What should I fabricate for the 1st Gens?
03-08-2006, 08:26 PM
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What should I fabricate for the 1st Gens?
I am trying to find out what people would want to buy that I could fabricate with fiberglass, mdf, or acrylic. I am pretty good at fabrication and I will have full spray equipment within the month so anythings possible.
Drawings for the rear cupholder....anyone?!!
Drawings for the rear cupholder....anyone?!!
03-08-2006, 08:59 PM
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I would love to more space to put things near where I sit and drive.
but i duno how you would make that miracle happen.
OOOH
how about a little thing so I can mount my laptop in my car?
but i duno how you would make that miracle happen.
OOOH
how about a little thing so I can mount my laptop in my car?
03-08-2006, 09:26 PM
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i had an idea for cup holders. you know how our rear ashtray lifts up and comes out? make cupholders with a bracket that matches the back of the ashtray when its out so they can just click in. go me. if you make it that way you owe me a free one. 
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03-09-2006, 01:46 AM
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Heres what is done in other Acuras.. put a cupholder in the rear armrest.
03-09-2006, 03:58 AM
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Ok, this is a good start.
The laptop mount..... draw it, or describe it. Much potential.
I already build custom fit sub boxes, I am looking for a new project to start tomorrow and I will do it for the best price anywhere.
The storage that is near the driver..... elaborate, marketable idea, that's worth looking into...
As far as the cupholder..... like I said....the razor and the armrest are on my table right now, I'll see if I can't find a picture of the newer acura cupholders...
Thanks... and if I decide to use a spefic idea for fabrication, hell yeah the person who presented it gets one free* (*=plus the cost of materials, so I guess it's 'internet' free.
The laptop mount..... draw it, or describe it. Much potential.
I already build custom fit sub boxes, I am looking for a new project to start tomorrow and I will do it for the best price anywhere.
The storage that is near the driver..... elaborate, marketable idea, that's worth looking into...
As far as the cupholder..... like I said....the razor and the armrest are on my table right now, I'll see if I can't find a picture of the newer acura cupholders...
Thanks... and if I decide to use a spefic idea for fabrication, hell yeah the person who presented it gets one free* (*=plus the cost of materials, so I guess it's 'internet' free.
03-09-2006, 04:01 AM
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Oh yeah, I do electronics and I am learning fine woodworking, so LED and woodworking ideas would be sweet.
And if anybody has experience with any of these materials and work than by all means drop me an email, I am still trying to hone my skills.
And if anybody has experience with any of these materials and work than by all means drop me an email, I am still trying to hone my skills.
03-09-2006, 05:31 AM
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Real wood to replace the fake wood on the window controls on all 4 doors?
I havent done that yet. Just the dash.
I havent done that yet. Just the dash.
03-10-2006, 03:55 PM
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Originally Posted by smonster0516
You made your own dash kit, how!? I would love to do that.
03-11-2006, 03:28 AM
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That is a sweet gift.
If I were to mod the armrest, yes you would need to send the old one, that is a major consideration I have been battling with.
I am considering making an insert to go in between the center consol and the seatbelt buckle. Everything in my pocket falls down there, EVERY TIME I get in or out. Best of all it can be cheap.
If I were to mod the armrest, yes you would need to send the old one, that is a major consideration I have been battling with.
I am considering making an insert to go in between the center consol and the seatbelt buckle. Everything in my pocket falls down there, EVERY TIME I get in or out. Best of all it can be cheap.
03-11-2006, 01:39 PM
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where does that sub enclosure go?
I just need a kick panel for a tweeter. i will replace the stock speaker with an aftermarket one in the doors.
03-12-2006, 08:22 PM
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can u give me an estimate for a 12" enclosure that will fit on the left side of the trunk... i want it to stay on the corner so i can still access the spare...
if reasonable, i will also need u to create me an amp rack that will fit in the skinny portion of the trunk...
if reasonable, i will also need u to create me an amp rack that will fit in the skinny portion of the trunk...
03-14-2006, 02:05 AM
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Man do I have an idea for you.... you know how our ashtray pulls out? How about something to fit nicely in that space and be tilted toward me at an angle so I can mount my XM receiver to it.... it's a delphi SkyFi 2.... the dimensions for the regular SkyFi are 4.65W x 2.91H x 1.26D and I'm guessing it's about the same.... you would have to give it enough room so that it clears the dash.... I would just use some heavy duty double sided tape to mount the receiver flat to the angled surface.... and this could work for anything! other XM/Sirius receivers, iPods, garage door openers, whatever.
what do you think??
what do you think??
