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jimbob7 Member Since: 06 Jul 2013 Location: uk Posts: 2055 |
I bonded 1.5mm rubber sheet to the roof then fitted a rad haz kit,which i think is 10mm (+foil+cover),it's a tight squeeze under the headlining,but I made no effort to trim the rad haz kit,the visors and mirror (if you fit the mirror,) also help keep the roof lining up.You'll probably (will) need new fir trees (can get black ones from Halfords).I only did the front tho as mine is a H/T.Quieter and warmer/cooler,a very cheap mod. Pov.spec,ftw. 2006, 110,TD5.
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6th Jul 2015 1:58pm |
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consumerize Member Since: 27 May 2014 Location: Berkshire Posts: 121 |
I used SilentCoat vibration control, then about 8mm foam stuck on top of that. didn't interfere with replacing headlining.
Made a big difference to noise reduction and temperature in the cabin. I re-covered my headlining in Alcantra using heat resistant spray on glue, designed for car upholstery. It looked very smart. With the recent heat, the heat resistant glue is failing to do what it said on the tin, and is sagging in places. It now starting to feel like I'm driving around in a tent. |
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6th Jul 2015 2:20pm |
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Tiger Member Since: 06 Jul 2012 Location: Wales Posts: 2265 |
It's a of a job but you need to cut/peel off the original beige trim and then glue the Alcantara to that then the glue won't fail. |
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6th Jul 2015 2:24pm |
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consumerize Member Since: 27 May 2014 Location: Berkshire Posts: 121 |
Now you tell me !
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6th Jul 2015 2:38pm |
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Tiger Member Since: 06 Jul 2012 Location: Wales Posts: 2265 |
Guess how I know.....
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6th Jul 2015 2:39pm |
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Caterham Member Since: 06 Nov 2008 Location: Birmingham Posts: 6309 |
Not sure what hideously expensive is but it might be worth dropping IRB a line as I seem to recall they can do this at a very reasonable price.....
Might be a better option in the long run? |
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6th Jul 2015 5:28pm |
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Barney12 Member Since: 09 Jun 2015 Location: South West Posts: 744 |
Thanks. Is that these guys?
http://www.irbdevelopments.com/home.html |
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6th Jul 2015 6:30pm |
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Caterham Member Since: 06 Nov 2008 Location: Birmingham Posts: 6309 |
Yes.
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6th Jul 2015 7:07pm |
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Barney12 Member Since: 09 Jun 2015 Location: South West Posts: 744 |
Thanks. Email sent.
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6th Jul 2015 9:48pm |
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Barney12 Member Since: 09 Jun 2015 Location: South West Posts: 744 |
Just to update: I've found a local trimming company that will retrim in black for a couple of hundred quid as long as I remove and refit. Interestingly he said its that expensive because of the need to completely strip the existing trim and foam so that you get a permanent fix of the new lining. He also mentioned that its key not to stretch the fabric too much as otherwise it will fight to return to its unstretched form over time. |
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8th Jul 2015 8:23pm |
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Bristol 90XS Member Since: 31 Oct 2010 Location: North of Bath Posts: 223 |
Hi Barney - where did you find to do this locally? Am quite interested in this too!
Thanks James |
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9th Jul 2015 3:49pm |
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Barney12 Member Since: 09 Jun 2015 Location: South West Posts: 744 |
This guy here:
http://www.westcountrytrimmers.co.uk I was very impressed by what I saw. |
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10th Jul 2015 8:54am |
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Caterham Member Since: 06 Nov 2008 Location: Birmingham Posts: 6309 |
hi guys,
can anyone confirm if these are the right jobbies for the roof trim.....they don't look very long. http://www.halfords.com/workshop-tools/gar...el-buttons many thanks, |
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25th Aug 2016 8:44am |
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Barney12 Member Since: 09 Jun 2015 Location: South West Posts: 744 |
These are the ones I used:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/50x-Trim-Buttons...0974681539 |
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25th Aug 2016 9:47am |
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