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Posted by: yellowporky Feb 27 2020, 09:54 PM
I remember a while back people were discussing carpeting the firewall in place of the back pad and could not remember if anyone was making a kit of decent quality carpet.
Any insight would be appreciated
Thanks
Chris
Posted by: n2j2ryan Feb 27 2020, 10:13 PM
I just ordered extra perlon carpet from 914rubber and cut to fit. Really easy job and turned out quite nice (I think).
I remember a while back people were discussing carpeting the firewall in place of the back pad and could not remember if anyone was making a kit of decent quality carpet.
Any insight would be appreciated
Thanks
Chris
Posted by: Mikey914 Feb 28 2020, 03:29 AM
Matt did the same thing using the back pad base we make so it was removable. It also lets you keep the light
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Posted by: Mikey914 Feb 28 2020, 03:29 AM
Got the back pads bases in stock. If you buy one I;ll throw the Perlon in for free.
Just let me know,
Mark
Posted by: Sprout Feb 28 2020, 07:37 AM
I really like the look of the carpet on the base, with the light still intact. Will have to keep that in mind!
Posted by: GregAmy Feb 28 2020, 08:06 AM
There's a guy selling them on eBay.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Porsche-914-914-6-70-76-Charcoal-Gray-Perlon-Felt-Interior-Firewall-Carpet/380792474228
I bought one several years ago, never used it. Would be willing to part with it.
Posted by: abes914 Feb 28 2020, 10:25 AM
I really like the look of the carpet on the base, with the light still intact. Will have to keep that in mind!
I am interested in this as well.
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Posted by: abes914 Feb 28 2020, 10:26 AM
Matt did the same thing using the back pad base we make so it was removable. It also lets you keep the light
This looks sharp! I like it
Posted by: wes Feb 28 2020, 10:38 AM
I’ve always liked the look and the light makes it even better but have wondered what the difference in engine sound might be.
Posted by: BeatNavy Feb 28 2020, 10:47 AM
I bought the one from the guy on eBay last year. It's not a 100% perfect fit, but you can make it work. I'm trying to use only the center section of the backpad, along with the carpet, but I'm not tremendously happy with how it turned out. It's mainly due to my skills (lack thereof).
In terms of noise, until recently I ran without an engine bay pad OR the firewall mat. I just had the backpad and a layer of dynamat on the firewall. It wasn't quiet with top on, but with the top off it's not bad at all. I recently put back the engine bay pad, and that dampens a lot of the noise. I may try to put the firewall mat back on (although it's pretty crusty) just to see how much difference there is in terms of noise. If I like that, I may try to figure out how to make this all work together (with those "mad skills" of mine 
).
Posted by: Chris914n6 Feb 28 2020, 11:43 AM
I remember a while back people were discussing carpeting the firewall in place of the back pad and could not remember if anyone was making a kit of decent quality carpet.
Any insight would be appreciated
Thanks
Chris
Usually available at your local auto upholstery supplier for like $12/yd and in a handful of colors. Commonly used for as trunk carpet as it will stretch and mold to irregular shapes.
You will still want to apply sound deadening to the firewall before the carpet.
Posted by: Coondog Feb 28 2020, 12:17 PM
Love my carpeted firewall. Just that little bit of extra room makes a Hugh difference and I honestly think it’s quieter. It’s even hard to tell I have a access panel cut out. I put self dimming interior lights in my center console but they could easy be installed under the dash. I also attached a black battery push light on my removable top. Easy to take off using Velcro and you don’t even see it when you put it by the rear window. 
Posted by: Mikey914 Feb 28 2020, 01:34 PM
I can sell the carpet you need at $25 + shipping. Will fit better than the sewn one.
Just let me know.
Posted by: ndfrigi Feb 28 2020, 01:43 PM
I can sell the carpet you need at $25 + shipping. Will fit better than the sewn one.
Just let me know.
Hi Mark,
are you selling a pre-cut carpet for the inside firewall? something like this pic? (borrowed from a member here posted above)
Posted by: Tdskip Feb 28 2020, 08:35 PM
Glue on?
Posted by: yellowporky Feb 28 2020, 09:14 PM
Thank you guys for all of the replies. I too like the idea of the base being carpeted so it is also removable.
Not worried about the engine noise in the car that this will be going in.
Mark,
I will be buying one of the carpet kits from you for the floor and would then be interested in the firewall carpet to match.
Posted by: Mikey914 Feb 29 2020, 12:37 PM
Thank,
and to answer the $25 kit is not pre-cut.
BUT- if you give me until this next Wednesday. I will do up some back pads and attach the perlon to them, that way you will not have to mess with it.
Posted by: Camaro Mike Feb 29 2020, 01:19 PM
Thank,
and to answer the $25 kit is not pre-cut.
BUT- if you give me until this next Wednesday. I will do up some back pads and attach the perlon to them, that way you will not have to mess with it.
I'd be interested in that as well.
Posted by: Mikey914 Feb 29 2020, 01:48 PM
I'll post up some pics Wed
Posted by: Tdskip Feb 29 2020, 02:30 PM
Keen to see how this looks too
Posted by: ndfrigi Feb 29 2020, 02:36 PM
I'll post up some pics Wed
Thanks again Mark!
Posted by: DRPHIL914 Mar 3 2020, 09:40 AM
Love my carpeted firewall. Just that little bit of extra room makes a Hugh difference and I honestly think it’s quieter. It’s even hard to tell I have a access panel cut out. I put self dimming interior lights in my center console but they could easy be installed under the dash. I also attached a black battery push light on my removable top. Easy to take off using Velcro and you don’t even see it when you put it by the rear window.
love those seats too!!!!
Posted by: Tdskip Mar 4 2020, 08:10 AM
One thought on this, which may be unfounded, is that it may be harder to hide any noise insulation applied to the firewall.
Posted by: Larmo63 Mar 4 2020, 09:58 AM
I used the black "diamond" sound deadener which I bought on Amazon (made in Russia) under a sewn Perlon carpet piece I bought on eBay from Rennspeed in Duarte, Ca.
The noise difference with the insulation was remarkable. It was like a different car inside. I liked the fact that the sound proof material wasn't shiny silver foil.
Great product, and easy to use/apply.
https://www.amazon.com/Noico-Deadening-automotive-restoration-insulation/dp/B01BKKZ1AM/ref=pd_ys_c_rfy_rp_m_all_single_3?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B01BKKZ1AM&pd_rd_r=TE85Z5QP0ZQHK2VKQBPV&pd_rd_w=TjbCz&pd_rd_wg=ilfUL&pf_rd_p=59aba8a5-3996-4c3b-b27f-3b92c87407a9&pf_rd_r=TE85Z5QP0ZQHK2VKQBPV&psc=1&refRID=F43V60TY748N4GMGF8Z4
Posted by: Mikey914 Mar 4 2020, 01:11 PM
I'll post up some pics Wed
Thanks again Mark!
Working on it now
Posted by: n2j2ryan Mar 4 2020, 05:47 PM
One thought on this, which may be unfounded, is that it may be harder to hide any noise insulation applied to the firewall.
I have sound deadening under the perlon. Hard to tell the difference visually but big difference on a sound level.
Posted by: Mikey914 Mar 5 2020, 01:55 AM
Actually, didn't get finished, but will be at it again in the morning.
Mark
Posted by: Beeliner Mar 5 2020, 02:22 AM
I used the black "diamond" sound deadener which I bought on Amazon (made in Russia) under a sewn Perlon carpet piece I bought on eBay from Rennspeed in Duarte, Ca.
The noise difference with the insulation was remarkable. It was like a different car inside. I liked the fact that the sound proof material wasn't shiny silver foil.
Great product, and easy to use/apply.
https://www.amazon.com/Noico-Deadening-automotive-restoration-insulation/dp/B01BKKZ1AM/ref=pd_ys_c_rfy_rp_m_all_single_3?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B01BKKZ1AM&pd_rd_r=TE85Z5QP0ZQHK2VKQBPV&pd_rd_w=TjbCz&pd_rd_wg=ilfUL&pf_rd_p=59aba8a5-3996-4c3b-b27f-3b92c87407a9&pf_rd_r=TE85Z5QP0ZQHK2VKQBPV&psc=1&refRID=F43V60TY748N4GMGF8Z4
It arrives next week....
Posted by: Jsebben Aug 10 2023, 11:00 AM
Love my carpeted firewall. Just that little bit of extra room makes a Hugh difference and I honestly think it’s quieter. It’s even hard to tell I have a access panel cut out. I put self dimming interior lights in my center console but they could easy be installed under the dash. I also attached a black battery push light on my removable top. Easy to take off using Velcro and you don’t even see it when you put it by the rear window.
How did you attach the top of the carpet at the rear window ?
Posted by: dr914@autoatlanta.com Aug 10 2023, 11:04 AM
our lady sue makes the GT backwall carpet kit out of the original perlon
I remember a while back people were discussing carpeting the firewall in place of the back pad and could not remember if anyone was making a kit of decent quality carpet.
Any insight would be appreciated
Thanks
Chris
Posted by: Geezer914 Aug 10 2023, 05:59 PM
Another vote for Perlon carpet.
Posted by: Justinp71 Aug 10 2023, 11:14 PM
Love my carpeted firewall. Just that little bit of extra room makes a Hugh difference and I honestly think it’s quieter. It’s even hard to tell I have a access panel cut out. I put self dimming interior lights in my center console but they could easy be installed under the dash. I also attached a black battery push light on my removable top. Easy to take off using Velcro and you don’t even see it when you put it by the rear window.
How did you attach the top of the carpet at the rear window ?
I am going to do this soon, just plan to glue it up by the rear window (and entire thing) with some weldwood contact adhesive. Between the window and carpet I will get a rubber weather strip to trim it out.
I like how @http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=20740 install turned out.
This one in the pic looks like they hemmed on a trim to the perlon itself.
Posted by: euro911 Aug 11 2023, 12:40 AM
I purchased a length of anodized aluminum 'L' extrusion to finish off the top of the carpet
https://orangealuminum.com/A63500063/
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