Car Kit

Jaguar88 · 05-17-2005, 05:37 PM

What is your Car Kit, or what do you normally carry in your car when you drive?

I usually carry a cordless inflator and tire gage because the nearest gas station is more than two miles from home and I park on the street.

A micro fiber cloth to wipe bugs off the windshield, a note pad and pen to record gas and milage. I also bought a prius ashtray which is perfect for coins for meter money, but it doesn't fit well in the cup holder.

I am interested in what other people carry in their car for convienence or to personalize their car.

Bill Merchant · 05-17-2005, 05:51 PM

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In addition to the stuff you carry, I always carry flares and reflective plastic warning triangles, and a flashlight or two. I have a couple of microfiber cloths, one for the MFD screen and mirror inside, the other for outside.

BTW, I also put red and white retroreflective tape under the spoiler and on the bottom edge of the hatch so, if it's night and I have to change a tire, oncoming cars can see something is there.[/font:8c60332f18]

Godiva · 05-17-2005, 08:16 PM

Parking Guide on front bumper.

Invisible bra on front, mirrors, headlights.

Decals on both sides, front windshield and back hatch.

Hybrid lightbulb antenna topper on antenna.

Black velour dashmat

Buckskin faux leather GT covers

Black wheelskins

Black leather hood, console cover and armrest covers.

Exactmats front, back and cargo.

Upper glove compartment I have maps, umbrella, flashlight, spare reading glasses, spare sunglasses and a little collapsible drinking cup.

Lower glove compartment is a swiffer duster, registration/insurance wallet, owners manual, foldable hat. I'll probably add a small first aid kit there too.

Front hump: little trash can with beanbags on both sides.

Lower drawer: nothing yet.

First cup holder: nothing, it's closed.

Second cup holder: garage door remote.

Center console: digital camera, Prius Club San Diego business cards, slot and phillips screwdriver.

Both visors: CD holder with CDs and pen and pad.

Center storage under CD player: CD holder currently empty.

Small water bottle in storage of both doors.

Back seat foot area: all four heatshields.

Back cupholders: two travel mugs.

Cargo area: horizontal net, vertical net, two cargo totes with: towel, gas can, Prius notebook, Armorall wipes (cleaner and protectorant), Maguires wax and detailer, shampoo pad, wax pad, 3 microfiber towels, collapsible chair, collapsible table, beach umbrella, chair umbrella.

In the left wheelwell storage: two small wheel chucks for changing tire salvaged from my old Nissan 200sx.

Bumper guard on back bumper.

Warning beeper in back left taillight to warn pedestrians when I'm in reverse.

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The reflectors would be a good idea and I'll probably buy some of those. The chair, table and umbrellas are left over from EarthDay. The washing stuff is because I go to my parents to wash my Saturn while I'm trying to sell it and I need to keep it clean and shiny. Stuff will come out (cleaner and chair stuff) and stuff will go in (first aid kit)

Temporarily I've got a license plate frame in the cargo tote for when my personalized plates come. The standard ones came yesterday and I'm delaying putting them on the car in case the personalized ones come soon.

Tadashi · 05-20-2005, 01:21 PM

I have:
front seat GT waterproof seat covers
sun shades from priuschat shop for all windows
entire cabin dynamat extreme installation
signature series dashmat
Flashlight in console drawer
auto fire extinguisher on driver floor (velcoed to carpet)
fuel log, pen, and $20 bill for emergency gas
XM MyFi Radio (so no CDs or tapes)
umbrella (wife refuses to walk in rain) :P
road guard vest (mainly for morning PT)
ice scraper
disposable camera
insurance and registration papers, accident forms
cell phone charger
all weather floor mats
open box of dryer sheets (use to mask new car smell)
300-watt monster power inverter (linked directly to battery, cleans power, and battery drain safeguard)

In trunk:
3-4 small cloth towels for spills, cleaning windshield etc
duct tape
elec tape
jumper cables
vice grip wrench
multi-screwdriver
road glow rods/flares
gloves
industrial paper towels
first aid kit
bottle of distilled water
hand wipes

05-17-2005, 05:37 PM	#1
Jaguar88 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: La Crescenta, CA Posts: 172 My Car: 2005 Prius Package: #3 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Car Kit What is your Car Kit, or what do you normally carry in your car when you drive? I usually carry a cordless inflator and tire gage because the nearest gas station is more than two miles from home and I park on the street. A micro fiber cloth to wipe bugs off the windshield, a note pad and pen to record gas and milage. I also bought a prius ashtray which is perfect for coins for meter money, but it doesn't fit well in the cup holder. I am interested in what other people carry in their car for convienence or to personalize their car.

