Finally got around to completing a few Pcar projects this weekend putting in a new painted center console, stick shift ****, Ebrake and pedal set. Goodtimes.

Before pic. Sorry. It was the only one I had.



All set up ready for install. The rear power outlet was not that easy to take out. Have to gently bang out the metal center and then the plastic outside can easily be removed. I was not smart enough to figure this out quickly.




A couple bad pictures during the install:

Ebrake removal and install was not difficult. just a few bolts, one electrical plug and set-up. If you've ever worked on mountain bike brakes it is a very similar concept setting this up. There is a spring tensioner in the center of the Ebrake. Use an allen wrench or a philips head screwdriver to help maintain the relieved spring tension so that you can reconnect the cables



Shift **** was fairly straight forward. Make sure that you push the new **** ALL THE WAY down prior to positioning the boot otherwise the **** disconnects from the boot and you have to put the plastic connector/ring back into the boot and re-establish proper positioning...etc. Not fun. Ask me how I know


Pedal set. As stated in the past. Position carefully and get a new drill bit. Actually, get a few. I broke 2 of them. Besides that, pretty straight forward.
Here ya go.




Some final words regarding my own amateur experience.
-Be sure to disconnect the battery or you will have the dreaded airbag light which can only be shut off by the dealer or a durametric owning friend (maybe).
-Check the tension of the Ebrake wires when engaged and not engaged prior to installation. It may save you a ton of time.
-Read my note about the shift **** install.
-When you install the brake pedal, double check the positioning of each of the three screws. Make sure that you will have clear access to the screw from the back. I would do the brake first because it will be significantly easier to position the clutch pedal (plastic) according to the position of the brake (metal) as opposed to the other way around.
Just my experience. Thanks for looking

 

Your car looks great! Thanks for sharing.

 

Very nicely done.
Where did you get the parts from?

 

Wow. Striking modification. Thanks for sharing.

 

Really sets off that beige interior.

Very nice change!

 

Nice post and thread, and well described. Thanks.
Greg

 

Thanks for all of the kind words and for taking the time to look at my post. I work on cars but am certainly no pro so we really can all do this. I bought the painted center console from Eric at Bumperplugs.com. I'm incredibly particular about my cars and Eric's products are always topnotch. I picked up the factory aluminum **** and ebrake from Suncoast. This place is amazing and always has some of the best factory stuff out there. I also bought 2 new remotes, and the pedal set from them.
I always feel so fortunate when I walk into my garage in the morning but when you take the time to add your own personal touch, it just adds such a significant connection to the car. Don't tell the wives and GFs, but I've always found myself more satisfied with my cars than them. Maybe I just need to hook up with better looking woman

 

Looks fantastic! Well done.