securing the spare tire cover so it doesn't move, anyone done this? |
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securing the spare tire cover so it doesn't move, anyone done this? |
914 RZ-1 |
Mar 14 2019, 11:42 AM
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Porsche Padawan Group: Members Posts: 682 Joined: 17-December 14 From: Santa Clarita, CA Member No.: 18,230 Region Association: Southern California |
I've decided I'd like to secure the spare tire cover in the front trunk so it doesn't move around. It seems a bit loose and I want to keep it from moving while driving into turns and over bumps, etc.
I am planning on bolting it to the spare tire with a long bolt going thru one of the wheel nut holes, thru a hole in the cover and a wing nut. But, before I do, I thought I'd see if there were others who had done it and see what they did. I'd like the spare tire to be bolted separately; in other words, I want to be able to lift up the cover without undoing the bolt that holds the tire in place. I store stuff under it. I'm making a new cover out of 5/8" plywood (it was free and I want something thicker than stock so it doesn't bend) and I'm not planning on adding any carpet. I'm just going to paint it black. |
bbrock |
Mar 14 2019, 11:49 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,269 Joined: 17-February 17 From: Montana Member No.: 20,845 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Have you considered using small patches of heavy duty velcro in the corners? It shouldn't take much to secure the cover and would still allow removal without unbolting anything. Just a thought...
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914forme |
Mar 14 2019, 12:46 PM
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Times a wastin', get wrenchin'! Group: Members Posts: 3,896 Joined: 24-July 04 From: Dayton, Ohio Member No.: 2,388 Region Association: None |
I don't get it, it has worked for 50+ years and now you worry (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)
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johnhora |
Mar 14 2019, 01:05 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 866 Joined: 7-January 03 From: Derby City KY Member No.: 107 Region Association: None |
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It's not going anywhere in a street car...unless you are upside down If in a track car....it and the spare are weight....remove them The carpet actually helps it stay in place and not shift around |
Chris914n6 |
Mar 14 2019, 01:16 PM
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Jackstands are my life. Group: Members Posts: 3,304 Joined: 14-March 03 From: Las Vegas, NV Member No.: 431 Region Association: Southwest Region |
How about a few rubber blocks fastened to the bottom that press into the rim.
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Rand |
Mar 14 2019, 01:27 PM
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Cross Member Group: Members Posts: 7,409 Joined: 8-February 05 From: OR Member No.: 3,573 Region Association: None |
Is this real? I've never heard of this problem. Just tank it or remove it. Racers obviously don't carry them. What is your issue??? And pooleeeezzzzzz stop with the random bolts.
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PanelBilly |
Mar 14 2019, 01:27 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,797 Joined: 23-July 06 From: Kent, Wa Member No.: 6,488 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Duct tape
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914 RZ-1 |
Mar 29 2019, 05:21 PM
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Porsche Padawan Group: Members Posts: 682 Joined: 17-December 14 From: Santa Clarita, CA Member No.: 18,230 Region Association: Southern California |
I have an industrial design background so I'm often finding ways to make improvements. Not sure why this wasn't done originally; maybe it was a cost consideration. Here is the finished product:
It rests on the spare. I have a bolt going thru one of the bolt holes on the tire thru an aluminum plate bolted to the back of the cover. The wing nut tightens it down. I carry a tool box so the red straps are for securing the tool box to the cover. It works, so I thought I'd share. |
KELTY360 |
Mar 29 2019, 05:27 PM
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914 Neferati Group: Members Posts: 5,030 Joined: 31-December 05 From: Pt. Townsend, WA Member No.: 5,344 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Overkill for a solution that didn't have a problem. Just because you can doesn't mean you should.
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jim_hoyland |
Mar 29 2019, 06:30 PM
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Get that VIN ? Group: Members Posts: 9,260 Joined: 1-May 03 From: Sunset Beach, CA Member No.: 643 Region Association: Southern California |
I have an industrial design background so I'm often finding ways to make improvements. Not sure why this wasn't done originally; maybe it was a cost consideration. Here is the finished product: It rests on the spare. I have a bolt going thru one of the bolt holes on the tire thru an aluminum plate bolted to the back of the cover. The wing nut tightens it down. I carry a tool box so the red straps are for securing the tool box to the cover. It works, so I thought I'd share. Nice job , (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
jim_hoyland |
Mar 29 2019, 06:35 PM
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Get that VIN ? Group: Members Posts: 9,260 Joined: 1-May 03 From: Sunset Beach, CA Member No.: 643 Region Association: Southern California |
Years ago, I made a cooler to fit in the front trunk: used an A/C cover from a 914, cut a hole in the spare tire cover board, and ran a drain line out the bottom. There was always a cold-one up front... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer3.gif)
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sixnotfour |
Mar 29 2019, 06:55 PM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 10,411 Joined: 12-September 04 From: Life Elevated..planet UT. Member No.: 2,744 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
post a pic of your trunk floor...there shoiuld be a very adequate factory mount...unless your 914 had AC..
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914 RZ-1 |
Mar 29 2019, 08:37 PM
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Porsche Padawan Group: Members Posts: 682 Joined: 17-December 14 From: Santa Clarita, CA Member No.: 18,230 Region Association: Southern California |
@jim_hoyland
Thanks, I appreciate that! How long did your cooler keep stuff cold? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
914 RZ-1 |
Mar 29 2019, 08:40 PM
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Porsche Padawan Group: Members Posts: 682 Joined: 17-December 14 From: Santa Clarita, CA Member No.: 18,230 Region Association: Southern California |
post a pic of your trunk floor...there shoiuld be a very adequate factory mount...unless your 914 had AC.. The factory mount holds the spare tire. I made something to hold the cover to the spare. I wanted them separate so when I unbolted the bolt that holds the cover down, the spare would still be attached. |
Chris914n6 |
Mar 29 2019, 08:58 PM
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Jackstands are my life. Group: Members Posts: 3,304 Joined: 14-March 03 From: Las Vegas, NV Member No.: 431 Region Association: Southwest Region |
That turned out nice.
Also explains the confusion. The factory cover fits tighter and is carpeted. Might flop on speed bumps but that's about it. |
jim_hoyland |
Mar 30 2019, 05:56 AM
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Get that VIN ? Group: Members Posts: 9,260 Joined: 1-May 03 From: Sunset Beach, CA Member No.: 643 Region Association: Southern California |
@jim_hoyland Thanks, I appreciate that! How long did your cooler keep stuff cold? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) All day. I used it for trips up the Central Coast several times. Going to part with it since I make fewer trips in the 914. |
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