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#124788 - 05/11/2002 11:45 NewFace installation pics
303
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Registered: 24/04/2002
Posts: 305
Loc: Germany
i would love to see pics of all the NewFace installs here with a little comment.

please take a digicam and let us see how it looks in your car or your home installation.


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#124789 - 06/11/2002 03:10 Re: NewFace installation pics [Re: 303]
sphengali
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Registered: 22/10/2002
Posts: 82
Loc: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Well now - in two weeks or so with a bit o luck, my shining "bruface" empeg should be smiling out at everyone from here - better get the leds ready, want to install the blue buttons at the same time!
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#124790 - 06/11/2002 05:22 303´s NewFace installation pics [Re: sphengali]
303
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Registered: 24/04/2002
Posts: 305
Loc: Germany
dead front



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#124791 - 06/11/2002 05:24 Re: 303´s NewFace installation pics [Re: 303]
303
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Registered: 24/04/2002
Posts: 305
Loc: Germany
drivers view



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#124792 - 06/11/2002 07:17 Re: 303´s NewFace installation pics [Re: 303]
Reggie
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Registered: 24/06/1999
Posts: 118
Loc: Chile
Now that's extremely interesting. I own now a VW Gol (not Golf, Gol, it's a Latin American market-only car,very similar to a Polo), and your design would really make the empeg look totally OEM. Is it available or there's just one unit?
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#124793 - 06/11/2002 07:26 Re: 303´s NewFace installation pics [Re: Reggie]
303
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Registered: 24/04/2002
Posts: 305
Loc: Germany
just this unit so far!!!

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#124794 - 06/11/2002 21:24 Re: 303´s NewFace installation pics [Re: Reggie]
FireFox31
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Registered: 19/09/2002
Posts: 2494
Loc: East Coast, USA
Ooh, that black one WOULD look good in my Volvo V70? Do you have any close-ups of the texture of the material? It's brushed aluminum that's colored black, right?

Hm, do I REALLY need a new facia after only having the unit for a month? Hm......

Oh, are there different colored lenses for it? Deep green would make my day (and make me buy one).
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#124795 - 07/11/2002 00:05 Re: 303´s NewFace installation pics [Re: FireFox31]
303
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Registered: 24/04/2002
Posts: 305
Loc: Germany
"Ooh, that black one WOULD look good in my Volvo V70?"


thats right!!!


"It's brushed aluminum that's colored black, right? "


thats right!!!


"Hm, do I REALLY need a new facia after only having the unit for a month?"


thats right!!!


"Oh, are there different colored lenses for it?"


take a look at Darkstorm Gels, please

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#124796 - 07/11/2002 04:30 Re: 303´s NewFace installation pics [Re: 303]
pgrzelak
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Registered: 15/08/2000
Posts: 4859
Loc: New Jersey, USA
Greetings!

Can the knob be anodized as well for stealth installation?
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#124797 - 07/11/2002 05:41 Re: 303´s NewFace installation pics [Re: pgrzelak]
303
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Registered: 24/04/2002
Posts: 305
Loc: Germany
test is ready in about a week!

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#124798 - 07/11/2002 06:10 Re: 303´s NewFace installation pics [Re: 303]
pgrzelak
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Registered: 15/08/2000
Posts: 4859
Loc: New Jersey, USA
Cool! I am interested in most of the designs, but I see myself using the black for the stealth install. The regular aluminum knob is very visible, and a black knob would really work well.
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#124799 - 07/11/2002 10:14 Re: NewFace installation pics [Re: 303]
caederus
journeyman

Registered: 18/02/2000
Posts: 51
Loc: UK
I just got my NewFace this morning just before going to work, but
I couldn't resist fitting it right away and taking a few photos! See:
http://empeg.org.uk/newface/


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#124800 - 07/11/2002 10:27 Re: NewFace installation pics [Re: caederus]
303
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Registered: 24/04/2002
Posts: 305
Loc: Germany
just saw your site!



looks



so now its me and you with a NewFace!

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#124801 - 07/11/2002 14:08 Re: 303´s NewFace installation pics [Re: 303]
loren
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Registered: 23/08/2000
Posts: 3826
Loc: SLC, UT, USA
Wow. If you can get the ano knob and an old MkI style handle going... it'll be hard to stop me from buying one. That looks great. What's the word on handles?
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#124802 - 07/11/2002 14:25 Re: 303´s NewFace installation pics [Re: loren]
303
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Registered: 24/04/2002
Posts: 305
Loc: Germany
AnoKnop is in testing process! handle is in developing process! word?

