[skiemt]

Last year I enjoyed going to and participating in several DE events put on by the local PCA club and CarGuys. Some guys show up with almost their whole garage in their enclosed trailers which I am trying to avoid from doing. I know what I need to bring to the event except for my tools. I have 1/2, 3/8, and 1/4 drive socket sets, box end wrenches, open end wrenches, torque wrenches, etc. What I am hoping to carry are just the minimum set of tools. I know the old addage that the tool you will need at the track was left at home in the garage. I am hoping to compile a list of every size that I will need and leave behind what I will never need (like my standard sets). Does such a list exist? Does there exist a list of all the nut sizes that are on a 968? I know to bring multiples of some of the popular sizes but do I really need to carry my 33mm socket to every event? What allen wrenches do I need? (yes, I just did order a triple square set due to earlier forum reading). I have a set of C-Clip Pliers (internal and external), is there a possible need to take them? Any input would be helpful and I will be happy to post a compiled list when complete. Thanks in advance!

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[flash]

zip ties, gaffer's tape, e-tape



tin snips, pry bar



floor jack

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[Big Dave]

As flash said. But to include a wheel brace..

If you need anything tool wise, just borrow them from those who brought there whole garage....Im sure theyl be helpfull...

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[coloradocab]

[quote name='Big Dave' post='66737' date='Feb 9 2009, 03:14 AM']As flash said. But to include a wheel brace..

If you need anything tool wise, just borrow them from those who brought there whole garage....Im sure theyl be helpfull...[/quote]

I'll chime in on that. Take the basics and there will be plenty of people willing to lend you anything you didn't bring, so don't sweat it too much.

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[flash]

i'm not familiar with the term "wheel brace"



is that what we call a wheel chock? (something you stick behind a wheel to keep a car from rolling)



or maybe a jack stand? (something you stick under the car to support it)



but definitely good items both

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[banditsc]

Ya, and for the rest of the people Gaffers tape equals Duct tape..

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[flash]

NOOOOO!



gaffer's tape is much better than duct tape for most applications - it does not leave the gooey residue, sticks to itself much better, and is easy to tear strips from - it's 4 times the price, but it works sooooo much better



however, duct tape works better in the rain

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[banditsc]

Never heard of Gaffers tape around these parts, we in the South like our good old gray duct tape, or those fancy colors if we want it to blend in with our paint.

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[flash]

no worries - it's also called "racer's tape" - i understand the common mistake of thinking it's the same as duct tape though - same width and look, but not the same material or adhesive

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[Big Dave]

[quote name='flash' post='66743' date='Feb 9 2009, 03:24 PM']i'm not familiar with the term "wheel brace"



is that what we call a wheel chock? (something you stick behind a wheel to keep a car from rolling)



or maybe a jack stand? (something you stick under the car to support it)



but definitely good items both[/quote]



A wheel brace is something that you remove the wheel nuts with...

What do you call that over your side of the pond...??? Wheel wrench.???

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[flash]

ah - since we call them lug nuts, we call it a lug wrench - on these wheels though, they usually don't work, so we need a breaker bar and a socket

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[skiemt]

[quote name='flash' post='66764' date='Feb 9 2009, 01:46 PM']ah - since we call them lug nuts, we call it a lug wrench - on these wheels though, they usually don't work, so we need a breaker bar and a socket[/quote]

OK,

I know that there are many guys willing to lend tools at events. The guys in my local PCA club are always willing to not only lend tools but hands and knowledge as well. However, being a true boy scout coupled with my ski patroller mentality, I want to be prepared. I have been to an event where the guy who was always counted on to bring something in particular didn't come. Therefore, I am still looking for a comprehensive list of what metric tools to bring to the event. I have my own list for all the other particulars and will post my current check list here so you can add to it or suggest subtracting if you see fit.



TRACK LIST:

Tool Box (see expanded list below)

Parts Box (see expanded list below)

Cordless 18V Drill w/Charger

Portable 12V Air Pump

Magnetic Numbers

Floor Jack

Jack Pad

Wheel Chocks

Jack Stands

Window Air Vents

Work Gloves

Disposable Rubber Gloves

Air Gauge

Flashlight – 4 Cell Maglight

Duct Tape

Contractor Blue Tape

Tie Wraps

Twist Ties

Windex

Paper Towels

Car Towels

Shop Towels

Blanket - for laying on under car

Hand Cleaner

Helmet

Driving Gloves

Driving Suit

Rain Gear

Canopy

Chairs

Table

Cooler (w/ice & drinks)



Tool Box (this is what it currently contains and looking to reduce)

Metric Wrenches

Combination wrench set

- 24, 22, 21, 20, 19, 18, 17(x2), 16, 15, 14, 13(x2), 12, 11, 10(x2), 9(x2), 8, 7(x2) mm

