Replace Elastic Bands (no drilling)
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What if instead of using tape you could try those sticky velcro strips cut them down to size and stick or sew one side to the elastic strap and stick the other side where it needs to go should be stronger than the masking tape.
sort of like this but there's others
http://www.uline.com/Product/Detail/...FQUHnQodt0IA9g
sort of like this but there's others
http://www.uline.com/Product/Detail/...FQUHnQodt0IA9g
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What if instead of using tape you could try those sticky velcro strips cut them down to size and stick or sew one side to the elastic strap and stick the other side where it needs to go should be stronger than the masking tape.
sort of like this but there's others
http://www.uline.com/Product/Detail/...FQUHnQodt0IA9g
sort of like this but there's others
http://www.uline.com/Product/Detail/...FQUHnQodt0IA9g
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Sorry I missed the 3m tape part but they are backed with 3M tape so they're pretty strong. I was thinking that the Velcro fasteners would be a way to make a tighter connection, I've read a couple threads were people replaced them but they say they are not tight enough.
Here's another example,
http://www.walgreens.com/store/c/3m-...080745-product
Here's another example,
http://www.walgreens.com/store/c/3m-...080745-product
Last edited by Dynasty47x; 03-23-2013 at 08:46 AM.
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Sorry I missed the 3m tape part but they are backed with 3M tape so they're pretty strong. I was thinking that the Velcro fasteners would be a way to make a tighter connection, I've read a couple threads were people replaced them but they say they are not tight enough.
Here's another example,
http://www.walgreens.com/store/c/3m-...080745-product
Here's another example,
http://www.walgreens.com/store/c/3m-...080745-product
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Its a good method I maybe getting a ZR today if my wife doesn't complain to much she doesn't like riding in the zx to much when I take it out and your information on the elastic bands was very helpful.
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Next add tape to the 3rd bow and wrap the elastic band around it. Make sure it is tight enough to pull the 2nd bow into position when top folds
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Cotowin 3-Inch Wide Black Knit Heavy Stretch Elastic 3 Yards
Qty 1 roll
3M Scotch Heavy Duty Mounting Tape, 1-Inch by 125-Inch (314) holds up to 5 lbs.
Amazon.com: 3M Scotch Heavy Duty Mounting Tape, 1-Inch by 125-Inch (314) holds up to 5 lbs.: Home Improvement
As for the length. I matched the fabric to the length of the space between the two bars. I taped one end securely and then pulled a elastic so that it was was tight, but not too tight. Did the same to the other side. First shot it worked .
Thanks again for this tutorial your saved me a possible $400 of parts and labor.
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I was looking at mine this week after I forgot to push and it got stuck. I wonder if you could pull some slack out by doubling a section of the strap and sew it to itself to shorten the length....think I'm going to try it
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would it not be better to use a heavier elastic ans sew the ends? I found this on Amazon. I'm going to just replace the old ones and rivit it in.
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