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btdoyle · Mar 13th, 2005, 09:29 PM

What type of gear do you keep in your Mini such as ice scraper, blanket, cleaning gear, flash light? What do you always have in your mini?

ALD0 · Mar 13th, 2005, 09:50 PM

A Mag Lite Nice 4 D Cell 1, Hi Viz Jacket, Triangle, First Aid Kit, Map and always carry my Cell Phone around with me

fred3 · Mar 13th, 2005, 10:24 PM

other than a garage door opener and my sun glasses, oh and change for tolls that's about it. When golf season rolls around(still 3' of snow on the ground) then it'll be the clubs and shoes. When I go mtn biking it'll be the bike, shoes, hydration pack and a clean cotton shirt to change into after the ride.

Paul! · Mar 13th, 2005, 10:50 PM

Umm, let's see:

- 4 handheld radios (I'll sell two of them eventually)
- Ice scraper for the winter months
- A towel (I'm a frood who really knows where his towel is

)

- Paul!

Rawhyde · Mar 13th, 2005, 11:01 PM

Sunglasses
Radar Detector
Cell Phone Charger
Mini-Maglight
Tire Pressure Gauge
Shotgun
Case of Ammo for shotgun
Shooting Bag (with accessories for shooting)

Rawhyde

DeadCanDanceR · Mar 14th, 2005, 01:05 AM

A towel

A small cloth

Driving gloves

Garage door opener

Tire Pressure Gauge

A cap (essential when you have a sunroof in your MINI and drive in México)

btdoyle · Mar 14th, 2005, 01:22 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Rawhyde

Sunglasses
Radar Detector
Cell Phone Charger
Mini-Maglight
Tire Pressure Gauge
Shotgun
Case of Ammo for shotgun
Shooting Bag (with accessories for shooting)

Rawhyde

I can just see me driving by you while your sitting in your mini with your door open, legs out polishing your shotgun... i would guffaw and be slightly scared at the same time....

Z1GZAG N · Mar 14th, 2005, 01:34 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by fred3

other than a garage door opener and my sun glasses, oh and change for tolls that's about it. When golf season rolls around(still 3' of snow on the ground) then it'll be the clubs and shoes. When I go mtn biking it'll be the bike, shoes, hydration pack and a clean cotton shirt to change into after the ride.

Shades?

Is the snow that brite?

skooner · Mar 14th, 2005, 01:42 AM

Shotgun?!

being European. can't quite workout why you need a gun in the car.

does Al Capone still walk the streets over there in the new world?

oh and how do you fit it in the boot?

Tit · Mar 14th, 2005, 01:51 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Rawhyde

Sunglasses
Radar Detector
Cell Phone Charger
Mini-Maglight
Tire Pressure Gauge
Shotgun
Case of Ammo for shotgun
Shooting Bag (with accessories for shooting)

Rawhyde

Er....are you serious? What do you need to shoot at?

btdoyle · Mar 14th, 2005, 02:02 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Tit

Er....are you serious? What do you need to shoot at?

dinner.

TYPE36LOTUS · Mar 14th, 2005, 02:45 AM

Basic set of tools I carry and have in EVERY car I own, plus a Mini maglight, maps, a towel, a folding knife and a 3 legged folding chair. I leave all the firearms in the gun safe except when I am traveling to the range. I don't trust myself as there are too many drivers here is the U.S. deserving to be ...

And AL Capone had those spiffy Thompson machine guns. They require a Federal Firearms License which requires MAJOR hoops to be jumped through to acquire.

Mike

brett · Mar 14th, 2005, 02:46 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Rawhyde

Shotgun
Case of Ammo for shotgun
Shooting Bag (with accessories for shooting)

Rawhyde

Don't for get your David Crocket fur hat

stephenjc · Mar 14th, 2005, 03:17 AM

The usual - ice scraper, mag, light, detail brush, garage door opener, I -pass transponder (for tolls).

Quote: Originally Posted by Z1GZAG N

Shades?

Is the snow that brite?

A question only a Floridian could pose.

Snow is very reflective and can be very hard on the eyes even on cloudy days. Have you ever heard the term snow blind? By the way the sun does shine even in cold climates.

stephenjc · Mar 14th, 2005, 03:22 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Rawhyde

Shotgun
Case of Ammo for shotgun
Shooting Bag (with accessories for shooting)

Rawhyde

Those SUV drivers can be so annoying can't they?

