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Old Jul 15, 2007 | 08:03 PM
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Was away at Daytona Beach all weekend. Not like I can keep up when I'm at home with my "limited internet usage".

Calipers look good, Brian.

Looking forward to seeing pics when Bill's wiring nightmare is finished.
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Old Jul 15, 2007 | 10:47 PM
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Brian, calipers look great! It really draws attention to your wheels now.


My Alpine wiring nightmare is over!

All switches, video bypass, voltmeter, rear camera, and Raptor work perfectly.

Big thanks to Kevin, Kevin (my other electrician brother-in-law), and Leo. Each had made a contribution to the mod.

I'll do a mini-write-up for each component later, but here's a sneak peak..


Feast your eyes on this...











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Old Jul 15, 2007 | 11:10 PM
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Nice job Brian and Bill. Such an odd place for a gauge, but I like the look Bill.
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Old Jul 15, 2007 | 11:22 PM
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Looks Badass Bill. How'd you get the Head unit flush?
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Old Jul 16, 2007 | 12:58 AM
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Mod Mania Is Back!

Mod Mainia is back in the TacoBill camp! Bill looks great! Make sure you pay a vist to Ricky & Ronnies this Wednesday

Bill2
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Old Jul 16, 2007 | 02:44 AM
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I see Bill placed the shift light in the cig lighter

Brian, the calipers look good
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Old Jul 16, 2007 | 05:59 AM
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Brian - The calipers look good.

Bill - Wow, that camera works really well!. I am surprised at how wide the angle is and how good the video quality is... You usually don't get both. Looks good Bill.
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Old Jul 16, 2007 | 06:34 AM
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WoW Billster

What a surprise to have the Ponies on the Run video playing on the unit.....................

I like the placement of the shift light, that’s a good place, who's idea came up with that? Was it hard to retro-fit it there?

I also am surprised by the rear cam quality, looks great.

Can you play DVD movies while you drive down the road?

Did you have to use a stand alone DVD player tied into the unit or are you using the units DVD playing capabilities. Confused as to the DVD switch you have in the old cup holder area.

Overall its spectacular, and its nice to see the Taco challenged for a change.
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Old Jul 16, 2007 | 07:18 AM
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Originally Posted by philster2003
Can you play DVD movies while you drive down the road?

Did you have to use a stand alone DVD player tied into the unit or are you using the units DVD playing capabilities. Confused as to the DVD switch you have in the old cup holder area.
Brian-Calipers look great, one of the mods I have had on the list for a long time just no time or patience to do it yet.

Bill-That looks great

I assume the DVD switch is for the video bypass which allows the DVD to play while driving. (Am I right Bill?)
He uses one DVD unit, the Alpine IVA W205
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Old Jul 16, 2007 | 08:24 AM
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Originally Posted by LEO_06GT
How'd you get the Head unit flush?
I ended up pulling the HU out and loosened those side support screws (on the dash kit) and sliding it back a little further.
Then had to pull it back out again because the flip out screen wouldn't open (hit the top of the upper dash trim). So, had to re-adjust the trim to give it enough clearance for the screen to move.



Originally Posted by JedCranium
Make sure you pay a vist to Ricky & Ronnies this Wednesday
I'll try and make it, but can't promise that I'll bring the Stang. It's guitar lessons for Chris that night and I ain't going to park the GT in the school's overcrowded parking lot.



Originally Posted by philster2003
I like the placement of the shift light, that’s a good place, who's idea came up with that? Was it hard to retro-fit it there?

Can you play DVD movies while you drive down the road?

Did you have to use a stand alone DVD player tied into the unit or are you using the units DVD playing capabilities. Confused as to the DVD switch you have in the old cup holder area.

Overall its spectacular, and its nice to see the Taco challenged for a change.
I got the idea of the shift light location from PMP. They have a trick billet bezel that's custom made for the Raptor shift light.

Like Daryl said, the DVD switch controls the video bypass which allows DVD's to be played while the car's in motion. When the switch is off, it essentially disables the bypass feature.

And yes, this project was a PITA for all involved!



Originally Posted by OKCMustangGT
I assume the DVD switch is for the video bypass which allows the DVD to play while driving. (Am I right Bill?)
He uses one DVD unit, the Alpine IVA W205
Correct on both!
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Old Jul 16, 2007 | 08:51 AM
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Looks amazing, Bill.
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Old Jul 16, 2007 | 08:52 AM
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My son Chris who would be 20 in Nov shot himself Sat very Early
Don`t know why....drugs maybe.
I just went shooting with him at my Mom`s friday mornin after work.
he seemed fine then...maybe a little hyper.
He just quit his job thursday after a argument with his Supv.
Nothing to do or say really.....

I don`t know if I will look at this site for a while...
Can`t stop crying...come and goes.


My life is oficially broken.
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Old Jul 16, 2007 | 09:06 AM
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My life is oficially broken.
Mike, very sorry to hear the tragic news. I can't imagine what you and you family must be going through. That's just crazy.. and so sad.

Prayers out to you and your family.
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Old Jul 16, 2007 | 11:11 AM
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Originally Posted by KdF
My son Chris who would be 20 in Nov shot himself Sat very Early
Don`t know why....drugs maybe.
I just went shooting with him at my Mom`s friday mornin after work.
he seemed fine then...maybe a little hyper.
He just quit his job thursday after a argument with his Supv.
Nothing to do or say really.....

I don`t know if I will look at this site for a while...
Can`t stop crying...come and goes.


My life is oficially broken.
Wow, man I can't even imagine your pain. It's never easy to lose someone close, especially your child
You will be in my thoughts and prayers, try to keep your head up.
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Old Jul 16, 2007 | 12:21 PM
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Mike, I'm so very sorry. You have everyone's sympathy. Hopefully you can pull through this. There's not a whole lot to say, I was really speechless when I read it. Keep your loved ones close and try to grieve like you should. Hope to see you back one day. You and your family will be in my prayers.
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Old Jul 16, 2007 | 02:36 PM
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Originally Posted by KdF
My son Chris who would be 20 in Nov shot himself Sat very Early
Don`t know why....drugs maybe.
I just went shooting with him at my Mom`s friday mornin after work.
he seemed fine then...maybe a little hyper.
He just quit his job thursday after a argument with his Supv.
Nothing to do or say really.....

I don`t know if I will look at this site for a while...
Can`t stop crying...come and goes.


My life is oficially broken.
Mike, I am very sorry to hear this news. I've tried a couple times to post something and I am really at a loss for words. I cannot begin to grasp what it must be like.

When you get to the point that you can come back, we'll be here waiting for your return. Now family is much more important.
You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Brian
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Old Jul 16, 2007 | 05:46 PM
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Mike,My condolences to you and your family.Try to stay strong..God Bless you and your family...Chuck
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Old Jul 16, 2007 | 06:13 PM
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Mike, my deepest sympathies go out to you and your family. May God bless and comfort you and your family.
John
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Old Jul 16, 2007 | 10:16 PM
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Mike-Sorry to hear about your loss. My condolences to you and your family. Stay Strong.
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Old Jul 16, 2007 | 10:17 PM
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Leo, any luck with your cam covers?
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