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OEM Spare Tire Cover + 32" tire...Anyone interested in Lock Extension?

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Posted 4/7/2008 10:05 AM

Thai G
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OEM Spare Tire Cover + 32" tire...Anyone interested in Lock Extension?

Hey all,

I am currently making a lock extension for the OEM spare tire cover. Basically, it is piece of stainless steel thingy that extends the reach of the lock so that you can fit 32" tire while still using the OEM cover. NOTE: This extender allows you to use 265/75/16 or 265/65/18 tires with your OEM steel cover...it does NOT let you use wider tires and/or bigger than 32" tires.

I am copying BOWEICK's idea seen in this thread: http://pointedthree.com/disc/forums/showthread.php?tid=10595&start=...

I am making 4 of them from my local metal shop. I should have them by Wednesday. I am going to sell the remaining 3 for $40 (includes shipping).

BTW, i am making a whopping $5 to $8 profit (depending on shipping) each!

With this profit, I am going to have a shopping spree at the Dollar store!

Anyone interested? If there are more than 3 people interested, then i can make more, but TELL ME ASAP so that i can make all of this in one batch (to keep price low).

Edited by Thai G 4/7/2008 10:34 AM

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Posted 4/7/2008 10:19 AM

Thai G
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RE: OEM Spare Tire Cover + 32" tire...Anyone interested in Lock Extension?

Here are BOWEICK's pics in the above thread for quick reference:

Edited by Thai G 4/7/2008 10:21 AM

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Posted 4/7/2008 10:23 PM

Thai G
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Re: OEM Spare Tire Cover + 32" tire...Anyone interested in Lock Extension?

Well, last call...if no one wants it, then i am gonna make this an order of 1. Please repond by morning...i have to rush the order in by tomorrow.

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Posted 4/7/2008 10:48 PM

mb230s

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Re: OEM Spare Tire Cover + 32" tire...Anyone interested in Lock Extension?

No offense but isn't this a pretty easy DIY job w/ a scrap of stainless, a vice, a hammer, cutoff wheel, and some good plyers?

Edited by mb230s 4/7/2008 10:49 PM

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Posted 4/7/2008 11:20 PM

Thai G
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Re: OEM Spare Tire Cover + 32" tire...Anyone interested in Lock Extension?

I am sure that it is...but i am not as handy...so, there is a guy that does it for me. IMHO, this "mod" fixes a bothersome problem for me...i get to retain the OEM spare tire cover (which is very nice IMHO) while still being able to fit a 32" tire (biggest tire without a rub). My other alternatives are much more expensive, e.g. spare tire reverse mount (abut $400) or spare tire storage by fernweh (about $300). So, this $30 i am spending on making this thing is extremely economical IMO.

Edited by Thai G 4/7/2008 11:27 PM

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Posted 4/8/2008 3:33 AM

ewalberg
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Re: OEM Spare Tire Cover + 32" tire...Anyone interested in Lock Extension?

All things considered Thai's assessment is correct. Time is money and just forking over the money saves time and this is very fast to implement. I paid for a tool to remove my rear seats... saved me the hassle of making the tool. If i wanted to keep my cover i'd buy this bracket. (but i sold my cover to the decendant of marco benz).

I'd still rather spend the extra money to do away with the carrier altogether but this is the cheapest cosmetic solution. The cover is too heavy, too noisy, and incrementally decreases the rearward visibility, and is more likely to damage other cars or be damaged... so i couldn't justify any money to keep it...

Edited by ewalberg 4/8/2008 3:36 AM

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Posted 4/9/2008 11:35 PM

Thai G
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Re: OEM Spare Tire Cover + 32" tire...Anyone interested in Lock Extension?

Well, i just got my above thingy...it works beautifully! The guy also did a great job in terms of look (cleaner than Boweick's) and is a hefty piece of SS. I will take pics of it tomorrow. Finally, i will have 5 same size tires (32"; 265/75/16 BFG AT KO).

Maggot emailed me too late...so, i only had 1 made. Hopefully, someone else can step up to the plate in the future to offer it. I don't plan on using bigger tires than 32" because of rub issue and, possibly, gearing/ESP issues. So, this mod is probably my last mod for a long time on my G with maybe the exception of a rear bumper in the distant future.

Again, i would like to express my thanks to Boweick...a simple solution to a complex (for me) problem.

Edited by Thai G 4/9/2008 11:37 PM

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Posted 4/10/2008 12:04 PM

Thai G
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