DCP

Okay, but this is from 996 land. Went to the parking garage after work and found left rear flat from picking up a nail. Car was still in warranty then and I could have called Porsche road assistance, but that would have taken a while, I'm sure. Installed the spare and put the flat tire on the passenger seat on top of the bag. Drove home and had the tire repaired the next day. No big deal at all.

I like having a spare.

stevehess

Steve
My "Shild" arrived yesterday. As a former manufacturer I recognize a twenty-dollar vacuum formed part when I see one, so at $200 a pop they have a nice little business going. That said, the part fits perfectly, looks great and clearly ads protection. Installation took two minutes. It would have taken one-minute but I misplaced my coffee mug. The type of fasteners they supply are not removable although I guess you could go at them with a razor or Dremel tool. But short of needing body work on the hood there would be no reason to ever have to take it off. A very nice product. Thanks for the tip.

Steve

stevehess

Dan,
I took care of that yesterday. I had a couple of solid looking plastic clips that look like miniature drawer pulls (about an inch long with holes at both ends). I removed the large trim piece at the rear of the trunk (about 6 screws) and pop-riveted the clips to that piece with spare tire diameter dimension between them.( I couldn't easily identify any metal structure to mount them to). I put it all together and then secured the tire by stretching a bungee cord in front of the spare, clipped to the two plastic holders. I am aware that this is not a very rigid and strong solution but I am satisfied if it holds the tire in place under normal driving and braking. If I ever have a front end accident the spare might certainly tear its way from the hold downs but that would no doubt be the least of my worries.
I also installed a "Das Schild" hood liner, which is a very nice product

stevepow

Ha!

Well, yes, but they don't advertise as anything more either. Some people pay $99 for a Porsche pen for the glove box - not a whole lot about car parts pricing makes sense - especially for cars like these. "Specialty item" I try to tell myself.

I reckon we're paying $200 of their attention to detail and clever idea. I still think you could remove it with one of those trim tools - I have one that should work, but I've no plan to test it out.

I got my glovebox pen from suncoast for $19

stevepow

Arggh on the whole spare thing - especially after reading that recent post. I reckon I'm one bad experience away from pulling the trigger on the rest of my kit.

Edgy01

Today's (997) wheels are larger and larger. it's not easy at all to deal with the take off.

dieselophile

Interesting topic with a lot of useful info, but does anyone actually have experience using a 996 inflatable spare or a Boxter inflatable spare on a 997???
The part numbers are different and many claim that these are compatible.
I have a 2005 997 C2, just do not feel comfortable doing any long journeys. i am considering either getting the kit from the dealer (expensive) or 996 inflatable spare kit from Ebay (not sure if it'll work).
Thanks to all who may respond.

cbzzoom

Has anybody ever used the goo and compressor that comes with the car successfully?

I don't think I'd risk the rims on that fix.

wwilliams88

See this link for info:

https://rennlist.com/forums/997-foru...ighlight=spare

Also this one:

https://rennlist.com/forums/997-foru...ighlight=spare

ericthepilot

Just drove across USA in my 997, not a moment was I thinking tires. Just amazed by scenery and performance.

LlBr

OTOH, you could be driving cross town to an impt. appointment and you're stuck waiting for a tow truck with half of the day shot to hell instead of just making your apt. on time by mounting the spare.

ericthepilot

I guess blondes have more fun ...

LlBr

LOL On cross country trips, like you mentioned, the blondes always seem to be passing me in a Ferrari while I'm fixing a flat.

fusion85

I bought the 996 spare & jack on ebay for approx $250. I have tested it for fit in its inflated state & then driven on it for a few miles in my 997 C4. I drive in the mountains a lot so I keep it in the trunk all the time. The spare is solidly secured by 2 nylon straps attached to the metal clip in the floor below the compressor & also by the weaker plastic clip on the rear wall of the trunk. I also carry the plug kit, & have a better compressor than the OEM. I have found that using 2 rather than 1 wheel alignment rods makes changing the wheel much easier on my old dentist back.

Mike in CA

Interesting you should say that. I have 2 and thought it would be easier to use both when wrestling the 60+ pound 305x30x19's tires and wheels onto my car. I actually found it more difficult to have to align the 2 rods with two holes simultaneously, than to just slip the wheel over one and then slide it into place. Maybe I'm using the wrong technique.