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| GaroldShaffer |
 Apr 29 2004, 08:36 PM
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You bought another 914?  Group: Benefactors Posts: 7,620 Joined: 27-June 03 From: Portage, IN Member No.: 865 Region Association: None 
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I know this car was talked about before but I have a question. In the June issue of excellence there is a story on a slightly modified 75 914. One of the things done was to remove the backpad and just use black carpet behind the seats. From the magazine photo I can't really tell if I like it or not. Has anyone here done this? Got pics?
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| Aaron Cox |
Apr 29 2004, 08:38 PM
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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 |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) JP stein did this i believe..... looks better imho
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| SirAndy |
Apr 29 2004, 08:43 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,623 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(acox914 @ Apr 29 2004, 07:38 PM) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) JP stein did this i believe..... looks better imho yes, i like the look better too. it's also much noisier (read LOUDER) ... Andy |
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| J P Stein |
Apr 29 2004, 08:44 PM
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Irrelevant old fart Group: Members Posts: 8,797 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Vancouver, WA Member No.: 45 Region Association: None |
Dunno if it looks better, but it sure is loud in there (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)
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| Aaron Cox |
Apr 29 2004, 08:46 PM
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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 |
id use something like dynamat behind it..... maybe that would work. looks very cool tho.
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| lmcchesney |
Apr 29 2004, 08:47 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 488 Joined: 24-November 03 From: Ocala, Fl. Member No.: 1,381 Region Association: None |
I pulled mine out several years ago and replaced it with a adhesive insulation material with Al foil shelding. It has adhered well. I can't say how much it decreased heat transfer or reduced noise. It is covered up well by the upholstery. I am trying to work out an agreement with a manufacture of a aersol/liquid insulating product to evaluate for use as a firewall insulating. It is still in the initial stage, but if you would be interested as being another test car, let me know. My agreement with the company is that they supply the material free and assist with evaluation.
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| Martin Baker |
Apr 29 2004, 08:50 PM
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I just heard I sold my cars! Group: Members Posts: 1,140 Joined: 11-February 03 Member No.: 290 Region Association: Northern California
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I used DynaMat Extreme on both sides of my firewall. Much better, and keeps it a little cooler as well. I was a little concerned about the weight, but the whole box only wieghed 20 pounds, and I used about half. Little pricey, but worth it.
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| J P Stein |
Apr 29 2004, 08:54 PM
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Irrelevant old fart Group: Members Posts: 8,797 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Vancouver, WA Member No.: 45 Region Association: None |
The back pad weighs 10 lbs or less, but the rubber mat comes in at around 25. Weight removal was my priority, but the inner wall was too ugly to be left uncovered & too much of a PITA to strip to bare metal/paint.
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| GaroldShaffer |
Apr 29 2004, 09:09 PM
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You bought another 914? Group: Benefactors Posts: 7,620 Joined: 27-June 03 From: Portage, IN Member No.: 865 Region Association: None
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QUOTE but it sure is loud in there That is what I thought. In the magazine photo it looked nice but they didn't say anything on how loud it was. - Garold |
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| J P Stein |
Apr 29 2004, 09:48 PM
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Irrelevant old fart Group: Members Posts: 8,797 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Vancouver, WA Member No.: 45 Region Association: None |
Loud?
Sounds like the hounds of hell are fighting to the death, overlaid with the fat lady Webers doing the aria, all bout a foot behind your ear.....not too bad, really (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) |
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| scotty |
Apr 29 2004, 10:00 PM
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The Fun Never Stops Group: Members Posts: 773 Joined: 20-May 03 From: Portland. Oregon (SW) Member No.: 718 Region Association: None |
Eh? ...what'd you say? ...speak up...can't hear you...the engine's too loud! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)
I can't understand why there's a radio in the thing...I can't hear it except at stoplights. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wacko.gif) It's not quite as loud with the top off. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) |
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| seanery |
Apr 30 2004, 05:48 AM
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waiting to rebuild whitey! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 15,852 Joined: 7-January 03 From: Indy Member No.: 100 Region Association: None |
I would leave it in a street car. Lose it on a dedicated track/ax car.
