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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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2015 Vintage Speedster, Royal Blue, leather interior, 1915

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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.

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I think these are like the bags that Cory had embroidered-

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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.

@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.DSCF4061

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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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