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    Quote Originally Posted by Lukn4trbl View Post
    Some constructive criticism please?
    Tino,

    Looking at the Mehansen video and trying to imagine where your door would end up when open, it seems that the lower and rear edges of the door will be perfect places for folks to hit their head when getting in/out of the car. Or hit their shoulder. Or have water drip on them (god forbid you ever drive in the rain!). With the normal GTM doors, people hit their head getting in and out - I can't imagine the placement of the Lambo door when opened makes that any easier. I know your heart is set on them, and that they are a big step of fulfilling your idea of a GTM, and I understand that. I'm coming from a more pragmatic viewpoint. I know that every change we make when building these cars literally adds weeks or months to the build time-line. That's the trade-off we make. The pragmatist in me says just finish the damn car and get driving! But the creative genius in me understands your quest. Knowing that the work involved in making the body modifications is time consuming and difficult to undo, I'd personally think long and hard before cutting. Just make sure entry and exit are straightforward with those doors up. It would be a shame to get them installed only to have to go through extra contortions to get in and out. Measure twice, cut once!

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    My opinion, would be to let them swing out like a normal door. I know you have done a lot of work to where it is at, but the car is exotic looking as it is. I personally I think scissor doors are played out. In my neighborhood, every other Honda civic and Cadillac escalade have them. Keep it simple, as the car will get plenty of attention. But this is just my .02 cents.

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    Thanks guys. My heart is not set on them as much as my ego is set on them. At this point I've invested so much time, effort, and money into this project that I'm
    not inclined to give up easily. Especially now that I see the light - by making a couple of small (?) changes, the door will lift.

    As for clearance getting out, the scissor door is just as easy...and may offer additional help by using the "close handle" to grab onto while exiting the car.
    I don't get the sense that my head will hit the edges; maybe a video of me getting out will illustrate the amount of space available.

    I’m looking for input on the hood/door modification, and your thoughts on the new design. I think it will look tasteful, but having a head check from all of you is appreciated.
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    Parking systems from $40 - $150? This one below for $50? Anyone have experience with these aftermarket products?

    For this small fee, I'd like to stick some on the front end to prevent me from hitting curbs, or parking dividers. I'm pretty
    sure that video signal will go into an AUX, or alternate video feed on the stereo too.
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    Electronics guys, sheeesh. Totally kidding, I've got 4 screens in mine.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Lukn4trbl View Post
    Parking systems from $40 - $150? This one below for $50? Anyone have experience with these aftermarket products?

    For this small fee, I'd like to stick some on the front end to prevent me from hitting curbs, or parking dividers. I'm pretty
    sure that video signal will go into an AUX, or alternate video feed on the stereo too.
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    Definitely a great accessory to have. Many vehicles now have front/parking sensor as standard equipment.

    IMO, just the increasing "beep" from the warning is fine (quick learning curve for exactly how close an object is in relation to the tone), but a camera in conjunction with the sensor is even better.

    I'm not a fan of the sensors that are visible and require 1" holes. There are sensors that are paintable.

    What you have pictured will not have a video output and that display is a dedicated piece of equipment for the system with a diode matrix.
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    Right, I figured LCD monitor would be some sort of video but it's just a backlit diode display as you said.
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    You're right, I figured LCD monitor would be some sort of video but it's just a backlit diode display as you said.

    Maybe going with a tone only, or a smaller inconspicuous LED graph is the ticket; that LCD display is a
    bit cheesy looking to mount in the interior.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Lukn4trbl View Post
    that LCD display is a
    bit cheesy looking to mount in the interior.

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    When I'm adding an accessory I reference how the different auto manufacturers are integrating it. Then shoot for an design that is the same or similar. This will usually take the, your term "cheesy" factor away.

    A great example here is my SUV. It has a simple row of LEDs in a very low profile pod (shaped much like your pictured display), that is placed in the rear roof. It is in view when you are looking aft through the rearview mirror or just turning your head. It virtually disappears if the vehicle is not in reverse.
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    Thanks Vidal, I'll probably go with the bar graph unless I find something else with
    video that can interface to the existing screen.

    Tonight I hammered out the details on the firewall. I'm not sure how I'll dress up
    the backside, but possibly another layer of Thermo-tec to reflect some
    heat and noise...which is just going to leak through the window anyway.

    Once the bulb seal goes around the edge, and the bolt holes/roll bars are notched,
    it should look pretty decent.
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    Any idea what this valve is doing here? It's electro-magnetic, but it's not connected.

