Which Genius Came Up With This!

Went to check the air pressure in my spare and after removing everything in my trunk, removing the cover, removing the tool caddy (styrofoam) I am greeted by the spare mounted upside down. :headbash: :headbash: :headbash: :dunno:

lol... really? I hadn't noticed but will check later. I have to admit that is pretty messed up.

That is crazy.
http://i463.photobucket.com/albums/qq359/Honda247_2008/Cargo%20Net/DSC01837.jpg

I didn't realize that until you mentioned it....

I think mounting it like that would make it easier to take out.

I am confused, what's right or wrong with how the spare is sitting in the trunk, why is it "messed up". With it mounted "upside down" Honda can use a much shorter screw to hold down the tire and that makes sense to me. Plus the fact that it doesn't make one ounce of difference in any other way.:)

Yeah i dont see the problem with it either?

mine's that way, too. didn't think much of it since the tool caddy seemed to fit into the space created by the upside-down rim. but yes, i do agree that checking tire pressure in the thing would be a PITA.

I am confused, what's right or wrong with how the spare is sitting in the trunk

:screwy:

Looks like ppl wanted it mounted the other way so they can check the tire pressure on the spare w/o taking it out and flipping it over.

There's a couple cars I've seen that have it mounted face up, but most cars I've had have always been face down so it's easier to screw down to the car.

boils down to the length of the tie-down bolt - plus having the ability to handle a full-sized spare. Mounting it face-down with the proper length of bolt for either full or donut spare is probably their goal, without having the bolt so long it'd poke into the cover plate. On the Pilot, there's the opposite problem. It's mounted face-up - but it cranks from UNDER the vehicle - meaning that the valve stem is facing the underside floor of the Pilot, not open on the bottom so you can just check the pressure without taking the tire out.

andy

Take a small hammer and bounce test the tire (be careful - remember every action has a reaction :) ). It should have a nice sound to it if it has plenty of air pressure in it. I recommend doing this when you have received your new Honda, or just checked the air pressure (the tire is mounted this way for function, not for your convenience). :yes:

Thorns

those are little stuff man. i dont know why ppl are complaining so much. if u bought it than thats ur fault for not checking everything...i guess if u would of seen it earlier u probably wouldnt have bought the car right? it probably only takes 2 minutes of your time. im pretty sure u can spare.

sorry if i sound like a jerk..but im trying not to sound like it.

bc honda hopes u will never have to use it...and honestly how many times do u think u will...ive been driving for 10 years and ive only used a spare once

Yeah i dont see the problem with it either?

Don't know how they add air to tires "Down Under", :naughty: but up here we need access to the valve and that's down under! :nuts:

bc honda hopes u will never have to use it...and honestly how many times do u think u will...ive been driving for 10 years and ive only used a spare once

And the one time you need, no air!

I use the space inside the wheel as a secret compartment.

You think thats bad...go to your local chevy dealer and try and find a spare in the new camaro...in the tire well is the battery and a portable air compressor with a built in can of Fix A Flat...and the tires are not run flats. WTF!

thats what AAA is for

My RSX type-S had the spare tire upside down like that, and it had a custom sub-woofer that fit snugly in the middle of the spare. It was pretty cool to have a hidden sub that didn't take up any space from the actual trunk :)

My RSX type-S had the spare tire upside down like that, and it had a custom sub-woofer that fit snugly in the middle of the spare. It was pretty cool to have a hidden sub that didn't take up any space from the actual trunk :)

Except for the fact that the OEM Bose sub in the RSX ****ed so bad lol. But it was a good idea on their part.

in the tire well is the battery and a portable air compressor with a built in can of Fix A Flat...and the tires are not run flats. WTF!
That's the way my M3 is. And also Porsches, which I was considering. I don't like it since I like to take desolated roads to enjoy the car with no cops, flying debris, etc. (it'd take HOURS to get help). But on the other hand, it's not common to get a flat if you stay in the main roadways. If I need to make a U-turn, I wait until a light or a place where plenty of cars go over. And as an added precaution, I also bought a tire repair kit (and a jack kit, to remove wheel if necessary) since I don't trust that 'goop' crap, not to mention they f**k up the TPMS sensor. Seems to be the way of the future alleging 'less weight' (true, but the reality is less cost), but at least put darn runflats. I don't like them, but much prefer them for piece of mind. Even the $2M Bugatti Veyron has them. Good day.

The trunk of every primarily driven vehicle should have the following:

http://img196.imageshack.us/img196/9765/tireplugkit.jpg (http://img196.imageshack.us/i/tireplugkit.jpg/)

Credit card and cell phone... :naughty::thumbsup:

Thorns

The trunk of every primarily driven vehicle should have the following:

http://img196.imageshack.us/img196/9765/tireplugkit.jpg (http://img196.imageshack.us/i/tireplugkit.jpg/)

Where can I find an air compressor for 10 dollars ?

Except for the fact that the OEM Bose sub in the RSX ****ed so bad lol. But it was a good idea on their part.

