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Old Jul 30, 2014 | 12:18 PM
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Cargo Cover: Too Short?

Has anyone else noticed this with their F56? The cargo cover seems to be too short in that it doesn't reach the cargo hatch, falling short, leaving a small gap that's large enough to see that objects are inside. I've never seen this in any other hatch that I've had.
 
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Old Jul 31, 2014 | 09:56 AM
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Has anyone else noticed this with their F56? The cargo cover seems to be too short in that it doesn't reach the cargo hatch, falling short, leaving a small gap that's large enough to see that objects are inside. I've never seen this in any other hatch that I've had.
Maybe it was designed that way to inspire you to order the storage package that either your car off the lot didn't have or you forgot to include on your ordered car.
 
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Old Jul 31, 2014 | 04:10 PM
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Maybe it was designed that way to inspire you to order the storage package that either your car off the lot didn't have or you forgot to include on your ordered car.
I have the Storage Package!
 
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Old Jul 31, 2014 | 04:18 PM
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Pics?

The rear seats can sit ahead a bit, there are two spots for them. Are they all the way back?
 

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Old Jul 31, 2014 | 04:29 PM
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I tossed my cargo cover on my 2007 hatch within seconds.
 
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Old Jul 31, 2014 | 04:37 PM
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Originally Posted by darex
I have the Storage Package!
I guess I blew on that bit of attempted humor, but seriously it is an odd design that I've never seen before. At least you can hide some stuff under the storage cover.
 
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Old Jul 31, 2014 | 04:41 PM
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Originally Posted by hammerhands
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The rear seats can sit ahead a bit, there are two spots for them. Are they all the way back?
It's designed that way for who knows what reason. Darex is very observant, I've had my car for more than three months and hadn't noticed that.
 
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Old Jul 31, 2014 | 09:59 PM
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Hammer makes a good point.
There are TWO rear seat positions for the rear seat vertical cushions/backs.
 
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Old Jul 31, 2014 | 11:23 PM
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Old Aug 1, 2014 | 06:00 AM
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Originally Posted by hammerhands
Pics? The rear seats can sit ahead a bit, there are two spots for them. Are they all the way back?
I will try to do one today
 
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Old Aug 1, 2014 | 06:02 AM
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Originally Posted by Mrdi
Hammer makes a good point. There are TWO rear seat positions for the rear seat vertical cushions/backs.
Yes, he does, but I have mine fully-back, and the cargo-area cover is fully seated.

I only noticed because I had a white box back there, and I could still see a hint of it.

I agree. This is a conscious design decision, but I cannot understand it one bit!
 
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Old Aug 1, 2014 | 10:17 AM
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Okay. This is actually really hard to photograph, because of the angle through the rear glass, but you can subtly see what I mean:

Below my hand, there's a small gap, and you can see a yellowish box peaking from within the cargo area. That's the gap! I noted there are rubber stand-offs that are right against the door, so this gap is truly intentional.
 
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