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328 Engine zippered compartment

Discussion in '308/328' started by btaylor74, Oct 15, 2008.

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  1. btaylor74

    btaylor74 Rookie

    Feb 8, 2005
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    My zipper in engine area has finally called it quits. Has anyone ever had the zipper replaced? any info would be a big help

    Thanks
    Brad
     
  2. sparta49

    sparta49 F1 Veteran
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    Mar 3, 2001
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    I had mine replaced at a shoe repair place for around $30
     
  3. ferrariblex

    ferrariblex Karting

    Sep 28, 2005
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    I brought mine to an auto top shop and had a new one sewn in for $22. Never had a problem after the new zipper was installed.
     
  4. GrigioGuy

    GrigioGuy Splenda Daddy
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  5. WaltP

    WaltP Formula 3

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    #5 WaltP, Oct 16, 2008
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    I replaced mine with a zipper from the local fabric store for 79 cents. It's an easy job.
     
  6. ClydeM

    ClydeM F1 World Champ
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    Nov 4, 2003
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    Do a search. You'll find a couple threads detailing how with the help of a zipper kit.
     
  7. f355spider

    f355spider F1 World Champ
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    #7 f355spider, Oct 16, 2008
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    Simple enough to remove and take to a shop for a new zipper. For authenticity, don't use the first thing you can find, try and find a zipper that matches as closely to the original as possible.

    BTW, whatever you do, don't tell them it is out of a Ferrari. Tell them it is from a Fiat something or another....make up some strange model. ;) (save yourself the "ferrari tax")
     
  8. btaylor74

    btaylor74 Rookie

    Feb 8, 2005
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    Central Iowa
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    Brad
    My rubber seal that surrounds this zippered cover is in pretty shappy shape. Any idea who might have one? T. Rutlands??

    thanks

    Brad
     
  9. WaltP

    WaltP Formula 3

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    Yep, got mine at Rutlands, fortunately it's a short drive ther for me.
     
  10. Paul_308

    Paul_308 Formula 3

    Mar 12, 2004
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    My vinyl was in good shape so I had an 'auto seat cover upholstery' shop put in a new zipper. $30
     
  11. magnum15

    magnum15 Karting

    Oct 31, 2005
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    Tucson,AZ
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    Gary
    I replaced mine with a zipper from the local fabric store for 79 cents. It's an easy job

    +1 ....and my wife put it in!!!
     

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