New Project, Headliner pocket sag fix

[KNG SNKE]

I am exploring ideas to fix that stupid saggy pocket in the headliner. I have a spare headliner, or 2 and I have removed that pocket already. I will be heading to the store tomorrow or sometime soon to see if I can make a new pocket for it because I hate the fact that it sags like hell. I have yet to see a single gen 2 gts without it all nasty looking. Has anyone corrected this issue already?

 

[GTLaser]

Nope.... And I hate mine too.

 

[Jeebs]

Nope.... And I hate mine too.

I second that. Makes my inside look ruff. I hope you find a fix.

 

[Jance GTS]

Simple fix. Take your pocket and glue a piece of hard plastic to the backside and reinstall it. I haven't done this but that should stop it from sagging. Worth a try any ways.

 

[KDR83]

I hate the pocket too, wish it wasnt there

 

[slowfrc]

Will be watching this thread, as with everyone else I have the same problem. I don't put anything in it for fear that it'll exacerbate the problem.

 

[Fatboy 18]

Looking forward to reading updates on this, Well done for taking this on

 

[DrTaco]

Can anyone take a quick pic of their problem pocket when ya get a chance? I never knew this was a potential problem.

 

[KNG SNKE]

I may be able to snap one tomorrow if I have time. It looks like french fries and sags. I want to create a new pocket.

 

[blackandblue01]

Fixed both of them headliner, and console pocket. Mine look great, used a high temp. adhesive. I own an appliance repair company and I used the same glue on the pocket that is used to hold felt dryer seals in place. Put a small amount on the back side of the stretched out elastic and then folded it over. It gets tacky in about 2 minutes. Once dry it is impossible to separate. Will get some pics of it and part # for glue if interested.

 

[daveg]

How about using black Elastic thread and hand sewing down (using small stitches) the length slightly pulling the thread as you go?

 

[blackandblue01]

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Any reputable appliance parts dealer will have this kit in stock. Give them part # 5303937139. This is a glide for a frigidaire dryer. Toss glide in trash and use the glue in the kit. It is really good stuff.

 

[GTSHolgi]

Well, I don't want to hijack this thread but I noticed last time I put my hardtop on that not only the pocket sags but also the headliner itself in some areas

Any ideas how to fix this? I couldn't figure out though if there is any easy way to remove the sagging headliner...

Holger

 

[KNG SNKE]

Your pocket in the headliner is different than mine, I have a double pocket up there. I picked up some fabric, elastic, and stretchy material today. Hope to find time to mess with it this week.

 

[AJ02]

Same here. Both on the headliner are stretched as is the one between the seats. Looks tacky.

 

[KNG SNKE]

Sorry for late news this project has gone very slow. I don't sew and my buddy who does has a hold up in progress so I may bring this one to a upholsterer to have it done. He had a nice starting point though that just needed to be stitched straight. As far as creating something that I can mail out and people can just install on their own, might be a little tricky. The inside of the pocket really needs to be sewn since it only has a couple holding points around the edge. To be continued.

 

[Darth Menace]

How hard is it to take the headliner off in order to sew/glue the rear of the pockets?

 

[Bird325]

Same problem on my '01 GTS ... for a while! After studying the pocket and realizing that the whole headliner had to be removed to get it off, I took a different tack. Went and got some black elastic (1/2") at the fabric store and threaded up a short curved needle with black thread. I stretched out he elastice behind the original elastic and hand stitched it at about 1/4" intervals. It takes a little while, but my top pockets look fine now. I'll get around to the center console pocket the next time I pull the seat out. Considering the time and cost for removing the headliner, this seems like a reasonable effort for a nice result.

 

[KNG SNKE]

The headliner is super easy to remove though you have to remove a bunch of panels to do so. I thought about just stitching up the pocket itself but I wanted a permanent fix and I could not get it to look good.

 

[DrumrBoy]

Is the thing functional even when not saggy? Mine started out reasonably tight, but ANYTHING you put there comes flying at me when I nail the right pedal. I quit putting anything there years ago figuring it was the design and not the materials.