Getting rid of the spare?

Jimmydean · 04-15-2009, 01:17 PM

On the ContoComfort Kit website it said it can damage the TPS sensors in the wheels.. any one that use these have any issues or need to get the sensors cleaned or replaced afterward?

CrownR426 · 04-15-2009, 01:23 PM

Just keep it...
It's not like any of you guys have modded your z anyways.
The only time I would suggest anyone to remove their spare is if their car is heavily modded and carbonded out. Why don't you just lose some weight or turn anorexic if you care about weight in the car so much?
lol...

wstar · 04-15-2009, 02:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CrownR426

Just keep it...
It's not like any of you guys have modded your z anyways.
The only time I would suggest anyone to remove their spare is if their car is heavily modded and carbonded out. Why don't you just lose some weight or turn anorexic if you care about weight in the car so much?
lol...

Why don't you post something constructive or gtfo of my thread?

I beg to differ on the fact that my car isn't modded, and I have no intention of putting lame-*** carbon fiber cover-up crap on my car, it looks like **** and it isn't worth the money.

SoCal 370Z · 04-15-2009, 04:07 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, 08:50 PM

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

355890 · 04-15-2009, 10:38 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, 01:45 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

04-15-2009, 01:23 PM	#2 (permalink)
CrownR426 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South Korea Posts: 4,676 Drives: Manual Rep Power: 849	Just keep it... It's not like any of you guys have modded your z anyways. The only time I would suggest anyone to remove their spare is if their car is heavily modded and carbonded out. Why don't you just lose some weight or turn anorexic if you care about weight in the car so much? lol... __________________ Love + Hardwork + Passion RIP SVTRacer

04-15-2009, 04:07 PM	#4 (permalink)
SoCal 370Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: US of A Posts: 2,842 Drives: Answers Rep Power: 35	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!!!

04-15-2009, 10:38 PM	#6 (permalink)
355890 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 416 Drives: GP Z Base+Sport (6m) Rep Power: 543	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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