What essential items do you keep in your car? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

coastwardpig · 04-11-2021, 04:29 PM

I'm curious to know what 'essential items' the fine people on these forums keep in their vehicles.
Yes, it's also a gratuitous way for a noob like me to get more posts as I'm not super mechanically inclined and feel I have not much to contribute to this community

.

I'll start.

Tire pressure gauge
OBD2 bluetooth adapter
Wheel lock key
Jumper cables
Flashlight
Snow brush (during winter)
A few dollars in loose change
Glass cleaner
Paper towels
Pen/pencil
Notepad
Extra pair of shoes
Jacket

And last but not least: HAND SANITIZER!

Edit: Face mask, can't forget that one!

soundman98 · 04-11-2021, 07:16 PM

device charger/charging cables
emergency tools (socket set, screwdrivers, volt meter, pliers, battery cleaner)
self-contained jump-pack
combat first aid kit
emergency water
scotch 33+ electrical tape(works on wounds too!)
random loose change
random towels
tow strap(fits in spare tire)
sun visor for long parking
baseball cap to act cool
sunglasses to be cool
magnetic phone mount
pens
random business cards
headache pills
tire pressure gauge(digital!)
at least 3 flashlights
2' piece of 500MCM wire

Purist · 04-11-2021, 07:20 PM

In my limited edition BRZ STd Dual Sport daily driver:

OFT and cables

Receipts.

Empty iced coffee bottles

A spray jacket

3 mismatched socks

A pile of student assignments to be graded

A diecast model of a BRZ

Some old Hillclimb programs

Fire extinguisher

Some handouts of nonsensical flowcharts from a conference

Camera mount

An Aux cord that is incompatible with my phone case

Pens

Oh, and if I'm doing a track day I'll throw in a multi tool and a tyre gauge

I've tried to be a grown up about my car but after 23 years of car ownership I now embrace my inner slob.

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soundman98 · 04-11-2021, 07:23 PM

well, if we're including garbage,
empty straw wrappers
startlight mint wrappers
discarded receipts

pope · 04-11-2021, 07:35 PM

My vehicle “essentials” have become minimal in recent years:

Hand Sanitizer
Sunglasses
Pen
Phone Charger
AAA Card
Emergency Kit (small cooler filled with first aid kit, a few plastic bags, spare essential medications, and a roll of tp)

Tcoat · 04-11-2021, 07:52 PM

Me!

RToyo86 · 04-11-2021, 08:02 PM

Mini glove box first aid kit
Hand sanitizer
Power pack to charge phone
MF towels
Sweater
1/2 wrachet and deep socket to get my extended wheel nuts off.

beltax90 · 04-11-2021, 09:23 PM

MuseChaser · 04-11-2021, 09:29 PM

Box of shop towels, duct tape, box of disposable neoprene/latex gloves, sunglasses, quart of oil, LiPo battery pack including air compressor, and German Shepherd.

Magyarman · 04-11-2021, 09:45 PM

Sun glasses,2 bottles of water,a flash drive with 165 of my favorite tunes.

humfrz · 04-11-2021, 10:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by coastwardpig

I'm curious to know what 'essential items' the fine people on these forums keep in their vehicles.
Yes, it's also a gratuitous way for a noob like me to get more posts as I'm not super mechanically inclined and feel I have not much to contribute to this community

.

I'll start.

Tire pressure gauge
OBD2 bluetooth adapter
Wheel lock key
Jumper cables
Flashlight
Snow brush (during winter)
A few dollars in loose change
Glass cleaner
Paper towels
Pen/pencil
Notepad
Extra pair of shoes
Jacket

And last but not least: HAND SANITIZER!

Edit: Face mask, can't forget that one!

Most of those things plus a loaded .45 ACP, with two extra full magazines.

(I'm too damn old and out of shape to fist fight my way out of a bad situation -

)

coastwardpig · 04-11-2021, 10:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by humfrz

Most of those things plus a loaded .45 ACP, with two extra full magazines.

(I'm too damn old and out of shape to fist fight my way out of a bad situation -

)

LMAO! Similar to the vast majority of Canadian's I don't own any firearms. I'd simply just use my legs and run

Sapphireho · 04-11-2021, 10:15 PM

Well, I just went out and looked. In the trunk of the twin is a trunk organizer with a old bath towel, 2 wine glasses, one of those umbrellas that folds down to about 6 inches long, and a small micro fiber towel.

In the glove box is registration and proof of insurance, a phone mount I bought that I've never used, a stack of napkins the wife grabbed from somewhere we ate, and some random ticket.

dnieves · 04-11-2021, 10:27 PM

1 quart synthetic oil
1 bottle car wax
1 bottle detailer
several micro fiber towels
OBD2 wifi scanner
wheel lock key
Spare masks
1 can tire dressing
1 clay bar
USB chargers with micro USB and lightning cables
Pen
Owner's manual
Tire pressure gauge
Reusable Toyota & Subaru shopping bags
Adidas hoodie just in case

Reading the previous entries and realized having some latex gloves is an excellent idea -I wish I had them when I had to change my tire a month ago.

04-11-2021, 04:29 PM	#1
coastwardpig Member Join Date: Apr 2021 Drives: '19 86 Location: Kingston, Ontario Posts: 17 Thanks: 28 Thanked 17 Times in 12 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	What essential items do you keep in your car? I'm curious to know what 'essential items' the fine people on these forums keep in their vehicles. Yes, it's also a gratuitous way for a noob like me to get more posts as I'm not super mechanically inclined and feel I have not much to contribute to this community . I'll start. Tire pressure gauge OBD2 bluetooth adapter Wheel lock key Jumper cables Flashlight Snow brush (during winter) A few dollars in loose change Glass cleaner Paper towels Pen/pencil Notepad Extra pair of shoes Jacket And last but not least: HAND SANITIZER! Edit: Face mask, can't forget that one! Last edited by coastwardpig; 04-11-2021 at 07:49 PM.

