John McM

Back to the White C4.

Three years ago the car had an engine rebuild. While they worked on the engine they left the car out in the elements, including a fair few rainy days. These cars are pretty robust so it didn't have any long lasting impacts however I felt the speakers were a remaining weak point with moisture damage in the speaker paper and corrosion in the terminals.

Long story short I bought some Rockford Fosgate 6.5" speakers with component tweeters. I bought that size because the Clarions fitted were that size.

The goal was to fix the speakers directly to the metal door inner to do that I removed the cardboard spacer and made a (rough) rubber gasket. I also used some Dynamat in the door. Really just for fun because I bought some for the project car.

I'm happy with the final result.

John McM

The two cars parked on the street while I clean up the garage, then a later solo pic of the White C4 with its track wheels on. We have a track day next Saturday. The tyres are my all time favourites, Hankook Z221. DOT Legal and so consistent. However rain is forecast so I may yet go back to my roadies.

John McM

Infinity Reference speakers and tweeters on the Project car.....attached by the door card I will refit them to the door inner metal skin and put some Dynamat in the doors.

John McM

No turning back now. Next is full glue removal in anticipation of installing Dynamat, Dynaliner and the new carpet. I'll also get a new gear stick gaiter.

John McM

I couldn't find a reasonably priced gaiter with shipping included. Instead I am trying the First Function solution. As I understand it I cut the top off the OEM gaiter and use it with the new shaft. As per the conservative brief it's all Black

g60pops

I got my gaiter from here https://redlinegoods.com/9119598shiftboot.php

John McM

20 minutes too late still I have bookmarked the site if I need it again. Thanks.

John McM

Car stereo has arrived ex Germany.

HiWind

shifter and gator look cool ... radio looks fantastic

just re the glue - I wouldn't go manic on removal if you're covering with the dynamat/bitumen tape as there is no reason to remove it - just get the chunks&bumps off and then cover the glue up with the mat

.. fond memories here

John McM

Thanks. You had yours looking like the shuttle.

I was actually wondering about the time/reward ratio with the glue.

I could be there for a long time and if it's so hard to remove then it won't be a weak layer in the mat adhering to the metal.

Like you I will take some dB readings. I hope the iPhone app is accurate. It sure is noisy right now. I swear the starter motor is in the cabin.

HiWind

yes as I said somewhere there, an OPEN cell foam and vinyl layer is much mroe effective than the closed cell foam ... the other idea I had was to spray this stuff in and then sculpt it down ...

nothing as crazy as this guy below, but just to fill, smooth and dampen the rear seat area for the carpets as well as adding a sound cushion .... decided it would actually absorb enough so bailed

John McM

That's extreme.

John McM

A new package arrived on Friday. Brake pads, sensors, anti vibration mushrooms, engine mounts, internal door handles, screws for the door cards, centre console tubs and carpet for the door cards.

A few stuff ups. Firstly I ordered the engine mounts without understanding that they come as a pair and need separate orders for washers and bolts. So I have enough for two cars and have to order the fixings. Secondly, the seller doubled up on the console tubs. I ordered two and got four. Maybe it's a sign I have more 964s in my future!

John McM

A new (to me) rear wiper arm arrived on Friday. It's off a 993 and been well repaired. It cost 25% of the new one, landed in NZ. I'm very happy

I will have a look at repairing the broken one some day.

John McM

No time to do anything with the new parts as I had a Track day to attend. A good air cooled turnout. Only one session was dry, perfect C4 weather. A 750km trip and the car is still faultless