Removing the spare tire

K370 · 10-29-2016, 02:30 PM

Guys,

Am trying to remove the spare tire (kinda of weight reduction lol) but the thing after removing it the bose amplifier doesn't hold properly as it is held by a long screw but it does go all the way but not enough to hold the amplifier any idea about this issue

Thanks

Trips · 10-29-2016, 03:04 PM

I would keep the spare on or simply remove the Bose amp, You're not going to be losing to much time keeping in.

You may want to look at other avenues for weight reduction.

Here is a thread that can help in that regard

The 370Z Weight Reduction Thread

Chan Chee Hoe · 10-29-2016, 09:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by K370

Guys,

Am trying to remove the spare tire (kinda of weight reduction lol) but the thing after removing it the bose amplifier doesn't hold properly as it is held by a long screw but it does go all the way but not enough to hold the amplifier any idea about this issue

Thanks

Maybe you can buy a Motocycle Scooter Tube...put below it...work perfectly.

K370 · 10-30-2016, 12:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trips

I would keep the spare on or simply remove the Bose amp, You're not going to be losing to much time keeping in.

You may want to look at other avenues for weight reduction.

Here is a thread that can help in that regard

The 370Z Weight Reduction Thread

Thanks man am not really doing weight reduction project or anything but it's like a habit once I change my wheels I get rid of the spare can't use it anyway only to lose dead weight.

POS VETT · 10-30-2016, 07:58 AM

Use one of those "pool noodles", the bigger one; color is optional. Cut one to length to simulate the spare wheel dimensions, run a rope through it to keep it coiled, place it below the subwoofer, adjust, and tighten.

Keep in mind that the spare wheel and tire is part of the body rigidity when it comes to crashworthiness. You're on your own regarding this.

kenchan · 10-30-2016, 10:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by K370

Thanks man am not really doing weight reduction project or anything but it's like a habit once I change my wheels I get rid of the spare can't use it anyway only to lose dead weight.

wat? my cars almost always run aftermarket wheels and spares are always in da trunk with its factory lugs.

God-Speed · 10-30-2016, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

wat? my cars almost always run aftermarket wheels and spares are always in da trunk with its factory lugs.

I do the same that Kenchan does, when ever I get new wheels I put a set of OEM lugs in a zip-lock bag and put in with the spare.

10-29-2016, 02:30 PM	#1 (permalink)
K370 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Abu Dhabi Posts: 60 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 9	Removing the spare tire Guys, Am trying to remove the spare tire (kinda of weight reduction lol) but the thing after removing it the bose amplifier doesn't hold properly as it is held by a long screw but it does go all the way but not enough to hold the amplifier any idea about this issue Thanks

10-29-2016, 03:04 PM	#2 (permalink)
Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,730 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	I would keep the spare on or simply remove the Bose amp, You're not going to be losing to much time keeping in. You may want to look at other avenues for weight reduction. Here is a thread that can help in that regard The 370Z Weight Reduction Thread Z-Girl 12 and K370 like this. __________________

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POS VETT Track Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Columbus OH Posts: 612 Drives: Z34\|C4LT4\|C6Z06\|V25 Rep Power: 3366	Use one of those "pool noodles", the bigger one; color is optional. Cut one to length to simulate the spare wheel dimensions, run a rope through it to keep it coiled, place it below the subwoofer, adjust, and tighten. Keep in mind that the spare wheel and tire is part of the body rigidity when it comes to crashworthiness. You're on your own regarding this.