Ah. Yes. When I said 'I hear what you're saying Jim'. I don't think I really did. It's not so much storing the space saver, as what to do with the full size when it comes off. Now i feel like a complete ****!
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| Author: | Spot [ Sat Nov 07, 2015 2:45 pm ] |
| Post subject: | 987 Space Saver |
I'm considering buying a space saver for my Boxster which runs on 18 wheels. I've weighed up the options and I can afford to lose the luggage space in exchange for the peace of mind. I've seen a couple on eBay which are from 996 models and are 17 inch. Before I launch into a purchase, what are the views of the collective? |
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| Author: | tr7v8 [ Sat Nov 07, 2015 8:03 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 987 Space Saver |
Stu, fine getting a space saver but you always get punctures 2 up with both boots full miles away from home. What are you going to do with the spare. When I had mine I had to get a tyre to the dealers to get swapped onto mine. It just fitted in the passenger space! |
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| Author: | Spot [ Sat Nov 07, 2015 8:15 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 987 Space Saver |
I hear what you're saying Jim, but the tyre inflation kit has real limitations. I've never had a puncture on a nice sunny day in the middle of summer next to a good pub! As far as size and style, do you think the 17inch 996 spare will serve the 'get you home' purpose? I'd keep the inflation kit - it'd be daft to get rid of it. Stuart |
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| Author: | JasonGibson [ Sat Nov 07, 2015 8:48 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 987 Space Saver |
Like Jim says, the only place for wheel coming off is the passanger seat. I would just make sure i have breakdown cover |
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| Author: | tr7v8 [ Sat Nov 07, 2015 10:17 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 987 Space Saver |
Spot wrote: I hear what you're saying Jim, but the tyre inflation kit has real limitations. I've never had a puncture on a nice sunny day in the middle of summer next to a good pub! As far as size and style, do you think the 17inch 996 spare will serve the 'get you home' purpose? I'd keep the inflation kit - it'd be daft to get rid of it. Stuart Yes any 17" wheel will do as a spare, space saver or normal. |
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| Author: | Spot [ Sun Nov 08, 2015 9:26 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 987 Space Saver |
Ah. Yes. When I said 'I hear what you're saying Jim'. I don't think I really did. It's not so much storing the space saver, as what to do with the full size when it comes off. Now i feel like a complete ****!
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| Author: | Martin & Kim 6853 [ Mon Nov 09, 2015 2:57 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 987 Space Saver |
Stu, You could always buy one of them nice chrome racks to sit on the rear lid and some bungey cables 
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| Author: | tr7v8 [ Mon Nov 09, 2015 7:46 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 987 Space Saver |
I would say the other half's lap but not so funny as someone died a few years ago doing exactly that when the tyre went bang! 
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