Tools in your vette?
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Melting Slicks
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From: Oilerville Edmonton
St. Jude Donor '08
Tools in your vette?
I am about to take a long road trip with the wife-yes I am pumped!!!!
So, I plan on packing some tools...just incase. I have non-runflats so here is the list I have complied to bring:
compressor
black jack tire kit
flat head & phillips screw driver
exacto/razor knife (case slitter or whatever the hell you call it)
plyers
lock plyers
work gloves
anything else you carry on a regular basis or add for a road trip?
So, I plan on packing some tools...just incase. I have non-runflats so here is the list I have complied to bring:
compressor
black jack tire kit
flat head & phillips screw driver
exacto/razor knife (case slitter or whatever the hell you call it)
plyers
lock plyers
work gloves
anything else you carry on a regular basis or add for a road trip?
Melting Slicks
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From: North Port Fl
I also have non runflat tires and pretty much carry the same things you do (no xacto knife) but as a last resort I also carry some tire sealant. I know it will ruin the tire pressure sensor, but if my cell phone won't work (I've got AAA) and I can't plug the tire with my tire plug kit, I'll put in the sealant rather than get stranded in the middle of nowhere.
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I carry ratchet/sockets,TORX bits, allen wrenches, pliers, wrenches, various gauge wire/terminals, various size metric bolts/nuts, gloves, tire repair tools, Z06 compressor, flashlight/mirror and a Porsche aluminum scissors jack. It all fits into a compact leather bag for the center cubby hole.
A full assortment of tools for any emergency insures that you'll never need to use them...
A full assortment of tools for any emergency insures that you'll never need to use them...
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I carry a full (enough) set of tools, all fuses, jumper cables and tire repair kit...
Burning Brakes
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I carry ratchet/sockets,TORX bits, allen wrenches, pliers, wrenches, various gauge wire/terminals, various size metric bolts/nuts, gloves, tire repair tools, Z06 compressor, flashlight/mirror and a Porsche aluminum scissors jack. It all fits into a compact leather bag for the center cubby hole.
A full assortment of tools for any emergency insures that you'll never need to use them...
A full assortment of tools for any emergency insures that you'll never need to use them...
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I carry a breaker bar to get off the lug nuts and a jack, in case I have to take off the tire for repair/look for hole in the tire.
I also would include a flashlight, it could happen at night
Creating a list for everyone to see was a great idea! :}
I also would include a flashlight, it could happen at night
Creating a list for everyone to see was a great idea! :}
Burning Brakes
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Roll up a small blanket or large towel to lie on. You know a flat isn't going to happen on two week old concrete. A .45 is fine but something smaller should do the trick as well. Good luck and I hope all this prep is a total waste of time and effort!
Melting Slicks
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From: Conejo Valley CA
Yes. And here's the flashlight you should get...
This flashlight is extremely bright and very small (about 5" long, 1" diameter).... easily stowed in a vette... perfect for the vette. I got mine at Costco for $30. Sleaze-bay has it for more. Its called Leatherman Monarch 500 and its LED.
This flashlight is extremely bright and very small (about 5" long, 1" diameter).... easily stowed in a vette... perfect for the vette. I got mine at Costco for $30. Sleaze-bay has it for more. Its called Leatherman Monarch 500 and its LED.
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From: Cen-Cal Broke A$$ Kalifornia
great thread I just bought a C5 and was wondering what to keep in the car what is the best compressor to get for our vettes. Whats this from a post up a little (Z06 compressor)