I have a VS. What is everyone using to hold their tools and spare equipment in the front trunk? I saw some mention of medic bags. With the limited height of the space, I am think a couple of the overnight bags similar to this.
I have a VS. What is everyone using to hold their tools and spare equipment in the front trunk? I saw some mention of medic bags. With the limited height of the space, I am think a couple of the overnight bags similar to this.
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Since we're on this topic what tools should be in a tool roll for our Speedsters.
Cory D did these for Carlisle few years ago ('14) - might be an x Speedster owner willing to part with theirs? They were just the right size for spare fan belt, plugs and a few tools. Try to find the old VW combo lug/spark plug wrench, pliers and combo screw driver.
I think these are like the bags that Cory had embroidered-
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I have this GRiots bag that works pretty well but I also keep a few tools in my spare tire
I use a Carhartt roll - works pretty well for basic hand tools.
Tool roll and a couple of Harbor Freight canvas tool bags. The more tools the better weight distribution.
Robert M posted:Since we're on this topic what tools should be in a tool roll for our Speedsters.
I meant to include a link earlier but the link was no good. Walmart has a reasonably priced tool roll:
Divide and conquer that cramped space next to the battery that's so hard to get into.
I found that once I had all the tools Terry Nuckels said I needed, that no one bag would squeeze in there.
So I split them into these three little canvas bags from Sears. Voila!
And twelve bucks for the set - such a deal!
Thanks all! Getting close to being “done” for now with the projects so it’s time to put some miles on it and need to load up the frunk for just in case.
I carry "more", but after 15 years I'm still learning what is needed. Tools are fine, but it's the small spares that come in even handier. Bits of wire, a hose clamp or two, etc. I carry stuff I probably shouldn't, and some stuff I wish for at times is just too heavy and bulky (a hammer, etc.)
A man can get carried away, but there's nothing quite as satisfying as having what you need on the road to keep going.
Godspeed in your travels.
Stan Galat posted:Bits of wire, a hose clamp or two, etc. I carry stuff I probably shouldn't, and some stuff I wish for at times is just too heavy and bulky (a hammer, etc.)
I can attest to the hose clamps, thanks agin @Stan Galat.
This $9 roll kit would fit above the gas tank - comes in solid black too.
I carry too much, but my bag also serves as ballast. It's 13"x8"x7" and fits up front perfectly.
I pack like it's going to be an adventure. I especially do it when I'm Mtn biking or hiking.
I just tow this ....
@James Garrett this is what I carry in the trunk of my VS. The assorted tools wrapped in an old t-shirt (which I wear when doing on-road repair) includes 10-17mm ratchet-box end wrenches, extending magnet (to retrieve the 10mm wrench or nut I invariably drop in the engine bay), zip ties, medium crescent wrench, medium vise grip, medium channel lock pliers, needle nose pliers, plus other assortment of wire, hose clamps, etc. click on pic to enlarge.
This $9 roll kit would fit above the gas tank - comes in solid black too.
Great find, just ordered a blue one to go with the car color
Hey Jim, what size wheel and tire are you using? Do you have a little jack? I wanted to put a spare in but didn’t think anything would fit.
Duh, I didn’t read the captions. I see the jack in the spare. I have the 4 wheels that came on the car after I bought the alloys but I think it’s a 5.5” and didn’t think it would clear.
I bought a 3" drag wheel and space-saver spare. It's pretty light and tiny. I'd like a lightweight and more compact jack. We'll see.
Here's the spare wheel and tire VS installs as an option for four-bolt cars. I think they have something similar for wide-5's, but I'm not sure - give Kirk a call.
This is a narrow rim and Chinese 135x15 tire, which will probably get you home in a pinch (don't try running Auto-X with it, though).
If I recall, it was $125 for rim and tire. You could probably do better at a junkyard, but there's a day out of your life and maybe a skinned knuckle or two as well.
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