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Old Jun 28, 2020 | 05:08 PM
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I just fill that sucker with stuff. That space is awesome and makes this car exceptionally practical.





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My wife got me this one at Amazon. I have a Roadster, so it is nice to be able to expand it from one pocket to three, or lay it flat. It also has something on the bottom that adheres to the carpet, something like Velcro, so it does not move unless you lift it and move it. I usually only have it expanded to two, and keep the third space folded. You can also take the dividers out and have a long space.

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Old Jun 28, 2020 | 07:31 PM
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When I get the urge to drive a bit aggressive between the grocery and home, I put the groceries in the passenger area. No steaks lost yet.
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Old Jun 28, 2020 | 07:39 PM
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Originally Posted by bcwn
I really absolutely hate it HATE! it. All my stuff slides around slamming around the back of the if it doesn’t make its way to my lap. 3 days ago I smelled something dead under the car well it wasn’t under the car it was a steak that slid behind the passenger seat. My car smells of death. I’m beside my self right now. I ran my ozonics in the car for an hour, smell gone but WTH with this space, GM didn’t even throw in some sort of anything to keep stuff in place
Didn't it occur to you when you bought the steak that is was missing somewhere once you got home?

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Old Jun 28, 2020 | 07:48 PM
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This looked pretty decent. Should be a big help with keeping things located where you want them.

https://www.amazon.com/JessicaAlba-E...66Y7TPQ1W0N3F5
I have this, and it works perfectly using existing tie points (even though it came with additional tie down parts). Plus, it stretches out just right - better than the Amazon photo. I use the stock cargo net right behind the seats for quick secure storage (ie, purses, etc).
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Old Jun 28, 2020 | 08:06 PM
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Organizers or not, I just don't care for hatchbacks in sports cars period.
One of the reason I purchased a convertible is that I prefer the privacy and security of lockable truck compartment and like to be separated from all the junk that accumulates in a hatchback.
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Old Jun 28, 2020 | 08:11 PM
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I’ve read a lot of whining on here, but this ranks near the top. How does this differ from any other car, SUV or truck? The car is equipped w/tie-downs, and there are countless aftermarket nets, mats, pocket carriers, etc., to properly manage your cargo... and meat



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Old Jun 28, 2020 | 08:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Kevin A Jones
. . . all the junk that accumulates in a hatchback.
Nothing has shown up in my hatch which I did not deliberately put there. It is typically completely empty.

It is not as if animals crawl into the hatch to die.

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Old Jun 28, 2020 | 08:55 PM
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I found a old C5 cargo net. Problem solved. It works great in my C7.
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Old Jun 28, 2020 | 10:16 PM
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Lots of options when it comes to accessories for the trunk area - many of which will keep things firmly in place. A number have been mentioned in this thread.
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Old Jun 28, 2020 | 10:25 PM
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Every Vette I've ever purchased came with a cargo net.

The C7 nets are a little chintzy compared to the C6.
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Old Jun 28, 2020 | 10:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Elk
Nothing has shown up in my hatch which I did not deliberately put there. It is typically completely empty.

It is not as if animals crawl into the hatch to die.
Have you ever been to events like Carlisle for example and and noticed all the junk under some owners hatches while looking the Vettes over?
Sporting equipment, clothes, shoes, empty drink bottles and cans.......................

At least if someone is going to be hoarder, it's concealed if they have an enclosed trunk.
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Old Jun 28, 2020 | 11:13 PM
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There are, of course, people who use their cars as a closet. But it is not as if the contents sneaked in there on its own.

Junk does not "accumulate in a hatchback;" people put it there. They would put the same junk in a trunk.
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Old Jun 28, 2020 | 11:21 PM
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Originally Posted by owc6
Every Vette I've ever purchased came with a cargo net.

The C7 nets are a little chintzy compared to the C6.


My experience also. The C7 cargo net is still in its bag on a shelf, my previous C6 cargo net is in the C7.
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Old Jun 28, 2020 | 11:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Gearhead Jim


My experience also. The C7 cargo net is still in its bag on a shelf, my previous C6 cargo net is in the C7.
Same here..
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Old Jun 28, 2020 | 11:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Elk
There are, of course, people who use their cars as a closet. But it is not as if the contents sneaked in there on its own.

Junk does not "accumulate in a hatchback;" people put it there. They would put the same junk in a trunk.
I'm not sure how else items would accumulate in a hatchback other than people putting them there. But at least in a truck all your junk isn't on display, that's my point.

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Old Jun 28, 2020 | 11:26 PM
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I never thought of this before, but it you leave a steak rotting in your trunk, it may be a really good theft deterrent.

I mean, who would want to steal a car that smelled like there was already a dead body in it?
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Old Jun 28, 2020 | 11:49 PM
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Originally Posted by owc6
I never thought of this before, but it you leave a steak rotting in your trunk, it may be a really good theft deterrent.

I mean, who would want to steal a car that smelled like there was already a dead body in it?
A large can of frozen orange juice that has burst will outdo a steak anytime.... didn't happen to me, fortunately, did happen to my wife's Sunbird convertible... wow.... just wow..... couple of days in the hot Texas sun.... did I say, "Wow..."
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Old Jun 28, 2020 | 11:53 PM
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OJ. Who knew?

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Convertible is your answer
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