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Old Sep 20, 2004 | 08:15 AM
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Well on my quest for making my own partion, here goes some pics...once i am done i will probably post a How to instruction. Right now i am looking for some carpet to cover the pannel. HomeDepot and Lowes doesn't seem to have the right now. I might just end up getting a black one....
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http://www.wam.umd.edu/~uche//vette_...on/Inside1.jpg
http://www.wam.umd.edu/~uche//vette_...on/Inside2.jpg
http://www.wam.umd.edu/~uche//vette_...on/Inside3.jpg
http://www.wam.umd.edu/~uche//vette_...on/Inside4.jpg
http://www.wam.umd.edu/~uche//vette_...Partition1.jpg
http://www.wam.umd.edu/~uche//vette_...Partition2.jpg
http://www.wam.umd.edu/~uche//vette_...oard_mold1.jpg
http://www.wam.umd.edu/~uche//vette_...oard_mold2.jpg
http://www.wam.umd.edu/~uche//vette_...on/Trunck1.jpg
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Old Sep 20, 2004 | 08:21 AM
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the best match i found is what they stock @ wal-mart.-you'll like the extra sound deadening effects of the partition ,it helps w/cabin noise.
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Old Sep 20, 2004 | 08:27 AM
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Thank you VERY much for that tip... I knew it. Walmart have everything.
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Old Sep 20, 2004 | 09:04 AM
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Very nice and I see you made a cover for the rear compartment. I would like to see the tips when you get it done. Thanks in advance for the help
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Old Sep 20, 2004 | 10:15 AM
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Find a car stereo center and ask if they have the material that is used for the enclosures that get built. I found a source that way and it matches real well. Looks as good as stock. I paid $10 sq/yard.
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Old Sep 20, 2004 | 10:19 AM
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Any pics of yours and did you screw it in place or did you use velcro? Also did you stable the capet to the board or glue? These are other stuff i am trying to decide how to go about. I also have plans for putting the z06 emblem by printing it on a color printer and ....
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Old Sep 20, 2004 | 09:41 PM
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I can help you on Correct or Non-Correct Carpet .

$10.00 yd for Non OEM BLACK. 3ftx40"

$55.00 yd for 2002-2004 OEM . 3ftx60"

1 yard min. order please

Oem color pictured:

http://www.z06vette.com/gallery/show...cat=500&page=2
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Old Oct 25, 2004 | 12:02 PM
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Did you post your diy yet?

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Just a suggestion here. Every manufactured partition be it professional or do it yourself has a 1/2" gap all the way across the top of the partition with some kind of filler like carpet looped over or foam rubber. I'm thinking it is for ease of installation or maybe more importantly for expansion reasons or for when the ride is under movement in that area. Just a thought.
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Old Oct 25, 2004 | 04:40 PM
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I also built my own and found a very near match in non-OEM carpet at Pep Boys for $10.00. One roll will cover the partition. They also sell a larger roll that might cover both the partition and the compartment covers for @ $15.00. I cut my MDF board @ 1/8" shy of a tight fit, glued the body of the carpet with spray glue and stapled/tacked the peremeter edges. I then applied a 1" strip of "Fuzzy" self adhearing velcro to the top edge for both a finished look and to keep any staples from scratching the plastic surface when installing.

This is a friction fit and I have had no problems with this mod. It also cuts down a great deal of resonance from the open area with aftermarket exhaust systems installed.
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Old Oct 25, 2004 | 10:05 PM
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I'm planning on this diy mod this winter. Thx for all the tips.
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I would like to attempt to make a partition myself to see how it comes out. I tried making a cardboard cutout as a template, but damn, there is no room to manuever back there to take any measurements whatsoever. I would appreciate if someone could provide the some measurements so I could at least "connect the dots" on the cardboard and try to fit that, then cut into the MDF. Any help would be appreciated.
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Old Oct 25, 2004 | 10:57 PM
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You can download a template and a DIY .pdf over here------> http://www.fixedroofcoupe.com/howto/.../partition.pdf
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