MK4 #8951 Build

[lahrs37]

Thanks Scott! Hopefully I will have a good dash progress video up soon!

[lahrs37]

Ah ha! Another video. I'm happy to know your back at. I also picked up that you have the RT turn signals. I wired the stalk button as a flash to pass and if the headlights are on, works as brights. Really integrates well with the FFR light switch.

Seats are coming along I see. Keep those videos coming.

Oh that is a great idea about the stalk button. I wasn't sure what was going to go there. I considered making it the horn but felt like I would not remember that when I needed it.

[lahrs37]

Lawrence,

If you need an extra dash cover (FFR Orgininal) I can send you mine since I didn't use it.
Just P/M me your address and we can settle up on shipping later.
Also, you really need to try doing stand up.
Whit Is Your Strong Point!

Steve

Thanks Steve! I am hoping this wood veneer dash turns out well. If it doesn't I will probably hit you up!

[lahrs37]

OK so I attempted to make cleaning my garage more fun by making a video about it. lol

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QYNv90Lyy30&t=3s

[RickP]

ahhhhhhhh, the video is cut off.

we want to see the punch line. "I've got a crazy mess" and end of vid. Well gee whiz Left Nut, there's got to be an end to the story!

[lahrs37]

ahhhhhhhh, the video is cut off.

we want to see the punch line. "I've got a crazy mess" and end of vid. Well gee whiz Left Nut, there's got to be an end to the story!

Oh crud! Not sure what happened. I will try and fix it and repost.

[lahrs37]

Fixed!

https://youtu.be/E49NCrR_3lE

[RickP]

Bravo mate!

A mans home is his castle, but a garage is his sanctuary.

[lahrs37]

Bravo mate!

A mans home is his castle, but a garage is his sanctuary.

Truth!

[lahrs37]

Ok, this is the last non-build video I will post. I was basically testing my new setup. It is a GoPro mounted on a DSLR with a shotgun mic. It's a silly video. https://youtu.be/viW2DDyrw7s

[RickP]

OMG. Your like a man possessed. First the garage, now the CAR? Your putting all us type B folks to shame.

[lahrs37]

OMG. Your like a man possessed. First the garage, now the CAR? Your putting all us type B folks to shame.

I PROMISE I am also a type B kinda guy. There is a reason that cleaning is video worthy. I have been going a little crazy with my build getting sidelined for such a long time though. I am really glad to be back at it though.

[RickP]

I know the feeling. I've been sidelined past couple of weeks myself.

[lahrs37]

I just put my seats back together (finally!). I should have a video about it in the next week. But here is a shot of the headrest foam with the speakers installed. It works pretty well but it looks like I will have to clearance the headrest metal to avoid getting poked by the cones.

[wareaglescott]

Those head rests are cool! Nice job.
Do you have a plan for the back side of the seat to cover it somehow since that area is visible?
I don't have the wires/speakers like you do but am still considering coming up with something to give the upper part of the seat that is visible from behind the car a more finished look. Was wondering if you had any thoughts?
I was thinking about possibly ordering some black plastic ABD sheets and cutting to fit and tucking it in where the cover wraps around the seat back.

[Dave Howard]

Those head rests are cool! Nice job.
Do you have a plan for the back side of the seat to cover it somehow since that area is visible?
I don't have the wires/speakers like you do but am still considering coming up with something to give the upper part of the seat that is visible from behind the car a more finished look. Was wondering if you had any thoughts?
I was thinking about possibly ordering some black plastic ABD sheets and cutting to fit and tucking it in where the cover wraps around the seat back.

Like many first time builders, I too invested in a stereo system for my MkIV. An elaborate custom system that at the end of the day.....can't be heard. If you want to hear tunes while you're driving the best thing is ear buds and your iPhone.

[wareaglescott]

Like many first time builders, I too invested in a stereo system for my MkIV. An elaborate custom system that at the end of the day.....can't be heard. If you want to hear tunes while you're driving the best thing is ear buds and your iPhone.

Did you put speakers in the headrest of your high back seats? Because I have a very hard time imagining he won't be able to hear them!

[Dave Howard]

Not in the head rest but in the back cockpit wall. The wind noise at 50 mph will be too much regardless of where the speakers are mounted.
Think of a Mastercraft at 50 mph on the water. The roadster is worse.

No stereo in the next roadster.

[lahrs37]

Those head rests are cool! Nice job.
Do you have a plan for the back side of the seat to cover it somehow since that area is visible?
I don't have the wires/speakers like you do but am still considering coming up with something to give the upper part of the seat that is visible from behind the car a more finished look. Was wondering if you had any thoughts?
I was thinking about possibly ordering some black plastic ABD sheets and cutting to fit and tucking it in where the cover wraps around the seat back.

That is an interesting thought. Since the tweeter cone pokes up a little when it is mounted I was thinking I may have to clearance the back of the headrest metal which would make it look even more jenky than it already does. A plastic cover would solve that nicely.

[lahrs37]

Not in the head rest but in the back cockpit wall. The wind noise at 50 mph will be too much regardless of where the speakers are mounted.
Think of a Mastercraft at 50 mph on the water. The roadster is worse.

No stereo in the next roadster.

I hear ya. If it was up to me I would have left them out, but this particular mod kept my wife happy. If it turns out the music can't be heard at all I can't be said to have not done my due diligence.

[Dave Howard]

There's an idea for a new forum thread....what was the wife's input to the build?

Mine was heated seats and cup holders. I had to draw the line at the passenger side roll bar. Not the look I was looking for.

[wareaglescott]

That is an interesting thought. Since the tweeter cone pokes up a little when it is mounted I was thinking I may have to clearance the back of the headrest metal which would make it look even more jenky than it already does. A plastic cover would solve that nicely.

