Getting rid of the spare?

tvfreakazoid · 04-15-2009, 04:35 PM

First off i didn't know there was a sub, I thought when you upgraded to sport package and when you got the bose audio, I thought you just got the regular speakers

! How does it sound (bass and what not).
So what happens when you take the spare off? What would happen to the sub? Will it be mountable w/o the spare?

SoCal 370Z · 04-15-2009, 05:07 PM

Of the few flats I have had in my years of driving they have always been of such nature that nothing can repair them, and a spare has come in handy. Porsche has moved away from spares, and they offer a tire sealant, and air compressor (you can always acquire the one they use off eBay or elsewhere). The JDM version of our Z has factory options such as an air compressor, and tire sealant. Roadside service is a big plus if you do not live or travel to the boonies.

zsport1 · 04-15-2009, 09:50 PM

If this car is your daily driver it is not a good idea to go without the spare.

355890 · 04-15-2009, 11:38 PM

I took mine out. I have a can of run flat in it's place.

I don't venture more than 40 miles from home. A longer road trip, I will put the spare back in place.

the boat · 04-16-2009, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by wstar

The thread in marketplace about selling off the spare got me thinking on this. What are you guys on thoughts on going without a spare for daily driving and/or roadtrips. I'm seriously considering dumping mine, and replacing the lost weight with my own emergency kit that I carry anyways (which sits behind the passenger seat currently).

The kit is pretty heavy, I used a laptop bag and I have (among many tools and jumper cables and various things you'd expect) a 12V air compressor and a tire patch kit (and I know how to use it). I'd much rather patch and re-inflate when possible on the side of the road than drive on a spare anyways. If I ever had a real un-patchable blowout I could always call a flatbed and get picked up anyways. So I figure if I can do it without upsetting weight balance (seems likely, the kit is hefty, maybe a battery relocate would be necessary too though), it's a win for me overall.

Is it a bad idea to go spare-less all things considered?

Also, for whoever's already tried: what about the subwoofer without the spare? Seems like it's mounted on top of the spare, and wouldn't mount correctly without it.

jyust get AAA

ssqpolo · 04-16-2009, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by tvfreakazoid

WOW you drive a lot. I thought I drove a lot from work and home (45 min drive and about hour and half both ways. About 70miles). You got me beat. I was just wondering in about 8 months or you can give us a long term update on your Z.

ya i do drive alot. i dont mind it one bit in this car tho lol. i will def give a long term review.
sorry for temp. jacking ur thread wstar

Musashi · 04-16-2009, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by wstar

I don't use fix-a-flat type stuff. Have you ever looked inside after using one of those? That junk is nasty, and it will be all over your wheel and tire

It is gross but luckily we aren't the ones cleaning it out! lol They usually charge extra if you have used it!

On another note, I had a nail in my tire it was holding pressure so it wasn't that big of a deal. The Nissan dealer got me a new tire in under the warranty I purchased with the car.

What's totally ridiculous is they couldn't mount the rubber onto the wheel. Told me their machine wasn't big enough. So, I took it somewhere else and had to bring back the freaking tire with the obstruction to the dealer. How aggravating.....

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SoCal 370Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: US of A Posts: 2,842 Drives: Answers Rep Power: 33	Of the few flats I have had in my years of driving they have always been of such nature that nothing can repair them, and a spare has come in handy. Porsche has moved away from spares, and they offer a tire sealant, and air compressor (you can always acquire the one they use off eBay or elsewhere). The JDM version of our Z has factory options such as an air compressor, and tire sealant. Roadside service is a big plus if you do not live or travel to the boonies. __________________ ( Click to show/hide ) Why I NEVER say NO to the Panda Lou Fusz!!!

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355890 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 416 Drives: GP Z Base+Sport (6m) Rep Power: 541	I took mine out. I have a can of run flat in it's place. I don't venture more than 40 miles from home. A longer road trip, I will put the spare back in place. __________________ *"Burnley Football Club supporter" ENGLAND...ENGLAND...ENGLAND*

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