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Title: Whats in your boot
Post by: Markie on 09 May 2007, 11:26:48
Just opened my boot to get my locking wheel nut kit.....

and i currently have:

A garden table
A mini fridge  :o
A huge union jack brolley
A 1/12 scale half built boxed tamiya Impreza petrol driven remote control car.
and a thermostat from a rover......

No tools though - is that shoddy or complete faith in my omega  ;D
Title: Re: Whats in your boot
Post by: Martin_1962 on 09 May 2007, 11:28:37
Tool box, coat, bits of wire, gas tank, lots of cleaning chemicals.
Title: Re: Whats in your boot
Post by: Craig_R on 09 May 2007, 11:35:45
lol lots at the moment

One knacked BackBox waiting to take it to the dump
One trolley Jack
2 axle stands
2 Wheel Chocks
2 brand new VX front brake disks
Polish 3 bottles (TCUT Colour Magic and Turtle Wax)
A Spare Cam Cover Gasket
One New VX 4pot dissy
A number of cloths
Spare Wheel
LPG Tank
one Pair of Combats for working under the car
One NBC suit top for working under the car.

This is not normal its just things from the weekend if i drove about with all that all the time my MPG would be rather poor :)

Craig
Title: Re: Whats in your boot
Post by: Elite Pete on 09 May 2007, 11:36:39
Load cover and a dog/cargo net ::)
Title: Re: Whats in your boot
Post by: Bo Bo on 09 May 2007, 11:51:02
A golf umbrella.
Title: Re: Whats in your boot
Post by: Admin on 09 May 2007, 12:06:13
Tools... lots of tools, and various sprays.

Oh and a reconditioned Garrett turbo for the Peugeot/Citroen 1.9TD engines that I really need to sell as I don't need it!  :-[
Title: Re: Whats in your boot
Post by: Jimbob on 09 May 2007, 12:06:23
2 Baby buggies,
Baby Changing kit
Waterproof's etc for 2
Camera Tripod
Spare shoes
Few Rags
Breakdown kit, rope, leads, pump etc
Maglite, the torch that can be used in self defence ::)
picnic rug
mini toolkit
plastacine mini socket set


Ohh hang on, thats the normal load, probably 1/2 the engine at the mo while my coolant leak is fixed
Title: Re: Whats in your boot
Post by: Jimmy on 09 May 2007, 12:26:14
 - A gallon drum of screenwash because my screenwash reservoir has a leak and I have to top it up every few hours on long journeys.
 - A large bottle of oil because my cars eats it like it is petrol.
 - A large bottle of water, for two reasons.  One, to dilute concentrated screenwash if needed. Two, just in case it overheats.  I have had the car 6 months and it hasn't yet, but with everything else on it going wrong, i expect it will do soon.
 - The lock assembly for the boot, because it keeps falling out.
 - Bits of the rear wiper, which gave up a while back and I cannot seem to get around to fixing.
 - Part of the passenger door lining which fell off.

And, because my current car is a Punto, the boot is just about full.

I wish it would do the decent thing and stop working altogether.......

......damned thing even passed its MOT a few weeks ago. That was going to be my exucse for buying an Omega.  Now I need another one.
Title: Re: Whats in your boot
Post by: megaomega123 on 09 May 2007, 12:43:33
Spare wheel and jack.
Title: Re: Whats in your boot
Post by: Admin on 09 May 2007, 12:47:55
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- A gallon drum of screenwash because my screenwash reservoir has a leak and I have to top it up every few hours on long journeys.
 - A large bottle of oil because my cars eats it like it is petrol.
 - A large bottle of water, for two reasons.  One, to dilute concentrated screenwash if needed. Two, just in case it overheats.  I have had the car 6 months and it hasn't yet, but with everything else on it going wrong, i expect it will do soon.
 - The lock assembly for the boot, because it keeps falling out.
 - Bits of the rear wiper, which gave up a while back and I cannot seem to get around to fixing.
 - Part of the passenger door lining which fell off.

And, because my current car is a Punto, the boot is just about full.

I wish it would do the decent thing and stop working altogether.......

......damned thing even passed its MOT a few weeks ago. That was going to be my exucse for buying an Omega.  Now I need another one.

