[Mark]

I'm looking at a cheap beat up 968 and I was wondering how hard it was to do a full swap on the interior including the carpet. I have/had a line on a full interior (different color) at a reasonable price so when I factor that in the car is still real cheap provided I do the labor. It's a cab if that helps since there is no roof to get in the way.





Thanks,

Mark

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[flash]

there are those who have undertaken this project - the glue is a real pain - i had to pull back one section, and the explitives flying from my mouth over that drew neighbors in from 4 doors down



a good upholstery shop should be able to do it from scratch for about 1500 - given the cost of the kit, and the saved frustration, it might be worth it



now if you want to remove some of the weight by eliminating the glue and such............

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[Mark]

now if you want to remove some of the weight by eliminating the glue and such............

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The glue appears to be the worst of it. Now I need to pull the trigger on the sale of my S2000. It's already sold but I backed out as it is hard to give it up, but RSBarn's mods have me very intrigued. I'll need to se if I can pry a chassis stiffener out of somebody's car if I do this. Wife can't stop me from screwing with this car. <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/smile.gif" class="smilie" alt="" />

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[JTOMA]

[quote name='flash' date='Feb 14 2006, 09:57 AM']there are those who have undertaken this project - the glue is a real pain - i had to pull back one section, and the explitives flying from my mouth over that drew neighbors in from 4 doors down



now if you want to remove some of the weight by eliminating the glue and such............

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I am currently in the process of removing my interior for weight savings and let me tell you....the glue SUCKS. I was totally awe struck by the amount of glue used to hold the carpet and sound-padding in. After trying all the major adhesive removers, Goof Off and Brake cleaner work the best. It would also seem that long term exposure causes dain bramage.....



Good luck with your replacement!

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[Darryl]

I haven't got into any actual carpet removal - my carpet is in decent shape but there is some fading on the rear cubbies most likely from being a Florida car most of its life and/or the top being down. I have however encountered the infamous glue in other areas. Sill plates from PO were in bad shape and needed removed. Haven't replaced them yet but was leaning toward the stainless steel version with the crests. In the removal process along with much other necessary cleaning, I've found the perfect combination of chemicals to remove the hardened gunk. <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/biggrin.gif" class="smilie" alt="" />

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[Mark]

LOL

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[968gene]

we filled the body pan with parts cleaner to soften the glue in the bottom of a VW rabbit that we raced a few years back. same type of glue. after 24 hours of soaking all that was needed was a putty knife.

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[JTOMA]

[quote name='968gene' date='Feb 14 2006, 03:38 PM']we filled the body pan with parts cleaner to soften the glue in the bottom of a VW rabbit that we raced a few years back.  same type of glue.  after 24 hours of soaking all that was needed was a putty knife.

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I can see how that would work. The most difficult for me has been the vertical surfaces (center console, behind back seat, etc).

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[JTOMA]

[quote name='JTOMA' date='Feb 14 2006, 04:05 PM']I can see how that would work.  The most difficult for me has been the vertical surfaces (center console, behind back seat, etc).

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I was at a club meeting last night and started to discuss my current project of removing the car interior and the whole glue mess and someone brought up another interesting method of removing it that is actually rather quick. Place dry ice pellets on the area of the glue that you wish to remove. This causes the glue to become brittle and will easily break and scrape with a putty knife. Just thought I would throw it out there for you guys...

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[Mark]

That's "cool" thought. (sorry) I might give that a try.

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[flash]

i am starting to think more and more about this, since i have to once again get in there and run a cable front to rear



anybody have any idea how much weight there really is to be saved here?



arrrrgh

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[JTOMA]

[quote name='flash' date='Feb 17 2006, 11:29 AM']i am starting to think more and more about this, since i have to once again get in there and run a cable front to rear



anybody have any idea how much weight there really is to be saved here?



arrrrgh

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I will weigh the carpet and padding before I discard it. Is that what you are looking for?



Jeremie

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[flash]

padding yes, carpet no - glue yes - i'm contemplating lightening it up by removal of the old inexpensive adhesives and sound deadening materials with new lighter stuff



likely a lot of work for a very few pounds, but i am curious, since i have to get in there anyway



i really need to do somthing about that mindset - that "since i have to be in there anyway" concept has cost me a lot over the years - been fun though - oh well - i'll let a therapist (or my bartender)sort that one out later

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[TheMirror]

Pulling this topic back from the pile....



So can you replace the carpet without having to scrape every bit of that goddamn glue out of there? Can you just adhere the new carpet to that Godzillian snot that our cars come with?



-Mirror

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[TheMirror]

So can you replace the carpet without having to scrape every bit of that goddamn glue out of there? Can you just adhere the new carpet to that Godzillian snot that our cars come with?

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