TTschwing

Following TTall's QS conversion, I'd been thinking the same thing.. Yesterday while Aisle Cruising, I stumbled on the Bar....West Marine Boat Hook...Nice Matte aluminum, $14.98. I actually went in to get a piece of stainless like TTall used, but decided on this....(savings over OEM parts so far: $258.08)

<img src="http://images10.fotki.com/v205/photos/7/7305/2509263/DSC03930-vi.jpg">

Pull off the rubber handle (we'll get back to that) and drill the plug to fit over the rear seat latch stud:
<img src="http://images10.fotki.com/v206/photos/7/7305/2509263/DSC03931-vi.jpg">

Measure for length (In my case 37.5 inches but that is with the Stable Energy spacers), T-Slot the end after careful measuring to slip down over the opposite latch stud:
<img src="http://images10.fotki.com/v206/photos/7/7305/2509263/DSC03932-vi.jpg">

Make up 2 Retention/anti-rattle collars from the previously removed Rubber handle:
<img src="http://images10.fotki.com/v205/photos/7/7305/2509263/DSC03934-vi.jpg">

Voila! 1 hour and $14.98 later, bar done! Next up (when they get here) is the Net..
<img src="http://images10.fotki.com/v205/photos/7/7305/2509263/DSC03936-vi.jpg">

LiTTespeed

you will paint it black, won't you?

MarkN

does the OEM quattro sport add structural rigidity?

TTschwing

The harness bar that is also mounted improves rigidity a bit, but the car "really" does not need it..

AkRascal

Looks like you're making good progress... but boy would my pooch be mad w/that arrangement.

MarkN

i see-- good luck. seems like a fun Sunday project

TTGram

Couldn't you have just used your harness bar for the net?

gtt

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TTschwing

because of the net spacing. Here's TTall's picture:

<img src="http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a153/TTaLL/Dsc00470.jpg">

TTaLL

Don't paint it, leave it matte finish, look around the interior, bare metal everywhere, go naked!..