blulegend

Has anyone tried removing the rear seat back in order to fit a couple snowboards? I know there is supposed to be some kind of body support behind the seat but if a couple boards can still fit it might be worth it. Is there any other solution? Anyone have success taking out the frame around the lame "ski pass through" hole to fit snowboards?

oVerBoost

if i remember correctly, if you remove the seat back, the hole will be large enough to fit a snowboard through....but it's been a while since i've removed the back so i could be wrong. Just take the back out yourself and see. Removal is fast and easy. Lift up the seat bottom, it'll unclip and can be pulled straight out. Unbolt 3 bolts from the bottom of the seat backing, then lift up towards the windshield and out towards you. good luck.

fsttyms1

Yes with the rear back removed the hole will be more than large enough. I keep my seat unbolted just for when i have to haul something larger. All i have to do is lift up on the seat cushion, lay it upright on the floor, lift up and lay down the seat back

JMAL

yeah i hate that a board doesnt fit. i end up putting it diagonally in the back seat. i have a 159 wide, and that takes up a lot of room. damn that lack of 60/40 and a biased "ski" pass thru. the non folding seats is one of the only things that pisses my off about this car. even my old 156 regular wasnt close to getting in that ski pass.

fsttyms1

^ unbolt the seat, it takes 5 min to do and there will be no effect from it being unbolted. Then when you need it you an flip it down.

JMAL

any rattles when no one is sitting on it?

also that kills the back seat, atleast if put the board diagonal a girl or small guy can sit on one side if needed. but i do see how this can be useful in other circumstances. thanks for the idea.

NC-Grayson

maybe you should take up skiiing instead

JMAL

i was wondering how long this would go before that comment was passed.

i just like snowboarding better.

fsttyms1

fsttyms1

Get a roof rack!

JMAL

yeah, thats the obvious choice.

-i dont like leaving my board and bindings exposed to elements and highway debris.
-the gas mileage goes down, and for me to go boarding thats atleast a 3+ hr trip. a rack with deflector is just too much $$ for how much i would need it.
-when hanging out at the lodge for a drink or two, i never feel like its safe in the roof rack, maybe im just a paranoid city dweller.

think about how much a 60/40 would have helped you over the years. not being able to get a board in there is just another thing that has no shot at fitting.

why cant skiiers and boarders get along?

fsttyms1

Thats why i have my seat unbolted so i can do stuff like your wanting.

I get along with boarders, my friend is one Not to mention i have to throw my wakeboards in the car once and awhile.

godspeedgoodspeed

does the fairing improve gas mileage if you have a roof rack? i have the yakima rack but no fairing, i though it was unnecessary and an outrageous price for a piece of plastic. i also made the poles myself and used rubber spray.

fsttyms1

technically it should, how much the rack is actually decreasing it??

blulegend

How much does the rack scratch the top of the car? Is there any other place to attach a rack than on the door frame? Is anything under the strip of rubber that goes along each side of the roof?

fsttyms1

I havent seen the rack for the tl to know how it attaches. But i know many that use roof racks and they have never scratched any of their roofs.

Yes its metal under there. Pull it up sometime, its just press fit in there and pulls out very easy

NSXNEXT

iTrader: (2)

Or a better answer, maybe you should have checked out the rear seat before you bought the TL.

JMAL

haha, i picked up boarding after i got the TL. and i used to also have an accord with folding seats with the TL.

snowboard or not i dont know but i hope the 3rd and after have the option atleast

tegkid

iTrader: (7)

sorry to bring back an old thread but i just went snowboarding yesterday w/some buddies and removing the rear seat worked perfectly to fit my gf and my boards as well as the rest of our gear w/o having to worry about getting your leather wet or scratched. the ride noise was increased dramatically but a good couple of cds made that go away.

i also wanted to take this opportunity to show off my custom stomp pad.

slavver01

iTrader: (3)

awesome advice, im gonna try exactly that next week. ive unbolted the seats before when cleaning the car out, ill prbly leave it just like you said. just in case

therealrico

Dude you guys are going through way too much trouble, I use this and it is way easier



It is built by this company

jperdoch

now that is a good idea !!

I can hang my uninc board on that!!