» Site Navigation | | » Recent Threads | | | | | | | | | 11-28-2006, 09:10 PM | #1 | TRETEN IRGENDEINES ESELS Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 3,687 | Spare Tire Frustration So i took my spare out of my car almost 2yrs ago and went to put it back in a couple of weeks ago and it took me 2 hours. The damn thing would not go in and was saying to myself is this cause i filled it up with 60psi of air and it's bigger now? Was told that should not matter. I went under the car and tried lifting it up and had no luck so i took out the 2 1/2 ton jack and lifted the car up. Again it still would not go in, i had it lined up dead center and it need to go up another 1/4 but it wouldn't budge. So then i took out the bmw jack lifted the car up then took the original jack i was using and jacked the spare tire up and that wasn't helping out that much either. I do not know what the hell i did but after 1 45min it finally locked in place. I mean what a friggin pain in the rear, this is the stupidest setup I've ever seen. Hell it looks simple but it's really a pain, comes out like butter goes in like a nuclear weapon nice n easy and all the time in the world. Sorry but a simple tire install frustrated the hell out of me and my dad. I took 3 shots of Ocean Vodka while starring at my vehicle trying to come up with a solution. __________________ 98 Avus Blue 318 ti Active clear outs all around,stealth turning signals,blue led interior lights, 35% tinted windows,K&N air filter, 12" Kenwood Sub, MTX Thunder Amp,Alpine cd changer, Leatherz Armrest,ACS Pedals/Handbrake/FloorMats & Vitesse Tuning Carbon Fiber B-Pillars/CF Spark Plug Cover, New 16" MSW Typer 14 Rims on Goodyear Triple Treds www.myspace.com/avusblueti | | | 11-28-2006, 09:39 PM | #2 | Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Halethorpe, MD Posts: 1,028 | That's really odd. I've had mine on and off the car more times than I care to remember and I've never had a problem with it at all. I've always thought the design was pretty elegant. | | | 11-28-2006, 09:58 PM | #3 | Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Manassas, VA Posts: 4,129 | The design is good, but getting it in isn't. When I swapped my diff and halfshafts, I had a hell of a time getting mine in. No way this is an easy job by yourself. Quote: Originally Posted by bullmand That's really odd. I've had mine on and off the car more times than I care to remember and I've never had a problem with it at all. I've always thought the design was pretty elegant. | __________________ 1998 (July) 318ti, 5-spd OEM Armrest Blaupunkt Heidelberg CD50 CD Player/Compact Drive MP3 Player Diamond Audio 5.25" rear speakers Navman ICN 530 GPS BMWALARM.COM (with comfort settings) after market alarm system Magnecor 8.5mm wires M-Z3 Shifter/Momo Knob Burlwood Dashboard Stromung Exhaust X-brace Racing Dynamics Front Strut Bar Carbonio C.A.I. 17" Rial Rims Vader Seats/Heated/Lumbar Support M-tech Steering Wheel/Front Sway Bar/Front & Rear Bumper Depos/w 6500K Angel Eyes/6000K HIDs Clear Corners M3 Mirrors UUC Light Weight Flywheel/M5 Clutch/M3 Clutch Slave E28 3.46 LSD/Mcoupe Cover/E30 Flanges & Halfshafts UUC S.S. Brake/Clutch Lines Hartge Roof Spoiler BavAuto Springs Bilstein Sport Struts/Shocks E46 M3 Rear Shock Mounts SPC Front Camber Kit Reiger Hatch Spoiler BavAuto Rear Camber Kit Dinan Stage II Software Turner Rear Sway Bar Reinforcements BMW E46 Auto dimming mirror with Clown Nose alarm Engine Compartment Light Heated Wiper Fluid Retrofit OEM Fire Extinguisher Da'lan Trailer Hitch Rear Sun Shade OEM Fog Light Retrofit H & R MZ3 Rear Sway Bar/ UUC Adjustable End Links Cruise Control Retrofit On Board Computer Retrofit M3 twistie style side skirts Carbon Fiber Hood | | | 11-28-2006, 09:58 PM | #4 | Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Boston Posts: 10 | BMW includes a special handle to lift the spare tire in place. The tool is part #51718165737 and is screwed into the spare tire support. Simply place the spare tire onto the support, lining up the small guide points. Move the spare directly under the hole, screw on the handle and lift into place. (You might have to squeeze the spring clips before the spare locks in.) Don't forget to secure the tire with the hex nut, or you will hear a thump sound at every stop. __________________ 1996 318ti Sport Sachs Advantage Shocks/M-Tech Springs, Dinan Stage II: Intake and Software, SuperSprint Dual Round Tip Exhaust | | | 11-28-2006, 10:12 PM | #5 | Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 2,525 | Yeah, without using that tool it is a pain, but with the tool it takes no more than 1 minute to do it. | | | 11-28-2006, 10:38 PM | #6 | Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Port St. Johns, Florida Posts: 2,242 | I got an extra tool if anyone needs it. | | | 11-28-2006, 11:29 PM | #7 | TRETEN IRGENDEINES ESELS Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 3,687 | Hmm thats strange i don't have that. There is no place for that to be put in my spare tire area. Every space is taken up with tools for the car. Still not user friendly imo. __________________ 98 Avus Blue 318 ti Active clear outs all around,stealth turning signals,blue led interior lights, 35% tinted windows,K&N air filter, 12" Kenwood Sub, MTX Thunder Amp,Alpine cd changer, Leatherz Armrest,ACS Pedals/Handbrake/FloorMats & Vitesse Tuning Carbon Fiber B-Pillars/CF Spark Plug Cover, New 16" MSW Typer 14 Rims on Goodyear Triple Treds www.myspace.com/avusblueti | | | 11-29-2006, 01:25 AM | #8 | Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Manassas, VA Posts: 4,129 | I was dying to use that emoticon. Quote: Originally Posted by Panzer_M I got an extra tool if anyone needs it. | __________________ 1998 (July) 318ti, 5-spd OEM Armrest Blaupunkt Heidelberg CD50 CD Player/Compact Drive MP3 Player Diamond Audio 5.25" rear speakers Navman ICN 530 GPS BMWALARM.COM (with comfort settings) after market alarm system Magnecor 8.5mm wires M-Z3 Shifter/Momo Knob Burlwood Dashboard Stromung Exhaust X-brace Racing Dynamics Front Strut Bar Carbonio C.A.I. 17" Rial Rims Vader Seats/Heated/Lumbar Support M-tech Steering Wheel/Front Sway Bar/Front & Rear Bumper Depos/w 6500K Angel Eyes/6000K HIDs Clear Corners M3 Mirrors UUC Light Weight Flywheel/M5 Clutch/M3 Clutch Slave E28 3.46 LSD/Mcoupe Cover/E30 Flanges & Halfshafts UUC S.S. Brake/Clutch Lines Hartge Roof Spoiler BavAuto Springs Bilstein Sport Struts/Shocks E46 M3 Rear Shock Mounts SPC Front Camber Kit Reiger Hatch Spoiler BavAuto Rear Camber Kit Dinan Stage II Software Turner Rear Sway Bar Reinforcements BMW E46 Auto dimming mirror with Clown Nose alarm Engine Compartment Light Heated Wiper Fluid Retrofit OEM Fire Extinguisher Da'lan Trailer Hitch Rear Sun Shade OEM Fog Light Retrofit H & R MZ3 Rear Sway Bar/ UUC Adjustable End Links Cruise Control Retrofit On Board Computer Retrofit M3 twistie style side skirts Carbon Fiber Hood | | | 11-29-2006, 02:01 AM | #9 | Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Port St. Johns, Florida Posts: 2,242 | I'll take a pic of the Club Sports tools, never removed any of them from the OE spots, to show where it goes in the tray, Plus I got to find the box with the extra tire tool from the 97 Ti. | | | 11-29-2006, 02:03 AM | #10 | Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Port St. Johns, Florida Posts: 2,242 | #9 is the spare tire tool. 09 HANDLE 1 51718165737 $5.47 | | | 11-29-2006, 02:41 AM | #11 | doesn't care about you. Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 3,925 | Quote: Originally Posted by Panzer_M #9 is the spare tire tool. 09 HANDLE 1 51718165737 $5.47 | No sh!t. I always wondered what that was... __________________ '99 Dinan M3 | | | 11-29-2006, 02:46 AM | #12 | TRETEN IRGENDEINES ESELS Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 3,687 | So thats what that part is in my trunk.. Ha ha i guees i have that. __________________ 98 Avus Blue 318 ti Active clear outs all around,stealth turning signals,blue led interior lights, 35% tinted windows,K&N air filter, 12" Kenwood Sub, MTX Thunder Amp,Alpine cd changer, Leatherz Armrest,ACS Pedals/Handbrake/FloorMats & Vitesse Tuning Carbon Fiber B-Pillars/CF Spark Plug Cover, New 16" MSW Typer 14 Rims on Goodyear Triple Treds www.myspace.com/avusblueti | | | 11-29-2006, 02:48 AM | #13 | Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Port St. Johns, Florida Posts: 2,242 | I never realized what #8 was, until I read the breakdown of the tool kit...before just i used a screwdriver and part# 6 to do the plugs. | | | 11-29-2006, 02:49 AM | #14 | Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: state college, pa Posts: 3,431 | Nobody reads the manual? __________________ I scream, you scream, we all scream for ZOMBIES. | | | 11-29-2006, 02:53 AM | #15 | TRETEN IRGENDEINES ESELS Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 3,687 | Quote: Originally Posted by aceyx Nobody reads the manual? | I did 5yrs ago when it was purchased.... I only break it out when somebody needs a question answered and i know it's in there. __________________ 98 Avus Blue 318 ti Active clear outs all around,stealth turning signals,blue led interior lights, 35% tinted windows,K&N air filter, 12" Kenwood Sub, MTX Thunder Amp,Alpine cd changer, Leatherz Armrest,ACS Pedals/Handbrake/FloorMats & Vitesse Tuning Carbon Fiber B-Pillars/CF Spark Plug Cover, New 16" MSW Typer 14 Rims on Goodyear Triple Treds www.myspace.com/avusblueti | | | | | Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests) | | Posting Rules | You may not post new threads You may not post replies You may not post attachments You may not edit your posts HTML code is Off | | | |