1992 911 964 Jack
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deutschland dobson
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Nor sure about the '92 model, but my '90 964 came with a jack that fits within the gap between wheel and front of the car. Ive got a spare if you need to buy one. Fully working and good condition.
Chris
Chris
I also thought my jack was missing until I came across it by accident, between the spare wheel and the front of the car, tucked under the lip inside on the left. I purchased a jack, which I thought was correct, which is for 928/911/968 Part No. 000.721.711.02 which is different to the one on my car, but surplus to requirements.
If you still can't find yours, my 'spare' is available.
Thanks Colin.
I have just found mine, exactly as you describe! I forgot that, being a Porsche, nothing is simple.
Are there specific places to stow away the wheel-brace and jack handle, or do we wrap them up to stop them shorting across the battery, and let them bounce about?
One thing that definitely is missing is the device to take out the cover over the lockable wheel nuts. Does anyone reading this have a spare one I can buy, as none of the spares people I have tried have one available.
Regards, Johncolt
I have just found mine, exactly as you describe! I forgot that, being a Porsche, nothing is simple.
Are there specific places to stow away the wheel-brace and jack handle, or do we wrap them up to stop them shorting across the battery, and let them bounce about?
One thing that definitely is missing is the device to take out the cover over the lockable wheel nuts. Does anyone reading this have a spare one I can buy, as none of the spares people I have tried have one available.
Regards, Johncolt
deutschland dobson
New member
Id also be interested in this, as mine doesnt seem to have a "home" either.
Chris
I've got the jack and brace, but missing the compressor for the spare. Mind you, I'm not sure I'd want the faff of having to deal with a space-saver spare.
I'd just phone the RAC and get them to come and sort it out. Well, that's what I pay my annual membership for after all!
I'd just phone the RAC and get them to come and sort it out. Well, that's what I pay my annual membership for after all!
deutschland dobson
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I couldnt be bothered with waiting hours on end for a call out. The few times ive had to rely on the AA turning up its taken ages.
Id rather just change the tyre and get home
Chris
Id rather just change the tyre and get home
Chris
turbo jonny
PCGB Member
Im with Amanda on this one , & without the spare wheel and all the tools etc my car
goes .5 mph faster and drinks .75 mph less fuel ! plus more stowage space when needed.
Im free this w/e if you want to meet up Chris & try my KW3..
goes .5 mph faster and drinks .75 mph less fuel ! plus more stowage space when needed.
Im free this w/e if you want to meet up Chris & try my KW3..
deutschland dobson
New member
Hi John,
Just noticed this (sorry). Ive got the 964 partially stripped in the garage, as im re-doing my US spec rear bumper centre. Will defo have to get together soon though!
I'll keep you posted. Never enough hours in the week!
Chris
Just noticed this (sorry). Ive got the 964 partially stripped in the garage, as im re-doing my US spec rear bumper centre. Will defo have to get together soon though!
I'll keep you posted. Never enough hours in the week!
Chris
Yep, the spare wheel forms part of the frontal 'impact zone' strengthening in all air-cooled 911s.
Calling the 'very nice man' to change a wheel is what makes the annual premium so high - which is why I joined ADAC.)
ETA: I wouldn't expect my wife to change a wheel in the rain though. I'd prefer her to call the AA/RAC and stay safe.
Calling the 'very nice man' to change a wheel is what makes the annual premium so high - which is why I joined ADAC.
)ETA: I wouldn't expect my wife to change a wheel in the rain though. I'd prefer her to call the AA/RAC and stay safe.
turbo jonny
PCGB Member
I wouldnt want to have to carry a blown dirty wheel in my pristine interior especially
if i had passengers. For high speed driving / track day i would probably put it back,
read here for an interesting debate on this topic if you are a rennlister ;
http://forums.rennlist.com/rennforums/964-forum/96244-confession-i-run-without-my-space-saver-any-other-sinners-out-there-3.html
if i had passengers. For high speed driving / track day i would probably put it back,
read here for an interesting debate on this topic if you are a rennlister ;
http://forums.rennlist.com/rennforums/964-forum/96244-confession-i-run-without-my-space-saver-any-other-sinners-out-there-3.html
vitesse
Active member
You shouldn't have to in that state-there shouild be a large plastic bag in which to place the dirty wheel plus plastic gloves to keep the digits clean.A small piece of bubblewrap helps to avoid chaffing if the jack handle is wrapped in it and then placed across the spare wheel resting on the tyre.The nut wrench should fit down the side of the wheel on the LHS when looking into the compartment.
I'm amazed that people drive 911s and have complete faith in Porsche's very considered and well thought-out engineering in all areas of performance - but when one's own personal safety is in question some people are willing to go against Porsche's thinking and take unnecessary risks.
In my lightweight RS I guess every additional kilogram makes a noticeable difference compared to a standard 964, but when driving on the road I always have the space-saver spare in place as Porsche designed it. I value my legs too much to risk losing them if it all goes wrong.
Would any of us seriously notice a difference in handling or performance due to running without the spare in place? I don't think so.
In my lightweight RS I guess every additional kilogram makes a noticeable difference compared to a standard 964, but when driving on the road I always have the space-saver spare in place as Porsche designed it. I value my legs too much to risk losing them if it all goes wrong.
Would any of us seriously notice a difference in handling or performance due to running without the spare in place? I don't think so.
mcgc0
PCGB Member
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Besides, I would have thought if you did want to save weight, it needs to be more down the other end...The fact that Porsche balanced out the weights of the oil cooler (plus pipes) on one side and the the same with a/c condenser and fan the other says to me they optimised front weight distribution perfectly that also considered the need for a spare wheel.
turbo jonny
PCGB Member
FWIW when Red Line Racing did my geo set up without the spare wheel they
said it would make negligable difference. Safety is a relative issue. a 964 is
much stronger than earlier 911s and most other cars , even w/o the spare.
I did pick a 964 with airbag , that was an important factor for me !
I gave up motorcycling when i could afford a Porsche - no comparison there for safety.
Most of my driving is local & fair weather, maybe i would think differently it it was a d/d.
said it would make negligable difference. Safety is a relative issue. a 964 is
much stronger than earlier 911s and most other cars , even w/o the spare.
I did pick a 964 with airbag , that was an important factor for me !
I gave up motorcycling when i could afford a Porsche - no comparison there for safety.
Most of my driving is local & fair weather, maybe i would think differently it it was a d/d.
turbo jonny
PCGB Member
I havnt had to try it yet , never had a puncture in a Porsche touch wood ! i do check my tyres regularly.
Always found AA very helpful when needed.
Always found AA very helpful when needed.
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