Sept 11 eta, I'll keep you updated! (Damn slow boat from China [emoji14])I'll take one
Oof $10. You could probably pick up some nylon from REI or HomeDepot from their bulk section for a fraction of that, just fyi.Love this. Going to find a strap now and do this, this week.
Probably going to go with this. http://www.amazon.com/Thule-529-Hoo...TF8&qid=1440466585&sr=1-5&keywords=nylon+loop
Or just google hood loops. Great idea OP. Love that I don't have to get that glossy back panel touched anymore.
Yaaaa and I thought about that...Even looked at just getting a dollar store leash too but... it was hard finding blue. Is that sad that I wanted blue? And it's made for this/has the whole in it already. Meh. $10 ain't gonna break me, not to mention it's $10 for a pair of them.Oof $10. You could probably pick up some nylon from REI or HomeDepot from their bulk section for a fraction of that, just fyi.
View attachment 35425i will try it :clap2:Dollar store dog leash, self tapping screw, washer.
doulos4, I love this, but I wasn't a fan of drilling the trunk. so I took your awesome idea and modified it slightly (hope you don't mind)I removed my trunk panel and popped this wire clip,took a 12mm bolt and put it through the leash and tightened it down.I cut a small hole in the panel and pushed the leash through.this is the final result.
Hey [MENTION=17914]jwmraz[/MENTION], I actually made that strap. I already had the punch, die, and hole cutter. Picked up a role of flat vinyl and took some measurements. It's a 7" strap with 3/8" brass gromet, that length seems to work well. It feels very natural.I have a 2004 Acura TL with the built-in trunk handle, so the lack of something in the trunk is annoying. OySmallFry, you had a great idea to use the existing black fasteners in the trunk. I'm not an expert on the hood loops -- is the grommet in the red strap a standard size? I'm curious as to where you bought your strap--is that the one you ordered from China that arrived early?
Thanks for the idea.
Thanks for clarifying that! I'd certainly appreciate it if you could find the part number/name of the fastener you used and post it when you get a chance. Thanks again.Hey @jwmraz, I actually made that strap. I already had the punch, die, and hole cutter. Picked up a role of flat vinyl and took some measurements. It's a 7" strap with 3/8" brass gromet, that length seems to work well. It feels very natural.
That is NOT the existing fastener. The current fasteners pull out with very mild force, go check your trunk and you'll see. I had to shop around for that one - it was an extra long, stepped design with a very snug fit.
@OnYourKnees I'll see if i can find a part number, I believe it was labeled as a GM bumper fastener.
It's only OOS because the parts arrive Friday. I won't sell anything until i know for sure i can deliver