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Old 06-07-04, 01:29 AM
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Remember I was talking about moving my AC cluster into my armrest? Well I have started on the project. Here is a gaugepod that will replace the AC unit in center console. Took me about half a day to do. I have used fiberglass and some bondo to make it perfectly smooth. Right now it is just covered win primer paint but it will be either professionally painted or covered with CF or blackwood (depends on what material my whole dash is going to be). Check out the pics, let me know what you think.









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"bling bling" gauges Looks nice man.
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very nice.
so youve decided to wire the climate control to your armrest huh? wow are you doing that urself? good luck with the wiring... ull wanna stab urself in the eye with a pen after awhile..
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Originally posted by nk1983
very nice.
so youve decided to wire the climate control to your armrest huh? wow are you doing that urself? good luck with the wiring... ull wanna stab urself in the eye with a pen after awhile..

I think Pete knows what hes doing

Looks good man!
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Originally posted by sniper
I think Pete knows what hes doing

Looks good man!
Oh I Know hes quite capable..doesnt make it any less of a pain in the pants though..
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Great looking project Retro!!
Can't wait to see the finished product.
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thx for comments guys. The wiring will be pain in the a$$, i know. Thax god my friend is helping me out with that.
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Once that panel is painted its going to look awesome. I like how they look lit up. Nice work
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very nicely done. Cant wait to see the finished product.
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How much hp are you putting out retro?
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damn everytime i see a update from u i get more and more impressed, i don't think there is a single thing u've done to ure car that i don't like. keep up the good work
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Thanks for comments guys.

Earl!: I am still not decided on the painting part. There is this guy I know who can cover that piece in wood, CF or anything I can think of and it would look like came stock from Lexus. then again I would have to cover all my plastic in that.

LeXuSrAcIn: I have no idea yet but it should be in 600's.

chuckchung: Thanks man! I hate my current bodykit though.
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Its so expensive to make a LS400 make high hp. Thats why I'm getting a SC300 as a project car. Hopefully I can match ur numbers soon retro!!
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