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Old May 21, 2015 | 07:53 AM
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Thought I would share...

Here is my completely restored interior of my DD 88 Iroc 5Spd/G92











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Old May 21, 2015 | 07:58 AM
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Wow that looks amazing
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Old May 21, 2015 | 08:01 AM
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Wow that looks amazing
Thanks man. It just feels so nice to drive around the car when the interior feels like it's brand new. This car makes me feel like im driving a brand new car and it's everything I could ever want from one.
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Old May 21, 2015 | 08:27 AM
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Man that is sweet! Good job.
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Old May 21, 2015 | 08:41 AM
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Very Nice!
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Old May 21, 2015 | 08:48 AM
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Love the color scheme too. Looks fantastic!
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Old May 21, 2015 | 09:05 AM
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Very nicely done - how about some outside pics?
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Old May 21, 2015 | 09:12 AM
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Were your seats recovered? Who did it? I was quoted 1200.00 to have all of mine recovered, so I pulled a nice set from a 4th gen. Had I to do it all over again, I would have had the originals recovered simply for authenticity.
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Old May 21, 2015 | 09:29 AM
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Looks real nice. I kinda wish I didn't take my car so far and could still daily it.
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Old May 21, 2015 | 09:30 AM
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Re: Thought I would share...

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Were your seats recovered? Who did it? I was quoted 1200.00 to have all of mine recovered, so I pulled a nice set from a 4th gen. Had I to do it all over again, I would have had the originals recovered simply for authenticity.
New foam and recovered, I am very happy with the turn out. Only thing I might add in is the 4th gen tilt mechanism.
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Old May 21, 2015 | 09:33 AM
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Originally Posted by PurelyPMD
Very nicely done - how about some outside pics?
It's been kinda crappy out with the weather, so I haven't had a chance to wash her this week.










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Old May 21, 2015 | 09:53 AM
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Wow just as nice on the outside as well! Id love to have that one and I bet its a blast to drive with that 5 spd
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Old May 21, 2015 | 09:56 AM
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Wow just as nice on the outside as well! Id love to have that one and I bet its a blast to drive with that 5 spd
It is an awesome car, the heat and AC blow like new, and it's as quiet as could be inside. I am planning an LS/6spd swap for it.
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Old May 21, 2015 | 10:06 AM
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awesome! congrats!
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Old May 21, 2015 | 10:38 AM
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Old May 21, 2015 | 01:07 PM
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Beautiful, love it!
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Old May 21, 2015 | 04:59 PM
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That is awesome! I'm so jealous. That is a fantastic car.
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Old May 21, 2015 | 07:47 PM
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Nice!
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Old May 21, 2015 | 08:44 PM
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Re: Thought I would share...

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It is an awesome car, the heat and AC blow like new, and it's as quiet as could be inside. I am planning an LS/6spd swap for it.
I'd leave that car alone and find another to put the ls/t56 in. Thats my opinion.... nice ride man!
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Old May 21, 2015 | 10:53 PM
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Very nice, I wouldn't change a thing.
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Old May 23, 2015 | 12:02 PM
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Nothing like having new foam and covers on your seats. I had Princess make my covers and refoamed and covered them myself. I love how much more comfortable they are now.
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Old May 23, 2015 | 02:14 PM
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Re: Thought I would share...

looks great
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Old May 30, 2015 | 12:52 PM
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Re: Thought I would share...

Tight, inside and out.

Has a nice stance too, same height tires, and or front end lowered?
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Old May 30, 2015 | 02:15 PM
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Re: Thought I would share...

Only gripe I have is the orange peel in the paint. Is it clearcoated, or can it still be wetsanded? If you really want the car to stand out the reflection in the paint should be crisp, not wavy and distorted. Just a personal preference at least.
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