I like very much the interior of my Fiero, but the time has come and I have started building my dream interior. Project started on Christmas holidays and my plan is to finish it June or first days of Julie. I am working on this 2-3 hours daily and weekends. Any suggestions will be appreciated, so fell free to comment my work.
This is how it started; I fixed my door hinges first
It's looking pretty good, especially considering you're starting with the ugly stock dash unit. My only suggestion thus far would be that when you attack the center HVAC/radio section, that it 'flows' down into the center console at some sort of a sweeping angle. If that makes any sense at all. Anyway, looking forward to what you come up with. Add some modern touches/features while you're at it.
It's looking pretty good, especially considering you're starting with the ugly stock dash unit. My only suggestion thus far would be that when you attack the center HVAC/radio section, that it 'flows' down into the center console at some sort of a sweeping angle. If that makes any sense at all. Anyway, looking forward to what you come up with. Add some modern touches/features while you're at it.
If I understand correct you suggest something like this?
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When I removed the fiberglass mold an unpleasant surprise was waiting for me. Almost on every corner of the mold the gel coat was shrinking and I spend few days repairing the mold. Anyway for first time wasn’t so bad, the good think is that I have learned from my mistakes…
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Conventional wisdom is that the speakers shouldn't be in the dash in the first place. They belong in the door with just the tweeters up top.
But the dash is looking very nice. Especially the firebird gauges. I'll be interested to see whay your gauge pod looks like.
I don’t know much about sound setup, can you explain the reasons why not to use the dash speakers? It’s only the acoustic in the car that will be affecting or there are other reasons?
Test fitting the dash with the 6x9 JBL GTO937. At the center console will be an 8inch touch screen that will move up about 2inches to appear from her nest…
I want your help for the mechanism that will move the screen up and down. Electric? Hydraulic? Post your ideas on how this can work, or even better a kit that I can buy and will need little modifications.
My inspiration for the dash is the DB9 and the Rapide. I am going very close to these interiors.
The DB9 has a mechanism that rotates the screen; I am looking for a mechanism that will move up and down the screen not just electric motors. Thanks anyway for the links.
Let me know if you want to trade those shabby, knock off, sad looking, aftermarket wheels for some authentic, Factory Issue, goes a lot faster, genuine 88GT lace wheels. :-)
Let me know if you want to trade those shabby, knock off, sad looking, aftermarket wheels for some authentic, Factory Issue, goes a lot faster, genuine 88GT lace wheels. :-)
Steve
Even if I want it to there is a big problem, shipping to Greece must be forbidding… ;-)
There are a few factory cars that have a similar mechanism: Infinity G35 Caddilac CTS (or something similar, it's in '08+ rental fleets <-- Pretty much what GM does these days, Rental fleets. ) (I like the Caddilac mechanism, it doesn't completely retract, but leaves about 1" tall screen visible, which will show your radio station+other info)
edit: found a video of the Caddilac mechanism:
Volvo V70
If I can think of more, I'll post them. (I see hundreds of cars a day in my job, and most of them are great inspiration for Fiero mods. )
You could probably scratch-build a mechanism as well. Check www.mp3.com forums for build ideas.
If you still haven't decided on tweeters/tweeter placement, have you seen this:
A shot of the whole system in an Audi S8
(yes, it really DOES sound this good in person, or even better. I heard it in the Audi S8, Q6-SUV, A5. Best stereo I've ever heard in a car. Totally balanced, nothing overpowers, no distortion)
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There are a few factory cars that have a similar mechanism: Infinity G35 Caddilac CTS (or something similar, it's in '08+ rental fleets <-- Pretty much what GM does these days, Rental fleets. ) (I like the Caddilac mechanism, it doesn't completely retract, but leaves about 1" tall screen visible, which will show your radio station+other info).........
Thank you Austrian Import, the Cadillac CTS mechanism is perfect. Do you know where I can find one? I will search on the internet but if you have something in mind please sent me the link. And the Audi S8 is very nice but I want to keep the cost down…
Originally posted by Chris_86GT: Thank you Austrian Import, the Cadillac CTS mechanism is perfect. Do you know where I can find one? I will search on the internet but if you have something in mind please sent me the link. And the Audi S8 is very nice but I want to keep the cost down…
I am searching for the air vents, 2000 Audi a6 has very similar but I don't like that the left side is smaller than the right. If a PFF member knows another car that has the air vents I am looking for, please post me the link.
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I am thinking to change the gauges face plate to something like this.. I will have to move the four small gauges to the bottom of the plate, what do you think?
Or move only the battery gauge (I don't really like it like this), or delete it..
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Anyway, looking forward to what you come up with. Add some modern touches/features while you're at it. 
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