What junk is in your trunk?

"DancesWithRotors - Driving Insightfully" (danceswithrotors) 02/27/2014 at 17:39 • Filed to: Trunk

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Seriously, what do you have in the trunk right now, that you're hauling around...

The Fiat: Fiat brake parts, fluids, etc... (Not pictured is the Redline MT-90 gallon jug in the back seat.)

And, the Mazda: More Fiat parts, plus a set of Corksport lowering springs and a set of non-LED Mazda3 hatch tails.

HammerheadFistpunch > DancesWithRotors - Driving Insightfully 02/27/2014 at 17:41

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I normally have a nice neat box of stuff, but I just got back from a powernap in my truck because my computer that I need to do work is dead so I have my sleeping bag, my coat some peanuts, compressor, tools and a few other sundries about.

Zipppy, Mazdurp builder, Probeski owner and former ricerboy > DancesWithRotors - Driving Insightfully 02/27/2014 at 17:41

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Mom's Odyssey: 6 jugs of washer fluid

Dad's Bimmer: Snowboard & gear, spare battery.

jkm7680 > DancesWithRotors - Driving Insightfully 02/27/2014 at 17:41

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Dead Hookers. Nah, on a serious side, I have a bunch of detailing stuff, I have my gym shoes. Lots of oil, because my car has something wrong with it. Extra floor mats, new fog light bulbs, probably more also, this is just off the top of my head.

vdub_nut: scooter snob > DancesWithRotors - Driving Insightfully 02/27/2014 at 17:42

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A snow brush. Gas receipts. Maps.

Adding lightness, baby.

EL_ULY > DancesWithRotors - Driving Insightfully 02/27/2014 at 17:42

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an umbrella, a jacket, and my Traxxas E-revo and parts for it. All sitting on a Volvo V70 all weather rear mat in my A6 Avant quattro :]

Racescort666 > DancesWithRotors - Driving Insightfully 02/27/2014 at 17:42

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Racescort on the way to LSPR a few years ago:

Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To > DancesWithRotors - Driving Insightfully 02/27/2014 at 17:43

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Uuuh, not much. Tarp, rope, for some reason I still have some screens for the rear windows, a flashlight that doesn't work, some pistol targets, and a bag of mixed nuts (???).

I dunno if it counts but I also have the four white LED strips that I installed because, y'know, being able to see is nice.

pfftballer > DancesWithRotors - Driving Insightfully 02/27/2014 at 17:50

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Dead hookers. As cold as it's been you can stuff in several before they start to smell.

Awe_thentiX > DancesWithRotors - Driving Insightfully 02/27/2014 at 17:51

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Nothing. #supaclean

Actually there's a sub which came from the factory, and hiding with the spare is a towel and jump cables.

It's a "Porch-uh" > pfftballer 02/27/2014 at 17:52

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Damnit! You beat me to it.

D > DancesWithRotors - Driving Insightfully 02/27/2014 at 17:52

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On a normal basis, absolutely nothing (gotta keep that rear end light if you know what I mean).

I do however happen shot of my trunk from some random Friday afternoon:

Backpack, jacket, and a fresh box of New Balance 1500's

'Wägen, EPA LOL > DancesWithRotors - Driving Insightfully 02/27/2014 at 17:55

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Ratchet tie downs, sleeping bag, snow brush, turnout gear .

The Dummy Gummy > DancesWithRotors - Driving Insightfully 02/27/2014 at 18:12

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A wet suit and parachute. Don't ask any questions.

RazoE > DancesWithRotors - Driving Insightfully 02/27/2014 at 18:12

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A few micro fiber towels, a cleaning spray I bought at the gas station (works pretty good!), and some spare bulbs. I'm a man, and my trunk reflects that.

oldestyoungn > DancesWithRotors - Driving Insightfully 02/27/2014 at 18:13

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2 logs, a piece of cardboard, a flashlight, and a first aid kit. Ya know. Stuff for emergencies. I keep my car fairly clean.

JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t > DancesWithRotors - Driving Insightfully 02/27/2014 at 18:13

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30 below bag, emergency clothes and food, boots, ski boots, metric tool kit, gallon of rainex de-icer fluid, cross-wrench, two cameras and several lenses, running shoes, tripod, window brush and scraper, mechanic's gloves, winter gloves, two LED flashligts, an led head lamp and an empty Hill Farmstead growler.

Ilike_cougars > DancesWithRotors - Driving Insightfully 02/27/2014 at 18:14

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2 camera tripods, 1 suction cup camera mount, 1 Manfroto magic arm, about 20 microfiber towels, Meguires water-less wash and wax, auto glass cleaner, 1 plastic bucket, 2 washmitts, Meguires gold wash soap, Spray wax, generic tyre shine compound, 50 piece socket set, latex gloves, some unknown white powder I assume to some detergent of some kind, spade, rope and duct tape.

Some say... I made the last few up..

Mercedes Streeter > DancesWithRotors - Driving Insightfully 02/27/2014 at 18:17

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A curtain rod to hold up the engine bay carpet (don't want to rip the fragile hook).

A pair of winter gloves to keep the curtain rod from scratching the plastic.

A snow broom (until it warms up).

Usually there are an unusual amount of bras back there during the summer...

Sn210 > DancesWithRotors - Driving Insightfully 02/27/2014 at 18:20

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Nothing, because added lightness.

Thinking about getting a trunk tray though. I found one on eBay for like 60% off

N/A POWAAAHH > D 02/27/2014 at 18:22

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The trunk makes the backpack look like a sleeping bag, it's huge!

