What extras should I bring to the track 1000 miles away
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09/03/09 11:40 PM
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fig426
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So I'm headed fron Jersey to St. Louis at the end of the month with the T/A. It's not fast. Runs 12.4 at 112 with a 8 3/4 and a 4 speed with a 416 6 pack. I'm bringing an extra center section, extra axles, extra driveshaft, extra msd box, plugs and wires. It's 1000 miles from home so it's not like I can just run home and get something if it breaks. Any other suggestions?
Chris from New Jersey
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Re: What extras should I bring to the track 1000 miles away
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09/04/09 07:58 AM
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That all depends on how good the beer is that you drink!!  If I were you I would trailer it because even if you brake it you can still get home and still have fun.tow trucks around here are 2.00 a loaded mile. 
Last edited by julian2007; 09/04/09 08:01 AM.
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Re: What extras should I bring to the track 1000 miles away
[Re: 440Jim]
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09/04/09 08:37 AM
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Ran in to this same question just towing 400 miles. I have a "standard" check list of tools and equipment that I take everytime I go to my local ( 60 miles away ) track. It also has a section on it to record ET data, changes I made to the car, and any other pertinant info. If you don't have one, make one. Then for long trips, just add to it. Keep your tool selection generic - crescent wernch, channel locks, etc. I also have mini tool kits made up for specific things I might want to do at the track on a particular outing - carb kit - ignition kit, etc. You will never cover all the bases, so don't forget the duct tape 
Last edited by Crizila; 09/04/09 08:38 AM.
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Re: What extras should I bring to the track 1000 miles away
[Re: fig426]
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09/04/09 09:41 AM
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You know your car more than any of us... what do YOU feel the weak points are..... if you have those parts, take them... tools and testing equipment 
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Re: What extras should I bring to the track 1000 miles away
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09/04/09 10:10 AM
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Bring what you'd be comfortable to work on. I won't take more than basic tools. If it's broke, it needs to be fixed correctly. Beer is great for not thinkin' about a broken car. Just make sure it's as ready as possible, before you go. Good luck.
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just in case you do break. Go and enjoy yourself, no need to worry about things that havnt happend yet...Have fun 
..Phill
