Fabric in the center compartment

dthem370 · 12-16-2009, 04:55 PM

Does anyone know where i can the same exact fabric material that is in our compartment above the head unit on the 370Z's without the navigation package? I want to build a custom box that will fit in there and hold my little Garmin Navi. Is the fabric in there just a regular black velvet?

USNA94 · 12-16-2009, 11:56 PM

I did something similar. I bought a few sheets of 8"x11" black felt from Walmart. It's sold in the crafts section. It's a very close match and cost less than $1. I used a hot glue gun to apply it.

dthem370 · 12-17-2009, 11:05 AM

Do you have any pictures of yours? i would really like to see how yours looks.

fuct · 12-17-2009, 04:12 PM

walmart felt and hot glue.. sounds like a winning combination!

GT Motoring · 12-17-2009, 04:44 PM

haha.

I would like to see pics as well.

kenchan · 12-17-2009, 06:08 PM

i recommend EZ Felt. it's harder material and very easy to cut with a knife. i use it often to close up gaps between the stereo trim bezel and the trim.

dthem370 · 12-18-2009, 10:38 AM

i'll definitely post pics once i do mine. give me two weeks though. I have some other projects i need to finish first.

USNA94 · 12-18-2009, 12:51 PM

Sorry for the delay in responding and the crappy pics.

When I first started this project, like you I was going to fabricate a frame to go completely around my Garmin GPS unit that fit flush in the cubby. I also wanted it to be easily removeable so that I could use the unit in my wife's car and have access to the SD card. I purchased styrofoam and black felt.
When I measured out the dimensions of the cubby and the GPS I discovered that the frame on top and bottom would only be about a 1/4" thick and the sides only about 1/2". Not really thick enough to support the unit or get the felt around.
What I ended up doing was fabricating a 1"x1"x3" (approximately) rectangle out of firm styrofoam then covered it with the felt. I then used it to wedge the unit in the cubby snug with the extra cable coiled up behind it and then leading out the corner which still allows the door to close easily.

This is an image of the rectangle removed. Goes in and out easily but still holds the unit firmly.

This is with the rectangle inserted. You can see the black power cord that wraps down and around to the 12vdc recepticle. The grey cord plugs into the accessories jack on the stereo. Allows the GPS voice commands to play through the stereo speakers when set to "AUX" along with bluetooth and music that I have stored on the inserted SD card.

cotizi · 12-18-2009, 12:59 PM

no pics

USNA94 · 12-18-2009, 01:09 PM

Think I fixed the pics. let me know if you still can't see.

dthem370 · 12-18-2009, 04:46 PM

thats a pretty good idea, but im trying to build like a frame type thing that the navi will sit in. ill get pics up once i finish mine.

12-16-2009, 04:55 PM	#1 (permalink)
dthem370 Base Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 163 Drives: Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 15	Fabric in the center compartment Does anyone know where i can the same exact fabric material that is in our compartment above the head unit on the 370Z's without the navigation package? I want to build a custom box that will fit in there and hold my little Garmin Navi. Is the fabric in there just a regular black velvet?

12-17-2009, 04:44 PM	#5 (permalink)
GT Motoring Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Chicago Burbs Posts: 489 Drives: R35 Rep Power: 839	haha. I would like to see pics as well. __________________ http://www.gtmotoring.com/images/for...r-nagtroc1.gif Zele Authorized USA Dealer Amuse Authorized Distributor 370Z Purchasing Special through GT Motoring www.gtmotoring.com

12-18-2009, 12:51 PM	#8 (permalink)
USNA94 Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 54 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z PG M6 Rep Power: 15	Sorry for the delay in responding and the crappy pics. When I first started this project, like you I was going to fabricate a frame to go completely around my Garmin GPS unit that fit flush in the cubby. I also wanted it to be easily removeable so that I could use the unit in my wife's car and have access to the SD card. I purchased styrofoam and black felt. When I measured out the dimensions of the cubby and the GPS I discovered that the frame on top and bottom would only be about a 1/4" thick and the sides only about 1/2". Not really thick enough to support the unit or get the felt around. What I ended up doing was fabricating a 1"x1"x3" (approximately) rectangle out of firm styrofoam then covered it with the felt. I then used it to wedge the unit in the cubby snug with the extra cable coiled up behind it and then leading out the corner which still allows the door to close easily. This is an image of the rectangle removed. Goes in and out easily but still holds the unit firmly. This is with the rectangle inserted. You can see the black power cord that wraps down and around to the 12vdc recepticle. The grey cord plugs into the accessories jack on the stereo. Allows the GPS voice commands to play through the stereo speakers when set to "AUX" along with bluetooth and music that I have stored on the inserted SD card. Last edited by USNA94; 07-03-2010 at 01:42 AM.

12-18-2009, 12:59 PM	#9 (permalink)
cotizi Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Austin, Tx Posts: 391 Drives: 2012 VW GTI 6MT Rep Power: 217	no pics __________________ Past - 2009 Silver 6MT Sport 370Z Current - 2012 VW GTI 6-Speed

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12-16-2009, 11:56 PM	#2 (permalink)
USNA94 Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 54 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z PG M6 Rep Power: 15	I did something similar. I bought a few sheets of 8"x11" black felt from Walmart. It's sold in the crafts section. It's a very close match and cost less than $1. I used a hot glue gun to apply it.

12-17-2009, 11:05 AM	#3 (permalink)
dthem370 Base Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 163 Drives: Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 15	Do you have any pictures of yours? i would really like to see how yours looks.

12-17-2009, 04:12 PM	#4 (permalink)
fuct A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sugar Land Posts: 3,692 Drives: 97' Ranger :) Rep Power: 23	walmart felt and hot glue.. sounds like a winning combination!

12-17-2009, 06:08 PM	#6 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	i recommend EZ Felt. it's harder material and very easy to cut with a knife. i use it often to close up gaps between the stereo trim bezel and the trim.

12-18-2009, 10:38 AM	#7 (permalink)
dthem370 Base Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 163 Drives: Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 15	i'll definitely post pics once i do mine. give me two weeks though. I have some other projects i need to finish first.

12-18-2009, 01:09 PM	#10 (permalink)
USNA94 Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 54 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z PG M6 Rep Power: 15	Think I fixed the pics. let me know if you still can't see.

12-18-2009, 04:46 PM	#11 (permalink)
dthem370 Base Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 163 Drives: Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 15	thats a pretty good idea, but im trying to build like a frame type thing that the navi will sit in. ill get pics up once i finish mine.