Check out my new door map pocket!

[MDR SEA]

WHAT???

 

[mrElbe]

OK, I tackled the driver side door panel today using the template on the inside of the panel. Total time was about a leisurely 2 hours.
Details here: Mods

 

[MDR SEA]

Ole!
Loox good.

 

[MDR SEA]

OK, I tackled the driver side door panel today using the template on the inside of the panel. Total time was about a leisurely 2 hours.
Details here: Mods

I used this vinyl to line and cover the felt insulation - Shop M-D Stair Treads at Lowes.com
Nice matte finish.

 

[seclinton]

Uhh Oh...don't cut that strap. It's related to the airbag and keeps that penal from flying off when deployed.

See this thread on page 3
Next Gen Seats - DIY Retrofit

 

[MDR SEA]

Uhh Oh...don't cut that strap. It's related to the airbag and keeps that penal from flying off when deployed.

See this thread on page 3
Next Gen Seats - DIY Retrofit

Hmm...
I don't see how but thanks for the heads up.

 

[mrElbe]

There is no air bag behind the door panel. When my passenger side door was replaced after the side-swipe accident, the Tesla certified body shop cut that strap also.

 

[GaryREM]

There is no air bag behind the door panel. When my passenger side door was replaced after the side-swipe accident, the Tesla certified body shop cut that strap also.

Of course there is no air bag in the door.

It seems to have something to do with the side air bag and somehow securing the door panel if that air bag is released. The individual doing the seat swap had a certified repair shop install the straps because they were indicated in the procedure he had.

I wouldn't be so quick to dismiss the straps (assuming they were referring to the same thing).

 

[FlatSix911]

Well done!

 

[Pinegreen]

Just wondering if anyone has had an actual auto upholstery shop do a "professional" custom door pocket like this where it looked completely OEM...maybe fiberglass the pocket in, etc? I wonder how much something like this would cost.

 

[MDR SEA]

Hey!
Just what are you inferring?

Though I did sleep at a Holiday Inn one time

 

[Pinegreen]

Hey!
Just what are you inferring?

Though I did sleep at a Holiday Inn one time

Lol. No insult intended. What you did took a lot more skill and daring than I have. That's why I wanted to see if anyone has had any experience with having any fabrication or custom interior work done on a prior car, etc...maybe they can direct me to start asking around at an auto upholstery shop, car stereo shop, etc.