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<blockquote data-quote="SkizeR" data-source="post: 8691896" data-attributes="member: 633600"><p>Here, we lasered out a test template for the carbon accents to get everything else lined up. The final pieces were lasered out of 1/4" acrylic and rounded over on the router</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><img src="https://i.imgur.com/6Vyjjvr.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><img src="https://i.imgur.com/hdYNPNk.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><img src="https://i.imgur.com/GDCflBO.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>The pressed grill is sandwhiched between the base beauty panel and the panel you see above which is secured with threaded inserts and m5 countersunk machine screws </p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><img src="https://i.imgur.com/ZhMCX42.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Wrapping the trim pieces in raw carbon fiber was a bit trickier than anticipated. In the end, im very happy with how it turned out </p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><img src="https://i.imgur.com/cy5Z115.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><img src="https://i.imgur.com/cvqgl1T.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>This was a test piece for the carbon trim. This one actually turned out pretty good, but was ultimately not used as the angle of the weave did not match the angle i wanted. </p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><img src="https://i.imgur.com/c6QN7Oc.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Here is the final design we settled on. Underneath the wood trim, you can see a lightly frosted acrylic layer that will be lit up. You can also see the angle of the weave on the carbon follows the middle edge of the top trim panel. </p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><img src="https://i.imgur.com/1fjiUib.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Trim pieces were wrapped in OEM matching Alcantara and the carbon trim was secured. </p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><img src="https://i.imgur.com/8HeM6qb.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><img src="https://i.imgur.com/KbxL9Yq.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>As said before, the ring around the sub that secured the grill is secured with machine screws. The other 4 cut outs in the vinyl in this photo are for dowels that help keep the trim panel lined up and secured </p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><img src="https://i.imgur.com/ogewRPC.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><img src="https://i.imgur.com/oTbyxea.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>The Helix Director was installed in the cup holder area. This controls master volume, digital volume, subwoofer volume, stores presets, and more. </p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><img src="https://i.imgur.com/dB6e3JL.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Money shot.. Pillars done and installed <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> </p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><img src="https://i.imgur.com/o3M6NVV.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><img src="https://i.imgur.com/kjsHlbD.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><img src="https://i.imgur.com/M7nf9tS.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><img src="https://i.imgur.com/9LsLkvr.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Trunk finished and all trim secured </p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><img src="https://i.imgur.com/Xfst3yx.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><img src="https://i.imgur.com/YzmErCs.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><img src="https://i.imgur.com/5y55th9.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="SkizeR, post: 8691896, member: 633600"] Here, we lasered out a test template for the carbon accents to get everything else lined up. The final pieces were lasered out of 1/4" acrylic and rounded over on the router [img]https://i.imgur.com/6Vyjjvr.jpg[/img] [img]https://i.imgur.com/hdYNPNk.jpg[/img] [img]https://i.imgur.com/GDCflBO.jpg[/img] The pressed grill is sandwhiched between the base beauty panel and the panel you see above which is secured with threaded inserts and m5 countersunk machine screws [img]https://i.imgur.com/ZhMCX42.jpg[/img] Wrapping the trim pieces in raw carbon fiber was a bit trickier than anticipated. In the end, im very happy with how it turned out [img]https://i.imgur.com/cy5Z115.jpg[/img] [img]https://i.imgur.com/cvqgl1T.jpg[/img] This was a test piece for the carbon trim. This one actually turned out pretty good, but was ultimately not used as the angle of the weave did not match the angle i wanted. [img]https://i.imgur.com/c6QN7Oc.jpg[/img] Here is the final design we settled on. Underneath the wood trim, you can see a lightly frosted acrylic layer that will be lit up. You can also see the angle of the weave on the carbon follows the middle edge of the top trim panel. [img]https://i.imgur.com/1fjiUib.jpg[/img] Trim pieces were wrapped in OEM matching Alcantara and the carbon trim was secured. [img]https://i.imgur.com/8HeM6qb.jpg[/img] [img]https://i.imgur.com/KbxL9Yq.jpg[/img] As said before, the ring around the sub that secured the grill is secured with machine screws. The other 4 cut outs in the vinyl in this photo are for dowels that help keep the trim panel lined up and secured [img]https://i.imgur.com/ogewRPC.jpg[/img] [img]https://i.imgur.com/oTbyxea.jpg[/img] The Helix Director was installed in the cup holder area. This controls master volume, digital volume, subwoofer volume, stores presets, and more. [img]https://i.imgur.com/dB6e3JL.jpg[/img] Money shot.. Pillars done and installed :) [img]https://i.imgur.com/o3M6NVV.jpg[/img] [img]https://i.imgur.com/kjsHlbD.jpg[/img] [img]https://i.imgur.com/M7nf9tS.jpg[/img] [img]https://i.imgur.com/9LsLkvr.jpg[/img] Trunk finished and all trim secured [img]https://i.imgur.com/Xfst3yx.jpg[/img] [img]https://i.imgur.com/YzmErCs.jpg[/img] [img]https://i.imgur.com/5y55th9.jpg[/img] [/QUOTE]
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