Anyone have a fix for saggy mesh pockets?

[Thawk97]

So, I'm assuming this is common among GTS owners. Anyone devised a clever way to fix/replace those grubby looking mesh pockets which have lost all their elasticity and look like crap?

[Darth Menace]

I believe KNG Snake tooks this on a while ago.

[Fatboy 18]

I went the easier route, removed seats, removed rear bulkhead removed clips holding the mesh frame then stretched material around the frame and replaced. Got the missus to put a few stitches in the material to hold it in place, this does mean there is now no elasticity in the part but it looks a lot better.

I think King Snake took all the mesh apart and fitted new elastic, that was a much more complicated job than mine.

The biggest pain is the removal of everything to get to the part!

Not a great pic, but you can see the improvement.

http://gallery.viperclub.org/data/500/medium/carbon_bits_2013_006.JPG

[bluesrt]

youi can still buy em new, they are cheap

[Fatboy 18]

youi can still buy em new, they are cheap

Link?

[Matt M, Pa]

I too would like to see where they are available separately. I know the mesh net bags for the sides of the consoles are available....but that's an accessory.

[RTTTTed]

Stich new elastic across the inside of the leading edge. No uninstallation required but I would suggest tiny stitches on the outside, larger stitches on the inside. If you could find black elastic it would be like new. Perhaps a black pen to color the elastic if it is white and you can see it

[My98RT10]

I renewed my sagging headliner including the pocket. Have an RT/10 though. Was a bit of work...

http://i1359.photobucket.com/albums/q800/My98ViperRT10/Headliner%20Renewal/DSC_0369_zpsee08f9aa.jpg

http://i1359.photobucket.com/albums/q800/My98ViperRT10/Headliner%20Renewal/DSC_0367_zps67f3b700.jpg

[Thawk97]

Alright - I decided to go for it on this one and document my steps. Here's a How-To I made up on what it takes to refresh these bad boys in a GTS:

How to Fix Sagging Mesh Pockets - Viper GTS Gen II (http://driveviper.com/forums/threads/3583-How-to-Fix-Sagging-Mesh-Pockets-(and-remove-headliner)-Gen-II-GTS)

[James430]

I renewed my sagging headliner including the pocket. Have an RT/10 though. Was a bit of work...



http://i1359.photobucket.com/albums/q800/My98ViperRT10/Headliner%20Renewal/DSC_0369_zpsee08f9aa.jpg

http://i1359.photobucket.com/albums/q800/My98ViperRT10/Headliner%20Renewal/DSC_0367_zps67f3b700.jpg

That looks great ,my headliner is in good shape but the pouches suck.do you have a how to do them on the removable hard top?

[KNG SNKE]

I took it on but my life went from busy to holy he'll ridiculously busy. It's on the back burner. I was to make a factory replacement that can be directly shipped. My life won't slow down for another year and a half.

[jdeft1]

No mesh on my early '94. I do miss the seat front pockets found on my '95....
Any good seamstress/auto upholstery shop could replace the elastic though... IMO. Sorry there's no quick and easy fix for stretched old elastic.

Cheers