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Sourmug AUG 08, 09:25 PM
Comealongway:

Yes the studs are longer than stock. I bought them with the hubs so I didn't have to source them. If you ask Tony AKA Fierosound he can probably tell you where he purchased his.

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Sourmug AUG 08, 10:07 PM
OK, I went out and had another look at the Stealth/Fiero combination. Here are a couple of pictures from above:



Not the best pictures but you get the idea. Surprisingly, the Stealth portion isn't all that much narrower than the Fiero console. There is however a bit of a taper to the Stealth component and coupled with the overall thinness/flatness it does have more of a sleek appearance.

So, perhaps it's possible to continue the taper while maintaining the broader base.

Or, possibly a modified Fiero shape something like this:

( the Spousal Unit is learning how to use photoshop)

I dunno....

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Toaster_Man AUG 08, 11:36 PM
That abnormally large tunnel is exactly what has stumped me every time I consider a dash swap, and the reason I didn't have any good solution for you. I would want to retain the storage bin on the back wall, so everything I've considered lately has incorporated the stock center console. The best I can come up with is to flatten out that slight mound in the top of the armrest part so that you can sculpt rounder deeper curves into the two side corners. This should allow it to look narrower as a function of the more pronounced curves, and keep the flat top that the 3000gt armrest/lid has. Meanwhile, you may be able to taper the entire thing from the back forward to meet the new shift console in size. This should also keep that somewhat gentle look while slimming the piece a little more. The only problem there is that I don't know what kind of space is under the console, and I don't know how thick the walls are. There simply might not be enough room or enough material to remove.

This is the best idea I have been able to come up with, but without the pieces in front of me I really can't tell if it is even possible. At the very least I'm a darn good dreamer.
Sourmug AUG 09, 01:34 AM
[QUOTE]Originally posted by Toaster_Man:

That abnormally large tunnel is exactly what has stumped me every time I consider a dash swap, and the reason I didn't have any good solution for you. I would want to retain the storage bin on the back wall, so everything I've considered lately has incorporated the stock center console. The best I can come up with is to flatten out that slight mound in the top of the armrest part so that you can sculpt rounder deeper curves into the two side corners. This should allow it to look narrower as a function of the more pronounced curves, and keep the flat top that the 3000gt armrest/lid has. Meanwhile, you may be able to taper the entire thing from the back forward to meet the new shift console in size. This should also keep that somewhat gentle look while slimming the piece a little more. The only problem there is that I don't know what kind of space is under the console, and I don't know how thick the walls are. There simply might not be enough room or enough material to remove.

This is the best idea I have been able to come up with, but without the pieces in front of me I really can't tell if it is even possible. At the very least I'm a darn good dreamer.


LOL, at least you are dreaming!

I don't think re-sculpting the stock console is an option. However, sculpting a new one using foam and possibly including some bits from other consoles and using it as a form for a fiberglass one is, I think a viable option. It would be possible to incorporate some of the tapers that you are talking about that way. I think I'm going to go and snoop around the wrecker later this week and look for some ideas.

Thanks for your posts, keep the ideas flowing.

Nolan

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Icelander AUG 09, 05:17 PM
I'm really digging the 'glass work! You've inspired me to go get some fiberglass and resin and try my hand at it.

As far as the switch placement is concerned, you could put the switches in the facia that has the lighter in it.

Looking forward to seeing how you address the center console issue.

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Kendall (Icelander) Whitlatch

wicked93gs AUG 09, 06:00 PM
you coul always put the switches in the door panels when you get around to designing them... good work so far btw
Comealongway AUG 10, 06:30 PM
You already have a glove box and maybe some map pockets ditch the center console and make and enclosure including a sub, i purchased mine from fibresmith it was $100 a long time ago,i got it wrapped locally at a place called cutting edge upolestery they did an amazing job.
Comealongway AUG 10, 06:33 PM
I'm sure you could make your own however
Sourmug AUG 10, 07:50 PM
Icelander:

I'm glad that you have been inspired. Now get some resin and mat and have at her!

wicked93gs:

Thanks for the compliment! I have thought about putting the window switches in the door panels, and I may end up doing that, but there is less wiring modifications to put them close to the stock location.

Comealongway:

I'm not a big fan of the console/sub configuration. But I hear what you are saying. Thanks for the name of the upolsterer, it may come in handy.

Nolan
Sourmug AUG 11, 08:51 PM
I went shopping!

Spent about 4 hours wandering around the local Pick-n-Pull yard looking at just about every car in there. They don't usually have much newer than '98 models and few of those. Most are in the '90 to '96 range. but I managed to find some things that I think show potential.

First off I found some small vents that I may put into the two dash infills to direct air onto the door glass:


Then I found a center console that I like. It is out of a mid 90's Lincoln of all things! (I know, I know it's a Ford) The console is much narrower than the stock Fiero console but it has some interesting curves and accessories:



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