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Old 06-10-13 | 05:43 PM
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Does anyone know a good place in NorCal that I can bring two GS's in side by side and do an interior swap?

If not, does anyone know at least how much a fair price would be to swap interiors?

I've only gotten 1 quote so far for around $8XX. Is that about right?
Old 06-10-13 | 05:54 PM
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do it yourself........it would take you a full day to do it, but its really not that hard......just a bit intimidating the first time doing it.
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1 days of labor is def worth it versus that 8xx you were quoted.
Old 06-10-13 | 06:20 PM
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thats what im saying, to me its wasted money for something thats definitely a DIY job. The only sketchy part is the dash, and thats not really that bad at all. Your in Cali, im quite sure there would be some CL brothers that would help you out.....hell pay them a few bucks to help and knock it out.
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OK I agree with you guys. Let me add in or correct myself then....
Does anyone in NorCal know how to do the conversion swap?
Pm me for details on your pricing, location, duration, etc.
Let me know thanks!
Old 06-10-13 | 07:46 PM
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Originally Posted by steventrrr
1 days of labor is def worth it versus that 8xx you were quoted.
agree on that... I'm sure you and buddy can do it... The dash seems like the hardest part... all those harnesses
Old 06-10-13 | 08:20 PM
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I've not done it either but it's not that hard. Remember it's just nuts and bolts basically.
Just take pics before and during to server as breadcrumbs should you loose your way when putting it back together.
Trust us, you'll get a big smile of satisfaction when your done

But if you're not feeling MAN ENOUGH (lol) just bring 'em here to Jersey; I'll do it for $600.
Old 06-10-13 | 08:35 PM
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lol... great replies!!! yes J$mooth and I are planning to swap interiors out!! its definitely gonna be tricky, but i can definitely ask a few Norcal brothers if they would be willing to help! the more the merrier!
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Where in not cal are you guys at? Post location just in case someone want to help out.
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Originally Posted by 8ll8lack
Where in not cal are you guys at? Post location just in case someone want to help out.
Fremont, CA
Old 06-10-13 | 11:48 PM
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Especially if you have the cars side by side this should be super easy.

You'll be taking off everything in one car (therefore seeing how it comes off and put it back on to another car)
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1swt2Gs just offered to do it. Just buy him a nice set of 4 used tires for his new wheels.
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This sounds interesting. When this goes down be sure to post pictures!
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dont let that dash scare you.....its just bolts on and off, the harness is all attached to the dash, and its self expalanatory when you go to get it back together. I can have the entire interior, door panels, center console, seats, carpet, etc out of my car within a few hrs......then hit the dash and steering wheel....move on to the next car.......you will be suprised on how easy it is. Takes some time, but not difficult at all.
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Are those armrest covers easy to put on? I got a saddle one I'm gonna put in my GS.


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