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Looking to pull together an emergency box (fuses, relays, FP relay jumper, etc) and haven't been able to find a storage box for the trunk I'm happy with.
I bought a couple of these bags from Amazon, and I really like them. They have a solid molded bottom, because you know if you need to get into your tool bags at a 928 event, its probably going to involve laying in a puddle or somewhere else nasty. Its super easy to clean up, and nothing inside gets wet:
Mine is a small soft-sided Snap-on tool bag. You can get them in medium and larger sizes as well. Find them on Amazon.com, or use Google for images of them.
I have a medium size one for long trips in case I decide to carry a spare MAF, LH & EZK.
This could become a very worthwhile thread if anyone would be willing to list an "emergency pack" of items some of you have deemed worthy of stuffing in those bags.
The local harbor freight offers tool bags the do well and are cheap.
Mine carries a set of 10ga speaker-wire jumper cables, a universal folding toolkit with sockets. Window cleaner, instant detailer, paper and cloth towels. Cheap DMM. Separately there are relays and a relay jumper with a switch, plus some fuses and a couple bulbs. There are a few more things in the spare wheel area, gloves and plastic trash bags. Flashlight in the door, tire gauge in the glove box.
Ive only been stranded once, by a dufo fuel pump relay at the bottom end of my driveway. The car is amazingly reliable when pm’d regularly. I’d jump in and drive it across the country without worry.
This could become a very worthwhile thread if anyone would be willing to list an "emergency pack" of items some of you have deemed worthy of stuffing in those bags.
I think my bag contents are probably pretty obvious just from the photo - mostly electrical focus, because those are the usual issues. I have used numerous things from this bag - but just never on my car... See below
In over 18 years it has never failed to get me home, and I drive it almost every day. There have only been 2 limping back issues - one slowly on the inflatable spare and 1 limping 3 miles home in 2nd gear after the shifter cup detached.
I too would feel quite comfortable driving it across the country at any time - and have done big (>1000) trips most years. Just maintain it well and drive it often - and you are good to go
My List:
- Solid block of wood to put the jack on...
- Big black garbage bag to put a dirty wheel in
- Booster Cables
- Tow Strap
- Road Flares
- First Aid Kit
- Ice Scraper
- Set of bulbs 2 each except headlights/fogs (1 each)
- Microfiber towel & glass duster
- Set of fuses (min 5 of each)
- Spare Bosch type SPDT relay
- Set of 1/4" jumpers
- Spool of wire
- Hose repair tape
- Electrical tape
- Mini multi-meter (analog - no batteries needed)
- Circuit tester (old school - no batteries needed) w/ probes
- Jumper leads w/ croc clips
- Pliers & needle nose pliers (wire cutters)
- Assorted Zip ties
- Gloves & wipes
- Paper pad & pens
- Phoenix road map now 'consigned' since I have GPS/Phone
- Not shown basic tire repair kit added
- I have a jack & all 928 tools including tire inflater with flashlight
- I also have a DVD + Flash drive of the Workshop manuals attached to my CE panel cover
- I also have a credit card, AAA card and Phone for back-up
Whether box or bag, put some strips of the "hook" side (the rough side) of Velcro on the bottom and it really helps keep it from sliding around during spirited driving. It clings to the rear cargo mat like a cat on carpet.
I use a small tool box and have attached the snap together type 3M waterproof velcro to the top edge of the tool box where it contacts the firewall (talking about my 928 Spyder) and that locks the tool box in place so it doesn't slide around at all. I'll try to take a few pictures tomorrow.
07-04-2018, 02:08 AM
Trunk Storage Box
That keeps my trunk area open for more important things, like alcohol and cigars.Thanks Seth!!
