Easier maintenance mods

[mladen]

I've heard some mentioned in various build threads and videos, but wanted to crowdsource ideas for either part or procedure modifications that you made, or wished you had made, that would make living with a roadster easier from a maintenance perspective. Some examples that come to mind:


Battery relocation, or installing trickle charger posts at a convenient location
Using regular fasteners or rivnuts on some panels, e.g. ones around the transmission tunnel so they can be removed more easily

[Papa]

I installed a plug to connect a battery maintainer to just inside the trunk:

https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showthread.php?24916-Papa-s-MKIV-Roadster-Build-9115-(Graduated)-Fuel-Injection-Upgrade-Coming&p=409889&viewfull=1#post409889

I made my trans tunnel cover easily removable by attaching it using this 3M product:

3M Dual Lock Reclosable Fasteners Heavy Duty Industrial Use Black TB3550 1" x 10 ft Mated Strip Indoor/Outdoor Use Great for Metal, Glass, Acrylic, PC, ABS https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007OXK1AK/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_PY2ZFZ3Q428749E892AX?_en coding=UTF8&psc=1

[GTBradley]

I think using rivnuts on the elephant ears is helpful for easy access to the engine bay from the wheel wells.

I also used the 3M product Dave mentioned to attach my dash. It comes off without messing with the body and allows for no screws in the dash cover.