Interior spice-up

[VXRaNgEr]

Hey, has anyone tried this aluminum trim?:

http://mimousa.com/installed_view.asp?img=http://mimousa.com/installed/Vehicross_b.jpg&desc=Isuzu%20Vehicross%20(99-03)%20/%20Exotic%20Brushed%20Aluminum%20style

It looks decent in the pictures......

[Heraclid]

I'd like to put a jet engine-looking thing on the back, like the Batmobile. :-) And maybe have a fender flip out to reveal an imitation Gatling gun. Think people would get out of my way? :-)

[AK VX Lvr]

I considered it...or even the "simulated wood-grain" version...decided not too tho. I was afraid it would look to cheesy. if you give it a try, post your results. I'd like to see how it really looks instead of some ad photos....
:?:

[VXRaNgEr]

I've got the black/grey interior so it might match up nice. $165 though!?

[Heraclid]

Ron has a couple of trim plates he sells for around the shifters if you wanted to start a bit more low key and see how you like it...

www.vehicrossconcepts.com

[tjmckee]

Where would I order this package from? Is it plastic?

terry

[Heraclid]

Um, anybody thinking what I'm thinking about those vertical door kits on the site VXRaNgEr posted about? :-) Just a bit overpriced, though. We could fab those things... :yes:

[VX_PA]

Since Rickster is possibly getting a set of hinges made, we should wait and see what the cost from his supplier would be? You may want to contact Dallas at Stinkyfab.com and see if he could fabricate them for less. Just a thought.

[Hotsauce]

Heraclid:

Did you mean like this?

http://cs.baylor.edu/~wilsonj/xwing.html

John C.

[Whaleboy]

example instructions on hinges

http://www.carexcess.com/PDF/celica_installation.pdf


350z with vertical door hinges

http://www.carexcess.com/videos/lambo.wmv

[Dallas4u]

Dood... where do these kids get the cash for this stuff? I mean, maybe they actually do make a crap load of money and have great priorities, but I feel like I make decent money and have a good lifestyle, and there is NO WAY IN HELL FIRE I could afford to buy a new 350Z and do stiff like that to it... at least, not unless I just pay the bills and save every dime of my money for a year or so.

By the way... it is a nice mod.

[SGT.BATGUANO]

That x-wing is bad. I like the powder burn accents near the end of the barrels. Look! He has 5 snowflake "kills"!

[Heraclid]

That X-wing car is really tacky, but at the same time, I kinda like it... go figure. :-)

Now I want to see an Imperial fighter...

[Joe_Black]

The Empire would definitely field VX's. Feel the power of the Dark Side!

[MZ-N10]

the kids usally dont buy new 350z their mommy and daddy bought it for them...hell i was bout to get a new STi before my parents realized tat was a street legal rally car....and after they get the car...they put every single dime they own into modding it....
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[VXRaNgEr]

That kit I posted is on the big bad 'Bay for $167....

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=33705&item=2455429296

39 pieces might be overkill. One big shiny cockpit of aluminum;wtf;

What i plan to do tomorrow is take off the console around the shifter and paint it to match the gray trim around the dash. If it is a success, i'll post pics, if not, i'll cry. I'm also gonna try and pick up two gray shift-boots to match. Man, had this thing 2 days and i've already de-badged it and fudged with the interior...i am a sick puppy:goof:

[Apostle]

just remember. it's your ride, dont worry what others think. if you like it, go for it

[coachreed]

Am I imagining things, or did I see a peice of trim on the passenger side airbag?! THATS not a real good idea... if I'm wrong... and there isn't a peice on the airbag... I'll go smoke more of that crack! Later!

TTYL

[hchen]

actually..i know lots of kids who buy their own 350Z, STi, etc...and then they mod the sh*t out of it. so try not to make assumptions.

[VXRaNgEr]

Coach-

Yeah, nothin like a piece of aluminum embedded in your girlfriend's head after a fender-bender! ;oop;

Off topic (i'm in the process of painting), do those Nitto's have a higher sidewall than stock? Thinkin about swappin, but don't want to mess with speedo, etc...

[VX_PA]

Originally posted by hchen
actually..i know lots of kids who buy their own 350Z, STi, etc...and then they mod the sh*t out of it. so try not to make assumptions.

Yeah, my baby sister is dating a guy with a 2004 350Z with over 20 grand in aftermarket parts. That's all his money, not from mommy and daddy. Crazy huh??

