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center console finished!

27 Nov 2007, 4:35pm
Finally have somewhere to put my gauges!

Trimmed in italian leather and blue alcantara, just needs edges tidying
Also done the door cards today in the same, i'm pleased with results!



27 Nov 2007, 6:05pm
Good effort. What is the red key for?
27 Nov 2007, 6:08pm
looking good dude :high5:
27 Nov 2007, 6:19pm
Not displaying on mine.:icon_cry:
27 Nov 2007, 6:34pm
Looks good, hope there not too close to the gear lever as the igniton switch doesn't take much to flick off, unless its just for show :P
27 Nov 2007, 6:50pm
Cheers guys!

John, the red key is ignition kill/immobiliser but still leaves the battery live for alarm etc

Jon, no gear lever not too close and no it's all wired in/ not just for show however I dont think the starter switch is sva friendly so will probably leave this off for sva

John, not sure why you cant view as I dont think it's active x content.

Craig

ps alcantara is a total bitch to work with glad I'm not doing my dash with it
27 Nov 2007, 7:35pm
Very nice Craig - I love the fact these cars end up so different!

Got to disagree on the alcantara - as you know I did my centre tunnel and side pods with it. I found it brilliant to work with - very stretchy and easy to make it confirm to curves and wrap around edges. Different grade maybe - I know there are at least 2 types (panel and upholstery I think?).
Richard
27 Nov 2007, 10:30pm
Rich think your right as mine was bought as upholstery alcantara which is foam backed and about 6 mm thick.

Not good for moulding....

Craig
28 Nov 2007, 6:16am
Ah can see it ok now!

Looks good Craig. How did you fix it? What is it made out of?
29 Nov 2007, 2:20pm
Looks good Craig, seeing photos like this makes me even more eager to get on with my car.
2 Dec 2007, 10:45pm
John, Do you ever watch american hotrod? I constructed it exactly the same way as they do. Straight forward and very strong!

It is mated to the chassis rails via rivnuts and at the top I have followed the contour of the underside of dash where it is also secured.

Craig