TCAT Emerges! Summit White Turbocharged! [COTW 8/15/11]

[bajamoon]

Originally Posted by TCAT

That's for sure. It's always something because someone is always thinking of new inventions to create for is modders. Damn it. Lol

The two tone leather in any color I've researched is going to cost anywhere from $799-1000 the way I want it. I guess it's time to save after this whole lighting adventure destroyed my pocket book.

What about katzkin or leatherseats.com? I'll see what the stock ones cost.

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[TCAT]

The prices I gave were actually within those two same companies (depending on options though, as that's why there was a range). They have good stuff though, and well worth the money. Stock black SS leather seats come up every now and then for anywhere from $550-800. For a few extra hundred I'd rather get two toned leather new and custom stitching and embroidery, and it seems like you want to go that way too.

[bajamoon]

Oh OK. Yea I want two tone and real leather lol. If I found a good deal on OEM leather I would buy it.

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[TCAT]

I thought the same thing, lol. If I found some SS OEM seats for $400 I'd buy that. However, I usually see them for $550+. Some people sell them used here for absolute boatloads, and expect to get it too. They don't realize that custom seats can be made for cheaper and of better or the exact same quality. Classic

[bajamoon]

I know pyroboy is selling complete leather seats. Not sure on price but he sells things pretty cheap. He is coming down next week i think so might be worth a shot.

[TCAT]

Yeah, if he'll go cheap on them, snatch em' up for sure! He seems like a cool guy. Hopefully we'll all meet the NorCal guys some day.

[TCAT]

This last Saturday I got all the lighting installed. It took about 17 hours (from 9am-2am in the morning) to complete. My friend Jesse who has worked for lots of high end shops is amazing with electrical work and is located in Anaheim. So, I figured he would get a lot more cut of the dough by doing the work himeself rather than the old shop he used to work at taking the largest cut of the payment for the job. So, I saved an asbolute boatload of money, and he received a huge payout for it as well. That's a win win for both parties. He did the most clean install I've ever seen, and the control unit is hidden in the glove compartment up above with the holes custom cut and out of site (but still accessible when it's needed , and the wires all are covered and conceiled. This job was done properly with the wires spliced and joined, and not just a t-tap, etc. The infrared eye for the controller is near the windshield, and all the lights are secured with a little silicone on the ends, and a lot of wiring is ran into the interior through ways unseen. With the controller, all the lights would turn on at the same time. Now, I wanted control of the entire car in "Zones" so-to-speak. So, I bought a switchplate from Emblem-pro's that allows me to activate or deactivate different section of lights on my car . Doing things right (aka no short cuts obviously takes longer, but that's something I wanted, and something my friend Jesse wants as well and he wouldn't have it any other way. I learned a ton about electrical work, and I hope someday to do work like he did even on the smallest scale, lol.

I will be posting pictures not only in here, but also in a brand new thread reviewing AAC's products, and video will likely be included as well. I think you guys will REALLY enjoy what it looks like.

Pictures to come soon!

[bajamoon]

Sounds good Tommy, can't wait to see pics. Too bad you can use them at the show. My car won't be in the show buy I will show on Sunday to check it out.

If you got that center console in let me know if you want to sell it. I got one but want a spare just in case lol

[TCAT]

Originally Posted by bajamoon

Sounds good Tommy, can't wait to see pics. Too bad you can use them at the show. My car won't be in the show buy I will show on Sunday to check it out.

If you got that center console in let me know if you want to sell it. I got one but want a spare just in case lol

Thanks Steve! I appreciate that. I will definitely sell my console. How much is that thing worth? I haven't priced them yet. I need to today.

I'll definitely see you at the show. That is a true shame the LED's can't be used at the show, but that's alright. At least the headlights aren't chrome anymore, ha-ha. That was absolutely destroying the look.

[leonardo]

Originally Posted by TCAT

Thanks Steve! I appreciate that. I will definitely sell my console. How much is that thing worth? I haven't priced them yet. I need to today.

