GettReal

Hi all, I want to put a useful toolbox together. What do you bring and why? i.e what size sockets? wrenches? for what? what typically would you need them for. I dont want to bring a huge box as I drive to my events and the car is pretty full.

Thanks
Steve

TRACKMAN2

it never fails that the only thing i dont take is what i need!! my list usually includes : general tools ie .. socket set, wrenches, 2 cresent wrenches, vise grips, wire cutters ,zipties , fuses(( cordles drill/sawzall, pop rivet and rivet gun,for major mishaps)) 1/4 clear plastic tube for bleading brakes ,hose clamps,hamer,21mm for caliper bolts.. racers tape......how ever i have seen those cheap automotive tool sets at superstores that have an amasing assortment in a small case i got one for my boat and it did the job ,, not the best quality but in a pinch they worked great!!!!

Solo2GS

Add Serpentine belt! Sucks when a $20 part ends your day!

CHJ In Virginia

Don't forget brake fluid and an extra set of rotors and pads. It sucks to have a weekend killed because of an early cracked rotor. I can't tell you the number of times my spare rotors have saved someone's weekend.

johninar

Here is my list

jacking pucks
floor jack
c-clamp for brakes
mechanics wire
4 rotors
2 brake cyl rebuild kits
2 sets pads
brake bleeder
brake fluid
power steering fluid
spare wheel nuts
complete socket set
box/open ended wrenchs
small volt meter
fuses
pliers/wirecutters/crimpers
air tank
air compressor
duct tape
electric impact wrench
serpentine belt
first aid kit (I'm always banging/cutting/smashing something)

GettReal

Currently I bring;
fluids (EO, clutch/brake, PS)pads

now (need to bring clamps), never thought about the serp belt. helpful tip, thanks.

• "packaged" sets of wrenches and sockets,
• small pry bar
• torque wrench for the wheels

For any temporary fix

• wire
• vice grips
• duct tape

I guess I could always pick up a set of cheap (emergency) rotors as well

Keep this going as its already helping me.

Sidney004

Park next to this guy and your problem is solved!

beerkat

You need to bring those tools you need to do a brake job with. If you bring a serpentine belt you need a 15mm wrench. Bring your oil, brake fluid, power steering. Pads and rotors.

I can do brake work or change a belt. If I had to get into fixing my car more than that I would put it on the trailer and call it a day. I am trying to cut back on what I bring to help with fuel economy.

Jason Staley

I know what you mean. I usually bring a pretty good assortment of tools and supplies (extra oil, everything for a brake change, a set of wrenchs, torque wrench,...), but at my last HPDE an exhaust flange gasket failed resulting in a huge exhaust leak right at head .

Thankfully, I was able to get a new gasket and saved the last half of the day.

varkwso

Beerkat - you know whatever I have on my trailer you are welcome to....and we will put it on for you

GettReal

Awesome offer, I need to come to the track with you

AU N EGL

Black car = Black duct tape.

Some other items:

extra lug nuts
zip ties
Windex and paper towels

The more you track your car the more you bring

Trailer size is direct relation to the junk you bring.

beerkat

I know that is why you are my HERO

and Patches thanks you too.

Z06cool

That is at least a minimum with Jeff's "Arrive and Drive Someone Else's Car Program"....

John Shiels

imsect repellant

Miaugi

Hey Steve, not sure if you saw all my "stuff" last time? I carry a small tool box with basic hand tools, combination wrenches, some screwdrivers, vise grips, etc.

Then is a large storage box with spare fluids, extra pads (no rotors, but if you bring extra I would say just 1 front would be 95% all you would need), latex gloves, torque wrench & breaker bar, rachet, LED worklight, brake fluid drain bottle, portable impact gun, jacking puck, and more things I can't remember right now, plus a lightweight racing jack.

As others have said you will never have everything you may need but you should have the basics to do normal maintenance & repairs, anything else you will likely be able to borrow from someone.

I think the key is is not to show up with nothing and then try to borrow everything!

AU N EGL

sun screen, and band aids

varkwso

Seems to me I have worked on your car(s) (and help load at least twice without benefit of the motor)...I even did it before I knew you that well - I still do it, even with the way you treat me....


Gettreal - tools and know how are pretty easy to access in a paddock. Parts can be little tougher without a good concentration of your type car at the event.

John Shiels

or bring CASH!

When I started I would pay a guy who rented spec racers to do what I needed.


Kitty Litter

GettReal

perfect, so I'll bring a few things and borrow the rest from you when needed

Are you coming to Mosport Wed?