FW Boot storage

[Rob Hunter - Club Secretary]

For ages I have been looking for a way of storing tools, tyreweld, compressor, scissor jack, spare throttle cables, etc. in the FW boot so the collection of seemingly random items I carry don't slosh around.... I also wanted the ability to easily take things out when I'm at trackdays. 

 

After a few pointless purchases that didn't do the job, I stumbled across some cheap bags when buying some DIY stuff from my local Toolstation.

 

 

 

Thankfully in real life they are actually black rather then green!

 

The 450mm slots in nicely (if you don't have it too full) in the smaller lower portion of the boot, and the 750mm sits above it below the lid. You could probably use two 750's if you felt really flush and wanted to spend the extra two hundred pence.

 

The 750mm even accommodated the large PX600 airbox I used for trackday noise reduction.

 

 

 

They aren't the last word in quality, but its a "first world problem" solved for just 12 quid! My Scottish genes are very satisfied 😂

[DannyTGS]

Seems like a better way than my "just stuff it in" approach

 

I'm still learning what I need to carry with me, atm tools, tow rope (although not sure its long enough to attach to the rollcage?) wetsuit, waterproof gloves, 1/2L oil top up

 

Tyre welds a good shout though, what about pump? urgh feel like I need to put real thought into it haha

[Dave Eastwood (Gadgetman)]

I use a variety of compact (camping style) dry bags as well, now. They're really handy for carrying spares and bits and bobs when touring. Plus easy to fit in around other stuff.

[Flying Carrot Steve]

39 minutes ago, DannyTGS said:

 

I'm still learning what I need to carry with me, atm tools, tow rope (although not sure its long enough to attach to the rollcage?) wetsuit, waterproof gloves, 1/2L oil top up

 

Tyre welds a good shout though, what about pump? urgh feel like I need to put real thought into it haha

 

 

I seem to recall a recent thread about this? Some good info in it IIRC

[Flying Carrot Steve]

Here you go...

 

 

https://forum.wscc.co.uk/forum/topic/162077-what-do-you-carry-with-you/

[DannyTGS]

Thanks, Being an ex mechanic I know really the reality is you can't do much without spare parts, maybe the spare oil, 1L fuel & water are best and like others say breakdown cover, ill know a little kit together that takes up less space than what I currently have

[Burgerbob]

A few years ago I got this company to make some made to measure bags for me. I have a bag that's a perfect fit for my SEIW boot. It's slightly padded and really useful to help use the space to the max.  Plus it was only around £30. It means you can just fill the bag with tools and whatever and just lift it all in / out. I've also got a bag to store the doors, and bags to slot behind the seats up against the bulk head.

 

I'd say they are a functional well made quality rather than luxury bags, but they serve the purpose perfectly. The doors bag is breathable so it's fine if the doors are not totally dry when you store them.

 

https://www.midwater.co.uk/

[Flying Carrot Steve]

The prices for all of their gear look really good! Quite a nice surprise these days to go on a site and think 'blimey that's a good price'  mostly I think the opposite lately 

[DeanMegaS2000]

 

Additional boot space is an idea I'm brainstorming. As my FW boot has a fuel pump and swirl pot in it.