More Plastic surgery

**Uncle_Ken** · 16-09-2006, 05:09 PM

New auto surround, chrome and DYI blue trim :hihi:

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Uncle Ken

b2tf · 16-09-2006, 05:38 PM

The blue looks like a good match for the momo wheel. have you got any closer pics of it, and what paint did you use?

**Uncle_Ken** · 16-09-2006, 06:11 PM

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The blue looks like a good match for the momo wheel. have you got any closer pics of it, and what paint did you use?

The paint was Septone engine enamel Dark blue, from Super Cheap auto.
The pic is not the best to much flash, but he finish is OK

UK

**Uncle_Ken** · 17-09-2006, 07:43 AM

But you guys still like my mod right?

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Uncle Ken

XR6-VCT-2000 · 17-09-2006, 07:48 AM

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But you guys still like my mod right?

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Uncle Ken

For sure

, im still deciding weather to waste a weekend trying the above or weather to just bite the bucket for now and get a chrome 1 like yours.

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AU3 HERROD XR8 · 16-09-2006, 05:58 PM

the blue tickford instrumental cluster would look great with the steering wheel and the auto surround

**Uncle_Ken** · 16-09-2006, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by AU3 HERROD XR8

the blue tickford instrumental cluster would look great with the steering wheel and the auto surround

I agree but my wife is watching this thread so no luck yet on the tickford :Up_to_som
Uncle Ken

XR6-VCT-2000 · 16-09-2006, 06:31 PM

very nice

, gotta get me 1 , how much did ford sting you for the chrome surround ?

TwistedEL · 16-09-2006, 06:43 PM

They're worth $13 from ford

AU3 HERROD XR8 · 16-09-2006, 06:46 PM

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They're worth $13 from ford

woow, i would've expected more considering buying it from ford

XR6-VCT-2000 · 16-09-2006, 06:51 PM

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They're worth $13 from ford

Are you serious ! , being a part from ford i was expecting somewhere around the $50 mark at least . Well thats good to hear anyway, i'll have to pop down to ford and get me 1 , cheers .

b2tf · 16-09-2006, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by XR6-VCT-2000

Are you serious ! , being a part from ford i was expecting somewhere around the $50 mark at least . Well thats good to hear anyway, i'll have to pop down to ford and get me 1 , cheers .

wont fit an XR....

XR6-VCT-2000 · 16-09-2006, 07:07 PM

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wont fit an XR....

Hmmmm , would this be something to do with the econ button positioning being in a different place ( allthough the xr doesn't have the button anyway , but it has the resessed area in a different place ) ????

or , is there an alternative chrome surround that can be used in the xr ??

I'de even buy the extra surround around the chrome part too if i had to , to make it fit , and i could allways find a use for the econ button ( use it for something else )

any ideas ?? cheers .

JC · 16-09-2006, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by XR6-VCT-2000

Hmmmm , would this be something to do with the econ button positioning being in a different place ( allthough the xr doesn't have the button anyway , but it has the resessed area in a different place ) ????

or , is there an alternative chrome surround that can be used in the xr ??

I'de even buy the extra surround around the chrome part too if i had to , to make it fit , and i could allways find a use for the econ button ( use it for something else )

any ideas ?? cheers .

The wiring for the power/econ button is still there, so you could plug it in and see what happens. Pretty sure it would still work - the T3s had this button activating the ESS function, which is what I intend mine to do.

JC · 16-09-2006, 07:09 PM

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wont fit an XR....

True. And won't fit a series 1. Unless you buy the bottom part as well. To fit an XR you will need to buy a button, just to fill in the gap.

AU3 HERROD XR8 · 16-09-2006, 08:48 PM

how much would i be able to pick one up for an XR, same price or im guessing a little more

JC · 16-09-2006, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by AU3 HERROD XR8

how much would i be able to pick one up for an XR, same price or im guessing a little more

See post #12

AU3 HERROD XR8 · 16-09-2006, 08:57 PM

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See post #12

i understand that this specific one won't fit an XR, but what price would i be looking at in your opinion if i was to look for one that fits an XR?

cheers

b2tf · 16-09-2006, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by AU3 HERROD XR8

i understand that this specific one won't fit an XR, but what price would i be looking at in your opinion if i was to look for one that fits an XR?

cheers

Youd have to get a stock XR one and have it chromed somewhere.....

AU3 HERROD XR8 · 16-09-2006, 09:02 PM

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Youd have to get a stock XR one and have it chromed somewhere.....

hmmm, not a bad idea i might just do that:P then since this is already something we can all do how come theres people who are trying to buy a chrome shifter button, your better off getting that chromed aswell

JC · 16-09-2006, 09:01 PM

There is not one for an XR. All the chrome ones come with the indent for the button.

JC · 16-09-2006, 09:13 PM

Chroming plastic is not cheap. A button at $30 is cheaper than getting it plastic chromed.

AU3 HERROD XR8 · 16-09-2006, 09:15 PM

Ohhh, damnn chroming a basic shifter button is expensive!!

XR6-VCT-2000 · 16-09-2006, 09:30 PM

lol , you could allways use some of that chrome leaf flake ( comes in gold too ) , allthough it probably need a coat of clear over it just to make sure it lasts forever , it would probably also give a hammertone chrome finish , could be interesting ??

**Uncle_Ken** · 16-09-2006, 09:34 PM

Hammer would look good I reckon
Uncle Ken

XR6-VCT-2000 · 16-09-2006, 09:37 PM

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Hammer would look good I reckon
Uncle Ken

Yeah im sorta sitting here almost seriouslly considering it now , the hammertone finish would stop the shine in the eyes that the chrome can give off in the sun. Would look ok to do the handbrake button , t/bar surround , door handles ( inside ! ) and maybe the airbag strip too ... hmmm.

I would imagine it would probably look a bit like the effect given off on galvanised sheeting , except in chrome / same pattern effect though .

I know you can get this stuff from places like 'Spotlight' , in the craft section .

**Uncle_Ken** · 16-09-2006, 09:41 PM

Good luck, I'm done mine LOL
Uncle Ken

AU3 HERROD XR8 · 16-09-2006, 09:48 PM

LOL mate you sound more excited than I am to try this idea

XR6-VCT-2000 · 16-09-2006, 09:53 PM

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LOL mate you sound more excited than I am to try this idea

lol , i just like the idea of something different , but along the lines of chrome ( cos i love chrome ). I could also see the advantages of a hammertone finish not showing fingerprints and stuff as bad as a shiny chrome finish does.

I might have to get some and try it on something plastic / bit of scrap / and see what the effect is like. I want something that looks professional though , no dodgy looking stuff. Im thinking it would look quiet good ...hmmm.

AU3 HERROD XR8 · 16-09-2006, 09:57 PM

yeah keep me updated on how your experimenting goes, Anyway another question of mine is that the rear parcel shelf in the centre, right under it there is a subwoofer whole ready to be cut and installed, should I go ahead and install the subwoofer in that area (meaning I have to cut a hole in the rear shelf.) or am i better of just getting a seperate one installed inside the boot, along with an amp etc etc

cheers.