Track kit.

[STALKER]

Well I think its time I get a track kit going. I already have a big Rubbermaid bin. I have a jack, so what else should i put in there? Rick, I know you have one, what are you packing in there? Torque wrench, WD-40, Gloves, oil, wrenches....

[blue dragon]

Castrol waterless cleaning solution, helmet, and cordless impact gun for changing rims at track.

[glenspeed]

brake fluid, brake pads, tools to change brake pads
torque wrench
windex, paper towels
engine oil
duct tape
tire pressure gauge
pyrometer

[STALKER]

Castrol waterless cleaning solution, helmet, and cordless impact gun for changing rims at track.
Is the gun a good idea? A lot of ppl say not to use them?

[STALKER]

brake fluid, brake pads, tools to change brake pads
torque wrench
windex, paper towels
engine oil
duct tape
tire pressure gauge
pyrometer
seems like I have most of the stuff already then. I need a good torque wrench though.

[blue dragon]

Is the gun a good idea? A lot of ppl say not to use them?
I don't use them to put rims on, just to take them off ;)

[webbie]

maybe a power bleeder if you are away from home more than one day

[Yorgi]

Looks like you guys have covered most of the important stuff. I also keep brake fluid and hose for emergency bleeding.

I use racing tape, it's easier to remove.

I find a star/cross wrench works just as fast as an electric torque gun and it's a lot safer.

Log book, sunscreen, extra large zip lock plastic bags to throw oily crap into if you make a mess, rags, tread depth gauge, vernier caliper.

[christyles]

I remmeber Glen & Yorgi bringing lots of Redbull.

[Yorgi]

I remmeber Glen & Yorgi bringing lots of Redbull.RedBull is probably more important than the track box.

I always bring a small cooler with water and RedBull, folding chairs, a tarp and a small tool box.

[STALKER]

Looks like you guys have covered most of the important stuff. I also keep brake fluid and hose for emergency bleeding.

I use racing tape, it's easier to remove.

I find a star/cross wrench works just as fast as an electric torque gun and it's a lot safer.

Log book, sunscreen, extra large zip lock plastic bags to throw oily crap into if you make a mess, rags, tread depth gauge, vernier caliper.
star/cross wrench is a good idea, saw many of them at Sebring.

[r328i]

Nobody mentioned a compressor?? I now have a pretty cool small little compressor that I can use. And anyone else for that matter. Sharing is caring!! haha.

R

[Yorgi]

Nobody mentioned a compressor?? I now have a pretty cool small little compressor that I can use. And anyone else for that matter. Sharing is caring!! haha.

RLOL...how could we have forgotten the all-important air compressor and air gauge? :sick:

[STALKER]

Those two items are just a given though.

[glenspeed]

RedBull is probably more important than the track box.

I always bring a small cooler with water and RedBull, folding chairs, a tarp and a small tool box.

so right you are!

and no way a cross wrench is faster than my Dewalt impact, trust me I used to do it the old way and the cordless electric way kicks azz

[Yorgi]

so right you are!

and no way a cross wrench is faster than my Dewalt impact, trust me I used to do it the old way and the cordless electric way kicks azzI smell a challenge brewing.

[Cabrio]

so right you are!

and no way a cross wrench is faster than my Dewalt impact, trust me I used to do it the old way and the cordless electric way kicks azz

I smell a challenge brewing.
I only use my impact wrench during the day and cross wrench in the evening as my daughter's room is right behind the garage so no power tools at night. I'd say the impact wrench saves about 2.5 minutes in total per wheel, taking off and putting on.

[glenspeed]

I only use my impact wrench during the day and cross wrench in the evening as my daughter's room is right behind the garage so no power tools at night. I'd say the impact wrench saves about 2.5 minutes in total per wheel, taking off and putting on.

it's not just the time, but for us old geezers, what makes a huge difference is it saves the bad back, knees and not to mention not breaking into a sweat...

[webbie]

I use impact wrench too. Now it is 3 of us against Mr. old timer Yorgi :)

[Yorgi]

At least I KNOW my bolts aren't stretched. :blaaaa:

It takes one or max two spins of the wrench per bolt. 10 seconds each max. No batteries to replace or charge, no parts to wear out, low cost if broken, lost or stolen. No chance to cross thread bolts.

Star wrench vs power tool is like automatic vs quartz movements. :sick:

[RagingLamb]

old school is the way to go. i dont use air compressors. just wait for the tire to cool down, and use some old fashioned lung power.

[glenspeed]

At least I KNOW my bolts aren't stretched. :blaaaa:

It takes one or max two spins of the wrench per bolt. 10 seconds each max. No batteries to replace or charge, no parts to wear out, low cost if broken, lost or stolen. No chance to cross thread bolts.

Star wrench vs power tool is like automatic vs quartz movements. :sick:

nah, I got the touch with my impact and tighten the rest all via torque wrench, so no stretched bolts for me... :yak:

and no, the Dewalt is a work of art, so more like a manual wind (star wrench) to a tourbillon (Dewalt) lol.... :p

[STALKER]

Where do you guys get your tools? CT, Sears, or Home Depot(Glen)?

[STALKER]

These are a good idea too.
http://www.vulcantire.com/tiretote_seasonal.htm
Easy clean transport for track wheels.

[Yorgi]

nah, I got the touch with my impact and tighten the rest all via torque wrench, so no stretched bolts for me... :yak:

and no, the Dewalt is a work of art, so more like a manual wind (star wrench) to a tourbillon (Dewalt) lol.... :pHeh...since when does a tourbillon use rechargeable batteries?

But I do love Dewalt power tools. The sound of the internal gears in my cordless drill is pure mechanical music.

If your batteries go dead at the track don't come crying to me! :D

[BMWHP]

These are a good idea too.
http://www.vulcantire.com/tiretote_seasonal.htm
Easy clean transport for track wheels.
I've been looking for something like this to store and help make moving my tires around more easily, not too pricey either.

[Regin8r]

I think I saw those Tire Totes on sale at CDN Tire a while back.

But even a regular price, it's not bad price.

http://www.canadiantire.ca/browse/product_detail.jsp?FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=140847439 6672995&PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524443283706&bmUID=1162423809065&assortment=primary&fromSearch=true

[glenspeed]

just go to a tire store and get the free plastic bags. in fact the bags will at least keep brake dust and crud from falling out onto your seats whereas the tire totes will not...

wish they made a full cover, then I would be interested.

[STALKER]

just go to a tire store and get the free plastic bags. in fact the bags will at least keep brake dust and crud from falling out onto your seats whereas the tire totes will not...

wish they made a full cover, then I would be interested.
They do, they make a protective insert.

[Yorgi]

You want the bags to be as air tight as possible to help reduce rubber deterioration.

I use the bags from the tire shops but I'd love to get something like these if they were more air tight.

[glenspeed]

They do, they make a protective insert.

not a great design...felt liner that you stuff into the tire tote, 2 per tire...I still don't see why they didn't make a zip bag...

[STALKER]

not a great design...felt liner that you stuff into the tire tote, 2 per tire...I still don't see why they didn't make a zip bag...
business idea...

[r328i]

I have a set of these totes myself. Great little thing to have as it makes carrying the wheels easier with the handles. Plus it's a lot cleaner. What I do is I use the big-ass baggies and bad the tires before putting the totes on.

Often go on sale for $17.99 / 2. Not a bad price I think. Cdn Tire price that is and Part Source.

Actually on sale starting this Sat. Nov 4th, 2006.

R.

[STALKER]

I have a set of these totes myself. Great little thing to have as it makes carrying the wheels easier with the handles. Plus it's a lot cleaner. What I do is I use the big-ass baggies and bad the tires before putting the totes on.

Often go on sale for $17.99 / 2. Not a bad price I think. Cdn Tire price that is and Part Source.

Actually on sale starting this Sat. Nov 4th, 2006.

R.
Seem to be actually cheaper in Canada then.

[Yorgi]

Seem to be actually cheaper in Canada then.Canadian Tire rocks. :)

[STALKER]

Canadian Tire rocks. :)
It does, but Sears home stores are pretty crazy down here too.

[glenspeed]

It does, but Sears home stores are pretty crazy down here too.

I wish we had access to the same Sears tool catalogue as the US...

[STALKER]

I wish we had access to the same Sears tool catalogue as the US...
I was in there the other day, it was huge. I had not idea what I was looking at half the time, lol. I might get some tools for my track kit while Im here since they often have sales.

[Yorgi]

It does, but Sears home stores are pretty crazy down here too.Ya, we get screwed up here when it comes to Sears. Lowes is amazing too compared to anything we have up here.

If you want true baller tools though you should stick to Facom.

[r328i]

Seem to be actually cheaper in Canada then.

Bavarian Autosport sells the same totes for $40Us/4. So it's cheaper at Cdn Tire, especially when they're on sale for $17.99/2 or $36/4. +tax of course.

yeah. Cdn Tire's a Man's Toy Shop.

[STALKER]

Ya, we get screwed up here when it comes to Sears. Lowes is amazing too compared to anything we have up here.

If you want true baller tools though you should stick to Facom.
I'll stick to Sears bought tools.

[Yorgi]

I'll stick to Sears bought tools.See what marriage will do to ya? From Delage to Sears. whipped :p

[STALKER]

See what marriage will do to ya? From Delage to Sears. whipped :p
LOL, you dont know the half of it buddy. :mad:

[Yorgi]

LOL, you dont know the half of it buddy. :mad:Let this be a warning to all single guys. Stay single at all costs! str8pimp

[STALKER]

Let this be a warning to all single guys. Stay single at all costs! str8pimp
Like everything in life, it has good and bad.

[glenspeed]

See what marriage will do to ya? From Delage to Sears. whipped :p

lol... I love Sears!

[r328i]

lol... I love Sears!

Support the troops! Buy Canadian!! Cdn Tire all the way! ha.

[Yorgi]

lol... I love Sears!I thought it was Home Depot?
:}: whipped

Sears Canada sucks compared to Sears USA. But the tool section is still fun up here I guess.

[STALKER]

I thought it was Home Depot?
:}: whipped

Sears Canada sucks compared to Sears USA. But the tool section is still fun up here I guess.
You beat me to the Home Depot comment.

[glenspeed]

I thought it was Home Depot?
:}: whipped

Sears Canada sucks compared to Sears USA. But the tool section is still fun up here I guess.

ok, I love Sears AND Home Depot. Canadian Tire too..lol

Sears Canada tool selection is like 1/100th of Sears USA...the catalogue they give you is like a flyer and Sears USA has a phone book...

[STALKER]

ok, I love Sears AND Home Depot. Canadian Tire too..lol

Sears Canada tool selection is like 1/100th of Sears USA...the catalogue they give you is like a flyer and Sears USA has a phone book...
you guys are all starting to worry me a little with this Sears envy.

[glenspeed]

you guys are all starting to worry me a little with this Sears envy.

us DIY'ers need good tools but since you are a baller and don't have to get your pretty hands dirty, you don't have to worry about that stuff... whipped

[STALKER]

us DIY'ers need good tools but since you are a baller and don't have to get your pretty hands dirty, you don't have to worry about that stuff... whipped
without my pretty hands there aint no $$$.