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BigAl P4
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Joined: 06 May 2003 Posts: 2992 Location: U.K Surrey
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Posted: Sat Nov 29, 2008 7:09 pm Post subject: replacing spare wheel with space saver |
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hey guys, i plan on fitting larger better brakes off a 145/6 at a later stage and I believe that they need a 15" wheel or larger. My spare is only 14" so i have replaced it with a space saver from a 145.
What would you guys suggest i use to fill up the extra gap as the space saver is thinner. I was thinking of hard foam ring, like swimming floats, would something like this be available, maybe not for this purpose, any thoughts?
what's the name of the material used?
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paulus Alfa Arna
Joined: 15 Mar 2008 Posts: 16 Location: Warwickshire
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Posted: Sat Nov 29, 2008 8:58 pm Post subject: |
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hi Al........some Alfa 155's have a circular toolbox that fits inside the 15inch space saver which adds a few inches in height........i'll take a look at mine tomorrow and report back with the exact amount....cheers Paul ![Wink](images/smiles/icon_wink.gif) |
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paulhide P4
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Joined: 20 Dec 2003 Posts: 1607 Location: Oh Beautiful Billingham
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Posted: Sun Nov 30, 2008 1:39 am Post subject: |
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P4s have the bit you're after (a hard foam ring), but I don't have any spare! _________________ Owner's Club 33 Registrar. Now from P4 & S2 1.7 QV
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john 33_16v 16 Valve
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Joined: 27 May 2005 Posts: 1406 Location: herts, uk
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Posted: Sun Nov 30, 2008 10:32 am Post subject: |
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Hi,
Just stick a sheet of hardboard over the well cut to size to suit boot floor. If You're planning on having anything heavy in the boot, use plywood or mdf etc.
John _________________ If it aint broke, fiddle with it until it is!
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Oggie Green Cloverleaf
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Joined: 06 Mar 2008 Posts: 811 Location: Whitehill
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Posted: Sun Nov 30, 2008 5:11 pm Post subject: |
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Or cut the wheel well out and weld a flat piece in Al like I did and just carry a tyre weld foam canister for MOT purposes!. _________________ PHAT 33 |
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BigAl P4
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Joined: 06 May 2003 Posts: 2992 Location: U.K Surrey
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Posted: Sun Nov 30, 2008 5:58 pm Post subject: |
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thanks paulus,
there is about a 2" gap to fill, between the screw down bolt and the top of the steel wheel that holds the tyre in place, thats with it screwed all the way.
paul,
thanks for that, typical that you dont have one
John,
I need to hold the wheel in place as it is not secure and moves about
oggie,
you got an angle grinder spare and a welder and want to do it for me ![Laughing](images/smiles/icon_lol.gif) _________________ x2 33 16v
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BigAl P4
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Posted: Wed Dec 03, 2008 8:53 pm Post subject: |
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paulus
any joy with your tape measure?
If it fits i could find one in a scrap yard i guess, as i will probably have no hope in finding the thingy from a P4 _________________ x2 33 16v
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paulus Alfa Arna
Joined: 15 Mar 2008 Posts: 16 Location: Warwickshire
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Posted: Fri Dec 05, 2008 11:03 pm Post subject: |
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BigAl wrote: |
paulus
any joy with your tape measure?
If it fits i could find one in a scrap yard i guess, as i will probably have no hope in finding the thingy from a P4 |
....been tied up at work....i'll be out there tomorrow with my tape ![Wink](images/smiles/icon_wink.gif) |
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BigAl P4
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Oggie Green Cloverleaf
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BigAl wrote: |
Guess what i got given today and by whom??
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An apology from the rozzers? lol _________________ PHAT 33 |
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BigAl P4
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Posted: Wed Jan 14, 2009 7:52 pm Post subject: |
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lol, no i wish
Mr Paul.H had a spare wheel doughnut.
I was so surprised and happy and a very big thanks goes out to him.
Thank you Paul
Thank you Paul
Thank you Paul
Thank you Paul
Thank you Paul
Wahooooooooo
Only thing is I need to try the screw down wheel clamp from the 145, or cut my thread in half, as it takes as long to tighten it down as it would to change the wheel. ![Laughing](images/smiles/icon_lol.gif) _________________ x2 33 16v
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