Custom Lexan Cabin / Trunk Divider (Ferrari esque), pics inside

'10Anamoly · 10-19-2011, 11:49 AM

So, I was inspired by the look of the Ferraris with the glass divider between the engine bay and the cabin. I figured, with some hard sweat and tears I could make something similar for my car.

Lo and behold, the results of my project thus far. The pics below are a custom sized, 3/8" CNC laser cut Lexan MR10 (highly scratch resistant) divider that goes over the 370Z trunk brace to 99% divide the cabin and trunk. Specs will be released soon, but it is heavy duty and coated to ensure protection from scratches and damage. It is also UV resistant. It is a tight fit but leaves some room for air movement (under the trunk brace, around the side windows) so that the doors and trunk still open and close easily. I expect much better sound quality from my speakers (smaller area to fill), perhaps better A/C and most importantly, sound control from the trunk area. I will report back on all of these soon.

Comments are welcome! Note the gaps at the top and the sides are on purpose to allow for some airflow from cabin to trunk.

Installed pics are up!

UPDATE:

1. A/C - I do not notice much difference in A/C but I definitely notice more air circulation within the cabin. When you open the windows, the air sweeps around you more and it is very nice.

2. Interior Sound Levels - A large portion of the rock sounds and higher pitched noises from the back are diminished. Drone is about 60% of what it used to be and you can still hear the exhaust nicely.

3. Audio - This is the kicker, my cabin is now a symphony hall! I used to crank my 6x9's to 10-11 to get a nice beat going but the bass was a bit lost at times into the trunk. Now, turning it to 6-7 is a full symphony and the acoustics are amazing! Bass responsive is enormous in the cabin now from just two speakers with 65W each going to them. I actually had to turn the bass down a bit on the speakers as it was too much.

4. Visibility - Excellent visibility and about 98% light transmission. The piece does not glare in the sunlight or heavily reflect when looking through it. It does show reflection in pictures but you can clearly see through it when driving. I need to find a nice soft cloth to clean it up a bit as it still has my finger prints.

5. Stability - Rock solid but with enough room for flex with temperature differences. I have rubber grommets at all the mounting points and heavy duty rubber edging all around so the interior does not get gouged up. I went over bumps, sharp turns and quick shifting and it did not make a peep or give me any cause for concern.

6. Mounting - There are 6 L-brackets with one small screw each going into the panels to hold the piece in place. It took about 35 min to get everything in place. You basically set the piece in the car, give it a small nudge so its fit nice and tight and then mount your brackets up. The screws easily come out for uninstall.

I am friggin stoked!

If people are interested in getting these, I need at least 8 purchases to get a set. The Lexan comes in large sheets from the manufacturer I used and they require me to use their material to produce these. Price per unit is $185 + shipping for the Lexan piece, rubber edging and all hardware with instructions (I negotiated a discount on the cutting labor, but only if I get 8 orders to use the full Lexan sheet).

Sales must be conducted elsewhere though as I am not a vendor, so contact me at sanderson.jeffries@gmail.com about if you are interested.

daisuke149 · 10-19-2011, 12:06 PM

good stuff. was always one of the first things i wanted for my car. cabin - trunk lexan divider. no one ever wanted to make one

RoshDawg · 10-19-2011, 12:34 PM

I'm a little confused on where this is going. Can you post a pic of a Ferrari with one of these?

'10Anamoly · 10-19-2011, 12:35 PM

Price per unit is $185 + shipping (got a discount on the cutting labor if I get 8 orders).

Red__Zed · 10-19-2011, 12:37 PM

Intense

daisuke149 · 10-19-2011, 12:37 PM

basically this is the best way to cut off alot of the road noise we get from our cabin and exhaust.

Glad you found someone to make it. I had given up on it along time ago.

'10Anamoly · 10-19-2011, 12:37 PM

Here's the idea on a 370Z, similar to the setup on a Ferrari in the pic (see the window on the left separating the cabin from the engine bay) except the rear is the engine not the trunk.

kenchan · 10-19-2011, 12:58 PM

but you have no engine in the back... it'll be more like a divider for pets?

daisuke149 · 10-19-2011, 12:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

but you have no engine in the back... it'll be more like a divider for pets?

or road noise...

and I have an engine in the back.

its a tiny 5 volt electric engine.

'10Anamoly · 10-19-2011, 01:08 PM

See above.. road noise, a/c performance, sound quality in the cabin

Ron · 10-19-2011, 01:26 PM

sub'd!

memorylasts · 10-19-2011, 01:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ron

sub'd!

x2

Astrosfan · 10-19-2011, 01:42 PM

sub'd x3

Im assuming this will be fastened to the.....? Wouldnt want that thing flying around in an accident!

didymus · 10-19-2011, 01:44 PM

Cool idea!

somatic · 10-19-2011, 01:57 PM

subd

10-19-2011, 12:34 PM	#3 (permalink)
RoshDawg Track Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: NM / CA Posts: 981 Drives: '13 911 C2S Rep Power: 15	I'm a little confused on where this is going. Can you post a pic of a Ferrari with one of these? __________________ \| EVO X MR \| '11 WRX STI \| 370Z SPRT \| 911 (991) C2S \|

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'10Anamoly Track Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: GA Posts: 882 Drives: 2010 370Z BS M6 Rep Power: 16	Price per unit is $185 + shipping (got a discount on the cutting labor if I get 8 orders). __________________ 2013 Ford Mustang GT 374rwhp, 360rwtq SAE / GT500 Axle-Backs / Brembo Pack / Track Pack / Recaros / 6spd Last edited by '10Anamoly; 10-21-2011 at 12:18 PM.

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daisuke149 My *** is famous! Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Alpharetta, GA Posts: 4,849 Drives: 2013 Boss 302 PW Rep Power: 31	good stuff. was always one of the first things i wanted for my car. cabin - trunk lexan divider. no one ever wanted to make one

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Red__Zed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: window seat Posts: 28,940 Drives: Mostly on two wheels Rep Power: 120	Intense

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daisuke149 My *** is famous! Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Alpharetta, GA Posts: 4,849 Drives: 2013 Boss 302 PW Rep Power: 31	basically this is the best way to cut off alot of the road noise we get from our cabin and exhaust. Glad you found someone to make it. I had given up on it along time ago.

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	but you have no engine in the back... it'll be more like a divider for pets?

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Astrosfan Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: houston, TX Posts: 427 Drives: 09 370z PG Sport Rep Power: 15	sub'd x3 Im assuming this will be fastened to the.....? Wouldnt want that thing flying around in an accident!

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didymus Track Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Providence / Boston Posts: 564 Drives: 280 / 370Z Rep Power: 306	Cool idea!