Who has ditched their spare tire and the tools?
08-10-2007, 08:41 AM
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Originally Posted by OneI350
Take all the foam out also and just line the back with car carpet fabric or just run nothing at all.
08-10-2007, 08:46 AM
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Originally Posted by GalvatronType_R
If you get any snow or ice during the winter, you'll wish you had that extra weight on the back wheels...
I myself took out the spare last winter and threw in a 60 lb. sack of sand.
08-12-2007, 06:36 AM
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Originally Posted by UltraYellow350z
so you mean u removed the mat and left just the bare hole?
So if you one of your alternate duties for your ride is to get groceries, your set.
08-30-2007, 09:09 AM
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A few questions..
What is a fix-a-flat?
Is it the spare tire that comes with the Z?
If so, AAA changed my rear wheel (19"x10") 'cuz of a flat in my falken azenis 270/30/19 tires.. I have the 35th edition, which includes the Brembo's.. how unsafe am I right now? I drove 50 miles since my change.. in process of finding a dealer who has these tires in k-town.
Also, I thought my spare tire would be the factory wheel (just like how the Lexus IS300's get 1 more of the same wheel as their spare, so they don't have to worry about changing if they keep it stock), but I have a black one.. (I didn't get out of my car to see what AAA was doing since I was on the freeway shoulder.. I didn't have a choice since I was near the 15 on 60W.) Tell me if I'm wrong..
And to post within the subject guidelines....... I'd say.. the spare works? ..but it is unsafe..? I couldn't find anything in search, but this was the closest...... thanks!
What is a fix-a-flat?
Is it the spare tire that comes with the Z?
If so, AAA changed my rear wheel (19"x10") 'cuz of a flat in my falken azenis 270/30/19 tires.. I have the 35th edition, which includes the Brembo's.. how unsafe am I right now? I drove 50 miles since my change.. in process of finding a dealer who has these tires in k-town.
Also, I thought my spare tire would be the factory wheel (just like how the Lexus IS300's get 1 more of the same wheel as their spare, so they don't have to worry about changing if they keep it stock), but I have a black one.. (I didn't get out of my car to see what AAA was doing since I was on the freeway shoulder.. I didn't have a choice since I was near the 15 on 60W.) Tell me if I'm wrong..
And to post within the subject guidelines....... I'd say.. the spare works? ..but it is unsafe..? I couldn't find anything in search, but this was the closest...... thanks!
08-30-2007, 10:10 AM
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Originally Posted by hannah
A few questions..
What is a fix-a-flat?
Is it the spare tire that comes with the Z?
It comes in a can you can find at your local auto part stores. Pretty much you would attach it to the valve stem and spray the entire can inside of it. Then you would fill air. As you drive, the liquid will seal the hole inside. It is always a good thing to be honest. I never really trusted it.
If so, AAA changed my rear wheel (19"x10") 'cuz of a flat in my falken azenis 270/30/19 tires.. I have the 35th edition, which includes the Brembo's.. how unsafe am I right now? I drove 50 miles since my change.. in process of finding a dealer who has these tires in k-town.
Your are pretty safe as long you keep it around 50mph~60mph. 50 miles sounds okay but to be honest, I wouldn't consider going pass 75~100 mile on it. It is really meant to get your car around for a short while
Also, I thought my spare tire would be the factory wheel (just like how the Lexus IS300's get 1 more of the same wheel as their spare, so they don't have to worry about changing if they keep it stock), but I have a black one.. (I didn't get out of my car to see what AAA was doing since I was on the freeway shoulder.. I didn't have a choice since I was near the 15 on 60W.) Tell me if I'm wrong..
Certain cars do come with a complete rims/tires. I beleve majority trucks come that way because it wouldn't be safe for them to drive on spare. Our car just comes with a smaller spare.
And to post within the subject guidelines....... I'd say.. the spare works? ..but it is unsafe..? I couldn't find anything in search, but this was the closest...... thanks!
You should contact Rick @ Status. He is one of our vendor here that can get you the best price and service. Great guy to deal with. Highly recommend
What is a fix-a-flat?
Is it the spare tire that comes with the Z?
It comes in a can you can find at your local auto part stores. Pretty much you would attach it to the valve stem and spray the entire can inside of it. Then you would fill air. As you drive, the liquid will seal the hole inside. It is always a good thing to be honest. I never really trusted it.
If so, AAA changed my rear wheel (19"x10") 'cuz of a flat in my falken azenis 270/30/19 tires.. I have the 35th edition, which includes the Brembo's.. how unsafe am I right now? I drove 50 miles since my change.. in process of finding a dealer who has these tires in k-town.
Your are pretty safe as long you keep it around 50mph~60mph. 50 miles sounds okay but to be honest, I wouldn't consider going pass 75~100 mile on it. It is really meant to get your car around for a short while
Also, I thought my spare tire would be the factory wheel (just like how the Lexus IS300's get 1 more of the same wheel as their spare, so they don't have to worry about changing if they keep it stock), but I have a black one.. (I didn't get out of my car to see what AAA was doing since I was on the freeway shoulder.. I didn't have a choice since I was near the 15 on 60W.) Tell me if I'm wrong..
Certain cars do come with a complete rims/tires. I beleve majority trucks come that way because it wouldn't be safe for them to drive on spare. Our car just comes with a smaller spare.
And to post within the subject guidelines....... I'd say.. the spare works? ..but it is unsafe..? I couldn't find anything in search, but this was the closest...... thanks!
You should contact Rick @ Status. He is one of our vendor here that can get you the best price and service. Great guy to deal with. Highly recommend
P.S. Did you ever get your headlights done?
08-30-2007, 12:01 PM
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Originally Posted by redman333
I don't get it, explain this one.
09-02-2007, 01:04 PM
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I used to take my spare out for autoX.....then one time i took it out and placed really well in the event.
As a result i got excited, took off, and left my tire and tools sitting in the grass. I returned later but they were gone. So i guess that solved my spare/no spare dilema.
As a result i got excited, took off, and left my tire and tools sitting in the grass. I returned later but they were gone. So i guess that solved my spare/no spare dilema.
09-02-2007, 08:03 PM
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Originally Posted by roast
Spare? What spare?
lol, thats how mine looks, Im thinking of doing the same to the hatch
PS dont forget to tape down and cover the wires if your going to be placing ocasional groceries or items back there that can pull those wires.
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09-02-2007, 08:45 PM
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Originally Posted by OneI350
lol, thats how mine looks, Im thinking of doing the same to the hatch
ditched the wiper/motor along with it.... left off the only plastic piece I had to remove to get to the wiper/motor... didn't take the rest off...yet. 
PS dont forget to tape down and cover the wires if your going to be placing ocasional groceries or items back there that can pull those wires.
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