Who makes the best RS door panels?

Capt. Crunch · 11-18-2008, 07:29 PM

I have seen about three different versions of the RS door panels. They are going to my brothers '78sc targa project. I think they are all in the $250 range but who has the best fit/cut/smell?

Thanks,

Capt. Crunch

JohnJL · 11-18-2008, 08:32 PM

You do! If you're feeling ambitious you can do it using your old doorcards with material from an upholsterer. Costs a fraction and you get exactly what you want...alcantara, leather, vinyl, anything you want. You can even use your old vinyl as a pattern. All you need is a stapler, some foam and rubber cement.

stormmaster · stormmaster's Garage

I got mine from Apbiz...great quality....fantastic customer service...I also ordered RS carpet at the same time

JohnJL · 11-19-2008, 12:02 AM

Agree the Appbiz carpet kit and panels were good, I installed the former in my 71 Targa weekend rally car. I intended to install the Appbiz door panels in the same car but experimented with covering my 81 SC race car door panels and they looked/worked/fit/smelled so good in leather I switched them into the Targa.

JohnJL · 11-19-2008, 12:12 AM

Here you go...carpet is appbiz. Excellent kit. I ordered the RS kit, and then glued some closed cell 1/4 inch foam to the backs. It weighs nothing but adds some feel to it.

I made the door panels. They were 83CS cards, I just peeled off the vinyl, traced it onto leather, glued down some foam, and glued/stapled it back down. About 3 hours.

Gratuitous engine shot.

I would reiterate the appbiz service was excellent.

Buckterrier · 11-19-2008, 02:31 AM

+1 for Appbiz.
I had a cobbler make the door handle straps. Like them better than the 'sporty' red balistic nylon ones.

Don Plumley · Don Plumley's Garage

+1 Appbiz. Available here on Pelican .

David in VA · 11-19-2008, 04:20 AM

Appbiz for great quality and fantastic customer service, don't know about the smell though.

ChkbookMechanic · ChkbookMechanic's Garage

I have the AppBiz ones in leather and they smell like ... leather.

Bill Verburg · Bill Verburg's Garage

+1 for AppBiz

Capt. Crunch · 11-19-2008, 08:37 AM

Thanks for all the help, looks like Appbiz is the way.

SCHNELE · SCHNELE's Garage

Another ringing endorsement for App-Biz and his fantastic customer service. If you are a PCA member and you mention Pelican you can get a discount.

appbiz · 05:55 AM

Bob at APPBIZ here. Thanks to all of you for your high praise. Much of the credit for our products actually belongs to you guys, the car owners. Many of our products were born as a result of inquiries or suggestions from users of this forum.

Pelican carries most all of our products and we encourage you to purchase from them.
Thanks again
Bob

PCA7GGR · 11-21-2008, 06:40 AM

Another plus for Appbiz is Bob. He actually response to inquires in a timely and personal manner.

pete917 · 02-24-2010, 08:23 AM

Has anyone got any pics of the rear of the Appbiz door cards? I'l like to see how well the handles are made and also how the pull cord works for opening the door.

Cheers

appbiz · 02-24-2010, 08:36 AM

Pete, Bob at APPBIZ here
Send me an email with the year of your car and the type of RS panels you looking for and I'll send you the instalation instructions for that model in PDF format
Bob
bob@appbiz.com

pete917 · 02-24-2010, 08:38 AM

Thanks Bob. Email sent....

appbiz · 02-24-2010, 09:11 AM

Pics and installation sheet sent to your email address. Give me a call if you need addtional info
Bob

juanbenae · juanbenae's Garage

what they've all said. i had to rework mine due to a cage install and in speaking to bob at appbiz when i needed new anchors he send me the units to remount at no charge. mailed out the same day, included another tool for the anchor install & did not even ding me for shipping. TOP NOTCH!

thanks again bob

SCWDP911 · SCWDP911's Garage

I am really liking what Ruf did with these panels...