Open end - ignition set

- 11, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5.5, 5, 4.5, 4 mm

Socket set 1/2 inch drive

- Ratchet, Breaker Bar, several extensions, flex joint, & spark plug socket

- 33, 27, 24, 22, 21, 19, 18, 17, 16, 15, 14, 13, 12, 11, 10, 9 mm sockets

Socket set 3/8 inch drive

- Ratchet, Breaker Bar, several extensions, flex joint, & spark plug socket

- 19, 18, 17, 16, 15, 14, 13, 12, 11, 10, 9 mm deep sockets

- 19, 18, 17, 16, 15, 14, 13, 12, 11, 10, 9 mm regular sockets

Socket set 1/4 inch drive

- Ratchet, Breaker Bar, several extensions, flex joint, & screwdriver type handle

- 19, 18, 17, 16, 15, 14, 13, 12, 11, 10, 9 mm regular sockets

Metric Allen Wrenches

- 8, 7, 6, 5.5, 5, 4.5, 4, 3, 2.5, 2, 1.5 mm longs

- 8, 7, 6, 5.5, 5, 4.5, 4, 3, 2.5, 2, 1.5 mm shorts

Torx wrench set

Triple square set - 6, 8, 10, 12 mm

Lug Nut Socket - soft aluminum to pretect wheels

Ball Pein Hammer

Rubber mallet

Screwdrivers – various sizes - slotted & phillips

Channel Locks – straight and round jaws

Vise Grips – large and small

Pliers – large and small

Diagonals – large and small

Tin Snips – Left and right hand

C-Clip Pliers – internal and external

Mini-maglite

Torque Wrench – ½ drive, 10 to 150 ft/lbs

Torque Wrench – ¼ drive, 5 to 144 in/lbs



Parts Box:

Motor Oil – Mobil1 15W50

Coolant/Antifreeze

Brake Fluid – ATE Super Blue

Dexron II ATF

Liquid Wrench

Anti-Seize Thread Sealant

Spare Titanium lug nuts

Radiator Hoses - spare for each one

Heater Valve

Various size Hose Clamps

DME Relay

Bosch Super Cu-Electrode WR7DTC .80mm Spark Plugs



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[mike]

Your list looks pretty good to me. I carry just about everything that you have on your list except for the 1/4 drive torque wrench. I would take everything that you have on your tool list if it fits in a portable too box. I have a portable tool box that I keep just for my track tools. After 10 years of doing this, here are a couple of things that are on my list that I didn't see on yours:



Magnetic and/or mechanical retriever / grabber thingies for the times when you drop <insert necessary small part name here> into the <insert part of car that you cannot get to without removing other car parts here>.

Assorted 3/8 drive allen sockets

Motive Brake Bleeder and catch bottle

Extra Heater Control Valve

Assorted rubber block off plugs that you can find at you favorite auto parts store to block off things like the HCV water lines.

Assorted bungee cords



You'll figure out what's missing off the list the first time that you need it and don't have it. <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/ohmy.gif" class="smilie" alt="" />



Good Luck!

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[skiemt]

Thanks Mike!

All good ideas.

I will add magnetic retriever. Have one in my garage box, just never moved it to the track tool box.

Plan to get my own Brake Bleeder, just haven't yet.

Will put Assorted 3/8 drive allen sockets on my wish list as well. Have standard set, not metric.

Never thought of rubber block off plugs. Good Idea!

Did list heater control valve (in parts box).

What are the bungee cords for? To hold on loose parts? Up in Virginia we use Duct Tape, aka WVA bondo. <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/tongue.gif" class="smilie" alt="" />

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[flash]

lol - sounds like somebody needs a trailer - this was the slippery slope that got me mine



something to remember is that any repair at the track is suspect, and it may not be worth the risk - i carry a ton of tools in the trailer, but even then, i draw some pretty hard lines when it comes to the repair and whether or not i would subject it to track abuse - even just to get you home, a tow home is usually cheaper than something snapping and wrecking the car, or worse - it's also pretty hard to convince the officer filling out the accident report that all that stuff in the back is NOT because you just came from the track, and your insurance company doesn't care



bottom line, i only carry the tools for repairs i would trust

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[sp4149]

<!--quoteo(post=66774:date=Feb 9 2009, 04:33 PM:name=skiemt)-->QUOTE (skiemt @ Feb 9 2009, 04:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->OK,
I know that there are many guys willing to lend tools at events. The guys in my local PCA club are always willing to not only lend tools but hands and knowledge as well. However, being a true boy scout coupled with my ski patroller mentality, I want to be prepared. I have been to an event where the guy who was always counted on to bring something in particular didn't come. Therefore, I am still looking for a comprehensive list of what metric tools to bring to the event. I have my own list for all the other particulars and will post my current check list here so you can add to it or suggest subtracting if you see fit.

