{"id":5282,"date":"2026-06-12T17:39:58","date_gmt":"2026-06-12T17:39:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gcomotorsports.com\/specr53\/?p=5282"},"modified":"2026-06-12T17:40:01","modified_gmt":"2026-06-12T17:40:01","slug":"create-a-secure-cargo-setup-in-your-mini","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gcomotorsports.com\/specr53\/diy\/create-a-secure-cargo-setup-in-your-mini\/","title":{"rendered":"Create a Secure Cargo Setup in Your MINI"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

I use the MINI more and more for small jobs and to pick up parts. Rather than just removing the rear seats to increase room, I wanted to make a secure platform for cargo. Most of the rear-seat-delete kits I’ve seen have been more track focused. I wanted something utility focused, so I made my own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I used 5\/8 inch plywood covered with a thick rubber cargo liner and edged with rubber. It’s entirely removable and secures in the front to the existing lower seat clips. I used cabinet closer clips to attach the floor plate to the support frame and a piano hinge in the middle. It articulates from both sides, but is really intended to use as a storage compartment in the back for tools and spares. I have several cargo nets which I can place in various positions to secure cargo and a fence from the junkyard to stop cargo surging forward toward the front seats. I’m really pleased with the way it turned out and it only took a couple of hours to build.<\/p>\n\n\n\n