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Post By lomdel
08-22-2020, 03:43 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: Bloemfontein,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Backdraft RT3
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Transmission tunnel upholstery
Besides the stock carpeted and the (debatable) diamond stitch pattern leather covering, what other covering options for the transmission tunnel have you seen or done? I would like to replace the stock carpet with plain black leather/vinyl without any stitching lines...
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08-22-2020, 04:44 AM
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Cobra Make, Engine: AP 289FIA 'English' spec.
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Bare aluminium looks good to my eye, but that's probably not what you want to hear 
Cheers,
Glen
edit: like this maybe....
(not sure whose this one is, but it's a KMP)
Last edited by xb-60; 08-22-2020 at 06:52 PM..
Reason: pic added
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08-22-2020, 10:53 AM
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Any upholstery shop can fabricate you a replacement cover. Typically Leather look vinyl with a bonded 1/8" or 3mm foam backing to smooth out any underlying contours.
Sewn edge beading in a contrasting color in the bends where the tunnel turns from Horz to Vert is popular.
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08-22-2020, 10:12 PM
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Leather, no diamond stitching pattern... ?
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08-24-2020, 12:35 AM
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I found this image online and it shows actually exactly what I was looking for. Will have a chat to my local upholsterer...
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09-13-2020, 02:48 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by lomdel
I found this image online and it shows actually exactly what I was looking for. Will have a chat to my local upholsterer...
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Were you able to chat with your guy? Only curious if someone could make "slip overs" because I've been thinking of having this done. I mean... some velcro would hold it down. |
09-14-2020, 02:06 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mattsvtcobra
Were you able to chat with your guy? Only curious if someone could make "slip overs" because I've been thinking of having this done. I mean... some velcro would hold it down.
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The problem is with the unevenness of the current carpeted tunnel. The carpet will need to be removed and the fibreglass substrate be prepared before you can just do a "slip-cover" over it. I am considering having a sheetmetal tunnel made that fits OVER the fibreglass one. This sheetmetal tunnel will then be upholstered with the leather-look vinyl. Simple, smooth & flat surfaces with no bulges! |
09-14-2020, 07:26 AM
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Hi lombard,
I got mine done by backdraft in plain leather and a 'piping' strip on the edge/corner. The foam underneath smoothed it out enough to give nice and tight fitting look.
I can whatsapp you a pic if you want.
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09-15-2020, 01:25 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Shizznizz
Hi lombard,
I got mine done by backdraft in plain leather and a 'piping' strip on the edge/corner. The foam underneath smoothed it out enough to give nice and tight fitting look.
I can whatsapp you a pic if you want.
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Hi Shizz(?) That would be great! If possible, post a pic here as well. I'll Private Message you my cell number. |
10-09-2020, 12:48 AM
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Done! I made the sheetmetal shroud myself and had it covered in matching leather-look vinyl with a 5mm foam batting underneath and the same design and colour stitching as on my dasboard. It fits snug-as-a-bug and looks neat and subtle. It feels solid and well-crafted (IMO)! Total cost, I hear you ask? All in about $28. I used sheetmetal that I had laying around to make the shroud thus the only cost-component was the upholstery. No, I do not take orders, I would need your car for measurements...
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10-09-2020, 12:49 AM
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Some more close-ups of the stitching quality...
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10-09-2020, 02:58 AM
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Congratulations! A job well done. Always much satisfaction in doing most of it yourself.
Cheers!
Glen
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