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yellowporky
post Feb 27 2020, 09:54 PM
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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
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post Feb 27 2020, 10:13 PM
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I just ordered extra perlon carpet from 914rubber and cut to fit. Really easy job and turned out quite nice (I think).

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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
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post Feb 28 2020, 03:29 AM
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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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post Feb 28 2020, 03:29 AM
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Got the back pads bases in stock. If you buy one I;ll throw the Perlon in for free.
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post Feb 28 2020, 07:37 AM
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I really like the look of the carpet on the base, with the light still intact. Will have to keep that in mind!
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post Feb 28 2020, 08:06 AM
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There's a guy selling them on eBay.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Porsche-914-914-6-...et/380792474228

I bought one several years ago, never used it. Would be willing to part with it.
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post Feb 28 2020, 10:25 AM
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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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post Feb 28 2020, 10:26 AM
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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
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post Feb 28 2020, 10:38 AM
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I’ve always liked the look and the light makes it even better but have wondered what the difference in engine sound might be.
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post Feb 28 2020, 10:47 AM
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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 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) ).
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post Feb 28 2020, 11:43 AM
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QUOTE(yellowporky @ Feb 27 2020, 07:54 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

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.
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post Feb 28 2020, 12:17 PM
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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.
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post Feb 28 2020, 01:34 PM
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I can sell the carpet you need at $25 + shipping. Will fit better than the sewn one.

Just let me know.
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post Feb 28 2020, 01:43 PM
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QUOTE(Mikey914 @ Feb 28 2020, 11:34 AM) *

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)

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post Feb 28 2020, 08:35 PM
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post Feb 28 2020, 09:14 PM
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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.
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post Feb 29 2020, 12:37 PM
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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.
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post Feb 29 2020, 01:19 PM
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QUOTE(Mikey914 @ Feb 29 2020, 01:37 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.


I'd be interested in that as well.
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post Feb 29 2020, 01:48 PM
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I'll post up some pics Wed
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post Feb 29 2020, 02:30 PM
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Keen to see how this looks too
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