the duke and me Posted January 31, 2005 Report Share Posted January 31, 2005 if anyone has any suggestions for me i have a 92 lumina sedan and im trying to make it more like a luxery car.i have noticed a lack of anything for luminas in general.links,suggetions,or just comments are welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slick Posted January 31, 2005 Report Share Posted January 31, 2005 Luxury car, eh? You can always swap in leather seats from another 1st gen. W-body. Depending on how much you know about wiring, you could always put in a DIC and an HUD. Speakers, stereo, etc. are a definate upgrade if you want luxury. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1990lumina Posted January 31, 2005 Report Share Posted January 31, 2005 With my Lumina I've noticed a lack of power options... although it does have a good amount. Some missing I've noticed: - No power exterior mirrors - Doesn't have power seats (swapping in other seats may help this) - I want to put in a rearview mirror with the outside temp and compass like in the newer Yukons, Suburban etc. (The wiring is already there, just need to change out mirrors, I guess you'd loose your map lights though - Putting in a security system, or remote starter, keyless entry, or all three in one small package is always a nice add-on. - As mentioned above a good stereo is a must - Depending on your car, getting somemore horsepower and torque out of the engine is always good, however if you have the 3.1 like me I've been told there are really bolt ons to help anytinhg... - Find a console to swap in with some god damn cup holders! - I guess you could also change your headlight lenses and put in some HIDs, that always signals a luxury car coming towards me when I see them. If I knew doing the above upgrades to my car would help with the resale any, or if I knew my car was worth anything.. and as always if I had the money I'd do the above upgrades to my Lumina.. but I don't lol.. That's all I can think of right now... - Jeff L. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BurneroftheRice Posted January 31, 2005 Report Share Posted January 31, 2005 the easiest way to get luxury out of a Lumina is to sell it and buy a Regal :read: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NORBI Posted January 31, 2005 Report Share Posted January 31, 2005 1st leather seats 2nd console shifter 3rh get self dimming mirror with temp in it 4th tint 5th chrome duel exhaust 6th chrome rims dont go too big just so it looks stock but chrom 7th HUD from a CUtty 8th change steering wheel for something with airbag just for looks 9th if paint is bad repaint it 10th HIDS 11th Put a nice radio but something that looks stock like 2002 chevy radio 12th and if you know how to do this change whole dash from a CS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Posted January 31, 2005 Report Share Posted January 31, 2005 sorry friend, i have tried as much as a man can to try and make my lumi a little more luxury, it's just not gonna happen! Trust me i've tried. I've been working on this car for a while now and i still need leather seat covers (katzkin) floor shifter and console, and a major detail job on the engine. Later Jay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prospeeder Posted January 31, 2005 Report Share Posted January 31, 2005 get some junk from a TGP, they have a ton of luxury Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimson Fury Z Posted January 31, 2005 Report Share Posted January 31, 2005 i do think you can buy the compass/temp. mirrors w/the maps. HUD, well, i can help, any hud before 94 works best. console, i'd say any pre 97 GTP, ask stevezasycho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White93z34 Posted January 31, 2005 Report Share Posted January 31, 2005 8th change steering wheel for something with airbag just for looks why??? personally i enjoy being able to see my gauges. i mean if your cars got an airbag then by all means keep it, but if not why would you want a big bulky wheel blocking your gauges. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian P Posted January 31, 2005 Report Share Posted January 31, 2005 grow your hair long and straight, dye it black. Luxury!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maybe2fast Posted January 31, 2005 Report Share Posted January 31, 2005 the steering wheel was one of my favorite thing about my Lumina Euro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prospeeder Posted January 31, 2005 Report Share Posted January 31, 2005 i think those steering wheels are repulsive, along with Grand Prix 88-93 wheels, and cutlass, hell, all the old wbody steering wheels were awful, now the 92-93 grand am wheels are nice, and i LOVE the 99+GT leather wrapped ones, omg, there big and thick and feel so good on ur hands Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digitaloutsider Posted January 31, 2005 Report Share Posted January 31, 2005 i think those steering wheels are repulsive, along with Grand Prix 88-93 wheels, and cutlass, hell, all the old wbody steering wheels were awful, now the 92-93 grand am wheels are nice, and i LOVE the 99+GT leather wrapped ones, omg, there big and thick and feel so good on ur hands Do you think about cars when you touch yourself? