Mike C Posted February 20, 2009 Author Share Posted February 20, 2009 I'm planning on just doing some work to the dash myself then sending it off to be flocked when it looks how I want it to and houses the bits I'm buying (again, watch this space for that). I would consider flocking it myself, but it looks like the gear to do it is pretty expensive. As for the 'cooler, I think the 7-9 item is more efficient than people think from what I've seen, BUT if it doesn't work upto scratch, it'll just get swapped. Mitsubishi quoted me £980+VAT for a new one, I got this one (done delivery miles) for £155, so it's no big deal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harvez Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 I wish i still knew the site i got my flock from, worked out around £18 if that i think and was said to be enough to do the whole dash, so say maybe double the order to make sure still got to be cheaper then a company doing it for u, and alot less hassle Fair enough, your not going to know the difference though unless you run a evo cooler then swap it for a hks one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minirotty Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 OK, well I'm also going to be starting on my interior over the next couple of weeks. I'm using this for a bit of inspiration: http://www.evo-host.co.uk/getimg/18323.jpg I've been looking at interiors for months and months and this is the closest I've found to the look I want. It won't be the same (it's a different car for starters), and there are a few extra bits I'll be having, plus one or 2 bits I'll do differently for personal preference, but that sort of outlines what I want. Watch this space for updates, and we'll see how it progresses. I'll be starting on the dash very soon, and also got some parts on order that I'll have to make a place for. sick as Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 The stick-on flock isn't very good and defeats the object.. you need to electrostatically charge the nylon threads so they stand up off the glue/dash or they'll just lay flat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike C Posted February 20, 2009 Author Share Posted February 20, 2009 The standard 'cooler will definitely work, I'm confident of that. If it turns out that it doesn't work well enough I can also switch them later. I'll make the mountings etc so as it suits an Evo 'cooler, and make sure it's not too tight, a la in an actual Evo, so if I need to uprate, any uprated Evo cooler should just slot in nicely. As Stu says for the flocking, getting a flocked look is easy, but proper flocking is a far more in-depth process than that, and the tools required will cost a fair bit (not actually priced them up, but knowing what they are, they won't be cheap). Will make the dash up how I want it, then send it off to somewhere like Suffolk Flocking Services. Shouldn't be too expensive, as there will only be the dash, and possibly door handles. Other pieces of trim will be A. few and far between and B. Carbon fibre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harvez Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 Fair enough. Still got the V8? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike C Posted February 20, 2009 Author Share Posted February 20, 2009 Yup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rs2k2008 Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 looks amazing mate, and ur plans sounds great... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike C Posted February 20, 2009 Author Share Posted February 20, 2009 One Escort dash, most unremarkable http://www.evo-host.co.uk/getimg/18326.jpg http://www.evo-host.co.uk/getimg/18327.jpg Plan is to cut away the bottom half (need to lose some off the bottom of the centre piece anyway due to transmission tunnel, but want rid of all of that piece anyway) Get rid of the vents as they will serve no real purpose. So cut away what's surplus to requirements on the dash, re-make the ends ready for flocking. Then there's the insert, which again it'll bye bye vents and bye bye heater contols to make way for gauges and a few others pieces. I'll cut and make that piece to suit, then send it off to be used as a mould for a carbon fibre item. Then make another new panel for switches (race/rally style) out of carbon fibre, and in ignition panel the same. It looks good in my head, hope it does in reality, lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geordie_aaron Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 why not... to keep in theme with the rest of the car......cut up a dash from a a different car? and mod to fit...... http://www.courtenaysport.co.uk/images/Corsa_VXR_Int01.jpg corsa vxr perhaps?---you get the idea....modern twist to the interior?!?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike C Posted February 20, 2009 Author Share Posted February 20, 2009 God no, lol! I want to reduce the interior and dash down, and the Escort dash shape is perfect with a few tweaks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig855S Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 What car is that "inspiration" interior? Cant wait to see some more bits taking shape man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee_2f2f Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 (edited) why not... to keep in theme with the rest of the car......cut up a dash from a a different car? and mod to fit...... http://www.courtenaysport.co.uk/images/Corsa_VXR_Int01.jpg corsa vxr perhaps?---you get the idea....modern twist to the interior?!?! Anyway Aaron there is nothing Different at all between the VXR dash & mine, only difference is the steering wheel, so it would be cheaper to just get a normal corsa Mike the car is coming along brilliantly, love every bit of it, cant wait to see it finished, and The dashboard sounds interesting Edited February 20, 2009 by Escort_2f2f Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike C Posted February 20, 2009 Author Share Posted February 20, 2009 What car is that "inspiration" interior? Cant wait to see some more bits taking shape man It's Roger Clark Motorsport's "Gobstopper" Impreza Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike C Posted February 21, 2009 Author Share Posted February 21, 2009 Steering wheel. nice race-style, I wanted this shape after seeing last years BTCC Seat steering wheel. Also nice Alcantara rim which goes well with the style and will match the flock http://www.evo-host.co.uk/getimg/18329.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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