Got rid of Floppy Cargo Cover Flap
07-14-2008, 09:21 AM
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St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10-'11
Vette owners let the smallest things bug them in the biggest ways.
Seems the thread about vette owners being the most **** people is dead on.
I mean seriously, a steel rod through the hem to cut down on flapping?
I don't even notice my flap flapping anymore.
Seems the thread about vette owners being the most **** people is dead on.I mean seriously, a steel rod through the hem to cut down on flapping?
I don't even notice my flap flapping anymore.
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07-14-2008, 10:26 AM
#42
Melting Slicks
I bought the rear shade from Mid America that has the embroderied C6 emblem on it and it is manufactured in such a way as you can not put a rod in it.I had done this on my 05 factory shade but could not on this aftermarket one. I have the partition so I may just cut the flappin thingy off!
07-14-2008, 06:41 PM
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GREAT POST, WHAT A COOL IDEA!!!!!!!!!
I have the cargo compartment, not divider, made the mod today and the flap hangs behind the compartment on the cargo area side, looks very clean and nice. Have not driven at 150 with windows open yet to check it out, only kidding.
I'm sure it will work just fine, thanks again!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I have the cargo compartment, not divider, made the mod today and the flap hangs behind the compartment on the cargo area side, looks very clean and nice. Have not driven at 150 with windows open yet to check it out, only kidding.
I'm sure it will work just fine, thanks again!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
07-14-2008, 07:48 PM
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This is confusing because the partition (i use exoticvette's) pretty much eliminates the flapping. The flap hangs behind the partition perfectly and no wind hits it. The flap is only an annoyance when the top is stowed and you have to fold the flap horizontally between the cargo cover and the upper side of the top. In that case, the rod wouldn't work at all. Am I missing something here?
07-15-2008, 12:08 AM
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This is confusing because the partition (i use exoticvette's) pretty much eliminates the flapping. The flap hangs behind the partition perfectly and no wind hits it. The flap is only an annoyance when the top is stowed and you have to fold the flap horizontally between the cargo cover and the upper side of the top. In that case, the rod wouldn't work at all. Am I missing something here?
My objection to the flapping was when my trunk was open - any breeze and the flap was all over the place.
If you routinely store your top in the back [ I don't so it is not an issue for me ] then you are better off cutting off the flap.
07-15-2008, 10:31 AM
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rod also makes for nice anti-theft device if used properly. thanks for the mod, i think i will do the same. i also had an interest in the corvette partition. how does everyone like it?
07-15-2008, 11:08 AM
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07-15-2008, 11:19 AM
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To the OP thank you very much, that flapping cover was bugging the crap out of me as I always drive with the windows down. Will be paying a visit to the local hardware store.
Awesome it is this kind of sharing of information which makes this site the best.
Awesome it is this kind of sharing of information which makes this site the best.
07-15-2008, 12:22 PM
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Home Depot Garden Dept
A 48" green round garden stake ($1.27 plus tax), plastic coated, found in the Home Depot Garden Dept works great. Push it through the flap and use any reasonable snip to cut it to length. It won't move in and out since it already has mini-barbs on it.
07-15-2008, 02:06 PM
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Melting Slicks
It's a good idea I'll give the OP that, but god forbid any of us are in a crash, a steal pole piercing your body or worse your head
most likely wouldn't feel good 
07-15-2008, 03:14 PM
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