Saggy spare tire cover? Solution for sale...
07-10-2006, 07:45 AM
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Boxes are here.
Uline SUCKS. $50 for 20 boxes, not too bad.....
+$40 for shipping...and it had to come via FREIGHT!!!
Carpet is also on the way, they WILL be shipped this week.
Uline SUCKS. $50 for 20 boxes, not too bad.....
+$40 for shipping...and it had to come via FREIGHT!!!
Carpet is also on the way, they WILL be shipped this week.
07-10-2006, 11:43 AM
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awesome man! drop the ones that don't need carpet in the mail :P im anxious to fix my spare tire with your awesome design....i pulled my trunk apart last night...my cardboard is wayyyy broken...my 15 smashed it :/
07-10-2006, 12:03 PM
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The uncarpeted ones will be shipped prior to the carpeted ones.
I very strongly suggest creating a shelf like I have in my first picture. This board, although is much stronger than the previous OEM fiberboard, is only mounted with the one spare tire screw mount. That's a lot of surface area to be balanced by just that one screw in the middle.
Imagine flipping an orange construction cone upside down and balancing it on its pivot, then trying to have the square base hold up a heavy box. Although this is an extreme example, it's kind of the same principle.
My board works GREAT for groceries
, but I dont want to see the recessed mounting box pop off under constant heavy pressure from a subwoofer box.
I very strongly suggest creating a shelf like I have in my first picture. This board, although is much stronger than the previous OEM fiberboard, is only mounted with the one spare tire screw mount. That's a lot of surface area to be balanced by just that one screw in the middle.
Imagine flipping an orange construction cone upside down and balancing it on its pivot, then trying to have the square base hold up a heavy box. Although this is an extreme example, it's kind of the same principle.
My board works GREAT for groceries
, but I dont want to see the recessed mounting box pop off under constant heavy pressure from a subwoofer box.
07-11-2006, 04:48 AM
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Originally Posted by The Law
hey dj when do you estimate the date that you will be shipping the tire covers?
Originally Posted by djfrestyl
Carpet is also on the way, they WILL be shipped this week.
07-12-2006, 09:31 AM
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Originally Posted by MaxBoost925
you know, im still down for one. lol just dont have any money.
07-13-2006, 11:34 AM
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Originally Posted by djfrestyl
The uncarpeted ones will be shipped prior to the carpeted ones.
I very strongly suggest creating a shelf like I have in my first picture. This board, although is much stronger than the previous OEM fiberboard, is only mounted with the one spare tire screw mount. That's a lot of surface area to be balanced by just that one screw in the middle.
Imagine flipping an orange construction cone upside down and balancing it on its pivot, then trying to have the square base hold up a heavy box. Although this is an extreme example, it's kind of the same principle.
My board works GREAT for groceries, but I dont want to see the recessed mounting box pop off under constant heavy pressure from a subwoofer box.
I very strongly suggest creating a shelf like I have in my first picture. This board, although is much stronger than the previous OEM fiberboard, is only mounted with the one spare tire screw mount. That's a lot of surface area to be balanced by just that one screw in the middle.
Imagine flipping an orange construction cone upside down and balancing it on its pivot, then trying to have the square base hold up a heavy box. Although this is an extreme example, it's kind of the same principle.
My board works GREAT for groceries
, but I dont want to see the recessed mounting box pop off under constant heavy pressure from a subwoofer box.
07-13-2006, 11:37 AM
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It barely touches the sides to keep it flush, but not enough for support. It won't roll on turns because you use the spare tire screw through the middle of the recessed box to mount it, like so:
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07-13-2006, 02:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Blackwind
how would one of these hold up to drum hardware? i think total weight is around 90 pounds of equipment spread throughout the trunk.
07-13-2006, 03:11 PM
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**UPDATE**
All the non-carpeted ones have been shipped, along with the first two orders of carpeted ones. More shall be going out in the next day or two!
MICHAEL......1Z62992T0391953466
PETER.........1Z62992T0390959051
BRANDON.....1Z62992T0398384069
LAWRENCE...1Z62992T0395280051
BRIAN..........1Z62992T0397992047
UMANN........1Z62992T0395920038
GEORGE.......1Z62992T0398464026
JUAN...........1Z62992T0395024015
All the non-carpeted ones have been shipped, along with the first two orders of carpeted ones. More shall be going out in the next day or two!
MICHAEL......1Z62992T0391953466
PETER.........1Z62992T0390959051
BRANDON.....1Z62992T0398384069
LAWRENCE...1Z62992T0395280051
BRIAN..........1Z62992T0397992047
UMANN........1Z62992T0395920038
GEORGE.......1Z62992T0398464026
JUAN...........1Z62992T0395024015
07-13-2006, 05:45 PM
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I'm guessing Michael is me.... I don't think there is another person on here who had theirs shipped to Naperville, IL ??? Anyways thats great as I was just bout to ask how much longer cause I wanna install my subwoofer and amp in the trunk but I have been waiting for my spare tire cover.
07-18-2006, 09:31 AM
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Another update.
I am terribly sorry for the delay. All the boards are fully assembled and ready to go...only thing that's missing is the carpet. It's taking me a little bit longer than expected to acquire the carpet, please bear with me. I guarantee that once I get the carpet, they will ALL be shipped immediately following that.
