MFX Posted 17December, 2016 Author Report Share Posted 17December, 2016 Funny thing is, I am looking at how to remove most of the sound deadening from my car. Having lived with a car for 12 years that had only the engine bay sound pad and a layer of carpet and no other soundproofing, I want that back. It's not for everybody, but it makes driving the car an "occasion" every time and yes, I did use it as a daily drive. Also, I m not sure I would listen to those who say don't worry about the weight. It's not about times. it is about how the car feels and it isn't in acceleration. The inertia of 25kgs changes handling. I know I can feel it as the weight transfers on both braking and cornering. Make your own mind up. You may feel it, you may not. It could all be psychological, but that doesn't matter. It could even be that it makes zero difference but you prefer the sound of the car without it on the track. Stripped out cars are a very different situation because of the way sound bounces off the bare metal, effectively creating an echo which multiplies the noise.. Even a thin layer of carpet and a glued in head liner transforms a car. Was your friend a newly wed? For most, not being able to hear the wife would be an added bonus As my commute is 40 mins sitting on the freeway at a constant 110 (ish), the drone will be what gets to me. I want to hear the exhaust, but I don't want the drone.I will still give the removable sections a go, just because I can. If it ends up sliding around too much and annoying me, I will just tape it down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MFX Posted 23December, 2016 Author Report Share Posted 23December, 2016 This week I have been busy making my own carpet kit for the car. I had a go at making the removable sound deadening/carpet pieces but, well here is the vid that will show you how it all went. LeeM, tomo, Asyd and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MFX Posted 13January, 2017 Author Report Share Posted 13January, 2017 (edited) After a bit of time away from the 911, this week I got stuck back in and made some door trims. You can now see my colour selection for the interior. Edited 13January, 2017 by MFX Carrera28, Scott930, michel and 8 others 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tit Posted 13January, 2017 Report Share Posted 13January, 2017 That leather looks really nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MFX Posted 13January, 2017 Author Report Share Posted 13January, 2017 That leather looks really nice!Yeah, I wanted the nice classic/natural style leather (and it smells awesome!). Carrera28, P-Kay and Tit 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter M Posted 14January, 2017 Report Share Posted 14January, 2017 I am using 2 pack. You need to have good ventilation, and the correct mask, etc, but 2 pack is easier to paint and gives a much better finish than acrylic. I would go 2 pack every time.Jeff,What 2 pack system are you using? I'd like to paint some wheels but my usual 1 pack acrylic wont give me the gloss straight off the gun that I need. I apologise if you have already posted details!ThanksPeter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MFX Posted 14January, 2017 Author Report Share Posted 14January, 2017 Jeff,What 2 pack system are you using? I'd like to paint some wheels but my usual 1 pack acrylic wont give me the gloss straight off the gun that I need. I apologise if you have already posted details!ThanksPeterI can't remember the brand off hand, but it doesn't really matter. Head to an Automotive paint supplier and get a kit (clear and hardener). Any 2 pack is glossier off the gun and in my opinion easier to paint than acrylic. Just make sure of course, you switch everything over. So the colour needs to be 2 pack base coat and you will need base coat reducer, and 2k thinners for the clear (although you only need a dash). 2k clears are basically thin enough straight away, where acrylic need a lot of thinners.Hope that helps. Rob, Peter M and 9r 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
symsy Posted 20January, 2017 Report Share Posted 20January, 2017 After a bit of time away from the 911, this week I got stuck back in and made some door trims. You can now see my colour selection for the interior. Wheres the Tour de Jeff video? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philbee Posted 20January, 2017 Report Share Posted 20January, 2017 Yeah, I wanted the nice classic/natural style leather (and it smells awesome!).And the bold purple tartan, noice one! I've been looking at some black/red tartan but can't seem to find the right design and the fabric finish/feel is important.... how did you select and buy yours? I found one I liked the look of but then found out its a tough polyester/cotton finish feel...so its hard wearing I guess. I wanted a softer feel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P-Kay Posted 20January, 2017 Report Share Posted 20January, 2017 And the bold purple tartan, noice one! I've been looking at some black/red tartan but can't seem to find the right design and the fabric finish/feel is important.... how did you select and buy yours? I found one I liked the look of but then found out its a tough polyester/cotton finish feel...so its hard wearing I guess. I wanted a softer feel.Don't wear your chaps while driving and you won't feel the difference GUT and Philbee 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MFX Posted 20January, 2017 Author Report Share Posted 20January, 2017 Wheres the Tour de Jeff video?Haha, you obviously aren't subscribed to my youTube channel ;P And the bold purple tartan, noice