After posting this I started looking around amazon for a good product. Found and ordered some "kydex T sheet" that looks to have potential. Should be here in next couple days. I will let you know how it works.

[lahrs37]

There's an idea for a new forum thread....what was the wife's input to the build?

Mine was heated seats and cup holders. I had to draw the line at the passenger side roll bar. Not the look I was looking for.

My wife is an Occupational Therapist. She worked with traumatic brain injury patients for a year so there was no way I was going to be able to do low back seats or only one roll bar. At first I was bummed, but after a while I realized that the Kirkey's are going to be great for autocross and time attack. So I actually ended up being happy with that input. The verdict is still out on the sound system. I will say it has been fun to try and find a solution that might work.

[lahrs37]

After posting this I started looking around amazon for a good product. Found and ordered some "kydex T sheet" that looks to have potential. Should be here in next couple days. I will let you know how it works.

Cool. I will stay tuned!

[lahrs37]

New build video!! https://youtu.be/V63wruAkACc

[Jeff Kleiner]

Nice work on the dash but I have a concern about what will happen to the thick Super Glaze finish when you bend the ends around to tuck in behind the hinges. Have you tried to bend your test piece 90 degrees to see if the clear coating will flex rather than crack?

Jeff

[lahrs37]

Nice work on the dash but I have a concern about what will happen to the thick Super Glaze finish when you bend the ends around to tuck in behind the hinges. Have you tried to bend your test piece 90 degrees to see if the clear coating will flex rather than crack?

Jeff

My test piece remained pliable long after it was fully cured so I am not anticipating a problem. Though now that you brought it up that will be the first thing I do when I get home today.

[Wylie Coyote]

Super Cool

[lahrs37]

Super Cool

Thanks!

[wareaglescott]

Dash looks good!
I can appreciate all the time you have put into those seats! For the wires coming off the pads I ended up drilling a hole a little above the seat belt opening and ran them through there with a grommet. I think that may work a little better for you as they won't get any wear and tear with the lap belt constantly rubbing around them. I have actually been replacing my drivers side wiring this week because it failed for some reason! A dedicated hole for them may be a good idea.
The plastic covering on the back worked great. I think if you make some holes for speaker backs like you are talking about that plastic material will cover it very nicely.

[lahrs37]

Dash looks good!
I can appreciate all the time you have put into those seats! For the wires coming off the pads I ended up drilling a hole a little above the seat belt opening and ran them through there with a grommet. I think that may work a little better for you as they won't get any wear and tear with the lap belt constantly rubbing around them. I have actually been replacing my drivers side wiring this week because it failed for some reason! A dedicated hole for them may be a good idea.
The plastic covering on the back worked great. I think if you make some holes for speaker backs like you are talking about that plastic material will cover it very nicely.

Thanks!
That is a great idea about the hole and grommet. That is a bummer about the seat warmer. What did you use to adhere the heater?
I am glad to hear that the plastic has worked out well. I almost feel bad that I cribbing so much from you!

[wareaglescott]

I just used spray adhesive to attach the heater pads and the foam all back together. Looked like the same thing you were doing in the video. All sandwiched together with the seat cover on the seat it all stays in position very nice.
Only thing I did different was just trim the entire lower pad to length just short of the hole for the crotch strap.

[lahrs37]

New video all about wiring the dash! https://youtu.be/CtVIxpLZGw0

[wareaglescott]

I like the finish on the dash. Looks nice!

....so side story - when I start watching and my wife hears your voice she always comes to watch. About 10 minutes in she looks at me and says why am I watching this I have stuff I need to be doing? Yet she continues to watch to the end and tells me "this dude is entertaining"! haha
We are enjoying the video updates. Unique approach to keeping your build thread up to date! Good job.

[RickP]

Looking good Laurence. Dash came out great. Obviously a lot of work went into it and surely it's paid off. Steering wheel sets it all off very nicely. Over coming certain phases of the build like the dash mounting and wiring sure makes one feel good. Keep those videos coming.

[lahrs37]

I like the finish on the dash. Looks nice!

....so side story - when I start watching and my wife hears your voice she always comes to watch. About 10 minutes in she looks at me and says why am I watching this I have stuff I need to be doing? Yet she continues to watch to the end and tells me "this dude is entertaining"! haha
We are enjoying the video updates. Unique approach to keeping your build thread up to date! Good job.

That is quite the compliment! Thanks! That kind of feedback totally helps me stay motivated.

Also, I got your PM re: plastic back on post 587. I am totally going to steel that idea when I get there!

[lahrs37]

Looking good Laurence. Dash came out great. Obviously a lot of work went into it and surely it's paid off. Steering wheel sets it all off very nicely. Over coming certain phases of the build like the dash mounting and wiring sure makes one feel good. Keep those videos coming.

Thanks! I am really quite pleased with it. Hopefully I can channel that excitement into the wiring marathon I have ahead of me. I am very much looking forward to that part being done.

[wareaglescott]

That is quite the compliment! Thanks! That kind of feedback totally helps me stay motivated.

Also, I got your PM re: plastic back on post 587. I am totally going to steel that idea when I get there!

When I did that post I had only done one seat and was waiting for a seat heater to arrive in the mail before doing the second. When I did the second one I found that once I had cut the piece a heat gun works really well to shape that stuff and make it really contour to the back of the seat. I never put that in the post but add that to your plan.

[lahrs37]

When I did that post I had only done one seat and was waiting for a seat heater to arrive in the mail before doing the second. When I did the second one I found that once I had cut the piece a heat gun works really well to shape that stuff and make it really contour to the back of the seat. I never put that in the post but add that to your plan.

Wo, totally. Will do!

[lahrs37]

Finally a new video! And this one will explain why I have been not uploading! https://youtu.be/E41_7Kh6aGo