First of all, yes I just decided to remove the spare from my DD. Will I break down in a week? Probably, but I'm increasing my gas mileage, BRO

Anyway, my question is did any of you put something in the space of the spare, so the trunk could still be used? Again, I don't use my trunk, but I still would like to know my options in case I have to transport something big, like a body.

 

I put my tool bag in the space so far so good and it is a small tool bag

 

And the particle board on top?

 

I put a small toolkit and jumper cables in the space. Rarely use my trunk, just occasionally for groceries if I'm getting a lot.

 

I put some 50lb weights to increase rear-end downforce.

The spare tire was probably more practical, but having less lift in the back is smart.

 

@RYAN.KAUZ ... your sig LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOL... i work at a mitsu dealer and when our east coast rep came in and told me that i about had a heart attack...

 

ziptied a mini toolbox my friend made for me in aero mechanics to the trunk brace. has all the essential tools for anything small that may happen or thats expected to go wrong in evo's

 

idk if that will get you better gas millage

 

Thanks for the comments guy.

I found a thread on another evo forum, and it seems like a lot of X guys put styrofoam or bubble wrap in the space to maintain the full trunk.

That comment was more of a joke.

 

I put three styrofoam blocks and glued them to the particle board to hold it up. works just as well as the spare tire did but weighs less than .25lbs

 

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Get some foam blocks from your local arts and crafts store.