Tigger73's 162TSI Sportline

[tigger73]

Checkout this product I came across on a Volvo forum. I never got around to using it but it was certainly very popular as a solution to fixing the horrible Volvo 850 grey bumpers in the USA

Forever Black Bumper And Trim Reconditioning Kit - ZAS

cheers....Valvster

That looks like exactly the right product for the job!

Will have to hunt down a local supplier. Looks like Mothers do a product available at Supercheap but this doesn’t contain dyes to colour the plastic. Otherwise the product you linked is on eBay...



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[Dose Pipe Sutututu]

I picked up a 17" Tulsa wheel and tyre today (Comfortline spec) and going to use this as a full-size spare. I've been tossing up what to to and I think this is the best compromise as it'll still almost fit under the boot floor. The other more expensive alternative was to go for the Kapstadt accessory rim from VW and put a matching 235/45R20 tyre on it but then the boot floor would not have fitted.

I think given that I may never need to use the spare this is a reasonable compromise. At least now when I'm travelling in the country I'll have a full-size spare rather than a dodgy space saver.

Hey Dam, do you have a photo of how it sits? I'm particuarly interested too as I will be doing some interstate driving around with the wife unit.. also need to see if I can fit my spare tyre subwoofer too (can't live without bass lol).

[tigger73]

Hey Dam, do you have a photo of how it sits? I'm particuarly interested too as I will be doing some interstate driving around with the wife unit.. also need to see if I can fit my spare tyre subwoofer too (can't live without bass lol).

I had posted a picture back a couple but here is another view:




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[Dose Pipe Sutututu]

I'm more interested in how it sits in the cavity, i.e. without the false floor

[tigger73]

Ahhh. Well looks just like a spare wheel in the wheel well. Not much different to the space saver apart from being a bit taller. I’ll get some pics later today and post them up for you.


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[Dose Pipe Sutututu]

Ahhh. Well looks just like a spare wheel in the wheel well. Not much different to the space saver apart from being a bit taller. I’ll get some pics later today and post them up for you.


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No rush

Just when convenient!

[tigger73]

Ok took some shots of the tyre well with full size 17” Tulsa wheel installed.





One of the limiting factors of fitting the floor with full-size wheel is the handle on the floor which protrudes into the subfloor area:



So I decided to try removing the back off the handle to get a little more clearance:



Only busted one clip



In case anyone is trying this here’s what the clips look like:



Boot floor sits marginally lower now:






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[Dose Pipe Sutututu]

Thanks for that!
Looks like if I did the same with a narrower tyre it might just work out and there's enough space for the sub too.
I need the floor flat and in place as the wife uses the car to deliver cakes she makes on the weekend too.

[tigger73]

The tyre on the 17x7 Tulsa is a 215/65R17 so is already pretty narrow. This is the reason I didn't go with a "matching" 20" Kapstadt or even a stock 18' rim as they both run a 235 width tyre and would push the boot floor higher. With the modified handle it almost sits flush on top of the spare wheel.

I think if you pulled the handle completely off you'd get the boot floor sitting on the spare wheel and not have a "high spot" at all. Though now with the back of the handle off it's barely noticeable.

[spacemannz]

As it sits, it’s a pretty good compromise. I’ll probably do same and just carry it for road trips... around town (99% of my trips) a space saver will do.
It’s a shame VW didn’t leave enough room for a Suzuka option even if they only supplied a space saver. That’s a missed opportunity for dealers to up-sell to a 5 wheel set.