where does the spare wheel go in the boot ?

[srdtvr]

Another daft question - just got my Chimaera and I need to know how and where in the boot does the space saver wheel go ? It was just loose in the boot when I collected the car so I thought I was being clever when I strapped it to the tie down loops on the drivers side but this morning when I went to put the roof panel in it woudn't fit.
Any picture around showing the correct layout please.
I need a "Bible" any one got one for sale - I have an S3 Bible as new which I will advertise on pistonheads if anyone is interested.
Cheers
Steve

[miniman]

IMG_8258 by binaryimage, on Flickr

HTH

[dbv8]

There is usually a pair of rubber straps that stretch between the boot floor and the top of the tank to hold the wheel against the tank.

You can even fit the roof in with the wheel in this position

[finestjammy]

Personally I've ditched mine and have a can of sealant instead, makes getting the roof in easier and creates a bit more space for the other half to stuff with all manner of random rubbish.

[M@H]

finestjammy said:

Personally I've ditched mine and have a can of sealant instead, makes getting the roof in easier and creates a bit more space for the other half to stuff with all manner of random rubbish.

Me too - to be honest the thought of driving anywhere on that spacesaver is troubling to me, you can only do 50 miles on them IIRC !?

[LordGrover]

srdtvr said:

Another daft question - just got my Chimaera and I need to know how and where in the boot does the space saver wheel go ? It was just loose in the boot when I collected the car so I thought I was being clever when I strapped it to the tie down loops on the drivers side but this morning when I went to put the roof panel in it woudn't fit.
Any picture around showing the correct layout please.
I need a "Bible" any one got one for sale - I have an S3 Bible as new which I will advertise on pistonheads if anyone is interested.
Cheers
Steve

You can have mine but not sure I can be arsed to package and post. Either collect from me or meet at Griff Growl or other event?

[srdtvr]

THANKS FOR EXCELLENT RESPONSE
I think I'll get some cans of repair gundge and ditch the wheel

In response to the Bible I could arrange to send you a jiffy bag with cash to cover postage or whatever's easiest
Be grateful if you could find the time to post it please
Email me direct if you get the time

[e-mail]
cheers

[finestjammy]

miniman said:

IMG_8258 by binaryimage, on Flickr

HTH

O/T

I've just realised I've been putting my roof in boot the wrong way round for the past two years based on this photo. Whoops! I always had the inside of the roof facing towards the rear of the car, the way in the image does make much more sense though eg curving around the fuel tank.

You learn something new everyday

[pgmvveld]

What do most people do: windscreen side of the roofpanel up or down?
Mine is always down.

finestjammy said:

O/T

I've just realised I've been putting my roof in boot the wrong way round for the past two years based on this photo. Whoops! I always had the inside of the roof facing towards the rear of the car, the way in the image does make much more sense though eg curving around the fuel tank.

You learn something new everyday

Edited by pgmvveld on Tuesday 24th May 22:25

[LordGrover]

Windshield? Are you from the colonies?

[JonathanT]

windscreen end up
inside of the roof towards the front

[miniman]

Pretty sure the handbook says windscreen end down. That's how I do it, I would say if it fits in, it's fine!

[M@H]

Handbook says:

"To place the panel in the boot hold it vertically with the windscreen edge up and the roof material facing rear. Place the left hand side into the boot, push over to the left and then lower the right hand side in"

[.Mark]

Trying to remember how I do it! Roof mostly always in the boot. It's amazing how you can't recall something that you 'Just do'