Whats in your n54 emergency roadside kit?

Simple5 · 05-03-2012, 09:06 PM

So after my misfire debacle on cylinder 3, I put together a roadside kit if I am ever far away from home.

Included:

1 spare e36 m3 DSII spare tire
1 coil
1 spark plug
1 fuel injector
1 jack
1 spark plug tool
1 quart of oem oil
1 set of tools to remove and replace everything
A bunch of rags

Am I being overly paranoid?

jpsimon · 05-03-2012, 09:07 PM

my iphone

E90Company · 05-03-2012, 09:08 PM

Yea, you don't need all of that. It's not like the N54 is SUPER unreliable. Are you going to do an oil change and swap plugs on the side of the highway? Lol

Simple5 · 05-03-2012, 09:11 PM

If i am far away and misfire like crazy then I can easily (not on the freeway of course...just pull off at a nearest exit and find a safe spot.) swap out the coil, spark, and injector. After doing it the first time they are easy. I remember an e46 m3 guy asking me on a Sunday if I knew anywhere he could get a coil. I told him no and it got me thinking... printed out the jb4 code list too so can read codes

Jeff@TopGearSolutions · 05-03-2012, 09:12 PM

That looks like my buddies Audi, except it just had coilpacks.

Only roadside I have is a can of fix o flat.

Problem with injectors as a spare is you need to code them, no?

You should add a fire extinguisher to the list.

Simple5 · 05-03-2012, 09:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeff@topgearsolutions

That looks like my buddies Audi, except it just had coilpacks.

Only roadside I have is a can of fix o flat.

Problem with injectors as a spare is you need to code them, no?

You should add a fire extinguisher to the list.

I also have a golf iron in the trunk (crazy crackhead story)

Judging by the reaction I guess I am overly paranoid! haha I drove for a week on an un-coded injector and no issues... so at least he uncoded one will get me home.

E90SoFlo · 05-03-2012, 09:19 PM

aaa

chris b. · 05-03-2012, 09:20 PM

lol, id carry more plugs and hpp if i was going far away from home.

MrRetep · 05-03-2012, 09:23 PM

phone and aaa card.

Q4P · 05-03-2012, 09:23 PM

LOL, do u have a camshaft adjustment tool in there just in case as well?

Simple5 · 05-03-2012, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Q4P

LOL, do u have a camshaft adjustment tool in there just in case as well?

no just a bazooka, a couple of hand grenades, and a vicious chihuahua

Jeff@TopGearSolutions · 05-03-2012, 09:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Simple3

I also have a golf iron in the trunk (crazy crackhead story)

Judging by the reaction I guess I am overly paranoid! haha I drove for a week on an un-coded injector and no issues... so at least he uncoded one will get me home.

Something about the nitrous and baseball bat always hit home at the car meets.

Q4P · 05-03-2012, 09:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Simple3

no just a bazooka, a couple of hand grenades, and a vicious chihuahua

well it's always good to be ready... u never know when a guy with a flamethrower will show up

Rotorocious · 05-03-2012, 09:56 PM

My sig

rdeterman · 05-03-2012, 10:15 PM

yes you are... i keep my AAA card in my wallet.. done

Simple5 · 05-03-2012, 10:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rotorocious

My sig

I wish... not with these farked up gun laws in California...

Rotorocious · 05-03-2012, 11:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Simple3

I wish... not with these farked up gun laws in California...

Shame, the flip out door pocket thing is perrrrfect!

Javier · 05-03-2012, 11:53 PM

i know some people who always have all the necessary tools to uninstall a tune, just in case the car breaks down, and needs to be towed to the dealer.

Apart from that, flashlight, 2 fixflat cans and an air compressor.

cupertinosteve · 05-03-2012, 11:58 PM

AAA + iphone + can of fix a flat (no run flats on my car)

Beemw335 · 05-04-2012, 12:19 AM

Only thing you need is a 8mm to get to ecu and if your really paranoid, oil and coolant on long trips.

marv85 · 05-04-2012, 12:51 AM

Phone and hope I have signal... I also have an air compressor and a couple of other tools in case of a flat tire.

DefactoM6 · 05-04-2012, 08:57 AM

A bottle of Glenmorangie.

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