Your Thoughts Sought

[mep12345]

I am undecided as to whether to use the metal surround for the heater controls or not on the refurbished dash. I think both ways look good, so thought I'd seek some others opinions.

I think the risk of not fitting the metal is that the plastic covering could wear over time as the sliders are moved (fingers rubbing against the fascia) but the disadvantage of fitting it is that it will sit slightly pround and there is always the risk of it dropping or being caught and torn off leaving a damaged backing.

What does everyone else think.

Barkychoc. IMO the small one doesn't look right at all - if you go for more don't bother with the small one.





Mark

[Barkychoc]

Let me say it first - it doesn't work for me.
I prefer the clean lines without it.

Edited by Barkychoc on Sunday 14th December 14:43

[TVR-Stu]

I agree with Chris, looks better without but like all things its a matter of personal opinion.

[Longers]

Agree with above, less IS more As you say just be careful when moving the sliders not to rub the edges.

[mep12345]

Thanks - I was leaning that way, I can always hold onto it and if the edges get caught add it later. What I think it could really do with as 2 metal ovals that just cover the edges of the two oval slots (like Levens dashboard air vent inserts) - but I've not seen anything suitable to date.

Mark

[martym]

I think it looks fine with out the metal cover!

[Barkychoc]

For the thin strip option I was thinking of having something like this made in a glossy resin style sticker (approx 3mm thick in the centre).
This would probably work better with those that have the black plastic surround - I believe wedges also have a similar arrangement so it may be viable.
It would not have the steps you can see between the red & blue - thats as good as I can show it as a jpg.

Everyones thoughts on this appreciated.
It would have a black background as shown.
The resin style badge edges taper off - so it would not have a step at the edges.

Option1



Option2 (No silver on temp graphic - I like this best personally)

Edited by Barkychoc on Monday 15th December 13:09

[Gerald-TVR]

Hi Chris

S1/S2 control



The center 'temp' strip is 13mm x 115mm BUT sliders are almost flush with the surface so if the s1/2 owners wanted to join in the the edges would have to be very thin OR the gap between the slider controls is 9mm so strip could go between if norrow enough.

What size is the S3 version? Without the silver for me if I can use it

Regards Norman

Edited by Gerald-TVR on Monday 15th December 14:30

[Barkychoc]

Norman I was going to do one 9mm high but useful to know the length & see the pic - I'd probably go 115mm long.

Chris

[Gerald-TVR]

Sounds good as mine falls of every other week!!

[tinks v8S]

looks better with it off