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TheBigNewt Jun 10, 2007 10:44 PM

What's in your boot?
 
Fun thread, nothing more. I mean permanent fixtures (not groceries). I have:
Jumper cables(why?)
wheel cleaner
chamios cloth
Ziplock bag (headphones, ibuprofen, batteries, old digicam, and suntan lotion)
Softball cleats, softball glove, and sunflower seeds (I play 2 leagues)
What do y'all carry?

maxshrike0 Jun 10, 2007 10:56 PM

might as well be the first....
 

Originally Posted by TheBigNewt (Post 1568126)
Fun thread, nothing more. I mean permanent fixtures (not groceries). I have:
Jumper cables(why?)
wheel cleaner
chamios cloth
Ziplock bag (headphones, ibuprofen, batteries, old digicam, and suntan lotion)
Softball cleats, softball glove, and sunflower seeds (I play 2 leagues)
What do y'all carry?

What you gon' do with all that junk?
All that junk inside your trunk?

:lol:

Someone had to say it... someone's bound to say it...

karlInSanDiego Jun 10, 2007 11:31 PM

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/253/4...5aab78.jpg?v=0
A color coded fire extinguisher, Windex, Griots Speed Shine (gift from AMVIV), tire pressure gauge, rags for the above mentioned, small tool set, tire plug kit, fix-a-flat, a quart of Mobile 1, 5 paper Trader Joes shopping bags (cause I'm crunchy like dat).

gforce23 Jun 11, 2007 01:01 AM


Originally Posted by maxshrike0 (Post 1568130)
What you gon' do with all that junk?
All that junk inside your trunk?

:lol:

Someone had to say it... some one's bound to say it...

ROTFL! :grin::lol:

msh441 Jun 11, 2007 01:07 AM

Oooo... an extinguisher. That's a good idea. Gotta work on that.

For me, I have a MINI cap (I get a little more sun with the glass roof), and a North Face polar fleece (you have to be preparred for three seasons in one day living in Washington). Both stay in the car all the time.

I also have a COMPLETE MINI tool kit, my driving light covers, A small thing of Windex glass wipes, the MINI boot mat, A tube of wet wipes and the storage netting. Had touch-up paint but the DS doesn't match the DS on MY car!?! Oh, and a red MINI Matchbox car I have for a friend that I'll give him the next time I see him.

gokartride Jun 11, 2007 01:13 AM

I don't have jumper cables in there yet, but I do always have Stoner's glass cleaner, some quick detailer, and a spray-bottle of water along with two of the best polishing cloths I could find...one for glass and one for paintwork. I also generally have a plastic bag with a set of microfiber drying towels and a roll of Viva paper towels for the black trim or similar. Then, of course there's the large and small Cali Dusters, my MINI manual, and MINI sunshade. That's about it.

I have a baritone uke with custom hardshell case that fits in the boot and had visions of packing this MINI-sized instrument for a trip to the park (or similar). That lovely fantasy has yet to transpire over the last two+ years.

oldsbear Jun 11, 2007 04:57 AM

Electric air pump for bicycle tires, car-vacuum, blankets and towels to cover the seats when grimy.

Felix Press Jun 11, 2007 05:04 AM

other than the usual mini kit (tyre gunk, jack, compressor etc) i only carry spare bulbs and my record bag. I'm a dj, and lugging it up and down from my apartment is pointless-and very heavy!

Yes, the weight probably does slow me down, and if the car gets nicked then i'm screwed. guess that's the price of being lazy!

korby Jun 11, 2007 05:15 AM

Baby wipes-for the kids when they eat messy stuff.
Microfiber towel.
Bid book when I take the Mini to bid jobs instead of my truck.
Manual.

ENEMINI Jun 11, 2007 06:50 AM

2nd digi cam, windex, 400 CDs (soon to be replaced by 80GB iPod), sweater, tool kit, 2 litres H20, climbing shoes.

Silverbullit Jun 11, 2007 07:04 AM

A Conti Comfort Kit for my Non-R/Fs, umbrella, jack, and flashlight.




