Trunk tray and cargo net
12-23-2003, 11:41 AM
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Trunk tray and cargo net
For those of you that have use both the trunk tray and cargo net.
Did you have to cut out the holes in the trunk tray to attach the cargo net to the nobs which gets covered by the tray?
My car came with the tray already installed but the holes are not cut out, so I'm wondering if the dealer forgot to cut the holes or is there another way to attach the cargo nets.
Did you have to cut out the holes in the trunk tray to attach the cargo net to the nobs which gets covered by the tray?
My car came with the tray already installed but the holes are not cut out, so I'm wondering if the dealer forgot to cut the holes or is there another way to attach the cargo nets.
12-23-2003, 12:11 PM
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It is designed in a way to be used either at a time and not both. If you need Cargo net, remove the tray and use it. I've noth and dealer have not cut any holes and they'll not.
12-23-2003, 01:30 PM
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Originally posted by joganjani
It is designed in a way to be used either at a time and not both.
It is designed in a way to be used either at a time and not both.
I can provide pics later if anyone's interested.
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12-23-2003, 01:40 PM
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Originally posted by svtmike
The locations of the net anchors are indented in the trunk tray. Just cut a slit, bring the anchor through like a button, and happily use your nets with your trays.
I can provide pics later if anyone's interested.
Mike
The locations of the net anchors are indented in the trunk tray. Just cut a slit, bring the anchor through like a button, and happily use your nets with your trays.
I can provide pics later if anyone's interested.
Mike
12-23-2003, 01:49 PM
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I cut the holes...
The holes are clearly marked on the Trunk Tray. I started off with the button technique, but it didn't work for me...
So, I just cut circles slightly smaller than the anchor points, with a slit above and below...
Kinda like this: -O-
The tray sits in the car, and I have the cargo nets installed.
Works great.
-=Nick=-
The holes are clearly marked on the Trunk Tray. I started off with the button technique, but it didn't work for me...
So, I just cut circles slightly smaller than the anchor points, with a slit above and below...
Kinda like this: -O-
The tray sits in the car, and I have the cargo nets installed.
Works great.
-=Nick=-
12-23-2003, 08:16 PM
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Originally posted by svtmike
The locations of the net anchors are indented in the trunk tray. Just cut a slit, bring the anchor through like a button, and happily use your nets with your trays.
I can provide pics later if anyone's interested.
Mike
The locations of the net anchors are indented in the trunk tray. Just cut a slit, bring the anchor through like a button, and happily use your nets with your trays.
I can provide pics later if anyone's interested.
Mike
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12-23-2003, 08:24 PM
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Originally posted by joganjani
It is designed in a way to be used either at a time and not both. If you need Cargo net, remove the tray and use it. I've noth and dealer have not cut any holes and they'll not.
It is designed in a way to be used either at a time and not both. If you need Cargo net, remove the tray and use it. I've noth and dealer have not cut any holes and they'll not.
12-24-2003, 01:22 AM
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I don't want to cut holes on the trunk tray, as it defeats the purpose in case you have spills. I can use only the anchors on the sides & rear for the larger cargo net, not as secure but often I have lots of groceries & the looser net can actually hold more bags. Haven't figured out how to use the smaller net, what is it good for?
12-24-2003, 06:01 AM
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Originally posted by jshih57
I don't want to cut holes on the trunk tray, as it defeats the purpose in case you have spills. I can use only the anchors on the sides & rear for the larger cargo net, not as secure but often I have lots of groceries & the looser net can actually hold more bags. Haven't figured out how to use the smaller net, what is it good for?
I don't want to cut holes on the trunk tray, as it defeats the purpose in case you have spills. I can use only the anchors on the sides & rear for the larger cargo net, not as secure but often I have lots of groceries & the looser net can actually hold more bags. Haven't figured out how to use the smaller net, what is it good for?
