Belzebutt

So I got some take-out tonight, and it came in a box so I put it in the trunk. I thought it would be stable so I took one or two corners at "normal" speed, but when I went to unload I saw that the box was on its side and sauce had spilled out. If I didn't have the trunk try it would have been a disaster, stains that would have never come off, but with the trunk tray it was just one groove that had the sauce in it and nothing else was touched. Best of all, my wife didn't even notice.

So all you prospective TSX buyers... get the trunk tray!

TSX 3Pedal

I agree, I bought the trunk tray for basically the same reason...

blazed54

my car just came with the trunk tray, i didn't know it was an option

batman

i was not so lucky....i left a bottle of windex that somehow came open and spilled everywhere! now my whole car smells like it! i had to take everything thing out of my trunk but it soaked in to the truck liners and the pad that under the spare. i took the cover out and wash it off but that's not working. i am glad the honda got smart on didn't make the liner out that cheap ass particle board. it's made out of plastic covered in carpet. i feel like kicking my self in the ass now for not getting!!! stupidity has it's rewards.

cruzingsilver

did you guys order that accessory from the dealer or order it from the net (ie. http://www.hond.com/


Can they be trusted with acura genuine parts since it is cheaper than the dealer.

ABP-CL9-TSX

The trunk tray saved my trunk many times from spills and dirt. I really find it useful.

Whiskers

It makes a great aftermarket Christmas gift

DGH

I had a similar experience in the past with a broken bottle of beer in a case.

I'll never forget the smell on hot summer days for years after.......

dabuda

yup, i got the trunk tray for the same reason...i've put all types of things in my trunk i normally wouldn't without giving it a 2nd thought

except the dead body, havent tried that yet

twon_aka_hollaatyaboy

I work at Acura of Lynnwood. We provide the trunk tray for all new cars. Even the RSX. hahaha

RMATIC09

I spilled oatmeal. No trunk tray though. Oatmeal 1 , Tsx 0, ...Vaccum cleaner 1 Oatmeal 0

CGTSX2004

iTrader: (1)

I try not to put things that will spill in the trunk, but I still might consider a trunk tray one of these days...

Whiskers

Anyone know why the the $48 luggage net cost $138 to be dealer installed? It must be very complicated to install

sauceman

Lesson to the story: Sauce owned by trunk tray.

TSX 'R' US

my dealership threw in my trunk tray without telling me...

blackjackman

what is it ? lobster sauce ? garlic sause ? duck sauce ?

dom

Trunk Tray is a must. Wife went to pick up a Hay Stack for Halloween decorations a few weeks ago so of course there was Hay all over the trunk. Lift out the tray, shake it around and goodbye Hay.

Whiskers

Got mine for free with the car, plus the mud flaps. I don't like how things roll around in the trunk though.

JTso

iTrader: (2)

The trunk tray is good. However, trunk tray + 350z cargo net is even better! The net utilizes the factory anchor points to hold down stuffs flat on the trunk tray, unlike the TSX cargo net.

texas arsenal

Yep, just ordered mine today $73 shipped and all.

Belzebutt

Some kind of brown meat sauced that came with the chicken. In any case, it was no match for the trunk tray.
sauce

jaobrien6

Apparently it is. We got the luggage net when we bougth our TSX last year, and it was the first one the dealer had installed. They were amazed at how much harder it was than they thought it'd be. They expected to have us in an out quick, but it took them almost 2 hours to get it figured out. The didn't charge us any labor 'cause they made us wait, and said they'd be raising their install rates on it immediately.

John

JTso

iTrader: (2)

Because it requires drilling holes and installing hardware.

Whiskers

Wow, thanks for the response.

gsclifton

iTrader: (2)

This is my first trunk tray, but I have to say I am impressed with it. I recall a thread here a long time ago and someone was complaining about how useless the tray was for them. It keeps the trunk 100x cleaner and cleans up easily. I also have the cargo net and installed myself.

VeniceBeachTSX

Agree. I just use a net that Yakima sells to work with their cargo basket. Same idea, it's a bungee net that attaches at all four corners. The cargo net from my A4 wagon also works. It's more of a "strap down" type, not bungee cords.

The TSX net is kind of a joke. It hangs sideways across the trunk where I guess it might be useful for keeping shopping bags standing up, but not really holding them in place. You have to remove the trunk liner on both sides, and drill holes to attach the anchor points, then return the trunk liner. My dealer quoted 1.5 hours of labor to install this minor item. I suspect that realistically it's more like 45 min. to an hour. Needlesss to say, I passed.

GeorgeTSX

It isn't complicated if you follow the instructions, but it is just time consuming and a but of a pain. When I bought my TSX last year I had the dealer include the luggage net (as well as the trunk tray, all-season mats, wheel locks etc...) as part of the deal. When I got my car home I noticed they just threw the luggage net (still in its bag) in my trunk uninstalled. After I found out what was involved in the install, I made them install it for me free of charge since that was part of the deal.

As some have already said, the TSX net is sort of lame. There are other nets you can get for the TSX (like the Nissan 380Z version from what I understand works nice).

sleeper

some tuna juice leaked out of a container in the trunk a few months ago. smelled like ass for a while, but it cleaned up pretty well. the trunk lining/material seems to be fairly moisture/odor resistant. maybe it didn't reek since it was only on the floor for about 20 minutes though. ironic since my tray was on its way when it happened.

ssmtsx

I got the cargo net and trunk tray a few months after I purchased my tsx. The dealer only charged me $38.00 to install the cargo net.

TexasTSX

I just picked up my 2005 TSX yesterday (SSM/Ebony/Non-Navi) and I have to say that it's a great car. I also drive a 1999 Mazda Miata, and the TSX definately doesn't have the same flingability, but it is almost eerily quiet, very comfortable, and silky smooth, and I think it will serve me better when I'm out wooing women. ;-)

In any case, I was debating whether to drop the money on the trunk tray when inspiration struck. I went down to Target and bought a giant plastic Rubbermaid container. Cost: $9. It is tall enough to keep my groceries from flying all over the trunk when I'm swinging wildly around corners, and it fits perfectly into the narrow section in the back of the trunk if I want to keep it from sliding around. It should also be easier to clean than that tray.

Anyway, that's my two cents. There are some really good Miata forums that I've learned quite a bit from the last few years, so I'm happy that the TSX has such a great one. Now I just need to find a good deal on a non-scratchy tint job...

spotcheckwilly

just got mine from hondacura world and it is perfect. i don't know why they are cheaper than my local dealer, but im not complaining

rmpage

Here in the lovely New England winters, both the trunk tray and all season floor mats come in extremely handy for containing the salty slush and snow that inevitably will get tracked into the car. Trunk tray could probably be substituted for by something else, but the all season floor mats are pure bliss.