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GOLDCYLON · 11-19-2011

Well it had grey buttons to start right? Looks very clean and the "hidden" C4 logo on the airbag pops more. Most folks dont even know its there in the split deployment line.

tomtom72 · 11-19-2011

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Originally Posted by VetteMed

Thanks Tom! We'll have to start our own "Gray Interior Fan Club".

-Andrew

I'm "IN" on that. You can be the Chief of Interior Design Concepts. Me, I'll be in charge of sanitation....

When you get it all back together please post up some picts. I'll bet your treatment of the wheel will provide a smoother transition from the black of the dash pad to the very large grey area of the seats! Okay, so I'm no interior design engineer/stylist ( thank god! ).

Tom

VetteMed · 11-22-2011

I received the new steering column from Johnny (phrogs) today, it is in great shape. However, since it's a 1990 column, it was not an exact swap for the 1991 column. The connector for the air bag is different, requiring that the clockspring assembly and wiring be swapped out. In order to do this, the lock plate and turn signal assembly have to be removed, so it is a little bit time consuming. I also changed out the lock cylinder for my original one, since the VATS is still looking for the correct resistance.

I have the steering wheel reinstalled, but it was dark, so no pics tonight. I'll try to get some taken tomorrow.

VetteMed · 11-23-2011

Pics!

-=Jeff=- · 11-23-2011

Tastefully done..

I like it

-=Jeff=- · 11-23-2011

What headunit is that?

VetteMed · 11-23-2011

Thanks, Jeff.

The headunit is an Alpine CDA-925 EHi, not sold in the US. It's only sold in Malaysia and Australia from what I've been able to find.

-=Jeff=- · 11-23-2011

What cool features does it have?

mike100 · 11-23-2011

I like it. Did you have the e-brake cover done custom, or was it something off the shelf to match the console lid and shifter boot?

btw, you were my inspiration to rebuild my tilt column. It's on its way back together already. I think I intervened early enough (car only had 27k on it when I got it) and only had to buy the tilt base. The housing only has about .002 slop on one side that I have a bay to bush up. All I have to do now is find a couple of missing screws on a trim item and fix my CD and then the everything will be factory functional on my car.

VetteMed · 11-23-2011

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Originally Posted by -=Jeff=-

What cool features does it have?

Not many... other than amber illumination which was a priority for me. It's got a decent ipod connection feature, but it doesn't charge while connected. Sound quality is good, but realistically, the unit was more for looks than performance. I strongly dislike touch screens in cars, and I also dislike units with push-button volume controls. Alpine's user interface is clunky to say the least, but the only other double-DIN units that had the ability to display amber, looked very cheap or didn't meet my other criteria.

11-19-2011	#151
GOLDCYLON Join Date: May 2007 Location: Peoria, AZ Posts: 9,155	Re: Update on my hi-miler Z project Well it had grey buttons to start right? Looks very clean and the "hidden" C4 logo on the airbag pops more. Most folks dont even know its there in the split deployment line. __________________ GOLDCYLON - 91 ZR-1 #2014 GOLDCYLON - 90 ZR-1 #2794, 4L60e (Formerly Schrade's) GOLDCYLON - 11 CTS-V Arizona State Director 91 WHITE/BLACK #2014. 380 P&P&PCed,Ported Heads, Jeal Long tubes, Corsa Exhaust/FIKSE FM-5s /LED TLs, LED Headlights, Front Wilwood 6 piston narrowlite calipers and rear Wilwood caliper street shop mod,CNCed Coolant Pipes,TPI Cvr,Filter cover,Stainless Bolts, DRM/DOM PROM /ZFDOC mod build #102,DRLs,BMAD with stainless Debris Screen,Coplan Air Blaster, Pioneer APP Radio 4,Brey-Krause HB,Sub Bar,Fire extinguisher seat mount,DRM Coilovers,LEDs everywhere,Compass mirror (orange),V1 DIC hidden display, Homelink sun visor, Carbon Fiber top x3 and APSIS Carbon Fiber interior, APSIS CF Steering Wheel/NAPA Leather, Banski trailing arms, Guldstrand front suspension,urethane bushings from Prothane (total suspension) ZFDoc drive shaft safety loop, raptor shift light (orange),AO engineering louver front plate, Console seat cushion, 96CE seats with black custom Sheepskins, ss billet catch can,Viper remote entry/alarm,Cragar Rear Louvers,LED side louver lights, Dewitts Radiator with SPAL fans and a Woods 160 T-Stat 90 RED/BLACK #2794. 4L60e Automatic Stage V by RPM Transmission, TCI Dedicated TCM, OBX Stainless Headers, Corsa Exhaust, SAN Secondaries and Haibeck PROM, Exotic Muscle Coil overs, LED Interior Lights, LED Tail Lights, LED Headlights, 94 Sport seats with black custom Sheepskins , Cragar rear louvers, GS Front calipers, Banski Trailing arms, APSIS Carbon Fiber steering wheel, Front and Rear Baer Eradispeeds, DRLs, Guldstrand front suspension,urethane bushings from Prothane (total suspension), Dewitt's Raditor with Dual SPAL fans and a Haibeck 170 T-Stat 11 RED/GREY CTS-V

