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    The switches look fantastic. What did you use to cover up the existing holes? (I'm assuming you pulled away the thin metal covering over the plastic and replaced it with your own?)

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      Originally posted by slack View Post
      The switches look fantastic. What did you use to cover up the existing holes? (I'm assuming you pulled away the thin metal covering over the plastic and replaced it with your own?)
      Yea, that's basically it. Peel the old covers off, glue the new switches into place. Clean up the area so it's somewhat smooth. Then I used some construction aluminum to cut out new covers. I covered them with brushed stainless steel vinyl to match the rest of the trim. Hardest part was cutting out holes for the buttons and filing them smooth.

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        So bad ass!


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          Thats very appealing to the eyes. Really good work on those switch panels.
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            I've been putting off the switches because they are tedious but they are finally complete. Driver side didn't come out as nice because I chipped chrome surround in a couple of places. I will see if I can touch it up with something.



            If anyone is curious what they look like underneath, this is it. If the switches ever fail I can simply grab another set from a 2011 and swap them in.

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              Looks killer Serge. Even if I think the stock box interior is better
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                Wow, the switch integration is friggin' amazing!!! This looks so good! I hope to see this thing in person one day!!

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                  Originally posted by Mr Bean View Post
                  They don't. They do slide forward pretty far so the rear passengers can still get in and out but it's not ideal. 99% of the time I don't have anyone in the back so I am not too worried about it.
                  An unused rear seat is a good spot for a subwoofer box.

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                  mods: air filter box 'tuba', headlight relay harness, J-mod (around 186,350 km), 70mm throttle body, KYB Gas-A-Just shocks, aluminum driveshaft, ARA3 PCM

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                    Originally posted by IPreferDIY View Post
                    An unused rear seat is a good spot for a subwoofer box.
                    nah... package shelf and relocate the spare tire down.

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                      Originally posted by sly View Post
                      nah... package shelf and relocate the spare tire down.
                      fill trunk with allll the subs
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                        Guys, I don't do audio. lol Stock head unit is good enough for me.

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                          Oh come on. A badass ride like that NEEDS a badass sound system.

                          2000 Grand Marquis LS HPP, a hand-me-down in 2008 with 128,000 km; 175,000 km as of July 2014
                          mods: air filter box 'tuba', headlight relay harness, J-mod (around 186,350 km), 70mm throttle body, KYB Gas-A-Just shocks, aluminum driveshaft, ARA3 PCM

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                            Originally posted by IPreferDIY View Post
                            Oh come on. A badass ride like that NEEDS a badass sound system.
                            Engine and exhaust is the sound system
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                              weak. theres a difference between audio and quality audio. i do the latter of the 2.
                              Charlette - Brown 1977 Ford LTD - 351 Windsor 155K, Full Custom Pioneer system, green HID, interior & underbody
                              Alesha - Black 1982 Mercury Marquis - 255ci 178K, full custom Kenwood and Infinity system, lowered, dual exhaust, LED all the things
                              Tangerine Dream - Orange 1988 F-150 Custom - 300 i6 82k, Ghetto sound system, 5spd, 2WD, #farmtruck

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                                All depends upon how good your hearing is. For better or worse I was born with perfect pitch (as opposed to relative pitch). In addition, I have a strong musical background so the "right" sound is important. That all being said I would not dump big bucks into audio for a car. Too easy to develop "feet"!! I have made "accommodations" that both fit my pocket and ears!! Bottom line - install what sounds good to you - not what someone else thinks sounds good.


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