Interior Project Update
07-14-2012, 09:42 PM
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Interior Project Update
Today - Just finished adding the my02 shifter and handbrake. While I was at it - I pulled out the console and cleaned it up to look new. Sprayed it with Surflex and it came out really nice. Also replaced a couple of the rocker switches in the console that were worn. Added the console tray where the cassette holder was (what are cassettes?). Big thanks to Gert. My wallet is much more aerodynamic now.
First project was the seats about a year ago... driver side was badly worn on the back left side where I hit it every time I got in the car. I was able to find a nice set from Einmalig in SoCal. They have all the bells and whistles - 12 way and seat heater included. They were in excellent condition. Foam is solid and the leather is plush - same as the original in the car.
I replaced my steering wheel to a 996 3 spoke a few months back... really like the look and feel of the new wheel. Dallas did a great job.
Not really that noticeable - but have been replacing the door sills and the door seals that were worn.
Dash was cracked (vinyl) on top above the instrument cluster. I eventually found a very clean leather dash... easy project to replace. It took a couple of times to get the dash I would accept. Had to send the first one back as it had some obvious blemishes. LA Dismantlers - took some time, but eventually came through.
Speakers were getting raspy as they were beginning to deteriorate. Replaced the amp and speakers with:
Amp - Hertz HDP 4 - Four Channel Full Range Class D Amplifier
Speakers - Focal 165 KRX2 - 6-1/2" (165mm) 2-way kit, high precision separate crossover integrating tweeter level adjustment, adjustable midrange as well as treble booster. I am very happy with the result - really clean sound and great frequency response from the new speakers. I am using the rears as fill and they are fine for that purpose. I was able to replace the rears about a year ago with OEM.
People can't believe this car is a 1996... we do take good care of our 993's.
Next project will be the carpet.
First project was the seats about a year ago... driver side was badly worn on the back left side where I hit it every time I got in the car. I was able to find a nice set from Einmalig in SoCal. They have all the bells and whistles - 12 way and seat heater included. They were in excellent condition. Foam is solid and the leather is plush - same as the original in the car.
I replaced my steering wheel to a 996 3 spoke a few months back... really like the look and feel of the new wheel. Dallas did a great job.
Not really that noticeable - but have been replacing the door sills and the door seals that were worn.
Dash was cracked (vinyl) on top above the instrument cluster. I eventually found a very clean leather dash... easy project to replace. It took a couple of times to get the dash I would accept. Had to send the first one back as it had some obvious blemishes. LA Dismantlers - took some time, but eventually came through.
Speakers were getting raspy as they were beginning to deteriorate. Replaced the amp and speakers with:
Amp - Hertz HDP 4 - Four Channel Full Range Class D Amplifier
Speakers - Focal 165 KRX2 - 6-1/2" (165mm) 2-way kit, high precision separate crossover integrating tweeter level adjustment, adjustable midrange as well as treble booster. I am very happy with the result - really clean sound and great frequency response from the new speakers. I am using the rears as fill and they are fine for that purpose. I was able to replace the rears about a year ago with OEM.
People can't believe this car is a 1996... we do take good care of our 993's.
Next project will be the carpet.
07-15-2012, 03:08 PM
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