GT3 Touch in my B7 - Happy New Year

[Doctor]

It's been a while since I made a build thread in here.

So, some days ago I had bought some red material. Well I bought it so as to do a little project that I wanted for some time now, but was always either bored to take off what was needed, or didnt have time to do it. So . . .

Started from passenger's side, and took the door card off

http://i912.photobucket.com/albums/ac330/tetartoslogariasmos/DSC_1123.jpg

http://i912.photobucket.com/albums/ac330/tetartoslogariasmos/DSC_1126.jpg

Removed this part

http://i912.photobucket.com/albums/ac330/tetartoslogariasmos/DSC_1130.jpg

And then also removed these

http://i912.photobucket.com/albums/ac330/tetartoslogariasmos/DSC_1133.jpg

I guess you can tell where this is heading by now . . .

Testing my skills on making something like this

http://i912.photobucket.com/albums/ac330/tetartoslogariasmos/DSC_1158.jpg

And then going bigger

http://i912.photobucket.com/albums/ac330/tetartoslogariasmos/DSC_1147.jpg

Didnt use the thick one in the end, opted for the thinner one

http://i912.photobucket.com/albums/ac330/tetartoslogariasmos/DSC_1148.jpg

Started test fitting

http://i912.photobucket.com/albums/ac330/tetartoslogariasmos/DSC_1136.jpg

Everything seemed perfect

http://i912.photobucket.com/albums/ac330/tetartoslogariasmos/DSC_1138.jpg

Putting the door card back together

http://i912.photobucket.com/albums/ac330/tetartoslogariasmos/DSC_1150.jpg

And let's see how we did

http://i912.photobucket.com/albums/ac330/tetartoslogariasmos/DSC_1151.jpg

http://i912.photobucket.com/albums/ac330/tetartoslogariasmos/DSC_1152.jpg

http://i912.photobucket.com/albums/ac330/tetartoslogariasmos/DSC_1155.jpg

http://i912.photobucket.com/albums/ac330/tetartoslogariasmos/DSC_1157.jpg

Moving on to the driver's side

http://i912.photobucket.com/albums/ac330/tetartoslogariasmos/DSC_1143.jpg

http://i912.photobucket.com/albums/ac330/tetartoslogariasmos/DSC_1139.jpg

Removed

http://i912.photobucket.com/albums/ac330/tetartoslogariasmos/DSC_1162-1.jpg

http://i912.photobucket.com/albums/ac330/tetartoslogariasmos/DSC_1163-1.jpg

Bye bye - yet still usable

http://i912.photobucket.com/albums/ac330/tetartoslogariasmos/DSC_1164.jpg

Marking where the cutting will take place

http://i912.photobucket.com/albums/ac330/tetartoslogariasmos/DSC_1167-1.jpg

Almost done

http://i912.photobucket.com/albums/ac330/tetartoslogariasmos/DSC_1172-1.jpg

Test fitting this colour as well - not bad

http://i912.photobucket.com/albums/ac330/tetartoslogariasmos/DSC_1171-1.jpg

http://i912.photobucket.com/albums/ac330/tetartoslogariasmos/DSC_1169.jpg

And driver's side ready too

http://i912.photobucket.com/albums/ac330/tetartoslogariasmos/DSC_1185-1.jpg

http://i912.photobucket.com/albums/ac330/tetartoslogariasmos/DSC_1183-1.jpg

All in all a very nice and subtle mod - an inspiration I had from the GT3 of course

Happy new Year people

http://i912.photobucket.com/albums/ac330/tetartoslogariasmos/DSC_1129.jpg

Mike

[bswomack]

Interesting...I like when people do outside the box mods.

Military time ftw.

[SykoraA4]

is it possible to reuse some of the original handel to make it look a little more finished? other than that, it looks awesome!

[Doctor]

is it possible to reuse some of the original handel to make it look a little more finished? other than that, it looks awesome!

You mean join the red with the oem lever ? And pull them like one? I dont know. I didnt want to leave the oem one, just the strap. You could also cut the oem lever, but then, it isnt sold separately I think, and you will destroy a nice, aluminium part. For my taste, it looks like it came from factory like that.

Cheers my friends.

[mec]

I've never seen soul black trim on a b7, I would definitely like to see more pictures of your dash though!

[AudIIan]

I thought in the begining this was going to be terrible lol but with the other mods you have going on it does make it bad ass im not gonna lie..i just hope that b7 has alot more power then mine tho so it all makes sense haha

[Doctor]

I've never seen soul black trim on a b7, I would definitely like to see more pictures of your dash though!

That is because I took it off a B6 [:D][:D]

[SykoraA4]

kinda like this.

http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj170/SykoraA4/Screenshot2013-01-02at23316PM_zpsf29d7243.png

but it would require sacrificing the aluminum handles.

