Now that I have a speaker box in the back of the box, I wanted to put a cover on top, but didn't want to pay $55 + tax for one. Here's what I did. Expect Pics w/a DIY write up in the near future.

I first started with a half yard of black vinyl I got at Joann Fabrics. It's priced at 6.99 or so a yard. I then trimmed into 49X13. The piece itself is 54 wide. I bought 4 hooks at the store as well. Poked some holes in the side to hold the hooks and I'm done. The underside of the cover is white, which looks kinda funny, so I bought another half yard of the same vinyl and trimmed it down. Still trying to think of a way to attach the 2 without sowing them together. I'll let you guys know when i figure it out. Pics will be up soon. So none of those "This thread is worthless without pics" because you all know what it looks like. :D

I'm also thinking of putting a metal ring where the hooks are connected to the fabric that way if there is any push or pull, it won't rip.

Scion xB Cargo Cover $55.00

Half yard of 54"wide vinyl $ 3.49
Hooks $ 0.99

 

I'd say use magic stitch aka fabric glue .. or they also have this stuff that comes in a sheet form that when yu use an iron it activates and makes the fabric stick together ... I'd suggest putting gromets in the four courners ... doesn't take much time and will make your cover last longer ... I know they come in black

damn I'm made too many props for concerts and theatre if I know this stuff..... LoL
my .02

edit : those are gromets

 

i say, you could've just bought one yard from the beginning . I wish I didn't buy the factory one, its so lame

 

im goint to mod an xA cover to fit the xB.

 

Thats what you should do!!

DON NOT USE THE MEASUREMENTS LISTED ABOVE!!

I went on my lunch to check it out, and you can still see the box!! Im going to finish it later, I ran to buy some more vinyl.

 

It doesn't say "THREAD" is says "POST", you said no thread/worthless posts, and I didn't........

j/k


Doc

 

F*cker.

 

i dont like the factory cover since its too soft??
is it possible u can put something in between the vinyl?

 

Yeh.. kinda wish I hadn't picked up the cargo cover as well... I want something that didn't sag ... I think I'm gonna try modin the stock one this week

 

We'll i was thinking of using something like cardboard between the 2 layers or vinyl..I have no Idea..that or you sticks or beams to support it so it doesn't look like it sags

 

What?


Doc

 

what ever happend to this? Did you finish it? How'd it turn out? What are the corrct dimensions?

 

i would like to see pics, since the matrix has the same crappy cargo cover.

 

Oh the xB has the crappy floppy cargo cover like a Matrix has? Damn that sucks. Mod an xA cover to fit, our xA covers are nice and retractable.

 

I'm sure those places in malls can embroider a nice logo on the cover for relatively cheap, something to consider to get a factory look?

 

To make this thing rigid, check out a hardware store and look at 1/8" hard pressboard. Around $2 for all you need. You can glue the material to it on top and bottom for a stiff cover. Another option is to take the wire from those flexible sunscreens for the windshield, and piece together a frame that stretches the center tight. :?: