Boot (trunk) space?
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Boot (trunk) space?
My XK has a space saver spare wheel - I know that the spare was an additional option when buying from new - which implies that they might supply the XK without the wheel and probably a can of that puncture glue stuff instead.
Q: Do these model XKs have more boot (trunk) space? If so - can you convert between the two? I.e. remove the hatch that covers the spare and get something to make it all look pretty?
Q: Do these model XKs have more boot (trunk) space? If so - can you convert between the two? I.e. remove the hatch that covers the spare and get something to make it all look pretty?
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If our space saver spare(I have one too) is not the same diameter as your regular tires don't see how it will work with the ABS or Traction Control!
Changed a flat on my wifes XK8 with a spare full size with better tread and car went ape; ABS on and off, Tract control warning and then limp home mode!
Anyone tried the space saver spare? and what results?
Cheers, Adrian
Changed a flat on my wifes XK8 with a spare full size with better tread and car went ape; ABS on and off, Tract control warning and then limp home mode!
Anyone tried the space saver spare? and what results?
Cheers, Adrian
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And there is a liner than goes down instead of the spare, but why? You can fit a set of clubs in there. And i have a customer that made of a rear seat cover that clips into the back seat area quickly. He and his wife took both sets of clubs, and 2 large soft suitcases with them across country to cali. They even stopped in mina galleries and now mina wants to carry his rear seat cover so call them about it.
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XKRs equipped with the optional Alcon brake package do not have a spare tire, since it will not clear the 6-piston front caliper. Instead, they are fitted with a 12v tire pump and sealant, and the tire well is finished out nicely with a molded carpet liner. As a result, the useable trunk space is substantially increased.
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XKRs equipped with the optional Alcon brake package do not have a spare tire, since it will not clear the 6-piston front caliper. Instead, they are fitted with a 12v tire pump and sealant, and the tire well is finished out nicely with a molded carpet liner. As a result, the useable trunk space is substantially increased.
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