Does anyone have the RK Sport tonneau covers? If so, how do you like them? Is there anyone else who makes them. Thanks for the help
Posted by JohnnyBs98WS6Rag (Member # 1028) on :
I have the DG Motorsports C/F tonneaus and I love them. I believe they are nearly identical to the RK Sport covers. Only problem I've had was minor stress cracking around the seat-belt cutouts, but I added a "prop" to support the middle and eliminate stress and squeeks.
[ 08. July 2004, 01:53 PM: Message edited by: JohnnyBs98WS6Rag ]
Posted by KC10A (Member # 2057) on :
Thanks for the response. I have a couple more questions though. Do they cut down the wind much? Do they seem pretty solid at high speeds? I frequently cruise at 100 plus on the autobahn over here. What kind of prop do you use? I think I'm going to order some.
Posted by JohnnyBs98WS6Rag (Member # 1028) on :
Yeah, they do seem to reduce turbulence compared to an open rear seat. They tuck in under the rear deck just like the factory 3-piece boot, and then the seat belts go through a slot in the tonneau (where the cracking starts) to keep them from flying off at speed. I made my own prop out of a piece of 1/2" plywood (painted to match my interior), it tucks up under the front edge of the tonneau and lodges behind the front thumb-screw, and it rests in the rear seat cup holder (the rear of the front console). The idea is to stiffen it to reduce bouncing, which leads to the cracking around the seat-belt slots.
Posted by BPS (Member # 1260) on :
I have a set of DG Motorsport covers as well and agree with johnny that they reduce wind and turbliance. The also improve the rear speaker/sub sound:)
Also I have never had any fears that they would blow off.
However on the downside - they do not work well if you have or are plan to add on a roll bar with rear supports, as you wou;d have to cut into them for the rear point attachments.
As well, they are quite large and awkward to store either in the garage or in the car if you need to put the top up.
I use mine if I'm going to a show and shine or just out for a day cruise with a nice weather forecast - I would not take them with me on a multi day trip.
Posted by KC10A (Member # 2057) on :
Thanks for the responses. I think I'll order a set. Then I'll have them painted with the stripes to match my 35th LE stripes. I think it would look really good. Now I just have to figure out how to get then sent to Germany.
