Audi 4.2 V8 in a 924.
Discussion
I love the look of these square dash interiors but I hate them passionately at the same time! Every one I’ve ever had has been cracked to bits, all distorted around the cluster where they’ve cracked the whole way through. Doubled with the fact that trying to repair one and rewrap it is a nightmare due to its shape. I see that a few companies are selling dash caps which doesn’t fix the problem but makes it look a lot better I’m sure.
Fair play for having a go at recovering the dash. It’s certainly not an easy task to undertake. Neither is a V8 conversion for that matter.
Fair play for having a go at recovering the dash. It’s certainly not an easy task to undertake. Neither is a V8 conversion for that matter.
If I can offer you a little food for thought about the dash - it’s not possible to cover every object in every substrate.
You have to plan what is, and is not going to work and then react. Remember the manufacturer has a vacuum forming facility for vinyl trim and you don’t, so you’re at a disadvantage before you begin. Also, picking a tartan to go around corners means that, much like a carbon weave, you will always be fighting a losing battle aesthetically unless you learn to sew seams and actually make a cover panel that fits the shape.
You have to plan what is, and is not going to work and then react. Remember the manufacturer has a vacuum forming facility for vinyl trim and you don’t, so you’re at a disadvantage before you begin. Also, picking a tartan to go around corners means that, much like a carbon weave, you will always be fighting a losing battle aesthetically unless you learn to sew seams and actually make a cover panel that fits the shape.
Big Tomm said:
I love the look of these square dash interiors but I hate them passionately at the same time! Every one I’ve ever had has been cracked to bits, all distorted around the cluster where they’ve cracked the whole way through. Doubled with the fact that trying to repair one and rewrap it is a nightmare due to its shape. I see that a few companies are selling dash caps which doesn’t fix the problem but makes it look a lot better I’m sure.
Fair play for having a go at recovering the dash. It’s certainly not an easy task to undertake. Neither is a V8 conversion for that matter.
Fill the cracks and flock it and it would be good as new, just non standard finish.Fair play for having a go at recovering the dash. It’s certainly not an easy task to undertake. Neither is a V8 conversion for that matter.
I had an oval dash before and my new one is square and I used to hate the square, no I love the old Skool effect.
Big Tomm said:
I love the look of these square dash interiors but I hate them passionately at the same time! Every one I’ve ever had has been cracked to bits, all distorted around the cluster where they’ve cracked the whole way through. Doubled with the fact that trying to repair one and rewrap it is a nightmare due to its shape. I see that a few companies are selling dash caps which doesn’t fix the problem but makes it look a lot better I’m sure.
Fair play for having a go at recovering the dash. It’s certainly not an easy task to undertake. Neither is a V8 conversion for that matter.
they are nice. I do in a way prefer them over the Oval later dash, they just have more style, and yes. It is a pain to try to do the recover, but it is really fun. I always enjoy trying new things when it comes to the automotive world. There is so much to learn and understand. Hopefully can have this Dash done by the end of March, it is really all down to my work schedule and what other items needs to be taken care of around the house. Fair play for having a go at recovering the dash. It’s certainly not an easy task to undertake. Neither is a V8 conversion for that matter.
Julian Thompson said:
If I can offer you a little food for thought about the dash - it’s not possible to cover every object in every substrate.
You have to plan what is, and is not going to work and then react. Remember the manufacturer has a vacuum forming facility for vinyl trim and you don’t, so you’re at a disadvantage before you begin. Also, picking a tartan to go around corners means that, much like a carbon weave, you will always be fighting a losing battle aesthetically unless you learn to sew seams and actually make a cover panel that fits the shape.
Thanks for the input. I am just having fun and enjoying the challenge. You have to plan what is, and is not going to work and then react. Remember the manufacturer has a vacuum forming facility for vinyl trim and you don’t, so you’re at a disadvantage before you begin. Also, picking a tartan to go around corners means that, much like a carbon weave, you will always be fighting a losing battle aesthetically unless you learn to sew seams and actually make a cover panel that fits the shape.
Caddyshack said:
Big Tomm said:
I love the look of these square dash interiors but I hate them passionately at the same time! Every one I’ve ever had has been cracked to bits, all distorted around the cluster where they’ve cracked the whole way through. Doubled with the fact that trying to repair one and rewrap it is a nightmare due to its shape. I see that a few companies are selling dash caps which doesn’t fix the problem but makes it look a lot better I’m sure.
Fair play for having a go at recovering the dash. It’s certainly not an easy task to undertake. Neither is a V8 conversion for that matter.
Fill the cracks and flock it and it would be good as new, just non standard finish.Fair play for having a go at recovering the dash. It’s certainly not an easy task to undertake. Neither is a V8 conversion for that matter.
I had an oval dash before and my new one is square and I used to hate the square, no I love the old Skool effect.
InitialDave said:
Nice job on the calipers. Do they work with the original master cylinder, or does it need the matching 944 one?
hey man, Thank you! I will have full manual brakes with a reverse cylinder set up. I will add pictures of the set up I am using. Fronts get a 1"/25mm master, rears get a 7/8"/22,, master and the clutch gets a 3/4"/19mm master. Really nice set up and makes it do the braking system does not interfere with the Head. Here is a link of the part to give you an idea. https://www.wilwood.com/Pedals/PedalProd?itemno=34...
Did some work on my 4.2L intake. The lower air gate was jammed to the shut position which ends up breaking the Actuator arm. Next I will be sealing the intake back up and the wrapping it up for transport back up to my Dad's place where my 924 is.
Here is a picture showing the actuation of these gates.
Here is a picture showing the actuation of these gates.
carinaman said:
Congratulations on the new baby. The calipers look great. I wasn't aware of the torque extending flap on the V8.
Thank you very much on both, He is doing great and growing well. Was pretty cool to learn about for sure, Normally if one of this gates/flaps break they really mess with your engine make it run really sluggish. Some intakes have a roller system and others have only one on the inside . 
Worked on my Audi V8 headers for my 924 I still need two 3 to 2.5 reducers. they are just primed right now to keep some of the elements off the metal. They turned out pretty nice for mocking up on the car and then finishing off in my driveway. I used a header kit from Summit, then sliced the flanges off the stock A8 manifolds. They are not prefect. But will certainly do the job I need them to do.
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