Tools in Trunk

[gjpinoy]

Anyone know what tools suppose to come with your car in the trunk?

So yea I just picked up my m3 and saw in the trunk on the right side compartment that there were tools like a screw driver in a nice little slot but some other slots where empty. Am I missing tools I should have?

[Kyoshi71]

There's one tool that should be in the trunk....gjpinoy.

Just kidding, thats all mine came with too.

[JCtx]

Just buy the missing ones, like many of us did. They're not expensive. And also buy the glovebox flashlight if it's missing too .

[Roby84m]

Same things are missing in mine too but why?

[mPlasticDesign]

One of the missing slots is the sunroof tool. If you have the CF roof there is no need for that tool.

[Roby84m]

I am guessing the other one is for changing the tire which is unnecessary for us since E92 M3s don't come with a spare tire. How about the flash light? Is it supposed to come with one?

[chuckvic]

tow hook should be there, at least it was for 2009

chuck

[mPlasticDesign]

Here is a picture of my tool kit in my trunk. There is a sunroof wrench which I did not need because my E90 had no sunroof. There is a place for a key for wheels locks, a wrench, screwdriver and a tow hook. What tools do you have missing??

[calintexas]

BMW has been busy for a while saving pennies decontenting the cars. The flashlights are gone as are most of the tools. The front net hold down hooks in the trunk are gone too as are other items. It's really annoying.

[BobsM3Coupe]

Originally Posted by calintexas

BMW has been busy for a while saving pennies decontenting the cars. The flashlights are gone as are most of the tools. The front net hold down hooks in the trunk are gone too as are other items. It's really annoying.

All manufacturers are cutting corners where ever they can. Just a fact in todays economy.

[ISAR]

Mine came with all sorts tools, flashlight, and a first aid kit.
Cool Beans!

[Alex1911]

Man, I didn't get no stinking sunroof tool and I have a sunroof!

[casa5t]

I asked the dealer and they said that in the USA we only get two tools whilst in Europe they get the rest. go figure....

[sard]

Originally Posted by Kyoshi71

There's one tool that should be in the trunk....gjpinoy.

Just kidding, thats all mine came with too.

Lol when I read the title of this thread that's the first thing that popped in my head, but I would of replied, "The only tool in an M3 is the one in the driver seat."

[ChinoOrtega]

ditch the BMW flashlight it sucks, might as well get a Maglite, get a LED Surefire or any Surefire at all.
what I carry in my car always:
1. Surefire E2D Defender Flashlight
2. Emerson pocket knife
3. Leatherman
4. Mechanix Gloves
4. Spare Mags

[GT3 Tim]

What tools? lol

I forget what exactly was in there. I think I got a tow-hook...but I did get a killer flashlight (what a POS). Damn things don't even snap in to recharge anymore! geez.

Related to the flashlight.............check out what I bought. Its a VW Touareg (gasp) rechargable LED flashlight that plugs into the cig lighter socket. I put mine in the armrest socket. It's always fully charged and is decent enough in an emergency. It's no maglight, but it is small and serves it's purpose. Most importantly, it will always be fully charged, unlike the POS flashlight I got with the car.

Pic 1: The light and P/N (7L6 947 175 A)
Pic 2: Lighting compared to a "regular" flashlight

[Alex1911]

Lightwise, I'd get a Surefire 6P and Cree Q5 lamp (LED from TNVC, 220 lumen, 2-3hrs battery run-time, better throw and focus) and you can wale on someone with it, it works, I've done it.

Just remember, LEDs get lousy in fog/smoke, where standard bulbs are more functional.

Pelican makes some nice lights, for much less expensive.

[mPlasticDesign]

Originally Posted by GT3 Tim

What tools? lol

I forget what exactly was in there. I think I got a tow-hook...but I did get a killer flashlight (what a POS). Damn things don't even snap in to recharge anymore! geez.

Related to the flashlight.............check out what I bought. Its a VW Touareg (gasp) rechargable LED flashlight that plugs into the cig lighter socket. I put mine in the armrest socket. It's always fully charged and is decent enough in an emergency. It's no maglight, but it is small and serves it's purpose. Most importantly, it will always be fully charged, unlike the POS flashlight I got with the car.

Nice find Tim! I want of those flashlighs!

[ChinoOrtega]

Surefire ED2 Defender, made to light it up, 110 lumens, and with the pointed bezel, to fight, also used as a kubotan, if you run into this guy

[gjpinoy]

Originally Posted by ///Metak

Here is a picture of my tool kit in my trunk. There is a sunroof wrench which I did not need because my E90 had no sunroof. There is a place for a key for wheels locks, a wrench, screwdriver and a tow hook. What tools do you have missing??

Attachment 395006

I pretty much just have the screw driver. I have a E92 so I figure i should have the wrench and tow hook also.

[raiste]

Originally Posted by ChinoOrtega

ditch the BMW flashlight it sucks, might as well get a Maglite, get a LED Surefire or any Surefire at all.
what I carry in my car always:
1. Surefire E2D Defender Flashlight
2. Emerson pocket knife
3. Leatherman
4. Mechanix Gloves
4. Spare Mags

OT, but are you a member of the USN? Your "car carry" looks like what I have, and what a lot of the members of that forum would have too.


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[BigHat]

Originally Posted by ChinoOrtega

ditch the BMW flashlight it sucks, might as well get a Maglite, get a LED Surefire or any Surefire at all.

So true, the BMW light truly blows and you're reminded of that every time you'd use it. Don't waste money on it. Get an LED based light that runs on lithium batts and keep an extra set in the car.