Denis Posted April 14, 2012 Report Share Posted April 14, 2012 Who else still has an original TR6 Jack in the Boot? I'm told they are quite scarce nowdays...is that true? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew Smith Posted April 14, 2012 Report Share Posted April 14, 2012 Who else still has an original TR6 Jack in the Boot? I'm told they are quite scarce nowdays...is that true? If so, not sure why as it's only a scissor jack and plenty of those around? Cheers Andrew Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Davidw Posted April 15, 2012 Report Share Posted April 15, 2012 Not only scarce, but also as effective as a cat flap in an elephant house! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cmdr19 Posted April 15, 2012 Report Share Posted April 15, 2012 I have one, never used it when there's a decent trolley jack around. Scarce? Doubt it but maybe stick it on e-bay await for someone to give me a couple of grand! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Denis Posted April 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2012 (edited) Hahaha....can't carry a Trolly Jack around in the boot! I saw one in the TR Shop for 70 quid last year! Edited April 15, 2012 by Denis Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jobster Posted April 16, 2012 Report Share Posted April 16, 2012 who needs a jack (and a spare wheel for all that matters) in the trunk anyway .......... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Denis Posted April 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2012 who needs a jack (and a spare wheel for all that matters) in the trunk anyway .......... Errrr....People with a puncture perhaps? What a strange number of responses to my topic! The point I was trying to make...was that this Tiny little scissor Jack was the original standard equipment, provided by the manufacturers in the boot from new...and I wondered how many other owners had been keen enough to retain their's? Clearly I'm alone? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
badshead Posted April 17, 2012 Report Share Posted April 17, 2012 Clearly I'm alone? Denis You're not alone, mine's still there, but thankfully haven't needed it yet other than to knock tent pegs in! Bill Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Denis Posted April 17, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2012 Good man Bill! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
david johnson Posted April 17, 2012 Report Share Posted April 17, 2012 Mines still there, in its funny bag. I think though a number of people are moving away from a spare and a jack towards the can type repair and reflate packs. David Quote Link to post Share on other sites
leeduncombe Posted April 18, 2012 Report Share Posted April 18, 2012 Mines still there, in its funny bag. I think though a number of people are moving away from a spare and a jack towards the can type repair and reflate packs. David Please don't rely on the tyre repair and reflate packs. I had a punture in my Honda last year and dutifully followed the instructions on the can of goo and then tried to reflate; absolutely useless. Had to call out the RAC because clearly I'm now down to 3 wheels. If you read the instructions on the tin, firstly you are supposed to remove the cause of the puncture (nail or whatever) which is no easy job in itself particularly if it's dark or wet and then the sealant will only fix a hole of upto 2mm. Again no use at all if you've shredded a tyre in a pot hole. I bought a second hand spare after this experience and will never rely on one of these again. Frankly I think it's a real con by the motor manufacturers to keep down the cost of new cars. I can't think of a better example of a false economy. Lee. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
roy53 Posted April 18, 2012 Report Share Posted April 18, 2012 I have one, never used it when there's a decent trolley jack around. Scarce? Doubt it but maybe stick it on e-bay await for someone to give me a couple of grand! Say it's from a 5 ,2grand easy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Denis Posted April 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2012 (edited) Good idea! I have two! I once won a Sprint Event and found I had left the Spare Wheel in the Boot!... I could have won by a bigger margin if I'd remembered to chuck it out, like I did at the next event! Edited April 18, 2012 by Denis Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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