what tools stay in your car?

Blk Lbl · 03-26-2005, 10:31 PM

If some thing comes loose on the highway, or if you have a track day. Do you bring it all or keep it simple? What part of your garage is moble?

Myself: pliers reversable screwdriver and the cell

Setzer · 03-27-2005, 12:21 AM

Screwdrivers, wrenches, socket set, tape, crimper, pliers. There's more I just cant think of it.

s_nightwind_k · 03-27-2005, 01:58 AM

1/4" Sockets (metric & standard), 3/8" Sockets (both), 1/2" sockets (both), screwdrivers, hacksaw, wrenches (metric/standard), wire cutters, electrical tape, fuses, Allen wrenches, PB Blaster, Tire pressure qauge (dial type), Pliers, Vice Grips (clamping and gripping), 2 qts of Mobil 1 10W-30, Flashlight, Breaker bar (3/8"/1/2"), Tin snips, Band-aids, Aleve....some other stuff

Killdannow · 03-28-2005, 06:10 PM

I got a 10 pc craftsmen metric and 10pc craftsmen standard , with cases 3/8" sockets. I got a normal 3/8" ratchet, a 3in a 6in and a 10in extension. Jack and jackstands.

I can do pretty much anything that might come up with these tools

Killdannow · 03-28-2005, 06:11 PM

Oooooh Oooooh

Pb Blaster

Storm88000 · 03-28-2005, 09:42 PM

I have these tools in my car at all times:

- Screwdrivers (assorted)
- Full socket set
- Assorted adjustable crescent wrenches
- Hammer
- Extra oil
- Zip ties (lol)

intiractive · 03-28-2005, 10:09 PM

hammer??? oh no!! lol

walrusx4 · 03-28-2005, 10:13 PM

I just Picked up a nasty Gerber 800 (Leatherman on crack) with a gift certificate I got a while ago. that's DEFINITELY going in my glovebox. next to my gloves, which incidently are not kept there ;-)

Guy · 03-28-2005, 10:59 PM

sockets, wrenches, breaking bar and a small gas tank!!

t bags · 03-28-2005, 11:39 PM

Craftsman 122 Piece Kit.

Peter · 03-29-2005, 01:44 AM

I keep 0 tools in my car, because I'm so sure
it won't break while I'm on the road, I don't
need to.

Peter

sunnydayz · 03-29-2005, 01:53 AM

1\4 inch deep socket set(8mm-14mm),vise grips a 10mm and a 12mm wrench 4way screwdriver, stubby phillips head, wire and eletrical connectors W/ a small multimeter, and last but not least an extra alternator belt. thats in the trunk, the big dogs stay at home.

SE-Rican · 03-29-2005, 03:56 AM

I have a full tool bag in my car. I have all the tools that I need to completly take a SE-R apart

chirpin4th · 03-29-2005, 10:47 AM

^^^ same here, the problem is that as soon as I take them out, that is when something will break.

Serban · 03-29-2005, 10:54 AM

Everything needed to swap a motor on the highway, except for the hoist

walrusx4 · 03-29-2005, 11:40 AM

well, I never used to keep tools in my car, but now I've got to have a flathead screw driver in the event I blow off an IC pipe somewhere HIGHLY inconvenient.

Big John · 03-29-2005, 11:53 AM

I have a 4-way, flashlight and jumper cables.

John

nismo91 · 03-29-2005, 12:08 PM

LOL! Spoken like a true "Turbo SE-R" owner.

Quote:

Originally Posted by SE-Rican

I have a full tool bag in my car. I have all the tools that I need to completly take a SE-R apart

Quote:

Originally Posted by Serban

Everything needed to swap a motor on the highway, except for the hoist

I keep a 180 pieces tool kit plus a little more here and there. So, I'm with the guys, everything you need to completely take an SE-R apart. LOL

blairellis · 03-29-2005, 01:09 PM

My cellphone. Roadside assistance is the way to go

Plus a set of jumper cables.

Serban · 03-29-2005, 01:12 PM

I also have a Swiss Army knife, just in case I need to take the cork out of a bottle of wine.