More space in the spacious boot

Korkut Varol · 24th February 2008, 19:02

My boot has always been somewhat messy due to nylon bags containing cleaning clothes, wipes, etc. I just discovered a hidden space that I can make use of, for storing such items. The underside of the luggage area cover (rear shelf).
I looked for some suitable item that I could hinge underneath the shelf, and I found this wire-mesh kitchen organizer:

I hinged this organizer as in below photo, and utilized a pair of slide-locks at both opposite ends:

So now my pieces of cloths, etc. are stored conveniently, not messing around:

And they don't take up any significant space below the rear shelf:

Munro · 24th February 2008, 22:20

Interesting idea - its a bit like the BMW tool tray except much bigger

sambuca2907 · 24th February 2008, 22:24

That's brilliant! lol

Pottsy · 24th February 2008, 23:26

That is quite cool!

GHGH · 25th February 2008, 08:45

I liked that!
And it weighs down the rear shelf a bit - when i open the boot on windy days the rear shelf blows back and "stick" in open position.
Have considered making it heavier - this is an excellent way.

Variantealta · 27th February 2008, 11:47

That has just the right edge of genius about it!

sambuca2907 · 27th February 2008, 12:30

Maybe you should print some pictures and get that to Honda head office... that could be a very cheap mod that would increase functionality and storage of the 2009 face-lifted civic... If I had thought that up I would...

mrh339 · 27th February 2008, 14:06

Nice idea but does it rattle?

Unknownsoldier · 27th February 2008, 15:36

Use honda's answer to everything, gaffa tape!!!!!

Tom

l-noel · 27th February 2008, 15:49

Brilliant !

Where did you found your "side locks" (I dont know what is it) and how do you fix it ?

Korkut Varol · 27th February 2008, 19:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrh339

Nice idea but does it rattle?

No, not in the least. There are no gaps at the hinges and the slider locks press the wire on the soft surface of the shelf.

Quote:

Originally Posted by l-noel

Brilliant !

Where did you found your "side locks" (I dont know what is it) and how do you fix it ?

I bought the slide locks from Bauhaus. Any such warehouse should sell them. Here's what a slide lock looks like:

Fixing was a bit tricky. The shelf is made of some substance like pressed and bonded wood dust, so it is weak for holding fine screw threads. There were 5 holes on each lock, and I used all of them, screwing not vertically through the holes but at varying angles, so the screw lengths would also contribute to tear-off resistance.

Here is a crop from the original photo to show how the lock holds the wire. I did not use the omega-shaped counterpart.

Thanks to all, for approving comments...

grasey · 27th February 2008, 21:23

That is very good, I think it would look even better in black.

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GHGH Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 13th March 2007 Location: Trondheim, Norway Posts: 924 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I liked that! And it weighs down the rear shelf a bit - when i open the boot on windy days the rear shelf blows back and "stick" in open position. Have considered making it heavier - this is an excellent way.

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