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danegrey 03-28-2021 07:35 PM

Track Day Tool Box
 
Ok, I have a bad habit of taking too much for a track night / weekend. So I want to work on having what I need, but not having a lot.

Making an assumption that all the Z would need is Metric tools. So here is my list I am putting together...

Track Day Tool List
1/2" Drive
12 point sockets -- 16,17,18,19,20,21

3/8" Drive
12 point sockets -- 10,12,13,14,15,17
6 point sockets - 7,9,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18
Deep sockets -- 12,13,14,15,17

1/4" Drive
Deep 6-point -- 5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13
regular 6-point -- 5,6,7,8,9,10

1/2" breaker bar - 24"
1/2" Torque wrench

Wrenches - 12 point
Stub 10,12,13,14,15
regular 6,7,8,9,10,12,14,17,18 (set 1)
regular 8,10,12,13,14,15,17 (set 2)

Hex keys/Allen wrenchs variety
Rivet tool kit
duck tape
painters tape
Jumper cables
tie downs
zip ties
oil
brake fuild
funnels
individual super glue packets
paper towels
micro towels
cleaners variety

I do not own a impact wrench and wondering if it is worth or necessary in picking up a 1/2" drive.

Also missing from my list is pliers / screw drives, that is because I have not gone through all my tools yet.

all comments welcomes...
Thanks for the help

Evildky 03-29-2021 10:30 AM

Wow, props for taking the time to actually catalog your track tools. I just can't bring myself to break up sets so I bring a lot of unnecessary tools.

Don't forget jack and pinch weld adapter. Maybe low profile ramps to make jacking easier. Brake bleeding bottle with hose. Picks and lights should also be added to the list.

Definitely get a cordless impact. There are a ton of options and price points. My first was a used snap on I got cheap. When the battery died the second time I went to Dewalt as I already have a bunch of cordless Dewalt stuff and plenty of spare batteries. I have lots of fiends all with different brands, from harbor freight to the truck brands they all seem to get the job done.

JARblue 03-29-2021 02:47 PM

I've been supremely happy with the Ridgid cordless tool line. The Octane tools are very powerful and affordable, and their lifetime warranty on the tools and batteries is icing on the cake.

This high torque impact is a beast :twocents:
https://www.homedepot.com/p/RIDGID-1...211B/310782220
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vpjk7GhtzUU

Corsairprime 03-29-2021 02:50 PM

Other tools.
 
Don't forget spare brake pad set and clips, needle nose pliers, air pump and pressure gauge. Extra Nissan pop-clips are handy too. I also have a tire trailer and Tool box mounted to it. Less crap to carry in the car. I drive my car to the track with tires and tools in tow.

Having a choice of impact and electric screwdriver type tools is a labor saver if nothing else. I have the Milwaukee impact driver and drill driver combo. Bring heavy duty gloves and hand cleaner for the times you will get greasy or covered in brake dust.

I like your socket set choices. I would offer bringing the 6pt impact selections of your choice when you pick up the impact driver. I bring the 19mm and the 21mm for wheel nuts and spacer nuts. At least these are the ones I need.

Hotrodz 03-29-2021 06:40 PM

I bought a Home Depot 250 piece mechanic tool kit for about $100. It has everything you need and you won't be mad if you lose or break any of the sockets because they have a lifetime warranty. Besides some of the other things mentioned I did not see a 1/2" torque wrench and breaker bar. Also necessary is an air compresser and jumper cables. It you have extra wheel studs take them too. You can run on four but I don't recommend it. You can change a stud and not miss more than one session. Ask me how I know!

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danegrey 03-29-2021 07:15 PM

like all of this, now, to make a better list and include mark the items that are missing. Probably do it in a spreadsheet.... and make available.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hotrodz (Post 3990287)
I bought a Home Depot 250 piece mechanic tool kit for about $100.

- have something similar from Home Depot

danegrey 04-09-2021 03:29 PM

2 Attachment(s)
ok,

Been working on this and putting it in a list and test packing the car.

Here is the checklist and what I have left to get:
Attachment 146728

Here is a picture of how I arranged it in the trunk, still have a little room.
Attachment 146729

Still have a couple of things to purchase, first event is in about 2 weeks...

