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LYCAN · 02-02-2011, 02:37 PM

This is the first (most useful) mod that you can do.

The spare tire kit for my 2SS arrived today. Herein are some pictures of the kit. It's advised that if you have a flat on the rear to swap one of the front wheels and put the donut on the front. For me the swap would take about 15 minutes. I can swap all four wheels on my Chevy Tahoe in 30 minutes with no problem, and they weight about 95 pounds each. The Camaro is easy.

The air compressor/tire sealant pump that comes with the SS isn't going to do you a lot of good if there is damage to the sidewall or a hole larger than a nail head. So what that will mean is that you'll be calling AAA or OnStar and waiting for two hours while your car is taken on a flat-bed to a Chevrolet dealership. What makes things worse is that not all Chevy dealerships stock our tires. I called two in the DC area as an experiment, and they told me that the tires had to be ordered. This could really throw a monkey-wrench into your vacation plans and make your wife or girlfriend very unhappy---especially if you are having to get a room at the Super 8 across the street from the Chevy dealership while waiting for your new tire to arrive. An once of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Get a spare or carry a 20" in the trunk.

Before: This is what all 1SS and 2SS cars come with.

The Kit:

The Spacer:

The Fit:

Closed Hatch:

Full Trunk with Spare Underneath:

Fishdadddy · 02-02-2011, 02:46 PM

Where did you get it? How much was it?

LYCAN · 02-02-2011, 02:48 PM

It was $477 shipped.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Spare...Q5fAccessories

clg_98ta · 02-02-2011, 02:57 PM

Yeah, it was one of the first mods I did...

The only problem is bolting the spacer onto a front hub. Its a bit difficult if you're alone - you really need someone to hold the brakes while you tighten it down. You may want to practice this with a large screwdriver or pry bar to wedge between the chassis and one of the spacer studs in order to tighten the nuts. I was able to do it, but didn't really get them very tight... probably good for a short distance though.

LYCAN · 02-02-2011, 03:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by clg_98ta

Yeah, it was one of the first mods I did...

The only problem is bolting the spacer onto a front hub. Its a bit difficult if you're alone - you really need someone to hold the brakes while you tighten it down. You may want to practice this with a large screwdriver or pry bar to wedge between the chassis and one of the spacer studs in order to tighten the nuts. I was able to do it, but didn't really get them very tight... probably good for a short distance though.

Excellent point about holding the brakes. I am going to practice with it a few times when the snow dies down a little. I had to do this same thing when working on my race bikes on the center-stands. I used a cord to tie off the front brake lever. I'll have to look into a way to tie off the brake pedal or carry a measured-off stick to depress it.

Ltdodge · 02-02-2011, 03:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by clg_98ta

Yeah, it was one of the first mods I did...

The only problem is bolting the spacer onto a front hub. Its a bit difficult if you're alone - you really need someone to hold the brakes while you tighten it down. You may want to practice this with a large screwdriver or pry bar to wedge between the chassis and one of the spacer studs in order to tighten the nuts. I was able to do it, but didn't really get them very tight... probably good for a short distance though.

slide a screwdriver in between the rotor vent holes and when you turn it, the screwdriver will stop on the caliper.....

ron10 · 02-02-2011, 04:10 PM

got this myself last year.that guy on ebay has sold a lot of these.he has a nice business going.he ships everything you will need with the kit.

C586 · 02-02-2011, 07:11 PM

Carry a small piece of wood or something. Put it against the brake pedal and move the seat forward pressing on whatever you have and the brake pedal. With the engine running it will hold just fine.

LYCAN · 02-03-2011, 12:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by C586

Carry a small piece of wood or something. Put it against the brake pedal and move the seat forward pressing on whatever you have and the brake pedal. With the engine running it will hold just fine.

Excellent point, sir.

SUX2BU · 02-03-2011, 04:11 AM

I wonder where I could get just the tire. I have everything else already. What size is the wheel and tire? Any idea what car it comes in?

khislop007 · 02-03-2011, 07:32 AM

Damn that fits good with the battery in there!

wrbear · 02-03-2011, 07:42 AM

Do all of the parts fit in the space or do you have to mount the hardware in a separate location? Can't tell from the pics.

n116ebo · 02-03-2011, 07:51 AM

You can wrap the spare parts in some towels, the jack will fit next to the battery. The compressor has to just lay in your trunk or a bag. Gives you extra piece of mind when traveling.

