how many of you took out your spare tire?

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Dec 9, 2005 | 04:09 AM

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pjsevo8

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I took mine out....havent had a problem so far but prolly will now that i posted this LOL ::knocks on wood::

Dec 9, 2005 | 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by runny_yolk

While removing the spare (and whatever tools) will reduce some weight, you're removing it from the rear of the car which will only make the weight distribution of the car more front-biased (this isn't necessarily what you want).

Do you believe the evo is some kind of teeter totter? You should put two or three spare tires in your trunk so your evo can achieve perfect 50/50 weight distribution. That would be awesome for your logic.

Dec 9, 2005 | 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by sleet

I was going to but I figured its not going to make that big of a difference, better be safe than sorry.

agree 100%, i would rather loose a race by a inch and be able to pull over and change my flat due to being driven everyday then when by an inch and not be able to change a flat.

Dec 9, 2005 | 05:26 PM

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i got an RS so i figured it was sapposed to be light so i took mine out.....got AAA plus so if i got a problem ill call them

Dec 9, 2005 | 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Cloud

Anyone know of any good ideas on ways of supporting the trunk mat when it has no spare tire?

Yes, I used 2 thin strips of steel going across the hole. I screwed them in with self tapping screws.

Yes, take out your spare. If you bought you car new, you got roadside assistance and you can get a tow for free.

Dec 9, 2005 | 07:53 PM

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I took to spare and tools out of mine. I weighed it all and its about 35 lbs. I got plenty of people I can call to get my spare from my garage to help me but if I do go on a road trip I will have it all with me.

Dec 9, 2005 | 08:43 PM

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i take mine out for track days

Dec 9, 2005 | 08:47 PM

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i took out my spare and all the carpet and lining in the trunk

Dec 10, 2005 | 10:42 PM

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I took mine out but then added bout 50lb worth of JL subs and amps

Dec 10, 2005 | 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Sentinal

I took mine out but then added bout 50lb worth of JL subs and amps

Yeah, I also took my spare out to make up for some of the weight I added with my system.

JL 10W7 w/ JL Powerwedge box - 94-97lbs.
500/1 - 5-7lbs.
CAP - 1-2lbs.
Wire - 2-10lbs.

around 110lbs. total
minus 37lbs. for taking out spare & jack/tools

total 73lbs.

Dec 11, 2005 | 06:13 AM

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94lbs for a box? how many woofers are there?

Dec 11, 2005 | 06:21 AM

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I just had a blowout the other day........boy it would have sucked if I had taken my tire out, or installed a huge stereo system in the trunk.....

Dec 11, 2005 | 06:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Evo_Kid

If u only have 1 w7 your box probably only weighs 30-40 lbs at most........the subs only weigh 10 lbs each u know

Dec 11, 2005 | 06:58 AM

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Keep the spare, go on a diet! Ever since I bought my EVO I either can't afford to eat or don't have the time cause I'm in my EVO, so I've been losing weight which = a lighter car. I really feel it in the butt dyno too, but maybe that's because I have less fat in my a$$.