Rusty 04-09-2021 03:44 PM

I just show up. If I break. My day is finished anyways, because it will be something that I can't fix at the track. Then I call AAA to come and get me. :tup:

Jmatchley86 04-10-2021 08:41 AM

Get an impact. its made life SOOOO much easier track side when i need to do anything. Plus who wants to wrench on a lug nut outside in the summer... not this guy!

danegrey 04-10-2021 09:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rusty (Post 3991417)
I just show up. If I break. My day is finished anyways, because it will be something that I can't fix at the track. Then I call AAA to come and get me. :tup:

probably what I would do to... but just in case.... just like to be prepared....

danegrey 04-10-2021 09:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jmatchley86 (Post 3991475)
Get an impact. its made life SOOOO much easier track side when i need to do anything. Plus who wants to wrench on a lug nut outside in the summer... not this guy!

working on, but so many choices :tiphat:

Hotrodz 04-10-2021 10:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by danegrey (Post 3991478)
working on, but so many choices :tiphat:

I love my Rigid. They come on sale all the time at Home Depot. I see a lot of them at the track besides the other major brands.

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Rusty 04-10-2021 12:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by danegrey (Post 3991477)
probably what I would do to... but just in case.... just like to be prepared....

When I was racing and doing track days with a bike. I packed enough to do a complete rebuild. Over the years of doing that. I found out out that I hardly ever touched the tools at the track. It was always someone else needing something. If you do your prep work right. You really shouldn't never need them. Unless you switch tires at the track.

danegrey 04-10-2021 01:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rusty (Post 3991501)
When I was racing and doing track days with a bike. I packed enough to do a complete rebuild. Over the years of doing that. I found out out that I hardly ever touched the tools at the track. It was always someone else needing something. If you do your prep work right. You really shouldn't never need them. Unless you switch tires at the track.

The more I think of this the more it makes sense.... :iagree:

Spooler 04-10-2021 03:53 PM

My tool kit will be a trailer. LOL, if chit goes bad just load her up and deal with it later.

Hotrodz 04-10-2021 05:47 PM

LOL, if it can't be fixed with a 10mm to 14mm out side of lug nuts, load that bitch up because your day is done!

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Sharad909 04-25-2021 05:29 PM

Here is my list. Very similar to OP!
I also add more as I go thru my garage lol
250 set tool box
Fire extinguisher
Chalk for the tires
Tire pump, a good quality tire pressure reader
Jack, J stands, and 2x4 lol
Torque wrench
Breaker bar
All fluids (engine oil, brake fluid, coolant)
Funnel
Cooper anti sieze
Aluminum tape (for your precious wheel weights)
And crate of water!!
Gopro bag

Sharad909 04-25-2021 05:31 PM

Also, I've been looking at getting a storage container. So once I'm ready, ill just grab and go. Of course it can't be too tall. Any suggestions?

danegrey 04-26-2021 09:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sharad909 (Post 3993157)
Also, I've been looking at getting a storage container. So once I'm ready, ill just grab and go. Of course it can't be too tall. Any suggestions?

I'll have to measure, got one at Home Depot that fits nice or a picture of it....
it fits, because most of the stuff is out of my truck

victorofhavoc 07-28-2021 06:38 AM

This year I've missed sessions due to a caliper piston getting stuck during a pad change, a rough paddock breaking off an oil cooler 90* fitting, an end plate on my wing rip off, and breaking a splitter on track.

In each of these cases I fought to get everything fixed and was able to get back out there. The stuck pads needed two long, flat, strong screwdrivers. The oil cooler fitting needed vice grips, two kinds of wrenches, oil, room for leverage and a lot of paper towels for cleanup. The end plate i just ran without but later made some carbon ones and I've since been bringing a blank sheet of carbon and snips in case I need other field repairs. The broken splitter I took off and replaced with the sport lip.

I have since gone to the Dewalt tough system rolly bin and even bought their 150-180$ socket set that snaps in. I first bought a cheap husky set, but nothing would stay in place and the drawers kept sticking. For 50$ more the Dewalt kit is 2x the box and tool quality.

I carry two impacts, one for screws, bolts, and other small things and the other is a full size 500lbft lugnut breaking machine. I once had to swap slicks to wets to slicks to wets to slicks, and despite the different lugnut sizes (why are they always different??) I got the total effort down to <15 mins, by myself and about 10 with help!

The Dewalt system can be clunky since you're not towing to have the trailer space, but if you ever have room, it's worth it. I just roll everything onto the trailer and have tools to fix almost anything. Nothing to think about anymore for prep since spare rotors, plugs, lugnut, sensors, etc are all neatly packed away!


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