Just starting out- what spares?, Extra junk? Options

[bd1308]

QUOTE (DNHunt @ Feb 16 2005, 08:18 AM)

A supply of JP's magic smoke Cause sometimes you just can't figure it out and the only explanation is you did something to let the magic smoke out. (this happens mostly with fuel injection)

speaking of magic smoke, on which forum was the lucas jokes?

[bd1308]

i have a daily driver.....i have a full metric and SAE toolset, timing light, dwell meter, screwdriver set, all the books (haynes,pelican tech articles, etc.) duct tape, and a few flashlights all in the back trunk....I need it too. I've used AAA many times, saved my hide.

[mharrison]

Spare car to drive! I don't care how great your 914 is, you'll see somebody doing a project on here and decide you HAVE to do it.

Thus it begins.......

[sgomes]

Screw AAA. By the time you're don't with your "car that isn't a project" you'll need to sign up with AA.

[scooter311]

I've never been stranded...

Thusly, after saying that, I have cursed myself - so when I do get stranded, I'll have, in a neat soft-case toolbag in the front trunk:

Full set of metric and standard box wrenches
2 sets metric sockets, 3/8 and 1/4 drive
double-headed ratchet
1/4 inch driver handle
full set crescent wrenches
needle, flat, and regular-nose pliers
magnetic extendy-tip screwdriver with standard sockets in handle
2 different sparkplug sockets
3 lengths of 3/8 extensions
that screwdriver with the reversible shaft-thingy
small pastic case with different torx, allen, and screwdriver tips
metric allen wrench set
a roll of stainless saftey wire
a set of cutters
knife
scraper
WD40
rag
zip ties
duct tape
electrical tape
misc nuts, bolts, hardware and whatever little stuff fits in a peanut butter jar
I'm always adding to that list too

I know I've stuffed more things in there but those are the ones I remember.
At home I have 6 jackstands, an old 3.5 ton floor jack, and the most amazing thing anyone has ever seen- it's called a "Screwball" - it looks like a small upright pallet jack with a crank at the top and a set of arms in front that raise or lower as you crank. It's like 3 feet tall, and looks like it fell out of the 50s. I can raise the 914 almost 3 feet in the air with it effortlessy. Has anyone seen one before?

Also have a new large rollaround (taller than me) and a few mismatched cabinets filled with the usual gadgets gismos and doodads.

[wrpspddrvr]

QUOTE (scooter311 @ Feb 16 2005, 08:13 AM)

magnetic extendy-tip screwdriver with standard sockets in handle that screwdriver with the reversible shaft-thingy

I'm surprised you don't have the screw-jobbie with that flexible whatchamacallit at the end. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif)

Thanks guys, I knew I could count on y'all. I've said it before, but it's worth saying a million times. This forum is SOOO much better than any Jap Import forum I've ever been on. All they can do on there is insult you.

Looks like I'd better upgrade my AAA to Gold then.....

Cole (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/monkeydance.gif)

[tat2dphreak]

invest in B-12 chemtool and WD40... buy them by the case
1 set of GOOD metric wrenches
1 set of CHEAP metric wrenches
a set of flare-nut wrenches for the brakes
a little torch
a little fridge for the garage to fill with beer...
a list of 914 owners within driving distance to help you out...

oh, and maybe it's just me, but I have a small collection of calipers, I plan to rebuild them eventually, that's one part I want to keep good extras of.

This post has been edited by tat2dphreak: Feb 16 2005, 10:51 AM

[CptTripps]

QUOTE (wrpspddrvr @ Feb 16 2005, 11:28 AM)

Looks like I'd better upgrade my AAA to Gold then.....

My Grandparents have given me (and mow my wife) AAA Gold every year for Christmas since I turned 16. MUCH better than the standard, and not that much more. Pays for its self one time...and you'll use it.

[bd1308]

my mom asked me if i want to upgrade for the gold? WHat's the difference?

[Flat VW]

I have a foldable, three legged stool, an umbrella, snacks and a good book to read while waiting for Triple AAA! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/driving.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/slap.gif)

[vagabundo]

. . . don't forget the Superglue for when the rearview mirror decides to self-prune from your windshield!

[CptTripps]

QUOTE (bd1308 @ Feb 16 2005, 11:46 AM)

my mom asked me if i want to upgrade for the gold? WHat's the difference?

They'll tow you up to 150mi 4X a year for free. I think you get 50mi X2 with the standard one. You can also have them do things like make you keys and stuff for free. For the $50 extra, it's worth it...