Most of you guys have probably figured this out by now. But anywho...

I've always carried a air compressor in the trunk of my car. But ever since I got my MINI I've been trying to figure out how to secure it in the boot. I could always get the cargo net but I'm not too thrilled with the compressor just sitting in the middle of the boot. So, I've been trying to find a smaller one that would fit inside the storage area on the side. But then I came across a article on canadiandriver.com

Here's the article: http://www.canadiandriver.com/articles/jm/06mini.htm

So simple. Just flip the jack pouch. Fits perfectly and it won't roll around while the car is moving. I think I'll put a small towel or work glove between the compressor and the plastic trim so they won't bang into each other.

 

Nice tip for someone like Tattman who is coming up on "replace the run-flats" time .

Wish that woman (Jil with one "L", c'mon) liked the MCS better though - I wonder if the $30k for checkmate (and other pkgs on her test car) sort of biased her opinion...

My MCS is quite comfy and creative use of a bungee in the boot has put an end to the "Cargo Slide". I have done many things that may "make me go blind" but I looked twice and didn't see any reference to compressors, boots, or the tool pouch, in the linked article (do not hesitate to accuse me of blatant blindness).

Tatt

 

For what its worth... I had that same trouble when I got rid of the run flats... Which compressor & how to store it? But I found a compressor that actually fits inside the storage space BEHIND the access panel on the drivers side (in the boot)..

This link is something close..
http://www.campbellhausfeld.net/weba...egory_rn=10643

I found my CH compressor at Walmart.. I have even used it on a few tires already (not mine).. I was just helping others out with a flat...

Enjoy..

 

Or build a simple false floor in the boot, then you have storage that you can secure and keep hidden. Thats where I keep mine and my jumpercables, etc. I upholstered mine in blue suede and diamond plate just for fun too.

 

pictures? sounds like a worthwhile project to look at, now that "dog ready" fence is complete in the back yard

tatt

 

I'll have to take pics. I actually used one of my bathroom vanity shelves, a wooden curtain rod, my diamond plate boot mat, and closeout blue suede upholstery. You'd never know.

 

Here is a pic. I just threw it together with what I already had and $15 worth of closeout suede. It needs a tiny bit of work but worked out nice for my first attempt and next to no cost.


And pay no attention to the cowskull. I got to be me.

 

I'm more interested in the horns sitting on the bonnet...

 

not sure if anyone else has seen this, but it's certainly a great option for us... hell, they named the compressor specifically for us

http://www.gizmodo.com/gadgets/gadge...oad-154136.php

 

I have the Mobility Kit from Mini Mania and it fits in boot compartment on the drives side. It has 12v compressor and tire sealant in a nice little bag.

 

Thanks for the pic MINITOR, very nice! I'd do mine in red suede... speaking of suede, if you threw a pair of sneakers back there, would they then become "blue suede shoes"?

Tatt

 

The Slime compressor looks good. But it looks like you have to hardwire the power supply. I may have to look into the one by Mini Mania.

 

I was in Kragen's (big car parts chain) a while back. They had a rebate deal on Slime's "Spair" kit - I think I paid $14.99 after rebate. Compressor, Slime sealant, and a stick-type tire pressure gauge. The compressor and can of Slime fit in the left side boot compartment. I threw the pressure gauge in the glovebox.

I just went to Slime's web site, and the product they show is a little different from the one I bought. Maybe that's why they were on sale - they're unloading the old product?

 

I have a small plastic crate that I attach with bungie cords, where I store all my emergency items and compressor. I don't keep the fridge in there any more, but you can see it behind there:

 

I just picked up the kit at Pepboys which was on sale. I don't recall the seeing the gauge though. Maybe I should dig a little deeper inside the package. But I can't seem to fit the entire kit inside the boot compartment. I have the H/K stereo so it's the driver's side in my case. It will fit but it won't clear the release clip on the lid. But it fits fine with just the compressor.