Directfreak

iTrader: (2)

Alright, here is the preliminary pictures of my new CF Dash. It is just placed in right now. As I still have to make sure it all fits together and works fine. So far, so Good.

No, it is NOT Real Carbon Fiber. Pictures do NOT do it justice. It looks deep, and 3 dimensional. It has a Weave pattern which is extremely realistic. It is a process called Photolithographic or “water-transfer” printing. It is what car dealers use for “Wood” Trim as well.

I have other pieces already done, like the door handle surrounds, the overhead light surrounds, the e-brake, power windows surrounds, etc.

Well enough talk, onto the PICS!



I still have to put in the A/C vents, lights, etc, but you can see the big picture.




Don’t mind the pedals, I just placed them there to see how it would look together.


I even have the Gauge Cluster Trim surround done in that stuff. What I do want to do,
is have the actual gauges replaced with V8Kilr’s silver faced ones – OR, having the black trim done in Silver kinda like THIS


Grey/Black shift boot – Waiting for my Momo Race Shift **** to come in.


As you can see, it is very deep and reflective due to the clear-coat.


Momo Millennium Steering Wheel


Close-up of some of the gauges.

Directfreak

iTrader: (2)

I feel like I need to change the ***** to something metallic/titanium. I have another set of ***** done in the same material, but am not crazy about it.


I was thinking of using some Cannibalized Autometer Trim rings to go around the A/C
Controls. Giving it the proposed look you see below look you see below.



Misc Pictures.

ENGINE etc.. (Going in this weekend!!)

Manntis

nice, Alex!

357

SWEET! I love the steering wheel (esp. the chrome rings which go nicely with the shifter **** and e-brake handle rings)! I'm also diggin' the dash - looks a lot better than the standard silver/grey!

Manntis

I'm still working on a brushed stainless or clearcoated aluminum instrument panel... gotta figure out how to take apart a Series 3 instrument pod without breaking anything, and mine's always in my car so I can drive her...

Winnipeg85GSL

Huhahah gas pedal upside down! I know they aren't mounted I just had to say it.

Directfreak

iTrader: (2)

You're SHARP.

Especially the way you even included my quote.

I said "don't mind the pedals, I just placed them there to see how they would look together."

Go play with your marbles again.

AJC13B

851stgen12a

Where can I get one of those clusters?!?!
Thats exactualy what I have been looking for!. dont necessarely have to be CF. if anyone knows where I can get one e-mail ma
Dragonflymdd@hotmail.com.
name your price.

79+80_rx-7

And where have you cut the vents in the carbon fiber???

onepointone

i did my center console in carbon fiber... vinal.. and it needs to be redone in some spots.. how much was the center console? i would love to have a real one

Directfreak

iTrader: (2)

From the top pf the thread...

Originally posted by Directfreak

No, it is NOT Real Carbon Fiber. Pictures do NOT do it justice. It looks deep, and 3 dimensional. It has a Weave pattern which is extremely realistic. It is a process called Photolithographic or “water-transfer” printing. It is what car dealers use for “Wood” Trim as well.


If you are referring to the whole thing, it's custom,
and unfortunately, it wasn't cheap.

If you are referring to the Tri-Gauges under the Radio,
Manntis on this board is selling something similar for a fair price.

http://www.wigglepup.com/RX-7/feature_stereomount.php

Felix Wankel

I just knew you were talking about Bryan's car.

Somone just took the cluster apart and did a good job spraying it silver. I was wanting to do it myself, but fear it will seem like I'm biting. His car won't be on the road for years, so I may be alright

The carbon fiber is ******* sweet ***!

V8kilr

i know how to do your ***** to make them look sweet,

p.m. me

diabolical1

iTrader: (3)

dude, that is one sweet setup ... could you tell me how to hotwire an SE ... just curious, i left my keys in church ... just kiddin' makin' fun of a i thread i saw earlier ...

But seriously though ... that's a nice setup, man! How long have you been building this thing - just curious. You must be on patient **** ... i think i'd be inclined to sleep in that thing just so i could wake up and smell the gear oil ... serious cream here!!!!!

Directfreak

iTrader: (2)

-lafz - Never thought of it that way. According to my better half, she says I spend too much time in it already.

Soon I will be driving it with real BOV "PHOOOOSH!!!" (turbo) sounds, rather than the ones I make with my mouth, and throwing myself back into my chair.

I feel so stupid doing that, yet I CONSTANTLY do it while driving this car.

V8kilr

seen that also,
didnt even want to read it

V8kilr

i just pretend my power steering pump is a supercharger when it gets low on fluid

diabolical1

iTrader: (3)

yeah ... what about the one where you're driving and start paddle-shifting the air? that's my new one ...

Defprun

okay, i want that damned console.

Manntis

Thanks for the plug of my product, Alex

Manntis

BTW where didja get the momo wheel? There's one on eBay but they want over $200 USD to start...

Keaponlaffen

I want paddle shifters.....

Hmmm... time to go look at getting a job....

Jeff

Directfreak

iTrader: (2)

I paid $225 for it, plus 45 for the Hub Kit.

Greg

Looks Excellent!