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Old 02-02-2007, 08:17 PM   #1
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Hi All,
I'am looking at doing a boot install. I was look at removing the spare tyre I would like to know if any one has done this?

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Old 02-02-2007, 09:00 PM   #2
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Yeah plenty of people have done it. Just carry a can of that tyre foam stuff incase you ever get a puncture. Were you thinking of making a sub enclosure in the tyre well or putting something else in there?
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Old 02-02-2007, 09:05 PM   #3
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In the tyre well. It is more about keeping the weight down.
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Old 02-02-2007, 09:23 PM   #4
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Does the tyre foam work ok for longtrip?
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Old 03-02-2007, 12:15 AM   #5
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I could be wrong but im pretty sure they use it copleteley instead of air in the pari dakar.
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Old 03-02-2007, 12:33 AM   #6
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is it illegal for a car not to have a spare tyre? I rekon I could do without it
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Old 03-02-2007, 12:52 AM   #7
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in vic it is not illegal to have no spare although if you do have a spare it must be of rwc condition and fixed down
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Old 03-02-2007, 01:09 AM   #8
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i c i c...anyone know if it's illegal in NSW?
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Old 03-02-2007, 01:35 AM   #9
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u need to have a spare in nsw...
i got pinnged for that
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Old 03-02-2007, 01:36 AM   #10
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Yes you must have a spare tyre in rw condition in nsw.. u can be defected if missing it..

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Old 03-02-2007, 02:13 AM   #11
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u need to have a spare in nsw...
i got pinnged for that
that's unlucky....just a warning or a fine?
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Old 03-02-2007, 10:59 AM   #12
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Are man that sucks...
What if we have one but it takes a while to get to...
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Old 03-02-2007, 11:30 AM   #13
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Some new cars don't even come from the factory with a spare tyre. They just have a tyre repair kit. I'd still carry a spare just to be on the safe side. When a piece of metal blew off the back of a truck and into mum's front tyre, it left a hole the size of a 50c piece. No tyre foam would fix that!
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Some new cars don't even come from the factory with a spare tyre. They just have a tyre repair kit. I'd still carry a spare just to be on the safe side. When a piece of metal blew off the back of a truck and into mum's front tyre, it left a hole the size of a 50c piece. No tyre foam would fix that!
What kind of cars don't come with a spare?(makes, models)
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that's unlucky....just a warning or a fine?

a warning... the cops were havin a go at me for some activities i did coming off a dirt road back onto the main drag...

the cop is like "where is your spare tyre kept"
i replied "i took it out."

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PUT IT BACK OR I WILL DEFECT YOU!
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Old 03-02-2007, 05:51 PM   #16
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here is a picture of my boot install, everything is hidden. :P
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Old 03-02-2007, 06:16 PM   #17
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wow thats the cleanest boot install iv seen.....ull have to help me do mine 1 day:P
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Old 03-02-2007, 06:43 PM   #18
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What kind of cars don't come with a spare?(makes, models)
The new mini doesn't, also a lot of the euro cars don't either.
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Old 04-02-2007, 12:33 AM   #19
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The law for nsw is that if the vehicle was factory fitted with a spare then you must carry one in rw condition.. If fitted with space saver you must carry it.. If fitted with tyre repair kit you must carry it and the can must have some contents..

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No Spares and no problems with police.. RACV ALL THE WAY!!!

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Old 04-02-2007, 12:46 AM   #20
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Well if all you get is a warning and no fine in NSW maybe it's worth the risk? Does anyone know if they check the spare for nsw car rego?
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Old 04-02-2007, 02:31 AM   #21
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I have heard of people being given a yellow defect for not carrying a spare..

And yes i do believe they check the spare at nsw roadworthy as it is an item on the roadworthy list as it must be in good condition with decent tread.. etc..

Most people just put the spare back in for roadworthy anyways..

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Old 05-02-2007, 01:54 AM   #22
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We don't check for spare at work for rego...
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Old 05-02-2007, 11:38 PM   #23
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Really.. Cos i just been tidying up my girlfriends r31 skyline for nsw rwc and the rwc place told me i needed to put a spare in the boot in the factory spot and then he would pass it.. along with a few other bits like window winders.. LOL..

I actually had the spare fitted to the car cos one of the rims was 365 grams heavy on one side.. it was shaking to buggery..

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Old 06-02-2007, 01:05 AM   #24
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Did it run out of rego as in your going for a blue slip not a pink slip?
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Old 06-02-2007, 10:05 PM   #25
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Nah she bought it from VIC so needed a Blue Slip..

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