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SigEpCutlass Posted January 31, 2005 Report Share Posted January 31, 2005 Do you think about cars when you touch yourself? hahaha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regal_GS_1989 Posted January 31, 2005 Report Share Posted January 31, 2005 the easiest way to get luxury out of a Lumina is to sell it and buy a Regal :read: :withstupid: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loominaz34 Posted January 31, 2005 Report Share Posted January 31, 2005 Anybody know of a steering wheel that's got about 3 inches less diameter than the wheels in a lumina? It's so big and slippery that it's hard for me to palm it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1990lumina Posted January 31, 2005 Report Share Posted January 31, 2005 About this rearview mirror, so someone mentioned that you can get one with temp/compass and the map lights.. anyone ever does this? Any pics, and which cars have the mirrors with maps, compass and temp? Also, I had mentioned lack of power side view mirrors.. is there any way to make them powered? Maybe swap in ones from a second gen. would it work?? Just a few questions.. this forum has got me thinking about the rearview mirror for sure lol.. - Jeff L. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1990lumina Posted January 31, 2005 Report Share Posted January 31, 2005 Sorry, did a search and found my answer.. so I need to find a rearview mirror from a nwerer Impala with a moon roof and I should have auto dimming, compass, temperature, and map lights!! Anything on power side view mirrors? Did the gen. 1.5 Lumina's have power side mirrors and would they work on a first gen. Lumina? I'd probably have to change out the shields from my car to the newer ones...and find some power to splice into, maybe power windows before the switch. I'm not planning this upgrade, but just in case I'd like some info if it is possible to do.Thanks!! - Jeff L. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digitaloutsider Posted January 31, 2005 Report Share Posted January 31, 2005 Anything on power side view mirrors? Did the gen. 1.5 Lumina's have power side mirrors and would they work on a first gen. Lumina? I'd probably have to change out the shields from my car to the newer ones...and find some power to splice into, maybe power windows before the switch. I'm not planning this upgrade, but just in case I'd like some info if it is possible to do.Thanks!! - Jeff L. Just take the ones off a 1st Gen W-body Grand Prix. They'll fit. Wiring is pretty simple. 4 or 6 wires for each side IIRC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EurosportZ34 Posted January 31, 2005 Report Share Posted January 31, 2005 the easiest way to get luxury out of a Lumina is to sell it and buy a Regal :read: well not really...Lumina Euros and Z34s have pretty good options when fully equipped. Although they still lack some options that only Pontiac, Buick, and Olds had. It seems as though Chevy always gets the last of the new cool improvements. I'm with everyone that mentioned a reasonable mod that you can do to make your Lumina more luxury. BTW, do you got pics of your Lumina? it always helps to see what we are dealing with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prospeeder Posted February 1, 2005 Report Share Posted February 1, 2005 Do you think about cars when you touch yourself? Shhhhhhh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GP1138 Posted February 1, 2005 Report Share Posted February 1, 2005 It's so big and slippery that it's hard for me to palm it That's what SHE said... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremy Posted February 1, 2005 Report Share Posted February 1, 2005 you have your work cut out for you, I wouldn't even consider my cutty close to luxury and it is loaded....it is nice, but certainly not luxury Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaroonRegal Posted February 1, 2005 Report Share Posted February 1, 2005 Find a Regal or Cutty in your local junkyard. Take every interior part you can get out of it, and remember how they're wired. Put them in your car. Some GPs have the same stuff, but I think if you're going for lux, you should seek Regals and Cutty's first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loominaz34 Posted February 2, 2005 Report Share Posted February 2, 2005 That's what SHE said... Who, your mom? Alright, sorry back on topic, is it the grand am steering wheel thats been vited the best? are they all splined the same? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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