garygid said:
As part of your modification, do you modify the bottom "air-flow under-pan", cutting out a circular piece that attaches to the wheel support bracket?
So far, it appears the smartest option is probably to leave the plastic pan off. However, yes, I cut mine. It's not pictured, but it literally removes a vast majority of the plastic pan. Then you have to support the cut plastic.
Or, is handling the under-side air-flow left up to the user?
I don't intend to do anything with a customer's plastic. It's too easy to crack while cutting. I used both a sheet metal snipper, and a jig saw. The latter had a smaller chance of cracking. You might be able to "hot knife" it.
Will the OEM size wheel (rim and inflated tire) fit?
Yes, it should. I have not actually done it yet, so I don't have a center section to hold the factory wheel.
Do you need to move part of the Parking Brake actuator assembly?
No modifications whatsoever. If you look closely, you'll see the tire is mounted right of centerline.
How long do you need the car to "install" the "Spare Tire Lift"?
I'd come to you in SoCal. About two hours.
How many holes do you need to drill in the cargo-space floor in order to mount the lift?
Four
Does it crank up and down via a new hole roughly in the center of the cargo space floor
No. The crank is on the right rear, where the tie down hook is.
Would access to the crank-hole be covered by the center partition of Nissan's Cargo Carrier?
No. Whatever is in your trunk stays in your trunk. I'd recommend putting the jack and lug wrench in the spare wheel, plus any flares. Also, a great place for your extension cord(s). There's no reason to go in the trunk even to carry the flat tire. The only tool you should need is a crank handle to lower the wheel. I'd put that under your driver's seat.
Is there a motorized version of the lift, so that access to a crank is not necessary?
I had not even thought of this, but an electric car should have electric spare wheel lift! I'd have to look for a suitable motor, some machine work to put it on the winch, and wiring / switch / relay. It would NOT be cheap. I'm not against a one-off, but that would be awhile.
Without wheel ramps, can the spare be lowered, detached, and the spare dragged out from under the car?
Yes. You could drop the tire, detach it, and move the car forward a few feet, and there wouldn't be any dragging.