Nothing's wrong with black and white, but if you got either the silver or the fake cf trim, it would look a lot better, make it flow more.
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Nothing's wrong with black and white, but if you got either the silver or the fake cf trim, it would look a lot better, make it flow more.
dude junkyard you can pick that stuff up cheap! for the corner bulbs, just taking that orange reflector out will make a huge difference. i believe i still have my Silverstar bulbs which are blueish when off, but are orange (legal) when on. Ill see if I can track them down.
Ill also show you the switchbacks that Greddy has when we get together. I've got them on my car.
this weekend im actually going to San Diego, but next weekend we can probably work something out. not sure about any junkyards because I havent been to any since I moved back here, but just look up online and call around and see who's got any 99-03 Galants on the lot.
Cool man sounds good. Any suggestions on what else I should reupholster? The front console is going to be wrapped in this stuff too, as well as the shifter bezel, and if I get real ambitious the front part of the dash. You think the arm rest would be too much of a trouble spot for the white vinyl, since I always have an arm on it it might get dirty easily? What are your thoughts on the suede doors idea?
not sure man. its really all depending on your personal preference. i think if your gunna redo the upolstery and all that you should look at getting some material to do your seats too, and maybe eventually change the carpet. i've got a lot of plans for my interior, but its kind of low on the list of things I want to do right now. the arm rest might get dirty, but if you clean it often im sure it'll hold up.
ive always liked suede but i could swear ive heard some bad things about it in the heat. i dunno tho.
I'd go black on the armrest, also, what are your plans for the steering wheel?
I'm not sure about the steering wheel. I might just get an aftermarket one, but the no airbag thing makes me pretty nervous.
Get an Eclipse steering wheel, it looks better and you can keep the airbag.
What year would fit?
2000-03
Thanks :D
So what do you guys think about white/black?
Go for it, I don't think I've seen anyone else with just black/white combo.
Alright then will do. What do you suggest for painting? I've read tutorials on here but there seems to be no general consensus. If I sanded the plastic, sprayed adhesion promoter, and use a flat black engine enamel (just in case, since it gets in the triple digits here in AZ quite often) and then cleared it, that would look pretty good right?
YOu could also go the more expensive JDM steering wheel route, which is what I have, it's black.
Here's a link to a 3G steering wheel
http://www.dsmtalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=199598
Alright guys, I have an update for anyone interested :)
Got all 4 doors done, and got a shifter knob here are some pics:
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q...7/101_1598.jpg
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q...7/101_1599.jpg
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q...7/101_1601.jpg
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q...7/101_1602.jpg
Don't mind the radio bezel, I was doin some work on it, oh and ignore my awful looking ash tray :P I'm trying to figure out something to do with it... like put a switch in there that folds out or something, and put pushbutton switches in the cigarette lighter holes lol. No smoking in my car :)
The woodgrain has really grown on me... I think it will tie the white/black together into a nice overall "luxury" effect, I think :D
I just payed for some carbon fiber (Radio bezel and shifter bezel) to match my shifter knob, should be here withing a few days, I'll post pics then. Also, I'm done painting A/C duct pieces, I'll have those in the pics in a few days as well. Also, headliner is in my plans, white vinyl to match the doors. Thanks everyone who has helped me so far, enjoy the pics :)
Opinions and suggestions/constructive criticism are always nice and welcomed :D
I am sorry, but that wood grain completely clashes with the color scheme you've got going there. That is just my opinion.
If you're going to keep the woodgrain, you need to match the radio and shifter bezzel in woodgrain as well, I don't think two different kinds of trims will look good, thats just my two cents.