The Spare Tire Complex!!!
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The Spare Tire Complex!!!
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
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
It's a risk. DOesn't really matter what we think. If you get a flat, you get a flat.
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Haha niceI was just thinking too.... If I did get a flat I would probably rather a tow than to have to drive one of those puny spares. (or not I havent looked at the size of the spare yet...)
Would the Nismo have to be flat bedded due to the body kit?
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Originally Posted by DRFTER_Z
MC did it as his first mod......
yup i did. mainly because i autocross
speaking of which last week i noticed my low tire pressure light was on but it had been cold at night here so i figured maybe that was why. i tested all 4 tires and they were all at 34-35 except the rear driver side. it was at 28 come to find out i had a screw in it for maybe about 4 days but it was a real slow leak.
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Originally Posted by MC
yup i did. mainly because i autocross
speaking of which last week i noticed my low tire pressure light was on but it had been cold at night here so i figured maybe that was why. i tested all 4 tires and they were all at 34-35 except the rear driver side. it was at 28 come to find out i had a screw in it for maybe about 4 days but it was a real slow leak.
speaking of which last week i noticed my low tire pressure light was on but it had been cold at night here so i figured maybe that was why. i tested all 4 tires and they were all at 34-35 except the rear driver side. it was at 28 come to find out i had a screw in it for maybe about 4 days but it was a real slow leak.
Originally Posted by Get_Zwole
took mine out a month after i got it. If i get a flat ill tow it anyways AAA FTMFW.
My last car was a Lotus Elise which I drove as a daily driver for 2 years. They have no spare and have no room for a spare if you wanted one (unless you use the passenger seat). Lotus' answer to a spare was a can of Fix-a-Flat in a special clip in the "trunk". Never had to use it. The one time I had a flat, it was in the parking lot at my work and I pulled the tire and took it to a shop at lunch. With the Z, I don't really see the spare as a real "need to have" but it's nice to know you can throw it in the back if you think you might need it.
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not really noticeable by itself but for instance when i autocross i run like less than 1/4 tank of gas so you take that added to the spare removal and it makes the car a little rear end happy and i prefer that rather than pushing as much
but normal day to day. i dont think its too different
but normal day to day. i dont think its too different
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that would make sense.
full tank = approx 60 lbs (i think) and 40 lbs spare
so you figure
1/4 tank = (45) lbs
Spare tire = (40) lbs
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Weight saved= (85) lbs
its like throwing away a skinny person
or
a midget....
full tank = approx 60 lbs (i think) and 40 lbs spare
so you figure
1/4 tank = (45) lbs
Spare tire = (40) lbs
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Weight saved= (85) lbs
its like throwing away a skinny person
or
a midget....
i took the spare out and the carpet.. and the mat love it because now i have more room in the back when i go grocery shopping!! Car does slide out alot more around turns, but i kinda like it that way- also be careful the first few times you touch 110 ish feels a bit different you kinda have to work to keep the car on the road... and you get alot more road noise.. not enough to want it back in though. I ran a 13.44 with spare in and a full tank (i know i'm an idiot but the track hadn't been a planned thing)... hoping to improve maybe to a 13.39 without it?