    I'm probably going to remove it as I've taken out the large "turtle tank" under the hood
    (already have an expansion tank at the back).

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    I have just learned that the valve is part of the Vintage Air system,
    and used to stop the flow of hot coolant through the heater core when
    the AC is enabled.
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    You won't believe this, but some guy broke into my garage today! I was about to call the police, but he insisted that he
    knew something about GTM's, and he was a part of the forum.

    Can anyone identify this person?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Lukn4trbl View Post
    You won't believe this, but some guy broke into my garage today! I was about to call the police, but he insisted that he
    knew something about GTM's, and he was a part of the forum.

    Can anyone identify this person?

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    Be careful, he's a wanted man in Maryland. Wanted for his expertise in bodywork and paint! If I were you, I'd lock him in the garage and tell him he can't come out until those Lambo doors work and the car is painted!

    -Michael

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    Gtm #105 2.0

    Ron was nice enough to accept my invitation to spend a week in Hell getting my GTM up to a level of quality that it deserves.

    I am hereby declaring this day, "The Turning Point" for #105. New wiring, strip down & clean, and bodywork done by a pro.

    I'm anxious to see the transformation - especially the new tail lights.

    Thank you Ron!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Lukn4trbl View Post
    Ron was nice enough to accept my invitation to spend a week in Hell getting my GTM up to a level of quality that it deserves.

    I am hereby declaring this day, "The Turning Point" for #105. New wiring, strip down & clean, and bodywork done by a pro.

    I'm anxious to see the transformation - especially the new tail lights.

    Thank you Ron!
    Outstanding!

    I can't wait to see the week's results.

    I don't want to prolong the time spent here, when you've got Ron in house, but what's first on your todo list?
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    Vidal,

    I will defer that question to Ron as he knows the plan best.

    We knocked down a bunch of tasks including basic wheel alignment, rear body alignment and bolting,
    mid-body alignment, rear hatch adjustment/install, glass gapping, and working
    on the driver door!

    I can't say enough about the motivation, and mentoring that Ron brings to the
    table. Things never moved so fast with two determined car guys working together.

    Check out the master at work, and the beautiful wheel centering!

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    Tomorrow's list ........Lambo door hinges, OMG
    "May you be in heaven a full half hour before the Devil knows you're dead"

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    Day Two Down! The driver door is aligned, and roughed-in. It closes really well now.
    It's crazy to think that last week I was ready to throw these hinges out, and now
    they are closing like any another should.


    The gas shocks are too strong for the door weight; it lifts by itself at quite a speed.
    I'll be replacing these shocks for 50-75 lbs version.


    We also set up the hood for alignment, but the wheel arcs and overall fit is not
    looking so good. Getting the lines to match up will take a great deal of time.


    Enjoy the video, and photos!




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    Outstanding work Gentlemen.

    Can't wait to see what is accomplished tomorrow.
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    A little sneak peek of the tail light madness!

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    More to come later!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Lukn4trbl View Post
    A little sneak peek of the tail light madness!

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    More to come later!
    Committed, I love it. Go for it guys!!

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    As promised, here are more progress pictures. The lines are really matching up well with the rear of the car.

    The mold is pretty much complete; tomorrow we glass in the lights, and start the upper window side scoops.

    I'll also get the pictures of the scissor door hinge for Vidal, and others.


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    Day 4:

    Worked on both light buckets. The left is secured, the right needs to be 'glassed

    I found a suitable shock for the door hinge; the door opens on it's own at a very nice rate. I'd say
    it takes about 10 pounds of "weight/force" to pull the door down. It's almost a perfect balance right
    now. Once the glass, and speaker are installed it will be great!

    The final angle, and lateral tilt is more than hoped for. Ron gets the extra points!
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    Here's a sample of the cut required to clear the door opening. We'll be making a pocket much like the hood latch area, and this will be covered
    by the hood.


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    Great progress there guys!
    The lights look like they will blend right in.
    Cheers,
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    Thanks Dave, things are starting to take shape. The lights are moving along, however they are not an easy task.

    Today we spent most of the time making molds, and securing them to the body. The left tail light is nearly trimmed
    for the contour of the light assembly. Ron did some magic by adding material to raise the back end to the height
    of the lamp lens.

    I also started making the upper window air scoops, and closed off the factory window.

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    Here are the results of one week's kick-butt work:

    The left light is about 80% complete. I will have to straighten the lines, and get rid of pin holes, etc. I'd like to find a gasket to trim the
    gap eventually. Now that I have been shown the process, I'll be able to finish the right side tail light.

