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Old Nov 24, 2005 | 12:53 PM
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Default Nav. System Dash Mod... A different approach
I decided to add a navigation system to my C5, but I didn't want to put the HVAC controls down in the ashtray area. I decided to move it down just far enough to allow the radio opening to accept the AVIC-D1 trim bezel. I've never seen this done, so I just thought I'd share it with my Forum family, for those who are considering this mod.



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This wasn't the easiest mod, but I took my time and I think it turned out pretty good. Now, I can't wait to install it.
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Old Nov 24, 2005 | 12:56 PM
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Looks great! Excellent work.
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Old Nov 24, 2005 | 12:58 PM
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Please, once installed, post pictures, and the work required.

Interesting concept.
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Old Nov 24, 2005 | 01:01 PM
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Looks awesome
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Old Nov 24, 2005 | 01:13 PM
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Very Cool !!!!!!!!!!
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Old Nov 24, 2005 | 01:18 PM
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Awsome job, looks great!
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Old Nov 24, 2005 | 01:24 PM
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Very impressive. Nav system will look right at home.
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Old Nov 24, 2005 | 01:25 PM
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That looks great. Congrats on a very nice mod.
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Please, once installed, post pictures, and the work required.

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Old Nov 24, 2005 | 02:04 PM
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wow, very impressive! Can't wait to see the final install!
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looks amazing! just purchased the avic d1 myself, can't wait to get it in next week!
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Old Nov 24, 2005 | 03:11 PM
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Please, once installed, post pictures, and the work required.

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awsome mod! how did you add the bottom portion of the console? What materials did you use when you added the bottome part?
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Just how exactly are you guys making that look so OEM? I mean the texture and everything. That is an amazing display of work. Great job!
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I like it
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Originally Posted by red97vette
awsome mod! how did you add the bottom portion of the console? What materials did you use when you added the bottome part?
The bottom part, where the ashtray was, was made using the left over ashtray door, cut down to fit. The fillins were done using ABS from an old pillar gauge pod I had left over and ABS cement purchased from Lowes

Originally Posted by zonsolo
Just how exactly are you guys making that look so OEM? I mean the texture and everything. That is an amazing display of work. Great job!
The texturing was done using SEM products. They have a whole line of products for reconditioning interiors and trim. I didn't want to fool around retexturing the whole console, so I masked off the portion I was modifying and tried to match the original texture in just that area.

Thanks for the kind words, Guys. I did take pictures throughout the whole process and I do plan to write a "how to" once the project is finished.
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Looks great. Let us know when the "how to" is ready.
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I would like to see the steps needed. Does the color go all the way through or are they all black in the center?
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