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RhinoFLA Aficionado
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Name : Ryan Age : 36 Location : Port Richey, FL Joined : 2007-02-27 Post Count : 1029 Merit : 4
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| I stopped and picked up a new set of autolite 104's and a new napa fuel filter because i'm about overdue on a change. After I threw those on, i figured.. hey.. i've got two sony xplod 6x9's sitting around.. nothing to do today, let's throw em in 250W Sony Xplod 6x9 ![carpet - Spoil the rivi day - Painted Carpet Copyofamandasvideos021ln4](https://2img.net/r/ihimizer/img407/4446/copyofamandasvideos021ln4.jpg) After the sonys were in, I decided to do away with my nasty stained ass carpet. I remembered seeing an episode of muscle car on spike where they used Duplicolor paint to paint some carpets in an older car. So I went and picked up 3 cans of black duplicolor carpet paint.. I was a little nervous about how it would turn out, but i'm actually quite impressed with how it looks. Eventually I want to repaint my entire interior, because tan is just too hard to keep clean and scratch free.. I haven't decided on what color to go with yet, maybe flat black would look alright, but I want to give it some more thought. That and it's quite the project and is probably going to take some time. Driver side carpet![carpet - Spoil the rivi day - Painted Carpet Amandasvideos017rn7](https://2img.net/r/ihimizer/img254/1046/amandasvideos017rn7.jpg) Pass. side carpet Carpet on the door ![carpet - Spoil the rivi day - Painted Carpet Amandasvideos023nu5](https://2img.net/r/ihimizer/img254/3817/amandasvideos023nu5.jpg) Back seat ![carpet - Spoil the rivi day - Painted Carpet Copy2ofamandasvideos018ut4](https://2img.net/r/ihimizer/img254/1221/copy2ofamandasvideos018ut4.jpg) Here are some pics i've been meaning to take. 5 1/4" Hifonics Zeus 325W, Boston 3" 125W ![carpet - Spoil the rivi day - Painted Carpet Amandasvideos015el2](https://2img.net/r/ihimizer/img254/294/amandasvideos015el2.jpg) 3.6" Intense MPS ![carpet - Spoil the rivi day - Painted Carpet Amandasvideos024xw5](https://2img.net/r/ihimizer/img407/8554/amandasvideos024xw5.jpg) Audio wise, I honestly think i'm done. I have an AP 600w amp in my room that I just haven't had the time to put in, and honestly, after hearing the power those two sony xplods put out, I really don't think I need the amp. I also have a pioneer head unit that i'm not sure if I want to put in, i'll have to give it some thought. | |
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1998 Riv Expert
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Name : Dave Age : 63 Location : In The AZ Oven Joined : 2007-01-17 Post Count : 4502 Merit : 44
![carpet - Spoil the rivi day - Painted Carpet Empty](https://2img.net/i/empty.gif) | Subject: Re: Spoil the rivi day - Painted Carpet Sat Mar 15, 2008 3:59 pm | |
| Looks good. I need a "spoil the Riv" day too. | |
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T Riley Guru
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Name : Travis Age : 34 Location : Minnesconsin Joined : 2007-02-08 Post Count : 5127 Merit : 10
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| VERRRRRRY nice...... im not so sure about the carpet, if i made a mistake i would prolly die | |
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RhinoFLA Aficionado
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Name : Ryan Age : 36 Location : Port Richey, FL Joined : 2007-02-27 Post Count : 1029 Merit : 4
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| - 98riviera98 wrote:
- VERRRRRRY nice...... im not so sure about the carpet, if i made a mistake i would prolly die
Blue painters tape ftw. There's a couple spots I got it on the plastic, but eventually it will all be repainted anyways. | |
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palermocorey90 Expert
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Name : Corey Age : 34 Location : Rome NY Joined : 2007-10-03 Post Count : 2968 Merit : -24
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| its easier to take the carpet right out but i dont have a console. so Ryan is right on this one. but use green painters tape is has more adhesion so it will stick better.blue works better for when you put it on stuff already painted. but it came out great good job Ryan.how do u like the sonys do they sound good | |
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RhinoFLA Aficionado
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Name : Ryan Age : 36 Location : Port Richey, FL Joined : 2007-02-27 Post Count : 1029 Merit : 4
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| - palermocorey90 wrote:
- its easier to take the carpet right out but i dont have a console. so Ryan is right on this one. but use green painters tape is has more adhesion so it will stick better.blue works better for when you put it on stuff already painted. but it came out great good job Ryan.how do u like the sonys do they sound good
Yeah that blue tape got annoying in some places, mostly the curved pieces. I'll give the green tape a try next time. The sonys sound amazing.. The bass is ridiculous, i'm not sure my rear view mirror can stand up to the vibration haha, at about a 1/4 volume it was shaking so bad, it was impossible to see out of it. | |
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Buapo Addict
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Name : Ben Age : 39 Location : Eastlake, OH Joined : 2007-07-17 Post Count : 691 Merit : 2
![carpet - Spoil the rivi day - Painted Carpet Empty](https://2img.net/i/empty.gif) | Subject: Re: Spoil the rivi day - Painted Carpet Sat Mar 15, 2008 5:43 pm | |
| Very nice pics! I have some very nice 6X9s still in my wrecked Regal that I'm sure would fit right into the back of my Riviera.
