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LuvMyF8LWS6
05-11-2006, 10:06 AM
I need you guys input for this idea of mine...

I was thinking of buying a kinda beat up GTA to convert into a replica K.A.R.R. I want one that needs some body work, because I would want a different front end, and paint it 2-tone, so buying one thats in great shape would be pointless. Since the GTA has the digital dash, that would make turing the interior even easier to look like KARR.

What do you guys think? Waste of time or kick ass idea?
Untamed
05-11-2006, 10:38 AM
I think no matter what base car you pick, the wiring necessary to have a working, replica digital dash will preclude any benefits you gain from a GTA digital dash.

Having said that, the later third gens would be best for the options, comfort, looks and ECM. Unless I'm mistaken, 88 Trans Am's could also have a digital dash, not just GTA's. Could be wrong though.

Lastly, the time, money and energy needed to create a replica, creates a challenge for only the stalwart fan to tackle. Fixing the base car first, THEN tackling all the interior and exterior changes makes for a multi-year project. It can be tough to keep that internal drive going year after year.

Buy the car that has as few flaws / problems as possible. Swap out the cosmetic and electronic stuff you need, and eBay whatever is left. Just my opinion.
LuvMyF8LWS6
05-11-2006, 11:00 AM
Well I don't plan to go all out, but enough so that someone can look at it and know what it was. It's been a dream of mine, and one time failure aready on a 4th gen. I agree the 3rd gen would be the better option. The reason why I wanted the GTA for the digital dash, was that I could get some small things to add to make it look kinda like the dash of KARR. More or less, I'd try for the outside appearance. This is an idea I've been throwing around, considering I still have many peices left from the 4th gen that were Knight Rider related. Ahhhh, a girl can dream! We'll see how it goes
enRo
05-11-2006, 11:09 AM
I say if you wanna be dedicated to it a cpl hours here and there, then go for it.
Tru2Chevy
05-11-2006, 11:18 AM
http://www.knightreplicas.com/kitt_and_karr.html

- Justin
LuvMyF8LWS6
05-11-2006, 11:34 AM
http://www.knightreplicas.com/kitt_and_karr.html

- Justin

:hail: :omg:
Tru2Chevy
05-11-2006, 11:50 AM
:google: FTW!!!

- Justin
Rob WS6
05-11-2006, 11:51 AM
Your not RedRaif in disguise are you? ;)
Untamed
05-11-2006, 12:33 PM
Your not RedRaif in disguise are you? ;)

I don't care what everyone else thought of Redraif's car. I still think it was creative even if way over the top. At least she didn't pick purple and pink.
Tru2Chevy
05-11-2006, 12:35 PM
Creative is hardly the word I would use to describe a car with 3 rear spoilers. Two stacked on the rear deck, and one under the bumper. Ugh....

- Justin
Tsar
05-11-2006, 12:47 PM
craaaaaaaaaaaaaaazyy! :lol:
LuvMyF8LWS6
05-11-2006, 01:12 PM
Creative is hardly the word I would use to describe a car with 3 rear spoilers. Two stacked on the rear deck, and one under the bumper. Ugh....

- Justin


ahhhh, what was that?????
Untamed
05-11-2006, 02:44 PM
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/191601

EDIT: I forgot about the spoilers. I just liked the creativity of her interior.
Koll
05-11-2006, 03:17 PM
Is that you in the avatar or someone else?
Tsar
05-11-2006, 03:29 PM
Is that you in the avatar or someone else?
:leghump:
LuvMyF8LWS6
05-11-2006, 03:30 PM
Is that you in the avatar or someone else?

That's me at last year's Pontiac Show at Englishtown. 2nd Place baby! 94-02 Modified Class
Tsar
05-11-2006, 03:34 PM
cant really see you in the picture :shrug:
LuvMyF8LWS6
05-11-2006, 03:46 PM
cant really see you in the picture :shrug:

http://www.mustangmods.com/ims/u/199/3098/53977.jpg
Tru2Chevy
05-11-2006, 03:48 PM
I thought that car looked VERY familiar.

- Justin
Tsar
05-11-2006, 03:49 PM
all the guys can thank me later :lol:
Tru2Chevy
05-11-2006, 03:50 PM
all the guys can thank me later :lol:

No need to thank you, that picture (and several others of her) were posted here a long time ago.

- Justin
Tsar
05-11-2006, 03:54 PM
No need to thank you, that picture (and several others of her) were posted here a long time ago.

- Justin
dont make me ban you! :lol:
LuvMyF8LWS6
05-11-2006, 03:59 PM
No need to thank you, that picture (and several others of her) were posted here a long time ago.

- Justin


Waaaaaaaaait!!!!! Where is this???????
Tru2Chevy
05-11-2006, 04:02 PM
Waaaaaaaaait!!!!! Where is this???????

PM Sent....

- Justin
LuvMyF8LWS6
05-11-2006, 04:05 PM
Wow Justin, that was some crazy post! lol I changed my avatar. Shouldn't be using a car that is no longer with us :-( :-(
trashman01
05-11-2006, 06:13 PM
as was mention above, u dont need a GTA for the digital dash, i got a regular nearly base model 88 trans am(305 tbi and 5spd) but it has the digital dash, and to tell u the truth i fu*king hate it, esp when its 300$ and a weeks downtime to fix the damn thing