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wiggs
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I won't take credit for this , as others have done it , but as requested here goes.
To be able to get to the spare wheel bolt you can fit a socket and extension bar between the 3rd row of seats.
This saves having to remove stuff out of the boot and raising the 3rd row seats if you need to release the spare wheel.
I USED
1 X 22MM SOCKET (1/2")
1 X 1/2 " - 3/8" REDUCER
1 X 3/8 EXTENSION BAR
You can use all 1/2" stuff but there is limited room between the seats.
Total lenght from bottom of spare wheel nut to flush with the seat floor is 145MM
Although if you dont have a deep socket it will sit slightly higher (mine is 140MM total lenght)
Here is the socket , reducer and extension bar . Extension bar has been cut down and welded back together.
You can get different lenghts of extension bar so you may find one the correct lenght (saves cutting and welding)
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Here it is in place.Some people have suggested sticking it in place , but i have found when the seats are down it will not move.
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When the seats are down the extension bar is very close .I covered the plastic ends of the seats with electrical tape.The pastic ends can also be removed by a couple of small screws if you wish.
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Then put both seats down and your ready to rock and roll.
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As you can see it is now flush with the floor.The 3/8 " extension bar can have a 3/8" - 1/2" step up fitted if need be .
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Last edited by wiggs on Tue May 29 2007 3:39pm. Edited 2 times in total
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DiscoDunc
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Excellant, I'll give this a go.
Now,,, If you can just get the wheel to automatically move from under the car to a place where its easy to lift up that would be just perfect  Duncan
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DSL
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Excellent! Many thanks all!
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| Fri Mar 09 2007 12:02pm |
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DiscoDunc
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Thought  , is it still waterproof with the rubber bung thing removed. Or do the rear seats flood when wading ?? Duncan
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If I'd known I was going to be so thirsty this morning I'd have drunk more beer last night.
D3 HSE 2006 (For Sale), Locking Rear Diff, 4 x LF140s, 4 x Bosch Roof Lights, Frontrunner rack, RLD Rock sliders, Winch, RAI, Twisted Exhaust, Cooper STs, GSM FBH, Painted in a proper colour !, limo Tint SupaGlass
2010 D4 HSE (sold)
MY12 D4 XS (on order for June/July)
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| Fri Mar 09 2007 12:02pm |
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DSL
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My rubber cover has never been on properly & no problem with water ingress.
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| Fri Mar 09 2007 12:04pm |
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wiggs
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DiscoDunc wrote:Thought , is it still waterproof with the rubber bung thing removed. Or do the rear seats flood when wading ??
Good thought !!!
I would of said it would be ok as the weight of the spare wheel (and the tightness of the bolt ) would keep a tight seal. G4 Gone ...but not forgotten
*New D4 Bluetooth modules ...Pm me for details*
*New Engine ECU 's .. 3.0L ...Pm me for details*
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4X4 info screen enabled / off road sat nav unlocking / bluetooth upgrades , D4 timed climate and more ..contact me for more info
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| Fri Mar 09 2007 12:06pm |
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NoDo$h
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There's an easy way to get the wheel out from under the car: Lower it to the ground, reach under the car for the cable and pull on it while still unwinding. It will keep unspooling for longer than you think with some tension on it. Once it reaches the end of it's travel you can either pull it clear using the cable or just drive forward a couple of feet and voila, your spare is readily accessible. You cannot begin to comprehend the immensity of the  I do not give.
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| Fri Mar 09 2007 12:07pm |
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wiggs
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What about fitting something to release the spool electrically ...now there's a thought ..  G4 Gone ...but not forgotten
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Last edited by wiggs on Fri Mar 09 2007 7:04pm. Edited 1 time in total
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| Fri Mar 09 2007 12:12pm |
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DiscoDunc
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Quote:Once it reaches the end of it's travel you can either pull it clear using the cable or just drive forward a couple of feet and voila, your spare is readily accessible.
Oh yeah..., hadnt thought of that  Duncan
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If I'd known I was going to be so thirsty this morning I'd have drunk more beer last night.
D3 HSE 2006 (For Sale), Locking Rear Diff, 4 x LF140s, 4 x Bosch Roof Lights, Frontrunner rack, RLD Rock sliders, Winch, RAI, Twisted Exhaust, Cooper STs, GSM FBH, Painted in a proper colour !, limo Tint SupaGlass
2010 D4 HSE (sold)
MY12 D4 XS (on order for June/July)
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| Fri Mar 09 2007 12:13pm |
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wiggs
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mmm yes ..theres quite a bit of room when you remove the spare wheel. G4 Gone ...but not forgotten
*New D4 Bluetooth modules ...Pm me for details*
*New Engine ECU 's .. 3.0L ...Pm me for details*
*Timed climate remotes ...Pm me for details *
*Digital TV tuners ....PM me for details
FAULTMATE MSV2 - D3 & D4 MULTI LICENCE
4X4 info screen enabled / off road sat nav unlocking / bluetooth upgrades , D4 timed climate and more ..contact me for more info
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| Fri Mar 09 2007 12:14pm |
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ronp
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DSL wrote:My rubber cover has never been on properly & no problem with water ingress.
You should always have your rubber on properly or things can get a bit messy!!!
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| Fri Mar 09 2007 12:15pm |
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NoDo$h
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Not easy with the available space if you wanted it permanently installed, but you could carry a cheap 12v drill, preferably with a low speed setting and torque adjustment, add an extension bar with the socket end modified to fit the chuck, replace the battery with a power lead to your rear accessory socket and your off.
Next time I have a bored Saturday afternoon I may look at a more permanent fixture. You cannot begin to comprehend the immensity of the I do not give.
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On the cider already? You cannot begin to comprehend the immensity of the I do not give.
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