The search is on. Can you help me?

DrJuanKerr · Dec 24, 2018

I've seen a few people create a storage area using grey elastic in the void behind the drivers and passengers seats.

This firms are selling the elastic to create the aforementioned solution --> https://www.maxxcamp.de/shop/zubehoer/Spannsystem-fuer-Sitzkonsole.aspx

As mentioned in a previous thread however, I've already bought a roll of this from Amazon --> https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07FX933NK/?tag=eliteelect-21

What I really want however is to implement the solution shown in this thread instead as I personally think it looks more OEM --> http://kleinergrosserbus.de/extra-stauraum-an-fahrer-und-beifahrersitz/

The problem? I can't find any suitable "buttons" of fixings.

The search is on. Can fellow Cali owners assist?

Cheers

Steve&Bev · Dec 24, 2018

I disagree that this looks more professional, plus you have protruding fixings that may catch on things. Drill some holes, thread the elastic through an tie a knot. Much neater and VW looking in my opinion.

DrJuanKerr · Dec 24, 2018

Steve&Bev said:
I . Drill some holes, thread the elastic through an tie a knot. Much neater and VW looking in my opinion.

Opinions are like noses.....

My search continues

Ting Tong · Dec 24, 2018

I have a bag of something like these and can send you some if you pm me: they are black which probably looks better imo

16 x trailer cover tie down button hook cleats Pt no. LMX1949

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B018GLZQJO/?tag=eliteelect-21

DrJuanKerr · Dec 24, 2018

@liaoyang thanks for the kind offer. They are a little large at 25mm diameter for what I need. 10mm is more appropriate but at least I can try to look for a "10mm trailer hook, tie down cleat"
Thanks

DrJuanKerr · Dec 24, 2018

These might work?
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07168W7H3/?tag=eliteelect-21

Or these maybe?
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00FXWOAVA/?tag=eliteelect-21

This has been suggested as a decorative cap to a screw>
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00CFOFLS0/?tag=eliteelect-21

EDIT:
The M5 Drill hole cover caps are only 5mm long so too short
The 10mm screw hole cover caps are, again, too short.
The decorative cap leaves too much screw exposed and even when glued on to the screw easily becomes dislodged

..... back to the drawing board :sorry

thetallguy · Dec 29, 2018

These fittings are commonly used on kayaks and are very good for some purposes (though the elastic can be prone to leaping off off pulled too far off-axis). Try https://h2okayaks.com/products/surface-mooring-deck-fitting-pack-5

The only thing to be aware of is that there is very limited space behind these panels in some places so fixing a nut/bolt becomes tricky. I actually set some pad eyes (again, kayaking hardware) into the sides of the recess and used pop rivets from the inside so they sat flush.

Very satisfying when done!