#180677 - 08/28/09 02:32 PM
Re: Urban EDC reality check
[Re: sodak]
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It isn't too big until you've had to put in a new ignition switch.
I've actually known people who had this happen. Too much weight on the ignition switch can break it. It happened to me after 15 years. Luckily, on my Toyota truck, ignition switches are really easy to change out. At least in 1988 Toyotas.... Might need a tutorial from you later, for my 1990...
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#182017 - 09/12/09 03:35 AM
Re: Urban EDC reality check
[Re: Susan]
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Carpal Tunnel
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Good point. I carry blankets, a tarp, gloves, a fleece vest, scarf and hat year round.
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#182038 - 09/12/09 04:09 PM
Re: Urban EDC reality check
[Re: Eugene]
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Registered: 12/19/07
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Back to the 10lb key ring... My old Ford truck actually had that problem, and I had to replace the entire steering column. Year and a half later I could start it without the key. Six months later and it was time to replace the column again. I chose not to and instead would jump it right off the solenoid (IIRC) when I got to where I wanted, pop the hood and disconnect the battery. Ahhhhhh, sweet memories of a punk youth. Now I carry multiple rings, with the one ring being house, truck and mail key with a monkeyfist fob. No more worn out ignition switches for me.
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#182040 - 09/12/09 04:28 PM
Re: Urban EDC reality check
[Re: BillLiptak]
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Registered: 01/21/04
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I've heard that bit about the ignitions and heavy key rings, but have never had the problem. I have always only carried ONE keyring. Long, long before I knew I had ADD, it was the only way to have the key I needed with me. I have 16 keys and a screwdriver on the ring. I drive a decrepit old 1985 Chev Cavalier with only five windows on the odometer, so I don't know how many times it's gone around. You guys must be driving those wimpy, namby-pamby vehicles. Sue
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#182048 - 09/12/09 09:08 PM
Re: Urban EDC reality check
[Re: Susan]
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Loc: Orlando, FL
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Not all lock cylinders are equal, some are better than others at taking the load. Had a chevy with the same problem as BillLiptak's ford. Local locksmith said that he would be happy to fix it for $$$, but repair would only last a year or so before the plastic part that was bad would wear out and need to be replaced again. So either get used to spending the money, or learn to live with it.
Also not all key users are the same either. Have seen many keys and cylinders worn out by heavy handed key users. Some people stuff the key into the cylinder like they are driving a nail not gently pushing a key into the ignition cylinder.
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#182103 - 09/13/09 06:07 PM
Re: Urban EDC reality check
[Re: Compugeek]
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Registered: 03/11/05
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food. Water. tiny flashlight. blankets.
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#182108 - 09/13/09 10:59 PM
Re: Urban EDC reality check
[Re: TeacherRO]
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Loc: Birmingham, Alabama
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I also had a 1989 Toyota pickup that the key was broken in half in the ignition when I bought it used. All you had to do was insert the other half (or a screwdriver) and turn it to crank it, then remove whatever you used to crank it with.
Every now and then I'd leave the half key sticking out of the ignition by accident, and it would always just fall out going down the road and land the whole keyring in the floorboard.
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#182110 - 09/13/09 11:44 PM
Re: Urban EDC reality check
[Re: 2005RedTJ]
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Registered: 08/09/09
Posts: 392
Loc: San Diego, CA
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I've put the PSK back in my GHB in the trunk, and put the mini-FAK in my bag along with the extra Spark-Lite/Tinder.
I moved my registration and insurance info to my bag from the glove box (if someone steals my car, they won't have my address), and added a printed list of emergency contact numbers in case my Palm isn't working.
I'll be getting a Res-Q-Me next month, and then my EDC is (for now) about as good as it's going to get.
Thanks to all for the suggestions!
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#182136 - 09/14/09 04:58 AM
Re: Urban EDC reality check
[Re: Compugeek]
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Registered: 01/21/04
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Loc: W. WA
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"...if someone steals my car, they won't have my address" If they steal it out of your driveway, they already KNOW your address. If they can read, anyway. Sue
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#182145 - 09/14/09 10:14 AM
Re: Urban EDC reality check
[Re: Susan]
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Registered: 11/01/08
Posts: 1530
Loc: DFW, Texas
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If they get one of my vehicles out of the garage, they are good and fast. The overhead doors are alarmed, and the GSD's have a dog door from the house to the garage and from the house to the back yard.
Recent experience mentioned elsewhere has shown the GSD's will protect my family and property. I just have to stay out of the way! Right Sue??
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