Tonneau (cargo) Cover useage?

TreeSemdyZee · 06-24-2014, 07:29 PM

I have mine connected most of the time. The only time that I don't is if I have a buttload of stuff to put in the back such as suitcases, etc. I love being able to have packages hidden from prying eyes.

TexasChuck · 06-24-2014, 08:03 PM

To Equalme... Now, your post (2nd one up) answer s my question. When the hatch is open the cover goes up with it. When the hatch is closed the cover is below the line of sight from the mirror. I apologize for my questions not being clear.
Thank you very much.
Chuck

cooltoy · 06-24-2014, 08:55 PM

Rolf.

Like everyone said, the way the clips are designed is that when the hatch is closed the cover is in the horizontal position and does not block the glass. But of course when you open the hatch, the cover follows the hatch lid, and of coirse blocks the glass. But how often would you drive with with the hatch open? Never.

TexasChuck · 06-24-2014, 09:06 PM

Thank you both so much. Without ever seeing the cover, it took a while for me to get it. I did not even know the right questions to ask.
Chuck

cooltoy · 06-24-2014, 09:48 PM

It's actually a great idea the way they designed it.

Most cars it is a hard piece that hangs there and if you need to put something in the back that is taller then the cover, you have to remove the whole thing in order to fit that item. Eventually you get sick and tired or removing it, then putting it back, then removing it. So you end up throwing it somewhere in the garage. With this thing it you just unhook it from the hatch and let it retract. Stays out of the way and in the car.

madwi · 06-24-2014, 11:02 PM

Damnit now I kinda want one

aszyd · 06-24-2014, 11:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TreeSemdyZee

I have mine connected most of the time. The only time that I don't is if I have a buttload of stuff to put in the back such as suitcases, etc. I love being able to have packages hidden from prying eyes.

Agreed. Love the cover.

shaun66 · 06-25-2014, 12:12 AM

Hmm I'm the opposite I took mine out never used it.

Zteve · 06-27-2014, 10:03 AM

only time i use mine is if i am transporting my weapons to the range and back. no one needs to know what i am carrying

tibal · 06-27-2014, 11:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by equalme

I use mine all the time. I keep it clipped in 99% of the time even if I don't have anything in the back.

SAME HERE BRAH!!

Zbrah · 06-27-2014, 02:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by madwi

As long as you don't have it installed and try driving with the hatch opened you should be fine.

I do this all the time, more air flow!

JARblue · 06-29-2015, 09:39 AM

Rather than start a new thread, I am going to post in here to comment on my recent experience with a new tonneau cover. I got it from a local guy that did not use it, as his sub box interfered with it.

I have never previously had any issues with my 2011 hatch springs in over 4 years of DD use, but as soon as I installed the cover, I started having problems. If the cover is installed, the latch does not fully release ~50% of the time (ala the 2009 TSB regarding this same issue). When the cover is not installed, the hatch release works 100% of the time. FWIW, I attempted to remove the hatch weight several years ago only to find that my Z did not have one.

06-24-2014, 07:29 PM	#16 (permalink)
TreeSemdyZee Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Kentuck-IANA Age: 60 Posts: 4,885 Drives: '09 370 & ‘14 Juke Rep Power: 27409	I have mine connected most of the time. The only time that I don't is if I have a buttload of stuff to put in the back such as suitcases, etc. I love being able to have packages hidden from prying eyes. __________________ Borla S-Type \| Motordyne \| Z1 (lots) \| South Bend \| K&N \| Nismo/Nismo S-Tune \| Eibach \| Aerojacket \| Fujimara \| Spl \| ZSpeed Performance \| Kenwood-Infinity-Sound Ordnance \| Whiteline \| Ecutek \| Hotchkis \| Clazzio \| VQ Vortex \|Morimoto XB \|Dynosty Tune 329.64hp 265.73 ft/lb

06-24-2014, 08:03 PM	#17 (permalink)
TexasChuck Track Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: SE Texas Posts: 556 Drives: 2014 Black Cherry Co Rep Power: 14	Answers! To Equalme... Now, your post (2nd one up) answer s my question. When the hatch is open the cover goes up with it. When the hatch is closed the cover is below the line of sight from the mirror. I apologize for my questions not being clear. Thank you very much. Chuck madwi likes this.

