After a few coats of primer and lots of sanding the surface is getting very smooth. Now to do some research on the paint to use for the faceplate. Lacquer? Enamel? Vinyl wrap? Looking for that super glossy look. Also want something nice and durable … Continue readingCenter Console: Looking for perfection
Every day I get closer and closer to completion. Heres what I did today! Screwed on my modified mounting brackets to the face plate. The idea is that I can lower the face down onto the bolts that are screwed into sides of … Continue readingCenter Console…More Progress!
So I have now begun the next phase of the project. So far I have measured and made the face plate, decided on using wood, bent the wood. Now I want to fine tune things. I proceeded to grind down the sides and make things … Continue readingCenter Console….Moving Forward!
The last update we talked about the decision to bend wood versus 3D printing. I went to Ganahl Lumber and talked to a wood specialist. They deal in big projects so my little 8.5″ x 11″ piece if wood was basically scrap wood for them. … Continue readingCenter Console….Taking Shape!
I have done a lot of planning. Everything from 3D Cad blueprints to basic templates in the computer. I looked into 3D printing of the face, but I thing for the cost, good old fashioned wood is going to be the best option. So I … Continue readingCenter Console….the saga continues!
My goal for the audio system was to have something rivaling a premium new car. Balanced, lots of low end, but not overly bass heavy with a clear and detailed high end. All in a somewhat stealth install without doing a whole lot of hacking … Continue readingFinishing up the audio
I have been meaning to complete the audio system for the last few years. The Nakamichi head unit has been flawless and the Hertz component system has been smooth and a dream to listen to…I just need MORE POWER! So I have been … Continue readingSound Decision
BEFORE AFTER Spent a few hours getting all those wires that were loose wrapped up and cleaned up so the battery area wouldn’t look so sloppy. Best case scenario would be to yank it all out, paint it and rewire everything from scratch but that’s … Continue readingWiring Clean Up!
Now that I know my brake booster is bad I need to decide on what to do, replace it or repair it. New brake boosters are no longer available. Rebuilding them is about $200. The 2002 Tii brake booster is longer and more narrow. … Continue readingTii Brake Booster!!!
The car was running great except I have a rough idle when stopped. It was very frustrating as when I’m driving the car is fast, peppy and fun to drive. When stopped it sputtered and the idle got very lumpy. I checked for leaks in … Continue readingRough Idling