2 piece dash pieces?

[Shnozz]

can anyone help. Despite having a radio fitting kit fitted in my Elise, the previous owner hasn't fitted a stereo so has not got the 2 piece dash that comes with the kit - instead it has the 1 piece dash fitted right across. Before I take a blade to the dash, does anyone know where I can buy the 2 panels? - ie the one to the left of where the radio sits and the one to the right that fits over the heater controls etc

[djroadboy]

Any Lotus dealer should be able to supply these parts. Don't think they're horrendously expensive either.

HTH

Dan

[mutley mk1]

i had the same problem, why have the radio kit if your not going to fit a cd player???
anyway i went to my local dear and payed about £26 for one and £24 for the other!
use a credit card or something simular to remove the current dash panel (can be a little tricky) then just squeeze the new unit in place, when u get the new units u will see how they install which makes it easier to remove the old unit.
GOOD LUCK! THE MUTT.

[Shnozz]

blimey - £50 for 2 bits of plastic! At least I know I can get them anyway. Might see about making them myself by nabbing the 2 piece version off a mates car to use as a template and then cutting the one in there....

will have a butchers but if all else fails I know I am "only" £50 down.

[Davey S1]

Or you could be a complete GJOB and go for the Eliseparts carbon fibre ones for a few hundred notes.

Looking forward to hearing about the car after your first weekend with it. Plenty of pics as well please.

[Shnozz]

I think I'll give that one a miss mate

having said that, waiting to see if WillB offers me one for a decent price, if not I'll have to be ripped off by Lotus if I cant make my own out of the original

I dont pick her up til tuesday as I am at the San Marino GP this weekend for flasher's stag do. Will get some photos etc next week mate.

[cuzza]

Shnozz said:

Might see about making them myself by nabbing the 2 piece version off a mates car to use as a template and then cutting the one in there.... will have a butchers but if all else fails I know I am "only" £50 down.

You can take a look at the dash in mine for £49 and I'll lend you a saw

[DustyC]

cuzza said:

Shnozz said: Might see about making them myself by nabbing the 2 piece version off a mates car to use as a template and then cutting the one in there.... will have a butchers but if all else fails I know I am "only" £50 down. You can take a look at the dash in mine for £49 and I'll lend you a saw

Or I'll be arrive at the Barn a little later tonight(after a little detour with a large knife and hammer) and give you one for £35.
Just let me know when Cuzza reaches the pub, I'll be there about 20 mins after!

[Shnozz]

seriously though Rich - I am going to compare the 2 dashboards and if its just a case of 2 cut pieces with 6 inches missing in between I am tempted to ask you to remove yours to fabricate my own using the original.

see you at the pub