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Old Aug 31, 2007 | 11:50 AM
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Louvers like you see on hot rods that are punched into the hood
I wonder if there really are any shops that can still do that.

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Old Aug 31, 2007 | 11:52 AM
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Originally Posted by 1nf3rn0
That's easy on the normal knee bolster. try drilling for switches on the parcel shelf.
He said something about where MSFITOY has them mounted. Besides, he has the underbody lighting switches there already.

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Old Aug 31, 2007 | 11:55 AM
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That's sid's dash... Its the easiest place to mount them. I had to drill 2 holes in the tiny piece of plastic reserved for the oem driving light switch...
 
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Old Aug 31, 2007 | 11:57 AM
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I'm running over to the body shop to get a quote on the pannels I will ask them while I'm there.... I know there are some amazing hot rod shops here in detroit which will do it.
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I wonder if there really are any shops that can still do that.

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Old Aug 31, 2007 | 11:59 AM
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Have any of you seen the new M7 Vendor announcement yet.
OMG thats ugly.
 
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Old Aug 31, 2007 | 12:02 PM
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Originally Posted by 1nf3rn0
I'm running over to the body shop to get a quote on the pannels I will ask them while I'm there.... I know there are some amazing hot rod shops here in detroit which will do it.
Somehow, I don't think I'm going to send my hood to Detroit. I'm sure it can be down, but at what price? I do like the idea, though, because it's so clean. Where did Sid, or you, mount the purge button? Thanks.

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Old Aug 31, 2007 | 12:02 PM
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Originally Posted by MINICHEF
Louvers like you see on hot rods that are punched into the hood
Like these?...
 
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Old Aug 31, 2007 | 12:05 PM
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Like these?...
Those are what I have in the shop. They haven't sold, so I am threatening to put them on my MINI.

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Old Aug 31, 2007 | 12:05 PM
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Originally Posted by SRTech
Somehow, I don't think I'm going to send my hood to Detroit. I'm sure it can be down, but at what price? I do like the idea, though, because it's so clean. Where did Sid, or you, mount the purge button? Thanks.

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Mine was push button mounted to the right of the four toggles you see in the lower left...

 
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Old Aug 31, 2007 | 12:06 PM
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Have any of you seen the new M7 Vendor announcement yet.
a bit pricy dont you think
so, brad how many orders have you taken for it so far?
 
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Old Aug 31, 2007 | 12:08 PM
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Originally Posted by SRTech
Somehow, I don't think I'm going to send my hood to Detroit. I'm sure it can be down, but at what price? I do like the idea, though, because it's so clean. Where did Sid, or you, mount the purge button? Thanks.

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On my parcel shelf on the right side.
 
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Old Aug 31, 2007 | 12:10 PM
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Originally Posted by MSFITOY
Mine was push button mounted to the right of the four toggles you see in the lower left...

Thanks. He currently has it mounted to the left down tube. I'll see what else I can think of. Where did you mount the control box? I moved his from the engine compartment to behind the glovebox inside the car.

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Old Aug 31, 2007 | 12:24 PM
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Mine is in the engine bay. So was Sid's....
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Thanks. He currently has it mounted to the left down tube. I'll see what else I can think of. Where did you mount the control box? I moved his from the engine compartment to behind the glovebox inside the car.

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Old Aug 31, 2007 | 01:36 PM
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Originally Posted by SRTech
I wonder if there really are any shops that can still do that.

Steve
You have one in your back yard kinda the shop is called SoCal Speed Shop
 
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Old Aug 31, 2007 | 01:45 PM
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You have one in your back yard kinda the shop is called SoCal Speed Shop
Around 250 miles south of us.

Did you get your springs installed yet?
 
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Old Aug 31, 2007 | 01:58 PM
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Originally Posted by SRTech
Those are what I have in the shop. They haven't sold, so I am threatening to put them on my MINI.

Steve
I wouldn't if I where you . I'm sure there has to something better than that out there .
 
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Old Aug 31, 2007 | 01:59 PM
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Hmm... I think I'm going to machine a gauge pod out of aluminum....
 
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Old Aug 31, 2007 | 02:06 PM
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I wouldn't if I where you . I'm sure there has to something better than that out there .
If Steve uses them, they will be molded into the bonnet so they look like they came that way.
 
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Old Aug 31, 2007 | 02:07 PM
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Originally Posted by 1nf3rn0
Hmm... I think I'm going to machine a gauge pod out of aluminum....
I have all the Craven Speed ones.
 
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Old Aug 31, 2007 | 02:10 PM
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Since NAM is shutting down in a couple hours, I will post now that we will be at Casa around 5-5:30 tonight if anyone wants to join us.
 
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Old Aug 31, 2007 | 02:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Scooby03
If Steve uses them, they will be molded into the bonnet so they look like they came that way.
That would be much better .
 
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Old Aug 31, 2007 | 02:31 PM
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K before NAM shuts down, everyone have a great and safe weekend . Brad I will be talking to you next week .
 
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Old Aug 31, 2007 | 02:33 PM
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Originally Posted by JIMINNI
K before NAM shuts down, everyone have a great and safe weekend . Brad I will be talking to you next week .
Sounds good, you should come by Casa tonight.
 
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Old Aug 31, 2007 | 02:33 PM
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Originally Posted by JIMINNI
That would be much better .
Yeah, I don't like the riveted look at all. Somebody in the Fresno area should be able to cut louvers into the hood, I hope. Though, I have been looking at a carbon fiber hood.

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Old Aug 31, 2007 | 02:33 PM
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But they are plastic. I think machined billet aluminum would look amazing. Besides, I can do it for alot cheeper than Craven.
Originally Posted by Scooby03
I have all the Craven Speed ones.
 
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