DIY: Knee board padding

skoobywrx · 08-22-2007, 05:53 PM

I got this idea from the nice padding that the 350Z had in their interior. During hard cornering, ie autoX i brace my knees on the side of my center console and the door cards.
Heres my solution.

Materials:
Suede material from frabic store: $4/yard
Foam: $6
Spray Glue: $4

Hard Center console plastic.

starting the removal

Note: to get to the last screw, you have to unbolt the lower steering column brace.

outlining the padding

Glued the suede over the padding

Installed!!

Not bad

skoobywrx · 08-22-2007, 05:53 PM

i made a smaller one for the door card, thats removable. Still havent found a good solution for this.

I got a piece of flexable cutting board, wrapped it in foam and suede and sticky velcro, so that the knee padding would be removable.

im not satisfied with the outcome. maybe ill get some AL sheet metal to make it more to the coutour of the door

variable · 08-23-2007, 03:05 PM

Its interesting you brought this up... I was kind of noticing that in hard cornering my legs are either flopping around, or I'm tensed up with my legs pressed in similar locations. You could tie your legs together and then make this hook on the steering column...

I think race drivers solve this by having those molded seats that restrict motion. Probably not very comfortable for extended periods of time, not to mentiona PITA to get in and out of...

I'm interested in how this turns out. Looks pretty good so far!

**tyler_sti** · 08-23-2007, 03:14 PM

I like alot.. Even if not practical, looks really cool!

JD_STI · 08-23-2007, 03:20 PM

Looks really nice, I like the suede. Maybe someday I'll actually do some autoX and need something like this

fullerton · 08-23-2007, 03:23 PM

Ever thought of one of those strap-in harnesses?

Chris05STi · 08-23-2007, 03:51 PM

4-Point Harness is a def fix instead of this, get aftermarket seats and harness and your golden. This is def a great mod for those who want to retain their stock seats and seatbelt system. Great job.

fullerton · 08-23-2007, 03:58 PM

There are at least two harnesses on the market that require no mods to put in the car and are quickly removable. Perfect for Auto-X use.

skoobywrx · 08-23-2007, 08:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fullerton

There are at least two harnesses on the market that require no mods to put in the car and are quickly removable. Perfect for Auto-X use.

Oh you mean like my schroth quick fit harness???

yep i have that too.....my upper and lower body are perfectly secure, its just that my knees still knock around a bit. i dont want to stiffin up my legs, i wanna keep them as relaxed as possible and i have boney knees.....

c00lbeans · 08-24-2007, 01:28 AM

why is there a scion wrist band on your shift stick?

skoobywrx · 08-24-2007, 06:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by c00lbeans

why is there a scion wrist band on your shift stick?

lol, thought some would notice...i went to a car expo in seattle and they were giving away some stuff away at the scion stand. the wrist band was actually a cel fone holder with the bottom cut out.

i stuck it on there, and never took it off...lol

skoobywrx · 08-26-2007, 08:07 PM

Version 2.0:

Updated knee board pads

Left knee pad, sewed pad, a cleaner look.

redid the right knee board pad, with a 1/2" thick foam, much better.

I think this is my final revision

mxpop · 08-26-2007, 08:31 PM

Nice solution to a problem!

How 'bout velcro-ing your knees together, that oughta solve it....

I have a Sparco seat that I can RR in less than 10 mins and it, along with my 5 pt harness, really solves the problem.

Look for a nice seat that fits you. Make sure you get the rails etc to make the swap quik and easy.