Thank you all for your patience. For those that should be receiving theirs this week, I hope you are pleased and enjoy them
If anyone has questions, please feel free to PM me or post here.
I am terribly sorry for the delay. All the boards are fully assembled and ready to go...only thing that's missing is the carpet. It's taking me a little bit longer than expected to acquire the carpet, please bear with me. I guarantee that once I get the carpet, they will ALL be shipped immediately following that.
Thank you all for your patience. For those that should be receiving theirs this week, I hope you are pleased and enjoy them
If anyone has questions, please feel free to PM me or post here.
07-18-2006, 10:41 AM
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Originally Posted by The Law
o lol.....you will get a rating from me once i recevie the product. it would be nice if you could do the same
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07-18-2006, 10:42 AM
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Originally Posted by BlackBIRDVQ
I'm guessing Michael is me.... I don't think there is another person on here who had theirs shipped to Naperville, IL ??? Anyways thats great as I was just bout to ask how much longer cause I wanna install my subwoofer and amp in the trunk but I have been waiting for my spare tire cover.
07-18-2006, 10:48 AM
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Originally Posted by 2kprlmax
not a problem a+ for keeping us posted and trying to work with me.
07-18-2006, 04:56 PM
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I got my spare tire cover in today, it looks very nice but there is a problem. If you put anything heavy on the outter edge of the board- it breaks off the center piece- one that holds to the spare tire. I improved the design by putting an extra 12 screws in the center- where the spare NUT is, now the board is much sturdier than before, with only 4 screws. If that doesn't work then I will remedy with some HARDWOOD and make the center piece out of it- screwing into MDF is never a good solution when it comes to holding stuff togheter.
Just a lil FYI. Otherwise its great !
Just a lil FYI. Otherwise its great !
07-18-2006, 05:10 PM
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Interesting Mike. Do you think you could shoot a couple pictures of your fix?
If there is a flaw in the design and the fix is simple, I'd be more than willing to modify the next batch before they go out.
Thanks!
If there is a flaw in the design and the fix is simple, I'd be more than willing to modify the next batch before they go out.
Thanks!
07-18-2006, 05:27 PM
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All I did was put more screws in the top- 3 per each side, 12 totall. I would venture to say that if you used some OAK or any other HARDWOOD on that center piece (aint much wood being used there anyways) that problem would be remedied. I will be boxing in that little MDF box in the center with some OAK and then putting screws through it and the MDF from the sides and then the top to hold even better.
All one has to do is lean on the edge of the spare tire cover too hard and the center just breaks off- MDF doesn't hold screws to well.
All one has to do is lean on the edge of the spare tire cover too hard and the center just breaks off- MDF doesn't hold screws to well.
07-18-2006, 08:55 PM
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Originally Posted by BlackBIRDVQ
All I did was put more screws in the top- 3 per each side, 12 totall. I would venture to say that if you used some OAK or any other HARDWOOD on that center piece (aint much wood being used there anyways) that problem would be remedied. I will be boxing in that little MDF box in the center with some OAK and then putting screws through it and the MDF from the sides and then the top to hold even better.
All one has to do is lean on the edge of the spare tire cover too hard and the center just breaks off- MDF doesn't hold screws to well.
All one has to do is lean on the edge of the spare tire cover too hard and the center just breaks off- MDF doesn't hold screws to well.
Again, thanks for your opinions and suggestions. I truly do appreciate them.
07-22-2006, 10:37 PM
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Carpet is in!
The 4 people patiently awaiting their carpeted boards will have a tracking number Monday after work when I drop them off at the UPS Store.
I've got about 4-7 boards that are not spoken for, so if I receive a paypal or a request for local pickup, turnaround time is IMMEDIATE.
Thanks all!
The 4 people patiently awaiting their carpeted boards will have a tracking number Monday after work when I drop them off at the UPS Store.
I've got about 4-7 boards that are not spoken for, so if I receive a paypal or a request for local pickup, turnaround time is IMMEDIATE.
Thanks all!
07-23-2006, 11:35 AM
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No problem, sir.
The remaining 4 are to be shipped out tomorrow after work. Will provide tracking numbers tomorrow evening.
All others are ready for pickup, shoot me a PM if interested.
Again, I've got extra (carpeted and non) so if you're interested I can ship out within 24 hours.
The remaining 4 are to be shipped out tomorrow after work. Will provide tracking numbers tomorrow evening.
All others are ready for pickup, shoot me a PM if interested.
Again, I've got extra (carpeted and non) so if you're interested I can ship out within 24 hours.
07-24-2006, 11:08 AM
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I went to the beach this weekend and piled my trunk full of beach stuff, including a big cooler full of ice and drinks. The board held up very well . I did put in a few more screws on the bottom to be safe before going to the beach.
I still have my old one and I noticed that it has some pieces of foam glued to it. I am going to tranfer this over to the board.
I am happy with it.
. I did put in a few more screws on the bottom to be safe before going to the beach.I still have my old one and I noticed that it has some pieces of foam glued to it. I am going to tranfer this over to the board.
I am happy with it
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