Interior storage and luggage solutions
Discussion
For the funk I use two airport carry on bags which fit nicely side by side with room around the edges for coats etc - some have bought some nice bespoke ones but standards one work fine.
Inside the cabin I bought two of the panniers that Alpine supply that fit by the outside of both seats (bucket seats only I think though).
For the boot I just use soft holdall’s which do the job just fine with a bit of ‘stuffing’ here and there
Inside the cabin I bought two of the panniers that Alpine supply that fit by the outside of both seats (bucket seats only I think though).
For the boot I just use soft holdall’s which do the job just fine with a bit of ‘stuffing’ here and there
PhilipIbrahim said:
Anyone have any pictures of the panniers they can share? They sound like they would be super useful in a car with no glovebox or door pockets.
Absolutely the best single storage upgrade imo. They fit neatly between seat and sill with the bucket seats. However they don't work so well with the comfort seats, which are too wide - need to be positioned further forward as shown in the pic which is less than is ideal. Also on later cars they changed the carpet and the original velcro doesn't work. I'm told there is a fix, but worth checking. 
Other options: The Roadster options 
As far as I am aware the front boot option is the only one f with wheels. I would agree with the previous poster that the fitted cases in the rear boot are not so valuable.
A much cheaper option are CabinZero bags for the front boot.
Finally the cheapest (zero cost!) option is to use the pouch which contains the user manual on the bulkhead. Take out the manual and it will fit travel documents , sunglasses, phone, face mask etc.
As far as I am aware the front boot option is the only one f with wheels. I would agree with the previous poster that the fitted cases in the rear boot are not so valuable. A much cheaper option are CabinZero bags for the front boot.
Finally the cheapest (zero cost!) option is to use the pouch which contains the user manual on the bulkhead. Take out the manual and it will fit travel documents , sunglasses, phone, face mask etc.
Edited by bcr5784 on Thursday 30th December 20:23
bcr5784 said:
Absolutely the best single storage upgrade imo. They fit neatly between seat and sill with the bucket seats. However they don't work so well with the comfort seats, which are too wide - need to be positioned further forward as shown in the pic which is less than is ideal. Also on later cars they changed the carpet and the original velcro doesn't work. I'm told there is a fix, but worth checking.
Have you a purchase link for these?I have a set of genuine leather Alpine luggage designed for the rear compartment of the new A110. The set consists of 1 "Weekender" travel bag and 2 smaller "Travel Kit" bags.
All three pieces are brand new, unused and come with all their original packaging.
Feel free to drop me a PM if anyone is interested.
All three pieces are brand new, unused and come with all their original packaging.
Feel free to drop me a PM if anyone is interested.
Coilover said:
Have you a purchase link for these?
Yes, a link to these would be very welcome.I'm also thinking that some kind of cargo net behind the seats and perhaps also on the side of the trunk might be a good idea. Anybody have any of these? If so, then where did you buy them? (A link to these would also be welcome.)
chuck_ster said:
I have the new anti-velcro carpeting and it's a pita. What solution to that was found? Also fancy a net behind the seats but can't fix it because of the carpet haha.
I picked up a pair recently and the solution adopted is an additional bit of loop-side Velcro which you fix to the carpet using the adhesive backing. <shrug>I’ve not done that yet, but as I have the bucket seats I think sticking the loop Velcro to a rug gripper like this might do the trick and keep them in place:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Medipaq-Non-Slip-Grippers...
Would not apply to the bulkhead carpet obviously. In my mind I’ve designed an elaborate carbon fibre frame/panel for that, which is held by the 6 or 8 or so carpet retaining washers and lets me stick all sorts of things to it…
Hoofty said:
chuck_ster said:
I have the new anti-velcro carpeting and it's a pita. What solution to that was found?
I’ve not done that yet, but as I have the bucket seats I think sticking the loop Velcro to a rug gripper like this might do the trick and keep them in place:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Medipaq-Non-Slip-Grippers...
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