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s14tan · 05-01-2011, 06:04 PM

Yeah one of my buddies has one, everytime I drive his car it just seems like the gauges are in the perfect spot.

I was thinking aobut picking up the universal pod from glow shift and riveting then molding it to the dash, (my dash is cracked to all hell) BUT I don't know how I'm going to get the OEM Texture that the dash had after I fill everything and smooth it out.

do you have any Ideas for that Toby?

Here's the pod from glow shift;

Universal Triple Gauge Console Dash Pod with Dome Lip

Broadfield · 05-01-2011, 06:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by s14tan

Yeah one of my buddies has one, everytime I drive his car it just seems like the gauges are in the perfect spot.

I was thinking aobut picking up the universal pod from glow shift and riveting then molding it to the dash, (my dash is cracked to all hell) BUT I don't know how I'm going to get the OEM Texture that the dash had after I fill everything and smooth it out.

do you have any Ideas for that Toby?

You would simply use the texture coating that I use. It's not going to look like vinyl, but it will look like the S14 panel I posted a few posts back. You would obviously need to texture the entire dash board then paint the entire dashboard. I would maybe just recommend molding the thing in then just flocking the dashboard.

s14tan · 05-01-2011, 07:00 PM

Thanks Toby, What exactly is the stuff you use to texture your pieces?

Broadfield · 05-02-2011, 01:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by s14tan

Thanks Toby, What exactly is the stuff you use to texture your pieces?

SEM Texture Coat

s14tan · 05-03-2011, 11:29 PM

Thank you.

hellion240sx · 05-05-2011, 11:29 PM

I aalways wanted to do a fiberglass dash with a dash thast more like a supra, 350z. Sti, or rx7 feel to it. I t makes the dash more accessable to you. like it faces you. don't really know how to describe it. It makes you more like in the captains chair feel. Don't really know what i'm trying to say here. But look at these ppics to show you what i'm saying.

http://www.negative-camber.org/crispyrx7/dash.jpg
http://caraudiomag.com/sites/default...board_view.jpg
http://reviews.cnet.com/sc/31511079-2-300-DT1.gif

as opposed to having the guages in the glove box, or in the center vents not angled towards you etc etc etc

Toby you feel me?

Broadfield · 05-05-2011, 11:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hellion240sx

I aalways wanted to do a fiberglass dash with a dash thast more like a supra, 350z. Sti, or rx7 feel to it. I t makes the dash more accessable to you. like it faces you. don't really know how to describe it. It makes you more like in the captains chair feel. Don't really know what i'm trying to say here. But look at these ppics to show you what i'm saying.

http://www.negative-camber.org/crispyrx7/dash.jpg
http://caraudiomag.com/sites/default...board_view.jpg
http://reviews.cnet.com/sc/31511079-2-300-DT1.gif

as opposed to having the guages in the glove box, or in the center vents not angled towards you etc etc etc

Toby you feel me?

Yeah I know what you are saying man.... either myself or good friends have owned all of those cars you have listed there. I guess I never saw the big draw with angled gauges. I have had it both ways numerous times and never really saw the disadvantage of not having them angled. Now glove box, yeah, that's a stupid place for gauges.

hellion240sx · 05-06-2011, 12:35 AM

I just need to learn how to use fiberglass... I already scored an extra dash. But I always had that design in mind. One day, I'll do it. I just need to learn how to use fiberglass.

and thanks for getting what I meant. Lol. I really don't know What words to use to describe it.

Diggitydave · 07-01-2011, 01:19 PM

I know this post was is dying but I was wondering if I could get broadfield out of retirement to make me one of the pieces he posted earlier?

Broadfield · 07-01-2011, 01:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Diggitydave

I know this post was is dying but I was wondering if I could get broadfield out of retirement to make me one of the pieces he posted earlier?

Oh I'm not in retirement... I'm just not doing the stuff in my spare time. Which means it would have to be done during my normal business/shop hours. That in turn means that prices will double from what they were. Which means that piece on the first page would be about $700 to replicate. I say replicate because most people are only going to want gauges in there... which would significantly decrease the price. Even then price will vary depending on if you want the gauges angled, flushed, surfaced etc.

