Typhoon #1215 Mods
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Sean Krupa
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Re: Typhoon #1215 Mods
Good eye Steve:tup: I'll have to adjust it some.
Next update soon.
Good eye Steve:tup: I'll have to adjust it some.
Next update soon.
BowtieLady
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Re: Typhoon #1215 Mods
Do they still make that steering wheel? And where did u get that horn button? That wheel could almost pass for stock bc it looks like it matches the gray plastics of the interior.
Do they still make that steering wheel? And where did u get that horn button? That wheel could almost pass for stock bc it looks like it matches the gray plastics of the interior.
Sean Krupa
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Re: Typhoon #1215 Mods
Here are my LS1 Front and Rear Calipers. It took me about 40 hours to sand down the casting and wet sand. I then polished them on my buffer. I replaced all the seals and boots and new hardware. I wanted something that was different instead of the traditional red. I had the brackets powder coated with a 3 stage Lolly Pop Red for a candy look. For those that say that upkeeping polished aluminum is hard work, I have to disagree because I have my whole engine polished and believe it is alot easier to keep clean than the factory casting which grabs dirt. I also have Drilled/Slotted Rotors w/ Ceramic pads that I'm putting on. I have Renz's front adaptor kit with braided lines and LS1 rear backing plates. All I need is Rear braided lines to adapt to the stock line.
BEFORE (Payed $80 for Front + Rear)
AFTER
Here are my LS1 Front and Rear Calipers. It took me about 40 hours to sand down the casting and wet sand. I then polished them on my buffer. I replaced all the seals and boots and new hardware. I wanted something that was different instead of the traditional red. I had the brackets powder coated with a 3 stage Lolly Pop Red for a candy look. For those that say that upkeeping polished aluminum is hard work, I have to disagree because I have my whole engine polished and believe it is alot easier to keep clean than the factory casting which grabs dirt. I also have Drilled/Slotted Rotors w/ Ceramic pads that I'm putting on. I have Renz's front adaptor kit with braided lines and LS1 rear backing plates. All I need is Rear braided lines to adapt to the stock line.
BEFORE (Payed $80 for Front + Rear)
AFTER
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Sean Krupa
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Re: Typhoon #1215 Mods
Thanks guys, I appreciate it!
I did not have them clear coated, mainly because it might make them look dull. Only the abutment brackets are clear coated after powder coating. I don't think I'll have a problem keeping them clean being that it's no longer a DD.
I got the steering wheel off of Amazon (Grant #1470), it was the cheapest place I could find. You can find the GMC Horn button on Jegs or Summit.
Jeremy, Good luck trying to find a 3" JSM DP. I looked for quite awhile until I found one. Try making a post in the Wanted section.
Thanks guys, I appreciate it!
I did not have them clear coated, mainly because it might make them look dull. Only the abutment brackets are clear coated after powder coating. I don't think I'll have a problem keeping them clean being that it's no longer a DD.
I got the steering wheel off of Amazon (Grant #1470), it was the cheapest place I could find. You can find the GMC Horn button on Jegs or Summit.
Jeremy, Good luck trying to find a 3" JSM DP. I looked for quite awhile until I found one. Try making a post in the Wanted section.
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BowtieLady
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Re: Typhoon #1215 Mods
I think the calipers are a work of art. 40hr of work on calipers is mind blowing. But the proof is in the pic.
I think the calipers are a work of art. 40hr of work on calipers is mind blowing. But the proof is in the pic.
Sean Krupa
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Re: Typhoon #1215 Mods
This helped alot,
http://www.sytyarchives.com/howto/viewarticle.php?article_name=indiglo_install.php&dir=interior
This helped alot,
http://www.sytyarchives.com/howto/viewarticle.php?article_name=indiglo_install.php&dir=interior
Sean Krupa
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Re: Typhoon #1215 Mods
The Gray sockets are the factory ones. I would recommend that you get new sockets from Autozone being that it would be 10x easier. The factory bulb/socket are a 1-piece configuration. You basically have to break the bulb to get it out.
Remember, once you get the LEDs, you have to test each bulb because they are Polarized. It might not work, so you have to turn the bulb around.
Hope this helps,
The Gray sockets are the factory ones. I would recommend that you get new sockets from Autozone being that it would be 10x easier. The factory bulb/socket are a 1-piece configuration. You basically have to break the bulb to get it out.
Remember, once you get the LEDs, you have to test each bulb because they are Polarized. It might not work, so you have to turn the bulb around.
Hope this helps,
graham1524
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Re: Typhoon #1215 Mods
They don't sell the green or gray holders anywhere. I spent a couple weeks trying to find some.
They don't sell the green or gray holders anywhere. I spent a couple weeks trying to find some.
Sean Krupa
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Re: Typhoon #1215 Mods
They are both covers that my dad got many years ago. The A/C compressor cover is Chrome, and the pulley cover is billet. Maybe if I have time, I can help you find them.
graham1524,
I went to Advance Auto Parts, and they had the gray (black) sockets. They are just 194 based cluster sockets.
They are both covers that my dad got many years ago. The A/C compressor cover is Chrome, and the pulley cover is billet. Maybe if I have time, I can help you find them.
graham1524,
I went to Advance Auto Parts, and they had the gray (black) sockets. They are just 194 based cluster sockets.
asmo
Sy #2918
Re: Typhoon #1215 Mods
is this the same cover?http://mr-gasket.com/ProductDetails.aspx?modelNumber=5116&productID=138&majID=100&minID=1001&selection=0&minselection=0
is this the same cover?http://mr-gasket.com/ProductDetails.aspx?modelNumber=5116&productID=138&majID=100&minID=1001&selection=0&minselection=0