| Author | Message | ||
| Mister Jones (Davey_jones)
Junior Member Username: Davey_jones Post Number: 157 Registered: 9-2002 |
George - thanks for the tip. I'm pulling the seat soon so I'll just work on it outside of the car. Based on what you said, I believe the end-results will be much better. | ||
| Russ Turner (Snj5)
Member Username: Snj5 Post Number: 549 Registered: 2-2003 |
Verell Thanks! Am researching this a bit and this cues me in to what to check for. I imagine most of my unwanted noise comes from the tires. I was thinking about changing out the carpet so looking at options underneath. Again, many thanks Russ | ||
| Verell Boaen (Verell)
Intermediate Member Username: Verell Post Number: 1165 Registered: 5-2001 |
re:DYNOMAT Russ, If your doors are made like my '82 308 QV's doors, the inside of the door skins are already sprayed with a very thick layer of undercoating that provides as much deadening as a layer of DYNOMAT. Also, the 308's floor pan is thick fibreglass that's much more acousticly dead than a metal floor. That leaves only a few places where dynomat might help. | ||
| George Pavlisko (Lrpman)
New member Username: Lrpman Post Number: 13 Registered: 10-2003 |
IMHO it appears that the padding has broken down as noted. The very shiny look in the picture gives the appearence that a coating is on the seat. The LEATHERIQUE trick is to soak the seat BEFORE you give it to the shop to be worked on. This will allow the leather to be formed to the new foam and stop the problem of SEAM BUNCHING. WE did the V12 jag rear seats that way so as not to tear the leather. Remember that you can restore it. | ||
| Mister Jones (Davey_jones)
Junior Member Username: Davey_jones Post Number: 156 Registered: 9-2002 |
Maybe it's all that fried chicken..... makes the seat fit nice and snug! | ||
| Henry D. Chin (Hanknum)
Junior Member Username: Hanknum Post Number: 227 Registered: 2-2002 |
SIT ON IT! Just kidding. I have no other input  | ||
| Kevin Prickett (Ima2nr)
New member Username: Ima2nr Post Number: 8 Registered: 9-2003 |
I sell the dynamat product in my store. Just apply it first to the wheel well areas and see if that makes it quiet enough for you. if not, put it in the center of the large, flat floor panels first, adding a little more only after you have decided if it is quiet enough yet. Also, add some to the outerskins of the doors. That will make the doors sound really solid when you shut them. I like to start with a little bit first, and try to fix the problem areas. that way you don't add un-necessary weight to a sports car. You'll find the wheel wells are usually loudest areas, start there. good luck. BTW- use the Extreme product, it sticks the best, and is cut easily witha box cutter or scissors. | ||
| Mister Jones (Davey_jones)
Junior Member Username: Davey_jones Post Number: 151 Registered: 9-2002 |
Thanks Mike! Skip - Everyone likes a soft cushion... I guess... | ||
| Skip Williamson (Darolls)
Junior Member Username: Darolls Post Number: 105 Registered: 7-2003 |
True Ken, but my butt has a softer cushion now! :-) | ||
| Russ Turner (Snj5)
Member Username: Snj5 Post Number: 542 Registered: 2-2003 |
While we are taking our seats out - does anyone have any experience with Dynamat or sound deadening material for the floor and doors? Trying to muffle road noise. All I want to hear is the engine (not that I have a choice on that...) thanks rt | ||
| Mike Charness (Mcharness)
Intermediate Member Username: Mcharness Post Number: 1072 Registered: 8-2002 |
To remove the seat, slide it back and then use a 6mm hex wrench to loosen the bolt at the front of each seat rail. Then move the seat all the way forward on the rails, and you'll be able to do the same with the rear bolts. Then just carefully lift it out of the car (easier with the targa off). You'll have it out in 10 minutes. | ||
| Mister Jones (Davey_jones)
Junior Member Username: Davey_jones Post Number: 150 Registered: 9-2002 |
I figured it was a foam issue. Now what's the easiest way to pull out the seat? I'll probably do it this weekend if possible. | ||
| Ken Sullender (Sulley)
Junior Member Username: Sulley Post Number: 88 Registered: 9-2003 |
Great to hear about the fix, but fixed or not, probably still feels like your sitting on the floor! | ||
| Skip Williamson (Darolls)
Junior Member Username: Darolls Post Number: 103 Registered: 7-2003 |
Just picked my drivers seat up yesterday from the upholsterer. He romoved the skins, and added new foam to the cushion and 2 bolsters. Underneath the seat cushion is foam that is sprayed on. That had split, which also allowed the cushion to sag. He removed the foam and under that is webbing. He tightened the webbing, and cut the foam into strips, like wide, strong rubberbands. He reattached those with hog rings. The puckered leather is now back to its correct shape, and the bolsters are back to their original condition. The seat is from a 308 QV and the cost of repair was $200. It looks GREAT, and I no longer feel like I'm sitting on the floor. | ||
| Ken Sullender (Sulley)
Junior Member Username: Sulley Post Number: 85 Registered: 9-2003 |
You're absolutely correct, you need new foam and the leather re-stretched over it. | ||
| 89TCab (Jmg)
Member Username: Jmg Post Number: 578 Registered: 9-2001 |
Find a reputable upholstry place and take it to them. The foam can be rebuilt and it will look like new inside. I had this done and it was the best money I spent. The outside is an issue for Leatherique. - JMG | ||
| dave handa (Davehanda)
Intermediate Member Username: Davehanda Post Number: 1939 Registered: 5-2001 |
Check underneath, the foam may have broken free from the support straps or wires...look carefully. I have noticed this on my 328 seats, but have not gotten around to having it repaired. Basically, I need to have some additional straps added and tightened, to push the foam back up into position...it appears the foam has torn along the front edge, and dropped down about 1 to 1.5 cm. | ||
| Mister Jones (Davey_jones)
Junior Member Username: Davey_jones Post Number: 149 Registered: 9-2002 |
As I look at it, it almost appears the foam underneath needs replaced... | ||
| Mike Procopio (Pupz308)
Member Username: Pupz308 Post Number: 541 Registered: 10-2002 |
Search the archives for the term "Leatherique" (http://www.leatherique.com/). There is a large consensus among list members that these products are the way to go for restoring leather... Although granted, many of those folks are 308 owners; the particular "shade" of material that your seats are made of may respond better to something else. | ||
| Mister Jones (Davey_jones)
Junior Member Username: Davey_jones Post Number: 148 Registered: 9-2002 |
This is the driver seat in my 348. It looks kinda worn and I was looking through past threads but I'm unsure the best way to go about restoring it so it looks nice and tight again. Anyone "been there done that" ? dave  |