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OldNoccer	RAC say you must carry a spare wheel		Lead	[-]
Registered Member Posts: 93 Sat, 19-Jan-2008 11:24	Tags : None I was tidying up and found a slip sent to me by the RAC stating "Important Changes to Your Terms of Membership", and they say they will not cover costs as a result of failing to carry a spare tyre and wheel (no caveats, no get-out clause). Apart from the difficulty this will cause me on my Ducati, when I bought the Marcos I was told that the Mantula does not carry a spare wheel, though I have always thought the shape of the boot floor suggests that it was at least considered you could lay one in there (measurement seems to confirm this). Does anyone carry a spare (not that I have one) ? Steve In seeking to undo one riddle, and find the true, I knit a hundred others new.
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martineztop		#1	[url]	[-]
Registered Member Posts: 867 Sat, 19-Jan-2008 12:04 Chief mechanic	I thought Mantulas had them fitted in the nose, there's certainly room for a 'spacesaver'
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Cool Mart		#2	[url]	[-]
Registered Member Posts: 57 Sat, 19-Jan-2008 13:36 Apprentice mechanic	My Mantula Spyder came with one in the boot, covered with a shaped and carpeted piece of hardboard, it looked like it belonged so I assume this was standard. Mind you, took it out about 4 years ago as it used to jump every time I went over speed humps !
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sandyv8		#3	[url]	[-]
Registered Member Posts: 9 Sat, 19-Jan-2008 14:03	As martineztop says, Ive also seen pics of mantulas with the spare fitted in the nose of the bonnet. There was a spacesaver spare in the boot of mine although flat and the wheelbrace didnt fit the nuts I got home no problems. Have put the spare off *@+ in while I sort it,looks like some of the sealant stuff had been used in it ,what a mess. I would think the boot was the better place for it considering the weight bias. Regarding the RAC specifying you have to carry a spare, must be something they have come up with and I personally would look at what other providers offer. I know the esprit gt3 was never produced with a spare wheel. My bike recovery would get me home with a puncture. sandyv8 sorry didnt know I was swearing.
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OldNoccer	Spare in the boot	#4	[url]	[-]
Registered Member Posts: 95 Sat, 19-Jan-2008 14:12	I have whipped a wheel off and it fits OK in the boot - I suppose you have answered the next question - which is how is it held down (NOT). It rather eats into the limited space. There is no sign of any provision in the nose. I suppose all this is academic - I only have 4 wheels anyway. Unless the original Revolution wheels are still available. Steve In seeking to undo one riddle, and find the true, I knit a hundred others new.
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HYDRAULIC1	spare wheel	#5	[url]	[-]
Registered Member Posts: 46 Sat, 19-Jan-2008 15:32	i have always carried a full size spare in the boot with no problems, However i have a new 185bhp mini and this only cones with a compressor and tyre foam it is the same with the lotus eleize so i think the rac have had to make some adjustments to there members tgds hydraulic1
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CF Mantula		#6	[url]	[-]
Registered Member Posts: 1371 Sat, 19-Jan-2008 15:48 Minor mechanic deity	Hi, the Mantula´s had a spare wheel in the boot. Never saw a Mantula with the spare fitted under the bonnet. This was standard for the Mantara´s. Main problem is, that I have different wheel sizes on front & rear axle so only a 50% chance that the spare wheel will fit. I took the spare wheel out of the boot and have since than 2 spray cans with repair foam for the wheels in the boot. Concerning the Revolution rims. As far as I know, Revolution does not exist any longer or went bust? I am searching 5-spoke 14" rims in 6.5 or 7 since 3 years now without success. I am looking for min. 2 for the rear axle so if someone has a set for sale allways interested. CF Mantula
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Major Bloodnock	My Boot had one	#7	[url]	[-]
Registered Member Posts: 124 Sat, 19-Jan-2008 16:55	But what do I do now? Back wheels are different thicknesses to the front. etc. Guess I am going to have to invest in a skinny, or not bother. P.S. I think the Mk2 Mantula's, the ones with a flaired arch at the front. (not the Martina's) had space savers in the front. I guess the Martinas could have had them also. Si Via Difficilis Sit. Hanc Eligam! Last Edited By: Major Bloodnock Sat, 19-Jan-2008 16:57. Edited 1 time.