Well if you drive a Fiat, you expect these challenges.... ;D

Oh and stop replacing the oil. That will get it to stop working soon enough! ;)
Title: Re: Whats in your boot
Post by: Phil on 09 May 2007, 12:53:32
My foot   ;D ::)
Title: Re: Whats in your boot
Post by: Jimbob on 09 May 2007, 12:54:16
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- A gallon drum of screenwash because my screenwash reservoir has a leak and I have to top it up every few hours on long journeys.
 - A large bottle of oil because my cars eats it like it is petrol.
 - A large bottle of water, for two reasons.  One, to dilute concentrated screenwash if needed. Two, just in case it overheats.  I have had the car 6 months and it hasn't yet, but with everything else on it going wrong, i expect it will do soon.
 - The lock assembly for the boot, because it keeps falling out.
 - Bits of the rear wiper, which gave up a while back and I cannot seem to get around to fixing.
 - Part of the passenger door lining which fell off.

And, because my current car is a Punto, the boot is just about full.

I wish it would do the decent thing and stop working altogether.......

......damned thing even passed its MOT a few weeks ago. That was going to be my exucse for buying an Omega.  Now I need another one.

Well if you drive a Fiat, you expect these challenges.... ;D

Oh and stop replacing the oil. That will get it to stop working soon enough! ;)


Or top up the oil with the water and pretend its your HG ;)
Title: Re: Whats in your boot
Post by: Martin_1962 on 09 May 2007, 12:59:33
Forgot the tripod

Also I have lost my torch >:(
Title: Re: Whats in your boot
Post by: Markie on 09 May 2007, 13:00:39
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Spare wheel and jack.


thats they way i like it  :y
Title: Re: Whats in your boot
Post by: STMO123 on 09 May 2007, 13:17:38
The wife. haven't managed to find anywhere to dump her body yet. Keep it quiet. :-X
Title: Re: Whats in your boot
Post by: Craig_R on 09 May 2007, 13:20:23
 ;D ;D STM0123

Thinking about it I always talk about boot size in how many dead bodys you could get in it I always say you could get 3 dead bodies in a omega but i am down to one dead body because fo my LPG Tank  ;D
Title: Re: Whats in your boot
Post by: Danny on 09 May 2007, 13:49:11
in a saloon or estate?

I think 3 average size males would fit in my saloon fine, i felt it was adequately spaced when someone locked me in mine and sat on it so i couldn't get out, i had a plate of food with me so all wasn't so bad!

In my boot i have a high vis jacket, wheel brace, jack, car-vac, spare bulbs for all round, spare number plates, spare wheel, vx jack, postie bag, postie jacket, towel, pair of trainers (and socks), toilet roll (trust me its handy!!) and a bottle of water!
Title: Re: Whats in your boot
Post by: Craig_R on 09 May 2007, 13:59:30
3 dead Bodies in a Saloon.

You could have a Massacre in the back of an estate  :o :o

Title: Re: Whats in your boot
Post by: Gwilym on 09 May 2007, 14:24:16
Right now I have

3 Ropes,
8 Helmets
8 Harness
Loads of other misc Climbing kit
2 tents
Rucsacs
Sleeping Bag
Jacket
Dog
First Aid Kit
Deck Chair (with built in cup holder and pop up leg rest)
Tool Kit
Bottle of Water
Mars Bar
Dog Food

I think that is it.

No room for any bodies today I am afraid
Title: Re: Whats in your boot
Post by: smoothomega on 09 May 2007, 16:22:01
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lol lots at the moment

One knacked BackBox waiting to take it to the dump
One trolley Jack
2 axle stands
2 Wheel Chocks
2 brand new VX front brake disks
Polish 3 bottles (TCUT Colour Magic and Turtle Wax)
A Spare Cam Cover Gasket
One New VX 4pot dissy
A number of cloths
Spare Wheel
LPG Tank
one Pair of Combats for working under the car
One NBC suit top for working under the car.

