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Old Feb 28, 2010 | 11:00 AM
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what do you think of my dash

well ive done alot of interior mods... the stock just look plain too me..... i have gotten alot of compliments.. my interior is mint.. did a 2 seater conversion... nice steering whel with a custom pontiac logo horn button....i have a custom dash pad cover with a gold bird embroided that you cant see.... looks very nice.... look at my custom floor mats... cost me 145 from usa speed.. exact custom fit floor mat.... interior looks much better in person just couldnt get good light from my crappy camera phone....
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Old Feb 28, 2010 | 11:30 AM
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Very sharp!
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Old Feb 28, 2010 | 12:23 PM
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Re: what do you think of my dash

looks good! the wood goes well with the tan color very well, seems like a natural fit!
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Old Feb 28, 2010 | 12:44 PM
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Re: what do you think of my dash

Beautiful!
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Old Feb 28, 2010 | 02:01 PM
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Re: what do you think of my dash

Looking good!
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Old Feb 28, 2010 | 05:19 PM
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Car: 1988 Flame Red Trans am GTA
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Axle/Gears: ls1 torsen 3.42 gear
Re: what do you think of my dash

thanks guy... the wood dash kit goes perfect with my interior... the trans am wording on the map pocket i did all that myself...
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Old Feb 28, 2010 | 05:51 PM
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Re: what do you think of my dash

Is that a bed in the back?
My friend you are a genius.
Great interior.
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Old Feb 28, 2010 | 06:17 PM
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Re: what do you think of my dash

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Is that a bed in the back?
My friend you are a genius.
Great interior.
I thought the rear seat was just folded down O.o
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Old Feb 28, 2010 | 11:17 PM
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Re: what do you think of my dash

hey I think it looks great but I'm not trying to knock anything you've done but i'm not digging the wood grain but otherwise it looks great
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Old Feb 28, 2010 | 11:26 PM
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Re: what do you think of my dash

I'm not a big fan of wood, but yours does look good, and the workmanship is clearly very good! Someday, I'd like to see someone do something similar but with gold engine-turned aluminum like they used in the 2nd gen Bandit cars. It would probably look like severe overkill if not done right, but I'd still like to see it.
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Old Mar 1, 2010 | 12:00 AM
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Re: what do you think of my dash

the woodgrain is actually called olive ash..... its more golden yellow...... it doesnt look like wood at all..... it really blends with the black dash and beechwood interior......
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Old Mar 1, 2010 | 10:20 AM
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Re: what do you think of my dash

I'd hate to say though... I don't like it. Looks tacky. but its your car.. do as you wish.
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Old Mar 1, 2010 | 02:55 PM
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Re: what do you think of my dash

Nice custom touches
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Old Mar 1, 2010 | 03:26 PM
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Re: what do you think of my dash

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I'd hate to say though... I don't like it. Looks tacky. but its your car.. do as you wish.


the "2 seater conversion" looks like the back seat folded down and a towel wrapped around it. Am I missing something?
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Old Mar 1, 2010 | 04:03 PM
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Re: what do you think of my dash

i understand that some people would not like it but it fits my taste. the 2 seater is the seats folded down but i have a sheet that matches the interior just wrapped around them.. if i put that seat back most people think that my car came like that stock.. it blends in very well and i wanted a 2 seater "corvette" feel to it.... im 21 years old and just wanted to put a spin on the interior..... my dad said its a bit much but my mom and my friends and random people really like it.... it makes my interior look brand new and custom done...like i said it looks much better in person... i bet everyone will like my engine bay though....

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Old Mar 1, 2010 | 04:30 PM
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Re: what do you think of my dash

Looks similar to mine. Mine doesn't look that clean though. What spark plugs wires are you using. That Strut tower brace looks good. Does the strut tower brace really make a difference in the handling of the car?
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Old Mar 1, 2010 | 04:36 PM
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Re: what do you think of my dash

im using msd wires.... they are expensive... it comes in a kit and you have put it together yourself... i measured each one so i would not have any overhang..... took a day just doing that... yes the strut tower brace made a big difference.. it feels much more connected and when you go over uneven roads the car doesnt rocker back and fourth.....
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Old Mar 2, 2010 | 02:05 AM
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Re: what do you think of my dash

Im liking everything except the woodgrain part... Looks very clean.
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Old Mar 2, 2010 | 06:06 PM
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Re: what do you think of my dash

You're right, I do really like that engine bay :-)
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Old Mar 2, 2010 | 08:12 PM
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Re: what do you think of my dash

i think you did a great job pulling of the the wood grain.
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Old Mar 2, 2010 | 08:25 PM
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Re: what do you think of my dash

thanks.... normally i go against the woodgrain on a thirdgen to but it goes well with the black dash and interior color... if i had any different color interior i think the wood grain would look ugly in it...
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