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  1. Steve

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    #59 Steve, Jul 3, 2009
    FWIW, if you put some on the back of the RSD, the RSD will seem more substantial. It won't be, of course, but it will sound a lot less like a plastic panel when you rap on it or set things on it or whatever.
     
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    #60 gregd, Jul 4, 2009
    Steve I think your idea would make it seem more substantial. I may give it a shot once I put the carpet on.
     
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    #61 gregd, Jul 5, 2009
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    I was able to get the carpet installed today. I put carpet under the RSD and then on the RSD itself. I ran the carpet to the rear of the cargo area as well. It looks a little off because of all the angles on the sides of the RSD, but the carpet is nice and tight. The carpet is mostly black with some white/gray so it looks lighter in the photo because of the flash.

    Here you can see how I ran the carpet all the way to the rear.

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    This shows the tool kit cover in place.

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    Everything in it's place.

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  4. Steve

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    #62 Steve, Jul 5, 2009
    Nicely done! :yesnod:
     
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    #63 TGS91, Jul 5, 2009
    just got mine ordered today, hopefully mine will look as good
     
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    #64 gregd, Jul 5, 2009
    Steve - Thanks.


    Take your time and it will look great. I did clean the RSD with alcohol so that the carpet tape would adhere to it.
     
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    #65 Batrugger, Jul 5, 2009
    Great Work, very nicely done. Are those nets OEM for the R56?
     
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    #66 gregd, Jul 5, 2009
    Thanks - yes the seats are OEM for the R56.
     
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    #67 Nitrominis, Jul 5, 2009
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  10. Steve

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    #68 Steve, Jul 5, 2009
    He's asking about the nets, not the seats. I was going to ask the same question....
     
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    #69 gregd, Jul 6, 2009
    Ok - I just FAILED on that one. Yes the nets came from MINI with the car.
     
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    #70 gregd, Jul 6, 2009
    Thanks.
     
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    #71 TGS91, Jul 30, 2009
    I got mine installed last weekend and it was pretty much of a snap.

    One thing remains. They send a plug/gasket/rubber disc to cover up the assembly that accepts the pin from the seats on each side of the car. Directions state to kind of tuck the rubber disc that is slighlty larger than the opening. I was kinda sweaty and tired and gave it a couple of shots but it was kinda like herding cats that as soon as you had one side tucked the other would pop back out. Any suggestions? Tool to use?
     
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    #72 BLUCOOPR, Jul 30, 2009
    Did mine in my 05 and since have had it covered in Blue & White leater to match the seats. So for 35 trophies and counting. I throw a blanket over it and throw in my suit cases and hit the road. I have a rear seat delete kit for 02-07 convertible if anyone is interested. They are made by Schrader Performance in Mount Holly NC. He also makes them for Mustangs. Go to rearseatdelete.com and check it out. The back seats are worthless to me and love to hear the exhaust. I will be at MITM and you can check it out. They are custom fitted and use only 3 screws. Took longer to remove the seats than put the delete kit in. :devil:
     
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    #73 TGS91, Jul 30, 2009
    Same deal for doing a R56!

    Look forward to meeting you too!

    Anybody out there try the kit solution instead of BLUCOOPR's 'custom' solution?
     
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    #74 DonBeacom, Feb 5, 2013
    The Shrader RearSeatDelete site offers kits with slight damage - has anyone tried one of those (saving 20%)?
     
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    #75 Crashton, Feb 5, 2013
    I'd have to say that your pristine new RSD kit is going to get banged up through normal usage. Might as well save a few bucks on slightly blemished one.
     
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    #76 TGS91, Feb 5, 2013
    Sold my Mini and would be willing to part with mine, It's carpeted to boot

    It is not the RSD with the Racing Harness adaptation

    If interested PM me [email protected] I'll make you a deal
     
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    #77 chrunck, Feb 9, 2013
    If you're good with a saw, you can build your own. I originally built one for my R53, but now it's in my wife's Clubman. I was very surprised it fit the R55 with no modification (other than changing the carpet to black). Here are the dimensions--brown bits are 2x4s and orange is plywood:

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    In the R53:
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    In the R55:
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    #78 Gizmo, Feb 9, 2013
    I love building things so I might give this a shot. Thanks chrunck for the images and dimensions!
     
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