03-14-2006, 11:54 AM
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There we go.... I am swamped today, but I think that is a great idea, I already figured that the ashtray was going to be one of the only places to fabricate a mount for, thanks for the dimensions. If I don't post progress on it, remind me!
As far as the grill goes..... elaborate....
As far as the grill goes..... elaborate....
03-31-2006, 09:16 AM
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smonster - try to make any of the mods that you do fabricate as CLEAN as possible to install.
Cupholder in the rear armrest would be tight.
Anything that replaces the "ghetto" ashtray for the rear passenger - the one in the back of the centre console would be tight. Maybe something as neat as a plug in power outlet or something? A standard 110V power plug would be nice, so that rear passengers can plug in a laptop or DVD player, and chill without having to worry about runnin outta juice.
I'm also feeling the overheard lighting in the C pillars for the rear. wiring might be a pain, and in order for it to be OEM look and classy, you'd have to use a material similar to that plush stuff that lines our A and C pillars.
Couple more things - I just saw something in another thread that sounded interesting - back up rear view camera. Maybe try integrating one into licence plate frame. But I think that there are already kits on ebay so this might not be profitable.
Lastly, and I've always personally thought this was cool and useful - a mod that uses some combo of relays, and wiring, so that when you put the tranny in reverse, the passenger side mirror (and maybe even driver's side) tilt down to aid in parking. 3g TL's do this and its not only functional, but its also a crowd pleaser! If you could figure out the wiring and get a suitable relay and sell it as a kit, I'd be all over this one, as would be others.
Let us know how the fabricating is goin and thanks for your work!
Cupholder in the rear armrest would be tight.
Anything that replaces the "ghetto" ashtray for the rear passenger - the one in the back of the centre console would be tight. Maybe something as neat as a plug in power outlet or something? A standard 110V power plug would be nice, so that rear passengers can plug in a laptop or DVD player, and chill without having to worry about runnin outta juice.
I'm also feeling the overheard lighting in the C pillars for the rear. wiring might be a pain, and in order for it to be OEM look and classy, you'd have to use a material similar to that plush stuff that lines our A and C pillars.
Couple more things - I just saw something in another thread that sounded interesting - back up rear view camera. Maybe try integrating one into licence plate frame. But I think that there are already kits on ebay so this might not be profitable.
Lastly, and I've always personally thought this was cool and useful - a mod that uses some combo of relays, and wiring, so that when you put the tranny in reverse, the passenger side mirror (and maybe even driver's side) tilt down to aid in parking. 3g TL's do this and its not only functional, but its also a crowd pleaser! If you could figure out the wiring and get a suitable relay and sell it as a kit, I'd be all over this one, as would be others.
Let us know how the fabricating is goin and thanks for your work!
03-31-2006, 09:52 AM
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I have one for SURE...I would like a little pod to house a 7" LCD for the top of the dash, that would overhange just to the top of the center vents and taper back with a cruve matching the rest fo the dash. I don't want to give up my deck where it is so I won't put the LCD in there and I want it high enough to see easily. I'll do up a diagram to show exactly what I mean. I would vinyl it to match the rest of the dash.
03-31-2006, 11:46 AM
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I have one for SURE...I would like a little pod to house a 7" LCD for the top of the dash, that would overhange just to the top of the center vents and taper back with a cruve matching the rest fo the dash. I don't want to give up my deck where it is so I won't put the LCD in there and I want it high enough to see easily. I'll do up a diagram to show exactly what I mean. I would vinyl it to match the rest of the dash.
*10000000000i too would love to keep my stock deck, and yet want something to house an LCD for a future carputer/navi setup.
Now cornflake might disagree with me on this, but I dont even mind losing the centre vents. I'd rather lose the centre vents than have a 7" screen blocking a significant portion of the view out the front. Just my
03-31-2006, 12:16 PM
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Originally Posted by vishnus11
*10000000000i too would love to keep my stock deck, and yet want something to house an LCD for a future carputer/navi setup.
Now cornflake might disagree with me on this, but I dont even mind losing the centre vents. I'd rather lose the centre vents than have a 7" screen blocking a significant portion of the view out the front. Just my
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03-31-2006, 01:19 PM
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sorry to bump this but here are some vip accessories
pillar lights
this one is going to be hard..prob impossible since we have frameless windows
table
pillar lights
this one is going to be hard..prob impossible since we have frameless windows
table