    In most of these photos the lamp assembly is just sitting in the pocket, and not bolted down. The gap looks tighter when the light is
    placed properly.
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    I'm loving the 3-D look of the night running lights:

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    Side scoops nearly complete. The bottom flange needs to be glassed.
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    Using some of last week's lesson to finish off the right side tail light. Ron, are you proud?

    I wouldn't be able to get this far without asking questions, and now I'm just that much more dangerous!
    Also connected the rear hatch and shocks. The hood latches arrived today, so the hood will get the final
    alignment! That means the entire car will finally sit square.

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    Tino nice work on the right tail light

    Glad to see that I didn't work too hard and your build is back on track

    Keep up the momentum and Git-Err-Done

    In case you forgot how hard you worked last week

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    Don't worry, I won't forget the butt-kicking you gave me. It's nice to see how far that light modification has come along. Just think, once I get the contour correct I still have
    to smooth the inside of the bucket, and layer the outside of the mold to give it a production look.

    With all the ideas at my disposal, I'm going to mock up a diffuser over the Winter. These attached photos show some awesome looking designs;
    I'll try my luck at carbon fiber this time!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Lukn4trbl View Post
    Don't worry, I won't forget the butt-kicking you gave me. It's nice to see how far that light modification has come along. Just think, once I get the contour correct I still have
    to smooth the inside of the bucket, and layer the outside of the mold to give it a production look.

    With all the ideas at my disposal, I'm going to mock up a diffuser over the Winter. These attached photos show some awesome looking designs;
    I'll try my luck at carbon fiber this time!

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    Cool but does Jason know that your going to play in his sandbox

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    It's a big sandbox.

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    Jason has nothing to worry about. With the oil accumulator sitting behind the transaxle,
    I'll need to make something custom for myself.
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    I'm guessing not many people are using the FFR supplied hatch release? I'm trying to figure out a method to mount the pin on the hatch,
    which is either a Rivnut, or a tapped steel plate that will be bolted to the hatch.

    If anyone is using this pin/lock mechanism, please post your comments on the quality of the release and closing of the trunk.

    Thanks!

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    Using the Arduino Mega to control various devices in the GTM, and mimic OEM Corvette functions such as active lighting, fuel range, twilight sentinel etc.

    With this processor, I'll be able to program logic to illuminate a light on the dash when the fuel level reaches a preset threshold, and display a message
    on the LCD stating, "Low Fuel". I'm also going to rig up a memory for the telescopic steering for exiting/entering the car, and mirrors when reversing (to
    point downward).

    You will hear me chuckle in the video as my co-worker is yelling obscenities in the background. Luckily, the fans are too loud to hear him!


    I've also found some cool items to round out the interior decor. With Jason making me a console, and rollbar cover I'd like to go with a
    carbon fiber theme, and eventually accent the doors. This steering wheel is a 14 inch model with CF inlays and a quick disconnect.
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    A nice engine start button, 4 line blue LCD, and a backup/sonar system with display. That will replace my
    current rear view camera and remove one screen. If I'm lucky enough, I'll be able to use the sonar sensors
    with the microprocessor to sense blind spot objects for lane changes too!
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    Very nice Mr. Tino. Glad that your making great progress, your ride is going be slick and sick.

    Of course this does raise the bar for future builds

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    Looking outstanding!

    Ron has helped me as well, he is a great guy and a huge asset to our community.

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    Tino,

    Very nice work. Arduino is a great open-source platform with almost unlimited possibilities and you seem to have a lot of experience with it. I'm eager to see your integration and all of the features/functions you add to your system.

    My Kids and I are planning to build an Arduino based robot with smartphone control soon. Nothing too crazy. It will be more about the electronics, programming and system/s integration than the physical bot.
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    Funny Mr. Ron, I'm not so sure I'm raising the bar yet...maybe just keeping up with the Jones'? Unless of course you are talking about your
    spectacular rear tail light modification?

    I agree, Ron is a HUGE ASSet; this place wouldn't be the same without him! He had many things to say about you as well. We talked about
    your sourcing skills, and BBQ quite a bit. Next year I may have to crash your party.

    Awesome Vidal, that's a great project for anyone to start with. These processors, and add-on kits are amazing! I've thought about the Bluetooth
    module to allow some controls to be accessed from my phone. You will have to keep me (us) posted on that Robot build as I'm very interested in
    learning more about the code, interfacing, etc. If you're not aware, there is an awesome forum for the Arduino users with thousands of personal
    project threads.
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