R58 Coupe S owners who ditched runflats AND want a spare in the boot AND cargo space...
#1
Coupe S owners who ditched runflats AND want a spare in the boot AND cargo space...
Just thought I'd pass on this little tidbit I discovered.
The standard MINI donut spare is 22" in diameter.
If you remove the styrofoam liner from the "trench" behind the pass-through, each half of the trench actually has a curved bottom. Perfect for oh, I don't know, a tire?
Height from the lowest part of the curved bottom of the trench to the underside of the removable shelf above: just a bit over 22".
You can take it from there...
(Not sure if the same clearance exists for Roadsters. From the pics I've found it looks like it's probably less than 22" due to the folded roof. A Roadster owner would have to check. ETA: Forget it - Due to the angle imposed by the section of roof between the boot lid and the folded top, I don't think you could drop the tire in the trench from above. Sorry, Roadsters.)
The standard MINI donut spare is 22" in diameter.
If you remove the styrofoam liner from the "trench" behind the pass-through, each half of the trench actually has a curved bottom. Perfect for oh, I don't know, a tire?
Height from the lowest part of the curved bottom of the trench to the underside of the removable shelf above: just a bit over 22".
You can take it from there...
(Not sure if the same clearance exists for Roadsters. From the pics I've found it looks like it's probably less than 22" due to the folded roof. A Roadster owner would have to check. ETA: Forget it - Due to the angle imposed by the section of roof between the boot lid and the folded top, I don't think you could drop the tire in the trench from above. Sorry, Roadsters.)
Last edited by scooterboy; 02-27-2016 at 11:20 AM.
#3
I've been looking at it, and I think you'd only lose half the pass-thru door. For instance if the spare was sitting in the driver-side half of the trench, the driver could still reach through the pass-thru and get to the passeneger-side half of the trench.
No, I haven't tried it. I don't have a donut to try it with - I was just measuring. I was thinking ahead to a time when I get rid of these run-flats and whether I'm going to go with a donut, or some combination of inflator/plug kit/slime.
But the tire can definitely fit in the trench under the rear shelf so I thought I'd pass along the idea in case someone else was currently considering their tire options.
No, I haven't tried it. I don't have a donut to try it with - I was just measuring. I was thinking ahead to a time when I get rid of these run-flats and whether I'm going to go with a donut, or some combination of inflator/plug kit/slime.
But the tire can definitely fit in the trench under the rear shelf so I thought I'd pass along the idea in case someone else was currently considering their tire options.
#5
JCW brakes and doughnut spare
Adding JCW brake kit to my R58. Already have R112 wheels, but apparently like others, I don't like my run flats. I know the doughnut spare won't go on the front brembo brakes, but does anyone know if a space-saver spare will go on the tear JCW brakes? I don't mind juggling the wheels in the event of a front flat if I can ditch the run flats w/o having to put a full-size spare in the back.
#6
Adding JCW brake kit to my R58. Already have R112 wheels, but apparently like others, I don't like my run flats. I know the doughnut spare won't go on the front brembo brakes, but does anyone know if a space-saver spare will go on the tear JCW brakes? I don't mind juggling the wheels in the event of a front flat if I can ditch the run flats w/o having to put a full-size spare in the back.
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#8
Roadster has a plastic panel above the space. A bit over 19" at best. Left side of trench is occupied by the top motor when so equipped. I have a fullsize spare strapped upside down in the trunk. It still leaves room for groceries and we take the motorhome or Jetta when luggage is needed. OEM tools are under the larger false floor.
#9
I've been looking at it, and I think you'd only lose half the pass-thru door. For instance if the spare was sitting in the driver-side half of the trench, the driver could still reach through the pass-thru and get to the passeneger-side half of the trench.
No, I haven't tried it. I don't have a donut to try it with - I was just measuring. I was thinking ahead to a time when I get rid of these run-flats and whether I'm going to go with a donut, or some combination of inflator/plug kit/slime.
But the tire can definitely fit in the trench under the rear shelf so I thought I'd pass along the idea in case someone else was currently considering their tire options.
No, I haven't tried it. I don't have a donut to try it with - I was just measuring. I was thinking ahead to a time when I get rid of these run-flats and whether I'm going to go with a donut, or some combination of inflator/plug kit/slime.
But the tire can definitely fit in the trench under the rear shelf so I thought I'd pass along the idea in case someone else was currently considering their tire options.
#10
Ya, its a huge difference and to rid the runflats should be the first mod on your MINI, that and a tire fix kit.
Do you have a pic with the spare in the boot?
Do you have a pic with the spare in the boot?