I'll definitely see you at the show. That is a true shame the LED's can't be used at the show, but that's alright. At least the headlights aren't chrome anymore, ha-ha. That was absolutely destroying the look.

omg 17 hours ? !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! poor guy must of lost a few lbs with all that heat !!! cant wait to see the new pictures bro

[GunnyG]

Tommy, I can't wait to see it. Congrats bro! I'll try and make it to Motion this weekend. Would be great to see your car in person, and meet you guys I haven't.

[TCAT]

Originally Posted by leonardo

omg 17 hours ? !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! poor guy must of lost a few lbs with all that heat !!! cant wait to see the new pictures bro

Thanks Leo! Jesse was an absolute animal. I kept looking at him and saying "I don't know how the hell you're doing this man". We started at 9am and finished at 2am. It was amazing but it was cool to get it done at night to see what it looked like with the lights all on.

Originally Posted by GunnyG

Tommy, I can't wait to see it. Congrats bro! I'll try and make it to Motion this weekend. Would be great to see your car in person, and meet you guys I haven't.

Thanks man!! It would be awesome to meet you in person. You're a hell of a guy and we should all hang out some time. We'll go for a ride any time you want it my car.

[Third-Gen]

Tommy Im workin on a small vid for ya!

[TCAT]

Originally Posted by Third-Gen

Tommy Im workin on a small vid for ya!

You're the man!! Thanks again. You did a hell of a job.

For anyone reading this thread and live in the SoCal area, Jesse (aka Third-Gen) can do any work you need right from his house. He is a professional installer, and will beat any shops prices and do a much better job. Let me know if you need his info, or contact him via PM directly!

[Third-Gen]

Check this out:

[Third-Gen]

Hey Tommy, I was going though some old folders on the old work hard drive, and found a ton of pics of your turbo kit install. If you want I can throw them up in one of my gallery pages on my website and you can link to them of you want?

[TCAT]

Originally Posted by Third-Gen

Check this out:

Hell yeah, thanks man! I just watched it and you did a great job showing all the colors in he video. I really appreciate it!

Originally Posted by Third-Gen

Hey Tommy, I was going though some old folders on the old work hard drive, and found a ton of pics of your turbo kit install. If you want I can throw them up in one of my gallery pages on my website and you can link to them of you want?

That would be awesome. I don't have many pictures of the turbo install, so that would be perfect. If you have a website also to advertise your business, let me know, and we'll use my car to advertise work you've done.

[Third-Gen]

Not a bad video for being taken at 3am on a cell phone! haha.

[TCAT]

A lot of the new pictures are up on the first page!!

Go check out what it looks like. Thanks to Jesse, my ideas came to fruition because I had no idea had to install that much lighting . Thanks again man!

[ChvyBoss]

Originally Posted by Third-Gen

Check this out:

Wow Tommy I'm speechless

[TCAT]

Haha, thanks man. Jesse did one hell of a job. I designed the look, and he made it happen. Cool dude for sure!!!

I still haven't shown you guys the engine cover which will come this week . That will glow with mesh too.

[Missionboi]

Tommy this is amazing!!!! I wanna see the engine cover cause I may want to do the same if its ok

[TCAT]

Originally Posted by Missionboi

Tommy this is amazing!!!! I wanna see the engine cover cause I may want to do the same if its ok

No problem, I'll let you know when it's done. I'm trying to get it done before the weekend. I had to cut the holes out, and will epoxy mesh inside, then put the lights in there with either some silicone on each side to secure it or epoxy as well. These lights will be colorshift as well.

[fiascoes1]

Looks bad ass tommy! No doubt one of the best if not the best camaro I've seen. Keep it up man.

[TCAT]

Originally Posted by fiascoes1

Looks bad ass tommy! No doubt one of the best if not the best camaro I've seen. Keep it up man.

Thanks Alex!! Truly appreciate it man! Yours is as well!