Leather, spare tyre, rear shelf and rear speakers
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I have just removed the rearshelf for inspection and study. I am considering lining it with leather (I know, used to be into latex, but veering now towards more natural stuff ). It will look good and save the rear window from scratching as bad as it does today.
1st question, what's the best way to line such a large surface? Double stick tape? Glue? If so which types? I am concerned that it may become unstuck with time, or that the glue will damage the leather.(BTW, if this is successful, I'll consider the a-pillars next, got go for a full leather option.)
After removing the shelf, I have noticed that there is space for two rear speakers if you feel like drilling the rear shelf. One just to the side of the fuel pump, the other on top of the spare. They may sound a bit muffled when the top is down, but then again, with the top down everything sounds muffled. They would have to be flush mounted to avoid interference with the top mechanism. The spare may get in the way, depending on speaker depth.
Getting rid of the spare may help.
I have raised this issue before and I'll raise it again. I have seen more and more cars coming out with no spare, just a compressor.
I am tempted to go that route. In europe we are never more that 5 minutes away from the next service station (it's a crowded place!) and a compressor and a can of tyre fixing stuff should help you in most situations, no? Any words of wisdom?
BTW, according to my calculations, getting rid of the spare gives you the equivalent of 2HP!
1st question, what's the best way to line such a large surface? Double stick tape? Glue? If so which types? I am concerned that it may become unstuck with time, or that the glue will damage the leather.(BTW, if this is successful, I'll consider the a-pillars next, got go for a full leather option.)
After removing the shelf, I have noticed that there is space for two rear speakers if you feel like drilling the rear shelf. One just to the side of the fuel pump, the other on top of the spare. They may sound a bit muffled when the top is down, but then again, with the top down everything sounds muffled. They would have to be flush mounted to avoid interference with the top mechanism. The spare may get in the way, depending on speaker depth.
Getting rid of the spare may help.
I have raised this issue before and I'll raise it again. I have seen more and more cars coming out with no spare, just a compressor.
I am tempted to go that route. In europe we are never more that 5 minutes away from the next service station (it's a crowded place!) and a compressor and a can of tyre fixing stuff should help you in most situations, no? Any words of wisdom?
BTW, according to my calculations, getting rid of the spare gives you the equivalent of 2HP!
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...a compressor and a can of tyre fixing stuff should help you in most situations...
Every can of "tyre fixing stuff" I've seen says not for use with Z rated tires.
Every can of "tyre fixing stuff" I've seen says not for use with Z rated tires.
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Luis,
I bought an extra rear shelf and had Townsend develop a custom fit leather liner (in seat-matching red) for it that I'll install when my car comes. I plan to attach it with the same double-faced tape we're using on the console cover: it's designed to withstand the heat extremes of the car interior.
If you're interested,I'll send you enough tape to do the job.
Rick
Rick
I bought an extra rear shelf and had Townsend develop a custom fit leather liner (in seat-matching red) for it that I'll install when my car comes. I plan to attach it with the same double-faced tape we're using on the console cover: it's designed to withstand the heat extremes of the car interior.
If you're interested,I'll send you enough tape to do the job.
Rick
Rick
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Rick/Luis,
I am not a chemist, but since the leather needs to stay conditioned don't you think that the leather oils will get on the window (by touching it or vapors from the heat)?
And the inside is a real Pain in the ass to clean.
Jim
I am not a chemist, but since the leather needs to stay conditioned don't you think that the leather oils will get on the window (by touching it or vapors from the heat)?
And the inside is a real Pain in the ass to clean.
Jim
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You have a point... I'm sure that there would be other higher tech materials that would be gentler to the window plastic.
I have used a little leather carpet in there with no ill effects so far, but I admit that I have never conditioned it.
I have used a little leather carpet in there with no ill effects so far, but I admit that I have never conditioned it.
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Originally posted by KenS2K:
...a compressor and a can of tyre fixing stuff should help you in most situations...
Every can of "tyre fixing stuff" I've seen says not for use with Z rated tires.
...a compressor and a can of tyre fixing stuff should help you in most situations...
Every can of "tyre fixing stuff" I've seen says not for use with Z rated tires.
[This message has been edited by CHOWBOX (edited October 20, 2000).]