Battery Location 996 TT - Madness
08-09-2013, 01:40 PM
#32
Rennlist Member
Thread Starter
Most high end cars don't even have a spare wheel of any description in Europe, the foam kit is useless and so its an ideal location as low as possible
08-09-2013, 05:49 PM
#39
Instructor
I have to agree with dock while not optimum the space saver is better then nothing, but will an 18 inch wheel fit in frunk? I would call AAA or wife and take tire to get replaced or repaired if at all possible. Curious though if dock enjoys bantering with you guys as much as you seem to like pushing his buttons lol?
Obviously the space saver spare fits where it is stowed, but once your remove the 18" wheel/tire from the car, where does it go? Does it fit back in the frunk? If not, why have the spare if you can't take your damaged wheel/tire with you?
I changed a tire on a 997 once and the original tire would not fit in the frunk. Had to put it on the seat. This was several years ago and on a 997 C2 not a 996 turbo, so that may not be relevant, but it raises the question.
08-09-2013, 05:54 PM
#40
Yeah this is my question as well.
Obviously the space saver spare fits where it is stowed, but once your remove the 18" wheel/tire from the car, where does it go? Does it fit back in the frunk? If not, why have the spare if you can't take your damaged wheel/tire with you?
I changed a tire on a 997 once and the original tire would not fit in the frunk. Had to put it on the seat. This was several years ago and on a 997 C2 not a 996 turbo, so that may not be relevant, but it raises the question.
Obviously the space saver spare fits where it is stowed, but once your remove the 18" wheel/tire from the car, where does it go? Does it fit back in the frunk? If not, why have the spare if you can't take your damaged wheel/tire with you?
I changed a tire on a 997 once and the original tire would not fit in the frunk. Had to put it on the seat. This was several years ago and on a 997 C2 not a 996 turbo, so that may not be relevant, but it raises the question.
08-09-2013, 06:01 PM
#42
They probably wouldn't be too happy but maybe squeeze your passenger into the back seat, as I dont think you can get the larger rear wheel into the back.
08-09-2013, 06:04 PM
#43
Drifting
lol this thread turned into comedy. Didn't know Jerry went by the username Dock 
That said. The airbag can cause more harm then good...it just depends whom you ask. The 996 T spare wheel does NOT work if you have the PCCB's. Anyways to each their own. Some find it helpful, some find it useless. Just like everything else in life.
Do I think Porsche could have put the battery elsewhere ? Yes I do think so. Sometimes things get overlooked. Sometimes it has to do with cost, sometimes it has to do with what is easiest.
That said. The airbag can cause more harm then good...it just depends whom you ask. The 996 T spare wheel does NOT work if you have the PCCB's. Anyways to each their own. Some find it helpful, some find it useless. Just like everything else in life.
Do I think Porsche could have put the battery elsewhere ? Yes I do think so. Sometimes things get overlooked. Sometimes it has to do with cost, sometimes it has to do with what is easiest.
08-09-2013, 06:24 PM
#44
Instructor
I enjoy these types of threads. It's seemingly minutiae but it's interesting nevertheless.
Putting the tire inside the cabin makes me think a plug kit and inflator with some sealant as backup is probably a better option. There's always the telephone when all else fails.
Putting the tire inside the cabin makes me think a plug kit and inflator with some sealant as backup is probably a better option. There's always the telephone when all else fails.