Alain · 02-03-2011, 08:52 AM

not sure how the spacer thing works?

and can someone explain to me why the brake needs to be activated ?

sorry, im totally clueless

02-02-2011, 02:37 PM	#1
LYCAN Tattooed K9 Drives: E63AMG Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Germantown, MD Posts: 278	Spare Kit for SS Arrived Today (Pics) This is the first (most useful) mod that you can do. The spare tire kit for my 2SS arrived today. Herein are some pictures of the kit. It's advised that if you have a flat on the rear to swap one of the front wheels and put the donut on the front. For me the swap would take about 15 minutes. I can swap all four wheels on my Chevy Tahoe in 30 minutes with no problem, and they weight about 95 pounds each. The Camaro is easy. The air compressor/tire sealant pump that comes with the SS isn't going to do you a lot of good if there is damage to the sidewall or a hole larger than a nail head. So what that will mean is that you'll be calling AAA or OnStar and waiting for two hours while your car is taken on a flat-bed to a Chevrolet dealership. What makes things worse is that not all Chevy dealerships stock our tires. I called two in the DC area as an experiment, and they told me that the tires had to be ordered. This could really throw a monkey-wrench into your vacation plans and make your wife or girlfriend very unhappy---especially if you are having to get a room at the Super 8 across the street from the Chevy dealership while waiting for your new tire to arrive. An once of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Get a spare or carry a 20" in the trunk. Before: This is what all 1SS and 2SS cars come with. The Kit: The Spacer: The Fit: Closed Hatch: Full Trunk with Spare Underneath: __________________ Regards, John '11 2SS Black/Black M6 Prior Project Cars: 96 WS6, 96 Steeda Cobra, 93/74/99/01ZO6 Vettes, Supra Turbo, and BMW M3.

02-02-2011, 02:57 PM	#4
clg_98ta Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,698 View My Garage	Yeah, it was one of the first mods I did... The only problem is bolting the spacer onto a front hub. Its a bit difficult if you're alone - you really need someone to hold the brakes while you tighten it down. You may want to practice this with a large screwdriver or pry bar to wedge between the chassis and one of the spacer studs in order to tighten the nuts. I was able to do it, but didn't really get them very tight... probably good for a short distance though. __________________ Black 2SS ordered 1/4/2010, received 2/19/2010

02-03-2011, 04:11 AM	#10
SUX2BU Quit being a pu$$y Drives: FAST Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Sachse TX (DFW) Posts: 5,825 View My Garage	I wonder where I could get just the tire. I have everything else already. What size is the wheel and tire? Any idea what car it comes in? __________________ <----- Click HERE to see ALL of my mods/write ups

02-03-2011, 07:32 AM	#11
khislop007 ZEUSS Drives: Hard! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Cayman Islands Posts: 2,567 View My Garage	Damn that fits good with the battery in there! __________________

02-03-2011, 07:42 AM	#12
wrbear Banned Drives: 2010, 2SS, IOM/CGM Stripes, 4/24/10 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Houston,TX Posts: 840	Do all of the parts fit in the space or do you have to mount the hardware in a separate location? Can't tell from the pics. Last edited by wrbear; 02-06-2011 at 04:28 PM.

02-02-2011, 02:46 PM	#2
Fishdadddy Drives: 2010 2SS/RS ; 1970 Firebird Formula Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: West Palm Beach Posts: 1,252 View My Garage	Where did you get it? How much was it?

02-02-2011, 04:10 PM	#7
ron10 Drives: 2010 2SS IOM L99 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: LOUISVILLE,KY.. Posts: 7,545	got this myself last year.that guy on ebay has sold a lot of these.he has a nice business going.he ships everything you will need with the kit.

02-02-2011, 07:11 PM	#8
C586 Account Suspended Drives: 2011 Camaro LS Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: NY Posts: 1,117	Carry a small piece of wood or something. Put it against the brake pedal and move the seat forward pressing on whatever you have and the brake pedal. With the engine running it will hold just fine.

02-03-2011, 07:51 AM	#13
n116ebo n116 Drives: 2010 2SS YELLOW TRANSFORMER AUTO Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SAN ANGELO TX Posts: 632 View My Garage	You can wrap the spare parts in some towels, the jack will fit next to the battery. The compressor has to just lay in your trunk or a bag. Gives you extra piece of mind when traveling.

02-03-2011, 08:52 AM	#14
Alain Drives: 2016 Challenger Hellcat, 2018 ZL1LE Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 3,003	not sure how the spacer thing works? and can someone explain to me why the brake needs to be activated ? sorry, im totally clueless

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