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FieroFanatic13 FEB 04, 01:45 PM

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Originally posted by Amida:


I haven't quite priced it out yet, but I'm hoping I can keep it under $550. I've decided to go ahead with the two piece nose. I'll have a better idea when I do a time trial on how long it takes to make. Thank, Rob




Please keep me in mind on this also...Can't wait to see the finished product- The fact that it is shorter and stil flows smoothly has me ready to pony up the cash if you go with it!

-Gary
blkcofy FEB 06, 01:44 AM
Amida,
Definitely put me on your short list for the nose. I'm saving my pennies for one of your custom dashes.

Quick question, how much can be cut on dashes to make them fit before it's not worth the time to fabricate? In other words, I've been looking at the interior dash of a Grand Prix GXP. The width looks doable, but the depth and height of the dash seems problematic. Can you bird eye this picture and guesstimate if this is a doable project? My main interest is being able to use the electronics (guages, pods, ect) from this dash as I now have the BCM and ECM installed as part of my LS4 swap.





Blkcofy

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Amida FEB 06, 12:43 PM

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Originally posted by blkcofy:

Amida,
Definitely put me on your short list for the nose. I'm saving my pennies for one of your custom dashes.

Quick question, how much can be cut on dashes to make them fit before it's not worth the time to fabricate? In other words, I've been looking at the interior dash of a Grand Prix GXP. The width looks doable, but the depth and height of the dash seems problematic. Can you bird eye this picture and guesstimate if this is a doable project? My main interest is being able to use the electronics (guages, pods, ect) from this dash as I now have the BCM and ECM installed as part of my LS4 swap.
Blkcofy




You might check with RCR, I think he's doing a GP dash. The spacing on the driver side looks good. For sure the empty bay below the hvac will need to be removed & possibly the 2DIN stereo replaced with 1DIN. The cut lines in the bezel will need smoothing & repainted or covered with carbon look-a-like film. Passenger side not sure if needs trimming. Total width should be 54" or less . Windshield base may need trimming as well. Cool looking instruments .

blkcofy FEB 06, 10:46 PM

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Originally posted by Amida:

You might check with RCR, I think he's doing a GP dash.



Thanks Amida! I sent you an email. Who's RCR, I'd love to see if he's done one and how difficult it is.
pavo_roddy FEB 06, 11:39 PM
HI all

Blkcofy, check out the thread listed below... RCR is a member here, and unfortunately he isn't doing a Grand Prix dash, but a Grand Am dash....

http://www.fiero.nl/forum/Forum1/HTML/058202.html

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Amida FEB 07, 12:47 PM
Here's the same Formula idea with & without the 1" roof slant & window tilt.
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whadeduck FEB 07, 04:49 PM
I think the above design is starting to look a little too much like a gen-one MR2. I'd stick with the earlier design. It just seems to "flow" a little better. Just an opinion. Feel free to tell me to shut the hell up.

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RCR FEB 07, 07:39 PM
Blkcofy:
Here is the thread I mentioned in my PM: http://www.fiero.nl/forum/F.../HTML/040418-13.html
This is a car that Orville is building. There are probably other pictures around, but this is where I saw them. I didn't realize it was a GP until I rented a new one later that day.

Rob: Too much like the MR2..I like the Ferrari influenced design better, fwiw...Keep up the inspirational work.

Bob
Amida FEB 07, 11:45 PM

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Originally posted by FieroFanatic13:


Please keep me in mind on this also...Can't wait to see the finished product- The fact that it is shorter and stil flows smoothly has me ready to pony up the cash if you go with it!

-Gary



Right, you can see the difference here. Bottom side of the GT aero nose vs. the new Fi355 bottom.
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Amida FEB 08, 12:09 AM

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Originally posted by whadeduck:

I think the above design is starting to look a little too much like a gen-one MR2. I'd stick with the earlier design. It just seems to "flow" a little better. Just an opinion. Feel free to tell me to shut the hell up.




Funny, that was never the intention. The MK1 & the Notchie do look very similar from the start. I wonder how that happened.
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