[mec]

interesting! well I like the straps, very racekor indeed

[Doctor]

I've never seen soul black trim on a b7, I would definitely like to see more pictures of your dash though!

You can check my build thread. Lots of pics for you

[Doctor]

kinda like this.

http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj170/SykoraA4/Screenshot2013-01-02at23316PM_zpsf29d7243.png

but it would require sacrificing the aluminum handles.

In this case, I dont like the three colour theme, at all. If it were to go black, then I might. But again, the fact that it could move, not so likey. I like that you are good with photo-editing. I need to stop practicing just on my Nikon, and start practicing on photo-editing as well

[mr shickadance]

i feel like this is a situation where you can actually go ahead and say "because, racecar"

well done, doctor, your ride always seems to make me have to pick my jaw up off the ground

[Jay-Bee]

Different, but doesn't look all that clean with the handle pivot point still showing like that in the recess, still love everything else about your car though!

[Doctor]

i feel like this is a situation where you can actually go ahead and say "because, racecar"

well done, doctor, your ride always seems to make me have to pick my jaw up off the ground

Well I hope 2013 isnt again about because Racecar. This statement is way overplayed in my opinion. Because I want to - is another opinion that people should start taking into consideration. Because I have taste - good or bar - and because I try to think out of the box. I do hope people start standing up for their taste, a bit more. Rather than simply copy. Inspiration, is one thing. Copying is another.

Thank you for your feedback, always a pleasure to be here and sharing with you guys, even though, so far away.


Different, but doesn't look all that clean with the handle pivot point still showing like that in the recess, still love everything else about your car though!

I could dremel it off, or someone else for that matter, but that isnt the case in this mod, me thinks. Anyway, to each his own, as I always say. [wrench]

Thank you very much. :)

Cheers,Mike

[SykoraA4]

i agree, black would tie in better. kick ass car none the less.

[adamc514]

I opened this thread up wondering what kind of new tech gadget a GT3 Touch was and was happily surprised to see this Porsche inspired mod. [:D]

I like it, but also agree that it would look more finished with some kind of blanking plate or finisher over the old pivot point. Good work, nonetheless. [up]

[Doctor]

i agree, black would tie in better. kick ass car none the less.

Thank you as always.


I opened this thread up wondering what kind of new tech gadget a GT3 Touch was and was happily surprised to see this Porsche inspired mod. [:D]

I like it, but also agree that it would look more finished with some kind of blanking plate or finisher over the old pivot point. Good work, nonetheless. [up]

It is not like it cant be done. Not sure I will bother though :D

Thank you

[konarider94]

i would be the guy that pushed the strap inside the door when you werent looking :D

[11move]

Cool idea, A+ for creativity. In my opinion (which I am entitled to) I think it looks terrible, not my cup of tea.

[mr shickadance]

Well I hope 2013 isnt again about because Racecar. This statement is way overplayed in my opinion. Because I want to - is another opinion that people should start taking into consideration. Because I have taste - good or bar - and because I try to think out of the box. I do hope people start standing up for their taste, a bit more. Rather than simply copy. Inspiration, is one thing. Copying is another.

Thank you for your feedback, always a pleasure to be here and sharing with you guys, even though, so far away.



I could dremel it off, or someone else for that matter, but that isnt the case in this mod, me thinks. Anyway, to each his own, as I always say. [wrench]

Thank you very much. :)

Cheers,Mike


well it's a over played joke for sure, but you actually have a race car, so i think it applies any thoughts on what's next?

[Doctor]

i would be the guy that pushed the strap inside the door when you werent looking :D

Well since I am that same guy as you are - I did make a sort of . . . safety feature for those that have the same thought - so you can push it inside and make me remove the door card - [>_<][:D]


Cool idea, A+ for creativity. In my opinion (which I am entitled to) I think it looks terrible, not my cup of tea.

Exactly. Not all of us can like a thing. It would not be normal. Not all of us like the same foods for instance. Cheers :)


well it's a over played joke for sure, but you actually have a race car, so i think it applies any thoughts on what's next?

It could be once it has a cage, and some other features. It is not yet one, if you ask me. Fast, yes. But racecar, not yet.
As for the "what's next", stay tuned on my build thread. More things are coming. :)

[wildcat333]

Looks good to me! Why not, right?
And impressive since 99% of us probably would f up this mod if we even tried...
I like the red + blue combo too.

[Doctor]

Looks good to me! Why not, right?
And impressive since 99% of us probably would f up this mod if we even tried...
I like the red + blue combo too.

Thank you - Glad you liked it - I had fun doing it, I'll tell you that, and most people in the car will be surprised and have fun too. :D