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mcarlo52 Jun 11, 2007 07:09 AM

My backseat headrests

mrweasel Jun 11, 2007 07:54 AM

got my Mini bulldog back there...had seats donn for moving. But he is tucked behind the cargo net for safety

Nicholi Jun 11, 2007 09:52 AM


Originally Posted by karlInSanDiego (Post 1568144)
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/253/4...5aab78.jpg?v=0
A color coded fire extinguisher, Windex, Griots Speed Shine (gift from AMVIV), tire pressure gauge, rags for the above mentioned, small tool set, tire plug kit, fix-a-flat, a quart of Mobile 1, 5 paper Trader Joes shopping bags (cause I'm crunchy like dat).

I like the color coded extinguisher. Did you paint it?

Birdman Jun 11, 2007 10:14 AM

Yep, I LOVE the extinguisher!! Nice job.

Why do all you folks drive around with cleaning stuff in the boots?? Why not leave them at home in the garage/apt/"flat" (since this is the mini!)?

ENEMINI Jun 11, 2007 10:20 AM

You never know when a fat, juicy bug will come along and splatter against the windscreen!

Trinity07 Jun 11, 2007 10:24 AM

Absolutely nothing right now. I took everything out including the tool kit so I could take measurements and fit my sub box.

Loony2N Jun 11, 2007 10:28 AM

My sunroof sun covers and (if this counts), the saddlebag mounted to the parcel shelf, which contains my owners manual, tire pressure gauge, sticky pad and work gloves.

tigwantstoplay Jun 11, 2007 10:31 AM

In my 'vert boot:

~ 2 blankets - for those unexpected stops when you just want to watch the sunset.
~ Jack, air compressor, jumper cables, fix-a-flat, tire repair kit, First Aid Kit, and a box of fuses. I was a Girl Scout
~ Duffle bag with cleaning supplies - MF towels, window clean, quick detail spray, tire glaze, and Wet Okoles UV protectant.
~ A sun visor
~ Tube of sunscreen

:nod:

Loony2N Jun 11, 2007 10:53 AM

Who's Jack? He must be very short.

tigwantstoplay Jun 11, 2007 11:26 AM


Originally Posted by LynnEl (Post 1568834)
Who's Jack? He must be very short.

:lol: :thumbsup:

old81 Jun 11, 2007 11:56 AM

Roof rack
 

Originally Posted by Trinity07 (Post 1568773)
Absolutely nothing right now. I took everything out including the tool kit so I could take measurements and fit my sub box.

I have nothing since I have not had my MCSa delivered. Getting very &%^ grumpy waiting. But, soon I will try to fill it with sensible items. I like the fire bottle, works for me with a small tool kit, then my AAA+ card, perhaps.

Hey Trinity, with that big sub and speakers are you going to have tote everything around on a roof rack when you take a trip?:wink:

Don S.

iDriveS Jun 11, 2007 12:10 PM

California car duster and a couple baseball gloves/balls in case the mood hits while out on a drive

CSC.RCC Jun 11, 2007 01:20 PM

one smaller-than-a-shoebox plastic box with chenille dusting mitt, touch-up interior wipes, glass cleaner, a crank flashlight. And, resting on top, a scarf, hat and fleece blanket. All of that fits snugly in the little niche on the side of the boot, and is held in place with one of the triangle webby things.

I did carry a 1 quart bucket of fun (w/ playing cards, crayons, "brain teaser," play-doh, etc) for a while, but it got lost on a camping trip because it was soo small too. I hope some child in the woods is enjoying it.

Trinity07 Jun 11, 2007 04:11 PM


Originally Posted by old81 (Post 1568955)
Hey Trinity, with that big sub and speakers are you going to have tote everything around on a roof rack when you take a trip?:wink:

Don S.

Well thankfully I wont be carrying around a big sub in the back. Just a small 8" sub that will fit nicely into the recess in the bottom of the boot where the tool kit goes. The amp will go next to it and Ill be creating a false floor just above it. I wont be losing too much room and will still be able to haul my groceries home :grin:


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