Well I'll start this off with a HUGE thank you to 09Factor. Thank you for taking the time to take these pics for me!

Here she is after 2+yrs of hard work. She's not done yet, and honestly I don't think it ever will be. It's been a slow process and I will continue to build her up over the coming years.

Outside I have a Pettit Racing front, MS Sides and rear, Wed Sport wheels, B&B exhaust, front and rear cameras. The front cam is hooked up to my CarPC to record drives. The rear is just your standard reverse cam which switches on when the car is placed in reverse.

The interior is 90% my work and done with my own 2 hands. Definitely the most tedious and what I personally am the most proud of. This was my first time ever doing fabrication. I've spent at least a year building and setting everything up the way I wanted it in my free time. I built the dash piece and incorporated a touch pad in what would have been the factory location for NAV equipped vehicles. I also built the CarPC and wired everything up. The sub and enclosure work was done by a great local company I was referred to by my regular shop. No fancy lights just load bass. That's what I asked for and that's what I got

Anyways I hope you like it. I built it for myself so I'm sure it's not for everyone. If you have any questions please let me know.

-Shawn

 

 

Hey that's pretty sweet! Are you using the stock storage bin between the rear seats to conceal your sub, or are you planning on doing something different? I like the new upper dash too, though the finish looks a bit rough, though maybe it's just the pics. Still, that upper dash would look SWEET in piano-black.

Externally, I'm not a fan of the nose, but nice job man. I'm sure that set you back a few $$$. Oh, by the way, what's the square thingy on the center console do?

 

Thank you. I'm leaving the plastic bin out. I use a sun screen when I'm parked and I rarely take her anywere she is unattended so I'm not to worried about it. I tried cleaning the dash piece before I met up with the AZMC that morning and the cloth I used stuck all over the paint It's definately not perminent but it's going to be a pain to clean it off. I'm not a big fan of piano black for something that gets that much sun light but thank you for the suggestion.

The project was definitely not cheap. It helped that I did what I could on my own but $$$ is definitely a factor. Everything I want requires it. I'm planning on keeping this car for a long time so I'll hopefully be able to afford most of what I want.

 

Not a fan of the front bumper either but the rest of the car looks sweet.

 

Looks real clean. Nice wheel choice.

 

Here's a little clip of my 1st test run of the front mounted cam. This footage includes a portion of my grill but I didn't want to cut anyting until I was sure I liked the location.


Front Mount Cam Test 13.8mb

Edit - Word of warning to those with slow connections. Do not download this if you are expecting some great action packed video. It's nothing but a raw test of my front cam at Tortilla Flats. No sound or anything fancy. Just a nice drive through some windy roads with a friend from the club.

 

She's gorgeous Boxcar - nicely done! That front bumper looks just damn mean on the street!! Agreed on the wheel choice too, I've drooled over her ever since you added that combo

Congrats on ALL your hard work!

 

^ Thank you both

 

Thank ya Pool!!! Did you ever make it to the Toy Expo/Auction?

 

looks good. especially that huge sub facing into the cabin of the car! i like the rotory volume **** the most. where or howd you get it? i want one!

 

Damn Man!! Coooool!!

 

Sweet, that PC setup is ridiculous! I like the idea of the sub in the pass-through, I thought about this too but instead using the cover but drilling holes in a mesh-style pattern so air can still pass through it.
Looks sharp.


Dave

 

Very very nice. Looks really great. Can't wait to see more.

-Cody

 

very nice! I like that carputer setup =) where did you get your wheels from and how much?

 

It's Beautiful Boxcar!

What else is there to say?

I am glad to hear someone else plans to keep their 8 for the long run.

 

Nicely done...

 

Very nice I cant wait to see what else you throw into your 8.

Also where did you get that car-computer, did you just get the software or did it come as a package?

 

I'd like to know as well. I know you said that the screen was a touch-screen, but is that a touchpad?

 

To think I saw this wonderful work yesterday at a meet we had. You've come a long way Boxcar. Looking forward to seeing her again when I can spend a little more time looking closer at the computer and video set-up. See ya at the next one Boxcar.
Bartlett Lake with RCCAZ 2/17/07.

 

Why Boxcar and not Bockscar? (you know, like the bomber)

Nice pictures!

Do you have pics of the install process?

 

Boxcar,

Sweet job. You've added a few goodies lately haven't you. I agree with most of what's been said. Nice wheels, but personally, I love the nose. The TI-G and wheel combo looks even better in public than pictures can do justice. Great job!! Hope to see you next weekend!

 

very nice....nice pick on wheels and very nice job on the carputer!

 

i hope to god you upgraded your alternator.

 

Now, if you can just get a microphone to record the engine/gear shifts as you are driving you could make some really fantastic videos!!