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RiderofBikes · 08-29-2012, 04:08 PM

So i had a little time yesturday, not entirely sure if it was time well spent tho. doesnt look as good as i pictured it in my head, functional? ...maybe

Updated the Kamm since I have a trip out of state this Labor Day weekend to go camping. The way the last setup was, only being able to open the trunk about 40-ish degress. I had to kneal to put (small items in it, or get out) which was just a pain, though it was much prettier.

I tore everything off, and puzzled the pieces together. Now I just have 1 large Full Kamm.

I have outlined the top in Red to illistrate the flow,
The Green line is where i need to do some trimming still to get everything seated properly and to the right angle.

I have taped a strip of Coro just above the rear window line, that has (2) T-type hinges ziptied to both pieces(taped strip and Kamm)

As I open the boot lid, the kamm simply slides on the trunk and automatically gets pushed up. Allowing full access!

At a different angle, I seem to be doing something right compared to a 2012 Honda CR-Z

My initial road test deemed i needed more tape along the front corners. Taped up they were good to go. 2nd time, I needed to find something to keep the very back of it from flying up at higher speeds 60+, i grabbed some magnets from the basement(thanks Sven7) for the electro magnet idea, went a little simplier route, Had roughly the same idea about the sliding panels (which i still will do later on) this was just a quicky job.

08-29-2012, 04:08 PM	#91 (permalink)
RiderofBikes EcoModding Apprentice Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: kansas city, mo Posts: 214 Pantry Boy Supreme (pbs) - '04 Volvo S80 T6 Premier Thanks: 28 Thanked 46 Times in 26 Posts	UPdated Kammback So i had a little time yesturday, not entirely sure if it was time well spent tho. doesnt look as good as i pictured it in my head, functional? ...maybe Updated the Kamm since I have a trip out of state this Labor Day weekend to go camping. The way the last setup was, only being able to open the trunk about 40-ish degress. I had to kneal to put (small items in it, or get out) which was just a pain, though it was much prettier. I tore everything off, and puzzled the pieces together. Now I just have 1 large Full Kamm. I have outlined the top in Red to illistrate the flow, The Green line is where i need to do some trimming still to get everything seated properly and to the right angle. I have taped a strip of Coro just above the rear window line, that has (2) T-type hinges ziptied to both pieces(taped strip and Kamm) As I open the boot lid, the kamm simply slides on the trunk and automatically gets pushed up. Allowing full access! At a different angle, I seem to be doing something right compared to a 2012 Honda CR-Z My initial road test deemed i needed more tape along the front corners. Taped up they were good to go. 2nd time, I needed to find something to keep the very back of it from flying up at higher speeds 60+, i grabbed some magnets from the basement(thanks Sven7) for the electro magnet idea, went a little simplier route, Had roughly the same idea about the sliding panels (which i still will do later on) this was just a quicky job. __________________ __________________ "The test of the machine is the satisfaction it gives you. There isn't any other test. If the machine produces tranquility it's right. If it disturbs you it's wrong until either the machine or your mind is changed." Robert M Pirsig.