<b>TRACK LIST:</b>
Tool Box (see expanded list below)
Parts Box (see expanded list below)
Cordless 18V Drill w/Charger
Portable 12V Air Pump
Magnetic Numbers
Floor Jack
Jack Pad
Wheel Chocks
Jack Stands
Window Air Vents
Work Gloves
Disposable Rubber Gloves
Air Gauge
Flashlight – 4 Cell Maglight
Duct Tape
Contractor Blue Tape
Tie Wraps
Twist Ties
Windex
Paper Towels
Car Towels
Shop Towels
Blanket - for laying on under car
Hand Cleaner
Helmet
Driving Gloves
Driving Suit
Rain Gear
Canopy
Chairs
Table
Cooler (w/ice & drinks)

<b>Tool Box </b>(this is what it currently contains and looking to reduce)
Metric Wrenches
Combination wrench set
- 24, 22, 21, 20, 19, 18, 17(x2), 16, 15, 14, 13(x2), 12, 11, 10(x2), 9(x2), 8, 7(x2) mm
Open end - ignition set
- 11, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5.5, 5, 4.5, 4 mm
Socket set 1/2 inch drive
- Ratchet, Breaker Bar, several extensions, flex joint, & spark plug socket
- 33, 27, 24, 22, 21, 19, 18, 17, 16, 15, 14, 13, 12, 11, 10, 9 mm sockets
Socket set 3/8 inch drive
- Ratchet, Breaker Bar, several extensions, flex joint, & spark plug socket
- 19, 18, 17, 16, 15, 14, 13, 12, 11, 10, 9 mm deep sockets
- 19, 18, 17, 16, 15, 14, 13, 12, 11, 10, 9 mm regular sockets
Socket set 1/4 inch drive
- Ratchet, Breaker Bar, several extensions, flex joint, & screwdriver type handle
- 19, 18, 17, 16, 15, 14, 13, 12, 11, 10, 9 mm regular sockets
Metric Allen Wrenches
- 8, 7, 6, 5.5, 5, 4.5, 4, 3, 2.5, 2, 1.5 mm longs
- 8, 7, 6, 5.5, 5, 4.5, 4, 3, 2.5, 2, 1.5 mm shorts
Torx wrench set
Triple square set - 6, 8, 10, 12 mm
Lug Nut Socket - soft aluminum to pretect wheels
Ball Pein Hammer
Rubber mallet
Screwdrivers – various sizes - slotted & phillips
Channel Locks – straight and round jaws
Vise Grips – large and small
Pliers – large and small
Diagonals – large and small
Tin Snips – Left and right hand
C-Clip Pliers – internal and external
Mini-maglite
Torque Wrench – ½ drive, 10 to 150 ft/lbs
Torque Wrench – ¼ drive, 5 to 144 in/lbs

<b>Parts Box:</b>
Motor Oil – Mobil1 15W50
Coolant/Antifreeze
Brake Fluid – ATE Super Blue
Dexron II ATF
Liquid Wrench
Anti-Seize Thread Sealant
Spare Titanium lug nuts
Radiator Hoses - spare for each one
Heater Valve
Various size Hose Clamps
DME Relay
Bosch Super Cu-Electrode WR7DTC .80mm Spark Plugs

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I don't take the car to tracks but I do have a set of tools in the car at all times for roadside repairs. While I have metric combo wrenches and socket sets in the basic tool set, I have added another set of wrenches to my on-board tool kit, <b>metric flare nut wrenches</b>. The 968 has several fuel line connectors, belt adjusters, etc..., that round too easily with an open end wrench, but have a shaft or tube preventing the use of a socket or closed end wrench. I have a set in the car and another one at home with my set of Metric flexible head GearWrenchs.

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[Big Dave]

Flippin heck.
Have you got any room to spare in your car..???
Thats a lot of tools... [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/rolleyes.gif[/img] [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/rolleyes.gif[/img]

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[flash]

lol - i'm glad you said it first - i am imagining the car sagging pretty low in the back with all that stuff - there is a weight limit you know (639lbs)

at least it's not a cab, where the total weight limit for passengers AND gear is 397lbs

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[skiemt]

No worries about weight or room in the car mates. When we head to the track it is loaded onto a car trailer with all of the tools and other paraphenalia loaded into the tow vehicle. [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/cool.gif[/img]

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[flash]

ah - SWEET!

much better idea anyway - in that case, pack whatever tools and such for any job you feel comfortable doing - a battery powered sawzall, die grinder, drill package isn't a bad idea - i carry one of those in my trailer

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