I also won't cut the rubber as it seems to me it will defeat its purpose. The back net is fine for my purposes and holds everything I want and fits under the trunk tray the way I want it to. The small net borders on useless so I certainly won't cut holes just for it. I don't have any us for the small one.
12-24-2003, 08:23 AM
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Pic of nets with tray
Here's the pic I promised. As I was about to snap the pictures, I came to the realization that there might be a better way to bring the posts through the tray.
Bringing the posts through like buttons works OK, but leaves little room around the post to anchor the nets. The anchor posts for the nets are threaded. I unscrewed the four posts on the floor of the trunk, and threaded them back into the floor from above the tray, effectively capturing the tray between the bottom flange of the post and the trunk floor. This keeps the tray in place very securely and allows much easier mounting of the nets to the posts.
If you make circular holes for the posts rather than slits, you should be able to anchor the tray this way without having any exposed trunk carpeting. I had cut slits, and do have small exposed areas of carpeting, but I bought the tray more for things like dirt spills than liquid spills. If I were installing it again, I'd drill a circular hole instead. It still might be possible to put some black duct tape on the back of the tray under the slits and just poke the anchors through that.
Mike
Bringing the posts through like buttons works OK, but leaves little room around the post to anchor the nets. The anchor posts for the nets are threaded. I unscrewed the four posts on the floor of the trunk, and threaded them back into the floor from above the tray, effectively capturing the tray between the bottom flange of the post and the trunk floor. This keeps the tray in place very securely and allows much easier mounting of the nets to the posts.
If you make circular holes for the posts rather than slits, you should be able to anchor the tray this way without having any exposed trunk carpeting. I had cut slits, and do have small exposed areas of carpeting, but I bought the tray more for things like dirt spills than liquid spills. If I were installing it again, I'd drill a circular hole instead. It still might be possible to put some black duct tape on the back of the tray under the slits and just poke the anchors through that.
Mike
12-24-2003, 08:24 AM
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Here's detail of one of the mounting posts.
Mike
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12-24-2003, 08:33 AM
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Oh, no, Mike!Was that dirt I saw on your bumper?! The board's clean police will surely chastise you for that one.
It may be the first "non-Zaino'd" image I've ever seen!
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12-24-2003, 09:12 AM
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Originally posted by drising
Was that dirt I saw on your bumper?!
Was that dirt I saw on your bumper?!
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12-24-2003, 09:16 AM
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Thanks for the pix, Mike! That gives me more confidence for when I attempt the same today when I get home (only working 1/2 day today 
). Combined with need4spd's pictures on how to place the cargo nets, I'll finally be happy with the trunk space.
). Combined with need4spd's pictures on how to place the cargo nets, I'll finally be happy with the trunk space.
12-24-2003, 09:44 AM
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Thanks Mike......looks great even with the non-Zaino bumper. I thought one of the selling points for Zaino was that it would never snow on your car. I must have been misled!!!
12-24-2003, 09:57 AM
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Originally posted by mattlana
Thanks Mike......looks great even with the non-Zaino bumper. I thought one of the selling points for Zaino was that it would never snow on your car. I must have been misled!!!
Thanks Mike......looks great even with the non-Zaino bumper. I thought one of the selling points for Zaino was that it would never snow on your car. I must have been misled!!!
That'll have to wait for spring; there's just not enough daylight for me to get it done right now with work, family, and holiday priorities.
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12-26-2003, 06:33 PM
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Here's some good info on installing the trunk tray and cargo nets. There's picture here; my small cargo net is on the opposite side in the "gap"- I don't have a Nav version.
12-26-2003, 06:46 PM
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Re: Pic of nets with tray
Originally posted by svtmike
Bringing the posts through like buttons works OK, but leaves little room around the post to anchor the nets. The anchor posts for the nets are threaded. I unscrewed the four posts on the floor of the trunk, and threaded them back into the floor from above the tray, effectively capturing the tray between the bottom flange of the post and the trunk floor. This keeps the tray in place very securely and allows much easier mounting of the nets to the posts.
