Redoing the back seats/trunk
Redoing the back seats/trunk
At first I was going to just put in my black back bench and call it a day, but my buddy really got me thinking what it would be like to do something different.
So here's the game plan. We are building a wooden frame, nailing down a plywood sheet with foam and some auto carpet (all shaped to the contours of the trunk, naturally).
The frame is basically built. Tomorrow should bring more progress with the padding and plywood.
So here's the game plan. We are building a wooden frame, nailing down a plywood sheet with foam and some auto carpet (all shaped to the contours of the trunk, naturally).
The frame is basically built. Tomorrow should bring more progress with the padding and plywood.
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Re: Redoing the back seats/trunk
curious to see how this turns out
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Re: Redoing the back seats/trunk
Updates
The frame
Partially in
Completely in
Next weekend should bring foam padding and black carpeting. Also, we screwed in some one inch blocks on three sides of my subs (not shown) so that they wouldn't slide around like they were the night before. Tomorrow I'll take some less blurry shots to show off better detail. I'm extremely glad I'm going this route, definately makes my car better in my opinion.
The frame
Partially in
Completely in
Next weekend should bring foam padding and black carpeting. Also, we screwed in some one inch blocks on three sides of my subs (not shown) so that they wouldn't slide around like they were the night before. Tomorrow I'll take some less blurry shots to show off better detail. I'm extremely glad I'm going this route, definately makes my car better in my opinion.
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Re: Redoing the back seats/trunk
It would have been much lighter to make the top out of fiberglass with smaller wooden supports. But, all the same it looks like it is turning out well. Good luck.
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Mazda: Must Always Zoom Down Asphalt
Re: Redoing the back seats/trunk
yeah keep posting... im currently pondering what im gonna do with the back seats / trunk
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Oh hey I have that same crappy amp... jenson... keeps cutting out lol
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Re: Redoing the back seats/trunk
Here's where it will stay till next weekend. Somethings we still have to get done is straightening the edge of the wood nearest the seats, filling in the gaps on the edges and middle with foam, and finally covering it all with carpet.
I would have gone with fiberglass, but we aren't experienced with it and this was easier to do. At some point I'd love to. As for the amp, I have no complaints thus far in the year I've had it.
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Re: Redoing the back seats/trunk
It's finally done.
So it's finally done, only after one week. Edges have been evened off and a lip added to help hold stuff in place. The subs have 1 inch blocks on three sides so that it stays in place as well.
Overall I'm pretty happy about it. There are more efficient ways to go about it, but with tools and materials on hand, we did a good job.
So it's finally done, only after one week. Edges have been evened off and a lip added to help hold stuff in place. The subs have 1 inch blocks on three sides so that it stays in place as well.
Overall I'm pretty happy about it. There are more efficient ways to go about it, but with tools and materials on hand, we did a good job.
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Re: Redoing the back seats/trunk
But now you can't recline your seat back all the way so that you can barely see the road and drive like most "cool" Civic drivers do.
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Originally posted by DJ:
But now you can't recline your seat back all the way so that you can barely see the road and drive like most "cool" Civic drivers do.
lol
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Re: Redoing the back seats/trunk
Looks great. Suggestion - Consider removing the rear seat belts & hardware. They are heavy, like 5-6lbs all together, you don't need em, and removal will help toward countering the weight gained from the platform and sub setup. Every little bit of weight reduction helps, especially on the SOHC RS. Hmmm... easy for me to say, maybe I should put myself on a diet so me AND my car would be 20lbs lighter...Originally posted by jplar:
It's finally done.
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Re: Redoing the back seats/trunk
Man, if you went that far removing the rear seat, you do know, you now have like 20 cubic feet to work with for a big *** 18" ported sub, right?
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How loud do you f-ing need your music?Originally posted by lakersfan1:
Man, if you went that far removing the rear seat, you do know, you now have like 20 cubic feet to work with for a big *** 18" ported sub, right?
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Stock 1995 RS - Creek Blue
Car Meanins:
Honda: Hang On, Not Done Accelerating
FORD: Frequently Overhauled, Rarely Driven
Mazda: Must Always Zoom Down Asphalt
Car Meanins:
Honda: Hang On, Not Done Accelerating
FORD: Frequently Overhauled, Rarely Driven
Mazda: Must Always Zoom Down Asphalt