What should a new BMW owner (e92) carry in their trunk?

withoutink · 07-14-2018, 03:35 PM

Tools, ignition coil, etc?? Any other suggestions?

ctuna · 07-14-2018, 03:52 PM

air compressor
plug kit and other tools necessary for putting in a plug.
and or tire sealant.

Spare tire and spare tire kit.

dcay · 07-14-2018, 03:53 PM

And maybe a bottle of coolant like I had in my 2004 325i?

But seriously, what about a spare tire. I now have a new to me 2009 328i and I have the no spare tire phobia. I was used to having a full size spare tire and wheel ready to go into service with my now gone e46.

dcay

Bimmer_Engineer · 07-14-2018, 03:55 PM

Perhaps a coat hanger to allow you to jimmy the lock on other cars and a working knowledge of how to Hotwire...

ThugzZ BunnY · 07-14-2018, 04:37 PM

you need your tools.
zip ties, duct tape, a flashlight, a video camera, and gloves.

hassmaschine · 07-14-2018, 04:40 PM

you guys really carry all that shit around with you?

I've got a bottle of oil and a can of fix a flat. If it's worse than that, I'm calling a tow truck..

Bimmer_Engineer · 07-14-2018, 04:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ThugzZ BunnY

you need your tools.
zip ties, duct tape, a flashlight, a video camera, and gloves.

opjose · 07-14-2018, 05:59 PM

Small first aid kit
Gloves, wipes and towel
Flashlight
Quart of oil
Quart of coolant
Flat repair / inflater
Small tool kit
Jumper cables
Car fire extinguisher
Road flares

At some point I have used each of these in the past and I was glad to have them on hand to help myself or others out of a jam.

Two kind strangers pulled me out of a snow bank on two occasions, after their selfless acts I always pay it forward.

JUMAS · 07-14-2018, 07:34 PM

I carry nothing in mine. The incomplete factory tool kit is back there. Sould anything happen, I’ll tow it lol

Efthreeoh · 07-14-2018, 09:05 PM

BIG sheets of plastic....

Go see "Tony"

Efthreeoh · 07-14-2018, 09:08 PM

But really.. small LED flashlight, tire plug kit and air small air compressor. Couple of red shop towels.

As it gets older, a BMW scan tool.

mattgu40 · 07-15-2018, 03:17 AM

here is what i carry.

Air Compressor with sealent goo
tire plug kit
bmw coolant
brake fluid
engine oil (never know.)
ziptie
tape
flashlight
first aid kit
Long recovery strap and D shackles (Xdrive and nasty canadian winter. allwais fun to Pull people out of ditch with a modded bmw.)
gloves.
jumper leads.
small tool kit of commonly used things on e9x.
RTV silicone and super glue this shit can fix anything
Spare jug of methanol.
the Coolant hose i did not changed yet
No coils i run PR kit but have some second hand plugs and the socket.
Vacuum line
nitril gloves.

All tucked in a tidy nice bag
I am a little paranoiac

Yngvejos · 07-15-2018, 06:33 AM

I have the oem tools, a tire plugging kit and a small air compressor.

withoutink · 07-15-2018, 07:06 AM

Wide gamut of options. Thanks gents.

6ixSpd · 07-15-2018, 09:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hassmaschine

you guys really carry all that shit around with you?

I've got a bottle of oil and a can of fix a flat. If it's worse than that, I'm calling a tow truck..

This. I have an air compressor and a quart of oil. The rest is getting towed lol. Thats what CAA (our equivalent of AAA) is for.

nsjames · 07-15-2018, 09:28 AM

a triple a card.

I started out carrying a bunch of crap, but the reality is that if it's anything more than a flat tire I'm just towing it home anyway to work on it.

I only take my compressor when I'm traveling farther than 100 miles from my house.
The only things in the back now are a first aid kit, a bottle of invisible glass, window cleaning cloths and some ratchet straps, because I use a BMW wagon like a truck.

Jesda · 07-15-2018, 06:06 PM

A quart of LL01-compliant oil. Whenever I find myself a quart low I can never find any at a truck stop.

e90yyc · 07-15-2018, 06:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ThugzZ BunnY

you need your tools.
zip ties, duct tape, a flashlight, a video camera, and gloves.

They’re all gonna pay the ultimate pricccceeee!

e90yyc · 07-15-2018, 06:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hassmaschine

you guys really carry all that shit around with you?

I've got a bottle of oil and a can of fix a flat. If it's worse than that, I'm calling a tow truck..

+1 on this. Exactly what I have.

I think I’ve also got a safety triangle, but I couldn’t tell you where it came from.

e90yyc · 07-15-2018, 06:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mattgu40

here is what i carry.

