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Technikhaus
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by Technikhaus » Fri Apr 27, 2012 3:13 pm
Hadn't thought about that!
Would free it up for a sub
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fraz91
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by fraz91 » Fri Apr 27, 2012 3:18 pm
Astron_Boy wrote: heavy space saver
Is it just me, or do those terms contradict one another? At least you haven't got a 40kg spare as standard that HANGS under your car...
I'll have an FTO one day... i swear!
until then:
1. 2001 Merc-Benz A160 (porta-loo on wheels)
2. 2007 Peugeot 307 TDi (more fun than you'd expect)
3. [url=ttp://ftoaustralia.com/v3/viewtopic.php?f=29&t=25373]2009 Mitsubishi Triton Di-D (a monster in its own right)[/url]
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1992 Nissan NX Coupe (club car and project car)
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1996 Holden SB Barina - "The Nugget"
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1996 Jeep XJ Cherokee Sport - The Budget Build
7. 2010 Toyota Landcruiser 76 Series - V8 Goodness... - Build coming soon.
8. 1990 Audi 90 manual - The delightfully dignified daily driver
Astron_Boy wrote: No correction needed Gen Y, you are correct.
Bennoz wrote: My rubbing happens on the inside.
Astron_Boy
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by Astron_Boy » Fri Apr 27, 2012 3:40 pm
fraz91 wrote: Astron_Boy wrote: heavy space saver
Is it just me, or do those terms contradict one another? At least you haven't got a 40kg spare as standard that HANGS under your car...
ever weighed a space saver?
Just cause they save space doesn't mean they're light...
phunkydude
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by phunkydude » Fri Apr 27, 2012 3:52 pm
Astron_Boy wrote: Sweet
I too will be buying one of these and a puncture repair kit in place of the heavy space saver.
Drop a nice 14kgs from the car!!!
nice thought'
just an inflator and goo, instead of spare tyre, jack, tools...'
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by fraz91 » Fri Apr 27, 2012 3:57 pm
Astron_Boy wrote: fraz91 wrote: Astron_Boy wrote: heavy space saver
Is it just me, or do those terms contradict one another? At least you haven't got a 40kg spare as standard that HANGS under your car...
ever weighed a space saver?
Just cause they save space doesn't mean they're light...
Mum's Audi has one. CONSIDERABLY lighter than the standard alloys on her car (18x8's with 245/45R18ZR's).
It's also a lot of fun when you forget to wind the spare all the way up, as it tends to move around when cornering. Drifties FTW!
I'll have an FTO one day... i swear!
until then:
1. 2001 Merc-Benz A160 (porta-loo on wheels)
2. 2007 Peugeot 307 TDi (more fun than you'd expect)
3. [url=ttp://ftoaustralia.com/v3/viewtopic.php?f=29&t=25373]2009 Mitsubishi Triton Di-D (a monster in its own right)[/url]
4.
1992 Nissan NX Coupe (club car and project car)
5.
1996 Holden SB Barina - "The Nugget"
6.
1996 Jeep XJ Cherokee Sport - The Budget Build
7. 2010 Toyota Landcruiser 76 Series - V8 Goodness... - Build coming soon.
8. 1990 Audi 90 manual - The delightfully dignified daily driver
Astron_Boy wrote: No correction needed Gen Y, you are correct.
Bennoz wrote: My rubbing happens on the inside.
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by Astron_Boy » Fri Apr 27, 2012 4:25 pm
Factory 18s against a space saver, for sure there is a weight difference.
Having said that, it's still 16kgs of dead weight.
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by aza013 » Fri Apr 27, 2012 5:56 pm
Astron_Boy wrote: Factory 18s against a space saver, for sure there is a weight difference.
Having said that, it's still 16kgs of dead weight.
You're starting to sound like me now
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by Astron_Boy » Fri Apr 27, 2012 7:34 pm
aza013 wrote: Astron_Boy wrote: Factory 18s against a space saver, for sure there is a weight difference.
Having said that, it's still 16kgs of dead weight.
You're starting to sound like me now
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lol.
You forget about my wagon!
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by vipfto » Fri Apr 27, 2012 8:15 pm
great for track to save weight back what happens during general driving when ya get a dirty great split or hole in sidewall
FTO GR-TURBO
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by Taz » Fri Apr 27, 2012 8:34 pm
Haven't got either, as the inflat or and goo still weigh something
I have free towing with racq so ill just use that if I ever get a flat, which i never have on the road yet.
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by Astron_Boy » Fri Apr 27, 2012 8:38 pm
vipfto wrote: great for track to save weight back what happens during general driving when ya get a dirty great split or hole in sidewall
You call for road side assistance!
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by Astron_Boy » Sat Apr 28, 2012 10:29 am
More waffles!
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by Supplanter » Sat Apr 28, 2012 10:40 am
Blue ones?
LED ALL the things.
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by Kustom » Sat Apr 28, 2012 11:46 am
Taz wrote: Haven't got either, as the inflat or and goo still weigh something
I have free towing with racq so ill just use that if I ever get a flat, which i never have on the road yet.
Free towing...... up to 10km's..
Taz wrote: When funds allow
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by Astron_Boy » Sat Apr 28, 2012 11:59 am
100kms for me!
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by Taz » Sat Apr 28, 2012 12:26 pm
50km for me aza and supply......mother of god. Thankful you didn't post up a picture...
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by phunkydude » Sat Apr 28, 2012 2:45 pm
The free roadside assist only for comprehensive package right? nothing for 3rd party prop.?
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by Taz » Sat Apr 28, 2012 3:33 pm
Dunno, my insurance is with nrma, I pay for roadside + from racq.
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by Astron_Boy » Sat Apr 28, 2012 4:56 pm
Roadside is seperate to insurance.
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by Technikhaus » Sat Apr 28, 2012 5:00 pm
The comprehensive insurance i'm looking at includes 2 call outs, and towing to the nearest authorised mechanic or safe place.
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