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#11
Thanks for the reminder!
I made the blue cover with some ripstop nylon I had (I used to make my own stunt kites):
This one shows the bungee cord holding it secure, with an umbrella behind it (still deciding whether to replace the bungee with some other solution). You can also see one of the two LED lights (upper left) I added in the boot for better lighting:
And here's a view from the inside showing that I can still reach into the empty side of the trench:
I made the blue cover with some ripstop nylon I had (I used to make my own stunt kites):
This one shows the bungee cord holding it secure, with an umbrella behind it (still deciding whether to replace the bungee with some other solution). You can also see one of the two LED lights (upper left) I added in the boot for better lighting:
And here's a view from the inside showing that I can still reach into the empty side of the trench:
#12
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Check these covers out. I haven't bought one, but they look pretty good.
http://www.detroittuned.com/detroit-...pare-tire-bag/
No relation to Detroit Tuned other than as a happy mail-order customer.....and a long-time White Roof Radio podcast listener/patron.
http://www.detroittuned.com/detroit-...pare-tire-bag/
No relation to Detroit Tuned other than as a happy mail-order customer.....and a long-time White Roof Radio podcast listener/patron.
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#13
#14
Looks pretty good!
Tell us more about the netting you've got there on the sides... is that the OEM MINI netting? And, how do you feel about the boot liner (also a MINI part?) I've been hankering for a boot liner for a while, just can't decide if I want to spend the $$ or not. Love the LEDs - that's a great idea.
Tell us more about the netting you've got there on the sides... is that the OEM MINI netting? And, how do you feel about the boot liner (also a MINI part?) I've been hankering for a boot liner for a while, just can't decide if I want to spend the $$ or not. Love the LEDs - that's a great idea.
#15
Thanks for the reminder!
I made the blue cover with some ripstop nylon I had (I used to make my own stunt kites):
This one shows the bungee cord holding it secure, with an umbrella behind it (still deciding whether to replace the bungee with some other solution). You can also see one of the two LED lights (upper left) I added in the boot for better lighting:
And here's a view from the inside showing that I can still reach into the empty side of the trench:
I made the blue cover with some ripstop nylon I had (I used to make my own stunt kites):
This one shows the bungee cord holding it secure, with an umbrella behind it (still deciding whether to replace the bungee with some other solution). You can also see one of the two LED lights (upper left) I added in the boot for better lighting:
And here's a view from the inside showing that I can still reach into the empty side of the trench:
#16
Looks pretty good!
Tell us more about the netting you've got there on the sides... is that the OEM MINI netting? And, how do you feel about the boot liner (also a MINI part?) I've been hankering for a boot liner for a while, just can't decide if I want to spend the $$ or not. Love the LEDs - that's a great idea.
Tell us more about the netting you've got there on the sides... is that the OEM MINI netting? And, how do you feel about the boot liner (also a MINI part?) I've been hankering for a boot liner for a while, just can't decide if I want to spend the $$ or not. Love the LEDs - that's a great idea.
Boot liner: I had a boot liner in my previous Mini (2003 Base for 13 years) and really liked it when it came to clean-up, so I immediately bought one for the Coupe when I got it. Funny thing - even though I kept my original boot liner, I never even checked to see if it would fit correctly in the Coupe before buying a new one specifically for the Coupe. I can test-fit the original liner, and if it fits ok, I can send it to you so you can save a few $. If you're interested, I'll try it and PM you if it fits.
I was hoping that if I had to replace a flat tire with the spare, the reduced diameter of the flattened tire would fit in the trench even with the parcel shelf there. If it doesn't fit, then I'll just have to figure something else out.
#17
Thanks for the reminder!
I made the blue cover with some ripstop nylon I had (I used to make my own stunt kites):
This one shows the bungee cord holding it secure, with an umbrella behind it (still deciding whether to replace the bungee with some other solution). You can also see one of the two LED lights (upper left) I added in the boot for better lighting:
And here's a view from the inside showing that I can still reach into the empty side of the trench:
I made the blue cover with some ripstop nylon I had (I used to make my own stunt kites):
This one shows the bungee cord holding it secure, with an umbrella behind it (still deciding whether to replace the bungee with some other solution). You can also see one of the two LED lights (upper left) I added in the boot for better lighting:
And here's a view from the inside showing that I can still reach into the empty side of the trench:
#18
Yea, that works, like how the wheel follows the contour of the secret compartment foam inset. I store my back up tire fix kit there and car cleaner/ polish cloth.
Nice job. Netting looks like a factory add on.
Nice job. Netting looks like a factory add on.
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