Toby

Diggitydave · 07-01-2011, 02:04 PM

Personally I love your work!!!(no homo) I would put the gauges in my self. I just need the trim piece made. The only difference in what I want and that is gauges where the vents are and my wideband which is the innovate wideband with the auto timer built in and my power fc commander screen. I'm splitting the screen and the buttons to give more of a custom fit look.

Diggitydave · 07-01-2011, 02:07 PM

I would like the wideband and the screen where the hvac controls are!

MrFairlady · 07-01-2011, 07:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Broadfield

My old STi for better reference:

Those are the days I remember. With the working cupholder too, trimed out perfectly.
You were The damn Pioneer of that car also. You had a damn Flush mounted Spoiler on yours that I Swear Became the Craze back then too didn't you?

Broadfield · 07-04-2011, 11:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrFairlady

Those are the days I remember. With the working cupholder too, trimed out perfectly.
You were The damn Pioneer of that car also. You had a damn Flush mounted Spoiler on yours that I Swear Became the Craze back then too didn't you?

Well I was wingless, scoopless and WRX black interior swap... I didn't own it long enough to get too crazy with it:

05-01-2011, 06:04 PM	#31
s14tan Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Dallas.Texas Age: 31 Posts: 582 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	Yeah one of my buddies has one, everytime I drive his car it just seems like the gauges are in the perfect spot. I was thinking aobut picking up the universal pod from glow shift and riveting then molding it to the dash, (my dash is cracked to all hell) BUT I don't know how I'm going to get the OEM Texture that the dash had after I fill everything and smooth it out. do you have any Ideas for that Toby? Here's the pod from glow shift; Universal Triple Gauge Console Dash Pod with Dome Lip __________________

05-01-2011, 07:00 PM	#33
s14tan Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Dallas.Texas Age: 31 Posts: 582 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	Thanks Toby, What exactly is the stuff you use to texture your pieces? __________________

05-03-2011, 11:29 PM	#35
s14tan Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Dallas.Texas Age: 31 Posts: 582 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	Thank you. __________________

05-05-2011, 11:29 PM	#36
hellion240sx Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: NOLA Age: 40 Posts: 1,509 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I aalways wanted to do a fiberglass dash with a dash thast more like a supra, 350z. Sti, or rx7 feel to it. I t makes the dash more accessable to you. like it faces you. don't really know how to describe it. It makes you more like in the captains chair feel. Don't really know what i'm trying to say here. But look at these ppics to show you what i'm saying. http://www.negative-camber.org/crispyrx7/dash.jpg http://caraudiomag.com/sites/default...board_view.jpg http://reviews.cnet.com/sc/31511079-2-300-DT1.gif as opposed to having the guages in the glove box, or in the center vents not angled towards you etc etc etc Toby you feel me? __________________ R.I.P. KAIN. YOU'LL ALWAYS BE BY MY SIDE! 240 addict miata addict

05-06-2011, 12:35 AM	#38
hellion240sx Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: NOLA Age: 40 Posts: 1,509 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I just need to learn how to use fiberglass... I already scored an extra dash. But I always had that design in mind. One day, I'll do it. I just need to learn how to use fiberglass. and thanks for getting what I meant. Lol. I really don't know What words to use to describe it. __________________ R.I.P. KAIN. YOU'LL ALWAYS BE BY MY SIDE! 240 addict miata addict

07-01-2011, 01:19 PM	#39
Diggitydave Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Kentucky Age: 32 Posts: 28 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	I know this post was is dying but I was wondering if I could get broadfield out of retirement to make me one of the pieces he posted earlier?

07-01-2011, 02:04 PM	#41
Diggitydave Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Kentucky Age: 32 Posts: 28 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Personally I love your work!!!(no homo) I would put the gauges in my self. I just need the trim piece made. The only difference in what I want and that is gauges where the vents are and my wideband which is the innovate wideband with the auto timer built in and my power fc commander screen. I'm splitting the screen and the buttons to give more of a custom fit look.

07-01-2011, 02:07 PM	#42
Diggitydave Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Kentucky Age: 32 Posts: 28 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	I would like the wideband and the screen where the hvac controls are!

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