knobs

[tonyhall38]

Have just made these for myself , if enough interest will make a few sets and flog em.....just had to get away from that cheap plastic moulded knobs in my car , made these from solid 312 stainless steel , only down side no light but light still reflects around knob....but i think it gives a much better and classer look...
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what do you think.....will be sending set to Ricks....with fitting instructions...!!!!

Edited by tonyhall38 on Saturday 4th December 09:58

[tonyhall38]

easy to fit.....just have to remove plastic ones...rub down holding pieces from inner plastic , glue into new stainless knobs and push back into place....the only thing to be careful of is making sure you turn all dials to far left to line up dots......easy peezy....

[tonyhall38]

hussar10a said:

Absolutely love those. My MY07 already has the metal knobs (although tony's are far nicer) , but would love a pair for the stereo so the consul looks more tied in and less "bitty".

am in progress of machining those too...will post pics when done...

[tonyhall38]

SLINC said:

tonyhall38 said:

hussar10a said:

Absolutely love those. My MY07 already has the metal knobs (although tony's are far nicer) , but would love a pair for the stereo so the consul looks more tied in and less "bitty".

am in progress of machining those too...will post pics when done...

PS; Definitely interested in the music console control buttons!
Will you be able to "etch" the logos too?

thats the plan...i even engraved the Aston logo on one set of knobs but it looked too much so binned em....

[tonyhall38]

as they are made from solid 312 stainless....and i'm trying to keep costs down , it would mean me milling out the entire back for a little light....which it does not need...as the light fitment remains...so the outside edge lights up....

[tonyhall38]

am working on a replacement for all knobs including the stereo ones......but am trying to keep costs down on a re sale basis.....as you all know the more machining required the more expensive it all comes.....i asked about a new set of knobs from Aston....£297.68 +VAT....AND ON BACK ORDER...THEN TOLD NOT GOING TO BE MANUFACTURED!!!!..
so my idea was to try and enhance the interior with solid machined stainless to give it that look and feel of quality....if i can't manufacture the smaller knobs to the same degree as the larger ones i will not bother.......but have looked at costs with regards the 3 large ones and prices are looking at the £110.00 mark for the 3 off......now if you all feel that is expensive i will not bother making more and just work on my own car....your comments would be appreciated..

[tonyhall38]

only 10......when competing against vanq's with so called 500 miles....what does it matter.....still the parking is always better...worth the entry fee alone for that..!!

[tonyhall38]

Have finally managed to send off to DMS a set of knobs with interior heater matrix attached so that customers can see for themselves the quality etc...I have agred with Rick the costs of £110.00 per set , Rick has kndly stated (after some coaching from me) that if required he will offer a fitting service for the knobs.....i have also agreed with him that there will be a limit to units produced to keep them exclusive.....so when my bar runs out....so does the supply of knobs.....also if required the infill colour as seen with mine are white......can be changed to suit each cars interior....so if you have piano black the the dots can be filled black.....and so on....but please do not ask for special colours like pink with blue dots....not going to happen..!!!!!
Rick going to put up a full video fitting vid so that the DIY's amongst you and of course our cousins across the pond and europe can see how easy it all is.....

remember first come first served..!!!!

will be dispatching from Jan 1st.......

[tonyhall38]

Throw the odd punch now and then as well.....
And yes I still make them...but only to order......

Edited by tonyhall38 on Saturday 14th March 20:39