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Okay, so everyone already knows how anal I am and how I like to experiment. So I finally get around to put on some of this insulation since I posted this last year. I have down time waiting on the heads, etc. to complete the LT5 so here goes...............
![]() So I had this awesome material laying around for months in my way and moving it around the garage causing more dings, etc. on it and figured I better install it and get it out of the way. I finally get around to starting a pattern after trying to figure out how I want to do this and what options I have for the shape of the floor tunnel. Using a marker to make the pattern and some tin snips, I proceed to cut out a piece. ![]() This is some high quality stuff and not that easy to work with since it is a little stiff, but that is what makes it good and I think it will do what I want it to as far as sound and insulation goes. ![]() Initally the plan was to make it like a u shape in the tunnel and it looked like a good idea at the time to make it cleaner. But that did not work once I found that was too sharp a turn for the liking of the material at the far back end so I trimmed it to fit as shown. I cleaned the surface really well with lacquer thinner and placed it on the body. It sticks very well so you have to line it up good before placing it on. I'm still very happy with the results and will do some fine trimming with a razor. The plan is to join pieces together with aluminum heat tape to finish it off. All I could do on this initial test piece was to rub it with my hands to smooth out for now. I will go to Home Depot on my way home from work tomorrow and get a roller or something that would be used on vinyl flooring or something. Once I use the roller on it it should be nice and smooth with just the diamond finish. I would have like a better fit on the back edge and trimmed angle but I had the piece screwed up from the start. Anyway, my opinion on this product is it is awesome and I think it will stick pretty permanently as I tried pulling up on the edge and it does not want to give. I can see this is going to be a little time consuming making the right patterns and fitting this. I'll take photos and document until the completed project. With the insulation I did under the carpet and this, I would imagine I am going to end up with a cooler and quieter Z. Maybe I won't even hear any drone from the B & B............yeah, right!!
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Just in case anyone else is interested, here is a reply from Jason when I emailed to thank him again for this awesome deal and product:
-----Original Message----- From: Jason Spector [mailto:jason@spectorequipment.com] Sent: Monday, June 14, 2010 3:10 AM To: 'HAWAII ZR-1' Subject: RE: Floor & Tunnel Heat Shield & Sound Insulation Barrier 42"x48" I am glad it worked out for you. There is an article somewhere about how this product was tested and basically they put it on the bottom of semi trailers for a year. After 1 million miles drive it was still sticking fine. Something like that. They had zero failures. It is pretty good stuff. I will post up on that fourm also. Let me know if you need more. Thanks, Jason Jason Spector Spector Equipment 8204 Goldie Street Commerce Township, MI 48390 248-522-7930 248-366-6212 fax www.spectorequipment.com
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Craig,
Practice real good on your Z and when you move to TEXAS we can do mine ![]()
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Okay folks, here is an update with photos.
![]() I am not finished yet, but working on this very slowly and it is much more difficult than I initially thought. I guess the right description would be time consuming to try to make patterns that go with the shape as much as possible. ![]() I have no idea how much this will help if any with noise and heat, but in theory it should be of benefit. I am down to the last pieces and gave up for today. Have a Happy 4th!!! fahne Craig
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That is one "purty" tunnel saluting
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Lookin' gooood Craig! Betcha can hardly wait to put 'er on the road - I know cuz mine has been down about the same amount of time too!
I promised Ami I would install the new carpet in her C3 vert, and then put the motor back into the Z (Oh, yeah...got 'er back last week. W/ any luck it will be at least sitting in the car on Monday, barring any unforeseen issues (like..."WTF! I know I put those bolts somewhere!"...<THAT kind of stuff ![]() You have a great 4th!flag P.
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Carter,
Thanks for the comments. ![]() Paul, Thanks for the comments. Yes, I know what you mean and its been a year now. I did not anticipate it taking so long. Sounds great on your end and I can't wait until I at least get to the point of putting the motor back into the Z. Yeah, I have a few issues about where I put things already and "how does this go back in now?" Happy 4th too. usa
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I AM FINALLY FINISHED!!!!
![]() ![]() Other than a few little hiccups with my measurements, I am pleased with the end results. It would have helped if I paid attention in geometry class instead of chasing skirts back in the day, but what fun would that have been. ![]() Here are a few photos with the factory heat shields in place. ![]() All I need now are some heads and camshafts. fahne
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Looks good Craig! I bought some of that stuff but haven't installed yet...Not going to do as much as you, will add too much weight
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