Stereo & Electronics - Roof Console

I wanted to get a roof console fabricated for switches and other types of electronics (fiberglassed in). Have any suggestions on what i should put into the roof console besides switches??? (XM Radio, Sirius, LCD screen, Lights, etc...) and how about an interesting setup?

SPM and EBS buttons. phone controls, etc.

Radio removable face plate (remote location from head unit)
See I beleve it's Meissenation or something for a member. . .

Could be wrong. . .but whom ever it was, they put their faceplate into the visor above driver. . .was COOL!

Confirmed it. . .

http://carpc.meissenation.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=5

Interesting Idea...I was actually thinking about taking out the visors (I don't use them.) And Making a kind of Fiberglass "T" shape roof console. The console would take up part of the area where the visors are. I would install "__Insert_Noun Here___" on the drivers side and a Navigation Screen on the Passenger side (for the navigator/passenger) where the visors would traditionally be..

For the forward middle area of the Console, i'm thinking about f'glassing a XM Radio module and fancy Radar/Laser Detector (of course)....

For the middle of the T-top area i'd line a bunch of illuminated switches and maybe something else...The Satellite Weather is kinda expensive, but totally do-able....

Any Words of Critique??? :hal:

fiberglassed t-panel with motorized pop-down faceplate. . . .in the center. . .

Put a GPS up there.

Radio removable face plate (remote location from head unit)
See I beleve it's Meissenation or something for a member. . .

Could be wrong. . .but whom ever it was, they put their faceplate into the visor above driver. . .was COOL!

Confirmed it. . .

http://carpc.meissenation.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=5



I would have fiberglassed that to make it look a lot better.

SPM and EBS buttons. phone controls, etc.

Super Pursuit Mode and Emergency Braking System? Good call. :)

The guy who made my dash/nose/scanner for my Knight Rider conversion make a upper console for 4th gens as well. It's basically the Knight Rider upper console customized for 93-02s. Call it "Knight Inspired". Check out some of his work here. --> http://adiautotech.com/4thgen/index.htm He has it just a shell or totally customized. Ordering the empty shell would be an idea. Instead of the compass/tire psi, put in an XM radio.

http://adiautotech.com/4thgen/images/DSC01392.JPG
http://adiautotech.com/4thgen/images/DSC00980.JPG

Super Pursuit Mode and Emergency Braking System? Good call. :)

The guy who made my dash/nose/scanner for my Knight Rider conversion make a upper console for 4th gens as well. It's basically the Knight Rider upper console customized for 93-02s. Call it "Knight Inspired". Check out some of his work here. --> http://adiautotech.com/4thgen/index.htm He has it just a shell or totally customized. Ordering the empty shell would be an idea. Instead of the compass/tire psi, put in an XM radio.

http://adiautotech.com/4thgen/images/DSC01392.JPG
http://adiautotech.com/4thgen/images/DSC00980.JPG


Very cool but ridiculous to pay over $200 when it doesn't even come finished with the vacuum formed vinyl :(!

Very cool but ridiculous to pay over $200 when it doesn't even come finished with the vacuum formed vinyl :(!

Hey, you're preaching to the choir on expensive parts. LOL. Customizing cars sure ain't cheap. But it looks damn good. Those people who do take the time to fabricate there own products as seen earlier in this thread are certainly saving some coin by doing it themselves.

89KARR:

Nice Replica...looks real good....i'm doing the same thing with my 2001 T/A, updating the whole idea, you kno...anyway....nice car

Hey, you're preaching to the choir on expensive parts. LOL. Customizing cars sure ain't cheap. But it looks damn good. Those people who do take the time to fabricate there own products as seen earlier in this thread are certainly saving some coin by doing it themselves.


Yeah I know. I used to live near Mark's Custom KITTs and I know those guys have to produce on a pretty small scale so everything is done by hand causing the work hours (aka cost) in each product to be sky high.

Yeah I know. I used to live near Mark's Custom KITTs and I know those guys have to produce on a pretty small scale so everything is done by hand causing the work hours (aka cost) in each product to be sky high.

Yep, I have Mark's steering wheel. Out of the mold was the way I purchased it. $400 out of the mold and $800 sanded and painted. If you know how to finish these products, it saves a ton of money. But some people just want it done and/or don't have the knowledge on how to do it. I had my body guy sand/paint it while the car was being painted. The dash and electronics are all hand made as well.

Sometimes I think if Don and Mark started making custom parts for 4th gens that were not directly looking like Knight Rider parts, a ton of business would roll in. Of course, a shitload more people own a 4th gen and want to customize it than people looking to make a Knight Rider conversion.

Yep, I have Mark's steering wheel. Out of the mold was the way I purchased it. $400 out of the mold and $800 sanded and painted. If you know how to finish these products, it saves a ton of money. But some people just want it done and/or don't have the knowledge on how to do it. I had my body guy sand/paint it while the car was being painted. The dash and electronics are all hand made as well.

Sometimes I think if Don and Mark started making custom parts for 4th gens that were not directly looking like Knight Rider parts, a ton of business would roll in. Of course, a shitload more people own a 4th gen and want to customize it than people looking to make a Knight Rider conversion.

True :) I talked to him about making a piece where an LS1 Trans-Am owner could use a template to cut out the center divider on the bumper (what looks like a ram-air opening but is not) and then put a piece of satin black molded plastic over it (similar to what the 5.0 guys do when they install a Cobra insert).

