Atinod Posted May 27, 2005 Share Posted May 27, 2005 To stop the sound of all that grit tumbling from one side of the footwell to the other 20 mins into a blat ❗, I was trying to think of what material I could use for lightweight mats. I want something easily removable for cleaning so don’t want to use any adhesive vinyl or similar. I wonder if there is dense foam matting [similar to the sleeping bag ground mats used when camping] with a shiny surface finish on both sides and around 5mm thick? Maybe that material wouldn’t be durable enough though. They could be secured with adhesive Velcro pads. Has anyone got a bright idea? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Support Team Shaun_E Posted May 27, 2005 Support Team Share Posted May 27, 2005 You can buy rolls of the material used to line tool chest draws from Halfords for not much money. This stuff is a mesh and very grippy so you wouldn't need to stick it down. Can't say it would be that hard wearing but if it wears or breaks it's cheap to replace. Yellow SL #32 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Woods Posted May 27, 2005 Share Posted May 27, 2005 Caterham supply removable rubber footwell mats - they are good quality athough its stretching things a bit to say they are lightweight 01322 625801 if you need the number for the Parts Department Nick Red and Black 1.6K supersport visit Carrotland.co.uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark w Posted May 27, 2005 Share Posted May 27, 2005 Why not remove the floor and replace with a mesh,stones will fall through and it will add lightness. sorry bored at work today ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAZZA Posted May 27, 2005 Share Posted May 27, 2005 can one ADD lightness, well it is friday afternoon! Barry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I.Mupferit Posted May 27, 2005 Share Posted May 27, 2005 Well Colin Chapman always did ❗ (add lightness that is) Brent 2.3 DURATEC SV R 417.39 😬 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrannY OrB TuneR Posted May 27, 2005 Share Posted May 27, 2005 can one ADD lightness Of course u can - add Malteasers 😬 & I'll use the same excuse as Barry - its been a long hard week working stupid hours & its Friday afternoon & I have next booked off 😬 😬 GrannY OrB TuneR 😳 Tweaker Of Fine Granny Orbs ! 😳 Superlight No: 170 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dickie Normuss Posted May 27, 2005 Share Posted May 27, 2005 Laminate flooring underlay 🤔 Huge rolls are cheap, about 2mm thick, very light and spongy. Use once and then throw away, just find a young nephew and pay him 20p for each pair he cuts out 😬 Seek forgiveness, not permission. Rules are for the interpretation of wise men and the obedience of fools. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Mill Posted May 27, 2005 Share Posted May 27, 2005 What about wetsuit material (expanded neoprene or whatever it is)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingnonut Posted May 27, 2005 Share Posted May 27, 2005 My S2 Elise had what looked like checker plate aluminium on the foot well floors. It was actually lino Lightweight, hardwaring, cheap, looks OK. Just a thought W.Nut . Rosso Superlight no.087 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Locust Posted May 27, 2005 Share Posted May 27, 2005 4mm neoprene rubber works well and is lighter than the moulded ones. Ian Green and Silver Roadsport 😬 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpy the 7th Posted May 27, 2005 Share Posted May 27, 2005 I can't hear anything in the footwell or the boot or from the wife when the engines running. Use ear plugs and a hover 😬 for the bits of gravel rog C7 TNT - it's like dynamite (Honda Irish Green and Peugeot Graphite grey ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrone Posted May 27, 2005 Share Posted May 27, 2005 I use rolls of 1mm thick EPDM rubber 'borrowed' from my former workplace, the supplier is a company called Phoenix, T: 01788 571482, F: 01788 542245. The rolls come in standard widths from 150mm up to 1500mm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atinod Posted May 27, 2005 Author Share Posted May 27, 2005 Thanks for all the suggestions; some good ideas there! Actually the lino idea is good and it wouldn't need fixing down probably. I will investigate. If you inflated a helium balloon in the footwell, you would have 'added lightness' surely?! It would also stop all that grit getting in [along with passengers]! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Mill Posted May 27, 2005 Share Posted May 27, 2005 Ah, but which way would the helium baloon be thrown when you brake? 😬 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atinod Posted May 27, 2005 Author Share Posted May 27, 2005 Maybe nowhere. Maybe the midget passenger would be keeping it in postion with their feet It could be the first Caterham ever to be fitted with an air-bag Added lightness could be created using a compressed gas cylinder venting downwards, although a limited duration somewhat ruins the idea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hibster. Posted May 27, 2005 Share Posted May 27, 2005 "Well Colin Chapman always did (add lightness that is)" Chapman added lightness and then Caterham developed the SV and then the CSR and took some of it away Supercheese R250 Caterham pictures here 😬 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferrino Posted May 27, 2005 Share Posted May 27, 2005 Chapman added lightness and then Caterham developed the SV and then the CSR and took some of it away 😬 Bite me 😬 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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