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Old Jul 24, 2006 | 10:24 AM
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Ok, wanted to put in new gauges so I fabbed up the bezel to accept one. While I was at it I put in a new boost controller and took out the old one. Boost controller is 3/4 flush mounted. Since I was tearing up the bezel anyway, I pulled out the Elipse 5435 that has been waiting for install and modded the bezel for that as well.



I redid the alky control box, well, I took it apart and mounted the gain ****, the LED, and the test button through the bezel for a cleaner install. Julio hooked me up with another sticker. Also got a new a-pillar and swapped that in with the new boost gauge.






Now for the fun one!!! Finally got it in. Custom bent 6 pt. cage. All 6 points are tig welded directly to the frame.






Oh yea, put in the BK kit and installed a 6 pt. Impact Racing harness.

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Old Jul 24, 2006 | 01:48 PM
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I love it!! Very sexy. how much do you think your making at the wheels, and what kit are you using?
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Old Jul 24, 2006 | 01:51 PM
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I'm making about 800 to the wheels. Tuned down to 787 right now but am running fat so I'm gonna get back on the dyno for more tuning soon. I am running STS twin turbos and a 402.
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Old Jul 24, 2006 | 02:03 PM
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Very very nice, I particularly like how the FP gauge is held in the console. Can you buy that kind of console, or does it have to be done as a custom molding job? More details please! :d
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Old Jul 24, 2006 | 04:47 PM
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note to self: dont f#&k with yellow vette w/yellow accents, roll cage, harness, and visible a-pillar carbon boost gauge w/shift light.....


car looks good man, do you daily drive it?, I'm thinking about a cage w/ a swing out but dont want to be a pita going in and out all the time...

also, is that a carputer in the center?
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Old Jul 25, 2006 | 06:06 AM
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looks great man
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Old Jul 25, 2006 | 07:31 AM
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Looks awesome. Hope to see your car around at some meets!
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car looks good man, do you daily drive it?, I'm thinking about a cage w/ a swing out but dont want to be a pita going in and out all the time...

also, is that a carputer in the center?
Used to be a DD but not any more. No on the carputer but may do one later. It is a navigation/dvd setup. The bars are completely removable from the car. Lemme know if you are interested in one.
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