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Yep...doorcards are with the trimmers, and seats etc will go in later this week...doing the steering wheel too, and the roll bars in red leather,,, :D
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door cards look good ..... :D
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very good job!!!!! :D
a slightly different red than mine, but very similar!
the guy that is making the works seems very good ;)

a little OT question: what is that "stripe" of fabric over the softtop metal structure?
think in My zed there isn't a similar one :oops:

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It's part of the soft top structure...It has something to do with an air pocket or some such...???
Thanks for the compliments on the upholstery so far...yes, I am pleased with the outcome to date.. :lol:
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Southernboy wrote:It's part of the soft top structure...It has something to do with an air pocket or some such...???
Thanks for the compliments on the upholstery so far...yes, I am pleased with the outcome to date.. :lol:
never seen it. maybe because mine is pre-restyling :) if you can, take a pic more close to it when you can please ;)
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Will do.
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the only difference between your (superb) work and the original one is in the seam undet the cockpit :)

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Yes, there are a few differences, very small, but I have an idea it makes it easier for him I suppose... :wink:
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What a difference some colour makes!! Taking a little adjustment to the "porn on wheels" version...but loving it!! Can't wait for the seats to be done.

Quick question for those that are following this thread...I'm considering doing the steering wheel with (a) the top "long bowed" section in red, and the two "short bowed" sections in black...what's the opinion..will it be "too much" or not?? Or should I (b) go all red or (c) all black ?? Or... (d) Black on the long bow and red on the 2 short bows ??
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or ...d.

The end result will be a slightly "chunkier" wheel as the extra 4mm (2mm leather thickness) will bulk out the wheel grip area a tad, which I would like.

Another query...has anyone ever re-covered the sunvisors, and if yes, was it a good result vs replacement????
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Did anyone notice the really great summer sunshine light in the background outside my garage>>>> :D :D No rain, mud, ice on the car etc etc..... :sunny
That was just for you poor s*ds that are enjoying the winter up north.... :roflmao: (PCSAM et al)
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Southernboy wrote:What a difference some colour makes!! Taking a little adjustment to the "porn on wheels" version...but loving it!! Can't wait for the seats to be done.

Quick question for those that are following this thread...I'm considering doing the steering wheel with (a) the top "long bowed" section in red, and the two "short bowed" sections in black...what's the opinion..will it be "too much" or not?? Or should I (b) go all red or (c) all black ?? Or... (d) Black on the long bow and red on the 2 short bows ??
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or ...d.

The end result will be a slightly "chunkier" wheel as the extra 4mm (2mm leather thickness) will bulk out the wheel grip area a tad, which I would like.

Another query...has anyone ever re-covered the sunvisors, and if yes, was it a good result vs replacement????
in my opinion, all red or all black ;) your sttering wheel has a "precise" design that with different colours will result in a strange joke.

consider upholster it removing the black leather, and not adding it over as i Think you will do. it may result in leather that with the sun can move passing the years.
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Southernboy wrote:Did anyone notice the really great summer sunshine light in the background outside my garage>>>> :D :D No rain, mud, ice on the car etc etc..... :sunny
That was just for you poor s*ds that are enjoying the winter up north.... :roflmao: (PCSAM et al)
your car may look good but its a wimp / our cars are as hard as nails and your sunny softie is a big girls blouse .ours get frostbite :bawl: and you don't even let yours get a sun tan :shock: :D
keep your steering wheel all black .... im not a fan of red ones . :shock:
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Yes, I noticed the frostbite on yours...must be why yours looks so pale.... :D
And, I think all black will be the final decision too...with red stitching...maybe... :roll:
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Southernboy wrote:Yes, I noticed the frostbite on yours...must be why yours looks so pale.... :D
And, I think all black will be the final decision too...with red stitching...maybe... :roll:
AND, said by a red one owner, take it black because red colour can easily wipe off, AND is very easy to make it dirt. And is way too much delicate to clean than a black one. ;)
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Black is beautiful !! Black it will be! :wink:
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Southernboy wrote:Black is beautiful !! Black it will be! :wink:
once you go black, never go back :D :lol: :lol:
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Black with red stitching :grin:

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Seats dropped off this morning at the auto trimmer. I'll collect them on Wednesday together with the roll hoops. That will leave the steering wheel to do, which it seems he can't do until next year. Not too serious I guess. It'll give me time to decide what I want to do with it. Pics will be done later in the week. :D

Roll hoops collected today...EXTREMELY COOL !! As in SUB-ZERO...
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car is looking really good now :D before
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Great job, really transforms the interior, the trimmer has done a brilliant job, no doubt you made sure of that :D
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Thanks guys for the compliments...I'm pretty pleased with it. Certainly an improvement on the bland "Beige." - well I think so. I've received compliments locally on the streets - at the traffic lights - with enquiries as to who did it etc.
A few small things which I reckon he might have done a little better, but overall it's a good job.
Well that does it for this year...time to plan a short vacation with some good "driving" roads, and hopefully good open top weather with it.... :sunny
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That looks the dogs wotsits, just need to give the carpets a good clean... :wink:
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Thanks mate...
.....Been in there with the vacuum cleaner since taking the pics...all spic 'n span now. Gave the car a good wash too, and I'll tackle the polishing on the weekend.
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only ONE thing: you now need two floormats like mine :D

make some detailed pics of the stunning rollbar, the carbon trims..and the whole car!
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I'll do that... :wink:
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Mate well done that looks stunning. :)
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Thanks...I've been sitting in the car in my garage just enjoying it.... :D :oops:
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If mines looks half as good il be a happy guy..well done mate
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I'm waiting for yours to be done...I reckon it's going to be a stunner !! :wink:
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more pics for those interested :D
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car is looking great :D
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Cheers mate...
For those looking through these pics, have a look at the one wher you can see into the "roof well"...you will see that I have covered the OEM carpet with a layer of "Micro fiber" fabric, which is thin, soft and most importantly non scratch.
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That looks great, especially the roll hoops :thumb: :bow

Why did you cover the carpet section in the ''roof well'' do you use it for storage or something when the roof is up?
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No...I did it to protect the rear window from scratching.
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Good idea :-)

Does the inside of the window actually touch the boot well carpet though when its down? I always thought it was the outside of the window that is prone to getting scratched because of the roof frame rubbing against it.

Looks a nice job anyway!
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Yep, if you slip your fingers under the fold of the rear window next time you have the roof down, you will feel that it does rest on the carpet in the well. And, if while driving, it must jiggle about and rub on it, and that carpet isn't what you might call "non-abrasive".
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