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CF Mantula		#8	[url]	[-]
Registered Member Posts: 1372 Sun, 20-Jan-2008 17:15 Minor mechanic deity	Perhaps it was optional for the late Mantula´s, but never did see one, as well the Martina´s I did see did not have the spare wheel under the bonnet. But as mentioned, if you have different wheel sizes you need a 50/50 joker for the correct size of the spare wheel. CF Mantula
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martineztop		#9	[url]	[-]
Registered Member Posts: 868 Sun, 20-Jan-2008 22:04 Chief mechanic	mm. have to say I'm unimpressed with RAC, some years ago I took out their recovery cover for my Classic Ducati, after being a member for 2 years I noticed the small print restricted the service to bikes below a certain age, thereby disqualifying my bike ! thing is they had my registration details so knew my bikes age. I've no time for incompetence RAC can go @$+ itself for all I care hey your right %*# is a swearword on here
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spyderv8		#10	[url]	[-]
Registered Member Posts: 1056 Mon, 21-Jan-2008 19:50 Guru mechanic	My car came with a spare and a recess for it in the boot. It was the first thing to go and saved about 25kg! I will check this with RAC and after being a loyal customer will dump them immediately as none of my cars carry spares. Thing is, do the AA provide this cover??
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What fuel	Spare Wheel	#11	[url]	[-]
Registered Member Posts: 141 Mon, 21-Jan-2008 20:05 Senior mechanic	Thing is alot of modern cars dont carry spare wheels, they either have a tube of foam or carry a small air compressor, two that come to mind are Merc SL55 and a Astom Martin DB9!!!!!
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OldNoccer		#12	[url]	[-]
Registered Member Posts: 99 Mon, 21-Jan-2008 23:36	I reckon this must have been written by some dimble-brain and sent out before anyone could think it through. I expect by now they have realised this is just plain dumb. Besides the tread on my tyres is directional, so I would need two spares. The note coincides with the take over by Aviva (Norwich Union), so some time ago, maybe its been revised since then. Steve In seeking to undo one riddle, and find the true, I knit a hundred others new.
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Pep		#13	[url]	[-]
Registered Member Posts: 7 Thu, 24-Jan-2008 20:18	Steve, You should have a spare wheel; I sold the car to Jeremy Kearns with a 'space saver'. It was a bright orange rim with special wheel nuts and spacers. Paul
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nixfix		#14	[url]	[-]
Registered Member Posts: 214 Thu, 24-Jan-2008 20:25 Senior mechanic	Depending on your wheel stud spacing... If you have the ford spacing on all 4 wheels, then obviously a Ford space saver will fit (the one from a late 90's Focus is the right diameter I think, or one from a Saab 900 (post 1988) also fits.
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OldNoccer		#15	[url]	[-]
Registered Member Posts: 105 Thu, 24-Jan-2008 21:44	Hi Paul, Jeremy told me they didn't carry spare wheel, but then he also told me it had a T45 gearbox ! I think I will resort to some instant tyre gloop and keep my fingers crossed. Steve There's a lot of talk these days about green transport. Well, I am ahead of the game, I already have green transport ... British racing green.
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OldNoccer	Amended RAC rules	#16	[url]	[-]
Registered Member Posts: 109 Sat, 26-Jan-2008 12:57	I have found that the on-line RAC rules are different from the printed rules, they have added a caveat to the requirement for carrying a serviceable spare wheel as follows : Please Note : Motorised vehicles that are manufactured without the provision of a spare wheel will be considered on their individual merits.... So I suppose all you have to do is to persuade them that it wasn't manufactured with one. This at least means I have cover for a puncture on my motorbike! Steve In seeking to undo one riddle, and find the true, I knit a hundred others new.
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JFD939Dyork		#17	[url]	[-]
Registered Member Posts: 61 Sat, 24-May-2008 14:46	AA provide cover ok, i have them covering my Chevrolet Blazer, it originally came with a spare wheel underneith but this has been replaced by a under slung LPG tank so no room for a spare, unless im going abroad when i have a wheel carrier that mounts to the roof bars but you can't really do that with a marcos??? CF Mantula Revolution are still in business ive only just bought 4 for myself i don't know whether they still produce the 5 spoke version however.. but Compomotive do a similar copy if i remember correctly...
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Major Bloodnock	Mine was in the boot.	#18	[url]	[-]
Registered Member Posts: 210 Sat, 24-May-2008 22:58	martineztop wrote: I thought Mantulas had them fitted in the nose, there's certainly room for a 'spacesaver' Mine was in the boot. So was the battery. Si Via Difficilis Sit. Hanc Eligam!
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