Interior Re-design sneak peak...(Few more pics)
04-26-2010, 11:23 AM
#32
Burning Brakes
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The door tops, rear window sills, rear speaker deck, sun visors, and Rennline lower dash should arrive any day and are covered in black alcantara.
I would really like an RS wheel, but I think I should keep an airbag. Though, a 14 year old airbag may be questionable. I just don't dig the FVD wheel shape and look. Just a personal thing. Thought about a 3 spoke 'thicker' 996 wheel. Just not sure what to do here..
I would really like an RS wheel, but I think I should keep an airbag. Though, a 14 year old airbag may be questionable. I just don't dig the FVD wheel shape and look. Just a personal thing. Thought about a 3 spoke 'thicker' 996 wheel. Just not sure what to do here..
04-26-2010, 11:30 AM
#33
Burning Brakes
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WARNING - Headliner install is a huge job!! Car is only 5% faster!! What a ripoff!!
It requires removal of the sunroof (all the rails, etc) as front and rear windshields and rear 3/4 windows have to be removed entirely in order to get access. This requires all new window seals (2-front, 2-rear, 2-rear 3/4) -- Not to mention all the interior trim that has to be taken out. Upper dash, window sills, rear deck, seat belts, etc.
It may be possible to save some of the seals (perhaps rear 3/4) but not likely. They need to be pulled and stretched and cut from the glue that holds them in. If any of the seals appear intact after, I doubt they would be airtight. Wind noise and creaking would suck in a car who's headliner you care about.
Also, for those with creaky windshields, the front seals aren't really that expensive ($60 ish?). I can't imagine it would cost too much to have a glass shop come out and replace it rather than fooling around with the TSB cord stuff.
It requires removal of the sunroof (all the rails, etc) as front and rear windshields and rear 3/4 windows have to be removed entirely in order to get access. This requires all new window seals (2-front, 2-rear, 2-rear 3/4) -- Not to mention all the interior trim that has to be taken out. Upper dash, window sills, rear deck, seat belts, etc.
It may be possible to save some of the seals (perhaps rear 3/4) but not likely. They need to be pulled and stretched and cut from the glue that holds them in. If any of the seals appear intact after, I doubt they would be airtight. Wind noise and creaking would suck in a car who's headliner you care about.
Also, for those with creaky windshields, the front seals aren't really that expensive ($60 ish?). I can't imagine it would cost too much to have a glass shop come out and replace it rather than fooling around with the TSB cord stuff.
04-26-2010, 11:41 AM
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04-27-2010, 03:42 AM
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Wow I Love your taste and im sweating bullets...............
If you dont mind me asking what does it cost to cover a dash in Alcantara? I LOVE THE TACH!!!!!!!!!
If you dont mind me asking what does it cost to cover a dash in Alcantara? I LOVE THE TACH!!!!!!!!!
04-27-2010, 01:18 PM
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fwiw, that's what I just did a few weeks ago. My mechanics have a glass guy that comes around to their shop and does it for them. I think the final bill was like $125. Super quiet (for now.)
04-27-2010, 01:36 PM
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04-27-2010, 03:04 PM
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