This would simply create a great opening to put a KITT light IMO.

That's quite interesting...do you have any pictures of an example of this to support your theory? I've been trying to get in touch with someone who could do something like that...i've been told to do that with fibreglass, they would have to make a cast and mold of the whole forward bumper and recreate the whole thing....and that would be expensive. Not saying I prefer cheapness over quality...just interested to know of a better way...with the quality...

Actually, if you follow the previous link I posted, --> http://adiautotech.com/4thgen/index.htm , he made a nose for a 93-97 all by hand. He has a 98 Trans Am for a daily driver. When I picked up my 2000, he was making a comment about making a custom bumper for the LS1s. I'm assuming he was going to have a scanner cutout. But what exactly are you looking for in the bumper? Just filling in the nostril holes for a more solid look?

anyone ever look at using somthing like off an 1995 to 1997 Chevy Suburban or F150 truck..
http://i17.ebayimg.com/01/i/06/d9/9f/12_1.JPG

That's quite interesting...do you have any pictures of an example of this to support your theory? I've been trying to get in touch with someone who could do something like that...i've been told to do that with fibreglass, they would have to make a cast and mold of the whole forward bumper and recreate the whole thing....and that would be expensive. Not saying I prefer cheapness over quality...just interested to know of a better way...with the quality...

Yeah, there was a guy from Jerusalem on Ebay who makes NICE scanners and he was going to custom make a scanner to fit that opening since the ones they sell would NEVER clear the hood.

anyone ever look at using somthing like off an 1995 to 1997 Chevy Suburban or F150 truck..
http://i17.ebayimg.com/01/i/06/d9/9f/12_1.JPG

DAMMIT MAN! ! !

STOP giving me BAD ideas! ! !
:lol:

found this

http://images.search.yahoo.com/search/images/view?back=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.search.yahoo.com%2Fs earch%2Fimages%3Fp%3Dcustom%2Bfiberglass%2Bdash%26 ei%3DUTF-8%26fr%3DFP-pull-web-t%26b%3D41&w=400&h=267&imgurl=markscustomkits.com%2F1tvdash-finished.jpg&rurl=http%3A%2F%2Fmarkscustomkits.com%2FInterior-Products.htm&size=18.7kB&name=1tvdash-finished.jpg&p=custom+fiberglass+dash&type=jpeg&no=51&tt=126&ei=UTF-8

:lol: looks like some night rider shit

:lol: looks like some night rider shit

Wow, you're observant :eyes:

It's also KNIGHT Rider with a "K"....

It's also KNIGHT Rider with a "K"....

Amen. :hail:

i dont wanna highjack the thread...just curious...can you take off the "T" section of the roof of an f body without messing it up???...could you put it back if you wanted to and it look just as good as before...cuz i have been thinkin of actually doing a custom fiberglass enclosure for a touch screen that would be in front of the pass side seat but would face the driver and a nitrous arm switch...im just scared to take off that "T" section cuz i dont want to mess it up!

TUMBLRws6:

Please don't. There are better ways to do that, i'm sure. In any case...i see permant damage in your future if you try this...and if you don't like the end result, it will be that much more annoying to you...look at some different options...like...uh, taking out the whole front passenger seat...at least that is factory removable and can be put back if you decide you don't like it....

DAMMIT MAN! ! !

STOP giving me BAD ideas! ! !
:lol:


Sorry! :jest: :jest:

Actually, if you follow the previous link I posted, --> http://adiautotech.com/4thgen/index.htm , he made a nose for a 93-97 all by hand. He has a 98 Trans Am for a daily driver. When I picked up my 2000, he was making a comment about making a custom bumper for the LS1s. I'm assuming he was going to have a scanner cutout. But what exactly are you looking for in the bumper? Just filling in the nostril holes for a more solid look?


Just what you said Mark may be doing, last time i talked to him on the phone, he had not created a T/A LS1 bumper with a place for the scanner...so yea that's what i want.

Yeah, there was a guy from Jerusalem on Ebay who makes NICE scanners and he was going to custom make a scanner to fit that opening since the ones they sell would NEVER clear the hood.


How do i find that..?? That would be great...

If you use the overhead out of a 96-03 s-series blazer it is the perfect width and has a thermometer and compass. You can shorten do a little glasswork and the rewarp it in headliner material. I am in the process of doing it in my car now. I'll post a few pics as i get it done.

If you use the overhead out of a 96-03 s-series blazer it is the perfect width and has a thermometer and compass. You can shorten do a little glasswork and the rewarp it in headliner material. I am in the process of doing it in my car now. I'll post a few pics as i get it done.

That would be awesome to see some pics...keep us posted on that.

about this idea... are the A/C controls electric or vacuum operated?

i'd be kind neat to get them outta the way....

about this idea... are the A/C controls electric or vacuum operated?

i'd be kind neat to get them outta the way....

Vaccum but you can still move them... people with Car PC's do it all the time.

yea I knew you could move them alittle, like glovebox... but I kinda like the idea of moving them to the roof so I can fit a touchscreen where they are...

The s-series do not have the spot for the a/c stuff like the chevy pu and suburban overheads do. It would beneat but the prblem is the dam temp control door cable. I'll try to get some pics pdq I have not had time tinker in a couple of days. Trying to get end of semester stuff finished for graduation.