D-ring in rear cargo area

[buellwinkle]

Yes. The small black d-rings it came with were tiny and I want to minimize any drilling so I figured why not use the large sturdy d-rings from the back. I still used the small d-rings for the front.

So what's the verdict, is it going to cost me $38.75 or is there a less expensive source for the D-ring?

Originally Posted by JPaul

Are we talking about this?:

[vwW12]

Originally Posted by buellwinkle

Yes. The small black d-rings it came with were tiny and I want to minimize any drilling so I figured why not use the large sturdy d-rings from the back. I still used the small d-rings for the front

This is exactly what I did. I've been using it for 3 months now, it works wonders.

To avoid confusion, suggest you call the large D rings "forwardmost" and the small ones that came with the cargo net "rearmost."

Now, the issue of the forwardmost silver rings vs. the forwardmost black rings. If I recall correctly, the car came with one SILVER ring. However, either my cargo net (as per your picture) or my full-height divider safety net (as per the picture below) came with two big BLACK D rings. So I took out the one SILVER and installed the two large BLACK D rings forwardmost and the two small rearmost. Looks symmetrical now!

[sandiegoway]

- that's it alright-

[sandiegoway]

The kit or box that I got from the dealer had been opened. That is why the 2 black D-rings that you mentioned in the last post - were missing from the box that I got.

Must be a common problem since the original posting said he was looking for the other D-ring as well on his car and was trying to order it from the dealer.

I eventually gave up on the cargo net and carog cover, due to the $500 cost (parts & labor) but it look's great on the pic. Think I'll save my $ for an extended warranty instead-

[vwW12]

Yes, I went back to the smart and checked.

The two large black D rings came with the full-height safety cargo divider, because these anchor the divider. I also use them as forwardmost attach points for the little flat net (to avoid 2 extra holes in the forwardmost area).