Mine worked fine... and I was not interested in rattling my car apart with two 12'' subs, or w/e else people like to use to annoy other people on the road. I've had better bass before in previous cars, and it just isn't my style anymore. You can only expect so much from a single 8'' sub, and IMO it sounded a lot better than any other OEM stereo I've had in previous Hondas. I don't really think it's fair to compare OEM to aftermarket anyway, because they're in different leagues. If you spend the right money, aftermarket is always going to blow any Honda OEM stereo right out of the water.

I check the spare's inflation every couple of months and find that it does not hold the 60psi. There is always some leakage it needs a few pounds. It is a pain to take out the tire to check and inflate if necessary, but I want the spare ready to go if needed. The other option would be to pack a tire air compressor as shown by Osiris.

Where can I find an air compressor for 10 dollars ?

I got one for $10 at walmart

Just buy one of these, problem solved

http://www.smart-traveler.biz/product.sc;jsessionid=AD9767A52E735E6799CB71FBA070 1EEF.qscstrfrnt02?productId=38&categoryId=2

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=4077

there you go.......

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=4077

there you go.......

Has anyone bought this air compressor? Any reviews?

I had a really old one in the closet, I tried putting air into my tires with it. It didn't seem like it was working so I threw it out today.

Where can I find an air compressor for 10 dollars ?Numerous places (discount dept' stores, auto-parts stores, internet, etc'); but off-hand, try here (http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=4077).

Has anyone bought this air compressor? Any reviews?

I had a really old one in the closet, I tried putting air into my tires with it. It didn't seem like it was working so I threw it out today.I have a near-identical one that I may have gotten from a discount dept' store. It's good for occasional/emergency use & for sporting-goods/etc'.




EDIT: honeygee2 beat me to it.

Numerous places (discount dept' stores, auto-parts stores, internet, etc'); but off-hand, try here (http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=4077).

I have a near-identical one that I may have gotten from a discount dept' store. It's good for occasional/emergency use & for sporting-goods/etc'.




EDIT: honeygee2 beat me to it.

I want to use it for my tires every month or so... In nyc, they charge 75 cents for air! :thumbsdow:

One more possible reason they mount the spare with the valve stem down is to prevent damage from things being dropped on the stem (in the hddden compartment). I have found my spare looses about 10 pounds a year, so I just plan on pulling it out about once a year to pump it up and clean out the space. The spare has never been used since the car was new - 9 years now.

I also use the space inside the spare rim for my amp so it doesnt use up any trunk space. Never overheated either, as that was one of my concerns when I put it there.

My spare is mounted...under my boat. 3 Audison amps>spare. :banana:

I want to use it for my tires every month or so... In nyc, they charge 75 cents for air! :thumbsdow:Assuming 1-2 vehicles in the household & (4) tires per-vehicle & occasional spare-tire fills, I'd get a more premium 12-Volt air compressor, which still aren't all that expensive. They are a bit heavier & more heavy-duty. Don't forget to get extra fuses for the armrest storage-bin's 12-Volt aux' outlet & cig' lighter, as these fuses occasionally blow when using an air-compressor.

As aforementioned, for more selection check the discount dept' stores (Walmart, Target, Big Lots, Sears/KMart, Sam's, Costco, etc'), auto-parts stores (AutoZone, Advance Auto, Pep Boys, OReillys, Napa, etc'), and online. . .

I've had the misfortune of multiple flats in a short interval of time ("when it rains, it pours") and w/ a single spare rim/tire it can be frustrating & inconvenient, or even multiple flats in a single tire at a single time (ie. tacks/nails/screws). So, I keep the small list of quick tire-repair tools/supplies on hand.

I diligently/assertively avoid the quote/unquote fix-a-flat type of stuff as that generally ruins the tire & then makes the wheel very difficult to re-balance afterwards due to unequal settling/bonding of the sealing-material. These quick-aid cans or bottles are convenient though, for those wanting a mostly hands-free effort; though the effectiveness of these offerings varies based on what others say.

And, AAA coverage or other towing-service(s) work well for inoperable vehicles, but the wait & time inconvenience can be frustrating. Changing a spare-tire takes about 10-15 mins' from start to finish if you're moderately fit/in-shape, or perhaps slightly less in adding a plug to the existing flat if you're proficient/experienced (vs. swapping in a spare). Tow-trucks/service can often take at least an hour to just arrive. . .

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000KL0HX4/ref=ox_ya_oh_product

I have one of these and its a wonderful product.....the first one lasted about 10 years. It runs on its own battery or you can also plug it in the cigarette lighter..comes with all kinds of attachments. For you city dwellers with no garage space it is a neat thing to have.

It's not that big a deal to pull it out to check it, you got to realize too that the way it's mounted now gives you some nice storage volume, I put my jumper cable & tow rope in that cavity, plus my full SAE & Metric socket wrench tool set in there too, I also have a small 12V air pump so I can pump it up IF it was low in pressure when I need it.

Osiris.
You said that a compressor can sometimes blow the aux/cig lighther fuse. Do you or anyone know if that is the #18 fuse in the passenger side fuse box of the 8 gen Accord labeled as the Accessory fuse? I don't see any fuse labeled as the cigarette lighter fuse.
Thanks.