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06-05-2009, 04:41 PM
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Hey Mark
It looked good to me in the car but under the camera flash you can really see the variation. I may be fine with using it as is because I have a really dark tint job and rarely remove the t-tops, but it would probably be to much for a more well lit interior or vert. I will have to wait for a sunny day to be sure, I have dark overcast skies today. I would also recommend your guy cut back on the texturing as well. It was a little to heavy, but once again it is not as noticable in the car as it is when you compare the bezels. Pics are coming up as to big to upload so I may have to take some lower resolution ones.
It looked good to me in the car but under the camera flash you can really see the variation. I may be fine with using it as is because I have a really dark tint job and rarely remove the t-tops, but it would probably be to much for a more well lit interior or vert. I will have to wait for a sunny day to be sure, I have dark overcast skies today. I would also recommend your guy cut back on the texturing as well. It was a little to heavy, but once again it is not as noticable in the car as it is when you compare the bezels. Pics are coming up as to big to upload so I may have to take some lower resolution ones.
06-05-2009, 04:47 PM
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Hey Mark
It looked good to me in the car but under the camera flash you can really see the variation. I may be fine with using it as is because I have a really dark tint job and rarely remove the t-tops, but it would probably be to much for a more well lit interior or vert. I will have to wait for a sunny day to be sure, I have dark overcast skies today. I would also recommend your guy cut back on the texturing as well. It was a little to heavy, but once again it is not as noticable in the car as it is when you compare the bezels. Pics are coming up as to big to upload so I may have to take some lower resolution ones.
It looked good to me in the car but under the camera flash you can really see the variation. I may be fine with using it as is because I have a really dark tint job and rarely remove the t-tops, but it would probably be to much for a more well lit interior or vert. I will have to wait for a sunny day to be sure, I have dark overcast skies today. I would also recommend your guy cut back on the texturing as well. It was a little to heavy, but once again it is not as noticable in the car as it is when you compare the bezels. Pics are coming up as to big to upload so I may have to take some lower resolution ones.
Man, I REALLY need to buy a friggin Double DIN head unit already
06-05-2009, 04:49 PM
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Dennis who does the bezels is the same guy doin them for the corvette, i talk with him regularly as he supplys me with the corvette guys and I did his stereo install on his origional corevette bezel. If you have a bezel with issues cal him he will fix it trust me. Expect close to 8 weeks for your bezel, he is a one man operation and thinks have been expanding very fast lately this went from 5 bezels a month to 5-10 a week being ordered as well as working a full time job
06-05-2009, 05:13 PM
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Here are the new lower resolution pics I took.
Mark, I know what you mean about getting the new unit. I was ready to order the pioneer as soon as the bezel got here, but with the rumors on Avic411 about what Pioneer is going to charge for the new map and firmware updates, I may wait for a few more weeks for the new models to come out. I am going to give a few places a call this afternoon and see if they have any arrival dates or pricing info yet.
Mark, I know what you mean about getting the new unit. I was ready to order the pioneer as soon as the bezel got here, but with the rumors on Avic411 about what Pioneer is going to charge for the new map and firmware updates, I may wait for a few more weeks for the new models to come out. I am going to give a few places a call this afternoon and see if they have any arrival dates or pricing info yet.
06-05-2009, 05:40 PM
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Here are the new lower resolution pics I took.
Mark, I know what you mean about getting the new unit. I was ready to order the pioneer as soon as the bezel got here, but with the rumors on Avic411 about what Pioneer is going to charge for the new map and firmware updates, I may wait for a few more weeks for the new models to come out. I am going to give a few places a call this afternoon and see if they have any arrival dates or pricing info yet.
Mark, I know what you mean about getting the new unit. I was ready to order the pioneer as soon as the bezel got here, but with the rumors on Avic411 about what Pioneer is going to charge for the new map and firmware updates, I may wait for a few more weeks for the new models to come out. I am going to give a few places a call this afternoon and see if they have any arrival dates or pricing info yet.
Best judge is the side by side bezel shot... What do you think it should be, 1,2, 3, etc... shades lighter?
06-05-2009, 05:56 PM
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Mark, I noticed the same thing about the top of the console, once I had the pics up fullsize on the computer. I would say possibly 2 shades lighter, but as I said before I am going to need a really sunny day to look at it. Right now I cannot see any variation in the car even with both windows down. Side by side I would almost say that the texture stands out more than the color. With a smoother texture it would probably look lighter also.
