Deletion of Spare Wheel. - Page 2 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Isometric Bacon · 07-19-2012, 02:03 AM

Damn. Is there any precedent for us to ask the dealer on delivery that the spare wheel was specified as part of the deal when we bought the car? I definitely had it pointed out to me the demonstrator model, and thought it was a good inclusion.

I've got to look closer at my contract and see if it's one of the specified inclusions on there.

blood86 · 07-19-2012, 02:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Trueno86

Thanks for the info Blood86, appreciate the work youve done for us buyers.

I would have assumed this is quite a saving especially for GTS models because they no longer need to provide a spare alloy (~250?) and Tyre (~200-250). Instead we get the repair kit (~$100?).

Do you know much about the kit, as in is it just a patch thing to seal the hole?

A side effect would be that the car becomes lighter and the boot is now flat

Dont know anymore about it other than the bulletin i posted up.

Loki556 · 07-19-2012, 02:05 AM

I wonder if BRZ will go the same way.

I like the idea of a flat boot, but not having a spare is crappy.

blood86 · 07-19-2012, 02:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Isometric Bacon

Damn. Is there any precedent for us to ask the dealer on delivery that the spare wheel was specified as part of the deal when we bought the car? I definitely had it pointed out to me the demonstrator model, and thought it was a good inclusion.

I've got to look closer at my contract and see if it's one of the specified inclusions on there.

Don't think so. If you are not happy there will be a clause in the contract giving you the option to cancel.

Loki556 · 07-19-2012, 02:09 AM

Hey btw, on the topic of changes, have the issue with moisture getting the headlights/fog lights been fixed?

DanMac · 07-19-2012, 02:10 AM

I'm liking this, saves me money from having to buy a new floor mat and space saver

Isometric Bacon · 07-19-2012, 02:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Loki556

Hey btw, on the topic of changes, have the issue with moisture getting the headlights/fog lights been fixed?

They said it was a factory over-tightening issue, and that it was fixed.

I'm assuming any current production models won't have this issue anymore.

TheDemons · 07-19-2012, 02:26 AM

Can we guarantee this is legit, Wouldn't it have the Toyota logo on the PDF?

MCW · 07-19-2012, 02:29 AM

Looks like I'll have to hunt around for a space saver spare then.

Could anyone help me out in letting me know what kind I should be looking for (when I receive) a GTS?

They've got 17" wheels but would, say, a 16" space saver from any car (as long as it has the right number of bolts & 5 x 100) suffice?

blood86 · 07-19-2012, 02:32 AM

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Originally Posted by TheDemons

Can we guarantee this is legit, Wouldn't it have the Toyota logo on the PDF?

Who is this bloke???

Loki556 · 07-19-2012, 02:33 AM

On the BRZ I saw last weekend it was an issue. I'd have to look at cars production dates I guess.

What about chirping?

Panman · 07-19-2012, 02:33 AM

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Originally Posted by MCW

Looks like I'll have to hunt around for a space saver spare then.

Could anyone help me out in letting me know what kind I should be looking for (when I receive) a GTS?

They've got 17" wheels but would, say, a 16" space saver from any car (as long as it has the right number of bolts) suffice?

I bought a WRX spacesaver - it's within 5% rolling diameter of the OE 17"s, has the right offsets etc. Hub size is right, PCD is right, there's always a few on eBay or places like Option 1 garage.

Skorov · 07-19-2012, 02:34 AM

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Originally Posted by TheDemons

Can we guarantee this is legit, Wouldn't it have the Toyota logo on the PDF?

lol... Yes, this legit. blood86 is a Toyota salesman and a trusted member of this community.

blood86 · 07-19-2012, 02:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Skorov

lol... Yes, this legit. blood86 is a Toyota salesman and a trusted member of this community.

Thanks mate. Makes me feel special.

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07-19-2012, 02:03 AM	#15
Isometric Bacon Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: GTS Location: Adelaide Posts: 55 Thanks: 16 Thanked 11 Times in 6 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Damn. Is there any precedent for us to ask the dealer on delivery that the spare wheel was specified as part of the deal when we bought the car? I definitely had it pointed out to me the demonstrator model, and thought it was a good inclusion. I've got to look closer at my contract and see if it's one of the specified inclusions on there.

07-19-2012, 02:05 AM	#17
Loki556 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: RA23 Location: Brisbane Posts: 217 Thanks: 4 Thanked 25 Times in 20 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I wonder if BRZ will go the same way. I like the idea of a flat boot, but not having a spare is crappy.

07-19-2012, 02:09 AM	#19
Loki556 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: RA23 Location: Brisbane Posts: 217 Thanks: 4 Thanked 25 Times in 20 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Hey btw, on the topic of changes, have the issue with moisture getting the headlights/fog lights been fixed?

07-19-2012, 02:10 AM	#20
DanMac Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: NA8 MX-5 Location: Canberra Posts: 44 Thanks: 14 Thanked 7 Times in 5 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I'm liking this, saves me money from having to buy a new floor mat and space saver

07-19-2012, 02:26 AM	#22
TheDemons Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: Sonic Blue GTS Location: Sydney Posts: 238 Thanks: 160 Thanked 40 Times in 35 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Can we guarantee this is legit, Wouldn't it have the Toyota logo on the PDF?

07-19-2012, 02:29 AM	#23
MCW Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: Jazz Location: Brisbane Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Looks like I'll have to hunt around for a space saver spare then. Could anyone help me out in letting me know what kind I should be looking for (when I receive) a GTS? They've got 17" wheels but would, say, a 16" space saver from any car (as long as it has the right number of bolts & 5 x 100) suffice?

07-19-2012, 02:33 AM	#25
Loki556 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: RA23 Location: Brisbane Posts: 217 Thanks: 4 Thanked 25 Times in 20 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	On the BRZ I saw last weekend it was an issue. I'd have to look at cars production dates I guess. What about chirping?

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