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Old Sep 24, 2005 | 06:08 PM
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More trunk space from removing the spare tire?

Ive been tossing this idea around for a few days, if i should take out my spare tire and make a storage compartment out of the emptey space. I had some time so i removed the spare tire to have a look and its a decent size space to use. I could make a pannel for the part near the fender (did a quick mock up with cardboard in the pictures) and carpet everything so it looks factory.
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I could fit some detailing supplies in there, my school binder, and onther misc stuff could be put in there when i put the top down. And maby in the distant future i could fit a bottle or two of nitrous in there

So has anyone done this and has pictures of how it turned out?
Old Sep 24, 2005 | 07:25 PM
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Re: More trunk space from removing the spare tire?

Seems like alot of work just to store a few things. Just leave the factory trim panel as is, pitch the spare tire and jack, and place an order with NX Express or equivalent. Nobody will know.
Old Sep 25, 2005 | 12:34 PM
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Re: More trunk space from removing the spare tire?

I use mine for my nitrous bottle. Yeah it's roomy. I say if you want a hidden "storage area" why not just clean up the inside then use the factory cover instead of making your own.

Good idea.

Brian
Old Sep 25, 2005 | 05:17 PM
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Re: More trunk space from removing the spare tire?

Great place to store alcohol for us underagers....Not like i do that though.
Old Sep 26, 2005 | 08:30 PM
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Re: More trunk space from removing the spare tire?

what happens if you getta flat though now?
Old Sep 27, 2005 | 11:20 PM
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Re: More trunk space from removing the spare tire?

Originally Posted by 95HellBird
what happens if you getta flat though now?

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