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    Quote Originally Posted by Edgeman View Post
    For Side marker lights I used Aston Martin Vantage lights. I was using the Infinity wiring system (old ISIS system) and they programed the daytime running and park lights into the system.
    https://edgemansgtm.weebly.com/body-fitting-2.html
    I had lost the link to your website but i did remember that i liked your solution.

    I found these, they look right, seems the part is from a V8 Vantage. Price doesn't seem that horrible, adds up to 291.15 CAD for markers and bolts. I would still need to figure out how to get a wiring plgtail for each one.
    https://www.scuderiacarparts.com/par.../156/807/25137
    https://www.scuderiacarparts.com/par.../156/807/25141


    As for an update on where I sit with everything else...
    • I priced out a vacuum pump, valves/gauges, r139, scale, etc. I think i am just going to buy everything i need to properly charge an AC system. While its not cheaper then paying someone to do it for just the GTM I do have 3 other vehicles without working AC. So i will save money on the whole and have some cool new tools and a new skill. I watched some YouTube videos, i'm an expert now :-)
    • All of the wiring runs are done (including door harness wires). Most of wires are terminated where they need to be, none of it has been tested yet though.
    • I bought 50 feet of header wrap, that was barely enough to wrap one header, going to need to buy a least another 50 feet.
    • My truck needed new brakes, not GTM related, but did take me away from the build for a few hours... i really only get a few hours a week for the GTM so really this cost me a week. This job is usually quick but in Canada everything rusts in place so it took 40 minutes to get each wheel off, 35 to get each rotor to brake free with my BFH, and another 20-30 minutes each to get the caliper bolts to brake loose. Fun
    • Weather here took a turn for the better so i pulled out the motorcycle, replaced the battery, tentioned the chain, etc, etc. Its ready to roll now.
    • Lower AC vents are cut in to the tunnel wall aluminum, they are riveted in, connected and finished.


    I have photos of everything i will post later.

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    For one of the Canadian cars that we worked on, we installed running lights from an Audi R8. At the time, the lights themselves were quite pricey, but maybe they've come down by now since the car has been around a while. I have all of the mounting brackets already designed in CAD to mount these to the GTM body.
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    Quote Originally Posted by VRaptor SpeedWorks, LLC View Post
    DSC07538.jpgDSC07590.jpg

    For one of the Canadian cars that we worked on, we installed running lights from an Audi R8. At the time, the lights themselves were quite pricey, but maybe they've come down by now since the car has been around a while. I have all of the mounting brackets already designed in CAD to mount these to the GTM body.
    I will try to find those online tonight and see what the cost difference is. They look good to. I could see buying those to be legal for the inspection then tinting them slightly once the inspector leaves :-)


    In unrealated news, here is the list of items for filling my own AC system

    The GTM needs to be charged with 1.8 lbs. (1 lb., 12 oz. (28 oz)) of R134a refrigerant


    5x $15.99 = 79.95 https://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/r...6116p.html#srp
    1x $19.99 = 19.99 https://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/r...6122p.html#srp
    1x $19.99 = 19.99 https://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/r...6119p.html#srp
    1x $24.99 = 25.99 https://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/r...6134p.html#srp
    2x $2.99 = $5.98 https://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/r...6125p.html#srp
    =$151.9 (chemicals)

    1x 15.99 = 15.99 https://www.amazon.ca/Atoplee-Refrig...F2TE1E8YAF90M9
    1x 85.99 = 85.99 https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B00K325MC6/...8-156e930cac10
    1x 23.98 = 23.98 https://www.amazon.ca/Conditioner-Fl...e%2C175&sr=1-5
    1x 99.99 = 99.99 https://www.amazon.ca/Kozyvacu-150Mi...1-3-spons&th=1
    =225.95 (tools)

    Total $377.85 Canadian

    This will give me everything I need to fill/test/find leaks. Also worth mentioning that R134a can be purchased in bulk in tanks that look like propane tanks. I plan to call around to see if I can buy a bulk tank so I have enough to fix all of my vehicles.

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    I just ordered them from the dealer in Calgary, I think it was $80 for light and pigtail. Then I just glued them in with panel bonding adhesive.
    GTM #370
    Car was completed and I have SOLD my car
    http://edgemansgtm.weebly.com/index.html
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    later,
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    is that $80 per marker from audi with the pigtail? so total cost around $320 or so?

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    Yes $80 per light a little expensive . Aston martin dealer. I want to say 2012 or 2013 model.
    Last edited by Edgeman; 06-07-2019 at 09:27 PM.
    GTM #370
    Car was completed and I have SOLD my car
    http://edgemansgtm.weebly.com/index.html
    Doing what you like is freedom - liking what you do is happiness
    later,
    Doug

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    Distracted.

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    I have been slightly distracted lately. I bought 2 San Francisco Rush arcade machiens cheap that need a little love. I picked them up so cheap that i just couldn't say no. I had to take a day off work and drive for 6 hours to pick them up.

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    My garage is now so full its impossible to move around the car, so i need to finish repairing these machines before getting back to the car.

    They both mostly function, heres a list of what i need to do.
    1. Both monitors have Horizontal size controls that dont work.
    2. One monitor is very dim, (bad flyback most likely)
    3. One force feed back wheel wont calibrate and when playing has no force
    4. One force feed back wheel only pushes to the right, no feedback to the left.
    5. The wooden cabinet under each chair needs to be rebuilt (broken wood)
    6. The rear covers need to be remade
    7. One HDD works sometimes
    8. The top light on one unit does not work.
    9. The view 2 button doesnt not work on one unit
    10. The lights behind most buttons dont work.
    11. These are the first version of the cabinet that does not come apart, i need it to break down into at least 2 pieces to fit into my basement
    12. The owner didnt have any of the keys so i had to drill all of the locks.


    even with all of that i think i should be able to repair all of those problems in one day.... This will be my weekend project.

    Once they are all fixed i will bring them down to by basement freeing up my garage space again!

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