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Model specific boards => Golf mk7 => Topic started by: davyk31 on 08 February 2014, 20:16

Title: Boot height
Post by: davyk31 on 08 February 2014, 20:16

Need to buy a boot liner for my GTD. Some differentiate between the high and low boot setting. Do most people use the high or low setting. My car was delivered with boot floor in high position but seems to make more sense to keep the floor at the lower position. Any disadvantages in doing this?

Title: Re: Boot height
Post by: vidman2 on 08 February 2014, 20:21

Mines been in the low position from new and had no reason to move it

Title: Re: Boot height
Post by: davyk31 on 08 February 2014, 21:30

Yes I can't see any reason not to use the low setting unless boot mats don't fit so good or something like that. Begs the question why do they offer the two heights anyway.

Title: Re: Boot height
Post by: watson on 08 February 2014, 21:34

I keep mine in the higher position giving me storage under the boot floor for stuff I don't need day to day but need to carry.

Title: Re: Boot height
Post by: Ap69 on 08 February 2014, 22:40

Sorry for about to sound stupid but does the removable floor slot in for the lower position? I took mine out re previous car and never thought to see if it could be used lower down. Thanks

Title: Re: Boot height
Post by: Jimble on 08 February 2014, 23:07

Yes mate, it sits just above the spare wheel so no need to take it out.

I prefer to leave it in the upper position as i like to hang carrier bags on the 4 hooks in the boot, they don't reach if it's in the lower position.

Title: Re: Boot height
Post by: Ap69 on 08 February 2014, 23:16

Flippin ek, I've sealed it up in PVC and put it up the hay loft today, first thing in the morning guess what I'll be getting out! :)  the value of the forum strikes again, many thanks.

Title: Re: Boot height
Post by: GTI7me on 09 February 2014, 09:57

I usually leave mine in the upper position then i can put stuff under it that i don't use very often.

Our Polo has the same feature too. It is a bit pointless really but i guess some people are in to that kind of thing.

J

Title: Re: Boot height
Post by: davyk31 on 09 February 2014, 12:52

AP69 - you took out the boot floor covering??? Why would you do that, leaves the spare wheel and all exposed surely?

Title: Re: Boot height
Post by: AlanH on 09 February 2014, 13:19

Reading this, I was thinking "hooks, what hooks?" Just been out and looked - sure enough 4 hooks. Amazing the things you don't notice on a new car.

Title: Re: Boot height
Post by: Ap69 on 09 February 2014, 13:31

Quote from: davyk31 on 09 February 2014, 12:52

AP69 - you took out the boot floor covering??? Why would you do that, leaves the spare wheel and all exposed surely?

Not sure why three question marks, but yes it was taken out to fit something in there semi permanently.

Title: Re: Boot height
Post by: monsta on 09 February 2014, 15:43

The hooks are great for shopping although a bit of a stretch to reach in I find...

Title: Re: Boot height
Post by: AlanH on 09 February 2014, 15:45

Is there some kind of luggage/cargo net or strap for the Mk7?

Title: Re: Boot height
Post by: Jimble on 09 February 2014, 23:41

Quote from: AlanH on 09 February 2014, 15:45

Is there some kind of luggage/cargo net or strap for the Mk7?

Cargo net part number: 5N0 065 111 :afro:

Title: Re: Boot height
Post by: AlanH on 10 February 2014, 07:37

Thanks Jimble.