11-22-2011	#153
VetteMed Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 1,828	Re: Update on my hi-miler Z project I received the new steering column from Johnny (phrogs) today, it is in great shape. However, since it's a 1990 column, it was not an exact swap for the 1991 column. The connector for the air bag is different, requiring that the clockspring assembly and wiring be swapped out. In order to do this, the lock plate and turn signal assembly have to be removed, so it is a little bit time consuming. I also changed out the lock cylinder for my original one, since the VATS is still looking for the correct resistance. I have the steering wheel reinstalled, but it was dark, so no pics tonight. I'll try to get some taken tomorrow. __________________ 2004 Z06/Z16 LeMans Commemorative Edition 1991 ZR-1 #302 White/Gray (sold) 1991 ZR-1 #1147 Red/Saddle (sold)

11-23-2011	#154
VetteMed Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 1,828	Re: Update on my hi-miler Z project Pics! __________________ 2004 Z06/Z16 LeMans Commemorative Edition 1991 ZR-1 #302 White/Gray (sold) 1991 ZR-1 #1147 Red/Saddle (sold) Last edited by VetteMed; 11-23-2011 at 03:33 PM.

11-23-2011	#155
-=Jeff=- Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bartlett, IL Posts: 7,169	Re: Update on my hi-miler Z project Tastefully done.. I like it __________________ 1990 Corvette ZR-1 #1051 Watson Headers (2" Primary) - Flowmaster Cats - Borla Catback Late Model IH - Plenum Coilovers - 4.10s Custom Interior NCM Lifetime Member #978

11-23-2011	#156
-=Jeff=- Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bartlett, IL Posts: 7,169	Re: Update on my hi-miler Z project What headunit is that? __________________ 1990 Corvette ZR-1 #1051 Watson Headers (2" Primary) - Flowmaster Cats - Borla Catback Late Model IH - Plenum Coilovers - 4.10s Custom Interior NCM Lifetime Member #978

11-23-2011	#157
VetteMed Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 1,828	Re: Update on my hi-miler Z project Thanks, Jeff. The headunit is an Alpine CDA-925 EHi, not sold in the US. It's only sold in Malaysia and Australia from what I've been able to find. __________________ 2004 Z06/Z16 LeMans Commemorative Edition 1991 ZR-1 #302 White/Gray (sold) 1991 ZR-1 #1147 Red/Saddle (sold)

11-23-2011	#158
-=Jeff=- Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bartlett, IL Posts: 7,169	Re: Update on my hi-miler Z project What cool features does it have? __________________ 1990 Corvette ZR-1 #1051 Watson Headers (2" Primary) - Flowmaster Cats - Borla Catback Late Model IH - Plenum Coilovers - 4.10s Custom Interior NCM Lifetime Member #978

11-23-2011	#159
mike100 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: San Marcos CA Posts: 1,802	Re: Update on my hi-miler Z project I like it. Did you have the e-brake cover done custom, or was it something off the shelf to match the console lid and shifter boot? btw, you were my inspiration to rebuild my tilt column. It's on its way back together already. I think I intervened early enough (car only had 27k on it when I got it) and only had to buy the tilt base. The housing only has about .002 slop on one side that I have a bay to bush up. All I have to do now is find a couple of missing screws on a trim item and fix my CD and then the everything will be factory functional on my car.