04 5AT to 05 6MT Transformation has Commenced.
10-08-2008, 05:20 AM
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if i was in the lower 48, i'll be there with some food =P
i'll bring the fried rice and some other chinese food for the support
i'll bring the fried rice and some other chinese food for the support
Turned 17....wont be long till I start driving. These pics are absolutely stunning!
10-08-2008, 03:18 PM
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truly impressed...alot of posts in this thread, and possibly an ignorant question in this post, here goes: how much is all of this running you in the long run (redundantly redundant, i know)? either way, im glad you have the financial means to do this, and properly guide us thru it as well...keep up the good work!
10-09-2008, 07:30 PM
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10-09-2008, 07:36 PM
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Interior as of 10-9-08
..quick little teaser for those that might be viewing the thread at the moment...
10-09-2008, 07:54 PM
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View of the cockpit.
View of the passenger quarter.
View from driver door.
View from driver rear door.
Centerpiece. EDFC Module, Defi Link Meter, Spoon shift knob, B&I CF dask kit.
You guys like?!
I'm also going to find a place to mount the Defi boost gauge...probably on the front A pillar, and then mount the J's racing C-pillar support bar, along with the beatrush evo trunk divider plate.
For future interior mods, i'm looking at a works bell quick release with a short hub, and either a personal or spoon steering wheel. Possibly a beatrush floor support bar intended for an evo or a carbing floor support bar intended for a CL9, not sure yet.
View of the passenger quarter.
View from driver door.
View from driver rear door.
Centerpiece. EDFC Module, Defi Link Meter, Spoon shift knob, B&I CF dask kit.
You guys like?!
I'm also going to find a place to mount the Defi boost gauge...probably on the front A pillar, and then mount the J's racing C-pillar support bar, along with the beatrush evo trunk divider plate.
For future interior mods, i'm looking at a works bell quick release with a short hub, and either a personal or spoon steering wheel. Possibly a beatrush floor support bar intended for an evo or a carbing floor support bar intended for a CL9, not sure yet.
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10-09-2008, 08:08 PM
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You're welcome Sir!
You should mount one on your bro! ..it's ready for it, you've got wheels, coilovers, and a cf hood. I bet it could work.
I'll let you know if I sell the old parchment pillar trim pieces.
Yeah he paid some money for it. He also waited a looong time haha poor guy.
The local guys have showed a lot of interest in giving me a hand. Even Jim with the white TypeS came by today with a dove ice cream bar for me hahaha.
And you're right about the parts that should go in before the blower. I'm still trying to decide what to do.
Dude I will eat the hell out of some fried rice!!
Thanks bro. I remember when i first started driving, it was awesome. It was right around the time when fast and the furious 1 was released i think.
Thanks!
Thanks! I've got a folder in the pendaflex with all the receipts. I'm afraid to look!!
I'm retired Hayes! Nah, just playing. I'll be going to the police academy soon. Let me know if you're ever headed to Charlotte.
Damnit, i forgot to take pics of what we put back together in the 5AT.
haha neither did I to begin with, but the more i thought about it, the more i decided to make it happen.
for more pics.looking good.. i think every local AZ member should stop by at one point, to give a hand for one of the most beloved and talked about 3G TL's ever...
if you were in NY, id surely be there with a socket wrench taking that thing apart... i may not know that many cars ... but i know the 3G like the back of my hand... wish i could give a hand in your swap... just make sure you do all the good stuff before the blower (pre-cats and/or innovative mounts)
if you were in NY, id surely be there with a socket wrench taking that thing apart... i may not know that many cars ... but i know the 3G like the back of my hand... wish i could give a hand in your swap... just make sure you do all the good stuff before the blower (pre-cats and/or innovative mounts)
And you're right about the parts that should go in before the blower. I'm still trying to decide what to do.
Thanks!
truly impressed...alot of posts in this thread, and possibly an ignorant question in this post, here goes: how much is all of this running you in the long run (redundantly redundant, i know)? either way, im glad you have the financial means to do this, and properly guide us thru it as well...keep up the good work!
Damnit, i forgot to take pics of what we put back together in the 5AT.
haha neither did I to begin with, but the more i thought about it, the more i decided to make it happen.
10-09-2008, 08:21 PM
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haha MOAR?!?! I'll go install the j's c-pillar and maybe the trunk divider plate and take more pics tomorrow.
Good eyes Jon! My brother suggested that we swap shift knobs for a little while, so for the time being i'm rocking the spoon titanium shift knob.
And again thanks to you for making this interior swap much easier! Just let me know when you want to tackle the custom harness, i'll be around.
haha i think you said you check it once a day right?!
A red boot might be hot.
The door panels had to stay on there in order for me to keep all the window controls and handle operations. If it becomes a full blown track TL they will definitely come out, along with the glass and window motors.
It is it is! I even drilled a few holes in the floor board earlier today for an almost complete install.
You liking it Faiz?!
Thanks for the good luck.
Thanks man, glad you like it.
I love red seats!
And again thanks to you for making this interior swap much easier! Just let me know when you want to tackle the custom harness, i'll be around.
The door panels had to stay on there in order for me to keep all the window controls and handle operations. If it becomes a full blown track TL they will definitely come out, along with the glass and window motors.
It is it is! I even drilled a few holes in the floor board earlier today for an almost complete install.
You liking it Faiz?!
Thanks for the good luck.
Thanks man, glad you like it.
I love red seats!
10-09-2008, 08:26 PM
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Doing my homework on the harness before I tackle the job but expect me to show my face at some point this weekend. I have off Monday so we might have a working Nav soon.
Keep the shift knob, it looks sick! Paint the boot red too, that will complete the look.
Keep the shift knob, it looks sick! Paint the boot red too, that will complete the look.
10-09-2008, 08:37 PM
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My brother informed me that it was only a temporary trade off with the shift knobs, because his girlfriend bought that for him, so she might not be too happy that he traded. It's unfortunate because i'm loving the look of the titanium.
10-09-2008, 08:43 PM
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Hopefully the next interior mods will get inside the red boxes...
10-09-2008, 08:45 PM
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10-09-2008, 08:54 PM
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Damn Eric, you never cease to amaze, I'm working on getting a BBK now....then boost baby! Gotta come up to Charlotte, we are holding Sunday night meets at the CCity on Woodruff Road if you ever want to come down let me know!
10-09-2008, 08:59 PM
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Bro you're getting serious with your TL. We need to finally meet one day. I think i saw a picture of the NBP on the 18" TEs when it was parked inside the Georgia Convention Center. I'm not sure if you saw the pic or not.
10-09-2008, 09:15 PM
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Yeah bro that was mine inside the convention center ....never saw the pics though....hook me up with a link! Definitely need to get up soon when you finish the conversion
10-09-2008, 10:29 PM
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everything is coming along nicely Eric! damn thats alot of work. you never really realize it until you start something then you're like i gotta finish now. push button ENGINE START mod is cool. i was gonna do that too. S2000 button right? the thing i dont like about it is you still have to stick the key in turn it to acc then push the button. my 2007 has that quick start thing were you just turn the key real quick let it go and it starts. adding it would just defeat that feature. and add an extra step. it's mainly for the cool factor i would do it.
where are you gonna relocate all the hfl, navi, stereo, and cruise controls if you do the steering wheel swap?
where are you gonna relocate all the hfl, navi, stereo, and cruise controls if you do the steering wheel swap?