[BigJoe]

you may want to look at what Amack76 did. His dash turn out real nice...

in gallery:

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=500&ppuser=194&thumb=1

[AK VX Lvr]

His dash does look good...did he fab those pieces himself, or do you know where I could pick up a set???:?:

[Dallas4u]

Originally posted by hchen
actually..i know lots of kids who buy their own 350Z, STi, etc...and then they mod the sh*t out of it. so try not to make assumptions.

What assumptions are being made here?

[Bantan]

Originally posted by AK VX Lvr
His dash does look good...did he fab those pieces himself, or do you know where I could pick up a set???:?:

Its done by a coating process applied to the exising dash pieces which you have to send away to the company.
You can find more info HERE (http://www.exoticwooddash.com/coating.htm)

[Charlie]

I saw that on ebay=) What kind of member discounts are offered to your bro's here?

:rolleyes:

[MZ-N10]

the kids usally dont buy new 350z

no assumptions were made...
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[Apostle]

Heres another one. more options and kit is already made. no need to send any of your parts off.

although a bit more expensive


http://www.suvxccessory.com/xccessory/i2i6-wd300a.html#

[WyrreJ]

No kit can look as good as Amack's setup.

[SGT.BATGUANO]

Originally posted by VX_PA
Yeah, my baby sister is dating a guy with a 2004 350Z with over 20 grand in aftermarket parts. That's all his money, not from mommy and daddy. Crazy huh??

Is the Z paid for in full? There seems to be a trend of leasing vehicles, modding them to whatever degree, flogging them and finally restoring back to stock, turning them back in to the dealer and selling the add-ons.

Or just modding them before their actually owned.

[Dallas4u]

That dude must make crazy money and not have much to pay for. My wife and I make pretty good cash, own a house, pay for our autos, and do what we want... but there is NO WAY I could throw down $20k on any car, and I'm 29 years old. I'm not saying these youger guys can't be making $80k and living in a shack or something, but jeez. I'd like to LEARN something from them if they have something worth while to teach!

[SGT.BATGUANO]

Maybe he's using the Carlton Sheets real estate technique?

[totallto]

Saw the door mod in one of the mags didn't cost that much.
You can do it in you driveway too. Like to see it on my dad's
K-car. now that would be hot! :eek:

[VX_PA]

Originally posted by SGT.BATGUANO
Is the Z paid for in full? There seems to be a trend of leasing vehicles, modding them to whatever degree, flogging them and finally restoring back to stock, turning them back in to the dealer and selling the add-ons.

Or just modding them before their actually owned.

The Z is paid for--no loan. Keep in mind that this guy doesn't have any other living expenses and doesn't own anything but the car with mods. He lives with my sister in her townhouse that she owns and doesn't pay one cent. Everyone thinks, look at him he's rich just because of the car he has. Hell, if I didn't own a 200 grand home and 4 other vehicles (wifes car and 3 street bikes) I could be driving a car that would make his Z look ghetto. Some people just don't have the right priorities.;)

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[Dallas4u]

Yup... I was trying to put it kindly, by making someone else say it! ;)

[VX_PA]

Originally posted by Dallas4u
Yup... I was trying to put it kindly, by making someone else say it! ;)

I thought I was saying it kindly, I could've been way meaner! Know what I mean??;)

[VXRaNgEr]

Finally finished painting the console and installing the MP3. Check it out:

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/849interior.jpg

[Apostle]

umm, what color is it?

looks normal to me

[VXRaNgEr]

Yeah, not a great pic. It's a metallic silver to match the dash trim. You can tell the difference if you look at the black piece above it...

[totallto]

Yeah, VX_PA that's what I'm talking about!;)

[VX_PA]

Originally posted by totallto
Yeah, VX_PA that's what I'm talking about!;)
:cool: Thanks!:thumbup:

[Chopper]

Naaaa, I'll pass on the plastic aluminum stick on crap. Now the scissor door is quite an idea. Seems like it would fit the car really well. Plus, it's a really easy fab. We've done it at the shop for a guy(Honda) Don't know why I never even considered it before. Thanx... :D

[Daver]

Our doors are about as square as you can get. Scissor doors won't look good.

-Daver

[VXRaNgEr]

I'm so custom that I'm going to shave the door handles, weld 'em shut and climb out the window....wait...oh no, the window is binding!!! And no inside hatch pop!!! I'm trapped!!!!

[Dallas4u]

Originally posted by VXRaNgEr
I'm so custom that I'm going to shave the door handles, weld 'em shut and climb out the window....

Ahh yes... ala Bo and Luke Duke!