Area under the trunk floor
06-09-2008, 04:41 PM
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Area under the trunk floor
Hey all - I was poking around looking at all of the nooks and hiding places in my car and noticed a large area under the trunk floor... There appears to be a good space for maybe velcro'ing down a plastic storage box to the right of the spare tire, among other things... when I had an idea:
Why doesn't someone/some company develop a fitted compartment that covers that area and the tire to maximize the usable space under there... Maybe have partitions for storing stuff, etc. Wouldn't that be handy? anyone up for a challenge? ;-)
Why doesn't someone/some company develop a fitted compartment that covers that area and the tire to maximize the usable space under there... Maybe have partitions for storing stuff, etc. Wouldn't that be handy? anyone up for a challenge? ;-)
06-10-2008, 04:18 AM
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Unfortunately, on mine, that's where the battery is located. Don't understand why it could not be placed at the front, like the petrol engined versions. 
Otherwise, I agree, that's a good storage space - may be for the manual.
Otherwise, I agree, that's a good storage space - may be for the manual.
06-10-2008, 07:40 AM
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2013 C300 Sport Black Darth V3.0
I keep all sorts of stuff in the spare well. Tools, jumper cables, triangles, tire compressor, etc. (I used to drive British cars you have to be prepared). Plenty of room.
06-10-2008, 01:10 PM
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C-300, XC70, Wrangler
I got a nylon tool bag and put my manual and various add-on tools into it, then put that bag into the spot by the tire. Fits well, doesn't rattle, and it's handy if/when it's needed.
I started out looking for a box (battery box) to fit, but decided that the tool bag was just-as-good.
I started out looking for a box (battery box) to fit, but decided that the tool bag was just-as-good.
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ML 350-Black=Sold. New 08 C300 4Matic, Black/Black, P1, Ipod, Auto7speed, 10/10 hit 100,000 miles
my wife had a plastic ub with lid which fit nicely in mine, I also surrounded it with a terry towel to stop any movement.
06-10-2008, 03:27 PM
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2008 R350 & 2008 C300
On the CLS there is a carpeted trunk liner that covers the spare tire and looks pretty slick, only problem is I feel it would be a pain in the a$$ to remove if you needed to get to the spare. Other models might have this as well, I just happened to be looking at the CLS this week on the show room.
06-10-2008, 03:43 PM
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Wouldn't you be worried about not having a spare or a donut to put on if you get a flat?
06-13-2008, 12:46 AM
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Hey all - I was poking around looking at all of the nooks and hiding places in my car and noticed a large area under the trunk floor... There appears to be a good space for maybe velcro'ing down a plastic storage box to the right of the spare tire, among other things... when I had an idea:
Why doesn't someone/some company develop a fitted compartment that covers that area and the tire to maximize the usable space under there... Maybe have partitions for storing stuff, etc. Wouldn't that be handy? anyone up for a challenge? ;-)
Why doesn't someone/some company develop a fitted compartment that covers that area and the tire to maximize the usable space under there... Maybe have partitions for storing stuff, etc. Wouldn't that be handy? anyone up for a challenge? ;-)
Thanks for noticing it
