Locobob's Interior Mod Thread

[Schrade]

Originally Posted by Locobob

Playing around with the DIC also got me thinking.... I only really need 6 or 7 of these lights (about half the screen)... I could possibly relocate the trouble lights somewhere else and open up the space the DIC screen occupies for a GPS or even a multifunction device like what Jeff is doing with the Nexus 7... hmmmm

Can the connector be re-pinned?

Not at the ribbon connector, but UPstream on the circuit?

[WVZR-1]

Originally Posted by -=Jeff=-

If I recall right, the filter arrangement stayed mostly the same, the only difference was the PCB layout. I had a 96 Filter with 90 PCB when I did my dash conversion in my 89 many years ago

The filter seems to be dramatically different year to year. For starters '92+ has ASR and the layout is different for sure from '91. I don't have a '93 FSM so I can't comment on it but I'd guess substantially different from '91.

The layout is in the FSM at 8C-42 or something very close to that page for all years '90+ FSM.

[scottfab]

Originally Posted by WVZR-1

...snip...

The bulbs are getting difficult to source also -

I'm thinking these could be retro'd with an LED using
the same mounting hardware. If interest comes about I
can do these. Must keep the ZR-1 going.

[WVZR-1]

Originally Posted by scottfab

I'm thinking these could be retro'd with an LED using
the same mounting hardware. If interest comes about I
can do these. Must keep the ZR-1 going.

Scott - the bulbs I meant are the ones that are actually in the "push-button" aspect of the DIC for the "push-button" back lite. The ones in the warning, alerts and status filters aren't an issue.

The DIC Switch Pad bulbs are 80 AMP GM# 10159597 and a 40 AMP GM # 10159559. Best I recall one in gray and the other brown. I haven't had one apart for a few years and I don't recall which is which. I'll likely check that in the AM.

[Locobob]

Originally Posted by Schrade

Can the connector be re-pinned?

Not at the ribbon connector, but UPstream on the circuit?

I don't see why not, thats actually not a bad idea if I were to decide to move stuff around.

[Locobob]

Thanks for the help so far everyone. The last couple of months have just been a killer for me so my progress on this project pretty much came to a screeching halt. Hoping to start making some serious headway in the next few weeks... Corvette driving season is fast approaching and I'd hate to miss it.

[Locobob]

Planing to improve and re-cover the factory 94+ seats I have, been working with photoshop. Here is what I have so far, still playing with ideas.

[-=Jeff=-]

that is my next project.. I know most of what I want changed on the patterns for my seats, I just need to find out where and how much to have it done

[Locobob]

Originally Posted by -=Jeff=-

that is my next project.. I know most of what I want changed on the patterns for my seats, I just need to find out where and how much to have it done

It's not cheap to do, but surprisingly its not hugely more to have a local shop do a custom job verses buying the pre-made replacement covers. I'm going with top quality leather, adding a little extra foam to the bolsters, harness slots, and some accent touches. I really thought about doing the seats in red leather but they just don't stay looking nice in cars that actually get driven. Not sure if the harness slots are going to end up red either... might do CF look.

[GOLDCYLON]

Not sure on the Jake logo Bob. Looks ok on a C5R or C6R. Just saying.....

ZR-1 splash logo and LT5 are a little played out as well (Lol did I just say that???) Any thoughts on

a LPE logo or Haibeck LOGO etc to Play off on what is very different about you car Bob?

Just a thought and some other ideas since you asked. D