Replacing The Driver's Side door

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Old Jan 20, 2011 | 04:44 PM
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That's not an uncommon practice, and car manufacturers have been doing that for years. From a cost standpoint, it makes more sense to make a main harness with provisions to plug and add options (or not) as the car is being assembled, as opposed to having different main harnesses for specific options.
 
Old Jan 20, 2011 | 05:24 PM
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So in that case, is it safe to say that my car already has the wiring for power windows and locks?
 
Old Jan 20, 2011 | 05:31 PM
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I say buy the rest of the car and use your car and this one to build your own V8-powered Camaro. Thats a golden ticket idea right there!
 
Old Jan 20, 2011 | 05:33 PM
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Speaking of which, the motor and tranny in his car only have 5000 miles and forged pistons. Been fully rebuilt...
 
Old Jan 20, 2011 | 05:41 PM
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Speaking of which, the motor and tranny in his car only have 5000 miles and forged pistons. Been fully rebuilt...
If its a good rebuild, go for it. Forged pistons will allow boost or nitrous. You always wanted a turbo V6. How about a turbo LT1?
 
Old Jan 20, 2011 | 05:47 PM
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I can't turn my car into a project yet. I don't have that kind of money.
 
Old Jan 20, 2011 | 07:20 PM
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No use in wasting time thinking, just buy the door and the seat if you haven't already. Nice luck that it's the right color and everything.
 
Old Jan 20, 2011 | 07:53 PM
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Well I'm definitely going to buy it lol. I'm still trying to decide if I'm going to get ballsy and wire up the power window or rip the guts out of the new door and put my manual stuff in it from my door... Hmmm
 
Old Jan 20, 2011 | 07:54 PM
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Old Jan 20, 2011 | 08:19 PM
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That's what I thought too!
 



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