I purchased a Classic Design Concepts (CDC) Detail Corral. Here are some notes and tips on my install.

Out of the box it looks like this. The Corral is very light in weight. It's fairly sturdy but since its pressure formed be careful not to crush the edges. So keep it off the floor so to don't step on it by accident!



In the box came a template, Instruction sheets and a small bag of fasteners and screws



The "X" denotes threaded "S" brackets


Parts below (4) "S" brackets. (2) maked with an "X" which are threaded. The other two brackets are used with two push pin fasteners for the top section of the Corral which are not threaded. They are used to the left and right of the trunk light assembly. (6) Set screws which are used with the fasteners and (4) allen bolts with their washers. (2) "E" brackets for the lower center section of the trunk lid. CDC recommends using medium strength thread locker. I used the tube version (liquid) $5.99 at Auto Zone or you can use a paste stick version which will set you back $12.99.



The tools: I loved using these Metric T handle allen wrenches! I had more control when I tighten the set screws. A 3mm and 5mm wrench will be needed. A sharpie and scissors. CDC recommended an X-acto Knife but I couldn't find it. The scissors worked fine. They also recommended a Push Pin removal tool (what the heck is that?), I used my hands Not shown here but I used diagonal cutters to remove the stock wire harness clips.



Open the trunk and separate the wire harness from the deck lid. Remove the wire clips and discard.



Cut out the three templates. To make it easy rough cut each of the three templates first. Now fine tune your cutting along the line.


You end up with the three templates!



Mark all six locations using your Sharpie. The goal is to mark the left and right side of the tab that sicks out. When you mark the opposite side just flip the templates over and repeat your marks.



Add some thread locker to the set screw. Apply this away from your car in case it drips like it did with me luckly it missed my car In retrospect maybe buying the $12.99 paste stick would of been worth it!



Pre-screw the set screw in the "S" bracket with the "X" marked bracket which is threaded. I started with the bottom right position of the trunk lid. Sorry for a few blurry pictures I needed three hands!




Pre-screw the "E" brackets and install them in the lower center of the trunk lid. FYI you will need to turn the set screw complete through the first threaded hole.



Below is the left "E" bracket on the left-center side on the trunk lid



Install the Left upper "S" bracket that is NOT threaded. Repeat the same proceedure to the right side.



Below you can see the final installation of all six brackets



Move the loose wire harness through the "E" clip on the right. Make sure the harness is to the right of the threaded hole. This is a precaution in case the allen bolt digs into the harnest



Now you are ready to install the Corral. Start with either allen bolt and washer in the center with the pouch open. This will hold the Corral in place making it easier to install the out side allen bolts.



Align the Corral in position to see the threaded hole through the hole in the Corral. Below you are looking at the bottom right of the trunk lid. I added tape so that if the washer fell off the bolt it was easy to recover. If the washer falls into the groove (and it will!). Otherwise its a pain to get at.



Tighten the other allen bolts in the other pockets. For some reason CDC placed these holes deeper in the pouch then they really needed to be which means if you have big hands its hard to screw in the allen bolt in by hand. Eventually you will get it. Don't over stress the doors or the pockets because you might damage them. Finally push the (2) push pins in the holes at the top of the Corral. Press on the head of the push pin only so you don't warp the Corral's edge, this is easliy damaged btw!



Fill your Corral with goodies!



You could add your wax tin but if it rolls in all the way it might be hard to pull out



All sealed up it looks very clean! A major improvment over the stock deck lid and useful! I would avoid placing spray bottles in the pouches because they would lay sideways and may leak. Install time took about an hour and a half wih pictues.



I will continue to use my Craftsman bag! Hell it was only $19.00 and I can take it anywhere! Holds everything I need. The Detail Corral looks awesome Most likely I will place my detailing towels and pads in it. My only concern are the pocket doors I wonder how long they will last after years of opening and closing, only time will tell! Other that that I very pleased with this mod!




Classic Design Concepts CDC, purchased direct for $199.00. Go get yourself one!

Bill

 

Good job on the write-up it's TB quality IMO. The corral looks good and covers up the otherwise ugly underside of the decklid. I've considered buying one of these for a while now but can't justify the $$$ CDC is asking for.

 

Looks great Jed! I've always thought about getting one of those...

Get the Kenny yet?!

 

Nice write up, but not my coin here.

 

Thanks Leo that's a complement coming from you and being compared to TB! I had 51 pictures in here but I forgot you can only post 35 DOH! I'm learning and trying to make the TB standard!

Bill

 

Not yet on Kenne! I spoke with Shawn Ellis of SoCal Tuning and Performnce and I need to check next week. Talking with Shawn got me all excited he has a 700 HP Cobra w/ "Kenne Inside". Shawn a real nice guy I can't wait for my installation Once this is done I need to look at suspension. Especially to support the rear end! Oh the joy of spending!

 

Looks great Bill!

I didn't know that hanging the Corral was so complicated, in a sense. I thought it just clipped on!

Good job on the write-up. I'll certify this as 'TacoBill Approved!'


btw, here's my budget detail corral. It's my free bag from the Sunset carshow ...

 

Ya I still like my bag too! But I like how the Corral hides the ugly innards of the deck lid. I'm feeling good TacoBill approved

Here's my bag!

 

Great write up!

Makes me want to get one. Too bad they aren't any cheaper than $200...

I am not clear as to the purpose of the templates if you aren't drilling any holes?

 

Excellent write up. I was thinking about getting one but I think you answered my biggest concern. The fact that they are pressure formed, they would easily get damaged from objects moving around the trunk. Since mine is a daily driver I can't see it lasting more than 1 season

 

The templates are for positioning the brackets the Detail Corral attaches too. Without the templates, it would be really difficult to place the brackets so the holes for the mounting bolts in the brackets line up with the holes in the Detail Corral.

 

Hi MN, the template or cut outs are use to place alignment marks on either side of the "tab" for the fasteners. The fasteners clip on to the sheet metal on the trunk deck lid and the set screw just secures the fastener to the lid . The whole purpose in the end is that all of the fastener holes align with the holes in the Detail Corral.



Below you can see the marks and how the fastener is centered between them. The marks look kind of red.

Bill

 

Hi Art! No holes are made with this install see below in this post I tried to explain it $ 200.00 bones is kind of on the high side but the CDC looks very custom. I like this design better that the one from Covercraft:

http://www.americanmuscle.com/coverc...-pod-2005.html

I guess its more a personal choice

Bill

 

Great write up and hell it was worth the $$$ as it was Taco Bill approved. I strive for that....lol

 

CDC was selling these for $179 installed at the Mid America meet last Sunday. They installed one in my Shelby and did a very nice job. Nice piece and fits well.

 

Great writeup, but here in Phoenix anything we keep in the trunk in the summer melts. So not for me but looks great for cooler climes!