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Old 25-01-2012, 07:35 AM   #41
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you'll regret going to a black headliner... it'll look "dirty" and your interior space will feel small

why don't you try something different... make the headliner plaid? maybe in charcoal/grey and redo your pillars to match? I think it'll look very good this way
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Old 25-01-2012, 09:03 PM   #42
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Suede headliner. GO!
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Old 26-01-2012, 10:17 AM   #43
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shag carpet headliner?
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Old 26-01-2012, 10:22 AM   #44
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Old 26-01-2012, 10:33 AM   #45
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you'll regret going to a black headliner... it'll look "dirty" and your interior space will feel small

why don't you try something different... make the headliner plaid? maybe in charcoal/grey and redo your pillars to match? I think it'll look very good this way
good points. didnt think about how small it may feel. i aready feel cramped so that might make it worse.
i'll stick with the loud yellow for now, but you really did get me thinking....

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shag carpet headliner?
shag? haha! I have 2in blue shag in one room in my house. fugly, but i like it. lol




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Old 27-01-2012, 01:36 AM   #46
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i have a black suede headliner, plus black suede pillars and plastics were all covered in black suede.. I do not find that it made the car cabin feel any smaller but it does make it much darker in the car when our not in direct light.
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Old 27-01-2012, 02:19 AM   #47
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oh really? interesting.. how difficult was the removal of the headliner? i have a sunroof...would that be harder I wonder?
also, how many yards of fabric did you need?

thanks man! always enjoy seeing your car.


went to meet last night, then a canyon drive. plaid was accepted. lol they all liked it.
heres a pic from the drive and you can see the plaid pretty easy. I laugh everytime I see it.
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Old 27-01-2012, 04:38 AM   #48
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no idea on how much was used since i ordered enough to do everything and still have some left over. the headliner is a joke to remove you just have to remove all the plastics on the a/b pillars and the rear plastics, then remove the visors and oh **** handles. Once that's done drop the lights and controls for the sunroof and the 3-4 plastic tabs at the rear door. Headliner should drop and come right out the hatch, and be ready for you to remove the old material and replace with the new stuff.

think it took us about 20 mins to remove everything before i dropped the headliner, we rewrapped mine in new foam before the suede so its like brand new.
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Old 27-01-2012, 08:48 AM   #49
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if you want to dye the sunroof cover, you'll need to take the whole thing out the car and disassemble it so that it can be done... too much damn trouble

like I said... if you understand the psychology behind colors... the lighter colors of a ceiling adds to the feeling of roomyness/airyness... darker colors makes it feel more dreary, or enclosed

your choice, but I think you should go find someone that has done this and see for yourself before deciding what to do
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Old 30-01-2012, 12:08 PM   #50
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again good points. thank you. always interested with your input. maybe i'll wait a bit. for now i'am enjoying the clashing of the two colors and have had many compliments already.

thank you very much.

I made a shift boot today, also bought a rally-wink 5 panel mirror and wrapped that in plaid. lol
I didnt have as much fabric as i thought so, the door cards will have to wait.

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did this last week. lol



all the plaid so far:


shopping last night:


hope you like it
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Old 30-01-2012, 12:11 PM   #51
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the badge it sick!!!
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Old 30-01-2012, 12:27 PM   #52
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haha I actually dont mind it, but maybe in blue

Also love the lip, shoulda bought one of those instead of the AutoExe (which is still in the shed covered in stickers )
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Old 31-01-2012, 05:42 AM   #53
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thanks guys!

marc, search out blue plaid fabric. you'd be surprised at how many would match you car quite well.

would be awesome to see what others imaginations can dream up...
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Old 31-01-2012, 09:51 AM   #54
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Looking good mate, like the stance and trims.
If you lived in australia though u would be defected straight away! haha
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thank you very much.
also, yes in some places here I'd be in heaps of trouble too. lol
I get the eye from some police as I crab by, but not too bad since a lot of cars are pretty wild where I live. lol
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Old 31-01-2012, 12:54 PM   #56
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In a little Japanese car, I would be worried.. However when I had my x7 Cressida, dropped pipes and hard hard offset, I never got a glance from the police.. Purely because it was a Cressida I imagine haha

Do you mind doing a recap on your suspension specs, wheel specs and modifications required to get your stance?
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Old 31-01-2012, 04:11 PM   #57
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Very unique but COOL
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Old 31-01-2012, 04:18 PM   #58
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very different but looks great. now u guys convinced me to atually do all my a pillars and head lining
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Old 01-02-2012, 03:49 AM   #59
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In a little Japanese car, I would be worried.. However when I had my x7 Cressida, dropped pipes and hard hard offset, I never got a glance from the police.. Purely because it was a Cressida I imagine haha

Do you mind doing a recap on your suspension specs, wheel specs and modifications required to get your stance?
oh yes I worry too of course. haha

no prpblem man. here are some speca for ya!

suspension/wheel specs:
wheels:xxr's 002 16x8 +0 offset
tires:falken 912's-205/40/16

suspension:
BC coilovers, slotted for max camber (rears only)
camber = about -3.75* up front
-6.5* rears (according to my camber gauge)
toe= 0 front and rear
rolled/flared front and rear gaurds (still rubs a bit over large bumps)
thats really about is as far as stancing goes. Then I have a host of other suspension pieces to optimize my handling in the back roads. Im not big on speed...been there. Im all about handling. Handling>straight line speed imo. lol
also, look here at this thread:
http://www.astinagt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=17862
shows how to slot your rear coilovers for more camber.

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very different but looks great. now u guys convinced me to atually do all my a pillars and head lining
different is what Im all about. lol
do it! its sooo easy and you'll fall in love with you car all over again.
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Old 04-02-2012, 02:32 AM   #60
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so theres a ale on the plaid fabric I got last time, so I just ordered 2 more yards. lol
so door cards most likey next!
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