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by **PT FTO** » Wed Oct 17, 2007 10:08 am

ooks good Colm. JUst changing track a little....... :lol:

That DVD/bluetooth unit you have, I was looking at the exact same one there last week online. Was thinking about getting one. Can you reccomend them? Any issues with it?

by **colm_mcm** » Wed Oct 17, 2007 10:11 am

no real issues. the face is bigger than DIN, so it sticks out a bit from the dash. Doesn't bother me.

The text on screen is a bit small for track info etc.

No quality issues though, and it sounds good too.

by **colm_mcm** » Tue Oct 23, 2007 8:01 pm

Update!

Sanded silver paint off, spend lots of time rubbing down the filler till it was smoother than da Fonz.
Then bought some dark grey viynal paint from Halfords and applied!

unbelievibly happy with the result. now to spray more of the dash dark grey!

by **Wildhound** » Tue Oct 23, 2007 8:45 pm

Have to say, fair play that's a proper job!

Did you get the clock and voltmeter gauges in yet?

by **colm_mcm** » Tue Oct 23, 2007 8:52 pm

Haven't got the new dials yet, they're en route as we speak. Good old An Post taking their time!

Next job, illuminating the P R N D and +/- gear selection thingy in red. same idea as the climate control, one LED for each one.

by CJ » Wed Oct 24, 2007 8:44 am

colm_mcm wrote:Next job, illuminating the P R N D and +/- gear selection thingy in red. same idea as the climate control, one LED for each one.

Could be tough bearing in mind the green shading on the plastic inserts, have you something up your sleeve?

CJ

by **ikeane** » Wed Oct 24, 2007 9:04 am

Looking good

Website · by **Muad_dib77** » Wed Oct 24, 2007 10:14 am

Nice job colm! Very nice!

by **pergau** » Thu Oct 25, 2007 2:42 pm

Very nice,

You should consider putting a cigarette lighter and ashtray in the two spare holes that you have in the upper dash.

by **colm_mcm** » Thu Oct 25, 2007 6:46 pm

I have time clock and voltage meter in the two upper holes now.

Getting cupholder ashtray as fitted to lots of new cars that will fit in the cupholdr (funnily enough)

by **DirtyLopez** » Thu Oct 25, 2007 8:50 pm

Is the ashtray really needed? I smoke but my ahstray hasn`t been used yet

by **colm_mcm** » Thu Oct 25, 2007 11:53 pm

depends on how fast you drive I suppose.

by **colm_mcm** » Mon Oct 29, 2007 6:52 pm

Update!

Wrapped it in carbon fibre film this evening:

out of the colours this centre console panel's been in the last month
(black > blue > silver > grey > carbon fibre) this is definately the one I'll be keeping! doing the gear selection panel and speedo surrounds too. (definately have to get chrome rings now!)

Website · by **Muad_dib77** » Mon Oct 29, 2007 9:01 pm

OH WOW! That looks downright amazing! I want!

Is that actual CF or a sticker thing?

/Edit looking closer at the edges it looks a bit stickery - is is like a vinyl film?

by **colm_mcm** » Mon Oct 29, 2007 9:29 pm

it's a film that shrinks with heat. gonna trim the excess off tomorrow. also sorted out the missing bits on the inside of the shift gate

I used Foliatec stuff, not cheap at €41.99 a sheet, but I'm happy enough.

Website · by **Muad_dib77** » Mon Oct 29, 2007 9:31 pm

I must get a look at that - I have some vinyl film here somewhere - but yours looks a fair bit better.. mind you I think I paid 3dollars per foot or something (ie cheap as chips)..

by **colm_mcm** » Mon Oct 29, 2007 9:33 pm

Apparently similar film can be got for around €25, but I was in Halfords and had to buy stuff!

Facebook · by **Sebastian** » Mon Oct 29, 2007 9:38 pm

TRUE. got mine for 26 yoyos a bit brighter black .

looks class mate , now sort out that chrismas three lights you have inside . go for 1 colour.

maybe swap for a 7'' to cover that gap up ? :wink:

regards

by **colm_mcm** » Mon Oct 29, 2007 9:54 pm

Sebastian wrote:looks class mate , now sort out that chrismas three lights you have inside . go for 1 colour.

we'll have to see about that, what colour I keep all depends on what dials I'm gonna get.

by **Daz** » Tue Oct 30, 2007 4:36 am

When do you get to drive you car when your constantly taking it apart

looks good thou but then again so did the silver/grey colour you had sprayed it.

Daz...

by **Spitfire** » Tue Oct 30, 2007 11:07 am

looks fantastic, congrats

by **colm_mcm** » Tue Oct 30, 2007 11:53 am

just ordered these babies:

by **Myfeckin FTO** » Tue Oct 30, 2007 11:54 am

colm_mcm wrote:Update!

Wrapped it in carbon fibre film this evening:

Now thats what I'm talking about! :smt023

Dave has his Zed's interior done similarly and it looks really well.

by **Bernard** » Tue Oct 30, 2007 5:03 pm

colm_mcm wrote:just ordered these babies:

They can customise the dials for you but only if you order 50 sets.
A bit out of our league for a group buy, pity it would be nice to have the club logo on your dials...

http://www.visual-performance.co.uk/

CUSTOM
We can provide any style of logo, any pattern or even a club logo on any of our dials, or dials for a particular vehicle that is not in our range. You will be working along with us in the product development stage and receive discounted prices. Production times can vary and a minimum order of x50 sets and above is required

by **colm_mcm** » Tue Nov 13, 2007 8:31 pm

UPDATE:

Have the dials and "custom carbon dial facia thingy" fitted. Camera over exposed the shot, they're not as bright in real life!

this shot without flash:

take no notice of the missing time clock, the unfinished job on the hard drive and strange placement of the mirror switch!

Slowly but surely getting there with the interior.

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