Saggy spare tire cover? Solution for sale...

[djfrestyl]

Let me start with the pictures...








Basically what I did is create a 1/2" MDF board that is the shape of the spare tire well. Then I cut a square in the middle and made a recessed box and cut a hole in the middle of the "floor" of the box for the mounting screw. The beauty of the recessed box is that it is the perfect height to square the board off with the floor of the trunk..making everything flush and level. When I lay my carpet down there are no dips or humps.

FYI - The shelf in the pics straddles the spare tire cover. I use the shelf to hold my subwoofer box. Disregard that portion of my trunk. Also, the pictures are of a carpeted version of my board. I also have them without carpet, which is cheaper but simply doesn't look as 'finished.'

My proposal:
What I would like to do is offer this product to the Maxima.org community. If this takes off, I may consider mass producing them. Currently the spare tire cover fits 4th and 5th gens, and this product is offered for those generations only.
Also, the sizing of this product will only work for those that have donut-sized spare tires. These will not work for those that have full size spares, as the wheel alone is taller than the well.

Installation of the cover is very easy.
1. Remove trunk carpet and saggy hardboard spare tire cover.
2. Remove large white retaining nut.
3. CENTER tire in the middle of the spare tire well. **This step is important as the cover will not fit if the mounting post is not in the very center of the spare tire hub.**
4. Place new spare tire cover on spare tire
5. Screw down large white nut through hole in recessed box of spare tire cover. (You may have to fish around a little bit to find the mounting post)
6. Replace carpet
7. Throw saggy spare tire cover away

Pricing:
Non-carpeted board: $40
Add carpeting if desired: $10
Shipping: $20

My "intro GD" will be for 10 pieces. Since capital is somewhat low to purchase necessary tools and supplies to make them on a large scale basis, I would like to take preorders and pre-payment. 10 people paypal, and give me approximately 2-3 weeks to fabricate and ship the product. I have been on the org for a long time and my reputation is quite good. There are plenty of respected members on this forum that can vouch for me.

If there are any questions, please feel free to ask. I am sure I have missed some details and will be more than happy to address them.

paypal is: nilesh dot balani at gmail dot com

I am very happy to be offering this product. I feel that it is the perfect mix of function and form, and hope you will be happy with it too.

Thanks,
Nilesh

[djfrestyl]

Lets get this going

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[Bollwerk]

Payment sent ($65) from pete_gb(at)yahoo(dot)com

Thanks man. You rock!

[djfrestyl]

1. Bollwerk PAID thank you sir
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[djfrestyl]

Pictures of identical board in a 4th gen

[MrRogerStatus]

But i'm not paying till next week. I'll let you know more.

[djfrestyl]

Just out of curiosity...why next week?

[2kayznmaxima]

one rite here sir...i knw where to find u tho

[1996blackmax]

Put me down for one . Payment already sent.

[djfrestyl]

1. Bollwerk paid with carpet
2. 2kayznmaxima local pickup
3. 1996blackmax paid no carpet
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[burnurass]

bah...ninja edit

[burnurass]

1. Bollwerk paid with carpet
2. 2kayznmaxima local pickup
3. 1996blackmax paid no carpet
4. burnurass WITH CARPET local pickup
5. burnurass WITH CARPET local pickup
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Put me down for 2

[meccanoble]

1. Bollwerk paid with carpet
2. 2kayznmaxima local pickup
3. 1996blackmax paid no carpet
4. burnurass WITH CARPET local pickup
5. burnurass WITH CARPET local pickup
6. meccanoble WITH CARPET local pickup
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ahem, a group deal isnt a group deal unless mecca shows up . Put me D, feels good to live in Jersey

[BlackBIRDVQ]

1. Bollwerk paid with carpet
2. 2kayznmaxima local pickup
3. 1996blackmax paid no carpet
4. burnurass WITH CARPET local pickup
5. burnurass WITH CARPET local pickup
6. meccanoble WITH CARPET local pickup
7. BlackBirdVQ paid w/carpet
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[djfrestyl]

1. Bollwerk paid with carpet
2. 2kayznmaxima local pickup
3. 1996blackmax paid no carpet
4. burnurass WITH CARPET local pickup
5. burnurass WITH CARPET local pickup
6. meccanoble WITH CARPET local pickup
7. BlackBirdVQ paid w/carpet
8. KCMC2582 cause he knows he wants one but is too lazy to post
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[MaxBoost925]

