Saggy spare tire cover? Solution for sale...
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Saggy spare tire cover? Solution for sale...
To everyone subscribed to and/or viewing this thread:
Please note that as of August 10th, 2014, I am officially STOPPING making my awesome product.
I am selling off my remaining material and inventory now - details here:
-----> https://maxima.org/forums/4th-genera...ur-maxima.html <-------
If you have ever wanted one, now is your last chance to get one.
I'd like to thank everyone for their support helping me design and make a product that truly improves our Maximas.
Thanks,
djfrestyl
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Original Thread:
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. It's very easy to make yourself. 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 OR those who do not use a spare tire at all. 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:
Please PM for latest pricing and for my PayPal address.
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.
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,
djfrestyl
Please note that as of August 10th, 2014, I am officially STOPPING making my awesome product.
I am selling off my remaining material and inventory now - details here:
-----> https://maxima.org/forums/4th-genera...ur-maxima.html <-------
If you have ever wanted one, now is your last chance to get one.
I'd like to thank everyone for their support helping me design and make a product that truly improves our Maximas.
Thanks,
djfrestyl
--------------------------------------
Original Thread:
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. It's very easy to make yourself. 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 OR those who do not use a spare tire at all. 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:
Please PM for latest pricing and for my PayPal address.
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.
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,
djfrestyl
Last edited by djfrestyl; 08-11-2014 at 10:38 AM.
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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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10.
Put me down for 2
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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10.
Put me down for 2
#13
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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9.
10.
ahem, a group deal isnt a group deal unless mecca shows up . Put me D, feels good to live in Jersey
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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8.
9.
10.
ahem, a group deal isnt a group deal unless mecca shows up . Put me D, feels good to live in Jersey
#14
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.
9.
10.
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.
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10.
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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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10.
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.
10.
#16
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 $$$
10.
2. 2kayznmaxima local pickup
3. 1996blackmax paid no carpet
4. burnurass WITH CARPET local pickup
5. burnurass WITH CARPET local pickup
6. meccanoble WITH CARPET local pickup
7. BlackBirdVQ paid w/carpet
8. KCMC2582 cause he knows he wants one but is too lazy to post
9. MaxBoost925 cause he knows he also wants one but no $$$
10.
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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 $$$
10.
2. 2kayznmaxima local pickup
3. 1996blackmax paid no carpet
4. burnurass WITH CARPET local pickup
5. burnurass WITH CARPET local pickup
6. meccanoble WITH CARPET local pickup
7. BlackBirdVQ paid w/carpet
8. KCMC2582 cause he knows he wants one but is too lazy to post
9. MaxBoost925 cause he knows he also wants one but no $$$
10.
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.
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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 $$$
10. devilz05 w/carpet local pickup
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15.
If the demand is there, why not!
Maxboost, am I keeping you on this list?
2. 2kayznmaxima local pickup
3. 1996blackmax paid no carpet
4. burnurass WITH CARPET local pickup
5. burnurass WITH CARPET local pickup
6. meccanoble WITH CARPET local pickup
7. BlackBirdVQ paid w/carpet
8. KCMC2582 cause he knows he wants one but is too lazy to post
9. MaxBoost925 cause he knows he also wants one but no $$$
10. devilz05 w/carpet local pickup
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14.
15.
If the demand is there, why not!
Maxboost, am I keeping you on this list?
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Originally Posted by Blackwind
can you put me on for the second list? i have other drivetrain priorities that came up.
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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 $$$
10. devilz05-w/carpet-pickup
11. 2kprlmax-w/carpet-pickup
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15.
#26
Originally Posted by djfrestyl
Here you go, sir! Get the word out let's get this GD CLOOOSED!!
1. Bollwerk-w/carpet-ship-PAID
2. 2kayznmaxima-pickup
3. 1996blackmax-w/o-carpet-ship-PAID
4. burnurass-w/carpet-pickup-PAID
5. burnurass-w/carpet-pickup-PAID
6. meccanoble-w/carpet-pickup
7. BlackBirdVQ-w/carpet-ship-PAID
8. KCMC2582 cause he knows he wants one but is too lazy to post
9. MaxBoost925 cause he knows he also wants one but no $$$
10. devilz05-w/carpet-pickup
11. 2kprlmax-w/carpet-pickup
12. NisMax03-5th gen with carpet - shipped
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14.
