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  1. UKCoopeR

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    #39 UKCoopeR, Jun 30, 2009
    yeah if you want it to be un-do-able then by all means leave them in

    i have just gotten used to having a two seater with a "big" trunk :lol:
     
  2. Steve

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    #40 Steve, Jun 30, 2009
    Same here -- I think of mine as a 2-seater -- but I wanted it to be easily reversible. On the other hand, I haven't put the seats back in once since I took them out something like four years ago, plus now I'd have to rip the guts out of my sound system to do it. Hmmm, guess it's time to give up on the reversible idea and pull the seat belt assembly. It's not like this MC is ever going back to stock anyway. Thanks for the reminder. :Thumbsup:
     
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    #41 Steve, Jun 30, 2009
    No one said anything about the motive behind the design. We're just talking about how well it works, regardless of its original intent. Obviously, your mileage may vary. :lol:

    Square aluminum hollow tube works great by the way as a support. You can add as much as you want depending on the amount of strength you want, it's very light, it looks good, and it's easy to work with. :Thumbsup:
     
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    #44 gregd, Jul 1, 2009
    My RSD arrived yesterday and the Dynamat arrived today. This weekend should be fun.
     
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    #45 Steve, Jul 1, 2009
    Do you have something with instructions about how to remove the rear seats? Or maybe they've improved the instructions that come with the kit..... I remember relying more on my Bentley and Haynes manuals when I took mine out.
     
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    #46 gregd, Jul 1, 2009
    Yes - They sent instructions and they seem to be pretty good. I will find out.
     
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    #47 gregd, Jul 3, 2009
    Finished the RSD install. Going to write or call the manufacturer as their instructions need serious help. They messed up the the instructions for removing the rear bench, I could have screwed the seat up. Other than that I am very happy with it so far.

    I went ahead and removed the rear seat belts while I was at it. It was little bit of a pain but patience won.

    I will post more on were the instructions were messed up later.
     
  10. UKCoopeR

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    #48 UKCoopeR, Jul 3, 2009
    yup i know when i was removing mine for the first time it was pretty tricky/frustrating
    but every since it is really simple just a matter of getting it juuuuust right and it is good

    same thing with installing rear pads without the special tool
    first one - 15mins
    second - 3mins lol
     
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    #49 TGS91, Jul 3, 2009
    greg

    question on the Dynamat.

    We're you able to install on the underside of the RSD? Issues?
     
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    #50 Batrugger, Jul 3, 2009
    For an alternative to dynamat, look in the roofing secton of Home Depot, Lowes, etc. for a roll of 6 in foil backed roof sealer. I can't remember what it is called exactly, but it is slightly thinner than dynamat, but in essence the same thing and a fraction of the cost
     
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    #51 jeffc, Jul 3, 2009
    That's what I use. At the price you can double layer it and still be at a fraction of the price.

     
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    #52 Batrugger, Jul 3, 2009
    Yes you can :Thumbsup:
     
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    #53 Nathan, Jul 3, 2009
    Radiant Barrier Roof Sheathing
     
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    #54 Steve, Jul 3, 2009
    Is that stuff like the original, mostly asphalt based Dynamat or like the lighter Dynamat Xtreme? The Xtreme stuff is still heavy but at least it's lighter than the other.
     
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    #56 gregd, Jul 3, 2009
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    I did not try to install it on the RSD. It put it directly on the floorboard area. I plan to carpet over the Dynamat and then use the space under the RSD for some hidden storage. I am also going to carpet the top of the RSD.
     
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    #57 gregd, Jul 3, 2009
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    The instructions that came with my RSD from Shrader had a BIG error that could damage seat components. Here the issue:

    The second bullet reads:

    "Remove the 4 plastic child seat anchors by simply pulling on them."

    This is WRONG. I pulled on one and it didn't budge, so I got a flashlight and looked inside to see what was holding it. On my 09 lower cushion the 4 plastic child seat anchors are clipped to the metal framing of the lower seat cushion. There is absolutely NO way to "simply pull them". In fact, you don't even need to touch them. Just follow the other instructions for removing the lower cushion, it is very easy.


    Positive Update:

    I contacted Moss (I got the RSD Kit from them) and Ken worked with Steve at Shrader to correct the instructions. Ken will be updating the info on their site and Shrader will be shipping the improved instructions.
     
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    #58 gregd, Jul 3, 2009
    Nice job, I like the way it turned out. The Dynamat is a PIA to work with.
     
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