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sfc rick 11-15-2012 03:34 PM

Had red piping made.
 
A few weeks ago I noticed a member posted a pic showing his regular black stock interior but it had red piping running along his radio bezel. I thought about it for awhile and decided to have the local upholstery guy make some(he kinda went overboard and made me about 4 feet too much) for me. I always had a thing about the gaps around the bezel and the rest of the console. After installing the piping I'm pretty pleased with the look.

So thanks for the idea!

:rock:

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PETE O. 11-15-2012 03:53 PM

Wow, that's just a little bit red! I like it!:thumbs:

GPGG70 11-15-2012 04:14 PM

Thats Sharp!! :thumbs:

jrose7004 11-15-2012 04:28 PM

Looks good!

Monkey D. Luffy 11-15-2012 04:58 PM

:thumbs:

VETJAZZ 11-15-2012 05:02 PM

Very sharp interior.

Mickeyrx70 11-15-2012 05:24 PM

Very Cool! !! :cool:

tsbbzm 11-15-2012 06:20 PM

Nice!:thumbs:

Patches 11-15-2012 06:42 PM

Nice touch. :thumbs:

FYI, there are companies that sell different-colored piping online.

WKMCD 11-15-2012 06:54 PM

What's your favorite color again? :rofl:

sfc rick 11-15-2012 06:57 PM


Originally Posted by WKMCD (Post 1582342348)
What's your favorite color again? :rofl:

Black........:woohoo:

damilleniumboy 11-15-2012 07:07 PM

Looks good man.

chasboy 11-15-2012 07:09 PM

Rick, you did a heck of a job with the flag. My only concern about piping, which is why I didn't use the extra(for the traction control panel) I got from Redline, is the fit. How does it stay in place, and is the fit consistent thru the entire run? How about tight curves/corners??

Dudeurgettnavette 11-15-2012 07:28 PM

That's awesome I love the interior! Keep up the good work!

sfc rick 11-15-2012 08:05 PM

Thanks for the compliments!!! :cheers:


Originally Posted by chasboy (Post 1582342448)
Rick, you did a heck of a job with the flag. My only concern about piping, which is why I didn't use the extra(for the traction control panel) I got from Redline, is the fit. How does it stay in place, and is the fit consistent thru the entire run? How about tight curves/corners??

Good questions, I had the piping made with 1.5 wide "flashing" to stick in between the bezel and dash. I also trimmed the flashing in the corners so it fold around them better. I cut slots into the flashing so I could stick all the bezel tabs through the slots which secure the bezel/piping to the dash, so it can't be pulled loose or fall out. I hope I answered your questions.

:thumbs:

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sfc rick 11-15-2012 08:08 PM


Originally Posted by Patches (Post 1582342259)
Nice touch. :thumbs:

FYI, there are companies that sell different-colored piping online.

Super! but they don't sell them with enough flashing to trim for this application.

PryOpenUr3rdEye 11-15-2012 08:29 PM

Wish I could find some in Mag Red II

Johnson 92 11-15-2012 08:51 PM


Originally Posted by GPGG70 (Post 1582341139)
Thats Sharp!! :thumbs:

:iagree:

Vetteman Jack 11-15-2012 08:59 PM

Looks really good Rick. Never thought about putting piping in those areas.

Chilliwack vettes 11-15-2012 09:02 PM


Originally Posted by Patches (Post 1582342259)
Nice touch. :thumbs:

:iagree::thumbs:


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