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MikeDanger · Joined: 21 Nov 2002 Posts: 774 Location: Denver

Hey just wanted to get everyone's thoughts on what the essential "mini tool kit" would be? aside from the basic 10 13 17mm wrenches.
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Cedric · Joined: 27 Aug 2004 Posts: 2801 Location: Sweden

A short cable prepared for jumping the fuel relay is always good to have and take no space

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MikeDanger · Joined: 21 Nov 2002 Posts: 774 Location: Denver

ChrisMadge · Joined: 16 Dec 2020 Posts: 29 Location: Bristol, UK

Spare fuses and bulbs
Jump Leads
Spanners
Basic socket set
Screw drivers
Zip ties
Duct Tape

That is enough to sort out basic problems. How far do you go? Better to maintain your car regularly and catch potential problems early.
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morghen · Joined: 21 Jan 2005 Posts: 9095 Location: Romania

On top of zip-ties, some basic tools like mentioned above, i think the best thing to do before taking your old Porsche for a long drive is to drive it every day or almost every day one-two weeks before your trip. Chances are that if something is going to give in it will do it in those days and you'll be around home when that happens. Also if you drive a modern comfy car daily, those days driving the 924 before the big trip will help you re-adjust your expectations to the 924 standard.
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924-76 · Joined: 05 Jun 2006 Posts: 1489 Location: Ontario, Canada

I think that never fails is law of nature, whatever tool you don't bring is the one you will need

Good luck on your trip
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safe · Joined: 18 Mar 2017 Posts: 697 Location: Sweden

I have a small bag, a toilet bag actually, that contains:
*a set of spanners 10-19
*a few common sockets in 3/8" + spark plug socket, wheel lug, rear axle socket.
*Extendable 3/8" ratchet + extensions
*screwdriver with a set of bits
*knife
*combination pliers
*probably something more that I don't remember.

Depending on if you carry a spare or not, a set of tire plugs to fix a flat tire might come in handy.
In my track car I throw in a jack and an impact gun too.

Probably easier to have a good insurance so someone can come and get you.... But its nice to sort things out by yourself!
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Porsche 911 -77, 3.2 Targa
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madislandguy · Posted: Sat Apr 02, 2022 5:50 am Post subject:

Every single one of my cars has a $10 beam torque wrench for tightening lug nuts as well as 2 clean ratchet straps.

morghen · Joined: 21 Jan 2005 Posts: 9095 Location: Romania

jacobroufa · Joined: 18 Nov 2016 Posts: 531 Location: Belvidere, IL

Fasteddie313 · Joined: 29 Sep 2013 Posts: 2595 Location: MI

I find 924s extremely comfortable..
The laid back seating position, soft seats, reach of the wheel and stick, old school ride quality..
Extremely highway comfortable..

I’ve carried tons of tools with me but other than doing things purposefully on the road they have never saved me..

I’ve been towed back 2 times blowing my oil filter seal.. Likely because of the vibrations from overspooling my turbo so much, until I put a safety lock on my filter so it can’t vibrate loose..

I’ve limped back 2 times once from blowing a big hole in a boost pipe (common part), and another time from loosing my alternator exciter circuit causing me low voltage and making my gauges read crazy (connector came loose)..

All I could have fixed on the road I suppose if I was too far away with simple things from any auto parts store..

Best road tool IMO?
A VISA card probably..
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Glemon · Joined: 05 Jan 2016 Posts: 267 Location: Lincoln, NE

I will add electrical tape and some insulated wire for electrical repairs and some bailing wire for mechanical repairs. Also a vice grip pliers, a tube of hand cleaner and some rags.
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Glemon · Joined: 05 Jan 2016 Posts: 267 Location: Lincoln, NE

[quote="morghen"]On top of zip-ties, some basic tools like mentioned above, i think the best thing to do before taking your old Porsche for a long drive is to drive it every day or almost every day one-two weeks before your trip. Chances are that if something is going to give in it will do it in those days and you'll be around home when that happens. Also if you drive a modern comfy car daily, those days driving the 924 before the big trip will help you re-adjust your expectations to the 924 standard.[/quote]

It's all relative, having driven cross country in various old Triumphs and Austin-Healeys, the 924 is pretty comfortable.
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morghen · Joined: 21 Jan 2005 Posts: 9095 Location: Romania

Yes, my mistake, the 924 is still very comfortable in its original form and compared to most normal cars.
For me its different as my 924 is a lot stiffer than the original setup and and my exhaust is quite loud...and my daily is a vw touareg on air bags.
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