Overhead console MOD
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From: Bucks County, PA
Car: 1991 RS
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Overhead console MOD
Has anyone modified their overhead console? I'm thinking of removing the useless reminder dial thing and fabbing in something like a switch panel or some kind of digital display.....ideas welcome!
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From: Tracy, CA
Car: '87 IROC
Engine: LB9
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Re: Overhead console MOD
Google "Panasonic RM-710" or "Panasonic cockpit" for some really cool overhead consoles.
They're old skool (cassette) but if you like buttons, switches, etc. the RM-710 is for you.
There's a 710 on ebay right now (Item 200829236830). Current bid is at $42.
They're old skool (cassette) but if you like buttons, switches, etc. the RM-710 is for you.
There's a 710 on ebay right now (Item 200829236830). Current bid is at $42.
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From: Massachusetts
Car: 1987 IROC Z w/T-Tops
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Re: Overhead console MOD
Interesting piece. Another that is similar is their rm-310, which sold for a hundred. http://www.ebay.com/itm/PANASONIC-CO...p2047675.l2557
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From: Tracy, CA
Car: '87 IROC
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Re: Overhead console MOD
Panasonic makes/made some pretty interesting stuff. There's a double-DIN vacuum tube amp CD/MP3 deck on ebay. Kind of a mix of old and new. The tube is behind a window on the front panel. Weird but kinda cool.
Item No. 261101118300
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From: Atlanta
Car: '02 T/A WS6, '91 T/A, '91 Camaro RS
Engine: LS1, LB9, L03
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Re: Overhead console MOD
Uh, yeah. It's at over $350/shipped now.
Very cool looking piece, I had no idea that anything like this existed as far as aftermarket stuff. Too bad it's a cassette deck. Not to mention the ridiculously high price. Still looks cool though!
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From: Enschede, Netherlands
Car: 82 TA 87 IZ L98 88 IZ LB9 88 IZ L98
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Re: Overhead console MOD
There is also an rm 610 model and an rm610e with an equalizer
I have 2 rm 710s and 2 rm 610e's
I have 2 rm 710s and 2 rm 610e's
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Car: 82 TA 87 IZ L98 88 IZ LB9 88 IZ L98
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Transmission: T5, 700R4, T5, 700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.08, 3.27, 3.45, 3.27
Re: Overhead console MOD
BTW, if you buy one of those cockpit radios, make sure it comes complete with the amp and the wiring harness. The harness uses din connectors and the amp is specific to these units and without it it's useless. Power runs off the amp.
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From: hinckley, oh
Car: 1988 iroc-z (original owner)
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Re: Overhead console MOD
I really wanted to put a panasonic in my mustang ii back in '78 or '79, then in my berlinetta, then in my iroc. i instead modified an s10 overhead console for my iroc and am quite happy with it.
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Re: Overhead console MOD
yes, on my website (see link) there are demos and pictures. now, those are a few years old and before it was finished--like so many other things, i have to find time to update the site.
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Car: 1987 T/A WS6 T-Tops/92 RS
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Re: Overhead console MOD
Holy old school LOL! Reminds me of K.I.T.T.
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Re: Overhead console MOD
80s technology is so cool haha. Integrate an aux input to it and make a retro ipod dock. I bet Skid Row never sounded so good..
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Re: Overhead console MOD
Wow, I WANT that thing. That looks way cool for an old electronics fan like me.
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Car: 86 Trans AM
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Re: Overhead console MOD
Ive planned to put all sorts of different things up there.
My most recent was a 05 Grand Prix GTP driver info center. I went as far as to buy all the parts, and had it working in my car...sorta. I just couldnt get it to function how I was hoping. Would have been awesome IMO.
Ive thought about mounting my G-Tech Pro's LCD up there and leaving the body attached somewhere else.
Lots of other ideas. But in the end, I end up loving the factory, somewhat rare, console, and couldnt bring myself to cutting it up haha.
J.
My most recent was a 05 Grand Prix GTP driver info center. I went as far as to buy all the parts, and had it working in my car...sorta. I just couldnt get it to function how I was hoping. Would have been awesome IMO.
Ive thought about mounting my G-Tech Pro's LCD up there and leaving the body attached somewhere else.
Lots of other ideas. But in the end, I end up loving the factory, somewhat rare, console, and couldnt bring myself to cutting it up haha.
J.
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From: Finland
Car: Pontiac Trans Am GTA
Engine: 350 TPI
Transmission: th700
Re: Overhead console MOD
Ive planned to put all sorts of different things up there.
My most recent was a 05 Grand Prix GTP driver info center. I went as far as to buy all the parts, and had it working in my car...sorta. I just couldnt get it to function how I was hoping. Would have been awesome IMO.
Ive thought about mounting my G-Tech Pro's LCD up there and leaving the body attached somewhere else.
Lots of other ideas. But in the end, I end up loving the factory, somewhat rare, console, and couldnt bring myself to cutting it up haha.
J.
My most recent was a 05 Grand Prix GTP driver info center. I went as far as to buy all the parts, and had it working in my car...sorta. I just couldnt get it to function how I was hoping. Would have been awesome IMO.
Ive thought about mounting my G-Tech Pro's LCD up there and leaving the body attached somewhere else.
Lots of other ideas. But in the end, I end up loving the factory, somewhat rare, console, and couldnt bring myself to cutting it up haha.
J.
i was thinking about that consumption meter, opening display, seatbealt lights like cars have nowadays.. etc....
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