The Spare Tire Complex!!!

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Apr 18, 2008 | 11:43 AM

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if i get a flat, i couldnt get the jack under the car anyways. i have road side assistance with my insurance and with my at&t cell phone.

Apr 18, 2008 | 12:16 PM

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I ditched the spare to put amps and a CarPC there. I carry a can of fix a flat, a cell phone, and roadside assisstance through my insurance. Have't had a problem in 3 years, nor in the 8 years I had my 300ZXTT, which I did the same thing to.

Apr 18, 2008 | 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Lento

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like throwing away a fat person.

or....

2 midgets!!!

A FAT person????

How much do you weigh skinny??

I'm 190lbs and don't consider myself FAT, let alone 120lbs

Apr 18, 2008 | 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by chunky_baby

I'm 190lbs and don't consider myself FAT, let alone 120lbs

Aww come on baby, you know you're more chunky than that.

Apr 18, 2008 | 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by chunky_baby

A FAT person????

How much do you weigh skinny??

I'm 190lbs and don't consider myself FAT, let alone 120lbs

maybe a fat girl... i dont like em over 110 (and gotta be tall)

Apr 21, 2008 | 11:35 AM

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Aww come on baby, you know you're more chunky than that.

LOL

Only in the trouser department sir...

Apr 22, 2008 | 04:53 AM

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Originally Posted by east1999bt

maybe a fat girl... i dont like em over 110 (and gotta be tall)

Haha... There ya go

Actually I just didn't really bother to think about how much 120lbs was, but I'll stick with this

Apr 22, 2008 | 05:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Rexy7

Flat bed tow trucks will f**k your car up, especially if your nismo is lowered.

The manual said specifically to only use a flat bed because of the body kit

Thats what I would use if I had to get towed.

Apr 22, 2008 | 08:58 AM

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Haha... There ya go

Actually I just didn't really bother to think about how much 120lbs was, but I'll stick with this

That's still too stick thin for a girl in my opinion. Especially if tall...

I likeee me curveeees

Apr 22, 2008 | 09:23 AM

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That's still too stick thin for a girl in my opinion. Especially if tall...

I likeee me curveeees

Thats why God invented silicone

Apr 22, 2008 | 01:14 PM

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Thats why God invented silicone

Still adds weight - and even then I prefer a natural boob.

Nicer for a pillow...

Apr 23, 2008 | 06:39 AM

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Good point

Apr 24, 2008 | 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Rexy7

Flat bed tow trucks will f**k your car up, especially if your nismo is lowered.

We all know that standard tows are crap.. And your saying FB's are too...

Dude.. So how is anyone supposed to tow their car then? Tires are one thing, but what about breakdowns etc?

Dont think any service uses auto transports for roadside assistance...

Apr 24, 2008 | 08:16 PM

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Screw in the tow hook... grab a long rope... attach to tow hook and other end to truck hitch.

Apr 24, 2008 | 08:26 PM

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Screw in the tow hook... grab a long rope... attach to tow hook and other end to truck hitch.

Apr 26, 2008 | 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Lento

I have seen this on a few of the "weight saving threads"

But I was curious to see what you guys think.

If you have AAA is it worth pulling out that spare and tools to save the approx 40 lbs?

Anyone here done it?

What are your thoughts on this?

Will AAA tow you free of charge if you don't have the spare tire for them to put on... (would that void their service or something?) I would guess not but I figured I would mention it just incase

Ditch the spare. I run NISMO LMGT4's 8.5/19F, 9.5/19R on my '04 G 6MT Coupe, the spare is just useless. I cannot see driving the car with that 18" lump on any corner.

Besides, Infiniti includes 24 hour roadside service and free loaner for any overnight and most daytime repairs, so I can just call them

Apr 26, 2008 | 11:41 AM

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Took mine out first thing.

Apr 26, 2008 | 11:44 AM

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Wow, you guys got me convinced to ditch the spare. I guess road side assistance ftw!!!!

Apr 26, 2008 | 12:37 PM

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What a Joke! I just took that puny tire out. I can't imagine if I got a flat I would want to drive on that thing anyways. Damn thing was quite heavy. It was about the equivalant of a sand bag I just took out of my trunk.

Yay for tail slides!