Reddit reviews Slime 70005 Safety Spair 7-Minute Flat Tire Repair System

I keep a pump like this in my trunk so I can inflate without going to the gas station.

Edit: Just to clarify, you can use the compressor without the slime.

I'm going to paste a comment here from another thread I replied to last month that should thoroughly answer this :)

I installed this in my car 2 months ago. The soundbox can be had for right around $250.00 shipped from http://www.oempartsource.com/oe-volkswagen/000051419.

IMO, don't pay anyone. The install is DIY and very straightforward. If you have use of your hands and some trim tools, you can do this install in under an hour with ease, if I had to do it again, I could probably get it done in under 30 minutes. If you're located in the SF Bay Area I can even help you. I highly doubt the cable run would be "neater" if the dealership did it, they'll rush through it, and the cable can really only go one place nicely anyhow. Zip ties are included in the Helix box so you can secure it. I used a few extra that I had.

I followed this DIY (there are two parts):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?annotation_id=annotation_1401645911&feature=iv&src_vid=mtvFvXa2AaY&v=6dKJtnaV9CU

The only specialty tools you need are:
Terminal removal tool (I'm told you can sub in a paperclip for this): https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007ZOMMT6/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

and radio removal tools (I'm told you can make your own with old gift cards): https://www.amazon.com/Porsche-Volkswagen-Mercedes-Radio-Removal/dp/B007WUQUU0/ref=sr_1_8?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1491250947&sr=1-8&keywords=vw+radio+removal+tool

When I installed, I elected to ditch my spare instead of placing it on top of the soundbox (I did this initially but decided against it after the first month for space reasons - I have a kid) and I carry one of these in the trunk now: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001DZFZPG/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Lastly, once installed you will want to program the Sound Box DSP for use with your car. The product description states that the SoundBox unit is pre-programmed for the Golf/GTI. Trust me, it isn't (this is well documented on the GolfMK7 forums and elsewhere). So you want to rent the dongle for $35 here: http://www.golfmk7.com/forums/showthread.php?t=19829 or go ask your local dealer if they'd do the programming for you at no charge. It literally takes under 2 minutes. Do not let them rape you at the dealer to program it.

Having done full systems with all new speaker wiring, component speakers, amp, DSP, and subs in cars before when I was younger, I would say that at $250 the value on this thing is nothing short of amazing.

In April 2016 the old kit was $50 + $14 shipping

The old kit was a close match for https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001DZFZPG — which only costs $37 shipped today. But the new one looks different

Not standard. I got a Slime Tire Repair Kit based on recommendations from here.

I got this Slime kit for my car instead of the 4x cost BMW kit. It's rated pretty highly. If you use it though just realize the tire tech might hate you (at least warn him). I'd only use it if stuck in a risky area. Otherwise it's getting a flatbed.

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Good choice! You’ll likely never go back.

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I keep it in the trunk in the little hollow on the right side. Have had to use it once and it worked great.

Since the model 3 doesn't have a spare, I highly recommend one of those portable compressors with the goo that can patch up leaks super easily. They're like $30.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B001DZFZPG/ref=oh_aui_i_d_old_o0_img?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I got one of these slime inflators keep in the trunk at the recommendation of the Prius chat forums since it is tire pressure sensor safe (unlike the one that came with the car). Between that and a AAA card you should be fine.

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Was there any explanation for the additional 1.5 week delay that you were told on Wednesday morning?

I'm with you on most of your rant - it's ridiculous and frustrating that they would miss deadlines continually on delivering you your car.

The spare tire thing, you can call it elitist if you want, but it's a general trend in the industry for cars that aren't intended to go off-road. So I would think Subaru will continue to deliver cars with a spare tire, but every EV that I've ever seen (Bolt, Leaf, Ioniq) has skipped them to save weight and for Tesla's the assumption is that you can use Tesla's Roadside Assistance if you have a flat. I think as we go forward you will find fewer and fewer sedans - EV or not - that come with a spare tire. I carry this in my Model 3: https://www.amazon.com/Slime-70005-Safety-7-Minute-Repair/dp/B001DZFZPG

Also, if you want my opinion on the delay, my guess would be that they found something wrong with your car during final inspection and are fixing it. If I'm correct, then they don't want to tell you this because most people don't want to hear "we found something wrong" and a unspecified delay.

When you get the car, you will likely love it. It looks fantastic, mine gets lots of attention and it is loads of fun to drive. Hang in there.

I would highly recommend this product if you don't like or don't know how to change a flat tire:

http://www.amazon.com/Slime-70005-Safety-7-Minute-Repair/dp/B001DZFZPG