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  1. Cinemagic

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    #1 Cinemagic, Sep 17, 2008
    I have a couple of interior questions I was hoping you guys could help me with on my '99 355 spyder.

    First, behind the seats, attached to the carpet, are two metal panels covered in leather. Mine have stitching where the flat meets the angle. A friend of mine has the same year 355 and his panels are just stretched leather, no stitching. Which is correct???

    Second, Does anyone know what is the proper foam densitiy and thickness for the different interior parts of the car? What I am looking for are specifications such as: Top of the dash 1/4" thick open cell foam, top of the door 1/8" closed cell foam, etc.

    Thanks for your help!!!
     
  2. 285ferrari

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    #2 285ferrari, Sep 17, 2008
    My panels are stitched in yellow...
     
  3. pyroguy

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    #3 pyroguy, Sep 17, 2008
    Mine are stretched leather, no stitching.
     
  4. Cinemagic

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    #4 Cinemagic, Sep 17, 2008
    Thanks for the replies.

    Are both of your interiors factory??? Strange that Ferrari would build every car different.

    Anyone Else?
     
  5. 285ferrari

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    #5 285ferrari, Sep 17, 2008
    Mine is factory because it matches all the other yellow stitching
     
  6. eyboro

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    #6 eyboro, Sep 17, 2008
    95-97 are stretched leather 98-99 are stitched leather.
     
  7. 285ferrari

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    #7 285ferrari, Sep 17, 2008
    Makes sense---Good info!! Learn something new everyday
     
  8. mwhitesell

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    #8 mwhitesell, Sep 17, 2008
    That is interesting. I didn't know that either. Mine were stretched and I have a 97. I'm going to look at a stitched one next time I'm around some 355's.
     
  9. gothspeed

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    #9 gothspeed, Sep 17, 2008
    I did not know that either ..... :eek: .............. the 95-97 'stretched' leather cars are faster because they do not have all that extra thread to weight the car down ..... :cool:
     
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    #10 285ferrari, Sep 17, 2008
    Knew that was coming!!!! :D:D:D:D:
     
  11. MBFerrari

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    #11 MBFerrari, Sep 17, 2008
    Originally Posted by gothspeed
    I did not know that either ..... .............. the 95-97 'stretched' leather cars are faster because they do not have all that extra thread to weight the car down .....


    Yeah, me too. If it comes to speed and weight reduction the stooges are on it. Goth, you will be happy to know that even though I am not buying pipes from you right now for my 348, I am installing Hill Engineering Bearings/Tensioners that save me about 1.5 pounds over the stock ones. Sooo, either I can install those to save weight, or just pass on the extra KFC Snacker tomorrow and get the same effect - LMAO!

    MB
     
  12. Cinemagic

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    #12 Cinemagic, Sep 17, 2008
    Well it seems the stitched question is solved...Thanks guys!

    Next, anyone have an answer on the foam types?
     
  13. Cinemagic

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    #13 Cinemagic, Sep 19, 2008
    Well is seems as if I am a bit lucky, The entire interior leather appears to be factory, with exception of the seats and the upper right door by the window...now I have the proper foam types.

    Thanks again for all of your help guys, have a good weekend!
     

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