R50/53 Rear seat delete w/ flat floor, 2 storage compartments
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Rear seat delete w/ flat floor, 2 storage compartments
Just bought a 2006 S with only 32K miles, love it! I have a few other fun cars, but this will be my DD, replacing a very-functional-but-equally-boring Honda Element.
I haul my dog around almost every day, so wanted to lose the rear seats and add a flat area instead. I searched and found several ideas, but none exactly what I wanted- so I designed my own.
I did two quick videos also
Basically, I used two pieces of 1/2" plywood, both hinged from the crossmember in the interior. I used crimp-in threaded inserts to mount the hinges, then used cardboard to make templates for the plywood lids.
In back, two sliding latches secure the lid. That lid opens wide enough to replace the car's battery when necessary. I kept the oem padded mat. There's not a lot of room here, but enough for a few tools, jumper cables, etc.
In front, a loop of bungee cord secures the lid. I dynamatted that area, then taped down carpet sections left over after I trimmed the 4x6 carpet mat to fit on top.
I will attach the mat with some carpet tape and a few trim screws.
Just thought some folks might like to see another version of a rear seat delete!
Here are some of the items I used.
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I haul my dog around almost every day, so wanted to lose the rear seats and add a flat area instead. I searched and found several ideas, but none exactly what I wanted- so I designed my own.
I did two quick videos also
Basically, I used two pieces of 1/2" plywood, both hinged from the crossmember in the interior. I used crimp-in threaded inserts to mount the hinges, then used cardboard to make templates for the plywood lids.
In back, two sliding latches secure the lid. That lid opens wide enough to replace the car's battery when necessary. I kept the oem padded mat. There's not a lot of room here, but enough for a few tools, jumper cables, etc.
In front, a loop of bungee cord secures the lid. I dynamatted that area, then taped down carpet sections left over after I trimmed the 4x6 carpet mat to fit on top.
I will attach the mat with some carpet tape and a few trim screws.
Just thought some folks might like to see another version of a rear seat delete!
Here are some of the items I used.
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Last edited by Centerpunch; 03-28-2022 at 05:05 PM.
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1/2" plywood is pretty strong, I suppose with a 120 pound dog it might flex slightly, but I can't imagine it breaking.
Design seems good so far!
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A friend has the same one you're talking about. The plastic is both too slippery and too flimsy- that's why I ended up doing my own stronger version.
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