If you make circular holes for the posts rather than slits, you should be able to anchor the tray this way without having any exposed trunk carpeting. I had cut slits, and do have small exposed areas of carpeting, but I bought the tray more for things like dirt spills than liquid spills. If I were installing it again, I'd drill a circular hole instead. It still might be possible to put some black duct tape on the back of the tray under the slits and just poke the anchors through that.
Mike
Bringing the posts through like buttons works OK, but leaves little room around the post to anchor the nets. The anchor posts for the nets are threaded. I unscrewed the four posts on the floor of the trunk, and threaded them back into the floor from above the tray, effectively capturing the tray between the bottom flange of the post and the trunk floor. This keeps the tray in place very securely and allows much easier mounting of the nets to the posts.
If you make circular holes for the posts rather than slits, you should be able to anchor the tray this way without having any exposed trunk carpeting. I had cut slits, and do have small exposed areas of carpeting, but I bought the tray more for things like dirt spills than liquid spills. If I were installing it again, I'd drill a circular hole instead. It still might be possible to put some black duct tape on the back of the tray under the slits and just poke the anchors through that.
Mike
12-26-2003, 08:08 PM
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Thanks for the post - I have both & couldn't figure out the cargo net because there didn't seem to be enough attachment points...
lol, I'll try the drilling-out technique & use a rubber gasket to ensure a water-tight seal.
lol, I'll try the drilling-out technique & use a rubber gasket to ensure a water-tight seal.
12-26-2003, 08:30 PM
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Originally posted by gregory28
Here's some good info on installing the trunk tray and cargo nets. There's picture here; my small cargo net is on the opposite side in the "gap"- I don't have a Nav version.
Here's some good info on installing the trunk tray and cargo nets. There's picture here; my small cargo net is on the opposite side in the "gap"- I don't have a Nav version.
12-26-2003, 09:17 PM
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Re: Re: Pic of nets with tray
Originally posted by neuronbob
I finally did my tray and cargo net yesterday. I found that I couldn't unscrew the posts.
I finally did my tray and cargo net yesterday. I found that I couldn't unscrew the posts.
Mike
12-26-2003, 10:06 PM
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Originally posted by gregory28
svtmike's 2 posts have pics.
svtmike's 2 posts have pics.
01-04-2004, 07:16 PM
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I bought some rubber fender washers from Home Depot that I intend to position between the screw-in posts and the trunk tray. This should ensure the tray remains pretty much water-proof.
01-07-2004, 06:44 PM
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Originally posted by jmichaelp
I bought some rubber fender washers from Home Depot that I intend to position between the screw-in posts and the trunk tray. This should ensure the tray remains pretty much water-proof.
I bought some rubber fender washers from Home Depot that I intend to position between the screw-in posts and the trunk tray. This should ensure the tray remains pretty much water-proof.
01-07-2004, 06:54 PM
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The dealer I ordered from offers the trunk tray, but to be honest with you, is it really worth it. Seems to me that stuff would slide around on it. I didnt opt for it.
01-07-2004, 07:09 PM
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It's a pretty non-slippery tray. I'm very happy with mine and feel it was well worth it.
Mike
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01-07-2004, 07:09 PM
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Originally posted by jmichaelp
I bought some rubber fender washers from Home Depot that I intend to position between the screw-in posts and the trunk tray. This should ensure the tray remains pretty much water-proof.
I bought some rubber fender washers from Home Depot that I intend to position between the screw-in posts and the trunk tray. This should ensure the tray remains pretty much water-proof.
01-07-2004, 08:41 PM
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I haven't put the washers in yet, so I don't know if the size is correct. These are slightly larger than the screw-in posts & they have some which are larger. If you've cut a slit, one washer below the tray & one above should provide a pretty good seal. The only problem with two washers would be the possible inability to tighten the screw-in down enough.
01-23-2004, 12:57 PM
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At least with mine that's not a problem; I took them off and put them on by hand.
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