cogsNsprockets

Thinking about ordering one off of eBay.. at least there, they are 1/2 the price than at the dealer or if it comes on the car...

Do you need to drill anything? or is it set up already?

Thanks

StealthTL

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I think you just need to cut the carpet where the bar meets the rear struts, the rest is bolts.

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CarAndDriver

That spare tire sure eats up trunk space. Are you that worried?

alz0rz

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STRUT BAR on the cheap!

maskedferret

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StealthTL is correct; take a box cutter to the carpet walls... they're dotted cut already. The kit comes with two rivets that per the instructions are punched into the metal frame to support the big rubber stopper that presses against the mounted tire. Instead, you can easily use double-sided 3M tape to stick it where it goes. If you need clarification on this, i can take pictures (i used tape).

The kit will include instructions which will tell you exactly what all to do (assuming the seller provides them). The rest is merely bolt-on.

BoosTED

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Strut brace...

alz0rz

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same difference!

i fail, it was late when i made that post!!

Huey52

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Unless you're looking for a strut brace, don't bother. Just apply a number of strong bonding velcro strips (4 myself) to the spare's cover and it will hold fine to the trunk floor carpet. Takes up a lot less space that way located to the back of the trunk.

Actually, I didn't carry my spare for long. I might throw it in for a long trip, but otherwise unnecessary.

EdwardsB

don't get the spare tire kit...takes up a lot of space in the trunk from what I hear.

I have the patch kit with powered air compressor in the trunk in case I ever get a flat. This way I can patch the hole and fill the tire up to make it somewhere safe. Its light and very small.

CarAndDriver

Unless you drive long distances on empty roads, there is always a tow truck around.

greg985

I have run flats and the tire repair kit so I am not worried

CarAndDriver

^ I've read that most run flats don't compare to traditional tires when it comes to ride quality and harshness.

Huey52

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^ I also don't see any run flats available in the stock 225x45x18, at least on TireRack.

greg985

Yokohama Avid is the tire, they came on the car when I bought it. Not sure what I will go with when I need new ones

CarAndDriver

As far as I can tell, you do not have run flats. Yokohama does not make run flats in its Avid line.

Do some research. Google and TireRack.com.

greg985

yea they are not run flats, I got owned by my dealership

BoosTED

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Keep in mind for those that use the tire repair kit that is in the trunk. You will have to replace the TPMS sensor because it clogs the sensor up with that glue. It also gets on the inside or the rim and tire.

Tire shops love that stuff...

The spare tire is somewhat of a small insurance policy for road trips. Even in town when you have to be somewhere. Waiting for a tow truck can make you miss that important meeting or the local car meet.

CarAndDriver

If you read car reviews, run flats are not all that. Which Avids did you get? You may want to get a summer tire if you live someplace where you don't need all season. The Avid tire lines are very good tire though.

maskedferret

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I wonder what that tire repair kit might be good for other than its intended purpose since I've already resigned myself to not using it at all.

swoope

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did you buy the car yet? bluesky???

the info is available on finishlineprformance.com..

mommy cant afford the spare tire kit?

beers