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Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2008 4:05 pm 
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Hey All,

Recently broke up with my Ex Fiance, so ive had nothing but time and money on my hands so im here to post some pics of the work ive been doing on my car while im not at work

New Stuff
Pioneer Head Unit With AUX input 52x4w
Rewired all the amp leads with a Rampage 800watt amp kit (8 gauge 12volt Power ,New Earth Lead 8gauge, New Signal Wire. Took Bout 3hrs to install
6mtr Rampage RCA leads
New Pioneer 6" 180Watt Speakers installed on the parcel shelf
Got some Rims for the beast set of 4 x 15" Auscar Rims.. Scored em off here for $80 thanx to JohnnyFX
Painted Most of the dash..Used Acrylic Black and had 2 cans of spray Paint made up the same colour as the ouside of my car
My tacho recently Died in the cluster so i bought and aftermarket 5"
AutoTechnica
Installed some aftermarket SAAS Throttle and brake covers from super cheap (just happened to walk in there on lunch)
2 1/4 Exhaust Cat Back with Redback Muffler

I think thats it.

Let me know what u think?

 

 

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Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2008 4:19 pm 
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good work mate..... nothing like a car to keep your mind off things, even though i wish my car hasnt got my attention for the wrong reasons lately :)

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Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2008 5:05 pm 
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why do u need a monster tacho when its auto? other than that looks nice.

 

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Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2008 5:40 pm 
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Tacho Was On Special at Repco so i figured why not

im still debating wether i like it though

Will have to see after a week of drivin... i might just take it out and ebay it or put it in the cupboard

 

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Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2008 10:14 pm 
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mmm yeh ditch the monster tacho

 

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Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2008 10:20 pm 
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dannyye wrote:
Tacho Was On Special at Repco so i figured why not

im still debating wether i like it though

Will have to see after a week of drivin... i might just take it out and ebay it or put it in the cupboard


yeah mate even if it was a manual would be gay, stands out like dogs balls. maybe fix the normal one?

 

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Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2008 1:05 am 
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Get a Fairmont/XR cluster, throw that tacho in the river.
And your interior "highlights" certainly are different....

 

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Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2008 9:23 pm 
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Yeah, ditch the tacho, besides, you'll most likey get done for an obstruction of vision...
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Posted: Thu Mar 13, 2008 2:09 pm 
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Ok Tacho`s Ditched was really too big anyhows.... now to pawn it off to someone muuhhahhhaa

 

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Posted: Thu Mar 13, 2008 2:23 pm 
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what kind of paint is that man???? no offence but it looks like nailpolish

 

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Posted: Thu Mar 13, 2008 2:27 pm 
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caseyaberhart wrote:
what kind of paint is that man???? no offence but it looks like nailpolish


have a look at the exterior pic of his car, might be a clue :wink:
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Posted: Mon Mar 17, 2008 8:04 pm 
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ditch the bear hanging from the mirror too... dice are way pimper ahahaha

 

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Posted: Mon Mar 17, 2008 8:08 pm 
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dannyye wrote:
Ok Tacho`s Ditched was really too big anyhows.... now to pawn it off to someone muuhhahhhaa


head over to www.vnbogan.com.au

you'll sell it there for at least $500 in less than half an hour!!!











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Posted: Mon Mar 17, 2008 8:16 pm 
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FordFairmont wrote:
caseyaberhart wrote:
what kind of paint is that man???? no offence but it looks like nailpolish


have a look at the exterior pic of his car, might be a clue :wink:


duh.... i feel stupid now.
looks too metallic for my tastes, but meh... better than my stock interior!!

 

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Posted: Tue Mar 18, 2008 12:07 am 
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monster tacho = wank factor. not saying you a wanker they just add wank factor to a car. and the dash looks great. good work
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