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In final stages of preparing to "do" the NC500 (with a side trip to Skye) in my 2003 +8 next week, in company with my brother in his E-Type and a friend in a classic Merc. Have looked at previous threads about this trip and I think have prepared for most things (small spares kit, a few tools, small grease gun etc). Quite by chance noticed that a hotel we'd booked back in February had closed suddenly and the owners had disappeared (along with our deposit) - managed to find an alternative eventually not too far from the original! Lucky at this time of year! Could have been an uncomfortable night in the cars if we hadn't found that one out in advance!
Hopefully it will not be too crowded on the route as it is after the schools go back and, hopefully, just after the worst of the mosquito season!
Any advice from those that have done this trip would be great! Particularly on things to do or see on the way that are not well advertised (we have, of course, booked a distillery tour or two!). One site I looked at seemed to suggest that fuel stations are few and far between - is that really an issue? looking at the maps there do seem to be enough fuel stations along the route (even for a thirsty V8!)
One thing I did do was to fit an acrylic wind blocker - thanks to DaveW for the idea of using acrylic! - I had been pondering how to fit one with the roll-over bar that had been fitted to the car by the first owner, until it occurred to me that the said roll-over bar actually doubles as a perfect frame for an acrylic insert, held in place with velcro straps. Image to follow. Still plenty of wind in the hair, but not at hurricane strength on faster roads!
As I am starting from Devon, will stop off for a MMC factory visit on the way north - (wonder if they will let me play with a Plus 6 for a while!) Would be good to say hi to Graham G4FUJ if he is on duty!
Now just have to hope the weather is kind to us!