06-05-2009, 05:59 PM
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^^I think the texture is just the nature of the beast (to cover the work done). I mean obviously time can be spent making it totally smooth if he wanted to but I am just referring to being cost/time effective.
I could be wrong though, I really know nothing about body work...
I could be wrong though, I really know nothing about body work...
06-18-2009, 12:41 PM
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Hey Mark, I really find it amazing that you got this going because I was basically waiting for someone to step up and get the double din issue for us Camaro guys out of the way. After reading the posts on the topic, I have a few straight forward questions before I purchase one.
1) I have a 2002 Camaro SS, is there a bezel for my color of dash and does it match it up perfectly.
2) The term double din means a standard size but are all double din radios the same size. I wish to install a Pioneer Avic Z3.
3) How do I get the special LS1 tech deal? Can you send me a PayPal invoice for the deal amount at langlais3000@hotmail.com
Thanks Mark,
Phil
P.S: Still working on that 35th LE grille proposal...
1) I have a 2002 Camaro SS, is there a bezel for my color of dash and does it match it up perfectly.
2) The term double din means a standard size but are all double din radios the same size. I wish to install a Pioneer Avic Z3.
3) How do I get the special LS1 tech deal? Can you send me a PayPal invoice for the deal amount at langlais3000@hotmail.com
Thanks Mark,
Phil
P.S: Still working on that 35th LE grille proposal...
06-18-2009, 03:12 PM
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1) I have the same dash (converted my interior to ebony) and I think it is pretty spot on.
2) Sorry, I don't know the answer to that...
3) That original LS1tech price was basically a GP buy in I did. Unless you have 10 other guys ready to order now then the price on the website is the price.
Also, any one who wants one should order NOW. We've been having major problems locating factory pieces thanks to GM's state of affairs and don't know how much longer we can scrounge up new pieces to work with....
2) Sorry, I don't know the answer to that...
3) That original LS1tech price was basically a GP buy in I did. Unless you have 10 other guys ready to order now then the price on the website is the price.
Also, any one who wants one should order NOW. We've been having major problems locating factory pieces thanks to GM's state of affairs and don't know how much longer we can scrounge up new pieces to work with....
06-24-2009, 12:21 AM
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haha believe me, mine are ghetto as they come. I measured how long I needed them to be and cut the metal with snips, then measured the holes, drilled them, and bent it at a 90 degree angle. Mine are really ugly looking but they hold it up strong, didnt need it to look pretty anyways since the bezel covers it. I would post pics of mine but you have a trans-am as I have a camaro so they will be different me thinks.
Good Luck!
Good Luck!
07-27-2009, 12:11 PM
#118
Hey Mark, I sent the payment for the double din dash bezel to madelisle@yahoo.com via paypal. I am awaiting your address so I can send you the dash bezel.
Thank you
Thank you
08-12-2009, 09:35 PM
#119
I still offer the factory modified, factory looking bezels on my site but have always wanted to offer a less expensive waterjet version as well.
I FINALLY got the time and money to get my waterjet guy to design it. It is 1/4" thick so it will sit flush and it textured ABS (black) so it will blend in well (and you can always rattle can it the color of your interior or also paint the smooth side of the ABS body color or something cool).
It is a cheaper option for those who can't afford the almost $200 modified factory bezel but MUCH higher quality than if you tried to do this with a dremel and thinner plastic.
Here's some pics of the piece, pics in a car coming tomorrow...
They will just mount/dis-mount using provided velcro. I'll list them on my site for $100 but anyone reading this I have 10 I'll sell for $75 and that includes shipping and paypal fees.
Just send $75 to madelisle@yahoo.com and put in the note ABS Double DIN
Thanks and hopefully this will help some people out
!
I FINALLY got the time and money to get my waterjet guy to design it. It is 1/4" thick so it will sit flush and it textured ABS (black) so it will blend in well (and you can always rattle can it the color of your interior or also paint the smooth side of the ABS body color or something cool).
It is a cheaper option for those who can't afford the almost $200 modified factory bezel but MUCH higher quality than if you tried to do this with a dremel and thinner plastic.
Here's some pics of the piece, pics in a car coming tomorrow...
They will just mount/dis-mount using provided velcro. I'll list them on my site for $100 but anyone reading this I have 10 I'll sell for $75 and that includes shipping and paypal fees.
Just send $75 to madelisle@yahoo.com and put in the note ABS Double DIN
Thanks and hopefully this will help some people out
! 