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Posted by: Series9 Feb 1 2005, 09:35 AM
Suggestions are requested from experienced interior guys as to what to do with my firewall. A stock pad is out of the question.
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Posted by: Aaron Cox Feb 1 2005, 09:40 AM
OT- you must be short with shortlegs, there is no way i could drive that cart without putting the seat all the way back (cant - cage is in the way )
Posted by: skline Feb 1 2005, 09:41 AM
What I would do is to make multi piece pad to fit in there and cover it with upolstery foam and leather or vinyl. It would at least give you some sound & heat barrier between you and the engine compartment.
Posted by: Series9 Feb 1 2005, 09:44 AM
I'm not as big as you (Aaron).
I'm medium (5'10") with about a 31" inseam.
Third from the left in the appropriately rust colored shirt:
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Posted by: xitspd Feb 1 2005, 09:45 AM
Joe,
That's a great question! I also have to do something with my firewall and a stock pad is too heavy and will not fit with my cage.
Nice color by the way.....
Posted by: 914GT Feb 1 2005, 10:49 AM
If you're into racing, wouldn't you want to consider some fire resistant material? I wouldn't think foam rubber or similar upholstery padding that could combust easily would be a good idea.
Posted by: Series9 Feb 1 2005, 10:53 AM
| QUOTE (914GT @ Feb 1 2005, 09:49 AM) |
| If you're into racing, wouldn't you want to consider some fire resistant material? I wouldn't think foam rubber or similar upholstery padding that could combust easily would be a good idea. |
It's not a race car, it just plays one on TV.
Posted by: mike_the_man Feb 1 2005, 10:54 AM
I know a lot of guys have just capreted it. Put some sort of sound deadening material over it, like DynaMat, and carpet over it. 
I know I've seen pics, and it looked pretty good.
Posted by: bondo Feb 1 2005, 10:57 AM
Morphenspectra sells carpet for the firewall. I have theirs, but am nowhere near ready to install it so I can't give any input as to how it fits or looks.
Posted by: anthony Feb 1 2005, 11:02 AM
I saw a car that had matching carpet on the firewall. Looked really good.
Posted by: rdauenhauer Feb 1 2005, 11:03 AM
Im also considering replacing the the BP with some combo sound-deadening and carpeting, And any one with some Pics of thier finished job please post. my question is is you carped the firewall how have you trimmed or finished the Top where the window seals to the Wall?
Posted by: xitspd Feb 1 2005, 11:11 AM
Anyone have contact numbers or email for Morphenspectra?
Posted by: morphenspectra Feb 1 2005, 11:30 AM
we went out to our yard and installed a carpet to a firewall.just to show it can be done it takes some working to do it but it sticks pretty good.with 3 m super 77.
we have it in black and charcoal it matches our carpet kits.
the only edge that is cut to fit is the bottom part.the rest has extra for you to fit.you simply use a razor knife to trim right at the bottom of the window,and at the edge of the door.larryp just installed one 
its in our parts and product thread.
Posted by: StratPlayer Feb 1 2005, 11:31 AM
You could try this stuff, neoprene like material. They use this stuff inside of aircraft, very light weight, and has great sound deadening qualitys. I bought a sheet of this and used it behind my backpad. I also used it when redoing some door panels, used it to back the basketweave material,,,, great stuff.
This is where I got it:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=7950563610&category=42612
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Posted by: morphenspectra Feb 1 2005, 11:31 AM
hjhl@worldnet.att.net or you can call me anytime at 503-551-6191
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Posted by: larryp Feb 1 2005, 11:33 AM
Morphenspectra is hjhl@worldnet.att.net
I just cut the carpet straight across and it looks fine. If/when I find a good rubber trim piece I may use that also.
I did not use the dynamat though. I have heard it was unnecessary. I won't know for sure until I drive the car in the spring.
Posted by: Eric_Shea Feb 1 2005, 11:44 AM
Joe,
I'd put an access cover in there first and then use one of James' (Morphenspectra) kits.
I was planning on an entire felt interior in my GT project. I think James' kit is the slickest look for what you've got going.
Posted by: vortrex Feb 1 2005, 11:59 AM
I've always wondered about carpeting the rear firewall and figured I would do it if I ever got a 914. that product looks really good!
Posted by: Eric_Shea Feb 1 2005, 12:02 PM
James,
I have an access panel. Could I get an extra piece to cover it? (when it's time of course)
Posted by: Quilmes Feb 1 2005, 12:32 PM
Your car looks great, I would just leave the car the way it is.
I have also thought about covering it up and each time I go to the track, people always complement me on how clean it looks with the fire wall clean and painted.
I did cut an access panel for the timing and to change the belt.
Question, Your driver side roll bar looks a bit inwards, did you try to sit in it with the seat in place, I had problems with mine.
I hope to see your finished project.
P.S. here is a photo of mine that you can see the interior, don't make fun of the guy in the picture. It's Me.
Thanks
Posted by: Eric_Shea Feb 1 2005, 12:54 PM
Welcome to the club 
We didn't get the photo... 
Posted by: scotty b Feb 1 2005, 01:17 PM
GO SHAG BABY YEAH!!!It's the hippest mod thing you can do for your ride man 
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Posted by: BigD9146gt Feb 1 2005, 01:27 PM
OMG! That color 
... Bad '70s shag...
For my first 914, i found a local carpet wholesale and they had some black automotive carpet for $10/yard (7' wide or so) and put that along the back. I must say with the inclusion of those who posted pictures on the board, it looks great, very clean, light weigh, and simple.
My next 914-6gt is getting a complete black sythetic suede with red stitching. It will be sick! 
Posted by: scotty b Feb 1 2005, 01:38 PM
IF I avere get around to doing my car I found an awesome ox-blood red leather that is "clouded" as the guy described it, with some faint black. Looks a lot better than it sounds, it's darker than the Porsche brick red interior,but not really a maroon. GT car in silver with that red leather 
Posted by: Travis Neff Feb 1 2005, 02:08 PM
I'd just give it a coat of wax, it's gonna be hard to come up with something that is going to look better than that fresh paint and evidence of your handiwork...
Posted by: neo914-6 Feb 1 2005, 02:18 PM
It looks sweet, if you can put up with the road noise...
Posted by: CptTripps Feb 1 2005, 02:54 PM
| QUOTE (scotty b @ Feb 1 2005, 02:38 PM) |
| IF I avere get around to doing my car I found an awesome ox-blood red leather that is "clouded" as the guy described it, with some faint black. Looks a lot better than it sounds, it's darker than the Porsche brick red interior,but not really a maroon. GT car in silver with that red leather |
That is my EXACT next project. I wanted a silver 6 with ox-blood interior.
...now back to the current project...ugh.
Posted by: scotty b Feb 1 2005, 03:21 PM
I stated the wrong name. I actually want the " China red ".The ox blood may be too dark,it's hard to tell on the pooter. I found the guy thanks to Scott kline. It's who he bought his piece from on e-bay. Sellers store name is Leather Empire. Go check out that red!! He also has a cherry red that is more of a Boxter interior color. Oh and then theres the green and the blue and the........DAMN I need some more $$
Posted by: CptTripps Feb 1 2005, 03:27 PM
I need to find someone local that can put it together for me reasonably.
Tried it myself a few weeks ago on the arm-rest....catastrophy! If I can't re-cover an arm-rest...I'm out of my league.
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