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Old May 12, 2004 | 12:57 PM
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Remove spare tire and jack?

I would like to have about 40lbs less on board but will it mess with my traction since i am taking it off the rear pass side?
Old May 12, 2004 | 01:16 PM
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I thought they weighed 37 pounds together
Old May 13, 2004 | 02:00 AM
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I think you'll probably be alright. Are you just removing it for the track or are you planning to remove it altogether? Keep in mind the first time you head out for a drive without the combo your gonna get a flat. Always seems to happen.
Old May 13, 2004 | 02:10 AM
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You might as well take it out if you are just driving locally or in populated areas. Just make sure you put it back in if you are going on a trip or a long distance.

I would believe 37lbs, the jack isn't much but the tire has some girth to it. 37lbs is a decent amount of wieght to loose, not a lot though but a start. It could have made a difference in my quarter mile time (check sig). Hell, if I took a **** first it would have made a difference.
Old May 13, 2004 | 07:43 AM
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You must have a huge bladder
Old May 13, 2004 | 09:35 PM
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Go ahead and take it out, every little bit helps
Old May 14, 2004 | 06:50 AM
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Originally posted by SVT03
I had my spare/jack out for over a year, never got a flat tire.
you will now that you said that!
Old May 14, 2004 | 11:42 AM
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I suggest that if you take out the spare and jack that you at least look into the airlift air bag..

I used to run one in my right rear spring.. I set it to about 21psi.

That helped tons in my 1995 Z..

I am keeping my current car stock so I havent placed the airbag in it yet but once I start modding, I will for sure..
Old May 14, 2004 | 01:44 PM
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i need a jack. i'm in ga. anybody got a jack. i need a jack. please. help. i need a jack. please. what am i gonna do
Old May 14, 2004 | 02:02 PM
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I've got one, but would like to sell the spare tire and jack together.
Old May 15, 2004 | 08:57 AM
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that's what they all say lol.

shipping would kill it anyway. i need to drag my a** to the junkyard but Atlanta is so ... well, screwed up. so hard to find stuff.
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