Replacing the sagging wooden floor panel in our trunk ..?
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Replacing the sagging wooden floor panel in our trunk ..?
I'm thinking of getting a sturdier panel from Home Depot and borrow a friend's Dad's wood cutter to custom trim it as a direct replacement. Is wood my only choice or are there better alternative material? 
Re: Replacing the sagging wooden floor panel in our trunk ..?
Originally posted by 97MaxGurl
I'm thinking of getting a sturdier panel from Home Depot and borrow a friend's Dad's wood cutter to custom trim it as a direct replacement. Is wood my only choice or are there better alternative material?
I'm thinking of getting a sturdier panel from Home Depot and borrow a friend's Dad's wood cutter to custom trim it as a direct replacement. Is wood my only choice or are there better alternative material?
Re: Replacing the sagging wooden floor panel in our trunk ..?
Originally posted by 97MaxGurl
I'm thinking of getting a sturdier panel from Home Depot and borrow a friend's Dad's wood cutter to custom trim it as a direct replacement. Is wood my only choice or are there better alternative material?
I'm thinking of getting a sturdier panel from Home Depot and borrow a friend's Dad's wood cutter to custom trim it as a direct replacement. Is wood my only choice or are there better alternative material?
underneath where its sagging, you could brace it like deezo said, Im sure that would help... or you could put a stock tire in place of the spare, I think they fit no problem, then the sagging wont be much of a problem would it?
Little known "How-to" courtesy of veteran member Wizeguy:
The stock one was getting crushed. Too much weight I guess. 
Here's what I did.
Took a sheet of 1/4" plywood, laid the one from the trunk on to it for a template.
Marked the plywood and cut it out with a jig saw. Drilled out the location for the handle
and then jig sawed that at too.
My original idea was to directly replace the original but to do that you would need to
transfer the clips and foam pieces. Pita.
So what I did was flip the original upside down (foam pieces up) on top of the new piece.
I put wood glue between the pieces. Next I took (12)1/4" bevel headed screws and screwed
from the original cover side into the new plywood piece. Do this with all screws. Next put
weight on it overnight (so the glue can dry).
It now feels pretty solid and should stay in place as the original is still there.
Now to see how long this "Tire Cover Sandwich" lasts.
Here's what I did.
Took a sheet of 1/4" plywood, laid the one from the trunk on to it for a template.
Marked the plywood and cut it out with a jig saw. Drilled out the location for the handle
and then jig sawed that at too.
My original idea was to directly replace the original but to do that you would need to
transfer the clips and foam pieces. Pita.
So what I did was flip the original upside down (foam pieces up) on top of the new piece.
I put wood glue between the pieces. Next I took (12)1/4" bevel headed screws and screwed
from the original cover side into the new plywood piece. Do this with all screws. Next put
weight on it overnight (so the glue can dry).
It now feels pretty solid and should stay in place as the original is still there.
Now to see how long this "Tire Cover Sandwich" lasts.
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Originally posted by SprintMax
oh to all you newbies.. the subwoofer, the blue bottle and the amps didn't come from home depot.. i had those before
oh to all you newbies.. the subwoofer, the blue bottle and the amps didn't come from home depot.. i had those before
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My suggestion >>
I say weld a steel plate to the outside of the sparetire well and gut the bottom of the car. Then, you can mount a full size spare to the bottom and use the screw lowering system the Pathfinders use. 
Re: My suggestion >>
Originally posted by Albertt
I say weld a steel plate to the outside of the sparetire well and gut the bottom of the car. Then, you can mount a full size spare to the bottom and use the screw lowering system the Pathfinders use.
I say weld a steel plate to the outside of the sparetire well and gut the bottom of the car. Then, you can mount a full size spare to the bottom and use the screw lowering system the Pathfinders use.
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I fixed mine a few months ago and didn't have to spend a dime. I took the panel out, sprayed it down with a garden hose on both sides, then layed face down in the garage, stacked heavy stuff on it and let it dry overnight.
The next morning it was dry and flat. I usually keep a small blanket in the trunk for various reasons, so I put it on top of the spare to fill the void. So far, no sagging and no squeaking.
The next morning it was dry and flat. I usually keep a small blanket in the trunk for various reasons, so I put it on top of the spare to fill the void. So far, no sagging and no squeaking.
Re: Re: My suggestion >>
Originally posted by SprintMax
I had no problem putting a full size spare in my car
I had no problem putting a full size spare in my car
Re: Re: My suggestion >>
Originally posted by SprintMax
I had no problem putting a full size spare in my car
I had no problem putting a full size spare in my car
Re: Re: Re: My suggestion >>
Originally posted by bill99gxe
Stock 15" Maxima wheel OR 15" steelie wheel with 205/65 size tires will fit just fine in the spare tire well......Sprint's comment can give a false impression that 16" rims and up with a full size tire can fit as well, which isn't possible....