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#124803 - 07/11/2002 16:39 Re: 303´s NewFace installation pics [Re: 303]
loren
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Registered: 23/08/2000
Posts: 3826
Loc: SLC, UT, USA
word.
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#124804 - 10/11/2002 12:57 Re: NewFace installation pics [Re: 303]
SE_Sport_Driver
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Registered: 05/01/2001
Posts: 4903
Loc: Detroit, MI USA
303, you got a Richard 23 thing going on...
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#124805 - 10/11/2002 13:24 Re: NewFace installation pics [Re: SE_Sport_Driver]
303
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Registered: 24/04/2002
Posts: 305
Loc: Germany
?

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#124806 - 10/11/2002 18:58 Re: NewFace installation pics [Re: caederus]
mrfixit
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Registered: 14/06/2002
Posts: 337
Wow that face looks very good, yea Loren is right a mk1 style handle would be killer.
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#124807 - 29/11/2002 15:26 Re: NewFace installation pics [Re: 303]
jarredduq
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Registered: 27/09/2000
Posts: 89
Loc: California, USA
Here's my install in a 2002.5 Hyundai Santa Fe LX.


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Edited by jarredduq (29/11/2002 15:38)

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#124808 - 29/11/2002 15:29 Re: NewFace installation pics [Re: jarredduq]
jarredduq
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Registered: 27/09/2000
Posts: 89
Loc: California, USA
Closeup


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#124809 - 29/11/2002 17:46 Re: NewFace installation pics [Re: jarredduq]
Micman2b
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Registered: 27/12/2001
Posts: 441
Loc: Central, NC, USA
Man, that looks great.. might be time to take the finish off of the handle though, I think that would complete the install...
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#124810 - 30/11/2002 16:12 Re: NewFace installation pics [Re: Micman2b]
dr_dos
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Registered: 02/03/2002
Posts: 134
Loc: Bendorf, Germany
In reply to:

might be time to take the finish off of the handle




That's what I did. I stripped the handle and polished it.

Peter


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#124811 - 30/11/2002 22:30 Re: NewFace installation pics [Re: dr_dos]
sphengali
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Registered: 22/10/2002
Posts: 82
Loc: Vancouver, BC, Canada
In reply to:

That's what I did. I stripped the handle and polished it.



That looks sooooo wicked! Nice job... I've got a brushed face on order from Tim, but he's customizing it for me to work with an Alpine knob, so that it will match my stereo... Can you post how you stripped your handle, so that we can follow your lead, and learn from your example?
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#124812 - 01/12/2002 02:40 Re: NewFace installation pics [Re: sphengali]
dr_dos
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Registered: 02/03/2002
Posts: 134
Loc: Bendorf, Germany
In reply to:

Can you post how you stripped your handle




I used a Dremel rotary tool and a sanding bit to get the original coating off of the handle.
To smooth the surface I sanded the handle with fine sanding paper first and to match the shiny finish of my NewFace used a rubbing compound in the last step.

Peter

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#124813 - 03/12/2002 04:06 Re: 303´s NewFace installation pics [Re: 303]
pgrzelak
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Registered: 15/08/2000
Posts: 4859
Loc: New Jersey, USA
Greetings!

Has any more progress been made on the anodized knob? I am looking to order, but wanted to wait until that option was available. Thanks!
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#124814 - 03/12/2002 04:50 Re: 303´s NewFace installation pics [Re: pgrzelak]
303
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Registered: 24/04/2002
Posts: 305
Loc: Germany
sorry, but something went wrong during the process, and ASAP i will post if it is perfect! it has to be perfect, i am a german, ya know!!!

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#124815 - 07/12/2002 00:17 Re: NewFace installation pics [Re: jarredduq]
drakino
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Registered: 08/06/1999
Posts: 7868
I have to say, I like the text on the JVC stereo

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#124816 - 10/12/2002 03:44 NewKnob [Re: 303]
303
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Registered: 24/04/2002
Posts: 305
Loc: Germany
now available in Black and colour!!!

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#124817 - 24/12/2002 12:15 Re: NewFace installation pics [Re: 303]
mpelaz
journeyman

Registered: 19/02/2002
Posts: 58

Hi

This is my Riocar on my Seat León 20vt FR. It's not as beautifull as AluFace one, but it looks good...

Miguel.


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#124818 - 24/12/2002 13:35 Re: NewFace installation pics [Re: mpelaz]
mtempsch
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Registered: 02/06/2000
Posts: 1996
Loc: Gothenburg, Sweden
This is my Riocar on my Seat León 20vt FR.

Attachment didn't work - make sure it's 200.000 bytes or smaller and try again...

/Michael
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#124819 - 26/12/2002 21:42 Re: NewFace installation pics [Re: 303]
sphengali
journeyman

Registered: 22/10/2002
Posts: 82
Loc: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Here it is - Bruface with an Alpine knob installed in my Ford Explorer - thanks to 303 for creating a great product, and Jets for the Alpine knob .nfo! Great fit and finish on the Newface, no complaints at all - fit like a glove, everything was packaged well and arrived in good time...

