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  1. N2MINI

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    Not sure what I "should have" but what I "do have" tool wise in my boot is, socket/wrench for lugs,screw drivers flat and phillips, pliers, flat tire air kit, box cutter, towel, and usually a spray bottle of water..
     
  2. Dave.0

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    A phone and a credit card. Done:devil:
     
  3. KittyMini

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    Spoken like a true Texan :cornut:
     
  4. DneprDave

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    I carry a flat plastic 150 piece tool kit, it has metric, SAE, torx, allen, 1/2"& 3/8" drive wrenches. It cost less than $50 at Harbor Freight.

    I also have a Slime kit a 12v air compressor, a quart of oil and a fire extinguisher.

    Credit card, AAA+ card, cell phone and, Oh yeah, an ice chest!

    Dave
     
  5. KittyMini

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    Kewl :Thumbsup:

    And what's the deal with the ice chest? We carrying dead bodies or what??? :eek6:
     
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    Cold drinks of your choice, of course!:biggrin5:

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  7. KittyMini

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    I don't know if a cooler with ice and drinks in it is a good idea whipping around in the MINI :wink:
     
  8. Jason Montague

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    :cornut: A real spare tire on a real MINI wheel with a jack, of course.:Thumbsup:
     
  9. KittyMini

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    For now I have my boat-ankor winter run-flats on :prrr:

    DneprDave- now you jinxed yourself :lol:
     
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    First Aid Kit. :Thumbsup:
     
  11. KittyMini

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    Not a bad idea :Thumbsup:

    I forgot I do have a tire gauge and a flash light.
     
  12. oldvet53

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    #27 oldvet53, Nov 6, 2012
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    Funny you should mention the 1911 as I keep mine with me and can throw the M-4 and 20 mags in! I have a mini air compressor and basic hand tools. I need to get a bottle of slime as I can't get even a doughnut in there (battery back there). And am going to get a 1 1/2 ton aluminum Race Jack to put in the boot. I also carry jumper cables and keep a S&W Extreme Tactical Tanto folder and a Mini Mag flashlight and tire gauge and valve stem tool so I can pull the valve stem core to add Slime.:cornut:
     
  13. Nathan

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    A popular thread on the MetroplexMINI site (Dallas, TX area) was "Where do you keep your gun in the MINI". I always got a laugh out of that.
     
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    What?! No body armor? :Thumbsup:

    DPMS 6.5 Creedmoor here...
     
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    Wd-40 and Duct Tape :biggrin5:
     
  16. Jason Montague

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    :cornut: Don't get that WD40 anywhere near the ammo! It can deactivate the primers and powder.:eek6::Thumbsup:

    Jason
     
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    #43 e46tor56, Nov 26, 2012
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    What do I carry?

    OE Jack kit in Oddment tray with:
    Wheel Choke
    Lug Wrench
    Tow Hook
    Hub Cap Puller
    Socket Wrench
    Screw Driver
    Torx Insert for Screw Driver
    Open End Spanner Wrench
    Window Emergency Crank
    Protective Wheel Cover
    Towel
    Locking Wheel Lug Key
    Euro Emergency Triangle
    Euro First Aid Kit
    Spark Plug Socket
    2 quarts of 5w30
    Syringe (to empty OCC)
    OEM Roof Rack tools
    Oil Filter and drain plug washer
    Tire Gauge
    Portable Air Compressor
    Spare Bulbs
    Wiper Blade Inserts
    Small funnel
    Emergency Roadside Kit

    I need to pick up some tire slime and a small tool kit.
     
  18. Crashton

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    If you know me that could be taken either way.:D This donut escaped me munching it & ended up on the right rear of my MINI.
     
  19. Dave.0

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    I carry a cell phone, credit card and beer. That's really all you need.

    Phone to call for help.
    Credit cards to pay for above help.
    Beer to enjoy while waiting on help to repair your car.
    ** Note ** Offer beer to help and the work gets done faster and the bill is lower.

    You really don't need anything if you maintain your car and watch where you are going.
    If you take care of your car it will take care of you.
     
  20. CHKMINI

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    A Wally Word Slime Kit and a small tool kit. With me driving I can't afford more weight in the boot :)