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Old 01-22-2007 | 01:32 PM
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Bugger the spare tire, I want my trunk back

My original title for this was "Bugger the spare tyre, I want my boot back" but then I realised nobody would know what I was on about.

I have an RX8 with the enormous spare tire kit in it, and really all I want is the "get you home" spare-tire-in-a-can-thing. My question is - can I just remove this whole preposterous spare tire assembly and buy the can thing? Is there anything that happened at the factory to stop that being the case?

Any help appreciated - if it looks like I can do this, I'll make another post offering to swap the stuff...

Chris
Old 01-22-2007 | 11:50 PM
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I picked up my 07 with the optional spare tire package, and it also came with the tire repair kit. Yours did not?
Old 01-23-2007 | 10:52 AM
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I took my spare tire out after a year and it's amazing how much more room there is now! (even WITH 2 subwoofers back there)
As for the fix-a-flat spray... I'd say stay away from that. If you've got TPMS, it'll clog up the sensors and like CBD mentioned, tire shops hate the stuff.
If you ever get a flat, you can use your Emergency Roadside Kit to put some air back in it quickly while you get to a safe spot (there's a little air compressor in there) and then call for a free tow.
Old 01-23-2007 | 12:00 PM
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not to kick a dead horse, but i just removed my spare tire kit as well (easiest mod ever if you have one arm), and love the added space and yes, the fact that it no longer blocks the opening. I just moved in to a college apt in one trip with the 8 and had extra room.
Old 01-23-2007 | 02:15 PM
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what did you move? a pillow and a sleeping bag? lol....
Old 01-23-2007 | 02:18 PM
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If you worry about it.....

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Old 01-30-2007 | 07:23 PM
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Many thanks for the replies - you've helped me make my decision. I'll just yank the thing out and run the risk.

Even just leaving the tyre lying on the floor of the trunk is a better solution than having this giant climbing frame using half your trunk...

Chris
Old 01-30-2007 | 11:12 PM
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I was hoping to take my spare off too. How does roadside assistance help you if you dont have the spare with you?
Old 02-02-2007 | 07:38 PM
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One of the local guys gave me the spare tire setup from his car after working on his car.

Can someone explain or take a picture of where the flat metal pieces go (with two holes in them, 4 total).

The mounting bar acts as a rear strutbar for those that weren't aware.
Old 02-02-2007 | 08:39 PM
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Here's a pic of the pieces I am referring to:

Old 02-03-2007 | 06:35 AM
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i know what your talking about you wanka.
Old 02-03-2007 | 09:57 AM
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Can someone explain or take a picture of where the flat metal pieces go (with two holes in them, 4 total).
Will this help?
http://208.224.136.14/mike/spare.pdf
Old 02-03-2007 | 10:20 AM
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Dibs on one of these spare tire kits when you guys get them out.
Old 02-03-2007 | 12:08 PM
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Thanks New Yorker.

Looks like there should be instructions in his glove box for the spare tire.

Was surprised that Rosenthal didn't have it posted in his archive of instructions though.

Also couldn't find it in the shop manual or here on RX8club.
Old 02-04-2007 | 01:57 AM
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Question

Does anyone want to sell their spare tire kit? if so, please email me on cdfairclough@yahoo.com
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