Rawhyde · Mar 14th, 2005, 04:16 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by skooner

Shotgun?!

being European. can't quite workout why you need a gun in the car.

does Al Capone still walk the streets over there in the new world?

oh and how do you fit it in the boot?

Yes I'm serious, and no I'm not crazy....

I'm a clay target shooter. (Sporting Clays, not much Trap or Skeet). Since the game originated in Europe and my shotgun (as most fine shotguns do) came from Europe, I thought Europeans would be familiar with the sport. If you haven't tried it, you should. It really is a tremendous amount of fun. The only thing more fun than turning a target into dust is taking a brand new beginner out to the range and coaching them and watching their face when the first time they really get a good solid hit. Clay target shooters are generally the most friendly sportsmen you'll find. Beginners are always welcome, and people will usually go out of their way to be good will ambassadors for the sport.

The shotgun fits in the boot quite well. My shotgun is an over/under double barrel. The barrels come off and the pieces go into a fitted luggage case for travel. The case is about 34 inches by 12 inches by 3 inches thick. A case of ammo is fairly small and compact but weighs about 25 pounds. My shooting bag is like a big camera bag and holds spare choke tubes, shooting glasses, ear plugs, towel, bug repellant, gun oil, ammo pouch, etc.

Shooting is my primary hobby, but I am also a car lover. I don't always have the shotgun with me, but I go to the range 4 or 5 times per week so I have it with me quite a bit. I wouldn't consider owning a car that couldn't carry my shooting equipment, so no Miatas or Z3/Z4's for me.

Rawhyde

PS I was curious about the responses I'd get when I posted that...

pocketrocketowner · Mar 14th, 2005, 07:19 AM

Tool kit
Island gate opener
Pair of gloves
Ice scraper/hat (winter)
Tow strap

KPKalle · Mar 14th, 2005, 07:31 AM

Ice-scraper, plastic petrol can, top-up oil, hazard triangle, first aid kit, MINI cushion and two cuddly toys

Oh and a torch which I must remember to get new batteries for

Minnie Mouse · Mar 14th, 2005, 07:38 AM

After the Ball I emptied the boot or there would have been more in there! Here goes......

CD's
Chargers for diff things (phone, sat nav, etc)
Sunglasses
Small change
WIndscreen wipes
Make up thingies
Hair brush
Map book
Jacket
Work things
Pens/paper

Do you think I need a bigger car??

cristo · Mar 14th, 2005, 10:38 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by btdoyle

What type of gear do you keep in your Mini?

First
Second
Third
Fourth
Fifth
Reverse

ice scraper
tire plug kit
breaker bar and socket for wheels
manual air pump (large bicycle type)
compact jumper cables
vice grip
few other assorted tools
microfiber
paper towel
umbrella
glass cleaner squirt bottle
maps
sunglasses
tiny little flashlight plugs into cig lighter
driving gloves

Mar 13th, 2005, 09:29 PM	#1
btdoyle Mini Monger Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Iowa Local Time: 03:58 PM Posts: 242 Offline	What gear do you keep in your Mini? What type of gear do you keep in your Mini such as ice scraper, blanket, cleaning gear, flash light? What do you always have in your mini?

Mar 13th, 2005, 10:24 PM	#3 (permalink)
fred3 Mini in Maine Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Maine Local Time: 04:58 PM Posts: 562 Offline	Not much so far... other than a garage door opener and my sun glasses, oh and change for tolls that's about it. When golf season rolls around(still 3' of snow on the ground) then it'll be the clubs and shoes. When I go mtn biking it'll be the bike, shoes, hydration pack and a clean cotton shirt to change into after the ride.