1. Bollwerk paid with carpet
2. 2kayznmaxima local pickup
3. 1996blackmax paid no carpet
4. burnurass WITH CARPET local pickup
5. burnurass WITH CARPET local pickup
6. meccanoble WITH CARPET local pickup
7. BlackBirdVQ paid w/carpet
8. KCMC2582 cause he knows he wants one but is too lazy to post
9. MaxBoost925 cause he knows he also wants one but no $$$
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[djfrestyl]

Originally Posted by MaxBoost925

1. Bollwerk paid with carpet
2. 2kayznmaxima local pickup
3. 1996blackmax paid no carpet
4. burnurass WITH CARPET local pickup
5. burnurass WITH CARPET local pickup
6. meccanoble WITH CARPET local pickup
7. BlackBirdVQ paid w/carpet
8. KCMC2582 cause he knows he wants one but is too lazy to post
9. MaxBoost925 cause he knows he also wants one but no $$$
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Lol...I can't tell if you're serious or not. If you are, keep yourself on that list

I'll close the GD when everyone's all paid up, with the exception of the local pickup people.

[Blackwind]

can you put me on for the second list? i have other drivetrain priorities that came up.

[devilz05]

Sup Nilesh,

Count me in, we will work out the details.....

BTW, I actually held this thing in my hands and it is suprisingly light.

[djfrestyl]

1. Bollwerk paid with carpet
2. 2kayznmaxima local pickup
3. 1996blackmax paid no carpet
4. burnurass WITH CARPET local pickup
5. burnurass WITH CARPET local pickup
6. meccanoble WITH CARPET local pickup
7. BlackBirdVQ paid w/carpet
8. KCMC2582 cause he knows he wants one but is too lazy to post
9. MaxBoost925 cause he knows he also wants one but no $$$
10. devilz05 w/carpet local pickup
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If the demand is there, why not!
Maxboost, am I keeping you on this list?

[djfrestyl]

Originally Posted by Blackwind

can you put me on for the second list? i have other drivetrain priorities that came up.

I will see how this one goes. If the demand is there, I shall certainly do it again. All I ask from everyone is to get the word out and create that demand! Thanks everyone for your support!

[MrRogerStatus]

Originally Posted by djfrestyl

Just out of curiosity...why next week?

Have some mods i need to do for the upcoming track meet, so i won't pay until the 25th. If there is still room.

[djfrestyl]

Bump bump let's get 15 so I can start building!

[2kprlmax]

Put me down for 1 with carpet. Pick up as well. I posted on the other org.

[djfrestyl]

Originally Posted by 2kprlmax

Put me down for 1 with carpet. Pick up as well. I posted on the other org.

Here you go, sir! Get the word out let's get this GD CLOOOSED!!

1. Bollwerk-w/carpet-ship-PAID
2. 2kayznmaxima-pickup
3. 1996blackmax-w/o-carpet-ship-PAID
4. burnurass-w/carpet-pickup-PAID
5. burnurass-w/carpet-pickup-PAID
6. meccanoble-w/carpet-pickup
7. BlackBirdVQ-w/carpet-ship-PAID
8. KCMC2582 cause he knows he wants one but is too lazy to post
9. MaxBoost925 cause he knows he also wants one but no $$$
10. devilz05-w/carpet-pickup
11. 2kprlmax-w/carpet-pickup
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[NISMAX03]

Originally Posted by djfrestyl

Here you go, sir! Get the word out let's get this GD CLOOOSED!!

1. Bollwerk-w/carpet-ship-PAID
2. 2kayznmaxima-pickup
3. 1996blackmax-w/o-carpet-ship-PAID
4. burnurass-w/carpet-pickup-PAID
5. burnurass-w/carpet-pickup-PAID
6. meccanoble-w/carpet-pickup
7. BlackBirdVQ-w/carpet-ship-PAID
8. KCMC2582 cause he knows he wants one but is too lazy to post
9. MaxBoost925 cause he knows he also wants one but no $$$
10. devilz05-w/carpet-pickup
11. 2kprlmax-w/carpet-pickup
12. NisMax03-5th gen with carpet - shipped
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Paypal payment sent. Thanks.

[djfrestyl]

Originally Posted by NISMAX03

Paypal payment sent. Thanks.

