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Old Apr 18, 2009 | 10:25 PM
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AFter i got my wheel alignment done in local Midas.
i drove to get gas. When i slow down at the pump, Everything in my trunk flew to the front of the tc. Something heavy hit my seat. I though someone rear end me.
My 1.75cubic feet box that was in my trunk is now at back of my driver seat.
The tech in Midas did not lock the rear seat back in place. When i slow down, the rear seat folded and throw my sub woof box toward me.

that is why i hate other people work on my car.

a bodyshop that replace my fender, didn't know how to connect the HID wire. When i driving without the light. My first thought was they jacked my HID.
Old Apr 18, 2009 | 11:19 PM
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thats why u secure it to the car man. seriously, not trying to be a *****, but that thing could easily kill you, or a passenger if you got in a serious accident. that should be an eye opener to you to secure it properly. seat down or not, bad enough wreck and that seat isnt going to stop that thing from nailing you in the head.
Old Apr 18, 2009 | 11:32 PM
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any way to secure the box without drill holes? Right now I use rubber tie down to the back seat.
Old Apr 18, 2009 | 11:57 PM
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Originally Posted by GammaTNT
any way to secure the box without drill holes? Right now I use rubber tie down to the back seat.
rip out the interior and do some welding ;) lol
Old Apr 19, 2009 | 12:09 AM
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Originally Posted by shupes31
Originally Posted by GammaTNT
any way to secure the box without drill holes? Right now I use rubber tie down to the back seat.
rip out the interior and do some welding ;) lol
lol thats worst then drilling
Old Apr 19, 2009 | 12:11 AM
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lol yeah I know that.
Old Apr 19, 2009 | 12:13 AM
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i think elmers glue should do just fine
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Originally Posted by Domo
i think elmers glue should do just fine
maybe tar?
Old Apr 19, 2009 | 12:21 AM
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Originally Posted by shupes31
Originally Posted by Domo
i think elmers glue should do just fine
maybe tar?
lol naw thats too messy...maybe gum would be a better choice
Old Apr 19, 2009 | 12:23 AM
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stride FTW! we're going to wal mart to get some econo sized packs and start chewing right now.
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Originally Posted by shupes31
stride FTW! we're going to wal mart to get some econo sized packs and start chewing right now.
Your from Wisconsin right? Lol I will pick up some stride from the local Chicago Target and meet up with ya
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i heard cement worked well.
Old Apr 19, 2009 | 06:41 AM
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Velcro.

Heavy-duty industrial velcro.
LOTS of it.

...I said dootie.
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when i totalled my 08 my sub box came flying forward and wacked me in the back.
not exactly a pleasant experience.
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ive got mine strapped down to the lil hooks.
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Velcro. I got 2 bits of velcro on each side and it works like a charm.
Old Apr 19, 2009 | 04:33 PM
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Bungee cords. Lots and lots of bungee cords. Like 40 of them.
Old Apr 19, 2009 | 04:39 PM
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That sounds like a job for Mighty Putty!!!!
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Originally Posted by yellowxhoodie
when i totalled my 08 my sub box came flying forward and wacked me in the back.
not exactly a pleasant experience.
ouch
Old Apr 20, 2009 | 12:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Joyride
Velcro. I got 2 bits of velcro on each side and it works like a charm.

I was going to recommend buying some from Uline.com (I personally have handled the industrial type since I do work there. 4 in x 72' ft. Then I saw we charge $110 for one pack when we don't offer a combo pack for that large roll. Even if I offered to put them up for you (Use my employee discount); still would be least $120 for both.)



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