This is not normal its just things from the weekend if i drove about with all that all the time my MPG would be rather poor :)

Craig
Regarding the MPG quote, here is food for thought. Over the holiday period i decided to empty the back of the meega, mainly to try and find something that was lost......it wasnt there and still hasn't been found ::) Anyway after removing five tool boxes, tool bag, a box of plumbing fittings, three rolls of cable and a box of electrical fittings and various other paraphernalia, i decided i quite like the look of an empty boot and am trying hard to keep it this way especially as my fuel consumption has risen from 21.8MPG to 24.6mpg, and this is using the same route to and from work as i have always done. I would never have believed it if someone had have said that this was possible but the proof is there. So it may be time for everyone who carries needless items around to have a bit of a sort out.
Cheers, Jez.
Title: Re: Whats in your boot
Post by: Elite Pete on 09 May 2007, 16:36:12
A box of tissues and a copy of Razzle ::) ;D
Title: Re: Whats in your boot
Post by: Bo Bo on 09 May 2007, 16:51:02
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a copy of Razzle ::) ;D
Just the one  ;D
Title: Re: Whats in your boot
Post by: Ronald_McBurger on 09 May 2007, 17:06:10
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Tools... lots of tools, and various sprays.

Oh and a reconditioned Garrett turbo for the Peugeot/Citroen 1.9TD engines that I really need to sell as I don't need it!  :-[

Now, I have seen in your boot mate and it is second only to James for stuff!

having said that, I just looked in the corsa boot and found:

1 x driving school roof box
2 x driving school side panels (magnetic)
6 x L plates
2 x P plates
5 x colour video cameras
1 x CDR2005 Radio/cd
1 x complete set ofg new Omega v6 rocker gaskets
1 x stanley knife
3 rolls insulating tape
1 x pliers
1 x side cutters
1 x gas soldering iron
1 x 240v invertor
1 x fag lighter extension
14x various screws
1 x receipt from Reg Vardys
1 x used mars bar wrapper
1 x human hand.  :o Oh, that turned out to be mine. phew.

Not bad for a small corsa. Now, where is the wife's Omega estate......
Title: Re: Whats in your boot
Post by: miggy on 09 May 2007, 17:23:37
Set of old fitted mats, first aid kit, old dust sheet and a new autogylm case

Oh, and a spare wheel

 ;D ;D  
Title: Re: Whats in your boot
Post by: Timbuk on 09 May 2007, 19:25:42
Only thing i have in mine at the moment is a 3 metre kitchen worktop, although its not all in the boot, starts in the boot and ends on the dash ::)
Title: Re: Whats in your boot
Post by: TheBoy on 09 May 2007, 19:59:00
Golf bats....
Title: Re: Whats in your boot
Post by: Markie on 09 May 2007, 20:41:05
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Golf bats....


you mean cricket clubs  :-/
Title: Re: Whats in your boot
Post by: Andy B on 09 May 2007, 20:46:54
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;D ;D STM0123

Thinking about it I always talk about boot size in how many dead bodys you could get in it I always say you could get 3 dead bodies in a omega but i am down to one dead body because fo my LPG Tank  ;D
Has your theory ever been put to practice?  ;)  :y :y
Title: Re: Whats in your boot
Post by: Andy B on 09 May 2007, 20:55:25
A pair of front wish bones - that I now don't think I need  :-/
Auto gearbox filer & gaskets - been there for months while I get around to actually using them  :-[
Jump leads - just incase, it's everyone else who has benefited from them. :y
Pair of gloves - so I don't get my hands dirty changing a spare wheel
Tub of industrial hand wipes - don't know why cos I've got gloves  :-?  ;D
Spare 'fan belt'
Title: Re: Whats in your boot
Post by: Martin_1962 on 09 May 2007, 21:08:51
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Golf bats....

Why????
Title: Re: Whats in your boot
Post by: Martin_1962 on 09 May 2007, 21:10:35
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;D ;D STM0123

Thinking about it I always talk about boot size in how many dead bodys you could get in it I always say you could get 3 dead bodies in a omega but i am down to one dead body because fo my LPG Tank  ;D
Has your theory ever been put to practice?  ;)  :y :y


I reckon two in mine, or one very large, I could suggest someone but they are not dead yet :(
Title: Re: Whats in your boot
Post by: STMO123 on 09 May 2007, 21:19:14
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;D ;D STM0123

Thinking about it I always talk about boot size in how many dead bodys you could get in it I always say you could get 3 dead bodies in a omega but i am down to one dead body because fo my LPG Tank  ;D
Has your theory ever been put to practice?  ;)  :y :y


I reckon two in mine, or one very large, I could suggest someone but they are not dead yet :(

Well, what are you waiting for? :D
Title: Re: Whats in your boot
Post by: TheBoy on 09 May 2007, 21:47:40
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Golf bats....

Why????
Good a place as anywhere.  Seeing as I have a bigger boot ;)
Title: Re: Whats in your boot
Post by: Auto Addict on 09 May 2007, 21:48:59
No body got a spare wheel? :o
Title: Re: Whats in your boot
Post by: TheBoy on 09 May 2007, 21:53:00
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No body got a spare wheel? :o
Whats one of them for then?
Title: Re: Whats in your boot
Post by: Elite Pete on 09 May 2007, 21:55:10
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No body got a spare wheel? :o
Ive got a spare wheel and tyre ::)
Title: Re: Whats in your boot
Post by: Auto Addict on 09 May 2007, 21:58:17
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No body got a spare wheel? :o
Ive got a spare wheel and tyre ::)

Show off :P
Title: Re: Whats in your boot
Post by: Andy B on 09 May 2007, 22:19:55
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No body got a spare wheel? :o

It's holding my jump leads :y
Title: Re: Whats in your boot
Post by: Martin_1962 on 09 May 2007, 22:22:35
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Golf bats....

Why????
Good a place as anywhere.  Seeing as I have a bigger boot ;)

Golf!!!!

I didn't think you were old enough :D
Title: Re: Whats in your boot
Post by: Martin_1962 on 09 May 2007, 22:23:23
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;D ;D STM0123

Thinking about it I always talk about boot size in how many dead bodys you could get in it I always say you could get 3 dead bodies in a omega but i am down to one dead body because fo my LPG Tank  ;D
Has your theory ever been put to practice?  ;)  :y :y


I reckon two in mine, or one very large, I could suggest someone but they are not dead yet :(

Well, what are you waiting for? :D

Helping them is not legal and I am not going to go boo at them!
Title: Re: Whats in your boot
Post by: Joneyentee on 09 May 2007, 22:46:20
A bungee strap.

(I'm not counting the things stuffed into the well or the side compartments as you can't see them :) )
Title: Re: Whats in your boot
Post by: haydnm0 on 09 May 2007, 23:00:02
two 12"vibes
2 amps
power cap
graphic
spare and tool kit
polish and rags
and what looks like the remains of a dead animal...... oops sorry that was the wife sat there ;D
Title: Re: Whats in your boot
Post by: Joneyentee on 09 May 2007, 23:09:18
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and what looks like the remains of a dead animal...... oops sorry that was the wife sat there ;D
:o

Hope for your sake she doesn't read this!  ;D
Title: Re: Whats in your boot
Post by: ians on 09 May 2007, 23:16:59
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and what looks like the remains of a dead animal...... oops sorry that was the wife sat there ;D
:o

Hope for your sake she doesn't read this!  ;D

..if you ever let her out of the boot ;)
Title: Re: Whats in your boot
Post by: nemesis_v6 on 10 May 2007, 03:23:24
fusion sub and amp baby buggie blown spare wheel jump leads that other motorist find helpfull and spare baby clothes
Title: Re: Whats in your boot
Post by: TheBoy on 10 May 2007, 08:46:06
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Golf bats....

Why????
Good a place as anywhere.  Seeing as I have a bigger boot ;)

Golf!!!!

I didn't think you were old enough :D
As you know, working with 'puters does tend to mean little exercise.

Seeing as gyms are mind numbingly boring, I would rather be out in the fresh air, enjoying the company of friends, taking gentle exercise in a (usually) country setting...
Title: Re: Whats in your boot
Post by: bob.dent on 10 May 2007, 09:20:16
Spare wheel, wheel brace, spider, jack, tow rope, jump leads, warning triangle, oil, windscreen washer fluid and 2 umberellas.
Title: Re: Whats in your boot
Post by: Martin_1962 on 10 May 2007, 10:20:15
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Golf bats....

Why????
Good a place as anywhere.  Seeing as I have a bigger boot ;)

Golf!!!!

I didn't think you were old enough :D
As you know, working with 'puters does tend to mean little exercise.

Seeing as gyms are mind numbingly boring, I would rather be out in the fresh air, enjoying the company of friends, taking gentle exercise in a (usually) country setting...


Well I have a pedal bike but don't use it enough, not enough time nor money for something like golf
Title: Re: Whats in your boot
Post by: TheBoy on 10 May 2007, 12:38:31
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Golf bats....

Why????
Good a place as anywhere.  Seeing as I have a bigger boot ;)

Golf!!!!

I didn't think you were old enough :D
As you know, working with 'puters does tend to mean little exercise.

