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Old 11-07-2001, 10:01 PM
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What is this?

Can you guys tell me what happened to my car please....



Old 11-07-2001, 10:04 PM
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Looks like it got an evil case of "turning clickey thing".
Old 11-07-2001, 10:05 PM
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maybe fiberglass the dash so that you can add some crazy ass system and some video/multimedia install???
Old 11-07-2001, 10:07 PM
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are you looking for a rattle?
Old 11-07-2001, 10:44 PM
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I dunno but it looks serious
Old 11-07-2001, 11:22 PM
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Originally posted by NOVAwhiteTypeS
are you looking for a rattle?
Its a good way to ADD dash rattles. I've got one coming from the radio area that's driving me nuts! But I'm afraid to look for it for fear of making more rattles.
Old 11-07-2001, 11:37 PM
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Looks like the car is gettin jacked!
Old 11-07-2001, 11:39 PM
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Quality control must be really bad if they are letting cars leave the factory like that! Were you having a HVAC problem?
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the dash is out to mount a 5.25" center channel inside it...
the video install is pretty non invasive...the PS2 is going in the rear arm rest and the rest will be in the trunk...
should be done in a month...
I'll keep you guys posted as we progress...
Old 11-07-2001, 11:50 PM
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I think I'd hurl if I saw my car like that.
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Wow...looks like the dash exploded...
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Astro...

Make sure whoever does this install can put it back together....otherwise, you won't be winning too many shows with that look (Unless you start a new trend..)
Old 11-08-2001, 05:50 AM
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Maybe the airbags went off!
Old 11-08-2001, 06:37 AM
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Yup like you I once had a quarter get lost behind the dash.
But Astro, that was way back in the 70's so it made sense back then.

No really, I can recognize that as a JoshuaTree dashboard treatment for the TL. Chod please DO NOT FAQ this for those do-it yourselfers.

Astro. Man, you must have the vision of Nostrodamus in order to look into that mess.
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I hope that's a non scratch surface you've got your dash laying upside down on. After all the time and money spent for that conversion that would suck having a scratched dash panel!
Old 11-08-2001, 09:38 AM
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ASTRO, I TOLD YOU ALREADY,

JUST BANG ON THE SIDE OF THE RADIO TO LOOSEN THE COINS!

DAMN, SOME PEOPLE WILL DO ANYTHING TO ESCAPE THE COINBOX DISEASE!


Old 11-08-2001, 09:41 AM
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I was thinking maybe his pet hamster got loose and had to be rescued from the bowels of the A/C system.

Shawn S
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I thought it was newbie's first day at Circuit City as car stereo installer....
Old 11-08-2001, 10:35 AM
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Originally posted by Eggplant-EX
I thought it was newbie's first day at Circuit City as car stereo installer....
now that was funny

I'm going to switch my Sport Shift direction today, they way it is stock is senseless...
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Got a bug problem?



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Originally posted by KavexTrax
Got a bug problem?



Yea you do KVIT. Thats not a bad idea spraying bug killer in the car. Ofcourse the unscented type! This way bugs wont be a problem in the car!
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Are the cops searching for the secret compartment? Better find a better hiding place!
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Originally posted by Astroboy


I'm going to switch my Sport Shift direction today, they way it is stock is senseless...
What do you mean by this?

Are you going to switch the positive and the negative? To up shift it will be a pulling motion? Downshift a pushing motion? Can you clarify? And why?
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Originally posted by C.Z.
Looks like it got an evil case of "turning clickey thing".
woah even members with only 21 posts know about that!!??

is soopa sending out my CAI thread in the member confirmation emails sent out to new members?
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those pics are HARD to look at, imagine going to your car and finding it like that..

damn, time for a new car..

astro, if you need helping putting it together...i can help out.
Old 11-08-2001, 03:05 PM
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Originally posted by SidVicious


What do you mean by this?

Are you going to switch the positive and the negative? To up shift it will be a pulling motion? Downshift a pushing motion? Can you clarify? And why?
that's exactly what I mean...I did in on my CL at 4000km's and my TL needs it done too...
to me it makes much more sense to pull back for an upshift and to push forward for a downshift...

all that needs to be done it reverse two wies which are buried under the center console...
Old 11-08-2001, 05:02 PM
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I LOVE seeing brand new cars all torn up! I'm so proud of my Mr Astro. Keep us posted, I can't wait to see how your center channel turns out.

-Aaron
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here are some pics from today's progress...







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So what are you planning on doing to your car right now Astro?




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