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> 914 in-car spares kit, What spare parts do you keep in your 914?
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post Feb 16 2020, 06:45 PM
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Voltage regulator...ignition switch.

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post Feb 16 2020, 06:50 PM
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QUOTE(KSCarrera @ Feb 16 2020, 07:26 AM) *

Throttle cable, clutch cable, cable ties, 19mm socket and breaker, and a small adjustable wrench. Oh, and my iPhone... And one of these:


Boxster 986 spare wheel/tyre (lightweight and same diameter overall as the 195/65x15s I have on the car) and matching alumin(i)um jack.

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Great set for the front trunk



My frunk is filled with radiator, so I carry the 986 spare in the trunk...

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The roof panel still fits and clips into the stock holders. The threaded hole for the hold down and the grommet in the trunk carpet were already there. The 986 spare in either location is the hot setup (especially if you run 195/65/15s).

My method is...shake down your car if it is a recent build and fix anything that pops up. Get some miles on it (500 or so) and carry some tools during that process. After that, carry as many tools as you carry with your daily drivers...for me it's zero...after all, how many tools were carried by 914 owners when these cars were DD's?
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post Feb 16 2020, 07:11 PM
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QUOTE(DickSteinkamp @ Feb 16 2020, 04:50 PM) *

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The roof panel still fits and clips into the stock holders. The threaded hole for the hold down and the grommet in the trunk carpet were already there.


You know, in all the years I've had my 914, I've looked at that threaded hole there and never thought about or realized it was ready to go for that use. Very cool.
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post Feb 17 2020, 07:12 AM
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QUOTE(DickSteinkamp @ Feb 16 2020, 04:50 PM) *

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The roof panel still fits and clips into the stock holders. The threaded hole for the hold down and the grommet in the trunk carpet were already there.


You know, in all the years I've had my 914, I've looked at that threaded hole there and never thought about or realized it was ready to go for that use. Very cool.

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) Neither did I!
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post Feb 17 2020, 09:41 AM
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You know, in all the years I've had my 914, I've looked at that threaded hole there and

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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) Neither did I!


Porsche must have realized the 914 was underpowered and that eventually they would be receiving water cooled V8 transplants and that the spare would have to be relocated to make room for the radiator. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/stirthepot.gif)
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post Feb 17 2020, 02:46 PM
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I am happy to add the weight and give up the space to carry a set of reflective safety triangles. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/busted_cop.gif)

Plus: Full size spare. 911 jack. Tools. Fuses.


Triangles...................good idea
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post Feb 17 2020, 02:49 PM
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Very little spare tire, couple of tools, fuses but do have towing phone number and Mechanic number with me
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post Feb 17 2020, 02:51 PM
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Easy, you just need one of these with you (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif)



I have those shorts...
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post Feb 17 2020, 04:27 PM
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QUOTE(mbseto @ Feb 17 2020, 03:51 PM) *

QUOTE(DRPHIL914 @ Feb 16 2020, 07:11 PM) *

Easy, you just need one of these with you (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif)



I have those shorts...


(IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) How about the “spare tire”? Got rid of those short shorts after the 80’s
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post Feb 17 2020, 06:04 PM
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In Canada it's CAA. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)
Totally worth it, with all our old cars guaranteed at least one tow per year. We have the "plus" longer tow distance card. The wife has been a member for about 30 years.
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post Feb 17 2020, 09:54 PM
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QUOTE(horizontally-opposed @ Feb 15 2020, 07:05 PM) *

I used to carry a lot more spares with me before I pulled my car apart for paint, and then converted it to a 911 engine. I wasn't much concerned about originality or "concours" correctness...just didn't want to get stranded. I'd like to get back after that.

Back then it was:

15x5.5 Gasburner with 165R15 tire (lighter full-size spare)
944 scissor jack (lighter, and my jack points were suspect)
Tool kit (not the original...)
Fuses + relays + bulbs
Fan belt
Clutch clevis pin
Clutch cable (under rear trunk carpet)
Throttle cable (under rear trunk carpet)

If you were going to do it now, or are doing it, what would be/is in your kit?

EDIT: Going to make a running tally for (my) "ideal kit" based on the above and other ideas on this thread:

Front trunk
Full-size spare on light alloy wheel
Aluminum scissor jack (in lieu of stock steel jack)
Tool kit (original or roll your own), breaker bar w/19mm soft socket
Fuses, relays, bulbs, clutch clevis, fan belt, fuel filter, select ignition parts
Extra motor oil

Rear trunk
Clutch cable (laid flat under trunk carpet)
Throttle cable (laid flat under trunk carpet)

This thread has a number of other good ideas—as well as some fun ones—but the list above focuses on items that could be tough to get in a pinch but won't add much weight or take up a lot of space. Past the spare tire, jack, and tools, very little weight at all. I am sure everyone's take on "smart" things to bring along differs, particularly for a longer trip, but keep the ideas coming. They might help someone new to 914s out…as well as those of us who aren't. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Especially the tequila...


On top of what is above

Spare Dizzy
Spark Plugs
I'm running carbs, Since a linkage failure on last rally, spare linkage ball ends.
Circuit tester light
Strong LED flashlight
spare wiring to jumper, basic wire spade ends, wire crimper clipper
Fuel pump
Grandma's work cover that goes over the rear decklid
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