To all those naysayers who thought the Alpine knob would look out of place with this face, I say !!!





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#124820 - 27/12/2002 03:42 Re: NewFace installation pics [Re: sphengali]
303
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Registered: 24/04/2002
Posts: 305
Loc: Germany
thx man, looks cool

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#124821 - 27/12/2002 05:51 Re: NewFace installation pics [Re: sphengali]
Jerz
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Registered: 13/07/2002
Posts: 634
Loc: Jesusland
ahhh...Collective Soul...a Georgia band.

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#124822 - 27/12/2002 10:55 Re: NewFace installation pics [Re: Jerz]
303
enthusiast

Registered: 24/04/2002
Posts: 305
Loc: Germany
Grrrrr

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#124823 - 01/01/2003 20:30 Re: NewFace installation pics [Re: 303]
BleachLPB
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Registered: 01/11/2001
Posts: 354
Loc: Maryland
As promised - here are the install pictures in my Audi. Finally got up off my lazy butt and took some pics... Looks fantastic. Now I just need to do that thing to the handle... and add the led mod.



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#124824 - 01/01/2003 20:33 Re: NewFace installation pics [Re: 303]
BleachLPB
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Registered: 01/11/2001
Posts: 354
Loc: Maryland
Another pic



I had to sack my cool Neon Red lens since the beveled edges dont meet up with the display cut out for the New Face. Plus, the door doesn't close becasue the knob protrudes too far. But, it looks awesome, it looks like it belongs and is part of the car (well, it did before too, but moreso now).

I'll get some better pics up soon!


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#124825 - 18/01/2003 04:07 Re: NewFace installation pics [Re: BleachLPB]
crazymelki
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Registered: 16/02/2001
Posts: 373
Loc: Switzerland
And here is mine! Installed my Renault Clio Sport! Good and professional work, Tim! Thanks


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#124826 - 18/01/2003 07:35 Re: NewFace installation pics [Re: crazymelki]
andy
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Registered: 10/06/1999
Posts: 5914
Loc: Wivenhoe, Essex, UK
Are you aware that the GIF of people dancing that you are using as your avatar and also on the front page of your website is over a quarter of a million bytes in size ?

I think you need to change it for something smaller. Even on my nice fast ADSL line while I waited for IE to download and play it I was beginning to thing IE had crashed. For someone on a modem it will take them nearly a minute just to download that one graphic.
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#124827 - 19/01/2003 02:57 Re: NewFace installation pics [Re: andy]
crazymelki
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Registered: 16/02/2001
Posts: 373
Loc: Switzerland
Hello Andy,

Thanks for the info.....! I did now some change to keep the data quantity mutch smaller.....

bye
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#124828 - 12/02/2003 22:54 Re: NewFace installation pics [Re: 303]
Mach
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Registered: 15/07/2002
Posts: 828
Loc: Texas, USA
Thought I'd post pics of my new polished fascia from Tim. It looks great and I'm quite pleased. It'll eventually receive a chroming to match the handle but all in all it looks pretty good.

I did have a problem with the chrome handle sticking because of the extra thickness associated with the chrome even with the FAQ handle adjustment. I'll probably wind up grinding the fascia down a little prior to chroming. More info on the handle is here.



My empeg is currently a stereo component until I get back to the US. The chrome is meant to blend with the chrome on the radio bezel. Something like this...



I'll post pics once the actual install occurs. Thanks to Tim for putting the fascias together.


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#124829 - 13/02/2003 01:21 Re: NewFace installation pics [Re: BleachLPB]
TheAmigo
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Registered: 14/09/2000
Posts: 363
Now I just need to do that thing to the handle... and add the led mod.

Do you mean the illuminated buttons? Do those fit when you have a NewFace or are they too big?
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#124830 - 13/02/2003 05:27 Re: NewFace installation pics [Re: TheAmigo]
pgrzelak
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Registered: 15/08/2000
Posts: 4859
Loc: New Jersey, USA
Greetings!

Illuminated buttons and the NewFace work great together...
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#124831 - 21/02/2003 15:18 Re: NewFace installation pics [Re: pgrzelak]
StigOE
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Registered: 27/10/2002
Posts: 568
Here are a couple of pictures of my NewFaced Empeg. I thought the lighted buttons were a bit obtrusive, so I painted a bit on them with a marker and I think they look better this way...

A shot in the dark...


Another one with flash...


Edit: How the **** can I insert images in the post? The image-tag didn't work for me...
Second edit: I did dot my i's, but I didn't count my t's...

Stig


Edited by StigOE (21/02/2003 15:30)

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#124832 - 21/02/2003 15:24 Re: NewFace installation pics [Re: StigOE]
tfabris
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Registered: 20/12/1999
Posts: 31563
Loc: Seattle, WA
Edit: How the **** can I insert images in the post? The image-tag didn't work for me...


