What's in your tool kit for race and touring events?

[Formula43 Wheel]

Hey Guys,

I hope everyone is enjoying the great weather and getting out and having fun. With so many events happening across the country like Power Tour, GoodGuys and Optima. What do you carry for tools in case of a break down, flat tire, etc.?

Things I would recommend:

-Good tire gauge
-High quality torque wrench
-Small compact jack
-Small piece of square plywood to place the jack on soft a surface.
-Leathermen knife tool thing
-Rags, shop towels
-Jumper cables
-Small pry bar
-Portable 12 volt air compressor
-Tire plug kit
-AAA ( I got a basic membership earlier this year for $65.00)
-Small LED flash light
-Misc wrench set
-Med. sized Channel locks

I recently picked up these up on Amazon:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

http://www.amazon.com/Professional-G...G5GX0SZJNK5NKZ

Interested in hearing what you guys carry to the track and on long road trips, rally's.

[coolwelder62]

I seem to sell my car's before I ever get to take them on a trip longer than around the block.So don't have a travel kit yet. Good thread.

[Sieg]

Originally Posted by Formula43 Wheel

-Good tire gauge
-High quality torque wrench
-Small compact jack
-Small piece of square plywood to place the jack on soft a surface.
-Leathermen knife tool thing
-Rags, shop towels
-Jumper cables
-Small pry bar
-Portable 12 volt air compressor
-Tire plug kit
-AAA ( I got a basic membership earlier this year for $65.00)
-Small LED flash light
-Misc wrench set
-Med. sized Channel locks

I recently picked up these up on Amazon:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

http://www.amazon.com/Professional-G...G5GX0SZJNK5NKZ

Interested in hearing what you guys carry to the track and on long road trips, rally's.

I'll add:

Vice Grips small and medium
Safety wire & pliers
Zip ties
Electrical wire in assorted gauges
Selection of crimp connectors & crimping/striping tool or side-cutters
Electrical and duct tape
JB Weld and a few popsicle sticks
Assorted hose clamps
Small tube of sealant
A couple large cotton towels -multiple uses and they smother fires (firsthand experience)
Power steering fluid, brake fluid, gallon of distilled water.
Misc. nuts, bolts, washers, and screws.
Snap-on ratcheting screwdriver and bit assortment
Allen wrenches
Pin punches
Flexible putty knife/scraper
Good razor knife and blades
Hacksaw blades and blade holder (not saw)
Spring puller (small hook type)
Needlenose pliers
5.5" forceps
Inspection mirror
Streamlight Stylus Pro LED inspection light - priceless
http://www.amazon.com/Streamlight-66...led+flashlight

[Formula43 Wheel]

Originally Posted by coolwelder62

I seem to sell my car's before I ever get to take them on a trip longer than around the block.So don't have a travel kit yet. Good thread.

Ha...that makes it easy!

[Formula43 Wheel]

Wow, that's quite the toll kit! I just added that LED light to my wish list on amazon.

Thanks!

Originally Posted by Sieg

I'll add:

Vice Grips small and medium
Safety wire & pliers
Zip ties
Electrical wire in assorted gauges
Selection of crimp connectors & crimping/striping tool or side-cutters
Electrical and duct tape
JB Weld and a few popsicle sticks
Assorted hose clamps
Small tube of sealant
A couple large cotton towels -multiple uses and they smother fires (firsthand experience)
Power steering fluid, brake fluid, gallon of distilled water.
Misc. nuts, bolts, washers, and screws.
Snap-on ratcheting screwdriver and bit assortment
Allen wrenches
Pin punches
Flexible putty knife/scraper
Good razor knife and blades
Hacksaw blades and blade holder (not saw)
Spring puller (small hook type)
Needlenose pliers
5.5" forceps
Inspection mirror
Streamlight Stylus Pro LED inspection light - priceless
http://www.amazon.com/Streamlight-66...led+flashlight

[dale68z]

Some of the stuff mentioned
Craftsman 100ish piece tool kit, w added pliers hammer needle noses, knife, larger wrenches, and a larger crescent wrench
microfiber towels
spray stuff to keep paint pretty
duct tape
blue tape
some fuses
12 v test light
tape measure
allen bit for GM brake caliper
carb cleaner
purple cleaner (doubles as hand cleaner)
xtra fuel filter
holley jets and gaskets (never used these at the track)

[Sieg]

Originally Posted by Formula43 Wheel

Wow, that's quite the tool kit! I just added that LED light to my wish list on amazon.

Thanks!

Best light I've ever owned period......I have three and have bought 8 for gifts.
Just buy it! Bright enough for an impromptu tactical/personal defense light, amazing in the pitch black woods at night, and the beam focus is money for working on cars. I've been using them for over two years now.

Regarding the list - I'm an ex off-road motorcycle guy, 100 mile cross country racing with only a small fanny pack to carry tools in taught me the necessities.

I carry the tools in a Harbor Freight white linen tool bag that about 7"x11" with two rows of outer pockets. The fluids and towels go in a plastic folding top storage container.

Packing light for a car is a luxury.

[Ron Sutton]

Tools I always bring can tell you a lot about how your car is working ...
* Tire pyro/lap timer
* Tire durometer
* Accurate tire pressure gauge
* Infrared temp gun

Total cost about $550-600

[Vince@Meanstreets]

And now you know why its nice to have a trailer.

[Formula43 Wheel]

Here's an air pressure gauge that I've used for about 4yrs now and is accurate.

http://www.tirerack.com/accessories/...Tire+Inflation