Urgent Question re: Space Saving Temp Tyre - Page 2

Jan 2, 2004 | 12:24 AM

#26

Hymee

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That strap looked interesting. My tyre is attached to the bar with a large bolt through the guts.

Cheers,
Hymee.

Jan 2, 2004 | 03:53 AM

#27

sco

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Thanks NT RotorHead... much appreciated.

Hymee ... it looks like the strap is only used temporarily to hold the tyre in place as you remove/install it. Mine is held in place using the same bolt through the middle.

Jul 13, 2004 | 08:15 PM

#28

sco

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Quote:

Originally Posted by pricer01

1) The bolts are a component in the damper towers so need to be replaced at appropriate tension - 37-51 Nm

This is not quite correct... refer to the following thread for more info: https://www.rx8club.com/australia-new-zealand-forum-37/space-saver-brace-bolts-22186/

(Added this in case someone finds this thread in the future, like I did, and isn't aware of this additional info Gomez worked out.)

Jul 13, 2004 | 08:39 PM

#29

skc

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Is there any handling differences once the bar has been removed

skc

Jul 15, 2004 | 03:01 AM

#30

Ageo

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I removed my bar 3months ago when i had to use the spacer. Now i just keep it free in the back (no bar). I think its pointless (the cover too). Its in your manuel (white booklet) that shows you how to remove it.