OK, well it's not as exciting as the title makes it sound but this is a really cool, simple mod. I've thought for the longest time that it would be great if my NSX had a cargo net, like my Prelude, but one was never offered. I've looked at generic fitment nets but never found one that would look like it was OEM - until now :smile: I discovered that the cargo net for the 2017 NSX is a near perfect fit and looks great! It was only $38 on eBay so it was a low-risk venture to try to adapt it for use in its older, but distinguished, brother.
Despite what is says on the package, no installation instructions are available from the eStore.
I remembered how the cargo net was installed in my Prelude and decided to mimic that, as closely as possible. That meant a trip to my favorite hardware store to pick up some assorted pieces. In the photo below, only the hook was supplied in the hardware bag, so the other pieces were purchased:
First,do a dry fit by positioning the net on the rear wall (nearest the tail lights) to determine where to make 3/8" diameter holes for the hooks. You want tension on the elastic lanyards but not overly so. You need just enough tension to hold the net fully open. When I found the proper locations,I screwed a short sheet metal screw through the carpet to make a pilot hole. Now, partially peel back the weatherstripping around the trunk opening and remove the 4 fasteners that are holding the rear carpet piece in place. Pull the carpet away from the wall far enough to drill or cut the holes for the hooks:
The hooks and neoprene washers go on the outside of the carpet and the rubber grommet, washers and screws will be hidden behind the carpet. Tighten the screws down and put everything back together:
Now, just string the net lanyards over the hooks and you are done!
And the coolest bit is that there can be no doubt that this is quality OEM Honda :biggrin:
Despite what is says on the package, no installation instructions are available from the eStore.
I remembered how the cargo net was installed in my Prelude and decided to mimic that, as closely as possible. That meant a trip to my favorite hardware store to pick up some assorted pieces. In the photo below, only the hook was supplied in the hardware bag, so the other pieces were purchased:
First,do a dry fit by positioning the net on the rear wall (nearest the tail lights) to determine where to make 3/8" diameter holes for the hooks. You want tension on the elastic lanyards but not overly so. You need just enough tension to hold the net fully open. When I found the proper locations,I screwed a short sheet metal screw through the carpet to make a pilot hole. Now, partially peel back the weatherstripping around the trunk opening and remove the 4 fasteners that are holding the rear carpet piece in place. Pull the carpet away from the wall far enough to drill or cut the holes for the hooks:
The hooks and neoprene washers go on the outside of the carpet and the rubber grommet, washers and screws will be hidden behind the carpet. Tighten the screws down and put everything back together:
Now, just string the net lanyards over the hooks and you are done!
And the coolest bit is that there can be no doubt that this is quality OEM Honda :biggrin:
