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Upholstery guys help me!, What do I do with this. |
Series9 |
Feb 1 2005, 09:35 AM
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Lesbians taste like chicken. Group: Members Posts: 5,444 Joined: 22-August 04 From: DeLand, FL Member No.: 2,602 Region Association: South East States |
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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Aaron Cox |
Feb 1 2005, 09:40 AM
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Professional Lawn Dart Group: Retired Admin Posts: 24,541 Joined: 1-February 03 From: OC Member No.: 219 Region Association: Southern California |
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 )
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skline |
Feb 1 2005, 09:41 AM
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Born to Drive Group: Members Posts: 7,910 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Costa Mesa, CA Member No.: 17 Region Association: Southern California |
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.
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Series9 |
Feb 1 2005, 09:44 AM
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Lesbians taste like chicken. Group: Members Posts: 5,444 Joined: 22-August 04 From: DeLand, FL Member No.: 2,602 Region Association: South East States |
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: Attached image(s) |
xitspd |
Feb 1 2005, 09:45 AM
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Technology and Tradition 3.6 and 914-6 Group: Members Posts: 1,305 Joined: 17-November 04 From: Foothills of Mt. San Jacinto, CA Member No.: 3,136 |
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..... |
914GT |
Feb 1 2005, 10:49 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,100 Joined: 11-October 04 From: Tucson Member No.: 2,923 Region Association: Southwest Region |
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.
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Series9 |
Feb 1 2005, 10:53 AM
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Lesbians taste like chicken. Group: Members Posts: 5,444 Joined: 22-August 04 From: DeLand, FL Member No.: 2,602 Region Association: South East States |
It's not a race car, it just plays one on TV. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/cool.gif) |
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mike_the_man |
Feb 1 2005, 10:54 AM
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I like stuff! Group: Members Posts: 1,338 Joined: 11-June 03 From: Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada Member No.: 809 |
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. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/confused24.gif)
I know I've seen pics, and it looked pretty good. |
bondo |
Feb 1 2005, 10:57 AM
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Practicing my perpendicular parking Group: Members Posts: 4,277 Joined: 19-April 03 From: Los Osos, CA Member No.: 587 Region Association: Central California |
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.
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anthony |
Feb 1 2005, 11:02 AM
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2270 club Group: Benefactors Posts: 3,107 Joined: 1-February 03 From: SF Bay Area, CA Member No.: 218 |
I saw a car that had matching carpet on the firewall. Looked really good.
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914werke |
Feb 1 2005, 11:03 AM
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"I got blisters on me fingers" Group: Members Posts: 10,138 Joined: 22-March 03 From: USofA Member No.: 453 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
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?
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xitspd |
Feb 1 2005, 11:11 AM
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Technology and Tradition 3.6 and 914-6 Group: Members Posts: 1,305 Joined: 17-November 04 From: Foothills of Mt. San Jacinto, CA Member No.: 3,136 |
Anyone have contact numbers or email for Morphenspectra?
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morph |
Feb 1 2005, 11:30 AM
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quality parts builder Group: Members Posts: 1,828 Joined: 25-November 03 From: oregon coast Member No.: 1,389 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
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 (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wink.gif) its in our parts and product thread. |
StratPlayer |
Feb 1 2005, 11:31 AM
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StratPlayer Group: Members Posts: 3,278 Joined: 27-December 02 From: SLC, Utah Member No.: 27 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
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/eBayISAP...&category=42612 Attached image(s) |
morph |
Feb 1 2005, 11:31 AM
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quality parts builder Group: Members Posts: 1,828 Joined: 25-November 03 From: oregon coast Member No.: 1,389 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
hjhl@worldnet.att.net or you can call me anytime at 503-551-6191
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larryp |
Feb 1 2005, 11:33 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 311 Joined: 9-May 03 From: Greenwich CT Member No.: 675 |
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. |
Eric_Shea |
Feb 1 2005, 11:44 AM
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PMB Performance Group: Admin Posts: 19,278 Joined: 3-September 03 From: Salt Lake City, UT Member No.: 1,110 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
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. |
vortrex |
Feb 1 2005, 11:59 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,687 Joined: 24-December 02 From: SF, CA Member No.: 4 Region Association: None |
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!
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Eric_Shea |
Feb 1 2005, 12:02 PM
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PMB Performance Group: Admin Posts: 19,278 Joined: 3-September 03 From: Salt Lake City, UT Member No.: 1,110 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
James,
I have an access panel. Could I get an extra piece to cover it? (when it's time of course) |
Quilmes |
Feb 1 2005, 12:32 PM
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Torino 380 W Group: Members Posts: 358 Joined: 26-January 05 From: Orlando, FL Member No.: 3,510 |
(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/clap.gif) 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 |
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