Air Compressor with sealent goo
tire plug kit
bmw coolant
brake fluid
engine oil (never know.)
ziptie
tape
flashlight
first aid kit
Long recovery strap and D shackles (Xdrive and nasty canadian winter. allwais fun to Pull people out of ditch with a modded bmw.)
gloves.
jumper leads.
small tool kit of commonly used things on e9x.
RTV silicone and super glue this shit can fix anything
Spare jug of methanol.
the Coolant hose i did not changed yet
No coils i run PR kit but have some second hand plugs and the socket.
Vacuum line
nitril gloves.

All tucked in a tidy nice bag
I am a little paranoiac

Jesus Christ tittyballs man.

How did you amass that collection? Did you just walk into Pep Boys and say “I’ll take one of everything you have. Throw it in this duffel bag.”

Couldn’t ever blame you for being unprepared though!

tcphoto · 07-15-2018, 07:02 PM

A medium sized Husky bag with basic tools, small air compressor, oil, coolant mixture and wifi module to read codes.

BimmerNugget · 07-15-2018, 10:20 PM

Here's what I carry:

-Cheap $20 tool set from Walmart (Has basic ratchet, sockets, allens, and screwdriver with bits)
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Hyper-Tou...-Set/639148745
It's on sale for $15!!

-200 lumen LED flashlight
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Ozark-Tra...-Pack/54315958

-An extra 4 pack AAA batteries from Dollar Tree. (Make sure to get Alkaline)
https://www.dollartree.com/Sunbeam-A...1045/index.pro

-Multi-Tool with Pliers
https://www.walmart.com/ip/17-in-1-Multitool/54803700

-Electric Tire Inflator
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Hyper-Tou...ator/896468828

-Basic Tire repair kit
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Slime-Del...20302/47301725

-Mini nozzle lighter $1
https://www.dollartree.com/Crocs-Han...9355/index.pro

-Pre charged portable battery bank (2,200 MAH)
https://www.frys.com/product/8133925...hoCcY8QAvD_BwE

Mechanic's gloves
https://www.dollartree.com/Tool-Benc...2652/index.pro

A tool box to carry all the loose stuff in:
https://www.dollartree.com/Tool-Benc...0911/index.pro

EVERYTHING I LISTED WILL FIT INTO THAT BLACK $1 DOLLAR TREE TOOL BOX. So it doesn't take up alot of space. Just that $1 tool box and that $20 tool set. I keep them both in the spare tire compartment out of sight.