Stock 15" Maxima wheel OR 15" steelie wheel with 205/65 size tires will fit just fine in the spare tire well......Sprint's comment can give a false impression that 16" rims and up with a full size tire can fit as well, which isn't possible....
Re: Re: Re: Re: My suggestion >>
Originally posted by SprintMax
well i was talkign to the economical owners here.. not the suckers who bought SE's
well i was talkign to the economical owners here.. not the suckers who bought SE's
I have a SE with a full size spare in the trunk. 
Originally posted by theblue
since the overall diameter of the wheel tires stays the same - why would it matter if its a 15" or even a 17"
since the overall diameter of the wheel tires stays the same - why would it matter if its a 15" or even a 17"
Originally posted by theblue
according to me you are correct 
according to me you are correct
And I may be mistaken about claiming all 15" Maxima rims since the 3rd gen SE models and 4th gen 15" WHEELS are 6.5" wide.......but I'm fairly sure you can't go more than 205 on the width of the tire......
I know the 3rd gen GXE wheels fit with not problem on 205 width tires....
Originally posted by sinewave
I fixed mine a few months ago and didn't have to spend a dime. I took the panel out, sprayed it down with a garden hose on both sides, then layed face down in the garage, stacked heavy stuff on it and let it dry overnight.
The next morning it was dry and flat. I usually keep a small blanket in the trunk for various reasons, so I put it on top of the spare to fill the void. So far, no sagging and no squeaking.
I fixed mine a few months ago and didn't have to spend a dime. I took the panel out, sprayed it down with a garden hose on both sides, then layed face down in the garage, stacked heavy stuff on it and let it dry overnight.
The next morning it was dry and flat. I usually keep a small blanket in the trunk for various reasons, so I put it on top of the spare to fill the void. So far, no sagging and no squeaking.
keith, that's a good idea. i'm going to try that with mine.
Re: Re: Re: Re: My suggestion >>
Originally posted by SprintMax
well i was talkign to the economical owners here.. not the suckers who bought SE's
well i was talkign to the economical owners here.. not the suckers who bought SE's
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Not when refering to a wheel >>
Originally posted by SprintMax
skippped a couple math classes huh?
height and diameter are two different things
skippped a couple math classes huh?
height and diameter are two different things
Ha-ha...na-na...poo-poo.
Re: Not when refering to a wheel >>
Originally posted by Albertt
THe height of the wheel and tire is the overall diameter. If you're talking about about high it'll sit in the trunk, you're refering to the width of the tire/wheel.
Ha-ha...na-na...poo-poo.
THe height of the wheel and tire is the overall diameter. If you're talking about about high it'll sit in the trunk, you're refering to the width of the tire/wheel.
Ha-ha...na-na...poo-poo.
we are speak of the wheel as it sits in the trunk.. what moron would place a wheel in the trunk while its standing upward.. to then it would be height as in diameter..
now we all know we are talking about the wheel as it sits in the trunk.. because that is the only logical way to transport a spare wheel.. so there for in this instance height is as i described it.. you are Albert Tang.. not Chris Tang.. your arguing skills are beneath me boy
Re: Not when refering to a wheel >>
Originally posted by Albertt
THe height of the wheel and tire is the overall diameter. If you're talking about about high it'll sit in the trunk, you're refering to the width of the tire/wheel.
Ha-ha...na-na...poo-poo.
THe height of the wheel and tire is the overall diameter. If you're talking about about high it'll sit in the trunk, you're refering to the width of the tire/wheel.
Ha-ha...na-na...poo-poo.
we are speak of the wheel as it sits in the trunk.. what moron would place a wheel in the trunk while its standing upward.. to then it would be height as in diameter..
now we all know we are talking about the wheel as it sits in the trunk.. because that is the only logical way to transport a spare wheel.. so there for in this instance height is as i described it.. you are Albert Tang.. not Chris Tang.. your arguing skills are beneath me boy
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Albertt's right; if you are talking about the height of the tire, it is implied you are talking about the overall diameter. If you are laying down and someone askes you how tall you are, do you say 6" (or in your case 4")? j/k
It's the same as the right side of the car is referenced from the driving position. If you are under the hood and indicate the right side, it is still understood as the passenger side.
It's the same as the right side of the car is referenced from the driving position. If you are under the hood and indicate the right side, it is still understood as the passenger side.
Keith don't make me b!tch slap you..
Originally posted by sinewave
Albertt's right; if you are talking about the height of the tire, it is implied you are talking about the overall diameter. If you are laying down and someone askes you how tall you are, do you say 6" (or in your case 4")? j/k
It's the same as the right side of the car is referenced from the driving position. If you are under the hood and indicate the right side, it is still understood as the passenger side.
Albertt's right; if you are talking about the height of the tire, it is implied you are talking about the overall diameter. If you are laying down and someone askes you how tall you are, do you say 6" (or in your case 4")? j/k
It's the same as the right side of the car is referenced from the driving position. If you are under the hood and indicate the right side, it is still understood as the passenger side.
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