my new interior makeover! *pics*
Burning Oil-Grinding 3rd
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From: Union Mills NC
Originally Posted by Tom
One option is to re-dye the plastic parts of the interior, then all you have to do is swap out the carpet, headliner and change seats.
Whack 'em and stack 'em
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From: Clarksburg/Bridgeport WV- North Central Appalachia
Originally Posted by Rx7carl
Thats close to the gunmetal color Im talking about, and the burgundy looks sweet. What I planned to do is blacken the console like that so it matches the gauge cluster (I still cant figure out why Mazda was so un color co-ordinated with that choice of colors) And dye the door panel inserts black so theres not sooooo much red, and theres some contrast in the style. Or dye the vynil part balck instead. Cant decide which would look better.
(Could I get a photoshop for a brotha?!
)Yeah I agree on the factory interior scheme. The gray interiors have the best contrast (factory) out there. It would have been nice had they worked on the burgundy and browns just a wee bit better.
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From: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Originally Posted by Manntis
Aviator dyed his interior nicely - I forget the name of the stuff he used, but it's long-lasting and didn't flake/crack like most aftermarket stuff.
Tom: By all means use the idea
IMHO it looks best when you do the centre console + speaker joystick plate/change dish + gauge surround all the same colour to match the exterior. In my case I had a stock black exterior, and brought it inside on those bits. The clearcoat gve it a black lacquer look (similar to fine Japanese wood items! The RX-8 bits of similar finish draw from the same likeness)
It especially looks good with a black/burgundy shifter boot, making a two-tone interior that's tasteful and avoids the 5-years-later 'what was I thinking?' moment.
Tom: By all means use the idea
IMHO it looks best when you do the centre console + speaker joystick plate/change dish + gauge surround all the same colour to match the exterior. In my case I had a stock black exterior, and brought it inside on those bits. The clearcoat gve it a black lacquer look (similar to fine Japanese wood items! The RX-8 bits of similar finish draw from the same likeness)It especially looks good with a black/burgundy shifter boot, making a two-tone interior that's tasteful and avoids the 5-years-later 'what was I thinking?' moment.
yeah and dont forget to ask ur buddy if he is willing to pay for the TII low compression rotors. Let me know as I have to dig in the pile of junks
Last edited by Siraniko; Apr 15, 2005 at 05:06 PM.
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From: Behind a workbench, repairing FC Electronics.
Originally Posted by Rotarx7
Rotary Freak
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Originally Posted by Pele
I just noticed that you have two hazzard switches... Is there a reason for that? I don't recall my 7 having one on the column.
He must have an earlier combo switch on there, maybe 81-83.
Originally Posted by Rotarx7
does anyone have any spare grey seatbelts laying around? if so, i need them
Hit up the yards man, Pick a Part is Half off this weekend and Ecology half off next Saturday. Gray belts are plentyfull there. BTW, If I end up buying that other car tomorrow, I may have my gray parts I showed you for sale if you still need the ones that go inside the wheel wells.
Last edited by RotaryRevn; Apr 15, 2005 at 09:38 PM.
yeah i have 2 hazards cuz its from an earlier model. I need to get another one now though cuz i broke my wiper lever while i was switching the dash.
RotaryReVN, let me know when you have time this week. id love to check out those pieces.
I just saw pics of your car.
MAN!! im sooo jealous. I remember you telling me it was clean but i was expecting it to be that clean. Lucky!!
RotaryReVN, let me know when you have time this week. id love to check out those pieces.
I just saw pics of your car.
MAN!! im sooo jealous. I remember you telling me it was clean but i was expecting it to be that clean. Lucky!!
Originally Posted by Rx7carl
I kinda like the burgundy interior. The gray looks good too though. I want to paint my car gunmetal, which interior would look better?
THat is the same color I am painting mine. Already painted the engine bay, looks great. I am sticking with the original 82-83 brown and adding black/or grey to the interior. Of course, I will have a shop do the interior for me.
Chris