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| nynone4 |
Apr 30 2004, 09:28 AM
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Hammer to fit. Paint to match. Group: Members Posts: 353 Joined: 20-May 03 From: East Peoria, Illinois Member No.: 713 Region Association: None |
Garold -
I've been considering doing the same thing to the 914-6 in my garage (with the fixed passenger seat like yours). The car isn't so nice that the loss of a backpad will effect the value. By the way - I have pics of your car in my driveway from back when Adam still owned it. I'll see if I can dig them up and post them for you. Nice car - and a ton of fun to drive with the European pistons. Glad to see it ended up with someone who can appreciate it! Matt |
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| GaroldShaffer |
Apr 30 2004, 09:37 AM
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You bought another 914? Group: Benefactors Posts: 7,620 Joined: 27-June 03 From: Portage, IN Member No.: 865 Region Association: None
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Matt
That would be great. The only thing I have done to it is put Fuchs on it. It is a great car! Needs a little body work & Paint but very very solid! I like the carpet look, but my car is loud enough for me the way it is. Maybe in a few years after I get enough seat time I can build(or buy) nice track car then it won't matter. If you see Adam tell him (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wavey.gif) and that the "Go Kart" is doing great. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) -Garold |
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| djm914-6 |
Apr 30 2004, 10:02 AM
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Happiness is: Getting on the road Group: Members Posts: 1,864 Joined: 6-February 03 From: Burlington MA Member No.: 248 Region Association: None |
I made my own carpet set including covering the firewall. I also stripped out all of the soundproofing. I like the sounds personally, but I wouldn't waste my time installing a radio. I'll try to post some pics tonight.
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| 3liter914-6 |
Apr 30 2004, 10:13 AM
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Master of Clueless Posts Group: Benefactors Posts: 310 Joined: 12-October 03 From: State College, PA Member No.: 1,238 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
QUOTE(Martin Baker @ Apr 29 2004, 10:50 PM) I used DynaMat Extreme on both sides of my firewall. Much better, and keeps it a little cooler as well. I was a little concerned about the weight, but the whole box only wieghed 20 pounds, and I used about half. Little pricey, but worth it. Do you have any pics of the install? I'm thinking of putting some on the engine compartment side to replace the rubber mat, but I can't tell if it'll look ok or not just visualizing it. |
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| scottb |
Apr 30 2004, 10:19 AM
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who wants a PEZ?! Group: Members Posts: 1,993 Joined: 27-December 02 From: south-(not north)-wick, MA Member No.: 32 Region Association: North East States |
i really dig the clean interior look of losing the back pad. i am thinking of gutting my car of the back pad, console and anything else to achieve that look. i am the only one who rides in the thing so i don't care about the noise......
that is until i get that v8 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/MDB2.gif) |
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| J P Stein |
Apr 30 2004, 11:24 AM
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Irrelevant old fart Group: Members Posts: 8,797 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Vancouver, WA Member No.: 45 Region Association: None |
Dynamat pics?....lessee...in here somehere....ah. We gots those.
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| dmenche914 |
Apr 30 2004, 10:55 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,212 Joined: 27-February 03 From: California Member No.: 366 |
i've seen to many 914 rust out at the bottom of the fire wall, from the engine side because of water and leaves trapped between the exterior pad and the metal. Never saw this rust on the early cars without the exterior pad.
The interior pad will absorb some sound, and it looks nice (my opinion). The pad behind the interior pad (glued to inside of fire wall) does dampen sound, and I frankly would leave it in a street car, I did have a car that i pulled the floor pads out of, down tot he painted metal, but htats because the car leaked in the rain, and I wanted the floor to dry out between storms, made the car a little noiseier, but probably not as much noiseier than if i removed the fire wall inner pad. Other wise it is personnel preference., but on all the newer cars i have had, I removed the exterior pad on the fire wall because of my rust concerens (and every one had the rust starting out!) dave |
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| Gint |
May 1 2004, 12:50 AM
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Mike Ginter Group: Admin Posts: 16,070 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Denver CO. Member No.: 20 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
I'd like to see pics of any car with the backpad removed (and you alternate solution for covering the bulkhead) with the rest of the interior installed. Anybody have some?
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