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rodneybooth
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NOV 11, 01:17 PM
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Time to work on the dash. I have a Pisa dash that I had covered locally. I didn't like the VDO gauges so...let's redo the car again! How about the Classic White Hot series guages.
Wires, wires, wires...the jungle
Nice curved lens...good reflections...shiney...good contrast with the black...
I've forgotten what all the little lights are...not good
Check out the light switches the top one is the running lights and the lower one raises the headlights.
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rodneybooth
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NOV 12, 08:47 AM
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Finishing up the guages
The old look
The new look
New pedals...Thanks to someone on the forum for this idea
Lets do some trunk work. The car just looks slick with the chop top and I wanted to continue to slick up the exterior. In other words, take away all the distractions from the original design. Like the marketing pitchs, unnecessary holes, radio antenna, and any thing else that would be distracting to the eye. I started with the trunk lock. Lets get rid of hole number 1.
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LT188GT
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NOV 12, 09:49 AM
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Rodney---it looks like you gained 1000 RPM but lost 20 MPH. 
Kidding aside I think it looks great.
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rodneybooth
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NOV 12, 02:01 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by LT188GT:
Rodney---it looks like you gained 1000 RPM but lost 20 MPH.
Kidding aside I think it looks great. |
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In a manner of speaking that's very true. I've just never been satisfied. I always see something that will make it better. So, yea. I agree. 1000 RPM forward and 20 MPH backwards. Some parts of this car have been done 3 or 4 times. AND thanks
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rodneybooth
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NOV 12, 02:40 PM
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So, If I eliminate the trunk key, how am I going to get in the trunk. Wow, lets put in a remote pull. Sounds good to me!
I ran the manual cable inside on of the stuuctural channels of the deck lid . When it was complete, it was invisible.
I put the release knob behind the passenger seat and above the stereo amplifier (That was a fun project..Kenwood with a USB port run into the glove compartment)
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rodneybooth
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NOV 12, 08:39 PM
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Finshed product...nice shiny latch release...covered wiring and slick insulation to look purddy.
Now the rear end is slicked up with no key hole to catch your eye
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whodeanie
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NOV 13, 09:21 AM
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nice job!
how did you get it painted so fast? or is this an old tweak you just posted?
eather way nice work.
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thegreep
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NOV 13, 04:54 PM
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madcurl
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NOV 13, 05:20 PM
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I like the attention to detail.
I've always loved the MOMO sterring wheel (you know it wouldn't kill them to offer it on more than one style   ) and the back inside fire wall lining. Beautiful. I need to remove that crappy gray matting on all of my Fieros ASAP!
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rodneybooth
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NOV 14, 08:25 AM
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| quote | Originally posted by thegreep:
Did you have to make any changes to the tranny/axels to get everything to mount up? I have some feelers out there for the same tranny, but I'm considering the matching 3.6 liter in the new G6 GXP if I can find one for a decent price.
Also, how smooth is the shifting once everything was complete? Did you use the same shifter bracket as stock or a different one?
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The tranny bolts right up. No problem...spot on. There was one very small area that needed to be caulked up (sealed) but not an issue. It bolts directly to
Archie's adapter plate. So I can make the asumption that it will also bolt up to the 3.6. G6 prices are really good right now, but while you have the beast apart, do consider the Quaffe LSD. The shifting is not as smooth as a Lotus, but I am very happy with it. Reverse is really hard to the left and stays put. But that's not a bad thing. First is still somewhat short and then when you hit second it's got legs like a giraffe. The shifter needs modification. I sent the shifter off to be redone to make sure it was right. Oh yea, the new axels are supplied by Archie and part of his package. And a well thought out package it is.
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