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Post by byron101 on Feb 12, 2009 13:40:01 GMT 1
 it finally arrived after many excuses for late arrival but 1st impression it looks well made with nice thick fibreglass unlike some cheap dashes on ebay. has anyone fitted 1 of these dashes + so what's the best way of cutting out the holes for clocks etc without damageing the dash  got a few methods of doing it in my head but want to make sure as little as possible damage done otherwise she will string me up 
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Post by ljonez on Feb 12, 2009 16:25:56 GMT 1
yep ;D  with regard to the holes, i marked them out and chain drilled them out but slightly smaller than filled out the holes to match the circle i had marked, it took a fair bit of doing mind. if i had the correct size hole saw i would of used that to save alot of work. dont worry about damage the great thing with fiberglass is you can repair it with new fiberglass and filler ( reinforced is best) and start again  |
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Post by Danny California on Feb 12, 2009 16:43:35 GMT 1
Thats really smart mate, where did you get the little hoods for the dials?
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Post by thereddwarf on Feb 12, 2009 17:22:54 GMT 1
thanks lawson
i was thinking jigsaw, but its hard to get the circle right, thought that a hole cutter would be a bit harsh on the fibreglass??
ju
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Post by bebbinator on Feb 12, 2009 17:26:27 GMT 1
put lots or masking tape over the area that you want to cut then use a hole cutter
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Post by thereddwarf on Feb 12, 2009 17:33:52 GMT 1
cheeres, got loads of masking tape here so i`ll give it a go
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Post by ljonez on Feb 12, 2009 17:38:41 GMT 1
thanks lawson i was thinking jigsaw, but its hard to get the circle right, thought that a hole cutter would be a bit harsh on the fibreglass?? ju should be fine as long as you keep the drill speed low and take it easy. so come on lets see ur dash and ur ideas |
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Post by byron101 on Feb 12, 2009 18:18:08 GMT 1
cheers guys, pretty much wa was thinking of doing but always handy to ask incase there an easier way lol. did'nt think about masking tape ideas are still up in the air at moment lj, know she said she wants gold + purple to match colour scheme on car etc |
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Post by thereddwarf on Feb 12, 2009 19:04:34 GMT 1
this is the offending object !!!!!  |
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Post by ljonez on Feb 12, 2009 19:34:10 GMT 1
looks good, you gonna fit the glove box? i didnt bother as i needed the mini on the road but with the intention of fitting it at a later date but never got around to it  |
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Post by thereddwarf on Feb 12, 2009 19:38:14 GMT 1
yep...the glove box is going in but will be removeable,
just looking at some switches, the ones i like are £14 each...gutted
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Post by coedy on Feb 12, 2009 19:42:29 GMT 1
I hope their gold plated?
Platinum Inlays?
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Post by ljonez on Feb 12, 2009 19:59:30 GMT 1
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Post by mini2infiniti on Feb 12, 2009 20:04:26 GMT 1
How you gonna wire up the hazards switch, i've heard its a b!tch to work out how to change it over to a nicer looking switch
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Post by ljonez on Feb 12, 2009 20:10:16 GMT 1
How you gonna wire up the hazards switch, i've heard its a b!tch to work out how to change it over to a nicer looking switch its easy, i wrote a guide a while back which i put on minifinity will see if i can find it if any ones intrested? |
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Post by byron101 on Feb 12, 2009 21:14:05 GMT 1
think thats the same switches she wants from memory, we are fitting glove box etc + medusa will be coming of the road for a couple of weeks while we do a couple of jobs to it + useing bob the auto ( should be fun driveing an auto ) lol
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Post by kelz on Feb 12, 2009 21:15:49 GMT 1
think thats the same switches she wants from memory, we are fitting glove box etc + medusa will be coming of the road for a couple of weeks while we do a couple of jobs to it + useing bob the auto ( should be fun driveing an auto ) lol Theres nothign wrong with driving an auto...its a laugh a min ;D |
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Post by ljonez on Feb 12, 2009 21:22:00 GMT 1
when i drove bob i hated it, autos just aint for me. if you need any help with the hazard wireing give me a shout and i'll be able to knock up a adaptor for you |
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Post by byron101 on Feb 12, 2009 21:26:43 GMT 1
cheers mate, i can't drive auto's much either. can't handle not haveing 3 pedals lol
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Post by kelz on Feb 12, 2009 21:28:10 GMT 1
See u should have let me nick the engine ;D
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it finally arrived after many excuses for late arrival but 1st impression it looks well made with nice thick fibreglass unlike some cheap dashes on ebay. has anyone fitted 1 of these dashes + so what's the best way of cutting out the holes for clocks etc without damageing the dash 
got a few methods of doing it in my head but want to make sure as little as possible damage done otherwise she will string me up 
