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Aluminium Floorboard Project
Here are some pictures of my new aluminium floorboard. It replaces the wooden board on the passenger side. Instead of spending $100 for a Rennline alu board I decided to make it myself.
The old floorboard:  I used 3 mm aluminium and cut the new board about 1/2" taller than the wooden board for a better fit.  Holes are marked using a coin of the right size for a pattern.  Holes were cut with a hole saw and an electric hand drill. Weight is not much more than the wooden board. I used sand paper to get the right finish.  New board installed. I will use a washer and a nut at the bottom to secure it.  
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03-15-2006, 02:10 PM
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Did you weigh it?
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03-15-2006, 02:29 PM
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looks like 440 g or .97 pounds. Nice job!
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03-15-2006, 02:33 PM
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I wasn't gonna say anything, but it looks like you've added a half pound.......those Porsche guys were pretty smart.....
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03-15-2006, 02:34 PM
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I didn't even see the scale under there... must be gittin' old.
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But I´m not too worried.. Besides it´s the best place to add weight to a 911 
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03-15-2006, 02:57 PM
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My method is even lighter ...I didn't put it back!
BTW, anyone know of a cheaper alternative to the Rennline for replacing the driver's side pedal board? Thanks! Edward
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Yes, make a template on 1/8" aluminum and cut'er out. I just did mine, the wood one was shot. 4x8 sheet of aluminum $48, my time on Saturday all day x $0= 0, plus you have 24 sf of aluminum for other projects
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Looks cool. Now have your passenger jam thier feet into it. I ask because I know what happens
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Here's mine....I ended up reinforcing the back with angle iron because it was too flimsy.
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Sheena is a punk rocker Suzy Is A Headbanger Heidi Is A Headcase Judy Is A Punk The Ramones' earliest titles included 'I Don't Wanna Walk Around with You,' 'I Don't Wanna Go Down to the Basement,' and 'I Don't Wanna Get Involved with You.' Dee Dee later said, "We didn't write a positive song until 'Now I Wanna Sniff Some Glue'." Last edited by coloradoporsche; 03-15-2006 at 07:26 PM.. |
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1982 Porsche 911 SC 3.6 L
914 2.0
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