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Old 06-08-2010, 08:06 PM
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Anyone have a list handy? I tried to search, but couldn't find the right key words. I am looking for the anti-stranded stuff like spare DME.
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cell, spare DME,jumper cables, key fob and key fob battery, CAA membership, list of service centres along route if you`re travelling, Glock 9 if going through Detroit (sorry `bout that!)
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I like keeping a tire plug kit and needle nose pliers in the P-cars too.
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fan and alt. belts - also a small Phillips head screwdriver to install a replacement key fob battery
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list of service centres along route if you`re travelling,
If you cell is an iPhone, PCA NA has partnered with a company for an APP with a lot of Pcar dealer info (along with other features), but at a step price of $4.99.

Seems like Goggle, location, and keyword search has that for free.

And then there is the Winter portion of such a Kit if you drive in all seasons.
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Just remember a couple more items:

A couple pair of disposable rubber gloves and a large, sturdy, trash bag can always come in handy too (can be used as a tarp, tranport a flat tire, rain coat).
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Good ideas... I also carry 1 qt 20W-50 and paper funnel, red, white and blue fuses, a black and red relay, air pump/compressor and a can of Fix-A-Flat. My spare is 32 years old, never used and don't know if it even holds air!
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whoa...u guys are good. I carry a bottle of water and a sweatshirt in the trunk! Probably should change that
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This is way too much crap to carry. I'm gonna keep it to a cell phone and auto assoc card!
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OK guys, time to carry this thread a bit more. In a few days I'll be driving my TT on my first long trip (only 350 miles each way, though) to see an old college buddy. I am the furthest thing from a mechanic so my cell phone and AAA card will be my "back-up plan". Knowing I probably couldn't fix even the small problems is there anything else I should consider bringing on the trip that could help w/ roadside problems? Be kind
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why not have your tech give it a good lookover prior to departure that would be good enough for me
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no. 350 miles is nothing to worry about
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I agree with minimal items for short trips. But you should always carry a spare Alternator belt and a DME relay. Not that either of those items is hard to come by, but late at night or on a weekend they are impossible to find. Especially if you are in a remote area.

My dad recently got stuck in Crested Butte CO for several days when his alt belt broke on a Friday night. Dealer in Denver couldnt ship til the following Monday. Fedex lost it. Replacement didn't arrive until Wednesday. That was a long delay for a minor issue. He had flexible plans, so it wasn't a big deal.
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"I agree with minimal items for short trips. But you should always carry a spare Alternator belt and a DME relay. Not that either of those items is hard to come by, but late at night or on a weekend they are impossible to find. Especially if you are in a remote area."

Where is the best place to get a spare alt belt and DME relay? Estimated cost on these? thx
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dme is about $40, alternator belt is like $20

sunset imports and parts.com have porsche brand parts for cheap.

You can get the relay basically anywhere, but get only a porsche brand belt.


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