... there is more wood coming :eek:

restored wooden shift pattern on the stick
repaired the right burl wood center console piece
installed a new burl wood door speaker frame
upgraded the cupholder push frame to burl Wood
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the complete center console is burl wood now

TEST FITTING (in front of the grilles, not parallel adjusted yet)
Getting closer to the final design and if I am lucky, I might not have to extend cables…

and another bespoke WIP-mod...making little alu mountings (not that I want to, because it is so much fun) for the DRLs.
I really wonder, how the DRL will look, especially with those grilles in front. Well we'll see...:cheers:
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Those little suckers are BRIGHT...I will tilt them down as much as possible (only a few degrees possible though)...and final adjustments and fixation will be next.
4 LEDS per side would have been more than enough, well...I have 6 now...lol

almost there...:rolleyes:
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DRLs are not glary anymore...weirdly they are in the pics...lol

91,1% done...just reassambling and little touch ups.:cheers:

That looks really good. 👍

Yes it does! Very nice 👍🏻😎

Thank you, guys...appreciate it. :cheers:
Now tinkering with the front splitter, fitment and stuff...should sit right underneath the air intake...let's see what I can do.
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I finally finished my mobile hardtop holder, which can also hold the Speedster humps OR 2-4 bike tyres in front (facing the wall). Can't get any more efficient than that...:cheers:
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Wow! That's impressive.

Front bumper and I = BFFL...I can change it now blind folded under 10 minutes.
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Now the blinkers need black trims...

The search for the perfect mini-subwoofer place isn't over, yet...
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...UK cocoa part, I still had left

1.000.000,- $ 918 RSR interior upgrade :cheers:
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little digit error...10,- $ upgrade :D

That is my solution to keep that gap dust/debris free.

Very nice :cheers:

Wow that looks great!

… sorry I'm late to the party. LOL

How do you like them? Do you have your phone mounted somewhere?

I went for the cheap cap version, then attached them to the valve stems inside the tires.

It was really cool mounting the tires because it gave pretty real time air pressures while inflating.

I just like that you can change the batteries on the sensors. You can't do that on new model cars; your only option then is to replace the whole sensor and pray the battery hasn't been sitting on the shelf too long.


TBH I didn't even know you were a fellow Z-topper till you posted the neato storage crate. The throwback vents over the rear hatch are a nice touch. :cheers:

How do you like them?
--I think they are great. Plan next year with new tires: install high end (V-max >250km/h) Alligator valves in them. ;)

Do you have your phone mounted somewhere?
-- Yes, iPhone plus horizontally mounted. Modded "Wasteland" style mount with wireles recharging
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older pictures, but hey

I just like that you can change the batteries on the sensors. You can't do that on new model cars; your only option then is to replace the whole sensor and pray the battery hasn't been sitting on the shelf too long.
--Most important for me is to have excellent valves and if the batteries die a year before I change tires (every ~6 years), that is okay with me. :cheers:


TBH I didn't even know you were a fellow Z-topper till you posted the neato storage crate. The throwback vents over the rear hatch are a nice touch.
-- modded old school 911 vent...THANKS :cheers:
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will update the old pictures when installed again (dec2020?)...I like the fresh air too much, to have it installed permanently.

still something in my back head...plus an adjustable suspension...(kinda for the harsh winter times...in siberia, lol) :D
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Maybe a little off roading! :D

:cheers:
I see what PORSCHE is doing...
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After exchanging the passenger airbag cover, I discovered the perfect spot for my Kenwood active Mini-Sub. Yup, facing downwards, right under the airbag.
There is enough room and clearing space to the airbag system. Will cut a hole into the dashboard, attach the sub inside with 4 screws and cover it with a modded Kenwood mesh.
Going to use my favourite tool for that:A multi cutter, much faster than my Dremel :cheers:
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Sounds interesting... pictures please :)

Most of the cocoa interior parts are still available from PORSCHE, for really cheap money.......not.
Some major parts are already gone forever...sadly.
1. cocoa dashboard
2. cocoa firewall carpet
3. cocoa subwoofer box
Sooo, I am going to keep my sturdy black dashboard and see what I can do with it. Will upholster the lower part with cocoa leather after modding the subwoofer into it.
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yep...OEM cocoa airbag cover & upholstered cocoa leather dashboard defroster trim plus cocoa stitching. Looks 100% OEM, but it actually never existed. :D

UNUSED SPACE put to use...
It is a struggle to grind those inner support strips down for a flash and tight fight. But I am getting there...
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...the amp (in a small bespoke case) will be sitting right of the sub, towards the vent.
AND the final mods will be, the original black protective mesh and cococa leather. :cheers:

Your feet are gonna "FEEL THE NOISE". LOL

You say mesh, but I feel plexiglass covering... with backlighting. :D

Humanity, Can We All Please Stop Abusing the Word ‘Bespoke’?

Please. For the love of god. :barf:

Wonderful article. I read it wearing my bespoke eyeglasses.

I bought my top from a guy who had already sold it to another, but the other seller backed out... It had "been spoken for"; does that make my Z-top bespoke? It has been customized for my car. :rolleyes:

I like to split hairs. Bespoke & customised...both are referring to a contractual situation with at least 2 individuals, most likely with a commercial background (seller-customer).
So I agree, neither can I use the term bespoke nor customised, if I craft or modify something on my own. :D

Not sure, if those were shown here already, but I found new side markers...will shoot some better pics (I was actually just checking, if they work).
REALLY AFFORDABLE, don't want to use the word "cheap", as they seem to be of good quality. A steal! Certified, road legal!
Plain like the OEM ones, not raised like the aftermarket ones I have. Plug'n'play, perfect fit.
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new sidemarkers/blinker
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MAG SAFE wireless iphone holder "Blade Runner/Fallout style", before air brushing...
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...including battery status tester & backup speaker...
IPHONE 12 pro max just fits perfect...

Very cool :cheers:

just for my link collection...not new, but still interesting those guys from ItalianSteelArt.
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Looks Great

What cluster did you use? Year/Model
Where did you get the Crome trim rings.

Thanks Bart

Thanks Bart,

Chrome rings: Offered by a company from Poland. A quality product, no doubt. I need to concentrate not to misspell their name, let's see "DIDO TUNING"
Cluster: Long time ago...year 2004 not sure what model, but I followed the 101 projects guide line, what to get and what to avoid.

Thanks for that info.

Cheers!

Another little project I got myself into...modding a zunsport grill...for a perfect inlay fit. Why? Just WHY?
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Because...
WIP

finally plasti dipped my center caps - matte black
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never used plasti dip before. Pretty easy to use stuff, I am impressed.

The 2 parts (handle lock & holder) I had to replace on my speedster humps look different these days...somehow better, hopefully :cheers:
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