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credulone

GTV 3.2 V6 24V - credulone

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Aha, that one.. Heh. I was in between that kit, and FK coilovers in stainless steel housing. I ended up with FK coilovers, because I want to be able adjust the height on the rear axle as well. That said, I dont know if this is the best solution for me. I feel that it is too "bouncy" and hard to control when it is rough surface... On smooth tarmac it is excellent though... ;)

 

I am now looking for Intrax, or a set of carefully used Bilstein shocks...

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So the KWs are more comfortable than the standard parts? I thought they would be firmer and bouncier than standard? "Sporty"...

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Aha, that one.. Heh. I was in between that kit, and FK coilovers in stainless steel housing. I ended up with FK coilovers, because I want to be able adjust the height on the rear axle as well. That said, I dont know if this is the best solution for me. I feel that it is too "bouncy" and hard to control when it is rough surface... On smooth tarmac it is excellent though... ;)

I am now looking for Intrax, or a set of carefully used Bilstein shocks...

You can change the springs on the FK coilovers, tho, can't you? Can you adjust more than height on the dampers?

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The link for Novitec coilovers that post credulone is actually KW Variant 1, from what I see and read.

Afdaduden like Filip sad you maybe can change the springs. A softer one have to make a less "bouncy" kit. Do you know the spring rate of the springs in the FK Silverline X kit. The springs on coilovers kit are different than "normal" springs. You may ask FK for some variant of changing the springs :hmm: . So Alfaduden you think to change your newly installed kit. Intrax is very expensive, some time ago I have found some prices for their kit, but lost the link.

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I'm in love!  :wub:

 

This is how a GTV should look like: black exterior, red interior and an awesome V6! (or red exterior and black interior is nice too  :lol: )

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Here some news.

I have let cover the complete center console with genuine black alcantara.

Te result is awesome.

My uppholstere loves details…He did the upper part without seams. That was not so easy.

 

I will install the parts in the next few days

 

I hope you like the result.

 

 

 

 

 

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Looks like a very professional job. You have great taste.

Sent from my iPad

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a little preview...

I've also paintet the plastic console in a darker grey.

Wow. :o   Reminds me of a Ferrari.  :)  Looking pretty good!

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You can change the springs on the FK coilovers, tho, can't you? Can you adjust more than height on the dampers?

 

Yes, I have thought of that.... But to produce new springs just for one customer is expencive too... I can adjust height and stiffness on the front axle, and only height on the rear.

 

The link for Novitec coilovers that post credulone is actually KW Variant 1, from what I see and read.

Afdaduden like Filip sad you maybe can change the springs. A softer one have to make a less "bouncy" kit. Do you know the spring rate of the springs in the FK Silverline X kit. The springs on coilovers kit are different than "normal" springs. You may ask FK for some variant of changing the springs :hmm: . So Alfaduden you think to change your newly installed kit. Intrax is very expensive, some time ago I have found some prices for their kit, but lost the link.

 

I do not have the springrate in my head, but change to a softer set of springs is an alternative. A question to FK is probably a good idea... 

I have a feeling that I will change to Intrax some day. Maybe not next year, but it is on my agenda... Expensive - yes, but sooooo good! ;) I have a long e-mail conversation between me and them. I think the price was around 1900EUR!

 

Credulone; sorry for hijacking your thread, but I have been MIA for a while here, and had some catching up to do ;)

I really LOVE your interior modification. Can I ask what you did with the original CD/radio? I need a silver one you see... :)

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I’am glad that you like it! Thanks.

I'm in love with my Interieur :wub: 

 

@Thanos

Yes, this is (expensive) genuine alcantara®. Only materials cost are at 180€

I work in a design furniture industry and we have an upholstery department.

The work has made me the head of the department, but at his home… and not less than a car upholstery.

I think in a car upholstery, the total cost would be about the same…but I trustet him very much.  

 

 

@Alfaduden

It’s not a problem.

I don’t want to sell my original radio, sorry :P

 

 

 

…soon other updates about speedometer dials. :)

 

 

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Looks amazing! May I " borrow" this idea for my Spider?

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I have already the dials.

Designed and personalized of my idea from charlee (Thanks again charlee)

 

But wait…. :huh:

 

It is precisely these in Link 2! Why the have it too?  :mellow:

 

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Your interior is perfect! The alcantara is amazing!

 

About the dials... It was a misunderstanding with the company and will be sorted. Kunev, those are my designs on the links you've posted. :)

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Finally some pictures from the dials.

Designed by charlee from my basic idea. The result is perfect. I like it!

A big thank you for the great work to charlee.

 

The dials are ispired from the Ferrari California dials.

 

I hope you like the result.

 

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