Mar 14th, 2005, 02:46 AM	#13 (permalink)
brett 1st MINI Owner in QLD !!! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: St George Local Time: 06:58 AM Posts: 2,415 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Rawhyde Shotgun Case of Ammo for shotgun Shooting Bag (with accessories for shooting) Rawhyde Don't for get your David Crocket fur hat 1968 Mk1 Morris Cooper S 1310cc Downton Lake Green - White 1974 Leyland Mini 1098c Country Cream 2008 MINI Cooper S Chilli Pepper White - Black Roof

Mar 14th, 2005, 07:31 AM	#18 (permalink)
KPKalle Knight of the Round Table Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Midhurst, Sussex Local Time: 09:58 PM Posts: 21,300 Offline	Ice-scraper, plastic petrol can, top-up oil, hazard triangle, first aid kit, MINI cushion and two cuddly toys Oh and a torch which I must remember to get new batteries for Global Moderator

Mar 14th, 2005, 07:38 AM	#19 (permalink)
Minnie Mouse It's nice out..... Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Londinium Local Time: 09:58 PM Posts: 24,648 Offline	After the Ball I emptied the boot or there would have been more in there! Here goes...... CD's Chargers for diff things (phone, sat nav, etc) Sunglasses Small change WIndscreen wipes Make up thingies Hair brush Map book Jacket Work things Pens/paper Do you think I need a bigger car?? ~~Global Moderator~~

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Mar 13th, 2005, 09:50 PM	#2 (permalink)
ALD0 MINI2 Master My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2003 Local Time: 09:58 PM Posts: 9,463 Online	A Mag Lite Nice 4 D Cell 1, Hi Viz Jacket, Triangle, First Aid Kit, Map and always carry my Cell Phone around with me

Mar 13th, 2005, 10:50 PM	#4 (permalink)
Paul! Ride The Dragon! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Columbia, MD Local Time: 04:58 PM Posts: 306 Offline	Umm, let's see: - 4 handheld radios (I'll sell two of them eventually) - Ice scraper for the winter months - A towel (I'm a frood who really knows where his towel is ) - Paul!

Mar 13th, 2005, 11:01 PM	#5 (permalink)
Rawhyde MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: NW Georgia, USA Local Time: 03:58 PM Posts: 146 Offline	Sunglasses Radar Detector Cell Phone Charger Mini-Maglight Tire Pressure Gauge Shotgun Case of Ammo for shotgun Shooting Bag (with accessories for shooting) Rawhyde

Mar 14th, 2005, 01:05 AM	#6 (permalink)
DeadCanDanceR ...viva MINI...!!! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Guadalajara, México Local Time: 03:58 PM Posts: 18,887 Offline	A towel A small cloth Driving gloves Garage door opener Tire Pressure Gauge A cap (essential when you have a sunroof in your MINI and drive in México)

Mar 14th, 2005, 01:22 AM	#7 (permalink)
btdoyle Mini Monger Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Iowa Local Time: 03:58 PM Posts: 242 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Rawhyde Sunglasses Radar Detector Cell Phone Charger Mini-Maglight Tire Pressure Gauge Shotgun Case of Ammo for shotgun Shooting Bag (with accessories for shooting) Rawhyde I can just see me driving by you while your sitting in your mini with your door open, legs out polishing your shotgun... i would guffaw and be slightly scared at the same time....

Mar 14th, 2005, 01:34 AM	#8 (permalink)
Z1GZAG N MINI2 Master Join Date: May 2003 Location: Hurricane Alley, FL Local Time: 03:58 PM Posts: 1,434 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by fred3 other than a garage door opener and my sun glasses, oh and change for tolls that's about it. When golf season rolls around(still 3' of snow on the ground) then it'll be the clubs and shoes. When I go mtn biking it'll be the bike, shoes, hydration pack and a clean cotton shirt to change into after the ride. Shades? Is the snow that brite?

Mar 14th, 2005, 01:42 AM	#9 (permalink)
skooner Mini Bar Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Bucks Local Time: 09:58 PM Posts: 22 Offline	Shotgun?! being European. can't quite workout why you need a gun in the car. does Al Capone still walk the streets over there in the new world? oh and how do you fit it in the boot?

Mar 14th, 2005, 01:51 AM	#10 (permalink)
Tit Still kickin' along Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Canberra, Australia Local Time: 06:58 AM Posts: 3,140 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Rawhyde Sunglasses Radar Detector Cell Phone Charger Mini-Maglight Tire Pressure Gauge Shotgun Case of Ammo for shotgun Shooting Bag (with accessories for shooting) Rawhyde Er....are you serious? What do you need to shoot at?

