DIY: Remove Spare Tire and save a little weight - Page 2

***jcxcr4000*** · 01-06-2007, 07:08 AM

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Originally Posted by *007*civic

wont the dynamat be the same weight as the spare... and the wrench and jack arent needed if thers no longer a spare in there :P

x2 that stuff is heavy if you did your whole trunk which it looks like you did you probably have more weight in there then you would with the spare

mishima8 · 01-07-2007, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by *007*civic

wont the dynamat be the same weight as the spare... and the wrench and jack arent needed if thers no longer a spare in there :P

Weight of the spare is 30lbs. even with all the dynamat, it isn't near that amount. I keep the wrench and jack in case I need to help someone else, although at this point I suppose I could remove it.

audiophile · 01-07-2007, 09:54 PM

If someone can bring you the spare, couldn't they bring you your jack too? :)

Kidekat · 01-08-2007, 12:48 AM

Like other's say, I would rather leave it in there for a piece of mind. You never know when a flat will occur.

mishima8 · 01-08-2007, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Kidekat

Like other's say, I would rather leave it in there for a piece of mind. You never know when a flat will occur.

Yeah, most of my friends have keys to my storage locker (spare) or my parents house (spare 2). Oh, and peace of mind ... doesn't exist in my head.

gus738 · 02-09-2007, 08:44 PM

mishima8 did you use the "trunk kit" sheet kit or did you buy the huge role? who did the install was it a 4ss ?

ace_civic · 02-09-2007, 08:47 PM

im not sure but in california i think is mandatory to carry a spare tire

mishima8 · 02-09-2007, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by gus738

mishima8 did you use the "trunk kit" sheet kit or did you buy the huge role? who did the install was it a 4ss ?

It was the Second Skin Damplifier Pro trunk kit.

http://www.secondskinaudio.com/cgi-b....cgi?pg=1&p=ps
I have done this a few times, but it's easy enough to do. Just make sure it's kind of warm out and you take your time. Get the roller too, it helps.

gus738 · 02-09-2007, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by mishima8

It was the Second Skin Damplifier Pro trunk kit.

http://www.secondskinaudio.com/cgi-b....cgi?pg=1&p=ps
I have done this a few times, but it's easy enough to do. Just make sure it's kind of warm out and you take your time. Get the roller too, it helps.

how much did you buy? by ft or by a kit and how much? i thought it was dynamat , and do you mess with alot of water or heat guns???

mishima8 · 02-09-2007, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by gus738

how much did you buy? by ft or by a kit and how much? i thought it was dynamat , and do you mess with alot of water or heat guns???

Look for the trunk kit, it's 20 sq ft, around $85 or so. I did it in the summer so no heat guns etc. It's adhere better if it's warmer outside. It can be done in the winter, but I wouldn't recommend it.

gus738 · 02-09-2007, 11:34 PM

do you have to cut it ? hard or easy? or pre cut ????? thanks bro

mishima8 · 02-10-2007, 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by gus738

do you have to cut it ? hard or easy? or pre cut ????? thanks bro

Yes, it can be trimmed as needed. If you are doing the trunk you can use the larger pieces as they are.

Seemund · 02-10-2007, 12:41 AM

Looks really cool, but..
What are you taking of your car? 30lbs ?
Come on!!!!
Spare is there for a REASON.. :)

mishima8 · 02-10-2007, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Seemund

Looks really cool, but..
What are you taking of your car? 30lbs ?
Come on!!!!
Spare is there for a REASON.. :)

Yes it is, but I have other resources. I have the ContiComfort kit (which works really well), and tires stored where I can get to them so long as I am not too far away. Outside of that, every little bit helps!

Cr8tive_leo · 02-19-2007, 03:42 PM

How about filling your tires with helium? wouldn't that make them lighter too?

~Cr8tive... J/K... *grinning* Some threads make you smile.

chuckm · 03-21-2007, 04:23 PM

have a lobotomy,that'll save some weight in yo' head!

berlinas2k2 · 04-14-2007, 01:39 PM

i have no jack, tools, or a spare tire...for max weight savings!

LoverOfCivics · 05-04-2007, 02:07 AM

i took out my engine to save weight

,, good diy though

mishima8 · 05-04-2007, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by LoverOfCivics

i took out my engine to save weight

,, good diy though

LMAO. Too funny!! :)

***WhiteSicivic06*** · 05-04-2007, 02:45 PM

Hey, 30 lbs is 30 lbs!!!! The Conticomfort kit, and others like it work really well. You still need the jack and tools though. Wheel should be jacked up when using the electric pump and goo!!! As soon as I get my wheels and tires on (18's) im ditching the spare as well. Save 20 lbs in lighter wheels, and 30 on a spare,.....50 lbs is a 1/2 tenth in the quarter!!

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01-07-2007, 09:54 PM	#23 (permalink)
audiophile Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Minden, LA Age: 24 Posts: 1,755 Ben iTrader: 1 / 100%	If someone can bring you the spare, couldn't they bring you your jack too? :)

01-08-2007, 12:48 AM	#24 (permalink)
Kidekat Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Corona/Redlands, CA Posts: 693 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Like other's say, I would rather leave it in there for a piece of mind. You never know when a flat will occur.

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gus738 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 286 iTrader: 0 / 0%	mishima8 did you use the "trunk kit" sheet kit or did you buy the huge role? who did the install was it a 4ss ?

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ace_civic Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 66 iTrader: 0 / 0%	im not sure but in california i think is mandatory to carry a spare tire

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gus738 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 286 iTrader: 0 / 0%	do you have to cut it ? hard or easy? or pre cut ????? thanks bro

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Seemund Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,556 iTrader: 2 / 100%	Looks really cool, but.. What are you taking of your car? 30lbs ? Come on!!!! Spare is there for a REASON.. :)

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Cr8tive_leo Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Ontario, Canada Age: 40 Posts: 7,791 Adrian iTrader: 5 / 100%	How about filling your tires with helium? wouldn't that make them lighter too? ~Cr8tive... J/K... grinning Some threads make you smile.

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chuckm Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 33 iTrader: 0 / 0%	have a lobotomy,that'll save some weight in yo' head!

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berlinas2k2 Senior Member Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Vtecc'n in da Mugen' Posts: 4,748 254whp on 75 iTrader: 16 / 100%	i have no jack, tools, or a spare tire...for max weight savings!

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LoverOfCivics Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Dallas Texas Age: 19 Posts: 1,229 Javier iTrader: 0 / 0%	i took out my engine to save weight ,, good diy though

05-04-2007, 02:45 PM	#40 (permalink)
*WhiteSicivic06* Bottle Fed! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Quantico Age: 27 Posts: 3,186 Ryan iTrader: 0 / 0%	Hey, 30 lbs is 30 lbs!!!! The Conticomfort kit, and others like it work really well. You still need the jack and tools though. Wheel should be jacked up when using the electric pump and goo!!! As soon as I get my wheels and tires on (18's) im ditching the spare as well. Save 20 lbs in lighter wheels, and 30 on a spare,.....50 lbs is a 1/2 tenth in the quarter!!