Big Mark Posted October 21, 2019 Share Posted October 21, 2019 (edited) For anyone that wants to fit a Toucan but doesn't want cut or drill dash panels I've come up with this little item for my car. Designed this for my own needs but already had a few people inquiring about it, so am happy to supply anyone interested. This is uses half of the Toucan swivel bracket (not supplied, but should come with your Toucan) and allows you to mount your Toucan where the clock would usually be without cutting or drilling the panel and still allowing tilt and swivel. The very first prototype and the idea of combing Toucan bracket with additional parts. And then it evolved as I got in to 3D printing [GRIN][/GRIN] A Lovely fit Bracket on rear secures it in place Swivel section from standard Toucan Bracket attached. And Toucan fitted. CAD model 1 CAD model 2 Kit will come with the two 3D printed parts along with a captive nut and a longer screw. The part that the Toucan clips on to does not come with it, that should of come with your Toucan. At present I've only done this for Pre-Facelift as that's what my car is, tho I do have a spare Facelift IP so will design a Facelift version in due course. If anyone is interested let me know. Estimated price £50 plus delivery. UPDATE: Both Pre-Facelift & Facelift version of the Swivel/Tilt version available, plus my new Flush Fit version that keeps the Toucan as close to the dash panel as possible. Edited January 16, 2020 by Big Mark (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter P Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 Looks promising Mark. Be interested for the facelift version as and when you’ve developed it fella. Nice to see an owner sharing the love. Will check back for updates on the facelift version. Cheers, Pete - - - Updated - - - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy442 Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 Very clever, nice work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheefa Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 Definitely interested in this mate, awesome work. I miss having my air vent on the right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Mark Posted October 22, 2019 Author Share Posted October 22, 2019 Looks promising Mark. Be interested for the facelift version as and when you’ve developed it fella. Nice to see an owner sharing the love. Will check back for updates on the facelift version. Cheers, Pete - - - Updated - - - I'm hoping to have time to sort the facelift this weekend. Definitely interested in this mate, awesome work. I miss having my air vent on the right. /QUOTE] I know what you mean, my car came with a boost gauge where the vent was and that was the first thing I removed. Do you need Pre-Facelift or Facelift? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bradley1500 Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 Beautiful work. I'd definitely be interested in one of these, prefacelift version please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Mark Posted October 24, 2019 Author Share Posted October 24, 2019 PM'd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noz Posted October 24, 2019 Share Posted October 24, 2019 Lovely item. I haven't quite figured where I'll put mine. Nice work mate. - - - Updated - - - Lovely item. I haven't quite figured where I'll put mine. Nice work mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Mark Posted October 24, 2019 Author Share Posted October 24, 2019 Thanks Noz. I didn't want to drill or cut the dash and didn't want to lose an air vent, so figured the clock hole is the best place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Mark Posted October 25, 2019 Author Share Posted October 25, 2019 Next 3 ready, about to be packaged up and shipped Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Mark Posted October 31, 2019 Author Share Posted October 31, 2019 Pre-Facelift and Facelift swivel/tilt mounts finished and available. Currently printed to order but will build up stock in due course. Also will have a 3rd option finished in the next few days that mounts the Toucan as flush as possible to the dash panel, against without the need to drill any holes or cut the panel. Approx distance between back of Toucan and dash is 2-3mm on Facelift and 4-5mm on Pre-facelift. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bradley1500 Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 Big thumbs up from me. Got mine delivered last week, quality is spot on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Mark Posted November 1, 2019 Author Share Posted November 1, 2019 Thanks Brad, glad you're happy with my design/creation. Swivel/Tilt for both Facelift & Pre-Facelift available. Back of Toucan approx 30mm from dash so to allow a extensive range of motion. New Flush fit model now available (not yet been copied) that lets the Toucan sit just a few mm off the dash (physically as close as possible). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Whiffin Posted November 3, 2019 Share Posted November 3, 2019 Great idea Mark, let me know when they are ready! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Mark Posted November 3, 2019 Author Share Posted November 3, 2019 Thanks Paul, just sent you an email. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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