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You might want to carry a Jump Starter always, we offer our Antigravity Batteries MICRO-START in a few different sizes. We also offer one that is capable of PD 100w charging so not only will it charge phone, tablets and stuff but also laptops.
But anyway the performance is top in class and our product are in the most compact but powerful formats...
We also have a accessory product called the Clampless Harness so you can wire it to outside you as in the image below, and then if you ever accidentally drain the battery you can easily jump Start the car or open the frunk without having to go into the Drivers side footwell and mess around with that red buss connection to get the Frunk open. With the clampless harness it takes literally seconds.
Hey @Antigravity that’s rad. The clampless harness. Is there a protective cap (ie for water) for that thing? I imagine it would get wet even if tucked under the cowl.
I’m a bit OCD and this is going to sound like overkill to most people but peace of mind is priceless to me.
I’ll be going on a 3000 mile round trip with my car and here’s an inventory of what I will have. I don’t always keep all of this stuff in my car, but for this particular road trip I want to be over prepared. Believe it or not it doesn’t occupy much space anyway.
OEM Porsche Collapsible Spare Tire with the following items packed neatly inside of the wheel cavity
Porsche roadside scissor jack
Lug nut wrench
Tire plug kit
Fix a flat
Small vice grip pliers
Large contractor grade garbage bag
Plastic tarp
Duct tape
Roadside emergency led flashing lights
Disposable gloves
Tire pressure gauge
NOCO battery jump starter
Flashlight
2 way radio (Ham / multi band)
Torque wrench
Mechanic gloves
Milwaukee cordless air compressor with spare batteries
Cell Phone
Credit Card
In my opinion, AAA is an overpriced service. Most car insurance policies already include roadside assistance and towing coverage. In my experience, AAA subcontracts to the lowest bidders—companies that promise a flatbed and then show up with a hook instead. Their so-called hotel “discounts” are equally unimpressive since many hotels already offer rates as low or lower than the AAA rate.
That’s just my take, though—feel free to disregard it.
when my CPO expired, which of course flatbed-ed you to the nearest Porsche dealership, I got the Super Duper AAA which gives you a 200 mile tow. Most of the Insurance flatbeds I found give you 15 miles at most.
I've used it four times in three years (on 3 different P-cars), fortunately all of been semi-local, and unfortunately the local wrecker service they contract with is the best one in the area ... but I've definitely experienced the "good old boy/typical car repo type dudes/services" in the past, just fortunately not recently (knock on wood)
Cell Phone
Credit Card
In my opinion, AAA is an overpriced service. Most car insurance policies already include roadside assistance and towing coverage. In my experience, AAA subcontracts to the lowest bidders—companies that promise a flatbed and then show up with a hook instead. Their so-called hotel “discounts” are equally unimpressive since many hotels already offer rates as low or lower than the AAA rate.
That’s just my take, though—feel free to disregard it.
I have a few vintage SUVs. 4 free tows / year within 100 miles. Perfect for service work. Two deep this year with tows so it paid for itself after the first tow. That said, probably would think twice about letting them tow the 991!
Upon reflection, I now understand this thread: a lack of appreciation for what truly constitutes unreliable transportation.Allow me to introduce you to the MGB—an automotive marvel that could turn a five-minute errand into an existential adventure.
Unlike our German-engineered Teutonic masterpieces—machines that start at the merest hint of a key fob and purr like obedient Labradors—the MGB operates on an entirely different philosophical plane. It teaches patience, humility, and the delicate art of roadside improvisation.
I never venture out in my fifty-year-old “B”(photo attached) for a simple “warm up the oil” drive without the full expedition kit: extra oil and coolant, a spare fan belt and belt dressing, wire cutters, a fire extinguisher, a credit card, cash, and of course, a fully charged cellphone. After such rituals, my Porsche feels less like a car and more like a divine miracle.
The lovable B
Here we have the legendary MGB engine — a 1.8-liter symphony of optimism, oil leaks, and occasional combustion. A machine designed not so much to start as to consider whether it might, depending on the humidity, planetary alignment, and the mood of Lucas electrics that day.
Its twin SU carburetors are perfectly synchronized in the same way two British politicians might be — theoretically. The valve cover proudly proclaims “MG,” though the casual observer might assume it stands for Mostly Guesswork.
Every hose, clamp, and wire is a testament to the idea that reliability is optional, but character is eternal. It’s not just an engine — it’s an adventure waiting for the next breakdown to happen in the most inconveniently photogenic location possible - Your MGB will strand you, but at least you’ll look good while stranded.
And yes, that is a plumbing fixture - a shut off valve - cleverly installed where the stock heater valve was originally designed to leak onto the distributor.