08-22-2007, 05:53 PM	#1
skoobywrx Junior STI Driver Car: WRB 05 Sti Posts: 174 Join Date: Nov 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	DIY: Knee board padding I got this idea from the nice padding that the 350Z had in their interior. During hard cornering, ie autoX i brace my knees on the side of my center console and the door cards. Heres my solution. Materials: Suede material from frabic store: $4/yard Foam: $6 Spray Glue: $4 Hard Center console plastic. starting the removal Note: to get to the last screw, you have to unbolt the lower steering column brace. outlining the padding Glued the suede over the padding Installed!! Not bad This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

08-22-2007, 05:53 PM	#2
skoobywrx Junior STI Driver Car: WRB 05 Sti Posts: 174 Join Date: Nov 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: DIY: Knee board padding i made a smaller one for the door card, thats removable. Still havent found a good solution for this. I got a piece of flexable cutting board, wrapped it in foam and suede and sticky velcro, so that the knee padding would be removable. im not satisfied with the outcome. maybe ill get some AL sheet metal to make it more to the coutour of the door

08-23-2007, 03:05 PM	#3
variable Junior STI Driver Car: 07 STi Fav Mod: ipod mount Location: Santa Clara Posts: 75 Join Date: May 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: DIY: Knee board padding Its interesting you brought this up... I was kind of noticing that in hard cornering my legs are either flopping around, or I'm tensed up with my legs pressed in similar locations. You could tie your legs together and then make this hook on the steering column... I think race drivers solve this by having those molded seats that restrict motion. Probably not very comfortable for extended periods of time, not to mentiona PITA to get in and out of... I'm interested in how this turns out. Looks pretty good so far!

08-23-2007, 03:14 PM	#4
tyler_sti Gold Member Car: '07 CMG STI Fav Mod: Not knowing how to "spell" hah Location: los angeles Posts: 3,708 Join Date: Aug 2006 Trader Rating: (14)	Re: DIY: Knee board padding I like alot.. Even if not practical, looks really cool!

08-23-2007, 03:20 PM	#5
JD_STI Spec C Club Car: 07 STI Fav Mod: Zzyzx Coilovers Location: SoCal Posts: 1,196 Join Date: Jul 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: DIY: Knee board padding Looks really nice, I like the suede. Maybe someday I'll actually do some autoX and need something like this

08-23-2007, 03:23 PM	#6
fullerton abracious Car: AW GDF-D Fav Mod: Track time Location: Near a 100oct pump Posts: 16,538 Join Date: Oct 2005 Trader Rating: (10)	Re: DIY: Knee board padding Ever thought of one of those strap-in harnesses?

08-23-2007, 03:51 PM	#7
Chris05STi I Has a Turbo Timer Car: 2005 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: Every single one! Location: NJ Posts: 9,660 Join Date: Jun 2005 Trader Rating: (27)	Re: DIY: Knee board padding 4-Point Harness is a def fix instead of this, get aftermarket seats and harness and your golden. This is def a great mod for those who want to retain their stock seats and seatbelt system. Great job.

08-23-2007, 03:58 PM	#8
fullerton abracious Car: AW GDF-D Fav Mod: Track time Location: Near a 100oct pump Posts: 16,538 Join Date: Oct 2005 Trader Rating: (10)	Re: DIY: Knee board padding There are at least two harnesses on the market that require no mods to put in the car and are quickly removable. Perfect for Auto-X use.

08-24-2007, 01:28 AM	#10
c00lbeans Junior STI Driver Car: 02 WRX wagon Fav Mod: boobies Location: Newbury Park, CA Posts: 91 Join Date: May 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: DIY: Knee board padding why is there a scion wrist band on your shift stick?

08-26-2007, 08:07 PM	#12
skoobywrx Junior STI Driver Car: WRB 05 Sti Posts: 174 Join Date: Nov 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: DIY: Knee board padding Version 2.0: Updated knee board pads Left knee pad, sewed pad, a cleaner look. redid the right knee board pad, with a 1/2" thick foam, much better. I think this is my final revision

08-26-2007, 08:31 PM	#13
mxpop Spec C Club Car: '06 STI Fav Mod: air freshener!!! Location: Santa barbara area Posts: 2,300 Join Date: Jan 2006 Trader Rating: (2)	Re: DIY: Knee board padding Nice solution to a problem! How 'bout velcro-ing your knees together, that oughta solve it.... I have a Sparco seat that I can RR in less than 10 mins and it, along with my 5 pt harness, really solves the problem. Look for a nice seat that fits you. Make sure you get the rails etc to make the swap quik and easy. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.