I'm finally ordering the pre-cut insulation for my 04 vert and had a couple of questions. I've seen the threads and directions, and while it doesn't look too bad an install, are there any special tips/advice. I'm getting the set from Crazy Cowboy/Dan. My other question is, while I'm doing this are their any suggestions about what else I should do while I'm at it? I am thinking about the heated seats as I would love to have them. Any thoughts?
Thanks.
Steve.

 

Take the carpets to a detailing place and get them steam cleaned!


Chris

 

Take your time....good time to clean carpet.

 

Think about upgrading your stereo or atleast run yor wires incase you do.

I didn't think that far ahead, and how I am taking everything out again.

 

Thanks for the posts, anybody else?

 

Here you go - details with pics

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show..._id=103&arch=1

 

Well I just did this two weeks ago - I suppose allocate about 12 hours or so if you are fairly adept at taking about 200 parts out of your interior! PM me with any questions.

You'll see what is tight/loose - I found that the drivers side rear vertical piece, below the trunk release, is too think for the compartment cover to fit in there - you'll see.

All other pieces fit in pretty easily - it's not too complicated. Yeah wiring a stereo would be good to do now, but I am happy with mine. I had the entire dash out as well to replace a few things. I posted on all of this several times in the past few weeks - perhaps do a search to get all that info because it was fresh in my memory at that time.

Smash

 

E G, I think they can already hear you in Fla! Thanks.

 

That's it, no other suggestions?

 

Yes, DO NOT double up the insulation at places such as the rear trim panels that hold the targa, because it will cause things not to fit. I recommend using the spray adhesive and aluminum duct tape.

Allow plenty of time, NO dead lines. And as someone suggested, running lines for new stereo gear is great advice.

Oh yeah, prepare to swear when trying to get the seat bolt trim covers back on.

 

OK guys, thanks. The consensus seems to be plan ahead for stereo upgrades. While I don't plan on any stereo mods, I would have said I wouldn't be doing the insulation either. What wiring should be added while the carpets/seats are out?

 

As opposed to all the other swearing? Hey those were easy, just bent up the stock metal tabs. How about fitting the rear compartment lids? I had a couple choice words on that one!!

Let's see - toughest re-fit was probably the CD changer - I have it in the pass side smaller compartment.

I'll re-post the "swear" areas of removing the nose when I do that next month!!

Smash

 

I'm remembering how much fun I had installing my insulation kit
Anyway, a few key points to keep in mind:
(1) Lay out ALL of the pieces of insulation first in theor appropriate location to ensure that all of the pre-cut pieces appear to fit together; (2) do not use the spray adhesive, just the heating duct tape (allows you to move the pieces if required); (3) assume that there will be spaces that are not covered by pieces of insulation and cut new pieces to fit and tape over; (4) remove the CD changer and computer pack in the driver side storage hole; (5) do not cover/plug the drain holes in the storage areas; (6) DO NOT CUT any wires while trying to position/cut the insulation; (7) try to position all of the wires/cables on top of the insulation for future inspection/maintenance; (8) the side trim pieces, rear storage covers, and seat will be very tight to re-ionstall due to the insulation under the carpet -- you may want to cut the insulation away from these areas for easier installation; (9) if you do the front of the car, be very careful removing the tunnel cover and radio/HVAC cover. Check the shift boot and parking break boot for damage from the factory and get replacements under warranty if required. AND, take your time! Allow a weekend to do it slowly and carefully. It will be worth the effort. Otherwise, the install is a piece of cake.

 

Thanks to all. I g g g guess I'm looking forward to doing this?

 

Don't know if anyone said it yet but wear gloves that foil is sharp.

 

I put my XM Commander in at the same time.

Take your time, its a good mod.

 

What a difference!

Did the following at the same time.

1. Install Hurst shifter

2. Installed Vette Essentials Sport package

3. Installed Rear mounted LPE battery kit

4. Installed PLX Wide-band sensor cabling (will install sensor with header install).


Unlike the others, this took me three days to finish. I guess I'm just getting slow in my old age. But let me tell you...


...what a difference!!! That mod is worth every penny...and all the work to put it in!