Pic of CF Interior Install
03-04-2008, 06:49 AM
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Pic of CF Interior Install
While at VRP in Newport I met a guy with CF interior on a CLK55 and it looked really good. Of course I had to get it done, as my walnut burl was simply not getting the job done. I have to buy a new shift knob still, but all in all I think it came out looking pretty good.
Car is still all dirty and dusty inside, and I know I need new pedals, but you all are the experts, whaddya think of the CF?
Car is still all dirty and dusty inside, and I know I need new pedals, but you all are the experts, whaddya think of the CF?
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03-04-2008, 04:40 PM
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Looks pretty good.....for a Phoenix guy
Great meeting you down at VRP Supre!! Hope we run into each other again someday.
Maybe when I come down and punish Firebird/Speedworld with Chiromikey.
Car looks just insane with the CF. Always loved that look since the guy in Maryland did it years ago.
Great meeting you down at VRP Supre!! Hope we run into each other again someday.
Maybe when I come down and punish Firebird/Speedworld with Chiromikey.
Car looks just insane with the CF. Always loved that look since the guy in Maryland did it years ago.
03-04-2008, 10:31 PM
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03-04-2008, 10:35 PM
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Hmm I have different pedals...... In any event, love the CF man, looks great!
I had quoted AKXSPYO after noticing his E55 in signature and directed that question to him, sorry for any misunderstanding or confusion......
I had quoted AKXSPYO after noticing his E55 in signature and directed that question to him, sorry for any misunderstanding or confusion......
03-04-2008, 10:41 PM
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Looks pretty good.....for a Phoenix guy
Great meeting you down at VRP Supre!! Hope we run into each other again someday.
Maybe when I come down and punish Firebird/Speedworld with Chiromikey.
Car looks just insane with the CF. Always loved that look since the guy in Maryland did it years ago.
Great meeting you down at VRP Supre!! Hope we run into each other again someday.
Maybe when I come down and punish Firebird/Speedworld with Chiromikey.
Car looks just insane with the CF. Always loved that look since the guy in Maryland did it years ago.
although CF does add at least 4 hp!Here is the scoop on the setup...
I got several bids from shops in CA rangin from $1100 to $6800 for molded pieces to wrapped pieces. I found a shop in Taiwan that had the molds, but only made overlay pieces. I plunked down XX, and hoped for the best. The pieces fit "fairly" well. I had to do some significant sanding on the console pieces as they are a tight fit from the factory, and my original plate around the shift boot was all burl requiring removal and several coats of aluminum paint (to match the guages) and clear coat. The front door pieces were tricky with the radius tying back into the dash, and you definitely need 3M 08890 adhesive to make sure everything stays put and is tight. If you are handy with a sander or a Dremel then this should be a piece of cake. If you are able to remove your own wood pieces then it will be even easier.
Oh, yeah... the price? 500 George Washingtons. Not bad considering the alternative. Next project is replacing the rear diffuser, and new pedals.
03-04-2008, 10:42 PM
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