Boxster Rally Tool kit - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

jaykay · 07-21-2022, 01:15 PM

What is in your tool kit? I am talking over and above the one that comes with the car
These cars are getting on and just wondering everyone is carrying.

Pullling apart the stock one just recently left me feeling rather unprepared.
1. 19mm deep socket and breaker bar
2. Tire plug kit (ARB?)
3. Compressor and sealant
4. Boost pack
5. Combination wrenches to include:
6. .....
7....

tommy583 · 07-21-2022, 02:57 PM

Extra ignition switch and screwdriver to install it.

RedTele58 · 07-22-2022, 04:45 AM

6. American Express card
7. AAA road coverage

I'm not flailing away on a broken Boxster on the side of the road.

jaykay · 07-22-2022, 05:19 AM

Good suggestions...I should reframe this as a kit to get your self out of trouble.

I did not think about the ingnition switch. I do have extra DME relays

Stl-986 · 07-22-2022, 01:40 PM

2nd for AAA (or roadside through insurance company)

Otherwise...just a couple hand tools for quick things that AAA wont do or isn't worth the tow.

JayG · 07-22-2022, 02:23 PM

AAA premier
200 mile tow !!

maxnine11 · 07-22-2022, 06:57 PM

You will want to be packing some extra Premium Fuel.
My List:

(1) Some quality Gasoline

(2) Matches

(3) Insurance Pink Card

(4) Donuts (for the First Responders)

Starter986 · 07-23-2022, 05:08 AM

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Originally Posted by maxnine11

You will want to be packing some extra Premium Fuel.
My List:

(1) Some quality Gasoline

(2) Matches

(3) Insurance Pink Card

(4) Donuts (for the First Responders)

Fack too short messages

Stroked & Blown · 07-23-2022, 12:29 PM

My “Track Day Box” is a Rubbermaid bin that fits perfectly in the frunk.
It has:
Ratchet + metric socket set
Metric wrench set
Misc tools that I’ve needed (e.g. the etorx for seat bolts, coil over adjusters)
M12 Stubby impact wrench + batteries
19mm socket
90ftlb torque stick
Torque wrench
Metric Allen keys
Phillips screwdriver
Inflator
R3 Race rubber remover + cloth
Brake fluid
5qt container of oil
Laptop + durametric
Exhaust turndowns
First aid kit
Sunblock
Bug spray
Extra jacket
Poncho
Painters tape
Glass cleaner
Gloves
Knife

I have a second bin that fits in my trunk that stores:
Power bleeder
Turkey baster (for brake fluid)
“Racing” jack
1gal distilled water

elgyqc · 07-24-2022, 03:17 AM

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Originally Posted by RedTele58

6. American Express card
7. AAA road coverage

I'm not flailing away on a broken Boxster on the side of the road.

I added my old but functional accessory belt, a 10mm wrench (to remove the front engine cover) and a wrench (forget the size) to release the tension on the belt tensioner.

For the really paranoid - an IMS bearing...

paulofto · 07-24-2022, 06:01 AM

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Originally Posted by elgyqc

: and a wrench (forget the size) to release the tension on the belt tensioner...

24mm . . . . . .

jaykay · 07-26-2022, 08:43 AM

Awesome suggestions....not sure how I did not think about the belt, tensioner release and engine cover.

jaykay · 07-26-2022, 08:53 AM

Awesome suggestions....not sure how I did not think about the belt, tensioner release and engine cover.

casioqv · 07-28-2022, 11:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stroked & Blown

I have a second bin that fits in my trunk that stores:
Power bleeder
Turkey baster (for brake fluid)

I get most of this stuff, but are you really ever changing your brake fluid *at* the track? Why not just do it often ahead of time?

Stroked & Blown · 07-31-2022, 04:03 AM

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Originally Posted by casioqv

I get most of this stuff, but are you really ever changing your brake fluid *at* the track? Why not just do it often ahead of time?

I always do it ahead of time. It’s small enough to throw in the back that I bring it just in case something goes wrong (with mine or anyone else’s brakes). Better than being sidelined for the day.