Trunk liner

binko · 02-28-2014, 04:47 PM

Does anyone know of a rubber type trunk liner for the C7. My briefcase slides around like crazy in the back. I can't imagine that I am the only one with this problem.
Something like a Husky or WeatherTech would be perfect because they go up the sides a couple of inches as well. I called both of them and neither have one yet.

zimm888 · 02-28-2014, 07:01 PM

Does the netting in the rear not work for your briefcase, or is the case too large?

binko · 02-28-2014, 08:07 PM

I haven't tried. I just think it would be easier to have a non-slippery surface and not have to worry about nets and other hold-down restraining devices.

purpleRac3r · 02-28-2014, 08:23 PM

Lloyd's has a rubber cargo liner available in 3 colors for the Stingray, kind of a dimpled texture. It doesn't look to wrap up the sides much, but should at least keep stuff from sliding around much.

As for the net, it's not very deep and doesn't stretch very wide open, so I doubt it will do much for your briefcase. I know my laptop doesn't fit in it.

zimm888 · 02-28-2014, 08:29 PM

What is the net intended for, I'm assuming groceries wouldn't fit than. My car has been waiting for good weather, not much practical experience with it and cargo

Down_Range_King · 02-28-2014, 10:16 PM

I would prefer a cargo net that covered the entire cargo area. Does anyone know of a vendor that sells a net this size that uses the existing anchor points?

purpleRac3r · 03-01-2014, 01:04 PM

The factory net seems primarily to be for small stuff. I use it to hold my Galaxy tablet when I take it with me, and put small purchases in it for the trip home from the store. It's too small for more than a couple of grocery bags, but works okay for that much. Its the larger, boxier items that don't fit into the net.

I've been looking for a larger net, but so far, have come up with nothing that's an improvement. As for one that covers the entire cargo area, a problem that comes up is that there are only 2 floor-mounted loops. It would really need 4 to work right. To hook a net on the 2 factory floor loops and the 2 net hooks on the rear panel is no improvement over the factory cargo shade. I need some decent weather so I can remove the entire cargo area carpet and rear panel trim to see what possibilities there may be for installing 2 more floor loops. Sadly, that appears to be a while off yet here in St. Louis. We have another major snow storm on the way tonight, and my garage isn't big enough for that kind of work.

02-28-2014, 04:47 PM	#1
binko Drives: Honda Accord Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Flanders, NJ Posts: 114	Trunk liner Does anyone know of a rubber type trunk liner for the C7. My briefcase slides around like crazy in the back. I can't imagine that I am the only one with this problem. Something like a Husky or WeatherTech would be perfect because they go up the sides a couple of inches as well. I called both of them and neither have one yet.

02-28-2014, 08:23 PM	#4
purpleRac3r Drives: 1974 & 2014 Corvette Stingrays Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Troy, Mo Posts: 614	Lloyd's has a rubber cargo liner available in 3 colors for the Stingray, kind of a dimpled texture. It doesn't look to wrap up the sides much, but should at least keep stuff from sliding around much. As for the net, it's not very deep and doesn't stretch very wide open, so I doubt it will do much for your briefcase. I know my laptop doesn't fit in it. __________________ '74 Stingray coupe, heavily modified, as seen in August 2011 VETTE magazine, 2014 Stingray Z51 #196, ordered 02/11/13, built 08/29/13, Museum Delivery 10/04/13, driven daily!

03-01-2014, 01:04 PM	#7
purpleRac3r Drives: 1974 & 2014 Corvette Stingrays Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Troy, Mo Posts: 614	The factory net seems primarily to be for small stuff. I use it to hold my Galaxy tablet when I take it with me, and put small purchases in it for the trip home from the store. It's too small for more than a couple of grocery bags, but works okay for that much. Its the larger, boxier items that don't fit into the net. I've been looking for a larger net, but so far, have come up with nothing that's an improvement. As for one that covers the entire cargo area, a problem that comes up is that there are only 2 floor-mounted loops. It would really need 4 to work right. To hook a net on the 2 factory floor loops and the 2 net hooks on the rear panel is no improvement over the factory cargo shade. I need some decent weather so I can remove the entire cargo area carpet and rear panel trim to see what possibilities there may be for installing 2 more floor loops. Sadly, that appears to be a while off yet here in St. Louis. We have another major snow storm on the way tonight, and my garage isn't big enough for that kind of work. __________________ '74 Stingray coupe, heavily modified, as seen in August 2011 VETTE magazine, 2014 Stingray Z51 #196, ordered 02/11/13, built 08/29/13, Museum Delivery 10/04/13, driven daily!

02-28-2014, 07:01 PM	#2
zimm888 Drives: 2014 Stingray Z51 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Toronto Posts: 263	Does the netting in the rear not work for your briefcase, or is the case too large?

02-28-2014, 08:07 PM	#3
binko Drives: Honda Accord Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Flanders, NJ Posts: 114	I haven't tried. I just think it would be easier to have a non-slippery surface and not have to worry about nets and other hold-down restraining devices.

02-28-2014, 08:29 PM	#5
zimm888 Drives: 2014 Stingray Z51 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Toronto Posts: 263	What is the net intended for, I'm assuming groceries wouldn't fit than. My car has been waiting for good weather, not much practical experience with it and cargo

02-28-2014, 10:16 PM	#6
Down_Range_King Win the day Drives: F250, Tahoe, LRG C7 Z51 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Greenbrier, Arkansas Posts: 29	I would prefer a cargo net that covered the entire cargo area. Does anyone know of a vendor that sells a net this size that uses the existing anchor points?