[Z06] Z06 Tire Inflator Kit
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Le Mans Master
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Z06 Tire Inflator Kit
Has anyone had to use the tire inflator kit out on the road? How did it work, and was it a pain? Fortunately, I haven't had a flat out on the road, but think about it now and then and wonder if the inflator kit is any good.
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Hi ZeeOSix -
Interesting you ask this - I have had my 02 Z since 2001, and I had never opened the kit to look at it -
I opened it last weekend prior to going to the drag strip to see what the compressor looked like -
It looks like a quality unit - but I have not used it yet - I will this afternoon as I am going to take this unit with me on a wekk long motorcycle trip -
I'll let you know what I find out about it -
best regards -
mqqn
Interesting you ask this - I have had my 02 Z since 2001, and I had never opened the kit to look at it -
I opened it last weekend prior to going to the drag strip to see what the compressor looked like -
It looks like a quality unit - but I have not used it yet - I will this afternoon as I am going to take this unit with me on a wekk long motorcycle trip -
I'll let you know what I find out about it -
best regards -
mqqn
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St. Jude Donor '03-'04-'05-'06-'07-'11
Hi ZeeOSix -
The Z inflator works well - it takes a little while to air up a tire if it is really low - but it is a good small inflator to have with you -
I used it for a motorcycle trip.
I will keep it when I sell the car to use on the bike for long trips.
best regards -
mqqn
The Z inflator works well - it takes a little while to air up a tire if it is really low - but it is a good small inflator to have with you -
I used it for a motorcycle trip.
I will keep it when I sell the car to use on the bike for long trips.
best regards -
mqqn
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I haven't used the can of the fix-a-flat goop but I did play with the portable compressor and can tell you it's one of the best of its kind on the market. It operates very smoothly and highly efficient.
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I read somewhere that the shelf life of the "GOO" is 3 years, bought a spare just in case. Also have a plug kit. 
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I guess the first owner kept the tire inflator kit out of my car and I was shocked at what these dudes are going for on Ebay!
I finally found an honest guy on Ebay, Bryan, that has brand new GM kit for $69.00 plus $12.00 shipping. I now own 3, one for my car, and either 2 for backups or to sell later myself for a little "high octane" funds. There is one on Ebay now listed with a "buy it now" price of $225.00!! I figure that the prices will only go up and I wanted to get them while I still could. Here is Bryan's link:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Tire-...spagenameZWD1V
I finally found an honest guy on Ebay, Bryan, that has brand new GM kit for $69.00 plus $12.00 shipping. I now own 3, one for my car, and either 2 for backups or to sell later myself for a little "high octane" funds. There is one on Ebay now listed with a "buy it now" price of $225.00!! I figure that the prices will only go up and I wanted to get them while I still could. Here is Bryan's link:http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Tire-...spagenameZWD1V
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The kit is not quality and the replacement cost is over inflated! You can get much more for less here http://www.slime.com/product.php?product=50001. I am sorry but GM dropped the ball in this area.
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The kit is not quality and the replacement cost is over inflated! You can get much more for less here http://www.slime.com/product.php?product=50001. I am sorry but GM dropped the ball in this area.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...6003248&rd=1,1
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