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Old Apr 14, 2007 | 09:52 PM
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Dooooh !! Yeah, it's spring, but I have been busy and golf season is in full swing.
I did knock off the heater core a while back, but that wasn't a planned project. I won't get all my list knocked off, but I will start the following list after golf tomorrow.
Tighten every fastener I can find in the dash area
dye carpets
install key-less entry
install dvd in dash stereo
install inside window seals
install upper door trim on pass side
install door weatherstripping
burn chip for motor
install new air dam
tint windows
install new floor mats

and what ever needs attention while in progress.
I hope to be on the road within 2 weeks, just in time to terrorize the newly paved road to the golf course.

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Old Apr 14, 2007 | 09:54 PM
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might as well come do mine too.
I'll PM you my address.
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Old Apr 14, 2007 | 10:03 PM
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Originally Posted by AGENT 86
Dooooh !! Yeah, it's spring, but I have been busy and golf season is in full swing.
I did knock off the heater core a while back, but that wasn't a planned project. I won't get all my list knocked off, but I will start the following list after golf tomorrow.
Tighten every fastener I can find in the dash area
dye carpets
install key-less entry
install dvd in dash stereo
install inside window seals
install upper door trim on pass side
install door weatherstripping
install new air dam
install new floor mats
burn chip for motor
and what ever needs attention while in progress.
I hope to be on the road within 2 weeks, just in time to terrorize the newly paved road to the golf course.

Thats quite a list, but the floor mats only qualify as a project if you have a C5.
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Old Apr 14, 2007 | 10:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Spankyellow
Thats quite a list, but the floor mats only qualify as a project if you have a C5.
You really said that, didn't you?
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Old Apr 14, 2007 | 10:22 PM
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You really said that, didn't you?
Devil made me say that.
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Originally Posted by Spankyellow
Thats quite a list, but the floor mats only qualify as a project if you have a C5.
I had to throw that one in there since it's such a great topic.
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Old Apr 14, 2007 | 10:48 PM
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I'm interested in hearing how dying the carpet goes for you. That's something I've been considering doing. Pics would be nice.
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I'm interested in hearing how dying the carpet goes for you. That's something I've been considering doing. Pics would be nice.
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Bud, you seem to be off on the seasons... Its spring.....
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Didn't know there were inner top door seals available, aren't they part of the door panel?

What keyless system are you using? You can probably do the whole thing just at the existing module, it should have all the wires you need there. I remember tapping a second harness, it was in that footwell too, maybe for the hatch pop.
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Didn't know there were inner top door seals available, aren't they part of the door panel?

What keyless system are you using? You can probably do the whole thing just at the existing module, it should have all the wires you need there. I remember tapping a second harness, it was in that footwell too, maybe for the hatch pop.
The inner window seals are stapled to the upper trim, but are replaceable.
I'm using the Bulldog 1702 keyless entry kit. Bulldog supplies some good info on what wires need to be tapped and where they are located. That and the FSM, should make the install fairly easy.
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86, I did not have a way to staple those inner door seals. Small pop rivets worked well. That is a small job that really improves the interior. Not too expensive either.
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86, I did not have a way to staple those inner door seals. Small pop rivets worked well. That is a small job that really improves the interior. Not too expensive either.
Thanks I've read that some have re-used the original staples and some have used rivets. Once I see what going on, I'll choose what option to go with.
1 hour till tee time, time for some breakfast
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Originally Posted by Spankyellow
Thats quite a list, but the floor mats only qualify as a project if you have a C5.


It's a cliche, but its also true - and I have a C5 ...
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Been gone for awhile so this may be old news. Did you get anywhere with the ram cnc project? It's not on the list...
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Been gone for awhile so this may be old news. Did you get anywhere with the ram cnc project? It's not on the list...
It's on hold since he broke more bits trying to do just the grooves. He was trying with the wrong bits, so he's looking into getting the correct bits and trying again.
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