Sourmug's 3.4 DOHC Swap (Page 24/28)
Sourmug MAY 22, 10:34 PM
My LED kit arrived for the tail lights, manufactured and designed by doublec4 and assembled by Danyel. Well worth the cost I'd say. Can't wait to see how the finished product looks!
Sourmug MAY 23, 07:48 PM
OK, so I reassemble the dash and all the wiring is connected, no wiring modifications. My two map lights won't illuminate and there's way too much base from the performance sound subwoofer. Suggestions?

Thanks
Steven Snyder MAY 24, 01:43 AM

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Originally posted by Sourmug:

OK, so I reassemble the dash and all the wiring is connected, no wiring modifications. My two map lights won't illuminate and there's way too much base from the performance sound subwoofer. Suggestions?

Thanks



The map lights ground through a metal tab under one of the mounting screws. You probably painted over it.
Sourmug MAY 24, 11:09 AM

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Originally posted by Steven Snyder:


The map lights ground through a metal tab under one of the mounting screws. You probably painted over it.



I didn't paint the center area but perhaps the clip is off. Thanks for the suggestion, I'll have a look at her tomorrow. A pile of people are coming to our house today for the father in-law's 80th birthday.

Nolan
Sourmug MAY 25, 02:40 PM
Well, I feel sheepish...

Steven you were on the right track, however it wasn't paint per se. Thanks again for the tip, I should have just checked it right away.
Note to self, when fastening a component through a connection that has a grounding tab use the uncoated fastener shown on the left rather than the coated one on the right. It also helps to remember the specific fasteners used...



Also, this appears to have corrected the performance sound baes level, the slider is now working too.

Sometimes it's the simplest things that just want to make you scream...

Now, onto the carpet install.

Edit to add that I have given you a +.

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Sourmug MAY 25, 05:33 PM
Driver side carpet first. Started with the rubber backing which I removed from the OEM carpet. I taped it in place with duct tape to hold it in position while inserting the carpet:





Then the carpet was set in place and trimmed as needed, holes made for the seat bolts, seat belt anchors and the door trim fasteners, the carpet is easy to cut.



All in all it's a reasonably good fit but much thinner than the OEM carpet and probably won't wear as well either. It's a fairly easy install if you've never done it before, so don't let that hold you back.

I might get to the other side today, we'll see.

Thanks
Nolan
RCR MAY 25, 08:42 PM
Looking good, Nolan.

You should grab the red seat belts mike myers has for sale. They'd look good with your colors.

Bob
Sourmug MAY 25, 09:10 PM
Thanks Bob.

I saw his posting but they are shorter than the stock belts and to be honest I don't know how much excess my belts have when I'm in the car. If they were the stock length then I'd pick them up for sure.

Nolan

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Sourmug MAY 27, 09:38 PM
Well, the carpet, firewall cover and the door trim pieces are all in. Just waiting for my other interior goodies to arrive.

Not a great picture, I'll take better ones once the car gets outdoors.
Steven Snyder MAY 29, 05:52 PM

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Originally posted by Sourmug:

Well, the carpet, firewall cover and the door trim pieces are all in. Just waiting for my other interior goodies to arrive.

Not a great picture, I'll take better ones once the car gets outdoors.




I am really liking those b-pillar and a-pillar covers! How durable is the finish?