Car Goodie Bag

Fitz · #1 (**permalink**) 07-22-2006, 02:39 PM

If you had a normal small goodie bad in the trunk what would suggest having in it. I have often asked this and get different suggestions. Hell, when my car had problems it was just the rod though the oil pan. I am looking for those little problems that shut you down. I want to carry a small bad. I guess the first thing on the list is a roll of duct type even though I an not at the track. What else. Remember it has to fit in a gym bag.

Fitz · #2 (**permalink**) 07-22-2006, 02:40 PM

.....and please don't give me crap about my spelling. My hands go faster then my head and eyes. No spell check on this forum....

wtm442 · #3 (**permalink**) 07-22-2006, 03:07 PM

For the Cobra:

Wash & Detailing stuff
Car Duster
Swifter Gloves or pads for dusting engine compartment
Tonneau Cover
Car Cover
Rain-X
Fix a flat
Spare Fuses (one of each)
Lead Hammer
Tool box
Knife and window scraper
Scissor jack (necessary if you need to get under the car)
Fan belt(s)
Wipers
Can of radiator stop leak
Duct tape
Digital voltmeter
Spare hose clamps and a foot of fuel line
spare coil
spare fuel pump
a couple cans of oil
tube of gasket maker/sealer
tire key
GPS
two or three rags
Mechanix gloves and some Goop Hand Cleaner

List with part numbers for radiator hoses, heater hose, distributor cap, rotor, spark plugs, fuel filter, ignition module, fan and water pump belts.

Personal or other:

Duffle Bag for personal items (razor, shave cream, prescriptions, etc)
Clothes
Small pkg of band aids
Sun block
Lip balm
Sunglasses
Hat (maybe one for impromptu passenger too)
Jacket
Driving Gloves
Camera and extra batteries
Cell Phone
Cell Phone Charger
Bag Chair
AAA card
Some bottles of water
Helmet and drivers suit/shoes if going racing
Towel
Compact umbrella for walking around if it rains
Large golf umbrella which will cover almost the entire cockpit during unexpected downpours
Large plastic garbage bags with holes cut for head and arms or clear throwaway “jacket in a bag”
Inexpensive clear plastic drip cloths, held on with a little duct or masking tape, make great impromptu water proof car covers
EARPLUGS

Fitz · #4 (**permalink**) 07-22-2006, 04:17 PM

Thanks. A bit much for a gym bag. You forgot ignition switch.

wtm442 · #5 (**permalink**) 07-22-2006, 05:15 PM

It is truly amazing how much stuff you can stick in the trunk. Get some plastic tote boxes .... they work like a charm

LMH · #6 (**permalink**) 07-22-2006, 05:45 PM

No kitchen sink?
Larry

Fitz · #7 (**permalink**) 07-22-2006, 07:45 PM

As you can see in my gallery, I am limited and don't have that sort of space. Half my space is radio related....

ENTDOC · #8 (**permalink**) 07-22-2006, 07:55 PM

AAA card,cell phone,extra hat,500 bucks

Mulv · #9 (**permalink**) 07-22-2006, 08:46 PM

I am with the other guy, Credit Card, Gin, Olives, Vermouth, Martini shaker, Polo Club Membership card...

Steve

ROUSHAC · #10 (**permalink**) 07-22-2006, 09:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mulv

I am with the other guy, Credit Card, Gin, Olives, Vermouth, Martini shaker, Polo Club Membership card...

Steve

I'm with Steve except for vodka instead of gin.

Cheers!
Dave

wtm442 · #11 (**permalink**) 07-22-2006, 10:17 PM

Don't forget bail money

ROUSHAC · #12 (**permalink**) 07-23-2006, 10:43 AM

Fitz,

Good point made by Warren above.

Always remember,

A friend will come and get you out of jail.

A true friend will be sitting next to you saying, "That was awesome!!!"

Cheers!
Dave

ROUSHAC · #13 (**permalink**) 07-23-2006, 11:13 AM

Fitz,

Getting back to your question, see this posting also:

http://www.clubcobra.com/forums/show...891#post654891

Cheers!
Dave

Fitz · #14 (**permalink**) 07-23-2006, 01:14 PM

All good suggestions. I am on the other hand a complete dumb ass when it comes to mechanical, engines, etc. Other then a few tools that match up to nuts and bolts I have tightened over ther few years, calling AAA (most trucks can not get the car (FFR) up because they are so low) I carry a can of "fix a flat", very few tools. I guess I would carry more, many that have been mentioned, and hope someone else knows what the hell they are doing. I like the idea of carrying: duck tape, very few tools, can of fix a flat, ignition switch, fuses, replacement belts and cash. .........for bourbon.

Thanks all for the suggestions..

BPWilliams · #15 (**permalink**) 07-23-2006, 10:14 PM

Hey Gang!
Long time no talk....
Well very interesting question, I would rather pull a distributor on the side of the road than have my car towed into the next town... But anyway I carry a small tool box full with everything I might need. One key element is what is going on with the car at the time I leave. If my solid rockers have been moving I focus on those tools, or if my car is running hot I would bring different tools.
I always carry rain gear because in these cars you can't go with out. The other thing is my box of jets and a plug wrench, you never know if the carb is going to act up.
I can not say I have never broke down, but the green machine has never left me stranded....

Brian

Fitz · #16 (**permalink**) 07-24-2006, 11:56 AM

Thanks Brian, I always hope, if it ever happens to me, that you guys with knowledge, are around. I guess that is reason we travel in groups. Those long hauls always worry me because I am one of those guys that just wants to call BMW or AAA and tell them their car died..fix it. With a cobra you really have to be a car guy...and I am not. Put the key in, hopefully it is in "N";floor it!

Maricopa · #17 (**permalink**) 07-24-2006, 12:21 PM

Why use just an old gym bag?

http://www.azcobras.com/

BMK · #18 (**permalink**) 07-27-2006, 03:28 AM

Steve,

Think I'll just travel with you and Warren can follow in case we break down or need the bottle opener..

Then again after travelling with you to Santa Barbara, Palm Springs and back it may not be safe changing lanes.. if I let you drink out of the bottle. So I'll bring some glasses and ice..