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Old 10-02-2012, 12:40 AM
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Road Kit Items?

General automotive question, open ended.

I'm fixing to put together a road kit for my glovebox and trunk. Ideas for items, including some already in my car, are as follows:

Glove Box:
-Adjustable cresent wrench
-Switchable phillips/flathead screwdriver
-Spare chapstick
-Napkins/tissues
-Flashlight
-(Small) first aid kit
-Lens cleaner and cloth
-Tire pressure gague
-Hard copy owner's manual
-Pocketknife

Trunk:
-Flares
-Battery jumpers
-Jug of water
-Spare clean t-shirt
-Toilet paper
-(Bigger) first aid kit


Any other ideas?
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Old 10-11-2012, 04:23 PM
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-Zipties
-first aid kit
-condoms
-tire plugs
-duck tape
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Old 10-20-2012, 02:47 PM
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Originally Posted by queeg9k
-Zipties
-first aid kit
-condoms
-tire plugs
-duck tape
Copy that. Threw some duct tape in for my trip, it was handy.
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Old 10-20-2012, 03:24 PM
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Stuff I have...

In the glovebox;
  • Warm gloves (duh)
  • Beanie
  • Adjustable open end wrench
  • Multi-bit screwdriver
  • Hex key set
  • Plastic crowbar
  • Small non-ratchet socket set
  • Subaru book thing that has my manual, registration, proof of insurance, and a bunch of other documents in it.

Center console;
  • Phone charger
  • Tape measure
  • Sharpie
  • Extra pair sunglasses
  • Utility knife
  • Touch-up Paint

In the pocket behind on the back of the passenger seat;
  • I hope they serve beer in hell paperback
  • Couple copies of Drive Performance magazine

In the doors;
  • 3-10 bottles of water
  • SPF 110 sunscreen

In the trunk;
  • Two really long ratchet straps
  • Exhaust silencer
  • Coilover wrenches
  • Mechanix gloves
  • SRT USA Umbrella
  • Detail spray
  • Microfiber towel
  • Warm zip-up hoodie
  • SCCA magnets


Not a perfect list of things, but I've never found myself needing anything. I should get a First Aid kit, but I've never found myself needing one. I had a set of jumper cables, but they broke the first time I used them. I also have AAA, so if **** really hits the fan, I can call them, and I'll have enough stuff to keep myself entertained while I wait.
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Dang, this is a good idea!

I need to start putting together a kit and leave it in my car!
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Old 10-22-2012, 01:38 AM
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depends
if i go to LA I carry:
- jack,
- jack stands and major set of tools...in case shiet happens in the middle of nowhere
also:
- 4min JB Weld, Duck tape
- extra oil and water
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how about an extra quart of engine oil? portable radio? wet napkins (Wet Ones)? a spare cigarette lighter-style charger? map? bribe money for pohlice?
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