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What type of Velcro are you using? I’m having this same issue and it’s driving me nuts!
Steve- I’d be very interested in the trim buttons should you make these for the Y!
A few posts up Steve mentioned some trim buttons that he used on the Volt. That way we can hang it from those i stead of the support armWhat trim buttons are you referring to?
I didn’t know there will different kinds of Velcro. I just lucky and had two strips laying around but I don’t know what kind of Velcro they are.
What type of Velcro are you using? I’m having this same issue and it’s driving me nuts!
Steve- I’d be very interested in the trim buttons should you make these for the Y!
Steve (the owner and author of the previous post) texted me today and we trouble-shooted and not it's working great! I ended up using velcro on the rear hooks and so far that's keeping the hooks where I want them. Best part is I can still remove the hooks to get them out of the way when I need to remove the shelf for extra storage space. Thanks Steve!
I've been working on a few options for the carabiners, srlawren. One is a simple velcro strap that replaces the carabiner. Easy to install, easy to remove, no sound, no damage. I personally don't like it quite as much, but I do want to give folks a quick release option that they want. On reason you don't hear any noise from the carabiner is that it is outside of the hatch seal. Any minor sound coming from it is not inside the cabin to be heard.
The other option is a drilled installation. This is a simple thing, and almost invisible once done. I've used this with the VoltShelves I've sold for over 6 years, without a complaint from anyone about drilling or using these. I chose not to offer this option from the start with the Model Y as I did not think Model Y owners would be that interested in it. Once installed, the lifting strings are extremely easy to put on and take off, and you really don't even notice the trim button that is installed. It simply becomes a part of the car. I am now working to develop this option fully before making it available to all. I can supply all 3 of the alternatives so folks can have the choice for themselves.
@2000154 thanks for the detailed reply. I'm very impressed that you keep working at the product and refining it and offering more options. I do like the look of the drilled installation, though admittedly I'm not crazy about the idea of drilling my (eventual) new Tesla. I'd have to think about that one. Velcro might be the more comfortable option for me, but I'd give that some thought. Thanks again for your reply and continued innovation.
Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!I want one. Will order after we take delivery. Maybe 3M Command Strip with a hook to support the back ends on each side? There is a product called Sugru that is a moldable glue/rubber that can be used to fashion rests on each side in the back. It will come off clean if you ever decide to remove it.
They are absolutely awesome for this purpose. We are working on the specific installation instructions for them now. I am planning to supply these with the with all ModelYShelf kits going forward. You are correct, drilling the holes for these is intimidating, especially with a brand new car. That is why I did not specify this for the ModelYShelf from the beginning. We are also working on a less intrusive version of something similar that is in testing now. This will be a great solution if it pans out. (Thanks, Rob!!!) Here is a sneak peak:The screw in trim buttons on post 99 seem like the right answer to me. They look OEM and look like they will perform well. Once folks have had the car long enough to get some wear and tear on it, two screws won't seem so bad.
We are also working on a less intrusive version of something similar that is in testing now. This will be a great solution if it pans out. (Thanks, Rob!!!) Here is a sneak peak:
They are absolutely awesome for this purpose. We are working on the specific installation instructions for them now. I am planning to supply these with the with all ModelYShelf kits going forward. You are correct, drilling the holes for these is intimidating, especially with a brand new car. That is why I did not specify this for the ModelYShelf from the beginning. We are also working on a less intrusive version of something similar that is in testing now. This will be a great solution if it pans out. (Thanks, Rob!!!) Here is a sneak peak:
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Been lurking on this chat and I am definitely interested in purchasing this cover.
I see your profile states you are in Rochester. I'm in North Jersey and wonder if would you be open to selling the cover for pickup in your relative local area? I've been itching to go on a road trip since COVID hit.
I am having same trouble you described for the rear hooks, do you have a picture of what you did with the velcro to solve this problem? ThanksSteve (the owner and author of the previous post) texted me today and we trouble-shooted and not it's working great! I ended up using velcro on the rear hooks and so far that's keeping the hooks where I want them. Best part is I can still remove the hooks to get them out of the way when I need to remove the shelf for extra storage space. Thanks Steve!
You put the velcro on the cars side wall trim and the hook....so when you remove the hook, the velcro is still visible...correct? Also, do you use another velcro piece on the other side of the hook and behind the sidewalk trim?
You put the velcro on the cars side wall trim and the hook....so when you remove the hook, the velcro is still visible...correct? Also, do you use another velcro piece on the other side of the hook and behind the sidewalk trim?