Got it. Thank you sir!

[djfrestyl]

Update....
Maxboost what is your status?

I know a few guys were interested but only after this weekend so I'll keep the GD rolling and start building hopefully next week.

1. Bollwerk-w/carpet-ship-PAID
2. 2kayznmaxima-pickup
3. 1996blackmax-w/o-carpet-ship-PAID
4. burnurass-w/carpet-pickup-PAID
5. burnurass-w/carpet-pickup-PAID
6. meccanoble-w/carpet-pickup
7. BlackBirdVQ-w/carpet-ship-PAID
9. MaxBoost925 cause he knows he also wants one but no $$$
9. devilz05-w/carpet-pickup
10. 2kprlmax-w/carpet-pickup
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[geo1317]

I'll take a non-carpeted for a 4th gen. shipped. Let me know when I can PayPal you.

[djfrestyl]

You can paypal right now, buddy.

[geo1317]

Originally Posted by djfrestyl

You can paypal right now, buddy.

Paypal sent. Thanks.

[djfrestyl]

1. Bollwerk-w/carpet-ship-PAID
2. 2kayznmaxima-pickup
3. 1996blackmax-w/o-carpet-ship-PAID
4. burnurass-w/carpet-pickup-PAID
5. burnurass-w/carpet-pickup-PAID
6. meccanoble-w/carpet-pickup
7. BlackBirdVQ-w/carpet-ship-PAID
9. MaxBoost925 cause he knows he also wants one but no $$$
9. devilz05-w/carpet-pickup
10. 2kprlmax-w/carpet-pickup
11. geo1317-w/o carpet-ship-PAID
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[MrRogerStatus]

Ok i'll take 1 non carpeted.
Paypal in sending mode, let me know if you get it.
Thanks

[djfrestyl]

Got it, thanks.

1. Bollwerk-w/carpet-ship-PAID
2. 2kayznmaxima-pickup
3. 1996blackmax-w/o-carpet-ship-PAID
4. burnurass-w/carpet-pickup-PAID
5. burnurass-w/carpet-pickup-PAID
6. meccanoble-w/carpet-pickup
7. BlackBirdVQ-w/carpet-ship-PAID
9. MaxBoost925 cause he knows he also wants one but no $$$
9. devilz05-w/carpet-pickup
10. 2kprlmax-w/carpet-pickup
11. geo1317-w/o carpet-ship-PAID
12. MrRogerStatus- w/o carpet-ship-PAID
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[Patsmax]

funds send through paypal
1 carpeted, shipped

[djfrestyl]

1. Bollwerk-w/carpet-ship-PAID
2. 2kayznmaxima-pickup
3. 1996blackmax-w/o-carpet-ship-PAID
4. burnurass-w/carpet-pickup-PAID
5. burnurass-w/carpet-pickup-PAID
6. meccanoble-w/carpet-pickup
7. BlackBirdVQ-w/carpet-ship-PAID
9. MaxBoost925 cause he knows he also wants one but no $$$
9. devilz05-w/carpet-pickup
10. 2kprlmax-w/carpet-pickup
11. geo1317-w/o carpet-ship-PAID
12. MrRogerStatus- w/o carpet-ship-PAID
13. Patsmax - w/carpet-ship-PAID
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[scalawagd]

payment sent for one cover, no carpet, shipped.
Thanks!

[djfrestyl]

1. Bollwerk-w/carpet-ship-PAID
2. 2kayznmaxima-pickup
3. 1996blackmax-w/o-carpet-ship-PAID
4. burnurass-w/carpet-pickup-PAID
5. burnurass-w/carpet-pickup-PAID
6. meccanoble-w/carpet-pickup
7. BlackBirdVQ-w/carpet-ship-PAID
9. MaxBoost925 cause he knows he also wants one but no $$$
9. devilz05-w/carpet-pickup
10. 2kprlmax-w/carpet-pickup
11. geo1317-w/o carpet-ship-PAID
12. MrRogerStatus-w/o carpet-ship-PAID
13. Patsmax-w/carpet-ship-PAID
14. scalawagd-w/o carpet-ship-PAID
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MaxBoost925 YGPM please let me know what your status is.

[1996blackmax]

Almost there !

[djfrestyl]

Yessir. After work I'm ordering the sheets of MDF and shall begin tracing/cutting when they arrive.