MK5 Golf GTI
All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: daboy3000 on December 07, 2011, 09:47:27 am
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I'm talking about the stupid rubber balls that hang from the parcel shelf.
I am an inch away from cutting them off, what a stupid non-German solution, every time I go round a bend or over a bump they crash into something. Has anybody found a good solution to fix this?
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The way I did it was tuck them under the netting and then buy them tiny tiny black cable ties, cable the string to a piece of netting, nice and tight, cut of the end and it's sorted. never had a problem since, plus you can't see the cable tie at all!
There's a solution where you use some retractable clip but it was too visible for my liking!
HTH!
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Netting? I don't have any, is that something you can buy or something you created?
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You have no elasticated net under the actual shelf? Mine came as standard so it's possibly a GTi thing, but this helps as you can just tuck the balls into that!
This may help!
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FRhyso%2FETKA_Pictures%2FBootstorage.jpg&hash=83969bda99484606b92fba5d348f711ba8dca1c0)
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No netting for me to tuck my balls into :confused:
I wonder if velcro will stick to the underside of the parcel shelf?
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Buy the netting and become OEM+ :P
Personally I don't think velcro will hold when you open the boot I can see it balling the balls of the velcro so whe shut your balls will be back banging around! :jumping:
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http://www.my-gti.com/1751/knocking-noise-from-retaining-band-on-luggage-compartment-cover
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No netting for me to tuck my balls into :confused:
I wonder if velcro will stick to the underside of the parcel shelf?
:signLOL: :signLOL:
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Thanks for the link. I just don't see me every using the netting, and whats with all the retractable belt clips!!! All that extra weight is going to slow my car down.
What was wrong with the MK4 system, I'm going to see if I can copy that.
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never had an issue with them... to be fair even with the stereo on the lowest setting you can't hear them bang :confused:
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Maybe I have bigger balls than you! :grin:
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Maybe I have bigger balls than you! :grin:
You need to get out more then...... :signLOL:
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Maybe I've got a bigger right arm than you. :P
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OK, back on topic, I don't want this thread to turn into a gallery of members family jewels like last time.
Does anyone have a picture of the mk4 system I can see, I don't know anyone who has one any more.
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Wasn't the MK4 on a retractable system? So even when boot was shut there was still tension pulling the balls up? unlike the 5 which just has the hook and balls?
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I am being immature and smirking every time I refer to balls!
balls hehe!
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I think you are right betty, £15 on ebay but not sure they would fit.
Oh balls!
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http://www.marksandspencer.com/Pack-Stretch-Cotton-Assorted-Hipsters/dp/B005UK1DC4?ie=UTF8&ref=sr_1_3&nodeId=599094031&sr=1-3&qid=1323277009&pf_rd_r=0NS73PTF00NC83SY3PQ6&pf_rd_m=A2BO0OYVBKIQJM&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_i=599094031&pf_rd_p=215570647&pf_rd_s=related-items-3
Works for me.
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Could you not just tie a knot just above the parcel shelf? would stop them hanging when the boot is down.
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I have to say I've never heard any noise from mine?!
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no noise from my balls either :wink:
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I didn't even know I had any balls :surprised:
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Guess What??? I do have Balls!!! :jumpmove: :jumpmove: :jumpmove:
I was in Poundland today (being dragged round with my sis…honest) :ashamed: When I saw the retractable thingy-ma-jigs needed to stop peoples balls banging about :happy2:
These are in a twin pack and are sold as "Never get lost Pens".
The pens, as well as the carabiner clips are easily removed, and can be very easily attach to the parcel shelf and your Balls :laugh:
Not bad if I do say so myself :pomp pomp:
And Before anybody asks…..they cost a POUND :signLOL:
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Just a bit of information. I bought a new parcel shelf string from VW and the ball is of a slightly different design, obviously revised. The ball is smaller and has larger fins that are angled like a propeller. It might be worth getting some and seeing if it helps. :happy2:
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Velcro. Thats all.
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I went for the "never get lost pens" solution, although they don't hang any more so the string just bends. I will see how it goes.