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Hello All,

I'm doing my first track day at Willow Springs in my 997.2 carrera. I'm used to a trailer with bikes and an SUV as a means to put all the stuff in.
But taking a p-car out there with no trailer leaves little room.
So my question is what are the essential tools and items to bring with?
A tool set of course but what kind of tools,
A decent tire gauge

thanks
in advance
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Cell Phone and Credit Card with a large limit!
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Tire pressure gauge a torque wrench and lots of water.
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I always bring a chair. Sometimes, I never use it.
Helmet.
Windex & Towels
Car numbers & Tape
Tarp
Plastic bag
Snacks
Sunglasses
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Originally Posted by Frank 993 C4S
Tire pressure gauge a torque wrench and lots of water.
Make sure it is accurate and not a $3.99 special at Harbor Freight. Tire pressure is very important!
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Lots of water and shade, it will be 100+ degrees.
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foldable chair, tire presure gauge, torque wrench, cooler with water and beer.

Park next to somebody who has a trailer and tools.
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Tire pressure gauge, water, extra oil, water, glass cleaner, water, paper towels, sun block, water, hat, water, chair. Have fun!
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Are you running Big Willow? You will have a great time just keep hydrated. The Porsche Owners Club POC is also having an upcoming event at the Streets of Willow on June 23-24. There will be instruction available if you so request. Please come out and join us
http://www.porscheclub.com/
https://www.motorsportreg.com/events...rs-club-567290
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Get a storage bin with a lid that fits in your frunk.

Makes loading and unloading easier and keeps your gear dry.

Something like this:

This is the dimensions that fit in the frunk of my 2010 Cayman S
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As others have said;

Torque wrench

Socket

Wheel lock key

Portable floor jack

Tire plug kit

Rain gear, umbrella, large heavy garbage bags, extra shoes and socks
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Originally Posted by bkovac
Are you running Big Willow? You will have a great time just keep hydrated. The Porsche Owners Club POC is also having an upcoming event at the Streets of Willow on June 23-24. There will be instruction available if you so request. Please come out and join us
http://www.porscheclub.com/
https://www.motorsportreg.com/events...rs-club-567290

i love this forum!!
you guys are so cool.
I’m going to the June 23-24 event at willow. The tips for prepping are great. Awesome idea about the storage bins.
I’m so used to bikes where you have an attached support vehicle carrying all the goodies. But in a 997 not so much space.
I think I’ve narrowed it down to the following:

metric tool kit wrenches and sockets
motion pro tire gauge
small cooler or medium if I can fit one
chair
arai helmet
hat
mechanix gloves
motor oil
long sleeve cotton shirt
bicycle pump
painters tape for numbering and to cover up the head and tail lights
Razor scooter
i think that covers it?

am I missing anything?
thanks all
mike

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