bits you missed with the sun-block.Unfortunately it will make you look like an old lady. Well - then the looks will go nicely with the driving style I had planned for my flatcap - Nice firm fit, and protects the top of the head ( no comments)CheersNick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howard Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 Quoted from thescrapman I have always thought that we should all wear clothing from the era of the cars, so shirt and tie, tweed jacket and comfortable slacks. And a Trilby to set it off.And a set of string backs of course. Totally agree old chap except for the hat. A tweed flat cap is the correct headgear to be worn with our vehicles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparky_spit Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 Quoted from Nick B. Well - then the looks will go nicely with the driving style There you go Nick - some old lady and her son going to Sainsburys..... 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beans Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 Make sure you pack some warm clothes as high up it can be pretty cold.These pictures were shot on top of the Stelvio less than two weeks after the 10CR in 2015 ...And this is a picture of the Timmelsjoch in august 2010 ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Jones Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 Dunno how you lot keep hats on, big floppy brims or not ..... Do I drive too fast or is it just that I's too long and stick up into the wind too much? Or do you have piercings in the top of your ears to attach them to? Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beans Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 I drive a TR7, very cosy even with the top down Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howard Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 Quoted from Beans These pictures were shot on top of the Stelvio less than two weeks after the 10CR in 2015 ...And this is a picture of the Timmelsjoch in august 2010 ... I wondered why the road vanished in 2015 when we were running behind schedule Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Hunt Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 To keep a cap on in an open car just do as I did and attach a piece of elastic as a chin strap.Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Hunt Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 To keep a cap on in an open car just do as I did and attach a piece of elastic as a chin strap.Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royboy66 Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 GT6 = Shorts ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorkshire_spam Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 Quoted from Royboy66 GT6 = Shorts ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Tim Bancroft Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 Sorry Roy, I seem to have let the GT6 camp down, next time, I promise!Hope to have a new engine in their for 2019. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Radders Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 Quoted from sparky_spit There you go Nick - some old lady and her son going to Sainsburys..... 😉 Yeah, but which is which? 😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... JohnD Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 Surely this is the required item?Sad to say, only available for MkIV/1500 Spitfires.RHD to special order.John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Nick B. Posted August 30, 2017 Author Share Posted August 30, 2017 Lovely input I love the picture of the old lady 😉Quoted from sparky_spit There you go Nick - some old lady and her son going to Sainsburys..... 😉 Last time I were in Munich I bought a flatcap - they seemed mandatory 😀Timmelsjoch and Stelvio looks cold in tose pics - I have just been onto the webcams, and it is a nice 12C at stelvio today. Timmelsjoch has nice weather today, but a promise of snow saturday ??Quoted from Beans Make sure you pack some warm clothes as high up it can be pretty cold.These pictures were shot on top of the Stelvio less than two weeks after the 10CR in 2015 ...And this is a picture of the Timmelsjoch in august 2010 ... Brrrrr...Quoted from JohnD Surely this is the required item?Sad to say, only available for MkIV/1500 Spitfires.RHD to special order.John Aaaaah, should have thought of that one - to late now CheersNick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... thescrapman Posted August 30, 2017 Share Posted August 30, 2017 Luckily the "old lady" doesn't frequent this forum, but you may get the opportunity to see "her" in action as the TR is being pressed back into service as I type. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... GT6boy Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 Quoted from JohnD Surely this is the required item?Sad to say, only available for MkIV/1500 Spitfires.RHD to special order.John Excellent suggestion John I see the posts here and across The Book of Face and feel not a little envious of you all girding your loins for the upcoming adventure. What with The Colonials hot-footing it across the pond and Nik whizzing down from Denmark etc- it has all the hallmarks of another great CT event 🙂Stay safe and have a great time- keep the posts and updates coming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Nick B. Posted September 1, 2017 Author Share Posted September 1, 2017 Quoted from GT6boy Excellent suggestion John I see the posts here and across The Book of Face and feel not a little envious of you all girding your loins for the upcoming adventure. What with The Colonials hot-footing it across the pond and Nik whizzing down from Denmark etc- it has all the hallmarks of another great CT event 🙂Stay safe and have a great time- keep the posts and updates coming. Hi Bruce We will try to stay safe thanks I am preparing like mad - hopefully this will be another great CT event just like RBRR2008 Snowing in stelvio this morning 🤔CheersNick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Prev 1 2 Next Page 1 of 2 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply Share More sharing options... Followers 0
Tim Bancroft Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 Sorry Roy, I seem to have let the GT6 camp down, next time, I promise!Hope to have a new engine in their for 2019. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radders Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 Quoted from sparky_spit There you go Nick - some old lady and her son going to Sainsburys..... 😉 Yeah, but which is which? 😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 Surely this is the required item?Sad to say, only available for MkIV/1500 Spitfires.RHD to special order.John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick B. Posted August 30, 2017 Author Share Posted August 30, 2017 Lovely input I love the picture of the old lady 😉Quoted from sparky_spit There you go Nick - some old lady and her son going to Sainsburys..... 😉 Last time I were in Munich I bought a flatcap - they seemed mandatory 😀Timmelsjoch and Stelvio looks cold in tose pics - I have just been onto the webcams, and it is a nice 12C at stelvio today. Timmelsjoch has nice weather today, but a promise of snow saturday ??Quoted from Beans Make sure you pack some warm clothes as high up it can be pretty cold.These pictures were shot on top of the Stelvio less than two weeks after the 10CR in 2015 ...And this is a picture of the Timmelsjoch in august 2010 ... Brrrrr...Quoted from JohnD Surely this is the required item?Sad to say, only available for MkIV/1500 Spitfires.RHD to special order.John Aaaaah, should have thought of that one - to late now CheersNick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrapman Posted August 30, 2017 Share Posted August 30, 2017 Luckily the "old lady" doesn't frequent this forum, but you may get the opportunity to see "her" in action as the TR is being pressed back into service as I type. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT6boy Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 Quoted from JohnD Surely this is the required item?Sad to say, only available for MkIV/1500 Spitfires.RHD to special order.John Excellent suggestion John I see the posts here and across The Book of Face and feel not a little envious of you all girding your loins for the upcoming adventure. What with The Colonials hot-footing it across the pond and Nik whizzing down from Denmark etc- it has all the hallmarks of another great CT event 🙂Stay safe and have a great time- keep the posts and updates coming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick B. Posted September 1, 2017 Author Share Posted September 1, 2017 Quoted from GT6boy Excellent suggestion John I see the posts here and across The Book of Face and feel not a little envious of you all girding your loins for the upcoming adventure. What with The Colonials hot-footing it across the pond and Nik whizzing down from Denmark etc- it has all the hallmarks of another great CT event 🙂Stay safe and have a great time- keep the posts and updates coming. Hi Bruce We will try to stay safe thanks I am preparing like mad - hopefully this will be another great CT event just like RBRR2008 Snowing in stelvio this morning 🤔CheersNick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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