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Old 12-16-2006, 09:26 AM
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I'm looking for an inexpensive pump to fill my tires on autox days. Any suggestions?
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Old 12-16-2006, 09:48 AM
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Before I had my enclosed trailer I would just carry a small portable compressor. I bought mine at home depot and it is about the size of a lunch pale. It was only about 45 bucks a few years ago and still works great today.
It worked great for small adjustments at the track. However, it will take about a 20 minutes to put 35lbs in a completely flat tire.
Old 12-16-2006, 03:16 PM
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I've put a couple of lbs with a bicycle pump believe it or not. Doesn't take long. But I've got an air tank I take with me now.
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A portable tank is the best idea. You can put enough air and pressure in it you can adjust the pressure on all 4 a few times over the weekend before it runs out. You can also take a 12 volt diaphram compressor that works well to refill the tank. You can use the 12 volt to fill tires but it takes a while. With the tank you fill quickly and if you run low use the 12 volt, start it and let it fill for a while and do something else while it fills.
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MAC is right. I have an air tank. Best plan. You can go cheap and get a steel one or get the badass aluminum one that weighs nothing for big$$$.

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