When we purchased our kit, we also elected to purchase the "premium upholstery" option. This included a piece that is placed on the interior firewall being attached by velcro strips. Now that we've just about completed our firewall attachments, it was time to see how this piece fit. It is actually nicely done, including an insulation layer that should help with both engine heat and a sound deadening layer. Problem was that it was too tall and interfered with our wiring and heater core installation. After talking several measurements the part was cut down to fit. Had to break out the sewing machine to hem the edges that were now exposed. Two areas on each side had to be cutout to accommodate the rudder return spring attach points. The velcro attach points had to be re-done as well. Four (4) new pieces of velcro was sewn on to the small part.
Hours: 4
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| Newly Resized Firewall Upholstry Piece |
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| Velcro Strips, the two diagonal we old attach points |
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| Checking for fitment in the cockpit. |
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