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Discussion in '360/430' started by gianster, Oct 14, 2006.

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  1. gianster

    gianster Karting

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    #1 gianster, Oct 14, 2006
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  2. Koby

    Koby Formula 3

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    #2 Koby, Oct 14, 2006
    Looks great! Nice garage too.
     
  3. SrfCity

    SrfCity F1 World Champ

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    #3 SrfCity, Oct 14, 2006
    Looks very nice. Would it have been possible to make it shallower for a more profile look, I know they are modeling the OEM piece?
     
  4. gianster

    gianster Karting

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    #4 gianster, Oct 14, 2006
    I'm sure it could be more shallow. Anything is possible. But there is a black block in between the console and the boot that fits perfectly snug against the boot. The OEM block would have to be cut in order for the boot to be cut more shallow. I didn't want to mess with the OEM setup.
     
  5. SrfCity

    SrfCity F1 World Champ

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    #5 SrfCity, Oct 14, 2006
    Got it, I wondered why the stock was so tall looking.
     
  6. staylor

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    #6 staylor, Oct 15, 2006
    very nice garage! :D
     
  7. Valence

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    #7 Valence, Oct 15, 2006
    Thanks for sharing your pictures, Gianni. I agree that the stock shift gate location seems to be a little high, but the console itself is pretty shallow compared to the 360, and the riser doesn't look as tall in person as it does in pictures. I would not advocate changing the height of the shift gate. If the internal block was shortened and the boot or riser made shallower, the gear lever would be able to travel farther and this might put undue stress on the transmission linkage.
     
  8. azew

    azew Formula Junior

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    #8 azew, Oct 15, 2006
    Great Job Valence! Now that my spider is going into storage, I need a reason to hang with it. Looks like the right look for me.
     
  9. MaleficVTwin

    MaleficVTwin F1 Rookie

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    #9 MaleficVTwin, Oct 15, 2006
    Man, that garage is awesome! Did you paint it yourself?
     
  10. gianster

    gianster Karting

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    #10 gianster, Oct 15, 2006
    Thanks. No, I didn't want to mess with it. I had a painter do it.
     
  11. MaleficVTwin

    MaleficVTwin F1 Rookie

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    #11 MaleficVTwin, Oct 15, 2006
    Beautiful nonetheless!
     
  12. 483hp

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    #12 483hp, Oct 15, 2006
    Amazing! It should come from the factory like that.
     
  13. Testacojones

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    #13 Testacojones, Oct 15, 2006
    I like the stock one better.
     
  14. bostonmini

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    #14 bostonmini, Oct 16, 2006
    ...I like the stock shift boot a bit better; but I really like your garage; but you better never be in a position where you dont have a ferrari in it!
     
  15. LordRage

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    #15 LordRage, Oct 16, 2006
    absolutely lovely mod, and garage. Great work!!
     
  16. Valence

    Valence Formula Junior

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    #16 Valence, Oct 16, 2006
    The stock riser looks fine if you get the aluminum trim, especially with a light colored interior. It looks totally out of place with the carbon package, especially with a dark colored interior like this one. Hence the carbon replacement.
     
  17. Testacojones

    Testacojones F1 Veteran

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    #17 Testacojones, Oct 16, 2006
    No it doesn't look out of place, you make the carbon piece and some will buy it as there is a market for it.
     
  18. gianster

    gianster Karting

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    #18 gianster, Oct 16, 2006
    I like the carbon fiber much better than stock. It matches the rest of the carbon fiber in the car where as the stock matches nothing. Maybe the picture doesn't do it justice. But everybody is different with different tastes and thats what makes the world go around. Some will like it and some will not.
     

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