one! I've been looking at some black/red tartan but can't seem to find the right design and the fabric finish/feel is important.... how did you select and buy yours? I found one I liked the look of but then found out its a tough polyester/cotton finish feel...so its hard wearing I guess. I wanted a softer feel.I tried all over the place to get it. I went to a website, I think it was the scottish weaver or something like that, but they didn't get back to me. In the end I found it on ebay. It is a light and soft to touch (can't remember what it is made of), but I do worry it is not as hard wearing as I really wanted. It will do the job though. Philbee 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MFX Posted 20January, 2017 Author Report Share Posted 20January, 2017 This week I continued trimming the rear panels in the car. I needed to make a recesses in the side panels to clear the roll cage. This trimming is very time consuming but I am really enjoying it. GUT, Scott930, Rob and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timm Posted 23January, 2017 Report Share Posted 23January, 2017 Hey Jeff, what glues have you been using for your trimming? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k0nz Posted 23January, 2017 Report Share Posted 23January, 2017 Haha, you obviously aren't subscribed to my youTube channel ;P Hi Jeff, great youtube channel. Subscriber (and commentor) for a long timeKendals white 1978 SC @ 1.23 .. is he a PFA member by any chance.. and was it a car from Perth? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MFX Posted 23January, 2017 Author Report Share Posted 23January, 2017 Hey Jeff, what glues have you been using for your trimming? I have mostly been just using spray adhesive (3M from memory) and the clear waterbased Kwik Grip. Both from Bunnings. They seem to work pretty well. I got another can of spray adhesive from the upholstery shop ("proper stuff") and I don't like it as much.Hi Jeff, great youtube channel. Subscriber (and commentor) for a long timeKendals white 1978 SC @ 1.23 .. is he a PFA member by any chance.. and was it a car from Perth? Kendal is Spannerhead on the forum I think, but he is not on here much. From memory I think that car was bought from Perth last year. Timm 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k0nz Posted 24January, 2017 Report Share Posted 24January, 2017 Ahh thought so, I was looking to get it but the PPI put me off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MFX Posted 28January, 2017 Author Report Share Posted 28January, 2017 (edited) Sorry for the late video. Everything worked against me this week, and I got a lot less done than I hoped. I at least got a start on trimming the seats, so hopefully next week I will be able to finish it off. Edited 28January, 2017 by MFX Tit, GUT, k0nz and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MFX Posted 3February, 2017 Author Report Share Posted 3February, 2017 This week I have been tweaking and refining the leather to fit the seat properly and I have finally gotten the outcome I was after. Carrera28, Pork Chops, Timm and 7 others 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pork Chops Posted 4February, 2017 Report Share Posted 4February, 2017 Your patience is amazing. I dunno how you do it. Great result, well done. MFX and Philbee 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MFX Posted 10February, 2017 Author Report Share Posted 10February, 2017 This week I have done lots of little things in the interior that needed to be done. I have now managed to get the roll cage back in and it is really coming together. Raven, LeeM, Rob and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MFX Posted 17February, 2017 Author Report Share Posted 17February, 2017 This week I have been tidying up the door trims and making my own version of RS door pulls. The biggest challenge was the smallest bits. Making the trim bezels for around the pulls. BJM, Scott930, tomo and 5 others 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrera28 Posted 17February, 2017 Report Share Posted 17February, 2017 Love to see someone dedicated to getting the little details right, will make this an amazing car!! MFX 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsujack Posted 18February, 2017 Report Share Posted 18February, 2017 This week I have been tidying up the door trims and making my own version of RS door pulls. The biggest challenge was the smallest bits. Making the trim bezels for around the pulls. Nice work on the door pulls and surrounds Jeff! Don't forget you'll need the extra plastic flap mounted above the door pull to the inside of the door in addition to the full door seal to prevent the door pulls getting soaked in rain or when you wash the car. SimonN 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MFX Posted 19February, 2017 Author Report Share Posted 19February, 2017 Nice work on the door pulls and surrounds Jeff! Don't forget you'll need the extra plastic flap mounted above the door pull to the inside of the door in addition to the full door seal to prevent the door pulls getting soaked in rain or when you wash the car.You are the second one to mention that. I suppose I better work out something SimonN and itsujack 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MFX Posted 24February, 2017 Author Report Share Posted 24February, 2017 This week I start to re-trim the second seat and then get stuck into the custom dash pieces. All of these little things really seem to take up a lot of time. Scott930, GUT, LeeM and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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