Upon reflection, I now understand this thread: a lack of appreciation for what truly constitutes unreliable transportation.Allow me to introduce you to the MGB—an automotive marvel that could turn a five-minute errand into an existential adventure.
Unlike our German-engineered Teutonic masterpieces—machines that start at the merest hint of a key fob and purr like obedient Labradors—the MGB operates on an entirely different philosophical plane. It teaches patience, humility, and the delicate art of roadside improvisation.
I never venture out in my fifty-year-old “B”(photo attached) for a simple “warm up the oil” drive without the full expedition kit: extra oil and coolant, a spare fan belt and belt dressing, wire cutters, a fire extinguisher, a credit card, cash, and of course, a fully charged cellphone. After such rituals, my Porsche feels less like a car and more like a divine miracle.
The lovable B
Here we have the legendary MGB engine — a 1.8-liter symphony of optimism, oil leaks, and occasional combustion. A machine designed not so much to start as to consider whether it might, depending on the humidity, planetary alignment, and the mood of Lucas electrics that day.
Its twin SU carburetors are perfectly synchronized in the same way two British politicians might be — theoretically. The valve cover proudly proclaims “MG,” though the casual observer might assume it stands for Mostly Guesswork.
Every hose, clamp, and wire is a testament to the idea that reliability is optional, but character is eternal. It’s not just an engine — it’s an adventure waiting for the next breakdown to happen in the most inconveniently photogenic location possible - Your MGB will strand you, but at least you’ll look good while stranded.
And yes, that is a plumbing fixture - a shut off valve - cleverly installed where the stock heater valve was originally designed to leak onto the distributor.
Such blasphemy! Don't let the TOP GEAR guys hear about your post.
Although I would have to vote for a mid 60's Alpha Romeo Spider. Both were powered by Lucas, the Prince of Darkness. Had a friend in college (it wasn't Dustin Hoffman) and he carried a spares kit with most of the electrical system and half the engine. Got stranded one evening in a torrential rain storm on Highway 1 half way between Big Sur and San Luis Obispo which required him to crawl under the car to repair a fusable wire harness. He loved that car though.
Upon reflection, I now understand this thread: a lack of appreciation for what truly constitutes unreliable transportation.Allow me to introduce you to the MGB—an automotive marvel that could turn a five-minute errand into an existential adventure.
Unlike our German-engineered Teutonic masterpieces—machines that start at the merest hint of a key fob and purr like obedient Labradors—the MGB operates on an entirely different philosophical plane. It teaches patience, humility, and the delicate art of roadside improvisation.
I never venture out in my fifty-year-old “B”(photo attached) for a simple “warm up the oil” drive without the full expedition kit: extra oil and coolant, a spare fan belt and belt dressing, wire cutters, a fire extinguisher, a credit card, cash, and of course, a fully charged cellphone. After such rituals, my Porsche feels less like a car and more like a divine miracle.
The lovable B
Here we have the legendary MGB engine — a 1.8-liter symphony of optimism, oil leaks, and occasional combustion. A machine designed not so much to start as to consider whether it might, depending on the humidity, planetary alignment, and the mood of Lucas electrics that day.
Its twin SU carburetors are perfectly synchronized in the same way two British politicians might be — theoretically. The valve cover proudly proclaims “MG,” though the casual observer might assume it stands for Mostly Guesswork.
Every hose, clamp, and wire is a testament to the idea that reliability is optional, but character is eternal. It’s not just an engine — it’s an adventure waiting for the next breakdown to happen in the most inconveniently photogenic location possible - Your MGB will strand you, but at least you’ll look good while stranded.
And yes, that is a plumbing fixture - a shut off valve - cleverly installed where the stock heater valve was originally designed to leak onto the distributor.
Yes! I went through this with my old TR-6 as well. The wheel spindle bolts would always decide to break on the weekend, when the dealership was closed.
I just bought this for myself after reading your post. Amazon got it to me same day on Sunday.
Originally Posted by Nashvegas
I have a great recommendation for this, I looked forever for a good solution other than my “tool bag” rattling around in the floor of the front trunk, finally I saw a guy with a really slick tool kit mounted to the rear side of his front trunk at an Oregon PCA Porsche meetup so I copied him. It’s a small Wera toolset - comes in a cool case with crazy strong velcro on the back, that you can mount into your front trunk compartment on the back side.
I have this toolset mounted in my 991.1 via velcro, it’s brilliant and pretty cool bit of kit -- the tools are high quality and German. Read up on them.
Yes! I went through this with my old TR-6 as well. The wheel spindle bolts would always decide to break on the weekend, when the dealership was closed.