D > N/A POWAAAHH 02/27/2014 at 18:24

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It's snug. And yes I have fit one of my friends in it (spare tire had to go though)

MPA > DancesWithRotors - Driving Insightfully 02/27/2014 at 18:29

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in my Accent - a snow brush

in my Miata - a tire gauge

f86sabre > DancesWithRotors - Driving Insightfully 02/27/2014 at 18:30

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Since I took the Mini off run flats I have A patch kit, air pump and the tool kit that came with the car. My work laptop is also back there.

The Eva is empty except for a blanket and a small Porta potty for my 4 year old.

Supreme Kiwi Zorro > DancesWithRotors - Driving Insightfully 02/27/2014 at 18:38

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Tools, first aid kit, leash for our dog, and jackets. Our cars aren't our house.

Nibbles > DancesWithRotors - Driving Insightfully 02/27/2014 at 18:44

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Emergency kit - basic tools, flares, water, jumper cables, non-perishable snacks, blanket

Spare tire, jack and air pump

Nothing else

jkm7680 > pfftballer 02/27/2014 at 18:51

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I beat all of you to it Haha

AntMic > DancesWithRotors - Driving Insightfully 02/27/2014 at 19:02

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Last time I drove it (end of december), full size spare thats too big for the space provided, two jacks, tire iron, jumper cables, fishing pole, tackle box, 3 or 4 pairs of soccer cleats (all copa mundials), a pair of shinguards, handful of disc golf discs, someone else jacket, oh and my muffler and most of my exhaust system.

The Compromiser > DancesWithRotors - Driving Insightfully 02/27/2014 at 19:40

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3 out of 4 of the winter mats I was supposed to put in 4 months ago...

GoliathRex > DancesWithRotors - Driving Insightfully 02/27/2014 at 20:21

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earthquake kit

rain jacket

frisbi

Car earthquake kit consists of water, first aid, radio, flashlight, toilet paper... you get the idea.

Welcome to California.

Bandit > DancesWithRotors - Driving Insightfully 02/27/2014 at 20:26

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350 pounds of sand, one hood hinge for my trans am (idk why), T-top bags from my trans am (again, idk), kitty litter, a shovel, some sweatshirts, a swim suit (I'm on a swim team), one quart of ATF, and a flat tire (had a flat today, swapped with the spare).

DocWalt > DancesWithRotors - Driving Insightfully 02/27/2014 at 21:20

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My GTI has a tire pump in the trunk. My BRZ has the factory rubber mat. I hate carrying junk around.

GRawesome > DancesWithRotors - Driving Insightfully 02/27/2014 at 22:57

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Not a single thing. Thinking of taking out the back seat as well, just to go extra light.

gmporschenut also a fan of hondas > DancesWithRotors - Driving Insightfully 02/28/2014 at 00:33

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Full size snow shovel, change of clothes, FULL size spare, roadside stuff, and some other random crap. All that and I can still fit a full size suitcase and carryone.

Klevyn B. > DancesWithRotors - Driving Insightfully 03/02/2014 at 09:43

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The Alfa : Engine oil, Power steering oil,Brake fluid, Socket wrench set, Spare power steering pump and Coolant... Lotsa coolant!

The Fiesta: Towing rope, Jumper cables, A bunch of screw drivers & pliers and finally a whole bunch of notes and books plus a couple of lab coats!

wontacceptthis > DancesWithRotors - Driving Insightfully 03/02/2014 at 19:08

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The old truck:

Emergency reflectors
Lucas power steering stop leak
Garbage bags
A metal "h" thingy
20 feet of rope
lug wrench that fits the lug nuts
bottle jack
lug wrench that fits the bottle jack
assorted ratchet straps
transmission fluid
oil
gloves
more gloves
double sided foam tape
electric air pump
smog pump belt
socket set
oxygen sensor socket
screws
PB blaster
brake parts cleaner
concentrated blue swimming pool dye
tow strap
jumper cables
wheel bearing grease
pliers
1 gallon of acetone
power inverter
brake caliper hold-down clips


The daily driver:

jumper cables
ratchet straps
factory jack
raquetball

Full of the sound of the Gran Fury, signifying nothing. > DancesWithRotors - Driving Insightfully 03/02/2014 at 21:46

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Just the trunk, or the whole interior? In the trunk I have a plastic bin with a safety vest, air compressor, fire extinguisher, first aid kit, thermal blanket, jumper cables, tire pressure gauge, misc. hand tools, fluorescent light, warning triangle, and all that other important emergency stuff I hope never to use. There's also a number of bottles of water, but during this weather they're all frozen solid. And a few reusable grocery bags, including an insulated one, but right now I'd get better cooling by just rolling down a window.

Scattered throughout the car in various cubbies are more electronic gadgets than I'll ever need or use (spare cell phone, iPod, 2 GPS units, scanner, CB radio, satellite radio, radar detector). One of the GPSs is there for testing before I sell it, the SatRad no longer has a subscription, the radar detector is ancient and probably useless, and there isn't an antenna for the CB. Most everything has been replaced with an iPhone, but I keep the spare cell as a 911-only emergency option. I just wish there was more than one power outlet in the front of my car, but when Spring rolls around I'll probably take care of that.

There's also a stack of jackets to give away, picked up a thrift store for a quarter each. I won't give money to homeless people that come up to me, and they don't seem to want the free food I offer, but jackets seem to be appreciated.

Of course there's a couple of snow brooms/scrapers, and a heavy-duty pair of gloves. And I hope that the Wheelskins steering wheel cover that I haven't installed is still down there somewhere. I'm assuming it's next to the missing wing from the foam glider used in an experiment.