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Old 01-14-2007, 11:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Dave Swanson
My current tow vehicle. Holds:

 Helmet
 HANS
 Balaclava
 Driving Suit
 Driving Shoes
 Driving Gloves
 Helmet Bag
 Blue EZ-Up
 Tarp and/or Blanket
 Folding Chair(s)
 Umbrella
 Lawn Leaf Bags
 Wet Weather Gear
 Video Camera & Tape
 Still Camera & Film
 Cell Phone & Charger
 Travel Coffee Mug
 Cooler, Drink, Snacks
 Meds / First Aid Items
 Tool Box (Including full kit + many misc items)
 Brake Pads
 Brake Bleeder Kit
 Brake Fluid
 Oil
 Window Cleaner
 Detailer & Rags
 Paper Towels
 Floor Jack
 Clothing & Toiletries for 2-5 days
 1 Full Size Spare Wheel / Tire (optional)
 Set of 4 Wheels / Tires

and me
That's about what I look like except I put my wheels on the roof are vertical. Maybe I will look at changing that. I think have just about everything you carry except the full size spare (just the original) and a hans (need).
Old 01-14-2007, 11:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Veloce Raptor
But.....why?

It brings me back to growing up in Montana. Big 80's Chevy truck with no mufflers, big tires, a gun rack and some girl with BIG hair ridin bitch. Oh those were the days. My poor 924 would get lost among the sea of trucks in HS.
Old 01-15-2007, 12:13 AM
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Originally Posted by forklift
That's about what I look like except I put my wheels on the roof are vertical. Maybe I will look at changing that. I think have just about everything you carry except the full size spare (just the original) and a hans (need).
Funny thing, I THINK I get a lot of stuff into the car. The tough item is the 10x10 Easy-Up. The crossbraces for the cage cost me a bit of space for items that are 50" long!

Then, a buddy of mine with an SC starts looking inside and points out about a half dozen places where more stuff can still get wedged in. I suppose necessity is the mother of invention
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And, my current tow vehicle. Holds:

 Helmet
 HANS
 Balaclava
 Driving Suit
 Driving Shoes
 Driving Gloves
 Helmet Bag
 Tarp and/or Blanket
 Folding Chair(s)


 Wet Weather Gear
 Video Camera & Tape
 Still Camera & Film
 Cell Phone & Charger
 Travel Coffee Mug
 Cooler, Drink, Snacks
 Meds / First Aid Items
 Tool Box (Including full kit + many misc items)
 Brake Pads
 Brake Bleeder Kit
 Brake Fluid
 Oil
 Window Cleaner
 Detailer & Rags
 Paper Towels
 Floor Jack
 Clothing & Toiletries for 2-3 days
 Set of 4 racing wheels Wheels / Tires

add to this list:
2 bags of spare parts
NOS air for tire system
2 x 5 gal gas cans
scooter
full 700watt stereo system wth subwoofer
base ball bat for fender flaring
air bed
spare battery
keep in mind, my tires are 2 x 275s and 2 x 335s!

and,then of course, me

Here is my tow vehicle:
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Old 01-15-2007, 01:19 AM
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Originally Posted by Dave Swanson
Funny thing, I THINK I get a lot of stuff into the car. The tough item is the 10x10 Easy-Up. The crossbraces for the cage cost me a bit of space for items that are 50" long!

Then, a buddy of mine with an SC starts looking inside and points out about a half dozen places where more stuff can still get wedged in. I suppose necessity is the mother of invention
I missed the ez up, I don't have one of those. Enclosed is a pic of my tow vehicle:
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Old 01-15-2007, 01:35 AM
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Jim,
Next time we are at the track, remind me to check out your wheel setup on your roof. Never seen one set up vertically.

Mark K,
Are you saying you've stuffed all that in your race car and driven to all the races!?
Old 01-15-2007, 08:59 AM
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VR
Also looks like it has ballistic protection with the interior door frame overlaps. Very good for stoping those pesky sniper rounds at the seams. Former member of Dont ask Dont tell
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Originally Posted by mark kibort
2 x 5 gal gas cans
scooter
full 700watt stereo system wth subwoofer
That's a topper! No way can I fit gas cans and the scooter is impressive too. I do take the Bazooka Subwoofer with me, but it's more often optioned out of the car these days...

Porsche practicality. Gott love it...

Cheers,
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Originally Posted by cooleyjb
It brings me back to growing up in Montana. Big 80's Chevy truck with no mufflers, big tires, a gun rack and some girl with BIG hair ridin bitch. Oh those were the days. My poor 924 would get lost among the sea of trucks in HS.

Big hair? Well...ya got the "big" part right...

Montana...my favorite state.
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Originally Posted by Christian20
VR
Also looks like it has ballistic protection with the interior door frame overlaps. Very good for stoping those pesky sniper rounds at the seams. Former member of Dont ask Dont tell
Yup, you are 100% correct. PM inbound, we have something in common...
Old 01-15-2007, 10:39 AM
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Here is my tow vehicle. I actually get better mileage towing my 911 then I do with city driving.
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Old 01-15-2007, 10:42 AM
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Originally Posted by Veloce Raptor
Race cars are OK with 6. Tow vehicles must have 8.

Well my race car might only 4 cylinders, but tow vehicle has 10.



8.0L V10 - 2500..... Trailer? what trailer?
Old 01-15-2007, 10:44 AM
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Originally Posted by Veloce Raptor
But.....why?

I was surfing E-BAy on night and came across this truck not too far from my home. The original owner has just spent $14k restoring it mechanically (only 90k orig miles) when he got bought out and moved to Lake Tahoe. He drove it there once in the snow then promptly went out and bought a new diesel 4WD red one for $50k. So.... I called his number and he said come down and look, I'm moving tomorrow. The truck was pretty flawless,with a new factory crate 454 and turbo 400 tranny so I bought it for $7,500. Two years later it hasn't burped yet, and is now a proven great deal. I'm old school, I still love the sound of that monstrous 454 with headers, no cats, and Flow Masters....
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Well, 8 is a minimum.. 10 is good, too.
Old 01-15-2007, 10:47 AM
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ITC, you and Ron Savenor have identical rigs. He also has an 06 Maroon Excursion and an Red Euro Cup car.


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