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How to make your 348 faster

Discussion in '348/355' started by davey_jones, Mar 27, 2004.

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  1. davey_jones

    davey_jones Formula Junior

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    Well, I think I've figured out how to get an edge on those pesky 355s out there.
    If you see a 348 going down the highway with no driver, dont be alarmed - it's just me sitting on the floor.
    If I can just find a good carbon fibre cinder block I'll be all set :)
     
  2. davey_jones

    davey_jones Formula Junior

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    My driver seat was looking a little out of shape. I considered recovering it but after seeing the cost, decided to have Aldens down in louisiana tighten it up and re-dye it. He did such a good job, I'm sending all the tan interior parts down to him. take a look (the pic color is off due to lighting but inperson it's correct & dead-on)

    before and after:
     
  3. he did do a very good job. Most automotive leather just has problems with it comming loose and wrinkly if it was always it would look better. Nice job
     
  4. wax

    wax Five Time F1 World Champ
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    Smart move to stretch the dollar and re-dye tightened leather.
     
  5. davey_jones

    davey_jones Formula Junior

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    You can't go wrong for a hundred bucks!
    Beats new covers at who knows how much.
    I'll post pics when everythings bolted back in.
     
  6. ernie

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    Nice work Davey. But if you want to make it ever faster, take out the door pannels and windows. 100 pounds easy. LOL
     
  7. davey_jones

    davey_jones Formula Junior

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    I bet that front window is at least 70lbs! LOL
     
  8. Ksullender

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    Did I understand you correct that you said $100?
     
  9. davey_jones

    davey_jones Formula Junior

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    Less expensive than you think! He should have my entire interior tomorrow (thur). Can't wait to get it back :)

    Here's his # 504-469-0527 call him and ask cost for whatever part
    you want to do - you may end up doing them all though.

    dave
     
  10. Robin

    Robin F1 Rookie

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    That's amazing.. any idea how difficult it would be to do a color change on an interior? Can you dye black seats to make them tan, etc...?

    -R
     
  11. Ricambi America

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    Dave/Ken -

    I just spoke with the folks at Alden's Auto Trim, as you suggested. They were inspecting your dash pieces when I called ! I'm probably going to send my radio-door to them for stretching and recovering too. I was quoted about $70 for foam, leather, etc. In my car, the radio cover just isn't "drum tight" and looks slightly chunky. For that price, you can't miss !

    If anyone else is looking the address is:

    Alden's Auto Trim
    2620 Bainbridge Avenue
    Kenner, LA 70062


    -Daniel
     
  12. Fan512bbi

    Fan512bbi Two Time F1 World Champ
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    Ultimate weight saving?
     
  13. davey_jones

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    Robin -

    Some of the "purists" out there may not like this but I always liked the tan leather that went back between the rear & side glass. To my knowledge, all 348s have black leather back by the window. I pulled the (6) pieces of black trim out from back window area to be re-dyed in TAN. Alden said it wasn't a problem at all as long as no scratches. Should look a lot better IMO...
     
  14. davey_jones

    davey_jones Formula Junior

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    that rust bucket needs a little "shinola" !!

    daniel - i know what you're referring to - my door cover "speciale" label wasn't real tight either - he's going to take a look at that too
     
  15. Just_some_dude

    Just_some_dude Karting

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    That rusty 348 needs to be taken to Maaco!
     
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  17. Ricambi America

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    Are those Keith Collins mats? Where'd you get them?

    -Daniel
     
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  19. davey_jones

    davey_jones Formula Junior

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    LOL - I think this might be a trend!
     
  20. Ade

    Ade Formula 3

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    Soon as I get home, I'm rippin the seats out of my 355. I can't let you 348 dudes get the edge... I might make a hole in the floor too, and go flintstones-style for an extra 5bhp. Beat that!
     

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