Seeing as gyms are mind numbingly boring, I would rather be out in the fresh air, enjoying the company of friends, taking gentle exercise in a (usually) country setting...


Well I have a pedal bike but don't use it enough, not enough time nor money for something like golf
I am wary of push bikes around my way, roads not really safe enough imho.  Golf is cheap enough - no longer the toffee nosed public schoolboy thing.  Under a tenner a round in Milton Keynes, pay and play.

Whilst I wouldn't go so far to call it a hobby like it is to some, we can always make time for what we enjoy - be it an evening out with mates, or videoing trains...  ;)
Title: Re: What's in your boot
Post by: Varche on 10 May 2007, 14:58:31
Two warning triangles. Gloves, Loppers, Chain saw, petrol, chain oil, spare sharpened chain, big bottle of cold water. It is 34 Deg C and it is olive tree pruning time. The warning triangles are always there as they are required by law along with reflective jackets for anyone who gets out of their car at the side of the road.

olive  
Title: Re: What's in your boot
Post by: TheBoy on 10 May 2007, 15:35:20
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Two warning triangles. Gloves, Loppers, Chain saw, petrol, chain oil, spare sharpened chain, big bottle of cold water.
Sounds like torture gear ;D
Title: Re: Whats in your boot
Post by: Varche on 10 May 2007, 16:16:44
No the only torture is the heat. 34 Deg C today. Now I know why the Spanish have a siesta. Start work early and then work again in the evening. One thing they are not is lazy!

olive
Title: Re: Whats in your boot
Post by: JohnM on 10 May 2007, 18:02:53
A small cardboard box.
No idea what it contains (well, I know there's a picnic rug there somewhere) and some other 'stuff'.

Tucked away there are a few other bits and pieces *but nothing blocking my vents*, a first aid kit(!), some fuses (from owning another car) - no triangle! (thieving b..ds).

But generally my boot is a 'clear zone', ready and waiting as it were.


But how would I really know what's in my car boot - I don't even know where the car is half the time.

Title: Re: Whats in your boot
Post by: craykent on 10 May 2007, 18:56:48
hi viz jacket tractor pick up hitch tools tow rope [for mates fiat ] spare wheel and just removed 4 bags of plaster . tested the air suspension :y
Title: Re: Whats in your boot
Post by: pembsomega on 10 May 2007, 22:35:44
i cleaned mine out last week so a spare wheel, trolly jack, coat, torch, toolbox. and thats it!!!!!! i wont mention the three scak of rubish, including 6month old sandwiches!! ew.

Title: Re: Whats in your boot
Post by: ffcgary1 on 10 May 2007, 22:40:06
 ;)One box of assorted tools and three ten pin bowling balls.
Title: Re: Whats in your boot
Post by: NML on 11 May 2007, 06:43:32
Just all my cleaning stuff ie polish, wax etc.

Ready to give the omega another clean
Title: Re: Whats in your boot
Post by: Elite Pete on 11 May 2007, 08:35:25
A 2.7 metre lintel which I carn't get out because my wife is a feeble female. I hope see doesn't see this or she will show me just how feeble the back of her hand is ;D
Title: Re: Whats in your boot
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 11 May 2007, 09:38:34
A...

Jack
Wheel Brace
Spare Wheel
Dust Sheet
Torch
Screwdriver

also

A Toilet
Some plaster board
Some old brake discs
Half a conifer
loads of other rubbish.....

I need a trip to the tip.....
Title: Re: Whats in your boot
Post by: Martin_1962 on 11 May 2007, 10:19:44
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A Toilet

Is this standard fit with the Elite or some special trim option for long distance reps?
Title: Re: Whats in your boot
Post by: Danny on 11 May 2007, 13:50:28
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A Toilet

Is this standard fit with the Elite or some special trim option for long distance reps?

i believe its standard, BUT you can get the flushable upgrade at extra cost instead of emptying bags out ;D
Title: Re: Whats in your boot
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 11 May 2007, 13:52:17
It was part of the optional rep(tile) pack.....mainly because they are often full of sh......

[size=9](Note: The opinion of the writer is totaly based on personal experiance and real life facts, this is the accurate real world view of the writer and his past experiences of leach style reptiles..... :y)[/size]
Title: Re: Whats in your boot
Post by: Matchless on 11 May 2007, 16:14:41
An echo.

Well it is ready for its new owners.