GearGambler Posted July 29, 2015 Report Share Posted July 29, 2015 I'm wondering who has removed their spare tire? I have AAA for when I'm local. I also have a truck and trailer if I don't want to use AAA. The spare tire, jack, and lug wrench probably weighs in at 40-50 lbs I would think (I didnt weigh it). Thoughts about removing this stuff? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prokiller Posted July 29, 2015 Report Share Posted July 29, 2015 i've removed mine years ago. as for putting something in place there to keep the floor flat, i haven't done anything. i sadly just have the carpet there and it just doesn't cover the whole space now. it is nice to have that extra bit of area for stuff though. i keep my cleaning supply carrier in there and it keeps it nice and secure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GearGambler Posted July 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2015 I thought about taking out the carpet and trying to do something to add extra storage. for now, I'm just using an old can that I punched a hole in, along with the tire / jack retainer for some floor support. there's still no support towards the back of the car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prokiller Posted July 29, 2015 Report Share Posted July 29, 2015 my plan has always been to convert it into a storage space but just never got around to it. i was going to cut a piece of mdf as a new floor board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Det_Riot Posted July 29, 2015 Report Share Posted July 29, 2015 I've never had a spare tire and have only been fucked over by it once :knockonwood: once my car gets caged and tubbed it'll probably just get a fresh floor pan in the rear that will be all flat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackmage Posted July 29, 2015 Report Share Posted July 29, 2015 i just left it empty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GearGambler Posted July 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2015 Being a daily driver, I still use my trunk a lot! groceries, road trips, and even dry cleaning - cant put it in the back seat with the top down! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve-Oh Posted July 29, 2015 Report Share Posted July 29, 2015 Wasted space in my opinion. @95riosnake turned his into a nice place for some boom Sent from Space Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GearGambler Posted July 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2015 Agreed that it is wasted space. It would be nice to see someone incorporate it into storage, rather than just cover it up. I've seen some pics of sound system components utilizing that space, but my amp is under the passenger seat, and the two 8" subs are in a removable box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttocs Posted July 29, 2015 Report Share Posted July 29, 2015 been years since I had mine. used it as an amp rack for 5-6 yrs and not yet sure what part of the stereo will go in it next. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
droptoppony Posted July 30, 2015 Report Share Posted July 30, 2015 Do you daily the car? If not you might not need it. I always resisted the urge to ditch and pop a sub in because I can change my flat tire and be home before AAA even gets there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
01yellercobra Posted July 31, 2015 Report Share Posted July 31, 2015 My 01 had a spare, but it was pointless. I never checked it and the one time I might've needed it, it was flat. The 04 didn't come with one. I thought about tracking down a spare and a jack, but I threw my tool kit in the spot instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackmage Posted July 31, 2015 Report Share Posted July 31, 2015 i dd mine in the summer, and that small thing would never fit over the brembo's on the front now, so it is almost worthless to me unless i get a flat on the rear. theres plenty of tow companies waiting to get my money (insurance covers it anyways) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GearGambler Posted July 31, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2015 The spare, jack and lug wrench are on the garage floor right now. That lug wrench wouldn't fit anyway - its too fat to get in the recess where the lugs are anyway! I'm not sure what my plans are for that opening. I would really like to carpet it and make it usable, but that may be tough when trying to keep weight savings in mind. Thanks to everyone for the input! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
droptoppony Posted August 1, 2015 Report Share Posted August 1, 2015 i dd mine in the summer, and that small thing would never fit over the brembo's on the front now, so it is almost worthless to me unless i get a flat on the rear. theres plenty of tow companies waiting to get my money (insurance covers it anyways) I'm curious if the 17" Cobra/Mach/Bullitt spare clears the big brake kits available for our cars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedTwilight Posted August 3, 2015 Report Share Posted August 3, 2015 I've used my spare a few times. But once more work gets underway to the car I'd probably throw it out. Especially after the 14" brake conversion. But I have always thought about throwing a full size in it's place and creating a nice floor to surround it. That way I'd have a spare just in case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackmage Posted August 3, 2015 Report Share Posted August 3, 2015 I'm curious if the 17" Cobra/Mach/Bullitt spare clears the big brake kits available for our cars. I dont think it would have any problems clearing the circumference of the rotor, but the offset of the spare rim is so positive it would come in contact with an caliper larger than stock. thats my thought at least. The stock 17"s you could get on the SN's dont clear my 00' R brembos at all. not even close without a massive spacer hah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95riosnake Posted August 3, 2015 Report Share Posted August 3, 2015 Wasted space in my opinion. @95riosnake turned his into a nice place for some boomSent from Space Sure did! My spare was useless because there was no way I was ever going to be able to get a jack under the car on the side of the road anyway. AAA membership and out came the spare lol. It's extra useless now because there's no way it will fit front or rear with the brakes I have now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GearGambler Posted August 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2015 Sure did! My spare was useless because there was no way I was ever going to be able to get a jack under the car on the side of the road anyway. AAA membership and out came the spare lol. It's extra useless now because there's no way it will fit front or rear with the brakes I have now.This is about where I'm at now. spare / jack / lug wrench is in the shed. AAA at the ready. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shifty Posted August 27, 2015 Report Share Posted August 27, 2015 I have AAA and still have it in the trunk. But I can still use it. Not that I would. But I will probably be removing it in the near future Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted August 27, 2015 Report Share Posted August 27, 2015 what size wheel/tire are these spares? i forget but if it's like the little 13" donut you see in most cars i can't imagine half of us would even be able to drive with them on lol. i think i'd drag rockers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedTwilight Posted August 27, 2015 Report Share Posted August 27, 2015 what size wheel/tire are these spares? i forget but if it's like the little 13" donut you see in most cars i can't imagine half of us would even be able to drive with them on lol. i think i'd drag rockers The Cobra's come with a 17" spare to clear the front brakes. I forgot the tire size mounted on them however. And there brings another point to throw out the spare. If you have a GT and have upgraded to larger brakes and calipers, then the factory spare will probably no longer fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackmage Posted August 27, 2015 Report Share Posted August 27, 2015 The Cobra's come with a 17" spare to clear the front brakes. I forgot the tire size mounted on them however. And there brings another point to throw out the spare. If you have a GT and have upgraded to larger brakes and calipers, then the factory spare will probably no longer fit.right, thats my problem too, it would fit on the rear, but not the front. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