You need to dot your i's and cross your t's.

Or at least count them.

(HTTP stands for Hyper Text Transfer Protocol. Note the number of T's in that acronym.)
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#124833 - 21/02/2003 15:29 Re: NewFace installation pics [Re: tfabris]
tfabris
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Registered: 20/12/1999
Posts: 31563
Loc: Seattle, WA
Of course, knowing what the internet is mostly used for, I think that Hyper Text Tittie Transfer Protocol should also be considered valid. I don't think the the W3 consortium would go for the validation of that one, though.
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#124834 - 21/02/2003 15:37 Re: NewFace installation pics [Re: tfabris]
StigOE
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Registered: 27/10/2002
Posts: 568
Well, if it was enough people requesting it....

I found my mistake(s) by doing several BACKs...

Thanks for the help.

Stig

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#124835 - 21/02/2003 16:13 Re: NewFace in 2003 Dodge RAM [Re: 303]
davec
old hand

Registered: 18/08/2000
Posts: 992
Loc: Georgetown, TX USA
Here's mine. I don't like the filler fascia around the unit, though. It sits a bit too deep in the dash for my taste.

AnoFace is awesome, though! Now I need my lighted buttons...


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#124836 - 21/02/2003 16:23 Re: NewFace in 2003 Dodge RAM [Re: davec]
tfabris
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Registered: 20/12/1999
Posts: 31563
Loc: Seattle, WA
It sits a bit too deep in the dash for my taste.
Have you tried this?
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#124837 - 21/02/2003 17:17 Re: NewFace in 2003 Dodge RAM [Re: tfabris]
davec
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Registered: 18/08/2000
Posts: 992
Loc: Georgetown, TX USA
I never thought of that! (Obviously...) Thanks! I'll try that tomorrow...
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#124838 - 21/02/2003 18:09 Re: NewFace in 2003 Dodge RAM [Re: davec]
wfaulk
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Registered: 25/12/2000
Posts: 16706
Loc: Raleigh, NC US
It seems to me that it would make more sense to apply some extra plastic to the front of the dash adapter between the sled's lips and where the lips currently touch (it'd end up looking like a picture frame) and have the sled sit further out.

The reason that I (intellectually) don't like the concept of moving the plug is that the empeg will no longer slide into the sled all the way and the clips activated by the arm won't have anything to grab onto.
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#124839 - 21/02/2003 20:18 Re: NewFace in 2003 Dodge RAM [Re: davec]
tonyc
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Registered: 27/06/1999
Posts: 7058
Loc: Pittsburgh, PA
That's a cool looking install though, with the NewFace. It's a shame (well, kinda) that the stock empeg look is absolutely PERFECT in my dash, and almost looks stock. Which is good, because stock = not appealing to thieves. Not that I leave it in my dash these days, but still.
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#124840 - 24/02/2003 07:23 Re: NewFace in 2003 Dodge RAM [Re: wfaulk]
davec
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Registered: 18/08/2000
Posts: 992
Loc: Georgetown, TX USA
The reason that I (intellectually) don't like the concept of moving the plug is that the empeg will no longer slide into the sled all the way and the clips activated by the arm won't have anything to grab onto.

That is my concern as well so I haven't tried it, yet. I can live with it for now, but I'd like to look into a fix for it.
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#124841 - 24/02/2003 09:12 Re: NewFace in 2003 Dodge RAM [Re: davec]
morrisdl
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Registered: 21/08/2000
Posts: 346
Loc: Rochester, NY USA
That little mod sure does get a lot of use. That reminds me, I have to check and see if i ever moved it back when I switched cars. Yup, found a picture in the gallery. Boy that riocar.org is handy.
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#124842 - 30/03/2003 10:37 Re: NewFace installation pics [Re: 303]
303
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Registered: 24/04/2002
Posts: 305
Loc: Germany
just a reminder of the "lost" ones

we need more pictures, please

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#124843 - 11/04/2003 06:29 Re: NewFace installation pics [Re: 303]
SE_Sport_Driver
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Registered: 05/01/2001
Posts: 4903
Loc: Detroit, MI USA
RE: "303, you've got a Richard 23 thing going on."

I never did explain myself did I?

Richard 23 was a member of the EBM industrial act "Front 242." Early in their career, their image was defined by paramilitary outfits (the kinda looked like fighter pilots) and dark wrap-around sunglasses or goggles. They even had a phase where all of their record covers were close ups of swimmers wearing Speedo type goggles. You may remember their big song "Welcome to Paradise" that had the vocal sample "Hey poor, you don't have to be poor any more! Jesus is here!"

You avatar and your username reminded me of them (esp. the singer Richard 23).



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