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Qc86 · 09-05-2017, 09:30 PM

here is mine.. dont mind the missing push pin at the top. not the best looking but will do for the moment. Ill remove the seatbelts next, was too lazy to do it at the same time lol

SuperTom · 09-06-2017, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Qc86

here is mine.. dont mind the missing push pin at the top. not the best looking but will do for the moment. Ill remove the seatbelts next, was too lazy to do it at the same time lol

picture not working for me bro I wanna see

Qc86 · 09-06-2017, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by SuperTom

picture not working for me bro I wanna see

strange... does this work ?

or this is the link https://imageshack.com/i/pm18oiLLj

new2subaru · 09-06-2017, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by SuperTom

picture not working for me bro I wanna see

I can see it fine, Tom.

SuperTom · 09-07-2017, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Qc86

strange... does this work ?

or this is the link https://imageshack.com/i/pm18oiLLj

yeah that works, looks good

Spuds · 02-24-2018, 11:37 PM

@SuperTom or @Qc86

Sorry about the necro, but Im planning something like this and was wondering what thickness of coroplast was used and how it has held up? Im thinking of going straight coroplast (no cardboard) and maybe a bit thicker for a bit more structure to support some weight without extra bracing.

why? · 02-25-2018, 10:28 AM

One thing that isn't mentioned but is a nice benefit is that removing all that crap lifts the car up just enough so that is doesn't scrape on anything but the worst rain gutters. I scraped on everything stock, even just going across some roads because the peaks are so high since it can rain like crazy. Taking all that stuff out made a huge difference to that for me.

Lunatic · 02-25-2018, 11:42 AM

Very nice

SuperTom · 02-26-2018, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Spuds

@SuperTom or @Qc86

Sorry about the necro, but Im planning something like this and was wondering what thickness of coroplast was used and how it has held up? Im thinking of going straight coroplast (no cardboard) and maybe a bit thicker for a bit more structure to support some weight without extra bracing.

Don't remember exactly maybe it was 1/4" thick. You could glue together to double up or use a light wood bracing underneath. Certainly these kits can be as strong as you want them to be. Downside being more weight will be added back in unless you use exotic materials (carbon fiber ect.)

Edit here is the link to home depot looks closer to 1/8" thick
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Coroplas...896S/205351385

Spuds · 02-26-2018, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by SuperTom

Don't remember exactly maybe it was 1/4" thick. You could glue together to double up or use a light wood bracing underneath. Certainly these kits can be as strong as you want them to be. Downside being more weight will be added back in unless you use exotic materials (carbon fiber ect.)

Edit here is the link to home depot looks closer to 1/8" thick
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Coroplas...896S/205351385

Yeah, I wound up doing a mock-up/test with some of that 4mm stuff from the hardware store and I think im going to need 10mm for my purposes, maybe with some 4mm for bracing if I need it. 10mm isn't cheap though...

Planning on forgoing carpet for paint or coating of some sort so that should keep weight down.

new2subaru · 02-27-2018, 07:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Spuds

Yeah, I wound up doing a mock-up/test with some of that 4mm stuff from the hardware store and I think im going to need 10mm for my purposes, maybe with some 4mm for bracing if I need it. 10mm isn't cheap though...

Planning on forgoing carpet for paint or coating of some sort so that should keep weight down.

Building a skeleton underneath for support, similar to below, would add plenty of strength and can remain lightweight, based on material choices.

Spuds · 02-27-2018, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by new2subaru

Building a skeleton underneath for support, similar to below, would add plenty of strength and can remain lightweight, based on material choices.

My thoughts exactly. 4mm coroplast oriented with the flutes vertical should hold quite a bit of weight. Probably only need one rib in each direction if I also use the tunnel and rear armrests for support.

Debating between removable ribs in case I want to put something underneath, or arched ribs so there is some amount of space. I'll probably have to try them both out...

SuperTom · 07-08-2018, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by JazzleSAURUS

The exposed fasteners is 100% what has kept me from doing this.

I imagine a velcro installed trim piece, or those interior fasteners that are fixed to the plate would dress up this otherwise awesome DIY really nicely.

Finally got back to this just made a strip an added a TRD badge to jazz it up a bit.

SuperTom · 10-24-2018, 04:43 PM

Forgot that I remade this using only coroplast, aluminum rivets & carpet. Came out cleaner and only weights 3.5lbs total

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09-05-2017, 09:30 PM	#15
Qc86 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Drives: 2017 Toyota 86 M6 Location: Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec, Canada Posts: 103 Thanks: 21 Thanked 20 Times in 16 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	here is mine.. dont mind the missing push pin at the top. not the best looking but will do for the moment. Ill remove the seatbelts next, was too lazy to do it at the same time lol

02-24-2018, 11:37 PM	#20
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02-25-2018, 10:28 AM	#21
why? Only happy when it rains. Join Date: Feb 2013 Drives: series.blue Location: Harnett county NC Posts: 1,995 Thanks: 5,698 Thanked 1,263 Times in 749 Posts Mentioned: 25 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	One thing that isn't mentioned but is a nice benefit is that removing all that crap lifts the car up just enough so that is doesn't scrape on anything but the worst rain gutters. I scraped on everything stock, even just going across some roads because the peaks are so high since it can rain like crazy. Taking all that stuff out made a huge difference to that for me.

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