Psycho man Posted January 8, 2002 Share Posted January 8, 2002 The Good Tools post got me thinking. Bearing in mind that space is at a premium. I'm sort of learning the hard-way what are the essential bits and pieces to carry, in addition to wheel changing kit, so you can still leave room enough for ones shopping. Fuses Jubilee clips for the exhaust cover. Rope Para cord Garden wire Leatherman tool Minilight torch Screwdrivers – phillips & Normal Half a dozen spanners – including the type used by bicyclists. Pair of grips WD40 Orange T-shirt/rag I don't think my list is definitive, precise and I'm certain it can be improved upon. Any thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bricol Posted January 8, 2002 Share Posted January 8, 2002 Even simpler - an AA card. Bri Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blatman Posted January 8, 2002 Share Posted January 8, 2002 Not much good without a mobile phone.........teeth.gifwink.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jam Mad Posted January 8, 2002 Share Posted January 8, 2002 i don't carry spanners but the few sockets that are useful, and a small ratchet with an extender. better than spanners i reckon. oh, and a tyre pressure thingy. plus i have some spare bulbs gaffer taped into the engine bay. j Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area Representative z7 Posted January 8, 2002 Area Representative Share Posted January 8, 2002 That's why I've finally decided to get a mobile. Hope I don't get muggedsad.gif I carry a small assortment of screwdrivers and spanners, tyreweld, I have no spare, and a 1 penny piece for the D-zus (I know I've mispelt that). Novice wannabe. No really! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taran Las Posted January 8, 2002 Share Posted January 8, 2002 Think a prayer book could be useful smile.gif Phil Owen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pie_boy69 Posted January 8, 2002 Share Posted January 8, 2002 When I used to have a car i used a football boot bag in that i could carry a full set of spanners and a selection of 1/4 drive sockets and pliers a full set of screwdrivers, fuses, etc with jubilee clips, a hammer, cable ties, etc. etc. With the tools in this bag they can be packed easily and the boot bag I had was padded so it did not dent the side skin. Keith Pickering now superlight lesssad.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelspeed Posted January 8, 2002 Share Posted January 8, 2002 Tank tape, tyraps and one of those gadget things that have pliers, knives, bottle openers etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Checkley Posted January 8, 2002 Share Posted January 8, 2002 As well as my tools, I carry a set of spare belts and a throttle and clutch cable. Perhaps a bit over the top though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick VVC Posted January 8, 2002 Share Posted January 8, 2002 Girlfriend & Good Pub guide! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flying kiwi Posted January 8, 2002 Share Posted January 8, 2002 Jace, Sounds to me that what you really need is a reliable caterham!!! Or an AA card & mobile phone. Mark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morls Posted January 8, 2002 Share Posted January 8, 2002 Bungee net - turns the roll bar into a mini football net for shopping. Insulating tape and tyraps - after an electrical apprenticeship one can make/mend anything with these. Wet wipes - Take up less room than spare underwear.smile.gif Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Riches Posted January 9, 2002 Share Posted January 9, 2002 I have a "Dutch Barn" ,I think they're called. type tool box riveted on the horizontal panel where most folks seem to have a heater, and into this toolbox goes every sort of tool that I can think I might need whilst out on the road, but it couldn't fix the busted sumped syndrome,(BOO) so something to contain the tools, is probably the limiting factor as to what you actually carry, sod's law states that "what you need, you have, but not here and now" so take everything. Bye Nigel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Wong1697456877 Posted January 9, 2002 Share Posted January 9, 2002 Epoxy metal putty stuff (can't remember what it's called - comes in a small cylinder). This stuff is great for sealing holed rad's and saved my trackday when a stone from my trailer put a 5mm hole in the rad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psycho man Posted January 9, 2002 Author Share Posted January 9, 2002 Kiwi; the Se7en is reliable enougth, it's me who isn't. Somethings can be fixed quicker than waiting for the man in the van to arrive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area Representative Crudders Posted January 12, 2002 Area Representative Share Posted January 12, 2002 I always work on the basis that you're less likely to need stuff if you've got it with you. I've been accused of carrying the kitchen sink and would find it hard to argue with that, but hate the idea of being stranded for a simple, fixable problem regardless of mobile phone, RAC etc. To the above list I would add: -Duck tape. I can vouch for it's ability to hold shattered bodywork together. -Rubber exhaust/radiator mounting bobbins. Used one just the other week after catching the exhaust on a level crossing. -Selection of jubilee clips and a few short lengths of pipe to patch up cooling/fuel system leaks. -Oil/water/petrol -A few really chunky tywraps - about 10 X 600mm. -Some electrical wire, scotchlock connectors and terminals. -Throttle cable (joined by a clutch cable on long journeys) This lot, plus tools, fits in a small canvas plumbers tool bag. Needless to say my car weighs in at about 1500kg in roadgoing trim, but it was the lightest at our North Kent weigh in with an empty boot.....thumbsup.gifwink.gif Crudders Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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