Question re ally panelling

[pilbeam_mp62]

Are there any disadvantages to panelling the whole of the engine-side bulkhead, right up to the top of the roll hoop ? I have seen some builders who do this, and then maybe carpet the cockpit side, leaving the diagonal brace exposed - I think like the look of that...

Just wanted some opinions to help me decide what to do - about 8 weeks till my kit arrives, and just trying to get a few thoughts straight in my mind.

Thanks very much,
Regards

Kelvin

[Steve_D]

I skinned both front and back of the roll bar but only bonding as I did not want to drill the roll bar and weaken it.
The cavity is filled with rubber sound matt and horse hair matting.

See pics on my site.

Steve

[Chewy]

As standard the fiberglass cockpit extends down into the engine bay and over the diagonal which is usually left visible inside the cockpit and can therefore be carpeted. Some owners may have panelled over the fibreglass in the engine bay or replaced the fibreglass with panelling. Unlike Steve_D I have left the inside of this area open on my car and carpeted it as you suggest and which I think is the factory standard. This gives easy access to the seatbelt fastenings and the diagonal makes a great mounting point for my camera.

[crafty]

I had a panel made for inside the cockpit with recesses for the harnesses. I also had the cage upholstered.

[pilbeam_mp62]

Glyn,Steve,Grant,

Thanks very much for your input - much appreciated.

Grant - your interior is certainly very impressive - I think I am going for the
slightly more "stripped-out racer" look, so I don't think I will do that, but yours looks excellent.

Regards
Kelvin

[crafty]

pilbeam_mp62 said:

.... so I don't think I will do that....

Good - that'll save me sending someone over to kill you.


and... you might want to look here http://www.kirkeyracing.com/

Edited by crafty on Tuesday 2nd October 08:31

[k wright]

I put the alloy sheet on the fiberglass outside the passenger compartment. The thought was to have the alloy reflect some heat.

RE: the interior, after the car was finished it got the shop vac.