Removing rear cover in trunk

[Never thought]

Anyone know if the rear cover in the trunk (the tonneau cover) can be removed?

 

[Dave Miller]

Yes, and it's super easy. You just have to unhook your little ropes that hang it from the hatch and then pull it off its "hooks".

 

[Never thought]

Yes, and it's super easy. You just have to unhook your little ropes that hang it from the hatch and then pull it off its "hooks".

Thank you! It was totally easy. Much appreciated good sir.

 

[eflyguy]

Question, if you fold the rear seats, is there room to store the cover between them and the front seat backs?

 

[Never thought]

Question, if you fold the rear seats, is there room to store the cover between them and the front seat backs?

Probably not because of the rear hump that splits the rear seats.

 

[CDv6]

Probably not because of the rear hump that splits the rear seats.

Agreed. The cover is pretty long, too, so it would likely reach to the ceiling. I'll check it next time I'm in the car.

 

[Kazz]

Be aware that you'll hear more road and exhaust noise with that cover gone.

 

[eflyguy]

Probably not because of the rear hump that splits the rear seats.

Thx.. this might be an issue if you came across that consignment store item you've been looking for...

 

[jrhodes87]

I plan on never even using that cover lmao, just taking it out for good.

 

[Expert4]

Tint your windows dark enough and there is really no need for the cover.

 

[CDv6]

I plan on never even using that cover lmao, just taking it out for good.

Tint your windows dark enough and there is really no need for the cover.

You might end up hearing more road noise with it out. My general experience with hatchbacks has been that the cargo floor is not as well sound-insulated as the rest of the car, so the cover provides some value. I have not tested in the Stinger, however, so please let us know if you have a better experience.

 

[Expert4]

If there is enough interest I can do some tests and build some soundproofing options or packages. I haven’t driven mine enough yet to have any complaints.

 

[davebo]

I'm just going to leave it removed and keep a blanket in the trunk to cover any equipment I may need to leave inside if parked on the street. An old dirty blanket that can serve the dual purpose of protecting the carpet when I throw my mountain bike on top of it.

 

[Rufus]

I'm just going to leave it removed and keep a blanket in the trunk to cover any equipment I may need to leave inside if parked on the street. An old dirty blanket that can serve the dual purpose of protecting the carpet when I throw my mountain bike on top of it.

So have you tried fitting your bike in there yet? If, so, did you need to remove the front wheel?

 

[davebo]

So have you tried fitting your bike in there yet? If, so, did you need to remove the front wheel?

My Stinger hasn't arrived yet, should be end of this month, but from the ones I've seen it looks about the same size as my Optima, so I assume I'll just pop off the front wheel like you said. It'll just be a lot easier to throw into a hatchback instead of maneuvering the rear of the bike up through the gap to the rear seats.

 

[Rufus]

My Stinger hasn't arrived yet, should be end of this month, but from the ones I've seen it looks about the same size as my Optima, so I assume I'll just pop off the front wheel like you said. It'll just be a lot easier to throw into a hatchback instead of maneuvering the rear of the bike up through the gap to the rear seats.

I haven't tried yet, either, so was curious. The new Regal Sportback obviously lost out for us, but I must admit it's trunks is way bigger than the Stinger's. 23cf is nothing to sneeze at, but you can actually stow a bicycle with its front wheel attached in the Buick...

 

[davebo]

Yeah that Regal trunk is no joke, but the Stinger's is plenty big for me I think. I'm sure once I've got it I'll go hog wild buying people's beat-up end-tables and things on craigslist for $10 now that I can fit them in my car. Because I'm super-frugal when it comes to everything except new cars, apparently.

 

[Twiztid]

Does anyone have a cargo cover they would be willing to part with? I bought my Stinger used, and it didn't come with one. Let me know! Thanks!

 

[DoctorStiches]

OK as a 240sx owner, PSA
Please keep your rear hat rack / trunk cover if only for the next owner. You may never sell your stinger buy the hat rack is a novelty that's really cool as a car becomes classic...
Finding a 240 hat rack without having to shop nationwide is impossible.