04-11-2021, 07:16 PM	#2
soundman98 ProCrastinationConsultant Join Date: Sep 2013 Drives: '14 Ranger, '18 Tacoma 4Dr LB Location: chicago-ish Posts: 11,330 Thanks: 35,240 Thanked 13,673 Times in 6,781 Posts Mentioned: 98 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	device charger/charging cables emergency tools (socket set, screwdrivers, volt meter, pliers, battery cleaner) self-contained jump-pack combat first aid kit emergency water scotch 33+ electrical tape(works on wounds too!) random loose change random towels tow strap(fits in spare tire) sun visor for long parking baseball cap to act cool sunglasses to be cool magnetic phone mount pens random business cards headache pills tire pressure gauge(digital!) at least 3 flashlights 2' piece of 500MCM wire __________________ "The time you enjoy wasting is not wasted time"

04-11-2021, 07:20 PM	#3
Purist Senior Member Join Date: May 2017 Drives: Subaru BRZ Location: Australia Posts: 349 Thanks: 125 Thanked 261 Times in 145 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	In my limited edition BRZ STd Dual Sport daily driver: OFT and cables Receipts. Empty iced coffee bottles A spray jacket 3 mismatched socks A pile of student assignments to be graded A diecast model of a BRZ Some old Hillclimb programs Fire extinguisher Some handouts of nonsensical flowcharts from a conference Camera mount An Aux cord that is incompatible with my phone case Pens Oh, and if I'm doing a track day I'll throw in a multi tool and a tyre gauge I've tried to be a grown up about my car but after 23 years of car ownership I now embrace my inner slob. Sent from my SM-G973F using Tapatalk __________________ Less More

04-11-2021, 07:23 PM	#4
soundman98 ProCrastinationConsultant Join Date: Sep 2013 Drives: '14 Ranger, '18 Tacoma 4Dr LB Location: chicago-ish Posts: 11,330 Thanks: 35,240 Thanked 13,673 Times in 6,781 Posts Mentioned: 98 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	well, if we're including garbage, empty straw wrappers startlight mint wrappers discarded receipts __________________ "The time you enjoy wasting is not wasted time"

04-11-2021, 07:52 PM	#6
Tcoat Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Drives: 2020 Hakone Location: London, Ont Posts: 69,845 Thanks: 61,656 Thanked 108,283 Times in 46,456 Posts Mentioned: 2495 Post(s) Tagged: 50 Thread(s)	Me! __________________ Racecar spelled backwards is Racecar, because Racecar.

04-11-2021, 07:35 PM	#5
pope has a funny hat Join Date: Feb 2020 Drives: 2014 BRZ Limited Location: MI Posts: 480 Thanks: 1,022 Thanked 613 Times in 271 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	My vehicle “essentials” have become minimal in recent years: Hand Sanitizer Sunglasses Pen Phone Charger AAA Card Emergency Kit (small cooler filled with first aid kit, a few plastic bags, spare essential medications, and a roll of tp)

04-11-2021, 08:02 PM	#7
RToyo86 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Drives: 17 Asphalt 86 Location: Ottawa Posts: 2,162 Thanks: 1,705 Thanked 2,194 Times in 1,123 Posts Mentioned: 13 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Mini glove box first aid kit Hand sanitizer Power pack to charge phone MF towels Sweater 1/2 wrachet and deep socket to get my extended wheel nuts off.

04-11-2021, 09:23 PM	#8
beltax90 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Drives: 2010 corolla Location: california Posts: 1,404 Thanks: 1,520 Thanked 1,798 Times in 780 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)

04-11-2021, 09:29 PM	#9
MuseChaser Feeling like thinking.... Join Date: Oct 2015 Drives: 2013 FR-S Location: CNY Posts: 1,664 Thanks: 1,664 Thanked 2,433 Times in 1,064 Posts Mentioned: 20 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Box of shop towels, duct tape, box of disposable neoprene/latex gloves, sunglasses, quart of oil, LiPo battery pack including air compressor, and German Shepherd. __________________ Drive like everyone's life around you depends on it...

04-11-2021, 09:45 PM	#10
Magyarman Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Drives: 2016 FR-S series 2.0 , 2002avalon Location: baltimore Posts: 108 Thanks: 105 Thanked 126 Times in 60 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Sun glasses,2 bottles of water,a flash drive with 165 of my favorite tunes.

04-11-2021, 10:15 PM	#13
Sapphireho ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Join Date: Mar 2016 Drives: '15 ultramarine Location: Idaho Posts: 13,192 Thanks: 5,451 Thanked 18,239 Times in 8,609 Posts Mentioned: 155 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Well, I just went out and looked. In the trunk of the twin is a trunk organizer with a old bath towel, 2 wine glasses, one of those umbrellas that folds down to about 6 inches long, and a small micro fiber towel. In the glove box is registration and proof of insurance, a phone mount I bought that I've never used, a stack of napkins the wife grabbed from somewhere we ate, and some random ticket.

04-11-2021, 10:27 PM	#14
dnieves Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Drives: FR-S 10 Series Location: NY Posts: 1,062 Thanks: 615 Thanked 347 Times in 251 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	1 quart synthetic oil 1 bottle car wax 1 bottle detailer several micro fiber towels OBD2 wifi scanner wheel lock key Spare masks 1 can tire dressing 1 clay bar USB chargers with micro USB and lightning cables Pen Owner's manual Tire pressure gauge Reusable Toyota & Subaru shopping bags Adidas hoodie just in case Reading the previous entries and realized having some latex gloves is an excellent idea -I wish I had them when I had to change my tire a month ago.

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