Is this a hard job to do? I've never done, I figure it's easy as pie, though. Any special tools? Do I need butt-splices or anything like that?
I still have to find out if I can get those speakers out of the Regal. | |
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RhinoFLA Aficionado
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Name : Ryan Age : 36 Location : Port Richey, FL Joined : 2007-02-27 Post Count : 1029 Merit : 4
![carpet - Spoil the rivi day - Painted Carpet Empty](https://2img.net/i/empty.gif) | Subject: Re: Spoil the rivi day - Painted Carpet Sat Mar 15, 2008 5:53 pm | |
| - Buapo wrote:
- Very nice pics! I have some very nice 6X9s still in my wrecked Regal that I'm sure would fit right into the back of my Riviera.
Is this a hard job to do? I've never done, I figure it's easy as pie, though. Any special tools? Do I need butt-splices or anything like that?
I still have to find out if I can get those speakers out of the Regal. These xplods actually came out of a regal. It's simple man, theres only 2 wires per speaker, and it's all color coded. All you really need is a pair of strippers, some solderless connectors, and maybe a drill depending on if your alignment holes line up with the OEM holes. | |
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IBx1 Expert
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Name : ILAN Age : 33 Location : College Station, TX Joined : 2007-12-30 Post Count : 4304 Merit : 69
![carpet - Spoil the rivi day - Painted Carpet Empty](https://2img.net/i/empty.gif) | Subject: Re: Spoil the rivi day - Painted Carpet Sun Mar 16, 2008 9:00 am | |
| These make it infinitely easier:
http://www.crutchfield.com/S-JXWZP8ZyvQJ/App/Product/Item/Main.aspx?i=12071014&search=speaker+harness&tp=3097&tab=review
It may or may not be hard getting the speakers to fit, because there are two screws that hold them in towards the back of the car, and two tabs that come down from the roof of the trunk to support the front-facing side of the speakers. My advice is to just push the speakers into the tabs, and use long screws if you have any. Put the screws in about the same time, then tighten them little by little each, then you can go all the way with one, and then all the way with the other. It'll take 15 minutes, something you can do whenever. | |
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palermocorey90 Expert
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Name : Corey Age : 34 Location : Rome NY Joined : 2007-10-03 Post Count : 2968 Merit : -24
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| my rivis day is April 11-13 dumping 1500 bucks in to her screw the truck | |
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ibmoses Aficionado
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Name : Bert Location : North Alabama Joined : 2008-02-03 Post Count : 1701 Merit : 32
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| - palermocorey90 wrote:
- my rivis day is April 11-13 dumping 1500 bucks in to her screw the truck
Good move. What are you having repaired? Bert ![tavis](/users/3215/30/10/37/smiles/682136.gif) | |
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Name : Aaron Age : 47 Location : C-bus, Ohio Joined : 2007-01-13 Post Count : 18448 Merit : 252
![carpet - Spoil the rivi day - Painted Carpet Empty](https://2img.net/i/empty.gif) | Subject: Re: Spoil the rivi day - Painted Carpet Sun Mar 16, 2008 2:16 pm | |
| It's amazing how this spring weather makes you catch up on car stuff.
For anyone trying the carpet painting, you can easily remove those plastic pieces in the quarter panel and rocker areas. Just a few screws. If you have an airbrush, might be better to use in the areas close to important stuff.
How's the car smell?
