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Old 06-17-2020, 09:40 AM
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Default Fitting Aerosport front panels

Installing the Aerosport interior side panels today. Back ones went fine. Front seem to be much more of a challenge. I also have the carbon fiber panel from Aerosport.

Questions:
1. Is there a "trick" to getting these in and out for fitting. I'm struggling to simply get them between the seat rail, rudder pedals and side walls.

2. There appears to be a "cut line" on panel right by where the carbon fiber air vent is located. Is this a cut line? Looks like it may be for carbon fiber panel VS stock Van's panel. But, before I cut on it, would like to know for sure.

Any and all advice on fitting these with painted carbon fiber panel installed in a way to not scratch the dog out of the panel, would be helpful.
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Old 06-17-2020, 09:45 AM
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I will be at San Marcos tomorrow if you want to trace my side panels to cut yours from
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Old 06-17-2020, 11:31 AM
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There is definitely some cutting involved around the panel. Also, dont be afraid to really bend the thing to get it into place. I?ve taken mine in and out a few times and it takes some finessing for sure.
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Old 06-17-2020, 11:59 AM
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It is almost like folding sun shades.

I found that putting the upper edge under the panel then twisting the aft edge outboard seem to work pretty well...
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Old 06-17-2020, 04:23 PM
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Thanks for advice and help. Talked to Will at Aerosport to determine that those are "cut lines" for the carbon fiber panel. Once I cut them off, was able to twist and maneuver them into place. Not the simplest of task though!

Thanks again for responding!
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