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dj baracus

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Posted: January 05, 2003 at 3:05 PM / IP Logged

i need some basic advice from the wisdom of the the12volt.com community.

should i lose my spare tire to accomodate a very much desired sub-enclosure?

1995 850 Turbo Sedan, daily driver, shared by me & girlfriend. If i am driving & should have a flat, i could change it, but would she?...no!...We have roadside assistance, but what does that mean? they will come & put on the spare? they will tow to a shop? is it a bad idea to toss the spare for the sub?

i dont want to do anything stupid, but id be sweet to hide all 3 cu.ft of encluse under that deck!

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Posted: January 05, 2003 at 5:09 PM / IP Logged

As long as you have AAA or roadside assistance, should the unfortunate event occur that requires your spare. I don' t think bolting the sub as a spare would work to well :) Oh most roadside assistance places will put on the spare, or tow you to the nearest shop. Usually they will allow 3 tows per year before booting you from the program.

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Posted: January 05, 2003 at 9:32 PM / IP Logged

Personal opinion is never lose the spare. There are almost always other ways to build a sub enclosure.

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Posted: January 05, 2003 at 10:23 PM / IP Logged

I say loose the spare onto the top of a false floor. I fiberglassed into the well and built a false floor and placed the spare ontop of it. If it's not for show, then do it this way.

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Posted: January 05, 2003 at 11:25 PM / IP Logged

I agree and have done that for a few people as well. Worked out well.

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Posted: January 06, 2003 at 6:27 AM / IP Logged

Why not lose the spare and carry a can of tyre weld with you. This way you'd be able to limp to the nearest garage to get your tyre replaced or repaired.

However, tyre weld wouldn't work with a badly damaged tyre so the tow truck would need to be called if bad damage happens

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Posted: January 06, 2003 at 9:41 AM / IP Logged

the tyre weld is a great idea...i forgot about that stuff....but my tires are low-profile & those tend to blow out the side walls (yikes) which might not be helped by the foam!! whoa!

im gonna do the well & tuck the tire ontop of the deck, maybe get a tight sack for it made, to keep things clean. the amount of room down in the well is too great to ignore & very inefficient for the tiny spare...

it aint for show, but still gotta take pride! awwww jeah.....thanks everybody !!!!

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