I agree with this concept, but I've taken that to this level: I actually got a plastic foam lined case that I've stocked with an assortment of minor and major items, some of which can be hard to find on short notice. Remember, it's cheap to buy these parts one at a time, little by little, when everthing is going good and thus time is not a issue. Anything not used is always marketable here or on ebay later, should you and the Aspire part company.
A semi complete listing would include these
"pre-tested good" replacement parts:
Complete distib, pre marked.
Throttle position sensor
Both water temp sensors
air temp sensor
Mass air flow sensor
ECM
wheel Lugs
all fuses, major and minor
Headlight bulbs
Manual
Only the spare starter stays on the shelf because the exsisting one is new, and I'm a 5 speed...you know
I think the case cost like $8, It always goes to the races just like the spare rubber or aluminum jack right? What good is it on the shelf!