06-24-2014, 09:06 PM	#19 (permalink)
TexasChuck Track Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: SE Texas Posts: 556 Drives: 2014 Black Cherry Co Rep Power: 14	Tonneau Cover Thank you both so much. Without ever seeing the cover, it took a while for me to get it. I did not even know the right questions to ask. Chuck

06-27-2014, 10:03 AM	#24 (permalink)
Zteve Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Clarksville TN Posts: 348 Drives: 2013 370Z MB w/Sport Rep Power: 3369	only time i use mine is if i am transporting my weapons to the range and back. no one needs to know what i am carrying __________________ 2013 Midnight Blue 370Z Base w/Sport Package

06-29-2015, 09:39 AM	#27 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 43 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684440	Rather than start a new thread, I am going to post in here to comment on my recent experience with a new tonneau cover. I got it from a local guy that did not use it, as his sub box interfered with it. I have never previously had any issues with my 2011 hatch springs in over 4 years of DD use, but as soon as I installed the cover, I started having problems. If the cover is installed, the latch does not fully release ~50% of the time (ala the 2009 TSB regarding this same issue). When the cover is not installed, the hatch release works 100% of the time. FWIW, I attempted to remove the hatch weight several years ago only to find that my Z did not have one. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \| Last edited by JARblue; 06-29-2015 at 09:41 AM.

06-24-2014, 08:55 PM	#18 (permalink)
cooltoy Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Calgary Posts: 13,973 Drives: 14 PW 370Z S/T MT Rep Power: 243722	Rolf. Like everyone said, the way the clips are designed is that when the hatch is closed the cover is in the horizontal position and does not block the glass. But of course when you open the hatch, the cover follows the hatch lid, and of coirse blocks the glass. But how often would you drive with with the hatch open? Never.

06-24-2014, 09:48 PM	#20 (permalink)
cooltoy Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Calgary Posts: 13,973 Drives: 14 PW 370Z S/T MT Rep Power: 243722	It's actually a great idea the way they designed it. Most cars it is a hard piece that hangs there and if you need to put something in the back that is taller then the cover, you have to remove the whole thing in order to fit that item. Eventually you get sick and tired or removing it, then putting it back, then removing it. So you end up throwing it somewhere in the garage. With this thing it you just unhook it from the hatch and let it retract. Stays out of the way and in the car.

06-24-2014, 11:02 PM	#21 (permalink)
madwi A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: West Michigan Posts: 31,410 Drives: Granma red Z Rep Power: 2684429	Damnit now I kinda want one

06-25-2014, 12:12 AM	#23 (permalink)
shaun66 Track Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: n Posts: 837 Drives: MB 370z 7AT Rep Power: 16	Hmm I'm the opposite I took mine out never used it.

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
[WTB] 370Z Tonneau/Cargo Cover	interlagos	Parts for sale (Private Classifieds)	1	12-16-2013 07:41 AM
[FOR SALE] RJM Clutch Pedal, Tonneau Cover, 40th floor mats, under tray, Engine cover	DEpointfive0	Parts for sale (Private Classifieds)	41	11-21-2013 11:36 AM
[FOR SALE] Stock OEM Rear Hatch Cargo Tonneau Cover	cg2006	Parts for sale (Private Classifieds)	3	05-19-2013 04:14 PM
Repair Tonneau cover lid or not	Hi-Step'n370Z	Nissan 370Z Roadster (Convertible)	4	08-02-2012 08:44 PM
For those that have the tonneau cover...	Hardcortes	Exterior & Interior	23	01-08-2011 01:22 PM