looking to put together a small kit that I can stowe in the trunk in hopes that I'll avoid future situations like I had last night - fuel pump relay crapped out. I want a lightweight little package with essential spares only. Thinking:Fuses (at least two of each amp rating)Relays - one extra/good used of each)Belts (I usually carry a new set but some carry the complete old set)Test LightBridge wire (if you blow out a relay it has two male prongs to jump the relay)Electrical tapeZip TiesWire stripper/snipsSpare bulbs (brake, turn, parking, interior)Extra coil wire & extra #6 plug leadStock ECU ChipAnything else? Should I include any other little things in there that I'm not including? I would like to have the peace of mind to know that I can deal with the random things like a fuel pump relay crapping out - the items that are totally random and not normal wear & tear - or that do not have a service life, they just go from time to time. Also anything else that may just go randomly. Any thoughts would be appreciated.Thanks, Tom
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Might want to throw in a bearing puller.
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I would also keep - Gallon of water, and don't forget the ready-to-rock spare tireJoe Funk -- Portland Oregon
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That's a good plan. Throw some tools in there too... I have a small duffel bag in the back of my 5er that also has a spare headlight in it (stupid sealed beams...), some hand tools (wrenches, drivers, a pair of Saab channel locks - the best pliers the world has EVER seen) and a spare ECU (paranoia).'88 528e /// '88 M5 /// '89 951 /// '98 E430 /// '02 M5Comment
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Fire extinguisher, first aid kit, tire pump, spare subwoofer, bong/weed, extra amplifier, $1000 or so in cash, inflatable girlfriend (carpool lane assistant, y'know) oh yeah and a guibo.
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LOL.... Luke you crack me up. I've got a bit of water in the trunk. I have usually kept a full tool set and crazy spares... enough to do a major tuneup but I want to tone it down a bunch to save weight. I weighed everything and was shocked to learn that I had ~160lbs of tools & shit in the car. I want to keep it down to ~25lbs so I want the bare essentials. I don't want to carry tools past what comes in the stock tool kit in the trunk so anything you can't repair with them (which is a lot) I'll call a flatbed. I will look into purchasing that inflatable girlfriend though...Comment
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extra oil...trust me it comes in handy when you're on the freeway and the little engine oil light comes on.Comment
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i carry a stock toolkit, a few spare fuses, extra quart of castrol, a small roll of black gaffers tape, small electrical tape, LED flashlight (the OE one works too) and a decent pocketknife. A total of maybe 1-1.5 lb over stock :pJay
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WTF is gaffers tape?
No blow up doll? Bet she wouldn't break that 2LB mark...Comment
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AAA card.
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kinda like duct tape, but not metal-based, and doesn't leave much residue
Jay
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Fire extinguisher, first aid kit, water, motor oil, 12 gauge shot gun, little tool kit, swiss army knife(carry it all the time), flashlight.
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a fleshlight is a must!
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Handy and AAA card and streamlight a few road triangles incase you do breakdown. How often does your E30 break? Mine has left me stranded once due to my stupidity, and that was due to I forgot my spare tire.Comment
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