Non RFT Winter Survival Kit.

VFX · 10-28-2008, 02:54 PM

Anyone recommend a 'survival' kit to go with non run flats?

1 - 12v compressor?

2 - plug kit?

3 - can of 'get-me-home' tire foam?

4 - combination of above?

5 - all of the above?

6 - something else additionally?

7 - something else entirely?

Also, (no reference right now as my car is being driving by my spouse today) what's the correct torque for the lug nuts on a 128i coupe?

Cheers,

VFX.

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desmat · 10-28-2008, 03:05 PM

I'm wondering the same... but I'll add
8 - call BMW Road Asssitance

warmtoes · 10-28-2008, 03:06 PM

I ordered the BMW mobility kit from Dan @ United. It sits neatly at the left side of my trunk.

PeeJay · 10-28-2008, 03:36 PM

For me, first would be BMW roadside assistance.

I do have a can of "take-me-home" tire foam and an air compressor as an alternate plan.

I torqued my bolts to 90 ft-lb.

VFX · 10-28-2008, 07:08 PM

So...

BMW Roadside Assistance
+ BMW mobility kit
+ Compressor

And I should cover most eventualities I guess.

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warmtoes · 10-29-2008, 01:21 AM

Mobility kit comes with the sealing goo and the compressor.

ptack · 10-29-2008, 05:27 AM

Get a jack and a donut. I hate to be waiting around for someone to eventually show up and "assist" me.

marcus · 10-29-2008, 06:11 AM

Or have ADAC in Germany

They come out and get you anytime anywhere. All that for 80 bucks a year.

VFX · 10-29-2008, 10:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by marcus

Or have ADAC in Germany

They come out and get you anytime anywhere. All that for 80 bucks a year.

Why pay $80 a year for ADAC when you have BMW Assist already?

I used BMW Assist (for my MCS) when I lived in London & they took half the time of RAC or AA.

Maybe I was lucky that they didn't send me a 3rd party mechanic but the BMW Assist guy even turned up in a BMW liveried 530d Touring & a trunk load os diagnostic gear

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Spook · 10-29-2008, 10:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ptack

Get a jack and a donut. I hate to be waiting around for someone to eventually show up and "assist" me.

I looked at this feeling the same way but did you know the donut over at LeatherZ is like $245? I'm leaning towards compressor and goo for situations where waiting for the Calvary doesn't work.

warmtoes · 10-29-2008, 10:53 AM

Can't do the donut route as the vert has limited trunk space and it's hard enough to put my son's hockey bag in there already.

VFX · 10-29-2008, 10:55 AM

ditto on the donut.

No off spring's hockey kit to take up space but I need the trunk often enough to make a donut a pita.

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marcus · 10-29-2008, 01:44 PM

ADAC covers all my vehicles incl my bike. I dont we have bmw assist over here but maybe i am wrong.
have to check on that.

WhiteOne · 10-29-2008, 03:07 PM

Compressor for slow leak.
Cell phone for faster leak.
I will not put "goop" in my tires JMHO

HighQ · 10-29-2008, 04:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ptack

Get a jack and a donut. I hate to be waiting around for someone to eventually show up and "assist" me.

This can be a nightmare in the most populated areas of the world, so I wouldn't want to be waiting in an isolated area.

rushbmw · 11-04-2008, 02:58 PM

Does anyone know the effects, of a can of FIX a FLAT on the TPMS. I got a funny feeling that you will need to buy a new tire
and a tire sensor.

4wheelcycle · 11-06-2008, 09:33 PM

Look at this "Spares for Winter" thread further down this forum.

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=18046

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warmtoes Lieutenant Colonel 31 Rep 1,917 Posts Drives: EBII 435i xDrive Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (1)	Can't do the donut route as the vert has limited trunk space and it's hard enough to put my son's hockey bag in there already. __________________ *2014 EBII 435i xDrive M-sport* Gone: 2011 TiAg F25 X3 xDrive35i M-sport Gone: 2008 TiAg w/Coral Red E88 135i Cab M-sport
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marcus First Lieutenant 15 Rep 378 Posts Drives: 2011 135i Vert Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: USA iTrader: (1)	ADAC covers all my vehicles incl my bike. I dont we have bmw assist over here but maybe i am wrong. have to check on that. __________________
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