Anybody ID a tiny, light sissors jack...
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Racer
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From: SF CA
Anybody ID a tiny, light sissors jack...
I've switched over to "non-runflats" and I think I just need a tiny and light sissors jack, a tiny and light lug wrench, and a tiny and light plug kit to deal with any potential flats. (and AAA, but that's different...)
Anybody here ID the tiny/light sissors jack part already?
Thanks,
Fred
Anybody here ID the tiny/light sissors jack part already?
Thanks,
Fred
Le Mans Master
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From: West coast CA
I've switched over to "non-runflats" and I think I just need a tiny and light sissors jack, a tiny and light lug wrench, and a tiny and light plug kit to deal with any potential flats. (and AAA, but that's different...)
Anybody here ID the tiny/light sissors jack part already?
Thanks,
Fred
Anybody here ID the tiny/light sissors jack part already?
Thanks,
Fred
Racer
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From: Brentwood CA
Sissor Jack
Look at the one for the 02 - 09 Mini Cooper. Runs about $65 and looks to be the smallest available. Don't forget to carry a lug wrench if you do this. I take it you are not running run flats on your car.
Racer
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From: Corbin Kentucky
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I've switched over to "non-runflats" and I think I just need a tiny and light sissors jack, a tiny and light lug wrench, and a tiny and light plug kit to deal with any potential flats. (and AAA, but that's different...)
Anybody here ID the tiny/light sissors jack part already?
Thanks,
Fred
Anybody here ID the tiny/light sissors jack part already?
Thanks,
Fred
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St. Jude Donor '08
I have one of these.
http://www.tirerack.com/accessories/detail.jsp?ID=38
Sensor safe fill, fits behind the waterfall on my convertible.
I also carry a small plug kit from WalMart and some decent pliers and gloves. I also carry a folding lug wrench, but that's because I've had lugs come loose driving down the road and got stranded. Never again, the lug wrench is cheap.
Why do you want a jack? You aren't going to carry a spare around are you? I wouldn't want that missile behind my head if I got into an unfortunate head on....
http://www.tirerack.com/accessories/detail.jsp?ID=38
Sensor safe fill, fits behind the waterfall on my convertible.
I also carry a small plug kit from WalMart and some decent pliers and gloves. I also carry a folding lug wrench, but that's because I've had lugs come loose driving down the road and got stranded. Never again, the lug wrench is cheap.
Why do you want a jack? You aren't going to carry a spare around are you? I wouldn't want that missile behind my head if I got into an unfortunate head on....
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Racer
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From: SF CA
90% of the flats I've ever had can be fixed in 5 min with a plug... then a refill. (no spare needed) So if I have a jack, a plug kit and a lugwrench -- that should do it. (90% of the time)
I think add on a AAA policy and I should be good to go.
Thanks!
Fred
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From: St. Louis, MO
St. Jude Donor '08
Cool, thanks.
90% of the flats I've ever had can be fixed in 5 min with a plug... then a refill. (no spare needed) So if I have a jack, a plug kit and a lugwrench -- that should do it. (90% of the time)
I think add on a AAA policy and I should be good to go.
Thanks!
Fred
90% of the flats I've ever had can be fixed in 5 min with a plug... then a refill. (no spare needed) So if I have a jack, a plug kit and a lugwrench -- that should do it. (90% of the time)
I think add on a AAA policy and I should be good to go.
Thanks!
Fred
Where to keep the jack though. Would have to be small to fit in a cubby. Keep us posted on what you end up with.
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From: Napa Ca
On long trips I just take the jack from my DD Nissan Altima. I have a nylon/canvas back where I pack my ratchet and lug socket w/extension. Also carry a ratchet type torque wrench along with tire plugs/tools, gloves, etc. But you have run flats you say? Well there are some roads out west where services may be over a 100 miles away and no gaurantee the shop can even service a run flat. A quick plug, air up w/small compressor and off you go. Will I use that tire at a HPD event on a road course? Of course not.
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Racer
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From: SF CA
There is a nasty rumor running around here that I have runflats.
I do not.
I "had" runflats, but they are worn out, and I chose to save $1000 and get some great tires that feel exactly the same... but can "become flat."
So I hear you -- great advice, and I will certainly do the same.
Cheers,
Fred
I do not.
I "had" runflats, but they are worn out, and I chose to save $1000 and get some great tires that feel exactly the same... but can "become flat."
So I hear you -- great advice, and I will certainly do the same.
Cheers,
Fred
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From: Springfield MO
I carry a aluminum jack from a late 90's E class Mercedes. Less the 3 inch collapsed height and less then 3 pounds weight. Also carry a Gorilla tire tool that I picked up at Walmart(I think). It has an extendable arm to get better leverage and has it's own carrying case. Also carry four jacking pads made from hockey pucks fitted with eyebolts. Along with an old towel, and a cheap plastic tarp from Harbor Freight, I'm ready to go. I picked up a small duffel bag at Walmart online for $10 to carry the stuff in and secured it in the rear with elastic straps connected to the mounts GM installed to hook the webbed cargo net to.
Racer
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From: Broken Arrow Oklahoma
If you're looking for style as well as function, check out calcarcover.com (California Car Cover) They are offering a billet aluminum one that is only 1.5 inches thick but will raise the car 6.5".
Team Owner
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From: Springfield MO
If you plan on using this jack then be sure to carry some wood planks to shim under the jack, or you might not get the car high enough to remove/replace the wheel.
Team Owner
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From: Short Hills, NJ
Yes, that one's pretty damn cool, here it is:
Racer
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From: Playa Vista CA
With such a low profile it could have more than auto use.
May have to get one just for fun.
