Has anyone come up with a list of tools and things to carry in the trunk for emergencies ? I'm trying put together a tool kit and must have items "just in case" I know the standard things screwdrivers , flashlight, pliers , cresent wrech etc. I'm looking for senoir members that have the experience for tools and things i'll need
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I remembered it, but it took a few minutes to find it. Check out this thread: Emergency Items For Crossfire Trunk

I personally have a spare crankshaft position sensor with the appropriate ratchet and socket to replace it, and RCM in each Crossfire. In addition, I have an inflatable mercedes spare tire in both coupes.

 

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Others have published lists, but here are the tools and spare parts I pack for every road trip. I have taken several multi-thousand mile jaunts in my roadster, and I take all of this stuff. It's probably overkill, but it gives me peace of mind. (Where I travel, I can't count on finding a competent mechanic.) Everything fits below the trunk well panel and underneath the divider, so the trunk itself remains fully available for clothing and gear. Plus, I can still lower the convertible top. Good luck assembling your own kit.

 

Very good list!

 

Why bother with a SKREEM? You are not going to be changing that on the soft shoulder.
Crankshaft and cam position sensors as well as an RCM and the tools to replace them are enough.
Along with an AAA/CAA card with a good towing distance on it and a credit card is all you need.

 

Possibly, but I keep the SKREEM and associated tools in the same kit as everything else. It’s just easier to bring the whole bag.

And being an interior job, I may be inclined to do the swap at the failure location. Just depends...

 

Seen as a suggestion on Amazon I purchased the torx set shown below to keep in the Crossfire. I'm not expecting it's going to be as durable as more expensive name brand sets that I own. It has a wide selection of sizes, and the sealed compact case is nice for storing in the car. Clearly you still need at least one ratchet with drive adapters. This past weekend I did some work on one of the Crossfires outside in the driveway, so I grabbed this set as it was quick and convenient. I liked it and thought I should share the information.

There are many different opinions about what are the best tools and tool brands. Some of these are valid, and others are out of ignorance. Although it's not a name brand it does have five star reviews on Amazon is a good sign.

 

I just put a bag of tools in the Crossfire for the trip to Eureka Springs that included what is shown here plus some additional. The S & K stuff in my bag cost a lot more than Toolmans suggestion, so for a set to keep in the car this seems a very good starting point. Thanks for posting!
For what I carry as spares and that which you might want to add to the list are spare fuses, MAF sensor, and headlight lamps.
I carry a 17mm deep socket and 1/2" torque to use on the rims. Even with AAA card I would prefer using a hand tool on my rims vice a air impact wrench from the tire repair service.

 

Thanks for everyone's input on the tool kit. I'm still trying to put together some tools and a bag that will fit in the empty storage well in the trunk. S&K was the first tool set that the wife bought me for Christmas many moons ago and I still have most of it.