05-17-2005, 08:16 PM	#3
Godiva AmeriKan Citizen Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 10,008 My Car: 2005 Prius Package: #1 Nominated 3 Times in 2 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 6	Re: Car Kit Parking Guide on front bumper. Invisible bra on front, mirrors, headlights. Decals on both sides, front windshield and back hatch. Hybrid lightbulb antenna topper on antenna. Black velour dashmat Buckskin faux leather GT covers Black wheelskins Black leather hood, console cover and armrest covers. Exactmats front, back and cargo. Upper glove compartment I have maps, umbrella, flashlight, spare reading glasses, spare sunglasses and a little collapsible drinking cup. Lower glove compartment is a swiffer duster, registration/insurance wallet, owners manual, foldable hat. I'll probably add a small first aid kit there too. Front hump: little trash can with beanbags on both sides. Lower drawer: nothing yet. First cup holder: nothing, it's closed. Second cup holder: garage door remote. Center console: digital camera, Prius Club San Diego business cards, slot and phillips screwdriver. Both visors: CD holder with CDs and pen and pad. Center storage under CD player: CD holder currently empty. Small water bottle in storage of both doors. Back seat foot area: all four heatshields. Back cupholders: two travel mugs. Cargo area: horizontal net, vertical net, two cargo totes with: towel, gas can, Prius notebook, Armorall wipes (cleaner and protectorant), Maguires wax and detailer, shampoo pad, wax pad, 3 microfiber towels, collapsible chair, collapsible table, beach umbrella, chair umbrella. In the left wheelwell storage: two small wheel chucks for changing tire salvaged from my old Nissan 200sx. Bumper guard on back bumper. Warning beeper in back left taillight to warn pedestrians when I'm in reverse. ***************** The reflectors would be a good idea and I'll probably buy some of those. The chair, table and umbrellas are left over from EarthDay. The washing stuff is because I go to my parents to wash my Saturn while I'm trying to sell it and I need to keep it clean and shiny. Stuff will come out (cleaner and chair stuff) and stuff will go in (first aid kit) Temporarily I've got a license plate frame in the cargo tote for when my personalized plates come. The standard ones came yesterday and I'm delaying putting them on the car in case the personalized ones come soon.

05-20-2005, 01:21 PM	#4
Tadashi Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Fort Hood, TX Posts: 794 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Re: Car Kit I have: front seat GT waterproof seat covers sun shades from priuschat shop for all windows entire cabin dynamat extreme installation signature series dashmat Flashlight in console drawer auto fire extinguisher on driver floor (velcoed to carpet) fuel log, pen, and $20 bill for emergency gas XM MyFi Radio (so no CDs or tapes) umbrella (wife refuses to walk in rain) :P road guard vest (mainly for morning PT) ice scraper disposable camera insurance and registration papers, accident forms cell phone charger all weather floor mats open box of dryer sheets (use to mask new car smell) 300-watt monster power inverter (linked directly to battery, cleans power, and battery drain safeguard) In trunk: 3-4 small cloth towels for spills, cleaning windshield etc duct tape elec tape jumper cables vice grip wrench multi-screwdriver road glow rods/flares gloves industrial paper towels first aid kit bottle of distilled water hand wipes

05-17-2005, 05:51 PM	#2
Bill Merchant absit invidia Join Date: May 2005 Location: USA \| Oregon \| Portland area \| 97004 \| Posts: 3,962 My Car: 2007 Prius Package: #5 Nominated 6 Times in 1 Post TOTM Awards: 1 Friends: 53	[font=Comic Sans MS:8c60332f18] In addition to the stuff you carry, I always carry flares and reflective plastic warning triangles, and a flashlight or two. I have a couple of microfiber cloths, one for the MFD screen and mirror inside, the other for outside. BTW, I also put red and white retroreflective tape under the spoiler and on the bottom edge of the hatch so, if it's night and I have to change a tire, oncoming cars can see something is there.[/font:8c60332f18]