Nic Day Posted March 30, 2004 Share Posted March 30, 2004 On my 1996 zetec the tunnel is covered with a black carpet type material. Not my taste really but it does the job. Anyway I was thinking about re covering it with a suede type material, a bit like you see on WRC cars dash boards? do you know what I mean or am I talking rubbish?!!! Anyone know where I can get some? Or What other suggestions to cover the tunnel and behind the seats? Cheers Nic Winner of the Largest pair in a non SV 7 (Rumble 2003) Edited by - nic day on 30 Mar 2004 12:44:03 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard_E Posted March 30, 2004 Share Posted March 30, 2004 Nic, Where are you based. We have a fabrics devision but with limited choice so you may want a look first. Based in Brize Norton if you are close. Cheers, Rich. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard_E Posted March 30, 2004 Share Posted March 30, 2004 Dumb question as you have not taken the pee with you location. Invite still there to come over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Day Posted March 30, 2004 Author Share Posted March 30, 2004 Richard, thanks for the invite And I am in Beds so not to far. In my work I am out on the road quite a bit talking to clients about there conference needs so could pop in a see some samples. I just fancy something a little different and as the carpet is looking very old, it is a good time to change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Plato Posted March 30, 2004 Share Posted March 30, 2004 Many of the WRC cars have their dash boards "flocked" . I dont know the exact process but I understand it is apllied electrostaticaly onto a surface prepared with an adhesive ? dave Lotus 7 Club Speed Champion 2003 South Wales Area Organiser C7 TOP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Day Posted March 30, 2004 Author Share Posted March 30, 2004 Oh "flocking" hell!!!! from what I can see on the TV it looks a little like suede. or a man made equivilent Nic Winner of the Largest pair in a non SV 7 (Rumble 2003) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frying Pan Posted March 30, 2004 Share Posted March 30, 2004 I think flocking is basically the same priciple that lasrer printers use - charge up one surface which then attracts the flocking. I guess this service is available commercially, but never seen an advert... Guy See some pictures of the build here. Collected on March 1st! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I reply to every thread Posted March 30, 2004 Share Posted March 30, 2004 It's Alcantara you want. Faux suede. You can get it from any upholstery suppliers or vehicle trim outfit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix Posted March 30, 2004 Share Posted March 30, 2004 Flocking is available from www.flocking.co.uk I had all my interior ali panels done by them other than tunnel top and rear bulk head. Wasnt that expensive either IIRC. Another source is www.nfauto.co.uk/nfa_services.htm who say they can do it in situ. Cheers Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Day Posted March 30, 2004 Author Share Posted March 30, 2004 Jim you don't have any photos do you? Would be nice to see what it looks like Cheers Nic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix Posted March 30, 2004 Share Posted March 30, 2004 The pictures dont show much really but let me have your email address and I'll send you one. Effect is "action man hair". I went for it as it is exceedingly light, does not hold water and reduces panel vibration. Only downside is that it doesnt like abrasion and definately not brake fluid. My tunnel top is bare ali but will probably get it anodised one day. Cheers Jim Edited by - phoenix on 30 Mar 2004 15:24:35 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Park Posted March 30, 2004 Share Posted March 30, 2004 Nic, As Jim says his interior doesn't like abrasion, i'd have thought any suede type material might look god when done but suffer from hard use. These type of finishes are generally used in areas which don't get the excessive wear. Parky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Day Posted March 30, 2004 Author Share Posted March 30, 2004 thanks for the advice. Any suggestions then for what to cover the tunnel and behind the seats with. The car is yellow with a black pack and soon to have one of richard in frances C/F areoscreens to match the C/F cycle wings. So it is only for the look, not worried about weight saving etc. Also not to worried about hard wearing as my suede covered mono stearing wheel looks warn. Jim my email is nic@oulook.co.uk Cheers Nic Winner of the Largest pair in a non SV 7 (Rumble 2003) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiF Posted April 1, 2004 Share Posted April 1, 2004 What about some more carbon Will be doing a few parts for the tunnel top very soon. Richard in France Flying fast in my very bright yellow 226bhp Duratec 7, with internal kevlar/carbon panels and pushrod suspension 😬 😬 😬.for pictures of 7 and carbon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Day Posted April 1, 2004 Author Share Posted April 1, 2004 Richard, Yep I would be interested in some Carbon for the tunnel. Just need your areoscreen first!!!! Then when you have developed the tunnel cover can I have first test please!!!!! Let me know when you get some designs together. Cheers Nic PS cannot wait to hear as soon as the aeroscreens are ready, I am desperate to take the windscreen off and my wife wants to send you some money as it is for my birthday!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Plato Posted April 2, 2004 Share Posted April 2, 2004 Richard , Please do let me ( us) know when you have an alternative for the tunnel cover on a dedion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiF Posted April 2, 2004 Share Posted April 2, 2004 Tunnel top we are doing is for the earlier models with the curved top and narrower chassis. Available in several parts making first ones next week. So earlier de dion is ok Think up to 1996. Don't worry Nic, Aeroscreen is now in production. I tested the latest design last weekend 😬 Know it is working as I did not get hit by a single fly but my tall FIA bar at the top certainly did 😬 😬 😬 😬 Richard in France Flying fast in my very bright yellow 226bhp Duratec 7, with internal kevlar/carbon panels and pushrod suspension 😬 😬 😬.for pictures of 7 and carbon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shn7 Posted April 2, 2004 Share Posted April 2, 2004 So any of you who replace your standard padded tunnel cover please let me know as I will be desparate for one soon and would prefer not to pay new CC price. Tks. Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Day Posted April 3, 2004 Author Share Posted April 3, 2004 Thanks Richard, any idea how much the tunnel cover will be when you finish it? When you have some can I see some photos please Cheers Nic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevefoster Posted April 3, 2004 Share Posted April 3, 2004 I think as much bare ali as possible looks best. Hants (North) and Berkshire Area club site here My racing info site here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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