15.
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 $$$
10. devilz05-w/carpet-pickup
11. 2kprlmax-w/carpet-pickup
12. NisMax03-5th gen with carpet - shipped
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14.
15.
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Update....
Maxboost what is your status?
I know a few guys were interested but only after this weekend so I'll keep the GD rolling and start building hopefully next week.
1. Bollwerk-w/carpet-ship-PAID
2. 2kayznmaxima-pickup
3. 1996blackmax-w/o-carpet-ship-PAID
4. burnurass-w/carpet-pickup-PAID
5. burnurass-w/carpet-pickup-PAID
6. meccanoble-w/carpet-pickup
7. BlackBirdVQ-w/carpet-ship-PAID
9. MaxBoost925 cause he knows he also wants one but no $$$
9. devilz05-w/carpet-pickup
10. 2kprlmax-w/carpet-pickup
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
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 $$$
9. devilz05-w/carpet-pickup
10. 2kprlmax-w/carpet-pickup
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
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1. Bollwerk-w/carpet-ship-PAID
2. 2kayznmaxima-pickup
3. 1996blackmax-w/o-carpet-ship-PAID
4. burnurass-w/carpet-pickup-PAID
5. burnurass-w/carpet-pickup-PAID
6. meccanoble-w/carpet-pickup
7. BlackBirdVQ-w/carpet-ship-PAID
9. MaxBoost925 cause he knows he also wants one but no $$$
9. devilz05-w/carpet-pickup
10. 2kprlmax-w/carpet-pickup
11. geo1317-w/o carpet-ship-PAID
12.
13.
14.
15.
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 $$$
9. devilz05-w/carpet-pickup
10. 2kprlmax-w/carpet-pickup
11. geo1317-w/o carpet-ship-PAID
12.
13.
14.
15.
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Got it, thanks.
1. Bollwerk-w/carpet-ship-PAID
2. 2kayznmaxima-pickup
3. 1996blackmax-w/o-carpet-ship-PAID
4. burnurass-w/carpet-pickup-PAID
5. burnurass-w/carpet-pickup-PAID
6. meccanoble-w/carpet-pickup
7. BlackBirdVQ-w/carpet-ship-PAID
9. MaxBoost925 cause he knows he also wants one but no $$$
9. devilz05-w/carpet-pickup
10. 2kprlmax-w/carpet-pickup
11. geo1317-w/o carpet-ship-PAID
12. MrRogerStatus- w/o carpet-ship-PAID
13.
14.
15.
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 $$$
9. devilz05-w/carpet-pickup
10. 2kprlmax-w/carpet-pickup
11. geo1317-w/o carpet-ship-PAID
12. MrRogerStatus- w/o carpet-ship-PAID
13.
14.
15.
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iTrader: (89)
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Posts: 13,501
1. Bollwerk-w/carpet-ship-PAID
2. 2kayznmaxima-pickup
3. 1996blackmax-w/o-carpet-ship-PAID
4. burnurass-w/carpet-pickup-PAID
5. burnurass-w/carpet-pickup-PAID
6. meccanoble-w/carpet-pickup
7. BlackBirdVQ-w/carpet-ship-PAID
9. MaxBoost925 cause he knows he also wants one but no $$$
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.
15.
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 $$$
9. devilz05-w/carpet-pickup
10. 2kprlmax-w/carpet-pickup
11. geo1317-w/o carpet-ship-PAID
12. MrRogerStatus- w/o carpet-ship-PAID
13. Patsmax - w/carpet-ship-PAID
14.
15.
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iTrader: (89)
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Posts: 13,501
1. Bollwerk-w/carpet-ship-PAID
2. 2kayznmaxima-pickup
3. 1996blackmax-w/o-carpet-ship-PAID
4. burnurass-w/carpet-pickup-PAID
5. burnurass-w/carpet-pickup-PAID
6. meccanoble-w/carpet-pickup
7. BlackBirdVQ-w/carpet-ship-PAID
9. MaxBoost925 cause he knows he also wants one but no $$$
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
15.
MaxBoost925 YGPM please let me know what your status is.
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
15.
MaxBoost925 YGPM please let me know what your status is.