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David Jones (Dave)
Member
Username: Dave
Post Number: 376
Registered: 4-2001
| | Posted on Sunday, October 20, 2002 - 2:30 pm: | |
If I were to let a shop do anything to my car,
I would sure use a shop that has done installs on Ferrari's before, rather that some kid guessing as he cuts wires and tears up your car...
BTW, I've done this myself on my cars and it was no big deal, so you guess is as good as mine as where there head is at. |
[email protected] (Tifosi12)
New member
Username: Tifosi12
Post Number: 19
Registered: 10-2002
| | Posted on Sunday, October 20, 2002 - 1:24 pm: | |
Oh and btw: The shop told me, they need to order a special version of the 'thingy' that opens/closes the doors (probably a solenoid, but what do I know). He said the regular one would be too big to fit into the door panel anyway. True or false?
It sounded reasonable, but then again it also sounded like an extra $ 200. So I figured I run this by you guys who have already been there/done that. |
[email protected] (Tifosi12)
New member
Username: Tifosi12
Post Number: 17
Registered: 10-2002
| | Posted on Sunday, October 20, 2002 - 1:12 pm: | |
Thanks for all the pointers. I might give it a try myself now.
In defense of the shop, they did put the Viper systems and a new stereo so far. I have the feeling the issue is money (isn't it always!): His Viper prices are fixed and include the labour. So he probably thinks there is a LOT more labour involved in dealing with a Ferrari. Just a guess. Anyway, many thanks for the helping pointers. |
magoo (Magoo)
Advanced Member
Username: Magoo
Post Number: 3240
Registered: 2-2001
| | Posted on Saturday, October 19, 2002 - 11:42 pm: | |
Hans, Mark is correct it is easy access to remove the panels. Obviously this guy is guessing or as previously said he doesn't want to work on your car. Maybe he is afraid of it being a Ferrari and being strange to him. |
Hans E. Hansen (4re_gt4)
Member
Username: 4re_gt4
Post Number: 302
Registered: 4-2002
| | Posted on Saturday, October 19, 2002 - 11:10 pm: | |
Glad someone else chimed in. The 'GT4 door panels have hidden screws behind a trim piece, that isn't obvious how to get off! Apparently the GTB/S panels are even easier. |
Mark Eberhardt (Me_k)
Junior Member
Username: Me_k
Post Number: 141
Registered: 5-2002
| | Posted on Saturday, October 19, 2002 - 9:17 pm: | |
I think the shop you're dealing with is trying to tell you the don't want to work on your car. To get the panels off, you take 3 screws out of the arm rest then 2 or 3 across the bottom of the panel then lift up and pull it off. The kill switch is equally easy. There is a wiring diagram in your manual, find the wire the instruction tell you to, probably the one from the ignition switch to the ignition relay, cut it and slice in your timer. you NEED a new shop. |
Hans E. Hansen (4re_gt4)
Member
Username: 4re_gt4
Post Number: 301
Registered: 4-2002
| | Posted on Saturday, October 19, 2002 - 5:55 pm: | |
Oops. Forgot original topic. Sounds like your guy may not be a specialist. These cars aren't that complicated at all, but it helps to have someone who has been there/done that. When I took my door panels off, I had not a clue. Rob Garven gave me the detailed instructions. It's real easy, but you could screw it up if you don't know the 'secret combination'. P.S. - I'm not offering instructions on your GTS panels, as they could have some minor differences from mine. Best find out from someone who has removed GTS panels. |
Hans E. Hansen (4re_gt4)
Member
Username: 4re_gt4
Post Number: 300
Registered: 4-2002
| | Posted on Saturday, October 19, 2002 - 5:50 pm: | |
(Blush) Gee, thanks. It was the original color combo, but the black is a re-spray in a glossier paint than original. The red is original, but after 27 years is very thin on the edges. |
[email protected] (Tifosi12)
New member
Username: Tifosi12
Post Number: 16
Registered: 10-2002
| | Posted on Saturday, October 19, 2002 - 5:25 pm: | |
I'm starting to get the feeling that you might be right, my guy (who is really nice btw) might not know what he is doing.
He already refused to put in the kill switch from Viper for the engine (once the alarm goes off and you still drive away after about 30 seconds the engine is killed, worked great on my previous Ford). He said, that wouldn't be good for a Ferrari. True or false?
On a separate note: Hans I love that color on your car. Stock or paint shop? |
Hans E. Hansen (4re_gt4)
Member
Username: 4re_gt4
Post Number: 298
Registered: 4-2002
| | Posted on Saturday, October 19, 2002 - 4:46 pm: | |
There aren't any clips on a 'GT4. (Well, except for some ball-and-socket type holding some trim on. But these shouldn't give a problem.) The GTB/S cars are probably similar. I suspect that the guy doesn't know what he is doing. |
Matt Lemus (Mlemus)
Member
Username: Mlemus
Post Number: 276
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Saturday, October 19, 2002 - 3:59 pm: | |
I have mine done last year. It is possible. Check around.
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[email protected] (Tifosi12)
New member
Username: Tifosi12
Post Number: 15
Registered: 10-2002
| | Posted on Saturday, October 19, 2002 - 2:35 pm: | |
I'm trying to have a viper remote control door lock and new speakers installed in my 84 308 GTS. The Viper installation mechanic told me, he can't work on the doors as they are internally held together with some clips, which will break once he starts disassembling the doors. He would only work on those if I'd provide replacement clips first.
So is this a) true, is there b) a work around or c) where do I get these clips?
I have seen here other people talking about replacing their speakers etc, so I assume there is a way around this. Any help is greatly appreciated. |