MOVED TO: INTERIOR _________________ '05 GTO 6.0L • 6-spd • 95k miles • 0-60: 4.8s • 16.9 avg MPG • Nelson Ledges Lap: 1:26'95 Celica GT 2.2L • 5-spd • 165k miles • 0-60: yes'98 SC Riviera • 281k miles • 298 HP/370 TQ • 0-60: 5.79s • ET: 13.97 @ 99.28 • 4087 lb • 20.1 avg MPG • Nelson Ledges Lap: 1:30 3.4" pulley • AL104 plugs • 180º t-stat • FWI w/K&N • 1.9:1 rockers • OR pushrods • LS6 valve springs • SLP headers • ZZP fuel rails KYB GR2 struts • MaxAir shocks • Addco sway bars • UMI bushings • GM STB • Enkei 18" EV5s w/ Dunlop DZ101s • F-body calipers EBC bluestuff/Hawk HP plus • SS lines • Brembo slotted discs • DHP tuned • Aeroforce • Hidden Hitch^^^ SOLD ^^^ '70 Ninety-Eight Holiday Coupe 455cid • 116k miles^^^ SOLD ^^^ ![frown](/users/3215/30/10/37/smiles/icon_sad.gif) | |
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RhinoFLA Aficionado
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Name : Ryan Age : 36 Location : Port Richey, FL Joined : 2007-02-27 Post Count : 1029 Merit : 4
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| - AA wrote:
- It's amazing how this spring weather makes you catch up on car stuff.
For anyone trying the carpet painting, you can easily remove those plastic pieces in the quarter panel and rocker areas. Just a few screws. If you have an airbrush, might be better to use in the areas close to important stuff.
How's the car smell?
MOVED TO: INTERIOR Man, I should have left a window cracked or something last night, theres still some fumes lingering around in there. Also, the carpet will be a little stiff at first, but if you run your hands across it and apply some pressure, it seems to rub right out. | |
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oldsman105 Junkie
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Name : Enrique Patino Age : 39 Location : Queens, New York City Joined : 2007-01-24 Post Count : 756 Merit : 10
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| I love YOU!!!
I have been wanting to change my interior carpet but now I will paint it black!. | |
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RhinoFLA Aficionado
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Name : Ryan Age : 36 Location : Port Richey, FL Joined : 2007-02-27 Post Count : 1029 Merit : 4
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| - oldsman105 wrote:
- I love YOU!!!
I have been wanting to change my interior carpet but now I will paint it black!. Make sure you put the mats down before you drive. I've been waiting to buy new black mats, so i've just had my feet on the carpet, and from all the daily driving it's worn in the spots my feet rest. I'll have to grab another can to do some touch up. | |
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Name : robotennis Age : 62 Location : las vegas Joined : 2007-12-17 Post Count : 5562 Merit : 143
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| looks good! but i would definitly put some plastic looms around the ignition wires rhinofla. they run pretty close to the fuel rails and sitting atop the hot s/c is heating things up a bit. imho | |
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RhinoFLA Aficionado
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Name : Ryan Age : 36 Location : Port Richey, FL Joined : 2007-02-27 Post Count : 1029 Merit : 4
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| Hmm, I routed them through the stock clips though, what kind of looms? | |
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robotennis61 Guru
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Name : robotennis Age : 62 Location : las vegas Joined : 2007-12-17 Post Count : 5562 Merit : 143
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| plastic looms in different colors that you can get a A.Z. they are split down the middle and go on very easy. having the ignition wires on top of the fuel rails( if they are,hard to tell from the photo) is unsafe. give yourself a little peace of mind rhinofla! | |
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RhinoFLA Aficionado
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Name : Ryan Age : 36 Location : Port Richey, FL Joined : 2007-02-27 Post Count : 1029 Merit : 4
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| They're not on top of the fuel rails, they run parallel to them, same as the stock route. | |
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robotennis61 Guru
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Name : robotennis Age : 62 Location : las vegas Joined : 2007-12-17 Post Count : 5562 Merit : 143
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| ic! its still a good idea to isolate the wires from the heat that the s/c generates.... | |
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IBx1 Expert
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Name : ILAN Age : 33 Location : College Station, TX Joined : 2007-12-30 Post Count : 4304 Merit : 69
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| - 1998 Riv wrote:
- Looks good. I need a "spoil the Riv" day too.
Me too. I'm just waiting for it to get nice and warm out, like 70*, until I can wash, seal, and wax her and then paint the engine cover that blackbart95 was so nice to send me. | |
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Name : Enrique Patino Age : 39 Location : Queens, New York City Joined : 2007-01-24 Post Count : 756 Merit : 10
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| Hey RhinoFLA, how is that interior carpet holding up. I am ready to do it soon and wanted to know if I need cans or more? | |
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