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withoutink Enlisted Member 28 Rep 47 Posts Drives: 328i Coupe ('12) Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 328i [0.00]	What should a new BMW owner (e92) carry in their trunk? Tools, ignition coil, etc?? Any other suggestions? __________________ Cheers- Withoutink
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ctuna Lieutenant General 1911 Rep 13,102 Posts Drives: 325xi 06 wagon MT Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Santa Cruz, Ca iTrader: (0)	air compressor plug kit and other tools necessary for putting in a plug. and or tire sealant. Spare tire and spare tire kit.
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dcay New Member 2 Rep 24 Posts Drives: 2009 328i Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Sugar Land, Texas iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW 328i [0.00]	And maybe a bottle of coolant like I had in my 2004 325i? But seriously, what about a spare tire. I now have a new to me 2009 328i and I have the no spare tire phobia. I was used to having a full size spare tire and wheel ready to go into service with my now gone e46. dcay
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ThugzZ BunnY Major 682 Rep 1,155 Posts Drives: 2011 335i Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: BMW of Chattanooga iTrader: (0)	you need your tools. zip ties, duct tape, a flashlight, a video camera, and gloves. __________________ IG: @andy__wise Inquiries: Andrew.Wise@bmwofchattanooga.com
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opjose Major 242 Rep 1,353 Posts Drives: 335xi Join Date: May 2016 Location: Md iTrader: (0)	Small first aid kit Gloves, wipes and towel Flashlight Quart of oil Quart of coolant Flat repair / inflater Small tool kit Jumper cables Car fire extinguisher Road flares At some point I have used each of these in the past and I was glad to have them on hand to help myself or others out of a jam. Two kind strangers pulled me out of a snow bank on two occasions, after their selfless acts I always pay it forward.
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JUMAS Private First Class 39 Rep 161 Posts Drives: 2011 335i Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Tampa iTrader: (0)	I carry nothing in mine. The incomplete factory tool kit is back there. Sould anything happen, I’ll tow it lol
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Efthreeoh General 17287 Rep 18,724 Posts Drives: The E90 + Z4 Coupe & Z3 R'ster Join Date: May 2012 Location: Virginia iTrader: (0)	BIG sheets of plastic.... Go see "Tony" __________________ A manual transmission can be set to "comfort", "sport", and "track" modes simply by the technique and speed at which you shift it; it doesn't need "modes", modes are for manumatics that try to behave like a real 3-pedal manual transmission. If you can money-shift it, it's a manual transmission. "Yeah, but NO ONE puts an automatic trans shift knob on a manual transmission."
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Efthreeoh General 17287 Rep 18,724 Posts Drives: The E90 + Z4 Coupe & Z3 R'ster Join Date: May 2012 Location: Virginia iTrader: (0)	But really.. small LED flashlight, tire plug kit and air small air compressor. Couple of red shop towels. As it gets older, a BMW scan tool. __________________ A manual transmission can be set to "comfort", "sport", and "track" modes simply by the technique and speed at which you shift it; it doesn't need "modes", modes are for manumatics that try to behave like a real 3-pedal manual transmission. If you can money-shift it, it's a manual transmission. "Yeah, but NO ONE puts an automatic trans shift knob on a manual transmission."
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07-15-2018, 03:17 AM	#12
mattgu40 Private 15 Rep 59 Posts Drives: F15 x5 35i E92 N54 Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Quebec iTrader: (0)	here is what i carry. Air Compressor with sealent goo tire plug kit bmw coolant brake fluid engine oil (never know.) ziptie tape flashlight first aid kit Long recovery strap and D shackles (Xdrive and nasty canadian winter. allwais fun to Pull people out of ditch with a modded bmw.) gloves. jumper leads. small tool kit of commonly used things on e9x. RTV silicone and super glue this shit can fix anything Spare jug of methanol. the Coolant hose i did not changed yet No coils i run PR kit but have some second hand plugs and the socket. Vacuum line nitril gloves. All tucked in a tidy nice bag I am a little paranoiac
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Yngvejos Private First Class 54 Rep 139 Posts Drives: E91 325i, E87 118d Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Norway iTrader: (0)	I have the oem tools, a tire plugging kit and a small air compressor. __________________ Yngvejos. 2005 E91 325i
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withoutink Enlisted Member 28 Rep 47 Posts Drives: 328i Coupe ('12) Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 328i [0.00]	Wide gamut of options. Thanks gents.
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nsjames Brigadier General 2440 Rep 4,330 Posts Drives: 08 328xi Touring Join Date: May 2017 Location: ohio iTrader: (0)	a triple a card. I started out carrying a bunch of crap, but the reality is that if it's anything more than a flat tire I'm just towing it home anyway to work on it. I only take my compressor when I'm traveling farther than 100 miles from my house. The only things in the back now are a first aid kit, a bottle of invisible glass, window cleaning cloths and some ratchet straps, because I use a BMW wagon like a truck.
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Jesda First Lieutenant 144 Rep 350 Posts Drives: 2008 E93 N52 78k Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Detroit iTrader: (0)	A quart of LL01-compliant oil. Whenever I find myself a quart low I can never find any at a truck stop. __________________ 08 E93 N52 170k
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tcphoto Brigadier General 3531 Rep 3,046 Posts Drives: E92 335i 6MT Coupe Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Nashville, TN iTrader: (1)	A medium sized Husky bag with basic tools, small air compressor, oil, coolant mixture and wifi module to read codes. __________________ Last edited by tcphoto; 07-16-2018 at 02:18 PM..
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BimmerNugget Crazy Frog 543 Rep 1,211 Posts Drives: L.L.Bean Bootmobile Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: 560 State Street iTrader: (0)	Here's what I carry: -Cheap $20 tool set from Walmart (Has basic ratchet, sockets, allens, and screwdriver with bits) https://www.walmart.com/ip/Hyper-Tou...-Set/639148745 It's on sale for $15!! -200 lumen LED flashlight https://www.walmart.com/ip/Ozark-Tra...-Pack/54315958 -An extra 4 pack AAA batteries from Dollar Tree. (Make sure to get Alkaline) https://www.dollartree.com/Sunbeam-A...1045/index.pro -Multi-Tool with Pliers https://www.walmart.com/ip/17-in-1-Multitool/54803700 -Electric Tire Inflator https://www.walmart.com/ip/Hyper-Tou...ator/896468828 -Basic Tire repair kit https://www.walmart.com/ip/Slime-Del...20302/47301725 -Mini nozzle lighter $1 https://www.dollartree.com/Crocs-Han...9355/index.pro -Pre charged portable battery bank (2,200 MAH) https://www.frys.com/product/8133925...hoCcY8QAvD_BwE Mechanic's gloves https://www.dollartree.com/Tool-Benc...2652/index.pro A tool box to carry all the loose stuff in: https://www.dollartree.com/Tool-Benc...0911/index.pro EVERYTHING I LISTED WILL FIT INTO THAT BLACK $1 DOLLAR TREE TOOL BOX. So it doesn't take up alot of space. Just that $1 tool box and that $20 tool set. I keep them both in the spare tire compartment out of sight. __________________ www.youtube.com/watch?v=k85mRPqvMbE
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