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YOUR RESEARCHSome Light Weekend Mods
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So I got bored with my interior this weekend and decided to spice things up, redid the center console trim pieces in silver suede fabric and installed LED instrument cluster bulbs along with lime green painted needles.
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I did this on a previous car and used Flourescent marking spray paint.
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Why do you guys still wanna use the crappy CDR-220's and put a band-aid retrofit on it?
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So I got bored with my interior this weekend and decided to spice things up, redid the center console trim pieces in silver suede fabric and installed LED instrument cluster bulbs along with lime green painted needles.
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So I got bored with my interior this weekend and decided to spice things up, redid the center console trim pieces in silver suede fabric and installed LED instrument cluster bulbs along with lime green painted needles. Let me know what you think.
Also since I installed the AUX cable I no longer needed the cd holders so I removed the cartridges and the metal springs inside and now have a second custom storage tray ^_^
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The green definitely isn't my preference but it looks like you did a really nice job on your upgrades. Except for the gutted CD holder. It needs more work.
Every car needs a screwdriver holder!
I have black suede too, it was a tough choice but I like the color match console to the exterior too much
Also with the needles I tried to replicate the 918 cluster but you cant recreate perfection
I did this on a previous car and used Flourescent marking spray paint. It comes very close.
Green gives it a Gemballa style treatment. How come you didn't do the two outer needles?
The suede to me is a little 70's **** but as long as you like it is all that matters.
Why do you guys still wanna use the crappy CDR-220's and put a band-aid retrofit on it? Don't really understand that one. Even with upgraded speakers, it still sounds bad IMO.
Here's a new offering from Porsche if you haven't seen it yet.
Does it come with a free pair of bifocals?
I have a sneaky suspicion that entering an address on that thing SUCKS.
OP, I personally don't dig the color - but damn, you do good work. I hope the snowflakes on the cluster aren't new - that would suck.
For people that want to keep it period correct and OEMish.
Just buy a decent single din aftermarket head. It's not like the 996 is a classic concours car.
Ya, after coming out of a 2014 535i Msport that was so nice I would forget I was even driving, I'm trying to keep a "less is more" racing theme. So I'd like a little more functionality but not some cheesy, bright colored, Japanese special. But I'm not paying $300 for for a cdr-220 either so I may just have to start taking my Mobi Cube on road trips.
It was off amazon, forgot the actual name or brand but its like 12$ and plugs directly into the cdr220, it wont work with the 210 so if you want the link just message me I will send it to you
The paint I bought was from a hobby lobby, it was a pack of like 6 different colors including the white
I really like lime green, I plan to do my calipers in the same color
I prefer the suede feel over anything, my old car had black suede
Thank you, luckily Ive done this a few times so I wasnt "learning" on the Porsche haha
No the snowflakes arent new, is there any way to fix it without buying panels btw??
Also I plan on a double din in the future but I found this cdr220 for $50 in Kentucky after realizing the aux cord I purchased wouldnt fit my cdr210 so I did the "upgrade" for the time being
I still have my 535iX and am lucky to have the Logic7 audio option. For my 996, I got a very subtle Eclipse single din unit. It's understated but has very good features/performance.
There's a handful of very discreet single din units out there without breaking the bank if you look. You might want to find a NOS older Blaupunkt or Nakamichi unit if you want it to seemlessly blend in.
The 535i was the nicest all around car I've owned. To me they are the perfect balance and I loved the Idrive interface. But when I was ready to move on after having it for 6 months I knew I had some serious issues. One of my best friends has it now so I still get to ride in it and take it for a spin every once in awhile.
Which eclipse model did you go with? I hadn't thought about a blaupunkt. My uncles new '84 (IIRC) Gold Targa came with a blaupunkt. 1st Porsche I ever rode in and eventually got to drive it one time.
"If you, or a loved one have been cut, slapped, temporarily blinded or generally disappointed by a CD, call us at Legal Eagles. You
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(I am a nonlegal spokesperson)."
Clearly, the OP does not have small children. Those of you who do, understand the statement.
It's different from the norm. Enjoy!
I definitely would but to be honest it was sort of a hassle with that part of the modding. The stock Porsche needles come dyed the orange color so they can't to my knowledge be repainted. I couldnt find a source for clear porsche needles so I had to visit the junkyard and find a couple different cars which the right size needles that are repaintable so these were from a few different donors and I cant remember which cars exactly. I honestly ended up being lucky finding the right needles as you not only need the right lenght but also the right diameter for the pin itself.
Also the two outer needles I left white because I thought it would look cool 😊
Since the orange wont come off if you added green paint on top the color wouldnt be green if the lights hit it, you need a clear plastic that you can paint onto, some needles come painted with just a strip that you can scrap off and apply your own color.
Heres the guide I went by:
http://www.cruizers.org/clrneedle.html
