The bare minimum? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Scaldy · 06-11-2012, 08:18 AM

From everything I've read on the FR-S, it seems that the engineers got pretty creative with making the car as light weight as possible based on their budget.

I just emptied my old Honda Fit, traded for a soon to be delivered FR-S, and I cannot believe how much useless crap I took out of the Fit. Way too much weight just sitting there doing nothing. I like to pack some basics in case of an accident/emergency but I'd like your opinion on how little I actually need.

1. Leatherman tool- for basic tools for repair or cutting a seat belt etc.

2. Tire repair - seals a tire blowout so you can get to the nearest help

3. Maybe a Cliff bar or basic food item if I get stuck somewhere

4. Small bottle of water for emergency

Any other must haves? Thanks

atledreier · 06-11-2012, 08:39 AM

Hot chick in the passenger seat! Should be easy with a looker like the 86!

Draco-REX · 06-11-2012, 09:32 AM

On every-day drives my BRZ has in it:
Owner's manual packet (for quick reference)
Phone charger
Sun shield (for parking at work)
Ratchet/Screwdriver set (just in case)
Folding Subaru cargo container (very useful)

It also has a folding chair in it at the moment for meets, but it won't stay in there.

nix · 06-11-2012, 09:46 AM

Don't need any of that shit unless you're going rural, phone will do. Get a light weight one.

roddy · 06-11-2012, 10:06 AM

You seem like a bit of a boy scout. I mean that in a good (be prepared) kind of way. With the items you already have listed, a small and simple first aid kit sounds good as well. I think I remember reading somewhere that this car comes with one, but then seeing it on the accessories list. Can anyone confirm if the car does or doesn't come with a 1st aid kit?
Unless you plan on ditching the spare tire, I wouldn't bother with the tire repair kit. They are pretty much useless for all but the smallest punctures (like a nail or screw).

bakerr6 · 06-11-2012, 10:10 AM

mine came with a first aid kit in the glove box

FrX · 06-11-2012, 10:15 AM

My owner's manual folder/case thingy has the first-aid pouch built into it. Has scissors, some gauze, tape, and a few bandages in it. Really basic, but useful.

Asterisked Accolade · 06-11-2012, 10:32 AM

I just keep a couple wrenches, the spare tire, jack, and my custom socket and torque wrench for my aftermarket lug nuts.

#87 · 06-11-2012, 10:58 AM

On a new car don't think you need anything besides the spare and tools in the trunk, at most I would add a roll of duck tape.

06-11-2012, 08:18 AM	#1
Scaldy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 2013 red FR-S mt Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 166 Thanks: 93 Thanked 55 Times in 35 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	The bare minimum? From everything I've read on the FR-S, it seems that the engineers got pretty creative with making the car as light weight as possible based on their budget. I just emptied my old Honda Fit, traded for a soon to be delivered FR-S, and I cannot believe how much useless crap I took out of the Fit. Way too much weight just sitting there doing nothing. I like to pack some basics in case of an accident/emergency but I'd like your opinion on how little I actually need. 1. Leatherman tool- for basic tools for repair or cutting a seat belt etc. 2. Tire repair - seals a tire blowout so you can get to the nearest help 3. Maybe a Cliff bar or basic food item if I get stuck somewhere 4. Small bottle of water for emergency Any other must haves? Thanks

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06-11-2012, 09:32 AM	#3
Draco-REX Corner Junkie Join Date: Feb 2012 Drives: 13 BRZ, 11 STI, 99 RS Location: Ohio Posts: 2,908 Thanks: 129 Thanked 1,521 Times in 702 Posts Mentioned: 11 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	On every-day drives my BRZ has in it: Owner's manual packet (for quick reference) Phone charger Sun shield (for parking at work) Ratchet/Screwdriver set (just in case) Folding Subaru cargo container (very useful) It also has a folding chair in it at the moment for meets, but it won't stay in there.

06-11-2012, 10:06 AM	#5
roddy Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Drives: '13 Ultramarine Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 2,243 Thanks: 1,476 Thanked 1,165 Times in 685 Posts Mentioned: 15 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	You seem like a bit of a boy scout. I mean that in a good (be prepared) kind of way. With the items you already have listed, a small and simple first aid kit sounds good as well. I think I remember reading somewhere that this car comes with one, but then seeing it on the accessories list. Can anyone confirm if the car does or doesn't come with a 1st aid kit? Unless you plan on ditching the spare tire, I wouldn't bother with the tire repair kit. They are pretty much useless for all but the smallest punctures (like a nail or screw).

06-11-2012, 10:10 AM	#6
bakerr6 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 2013 raven black fr-s Location: cincinnati, oh Posts: 1,447 Thanks: 503 Thanked 443 Times in 305 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	mine came with a first aid kit in the glove box

06-11-2012, 10:58 AM	#9
#87 I usually post drunk Join Date: Oct 2009 Drives: BRZ Location: NY Posts: 1,487 Thanks: 15 Thanked 490 Times in 231 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	On a new car don't think you need anything besides the spare and tools in the trunk, at most I would add a roll of duck tape.

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