Realy nice man!!! Good job and very creative Only one thing is bad... I want also a climate control like you But seriously, very good job man. I like it!!!
Celica GT-S 2003 Carbon Blue: TRD Body Kit, TRD Wing, Blue Suede interior, Gun metal wheels, Panasonic stereo, 2 12''+1 amp Pheonix Gold, Debaged, Tinted windows
i'm leaning toward the vinyl route myself, i was goin to paint but i don't wanna fuck it up then be in some deep shit, so if anyone knows where i could get a dash vinyl overlay that would be cool... and i know bat, i checked his website and i didn't see them
Originally posted by Stun: I think we should pm bat and get him to start working on this kit.
bat's stuff is all custom done... its hand-cut - Andy/Bat and I talked about this before and he's doing mostly exterior stuff... although his items are hand cut - they are still 100% TOP NOTCH Quality... heck, I have a few of bat's things on my car and they look awesome!
AND I have a few of SpreadEagle's items on my car too...
both items are some of the best vinyl work that I've ever seen.. and I see ALOT of vinyl!!!
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Originally posted by Stun: I think we should pm bat and get him to start working on this kit.
bat's stuff is all custom done... its hand-cut - Andy/Bat and I talked about this before and he's doing mostly exterior stuff... although his items are hand cut - they are still 100% TOP NOTCH Quality... heck, I have a few of bat's things on my car and they look awesome!
AND I have a few of SpreadEagle's items on my car too...
both items are some of the best vinyl work that I've ever seen.. and I see ALOT of vinyl!!!
Ditto. Those decals sure came a long way.
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Thanks guys for all the positive comments on my work. It was not easy to do, because all the corners and the plastic is actually a little bend. Like Andy said, using a hair dryer is absolutely a must. The heat makes the vinyl soften and more stretchable. Both the blue and the silver parts are made from one piece of vinyl. When you work with vinyl, remember to clean the surface properly. I use simple window cleaner. I still have the A/C and the last plastic cover around the stick to do.
very nice...like Stun said...post up pics once you get it installed...
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Here is my results... This isn't simple slap on.. You have to work around the edges and corners.. etc... to make it look nice.. Couple of hours well spent.. Me too I have to work on AC control and shifter area... I work at vinyl shop.. so I stach some pieces.. LOL
[ 02-06-2003, 08:32 PM: Message edited by: Red Devil ]
Originally posted by Stun: Red Devil, How much for the Vinyl Sheet? And Can you provide some instructions?
It's really easy to get vinyl sheet on the net.. You can get roll or by sheets.. Just check out ebay.. I've seen lots of cheap rolls of vinyls... Instruction... patiences... You just have to work around the corners and round parts... it's all in your hand and your hair dryer... most importantly.. extra hand would help out alot... I think if I have one more hand.. I can get this thing perfect...
Originally posted by Satoshi: looks cool! Do you have pics of AC control? I think it is much harder..
Here it is.. just finished.. It wasn't that hard. but covering that vent sliding pocket is almost impossible.. so I just lay some small sheet to cover that little part.. and apply the whole sheet on the whole AC area...
[ 02-06-2003, 08:31 PM: Message edited by: Red Devil ]
Originally posted by Spread Eagle: lol, Im woking on my right now
Red Devil- Your AC control panel is easier then mine.
Very nice job.. I have problem with the area around the clock.. Since there is a big curve area.. vinyls are comming off in the inner area... I think it's too tight... Cutting out that area seems to be good idea...
You little cut out desing is nice touch... I'll probably try that out...
Originally posted by Spread Eagle: Thanks Red Devil. You are absolutely right about the area around the clock. That needed a little compromise.
Your work looks good too It is a very time consuming job. You will need a lot of patience and someone to help you out to hold the hair dryer.
Anyway, my work is now completed and parts put back in the car...
So you are not gona do the AC control?? I wish I could have climate control like yours.. It seems easier then then manual.. Anyways.. great job.. and great idea..!!!
Originally posted by Stun: Hey guys, Is there anyway we can get the electric climate control to work here in the US?
It can be done according to Dave Draper.. But requires a lot of work.. Sensors.. motors.. that needs to be installed.. Cause manual uses 4 cable to control the stuff... But Auto would be great.. if I can install it my self and parts are affordable...
I know, im hella interested in that climate control. Looks more advanced, I dont know why da US made ours look crappy in comparision with theirs dat is..
Originally posted by Stun: Hey guys, Is there anyway we can get the electric climate control to work here in the US?
It can be done according to Dave Draper.. But requires a lot of work.. Sensors.. motors.. that needs to be installed.. Cause manual uses 4 cable to control the stuff... But Auto would be great.. if I can install it my self and parts are affordable...
Who's Dave Draper? Dooly would you know what stuff we need to make this conversion? I want to find out what stuff we need and how much we can get it for? I mean with all the people in this forum I think we might be able to pull it off. It looks really expensive but the look would definitely be worth the money...
Dave Draper work at West Covina Toyota.. Where he supplies all the Celica parts that most other place have hard time getting.. Call up West Covina Toyota...
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