I'm starting to have a few extra things like the lo-pro jack, extendable lug nut wrench and tow hooks that do not fit in the cubby hole in the trunk. I already have a mini compressor, jack puck in there and other stuff. I'm trying to find storage solutions for storing them safely without them hitting me in an accident. What are your storage solutions?

 

It's a sports car, not a service vehicle. Sorry, couldn't resist.
But seriously, I'd recommend a low profile plastic storage container that would at least keep all the tools collected in one safe place. There's all kinds of storage containers on the market.

Or perhaps you could find a smaller version of what I use in the back of my Tacoma.

 

I wish I could be care free but in my many years of owning vehicles and breaking down on the side of the road I learned it's best to take care of it yourself if you can. I've had to wait a long time one winter, my truck lost control on an icy patch did cartwheels and no one would stop to help. Finally one guy stopped after about 45 minutes and was furious I asked if I could use his cell phone to call a tow truck. I've helped people getting unstuck and they won't even say thank you.

 

Totally understandable.
I have AAA and they have been VERY good at responding to emergencies over the years. I basically only carry tow straps (like yours) in my cubby in case the flatbed they send doesn't have proper devise for pulling the C7 up on the bed.

 

When driving my C7 I store them in my pocket......a cell phone and a credit card. I have a mini compressor and a jump starter for flat tires and dead battery, a tow hook and permanent jacking pucks, other than that a shop can handle the repair. I suppose one could subscribe to Onstar.

 

This has been a beef of mine for years. The fact that there is no way to tie down items stored behind you and prevent them from flying around the cabin in the event of a crash. The C8 solves that problem.
I can see the headline now: Driver survived crash but was killed by jack hitting him in the head

 

I agree and one of the reason I prefer the convertible's trunk.

 

I have a bunch of Dewalt power tools. Most come with a mini duffel bag. I put my emergency tools in that. Then I put it in my cargo net. I never hear rattling around.

 

Just curious, do you carry a spare tire? If not, why the lug wrench?
Items I carry: removable tow hook, tire plug kit, tire slime, air compressor, and battery jump starter. Those are pretty easy to store in the small cubby.

 

I store a few tools and a tow strap in the small storage compartment in the back but do miss the huge amount of compartment storage space I had in my C5s. Perhaps one solution is to buy a small storage container and use the rings mounted on the floor of the hatch area that are for the security shade to secure the container so it does not move around when the car is in motion.

 

Unfortunately I’ve had the same experience of people going out of their way to harass me while I’m broken down and refuse to help.

 

Hmmm...... AAA, Credit Cards, phone.

In more than 979,000 miles in Corvettes have never been stranded. Ditto for 300,000 miles in Porsches... did have to call a wrecker once because the fuel pump went out in my Ferrari.
I'm 80, I ain't fixin' nuthin' alongside the road....

 

Where do you put the tow hook? I know they have a spot for it but it isn't there and while I can get it, there seems to be no place to screw it in.

Why the slime and air compressor? I thought the tires are run flat?

Wallet in my pants pocket, P365 on my belt and cell phone on the holster on the other side.

 

Hopefully someone corrects me but I believe the 2016+ had tow hook provisions. If equipped, you will see a female thread inside the front grill area towards the passenger side top corner and a small square plastic panel on the rear lower bumper cover, hiding the rear female threads.

Even though the tires are runflats, I’ve had situations where I still have hundreds of miles to go and the ability to seal the leak will achieve that goal.

 

I looked at the manual and searched for "tow" and "hook" but nothing meaningful.

I was talking to tire shops and they hate that stuff and some charge extra to clean it out. Also, supposedly it can mess up your TPMS sensor. Some say no but who knows.

 

The few I take in the C7 all readily stash in the coupe's rear cubbie-hole.

 

I’ve heard the same about Slime. My thoughts are to use the runflat as is if the distance to go is within the manufacturer range. If I need to go further, I will use a plug. If the plugs aren’t getting the job done I will use the Slime. I’d rather put up with tire shop bitching than be stranded.

Here’s a really distant pic of my old Z06 with front tow hook installed. I believe some aftermarket options exist if you aren’t equipped.

 

When we had a lot of room to store stuff in our C5, I carried a lot of tools and some small parts.
With less room in the C6, less stuff.
Now in the C7; only a compressor, flares, frame slot T-hooks, GM tow hook in slot by battery, and a small tool roll with screwdrivers/pliers/etc.
Up front we have flashlights and phone charger.
On my person is the cellphone and sidearm, cash and credit cards.

In 20 years/250k miles of driving all over the US and Canada, the only times we've used any of the tools is to fix things broken in hotel rooms.
The one time we had a flat, it was a sidewall cut and the tire was already ruined, so I just slowed down and drove 30 miles up the Tail of the Dragon to a tire store.

Heavy/sharp stuff in the trunk can't really be tied down, so I put it in a sturdy container that's too big to fit over/around/between the seats. I T-boned a moron in our C6 and all the stuff in the trunk (Coupe) bounced around but none of it came forward.

 

Had a rear wheel bearing go out when we were staying at a cabin in the Smokies on vacation. My trusty set of tools I always take (plus quite a few I had to buy), and the nearby AutoZone allowed me to fix it in try the driveway. Imagine if I would have had tried to find a “good” dealer.

I typically put the tools in the back but this post has inspired me to find a better solution like a bigger box instead of a bag.

 

Over the past 31 years and in more than 970,000 miles I have had excellent dealer service in:

Texas
Oklahoma
Colorado
New Mexico
California
Oregon
Washington
Florida
Tennessee
West Virginia
Virginia
New York