Mar 14th, 2005, 02:02 AM	#11 (permalink)
btdoyle Mini Monger Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Iowa Local Time: 03:58 PM Posts: 242 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Tit Er....are you serious? What do you need to shoot at? dinner.

Mar 14th, 2005, 02:45 AM	#12 (permalink)
TYPE36LOTUS MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2005 Local Time: 03:58 PM Posts: 12 Offline	Basic set of tools I carry and have in EVERY car I own, plus a Mini maglight, maps, a towel, a folding knife and a 3 legged folding chair. I leave all the firearms in the gun safe except when I am traveling to the range. I don't trust myself as there are too many drivers here is the U.S. deserving to be ... And AL Capone had those spiffy Thompson machine guns. They require a Federal Firearms License which requires MAJOR hoops to be jumped through to acquire. Mike

Mar 14th, 2005, 03:17 AM	#14 (permalink)
stephenjc MINI2 Master Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Suburb of Chicago Local Time: 02:58 PM Posts: 752 Offline	The usual - ice scraper, mag, light, detail brush, garage door opener, I -pass transponder (for tolls). Quote: Originally Posted by Z1GZAG N Shades? Is the snow that brite? A question only a Floridian could pose. Snow is very reflective and can be very hard on the eyes even on cloudy days. Have you ever heard the term snow blind? By the way the sun does shine even in cold climates.

Mar 14th, 2005, 03:22 AM	#15 (permalink)
stephenjc MINI2 Master Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Suburb of Chicago Local Time: 02:58 PM Posts: 752 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Rawhyde Shotgun Case of Ammo for shotgun Shooting Bag (with accessories for shooting) Rawhyde Those SUV drivers can be so annoying can't they?

Mar 14th, 2005, 04:16 AM	#16 (permalink)
Rawhyde MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: NW Georgia, USA Local Time: 03:58 PM Posts: 146 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by skooner Shotgun?! being European. can't quite workout why you need a gun in the car. does Al Capone still walk the streets over there in the new world? oh and how do you fit it in the boot? Yes I'm serious, and no I'm not crazy.... I'm a clay target shooter. (Sporting Clays, not much Trap or Skeet). Since the game originated in Europe and my shotgun (as most fine shotguns do) came from Europe, I thought Europeans would be familiar with the sport. If you haven't tried it, you should. It really is a tremendous amount of fun. The only thing more fun than turning a target into dust is taking a brand new beginner out to the range and coaching them and watching their face when the first time they really get a good solid hit. Clay target shooters are generally the most friendly sportsmen you'll find. Beginners are always welcome, and people will usually go out of their way to be good will ambassadors for the sport. The shotgun fits in the boot quite well. My shotgun is an over/under double barrel. The barrels come off and the pieces go into a fitted luggage case for travel. The case is about 34 inches by 12 inches by 3 inches thick. A case of ammo is fairly small and compact but weighs about 25 pounds. My shooting bag is like a big camera bag and holds spare choke tubes, shooting glasses, ear plugs, towel, bug repellant, gun oil, ammo pouch, etc. Shooting is my primary hobby, but I am also a car lover. I don't always have the shotgun with me, but I go to the range 4 or 5 times per week so I have it with me quite a bit. I wouldn't consider owning a car that couldn't carry my shooting equipment, so no Miatas or Z3/Z4's for me. Rawhyde PS I was curious about the responses I'd get when I posted that...

Mar 14th, 2005, 07:19 AM	#17 (permalink)
pocketrocketowner Best Personal Regards Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ile de Vaux, France Local Time: 09:58 PM Posts: 2,037 Offline	Tool kit Island gate opener Pair of gloves Ice scraper/hat (winter) Tow strap

Mar 14th, 2005, 10:38 AM	#20 (permalink)
cristo BLIKSEM (my brg/brg mc) Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: york, pennsylvania Local Time: 04:58 PM Posts: 2,205 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by btdoyle What type of gear do you keep in your Mini? First Second Third Fourth Fifth Reverse ice scraper tire plug kit breaker bar and socket for wheels manual air pump (large bicycle type) compact jumper cables vice grip few other assorted tools microfiber paper towel umbrella glass cleaner squirt bottle maps sunglasses tiny little flashlight plugs into cig lighter driving gloves

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