listy Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 I'm starting my custom dash panel this week, so thought I would post what my plans are. Originally, I was going to move the heater controls down to where the stereo is, and move the stereo down a notch. Then have 5 guages at the top of the panel. However, after thinking about it, I've decided to do the usual, two guages at the top, and three at the bottom. This is the plan. Everything in the blue/purple is what will be added. I'll be using fine mesh, fibreglass, and body filler to smooth it all out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hartmann Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 nice mate have done somthing like that http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?271419-making-space-for-4x-DEFI%B4s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d-_-b Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 Looking forward to seeing the outcome! Makes a good space for dials down the bottom there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pbryant_knight Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 Looking forward to seeing how this works out mate. Good luck with the build Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
listy Posted August 20, 2012 Author Share Posted August 20, 2012 Oh, and the dash panel......while everyone was at SupraPod, I poached it off ebay for £16 posted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedrosixfour Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 Who needs a stereo or heat?? Ciggie lighter is still a must though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noz Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 Keep it matt black and it will look awesoe mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
listy Posted August 22, 2012 Author Share Posted August 22, 2012 Few pics of progress so far. I used some flimsy plastic (cuttable with scissors) as the perspex I was going to use kept cracking, so changed the plan a little bit. I stuck the plastic on the back of the panel, then fillered over the top. Once I get some more fibreglass (I didnt have as much as I thought) I'm going to mesh and FG the back of the filler, to give it more strength (even though the filler is rock solid, want to be safe) A few pics so far. 1. Cut panel out where the gauges will be going. Missing a couple here, but then cut out and stuck the plastic on the back of the dash, then fillered over the top. 2. Filler sanded down, ready for a smoothing layer to go on. Also need to tidy up the holes for the gauges, but will be doing that when I have actually purchased them, to get the size spot on. Thats all for now kids. Maybe a bit more later today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noz Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 (edited) be easier to mould in gauge pods wouldnt it, think your struggle to get a perfect finish under the gauge bezel otherwise dude Edited August 22, 2012 by Noz (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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listy Posted August 22, 2012 Author Share Posted August 22, 2012 Thats the plan mate. Once I get the guages, the pods will be cut and fitted first to get a perfect fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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