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kinglooy
13-10-2002, 20:12
i am going to start a boot build on my ibiza cupra very soon and lookint to take the spare wheel out so i can build my subs in there does anyone no if it is possible or will i have to rise the floor cos the spare wheel whole is not big enough????
depends on what size sub you are planning to put in there and how you are planning to make the enclosure
I thought that it was a legaly requirment that you had a spare wheel in your car. I know that it won't pass on MOT without one (i think). You should check this out before going ahead.
You don't legally require a spare wheel.
If you have one with a bald tyre then you'll fail an MOT. Remove said item and you'd pass. Doesn't make a great deal of sense....but there you go! :)
Several cars are now getting delivered new without spares - just a can of tyre-weld-type stuff to (hopefully) get u home. If you asked me to name the cars I'd struggle..... can't remember at the moment... :(
as far as i am aware you do not legally require a spare wheel
and a great many of people who compete with there car systems do not have a spare wheel at all and have cars over 3 years old which require a current m.o.t certificate
my own car only has a can of tyre weld
lamborghini diablo came standard with a can of tyre weld
as did bugatti eb100
and mcclaren f1
all supercars i know but all still require an mot for the roads
Well, you learn something everyday. Still. I'd rather have a spar instead of some gunge to fix a hole in my tire.
I not sure I'd want to lose the spare either (the flats I usually get can't be fixed with gel). I know JL audio makes a custom for the golf/bora that keeps the spare. It might be a good idea to try and make a similar box, where you'd just lift the trunk mat up a couple of inches.