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Old 01-22-2013, 10:20 PM
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Originally Posted by dannyman
Really no need for a compressor. If a plug and can of slime can't fix it, the wheel's coming off.

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Have to disagree. I picked up a nail once, slow leak. I don't have run flats.

50 miles from home. Pulled over every time it got low, filled it up with my compressor and made it home.
Old 01-22-2013, 10:33 PM
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My jack is a little white card I carry in my wallet.
Old 01-22-2013, 10:46 PM
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Low profile jack from late model GTO, jacking pucks, 12V compressor, plug kit, TPMS safe fix-a-flat, cell phone and credit card.
Old 01-23-2013, 12:05 AM
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No, carry a portable compressor, plug kit, smart phone, Premuim AAA, several credit cards and cash. It doesn't matter where you are in this world, pull out a couple of Ben Franklin's and your golden.
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Old 01-23-2013, 12:25 AM
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Nope.
Old 01-23-2013, 01:29 AM
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For everyone depending solely on roadside assistance... just pray you're not out in the middle of the boonies somewhere that doesn't have a phone signal. You'll wish you'd put that patch kit and compressor in. As for me, I have both... the ability to repair a flat myself and roadside assistance. I'll do whichever is easier at the time.
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Originally Posted by Mr.Bill
I have a small scissor jack that came out of a Nissan just in case, I also have a plug kit a few tools and a compressor.
When I take a long trip I have a spare I throw in as well.I m not sure where the jack came from but it fits under the car easy enough

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No, don't carry one. I do carry a cell phone, AAA Plus membership and a credit card. Hope I don't have to use any of the previous.
Old 01-23-2013, 07:50 AM
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Same here runner. And if I'm far enough into the sticks that there aren't even any houses around to ask to use their phone, then I should probably be in my 4x4... not the Vette. ;-)
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I carry a plug kit, a compressor and a jack. The PT Cruiser jack lays very low and the handle doubles as a lug wrench. It's cheap, comes in a nice fitted bag and fits in one of the back side compartments.

And I have run-flats!
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Originally Posted by DaBoz
Have to disagree. I picked up a nail once, slow leak. I don't have run flats.

50 miles from home. Pulled over every time it got low, filled it up with my compressor and made it home.


I carry a Slime 70004 kit - see slime dot com - but unless it is a fast leak I would "hop scotch" with the compressor to someplace that could fix it right too.
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BMW scissors jack in a custom case I made, plug tool and Z06 inflator. Running Michelin PS2s, and most of my experience with AAA (I'm a member), is that the guy shows up with "a bigger hammer".
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Yes, a small, light aluminum scissors jack from an RX-7, air compressor, plug kit . . . plus I have run-flats, AAA, and got the cell phone. Be prepared.

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Originally Posted by DaBoz
Have to disagree. I picked up a nail once, slow leak. I don't have run flats.

50 miles from home. Pulled over every time it got low, filled it up with my compressor and made it home.
Just saying I don't need a compressor in my car. I don't want to risk damaging my wheels.

I don't have run-flats either. If I pick up a nail, I'm hitting the tire with a roadside plug and/or can of slime. Then I'm heading straight for a repair shop. If the plug or slime can't handle my issue; I'm calling a hauler.







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Nope, small air compressor and a can of slime, as well as my AAA card.


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A compressor, 2 cans of fix a flat, 2 plug kits and a small cheapo small floor jack. If someone thinks that's to heavy then you need a bigger cam.

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Wow, all great replies. Looks like it is all about personal preference and a AAA card. I do have road side assistance on my insurance policy and also have a plug kit and a compressor. I just need to track down a sissor jack and some blocks of wood.

Thanks again.

Glenn
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Originally Posted by knewblewkorvette
Nope, no room at all.

Dammit! I was somewhat content with my sound system until you did that!!!
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Nope, Jack bought his own Vette so I don't carry him around anymore.


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