Engine sound pad 1972

[Scott A]

Hello.
I need to replace an engine sound pad eaten by rodents, for a 72S targa.

The existing 72 pad is very lightweight, and must not be factory.
The pad on my 71 is heavy and dense, with a drywall type texture.

There are many to choose from for sale.
I would prefer a factory & period correct type.
But I would also prefer something that may reduce sound, if that is even possible.

The only one I currently like is the $400 plus version with the pronounced ’dots’.

Weren’t there some being made in Oregon or so?

[nickgreen]

Try Carpoint in Germany.
I bough one a few years ago that was spot on.

[dr914]

we install this one genuine german with thicker backing than the currently available ones http://www.autoatlanta.com/Porsche-D...155689101.html

[Longballa]

72 didn't have the dots. Alex here on this site makes the best one. Cut only on one side for one strut and has the closest correct texture to the original 72. I bought like 7 from him but I need them. Try a search on this site and see if you can find his thread. They have a horse hair type backing that's a tan color but you can spray the top visible area black if you don't like the tan to be more correct for 72.

[67SWT]

I also have one from Alex, here is the thread Scott mentioned.
https://www.early911sregistry.org/fo...(-1970-and-up)

[Gearby]

https://www.early911sregistry.org/fo...gine-Sound-Pad
See post number 35 if you want to see what an original 1/72 sound bad looks like. Hoping somebody will produce a replica but have yet to see one.

[911MRP]

This?

Yep same as in my 73 RS that was built end calendar 72. A sort of faux woven face with foam behind that is starting to crumble. Not the fibre and not one piece foam; these modern repro alternatives available don’t look same. Seen similar faux weave effect on old VW but not with the foam. Pity not being made.

[P911pantera]

This is a great source!
I’m just looking for a sound pad and this thread was very helpful.