View Full Version : New mods, new pics


tarman
06-26-2006, 05:01 PM
So I got my Verde Vain 17" wheels and ES vent visors, so I thought I'd post a pic.

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h316/kwalton839/profile.jpg

Here's a shot of my cheap woodgrain dashkit. I know most don't like it, but I do and that's what counts, right?

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h316/kwalton839/interior.jpg

Now, I just need to find curtain parts.

KJ

tarman
06-26-2006, 05:04 PM
Damn photobucket, give me a minute. *fixed*

thegoatlord
06-26-2006, 07:24 PM
i like the rims and the wood trim. curious how much the cost was for both of them? what about the difficulty of putting all of the trim?

looking around on this forum just makes me want a xB that much more :drool:

tarman
06-26-2006, 07:50 PM
Rims and tires were $800 from victoriatire.com.

Woodgrain was $40 from eBay, and I got a blank sheet of the same material for another $40 to do the A-pillars, steering wheel inserts, etc. It took some time to put on, but I just wanted to be careful. About 3 hours total to get everything right.

thegoatlord
06-26-2006, 07:56 PM
double sided tape to get it to stay, or what?

<-- noob

Ghost_1
06-26-2006, 08:00 PM
LIke the a-Pillar wood nice idea and I'm suprised more people didn't do it! Nice rims too!

tarman
06-26-2006, 08:22 PM
Thanks!

As for getting it to stick, it's basically a vinyl sticker with the wood pattern printed on it. Peel, stick, trim as necessary.

Boxer_Rebellion
06-26-2006, 10:28 PM
Clever use of woodgrain, I bet some VIP guys are gonna steal that idea...

crashtest
06-27-2006, 02:53 AM
Is it real wood or just a vinyl sticker.

x-ray_Bravo
06-27-2006, 03:02 AM
Did the vent visors use tape, or do they just stay in?

hayalex6
06-27-2006, 04:03 AM
I like the woodgrain kit.

Are you going for a VIP look?

tarman
06-27-2006, 04:20 AM
The ventvisors just stick on with 3m tape. Seems pretty sturdy for now, anyways.

As for the look, I like most of the VIP style, but I think the crazy drops and cambers would sacrifice too much reliability. I guess I'm going for a functional VIP look.

ToToRoxbB
06-27-2006, 04:50 AM
dude that woodgrain color is the shiznat!!! I want that! Does it come in black or something? Where did you get it?

YELOSUB
06-27-2006, 05:12 AM
Very nice and unique!

WSU-Coug
06-27-2006, 06:54 AM
:clap: :clap: :clap: :bow: :clap: :clap: :clap:

stick_1NZ
06-27-2006, 01:29 PM
Very nice wheels. :bow: I like the interior too.

Muirgheal
06-27-2006, 01:57 PM
I have to say I really like your woodgraining!

kctwins
06-27-2006, 02:44 PM
I like the wood trim! Lookd awesome!! I looked on ebay for carbon fiber in a color(I want a green&back,I'm trying to match my RS3) but, only can find gray/black or silver and of course the wood. Do you were I could find any in colors??

tarman
06-27-2006, 03:46 PM
I got the kit from rvinyl.com, they sell on ebay but it's the same price on their website. They have a bunch of different carbon fiber ones and colored ones, but I don't think they have colored carbon fiber.

The fit is near perfect, if you take your time. I did get a couple of extra pieces that I had no idea where they go, and was missing one window switch cover but they sent me a new one the day after I emailed. Can't go wrong for $40!

PhillyCamoBox
06-27-2006, 04:56 PM
im sorry but got to disagree with the wood grain.. makes me think of my grandmas ride hehe. the visors are kool but u shoulda got the in chanel ones :) . Looks good though so far

tarman
06-27-2006, 05:24 PM
Fair enough, everone's entitled to their opinions. The only thing about the inchannel ones was I was scared of deforming the window seal. Plus, I like the big look.

kctwins
06-27-2006, 05:54 PM
Thanks for the info. I'll check out their website and see what I can find. Like you said You can't go wrong for $40.

crashtest
06-27-2006, 10:47 PM
I think it looks great. I will have to go check out ebay see if I can find one. Carbon fiber would look cool.